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Lot 395

ROOSEVELT, Franklin Delano (1882-1945). Third Inauguration Invitation, Program, and Washington, D. C. Guidebook Signed by F. D. R. [Washington, D. C.,

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ROOSEVELT, Franklin Delano (1882-1945). Third Inauguration Invitation, Program, and Washington, D. C. Guidebook Signed by F. D. R. [Washington, D. C., ca. 1940]. Invitation in original envelope, not addressed (“Congress of the United States / Inauguration Platform C”), engraved invitation, loose portraits of Roosevelt and his Vice President, Henry Wallace (1888-1965) with tissue guards, ticket admitting bearer to Section C, and Treasury Department special day pass (filled-out for the family of Clifton Mack), with original envelope for the ticket and day pass. Approximately 7 x 10 ¼” and smaller (some rubbing, foxing, soiling). Good. And Inauguration Ceremonies Program. Engraved wrappers, ribbon-tied. [16] pp. Approximately 9 x 6”. Minor rubbing, else fine. And Pennsylvania Railroad Guide to Washington. Philadelphia: Allen, Lane & Scott, [n.d., ca. 1930s-1940s]. 12 mo. Illustrated. 56 pp. Pictorial wrappers. Some rubbing, wear. Fine. SIGNED BY F. D. R. ON THE FRONT WRAPPER.

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