Marine officer (1882–1967), nicknamed ‘Howlin’ Mad,’ who commanded the Amphibious Force and the Fleet Marine Force. Signed book: Coral and Brass. Later printing. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1949. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 289 pages. Signed and inscribed on his full-page portrait adjacent to the title page, “With warm personal regards to Copr. W. Weneger, H. M. Smith, Brig Genl.” In very good condition, with heavy contrast to signature and inscription, scattered toning and foxing to pages and pastedowns, moderate toning and creasing to dustjacket, as well as scattered tears and paper loss. RRAuction COA.
