SIGNED 1995 Barack Obama Dreams From My Father Book PSA ONLY PSA CERTIFIED COPY with PROVENANCE, LIKE NEW Cond! Start Price USD 11,758.00 Current Price USD 11,758.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 28, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 28, 2008 Location Chicago, Illinois See more about 'SIGNED 1995 Barack Obama Dreams From My Father Book PSA' Description Original Autographed TRUE 1995 EXTREMELY LIMITED FIRST PRINT Dreams From My Father 1st Edition  1st Printing by Barack Obama PSA Authenticated, Signature Graded as MINT Congratulations to all the hard-working, dedicated, motivated people who alligned themselves in an effort to bolster the next vision for our nation that Barack Obama inspires.  This incredibly rare book is an extraordinary piece of Barack Obama symbolism that is now being offered to you through ebay.  A few copies of this limited 7500 copy print run book have come out of the woodwork, but none are in like-new condition, and this is the only available signed 1995 copy which has been certified by PSA/DNA as authentic, with provenance! This is a true first printing of the 1995 first edition, per Times Books standards.  You might think this was a second edition, however, look at Times Books' procedures prior to 1999 and you will confirm that the number line running to 2 was their standard for all first printing books.  The combination of the incredible mint condition of this book along with the graded MINT condition of the autograph make this the trophy of any book collection.  This book is no doubt the HOLY GRAIL of all Obama collector pieces.   Fewer than 7500 copies comprised this original 1995 print run, with most going to public libraries and the subsequent abuse that finds such books.  There are estimated to exist approximately 100 books in collectable condition.  Many books onebay possess major defects which significantly impairs value.  To find a book in excellent condition, without library damage, is particularly rare.  Copies of unsigned first edition copies of the 1995 print of Dreams From My Father have sold for an impressive $5,000 prior to the November 4th general election.  Signed copies have sold on ebay for $10,000 - $19,000 since the election.  As collectors realize the true rarity of this book, value will only escalate. This is perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a like new condition copy of Barack Obama's 1995 First Edition Dreams From My Father, boldly signed by President Elect Obama on the title page with a thin black marker.  This is a true first edition, first printing, with number line running to 2, per times books standards.  I will provide a full record of provenance with the book as well.  Once Mr. Obama is sworn into office as President Barack Obama and becomes the 44th leader of The United States of America, this will be the single most treasured possession of not only serious collectors, but also of scholars, academics, historians, and museums.  This book will continue to aggressively appreciate in value over the coming years, decades, and centuries.Ample high resolution photographs of the book are provided for your inspection.  The dust jacket is not price clipped and is in fine condition.  The jacket is still crisp and protected in a Brodart mylar cover.  It has absolutely no bumps or inappropriate creases on it.  The book itself also is in like new condition.  There are absolutely no marks, folds, creases, or dings anywhere on the book.  The corners are still sharp and the pages are still crisp.  I have also included pictures of the book without the dust jacket to show its pristine condition.  Beware other sellers who are selling ex-library copies.  There can be major tape marks on other books covering imperfections under the dust jacket.  My book is flawless in every way and I guarantee this book to be in excellent condition as described.  I opened the book once to take pictures, and did not ever break the spine.  There is absolutely no extra marking, crease, tear within the book, and the boards are flawless.  This book has been stored carefully bubble wrapped, encased in acid-free plastic, and stored in a climate controlled environment.  Most importantly, this signature has extra handwriting in bold ink to further support the authenticity of this book.  There are many fake Obama signatures out there, particularly on ebay, but any signature expert will tell you that a more complex and longer inscription make for a far more foolproof, authentic, and verifiable signature.  Barack Obama signed this book back on March 15, 2005 at the Senate on Capitol Hill.  It was signed back when Mr. Obama spent more time on his signatures before he was forced to sign quickly during the presidential campaign.  His more recent signatures are shorter and less refined.  This book, however, was very elegantly autographed as you can see in the photograph.A book of this rarity will not stay on the market at this price and this is an investment of incredible proportions because of the unique history of Barack Obama as well as the unique lineage of this rare book release in 1995 long before Obama's entrance to the national stage.  There is no telling what a book of this historical magnitude, signed and fully authenticated, will be worth in January after the inaugration and beyond during and after his historic presidency!  Once esteemed collectors obtain this book, they will not be reselling it on the open market because they know it will become only more precious and more envied over time.  I unfortunately am forced to sell this book now for financial reasons and do not have the luxury of holding onto it for years.  My misfortune in this turbulent economy is your opportunity.  If you do not take advantage, someone else surely will.  It is not a fluke that an experienced book seller is asking $250,000 for this very same book on another major book sellers' website.  He recognizes this book belongs in the Smithsonian and that such a historic book will soon be priceless. Verify authenticity at http://www.psadna.com/verify.chtmlThis Book's Certification number is H45511  The signature was authenticated by PSA/DNA, specialists in autograph authentication, and subspecialists in historical and political figure autography.  Big time auction houses such as Christie's and Sotheby's have used PSA to authenticate autographs of items sold on their auction blocks.  This autograph was graded by PSA as MINT.  Only a rare few of Obama's signatures include an inscription and this makes this book particularly uniqiue and precious.  The vigorous authentication process involves "detailed ink and autograph structural analysis under a powerful video spectral comparator which detects extraordinary tampering and counterfitting techniques."  The PSA certificate of authenticity, bearing an image of the book's inscription, includes a tamper-proof label showing the unique serial number which links your authentication to the permanent website.  This label was placed on the certificate of authenticity rather than the book itself in order to avoiding tarnishing the book in any way.  You will receive the full detailed certificate as well as the two letters of provinence pictured above.  The letters of provenance explains how, when, and where the book was signed and serves to complete the record of the books ownership.  I have had many requests for high-resolution photos of the above documents.  I have enlarged the picture above and blurred the personal, sensitive information.  Unfortunately I will not provide better copies of these documents to anyone except the purchaser.  The winner will receive the original documents. More information about the PSA/DNA authentication process can be found at www.psadna.com.   I am an experienced ebay power seller with excellent feedback.  If you have any questions or concerns please email me and I will respond to you as soon as possible.  Your book will be shipped at no additional cost to you, very securely and perfectly packaged, and fully insured.  The method of shipping will be the US post office.  A signature will be required on receipt, no exceptions.  The transaction will not be complete until you receive the book in excellent, untouched conditon and you are satisfied with your purchase.  I back the authenticity of the signature 100%, forever.  Payment is accepted via paypal and shipment will only be made to a paypal confirmed address.   Please feel secure knowing you will experience a safe and problem-free transaction from me.  I back the description of this listing and I guarantee this book is as described and pictured 100% or I will offer a full refund.  I have gone to great lengths to acquire and preserve this book in its magnificant condition.  It was handled with gloves and opened only for photographs, and it now sits very carefully packaged and protected, awaiting it's proud final owner.  Use buy-it-now or I will consider your best offer - it does not hurt to make an offer, but do not make an offer if you do not plan on honoring it.  Another of this same rare Obama book along with a yearbook sold for over $19,000 on ebay (item number 170275257981) shortly after the election and that book was not authenticated.  Rest assured you are getting the real, authentic HOLY GRAIL of all Barack Obama collectors.  Thanks for looking and reading!  This book would make an incredible gift for yourself or the Obama supporter in your life this holiday! 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