J. Edgar Hoover signed first edition of ''A Study of Communism'', published in New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., 1962. Hoover pens the front free endpaper, ''To Kingsley Smith / With warm regards / J. Edgar Hoover / 9/62''. The 212pp. first edition measures 6.5'' x 9.5''. Dust jacket has some sunning and wear; good condition. Book has some soiling to boards, overall in very good condition.