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American trans woman (1926–1989) who was the first person to become widely known in the United States for having sex reassignment surgery. When the New York Daily News ran a front-page story on December 1, 1952, under the headline "Ex-GI Becomes Blonde Beauty," she became an instant celebrity, and used her newfound platform to advocate for the LGBTQ community. Signed book: Christine Jorgensen: A Personal Autobiography. First edition. NY: Paul S. Eriksson, Inc., 1967. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 332 pages. Signed opposite the title page in fountain pen, "Best wishes, Christine Jorgensen." In fine condition, with light wear to the dust jacket.
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