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First edition of Theodore Roosevelt: Hero to His Valet by James E. Amos, in the publisher’s scarce dust jacket.
Twelvemo, 162pp. Blue cloth, title stamped in gilt on spine. First edition statement on copyright page, noting “First Published, March, 1927.” Solid text block, light dust along top edge of text block, free of any marks or notations. In the publisher’s exceptionally scarce dust jacket, price-clipped, chip to top edge of front panel, bright orange illustrations, a near fine example.
James, will you please put out the light? – The final words of President Theodore Roosevelt spoken to the author, James E. Amos. Mr. Amos was a longtime attendant and bodyguard for President Roosevelt. After Roosevelt’s death, Amos became the longest serving African American in the Federal Bureau of Investigation.