signed first edition Paperback
1917 · Hamilton, Montana
by Gerard, James W.
Hamilton, Montana: not published, 1917. Autograph. Very good+ condition. Unbound. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 1-page letter handwritten and signed by James W. Gerard on stationery representative of his interest in the Bitter Root Stock Farm. Minor creasing and soiling. Dated Sept 16th, '17. Gerard writes to author Mr. Beck, asking him "Leo, please send a copy of your book 'The War + Humanity' and I would like the first one too - but don't forget the inscriptions in your own hand". Gerard was an American diplomat; U.S. Ambassador to Germany 1913-1917; in 1937 he represented the President at the coronation of George VI in London.. (Inventory #: 019545)