General (1886–1950) who helped develop the Air Force into a unified separate service. Signed book: Global Mission. First edition. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1949. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 626 pages. Signed and inscribed on the second free end page, “Mr. James P. Conant, Pres. of Harvard. Just a book which may bring back to you some of the many things you did for me to make the A. A. F. possible. H H Arnold. El Rancho Feliz, Calif 20 Aug ‘49.” Light toning to first free end page and both pastedowns, owner’s bookplate affixed to front pastedown, and light rubbing, toning, and surface marks to dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
