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WITNESS-Anti-Communist Memoir-WHITTAKER CHAMBERS-Cold War Classics-SUPERB 2014!. Part literary effort, part philosophical treatise, this intriguing autobiography recounts the famous Alger Hiss case and reveals much more. Regnery History's Cold War Classics edition is the most comprehensive version of Witness ever published, featuring forewords collected from all previous editions, including discussions from luminaries William F. Buckley Jr., Robert D. Novak, Milton Hindus, and Alfred S. Regnery. Hi! You're looking at a SUPERB and virtually FLAWLESS condition book which is a Cold War memoir written by WHITTAKER CHAMBERS, the chief witness against ALGER HISS in his Anti-Communist trial--the book is a FIRST EDITION and Third Printing published in 2014 in the "Cold War Classics" series by Regnery History and is a softcover copy. This book is in SUPERB and virtually FLAWLESS condition and has a very small and slight ding and discolored spot on the upper front opening page edge, a couple of very slight dings on the upper page edge, very slight dings on the opening tips, a slight scuff on the center of the front cover and just slight shelfwear and slight evidence of gentle browsing but NO other significant imperfections! The book is titled Witness: A True Story of Soviet Spies in America and the Trial That Captivated the Nation and it was written by WHITTAKER CHAMBERS with forewords by WILLIAM F. BUCKLEY, Jr., ROBERT NOVAK,ALFRED REGNERY and MILTON HINDUS; it was published by Regnery History in 2014 and is a 1st EDITION and 3rd Printing in the "Cold War Classics" series in 2014 and has a publishing line reading 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3. First published in 1952, Witness is the true story of Soviet spies in America and the trial that captivated a nation. Part literary effort, part philosophical treatise, this intriguing autobiography recounts the famous Alger Hiss case and reveals much more. Chambers' worldview and his belief that "man without mysticism is a monster" went on to help make political conservatism a national force.Regnery History's Cold War Classics edition is the most comprehensive version of Witness ever published, featuring forewords collected from all previous editions, including discussions from luminaries William F. Buckley Jr., Robert D. Novak, Milton Hindus, and Alfred S. Regnery. A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this book! Thanks for looking, and good luck if you're bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other great books currently listed on ebay auctions--I can combine shipping for multiple purchases!