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Theodore Roosevelt signed first edition of his ''The Rough Riders'', published by Charles Scribner's Sons: New York: 1899. ''The Rough Riders'' is the tale of Roosevelt's military battles during the Spanish-American war, in which he enlisted in the 1st Volunteer Regiment of the U.S. Army and fought at the Battle of San Juan. First edition features Roosevelt's signature to front free endpaper, elegantly signed ''Theodore Roosevelt''. Clothed in olive green cloth boards with gilt lettering and ''Rough Riders'' medallion to front cover. Runs 298pp. with black and white photographs throughout. Measures 5.75'' x 8.75''. Also included is a U.S. Army Paymasters document from June 1898 showing payments made to the 1st Volunteer ''Rough Riders'' Regiment in the amount of $1,714.62. Document measures 22'' x 18''; near fine save for folds. Book contains two ex-libris stickers to front pastedown, light cocking to spine and slight detachment at hinge. Good condition.
Theodore Roosevelt Signed First Edition of ''The Rough Riders'' -- Includes U.S. Army Paymasters Document Showing Payments Made to ''Rough Riders'' Regiment From 1898
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