1956 Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy, published by Harper & Brothers. This Pulitzer Prize–winning work (awarded 1957) examines acts of political bravery by U.S. senators who risked careers and reputations for principle, including figures such as John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, and Robert A. Taft. Written during Kennedy’s recovery from back surgery, the book helped shape his national reputation ahead of the presidency.

Early printing (1955/1956 copyright page). Original dust jacket present with price intact ($3.95), an important point for collectors. A cornerstone of mid-20th-century American political literature with strong crossover appeal to presidential history collectors.

Condition: Very good

Hardcover with dust jacket. Jacket (in milar) shows edge wear, creasing, and some chipping, particularly at spine ends. Book itself remains solid with clean pages and sound binding. A respectable, collectible copy.