I Love You, Ronnie. Signed by Nancy Reagan. First Edition, First Printing. Random House. New York, 2000.

First Lady Nancy Reagan was incredibly successful at cultivating a wholesome public perception of her and President Ronald Reagan throughout their lives. It is widely believed that she also had a strong influence on her husband, helping him to navigate the political arena, shape policy, and communicate to the general public. These attributes have placed her among the most influential First Ladies of all time. In this volume, I Love You, Ronnie, Nancy Reagan presents a curated selection of their love letters. Alongside the letters are her essay-like narratives that contextualize their exchanges. Published after several years of caring for Ronald as he struggled with Alzheimer’s, these letters evoke a deeply sincere appreciation for their long relationship in what were probably the most challenging times. The work is also an exemplar of Nancy Reagan’s cultivation of their public personas, one cast in hindsight with the letters serving as proof of their devotion to one another.

This first edition, first printing is signed by Nancy Reagan on the title page. It is in fine condition. In the original quarter cloth, very nearly fine, only bumping to spine ends. Text block fine. In the original dust jacket, fine.

A fine signed first edition signed by Nancy Reagan.