Description
The limited edition of the Public Papers and Addresses of Franklin D. Roosevelt, published in 1938.
Thick octavo, [five volumes], xliii, 911pp; xxi, 622pp; xx, 564pp; xix, 675pp; xxiv, 721pp. Gray leather, title in gilt on spine. A few points of wear to tips of spine, solid text blocks. Top edge gilt. From a limited edition of 500 copies, many of which were signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This copy was not inscribed. Published without dust jackets or slipcase. (Halter T-656) A beautiful set, scarce in this condition.
This limited edition was published simultaneously with the first trade edition in 1938. It was compiled by Samuel I. Rosenman. Later editions, also issued in gray leather, would cover the years 1937-1940, then 1941-1945.
