Baldacci, David, ABSOLUTE POWER, New York, 1996.  1^st ed., inscribed by author, blue paper hardcover w/gilt titling to spine only, 8vo (9x6”), As New/As New, 469pp. No flaws noticed. Looks like it just jumped off the shelf into your hands. Except for that inscription in the author’s own hand on the oe title page; “To Stephanie, best wishes and enjoy – David Baldacci.”