Lot 102
Truman, Harry S. Mr. Citizen. Mr. Citizen, presentation copy, inscribed and signed on the half title page: "To Honorable & Mrs J. Howard McGrath from Harry S. Truman with kindest regards & best wishes from a long time friend. Independence, August 18, 1960." New York: Bernard Geis Associates, 1960, 4to, 315pp. Half leather. Orginal case shows wear; housed in a black cloth and marbled paper custom-made case with black leather label. McGrath (1903-1966) served as Governor of Rhode Island and U.S. senator. Truman appointed him U.S. Attorney General in 1949 and he served until 1952, when Truman asked him to resign because he would not cooperate with a corruption scandal in his department. In spite of this, the two men obviously remained friendly.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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