The problems of lasting peace

Stated First Edition of President Hoover and co-author Gibson's critically praised analysis of a world in crisis, "a preface to peacemaking," published at the height of World War II, inscribed by both Hoover and Gibson in the same ink "To Alvin Markle Jr. / With good wishes of Herbert Hoover and [separately signed] Hugh Gibson." Markle's ownership signature and date (1942) appear at the top of the same page and his bookplate on the front pastedown. No other writings or markings of any kind. Markle was a PA. banker and financier, president of Markle Bank and the financial firm Markle and Brothers. Fine, likely unread copy in a Very Good+ jacket. Unclipped jacket is lightly worn, with rubbing at some corners and folds, with a few tiny closed tears.