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GORBACHEV, Mikhail (1931-2022). Perestroika. New Thinking for Our Country and the World. Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, [1994]. 8vo. Portrait frontispiece of Gorbachev. [254], [1, blank] pp. Publisher's full burgundy leather, boards and spine elaborately stamped in gilt, all edges gilt, light brown watered silk endleaves, publisher's full oatmeal cloth slipcase, author's signature gilt-stamped on one side. Fine.SIGNED LIMITED EDITION, THIS COPY SEALED IN PUBLISHER'S SHRINKWRAP, SIGNED BY GORBACHEV ON AN INSERTED LEAF. Gorbachev's personal account of the restructuring of the Soviet Union, written 4 years before its eventual dissolution. This signed, limited edition is scarce.Measurements: 10"L x 9"W x 2"H.