Description
The Works of Theodore Roosevelt: Memorial Edition, from a limited edition set, signed by Edith Kermit Roosevelt. The complete 24 Volume Set.
Octavo, [24 Volumes]. Publisher’s maroon cloth, title in gilt on spine. Bright cloth spines, without the typical sunning associated with this edition. Top edge gilt, uncut edges. Decorative endpapers, free of any bookplates or ownership marks. Dampstain to front cover and spine of volume I, with no impact to text block. Additional stain to side panel of volume XII and XXIV, with limited impact to cloth and front endpapers.
From a limited edition of 1050, of which 1000 are for sale and 50 are for presentation by former First Lady Edith Kermit Roosevelt. This set is number 671 of 1050, signed by Edith Kermit Roosevelt on the limitation page. An attractive set.
Theodore Roosevelt served as the 26th President of the United States. He was a prolific author, writing more than 18 books during his lifetime, beginning with The Naval War of 1812 in 1882. His other notable works include The Winning of the West, African Game Trails and The Rough Riders. This is a complete collection of all his writings, in 24 separate volumes, produced after his death in 1919.
