1970; "Christmas Edition, Copy No. 163-A"; autographed by John Salisbury inside page with inscription "For my good friend, Bob..." (pic); Bede-Hibbitt Inc. Salisbury Books publishers; softbound; very good condition with unmarked pages.
 
from Prologue -
What you are about to read is a collection of editorial essays first presented, in slightly less poetic form, on the 8 a.m. edition of my daily newscast over KXL Radio in Portland from June 19th through July 7th 1970...
 
"The World Of Those I Love" contains some things never broadcast.  They were written for those who are not strangers but loved ones... 
 
I don't find our world all that bad.  If they provoke contemplation and a friendly simpatico between us as to what we're all about on this confusing sphere, I shall be eminently grateful and abundantly rewarded.
 
In any case, thank you for coming along with me on this particular philosophic and sentimental adventure...