This is the one you're read about. An autographed copy of The Democratic Book 1936 signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This massive leather bound book caused a huge controversy when issued. It was the first time a President while in office in the White House help raise campaign funds for a political party - the democrats.
Hand signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt under a beautiful color illustration of the White House. Our understanding is that just 2,500 of this historic reference book were produced. Over 375 pages with speeches and information about the Democratic National Convention. The book was offered to donors at the unheard of price at the time of $250. The book weights nearly 8 pounds. Each signed book was numbered, as this one is.
The front of the book is inscribed in gold leaf at the bottom, to C. M. Fitzwilliam who was a prominent Kansas Democratic Party leader who served as chairman of the Democratic State Committee during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency. Active in national party affairs, he remained state chairman through at least 1940 and corresponded with Roosevelt adviser Harry Hopkins concerning the Democratic National Convention.
Very large and heavy, oversized book bound in brown leather with gilt lettering of title on front. We have seen these books offered for over $4,000. Like many of these classic books, this particularly book shows edge wear and loss of some of the leather on the edges of the cover. Dont' misunderstand, it still present well, and the signature of Roosevelt - is in very good condition. Original, of course. Please see condition description below.
Comes with our 100% guarantee of authenticity. Excellent gift idea.
$1,895.00
used
Roosevelt's signature clear and bold. Text pages very fine. The cover and its corners are worn show age wear & small separation at top binding edge the first few blank endpapers are ragged.
11" x 14 1/2"