Herbert Hoover SIGNED 1st Ed On Growing Up Beckett LOA Historian Jerome Peltier

Herbert Hoover SIGNED 1st Edition: Association Copy to Jerome Peltier

This is a True First Edition, First Printing of On Growing Up: His Letters From and To American Children by the 31st President of the United States, Herbert Hoover (1962, William Morrow and Company).

The Peltier Association: This specific volume is an Association Copy, inscribed by President Hoover to noted Pacific Northwest historian and rare book dealer Jerome Peltier (1911–2004). Peltier was a distinguished author of 15 books and the long-time proprietor of Clark’s Old Book Store in Spokane. This book represents a direct link between the President and a key figure in the preservation of Western American history.

Signature & Authentication

• Inscription: Boldly inscribed on the half-title page: "To Jerome Peltier / The Good Wishes of / Herbert Hoover"
• Full Beckett LOA: Includes the Full Letter of Authenticity (LOA) #AE48301 from Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).
• Verified Security: A matching tamper-evident BAS sticker is affixed to the interior for permanent verification.

Condition Details

• Dust Jacket: Original, unclipped, with the $3.50 publisher’s price intact. Shows moderate edge wear and minor chipping consistent with age, but remains vibrant.
• The Book: Navy cloth boards are exceptionally clean with bright gilt spine lettering and a gilt facsimile signature on the front board. Corners show minor bumping.
• Interior: Pages are crisp and free of internal markings. The binding is tight and square.

Shipping & Handling

Item will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail in secure, double-boxed archival packaging. Full insurance and Signature Confirmation are included to ensure safe arrival.