J David Valaik Theodore Roosevelt An and 12 similar items

THEODORE ROOSEVELT, An American Hero In Caricature By J. David Valaik. [Buffalo, New York]: (Western New York Heritage Institute), 1993. First edition. SIGNED and inscribed 'To Rick' to the front end-paper by the critically acclaimed history author, J. David Valaik. Forty-five full-page color art plates from Puck magazine covers depicting Roosevelt, each plate faces a page of text describing the events and historical and political actions that inspired the art. Includes a history of Puck magazine with b w illustrations, a biography of the President with a full page color art portrait, and an essay on the Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic site. A high-quality sewn binding, with fine type and clear high-contrast art plates. Double-sided, color illustrated, glossy long sheet promoting the Theodore Roosevelt Association, is laid in. Lovely SIGNED gift item and collectible. A hint of rubbing to the lower spine edge, else fine and firm in blue linen with gilt embossed titles and border to the front cover and with gilt embossed titles to the spine, blue-and-white headband and tail-band, color illustrated end-papers; in a fine dust jacket; original printed $34.95 price still intact to the front inner flap. Quarto, 12.3" by 9.4"; 99 pages; Roosevelt chronology; recommended further reading. The dust jacket will be placed in a clear, removable protective sleeve after scanning for this entry. PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT HISTORY BOOKS THANKS! Created by Seller's Assistant Basic.