President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal collection of envelopes sent to him by admirers and critics alike, consisting of a total of 52 covers—most elaborately decorated, humorously addressed, or in some way particularly unusual. Some creative addresses include: “Chief New Dealer, Undertaker to Slaughtered Stock & Plowed Under Crops,” “To the Sit-Down Politician,” “Plutocrat F. D. Roosevelt, Owner of 4 Estates,” “‘Tough Guy,’ The White House,” “Benedict Arnold, 2nd,” “Dishonorable Franklin Deficit Roosevelt,” and “God’s Gift to the USA.” Others bear original hand-drawn caricatures or affixed images of President Roosevelt, and still made it to him at the White House—a testament to the abilities of the early postal service. Acknowledging his love of stamps, one admirer addressed his envelope to. “Hon. F. D. R., #1 Stamp Collector, USA.” Also includes some photos and articles related to Roosevelt’s stamp collecting hobby. In overall very good to fine condition. Originate from the collection of Jacques Minkus, who established stamp counters for postage stamp collectors at numerous department stores throughout the US and introduced philately to the masses. Accompanied by photocopies of correspondence between Minkus and Eleanor Roosevelt. A one-of-a-kind collection that demonstrates FDR’s affinity for philatelic material as well as his sense of humor, based on the envelopes he decided to keep. RR Auction COA.
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