Description
First English edition of MacArthur: 1941- 1951, Victory in The Pacific, inscribed by the authors, Major-General Charles A. Willoughby and John Chamberlain.
Octavo, xiii, 414pp. Maroon cloth, title in gilt on spine. Stated “first published 1956” on copyright page. Business card of Major General Willoughby laid in, previously affixed to title page with paperclip. Light foxing to frontispiece and title page, otherwise clean. In the publisher’s dust jacket, retail price on front flap, chipping at top edge of spine, bright illustrations. Inscribed on the title page: “Dallas, Tex. September 30/59. For the library of Herbert L. Williford with the friendly regards from the Authors! Cordially Charles A. Willoughby, Major Gen. U.S.A / John Chamberlain.”