Signed by then-Senator Barack Obama, prior to announcing his candidacy for president, at Schwartz Bookstore author event. Signed in black ink, using his distinctive initial signature. Crown 2006 First Edition, First Printing. Fine/fine/fine; brand new, unread and flawless. Black hardboards with gold metallic printing on spine; corners sharp and square. Textblock clean, tight, square, unmarked, unread, flawless. Unclipped satin-gloss pictorial dust jacket, photo portrait of Obama; in clear archival Brodart wrapper. Pristine. Original price on dj flap. Carefully packaged, padded, and shipped in a box to arrive in best condition. Complete satisfaction guarantee. This is a flawless collector's copy.