Masters of Deceit: The Story of Communism in America and How to Fight It. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1958. Eleventh printing, March 1962. Hardcover in original dust jacket. This copy is signed and inscribed by J. Edgar Hoover, longtime Director of the FBI. The inscription on the front free endpaper, dated 12/7/64, reads. Nash, Best wishes, J. Included with the book is a typed signed letter on FBI Director’s letterhead, dated December 4, 1964, addressed to the same recipient. In the letter, Hoover thanks Mrs. Nash for her support and confirms he has autographed her books. Letter is hand-signed by Hoover. Original FBI mailing envelope is also present.
