Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 121

May 26-27 Collectibles Auction

U.S. Presidents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 5		US Presidents: Three Clipped Signatures: John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and Rutherford B. Hayes. Three clipped signatures by former Presidents: 1.) Small clipped signature by John Quincy Adams, professionally mounted on paper 2½ x 5". 2.) Andrew Jackson clipped signature 1 x 5", bold signature, unbacked with staining from adhesive applied decades past for mounting and a tear between J and A of Jackson barely visible. 3.) Rutherford B. Hayes on card stock, 2 x 3½ and quite nice., All three perfect for presentation framing with photo or vintage portrait engraving. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $870
Lot 6		Bush, George Walker, Very Large, Bold Autograph on Paper with Letter of Authenticity by James Spence (1946-) 43rd President of the United States has signed one of the best autographs by him we have offered. Executed on note paper 3½ x 5", no date, he all but fills the entire page, his signature executed in black Sharpie and without smearing. James Spence has authenticated with their hologram certification sticker affixed on verso as well as a full LOA which should always be kept with the piece. Mint condition, perfect for framing. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 7		Carter, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Limited Edition Signed Copy of "Everything To Gain" #84 of 500. First Edition copy of "Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life" a book co-written by President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter and published in 1987. This is a Special Edition printing by Random House of the First Edition limited to 500 copies signed by both. 198pp original slip case and in virtually mint condition. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 8		Cleveland, Grover, Signed Indictment as Governor of New York for the Apprehension of Individual for the Crime of Libel Dated Jan. 4, 1883 (1837-1897) Signed indictment 16 x 10" bifolium, by Grover Cleveland as Governor of New York to the Governor of the State of Connecticut for the apprehension of a George Isaacs wanted for libel dated Jan. 4, 1883. Executive Chamber warrant has bound within the folio by blue ribbon at least 7 pages, some notarized, regarding the filings and evidently a text which caused the lawsuit. In very good condition with only a bit of fraying to ribbon and scratches to one of the gold seals and having very little toning. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $246
Lot 9		Eisenhower, Dwight D., Collection of Signed Pieces, President Eisenhower, Several by Mamie, Borther Milton S. and Sherman Adams Chief of Staff. Collection of autographs by and relating to Dwight D. Eisenhower. 1.) Bold cut signature 2 x 4" on card stock. 2.) Milton S. Eisenhower, the President's younger brother dated June 24, 1942 on Office of Emergency Management letterhead. Milton went on to being President of John Hopkins University for 12 years. 3.) Sherman Adams, has signed two different covers of Time Magazine he was featured in 1956 and 1958. Adams was Eisenhower's very powerful and influential Chief of Staff who had to resign for accepting a vicuña coat. 4.) Eleven signed pieces by Mamie Dowd Eisenhower including an 8 x 10" photo, the superb cover and complete issue of Time Magazine of her husband in January, 1945 when named their Man of the Year, several covers and a block of Eisenhower 8¢ stamps. All in very fine to excellent condition. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 10		Ford, Gerald R: Fine Collection of 75+ Signatures on Photos, Letters and Cards, Signatures by Gerald Ford. Also Rockefeller, O'Neill, Cheney (1913-2006) 38th President of the United States for three years, Ford's journey to the White House via Watergate and Nixon's resignation is almost unequaled. Fine collection of autographs including 10+ pieces signed by Gerald Ford (two signed as Jerry Ford) ranging from 8 x 10" photos, to book plates, to several pre-printed pieces with his auto-pen signature and actual signature just below. Note: Only one piece we can guarantee was signed while President and that is the photo with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat on June 2, 1975 in Salzburg. All others are signed after 1974, a time when Mr and Mrs. Ford were very generous with their signatures and correspondence most especially at public events. Also included are six pieces by Mrs. Betty Ford, and several signed pieces by children Steve, Susan, Tom and Jack. Serving under Ford as Vice President are several signatures by Nelson Rockefeller including a great 8 x 10" double weight photo, one signed by his wife Happy Rockefeller, and numerous signatures by cabinet members including Donald Rumsfeld Ford's first White House Chief of Staff, Attorney General Edward Levi, Secretary of Treasurer, William Simon, Terry O'Donnell, Special Assistant to the President on White House letterhead and 12 more, signing several covers. Also included is a spectacular signed 8 x 10 color photo by Tip O'Neill inscribed Best Wishes, Sincerely Tip O'Neill Speaker, 1977-1986, a signed 8 x 10" photo of a barely recognizable Richard "Dick Cheney a signed 3 x 5" card and a TLS on White House letterhead as White House Chief of Staff all signed as "R. Cheney" before becoming a Dick. All items are in excellent condition. Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $528
Lot 11		Jackson, Andrew, ALS Dated 1830 Written As President to Secretary of the Treasury, Samuel D. Ingham Regarding a Misconduct Inquiry (1767-1848) The 7th President of the United States has written on stationery, 7¾ x 5", recto and verso to his Secretary of the Treasury dated March 12, 1830, regarding assistance in a misconduct charge of an individual in Western Pennsylvania that "was placed in my hands." Evidently Ingham was furnished with a written defense by the mother and Jackson is requesting the information as to how to proceed. Jackson closes his request, "I am respectfully yours, Andrew Jackson" Both Jackson and Ingham found themselves drawn into one of the biggest political sex scandals of the 19th Century gaining steam at the time this letter was sent. This involved members of President Andrew Jackson's Cabinet and fueled mostly by their wives (especially by Vice President John Calhoun's wife, Floride) known as The Petticoat Affair. Scandalous rumors of adulterous affairs and claims of prostitution were levied at Secretary of War, John Eaton and his wife; charges Jackson did not support. The scandal got so out of control with cabinet members, taking sides that Eaton challenged Ingham to a duel for not supporting him which he declined to accept. Nevertheless, Eaton then organized a posse to (likely) kill Ingham who had to quickly escape to Baltimore when it became clear Jackson was not going to intervene. Ingham did not return to his Treasury position. Letter is in fine condition, quite legible and still retains the faint blind embossing in upper left corner of a dove holding a tiny branch inside a circle. There are discrete efforts of conservation and repair including a decades old strip of paper tape on verso to hold in check any splitting along the majory fold line. Tape in no way intrudes on any of Jackson's writing. On facing page a one inch strip of clear tape to hold in check the same fold line that also does not impact any of the text. There is a round stain from the adhesive of a circular sticker on verso, long removed, that caused discoloration through the date, 1830, on facing page. Otherwise a fine manuscript for any level of collector. Estimated Value $4,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,800
Lot 12		Johnson, Andrew: Autograph Signed Calling Card (1873), a Near Pristine Naval Appointment & a William Evarts Signature (1873) Atty General (1808-1875) 17th President of the United States. 1.) Extremely clean autographed calling card 2 x 3½" dated Nov. 29th 1873 with only minor residue on verso from mounting. 2.) Absolutely beautiful Naval Appointment, 15½ x 19.25 issued as President. Both Johnson's and Gideon Welles' signature as Secretary of the Navy are steel engraved facsimile signatures, the appointment itself, dated 1867 is in near to mint condition, with only minimal toning along very top. 3.) A superb engraving conveys as well as a carte de visite taken by Mathew Brady. 4.) Signed 2¾ x 3½" autograph by William M. Evarts and dated New York, Sept. 1, 1873 practicing law in between leaving a position with Johnson as the US Attorney General and accepting the position as Secretary of State under Rutherford B. Hayes. All pieces in superb condition. Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 13		Kennedy, John F. Superb Collection of Autographs of the Men & Women Behind The President, and The Warren Report. Beautifully assembled collection in 3-ring binder of autographs and letters by the men and women behind John F. Kennedy and those that were very much involved in his administration, good and bad, and those involved with The Warren Report. 1.) First Day Cover signed by members of JFK's Cabinet Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon, Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, Postmaster General J. Edward Day and John A. Gronouski, Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall, Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman, Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges, Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg and W. Willard Wirtz, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Abraham A. Ribicoff and Anthony J. Celebrezze Also included are 2.) Rose Kennedy signed portrait photo card of JFK on the verso (LOA by R&R) 2.) Earl Warren (signing as Governor of State of California) 3.) signed 8 x 10" photo by Robert S. McNamara, 4.) signed letter by J. Edward Day, Postmaster General to Congressman Symour Halpern, 5.) signed note card by Ralph Yarborough, 6.) signed business card by J. Edgar Hoover, 7.) Dean Rusk signed portrait postcard 8.) Mike Mansfield signing Congressional Record announcing his retirement. Assassination related signatures include: President Gerald Ford on presidential letterhead that "Oswald was the assassin and no evidence of conspiracy, foreign or domestic found" dated 2/11/97. John Connally signed photo, 3 signed pieces by Clint Hill, Secret Service Agent who leaped on trunk of car, Arresting Officer M. Nick McDonald signing copy of Oswald's finger prints, Sarah T. Hughes on her District Court letterhead dated July 14,1964, Joe. E Brown, Trial Judge for Jack Ruby and a gorgeous vintage original sepia toned photo of Kennedy's funeral cortége. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 14		Kennedy, John Fitzgerald: Typed Letter #1 Signed as Congressman from Massachusetts Regarding a Request by a Constituent to The Civil Service (1917-1963) Typed letter signed by John Kennedy, 1 page, 9 x 6¼" dated September 14, 1950 as the Congressman of the 11th District of Massachusetts on official letterhead. There are three separate letters by Kennedy in this auction regarding an Irma Rossman seeking employment within the Civil Service in this auction. This is the first from the collection. Kennedy is responding to a female constituent's desire to be employed as a Research Psychologist at the US Naval Submarine Base in Connecticut, based on the interest and direct request to Kennedy by a Mr. Joseph Kane of Boston. Kennedy writes that he personally has contacted the US Civil Service Board of Examiners and will be in touch with her when he receives a report from the office. Near to mint condition with Kennedy signing in black fountain pen ink and the original envelope included. Estimated Value $900 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $780
Lot 15		Kennedy, John Fitzgerald: Typed Letter #2 Signed as Congressman from Massachusetts Regarding a Constituent's Request to The Civil Service (1917-1963) Typed letter signed by John Kennedy, 1 page, 9 x 6¼" dated September 19, 1950 as the Congressman of the 11th District of Massachusetts on official letterhead. There are three related letters by Kennedy regarding an Irma Rossman seeking employment within the Civil Service in this auction. This is the second letter from the collection. Kennedy is responding to a female constituent's request to be employed as a Research Psychologist at the US Naval Submarine Base in Connecticut and that he is enclosing a communication by Lt. George F. Jubb, USN Board of US Civil Service-Examiners on the matter. (Vintage original carbon copy of Jubb's letter to Kennedy is included in this lot) Evidently the woman was deemed ineligible as she failed to show any specific training in the field. Kennedy has signed in black fountain pen ink, with original envelope included. Near to mint condition. Estimated Value $900 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,020
Lot 16		Kennedy, John Fitzgerald: Typed Letter #3 Signed as Congressman from Massachusetts Conveying The Poor Prospects for an Appointment (1917-1963) Typed letter signed by John Kennedy, 1 page, 9 x 6¼" dated September 19, 1950 as the Congressman of the 11th District of Massachusetts on official letterhead. There are three related letters by Kennedy regarding requests by an Irma Rossman within the Civil Service in this auction. This is the third letter from the collection. Kennedy is forwarding to the female constituent's request to be employed as a Research Psychologist at the US Naval Submarine Base in Connecticut by including her rejected application and notes by Lt. George F. Jubb, USN Board of US Civil Service-Examiners on the matter. (Vintage original carbon copy of Jubb's letter to Kennedy and application is included in this lot) Per the report, her prospects are deemed "Poor" based on the quality of the other applicants and the single availability to which Kennedy writes "speaks for itself" However he does offer to assist in the future if she has further suggestions. Kennedy has signed in black fountain pen ink, with original envelope included. Near to mint. Estimated Value $900 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $810
Lot 17		Kennedy, John Fitzgerald; Exceptional Archive of over 90 Signed Pieces, TLS by Kennedy, Family, Assassination Archive, Warren Report (1917-1963) An excellent collection of Kennedy material taking over 30 years to assemble and contained in two binders. The scope of how many signed pieces by family members, friends and politicos important to Kenned at the time, as well as the Warren Report. 1.) TLS as Senator Elect on Congressional letterhead by John Kennedy postmarked Dec. 31, 1952 from Palm Beach; a thank you to Mary Morel for evidently months long work for his victorious campaign. Letter of Authenticity by JSA. Also included in this collection are exceptionally fine signed photo by Robert S. McNamara (Sec. of Defense) Orville Freeman (Sec. of Agriculture), Richard Cardinal Cushing, 5 photos signed by John Connally (Gov. of Texas, assassination), two photos signed by A.Averell Harriman (Secretary of East Asian Affairs) Evelyn Lincoln (10+ years personal secretary to JFK), 12 signed photos by Henry Cabot Lodge (Foreign Policy), Striking portrait photo of George Meany (Labor leader), Abe Ribicoff (Sec. of Health & Education), three signed photos of Dean Rusk (Sec. of State), Adlai Stevenson (Ambassador to UN), Stewart Udall (Secretary of Interior) John Sherman Cooper (Soviet Relations/Investigation), Sargent Shriver and gorgeous 8 x 10" family photo of Robert Kennedy with family signed by Ethel Kennedy. Finally there are three soft cover souvenir issues of the Kennedy's: Jacqueline Kennedy: Her Fashions, Her Home, Her Words, The Story of John F. Kennedy, One Dozen Red Roses, The Life Story of Jacqueline Kennedy and What the President Does All Day" signed by Jackie Kennedy. There are letters and autographs by Joseph P. Kennedy, (TLS dated 1953), J. Edgar Hoover, Sam Ervin, partial printed Christmas cards by Jacqueline Kennedy (salutations are in her hand), handwritten letter by John McCormack close ally of both JFK who was instrumental in getting LBJ to agree to be his VP speaking on how he heard of JFK's death, Ted Kennedy, Ethel Kennedy, Sargent Shriver, Richard Cardinal Cushing, John Connally, Charles A. Alleck (House Minority Leader, 1963), two signed 3 x 5 cards by Wayne Hardin Naval, Academy football coach with Kennedy a big fan, numerous facsimile pieces co-signed by Evelyn Lincoln (personal secretary), covers and two TLS signed by Ted Kennedy, 2 x Frank Mankiewics (both JFK and R. Kennedy associate with press) Mike Mansfield, Clairborne Pell, Three autographs by co-crew members on PT-109 under Kennedy's command. James Rowley (TLS by then head of Secret Service) 2 x autographs on cards by Rex Scouten, Chief White House Usher, Jerome Wiesner (Science Advisor to Kennedy) and more. Letters, signed photos and autographs relating to the JFK assassination. Jim Garrison signed passage from his book, Marina Oswald Porter (Wife of Lee Harvey Oswald), Marguerite G. Oswald (mother of Lee Oswald), Maurice Neal "Nick" McDonald signed photo in uniform, the patrolman for the Dallas Police Department who arrested Lee Harvey Oswald shortly after the murder of John F. Kennedy. Malcolm Perry (Parkland Hospital lead physician), Cyril H. Wecht M.D. famed pathologist investigating assassination John E. Donovan (Oswald's CO in the Marines) who in this handwritten letter writes "Lee needed help -- The entire world suffered because he didn't get it. May his soul rest in peace" dated 2/17/1968. Jesse Edward Curry, Dallas Police Chief who rode in lead car of motorcade and deposition on assassination, Judge Sarah T. Hughes who swore in LBJ on the plane, An excellent signed card by Earl Warren signing his quote the "No evidence Lee Harvey Oswald was involved with any person or group" as well as a similar signed card by Richard B. Russell, Senator, Eight world leaders signing their printed condolences on the death of JFK Lawrence F. Obrien Postmaster General who spearheaded a Memorial and Plaza in Long Beach, CA, and John Sherman Cooper signing photo noting he sat on The Warren Report. Finally two letters, one from the Sheriff in Dallas, Texas, Bill Decker dated 21/1/1965 writing that he has forwarded a request for an autograph to Jack Ruby but only if he so desires and one from Beverly Oliver LaPierre, the woman who claimed Jack Ruby introduced her to Oswald at the Carousel Club and also saw David Ferrie and Jack Lawrence in the club, refusing to sign three covers for a Mr. Dillon as they are dated Nov. 22, Dallas saying "I do not autograph envelopes dated Nov. 22, Dallas. It's a day to be forgotten not remembered". Estimated Value $3,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,120
Lot 18		Two 19th Century military appointments by the 16th and 17th Presidents of the United States. 1. Abraham Lincoln (1808-1865). Partially printed document signed as President on vellum 19½ x 15½. Appointing Peter H. Niles to First Lieutenant in the Signal Corp, with the appointment signed and dated July 15, 1864. Appointment is hand signed by President Lincoln and Edwin Stanton as Secretary of War. Note: This appointment boasts one of the cleanest, near pristine full signatures of the President we have seen in some time, in spite of an ages old soft fold to the document running through it. A wonderful acquisition for any level of collector or institution. In excellent condition. The Andrew Johnson appointment would normally not be running with the Abraham Lincoln. However to split these two would be a shame in that the Johnson appointment dated April 20, 1866 is for the same individual, Peter H. Niles now being appointed to Captain by Brevet. However the signature by Andrew Johnson is a steel engraving, but Edwin Stanton's is authentic. The two appointments are matted and framed modestly to 28 x 42" under plexi-glass and can be removed and shipped without if preferred. There are a great number of sites that are available regarding information on Captain Peter H. Niles including some cataloging his reports. He mustered out in 1869. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,520
Lot 19		Lincoln, Abraham: Lincolnania Collection, Pinkerton Leather Bound Pamphlet on "Baltimore Plot" 5 Carte de Visites, Rare Programs, Fractional Currency +. Very interesting collection spanning 150 years of material relating to Abraham Lincoln. Included are: 1.) RARE and very good copy of "History and Evidence of the Passage of Abraham Lincoln from Harrisburg, PA., to Washington DC 22d and 23d of February, 1861". Leather bound copy issued "With their compliments" by "WM A. Pinkerton and Robt. A. Pinkerton". Mr. John J. O'Connor, his name embossed on cover. Early/First Edition of this pamphlet regarding the infamous "Baltimore Plot," an alleged (and not generally discredited) attempt to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. 20pp with chipping all around leather but title of publication in gilt gold type is remarkably clean. Other highlights of the collection include five (5) different vintage/antique cartes de visite three especially fine, authentic (4th Issue) 50¢ Abraham Lincoln fractional currency note (legitimated 50 cent bill, US currency, ungraded but in very good condition) First Day Issue Covers, pairs and four-blocks of Lincoln stamps, cover of multiple US Lincoln stamps canceled in 1960 on one cover (shown in photo), State of Illinois Warrant. This 4½ X 2½" warrant was issued "On behalf of the people of the State of Illinois, this warrant is presented to you in appreciation of your services rendered the United States of America." ca. 1917-1925 in very fine+ condition with a fine engraving of Lincoln. More treasures include a very rare antique paper fan with thin metal hoop securing fine paper with image of Lincoln's birthplace and having a wood handle, two (2) original programs from the Dedication of the Lincoln Memorial on Decoration Day, 1922, 12 x 10" both in excellent condition and both having original folio covers. The front page has an image of the Lincoln Memorial, the inside page has the list of dignitaries comprising the commission, including chairman, William Howard Taft. The third page has the order of the program, from invocation through Benediction. The back page has United States Government Printing office seal. Also included is an elegant program for the 100th Anniversary of Lincoln's Birth at the Illinois State Armory in Springfield, Illinois, and an exceptional program for Lincoln's Birthday Dinner on board the T.S.S. Tola February, 12 1940 in Havana, Cuba and many other unusual and quite scarce vintage pieces. Collection took years to build and boasts wonderful pieces spanning 160 + years. Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $552
Lot 20		US Presidents: James Madison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor and Ulysses S. Grant. Four Signed Pieces. Collection of four signed pieces by US Presidents. 1.) James Madison signed land grant 9¾ x 15" dated November 17, 1812. Land grant itself is in fine condition with no tears or repairs. Madison's signature is present, legible, intact with no stains. However it is light compounded by his lettering on the thin side so best viewed at close range. 2.) Some detective work has revealed that Zachary Taylor has penned in bold ink, the address on a flattened cover (8 x 8½") the address of an R.G. Wood of the US Army located at Fort Texas ca. 1846. The ink blob is a self-correction by Taylor who actually ordered the construction of Fort Texas, later renamed Fort Brown, in honor of Major Jacob Brown killed there at very beginning of the Mexican American War. 3.) John Tyler as President penned a cover to Edward Everett, US Envoy, London adding Dr. Joynes in lower left corner. On flap "President Tyler" is executed in a different hand. 4½ x 5" facing cover is in superb condition with the verso having considerable residue from a previous mounting that in no way comprises the front. As Everett was appointed by President Harrison as Ambassador to the UK and remained almost through Tyler's Presidency, this cover would have been written between 1841-1845. 4.) Ulysses S. Grant signed pardon as President dated April 12, 1873. 11 x 8" with pardon in excellent condition. Unfortunately pardon was clearly framed and displayed causing Grant's signature to fade by 80%. It is visible only in close proximity. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 21		McKinley, William 25th President of the United States Two Documents Signed: One as President, One as Governor of Ohio (1843-1901 assassinated) McKinley succeeded Grover Cleveland as the 25th President of the United States after a fine career as a member of Congress and the Governor of Ohio. He was fatally shot on September 6, 1901 by Leon Czolgosz, dying eight days letter with incompetent assistance by his physicians. Historians have dramatically revised the early evaluations of McKinley's leadership and impact on US politics and now rank him well above average as a US President. His accomplishments evidently in clearer view beginning in the 1950s to today especially in regard to his legacy of the men he included in his administration, who dominated the Republican Party for a quarter century after his death. Offered are two documents signed. 1.) As President, an appointment for Ernest Mann as Consul to Germany dated March 8, 1891. This appointment measures 18 x 24", is in excellent folded condition with only two small stains and McKinley's signature extremely bold and large. Appointment is co-signed by John Hay, Secretary of State. 2.) Appointment issued by McKinley in 1892 as Governor of Ohio appointing a Charles Van Houten as Justice of the Peace. Considerable staining on verso but comparatively much less on facing side with only 5 small stains bleeding though 16 x 13" with a very large signature by McKinley. Estimated Value $900 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $540
Lot 22		Nixon, Richard M: 125+ Signed Pieces Charting Nixon's Presidential Career & Watergate Including Nine Signed Pieces by the President. The best archive of Nixon and all the president's men and women impacted by Watergate Goldberg Auctions has offered. (1913-1994) 37th President of the United States, 36th Vice-President to Eisenhower, who saw the conclusion to the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, opened relations with the Soviet Union and China, established the Environmental Protection Agency and became the only president to resign from office. Incredible archive of over 125 signed pieces with several having multiple signatures. The collection boasts nine (9) signed pieces by Nixon, Signed cover by Nixon, Gerald Ford and Bebe Rebozo COA by JSA, Signed 8 x 10 Photo from early 60s Letter of Authenticity by JSA, one a double-weight 8 x 10" photo likely from the late 1950's inscribed and signed in black fountain ink (tiny smearing), the others are post-presidency, include four book plates, one cover and one business card, Pat Nixon has signed and inscribed a beautiful 8 x 10 color portrait photo, mounted and signed along 1½" border of mat. There are three signed pieces by former Vice-President, Spiro Agnew including a color 8 x 10" signed and inscribed, and two TLS, one on letterhead as Governor of Maryland, the other as Vice-President. There is an abundance of material, signed photos, covers, magazine covers, and letters signed in two packed binders that cataloging limitations call for a simple list. 12 x Sam Ervin, Earl Butz, Alexander Butterfield, David M. Kennedy, 10 x Howard Baker, Mo Udall, Chuck Colson, 4 x Elliott Richardson, Hamilton Jordan, Archibald Cox, John Dean, John Erlichman, G. Gordon Liddy, Thomas J. Dodd, Louis Patrick Gray, Alexander Haig, H.R. Haldeman, Wayne Hayes, Clifford Hardin, Liz Holtzman, E. Howard Hunt, Edward Hutchinson, 6 x Daniel Inouye, 4 x Leon Jaworski, Richard Kleindienst, John McClellan, Jeb Stuart Magruder, Frank Sturgis, 5 x Joseph Montoya, Rogers Morton, Laurence O'Brien, John Mitchell, Kenneth Parkinson, Bebe Rebozo, William Rogers, John Sirica, George Smathers, John Stennis, 5 x Lowell Weicker, Ron Ziegler, John J. Wilson, 4 x Carl Albert, Maurice Stans, 5 x Rosemary Woods, Diane Sawyer (she used to be Nixon's personal assistant!) and finally a superb 8 x 10" color portrait signed by Henry Kissinge All items in excellent condition. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,400
Lot 23		Reagan, Ronald, Nancy Reagan, Excellent Autographs on TWA Boarding Pass Both Certified with LOA from James Spence (1911-2004) 40th President of the United States and First Lady Nancy Reagan. As most collectors of presidential manuscripts know, the great majority of signed pieces with both Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan are autopen or secretarial even while Governor of California and during his campaigns. Offered are a pair of autographs written on the back of a TWA boarding pass, Flight 225 from their St. Louis hub dated Oct. 03, but no year anywhere visible. 3 x 5" with the boarding pass having evidence of wear, and paper loss to lower left corner, the signatures are excellent, bold, and perfect for display. Authentication by JSA with their oval hologram certification affixed on verso as well as a full letter of authentication that should be kept with the pieces for the years to come. Beautiful 8 x 10" color photo conveys. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $528
Lot 24		*Roosevelt, Franklin D and RMS Titanic* TLS as Secretary of the Navy Referencing Life Jackets Aboard the Ship + Autographs by Survivors.** TLS on Secretary of the Navy letterhead 2pp dated October 29th, 1914. Mr. Roosevelt is responding to a woman who has a patent for life-saving suits for war ships. He responds by explaining the Bureau of Construction and Repair of the Navy Department are charged with life-saving equipment. He continues by noting that "since the sinking of the "Titanic" some 250 life saving devices, boats, life-saving suits, preservers etc, have been submitted and none have been found to have sufficient merit to warrant adoption in lieu of the present practice"………."vessels of the Navy are at present furnished, in addition to the boat outfit with cork ring life-buoys, 18" and 30", for rescue work, and also with either Kapok or cork life preservers." Roosevelt is no doubt including the contents of the current life-preservers at time of writing because only 2½ years previous, the Titanic had wood blocks in canvas jacket preservers for flotation. That ultimately proved a disaster due to the hundreds of passengers who leapt into the water some at great height breaking their teeth and jaws on impact by the wood blocks meant to save their lives. Lot includes autographs by two survivors; Marjorie Robb who was 23 at the time of sinking surviving with her sister in Lifeboat 6, who signs with great difficulty two pieces (one on back of a photo) as she was blind at time of signing. There are six autographs by Edwina MacKenzie whos was quite young at time of sinking, the best on two of her cards printed " Titanic Survivor" and on two excellent postcards of the ship. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 25		Roosevelt, Franklin D., Calvin Coolidge and William McKinley: Two Signed White House Cards, One Signed Executive Mansion Card. Three United States Presidents: 1. Superb signed White House Card by Franklin D. Roosevelt with JSA Letter of Authenticity. Save for very light toning, card and signature are in excellent condition, n.d. 3 x 4". Included is a fine 7 x 5" portrait. 2. Fine, signed White House Card by Calvin Coolidge which would be near mint but there is a toned strip across the named. Still a very legible, clean autograph. n.d 3 x 4" and comes with a superb 10 x 8" portrait by the Bureau of Engraving. 3 Signed Executive Mansion card by William McKinley when he was Governor of Ohio between 1892-1896 in fine condition somewhat evenly toned. Estimated Value $1,200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $769
Lot 26		Roosevelt, Franklin Delano: Collection of 25 Pieces Including Letters as President & Governor, 5 Signed Pieces by Eleanor and Roosevelt Children (1882-1945) 32nd President of the United States, winning four presidential elections and considered one of the top leaders of the 20th Century with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt achieving almost equal acclaim for her works. This is a fine collection of letters, photos and ephemera involving FDR and his immediate family and personal life. 1.) Franklin D. Roosevelt; TLS on White House stationery, 9 x 7" folded, dated July 20, 1939 regarding a request by Eleanor Roosevelt to the President to alert the Ambassador to the UK, Joseph Kennedy, regarding her stay in the UK. Boldly signed, the signature comes with an LOA by James Spence with cert sticker affixed on verso. Very fine condition with even toning throughout and with some light water staining as well that do not impact Roosevelt's signature. Second TLS as Governor of New York dated Nov. 28, 1930, 8½ x 8" on State of New York letterhead is in only fair condition with heavy fold lines, a hand written correction of the address and staining but the signature remains very fine indeed. Ephemera included directly linked to FDR are formal invitations to the White House and Hyde Park. There is also a vintage color portrait study printed on card stock (especially the position of the hands) by Chandor dated March 1945 for his painting, Big Three at Yalta. 2.) The five pieces signed by Eleanor Roosevelt are all at different points in her life. A TLS on White House stationery, 9¼ x 6" dated Aug 3. 1937 about an appointment where she signs with an extensive autograph postscript. The other three typed letters signed, two are on United Nations Hospitality Committee, Department of Commerce and Public Events both to the Ambassador of Guatemala April and May, 1956 and a personal thank you on her personal stationery at her 211 East 62nd Street address, 7 x 6". The 5th signed pieces is a signed 3 x 5" are all in excellent condition. 3.) Signed letter/photos by Roosevelt children: Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. signing as Lieut. USNR a thank you for kind messages during his hospital stay, March 18, 1942, a signed photo (mounted on paper) and signed 3 x 5" card. James Roosevelt signed vintage original 8 x 10" photo and one later photo and a TLS dated August 23, 1945. Also two signatures by Anna Roosevelt, one TLS as Anna Roosevelt Boettiger and on 3x 5" card as Anna Roosevelt Habsted. Finally autographs on 3 x 5" cards by Sara D. Roosevelt and John A. Roosevelt. 4.) Signed stock certificate by F.M Delano for the Mexican Telephone Company dated 1882, Uncle of Franklin Roosevelt. 5.) Interesting ephemera including Rare Western Union Telegram for the Internment Service for Eleanor Roosevelt which doubled as the invitaiton. auction folio from H.R. Harmer Philatelic Auctioneers as well as the purchased, stamped cover from the Collection of Franklin Roosevelt held over four days in 1946. Assorted White House invitations and admission cards during the Roosevelt Administration and a few letters signed by people in his administration. 6.) Vintage double-weight and mounted, 5½ x 7½ beautiful B&W photo of President Roosevelt giving Legion of Merit to General Dwight Eisenhower. The Legion of Merit is only one of two military neck orders and was established by Roosevelt by executive order in October of 1942. Upon closer inspection, the General Eisenhower has signed across his body with black fountain pen ink. It is barely visible unless at close distance, tilted toward light. As Roosevelt established this order, this signed photo is included here. Estimated Value $1,200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $840
Lot 27		Roosevelt, Theodore and Ronald Reagan - The Bull Moose and The Gipper. The 26th and 40th Presidents of the United States meet in this remarkable, if not all together unexpected postal card with autographs by both Teddy Roosevelt (signed as Theodore Roosevelt) and Ronald Reagan. Card is 3½ x 4½", unaddressed and has affixed at top, three, 3¢ stamps, that commemorate the National Capital Sesquicentennial issued in 1950. Card has a corner chip in upper left corner (stamp hides it) and paper lifts on verso from being mounted prior, neither of which impact in any way the integrity of the autographs. Both autographs have been certified authentic with a Letter of Authenticity from James Spence and Associates. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $900
Lot 28		Roosevelt, Theodore: Collection of Signed Pieces, TLS by T. Roosevelt and Signed Letters, Postcards and Covers by Wife and Children. The President Theodore Roosevelt Collection : 1.) (1858-1919) The 26th President of the United States had certainly distinguished himself earlier as a New York State Assemblyman and noted for his impressive efforts on the state level in the 1884 Presidential election which earned him a national reputation. In 1886 he ran for mayor of New York City, lost, then campaigned for Benjamin Harrison in the Midwest. In return, President Harrison appointed him to be President of the Civil Service Commission. Roosevelt took the position very seriously which previously had been one known for spoils and cronyism. He enforced the laws and trimmed the fat as can be seen in this TLS 10½ x 8½" executed on commission letterhead dated August 25, 1893. Roosevelt demands information from the Collector of Customs in San Francisco regarding nine employees, questioning their eligibility and reinstatement and pointing out a potential error. Signed "T. Roosevelt", both the signature and the document are in excellent condition. We are including a typed letter stamped as Governor of NY dated 1900 inviting assemblymen to dinner. 2.) First Lady, Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt 2 x 3" signing envelope as Mrs. Roosevelt on cover. As Edith Kermit Roosevelt, one autograph on Nine Sutton Place stationery, 7 x 4" dated 1926 signed as Kermit Roosevelt and one autograph note signed dated 1931 signed as Edith K. Roosevelt. 3.) Six pieces by oldest daughter Alice Roosevelt Longworth, a favorite in DC for decades known for her sulfuric wit sparing no one. TLS signed and dated 1912 on behalf of "Colonel Roosevelt" on Progressive National Committee, the others pieces, four postcards and a large profile of her in People Magazine. 4.) Ethel Roosevelt represented here with handwritten note, unsigned, but on Mrs. Richard Derby, Vermont note card 5½ x 3¼" and autographs on a postcard and a First Day Issue of Canal Zone cover with Teddy Roosevelt stamp along with sister Alice Roosevelt's signature. 5.) Archibald B. Roosevelt, Commander during WWI and WWII and wounded in each war is the 5th son of Teddy Roosevelt. He has signed a postal card dated 1974 addressed and signed in his hand and a White House Card dated July 25, 1973. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $707
Lot 29		Taft, William Howard (2 TLS) Woodrow Wilson (1 TLS), Herbert Hoover (2 TLS) and Harry S. Truman (Signed Photo). William Taft, 27th President of the United States: US Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Cincinnati, TLS 2 p.p. 8½ x 11" dated Oct. 19th 1895 signed twice by President Taft as Wm. H. Taft and endorsed the same on verso during his time on the court. Very good condition, both pages having chipping to the right border and small tears at the folds, but otherwise fine and the signatures are quite bold. A TLS from Hot Springs Va., November 27, 1908 to the Cosmos Club in DC. We are including a superb silver nitrate portrait print, 9 x 7" that has his name written across the darkest part of his jacket but the signature has issues and likely secretarial. Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, TLS 9¾ x 8" on State of New Jersey Executive Department letterhead dated June 29, 1911 thanking an Atlantic City constituent for his expertise on oyster commissioners. Herbert Hoover, two TLS, both on personal stationery, 10¼ x 7¼" one written from The Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco in 1956 and the other from The Waldorf Astoria, in 1962, one a gracious letter of thanks signed with initials H.H, the other, a birthday wish signed "Herbert". Harry S. Truman Superb signed 8 x 10" B&W photo of his official portrait by Greta Kempton perfect save for a red dot in lower left white margin. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $720
Lot 30		Truman, Harry S + Fidel Castro: 20 Vintage Original AP & UPI Photos and Six of Fidel Castro, Boston Herald & Sun Times Archive. Wonderful archive of Truman photos during his presidency and post-presidency from AP and UPI wire photos. Many have the a clip of the newspaper on verso of the photo as run in the newspaper. Almost all stamped with news services stamp on verso. There are also six galvanizing images of Castro in the late 50s to 1968 some particularly historic. While most of the photos are 8 x 10, several have been cropped for size in newspapers. But all the pertinent information regarding the photo present whether on the recto or verso. Very good to fine condition, obviously the photos having been used show evidence of handling. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 31		Truman, Harry S. Outstanding Collection of 15 Signed Pieces: 4 Signed Photos by Truman, Signed Pieces by Bess and Margaret Truman (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States succeeding after the death of Franklin Roosevelt and in his time implemented the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe and established the Truman Doctrine and NATO. His presidency and polling was not well regarded but interestingly modern historians have revisited his time in office quite favorably. Offered is a collection of 13 signed pieces by President Truman, First Lady Bess Truman and daughter Margaret Truman. 1. Three (3) B&W 8 x 10" photo, one inscribed, signed and dated 8/13/45, a superior piece. The other inscibed photo is signed with a fine ballpoint pen that unfortunately against the dark suit and gray back ground the words are barely visible, but angled to the light it is clearly apparent Mr. Truman was pressing hard to improve the boldness. Third signed B&W photo is a photo 5 x 3½" inscribed and signed boldly in white border of photo with minor evidence of handling. The fourth is an excellent 8 x 11 color photo lifted from a magazine, Truman looking quite dapper, the city traffic roaring behind him. with a small head shot of Bess Truman affixed to lower right. Harry Truman inscribes and signs "Best Wishes from Harry S. and Bess W. Truman, Independence, MO. Feb. 19, 1962", with photo mounted to board. Terrific piece. 2.) Bess Truman includes an ALS written on The Carlyle Hotel stationery, n.d., thanking a Mr. Smith for a bottle of perfume and signing "Bess Wallace Truman" a signed 5 x 7" photo, a 5 x 7 card, and three large blocks of commemorative stamps, two of her husband. 3.) Margaret Truman has a TLS on White House stationery dated Marc 26, 1947 thanking for enjoying her program (Margaret Truman was an accomplished soprano). She has also signed three pieces from the 1949 inauguration of her father and a signed color portrait a signed magazine cover and handwritten note All items listed are in excellent condition. Estimated Value $1,200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750
Lot 32		Van, Buren Martin, Millard Fillmore and Senator Daniel Webster Signed Pieces. Two signature by former US Presidents and one Senator. 1.) Original publication of a speech by the Hon. Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) of the Senate, on the act to carry into effect the act of 13th April, 1819, of Daniel D. Tompkins, governor of New York from 1807-1817 concerning the settlement of the governor's accounts. 37 pp., 9¼ x 6" in heavily toned but intact, supple condition. Affixed to cover is a clipped signature by Van Buren heavily toned but certainly legible. 2.) Millard Fillmore has signed on verso a leather bound single board 8½ x 5" from a destroyed book in pencil. Notation discretely written in top left corner indicates from his library. Book cover is not cracked, that is a scratch running through his last name. Signature is very legible, executed in pencil and it appears the scratch was present before signing. 3.) Daniel Webster, Secretary of State to Millard Fillmore, published speech 9¼ x 6". 24 pp delivered in the Senate September 1, 1848 on the issue of the extension of slavery which he felt should be left to the newly acquired states even though he himself anti-slavery. Very fine condition with some minor damp staining with a clipped signature "Daniel Webster US Senate" affixed to front. Estimated Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $418
Lot 33		(Presidents) Large Group of Vintage Restrikes--Approximately 100 14 x 11" Photos. A mixture of color and black-and-white vintage restrikes, primarily of Presidents Carter, Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Clinton. By Barry L. Thumma (1947-2003), an Associated Press photographer who covered four presidents. These vintage restrikes were probably created for a career exhibition. Should be examined in person to be appreciated. Fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 34		US Statesmen: Signed, Vintage, Double Weight Silver Nitrate Portraits of H. Hoover, Al Smith, D. Acheson, A. Stevenson and J. Snyder. Exceptional collection of fine vintage portrait photographs all signed with three having inscriptions. 1.) Herbert Hoover. President from 1929-1933, has signed his name in black fountain pen ink across the lightest part of his jacket in this lovely sepia toned portrait photograph 9 x 7", likely trimmed for publication from an 8 x 10". 2.) Superb sepia toned, 8 x 10" portrait of Alfred "Al" Smith boldly signed by the four-time Governor of New York and national figure for 30+ years. 3.) Signed, inscribed and dated (1963) 8 x 10" photo by the much admired Adlai Stevenson former Governor of Illinois and served on the committee to form the United Nations and later appointed as US Ambassador to the UN by Kennedy. 4.) Striking, double-weight premium portrait photo of Dean Acheson one of the most central and influential of Truman's cabinet as Secretary of State. He defined American foreign policy during the Cold War, architect of the Marshall Plan, a key player in the development of the Truman Doctrine and creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 13 x 10" silver nitrate print beautifully inscribed and signed in blue fountain pen ink to Thomas K. Finletter, Permanent Representative to NATO from 1961-65. 5.) Also inscribed and signed to Thomas K. Finletter is a beautiful 13 x 10" silver nitrate print by John W. Snyder, US Secretary of the Treasurer under Truman. Exceptional signed photographs. Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold