McCULLOUGH, Colleen Margaretta (1937-2015). The Thorn Birds. New York, et al: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1977.

8vo. Publisher's boards gilt (corners lightly bumped, some light rubbing, offsetting to endleaves); original dust jacket (some chipping, some toning or staining). Provenance: Edward Joseph Perkins (1928-2020), American diplomat, U.S. Ambassador to Australia from 1993-1996 (presentation inscription).    FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY McCULLOUGH: "For Ed & Lucy Perkins A privilege and a pleasure to meet you. Please come back! Love Col." ADDITIONALLY SIGNED on the front pastedown. McCullough's inscriptions to the Ed Perkins and his wife, Lucy, hints at their close relationship and mutual respect. McCullough first met Perkins when she went to the University of Oklahoma to complete research for her seven-volume work on the Roman Empire. She ultimately became an honorary founding board member of the Board of Visitors for the College of International Studies, where she met Perkins . Perkins served as the Senior Vice Provost Emeritus of International Programs at the International Program Center, and Professor Emeritus of the School of International and Area Studies. Perkins served as U.S. Ambassador to Australia from 1993-1996.  
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McCULLOUGH. 11 additional works, ALL PRESENTATION COPIES, INSCRIBED BY McCULLOUGH to Edward and Lucy Perkins, and SOME ADDITIONALLY SIGNED. Complete list available on request.  

Property from the Estate of Ambassador Edward J. Perkins, Washington, D.C.