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Title: The Complete Writings of Theodore Roosevelt - Astral Edition Author: Roosevelt, Theodore Place: New York Publisher: Gebbie and Company Date: 1902-03 Description: 21 (of 22) volumes. Illustrated, with plates in three states, several of them signed by the artist. (8vo) 21.5x15 cm. (8½x6"), finely bound in full green morocco, covers decorated with arrow-tipped floral devices with red and white morocco on-lays within a gilt frame, double gilt rule borders, spines with similar floral devices between two raised bands, gilt lettering, red morocco doublures with leaf sprays at corners, original subscriber's monogram (MAL) in gilt on front doublures, silk end leaves, top edges gilt. One of only 12 sets thus prepared and bound by the Keller-Farmer Company of New York for the Anglo-American Authors Association. This set prepared for Marguerite Anne De Labarre. Signed by Roosevelt on a front flyleaf in the first volume of his "Naval War of 1812". Includes illustrations signed by Albert Rosenthal Jr., Walter Russell Albert Henke, R.G. Vosburgh, E.J. Read, Louis Bauhan, C. Mente, W.H.W. Bicknell, H.L.V. Parkhurst, P.R. Audibert, E.A. King, Clare Angell, E. Herring, M.E. Riddick, Will Crawford and W.L. Hudson. Among the most desirable editions of Roosevelt's collected works. This set lacking the first volume of Hunting Trips of a Ranchman, otherwise complete. Lot Amendments Condition: Spines just a touch sunned, a few minor scratches; still about fine. Item number: 223534