Presidents and Vice Presidents
LIVE AND INTERNET AUCTION - PART
II
BEGINS AT 12 NOON EASTERN,
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2002
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835. GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732 - 1799) First President of the United
States and commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Large,
very bold signature "Go: Washington" on a narrow slip, likely signed
as President. Toned fold line beneath signature, expertly mounted and very good.
$3,500-4,500
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836. THOMAS JEFFERSON AND JAMES MADISON (1743 - 1826) Third
President of the United States, author and signer of the Declaration of Independence,
ceased the importation of slaves to America. His signature "Th: Jefferson"
as President and "James Madison" on a small slip on parchment removed
from a land grant. Jefferson's signature somewhat light but still quite legible,
the Madison is darker but has been obscured at the end of the signature from
a light water stain. Overall very good condition. $1,500-2,000
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837. JAMES MADISON (1751 - 1836) Fourth President of the United
States considered the "Father of the Constitution", he authored the Federalist
papers and sponsored the Bill of Rights. Full signature "James Madison"
on a slip of parchment, likely cut from a presidential document. Expertly inlaid,
fine. $300-400
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838. JAMES MADISON Full signature "James Madison" as
Secretary of State on a narrow slip of parchment, removed from an official document.
Handsomely matted in linen with medium brown wooden accents, including a biographical
plaque and a small engraved portrait of Madison and set into a dark wood frame.
Light vertical crease does not affect signature, otherwise very good. Not examined
out of frame. $300-400
839. (DOLLEY MADISON) EDWARD THORNTON (1766 - 1852) British diplomat
and politician. Third person A.L.S. signed in the body of the text, 1p. 8vo.,
[Washington, ca. 1803-1804], to First Lady Dolley Madison, in part: "...Sir
Thornton presents his best compliments to Mrs. Madison, and returns her his
sincere thanks for the Essence of Roses of which she was so good as to deprive
herself for Mrs. Merry. He should feel some regret at having ever mentioned
the circumstances to Mrs. Madison, if he did not flatter himself with the hope...of
making up the loss...". Thornton was secretary to the first minister Great
Britain sent to the United States in 1791. By 1793, he had become vice consul
and by 1796, secretary of the legation. The "Mrs. Merry" mentioned in this letter
was the wife of the British Minister, Anthony Merry, who arrived in December
1803 to take the pose during the administration of President Thomas Jefferson
for which James Madison was the Secretary of State. Slight foxing, else very
good. $300-400
840. JAMES MONROE (1758 - 1831) Fifth President of the United States
who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase and promulgated the Monroe Doctrine. Partly-printed
D.S. "James Monroe" as President, 1p. sm. folio parchment, Washington,
May 1, 1823, a grant of 160 acres of land in Wooster, Ohio to William Badger.
Light toning, else boldly signed and very good. Floated in a lavish matted ensemble
of document, an image of Monroe, and a brass Monroe quote, all set into a gilt
wood frame. $400-600
841. JAMES MONROE Front panel of a postal cover franked "Jas. Monroe"
as Secretary of State, addressed to the Collector of Customs in Gloucester and
postmarked in Washington, Oct. 23 [n.y.]. One light stain at center, else very
good. Matted with an engraving and set in a gilt wood frame. $300-500
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842. JAMES MONROE Folded postal cover franked by Monroe: "Dept.
of State Jas. Monroe" and addressed by him to a gentleman in Baltimore.
Light toning, else very good. $300-400
843. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767 - 1848) Sixth President of the United States,
Secretary of State under Monroe who principally formulated the Monroe Doctrine.
Bold franking signature "Free John Quincy Adams S.U.S." on an address
leaf addressed to M. L .Davis. The expected folds and a bit of soiling, overall
very good.$250-350 23893
844. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS Front panel of an envelope franked "J. Q.
Adams" as Secretary of State, addressed in another hand to Supreme Court
Justice Bushrod Washington at Mount Vernon. Lightly soiled fold, expertly inlaid,
fine condition. $200-300
845. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS Small, bold signature "J. Q. Adams" cut
from a letter or document. Fine. $200-300
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846. ANDREW JACKSON (1767 - 1845) Seventh President of the
United States, "Old Hickory" became a national hero in his defense of New Orleans
and as president encouraged Western expansion and paid off the national debt.
Partly-printed D.S. "Andrew Jackson" as President, 1p. folio, Washington,
Nov. 15, 1830, a grant of 80 acres of land in Indiana to one Jacob McKee. Usual
folds, Light to soling, a few light stains, one fold and small spot affect signature,
otherwise very good.$700-900
847. ANDREW JACKSON Large bold signature "Andrew Jackson" as
President, cut from a document dated Washington, Oct. 13, 1835. Fine.$300-500
848. MARTIN VAN BUREN (1782 - 1862) Eighth President of the United States,
Secretary of State and a close ally of Andrew Jackson. Front panel of a franked
envelope "Free M. van Buren", addressed in his hand to a gentleman in
Louisiana, and bearing a light red Kinderhook, NY cancel. Expertly mounted,
one toned fold else very good. $200-300
849. MARTIN VAN BUREN Signature with sentiment "M. Van Buren"
on a slip of paper removed from an A.L.S. Handsomely matted in blue linen with
silver accents, including a biographical plaque and a photographic portrait
of van Buren and set into a silver wooden frame. Light vertical crease does
little to affect signature, mounting evident at upper right, otherwise very
good. Not examined out of frame. $100-150
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850. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON (1773 - 1841) Ninth President
of the United States, military hero at Tippecanoe Creek and against Tecumseh,
died after one month in office. Manuscript D.S. "Wm. H. Harrison A.D.C."
1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p.] Aug. 9, 1794, a return for whiskey accounting for five
men over a period of two days. Matted and framed with a biographical plaque
and image of Harrison. Bleached, signature very light, usual folds, otherwise
good. Not examined out of frame. Estimated accordingly. $300-500
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851. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON MEMORIAL TOKEN Scarce memorial
token, approx. 1 1/2" x 1" showing Harrison's trademark log cabin with a barrel
of hard cider beside it, in beige bas relief upon mahogany gutta-percha backing
and bearing a printed inscription on verso: "W. H. HARRISON BORN FEB. 9,
1773 INAUGURATED MARCH 4, 1841 DIED APRIL 4, 1841". Undated, though ca.
before 1850. Tiny chip at one corner, else very good. Double matted with a hand-colored
engraving of Harrison. $200-300
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852. JOHN TYLER (1790 - 1862) Tenth President of the United
States following the death of Harrison, annexed Texas, and remained loyal to
Virginia following its secession. Franked folded postal cover signed "J.
Tyler" at upper-right, with address also in Tyler's hand: "Charles Wheaton
Esqr. Cor: Sec: Lyceum Poughkeepsie New York". Canceled at Richmond, June
11, 1856 with "FREE" hands tamp near signature. Very good. $300-400
853. JOHN TYLER Bold full signature on a small slip, mounted. Very good.
$200-300
854. JOHN TYLER Signature "J. Tyler" on a small slip of paper.
Handsomely matted in beige with black accents, including a biographical plaque
and a small engraved portrait of Tyler and set into a dark wood frame. Very
good condition. Not examined out of frame. $150-200
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855. JAMES K. POLK (1795 - 1849) Eleventh President of the
United States who led the country during the Mexican-American War, and secured
the territories of Oregon and Washington. A.D. (unsigned) 1p. 8vo., [n.p.],
Oct. 30, 1824, a lengthy holograph petition on behalf of Samuel Stockton for
his divorce from his wife, Phyllis. Framed with an autograph closing from a
letter "I have the honor to be very respectfully yr obt svt James K. Polk".
Matted in turquoise mat and gold accents, and set into a carved wood frame.
Light folds and toning, else very good, unexamined out of frame. $700-900
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856. JAMES K. POLK Unusual partly-printed D.S. as governor
of Tennessee on State of Tennessee form, 1p. folio, Nashville, Mar. 27, 1839,
transferring five thousand acres in Dickson County, Tenn. to Montgomery Bell.
Bold signature affected by slight fold crease. Fold separations repaired with
archival tape on verso with some paper loss to the margins, evenly toned and
estimated accordingly.$300-500
857. SARAH POLK (1804 - 1891) First Lady, wife of James K. Polk, Eleventh
President of the United States. A.N.S. "Mrs. Polk" 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.].
In full: "Mr. & Mrs. Polk will be pleased to see Mrs. Jones on Monday
evening 12th. March --" Usual folds, very good. $150-200
Signed six months before his death
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858. ZACHARY TAYLOR (1784 - 1850) Twelfth President of the
United States, "Old Rough and Ready" was also a her of the Mexican War, taking
Monterrey and defeating Santa Anna. Rare L.S. "Z. Taylor" as President,
1p. 4to., Washington, Jan. 30, 1850 to a lady. Six months before his death,
Taylor writes: "...We have received a jar of excellent butter, which you
were so kind as to send us through Mrs. Ewing, and I beg that you will accept
the best thanks of Mrs. Taylor and myself for this welcome present...".
Light toning, else very good. Taylor no doubt refers to the wife of Thomas Ewing,
his Secretary of the Interior.$2,000-3,000
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859. ZACHARY TAYLOR Manuscript D.S. "Z. Taylor Col. Comdg",
1p. 4to., Fort Crawford, Mar. 26, 1834 approving the requisition of three cords
of wood for use by the fort's hospital. Very good, with a bold signature.$800-1,200
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860. ZACHARY TAYLOR Early D.S. "Z. Taylor Maj.", 1p.
8vo., Fort Howard {Green Bay, Wisconsin], Apr. 28, 1818 approving the issuance
of a quantity of ten penny nails to an infantry captain. Taylor spent two years
at Green Bay supervising the construction of Fort Howard. Trimmed at top with
no loss of text, light toning and soiling, very good. $700-900
861. MILLARD FILLMORE (1800 - 1874) Thirteenth President of the United
States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death of Taylor. A.N.S. on a
small sheet, in full: "For T. H. Richardson With the respects of Millard
Fillmore Buffalo March 11, 1861". Expertly inlaid, fine. $150-200
862. MILLARD FILLMORE Full signature "Millard Fillmore" on slip
of paper removed from a document together with the signature of Alvah Hunt who
served as Treasurer of the Erie Canal Fund at the time Fillmore was comptroller,
1848-1849. Handsomely matted with a biographical plaque and an image of Fillmore
and set into a gold wooden frame. Light vertical crease otherwise very good.
Not examined out of frame. $150-200
863. MILLARD FILLMORE Fine franking signature "Free M. Fillmore",
nicely matted with an engraving and framed. $100-150
864. FRANKLIN PIERCE (1804 - 1869) Fourteenth President of the United
States who initiated the Gadsden Purchase, opening up the Northwest for settlement.
Full franking signature on a narrow slip cut from an envelope, with light red
postal cancellation slightly affecting five letters. Expertly inlaid, very good.
$150-200
865. FRANKLIN PIERCE A.Ms. (unsigned), 1p. 8vo., [New York, 1853], Pierce's
pencil notes for a speech in New York. In part: "...Appear for the first
time before the...masses of New York. Progress so magical that our having been
absent five years might be set down as anywhere without being able to discover
sufficient...The progress of N.Y. emblematical of the progress of the country...".
Trimmed at bottom, thinned in two places near left margin, overall good to very
good. $150-200
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866. JAMES BUCHANAN (1791 - 1868) Fifteenth President of the
United States whose hands-off attitude toward states' rights directly contributed
to the start of the Civil War. A.L.S. "James Buchanan" 1p. 4to., Lancaster,
May 2, 1839 to Gen. Garret C. Wall in Burlington, NJ. In part: "...I shall
leave here, with my niece...& if I should arrive in Philadelphia in time
for the afternoon boat or car, expect to be with you on Monday evening. I feel
an inclination in favor of the Bordentown School; but yet am strongly inclined
to defer to the opinion of the ladies...". Buchanan is no doubt referring
to the education of Harriet R. Lane, the orphaned niece he raised from childhood,
and who served as official White House hostess to the bachelor Buchanan. But
for folds, in fine condition and nicely signed. $400-600
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867. JAMES BUCHANAN Franking signature "Free James Buchanan",
Washington, [n.d. but almost certainly as President], penned at the top of an
envelope addressed by HARRIET LANE to a lady in Philadelphia. With red
wax seal on verso. Harriet Lane was Buchanan's orphaned niece, whom he raised
from childhood, and who served as official White House hostess to the bachelor
Buchanan. Some soiling, overall very good.$200-300
868. JAMES BUCHANAN Large, full signature, likely as President, on a
slip of parchment. Expertly inlaid, very good. $100-150
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869. ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809 - 1865) Sixteenth President of
the United States who led the Union through the Civil War and emancipated the
slaves, assassinated. Partly-printed war-date D.S. as President, 1p. folio,
Washington, March 16, 1863, an ornate military appointment of William Tholan
as "...Assistant Adjutant of Volunteers with the rank of Captain...".
Co-signed by EDWIN STANTON as Secretary of War. Folds with slight toning
along them, one of which traverses Lincoln's signature and affects it slightly,
else very good.
$3,500-4,500
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870. ABRAHAM LINCOLN A fine dark and bold example of Lincoln's
full signature "Abraham Lincoln" removed from an official document possibly
as President. Mounted to another sheet, otherwise very clean and bright. Together
with three 1864 campaign ballots for Lincoln and Johnson from Massachusetts.
All three bear minor defects, but would make good display pieces. Four pieces
in all.$2,000-3,000
An accused Lincoln conspirator requests a meeting with President
Hayes
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871. LINCOLN ASSASSINATION CONSPIRATOR BEVERLY TUCKER Confederate
agent and alleged Lincoln assassination conspirator. During the war, Tucker
served as a Confederate agent in Canada, and following the murder of Lincoln,
he was charged with conspiracy in the plot. He fled to Mexico, returning to
the United States in 1872. Rare draft A.L.S. 1p. 4to., [Washington, n.d.], in
pencil to President Rutherford B. Hayes. In part: "...General Joseph E. Johnston
& myself would be much obliged if you would honor us with a private interview...we
call upon a matter which our people in Virginia - Republicans & Democrats
- feel deeply interested...". Folds, margins a bit frayed, else very
good. Sold with a A.N. (unsigned) by RUTHERFORD B. HAYES as President,
[n.p., n.d.], in pencil on a small card, in full: "28th Mr. T. Will be glad
to meet you & Gen. J at noon tomorrow". With Executive Mansion envelope
addressed by Hayes in pencil: "Hon. Beverly Tucker". Three pieces.
$400-600
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872. 1864 LINCOLN ELECTION BALLOT A great war-date, 1p. 3
1/4" x 7 7/8", Miami, Oh., presidential ballot supporting Lincoln's for president
and Johnson as vice president in 1864. The banner of the ticket has a great
patriotic motif depicting Columbia with a sword labeled "Union". A small spindle
cancel hole is present in the center of the piece indicating that it was possibly
used by an Ohio soldier since a bill had been passed by that state's legislature
in 1863 establishing specific voting procedures for soldier's in the field.
Truly an attractive document with one slight crease in the upper left hand corner
and some light soiling, else very good. $150-250
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873. (ABRAHAM LINCOLN) A neat Lincoln commemoration, a sculptured
brass plaque measuring 35" x 16", showing a head and shoulders portrait of Lincoln,
with a lengthy quote from his famous Gettysburg Address in raised letters to
the right. Heavy and well-made, very good condition. $200-300
874. (ABRAHAM LINCOLN) TOM TAYLOR (1817 - 1880) English playwright,
best remembered for his play Our American Cousin, at whose performance
at the Ford Theatre in Washington Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865.
A.L.S. "Tom Taylor" 4pp. 8vo., Whitehall, May 4, [n.y.], to Noel, in
part: "...I think Libtenburg's letters are extremely interesting, & could
make a good article...Perhaps, if you did not aim at immediate publication,
this would afford not a bad offering for publication of the letters, or our
article...But if you wish as probably you do for an early publication, it may
not suit your book to wait...". Folds and a bit of soiling, with a biographical
clipping affixed at left margin, generally good.$100-150
875. LINCOLN'S CABINET Good lot of ten pieces including EDWIN STANTON,
signature as Secretary of War on a clipped War Department envelope marked "Official
Business" and mounted; SIMON CAMERON, bottom portion of an L.S. [n.p.,
n.d.], mounted; WILLIAM SEWARD, A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Auburn, Nov. 15, 1858
concerning the life of De Witt Clinton, together with two clipped examples of
his signature; SALMON P. CHASE, partly printed D.S. 1p. 4to., Washington,
Jan. 4, 1862 approving the importation of merchandise aboard a ship bound from
Cadiz, and A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Chicago, Nov. 3, 1858 congratulating Rep. Anson
Burlingame on his reelection to Congress. mounted to a larger sheet, and a closing
portion of an A.L.S., mounted; GIDEON WELLES, A.L.S. 1p. 4to., "Navy
Department", July 23, 1862 concerning acts passed by Congress relative to
the navy, mounted; and MONTGOMERY BLAIR, signature with sentiment on
a card with gold trim at margins. Ten pieces in very good condition. $200-300
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876. ANDREW JOHNSON (1808 - 1875) Seventeenth President of
the United States who came to office following the death of Abraham Lincoln.
A squabble with Stanton along with his Reconstruction policies led to an impeachment
by Congress. Signed endorsement as President, 1p. oblong 4to., Executive Office
[Washington], Aug. 1, 1865 forwarding a recommendation: "...I am personally
well acquainted with Dr. Duhamel, and would ask that his services be not dispensed
with, and that he be continued in the discharge of the duties now performed
by him...". Light soiling and toning at vertical folds, overall very good.$400-600
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877. ANDREW JOHNSON Uncommon partly-printed D.S. as President,
a 8 1 /2" x 3 3/4" transmittal envelope which at one time contained Marine Pvt.
William McCloskey's discharge, Washington, Sep. 13, 1865, forwarded to the Secretary
of the Navy and signed at bottom by Johnson. Also bears a blue indelible pencil
initialed note by sending the document to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Light toning and a few specks, else very good. Johnson documents with Marine
Corps association are rare. $400-600
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878. ANDREW JOHNSON Partly-printed D. S. "Andrew Johnson"
as Governor of Tennessee, 1p. folio, Nashville, Oct. 13, 1854, a land grant
of 100 acres in Dickson County, Tenn. to F. M. Carter. Signature in fine-nibbed
pen affected by fold separation with archival tape repair on verso. Document
is complete, but separated, overall good condition, estimated accordingly.$700-900
879. ANDREW JOHNSON Bold full franking signature "Andrew Johnson"
on a small slip cut from an envelope. Expertly inlaid, very good. $150-200
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880. ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822 - 1885) Eighteenth President of
the United States and Union Lieutenant General. An important Grant family item,
an S.P. 11 1/2" x 15" overall, photograph size 7 1/2" x 10", an oval albumen
photograph of Grant showing from waist, up, likely as President, boldly signed
and dated May 17, 1885, just two months before his death. Signature area browned
a bit from exposure to the sunlight, albumen bears a few superficial scratches
which barely detract, overall very good. Consigned by a direct descendant of
Julia Dent Grant and of Ulysses S. Grant by marriage, with a copy of the consignor's
notarized statement setting forth her relationship to the Grant family.$2,000-3,000
A rare four language whaling ship's paper
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881. ULYSSES S. GRANT Rare D.S. "U. S. Grant" as President,
1p. folio, Washington, Sep. 28, 1870, a four-language whaling ship's paper issued
to James N. Knowles, master of the bark "George Howland [?]" of New Bedford,
bound for the Pacific Ocean laden with "Provisions, Stores, and utensils
for a whaling voyage". Co-signed by Secretary of State HAMILTON FISH.
Folds, otherwise quite clean and bright, in better condition than most of these
delicate documents are seen. $1,000-1,500
882. ULYSSES S. GRANT Very slight show-through, else very good. $400-500
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883. ULYSSES S. GRANT Fine signature with rank "U.S. Grant
Lt. Gen. U.S.A." on a small card. Matted and framed with engraving and biographical
plaque. Very good, not examined out of frame.$300-500
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884. RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822 - 1893) Nineteenth President of the United
States and Union brigadier general. Partly-printed D.S. "R. B. Hayes"
as President, 1p. 4to., Washington, June 14, 1879, an order for the Secretary
of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a warrant for the pardon
of one Christopher C. Scott. Fine condition. Beautifully matted and framed with
an engraving and brass plaque, set into a gilt wood frame and ready for display.
$400-500
885. RUTHERFORD B. HAYES Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. 4to.,
Washington, May 1, 1879 authorizing the Secretary of State to affix the Seal
to a warrant for the pardon of one Charles Kaiser. Upper-left sixth of document
a bit toned, else good condition.$250-350
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886. JAMES A. GARFIELD (1831 - 1881) Twentieth President of
the United States, Union army major general, assassinated while in office. Fine,
bold signature "J. A. Garfield" on a slip of paper. Very good. $150-200
887. JAMES A. GARFIELD Signature "J. A. Garfield" on a small
slip of paper. Handsomely matted, including a biographical plaque and a photographic
portrait of Garfield and set into a medium brown wood frame. Light toning at
bottom, not affecting signature, otherwise very good. Not examined out of frame.$150-200
888. LUCRETIA GARFIELD (1832 - 1918) First Lady, wife of James A. Garfield,
20th President of the United States. A.L.S. on mourning letterhead, 2pp. 8vo.,
[illeg.], Mar. 29, 1888, to General Cist, in part: "...On my return from
abroad I find your note and the engraving of the `Garfield Statue'. Pray present
to the Army of the Cumberland Society my grateful recognition of this attention...".
Very good. $75-100
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889. CHESTER A. ARTHUR (1829 - 1886) Twenty-first President
of the United States who took office following the assassination of James Garfield.
Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. oblong folio, Washington, Jan. 10, 1882
appointing John L. Waite as Postmaster for Burlington, Iowa. Co-signed by Postmaster
General TIMOTHY O. HOWE. Matted and framed with a bust image of Arthur.
Light dampstaining at extreme bottom margin, small tear at top left, usual folds,
otherwise very good. Not examined out of frame.$300-500
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890. GROVER CLEVELAND (1837 - 1908) 22nd and 24th President
of the United States, supported civil service and fiscal reform. Good content
partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. 4to., Washington, Feb. 17, 1896, orders
the Secretary of State to affix the Seal to: "Envelopes containing my letters
of credence in behalf of Clifton R. Breckinridge and major Genl. Alexander McDowell
McCook, U.S.A., to attend coronation ceremonies at Moscow, Russia, May next.
Also my letter of congratulations to Her Britannic Majesty upon the birth of
a Prince on December 14, 1895..." Very good. Seems Cleveland was able to
kill two birds with one stone: he sends his emissaries to attend the coronation
of Russian Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra, and at the same time honors
the birth of King George V's son, Albert, destined to become King George VI.
Interestingly, in 1917 George V took the controversial decision to deny political
asylum to his cousin, Nicholas II, who was later executed by the Bolsheviks.
A great association! $300-500
891. GROVER CLEVELAND A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Princeton, May 11, 1902 thanking
a man for a gift: "...The package of maple syrup arrived safely, with no
mishap...and its contents have pleased the palates, and rejoiced the hearts,
of both the little and big members of our household..." Fine. $150-200
892. GROVER CLEVELAND Beautiful full signature as President on a Executive
Mansion card, and dated by him during his second term: "Jan. 8, 1897".
Mounted, fine.
$150-200
893. GROVER CLEVELAND Beautiful full signature as President on a Executive
Mansion card, dated by him: "May 1895". Mounted, fine. $150-200
894. GROVER CLEVELAND A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo., Buzzard's Bay, July 29, 1898,
to Mr. Wilson, in part: "...I received your letter...and was glad to learn
that there is a paperback of your writing...So far as I am concerned the Maine
trip I am so afraid will not materialize. I wrote the Commander to that effect...".
Very good.$150-200
895. FRANCES CLEVELAND (1865 - 1947) First Lady, wife of Grover Cleveland,
22nd and 24th President of the United States. A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo., Princeton, Dec.
6, 1898, to Eugene Lewis, in part: "...Lillie Langford took with her from
here a watch belonging to Charles Hastings. We had left it a few days before
& she thought it would be easier & safer to take it than for me to send
it...I write you telling you the whole story thinking you will know her address
& if she has not left town, would you be willing to jog her memory about
the watch...". With the original holograph envelope, very good. $75-100
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896. BENJAMIN HARRISON (1833 - 1901) 23rd President of the United States.
Fine, bold signature as President on an engraved Executive Mansion vignette
card. Expertly inlaid, fine.$200-300
897. BENJAMIN HARRISON Fine, bold signature "Benjamin Harrison"
on a small slip of paper. Handsomely matted with light and dark taupe accents
including a biographical plaque and a photographic portrait of Harrison and
set into a medium brown wood frame. Fine condition. Not examined out of frame.$100-150
898. BENJAMIN HARRISON Nice bold signature "Benj. Harrison" on
a 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" cards. Very good.$150-200
899. BENJAMIN HARRISON CAMPAIGN BANNER A most unusual Harrison relic,
a cotton kerchief measuring 14" x 17 1/2", printed in red, white and blue inks
with a flag motif and the slogan "Protection to American Industries",
created ca. 1888 for Harrison's Presidential campaign. A small, light stain
at center, possibly removable, else in very good, bright condition. $100-150
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900. WILLIAM MCKINLEY (1843 - 1901) Twenty-fifth President
of the United States, acquired Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and Hawaii, assassinated.
His signature "William McKinley", as President on a 4to. sheet [c. 1898]
together with the signatures of his cabinet which include Vice President GARRET
A. HOBART (signature pasted on sheet), Sec. of the Treasury LYMAN J.
GAGE, Sec. of State JOHN HAY, Sec. of the Interior, ETHAN ALLEN
HITCHCOCK, Sec. of Agriculture JAMES WILSON, Attorney General JOHN
W. GRIGGS, Postmaster General CHARLES EMORY SMITH, as well as Third
assistant Postmaster General JOHN A. MERRITT. All signatures other than
Merritt's are clean, overall very good condition. Matted and framed with an
image of McKinley. Not examined out of frame.$300-500
901. WILLIAM MCKINLEY Beautiful full signature as President on a Executive
Mansion card. Mounted, fine. $200-300
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902. THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858 - 1919) Twenty-sixth President
of the United States who started the Panama Canal, settled the Russo-Japanese
War, broke up Standard Oil and encouraged conservation. Oversize I.S.P. as President,
10" x 14" sepia, a very rare chest, up image by Japanese photographer Koshira
and bearing his chop-mark, inscribed on the mount: "With best wishes for
the crack shot of the Portland High School from Theodore Roosevelt June 3d 1908".
Image has either faded substantially or was intended to be light by the photographer,
yet inscription and signature are very bold. A couple of tiny wrinkles in image,
else very good. Matted and framed. $800-1,200
903. THEODORE ROOSEVELT T.L.S. as Editor of The Outlook on his
imprinted stationery, 1p. 8vo., New York, Mar. 25, 1912, to Henry Waldo Coe,
an Oregon Senator and a good friend of TR remembered for his donation of a series
of Presidential statues to the city of Portland. In part: "...Many thanks
for your kind letter of the 14th...[In holograph] Good luck! I have sent your
letter to DuPont...it is of real importance...". Penned just a month after
Roosevelt announced his candidacy for a third Presidential term. Very good.$300-400
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904. THEODORE ROOSEVELT Fine D.S. "Theodore Roosevelt"
as President, 1p. folio, Washington, July 11, 1906, an appointment of Charles
G. Curtis to serve as Postmaster at Callicoon, New York. Co-signed by the Postmaster
General GEORGE CORTELYOU. Fine condition, never folded. $400-600
905. THEODORE ROOSEVELT Full signature and subscription "Theodore
Roosevelt" removed from the bottom of a T.L.S. as President. Docketed by
the recipient, Dr. C. Hart Merriam, of the Department of Agriculture, as answered
on Mar. 26, 1904. Handsomely matted in linen with silver and black accents,
including a biographical plaque and an engraved portrait of Roosevelt and set
into a silver wooden frame. Near fine condition. Not examined out of frame.
$200-300
906. THEODORE ROOSEVELT T.L.S. as Governor of New York, 1p. oblong 8vo.,
Albany, Mar. 8, 1899 to Congressman William Sulzer, in part: "...Just a line,
to thank you for your very generous allusion to myself in your speech...".
Trimmed at bottom, two letters in signature a bit blurred, estimated accordingly.
$150-200
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907. WILLIAM H. TAFT (1857 - 1930) Twenty-seventh President
of the United States and Supreme Court Chief Justice. Partly-printed D.S. as
President on vellum, 1p. folio, Washington, May 12, 1910 an appointment of James
B. Hickey as "...Brigadier-General on the retired list of the Army...".
Co-signed by J. M. DICKINSON as Secretary of War. Nicely matted in framed
with a bust image of Taft. Very slight cockling, Taft's signature just a tad
light, otherwise in very good to fine condition. Not examined out of frame.
$250-350
908. WILLIAM H. TAFT T.L.S. on his letterhead, 1p. 4to., New Haven,
Feb. 1, 1914 thanking a newspaper editor for returning the proof of his "Philadelphia
address". Light soiling, else very good. $100-150
909. WILLIAM H. TAFT T.L.S. on his letterhead, 1p. 8vo., New Haven,
Mar. 29, 1915 to Rev. John W. Hill. In part: "...Don't bother about the travelling
expenses. $300 is enough, and I shall attend to my own reservations...I have
the prospect of an engagement at Wilkes-Barre...which will pay me an honorarium
of $400 and expenses...".Tiny pinholes in extreme left margin, else very
good. $100-150
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910. WOODROW WILSON (1856 - 1924) Twenty-eighth President
of the United States who passed sweeping reform laws, gave women the right to
vote, and led the United States through World War I setting the ground work
for the League of Nations. Rare signed book, A History of the American People,
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1902. Alumni edition five volume set numbered
146 of 350, with Vol. I. signed "Woodrow Wilson" on limitation page.
A few pages foxed with moderate to heavy wear and staining to the binding and
covers, else good to very good. $400-600
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911. WARREN G. HARDING (1865 - 1923) Twenty-ninth President
of the United States. Scarce inscribed engraving, 7 1/2" x 11", showing the
president in a head and shoulders pose, inscribed in pencil beneath the image:
"To Harold Ring with all good wishes Warren G. Harding". Framed in a
simple black frame, ready for display. $300-400
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912. CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872 - 1933) Thirtieth President of
the United States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death of Harding.
T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Jan. 2,
1929 to John Hays Hammond thanking him for sending New Year's wishes. Usual
horizontal center fold, mounting remnants on verso, two light soiled spots,
otherwise very good condition. $200-300
913. CALVIN COOLIDGE T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead,
1p. 4to., Washington, Jan. 28, 1924 to John Hays Hammond (1855-1936), noted
mining engineer, diplomat, and a co-founder with Cecil Rhodes of the King Solomon
Mines in South Africa. In part: "...Your note of Sunday gives me a great
deal of pleasure and a great deal of encouragement. I want you to know my sincere
appreciation...". Very good. $200-300
914. CALVIN COOLIDGE T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead,
1p. 4to., Washington, Feb. 13, 1924 to diplomat John Hays Hammond thanking him
for his telegram. Slight soiling, else very good. $200-300
915. CALVIN COOLIDGE Partly-printed D.S. 1p. oblong 12mo., Northampton,
Feb. 10, 1901, a check completely made out and signed in his hand, drawn on
the First National Bank, ordering a $1.68 payment to N. E. T. & T. Co. Punch
cancellations well clear of signature, else very good condition. $200-300
916. CALVIN COOLIDGE Signature "Calvin Coolidge" on a small slip
of paper. Handsomely matted in beige with gold accents, including a biographical
plaque a7nd an image of Coolidge and set into a dark wood frame. Heavy uneven
toning, signature still legible, otherwise good condition. Not examined out
of frame. $30-50
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917. HERBERT C. HOOVER (1874 - 1964) 34th President of the
United States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression led
to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. T.L.S. as President on
White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, June 1, 1931 to John Hays Hammond
noting "...I am glad indeed to know that you think well of the Valley Forge
address..." Mounted to another sheet, otherwise very good. $150-200
918. HERBERT C. HOOVER T.L.S. as Secretary of Commerce on official letterhead,
1p. 4to., Washington, Sep. 26, 1927 to Dr. R.R. Moton of the Tuskegee Institute
of Tuskegee, Alabama, introducing Thomas E. Campell. In part: "...This will
introduce you to my old friend, ex-Governor Thomas E. Campbell of Arizona, now
Commissioner General of the International Exposition at Seville, who is travelling
in the South in connection with American participation in this exposition...".
One light horizontal fold, otherwise very good condition. $150-250
919. HERBERT C. HOOVER T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead,
1p. 4to., Washington, Dec. 26, 1930 to John Hays Hammond thanking him for his
holiday greetings. Mounted to another sheet, otherwise very good. $150-200
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920. HERBERT C. HOOVER T.L.S. on American Relief Administration
letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Nov. 30, 1920 to a newspaper editor making an
urgent plea to save starving children in Europe, victims of World War I. Hoover
carefully describes his consolidation of various public and private relief agencies,
and cites the urgent need for financial support and publicity for his cause.
He closes: "...If this issue is to fail and we are to turn these children
into the streets of Europe we can take it that the last atom of respect for
the United States is gone...". Very good. $150-200 26166
921. HERBERT C. HOOVER Good content T.L.S. on his personal letterhead,
1p. 4to., New York, Aug. 18, 1964, to Albert Cole, President of the Boys' Clubs
of America, in part: "...That salute from the members of the National Board...of
the Boys' Clubs of American is a most heart-warming and overwhelming birthday
remembrance. I am deeply touched, and wish I could take each of you by the hand
and thank you personally for so signal a tribute...for all you do to further
the work of the Boys' Clubs which is so close to my heart...". Signed in
a somewhat shaky hand, just months before his death. Fine condition. $100-150
922. HERBERT C. HOOVER T.L.S. on personal letterhead, 1p. 8vo., The
Waldorf Astoria [New York], Jan. 31, 1941 to Mr. Earl Hunt, Jr. of the State
Teachers College in Johnson City, Tennessee, politely declining an invitation.
Handsomely matted with an image of Hoover and set into a dark wood frame with
brass accents. Usual folds, otherwise very good. Not examined out of frame.
$75-100
923. HERBERT C. HOOVER T.L.S. on Department of Commerce letterhead,
1p. 4to., Washington, July 5, 1927 to John Hays Hammond concerning a "...summary
of this whole job, and I therefore send you a copy f a statement I issued a
few days ago trying to explain in the least number of words...". Usual folds,
mounted to another sheet, otherwise very good. $75-100
924. HERBERT C. HOOVER T.L.S. on Department of Commerce letterhead,
1p. 4to., Washington, Feb. 25, 1928 to John Hays Hammond acknowledging his "...good
letter and your very fine action in the matter of the engineers clubs; also
the very beautiful letter which you7 have written to Mr. Guggenheim...".
Usual folds, mounted to another sheet, otherwise very good. $75-100
925. HERBERT C. HOOVER T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to.,
Washington, May 12, 1928 to John Hays Hammond thanking him for his encouragement.
Folds, mounted to another sheet, otherwise very good. $75-100
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926. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882 - 1945) Thirty-second President
of the United States who instituted the "New Deal" programs and who led the
United States through most of World War II. Good content T.L.S. as President
on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Nov. 1, 1938 to Dean James
M. Landis of the Harvard School of Law. In part: "...[The Emergency Board]
report has contributed to the railroad industry an outstanding milestone in
the long line of peaceful settlements of wage disputes. I marvel at the skill
and speed with which you and the other members of the Board completed the investigation
and report. Your task was indeed a strenuous one...intensive hearing...efforts
to mediate...[and] the writing of a twenty-five thousand word report...accomplished
by untiring efforts such as you gave...". Very good. Roosevelt was committed
to railroad labor peace, and during his administration saw the Railroad Retirement
Act (1937), the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (1938), and the Transportation
Act (1940) all passed by Congress.$400-600
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927. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT T.L.S. as President on White House
letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Apr. 20, 1939: "...It was good of you to
write to me as you did about the message and I am delighted that you think so
well of it. Many, many thanks...". Very good.$200-300
928. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT T.L.S. as Governor of New York, on Executive
Mansion letterhead, 1p. 4to., Albany, N.Y., Jul. 22, 1932 to Paul Eisenberg,
from whom Roosevelt had received a telegram. In part: "...I want to thank
you for the party loyalty and interest which it displayed. I hope that the action
of the delegates was acceptable to you, and that our platform and our candidates
will command your continued support...". Light toning, heavy creases, one
which only marginally affects signature, weak folds reinforced on verso, otherwise
very good. $200-300
929. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Nice content T.L.S. as Governor, 1p. 4to.,
Albany, Feb. 6, 1931 to Mayor John J. Murphy of Somerville, Mass. thanking him
for his telegram congratulating Roosevelt upon his birthday. Very good. $150-200
930. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Bold full signature removed from a legal
document, May 8, 1924. Also signed by his longtime secretary MISSY LE HAND.
Very good.$100-150
931. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Full signature "Franklin D. Roosevelt"
on a small slip of paper removed from a T.L.S. Handsomely matted in linen with
gold accents, including a biographical plaque and an image of Roosevelt and
set into a dark wood frame. Unevenly cut, otherwise very good condition. Not
examined out of frame. $100-150
932. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Bold full signature removed from a legal
document, written beneath the signature of his half-brother, JAMES R. "ROSY"
ROOSEVELT, 1916. Very good.$100-150
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933. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Bold full signature removed from
a legal document, May 13, 1920. Very good. $100-150
934. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (1884 - 1962) First Lady, wife of Franklin D.
Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States. Eleanor was active in a wide
range of liberal and humanitarian projects. T.L.S. on Governor's Executive Mansion
letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Albany, Nov. 17, 1932, just days after F.D.R.'s election
as President. In part: "...Very many thanks to you for the very nice letter
of congratulations. Both the Governor and I deeply appreciate your interest
in his health and you may be assured that he is taking excellent care of himself...".
Very good. $100-150
935. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT T.L.S. on Val-Kill Cottage letterhead, 1p. 8vo.,
Hyde park, Aug. 5, 1948 to a lady thanking her for sending along a pair of gloves
and hoping to meet her and her brother shortly. Fine. $75-100
936. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT Bold signature penned on a small card, with the
original transmittal envelope, very good. $50-75
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937. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT CUT CRYSTAL WINE GLASS An elegant
relic from the estate of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a beautiful, high-quality
cut-glass stemmed wine glass, measuring 6" tall by 2 1/2" wide, and bearing
a faceted art deco leaf motif. Purchased by us at the historic Christie's Franklin
D. and Eleanor Roosevelt estate sale on Feb. 15, 2001. In near mint condition,
a fine relic for display!$200-300 23735
938. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT CRYSTAL GOBLET A fine Roosevelt
relic, a lovely high-quality etched crystal stemmed goblet with a faceted vine
and leaf motif, measuring 6" tall and 3 1/2" across, from the estate of President
Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt. This item was purchased by us at Christie's
historical Roosevelt estate sale on Feb. 15, 2001. In near mint condition, an
ideal relic for display!$200-300
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939. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT WEDGWOOD DEMITASSE CUP AND SAUCER A
beautiful relic from the estate of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a stunning
Wedgwood bone china demitasse cup and saucer, printed with a cerulean blue laurel
band on a pale yellow background, and adorned with a gilt edging and a basket
of fruit motif within. The cup is 2 1/4" tall by 2" wide, and the saucer 4 3/4"
across. Purchased by us at the historic Christie's Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt
estate sale, Feb. 15, 2001. In near mint condition, a most attractive relic
for display!$250-350
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940. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT MONOGRAMMED HANDKERCHIEF A neat
presidential relic, a fine quality white linen handkerchief measuring 17" x
17" bearing at one corner an embroidered facsimile of Roosevelt's signature:
"Franklin D. Roosevelt". A few very small spots, otherwise very good.
From the estate of Edgar and Anna McGowan, both of whom served the Roosevelt
family at Campobello Island until the mid-fifties, with Edgar serving as Groundskeeper
at the compound, and Anna as head of the household staff. After Anna's death
at Campobello in 1955, the items remained with her family until sold at auction
in early 2000. Included is a copy of a Notice of Probate issued by the law firm
of [Basil] O'Conner & Farber, New York, May 17, 1945 concerning F.D.R.'s
estate and mentioning Anna McGowan as a beneficiary. $500-700
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941. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT CAMPOBELLO NAPKIN An informal cotton
cloth napkin owned by Roosevelt and used at the family's Campobello Island retreat,
14" x 14" with an ornate woven red band near the margins and bearing his embroidered
initial "R" in red thread near one corner. It was at Campobello that
F.D.R. suffered his first polio attack, yet he nevertheless continued to enjoy
his home there well into his presidency. A light stain or two near center, otherwise
very good. From the estate of Edgar and Anna McGowan, both of whom served the
Roosevelt family at Campobello Island until the mid-Fifties, Edgar serving as
Groundskeeper at the compound, and Anna as head of the household staff. After
Anna's death at Campobello in 1955, the items remained with her family until
sold at auction in early 2000. Included is a copy of a Notice of Probate issued
by the law firm of [Basil] O'Conner & Farber, New York, May 17, 1945 concerning
F.D.R.'s estate and mentioning Anna McGowan as a beneficiary. $200-300
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942. A PAIR OF BOOKENDS FROM FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT'S LIBRARY A
fine and unusual Presidential item, a pair of bookends from the library of Franklin
D. Roosevelt! These unique items are fashioned from two nineteenth-century,
leather-bound French with gilt lettering to spine whose pages have been glued
together, and metal book-end plates covered in handsome marbleized paper inserted
into the bottom of each volume to create a bookend. Each measures 6 1/2" x 4".
The volumes are entitled Gaume and Instruction de Langres. Purchased
by us at Christie's historic Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt estate sale,
Feb. 14, 2001. In very good condition, with slight wear consistent with age.$200-300
943. A BOOK FROM FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT'S LIBRARY A fine Presidential
relic, an original vintage volume from the Hyde Park library of Franklin D.
Roosevelt! This volume, Explication des Evangiles, is an 8vo. size eighteenth-century
leather-bound French volume with gilt lettering to the spine. Purchased by us
at the historic Christie's sale of items from the estate of Franklin D. and
Eleanor Roosevelt, Feb. 14, 2001. Very good condition, just a bit of wear to
spine. $100-150
944. A BOOK FROM FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT'S LIBRARY A fine Presidential
relic, an original vintage volume from the Hyde Park library of Franklin D.
Roosevelt! This volume, Les Petites Prophetes, is a small 8vo. size eighteenth-century
leather-bound French volume with gilt lettering to the spine. Purchased by us
at the historic Christie's sale of items from the estate of Franklin D. and
Eleanor Roosevelt, Feb. 14, 2001. Staining to interior pages, wear to cover
and spine, overall just good condition. $100-150
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945. HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884 - 1972) 33rd President of the United
States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through the
re-building of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War. T.L.S. on
his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Independence, May 25, 1959 to a Missouri
newspaper editor thanking him for sending along an enclosure and regretfully
declining an invitation to address a convention of Young Democrats. Fine condition,
matted with an engraving and framed. $100-150
946. HARRY S. TRUMAN T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Independence, Aug. 11, 1967, to
Jack Vollmer, thanking him for his note. With the original transmittal envelope,
very good. $75-100
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947. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890 - 1969) 34th President of
the United States, Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe during World
War II and largely responsible for the successful invasion on D-Day. Fine I.S.P.
as a five-star general 10" x 8" b/w photograph showing him seated and talking
with Jack Cornelius. Inscribed and signed toward the lower margin: "To Jack
Cornelius with best wishes, Dwight D. Eisenhower". Negligible creases with
the signature a bit light, overall very good. $200-300
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948. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER Excellent S.P. "Dwight D. Eisenhower",
8" x 10" b/w showing Ike three-quarter length and beaming broadly as a gentleman
attaches a flower to Ike's lapel. Very good. $200-300
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949. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER Excellent S.P. "Dwight D. Eisenhower",
9" x 13" color, a smiling, chest, up portrait signed along Ike's right shoulder.
Fine, matted and framed in wood.$200-300
950. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER T.LS. as President, 1p. 4to., Washington,
Oct. 22, 1956 to a couple thanking them for "...A wonderful collection of
your very specially tied flies. I hope that once this political business is
over I shall have an opportunity to resume one of my favorite sports...".
Very good. $200-300
951. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER Fine content T.L.S. 1p. 4to. New York, Dec.
29, 1952, on the eve of his inauguration, Ike writes to Ruth Noble, in part:
"...I am writing to express my deep personal gratitude for the outstanding
work you did on behalf of our campaign. The dedicated group of Americans who
organized themselves into the now famous movement known as `Citizens for Eisenhower-Nixon',
played a unique role in the events that led to our victory on November 4th.
That night we won the right and high privilege to embark upon the Crusade to
which you and I had pledged ourselves...". Near fine condition. $200-300
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952. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER An unusual and ironic A.D.S. penned on the
front of an 8 1/2" x 4" envelope sent by him to his wife Mamie, from his U.S.
Army Headquarters, cancelled Miami, Apr. 22, 1943, in which Eisenhower censors
his own mail! In full: "Censored by Dwight D. Eisenhower General, U.S.A.".
In very good condition. $150-200
953. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER Signed book, A Pictorial History of the
Second World War, Vol. 2, New York: H. M. Wise & Co., 1944, boldly signed
in blue ink across his portrait, which appears on page 773. Very good. $150-200
954. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER T.L.S. on his gold -monogrammed letterhead,
1p. 8vo., Gettysburg, Penn., Nov. 6, 1961 to Dr. Earl Hunt, Jr., President of
Emory and Henry College in Emory, Virginia, politely declining an invitation.
In part: "...Although I am complimented by the suggestion you make on behalf
of the Board of Directors of the Bays Blackwell Lectureship that I launch your
new series at Emory and Henry College, I must regretfully decline to be with
you. I am currently planning to spend several months this winter in Southern
California, a circumstance that precludes consideration of your most cordial
invitation...". Handsomely matted with an image of Eisenhower and set into
a gold wooden frame. Very minor soiling, otherwise very good condition. Not
examined out of frame. $200-300
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955. JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917 - 1963) Thirty-fifth President
of the United States. Kennedy faced-down the Kruschev during the Cuban Missile
Crisis, re-invigorated NASA, and signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Assassinated
November 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald. Rare D.S. "John F. Kennedy" as President,
1p. folio, Washington, Nov. 16, 1961, a hand-engrossed calligraphic appointment
for Carl Haverlin of New York, as a "Member of the Advisory Committee on
the Arts (National Cultural Center)", co-signed by Secretary of State DEAN
RUSK. Haverlin was a former vice president of the Mutual Broadcasting System
who began his BMI career as director of station relations and became president
in 1947. This example is in fine condition, trimmed to 17 1/2" x 13", with only
very minor smudges to Kennedy's signature. $3,000-4,000
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956. JOHN F. KENNEDY Inscription and signature "To Charlotte
- with best wishes John Kennedy" penned on the rear pastedown of a Pan Am
stewardess's air log book, [n.p., ca. 1960]. A few small math calculations about
the signature, else very good.$500-700
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957. JOHN F. KENNEDY T.L.S. "John" as Senator, 1p.
4to., Washington, Feb. 24, 1953 to the Hon. Michael Lo Presti in Boston replying
to his "...Letter of recommendation for Mr. Edward A. De Simone to become
an Appraiser in the Federal Housing Administration. I have written Mr. George
A. Cahill, Director, giving Mr. De Simone my strong endorsement. I shall be
more than happy to do anything further on his behalf, if necessary...".
Light creasing, likely from storage in a photo album, usual folds, otherwise
very good condition.$500-700
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958. JOHN F. KENNEDY Interesting A.Ms. (unsigned) on his personal
memo stationery, 2pp. 12mo., [n.p., 1960?], ink notes taken by Kennedy. In part:
"...Picked his office or McClellan office...Fired from jobs...Delaney...Jim
McInerney... Delaney...June In person...The right front office...after convention
by end of Jan...". Fine. $300-500
959. JOHN F. KENNEDY Good content T.L.S. "Jack" as Senator on
Senate letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, May 7, 1959 to Lewis Weinstein in Boston
whom Kennedy as President would appoint to his committee on Equal Opportunity
in Housing. Kennedy writes his long-time supporter, in part: "...I have read
the memorandum from Mr. Kenen dealing with United States aid to Israel, and
it makes a very persuasive argument against any reduction...I am sorry we could
not get together during the Easter recess...". File holes at top and light
soiling, else very good. $500-700
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960. JOHN F. KENNEDY HARVARD YEARBOOK A very rare book, the
Harvard Freshmen Red Book issued by Harvard University, New Haven, showing
the entire freshman class with a young John Kennedy appearing on page 85. Kennedy's
photograph is printed beside his full name, address, room number and "Choate",
his prep school. Fine condition.$500-600
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961. (JOHN F. KENNEDY) An original invitation to the "Gala
All Star Show" held at Madison Square Garden in New York, May 19, 1962, 6" x
3 3/4"color on cardboard stock, headed "President Kennedy's Birthday Party",
bearing a portrait of Kennedy. The ticket is lacking the original stub, else
fine. It was at this event that Marilyn Monroe seductively sang her infamous
version of "Happy Birthday" to the President. $300-400
962. FUNERAL OF JOHN F. KENNEDY An important, rarely-seen compilation
of orders and directives setting forth very detailed instructions for the participants
in the funeral procession, church service, and interment of President John F.
Kennedy on November 25, 1963. The 50+ octavo pages of typed instructions give
very explicit instructions for nearly every unit and individual participating
in the service. A complete unit-by-unit list includes all participants in the
procession from the Capitol to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and thence to Arlington
Cemetery, routes to be taken, cordon requirements, armed services representation,
placement, line of march and duties, bands, timetables, memos for correspondents,
21-gun salute, and so on. The notes also contain maps of routes, dignitaries'
seating charts, position of Mrs. Kennedy, her family, and President Johnson
at every stage of the event, and much, much more. We simply cannot stress the
huge quantity of detail contained within this grouping! Also included is a T.L.S.
of REV. OSCAR HUBER, the Catholic priest who administered Last Rites
to Kennedy at Parkland Hospital on November 22, 1963, along with an unrelated
envelope signed by FATHER JAMES THOMPSON, who accompanied and assisted
Huber in the administration of the Last Rites. A rare collection, in very good
to fine condition. $400-600
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963. THE CHRISTMAS CARD THAT WAS NEVER SENT The Christmas
card that was never sent, the official White House Christmas card for 1963 made
by Hallmark for John and Jacqueline Kennedy. The card bears a photograph of
a crèche scene from the East Room in the White House, with the greeting
and Presidential Seal on the facing page. The greeting reads "With our wishes
for a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year", followed by the printed signatures
of John and Jacqueline Kennedy. With the original white tissue insert. Following
Kennedy's assassination on November 22nd, it was clear that these cards, already
printed, could not be used. Fine condition. $300-500
964. (JOHN F. KENNEDY) BLAZE STARR ( b. 1932) Famous nightclub dancer
and mistress of Louisiana Governor Earl Long, reputed to have had an affair
with Kennedy. Sensual S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, a beautiful kneeling shot of Starr
in the buff in her heyday, boldly signed at right in red and blue inks: "With
love and passion Blaze Starr". She adorns her signature with her usual "blazing
star". Fine condition. $150-200
965. JACK RUBY (1911 - 1967) Dallas nightclub owner who shot and killed
Lee Harvey Oswald following Oswald's assassination of President John F. Kennedy
on November 22, 1963. Scarce partly-printed D.S. 1p. oblong 12mo., Dallas, June
21, 1956, a check drawn on the Empire State of Dallas bank, ordering payment
of $3.64 to Morning News. Boldly made out and signed by Ruby, who adds "Spec"
behind his name. Punch cancels lightly affect signature, else very good.
$200-300
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966. (JACK RUBY) Rare D.S. 1p. legal folio, Dallas, Dec. 19,
1963, a State of Texas summons of Ruby's psychiatrist, John T. Holbrook, to
appear before the court in the case of Texas vs. Jack Ruby, and he is further
ordered to: "...bring all his reports, notes, records, letters, or other
written material in anywise concerning Jack Ruby...". Holbrook was appointed
by Dallas District Attorney Henry Wade to assess Ruby's mental status. With
letter of provenance from Holbrook's widow. Very good.$150-200
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967. (JACK RUBY) A rather bizarre relic from Ruby's trial
for the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, namely a portion of the original electroencephalograph
taken from Ruby on the orders of the court. The readings, nine wavy ink lines
on lined graph paper measuring 36" x 8", were obtained on January 28-29, 1964
at a Dallas clinic. Also included are copies of relevant correspondence, including
an agreement between prosecutors and Ruby's attorneys to undertake the tests,
newspaper clippings, and most tellingly, two differing analyses of the results
from two different doctors. One of the reports concludes: "...I would not
make a diagnosis of psychomotor epilepsy...the shooting by Ruby of Oswald is
not that of the behavior of the post-seizure automatism..." while another physician
wrote: "...the readings...show seizure discharges of the psychomotor variant
type...some patients with this disorder have rage attacks...[the readings] show
abnormally low alpha activity...common in epileptics and rare in normal control
subjects...". From the estate of psychiatrist Dr. Ken Holbrook who had been
appointed by the prosecution to evaluate Ruby's mental state. $200-300
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968. CLAY SHAW (d. 1974) New Orleans businessman and alleged
acquaintance of Lee Harvey Oswald from Oswald's involvement in Fair Play for
Cuba. District Attorney Jim Garrison charged Clay with conspiracy in Kennedy's
assassination, proving Clay was a CIA operative, but ultimately lost the case
after ruining Clay financially. Excessively rare fine content T.L.S. "Clay"
with holograph correction on French Market Corp. letterhead, 2pp. 4to., New
Orleans, Jan. 13, 1972 to Thomas Dawson. Shaw sets forth details of an anticipated
trip to Vera Cruz for business purposes and to enjoy Carnival. He closes: "...I
had a call from the CBS-TV station in Houston who want me to appear on a TV
Talk Show on March 1st. That date, as you may recall, is the 5th Anniversary
of my arrest and the 3rd of my acquittal...It's good to be gainfully employed
again...". Fine condition, both pages double matted with various images
of Shaw, Oswald, and David Ferrie, all set into a wood frame. $300-500
969. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION WITNESS MARY ANN MOORMAN. Civilian witness
at Dealey Plaza who testified: "As the motorcade started toward me I took two
pictures. As President Kennedy was opposite me I took a picture of him. As I
snapped the picture of President Kennedy, I heard a shot ring out. President
Kennedy kind of slumped over. Then I heard another shot ring out and Mrs. Kennedy
jumped up in the car and said, `My God he had been shot.' When I heard these
shots ring out, I fell to the ground to keep from being hit myself. I heard
three or four shots in all...". Rare S.P. 11" x 7 1/2" color laserprint, an
image of Moorman, other witnesses and policemen just moments after the shooting,
signed beside her image. Fine. $100-150
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970. (JOHN F. KENNEDY) LEE HARVEY OSWALD (1939 - 1963) American
assassin of President John F. Kennedy who Oswald shot in Dallas, November 22,
1963. Oswald was in turn murdered by nightclub owner Jack Ruby days later. A
superb Oswald item, an original oversize photograph taken at his funeral, 11"
x 14" b/w, Fort Worth, Nov. 25, 1963, an unbelievable shot of Oswald's grieving
brother Earl, standing in front of Oswald's coffin with Oswald's wife who is
holding their older child, and his mother Marguerite, who clutches her newest
grandchild. Taken by Fort Worth-based photojournalist Gene Gordon, and sold
with a copy of a letter from him recollecting the day Kennedy was shot. A most
evocative photograph, in fine condition. $100-150
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971. (JOHN F. KENNEDY) LEE HARVEY OSWALD A superb Oswald item,
an original oversize photograph taken at his funeral, 14" x 11" b/w, Fort Worth,
Nov. 25, 1963, a great close-up shot showing Oswald's grieving brother Earl,
his wife, and his mother Marguerite, who clutches her newest grandchild, being
escorted from the gravesite while reporters take pictures from the sidelines.
Taken by Fort Worth-based photojournalist Gene Gordon, and sold with a copy
of a letter from him recollecting the day Kennedy was shot. A most evocative
photograph, in fine condition. $100-150
972. (JOHN F. KENNEDY) WILLIAM R. GREEN. Secret Serviceman, the driver
of the car in which Kennedy was assassinated, who suspiciously and inexplicably
braked at the onset of gunfire. An ironic association item, his signature across
the face of a commemorative cover printed in memoriam of President John F. Kennedy.
Cancelled Boston, May 29, 1964. Tape remains to verso, else very good. $150-200
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973. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION PHOTOGRAPHS An exceedingly rare set of six
original photographs, each 4" x 5" b/w, showing Air Force One, the Kennedys
and Lyndon Johnson on the night of Nov. 21st and at Love Field in Dallas on
Nov. 22, the day of the assassination. The first two photos show Mr. and Mrs.
Kennedy greeting people at a receiving line at the airport, with the third photo
showing Lyndon Johnson descending the stairway from the plane. The last three
photos show respectively: Air Force One taxiing at Love Field, John (back to
camera) and Jackie greeting a military officer, and a side view of Kennedy shaking
the same officer's hand. The letter of provenance indicates that a military
photographer who accompanied the Presidential party took all of the photos,
and that only this set and one other set exist. Overall very good to fine condition.
$400-600
974. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION CONSPIRACY Rare original negative, approx.
1 1/2" x 1" negative and modern 7" x 5" print from the same negative, shows
John F. Kennedy's limousine shortly after its arrival at Parkland Memorial Hospital
with a Dallas plainclothesman examining the unused bullet-proof glass canopy
from the vehicle's trunk, with three other policemen in the foreground. An unpublished
image, negative and print in fine condition. $150-200 23537
975. (JOHN F. KENNEDY) A nice grouping of 11 original photographs, 5"
x 3 1/2" b/w, taken in Tampa, Nov. 18, 1963, at the Florida State Chamber of
Commerce Conference during which Kennedy gave one of the last speeches of his
life. Shots include: Kennedy at the podium, on stage waiting to speak, arriving
at the location, crowds, and more. Some light toning and wear to some of the
photos, overall in very good condition. $200-300
976. (JOHN F. KENNEDY) A neat grouping of 11 original photographs, 5"
x 3 1/2" b/w, taken in Tampa, Nov. 18, 1963, at the Florida State Chamber of
Commerce Conference during which Kennedy gave one of the last speeches of his
life. Shots include: Kennedy at the podium, on stage waiting to speak, arriving
at the location, crowds, and more. Some light toning and wear to some of the
photos, overall in very good condition. $200-300
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977. (JOHN F. KENNEDY) A superb Kennedy item, an original
oversize photograph taken on the last day of his life in Fort Worth, Nov. 22,
1963, 11" x 14" b/w, a wonderful close-up shot of Kennedy in half profile at
the podium while giving a speech. Taken just hours before his assassination
by Fort Worth-based by photojournalist Gene Gordon, and accompanied by a copy
of a letter from Gordon recollecting the fateful day. In fine condition, a most
evocative image, perfect for display.$100-150
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978. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION PHOTO An especially rare photograph
of Kennedy taken in San Antonio, Texas on November 21, 1963, the day before
he was shot at Dealey Plaza in Dallas. The black and white photo measures 10"
x 8" and depicts Kennedy and his wife being greeted at Kelly Air Force Base
in San Antonio. The history of this photo is rather bizarre. It was found in
the attic of a San Antonio house by its new owner, stored with a Thomson submachine
gun (in working order), several rifles, and an MAB pistol. No explanation has
been found for the photo and guns being abandoned in the residence. Of special
interest is the fact that the photo is an official U.S. Air Force photo from
Kelly Air Force Base! Accompanied by a color copy of the homeowner's original
letter of provenance. A few tiny wrinkles, otherwise very good. Photos of Kennedy
in the days preceding the assassination are excessively rare! $100-150
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979. (JOHN F. KENNEDY) A superb Kennedy item, an original
oversize photograph 14" X 11" b/w, taken the last day of Kennedy's life, Fort
Worth, Nov. 22, 1963, a group of nine prints of negatives on the same sheet,
showing the President, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson in the midst
of various activities at the reception in honor of their visit at the Hotel
Texas in Fort Worth. Taken by Gene Gordon a Fort Worth-based photojournalist,
just hours before Kennedy's assassination in Dallas, and accompanied by a copy
of a letter from Gordon recollecting the President's final day. A fine, ironic
group of images, in fine condition and ideal for display. $150-200
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980. (JOHN F. KENNEDY) A superb Kennedy item, an original
oversize photograph of the President on the last day of his life, 14" x 11"
b/w, Fort Worth, Nov. 22, 1963, showing him seated with Vice President Lyndon
B. Johnson, who is leaning toward him, at a table during a reception held in
his honor earlier in the day. Taken just hours before the fateful shooting by
Gene Gordon, a Fort Worth-based photojournalist, and accompanied by a copy of
a letter from Gordon recollecting the President's final day. In fine condition,
a most touching and evocative image, perfect for display.$100-150
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981. (JOHN F. KENNEDY) LEE HARVEY OSWALD A superb Oswald item,
an original oversize photograph taken at his funeral, 14" x 11" b/w, Fort Worth,
Nov. 25, 1963, an unbelievable close-up shot of Oswald's grieving brother Earl,
seated between Oswald's wife Marina, who holds their toddler, and his mother
Marguerite, who clutches her newest grandchild, being comforted by a gentleman
who is kneeling in front of the family. Taken by Fort Worth-based photojournalist
Gene Gordon, and sold with a copy of a letter from him recollecting the day
Kennedy was shot. A most evocative photograph, in fine condition. $100-150
"...I have never been satisfied with the investigations
of the assassination ..."
982. (JOHN F. KENNEDY) HENRY B. GONZALEZ (d. 2000) Congressman from
Texas who served in the House from 1961 to 1998. Superb content T.L.S. on his
Senate letterhead, 2pp. 4to., Houston, Jan. 9, 1995, to Robert Zuffenach regarding
the FBI investigation of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy! In
small part: "...I have never been satisfied with the investigations of the
assassination. You may be aware that I was the one who introduced legislation
to create the Select Committee on Assassinations...I had hoped to investigate
all of the political assassination, including the murder of Senator Robert Kennedy;
the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, and the attempt to kill Governor
George Wallace. My plans did not turn out as I had hoped. The Select Committee
was finally formed in a Quixotic fashion, limiting its jurisdiction to the assassination
of President Kennedy and Dr. King...the Select Committee...was hastily organized
at the end of one Congress with a lame duck congressman as chairman. The Select
Committee died...I was faced with an awesome task...of trying to reconstitute
the Committee in face of numerous charges regarding steps that had been taken
by the departed chairman...As it turned out, the committee turned into a `who
dunnit' rather than...a legislative purpose...When the Committee announced its
findings that the assassination of President Kennedy was...the result of a conspiracy...the
germ seed for eternal conjecturing and infinite hypothesizing was planted...I
was riding in the motorcade several cars behind President Kennedy when he was
assassinated...I had...been apprehensive about going to Dallas all along, and
had even tried to delete Dallas from the agenda...My worst fears were realized
when I heard gunfire...". Boldly signed, a bit of additional folding, with
the original transmittal envelope, very good. A fine association piece!$200-300
983. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION INVESTIGATION Scarce book After the Assassination
by John Sparrow, Chilmark Press, New York, 1967, an appraisal of the Warren
Commission report on Kennedy's assassination which essentially affirmed the
committee's findings and refuted those of Lane, Garrison, Popkin, and others.
This is a library de-accessioned book, with the usual library markings, very
good. $75-100
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984. LYNDON B. JOHNSON (1908 - 1973) Thirty-sixth President
of the United States and creator of the "Great Society" social welfare programs.
America's growing involvement in Vietnam led to his declining a renomination
as president. T.L.S. as Vice President on official letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington,
Sep. 21, 1961 to Methodist Bishop Harmon. Johnson writes in full: "...I certainly
agree with you as to the absolute necessity standing firm on the issue of a
successor to Dag Hammarskjold. As you know, the United States is pursuing this
matter with vigor. His death was tragic to the whole free world and to mankind
everywhere...". Handsomely matted with gray accents including a biographical
plaque and a bust image of Johnson and set in a silver wooden frame. Very light
soiling, otherwise very good condition. Not examined out of frame. $300-400
985. LYNDON B. JOHNSON I.S.P. 14" x 12" color, a close up
portrait showing Johnson gesturing while giving a speech. Boldly inscribed in
another hand in the mat around the image, and signed "To Ruth Lyndon B. Johnson".
Mat shows a bit of wear to edges, otherwise very good.$150-200 24944
986. LYNDON B. JOHNSON T.L.S. signed with initials on post-Presidential
letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Austin, Aug. 20, 1971, to his Aunt, Jessie Hatcher, sending
thanks and other social matters. With the original transmittal cover, very good.
$100-150
987. LYNDON B. JOHNSON T.L.S. signed with initials on post-Presidential
letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Austin, Sept. 15, 1972, to his Aunt, Jessie Hatcher. In
part: "...You will recall a year or so ago the lady in England...had come
into possession of a book I had given you -- Booth Mooney's...THE LYNDON JOHNSON
STORY...She is mailing the book to you...". Boldly signed, very good.
$100-150
988. LYNDON B. JOHNSON T.L.S. on Senate letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington,
Apr. 23, 1959 to the President of ASCAP thanking him for a copy of the proceedings
of a copyright law symposium. With receiving docket, very good. $100-150
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989. RICHARD M. NIXON (1913 - 1994) Thirty-seventh President
of the United States who led during the Vietnam War, re-opened diplomatic ties
with China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to the Watergate scandal.
I.S.P. 10" x 8" b/w, an informal Presidential family portrait, showing Nixon
with First Lady PATRICIA NIXON and their four children seated on a sofa
in the White House. Inscribed by Pat Nixon in the blank mount: "Best wishes
from our family to Arthur Shackman Patricia Nixon" and additionally signed
by Richard Nixon at right. Slight smearing to Nixon's signature, otherwise fine.
$200-300
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990. RICHARD M. NIXON T.L.S. with his typical encircled initials
"R. N." as President , 1p. 4to., Washington, Apr. 10, 1973 to Rep. James
Haley, in part: "...I am grateful for your courageous vote today to sustain
my veto of the Rural Water and Sewer grant program. Your action demonstrates
your commitment to oppose unnecessary programs which could result in tax increases
and high inflation for the American taxpayer...this veto...is proof that working
together, the President and responsible members of Congress can hold the line
for sound, sensible fiscal policy...". Very good.$300-400
991. RICHARD M. NIXON Fine S.P. 7" x 5" color, a 1993 photo of Nixon
and his grandchildren, taken on his birthday. Boldly signed at bottom, fine.
$100-150
992. RICHARD M. NIXON Great S.P. 4" x 6" color, a reproduction of Norman
Rockwell's casual portrait of Nixon, nicely signed in black ink. Fine. $100-150
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993. RICHARD M. NIXON His book The Real War, Warner
books, New York, 1980 bearing a tipped-in inscription to powerful CBS executive
Helen Sioussat: "Richard Nixon for Hele Sioussat". Fine, with slightly
toned dust jacket. $100-150
994. RICHARD M. NIXON Inscription and signature on his post-presidential
business card, dated May 4, 1982, sold with his vice presidential calling card
bearing an autopen signature (toned at corners). Two pieces. $75-100
995. PATRICIA NIXON (1912 - 1993) First Lady, wife of Richard Nixon,
37th President of the United States. T.L.S. as First Lady on White House letterhead,
1p. 4to., Washington, Mar. 23, 1972 to the poet George Hayden thanking him for
his book "The Cancer of the French Candy Storeman and 49 Other Poems"
and adding "...It was indeed a pleasure to receive these delightful poems
and to reflect on their poignant messages concerning the social as well as physical
ills of our time...". Usual folds, toned at extreme bottom margin, otherwise
very good. $75-100
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996. GERALD R. FORD (b. 1913) 38th President of the United
States who assumed office upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, who Ford later
pardoned for any Signed book, Report of the Warren Commission: The Assassination
of President Kennedy, New York, McGraw-Hill, 1964, signed twice, once on
the free front endpaper, and again on the half title page. Lacking dustjacket,
otherwise in very good condition, and an interesting association item.$200-250
997. GERALD R. FORD Fine content typed D.S. on his official gold-crested
letterhead, 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Nov. 30, 1998. In full: "In 1964, the Warren
Commission decided: 1. Lee Harvey Oswald was the assassin, and 2. The Commission
found no evidence of a conspiracy, foreign or domestic. I endorsed those conclusions
in 1964 and fully agree now. [Signed] Gerald R. Ford 11/30/98". Fine condition.
$150-200
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998. GERALD R. FORD Excellent S.P. 10" x 8" color showing
Ford standing behind a podium as he is sworn into office by Chief Justice Warren
Burger as Betty Ford looks on. Boldly signed and dated the day of his swearing-in:
"Gerald R. Ford 38th President Aug. 9, 1974". Fine condition. $50-75
999. GERALD R. FORD Excellent S.P. 10" x 8" color showing Ford standing
behind a podium as he is sworn into office by Chief Justice Warren Burger as
Betty Ford looks on. Boldly signed and dated the day of his swearing-in: "Gerald
R. Ford 38th President Aug. 9, 1974". Fine condition. $50-75
1000. GERALD R. FORD Fine S.P. 8" x 10" color showing Ford and First
Lady BETTY FORD in a close, casual chest, up pose, boldly signed by both
a lower center. Fine condition. $75-100
1001. GERALD R. FORD Fine S.P. 8" x 10" color showing Ford and First Lady BETTY FORD in a close, casual chest, up pose, boldly signed by both a lower center. Fine condition. $75-100
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1002. GERALD R. FORD Fine S.P. 8" x 10" color showing Ford
and First Lady BETTY FORD in a close, casual chest, up pose, boldly signed
by both a lower center. Fine condition. $75-100
1003. GERALD R. FORD Excellent S.P. 10" x 8" color showing Ford standing
behind a podium as he is sworn into office by Chief Justice Warren Burger as
Betty Ford looks on. Boldly signed and dated the day of his swearing-in: "Gerald
R. Ford 38th President Aug. 9, 1974". Fine condition. $50-75
1004. GERALD R. FORD D.S. 1p. 8vo., Washington [n.d.], a card from the
office of Ronald Reagan which indicates that the President is unable to sign
the senders item - however, Ford did, signing this card! Fine. $40-60
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1005. JAMES E. CARTER (b. 1924) Thirty-ninth President of
the United States who engineered a break-through in Arab-Israeli relations.
I.S.P., 10" x 8" b/w image of Carter with associate, inscribed "With best
wishes to Bishop Earl Hunt Jimmy Carter 1-83". Handsomely matted and set
in gold wooden frame. Very good condition. Not examined out of frame. $75-100
1006. JAMES E. CARTER Scarce signed book written by Carter, the children's
book The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer, illustrated by his daughter AMY
CARTER, Times Books, New York, 1995, bearing signed bookplates within signed
by JIMMY CARTER and AMY CARTER. Fine, with dust jacket. $75-100
1007. JAMES E. CARTER His paperback volume Why Not the Best?,
New York, Bantam Books, 1976, boldly signed on the half title page. Cover a
little bent with tape remnant adhering to the "J" in "Jimmy",
else good. Estimated accordingly. $30-50
1008. JAMES E. CARTER S.P. 4" x 6" color, a reproduction of a fine full-length
painting of Carter, nicely signed at top. Fine. $30-50
1009. JAMES E. CARTER S.P. 4" x 6" color, a reproduction of a fine full-length
painting of Carter, nicely signed at top. Fine. $30-50
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1010. RONALD REAGAN (b. 1911) Fortieth President of the United
States who served for two terms (1981-1989) and contributed to the fall of European
Communism. Draft A.L.S. "Love, Dutch" 1p. large 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], to
Rev. B. H. Cleaver. Reagan refers to events at the 1972 Republican Convention
in Miami, in part: "...I'm afraid the `Eureka Jazz Band' was fiction dreamed
up by some commentator. Actually, the band was the same for all the demonstrations,
hired by the convention...Neil [Ronald's older brother] has told me all about
his visit...which makes me more than a little bit envious...As for this branch
of the family, just know that in the aftermath of Miami, Nancy & I are greatly
relieved & very happy...". Secretary's ink line drawn across text and
initialed at top, else fine. The 1972 convention was marred by widespread protests
and some violence, finally resulting in the Nixon/Agnew ticket being again endorsed.$600-800
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1011. RONALD REAGAN Fine I.S.P. 8" x 10" color, a warm portrait
of the Reagans in each other's arms, inscribed in the wide white bottom margin
by First Lady NANCY REAGAN who signs "Nancy", and signed in full
by Ronald Reagan. Fine.$250-350
1012. RONALD REAGAN S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, a smiling chest, up pose as Governor
of California, inscribed and signed at upper-left. A very few surface wrinkles,
tack holes in corner margins not intruding on image, overall very good. $200-300
\1013.
RONALD REAGAN Excellent I.S.P. as Governor, 8" x 10" b/w, a smiling, chest,
up view, boldly inscribed and signed at upper-left. Near fine.$250-350
25993 1014. RONALD REAGAN I.S.P. likely as President, 8" x 10" color, shows
Reagan standing in the Oval Office. Boldly signed in the white bottom margin.
regrettably, the image in the signature area has adhered to the glass and should
be removed by a conservator, otherwise very good. Estimated accordingly. $150-200
1015. GEORGE H. BUSH (b. 1924) Forty-first President of the United States
who ordered the attack on Iraq to liberate Kuwait. Fine I.S.P. 8" x 10" color,
an uncommon candid image of Bush and First Lady BARBARA BUSH, nicely
signed by both. Fine. $100-150
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1016. WILLIAM J. CLINTON (b. 1946) Forty-second President
of the United States, the first elected president to be impeached. I.S.P. as
presidential candidate, 4" x 6" color, a nice candid image of Clinton seated
at his desk, inscribed "Thanks for your support" and boldly signed. Sold
with an S.P. 5" x 7" b/w, a formal portrait of First Lady HILLARY RODHAM
CLINTON, signed in full. Two pieces, fine. $300-400
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1017. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Excellent S.P. "Bill Clinton"
as Governor of Arkansas, 8" x 10" b/w, a formal chest, up portrait boldly inscribed,
signed and dated Sep. 11, 1990. Fine. $300-500
1018. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Excellent I.S.P. as Governor of Arkansas, 8"
x 10" b/w, printed stock, boldly signed in the white bottom margin: "To my
friend Guy Pestino with thanks for your support. Bill Clinton 2/20/81".
Fine. $200-300
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1019. GEORGE W. BUSH (b. 1946) Forty-third President of the
United States who won his office after a hotly-contested election. His book
A Charge to Keep, New York: William Morrow, 1999, 253pp. 4to. with dustjacket,
boldly signed on the blank page opposite title page. Fine condition. $250-350
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1020. GEORGE W. BUSH Fine S.P. 5" x 7" b/w showing Bush chest,
up with Texas and U.S. flags flanking him, boldly signed in silver ink. $200-300
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1021. FIVE PRESIDENTS OVERSIZED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH Exquisite
S.P., a large 14" x 11" color image of the five Presidents GEORGE H. BUSH,
RONALD REAGAN, JIMMY CARTER, GERALD FORD and RICHARD
NIXON, all standing on an outdoor raised platform with a podium with the
Presidential Seal before them, all shown three-quarter length. Each President
has boldly added his ink signature beneath his respective image. Very fine condition,
with ample room for more Presidents to add their signatures! $3,500-4,500
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1022. FOUR PRESIDENTS S.P. 10" x 8" color photograph of RONALD
REAGAN, RICHARD NIXON, GEORGE H. BUSH, and GERALD FORD
posing for photographers at the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace. Signed
by each above their respective images. Fine condition.$1,000-1,500
1023. RICHARD NIXON AND GERALD FORD Signatures of both presidents on
an 8vo. sheet removed from a book. Fine. $100-150
1024. RONALD REAGAN Excellent I.S.P. 8" x 10" color showing Reagan atop
his white horse in an outdoor setting, boldly inscribed and signed at bottom.
Fine. $200-300
1025. GEORGE BUSH AND GERALD FORD Fine D.S. 7" x 5" (when folded), a
greeting card bearing a photograph of the White House and the lawn before it
with a mass of red tulips in bloom before a fountain, signed on the white margin
of the image by GEORGE BUSH and GERALD FORD, along with First
Ladies BARBARA BUSH and BETTY FORD. Fine. $200-300
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