First Edition (1947) — Duell, Sloan and Pearce, New York.
Foreword by Eleanor Roosevelt, edited by Elliott Roosevelt.
This early post-war volume collects Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal letters from childhood into early adulthood, offering insight into his formative years, family life, and the development of his political and social worldview. Includes several sections of correspondence not found in later editions.
Condition:
– No dust jacket
– Binding solid
– Some cover wear/stains as shown
– Clean pages with expected age toning
– No writing or markings found inside
A solid and collectible first edition.
Perfect for presidential collectors, WWII-era historians, or libraries expanding their Americana or political biography sections.
