Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 30

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

U.S. Presidents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1000		Antique Vignette Broadside Signed By 21 Presidents. Presidential Vignette Broadside titled "The Presidents of the United States," picturing every American President from George Washington through Grover Cleveland and Signed by every President from Grover Cleveland through George W. Bush. This antique broadside, which is 22 inches in height and 28 inches in width, was copyrighted by Kurz & Allison in 1888. It features steel engravings of the first 23 Presidents, with Grover Cleveland in the center as the incumbent President. In each corner is a vignette of a battle from one of the wars in which the United States had been involved: "Bunker Hill - 1775" is at upper left; "Gettysburg - 1863" is at lower right; "New Orleans - 1815" is at upper right; and "Buena Vista - 1847" is at lower left. What makes this piece unique is the fact that the 21 men who served as President of the United States from 1885 until the present have all signed it, some as President, some as ex-President. With George W. Bush's second term ending in 2009, the signatures will cover a span of 124 years. The signatures are along the lower margin and in the lower portion of the side margins, except for Grover Cleveland, who signed beneath his engraving. The broadside is lightly toned overall with minor dampstains in the upper margins; one small stain at lower edge lightly affects President Clinton's signature; otherwise, the broadside is in very good to fine condition. We know that eleven men signed while in office, either because they dated their signatures or because they died in office. William McKinley, Warren G. Harding, Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy all died in office, so we know that they signed as President, even though McKinley and Harding did not date their signatures. For those who did not date their signatures, we cannot determine whether they signed during their administrations or after leaving office. Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke during his second term (1919) and never functioned normally thereafter, making it probable that he signed as President. Ronald Reagan was the only man to sign as President -Elect. The signatures are as follows: Grover Cleveland signed and dated "1905" as ex-President, in brown fountain pen. Benjamin Harrison signed, n.d., in brown fountain pen. William McKinley signed as President, n.d. (c. 1897-1901), in blue fountain pen. Theodore Roosevelt signed, n.d., in black fountain pen. William H. Taft signed, n.d., in blue fountain pen. Woodrow Wilson signed, probably as President, in blue fountain pen. Warren G. Harding signed as President, c. 1921-23, in light blue fountain pen. Calvin Coolidge signed, n.d., in pencil. Herbert Hoover signed, n.d., in pencil. Franklin D. Roosevelt signed as President and dated, "May 13 - 1940," in black fountain pen. Harry S Truman, signed as ex-President and dated "1-8-68," in black ballpoint pen. Dwight D. Eisenhower signed, n.d., in black ballpoint pen. John F. Kennedy signed as President and dated "May 21, 1961," in blue ballpoint pen. Lyndon B. Johnson signed as President and dated "Jan. 2, 1965," in pencil. Richard Nixon signed as President and dated "1971," in black ballpoint pen. Gerald R. Ford signed as President and dated "8-17-74," in black ballpoint pen. Jimmy Carter signed as President and dated "3-11-79," in black ballpoint pen. Ronald Reagan signed as President-Elect and dated "Jan. 10, 1981," in red pencil. George H.W. Bush signed as President and dated "11-2-90," in red ballpoint pen. Bill Clinton signed as President and dated "11/96," in blue ballpoint pen. George W. Bush signed as President and dated "2001," in black ballpoint pen. We have never heard of one item being signed by more than thirteen Presidents. This piece stands in a class by itself and can never be duplicated. Estimated Value $300,000 - 350,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1001		Bush, George (1924-) 41st President of the United States, 1989-1993. Typed Letter Signed as Vice President, with holograph name in salutation, Washington, September 10, 1981, 1p., 9 x 7 in. To a Florida woman, Carolyn Alley, thanking her for her "spirited defense in my behalf. I, too, was saddened by Mr. Mitchell's comments, and would hope that as a Republican, he proves the exception to the rule." Apparently Mr. Mitchell had written an unfavorable article about George Bush in The Palm Beach Post. Included are copies of Alley's letters to Mitchell and Bush. All fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1002		Bush, George. Scarce official George Bush Golf Ball Signed in black ink. With color Presidential Eagle Seal. Great golf memorabilia. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 1003		Bush, George. Autograph Letter Signed ("George") on a Vice Presidential notecard embossed with a gold Federal Eagle, Dec. 17, 1985. Written in blue ink on both sides. To Cy, regretting he can't make an event. "…I'd love it, but all travel will be, must be, election oriented. So sorry to miss your swan song….I treasure our friendship." Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 1004		Bush, George. Photograph Signed, n.p., n.d., 8 x 7½ in. A chest-up portrait of Bush as a young man in front of the Congressional cupola. Signed in black ink. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $207
Lot 1005		Bush, George Herbert Walker (1924-) 41st President of the United States. Inscribed United Nations Card Signed as Ambassador. Approximately 4 x 2¼", on white card stock and featuring a gold embossed liberty eagle stamp. Inscribed "Jim Schreiber / Regards, George Bush" in black ink. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details	Unsold
Lot 1006		Bush, George W (1946-) 43rd President of the United States. Proclamation calling for "National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2002" Signed by George W. Bush, as President, n.p., n.d. 13½ x 9¼ in. The proclamation commemorates the tragic loss of life on September 11, 2001 and designates September 6-8, 2002 as days to "…honor those who were lost, to pray for those who grieve, and to give thanks for God's enduring blessings on our land…." The proclamation has a facsimile signature at bottom center. The original signature is in blue ink at bottom left. Handsomely matted in navy and gold with a color portrait of President Bush and ornately framed to an overall size of 22 x 28 in. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $510
Lot 1007		Carter, James Earl (1924-) 39th President of the United States, 1977-1981. Partly-printed Document Signed ("Jimmy Carter"), n.p., July 31, 1986, 2pp (recto and verso of 1 p.). An equipment purchase agreement purchased by "Pres. Jimmy Carter / Plains, Ga." for a telephone system installed into the Carters' Plains, Georgia home by Citizens Telephone Company, Inc. Boldly signed in black ink. Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1008		Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933) 30th President of the United States. Sepia-toned Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "Cordially, Calvin Coolidge," n.p., n.d., 10 x 7 inches (image is 6 x 4 inches). Photographer's imprint at lower right, "Baker Art Gallery." Some silvering, else fine. "Silent Cal" shows a slightly softer side with his half smile. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 1009		(Coolidge, Calvin). Original vintage 13¼ x 10¼ in. photograph taken by photographer Edwin Bower Hesser, c. mid to late 1920s. A sepia-toned portrait of "Silent Cal" that was in the photographer's belongings when he died in the early 1960s; it has been stored for the past 40+ years. Extreme right edge has one mark that affects nothing. It is rare to find an original photograph this size of President Coolidge. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1010		(Coolidge, Calvin). Original vintage 10¼ x 13¼ in. photograph of President Coolidge, his wife Grace and another woman (possibly Vice President Dawes' wife), taken by photographer Edwin Bower Hesser, c. mid to late 1920s. A sepia-toned portrait that was in the photographer's belongings when he died in the early 1960s; it has been stored for the past 40+ years. It is rare to find an original photograph this size of President Coolidge. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 1011		Coolidge, Calvin. Check Signed and completed in Coolidge's hand, Northampton, Mass., Jan. 11, 1913. Paid to Western Union Telegraph Co. in tghe amount of $1.17. Engraved with Coolidge's name and "Lawyer" down left margin. Coolidge was a Massachusetts state senator at the time. Cancellation holes and stamps do not affect the large, bold signature. A nice, clean example. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1012		Coolidge, Calvin. Partly-printed Document Signed as President, Washington, January 19, 1926, 14 x 18 in. Appointing Harry F. Zahn "Postmaster at Hingham Center, in the County of Plymouth, State of Massachusetts." Countersigned by Postmaster General Harry S. New. Embossed Postoffice Department seal is at lower left. Some edge soiling, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $322
Lot 1013		Coolidge, Calvin. Typed Letter Signed as a Massachusetts state senator, Northampton, Mass., Dec. 14, 1915, 1p., quarto. A chatty letter (for Coolidge) to Malcolm E. Nichols. In part: "…I wanted very much to stay down and attend your reception…but Mrs. Coolidge was taken ill…so I had to return….You will soon be in a position to appreciate such cares yourself. I want you to know how pleased I am that you are about to be married…." Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 1014		Eisenhower, Dwight D (1890-1969) 34th President of the United States, 1953-1961. Typed Letter Signed as President on "DDE / The White House" letterhead, May 20, 1954, 1p., 10 x 7 in. To Marty Snyder, inviting him to an informal stag dinner. "…I suggest that we meet at the White House…and devote the evening to a general chat….I shall probably wear a white dinner jacket, but business suit will be entirely appropriate." Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $253
Lot 1015		Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874) 13th President of the United States, 1850-1853. Envelope Franked "M. Fillmore," in upper right corner. Addressed to "Mrs. Sumner / Care of Hon Nathan Appleton / Boston, Mass." With "Washington / Free" postmark; date is not legible. Remnants of red wax seal on verson. Mrs. Sumner may be the wife of Massachusetts senator Charles Sumner. Light soiling, else very good. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 1016		Ford, Gerald R (1913-) 38th President of the United States,1974-1977. Book Signed in blue ink on the first end page, being The Warren Commission Report: The Official Report of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, 888 pp. Gray buckram covers with gilt lettering on the spine and gilt Presidential Seal on the cover. Some ink marks on outside edges of pages. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 1017		Garfield, James A (1831-1881) 20th President of the United States, 1881. Exceedingly rare Letter Signed ("J. A. Garfield") as President, on Executive Mansion letterhead, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1881, 1p. 9 x 5 ½ in. Written two months and six days after his inauguration to Mrs. Cecilia S. Sherman, regarding the health of Mrs. Garfield, who had contracted malaria: "Dear Mrs. Sherman: Accept my thanks for your kind note of this evening to Mrs. Garfield. She is very ill and weak, but I hope and believe the worst is over. Very truly yours, J.A. Garfield." The President had canceled appointments to personally nurse the First Lady. By mid June, she was able to travel to the New Jersey shore to convalesce. On July 2nd, Garfield was on his way to visit his wife in Elberon, New Jersey, when he was shot by Charles Guiteau, a disgruntled office seeker, in the waiting room of the Baltimore & Potomac railroad station in Washington, D.C. He died on September 19 in Elberon, having been transferred there September 6th, at his request, by a special train. He had functioned as President just under four months, second in brevity only to William Henry Harrison, who served only one month. Letters signed by Garfield as President are extremely rare. Light toning and a few ink spots. A note penciled by Mrs. Sherman on the verso of the blank integral leaf says, "Last note from Gen'l Garfield." Together with an Autograph Letter Signed "Lucretia R. Garfield" as First Lady (Washington, D.C.), n.d. (Friday morning), 1 ½ pp., 7 x 4 ½ in. To Mrs. MacVeagh, wife of Attorney General I. Wayne MacVeagh, asking the couple to come and help her entertain company. In part: "…I will expect you and the Attorney General a little before eight o'clock. Remind Mr. MacVeagh of his promise to come empowered to demand the attendance of the President…." In a postscript, signed "L.R.G.," the First Lady suddenly remembers that renowned French actress Sarah Bernhardt is appearing in Washington: "It has just come to my mind that this is the first of the Bernhardt nights. If you have made arrangements to go to hear and see her, do not hesitate to consider yourselves exemed [sic] from this informal invitiation." Letters signed by Mrs. Garfield as First Lady are rare. With Executive Mansion envelope. Also included is a copy of a dispatch on the President's condition, issued from the Executive Mansion, July 10, 1881, by the surgeons attending the President. Estimated Value $17,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $20,125
Lot 1018		Garfield, James A. Autograph Letter Signed as the Republican presidential nominee for the 1880 election, Mentor, Ohio, June 20, 1880, 1p., 6¾ x 7¼. Garfield thanks an unnamed correspondent for his congratulations on Garfield's nomination, and adds, "I am so crowded with work.…" Toning and soiling; trimmed and laid to paper with old newspaper articles. Not a "pretty" piece, and estimated accordingly. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $506
Lot 1019		Harding, Warren G (1865-1923) 29th President of the United States, 1921-1923. Typed Letter Signed ("W.G. Harding"), on "The Harding Publishing Company" letterhead, Marion, Ohio, June 17, 1910, 1p., quarto. Thanking R.H. Minteer for his friendly sentiments and hoping "that you will be at Columbus, even though, like myself, you have no direct vote on the floor, I know that you can greatly influence some of those who have." In 1910 Harding was the Republican gubernatorial candidate in Ohio, but was defeated by Judson Harrison. Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $201
Lot 1020		Harding, Warren G. and Florence King. Document Signed ("W.G. Harding") as U.S. senator, and ("Florence King Harding") on a demand note from The Riggs National Bank of Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., June 30, 1917, 7¼ x 9 in. The Hardings deposited as collateral security $25,000 worth of Columbus and Youngstown, Ohio bonds. Interest payments are noted on the verso, and the note was stamped "Paid" on Jan. 25, 1919. One vertical bank stamp lightly traverses both signatures, both of which are quite bold. Harding served in the senate from 1915 until he assumed the presidency in 1921. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $506
Lot 1021		Hoover, Herbert C (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States, 1929-1933. Typed Letter Signed on personal letterhead, New York, April 1, 1948, 1p., quarto. To Mrs. Philip C. Jessup, wife of the American diplomat, explaining that he would like to be of assistance to her, but as "chairman of this Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government…I must exert and expend all my energies in that direction…." Fine. The commission to which Hoover refers made 273 recommendations to streamline government, about three fourths of which were adopted. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 1022		(Jackson, Andrew). Partly-printed document signed for Andrew Jackson by A.J. Donelson, Jackson's adopted son and private secretary, Washington, June 8, 1833, 1p, oblong folio. A land grant of 80 acres "at Detroit Michigan Territory" to Morgan Astford. Land Commissioner Elijah Hayward countersigned the document. Seal is present. Light toning and normal folds. Housed in a period wooden frame. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1023		Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) 3rd President of the United States, 1801-1809. Autograph Letter Signed as U.S. Minister to France, Paris, Sept. 18, 1787, 2½ pp quarto. Written to David Rittenhouse (1732-96), who was state treasurer of Pennsylvania at the time (1777-89), and who became director of the U.S. mint (1792-95). He was also an astronomer and instrument maker who helped determine the boundary lines of several states, including part of the Mason-Dixon Line, and he succeeded Benjamin Franklin as president (1791-96) of the American Philosophical Society. Jefferson writes a wonderful letter full of science and politics to his erudite contemporary. He refers to publications of the American Philosophical Society and mentions books he is sending to future President James Madison, and Signer of the Declaration of the Independence, Francis Hopkinson, as well as to Rittenhouse (three volumes for Rittenhouse are included with this lot). The seal tear has been repaired and the letter professionally conserved. The consignor has owned this lot since 1974. In full: Paris, Sep. 18. 1787. Dear Sir I am now to acknolege the receipt of your favors of April 14. & June 26. as also of the 2d vol. of the transactions you were so kind as to send me. It would have been a grateful present indeed could you have accompanied them with a copy of your observations on our Western country. Besides the interest I feel in that country in common with others, I have a particular one as having ventured so many crudities on that subject. A copy of these with some late corrections I have put into a box of books sent to Mr. Madison, and another for Mr. Hopkinson. I hope he will forward them to you from New York. I have also put into the same box for you a dissertation by de la Sauvagere on the spontaneous growth of shells. When I was at Tours this summer, I enquired into the character of de la Sauvagere from a gentleman who had known him well. He told me he was a person of talents, but of a heated imagination, however that he might be depended on for any facts advanced on his own knolege. This gentleman added that he had seen such proofs of this growth of shells in many parts of the country round Tours, as to convince him of the truth of the fact, and that he had never seen any person, even the most incredulous, quit thos Falunieres but under the same conviction. After all I cannot say I give faith to it. It is so unlike the processes of nature to produce the same effect in two different ways, that I can only bring myself to agree it is not impossible. I have added for you the Connoissance des temps for 88. and 89. and a copy of Fourcroi's chemistry which is the best and most complete publication in that line which we have had for some time past. I shall be happy to receive an account of your improvement in time pieces, as well as the 3d. vol. of the transactions [of the American Philosophical Society] when published. There are abundance of good things in the 2d. vol. but I must say there are several which had not merit enough to be placed in such company. I think we should be a little rigid in our admission of papers. It is the peculiar privilege derived from our not being obliged to publish a volume in any fixed period of time.-- A person here pretends to have discovered the method of rendering sea-water potable, and has some respectable certificates of it's success. He has contrived a varnish also for lining biscuit barrels, which preserves the biscuit good, and keeps it free from insects. He asks money for his secrets, so we are not to know them soon. The affairs of Holland had got so far entangled as to leave little hope that war could be avoided. In this situation the Turks have declared war against the Russians. This I think renders a general war inevitable. Perhaps the European powers may take this winter to determine which side each shall take. There is a possibility that an alliance between France and the two empires may induce England and Prussia to tread back their steps. In that case the Patriotic party in Holland will be peaceably placed at the head of their government, the Turks will be driven out of Europe, their continental possessions divided between Russia and the Emperor, and perhaps their islands and Egypt be allotted to France. These events seem possible at present. Small circumstances however may baffle our expectations. I hope the British will permit us to keep clear of the war, if it should become general. Peace should be our plan, and the paiment of our debts, improvement of our constitutions and extension of agriculture our principal objects. My daughters are well. The elder one joins me in a friendly recollection of Mrs. Rittenhouse, yourself, and daughters: and I am with very sincere esteem Dear Sir your most obedient & most humble servant Th: Jefferson This letter was published by The Papers of Thomas Jefferson in 1955 (Vol. 12, pp 144-145, Princeton University Press) and a "pressed copy" is in the Library of Congress. Accompanied by three of the volumes that Jefferson refers to in his letter: Elémens d'Histoire Naturelle et de Chimie by Fourcroy, Paris, 1786. 3 vols. (ex 4), 8vo, in original mottled calf, gilt back. Covers worn; interiors toned but intact. Vol. I is inscribed "Mr. Rittenhouse" in Jefferson's hand on the first end page. Estimated Value $20,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $51,750
Lot 1024		(Jefferson, Thomas). The "Treaty Between the United States of America and the French Republic" by which France sold the Louisiana Purchase to the United States is printed in a newpaper: American Mercury, Hartford, Connecticut, November 3, 1803, 4 pp, 19¼ x 12 in. Concluded at Paris, April 30, 1803 by U.S. minister Robert R. Livingston and James Monroe and French minister of the public treasury, François Barbe Marbois. The texts of the Treaty and Convention are given on pages 1 and 2. Overall toning and light foxing, else fine. Housed in a custom-made holder of black buckram with burgundy spine; name of paper, date, and "The Louisiana Purchase" are in gilt lettering.The Louisiana Purchase, which added 800,000 square miles of land to the United States, was the crowning achievement of Jefferson's presidency. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 1025		(Jefferson, Thomas). The text of a letter written by Captain William Clark to President Thomas Jefferson on April 2, 1805 takes up over one column on the front page of The Independent Chronicle , Boston, 4pp, 19 x 12 in. Writing from "Fort Mandin, 1609 miles up the Missouri," Clark gives a wonderful, detailed description of the topography of the country, as well as the Indian tribes, the animals, minerals, etc. Toning and light foxing, else fine. Housed in a custom-made holder of black buckram with burgundy spine; the name of the paper, the date, and "The Lewis & Clark Expedition" are in gilt lettering. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 1026		Johnson, Lyndon B. Typed Letter Signed ("Lyndon") as Senate Majority Leader, Washington, January 21, 1958, one page, quarto. To comedian Arthur Godfrey, expressing his appreciation for Godfrey's friendship. In part, "Because of the load of great and significant burdens I must carry in line with my duty, I find that I am constantly seeking emotional outlets and trying to surround myself with close and warm friends who bring comfort and soothing to me. These are the folks who aren't trying to 'promote' me but who just love me. Arthur, you are the kind of relatively new friend to whom I feel very close and for whom I feel a great personal affection and esteem….The most dear trait a man can have is that of the capacity to spread cheer and you are one of the few I know who spreads it in abundunce." Much more content. Mounted to a board; light toning from a previous framing; a few minor dings affect two words in the text, but the other blemishes can be matted and framed out. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 1027		Johnson, Lyndon B. Typed Letter Signed ("L.B.J.") on post-Presidential letterhead, Austin, Texas, Austin 7, 1972, one page, large octavo. To Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Booker, regarding Mr. Booker's illness and adding news of LBJ's aunt, "Aunt Jessie [Hatcher] has been spending a lot of time at the camp meetings, but we have had some good visits with her also….Lady Bird and I send you both our best." Boldly signed. Very fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 1029		Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) 16th President of the United States, 1861-1865. Cut Signature ("A. Lincoln") in pencil, on a 5/8 x 2 inch slip of paper, laid to a slightly larger piece. Ideal for framing with an engraving. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,840
Lot 1030		McKinley, William (1843-1901) 25th President of the United States, 1897-1901. Beautiful giant Cabinet Card Signed on the mount, 10 x 7 inches (image is just over 7¾ x 5½ in.). Photo has "Copyright Dec. '96…Courtney Canton O." in lower left edge of plate. McKinley signed boldly below his chest-up portrait. Photographer's imprint is on the lower edge of the mount. This is an especially impressive signed portrait of McKinley. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $810
Lot 1031		McKinley, William. Typed Letter Signed ("W McKinley") as Governor of Ohio, Columbus, July 25, 1895, 1 p. quarto. To Mr. A.J. Sampson, acknowledging receipt of information and thanking him for it. Below the huge signature, which measures over 4½ inches across, McKinley adds a holograph note: "If you are down this way we'll be very glad to see you." Two small mounting remnants on top verso, else fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1032		Monroe, James (1758-1831) 5th President of the United States, 1817-1825. Quarto address leaf franked "James Monroe" at upper right, above red "FREE" stamp and addressed in Monroe's hand: "George May Esquire / Richmond / Virga." Brown "WASHN CITY FEB 9" postmark. "JM" is visible on lower portion of split red wax seal. Overall toning; paper loss from seal tears on outer margins affect nothing. With postcard portrait by Gilbert. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $372
Lot 1033		Nixon, Richard & Meir, Golda. Black and white 8 x 10 in. Photograph Signed as President, c. 1974; also signed by Golda Meir as Prime Minister of Israel. The two world leaders are shown strolling and chatting on the grounds of the White House. Information on verso says that the photograph was taken by James Pickerell of Camera Press, London. Both Nixon and Meir signed at the bottom edge; Mrs. Meir smeared her first effort, then went over the signature with a ballpoint. Faint crease, else Fine. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1034		(Presidents). Lovely White House Engraving Signed: "Ronald Reagan," "Gerald R. Ford," "George Bush," and Signed and Inscribed: "Best wishes to the Hartley Family - Jimmy Carter," n.p., n.d., 6 x 8 in. President Ford signed in blue ink; all of the others signed in black. An official engraving by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, in mint condition and ideal for framing and display. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1035		(Presidents - Five). A historic Color Photograph of Presidents Bush, signed as President, Reagan, Carter, Ford, and Nixon, taken at the dedication ceremony for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California on November 5, 1991. Carter signed in black ink; the other four signed in various shades of blue, all on the lower border of the 7¼ x 9¾ in. photo. This was the first time in history that five American Presidents had met. Only 1500 of these photographs are in existence; 300 were given out to each President. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,120
Lot 1036		(Presidents - Four). Color Photograph Signed by Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, as President, Gerald R. Ford, and Jimmy Carter. Ford adds "38th President" below his signature. The four Presidents share a light moment on October 8, 1981, as they gather in the Blue Room of the White House prior to the departure of Nixon, Ford, and Carter for Cairo to represent the United States at the funeral of assassinated Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. President Reagan did not attend because of concerns for his safety. All four Presidents signed in black ink in the lower border of the 7½ x 9½ in. photo. Professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 14¼ x 16¼ in. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,495
Lot 1037		(Presidents - Three). Color Photograph Signed by Presidents Jimmy Carter, as President, Gerald R. Ford, and Richard Nixon. Ford adds the date, "Jan. 15, 1978," which was the date the three Presidents attended the funeral of the late Senator and Vice President Hubert Humphrey. The 10 x 8 in. photo is mounted on a 12¼ x 8½ in. mount, which is signed by the three men. Carter signed in light black ink, Ford in purple ink, and Nixon in dark black. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 23 x 19 in. Ready for display. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 1038		*(Presidents) September 12, 2001 New York Times* Signed By Five Presidents.** Historic issue of The New York Times with the headlines: "U.S. ATTACKED. Hijacked Jets Destroy Twin Towers and Hit Pentagon in Day of Terror," Signed by Presidents Jimmy Carter, Gerald R. Ford, Bill Clinton, George Bush, and George W. Bush as President. Presidents Ford and Clinton add the date "9-14-01" below their signatures; President Bush adds "2001" below his. The five Presidents attended a national prayer service at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. on September 14, 2001. In addition to the five Presidents, New York Governor George Pataki Signed, "God Bless New York / God Bless America. George Pataki," and New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani Signed, "God Bless Aemrica! Rudy Giuliani." Clinton, Ford, and Pataki signed in blue ink; the other four men signed in black ink. The front page of the Times has been matted with a plaque giving the name of the paper, the date, and the names of the men who signed, and framed to an overall size of 33 x 23½ in. Excellent condition. A unique collectible from the tragic events of 9/11. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,348
Lot 1039		Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004) 40th President of the United States, 1981-1989. Autograph Letter Signed "Ronnie" on personal letterhead (Pacific Palisades, Ca.), May 31 (1957), 1p. 10½ x 7¼ in. To Chet Sampson in Grosse Pointe, Michigan: "Dear Chet / Glad to hear from you. I had lost your address and tried to thank you for the jam & candle sticks by just addressing you at Grosse Pointe but my letter was returned. So now - thanks very much it was certainly thoughtful of you and much appreciated. / I'll keep your schedule on the desk and hope nothing happens to prevent our getting together…." Written in blue ink; nice and clean. With transmittal envelope. Chester Sampson organized a caravan of cars each year to take high school boys and girls throughout the West. He knew many actors and often asked them to meet and greet the young people. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1040		Reagan, Ronald. Exceptional Typed Document Signed as Secretary of the Motion Picture Industry Council (Los Angeles), June 15, 1955, 9pp, quarto. Bound in a black morocco and burgundy leather volume with gilt lettering: "Motion Picture Industry Council / Minute Book / 1955" on spine and cover; 62 blank pages follow the typed record of a meeting of the Motion Picture Industry Council, of which Reagan served as Secretary. Lou Greenspan countersigned as Executive Secretary. Interesting content on the postal service tracking letters addressed to actors no longer employed by the studios, and reporting, "…we're wasting too much time on the motion picture industry…." There is further mention of "…aggressive and defensive public relations…." with the MPIC called "…the United Nations of the industry. An interesting document from the 40th President's acting career. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $949
Lot 1041		Reagan, Ronald. Document Signed, "I thought you might like this. Ronald Reagan," n.p., n.d., 9pp, folio. A copy of a speech given by Reagan to the European Parliament, May 8, 1985, marking the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Europe. Reagan celebrates "the leaders who led the way -- Churchill and Monnet, Adenauer and Schuman, De Gasperi and Spaak, Truman and Marshall.…" and the unified effort that went into rebuilding Europe after the war. He speaks of America's European heritage and the debt owed to Europe for that heritage. He affirms America's committment to a unified Europe, addresses the threat from the Soviet Union, and reminds the leaders that "those who take advantage of that right of democracy seem unaware that if the government that they would advocate became reality, no one would have that freedom to speak up again…." Signed in blue ink at the top of the first page. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $949
Lot 1042		Reagan, Ronald. Typed Document Signed, n.p., n.d., 1p., quarto. A legal document authorizing that checks for Reagan's work are to be paid to his agent, Park-Citron Agency. In part: "Gentlemen: You are hereby notified that I have authorized Park-Citron Agency to accept delivery of any and all checks and/or sums of money which may become payable to me from you. This authorization shall remain in effect until written notice of the revocation thereof, executed and acknowledged by me, shall be served upon you by registered mail." From Reagan's early acting days. Very fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 1043		Reagan, Ronald. Vintage, glossy Photograph Inscribed and Signed, "Good Luck Larry & Best Wishes, Ronald Reagan," n.p., n.d., 9¼ x 7¼ in. A handsome, chest-up portrait of a young Reagan. A faint diagonal crease in upper left corner touches the top of Reagan's hair. Signed in blue fountain pen on the future President's light-colored shirt and vest. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1044		Reagan, Ronald and Nancy. Photograph Inscribed and Signed, "To Mr. & Mrs. John Gene / Very Best wishes / Ronald Reagan," with Mrs. Reagan adding "Nancy" in front of her husband's name, n.p., n.d., 10 x 7¾ in. Written in blue felt-tip pen. Trimmed left border and one tack hole in top border; otherwise, fine. A charming portrait. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1045		Roosevelt, Franklin D. Dern himself had died in 1936. 32nd President of the United States, 1933-1945. Typed Letter Signed as President. One page, quarto on White House letterhead, Dec. 15, 1942, to the widow of his first Secretary of War, George H. Dern, sympathizing with her on the death of her daughter: "I have learned with sincere regret of the sorrow which has come to you with such crushing force in the loss of Elizabeth. Please accept for yourself and for all of the family this assurance of heartfelt sympathy in which Mrs. Roosevelt joins." Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 1046		Roosevelt, Theodore. Book Signed and dated, "Theodore Roosevelt Sept. 10th 1918," on a Christmas Cove Library bookplate on the inside cover of Roosevelt's book, Fear God and Take Your Own Part (New York: George H. Doran Company, 1916), 414 pp. Tan cover with black lettering; covers loosening at hinges, some edge wear, and minor foxing. The book was donated to The Christmas Cove Library in Christmas Cove, Maine. It is based on articles Roosevelt wrote for Metropolitan Magazine, some speeches and public statements, and dedicated to Julia Ward Howe. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $679
Lot 1047		Truman, Harry S (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States,1945-1953. Typed Letter Signed on personal letterhead, Independence, Missouri, March 6, 1961, 1 p. quarto. To Steve Bittenbender of Compton, California, regarding a drawing (not present) that he had sent the former President to sign. Boldly signed in black ink. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold