Winter Premier Auction 2017
Wed, Jan 4, 2017 04:00PM EST - Sat, Jan 21, 2017 11:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 52
PAIR OF J. EDGAR HOOVER SIGNED BOOKS AND SIGNED LETTER TO LOU BRISSIE (BRISSIE FAMILY LOA)
Sold for
$132
Sold Price includes BP
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| $200 | $25 |
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| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
From 1935 to 1972 J. Edgar Hoover was the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He pioneered such methods as finger printing and the use of forensic laboratories. This lot offers a pair of Hoover signed books and a signed letter to Lou Brissie from Hoover. Both books are in EX-MT/NM condition with all pages spines and dust jackets intact and off white/white in color. Included is a personal letter from Hoover to Brissie stating that he has forwarded him a 1st edition copy of “Masters of Deceit” and has signed the letter in bold vintage blue fountain pen his signature at the bottom in a 9/10 for strength and eye appeal.
The first book “Masters of Deceit” has been signed and inscribed on the first page with “To Lou Brissie - With warm regards - J. Edgar Hoover - 2/13/58”.
The second book “The FBI Story” has been signed and inscribed on the first page with “To Lou Brissie - Best Wishes - J. Edgar Hoover - 2/6/57.
LOA from the family of Lou Brassie. Autographs pre-Certified by PSA/DNA.
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