Gibson hugh

1942 · C2116b — SIGNED by Both authors Herbert Hoover and diplomat/international negotiator Hugh Gibson. Original blue cloth original dust jacket. Stated First Edition of President Hoover and co-author Gibson's critically praised analysis of a world in crisis "a preface to peacemaking" published at the height of World War II inscribed by both Hoover and Gibson in the same ink "To Alvin Markle Jr. / With good wishes of Herbert Hoover and separately signed Hugh Gibson." Markle's ownership signature and date 1942 appear at the top of the same page and his bookplate on the front pastedown. No other writings or markings of any kind. Markle was a PA. banker and financier president of Markle Bank and the financial firm Markle and Brothers. Fine likely unread copy in a Very Good jacket. Unclipped jacket is lightly worn with rubbing at some corners and folds with a few tiny closed tears. A copy of the New York Times Book Review of June 21 1942 accompanies the book. A highly collectible copy. Book #Cv2220. $610. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand history and science. Doubleday