Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 3

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

U.S. Presidents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1		Carter, James Earl. Accompanied by Transmittal Envelope. Matted and framed along with a color print of the President and a bronze engraved plaque. Overall size 15 x 19". 39th President of the United States, 1977-1981. Typed Letter Signed with Autograph Postscript Signed ("J.C.") as President. One page, Quarto, on pale green White House letterhead, Washington DC, September 1, 1977. Addressed to Walter Sanders, the President writes: "Thank you for letting me know of your interest in having Shenandoah designated as a regional solar energy center. I am forwarding your letter to Jim Schlesinger who I know will give every consideration to your request. Sincerely, Jimmy Carter." The President adds a holograph postscript: "P.S. I'm glad to hear that you are getting along so well. J.C." Very Fine. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details	Realized $552
Lot 2		Carter, James Earl. With two horizontal folds. 39th President of the United States, 1977-1981. Autograph Letter Signed (As Governor) One page, Octavo, recto. On his official gubernatorial stationery. In blue ink. Atlanta, GA. June 6, 1974. To the Honorable Robert K. Young of Hays, Kansas. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Thanking the judge for his valuable friendship and support, Carter writes: " I really appreciate your very complimentary note & will keep it until later this year, when I decide what to do in the future". Very Good. Estimated Value $600 - 800. Five months later, he announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for the presidency. View details	Unsold
Lot 3		Carter, James Earl. 39th President of the United States, 1977-1981. Incomplete Document Signed. One page, Folio. New York, n.d. Signature page only of a contract between Bantam Books, Inc. and the former President, regarding an untitled work of which Carter is author. Signed boldly in black ink. Some minor soiling and creases. Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details	Realized $31
Lot 4		Carter, James Earl. 39th President of the United States, 1977-1981. First Day Covers Signed. Lot of Two. A. Americana Series-- 6 1/2 x 3 3/4", Postmarked New York, NY, March 31, 1978. Card is decorated with a gold embossed border of a "Colorano Silk Cachet" vignette of the Statue of Liberty, also includes a "Statue of Liberty stamp. Signed "Jcarter" in black ink on recto. B. 1979 / Special Olympics / Brockport, New York-- Approximately 7 x 4", Postmarked Brockport, NY, August 3, 1979. Includes a Special Olympics stamp. Signed on recto "Jimmy Carter" and "Rosalynn Carter", in black ink. Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $104
Lot 5		Clinton, William. Signed on the front cover, which is embossed with a large Presidential Inaugural Seal, and reads "The 52nd Presidential Inaugural An American Reunion New Beginnings Renewed Hope Program." Very few signed Presidential Inaugural programs have appeared on the market, and this one, signed by both Clinton and Gore, is pristine. 42nd President of the United States, 1993-1997. Program for the 52nd Presidential Inaugural Signed by President Clinton and Vice-President Gore. Printed Twenty-four page color program for the 52nd Presidential Inaugural, Quarto, printed by Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1993. The program includes a personal statement by the newly-elected President, biographies of Clinton, the first lady, vice-president Gore and his wife, an historical description of the inaugural ceremonies, and a schedule of events. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $750-UP. View details	Realized $891
Lot 6		Coolidge, Calvin. 30th President of the United States, 1923-1929. Inscribed Photograph Signed. Sepia-tone cabinet photo, matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 17.5", by the Washington photographers Harris & Ewing. Inscribed in bottom border. "To E. W. Eberle / With appreciation Calvin Coolidge." Very Good. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Realized $242
Lot 7		Coolidge, Calvin. With embossed Presidential seal perfectly intact. Creamy age-toning throughout. 30th President of the United States, 1923-1929. Partially Printed Document Signed as President. Accomplished in manuscript, One page, elephant Folio, Washington DC, April 3, 1924. Interesting Presidential Appointment installing "Paul M. Meyer, of Colorado" as "a Student Interpreter at the Legation of the United States of America to China." Countersigned by Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes. Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $184
Lot 8		Coolidge, Calvin. Matted and framed to an overall size of approximately 16 x 18 1/2 ", glass and matte exhibit some spotting, photo clean. 30th President of the United States, 1923-1929. Photograph Signed. Black and white, approximately 7 1/2 x 9", by Harris & Ewing, Washington, DC. Very sharp rendering of a traditional "bust" portrait. Signed delicately in the margin below the photo. Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details	Realized $253
Lot 9		Eisenhower, Dwight D. Standard fold crease, otherwise clean. 34th President of the United States, 1953-1961. Typed Letter Signed. One page, small Quarto, on pale green White House letterhead, Washington, DC., November 16,1956. To Harold Mansfield, Director Public Relations, Boeing Aircraft Company, Seattle, Washington. In full: "Personal / Dear Mr. Mansfield: / Today Walter Williams delivered to me the copy of "Vision" that you so thoughtfully wanted me have. I appreciate greatly your kindness, and particularly the generous inscription you placed in the volume. / With best wishes, / Sincerely, Dwight D. Eisenhower". Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Unsold
Lot 10		Eisenhower, Dwight D. A miniscule stain at right center, else fine. 34th President of the United States, 1953-1961. Typed Letter Signed as President. One page, small Quarto, on imprinted executive letterhead, The White House, Washington, September 3, 1953. To film mogul Darryl Zanuck. Cordial greeting from the President to Darryl Zanuck on the occasion of his birthday. Eisenhower writes, in full: "Dear Darryl: I want to take this opportunity to send greetings for your birthday Saturday. May it be a most enjoyable celebration, and may the years ahead be filled with happiness, success, and good health. With warm wishes, Sincerely, DE." Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $282
Lot 11		Eisenhower, Dwight D. Letter is signed in black ink. 34th President of the United States, 1953-1961. Typed Letter Signed. One page, small Quarto, on his gold embossed monogram stationery, Gettysburg, PA, December 14, 1961. To George Cooper of New York. With this letter, Ike offers somewhat belated thanks to a friend for the gift of a book entitled, This Is Japan. The signature is bold and the letter clean, save two horizontal creases where the letter was once folded. In part: "Dear George: / Ann has confessed that just before we left for Augusta, the handsome book entitled "This Is Japan" that you and Bess sent to me, arrived. It was too heavy to take along and she put it away - - and forgot to mention it to me… With best wishes to you and Bess for the finest of holiday seasons, and warm personal regard, / Sincerely, / D. E." Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex Superior Collectibles Sale, November 16, 17, 1997, Lot 423. View details	Realized $144
Lot 12		Ford, Gerald R. Handsomely bound in a gilt-lettered custom made leather presentation slip-case. A unique and very impressive display item. 38th President of the United States, 1974-1977. Magnificent Calligraphed Prayer Signed. One page, Folio, n.p., n.d. (Washington, DC, August 9, 1974). Beautifully scribed presentation copy of Proverbs III 5/6, the prayer read at Gerald Ford's Presidential oath-taking on August 9, 1974. Illuminated in red, blue, black and gilt, also signed by First Lady Betty Ford. In pristine condition. Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details	Unsold
Lot 13		Ford, Gerald R. 38th President of the United States,1974-1977. Rare Genuine Presidential Card Signed. Approximately 4 x 2 1/2", imprinted "The White House / Washington" card with a small, embossed federal seal, n.d. Boldly signed "Gerald R. Ford" in blue ink. All the printing is raised, and we believe this to be an authentic White House card, as opposed to those created for Ford's signature, after he left the White House. Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details	Realized $184
Lot 14		Ford, Gerald R. 38th President of the United States, 1974-1977. White House Vignette Signed. One page, Octavo, on cardstock. Dated "June 13, 1984" on verso. Handsome vignette, boldly signed "Gerald R. Ford." Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $127
Lot 15		Ford, Gerald R. 38th President of the United States,1974-1977. Typed Letter Signed as Congressman. One page, Quarto, on "Congress of the United States / Office of the Minority Leader / House of Representatives" letterhead, Washington DC, July 7, 1972. To Mr. J.L. Pruett of Clute, Texas. In full: "Dear Mr. Pruett, / replying to your recent letter, I am pleased to send you the enclosed autographed postcard, family pictures and a copy of my biographical sketch. I am also enclosing a few issues of my newsletter in which I discuss legislation debated in [white out] the House of Representatives. / I hope you find this material helpful in your talks to your students and I am glad to be of service. / Warmest personal regards. / Sincerely, Jerry Ford". Estimated Value $100 - 200. Ex Superior Collectibles Sale, November 15, 16, 1997. View details	Unsold
Lot 16		Ford, Gerald R. Signature is penned boldly in blue ink, though slightly smudged. 38th President of the United States,1974-1977. Typed Letter Signed as Congressman. One page, Octavo, on House of Representatives letterhead, Washington DC, July 19, 1971. Includes transmittal envelope. In full: "Dear Mr. Haskins: / Thank you so much for your lovely birthday letter. I am deeply grateful for your kind and thoughtful greeting and good wishes. / Warmest personal regards. / Sincerely, / Jerry Ford". Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 17		[Garfield, James A.]. Documents of this type were rarely published in large numbers, as the cost in time and overhead to manually copy the tracts was prohibitive. Even today, in the age of word processors and photocopiers, Members of Congress rarely produce speech transcripts for public consumption - rather they are made available primarily to key constituents as proof of their activity and productivity. Yellowing due to age, with some foxing and small tears along edges. 20th President of the United States, 1881. Printed Offset of Speech. Eight pages, Octavo, Washington DC, January 28, 1864. Being one of Garfield's earliest speeches, delivered as a Member of Congress, on the floor of the House of Representatives. In it, Garfield argues for confiscation of the property of rebels. Appealing to British Common Law, as well as precedents set by the American government during and since the Revolutionary War, he argues that the rebels have forfeited certain property rights. Very Good. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details	Realized $138
Lot 18		[Garfield, James A.]. Enlightened writing, interesting reading. (1831-81) 20th President of the United States. Printed Speech & Program - Hiram College Twenty-two pages, Octavo, Cleveland, published by Fairbanks, Benedict and Co., June 14, 1867. Printed transcript outlining Garfield's views on education. Garfield attended Hiram College (then known as the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute), graduated from Williams College, then returned to the academy at Hiram as a teacher and later as its President. In part: "… In brief, the student should study himself, his relations to society, to nature, and to art - and above all, in all through all these, he should study the relations of himself, society, nature and art, to God, the Author of them all… And finally Young Gentlemen, learn to cultivate a wise self-reliance, based not on what you hope, but on what you perform… ". Very Good. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details	Realized $144
Lot 19		Grant, Ulysses S. Countersigned by Charles Hale as Acting Secretary of State, with a white wafer seal which has two streak stains but is otherwise intact. Boldly signed by the President, "U.S. Grant" in vivid purple ink. Slightly worn at its topmost edge, otherwise fine. 18th President of the United States, 1869-1877. Manuscript Document Signed as President. Two pages, recto/verso, tall Folio, Washington DC, June 8, 1872. Being a Presidential Pardon granting John A. Price, " …convicted of passing counterfeit money," and "sentenced to be imprisoned for six years and to pay a fine of one hundred dollars… And whereas, he has been imprisoned for over five years; And whereas, District Attorney Stirling, the Directors of the Maryland Penitentiary and other citizens of that State strongly recommend his pardon, believing that his punishment has already been sufficient for the purposes of justice" a full and unconditional pardon. Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details	Realized $2,588
Lot 20		Grant, Ulysses S. Countersigned by Secretary of State Hamilton Fish beneath a white wafer seal, which is perfectly intact. Some age-toning, with a very light ink stain at top right, else Very Fine. 18th President of the United States, 1869-1877. Manuscript Document Signed as President. Two pages, recto/verso, Folio, Washington DC, April 7, 1875. Being a Presidential Pardon freeing Joshua A. Ellegood, who was "convicted of smuggling and was sentenced to be imprisoned for four months and pay a fine of one hundred dollars." Grant notes that the US Attorney believes that Ellegood's health is being seriously injured by confinement, "…and upon this ground recommends his pardon," which Grant gives. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 21		Harding, Warren G. Slightly chipped at bottom left corner, otherwise fine. 29th President of the United States, 1921-1923. Document Signed as Publisher of the Marion Star. One page, oblong Quarto, Marion, Ohio, September 10, 1892. Being a Proof of Publication document, with a newspaper clipping of the published notice attached, advertising the sale at public auction of real estate in Marion county, to settle the will and estate of Henry T. Van Fleet, recently deceased. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $328
Lot 22		Harrison, Benjamin. In choice condition with notations in another hand on verso. Benjamin Harrison is quite scarce in holograph as president. Matted and framed with an engraved plaque and a color print of Harrison, to an overall size of 14 x 21". 23rd President of the United States, 1889-1893. Autograph Letter Signed As President. One page, Octavo, on Executive Mansion stationery, Washington, DC, September 30, 1892. To the Honorable John Sherman, U.S. Senator from Ohio, regarding an appointment request. Harrison writes, in part: "…I do not know whether there is a vacancy now in the Commissary Department. If so it has not been brought to my attention but when it is the case of Mr. C. will have my consideration. You know that I have tried to make all army appointments strictly upon the merit of the applicant…" Harrison goes on to mention his wife's failing health, noting that "Mrs. Harrison has gained slightly in strength and for two days has been more comfortable, but I am not able to say that her disease has shown permanent betterment…" In fact, Mrs. Harrison would die one month later. Of particular interest is the fact that the addressee, John Sherman, was Harrison's chief rival for the 1888 Republican nomination. He built an early and commanding lead in delegate support, only to see Harrison nominated on the eighth ballot. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Realized $1,553
Lot 23		Harrison, Benjamin. Large eagle vignette at top, with elaborate military regalia below. Boldly signed, in nearly flawless condition. 23rd President of the United States, 1889-1893. Partially Printed Document Signed as President. One page, elephant Folio, on vellum, Washington DC, January 7, 1892. Ornate Military Appointment instating "Waldo E. Ayer" as "First Lieutenant of Infantry" in the United States Army. Countersigned by the Secretary of War, with a dark blue embossed Presidential seal. Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details	Realized $431
Lot 24		Hayes, Rutherford B. Foxing along edges and a slight tear along the top right corner. 19th President of the United States, 1877-1881. Document Signed One page, large Folio, on heavy parchment. Philadelphia, April 1, 1892. Being a military appointment for one "Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Henry Thornton, 49th Indiana Infantry" Signed boldly in dark brown ink in the lower right. Complete with orange seal and Federal/Military vignette. Very Good. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $259
Lot 25		Hoover, Herbert C. 31st President of the United States, 1929-1933. Inscribed Photograph Signed. Black and white, 8 x 10", n.p., n.d. A fine photograph of Hoover inscribed on the lower white border, "To Ronald Onorato With the good wishes of Herbert Hoover." Accompanied by a TLS by Madeline Kelly, Hoover's Assistant Secretary, presenting the inscribed photo which Onorato had requested. Very Fine. Estimated Value $275 - 350. View details	Realized $345
Lot 26		Hoover, Herbert C. Accompanied by a engraved photo, matted and framed together to a size of 21.5 x 16". 31st President of the United States, 1929-1933. Typed Letter Signed One page, Quarto, on personal letterhead. The Waldorf Astoria Towers, New York, February 9, 1954. To Eric Warner of Los Angeles. In full: "My dear Mr. Warner: / Surely that was a gracious letter -- and I am deeply appreciative. / Yours faithfully, Herbert Hoover." Signed boldly in turquoise ink. Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 275. View details	Unsold
Lot 27		Jackson, Andrew. Top right corner of second leaf is somewhat frayed, and the fill-ins with the names of the inventors and the invention are very light, otherwise the overall condition is Fine. 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837. Partially Printed Document Signed as President. Accomplished in manuscript. Four pages, elephant Folio on vellum, Washington DC, March 30, 1835. Being Letters Patent granting a patent to Christian Custer and Daniel Pennypacker of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for an improvement in Horse Power, and including a lengthy description of the invention in two detailed manuscript pages on the second leaf of the document, in the words of the inventors themselves. Signed by President Jackson on the first page. Countersigned by John Forsyth as Secretary of State, and Benjamin F. Butler as Attorney General. White paper and wax seal, with original pink ribbons that attach the document to the second vellum leaf bearing the description of the invention, which might be described as a sort of circular treadmill, useful for "… threshing machines, team boats, rail road cars, and everything else where horse power is necessary." . Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details	Realized $2,300
Lot 28		Jackson, Andrew. 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837. Free Frank as President. With Original Letter from his Daughter-In-Law Still Attached. Free franked Address Leaf, Quarto, Feb 18 "Free Andrew Jackson" by Jackson as President above the address itself, which is in another hand. To a Mrs. Emma Y. Donelson at a bording house in Philadelphia. With a circular red stamp, "Washington City D.C. FEB 18" and red stamped "FREE." Attached is the original letter, a four-page ALS, signed "Sarah," no doubt Jackson's daughter-in-law Sarah Yorke Jackson, who served for a time as White House hostess. She addresses Emma Donelson, who had recently lost a young son, as "Sister," expressing love and concern. The Donelson relatives of Andrew Jackson's wife Rachel were numerous. Jackson's signature and the rest of the writing are dark and bold. Some light staining affects the address portion of the leaf, which bears two small areas of paper loss where it has been unsealed. Some taping of folds. A most unusual Jackson free frank as President with the original letter of a family member still present. Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,350. View details	Unsold
Lot 29		Johnson, Lyndon B. Two of the items are matted and framed with an engraved bronze plaque and a small color print of LBJ, to an overall size of 16½ x 26" A fascinating glimpse inside the Oval Office. 36th President of the United States, 1963-1969. Three memos to President Johnson from staff members, each with Johnson's Signed Holograph comments in pencil. As follows: A. One page, Quarto, Washington D.C., September 30, 1964. To President Johnson from Dick Goodwin with backup from George Stevens to Dick Goodwin, regarding public relations issues in Johnson's re-election campaign and the role television plays in it. LBJ writes in the border in full, "D - I commend you. I also like [the idea of an] election eve broadcast - Put it together at once - L." Fine condition. B. Two pages, Quarto, Washington D.C., April 26, 1965. To President Johnson from Carl T. Rowan, Director of the United States Information Agency regarding the public stance Johnson should take in his upcoming press conference about the United States/Viet Nam question. At the top of the page, LBJ has scribbled, "Get to Bill M -" [Moyers]. Also at the bottom of the first page, in an unknown hand is the pencil notation, "This…kind of speculation is unproductive and harmful." Fine condition. C. One page, Octavo, Washington D.C., June 9, 1965. Dick Goodwin sends the following message to the President, "Mr. President: Now that my prophecy is about to be realized, I thought you would like to see this memo which I sent to you many months ago." Johnson's reply in full: Dick - What is your point? I don't get it - L." Accompanying the Goodwin June 9 memo is a photocopied memo from Goodwin to LBJ: Four pages, Quarto, Washington D.C., regarding the United States' policy toward DeGaulle and France. On the cover note, Goodwin states, in full, "Mr. President: I sent you this memorandum last summer. I believe everything in it is still true, and just as urgent. In fact the passage of time has made it more urgent. Dick Goodwin, April 29, 1965". President Johnson's note in reply, "I agree - send this to Tom Manee [?] and let's get busy. - L." Fine condition. In addition to President Johnson's holograph comments, there are a number of secretarial notations in the margins. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $805
Lot 30		Johnson, Lyndon B. Clean save for three minuscule tears along the left edge and staple holes in the upper left. 36th President of the United States, 1963-1969. Typed Letter Signed. One page, small Quarto, on White House letterhead. Washington, DC. April 7, 1967.To the Honorable Charles A. Vanik, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. In full: "Dear Charlie: All good wishes for a happy birthday and many more of them. Mrs. Johnson joins me in congratulating you on this special day and in wishing for your good health and happiness in the year to come. / With best regards, Sincerely, / Lyndon B. Johnson". Very Good. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 31		Lincoln, Abraham. Meigs was a Union general from Georgia, who had graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1836 and served in various peace-time engineering assignments. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he was promoted to colonel in the 11th U.S. Infantry. On May 15, 1861 he was appointed Brigadier General USA and Quartermaster General. He served efficiently in that difficult position throughout the war. Letter exhibits light toning and minor soiling at the edges and is mounted on a heavier 8 x 6" sheet. 16th President of the United States, 1861-1865. Letter Signed As President. One page, Octavo, on Executive Mansion letterhead, Washington, DC, May 13, 1862. To General M(ontgomery) C(unningham) Meigs, U.S.A. In full: "General: Allow me to introduce Mr. Charles D. Chase and to commend his request to your favorable consideration. Your Obt. Servt. A. Lincoln." Fine. Estimated Value $8,000 - 12,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 32		[Lincoln, Abraham]. 16th President of the United States, 1861-1865. Lot of Five Cartes-de-Visite Approximately 2.5 x 4". Collection features Lincoln deathbed scene with all the great luminaries of the time including John Brown; a litho of Mary Lincoln; Washington holding Lincoln "Apotheosis"; Washington and Lincoln in an allegorical vignette; and one of the President with Mary and their two sons. Very Good. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Unsold
Lot 33		[Lincoln, Abraham]. 16th President of the United States, 1861-1865. Three Civil War Era Cartes de Visite. Collection of three cartes de visites: a bust portrait of Lincoln, photographed by G.L. Hurd, Providence, R.I.; an image of Lincoln with his family, reproduced from a steel-engraving; and a Lincoln apotheosis memorial card, showing George Washington embracing the assassinated President and fitting a wreath to the crown of his head as he prepares to enter heaven. All cards are in fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 34		Madison, James. Some foxing, with a rough patch of abraded paper where the white wafer seal has been affixed. Both signatures are Fine. 4th President of the United States, 1809-1817. Partially Printed Document Signed as President. Accomplished in manuscript, one page, oblong Folio on vellum, Washington DC, January 25, 1813. Land Grant of 100 acres of land in a tract reserved for grants to military veterans, to Mescheck Walker, a corporal in the US Army. Countersigned by James Monroe as Secretary of State. Very Good. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 35		McKinley, William. Lightly age-toned/soiled, slight fading of "William" in signature. Attractively matted and framed with an engraved plaque and a color print of McKinley, to an overall size to 15 x 17½". 25th President of the United States, 1897-1901. Typed Letter Signed As President. Two pages (including integral blank), small Quarto, on Executive Mansion letterhead, Washington DC, November 17, 1900. Addressed to Mr. Charles Henry Butler of Yonkers, NY, in full: "My dear Sir: Please accept my cordial thanks for the message of congratulation which you were good enough to send. Assuring you that your kindly thoughtfulness is appreciated, believe me, Very sincerely yours, William McKinley." On verso of second leaf, Butler has penned an interesting notation: "Wells: I have taken title to the Nep. Ave lot in your name. Will you & Harriet please sign the enclosed - keep one copy & file the other with the Christ papers. Yours CHB." Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Unsold
Lot 36		McKinley, William. Two fold creases, two minuscule smudges and faint scribble in the lower right (not affecting signature). 25th President of the United States, 1897-1901. Typed Letter Signed. One page, oblong Octavo, on personal stationery, Canton, OH, June 24, 1896. Typed in blue and signed in black ink. In full: "A. M. Hancock, / Baltimore, Md. / My dear Sir:- / Please accept my grateful acknowledgments of your congratulatory message. / Yours very truly, / Wh McKinley". Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $207
Lot 37		Nixon, Richard M. 37th President of the United States, 1969-1974. Photograph Signed. Black and white, 8 x 10", n.d., n.p. Signed boldly in upper left with black ink. Very Good. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $230
Lot 38		Roosevelt, Franklin D. The document has been hole-punched once at top left corner, which is slightly frayed, and the first page bears a clip stain and impression, not affecting the text. Docketed by the Navy Department at top right. All signatures are unusually bold and clear. 32nd President of the United States, 1933-1945. Typed Document Signed as Acting Secretary of the Navy. Five pages, Folio, on legal size onion skin, Philadelphia, August 4, 1917. This important document, signed by FDR as Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy, is a contract between the US Government and the Tioga Steel & Iron Company of Philadelphia for eight million pounds of gun forgings to be delivered in twelve months, for which the government will pay the company a profit of 4½ cents per pound. The document specifies how the forgings are to be made, delivered, and the manner of payment. Roosevelt and several officials of the company have signed at the conclusion. America had just declared War on Germany in April of the same year. The need for an armament was suddenly urgent, and here FDR takes decisive steps to amass the arsenal that would arm the nation. Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Unsold
Lot 39		Roosevelt, Franklin D. Some age-toning, with a very slight stain at upper left margin. 32nd President of the United States, 1933-1945. Typed Letter Signed as Governor of New York. One page, Quarto, Executive Mansion letterhead, Albany, New York, September 26, 1932. Written to Thomas Terral, in the midst of campaigning for the 1932 presidential election, this letter finds Roosevelt gathering the confidence and support of the Democratic leadership which would soon propel him into office. Roosevelt writes, in full: "My dear Mr. Terral: Your good letter of September 12th has been forwarded to me on my Western trip, and I want to take a moment while on route to thank you for your confidence in me as expressed in your letter to Mr. Allen. I can only say that if I am elected, I shall do all in my power toward its fulfillment. May I assure you that I greatly appreciate your support, and know I can count on the good Democrats of Arkansas, together with the other progressive thinking voters, to do their full share in placing your great state well in the forefront in our victory this fall. Very sincerely yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt." . Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $196
Lot 40		Roosevelt, Franklin D. Some age-toning, with very slight tears at right center edge, and corner folds, none affecting text. 32nd President of the United States, 1933-1945. Typed Letter Signed as President-elect. One page, Quarto, on Executive Mansion letterhead, Albany, New York, December 2, 1932. Written to Thomas Terral, Roosevelt thanks this influential Democrat for his support in the presidential election which has just thrust Roosevelt into office. He writes, in full: "My dear Mr. Terral: Your message of good will and congratulations pleased me very much. It is my earnest wish that I may always deserve the confidence which has been shown in me. Yours very sincerely, Franklin D. Roosevelt." Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $184
Lot 41		[Roosevelt, Franklin D.]. Each is framed to an overall size of 9½ x 12". 32nd President of the United States, 1933-1945. Lot of Four Printed Proofsheets of Political Cartoons of FDR. Four large color proofs of single-panel political cartoons, each 8 x 10", with stamp dates ranging from August 2 - October 24, 1944. All originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune, and lampoon FDR for various issues of his foreign policy. Fine. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $115
Lot 42		[Roosevelt, Franklin D.]. Each is framed to an overall size of 9½ x 12". 32nd President of the United States, 1933-1945. Lot of Four Printed Proofsheets of Political Cartoons of FDR. Four large color proofs of single-panel political cartoons, each 8 x 10", with stamp dates ranging July 7 - November 2, 1944. All originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune, and lampoon FDR's "New Deal," and his stance on a variety of issues of domestic and foreign policy. Fine. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $115
Lot 43		[Roosevelt, Franklin D.]. Each is framed to an overall size of 9½ x 12". 32nd President of the United States, 1933-1945. Lot of Four Printed Proofsheets of Political Cartoons of FDR. Four large color proofs of single-panel political cartoons, each 8 x 10", with stamp dates ranging August 3 - October 13, 1944. All originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune. They lampoon FDR's "New Deal" politics, predicting his defeat by the Republican Thomas Dewy in the upcoming election, and pour acid on his foreign policy. Fine. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $115
Lot 44		Roosevelt, Theodore. Roosevelt signature is slightly faded. Slight fold and scattered creases not affecting signature. 26th President of the United States, 1901-1909. Typed Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, on White House stationery, Washington DC., September 28, 1908. To Benjamin I. Wheeler, President of the University of California at Berkeley. Typed in blue ink. In full: "My dear President Wheeler: / I have your letter of the 21st. My very slight knowledge of Captain Nance predisposes me in his favor, and of course so does your letter. But it is out of the question for me to say anything about the detail now. / With regard, believe me, / Faithfully yours, / Theodore Roosevelt". Very Good. Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details	Unsold
Lot 45		Roosevelt, Theodore. Overall size of 27 x 28", matted and framed, includes small portrait and plaque. 26th President of the United States, 1901-1909. Partly Printed Document Signed as President. One page, Folio, on vellum, Washington DC, August 3, 1903. Military appointment naming "… Joshua W. Jacobs… Assistant Quartermaster General with the rank of Colonel… " Relatively clean document save lower left corner which is heavily wrinkled (seal is intact) and a few stains. Estimated Value $500 - 800. View details	Realized $431
Lot 46		Taft, William Howard. Very lightly soiled at bottom left. The moistening process alluded to above has minutely blurred the holograph postscript, otherwise the letter is fine. 27th President of the United States, 1909-1913. Typed Letter Signed as President with Holograph Postscript. One page, Quarto, on executive letterhead, The White House, Washington, December 24, 1910. To John A. Stewart of New York. This intriguing letter finds President Taft investigating the past history of slumps and their comparative effect upon the electoral vote. Taft wanted to know what the electoral vote would have been in 1890 if that had been a presidential election year and how it would have compared with 1892. This is the problem he put to John A. Stewart of New York City in 1910. Stewart was engaged in making what amounted to an early version of a grass roots political survey. He was to report to the chairman of the New York State Committee his findings of conditions and sentiment in certain counties of New York State and Ohio, but evidently he had also written to the president. To this report the president replied. Taft writes: "My dear Mr. Stewart: I have yours of December 22d. I do not think you quite caught what I was anxious to have you look up. I would like to know what would have been the electoral vote in 1890 if that had been a presidential election, and how it would have compared with 1892. Then, I should like to know how 1910 in point of the electoral vote, assuming that to have been a presidential election, compares with 1890, assuming that to have been a presidential election. Sincerely yours, Wm H Taft." The President adds, in a holograph postscript, "In other words, see whether the slump in 1892 was worse than that in 1890 - or otherwise, and how much." An odd and interesting feature of this Taft letter is the inadvertant "press copy" of two other White House letters which appear, as faint impressions, on the verso of the integral leaf. Both are brief letters of invitation and were signed by a Presidential secretary. One asks Senator Frank Brandegee of Illinois to dinner to discuss Canal [Panama] matters; the other is to "Mr. Mann" [probably Congressman James Mann of Illinois, author of the Mann Act to supress white slavery]. One of the press copies is dated December 26, 1910, the other December 28, 1910. These copies were taken by moistening very thin paper and pressing it on the original letters, in order to lift an impression of the typescript. It was, of course, never intended that Stewart should see these copies, and how they got on the back of President Taft's letter to Stewart remains something of a mystery. The secretarial staff offered no explanation and was embarrassed when Mr. Stewart told his friends about these copies. Fine. Estimated Value $750 - 950. View details	Unsold
Lot 47		Truman, Harry S. Standard fold with some minor foxing along left edge, matted and framed to 10 x 13". 33rd President of the United States,1945-1953. Typed Letter Signed. One page, small Quarto, on White House letterhead, Washington, DC. December 14, 1950. In full: "Personal / Dear Andy: / I can't tell you how very much I appreciated your note of the twelfth and the enclosed tear sheet with that part about Margaret marked. It was certainly kind and thoughtful of you to make a dad feel good. / Sincerely yours, Harry Truman // P.S. I was also intrigued and got quite chuckle out of your article Joe Short." Very Good. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details	Realized $403
Lot 48		Truman, Harry S. Some minor spotting within glass and matting, photo appears clean. 33rd President of the United States,1945-1953. Inscribed Photograph Signed Black & white cabinet photo, matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 15.5.", n.p., n.d. Inscribed in brown ink in bottom border. "To John Steelman, friend - advisor / Harry Truman". Very Good. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Realized $431
Lot 49		Wilson, Woodrow. Document exhibits staple holes in the upper left corner. 28th President of the United States, 1913-1921. Typed Letter Signed. One page, small Quarto, linen, State of New Jersey Executive Department letterhead, Gold embossed seal in the upper left. March 16, 1911. Delicately signed in black ink. "My dear Colonel Liller:- / Thank you sincerely for your letter of March sixth. Our legislators keep me so constantly absorbed in the promotion of pending legislation that I turn to special affairs only occasionally when I get the rare chance. / I am sincerely obliged to you for all you suggest and will certainly and prepare something beforehand for the press so that my speech may be circulated. I shall also see that a good print is sent to the Ehrman Manufacturing Company. / With warmest regard, / Cordially yours, Woodrow Wilson". Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $288