Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 33

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

First Ladies

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 312		Cleveland, Frances F (1864-1927) First Lady. Executive Mansion Card Signed as First Lady in black ink, 2¾"x4½", n.p., n.d. Very fine; light toning and one small spot after the signature. With a Cabinet Photograph by C.M. Bell, Washington, D.C., 6½"x4¼", engraved on the mount: "Mrs. Cleveland…1886." Fine except for a few small ink spots. Frances Folsom married President Grover Cleveland on June 2, 1886; Cleveland was the only President to marry in the White House. Both items are affixed to a 10½"x8" toned album page. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 313		Eisenhower, Mamie Doud (1896-1979) Typed Letter Signed "Mamie Eisenhower" on letterhead engraved "Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower," 1p, 10½"x7¼", New York, 1953 Jan. 8. To "Dear Polly" (actress Polly Bergen - Mrs. Robert Guggenheim), two and a half months before Ike's first inauguration, thanking her for "such a warm letter of congratulations and good wishes upon Ike's election…." Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $58
Lot 314		Harding, Florence Kling. Autograph Note Signed, Marion, Ohio, n.d., 3½"x8". Fine. A trlegram draft to Mr. John C. Myers in Ashland, Ohio: "I have just learned of the death of your distinguished father, and tender you my sincerest condolence." The date "12-5-23" in penciled at lower left, and "night letter" at upper right. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 315		Kennedy, Jacqueline (1929-1994) Wife of President John F. Kennedy. Photograph Signed as First Lady in blue ink in the lower border, 10"x8", n.p., n.d. Fine. The President and Mrs. Kennedy are elegantly attired for a formal affair. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $780
Lot 316		Madison, Dolley Payne (1768-1849) Wife of James Madison, the 4th President of the U.S.; she was one of the most popular First Ladies ever. Folded letter cover Free Franked, "Free D.P. Madison," and addressed in her hand to the poet Lydia Segourney: "Mrs. L. H. Sigourney / Hartford, Connecticut." With red "FREE" stamp and red circular postmark: "WASHINGTON CITY / FEB 25." Most of Mrs. Madison personal black sealing wax stamp is extant. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,035
Lot 317		Roosevelt, Eleanor (1884-1962) First Lady, author, diplomat, and humanitarian. Typed Letter Signed as First Lady of New York, on "Executive Mansion / Albany" letterhead, 1 p., 7½"x5¾", 1930 Sept. 30. Very fine. To Lillian G. Genn, regarding an interview: "..In regard to the two subjects you mention…I will not talk on the first one and I have talked over the radio on the second one." Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $81