Roosevelt Franklin


FDR Personally Owned, Signed and Dated Book, "The Tragedy of the Seas"

This item was featured in a catalogue issued by Glenn Horowitz Bookseller Inc, in 1996. Included with this book is a copy of the front cover of the catalogue and a copy of their book .

Collins, Keese & Co., New York, 1841. Hardcover, 5" x 7.75". First Edition, First Printing, Personally owned, Signed and Dated on the front fly leaf by Franklin D. Roosevelt, as "Franklin D. Roosevelt, Hyde Park, 1931". Housed in a custom slip case with insert, of stunning blue cloth with red and gilt titles to the spine. The book is in lovely condition with lightly rubbed blue cloth boards with gilt titles. The front fly leaf was neatly separated which could easily be reattached if desired. Extensive black and white steel engravings. Foxing throughout the book.

Ex: The Franklin D. Roosevelt Collection of Donald Scott Carmichael.



A highly desirable copy with a very personal and significant association and a superb chain of custody:

Ex:

-Franklin Delano Roosevelt

-Donald S. Carmichael

-Glenn Horowitz Bookseller Inc., 1996

-A Distinguished Gentleman

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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