Description
Signed first printing of This Man Truman, inscribed by President Harry Truman.
Octavo, 219pp. Dark blue cloth, title in gilt on spine over red print. Stated “first printing” on copyright page. In publisher’s near fine dust jacket, $2.50 on front flap, closed tear to top edge front panel, dampstain on verso of back panel, some wear at hinge of rear flap, exceptionally bright colors and illustrations. Previous ownership blindstamp on last page. (Burns, 0070) Inscribed by President Harry Truman on the half title: “To William Sloat, Kindest regards. Harry Truman. 6-15-63.”
An early biography of President Harry Truman, focusing mostly on his early years in Missouri and his time in the Senate.
