Twelve Good Men and True
signed first edition
1927 · Los Angeles
Los Angeles: Times-Mirror, 1927. First Edition. One of a limited edition of 75 numbered copies. Presentation copy signed by the printer and publisher: “Sim W. Crabill,” to silent film actor Harold Lloyd who is one of the men honored in the text. Beautifully printed on heavy fine watermarked paper, intended for private distribution. With moire covered interior and full brown morocco and gilt stamped binding. Near fine with a touch of sunning to the spine and upper edge of the front cover and with a bit of edge wear. A collection of twelve pen portraits with text which first appeared in 1927 as frontispieces under the heading “Hoo’s Hoo and What Have You” in Three Minutes, the house publication of the Times-Mirror Printing and binding house in Los Angeles. In addition to Harold Lloyd, the group of distinguished men includes film director Hal Roach, Perry W. Weidner, president of the United States National Bank, William May Garland, president of thee Los Angeles Athletic Club, Ralph J. Chandler, of the Los Angeles Steamship Company, William Andrews Clark, Jr., etc. (Inventory #: 13470E)