The Path to Power.

THATCHER, Margaret. [Dennis Thatcher].

Item Number: 144592

London: Harper Collins Publishers , 1995.

First edition of Thatcher’s best-selling memoir, covering her life from her birth in 1925 until she became Prime Minister in 1979. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Margaret Thatcher on the title page, “To Andrew, all good wishes Margaret Thatcher.” Additionally inscribed by Margaret Thatcher’s husband, Sir Denis Thatcher, on the half-title page, “Dear Andrew The signed book sent to you with best wishes from us both Yours sincerely Denis Thatcher” and signed by Sir Denis again on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. A very fine and unique example.

In The Downing Street Years, Margaret Thatcher gave her own account of her prime ministership from 1979 to 1990. That book justly became an international best-seller. Now, in The Path to Power, she writes for the first time about her personal life, about the formation of her character and values, and about the training and experiences which led to the 1979 election victory. It is, if anything, a more gripping book that its predecessor.