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. Top edge gilt, uncut edges. Decorative endpapers, free of any bookplates or ownership marks. Sunning to the spines, even across the 24 volume set. All with solid text blocks, free of notable wear to hinges, many unread.
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 847 of 1050, signed by Edith Kermit Roosevelt on the limitation page. Includes a TLS from the publisher referencing the purchase of this set in 1927.
The original purchase price of this set was $240.00 in 1927, but after strong demand, was raised to $360.00. President Theodore Roosevelt 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.
