Medal of Honor recipient as a Marine Corps fighter pilot in World War II, a two-term governor of South Dakota, commissioner of the upstart American Football League and head of the National Rifle Association. Signed book: A Proud American. First edition, first printing. NY: Pocket Books, 1992. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 359 pages. Signed on the first free end page in pencil and ink by Shorty Rankin, inscribing to the book’s owner Robin Olds, Joe Foss, Bob Galer, Jim Swett, Ken Walsh, and Gunther Rall. Consignor notes book was signed and presented to Robin Olds at a Fighter Aces convention in 1992 or 1993. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the estate of General Robin Olds. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
