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Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919), often referred to as Teddy Roosevelt or his initials T. R., was an American statesman, conservationist, naturalist, historian and writer, who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He previously served as 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900 and the 25th vice president of the United States from March to September 1901. Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for the anti-trust policy while supporting Progressive Era policies in the early 20th century. His face is depicted on Mount Rushmore alongside George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln.
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Theodore Roosevelt Signed Photo. Sold for nearly $5,000.
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Rare Theodore Roosevelt Toy Teddy Bear Drum, Circa 1907
Theodore Roosevelt toy Teddy Bear drum, circa 1907. Famously the ”Teddy” Bear’s namesake, Theodore Roosevelt is featured on the drum’s tin band in his Rough Rider uniform, playfully leading a troop of Teddy Bears, as they carry a sword, gun flag, drum and horn. Drum measures 11.75” in diameter and 7” high. In original and unaltered condition, including fittings and original drum heads. Very minimal scattered surface rust on the tin portion, and some light scratches to paint. In very good plus condition. Sold for $4,063.
As President, Theodore Roosevelt signed copy of ”The London Company of Virginia”, published for the 300th anniversary of the Jamestown Colony, the first permanent English settlement in North America. President Roosevelt signs the front free endpaper, ”To Capt. S.A. Cheney with the best wishes of / Theodore Roosevelt / Feb 19th 1909”, likely inscribed to Major S.A. Cheney of the Corps of Engineers. Number 22 of a limited edition of 300, book includes 23 gorgeous photogravures, published by Devinne Press in 1908. Full leaf photogravures begin with Queen Elizabeth and include other prominent contributors to the formation of Jamestown including Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Francis Drake, King James I of England, John Smith, and Pocahontas. Book measures 9” x 11.75”. Some foxing to gravures, otherwise interior is clean and near fine. Richly bound in one-half pebbled morocco leather, with the title and seal of Virginia in gilt on front. Front board is detached and small loss of leather to spine. Signature page has light foxing, otherwise near fine. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $3,750.
Signed limited edition of Theodore Roosevelt’s ”Big Game Hunting in the Rockies and on the Great Plains.” New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons: 1899. Number 972 of 1,000. Fountain ink signature to pictorial frontispiece reads ”Theodore Roosevelt” beneath a masculine photograph showing Roosevelt in Rough Rider regalia taken by Civil War photographer George G. Rockwood. This volume combines two previous Roosevelt books ”Hunting Trips of a Ranchman” and ”The Wilderness Hunter.” 476pp. measures 9” x 11.5” and weighs 7 pounds. Wear and some soiling to beige cloth boards, with tape along edges to keep cover intact. Previous owner’s inscription to front free endpaper, else interior is well-preserved, and all 55 illustrations are fully intact with tissue guards. Signed Rough Rider photograph of Roosevelt is display-worthy and near fine. This lot of 2 also includes ”Barns Of California” issued by the California Historical Society. First edition 1974. A collection by Earl Thollander, this book features black and white illustrations of the varied barn styles. Red cloth boards with lovely gilt hillside image. Approximately 65 pages measuring 9” x 12.25”. Original dustjacket has tear along spine and bottom corner, along with smudging and general wear. Overall very good condition. Sold for $3,049.
Theodore Roosevelt Ghost Button From the 1904 Race
Very rare “Ghost” button from the 1904 Presidential election, promoting Theodore Roosevelt in the spirit of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln as “Soldier” and “Statesman”. One of the rarest buttons from the 1904 election, with less than 10 examples extant. Roosevelt would go onto win the election in a landslide, the first President to win in his own right after ascending to the Presidency after the death of his predecessor. Backed by Baltimore Badge paper on the verso, and with their copyright stamp to lower curl. Button measures 1.25″ in diameter. Small spot at Washington’s shoulder and very discreet staining over “combined” at the top edge and on Lincoln’s arm. In very good plus condition with fully intact celluloid. Sold for $3,025.
Theodore Roosevelt Signed Photograph — In His Rough Riders Uniform
Excellent Theodore Roosevelt 6.5” x 9.5” signed photo, posing in his Rough Riders uniform. Originally bound as the frontispiece photo from Roosevelt’s 1899 book, ”Big Game Hunting in the Rockies and on the Great Plains.” Roosevelt elegantly signs ”Theodore Roosevelt” beneath the image in fountain pen. Light toning and a trimmed right edge. Near fine. Sold for $2,813.
Signed limited edition of Theodore Roosevelt’s ”Big Game Hunting in the Rockies and on the Great Plains”. New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons: 1899. Number 972 of 1,000. Elegant fountain ink signature to pictorial frontispiece reads ”Theodore Roosevelt” beneath a masculine photograph showing Roosevelt in Rough Rider regalia taken by Civil War photographer George G. Rockwood. This volume combines two previous Roosevelt books ”Hunting Trips of a Ranchman” and ”The Wilderness Hunter”. 476pp. measures 9” x 11.5” and weighs 7 pounds. Wear and some soiling to beige cloth boards, with tape along edges to keep covers intact. Previous owner’s inscription to front free endpaper, else interior is well-preserved, and all 55 illustrations are fully intact with tissue guards. Signed Rough Rider photograph of Roosevelt is display-worthy and near fine. Sold for $2,138.
Theodore Roosevelt Signed First Edition of ”Big Game Hunting”
Theodore Roosevelt signed first edition of ”Big Game Hunting”, a compilation of hunting trips by the President. Roosevelt signs to frontispiece image of himself in this copy, numbered 549 of 1,000 and published by G.P. Putnam & Sons: New York: 1899. Rebound in leather and marble boards, with Moroccan spine embellished in gilt. Runs 476pp. with 55 illustrations by Remington, Frost, Beard and others. Measures 8” x 11.25”. Detachment of the front board from the joint and rubbing to edges. Good condition. Signature page is near fine, elegantly signed ”Theodore Roosevelt”. Sold for $2,063.
Theodore Roosevelt signed first edition of his ”The Rough Riders”, published by Charles Scribner’s Sons: New York: 1899. ”The Rough Riders” is the tale of Roosevelt’s military battles during the Spanish-American war, in which he enlisted in the 1st Volunteer Regiment of the U.S. Army and fought at the Battle of San Juan. First edition features Roosevelt’s signature to front free endpaper, elegantly signed ”Theodore Roosevelt”. Clothed in olive green cloth boards with gilt lettering and ”Rough Riders” medallion to front cover. Runs 298pp. with black and white photographs throughout. Measures 5.75” x 8.75”. Also included is a U.S. Army Paymasters document from June 1898 showing payments made to the 1st Volunteer ”Rough Riders” Regiment in the amount of $1,714.62. Document measures 22” x 18”; near fine save for folds. Book contains two ex-libris stickers to front pastedown, light cocking to spine and slight detachment at hinge. Good condition. Sold for $1,875.
President Theodore Roosevelt typed letter signed on official White House letterhead, dated 4 June 1904. Letter is addressed to his friend Charles Jesse ”Buffalo” Jones, whom Roosevelt appointed head Game Warden of Yellowstone National Park in 1902. Here, Roosevelt discusses bison, as Jones was a proponent of the animal and introduced them to the park. Reads in full: ”I am very sorry to learn of the death of those wild buffalo, but I am much pleased at what you tell me of the calf crop in the tame herd. I will take up at once with the Secretary the matter of cross-breeding, and let you know.” With a large and bold ”Theodore Roosevelt” signature. Also includes original postmarked envelope and a 3” x 3.25” photo of the President on horseback. Single page typed letter on a single sheet of card-style stationery measures 7.25” x 8.75”. Toning and small chips to edges. Very good condition. Recently sold for $2,629 as lot 34294 in Heritage’s 11 April 2013 sale. Sold for $1,875.
Presidential Candidate William McKinley & Running Mate Teddy Roosevelt 1900 Election Campaign Umbrella — Clever Way to Promote the Successful Republican Candidates
1900 Presidential candidate William McKinley and running mate Theodore Roosevelt promotional campaign umbrella. Umbrella has six panels, two with portraits of McKinley, two of Roosevelt, and two of American flags. Umbrella fabric is cotton cloth; its handle is made of wood with metal infrastructure atop. Umbrella measures 36” open and 33.5” in length. Umbrella is very delicate from age and two sides have come loose from their metal prongs. Some staining and wear to fabric. Good condition with all panels intact. Sold for $1,791.
Theodore Roosevelt Military Appointment Signed as President — Countersigned by William Howard Taft as Secretary of War
Attractive document signed by Theodore Roosevelt as President and future President William Howard Taft as Secretary of War. Dated 29 December 1905, Roosevelt appoints a George Moseley as Captain of Cavalry. Military vignettes and blue War Department seal accent the document. Very well preserved in near fine condition. Sold for $1,563.
Large Theodore Roosevelt Photo Display Signed as President — Image Alone Measures 13.75” x 16.25”
Theodore Roosevelt large photo display signed as President. Photo of a seated Roosevelt looking relaxed and pensive is mounted to a mat inscribed, ”To F.L. Dunlap with high appreciation of the public service he has rendered, with the warm good wishes of Theodore Roosevelt / Feb 25th 1909”. Black and white photograph itself measures 13.75” x 16.25”. Matted and framed nicely to an overall size of 25.5” x 30.5”. Chip to lower right corner of the photo, toning to mat and a small tear to the mat running vertically through the inscription not affecting the signature. Dr. F.L. Dunlap was the father of WWII Rear Admiral Stanton Baldwin Dunlap. Frame is likely original. Sold for $1,563.
Theodore Roosevelt/ William Taft Document Signed
Theodore Roosevelt military appointment signed as President, dated 2 May 1907, from Washington, D.C. Countersigned by Secretary of War William Taft. Document appoints Jacob M. Coward “Captain in the Artillery Corps”. Document measures 21″ x 16″, with toning, smoothed folds and a blue “War Office” seal in the lower left corner. Very good condition. Sold for $1,500.
Theodore Roosevelt & William Taft Document Signed
Theodore Roosevelt military appointment signed as President, dated 26 December 1905, from Washington, D.C. Countersigned by Secretary of War William Taft. Document appoints a John Lee Holcombe Second Lieutenant in the Artillery Corps and and is signed clearly, “Theodore Roosevelt” and “William H. Taft”. Includes original blue “War Office” seal in the lower left corner and two patriotic motifs flanking the writing. Document measures 15″ x 18.25″ with minor creasing. Framed to an overall size of 34.5″ x 26″. Near fine. Sold for $1,400.
Theodore Roosevelt Signed Photograph
Rare photograph signed by President Theodore Roosevelt on 22 April 1902. Roosevelt signs and dates this sepia-toned photograph, ”To Char. A. Boynton Esq. / With warm regards of Theodore Roosevelt” to bottom of image. 5.5” x 9” photograph is affixed to tan cardboard mat, which measures 10.5” x 14.75”. Mat is toned and chipped at corners, easily framed out. Photograph is lightly silvered, otherwise near fine. Sold for $1,250.
Theodore Roosevelt signed limited first edition of his ”African Game Trails. An Account of the African Wanderings of an American Hunter-Naturalist”. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1910. In two complete volumes, with volume I elegantly signed by the 26th President upon the limitation page, #387 of 500. Bound in original three-quarter tan pigskin, with deckled edges. Large octavo books measure 7” x 10” and contain 50 illustrations, including photographs, photogravures, drawings, and a map. Photographs were taken by members of the expedition, including a portrait frontispiece of Roosevelt in volume I. Photogravures were done by Kermit Roosevelt and other members of the expedition, and drawings completed by Philip R. Goodwin, a number with protective captioned tissue guards. This work was the result of Roosevelt’s ten-month hunting trip through central and northern Africa, begun after leaving the White House in March 1909. Although rare in original publisher’s boards, set is in need of restoration with detached boards and some loss of leather to spines. Some dampstaining to front board of volume II. Interiors, however are very good to near fine, with only some foxing to first few pages and no internal markings. Sold for $1,250.
Theodore Roosevelt White House Card Signed PSA/DNA
President Theodore Roosevelt signature on official “White House, Washington” card. Elegantly signed “Theodore Roosevelt” in bold, black ink. Card measures 4″ x 2.75″ with very minor toning, else near fine. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $983.
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Theodore Roosevelt White House Card Signed
White House card signed, “Theodore Roosevelt” in black ink, certainly as President. Measures 4.25″ x 2.75″. Toning and surface loss to verso, else fine. Sold for $740.
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