The Message of a Master (1st)

Broadway and Sansome Streets, San Francisco, Calif: California Press, 1929. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 6x4x1. Rare First Edition. Good+ (5 of 10) Hardcover bound book. Small Blue boards. No DJ, likely issued without. There is no title printed on the spine. Vintage ink gift inscription on fly "From one Air Pal / to another Air Pal / M.E. Starr(?) / Sept 20 - 1930 / Seattle, Washington." (see pics - not sure about the last name) No other interior marks. Some browning to the flys, minor spot stain to top & rear board. The spine has some roll/lean/twist to it. light rubbing to corners, minor shelf wear, [The Message of a Master is the story of a seemingly miraculous change that takes place in a man after he meets a true master of life. He learns, and shares with us, teachings that allow him to develop his powers so that he can accomplish anything he desires using 'manifesting'.] [Possibly the same John McDonald (1906-1998) who was an editor and writer for Fortune magazine for three decades and the ghostwriter for Alfred P. Sloan's My Years with General Motors. He was also the author of books on business, game theory, and fly fishing.] A Classic Tale of Wealth, Wisdom, and the Secret of Success [The _secret_ behind 'The Secret'. Many believe 'The Secret' was significantly based on this book.]. * * * * * * * * * * [FREE Media Mail Shipping! Images available for any item, just ask. Any images shown next to the listing that have our www.aCastleofBooks.com watermark on them are the exact item you will receive, all other images are for reference only. Free delivery confirmation for domestic orders. Books with Author signatures are guaranteed authentic. We understand collectors needs in terms of accurate grading and proper packaging. We stand behind our descriptions 100%. All items will be shipped securely to insure that they arrive in exactly the same condition in which they left. May have small easily erasable pencil markings on first page. Our Packing Slips do not contain any pricing information so you may order items as Gifts or for Dropship without concern. We ship every Monday, Wednesday & Friday morning. All items subject to prior sale. Why the odd prices? We run a percent discount for our Biblio listings, which insures Biblio has our lowest prices online, but does give odd change.]