Silent Auction Catalog - Carter Center Winter Weekend 2012
President and Mrs. Carter appreciate the many gifts they have received from around the world. Since there is not enough space at The Carter Center to display all of them, a few of these items are made available through this special event to support the work of The Carter Center. Values expressed in this catalog represent certified appraisals, estimates based on sales of comparable items at previous Winter Weekend auctions, or sales of similar items from Internet sites such as eBay. Any amount paid above the stated value will be considered a donation to The Carter Center and will be tax-deductible. The minimum acceptable bid for any of these items is $50.Shipping costs will be added to winning bids for items that must be shipped.
Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill Jr., one of the most colorful and influential speakers in the history of the House of Representatives, was recognized for 50 years in politics at a retirement ceremony on March 17, 1986. These two highball glasses from that ceremony are made of Galway Irish crystal and are in a presentation box lined with Kelly green fabric. Also included is a program from the evening containing many photos and comments on his illustrious career. Donor(s): Garry and Christine South Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $2,500.00
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A hinged-top metal box measuring 3½ x 1½ x 2½ inches has hand-tooled plants and birds in relief on the sides. It is accented with a mother-of-pearl top covered with etched butterflies, plants, and flowers. The box was donated to The Carter Center in 2003 and has been on display in the office of the director of the Conflict Resolution Program. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $625.00
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Artist Anna Swimmer donated this branch of silk dogwood blossoms in an 18 x 12 x 3-inch shadowbox frame to The Carter Center in 1998. The branch is displayed against a light-colored background that contains the artist's signature. An engraved tag in the bottom left corner lists the donor's name along with the name of the recipient and date of the donation. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $155.00
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This framed set contains the five miniature dolls created as mascots for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Each doll has gold-painted eyes and accents. The five names are a part of the phrase "Beijing huanying ni" that translates to "Welcome to Beijing." The set comes with a certificate of authenticity and was given to President and Mrs. Carter in China in December 2007. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $550.00
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This leather proclamation banner is decorated with the flag and coat of arms of the Republic of Peru. The inscription reads: "Republic of Peru recognizes with much appreciation and admiration, the students, families and professors of C.E. # 70206 of Chococoniri, Mr. President Jimmy Carter for his nobility, and agent in the quality and standards of human rights, whom today we greet on the occasion of this golden celebration (50 years of institutional life) of educational function in the community of Amyara of Chococoniri. Peru - Puno - Chococoniri, of this November 9th of 2003." Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $125.00
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A multilayer process was necessary to create this lacquer plate. The famous Chang dynasty mask image was discovered at the Sanxingdui archaeological site in 1987. The type of lacquer process used requires more than 10 steps and many months to complete. When done the image has a three-dimensional appearance. The plate is in a blue presentation box with a stand and certificate of authenticity. The item was given to Mrs. Carter and donated to The Carter Center in the spring of 2007. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $300.00
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A beautiful artist's proof print titled "The Humanitarian Hand Tools" features a collage of clothes, a work belt, and building tools with President Carter's name. The original painting was created by Shirley Arnold. This print is beautifully framed, has been signed by the artist, and measures 32 x 26 inches. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $225.00
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President and Mrs. Carter received this limited-edition lithograph numbered 11 of 50 from the artist, Tito Maan Mangiola, at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga., on Feb. 23, 2007. The original was painted in 1995 and depicts a slum outside a modern city. The image measures about 18 x 20 inches and is in a frame measuring 24 x 28 inches. It is signed and numbered by the artist. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $325.00
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This handsome 16 x 20-inch photograph was the official portrait of Jimmy Carter when he was governor of Georgia. President Carter's signature appears on the matte of the custom-framed photograph. Donor(s): President and Mrs. Carter Value: $100.00 Winning Bid - $300.00
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The Presidents' Summit for America's Future was held in Louisville, Ky., from April 27 - 29, 1997. The summit reviewed the American presidencies from Johnson through Clinton. As a gift, Jerry E. Abramson, the mayor of the city of Louisville, gave each president or his estate a serving platter that featured an image of the president's childhood home. The image for this platter was created by Colleen Gipson and Vikki Mitchell. The platter was made by Louisville Stoneware. Donor(s): President and Mrs. Carter Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $400.00
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This caricature of President Carter jogging was created by Eric Almond, an American sculptor. It is 11 inches high and made of bronze. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $100.00 Winning Bid - $1,000.00
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11 Donor(s): 11 Value: $1.00 Winning Bid - $0.00
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President Carter has signed the neck of this guitar crafted by Manuel Rodriguez and Sons. It has a solid cedar top, laminated Indian rosewood back and sides, rosewood fingerboard, African mahogany neck, and gold machine head. The guitar comes in a hard-shell case. Donor(s): Manuel Rodriguez Value: $894.00 Winning Bid - $3,000.00
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President Carter has signed the neck of this guitar crafted by Manuel Rodriguez and Sons. It has a solid cedar top, laminated maple back and sides, rosewood fingerboard, African mahogany neck, and gold machine head. The guitar comes in a hard-shell case. Donor(s): Manuel Rodriguez Value: $919.00 Winning Bid - $7,000.00
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A 19 x 23-inch shadowbox frame contains a replica of an ancient engraved stone. The translation of the inscription on the stone begins: "In the Name of God." It was given to President Carter by His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah Mosaad Bin Abdul-aziz Al Saud at The Carter Center on July 21, 2005. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $1,500.00 Winning Bid - $1,550.00
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President Carter has signed a photo that shows him campaigning with help from a young supporter. The back of the infant's outfit reads: "Bring Out The Best in GA - Jimmy Carter." The photograph hung in The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum for 25 years until the renovation in 2009. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $500.00
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The ding, an ancient ceremonial cauldron, is a symbol of power and dignity and has been considered a treasure of the Chinese nation since ancient times. The Precious Ding of Harmony is made of a glassy jade-like material that is crystal clear with a warm and watery luster. The ding is made with the wish that the nation be stable, strong, and rich and that the home be prosperous. It was given to President and Mrs. Carter by the Chinese State Counselor Tang Jiaxuan on Dec. 4, 2007. Donor(s): President and Mrs. Carter Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $1,500.00
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Two colorful wooden carvings show a man and woman in traditional Bolivian attire. The man is wearing a poncho and chullo, while the woman carries an infant in an aguayo (a traditional fabric sling). Each seated figure is 9½ inches high and carved from a solid block of wood. The carvings were given to the Carters by Bolivian president Juan Evo Morales Ayma at a meeting in New York on Sept. 26, 2007. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $275.00
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Massachusetts artist Daniel Altshuler created this bronze medallion to commemorate the Jan. 20, 2009, inauguration of President Barack Obama. The medallion is embossed with the presidential seal on one side and a profile of President Obama on the other. It comes with a wooden display stand in a specially designed presentation case. Donor(s): Daniel Altshuler Value: $100.00 Winning Bid - $525.00
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A history of previous inaugurals is included in this program from the second inauguration of George W. Bush. The beautifully bound program also contains a set of 14 x 17-inch prints titled "Vision of America." The eight museum-quality prints include two images created to honor the Lewis and Clark expedition, two photos with Teddy Roosevelt, two on the Louisiana Purchase, a Harper's Weekly reproduction with Teddy Roosevelt, and a painting by Albert Bierstat. Donor(s): Don and Barbara Hall Value: $100.00 Winning Bid - $400.00
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A beautiful sculpture by Bonnie Srolovitz-Berkowicz stands 11 inches tall and features two revolving triangles that form a gold Star of David when spinning. The label on the plaque reads: "To President Jimmy Carter from The American Jewish Committee, Thursday, Oct. 29, 1987." Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $375.00
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Two items are presented here to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and the 75th anniversary of the publication of "Gone With the Wind." The first is a print showing an open copy of the title novel on a table with several other books and a kerosene lamp. The print, by Georgia artist Joseph Bagby, is numbered 292 of 750, is 19½ x 24½ inches, and is in a 27 x 33-inch frame. Accompanying the print is a rare original movie program for the Atlanta world premiere of the film and well-preserved magazine and newspaper clippings from January 1940. Donor(s): Joanna Corley, Ben and Jean McDow Value: $450.00 Winning Bid - $500.00
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A spokeshave is a tool used to shape and smooth wooden rods and shafts - often for wheel spokes or chair legs. This 10½-inch, custom-designed spokeshave was created by master chair designer and builder Russell Filbeck. It is made of cocobolo (an exotic rosewood), is waxed, and has a hand-rubbed oil finish. This is a replica of President Carter's personal spokeshave. Donor(s): Carol And Russ Filbeck Value: $300.00 Winning Bid - $775.00
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A small porcelain vase 6⅞ inches high and 2⅜ inches at the base has a woven red and natural straw cover with black painted designs. It was given to Mrs. Carter by Chinese Ambassador Li on Aug. 10, 1999, in Plains, GA. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $1,000.00
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A marbled frame measuring 13 x 13 inches holds four decorative butterfly and flower groupings. The silver, red, pink, and blue butterflies and flowers were cut from thin paper and mounted on a silver background with a burgundy mat. The paper cuttings were purchased by Georgia Public Service Commissioner and former state Senator Bobby Rowan during a trip to China and given to President and Mrs. Carter in 1998. Each inset is approximately 4 inches in diameter. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $1,000.00
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Michigan artist Gail Rutgers created and signed this original landscape painting. A young girl standing on a pedestal holding a bowl on her head is the focus of the framed work that measures 10¼ x 8¼ inches. It was given to the Carters in 1998 and has been on display in the Conflict Resolution section of The Carter Center. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $50.00
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During the Stanford University Armenia-Azerbaijan Initiative in San Jose, Calif., on Sept. 19, 1993, this intricately carved wooden cross was given to Joyce Neu of The Carter Center by Anait Bayandour. The cross was carved by an unknown Armenian artist and has a plant motif in the middle and braids on the margins. It measures 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide and is on a 7½-inch wide base. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $500.00
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The text of a Song dynasty Buddhist poem is written in calligraphy on this delicate scroll. The framed scroll was given to President Carter on Dec. 6, 2007, in Beijing by the China University of Politics and Law. It was created by Dongbang Tugin, a guest professor of the university who was voted one of "China's Top 10 Artists" in 2004. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $1,350.00
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A ceramic medallion 6½ inches in diameter showing the façade of the Great Temple of Petra in Jordan is mounted against a red velvet background. "Jordan" appears above the façade on the medallion and the phrase "Petra - Red Rose City" is below it. It was given to President Carter during a human rights conference in November 2003 and has been on display in his Carter Center office area. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $150.00
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A silver platter features an etching of the Camp David chapel surrounded by trees. The inscription on the plate reads: "Presented April 1991 to President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter in Gratitude for Your Support." The platter measures 9 x 13 inches. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $1,250.00 Winning Bid - $650.00
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A silver filigree peacock standing 5 inches tall has intricate designs covering its body, wings, and fully opened tail. The miniature sculpture is mounted on a red felt base inside a silver-colored frame. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $320.00
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The Dutch pottery factory Regina was founded in 1898 and is famous for the Gouda style of pottery. The current owner, Corry Ammerlaan, made the plate and hand painted it with the inscription "specially designed for Rosalynn Carter in the Netherlands." The plate is 7½ inches in diameter and features two blue flowers and a rose-colored butterfly on a white background. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $750.00
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The Tutanka style of cloisonné is featured on this enamel dish with pink flowers on a blue background measuring 8¼ x 5¾ inches. It was made by the Hirabayashi factory and given to President and Mrs. Carter in 1994. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $750.00
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When you open this copy of President Carter's children's book "The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleeger," you will find that the pages are upside-down compared to the cover! The novelty copy, rare in circulation, has been signed by both President Carter and his daughter, Amy, who illustrated the book. Donor(s): The Carter Center Value: $100.00 Winning Bid - $625.00
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PERSONALIZED BOOKS BY PRESIDENT & MRS. CARTER
Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter began this campaign autobiography in late 1974. It was received by the public as affirmation of his bedrock faith in old-fashioned public service based on duty, honor, competence, and honesty. With almost 1 million copies sold, it helped propel him into the White House. This paperback with an introduction by Douglas Brinkley will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $250.00
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This is a clothbound first edition of President Carter's autobiographical account of his presidency. The hardback is now out of print. It will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $250.00 Winning Bid - $260.00
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Rosalynn Carter's personal account of her early years and her time in the White House. Paperback will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $650.00
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This rare, leatherbound book from the Carl Vinson Memorial Lecture Series contains President Carter's analysis of his negotiating tactics with practical examples during his career. The book also includes photographs from the lecture on April 19, 1983. It will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $100.00 Winning Bid - $600.00
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President Carter demystifies the history of each of the nations that comprise the Middle East, the reasons for their different goals, and the nature of their prime concerns and provides an enlightened and reconciling vision for all who share the blood of Abraham. This third edition paperback has a revised afterword that includes more current thoughts on the Middle East by Jimmy Carter. It will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $125.00
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President Carter recalls hunting, fishing, and mountain climbing in very personal and beautifully told stories of his love of the natural world. It will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $380.00
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This account of Jimmy Carter's first political campaign reads like a Grisham thriller. He faced corruption and ballot stuffing and overcame tremendous odds in court and in the Legislature to win the election to the Georgia Senate. The paperback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $150.00
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Jimmy Carter draws on his experience as he discusses how citizens of all ages can contribute to the foundations of world peace. This revised and updated hardback book will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $275.00
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Rosalynn Carter's guide offers practical information and lists of resources for family members and professionals caring for children and adults who are chronically ill or disabled. This hardback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $160.00
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In his first and only book of poetry, President Carter shares his private memories about his childhood, family, and political life. This hardback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $175.00
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This 1987 release by President and Mrs. Carter focuses on the challenges of life after the White House and the motivation to meet them. It will be personalized to the buyer and autographed by President and Mrs. Carter. This hardback edition is now out of print. Value: $60.00 Winning Bid - $350.00
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Sixty-two of the best and most notable public statements made by Jimmy Carter on his way to becoming president of the United States are presented in this collection. It ends with his Jan. 20, 1977, inaugural address. This paperback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $150.00
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Decades ago, President Carter told his children this fairy tale with a universal moral. Amy Carter beautifully illustrated this lovely hardback book, which will be personalized to the buyer and autographed by President Carter. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $825.00
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This is a personal memoir about the values and experiences that have shaped President Carter's life. This first edition, hardback best-seller will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $150.00
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A collection of 52 of President Carter's Sunday school lessons, these inspiring meditations reflect themes that touch every life: family, love, grief, healing, forgiveness, and the transforming power of God's love in our lives. This hardback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $225.00
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President Carter shares the knowledge and the pleasures that age has brought him. Blending memoir, anecdote, political savvy, and practical advice, this book truly illuminates the rich promises of growing older. This first trade paperback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $200.00
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Building on 25 years of experience as an advocate for mental health, Rosalynn Carter discusses the latest treatments and research and shows how to be an effective caregiver and activist. This paperback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $200.00
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This best-selling book by President Carter gives the personal account of his Depression-era boyhood on a Georgia farm. This paperback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $160.00
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In this book illustrated by Amy Carter, President Carter reveals how his early memories of Christmas in Plains have influenced the way he and his family have celebrated that special day throughout his life. This hardback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $175.00
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This is a hardback edition of President Carter's Nobel Peace Prize Lecture given Dec. 10, 2002. It also contains information on the history of the prize, author's note, and President Carter's acceptance statement. It will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $450.00
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President Carter's best-selling novel of the Revolutionary War in the South is the first work of fiction by a president of the United States. This hardback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $200.00
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In these family stories, President Carter discusses a variety of topics, including learning to share, granting personal space, competition, fishing, world travel, and most of all the appreciation of his family. It will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $180.00
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This hardback edition of President Carter's best-selling critique of current-day politics and religion will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $300.00
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President Carter shares his intimate knowledge of the history of the Middle East and his personal experiences with the principal actors and addresses sensitive political issues. This hardback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $400.00
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This is the story of President Jimmy Carter's post-presidency. Through The Carter Center, which he and Rosalynn Carter founded in 1982, he has fought neglected diseases, waged peace in war zones, and built hope among some of the most forgotten and needy people in the world. This hardback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $240.00
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President Carter credits his mother, Lillian, as the inspiration for his own life's work of commitment and faith. Miss Lillian is shown as part of the transformation in America from a mostly rural society to an expansive, prosperous, confident player on the world stage. This hardback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $220.00
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In this urgent, balanced, and passionate book, President Carter argues that the present moment is a unique time for achieving peace in the Middle East. This is President Carter's call for action, and he lays out a practical and doable path to peace. The hardback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $250.00
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Using stories from her 35 years of public service to discuss the larger issues at hand, Mrs. Carter crafts an intimate and powerful account of a subject previously shrouded in stigma and shadow that affects us all. Mrs. Carter describes a system that continues to fail those in need, despite recent breakthroughs in treatment that can help most people with mental illnesses lead productive lives, in a seminal, searing, and ultimately optimistic look at how far we've come since Mrs. Carter's days on the campaign trail and how far we have yet to go. This hardback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $400.00
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For the first time, the daily diary kept by President Carter during his years in the White House is being made public. By carefully selecting the most illuminating and relevant entries, Carter has provided us with an astonishingly intimate view of his presidency. This hardback edition will be personalized to the buyer and autographed. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $350.00
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In this unique devotional, former President Jimmy Carter dips into the life lessons God has taught him over three remarkable decades of practical Bible teaching delivered to his Sunday school classes in Plains, Ga., and Washington, D.C. These one-of-a-kind devotions include personal stories from Carter and prayers for each day of the year. Value: $50.00 Winning Bid - $350.00
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