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Herbert Hoover signed first printing of ''The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover 1874-1920 / Years of Adventure'' published by The Macmillan Company: New York: 1951. This first of Hoover's three-volume memoir set covers his early life and career before he became 31st President of the United States. Autograph inscription to front free endpaper in blue ink reads in full ''To my good friend / Roy Young / from Herbert Hoover.'' Young served as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board during the start of the Great Depression. Bound in blue cloth boards with gilt lettering. Runs 496pp. Measures 6.25'' x 9.5''. Light wear to boards and faint toning, else near fine.
Herbert Hoover Signed First Printing of His ''Memoirs''
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