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Franklin D. Roosevelt typewritten letter signed as Vice President of the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland – a job he held briefly working for a friend while out of political office – and the same year he would win the election as Governor of New York, setting him firmly on the path to a political comeback. In the letter, Roosevelt mentions former Secretary of Commerce [Herbert] Hoover who himself would go on to become the 31st President the following year, in 1929.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT * BAS * FDR Autograph Letter Signed * RE: Herbert Hoover
$750.00
Guaranteed Authentic
Having previously served as Secretary of the Navy and out of office for the first time in nearly a decade, Roosevelt was encouraged to run for Governor by current NY Governor Al Smith, by then the nominee in the 1928 Presidential election. Roosevelt would win by a slim margin.
Sale includes accompanying original LOA from the highly-respected BAS (Beckett Authentication Services) who have thoroughly examined the Roosevelt autograph and certify its authenticity. GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest authentically-signed FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT autographs on the market!
Condition is as shown, with the letter mounted to boardstock. Mailing folds, toning to edges, staple holes at top left, mounting residue at bottom of letter where previously framed, consistent with age, handling and display.
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Own a remarkable, original piece of American history! The perfect acquisition for the Presidential collector, FDR aficionado, or History buff.
Sold as is, as shown.