Thoughts on Peace, Inscribed by Bernard Baruch, 1944

1944. Inscribed by an Eminent Statesman to his Daughter [Baruch, Bernard M. (1870-1965)]. "Thoughts on Peace." At head of title: Speeches at the Presentation of the Churchman Annual Award for Distinguished Service in the Promotion of Goodwill and Better Understanding Among All Peoples in 1944 to Bernard M. Baruch. [New York: The Churchman], 1944. 29 pp. Stiff morocco wrappers with gilt title and stamped name (Renee Samstag) to front wrapper, bound in recent goatskin, gilt rules to boards, gilt title to front board, raised bands and lettering piece to spine, original wrappers separated from text block and bound at rear. Light toning to interior, small surface tear to p. 7 not affecting text, presentation inscription "To Renee with love from chick (?) BM Baruch Oct 31st 1944." A notably handsome copy. $250. * Only edition. Bernard Baruch was an American financier, statesman and presidential advisor to Wilson and Roosevelt. He was the sixth recipient of The Churchman Award, presented by the magazine "to an individual who has rendered distinguished service 'in the promotion of goodwill and better understanding of all peoples.'" Previous recipients included Eleanor Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and William Allen White. Renee Baruch Samstag [1905-1944] was Baruch's youngest daughter. OCLC locates 9 copies of this title.