Fortune 1941, Signed (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. SIGNED, DATED AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, IN BLACK PEN, ON FFEP 'For Janet Ingall, with best wishes Roger Keyes October 22, 1984'. Some slight edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, corners slightly bruised, spine faded, not price clipped (£15.00), no other inscriptions, photocopies of original newspaper reviews tipped in, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg+ copy for its age. 521pp, illustrated. This book, written by an insider, traces the life of King Leopold III of Belgium (1901-83), and argues that Paul Reynaud, the French Premier, tried to make the King the scapegoat for the defeat of France, and clarifies the King's war record. Leopold was King of the Belgians from 1934 until 1951. On the outbreak of World War II, Leopold tried to maintain Belgian neutrality, but after the German invasion in May 1940, he surrendered his country, earning him much hostility, both at home and abroad. His act was declared unconstitutional by Prime Minister Hubert Pierlot and his cabinet, who presently moved to London to form a government in exile, while Leopold and his family were placed under house arrest. In 1944, they were moved to Germany and then Austria, before being liberated by the Americans, but banned for some years from returning to Belgium, where his brother Prince Charles had been declared regent. Leopold's eventual return to his homeland in 1950 nearly caused a civil war, and under pressure from the government, he abdicated in favour of his son Prince Baudouin, in July 1951. By author, journalist and diplomat Roger George Bowlby Keyes 2nd Baron Keyes (1919-2005). Very scarce signed. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Detailed source reference. 521pp., ills., notes, index. Slight creases to dw, otherwise vgc/vgc. Unique copy presented with long inscription to his wife by Roger Keyes "unfailing patience and support throughout the third of a century it has taken me to get this book published". Signed by Author(s).

Marked "News Bureau Files". Marked "News Bureau Files" [222] pp. Originals printed in mimeograph, this facsimile, recto only. With some deletions for Secrecy Reasons. 1 vols. 4to. With a TLS to Mrs Lila Tyng/The New York Trust Co./ Income Collection Dept., signed Roy E. Larsen, President of Time about the place Time was in the war. and how it affect stockholder. zHere it is the ex-Mrs. Henry Luce Chronological compilation of news reports as they were received at the News Bureau from reporting staff --- raw, source material submitted to Bureau Chief David Hulburd as events happened. Tan wrappers. Some minor chipping [222] pp. Originals printed in mimeograph, this facsimile, recto only. With some deletions for Secrecy Reasons. 1 vols. 4to. Signed.