McDonald's visionary founder Ray Kroc signed leather bound edition of his book, ''Grinding It Out''. Chicago: Henry Regnery Co., 1977. Signed, ''Ray A. Kroc'' in blue ballpoint on the front free endpaper. Book catalogs the founder's journey in building the biggest fast food empire in history. Measures 6.25'' x 9.25'' and runs 201 pages. Bound in rust colored leather boards with all edges gilt, gilt lettering to spine and gilt golden arches to front board. Near fine condition. From the estate of Gene Stachowiak, McDonald's VP of Franchising who retired in 2002.