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Lot #28
Franklin D. Roosevelt

Original sketch and poem by FDR, dedicated to the White House librarian

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Original sketch and poem by FDR, dedicated to the White House librarian

Original pencil sketch by Franklin D. Roosevelt showing the White House librarian, Mary Eben, kissing a man named Louie, accomplished on a brown 7 x 9 card, with an original poem typed below: "When Louie spruced up and looked nice / Mary Eben kisses him thrice / But we all stand in soulful rows / even when his hair's in bows." Signed on the right side in pencil, "F.D.R., Fecit!" Matted to an overall size of 11 x 13.25. In fine condition, with uniform toning.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #547 - Ended March 06, 2019





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