$2,074
New York: Farrar, Straus and Young, (1952). Folio, royal blue simulated morocco, gilt-lettered backstrip and quotation to front board, in publisher's cloth slipcase. First edition. Presentation copy. One of 250, this one presented to Matthew Connelly and signed by Truman to limitation page. Additionally inscribed beneath frontispiece: "To a grand man and loyal public servant. Wish we had more like him. Harry Truman." Minor edgewear; wear to slipcase; otherwise a fine copy.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2008-10-21