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J. Edgar Hoover signs ''Masters of Deceit: The Story of Communism in America and How to Fight It.'' Henry Holt and Co.: New York: 1958. The FBI Director signs on the front free endpaper, ''To N.P Barnes / Best wishes / J. Edgar Hoover''. In the late 1950's, Hoover's zealous hunt for communists was in full swing. Light toning and minor edge wear to 5.75'' x 8.5'' volume running 374 pages; moderate chipping and paper loss to original unclipped dustjacket. Overall very good plus.
J. Edgar Hoover ''Masters of Deceit'' Signed
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