Signed book: Looking Forward. First edition, later printing. NY: John Day Company, 1933. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 279 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, as president, “To W. H. Strudes, with a Merry Christmas from Franklin D. Roosevelt 1933.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling to signed page. This presidential Christmas gift was presented personally (with a handshake from FDR) to roughly 100-150 members of his Executive White House staff at his first Christmas White House party in December 1933. Includes a small gold leaf with “From President’s Birthday Cake, Jan. 30/34” written on backside. Book description: G+/None. Blue cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering; moderate edgewear; spine sunned; approx. 4 inch crack in front hinge (binding still strong); one interior hinge partially cracked; light foxing to exterior and feps; rfep cut out. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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