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Theodore Roosevelt signed first edition of his ''African Game Trails'', published by Charles Scribner's Sons: New York: 1910. In two complete volumes, with Volume I elegantly signed by the 26th President upon the limitation page, #363 of 500. Bound in original three-quarter tan pigskin, with deckled edges. Large octavo books measure 7'' x 10'' and contain 50 illustrations, including photographs, photogravures, drawings, and a map. Photographs were taken by members of the expedition, including a portrait frontispiece; photogravures by Kermit Roosevelt and other members of the expedition and the drawings by Philip R. Goodwin, a number with protective captioned tissue guards. This work was the result of Roosevelt's ten-month hunting trip through central and northern Africa, begun after leaving the White House in March 1909. A near fine copy, with only minimal toning. Rarely found so well preserved.