Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 82

The Fall Manuscript, Collectibles, Stamp and Space Memorabilia Auction

Historic Documents/Manuscripts

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 585		Ford, Gerald R. Three signed items: 1) Color photo inscribed and signed, "To / Lauther Fowler / Gerald R. Ford", 14" x 10½", n.p., n.d.; "Official Printed Presidential Photograph by David Hume Kennedy"; 2) White House Vignette inscribed and signed "The White House - a magnificent residence," 6" x 8", Washington Bureau of Engraving and Printing; and 3) a red and white bumper sticker signed, 2½" x 11". All three items are matted and framed together to an overall size of 33" x 21". Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 586		Garfield, James (1831-1881) 20th President of the United States (March 5-September 19, 1881). Letter signed as congressman ("JA Garfield"), one page, on House of Representatives letterhead, 9¾ x 7½", Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 1878. To J.J. Jones of Coalburgh, Ohio, in part: "I shall remember what you say of your friend Hughes. I have, also, received a letter from the Pastor of Welsh Congregation in Youngstown recommending. I do not now know of any vacancy in the position he seeks, but should any opportunity occur, I shall be glad to give him any assistance I can." Slight ink transfer; corners lighter from tape removal. Estimated Value $400 - 600. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Superior Gallerlies, November 7, 1992. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 587		Garfield, James A. Freefrank ("J.A. Garfield") as Member of Congress, on mustard-colored envelope, with holograph address to Porter & Coates in Philadelphia. Matted with an 1880 Currier & Ives engraving of Garfield, 14½ x 11½". Attractive and ready for framing. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $209
Lot 588		Grant, Ulysses S (1822-1885) 18th President of the United States (1869-1877) and commanding general of Union forces in the Civil War. Autographed letter signed ("U.S. Grant") as President, 4 pp, recto and verso on one sheet folded in half (third page is written horizontally), 8" x 5", Long Branch, New Jersey (Grant's summer home), August 10, 1874. To Mr. (John) Hoey, President of Adams Express Co. In part, "It will be impossible for me to visit Mr. Hinsman this week as I should much like to do; and as he will be leaving in a few days… my visit will have to be put off until another season. I am just in receipt of a letter from Govr [Hamilton] Fish, in answer to one I wrote him last week asking him to come this way when going to Washington next. I have some important business with him of a public nature such as filling the Russian Mission. He writes that he will be here on Thursday of this week….there is further embarrassment in the way. I had accepted an engagement with John Hill, Ex. Member of Congress to visit the mining and manufacturing regions of northern New Jersey on Thursday & Friday, of last week, and on account of unexpected visitors had to break the engagement…I could hardly go under these circumstances on Saturday which is the earliest day I could get away…Please excuse me to Mr. Hinsman and say I hope to see him here before leaving this fall." In 1891, Hoey would be charged with malfeasance and discharged from Adams Express Co. Fine condition. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,500
Lot 589		Grant, Ulysses S. Partly-printed document signed ("U.S. Grant") as President, one page, 11 x 8½", Washington, Feb. 24, 1871. Small edge tear at fold and light toning, else fine. President Grant orders the Secretary of State to "affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of James Lanaghan." Boldly signed. Accompanied by an engraving by H.B. Hall. Estimated Value $700 - 900. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,020
Lot 590		Grant, Ulysses S. Partly-printed document signed ("U.S. Grant") as President, one page, 9¾ x 7¾", Washington D.C., Mar. 11, 1876. Being a warrant for the pardon of one Logan Kincer. Fine condition. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $660
Lot 591		Grant, Ulysses S. Signature with salutation, place, and date: "Yours truly / U.S. Grant / Lt. Gen. U.S.A. / Boston Mass. July 31st /65," 2¾ x 3". Matted with a 13½ x 10" engraving and elaborately framed to an overall size of 31¼ x 27". Ready for display. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $597
Lot 592		Harding, Warren G (1865-1923) 29th President of the United States (1921-1923). Typed letter signed as President, on White House letterhead, one page with integral leaf, 9" x 7", Washington, May 16, 1921. To Justice Wendell P. Stafford, who was hearing a divorce proceeding and to whom Harding's sister, Mrs. Carolyn Votaw, had written a letter concerning the husband in the divorce case. The President's letter is conciliatory. In part, "…I have been very greatly distressed by the publicity of Mr. Mackey's letter and I am more sorry than I can tell you that there should have been any justification, in the slightest degree, for his writing me such a letter. I have heard from my sister and I know that she meant no indiscretion. Doubtless, she wrote you out of very deep interest in this particular case and did so without any realization of the impropriety attending. Indeed, she has written me that she does not believe you know her as my sister and has expressed her very great regret…" Light toning. Accompanied by a sepia-toned photo of President Harding, 6½" x 4½". Fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $660
Lot 593		Harding, Warren G. Typed letter signed as President, 2pp (with blank integral leaf), 8¾ x 7", Washington, Sept. 6, 1922. To Elmer S. Landes, a political crony seeking a federal position: "…I have made no change in my plans…my program makes it necessary to get some other nominations settled before acting on the particular matter in which you are interested. If you choose to keep yourself busily engaged until approximately election time I do not think that matters here will in any wise interfere." Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Edward N. Bomsey July 27, 1990. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $660
Lot 594		Harding, Warren G. Typed letter signed as President, 2pp (with blank integral leaf), 8¾ x 7", Washington, Nov. 28, 1921. To Frank Zuck of Marion, Ohio, expressing sympathy for his sister's untimely death and regretting that he cannot make any addditional appointments from Marion at that time. "…Later on, if you will indicate the line of service you desire to take up, I will be glad to meet your wishes as far as I can make possible." Light soiling to margins, else fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Edward N. Bomsey, December 20, 1991. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 595		Harding, Warren G. Sepia-toned photo inscribed and signed, "R. Woodland Gates / with cordial greetings and good wishes / Sincerely / Warren G. Harding," 8½" x 4½", matted and framed to an overall size of 16½" x 14½". Photo bears the stamp of photographer Edmonston, in lower right border. A colorful "For President / Warren G. Harding" campaign button with attached ribbon affixed at lower left mount. Overall very good. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $271
Lot 596		Harding, Warren G. and Florence Kling Harding. A framed collage including a cut signature ("W.G. Harding") affixed to lower edge of a 5¾ x 3¼" photo; a bronze medal, 3" diameter, engraved "Inaugurated President of the United States Mar. 4, 1921 / Died Aug. 2, 1923"; a purple ribbon and some leaves from Harding's grave site; a 4 x 6½" card with a vignette of the White House inscribed and signed, "To Rollin Lewis--with greetings and abiding faith in our America. Florence Kling Harding," n.p., n.d.; a 7 x 5" photo of Mrs. Harding; her calling card engraved, "Mrs. Harding / The White House"; as well as two other photos of Harding; five small (1¾ x 2¾") photos of the Harding memorial, etc.; and a postcard photo of the Harding home (now a museum) in Marion, Ohio. Framed size: 35½ x 18½". Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $197
Lot 597		Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901) 23rd President of the United States (1889-1893). Typed letter signed ("Benj Harrison"), one page, on personal letterhead, 10½ x 8", Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 9, 1900. Writing Mrs. James C. Compton in Washington, D.C. that he will send her the history of the regiment but regretting that he "cannot interfere or write any letters with reference to work for you in any of the governmeent departments or bureaus….I feel that it is not proper for me to make such requests….as you are on the eligible list, you may soon be so fortunate as to find a place." Boldly signed. Normal folds, else fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from University Archives, March 2, 1992. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $528
Lot 598		Harrison, Benjamin. White House vignette signed, ("Benj Harrison"), 3½" x 4½", framed to 22½" x 27", n.p., n.d. Matted with a 2¼" x 6½" decorative red silk "Harrison & Morton" inauguration ribbon and a steel engraving of Harrison. Fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $456
Lot 599		Harrison, Benjamin. Manuscript letter signed ("Benj Harrison"), on personal, engraved stationery, one page plus integral blank leaf, 8 x 5", Indianapolis, Indiana, Mar. 13, 1897. To Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh, W.J. Holland, regretting that "it will be impossible for me to be present at your anniversary" because of prior engagements in Washington and Ann Arbor. Boldly signed. Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $197
Lot 600		Harrison, Benjamin. Signature ("Benj. Harrison"), on a ¾" x 3½" slip of paper, n.p., n.d. Matted with a sepia toned picture of Harrison and framed to an overall size of 15¼ x 13¼". Matted with a red, white and blue cotton campaign scarf for Harrison and Levi Morton, 17" x 17", which has a border of stars surrounding a big, bold American flag, "Patented June 28, 1888" printed left bottom border and "A.S. Rosenthal & Co., N.Y" printed right bottom border, and framed to 24" x 24". Both items fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $160
Lot 601		Harrison, William H (1773-1841) 9th President of the United States (1841, serving only 31 days). Autograph document signed ("W.H. Harrison") as U.S. Senator from Ohio, 3¾ x 7¾", Cincinnati, Nov. 20, 1826. Harrison writes a check for $75 for his son. Addressed to the Cashier of the Office of the Bank of the U.S., City of Washington, Harrison writes, "On the 15 of Decr. next pay to the order of Wm H Harrison Jr. Seventy five dollars and charge to…W. H. Harrison." Show-through from glue residue on verso affects the eye appeal of this document but does not touch the bold signature. Matted with a silk memorial ribbon and a black mourning cockade, as well as a biographical plaque and framed to an overall size of 21½ x 24¾". Frame has a few dings but an impressive presentation. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $984
Lot 602		Harrison, William H. Signature cut from a larger document and tipped to a small brown piece of paper, ¾ x 3", n.p., n.d. A good bold signature in excellent condition. Estimated Value $600 - 800. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750
Lot 603		Hayes, Rutherford B (1822-1893) 19th President of the United States (1877-1881). Autograph letter signed as President, on Executive Mansion stationery, one page plus blank integral leaf, Washington, n.d. The President sends a letter of introduction marked "Private" to Mr. Bell of the Department of the Interior, stating, in full: "This will introduce to you Maj. Butterworth M.C. fro Cincinatti. Please do something for Capt. Higdon, whose merits the Major will give you." The signature is light. Accompanied by the holograph transmittal envelope, which is also engraved "Executive Mansion" and marked "Personal" by Taft. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Superior Galleries, May 14, 1992. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $930
Lot 604		Hayes, Rutherford B. Autograph note signed ("R. B. Hayes"), on an Executive Mansion card, 2¾" x 4½", Washington, December 6, 1879. To Secretary of State William Evarts, introducing the Rev. Mr. Syle "I take pleasure in introducing Rev. Mr. Syle of the Episcopal Church, who has spent many years in China and Japan. You will find him exceedingly well informed on the oriental countries." Secretary Evarts had an interest in Far Eastern affairs. He increased American trade with Japan and negotiated a treaty with China that limited the number of immigrant workers that came to the United States. Fine condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 605		Hayes, Rutherford B., and His Cabinet. Document signed ("R B Hayes") as President, headed Executive Mansion, Washington, 9¾ x 5¼", being a page with the signatures of Hayes and his Cabinet. The date "22d May 1877" is below the signature of John C. Fremont ("Fremont"), whom Hayes would appoint as Territorial Governor of Arizona from 1878-81. Hayes' Cabinet signed below: William M. Evarts ("Wm Evarts / New York"), Secretary of State; John Sherman / Ohio, Secretary of the Treasury; George W. McCrary ("Geo. W. McCrary / Iowa"), Secretary of War; Richard W. Thompson ("RW Thompson / Indiana"), Secretary of the Navy; David M. Key ("D.M. Key / Tennessee"), Postmaster General; Charles Devens ("Chas Devens / Mass."), Attorney General; Carl Schurz ("C. Schurz"), Secretary of the Interior. Very good; pencil erasures of cabinet members' titles faintly visible at left, and paper remnants and a newspaper article are affixed to verso. Names are all boldly penned. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 606		Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States (1929-1933). Autograph letter signed, on The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace letterhead, one page, 10½ x 7¼", Stanford University, Stanford, California, August 1957. Hoover writes, "Dear Friends / I want you to know that I am deeply grateful for your birthday greetings. With Kind Regards, Herbert Hoover." Very fine. Hoover had been in Stanford University's first graduating class (he entered in the inaugural class of 1891), and the University houses all of his personal papers. He spent much of his later life overseeing the Hoover Institute. Hoover autograph letters signed are rare. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $308
Lot 607		Hoover, Herbert. Typed letter signed, one page, on personal letterhead, 10½ x 7¼", Stanford University, California, July 12, 1944. With political content about the upcoming presidential election: "…the outcome of the convention with Dewey and Bricker should give confidence of victory to every Republican. But it will be a stiff fight in which we will all need to do everything we possibly can for we have a country to save." Fine. Accompanied by a photo (by Keystone View Company) of President Hoover with British Premier Ramsay MacDonald. Hoover's politcal predictions were sometimes wrong, but his humanitarian efforts saved millions of lives in Europe during World War I. Estimated Value $300 - 500. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Superior Galleries, February 29, 1991. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 608		Hoover, Herbert. Sepia-toned photo inscribed and signed "The kind Regards of Herbert Hoover" as President on the lower border, 10 x 7" (Washington, 1932) Matted with a 6 x 8" photo of Hoover speaking at his inauguration, and an old "HOOVER" license plate attachment--green lettering on an orange background, framed to an overall size of 16½ x 24½". Attached to the back of the frame is a January 26, 1932 letter from President Hoover's secretary, sending the signed photo to a gentleman in Alburquerque, New Mexico. Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 609		Hoover, Herbert. Typed letter signed as President, on pale green White House letterhead, one page with integral leaf, 9" x 7", Washington, Aug. 23, 1929. To William Williamson, U.S. Rep. South Dakota, regarding the federal governmental reorganization the President is contemplating. In part, "…have delayed making reply to your kind letter of July 23rd until I could say something constructive. I enclose herewith a statement. [not present] which will be made public in the course of a few days, which indicates my views as to one method of approaching some of the problems you mention…should like to have an opportunity for exaustive [sic] discussion with you as to the whole problem of Government reorganization…one of the serious questions before the next session" Light toning, else fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 610		Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) 7th President of the United States (1829-1837). Autograph endorsement signed twice with initials ("A.J.") as President, one page, 10 x 7¾", Washington, n.d. (between Feb 21 and 25, 1837). Written on the address leaf of a letter dated Feb. 21, 1837, two weeks before Andrew Jackson would leave office and be succeeded by President-elect Martin Van Buren, in which James Wiltbank writes to William Leiper, Esq., asking for help in pleading his case with the President for a last-minute appointment as chaplain in the Navy. Seven men signed the letter in support of Wiltbank, who also mentions "Mr. Van Buren." President Jackson writes: "Referred to the Secretary of the Navy--that if the applicant can be appointed chaplain in the Navy that the nomination may be sent to the Senate. A.J. / P.S. See the recommenders within. A.J." A contemporary notation beside the endorsement states, "Nominated 25 Feby. 1837," and the Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States notes that on February 25, 1837, Andrew Jackson nominated James Wiltbank of Pennsylvania to be a chaplain in the Navy. Fold splits, one of which touches one letter of the endorsement text, and small tape repairs around seal tear. Jackson wrote boldly over the faint address and cancellation stamps. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from University Archives, June 9, 1992. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 611		Jackson, Andrew. Lower portion of a document signed as President which reads, "In testimony whereof I have here unto subscribed my name and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these present. Done at the City of Washington this 27th day of April A.D. 1836 and of the Independence of the United States the Sixtieth," 4½" x 9". The Presidential Seal is present at left. Countersigned by John Forsyth, Secretary of State. Matted with a steel engraving of Jackson and handsomely framed to an overall size of 27" x 23". Boldly signed. Fine condition. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,680
Lot 612		Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) 3rd President of the United States (1801-1809). Free frank signed ("Th: Jefferson") at top left, 6½ x 5", dated "28 Nov 1818" and addressed in Jefferson's hand to Henry E. Watkins esq. of Prince Edward. Paper loss affects the "T" and the first "f" in Jefferson's signature, as well as other areas. Soiled and stained and not aesthetically pleasing, but it is still a Thomas Jefferson free frank. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 613		Jefferson, Thomas. Signature ("Th: Jefferson"), on a 1½" x 2½" slip of paper, n.p., n.d. Matted with a steel engraving of Jefferson and framed to an overall size of 21½" x 19½". Jefferson's signature is very bold. Very fine condition. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,720
Lot 614		Jefferson, Thomas and James Madison. Partly-printed document signed as President, 1p, vellum, 8¾ x 16", Washington, Sept. 4, 1807. Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State. Being a land grant assigning John Blackford, of Hamilton County, Ohio, 240 acres of land lying between the Great Miami river and the Virginia reservation. Heavy age toning to vellum and several holes along the folds, which can be corrected with archival repair. Jefferson's signature is large but faint; Madison's is small and dark. Estimated Value $800 - 900. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,476
Lot 615		Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) 17th President of the United States (1865-1869). Manuscript letter signed as President, on Executive Mansion ruled stationery, 1½ pp, Washington, April 30, 1867. To E. Qaylus, Esq.:"I received sometime since at the hands of Alfred Henise, Esq. the bronze-fac-simile of the gold medal presented to Mrs. Lincoln by the Republicans of France in token of their honor and respect for the memory of ther husband; and would have acknowledged its receipt sooner but for the great pressure of public business. I prize the medal very highly, and am deeply grateful for the courtesy you have shown in its transmission. Accept my Thanks, and believe me, With profound respect to be Your obdt servant Andrew Johnson." Normal folds and one tape mark at lower right corner of second page, else fine. Some 40,000 French citizens had paid subscriptions for the gold medal which was presented to Mrs. Lincoln by the Committee of the French Democracy to honor Abraham Lincoln's commitment to republican values. In January 1867, Mrs. Lincoln wrote to the committee: "So grand a testimonial to the memory of my husband, given in honor of his services in the cause of liberty, by those who labor in the same great cause in another land, is deeply affecting." Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 616		Johnson, Andrew. Partly-printed document signed as President, one page, 10 x 8", Washington, Feb. 26, 1869. A week before his term was over, Johnson ordered the Secretary of State to "affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of John R. Wigham." Wigham, who had been convicted of embezzling, was one of several late-term pardons given by Johnson. Light fading to blue paper and minor creasing. Very boldly signed. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Charles Hamilton auction, December 10, 1981. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,050
Lot 617		Johnson, Andrew. Bold signature as President with date, Aug. 24, 1867, 1¾ x 4¼", n.p. Matted with a 12¼ x 9¼" engraving and framed to an overall size of 22½ x 18½". Attractive and ready for display. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $467
Lot 618		Johnson, Andrew. Partial document signed as President, 2 1/8 x 5½", Washington, Aug. 21, 1865. On thin, pale- blue paper, cut from a larger document. Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 619		Johnson, Lyndon B (1908-1973) 36th President of the United States 91963-1969.Photo signed as President, 7½ x 11¼" photo on a 10¼ x 14" mount. Also signed and inscribed by Vice President Hubert Humphrey, and by Jack A. Albright / Maj. Gen. USA (Ret), who is pictured having unidentified items pinned to his epaulettes on Nov. 20, 1968 by the President and Vice President. LBJ signed at left on his dark suit. and Humphrey in the upper right background. Albright, who served as commanding officer of the White House Communications Agency from 1965 to 1969, signed some time after 1976, when he retired. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $576
Lot 620		Johnson, Lyndon B. Typed letter signed as Congressman, one page, on Congress of the United States / House of Representatives" letterhead, 10½ x 8", Washington, Jan. 31, 1939. To a constituent, giving the full LBJ treatment: "As soon as your letter…arrived I contacted the Bureau of Fisheries…and requested an application for you….I appreciate your making it possible for me to do this small favor for you and I want you always to feel that when there is some service I can perform for you, all you have to do is let me know about it…." Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Lone Star Autographs, Feb. 13, 1992; obtained from a former Johnson secretary who retained it after LBJ signed it and decided not to mail it. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 621		Johnson, Lyndon B. and Lady Bird Johnson. Photo inscribed and signed as President and First Lady, 11" x 14", n.p., n.d. A black and white photo with First Daughters Lynda Bird and Luci Baines, matted and framed to an overall size of 18½" x 23¼". LBJ has signed and inscribed on the left lower matt, "To Liz Odom / With love / Lyndon B. Johnson" and Mrs. Johnson wrote on the right lower matt, "With fond memories and thanks, Lady Bird". Ink slightly faded, but signatures still bold and strong. Very fine. Estimated Value $550 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 622		Kennedy, John (1917-1963) 35th President of the United States (1961-1963). LIFE magazine signed and inscribed as President ("Best wishes John Kennedy") on the cover, being the January 27, 1961 issue featuring JFK's inauguration. The signature and inscription are very light, in the lower red border, but quite legible. The full magazine is present, with numerous photos including President Eisenhower getting ready to leave the White House for the last time and walking with JFK to the ceremonies, photos from the inauguration and a photo showing President Truman signing an autograph which the new President had requested. The text of the inaugural speech is also present. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,076
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Lot 625		Kennedy, John F. Typed letter signed as President, one page, on White House stationery, 9½ x 6½", Washington, Nov. 30, 1962. To Commissioner T.A.M. Craven, Federal Communications Commission, regarding space communications. In part: "I am pleased…that you will be able to continue to serve the Commission and your Government as one of its key representatives at the forthcoming Extraordinary Administrative Radio Conference on Space Communications in Geneva next October. As you know, all of us in this Administration place the highest priority on the program, already well-advanced, to bring into being at the earliest practicable date an operational global satellite communications system. In this, you have already played a most important role and it is, therefore, gratifying to know that we will continue to have the benefit of your years of experience and wise counsel in this highly complex field. The ultimate success of this program will depend upon our ability to secure international agreement upon frequencies to be allocated to this service. The fact that you are willing to undertake this added assignment after concluding over thirty-six years of distinguished federal service is indeed a tribute to your devotion to duty…." As a senator, JFK had thought that the space program was a waste of money. Even as President, three weeks before Gagarin's flight, he had decided against funding the Apollo project, and, in fact, wanted to scrap NASA. What a difference the Russian's 108 minute orbit of the Earth made, or more precisely, the world's reaction to it. Winning in space suddenly became a political imperative. The letter is matted with a color photo of JFK and a three-inch Presidential medallion and framed to an overall size of 23½ x 26¾". Buyer will probably want to replace the frame, which has numerous nicks, not affecting the very fine letter. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. Ex Superior Galleries, Nov. 18, 1995, Lot 185 The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,907
Lot 626		Kennedy, John F. Typed letter signed as President, one page, on The White House letterhead, Washington, May 23, 1963. To Vice Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, U.S. Navy, Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Ships for Nuclear Propulsion, reassuring Rickover that his nuclear program will continue in spite of the 10 April, 1963 disaster involving the USS Thresher, in which 129 men died. A court of inquiry was established and the whole future of the nuclear submarine program was in question. The investigation ultimately revealed that the disaster was not nuclear related but was caused by faulty welding during repairs in a Navy shipyard. Kennedy writes: " I was pleased to hear from you once again upon the successful comletion of sea trials of yet another nuclear powered man-of-war, the ANDREW JACKSON. The man for whom this latest is named said 126 years ago: 'In the construction of vessels at the different navy yards and in the employment of our ships and squadrons at sea that branch of the service has been actively and usefully employed.' This bit of understatement is still true, particularly in the case of the nuclear powered submarines, the concept of which we are indebted to you. I know that you, and all others responsible, will continue this fine work, and not relax your efforts to provide the greatest possible memorial to the gallant men of the THRESHER -- ships they would wish, and in which they would be proud, to serve…." Light edge toning and one staple mark in upper left corner. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,000
Lot 627		Kennedy, John F. US Senate Chamber Pass signed in black fountain pen ink, 2¾ x 4", Washington DC, April 4, 1955. In order to visit the United States Senate Chamber, one must stop by one's Senator's office to obtain a pass. Most of these passes are pre-stamped with the Senator's facsimile signature. In some cases, for personal or prominent visitors, the Senator will hand sign a pass. Senator John F. Kennedy did so for Mrs. Martha B. Cooper on April 4, 1955. Other writing in another hand. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $1,500 - 3,000. From the collection of Dean William Rudoy. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $960
Lot 628		Kennedy, John F. Photograph signed as the Democratic nominee for President, 13 x 8½", framed to 19 x 15", n.p., n.d. This exhilarating photograph shows Senator John F. Kennedy's motorcade at 37th Street and 7th Avenue in New York City, during the 1960 Presidential campaign. The intersection is packed with supporters, secret service, and police, attesting to the popularity of the candidate. Appropriate to the location (Fashion Avenue) is a sign held by a supporter declaring, "Millinery Workers for Kennedy." The candidate has signed the photograph boldly above his image in black fountain pen ink. Signature somewhat light. Fine condition. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. From the collection of Dean William Rudoy. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,020
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Lot 630		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 631		Kennedy, John F. Book signed in blue ink on the title page, being Kennedy's Profiles In Courage (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1956), 266pp. Hard covers, cloth binding; slight edge wear and toning, else very good. Dust jacket is present but separated into three pieces (front, back, spine). Written by Kennedy as junior senator from Massachusetts while recovering from back surgery. The 1957 Pulitzer Prize-winning volume of short biographies describes acts of bravery and integrity by eight U. S. senators throughout the Senate's history. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $953
Lot 632		Kennedy, John F. Typed letter signed in blue ballpoint pen ink on Congressional letterhead, 9 x 6¼", Washington DC, July 1, 1952. Invitation: 4¼ x 5¼". At the commencement of his first campaign for the US Senate, Congressman John F. Kennedy writes to Mrs. Guinette, following a reception given in his mother's and his honor in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. In part, "I want to thank you for attending the reception held for my mother and me recently in Fitchburg….I am planning to set up a women's committee in your community to help me in my campaign for the United States Senate….I have asked my sister Patricia to telephone you within the next two or three weeks to ask you to serve on the committee." JFK was to win his seat in the US Senate in 1952, defeating the incumbent Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. This lot is accompanied by the original invitation to the reception on June 8, 1952. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000. From the collection of Dean William Rudoy. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $900
Lot 633		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 634		Withdrawn	Unsold

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