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Lot #131
Franklin D. Roosevelt

Rare image of FDR's leg braces

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Rare image of FDR's leg braces

Original pearl-finish 8 x 9.75 press photo of Roosevelt taken in 1929, showing him meeting with Governor Morgan F. Larson of New Jersey concerning a potential project for a tunnel under the Hudson River; this is a rare image in which FDR's leg braces are clearly seen. Reverse bears an International Newsreel stamp and affixed caption. In very good to fine condition, with light rippling, creasing to corners, and a surface scuff to lower right.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #500 - Ended May 10, 2017