Lot 27
Hoover, Herbert -- His Initialed Book Sketch and Personally-worn Silk Necktie (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States (1929-33). Among his last visitors, just prior to his death on the 31st floor of the Waldorf Astor Hotel, on Oct. 20, 1964, were his longtime friends Lewis and Alice Strauss. Just one year prior, Hoover published his final book titled Fishing for Fun - And to Wash Your Soul, an 86-page hardback filled with Bert Hoover's wit and wisdom about his passion for angling. He designated one book as his working copy and, just inside the front-end page, penciled and initialed a sketch of a fisherman's wicket basket bag lying against breezy, tall grass, and two nice-sized fish near a resting rod and reel. Not long after his demise, Hoover's devoted personal secretary, Bunny Miller, presented Lewis and Alice with two items offered herewith: the book, and a silk maroon necktie Hoover frequently wore during his fishing expeditions. "The boss wanted the two of you to have these" she told them. The book is in fine condition, as is the necktie, manufactured by F.R. Tripler in New York, all silk. A nice remembrance of the greatest humanitarian to serve as president. Estimated Value $600 - 600
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