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Sale 24
Manuscript and Collectibles Auction
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Lot 325 |
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Lot 326 |
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Cabinet Members. A collection of ten cabinet members: (1) Edward Livingston(Sec. of State for Jackson), Manuscript Document Signed as mayor of New York City, Oct. 5, 1801, ordering the payment of $560.60 for sperm oil for the Common Council, 3¾ x 7¾ (2) Levi Woodbury (Sec. of Navy and Treas. for Jackson), boldly penned signature on a 1 x 3 in. piece of paper (3) Reverdy Johnson (Atty. Gen. for Taylor), Signature on album page, 2½ x 55 in. (4) S.P. Chase (Sec. of Treas. for Lincoln), Signature on 5/8 x 3¾ in. piece of paper (5) William H. Seward (Sec. of State for Lincoln), free frank cut and affixed to a 2¾ x 4 in. autograph card (6&7) George S. Boutwell (Sec. of Treas. for Grant), 1851 ALS accepting a speaking engagement, 7 x 4½ in., and an 1894 ALS giving an autograph, 6¼ x 4 in. (8) William M. Evarts (Atty. Gen. for A. Johnson, Sec. of State for Hayes), 1878 Endorsement Signed as Sec. of State, 8 x 3½ in. (9) James G. Blaine (Sec. of State for Garfield), 1886 TLS thanking a Philadelphia editor for a newspaper, 9¾ x 8 in.; and (10) G. William Miller (Sec. of Treas. for Carter), 1978 TLS regretting that he cannot make a speaking engagement, 10½ x 8 in. Conditions range from Very Good to Very Fine. (10 items).
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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Lot 327 |
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Kennedy, Robert F. Typed Letter Signed ("Bob") twice as Attorney General, on official letterhead, Washington, October 3, 1962, 1 pg., quarto. To Senator John L. McClellan, Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations, thanking him "for the kind consideration given the Department of Justice budget requests for the fiscal year 1963. I am particularly pleased with your action in restoring the $950,000 estimate for the new psychiatric hospital…." Kennedy signs once at the close of the letter, and adds a note at the very bottom, "Many thanks to you. Bob" Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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$288 |
Lot 328 |
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Kissinger, Henry A (1923) Secretary of State; diplomat; author. Original pen Sketch Signed as Secretary of State, 10½ x 8¾ inches. Also signed by the artist ("Berger / Washington D.C."). Czech artist Oscar Berger drew this waist-up "made from life" portrait of Kissinger at his desk. Sketch paper is mounted to cardstock that is toned at lower edge, else Very Good.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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$127 |
Lot 329 |
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Lot 330 |
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Hoover, J. Edgar (1895-1972) Head of the FBI for 48 years. Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "To Irving R. Kaufman / In appreciation of a valued friendship / J. Edgar Hoover / 4.3.59," on the 10¼ x 7½ in. mount of the photograph, which is 8 x 6½ in. A waist-up photo by Autrey, Hollywood. Matted and framed to 14½ x 11¼ in. With a Typed Letter Signed on Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, Washington, January 12, 1970, 1¼ pp, quarto. To Raymond J. McHugh, Vice President and Bureau Chief of Copley News Service, thanking him for an editorial and humorously suggesting putting McHugh "under the FBI's weight control program" to help him lose forty pounds. Both Fine. (2 items).
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$173 |
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Kennedy, Robert F (1925-1968) U.S. attorney general (1961-64) and adviser during the administration of his brother, President John F. Kennedy; U.S. senator (1965-68); assassinated in 1968 while campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination. Book Signed and Inscribed, "With Best Wishes / Robert F. Kennedy," on the half title page. The book is To Seek A Newer World (New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1967), composed of a group of essays, 233 pp, octavo. With dust covers. Light wear and toning; Very Good.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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$345 |
Lot 332 |
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Long, Huey P (189301935) Governor of Louisiana; U.S. Senator; nicknamed "The Kingfish"; assassinated. An important lot of four items from the Louisiana politician known for his demagoguery and his "Share the Wealth" plan whose motto was "Every Man A King." (1) Typed Letter Signed on U.S. Senate letterhead, New Orleans, August 16, 1932, 1 pg. quarto. To Robert Jackson of the Democratic Speakers Bureau, explaining why he cannot speak on behalf of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Democratic presidential nominee. In part: "…It rather appears to me from what I have been reading, as to the reliability of which I am not in position to judge, that the campaign is being given a trend on lines that would not be consistent with my attitude and stand in this country. In order to be a real good, loyal Democrat and aid the party all that I can, as such is the condition, it would be better that I be forgotten as a campaign speaker for the party. I am so sincerely set for the proposition that the rich and powerful must be scaled from their privilege and control over the finances of the country and our resources that along any other line I would be worthless." Long adds a holograph note, "cc / Franklin D. Roosevelt / Albany, NY." Very Good. (2) A carbon copy of Jackson's August 24th typed response to Long, assuring him that "…our position on political matters is being consistently misrepresented by a hostile Republican press," and adding, "I can personally say to you that you and Governor Roosevelt have the same objective in mind….You have the fastest mind in the Democratic Party and I want to see that mentality used for the benefit of our campaign……" More excellent content. Very Good. (3) 10 x 8 in black and white Photograph Signed, "Huey P. Long / U.S. Senate" in the lower border. Fine. (4) A mint 21 x 11 in. printed broadside of Long's "Share Our Wealth Society." (4 items).
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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$1,725 |
Lot 333 |
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Long, Huey P. Five items pertaining to Huey Long: (1) Document Signed as Governor of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, September 25, 1928, 1 pg. folio. Being a "Five Per Cent Certificate of Indebtedness of the State of Louisiana for Confederate Veterans and their Widows,"promising to pay $5,000 to the bearer on February 15, 1929. Cream-colored document with an attractice burnt-orange decorative border; light soiling, else Fine. (2) U.S. Senate Memorandum sheet Signed, "Sincerely, Huey P. Long / U.S. Senate," 5¼ x 4 in.; one pinhole and paper remnant on verso. (3&4) Two letters with stamped signatures, on U.S. Senate letterhead, addressed to "Dear Friend," as part of a large mailing Long made soliciting members for his Share Our Wealth Society. (5) A book, Acceptance of the Statue of Huey P. Long / Presednted by the State of Louisiana, signed and inscribed by Huey Long' son, Russell Long, to a friend of his father's; there are several "Discard" stamps on end pages; Very Good.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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$604 |
Lot 334 |
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Long, Huey P (1893-1935) Governor of Louisiana and U.S. senator, known for his dictatorial control over Louisiana through his political machine. Nicknamed "the Kingfish"; he was assassinated. Black and white Photograph Signed, "Sincerely Huey P. Long U.S.S." as U.S. senator, no place, c. 1932-35, 9¾ x 7¼ inches. The chest-up portrait was taken by C. Bennette Moore in New Orleans. Signed in blue ink at lower edge. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$437 |
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Women Politicians. Ten items signed by eight women politicians, most of them a "first" in some area of politics: (1) Nellie Tayloe Ross, first woman to be governor of a state (Wyoming) and first woman to be Director of the Mint, Album Page Signed, no place, no date, 4½ x 6 in. (2) Jeannette Rankin, the first woman U.S. Representative, 2 x 3 in. Card Signed (3&4) Hattie W. Caraway, first woman U.S. Senator, Signature and state (Arkansas) on a ¾ x 3½ in piece of paper, and Signature on a 2¾ 4¾ in. paper, affixed to a card (5) Clare Boothe Luce, Congresswoman and 2nd woman ambassador, First Day Cover Signed, postmarked 1936 (6) Margaret Chase Smith, first woman to serve in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, Typed Letter Signed as Senator, Washington, Feb. 3, 1955, giving an autograph (7&8) Shirley Chisholm, first African-American Congresswoman, First Day Cover Signed, postmarked 1978, with Harriet Tubman stamp, and 3 x 5 in. Card Signed, "I have acquiesced to your request with pleasure. Shirley Chisholm" (9) Bella Abzug, Jewish Congresswoman from New York, 10 x 8 in. Photograph Signed; and (10) Geraldine A. Ferraro, first woman vice-presidential candidate, Typed Letter Signed, no place, Dec. 15, 1986, with New Year's wishes. All Fine or better. (10 items).
Estimated Value $450 - 600.
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Civil War-Era Politicians. Four items: (1&2) Roscoe Conkling, two Cards Signed, no place, no date; one is 2½ x 3½ in; the other is 2½ x 4½ in. The first is mounted to a larger card. Both Fine. Conklin resigned his senate seat in protest against President Garfield's policies. (3) Benjamin Franklin Wade, Card Signed ("B.F. Wade / Ohio"), with printed "Vice President's Chamber" and "U.S. Senate" headings affixed at top and bottom. Wade co-authored the Wade-Davis Manifesto and voted for Andrew Johnson's impeachment. Glue residue affects aesthetics but not legibility. Good. (4) Thomas Dawes Eliot Autograph Letter Signed ("T.D. Eliot"), New Bedford (Mass.), Oct. 12, 1855, 1 pg., 10 x 7½ in., with political content. Very Fine. (4 items).
Estimated Value $175 - 225.
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Lot 337 |
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Mayors. A collection of fifteen mayors, twelve of them from New York City. They include: Fernando Wood (1855-58 and 1860-62), signature and title; Abram S. Hewitt (1887-88), signature; William L. Strong ((1895-97), 2 typed letters signed on official letterhead, 4½ pp. one to Gov. Levi Morton; Seth Low (1902-03), typed letter signed as president of Columbia University; William J. Gaynor ((1910-13), 1 signature, 1 typed letter signed; Fiorello La Guardia (1934-45), signed official mayor's card with embossed seal; William O'Dwyer (1946-50), signed mayor's card; John V. Lindsay (1966-73), 1 typed letter signed and 1signed card for City Club awards ceremony;and Edward I. Koch (1978-89), typed letter signed re making the city a better place. The other three mayors are: Chicago mayor Anton J. Cermak (1932-33, assassinated as he stood beside President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Miami), signature with closing and title cut from a letter; Jersey City, New Jersey mayor Frank Hague (1917-47), signature on cut official letterhead; and San Antonio, Texas mayor Henry G. Cisneros (1981-89), typed letter signed on official letterhead. Sizes vary and conditions range from Very Good to Extremely Fine. (15 items).
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Lot 338 |
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(Politicians). Nine items: (1&2) Henry Cabot Lodge, Typed Letter Signed ("H.C. Lodge") on House of Representatives letterhead, Washington, Jan. 23, 1891, saying he would speak if he felt competent on an unknown subject; full signature on a 3 x 5" card. (3) Jeannette Rankin, 2¼ x 4¼ in. Card Signed, with state (Montana) and date of 65th Congress (1917-19); she was the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (4) Margaret Chase Smith, First Day Cover Signed, postmarked 1966; she was the first woman to serve in both houses of Congress and the first woman elected senator in her own right (5) Wendell Willkie, 3½ x 5¼ in. Card Signed; datelined in another hand, 4/15/1942; light soiling (6) James W. Fulbright, 3 x 5 in. Card Signed as U.S. Senator from Arkansas, Feb. 15, 1955 (7) Barry Goldwater, 3 x 5 in. Card Signed, no place, no date (8) William F. Ryan, Typed Letter Signed as U.S. Congressman from N.Y., Washington, Dec. 15, 1964, thanking Stanley Turkel for his campaign contribution; and (9) Hugh Scott, Typed Letter Signed as U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, Washington, Sept. 13, 1974, re Ford's pardon of Nixon, with Scott's statement on the pardon. Overall Fine. (9 items).
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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Lot 339 |
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Anderson, Joseph (1757-1837) Tennessee senator 1797-1815; appointed first comptroller of the U.S. Treasury, 1815-36. Folded Letter Signed ("Jos Anderson"), as Comptroller, Treasury Department, Washington, September 27, 1817, 1pg folio. Addressed to Jeremiah Bradbury, Collector in York, Mass., about an adjustment for the first and second quarters of 1816. Address leaf is Free Franked in upper right corner, with black-brown "FREE" stamp below; black-brown "WASHN CITY / SEP / 30" postmark is at upper left. Both signatures are bold. Strong rag paper in nice condition. Light toning; address leaf has tear at upper left, lightly affecting top of postmark, else Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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(Governors). Eight signed items from six from New York, one from Massachusetts, and one from Kansas: (1&2) Alfred E. Smith (1919-21 and 1923-29), partial Document Signed as governor, Albany, Aug. 26, 1926, with gold foil seal, 3¼ x 11 in.; also, Signature on a 2¼ x 3½ in. card (dated 1930 on verso) (3) Herbert H. Lehman (1933-42), 6 x 6 in. waist-up Photograph Signed on 10 x 8 in. mount with date ("June 27/ 1938") (4) Thomas E. Dewey (1943-55), Executive Mansion Card Signed, with embossed gold seal; minor ink smears; mounting traces on verso (5) Hugh L. Carey (1975-83), Typed Letter Signed as Governor, Albany, March 17, 1976, 10½ x 7¼ in., setting up a meeting concerning Special Prosecutor Nadjari; Mario Cuomo (1983-95), Typed Letter Signed ("Mario") as Governor, Albany, March 18, 1993, 11 x 8½ in., thanking Stanley Turkel for his help in promoting passage of the federal motor voter bill; Massachusetts governor Alvan T. Fuller (1921-25), Typed Letter Signed as Governor, Boston, Oct. 19, 1927, 9 x 7¼ in., declining an invitation for a radio broadcast; and Alfred M. Landon, Christmas Card Signed ("Alf. M. Landon"), with envelope postmarked 1973.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Henderson, James Pinckney (1808-1858) General in Texas Army. Attorney General and Secretary of State of the Republic of Texas; first Governor of state of Texas. Document Signed ("J. Pinckney Henderson") as first Governor of Texas, Austin, May 12, 1846. A deed granting "the Heirs of William Wilson deceased…In Harris County on the East side of the San Jacinto River, bounded by H. Jackson on the South…granted by the Mexican govt to Whittock…." The document has a fine wax seal; Henderson's signature is large and dark. William Wilson came from Boston to Texas, where he died in 1834 at the age of 25.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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