Self-published, CA, 1951 (copyright). Fourteenth Edition, 1951 - stated. Profusely illustrated with multitudes of B&W photographs throughout, featuring Presidents, Admirals, Hollywood Stars, Prize Fighters, and ordinary people. Blue cloth, illustrated front cover, gilt letters to spine and cover. Minor spine bumping, hd & ft, corners sharp. P.O',s signature, top of fff. No other markings. Crisp white pages throughout - signed by the author, across frontis photo. All gilt is bright. Just a hint of spine slant. Tightly bound - both hinges are sound. DJ is chipped (closed) and creased, mainly at top & bottom of spine. One small 1/2" tear (closed) at top of back cover. Still bright & colorful. Now in a BroDart protective sleeve. 518 pages.
