Lot 624
Roosevelt, Theodore. Signed Photo ("Theodore Roosevelt"). Black and white, 8 x 11¼", n.p., March 11, 1912. Inscribed in black ink, "With the good wishes of / Mar 11th 1912". Embossed with the crest of Underwood & Underwood at lower right. Silvering to photo, stains at lower left in margin, a small abrasion at center left, and toning. Signature is quite bold (though Roosevelt signs over the Underwood crest) and the piece is in good to very good condition overall.
1912 proved to be quite a tumultuous year for Roosevelt. Encouraged by the Republican party to run for President for another term, Roosevelt was humiliated at the party's National Convention when Taft was decided as the nominee -- despite Teddy's overwhelming victories in earlier primaries and caucuses. Nonetheless, he did participate in the year's election as the "Bull Moose" party candidate. Here, prior to the maelstrom of the year's events, Roosevelt pens his bold name.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
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