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Lot 55:
Description
7 5/8 x 5 1/2 in (19.5 x 14 cm)
Provenance and Authentication:
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Franklin D. Roosevelt stands as one of the most transformative leaders in American history. Serving as the 32nd President of the United States, Roosevelt guided the nation through two of the most defining crises of the twentieth century-the Great Depression and the Second World War. His political leadership reshaped the relationship between government and society and permanently altered the trajectory of American economic policy.
On Our Way, published during the early years of Roosevelt’s presidency, is one of the key works associated with his New Deal era. The book presents a collection of Roosevelt’s speeches and policy statements outlining the philosophy and direction of his administration as it attempted to address the economic devastation of the Great Depression. Through these writings, Roosevelt articulated the principles behind the sweeping reforms that would become known collectively as the New Deal.
The autograph appears prominently on the front free endpaper, executed in blue ink. Roosevelt’s signature is well known for its elegant and flowing script, typically reading "Franklin D. Roosevelt" with a confident horizontal stroke through the surname. Signed presidential books with full signatures are particularly desirable among collectors of American political history.
Books authored by Roosevelt carry particular historical importance because they provide direct insight into the intellectual framework of his administration. Unlike later commemorative publications, works such as On Our Way were produced during Roosevelt’s active political leadership and reflect the policy debates and ideological atmosphere of the 1930s.
From a visual standpoint, the volume presents a classic example of early twentieth-century American publishing. The blue cloth binding with printed spine title reflects the restrained yet dignified style typical of political works of the period. The presence of Roosevelt’s autograph on a clean interior page enhances the aesthetic and historical appeal of the piece.
Signed material connected to Franklin D. Roosevelt remains among the most significant categories within presidential memorabilia collecting. As one of the longest-serving and most influential presidents in United States history, artifacts bearing his signature represent tangible links to an era that reshaped modern American governance.
Today, signed copies of Roosevelt’s works continue to be highly valued by collectors of presidential history, political literature, and twentieth-century historical manuscripts. A signed example of On Our Way offers a compelling combination of literary, political, and historical significance.
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