Description: Franklin Roosevelt Orders Books on Naval Battles, New York, and Ladies Both Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were avid readers. With this postcard, the future president orders three books from Pierce & Scopes, Booksellers and Importers, in Albany, New York. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. Autograph Notes filling out bookseller’s printed postcard order form, October 28, 1924, 1 p. Inventory #24496 The books Roosevelt ordered here are: “Naval Battles 2.50.” The Roosevelt Library has American Naval Battles, published between 1831 and 1848, as well as Edward Shippen, Naval Battles, Ancient and Modern (1883); Harry Parker, Naval Battles from the Collection of Prints Formed and Owned by Commander Sir Charles Leopold Cust, Bart. (1911); Charles Elkins, The Naval Battles of Great Britain (1828); three copies of The Naval Battles of the United States in the Different Wars with Foreign Nations (1857-1859); and Edward Kirk Rawson, Twenty Famous Naval Battles (1899). Autograph Notes “Valentine’s Manual 12.50,” likely Henry Collins Brown, Valentine’s Manual of Old New York. Henry Collins Brown (1862-1961) was born in Scotland and came to New York in 1875. He became a historian, author, and lecturer, and founded the Museum of the City of New York in 1923. He wrote several books on the history of New York and edited Valentine’s Manual, an annual publication, from 1917 to 1928. Brown’s publication continued a series called the Manual of the Corporation of the City of New York, published in 28 issues between 1841 and 1870. “Ladies Companion 2.50,” likely The Ladies’ Companion, and Literary Expositor. William W. Snowden published The Ladies’ Companion, a Monthly Magazine; Devoted to Literature and the Fine Arts in New York from 1834 to 1844 in 21 volumes.SETH KALLER, INC.Historic Documents and Legacy Collections For over 20 years, Seth Kaller has been one of the country’s largest buyers of important historic documents and artifacts. More than 10,000 rare manuscripts, documents, maps, and books handled by Kaller are now in institutional and private collections including working drafts of the United States Constitution, Lincoln-signed copies of the 13th Amendment and Emancipation Proclamation, and rare prints and broadsides of the Declaration of Independence. Kaller is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), the Professional Autograph Dealers Association (PADA), the American Antiquarian Society, the Manuscript Society, the New-York Historical Society’s Chairman’s Council, and the Papers of Abraham Lincoln Advisory Board.Authenticity Guaranteed Everything we sell comes with our absolute guarantee that it is original and authentic. If this is ever proven not to be authentic it may be returned for a full refund.History You Can Own Whether you’re interested in the Founding Fathers, Documents of Freedom, Battles and Leaders, the Civil War, African-Americana, World History, Science, or a particular hero or villain, we can help you explore opportunities to take ownership of history.Build Your Own Collection We can coordinate every aspect of the process for you, from searching for individual items to building entire world-class collections for your home, business, foundation, or favorite museum. We can handle the pre-acquisition research, physical inspection and purchasing, auction representation, authentication, inventory, accounting reports, framing, and display.Help Your Favorite Institution Build a legacy by preserving history for generations to come. Through donations and loans to your favorite museum, library, or university, you ensure the survival of these important documents and act as a steward for personalities and ideas that shaped the world. We handle all the arrangements including insurance, transit, and proper acknowledgement for you. Donating can also bring substantial tax benefits. We have considerable experience working with tax attorneys and accountants to help maximize your benefit or minimize your cost as you promote your passion for history.
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