H. M. Pulham Esquire – John P. Marquand [Signed]

H. M. Pulham Esquire. By John P. Marquand. Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1941. Signed and inscribed by Marquand on front free endpaper to actor and film director, Kenneth MacKenna (August 19, 1899 – January 15, 1962), “For Kenneth MacKenna / With the grateful regards of / John P. Marquand / May 1941”. First trade edition after 950 presentation copies. Dust jacket unclipped, minimal rubbing and wear, chipped at rear jacket edge, light foxing of jacket. Tan cloth boards, maroon and gold accents. Ex libris bookplate of inscribed Kenneth MacKenna. First leaves loose, otherwise very good.