The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover; Years of Adventure (1874-1920); The Cabinet & The Presidency (1920-1933); The Great Depression (1929-1941)

Bookseller

The First Edition Rare Books, LLC (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

1385

Title

The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover; Years of Adventure (1874-1920); The Cabinet & The Presidency (1920-1933); The Great Depression (1929-1941)

Author

Hoover, Herbert

Illustrator

A first edition, first printing of the Memoirs of Herbert Hoover, signed by former President Herbert Hoover, in fine dust jacket

Format/Binding

Cloth

Book Condition

Used - Fine

Jacket Condition

fine

Quantity Available

1

Edition

First Edition, First Printing

Publisher

The MacMillan Company

Place of Publication

New York

Date Published

1952

Keywords

Fishing for Fun Hoover, the memoirs of Herbert Hoover, on growing up Hoover, the ordeal of Woodrow Wilson, a remedy for disappearing game fishes, the challenge to liberty Hoover, addresses upon the American road Hoover, American individualism Hoover,

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