Description
Inscribed first edition of American Individualism by Herbert Hoover, in the publisher’s scarce dust jacket.
Twelvemo, [8], 72pp. Blue cloth, title stamped in gilt on spine and front cover. Stated “first edition” on copyright page. Free of marks or notations, solid text block. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $1.00 on front flap, light sunning to spine, free of restoration, a near fine example. (Burns, 0071) (Tracey, 004)
Inscribed on the front free endpaper: “With Kind Regards of Herbert Hoover”.
In “American Individualism”, Hoover articulates his belief in the importance of individual initiative, self-reliance, and limited government intervention. He makes a passionate case for these principles, arguing that they are at the core of America’s success and prosperity. Hoover’s book reflects the optimism and idealism of the post-World War I era, as the nation was transitioning from the war effort to peacetime pursuits.
