Roosevelt, Franklin Delano

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.

Harry J. Sonneborn (bookplate) — Acquisition: Ralph Geoffrey Newman

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.
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First editions, presentation copies, inscribed and signed by Roosevelt with Christmas wishes to Frederick Holbein in each publication year.