Whither Bound? A Lecture at Milton Academy on the Alumni War Memorial Foundation May 18, 1926.

ROOSEVELT, Franklin Delano.

$15,000.00

Item Number: 125163

Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1926.

First edition of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s first book, being the text of a lecture delivered by him at Milton Academy on the Alumni War Memorial Foundation on May 18, 1926. Octavo, original cloth. One of one thousand copies printed. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page on the occasion of publication (and within a month of the delivery of the lecture) to his son, “For my son Elliott Roosevelt This copy of his Dad’s first book Franklin D. Roosevelt June 1926.” Additionally signed by Roosevelt on the title page, “Franklin Roosevelt.” Elliott was the fourth of Roosevelt’s six children, and Eleanor’s acknowledged favorite. His future career included military service, involvement in aircraft procurement, and roles as author, rancher, radio station owner, and Mayor of Miami Beach. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket which is in good condition. Housed in a custom cloth chemise and half morocco slipcase. Small bookplate to the pastedown. An exceptional association.

American statesman and political leader Franklin Delano Roosevelt served as the President of the United States from 1933 to 1945. A Democrat, he won a record four presidential elections and dominated his party after 1932 as a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic depression and war.