TR AS ODYSSEUS IN "THE TEDDYSEE" 1910 PARODY OF THE ODYSSEY BY B. WALLACE IRWIN.
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Winning Bid:
$86.25
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, September 3, 2008 2:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #195 - Part I
Auction #195 - Part I
Item numbers 1-993 in auction 195
Item Description
5x8.5". 84 pages. Introduction reads "The Text And Illustrations Here Printed First Appeared In The Saturday Evening Post." ©1910 by the Curtis Publishing Co. Story by Wallace Irwin. Illustrated by M.L. Blumenthal. This extensive well-written satire of Teddy Roosevelt covers many aspects of his past, present and future ambition of returning to the White House. The story is done entirely in verse and includes four "books" (chapters). Characters and issues include Joe Cannon, Johnson, Aldridge, Penrose, Taft, Sherman, the trusts, the Vanderbilts, Tammany to mention a very few. An interesting and amusing read full of political and historical references. The illustrations depict TR in various Grecian settings, following the Odyssey theme. Light wear to hardcover. Fine. Ink inscription inside, o/w contents Exc.
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