1903 Roosevelt Small Die Proof Presentation Album. 309 small die proofs in intact leatherbound Roosevelt presentation album with gold-stamped "Francis E. Leupp" on front cover and "United States Postage Stamps 1847-1902. Proofs" on spine, beautifully presented on gray card pages with gold edges, proofs arranged in geometric patterns as sets, including two each of Nos. 3-4 (one set labeled 1847, other labeled 1876), First 1861 and Last 1861, complete Bank Note, Columbian and other issues up to 1902 Issue, also includes Special Delivery, Postage Dues, Officials, Newspapers and Periodicals, Carriers, six from 1899 Cuba set, last page is the 1902 Series, seven blank pages at end intended for future issues, some of the original thin white paper interleaving are still intact (often missing), the proofs are in excellent condition with absolutely pristine colors, covers are intact with expected corner and edge wear

AN EXTREMELY RARE INTACT ROOSEVELT PRESENTATION ALBUM IN A BEAUTIFUL STATE OF PRESERVATION.

In 1903, during the Theodore Roosevelt administration, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing prepared 85 special presentation albums with small die proofs on white wove paper of all issues printed to that date. The proofs were artfully arranged in albums, and most of the albums were given to government officials.

Very few Roosevelt presentation albums remain intact. Most have been cannibalized for collectors demanding specific sets. Of the few remaining intact albums, many have not weathered their century of existence very well. The album offered here, while showing some effects of age on the cover corners, exhibits beautifully fresh proofs throughout.

Scott Retail as individual cut-down proofs with no premium for the intact pages or complete album

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