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FDR's TRIPLE BOOK BOX

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FDR's TRIPLE BOOK BOX
<b>263. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT TRIPLE BOOK BOX </b>A fine and unique relic from the library of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a secret book box made from three nineteenth-century leather-bound French volumes, 7 1/2" x 4 1/2", which have been cleverly glued together and the interiors hollowed out to create a 4" deep well for the storage of valuables. The well has been lined and finished with marbleized paper matching the endpapers of the top volume. Purchased by us from the Christie's historic Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt estate sale, Feb. 14, 2001. Light damage to edges, cover detached, otherwise bearing just the usual wear consistent with age. A most unusual Presidential relic!<b>$300-400</b>