John D. Rockefeller Jr.: A Portrait (Inscribed by David Rockefeller, First Edition)

Fosdick, Raymond

Published by Harper (Harper and Brothers), 1956

About this Item

First Edition -- Inscribed by David Rockefeller -- of this biography of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Rockefeller was, of course, the son of the world's richest man of the early 20th century, oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, Sr. The younger John D. had business accomplishments of own, including the development of Rockefeller Center in New York, but is most distinguished by his philanthropic efforts including the creation of Colonial Williamsburg and massive contributions to Acadia National Park and Grand Teton National Park. Banker David Rockefeller was the youngest son of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and a top figure in American finance and foreign affairs in the post World War II era. This copy is inscribed by David Rockefeller to Ohio industrialist Ward Canaday on the front endpaper. The inscription is dated in the year of publication by Rockefeller. Ward Canaday was best known for his role in the development of the military jeep during World War II. Cloth, 477 pages. No dust jacket. Has tanning of page edges and light edge wear.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: John D. Rockefeller Jr.: A Portrait (Inscribed by David Rockefeller, First Edition)
• Publisher: Harper (Harper and Brothers)
• Publication Date: 1956
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket