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Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
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Looking Forward. New York: John Day, 1933. [With:] On Our Way. New York: John Day, 1934
2 volumes, 8vo (7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.; 190 x 130 mm). Both in blue publisher's cloth, gilt-stamped signature on upper covers; Looking Forward cover spotted. Original printed dust jackets; a few edge tears and minor abrasions. Together in a blue cloth slipcase and chemises.
2 volumes, 8vo (7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.; 190 x 130 mm). Both in blue publisher's cloth, gilt-stamped signature on upper covers; Looking Forward cover spotted. Original printed dust jackets; a few edge tears and minor abrasions. Together in a blue cloth slipcase and chemises.
Provenance
Harry J. Sonneborn (bookplate) — Acquisition: Ralph Geoffrey Newman
Condition
Both in blue publisher's cloth, gilt-stamped signature on upper covers; Looking Forward cover spotted. Original printed dust jackets; a few edge tears and minor abrasions. Together in a blue cloth slipcase and chemises.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First editions, presentation copies, inscribed and signed by Roosevelt with Christmas wishes to Frederick Holbein in each publication year.