Lot 215: JOHN W. THOMASON JR. (1893-1944). Decorated

JOHN W. THOMASON JR. (1893-1944). Decorated American Marine officer serving in WW I, assigned to Admiral Chester Nimitz's staff as an inspector of Marine installations and visited Guadalcanal during the fighting. As author and artist, he illustrated many of his own books including Fix Bayonets (1926) and Salt Winds and Gobi Dust (1934). His book, Red Pants, 246pp, 6"x81/2", Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1927. First Edition. Illustrated. Inscribed and signed on first free endpaper, "To Hon. Hamilton Jordan..." Adding, "Washington 1927." Dust jacket lacking. Blue cloth binding with black illustration and gilt lettering to cover and spine. Scattered stains to spine; internal light general toning; hinges a little loose; else clean and tight.