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Lot 817

Political Group. Lot of Four Political Letters and Two First Day Covers Signed. A statesmanly lot consisting of the following items:

A. Two Typed Letters Signed by J. Edgar Hoover. Each one page, Quarto, July 9, 1964 and March 9, 1972, to Screen Gems Vice-President Harry Ackerman, concerning two visits to FBI Headquarters. The earlier letter is signed "J. Edgar Hoover," the latter signed "Edgar," and docketed "Harry Ackerman" at top.

B. Autograph Letter Signed by Aga Khan III. One page, Octavo, Marlborough Club, Pall Mall [London], "Friday." Quaint letter inquiring about the appropriate dress for a meeting with "H.R.H." the Prince of Wales. Accompanied by a sepia-toned portrait.

C. Typed Letter Signed by Alfred E. Smith as Governor of New York. One page, Quarto, on Executive Chamber letterhead, Albany, New York, December 21, 1927. Curious letter alluding to an author and an "interesting document" which Smith refers to as being "ahead of the times about forty years." Signed in full, "Alfred E. Smith."

D. First Day Cover Signed by Ted Kennedy. Postmarked Boston, Mass., May 29, 1964. Handsome cover honoring "In Memoriam John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States," with four matching JFK stamps, Signed "Ted Kennedy 1972."

E. Postal Cover Signed by King Hussein. Blank unused cover with a mint uncancelled postage stamp bearing the visage of the King of Jordan. Signed by Hussein in Arabic across the stamp simulating a cancellation mark. Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.

 
Realized $150



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