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Description:
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano (1882-1945) Signed Photograph. Black-and-white photograph by Harris & Ewins of FDR in profile, signing papers at his desk; signed in ink in the bottom margin and inscribed to Bert Murray of Tammany Hall, the image somewhat oxidized, matted and framed, 9 x 7 in. [together with] letters from two Tammany Hall insiders: New York City mayor Jimmy Walker (1881-1946) and New York Governor Alfred E. Smith (1873-1944).
Estimate $300-500
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Keywords
Alfred E. Smith, Bert Murray, Franklin Delano, Roosevelt, New York CityJohn Dorfman
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