On My Own
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers [1958], 1958. First edition. Hardcover. 8vo. [6], vii-xii, [2], 1-241, [1] pp. Blue publisher's cloth with black lettering on the front board, gold lettering and gold rules blocked in blue on the spine. With the original acetate. Without the publisher's slipcase. Illustrated with eight double-sided plates of black and white photographs from the First Lady's life. With a leaf tipped in by the publisher, stating "This copy of On My Own is one of those signed by Mrs. Roosevelt for advance presentation to friends of the author and the publisher." With Roosevelt's signature on the leaf. One of the final books published in Roosevelt's lifetime, a stirring account of the First Lady's role in international politics. Mrs. Roosevelt spent the final years of her life advocating for the United States to participate in and support the United Nations. She was the first chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights. Her book recounts her advocacy for democracy and freedom around the world. Very Good+ / Good. Item #000014010
A small dampspot on the bottom textblock, a touch of sunning to the spine and top edges of the boards. Acetate has two tears and a chip to its spine.
Price: $650.00