Two items: an original 1913 'The Brecky' yearbook from Central High School in Washington, DC, 7.75 x 10.75, with a photo and biography of class valedictorian J. Edgar Hoover on page 76, also depicting him as a class officer, member of the debate team, and as a cadet captain; and a purple ink signature, "J. Edgar Hoover," on a 6.5 x 3.75 airmail cover. In overall very good to fine condition, with rubbing and edgewear to the yearbook, as well as some subtle foxing to endpapers.
From the collection of Ronald E.F. Hoskins.
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