The Rough Riders; Colonel Of The First United States Volunteer Cavalry by Roosevelt, Theodore - 1899

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1899. First Edition. Cloth. Near fine. First edition of The Rough Riders by Theodore Roosevelt.. Octavo, xi, [1], 298pp. Olive cloth, title in gilt on spine, medallion on front cover. Top edge gilt, uncut edges. Light wear at edges, wear to cloth at bottom edge of spine, mild toning to spine. Frontispiece portrait of Colonel Roosevelt with tissue cover. Complete with 42 full page illustrations, a mix of photography and illustrations. Previous ownership stamp on front endpaper. A full account of Roosevelt's military exploits in Cuba, written as he assumed the governorship of New York. (Wheelock, 11) (Cole & Vail, A18a) An attractive copy of this scarce first edition by President Theodore Roosevelt. The first edition of The Rough Riders was issued in May of 1899. It was issued with a dust jacket, but none are known to exist. A second and third issue were published in 1899, both identical to the first state. Theodore Roosevelt served as the 26th President of the United States. He was a prolific author, writing more than 18 books during his lifetime, beginning with "The Naval War of 1812" in 1882. His other notable works include The Winning of the West, African Game Trails, and The Rough Riders.