The Democratic Book 1936
[no place]: [Democratic National Committee], 1936.
First edition. Number 1380 of 2500 signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on illustrated limitation page at front. a-z, aa-oo, 2-[386] pp. Large folio. Bound in publisher's full brown morocco lettered in gilt with silk moire endpapers, personalized to the former owner, Edward L. Roddan (1899-1989), a former ambassador for Uruguay. Very Good with scuffing and red rot at extremities, corners rubbed to boards, light scratching and soiling to surface of covers, binding tender and slightly over opened. Price sticker remnants and pen marking to front blank, light toning to contents. A New Deal-era fundraising publication sold to DNC donors, packed with profiles and photos of Democratic politicians and color advertisements. Item #140947898
Price: $3,000