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  • Clement Attlee's Personal Scrapbook of his Tour of the United States of America; Inscribed to Him by Harry S. Truman

    ATTLEE, Clement; [Harry S. Truman].

    A Tour of the United States of America.

    1959.

    The only copy of this beautiful record of the friendship between The Right Honourable Clement 'Earl' Attlee and President Harry S. Truman. Folio, original presentation faux leather boards with gilt fascimile lettering and ruling to the front panel, bound with green velvet rope, silver patterned engdpapers, original photographs and news clippings throughout. Inscribed by Harry S. Truman to Clement Attlee, "To my good friend Lord Attlee, with kindest regards and highest admiration for his public service and his contribution to the peace of the world. Harry Truman. Independence, Missouri October 28, 1959." Clement Attlee served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1945 to 1951 and created the first Labour majority government, focused on the country's recovery from World War II. He is often ranked among the greatest British Prime Ministers. In very good condition with some toning to the edges. A unique example.

    Price: $6,500.00     Item Number: 145339

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