Vintage matte-finish 13.75 x 8.5 photo of Roosevelt and another gentleman aboard the USS Houston in the Panama Canal in July 1938, housed in its original 14.5 x 10 mat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the mat “For Johnny Thompson, from his old friend, Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 16. In very good condition, with scattered creases and ripples to image, light silvering to darker areas, and a light ink mark by Roosevelt’s leg. The Houston was considered by Roosevelt to be his favorite vessel. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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