173
As President, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed first edition, fifth printing of ''Looking Forward''.
Description
As President, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed first edition, fifth printing of ''Looking Forward''. Published by The John Day Company: New York: 1933. Inscribed on the front free endpaper in blue pen, ''To J.H. Sherrod / with a Merry Christmas / from / Franklin D. Roosevelt / 1933''. FDR signed approximately 200 copies of this book as presentation Christmas gifts during his first year as President. Contents contain a compilation of speeches given during 1932 and relating to the New Deal, with various commentaries added by Roosevelt, ''which bind the material together as a whole.'' Bound in blue cloth boards with gilt text, hardcover volume runs 279pp. Measures 5.5'' x 7.75''. Minor spotting to boards and some fading along spine, minor foxing and toning to pastedowns and interior, otherwise near fine condition. A very rare copy with a tight interior and a bold signature.
Auction Details
Shipping
T&Cs & Important Info
Ask seller a question
As President, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed first edition, fifth printing of ''Looking Forward''. Published by The John Day Company: New York: 1933. Inscribed on the front free endpaper in blue pen, ''To J.H. Sherrod / with a Merry Christmas / from / Franklin D. Roosevelt / 1933''. FDR signed approximately 200 copies of this book as presentation Christmas gifts during his first year as President. Contents contain a compilation of speeches given during 1932 and relating to the New Deal, with various commentaries added by Roosevelt, ''which bind the material together as a whole.'' Bound in blue cloth boards with gilt text, hardcover volume runs 279pp. Measures 5.5'' x 7.75''. Minor spotting to boards and some fading along spine, minor foxing and toning to pastedowns and interior, otherwise near fine condition. A very rare copy with a tight interior and a bold signature.
Nate D. Sanders Prince Auction Ending April 28th at 5pm Pacific.
Ends from
Venue Address
11901 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 555
Los Angeles
California
90025
United States
For Nate D. Sanders delivery information please telephone +1 3104402982.
Important Information
Please note that bidding on Saleroom isn't accepted -- please bid directly on our website at www.natedsanders.com.