WORKING WITH ROOSEVELT [Signed]

Rosenman, Samuel I.

Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1952

Condition: Used Hardcover

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Octavo, xiv, 560 pages. In Good minus condition, lacking issued dust jacket. Spine is blue with significant shelf wear and moderate soiling, with somewhat faded, brown lettering. Boards are bound in same blue cloth and show moderate shelf wear to covers. Soiling on covers. Rubbing on all board edges and corners, with bumping to fore corners resulting in small areas of exposed board. Cuts and tears to cloth along edges of spine, with bumping and fraying to head and tail. Text block shows expected age toning, with mild shelf wear visible on edges. Bookplate affixed to front pastedown ("Ex Libris William Safire") with a dark area of toning from bookplate on flyleaf. Inscribed by Samuel Rosenman to Will Safire in blue ink on front flyleaf: "For Will Safire -- Now going through the 'greatest' of all experiences. With regards from one who knows -- / Samuel Rosenman / 3/18/69". Pencil and pen underlining and marginalia present on several pages throughout the book; all text remains entirely legible. Also includes a separate typed and signed letter from Rosenman to Safire, which is tucked into the front hinge. Shelved in Room A. This book belonged to William Safire, the speechwriter for President Richard Nixon and longtime New York Times columnist. It is inscribed to Safire from the book's author, Samuel Rosenman, who was the speechwriter for President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This book was gifted from Rosenman to Safire early in President Nixon's first term from one presidential speechwriter to another. Also included is a letter from Rosenman to Safire discussing a recent trip to the White House and how little the scenery had changed in the 20 years since Rosenman had last been there. 1400625. Special Collections.

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WORKING WITH ROOSEVELT [Signed]

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Harper & Brothers, New York

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1952

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Hardcover

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First Edition, First Printing.

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