Roosevelt Presentation
Album. 309 small die proofs in intact leatherbound Roosevelt
Presentation Album with gold-stamped "Robert J. Wynne" on front cover and
"United States Postage Stamps 1847-1902. Proofs" on spine, beautifully
presented on gray pages with gold edges, proofs arranged in geometric
patterns as sets, incl. two each of Nos. 3-4 (one set labelled 1847, other
labelled 1876), First 1861 and Last 1861, various Bank Note, Columbian and
other issues up to 1902 Issue, also incl. Special Delivery, Postage Dues,
Officials, Newspapers and Periodicals, Carriers, six from 1899 Cuba set,
last page is the 1902 Series, seven blank pages at end intended for future
issues, front interleaving with ms. "To Hon. R.J. Wynne First Asst. P.M.
Gen'l From Edwin C. Madden, Third Ass't. P.M. Gen'l. May 9th 1903",
interleaving intact, album in excellent state of preservation with only
minor edgewearVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE INTACT ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM IN A REMARKABLE STATE OF PRESENTATION.
In 1903 the Bureau of Engraving and Printing prepared 85 Roosevelt Presentation albums with small die proofs on white wove paper of all stamps printed to that date. The proofs were artfully arranged in albums, and most of the albums were given to government officials.
Very few Roosevelt Presentation albums remain intact. Most have been cannibalized for collectors demanding specific sets. Of the few remaining intact albums, many have not weathered their century of existence very well, the most common ailment being warped pages, broken spines and heavily dented edges. The example offered here is in remarkably pristine condition. Dr. Alfred S. Martin Collection (Image)