Signed book: On Our Way. First edition, first printing. NY: The John Day Company, 1934. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 300 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, "For Rudolph Forster, with a Merry Christmas from his old friend and shipmate, Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1934." Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with cracked hinges, chipping to spine ends, and wear to spine; internal pages are clean and fresh. Roosevelt presented inscribed copies of this book—one of two published during his presidency—to roughly 100-150 members of the White House staff as Christmas gifts in 1934. Rudolph Forster was a longtime veteran, serving in the White House from March 5, 1897, until his death on July 7, 1943, at which time he was Executive Clerk in charge of the White House staff. A wonderful association copy inscribed to a man who served in eight presidential administrations.
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