Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 64

U.S. Presidents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 88		Adams, John (1735-1826) 2nd President of the United States (1797-1801). Letter Signed, 2 pp (recto/verso), 10 x 8 in., Quincy, April 30, 1819. To an unidentified correspondent, with some of the finest John Adams content extant. "Dear Sir, Of republicks the varieties are infinite, or at least as numerous as the tunes and changes that can be rung upon a complete sett of Bells. Of all the variety's, a Democracy is the most natural - the most ancient - and the most fundamental and essential of all others….In some writing or other of mine I happened currente caloma to drop the phrase 'the word Republic as it is used may signify - any-thing - every-thing - or nothing.' For this escape I have been pelted for twenty or thirty years - with as many stones as even were throw'n at St Steven - when St Paul held the clothes of the stoners - but the aphorism is literal, strict, solemn truth - to speak technically, or scientifically, if you will. There are Monarchical Aristocratical and Democratical Republicks - the government of Great Britain - and that of Poland - are as strictly republicks - as that of Rhode-Island or Connecticut under their old charters. If mankind have a right to the voice of experience - they ought to furnish that experience with Pen, ink and paper to write it - and an amanuensis to copy it. I should have been extremely obliged to you if you had favoured me with Mr. Jeffersons sentiments upon the subject - as I see you have an inquiring mind. I sincerely wish you much pleasure Profit, and success in your investigations. I have had some pleasure in them - but no Profit - and very little, if any success. In one of your Letters you say that my defence has become none - this is strange - Mr. Dilly Published an Edition of it [Adams' 1787 pamphlet A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America], was published in Boston -- another in New-York - another in Philadelphia --before the Adoption of the present Constitution of the National Government - and before one line of the Federalist was printed - since that Mr. Cobbet, alias Porcupine printed a large Edition of the whole work in Philadelphia - and Mr. Stockdale of Picca-dilly has published another large Edition in London - it has been Translated into the French and German Languages - and what has become of all these Copies. I am Sir, with much Esteem your humble servant, John Adams." Adams' signature shows his age; in six months, he would be 84 years old. Estimated Value $40,000 - 60,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 89		John Adams Appoints Commissioners For the First Slave Census. Rare and important Document Signed as President, 9½ x 15¼", Philadelphia, July 17, 1798. Appointing commissioners for the state of Connecticut to value land, dwellings and slaves pursuant to the Act of July 1798. Countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering. Accompanied by an equally rare blank form for the return of taxes in Connecticut based on this Act. The appointment has age toning and mat burns at the edges. A vertical fold separation has been archivally repaired on the verso. Adams' signature is large and bold in brown ink; the Pickering signature is in black ink. The white paper Seal of the United States is completely intact with insignificant loss to a couple of tooth tips at the bottom where they extended beyond the edge of the document. In 1798 Congress made provisions for the first direct tax on United States citizens. Fearing war with France and needing to build the national defenses, $2 million was to be raised by a tax on property. Commissioners were to be appointed by the President for each state, which was then divided into specific districts. The commissioners were to oversee the valuation of property and the enumeration of slaves. Other officials would then be responsible for collecting the tax. This was the first federal tax on domestic property, as well as the first census and tax of slaves, who were to be taxed at a rate of 50¢ for each adult slave. The commissioners named by Adams were Andrew Kingsbury (State Treasurer), Epaphroditus Champion, Subael Abbee, William Heron, and Julius Dening. These were men who were well known and trusted in their respective districts, which was important to building confidence that the tax was fairly and equally applied. This is a highly unusual and significant document relating to both slavery and federal taxation. Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 90		Arthur, Chester A (1829-86) 21st President of the United States (1881-85). Partly-printed Document Signed as President, one page, 14 x 17 in., Washington, May 2, 1882. Appointing Andrew L. Finkham Postmaster at Middleborough, Massachusetts. Countersigned by Postmaster General Timothy O. Howe. Gold foil seal with red ribbons is intact at lower left. Light toning and one vertical split at center fold, else fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $330
Lot 91		Buchanan, James (1791-1868) 15th President of the United States (1857-61). Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pages, 8 x 5 in., Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa), Sept. 5, 1863. To Mr. Kennedy, saying he has read Kennedy's answer to Mr. Maynard, but "…it contains too much good sense & sober argument to produce any sensible effect, in the present violent & revolutionary condition of the public mind." This is his only reference, albeit indirect, to the Civil War. (Many hold him partially responsible for his inaction and possible Southern sympathies.) He goes on to discuss financial and personal matters. Light overall toning and a few dark spots on right edge of verso, not affecting the text or signature. Estimated Value $650 - 850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $484
Lot 92		Bush, George & Barbara. Color Photograph Inscribed and Signed, "To: Bob Mijares - All Good Wishes, Barbara Bush and George Bush" in the bottom margin, 9¼ x 7½ in., n.p., n.d., Very Fine. George Bush signed his name; Mrs. Bush wrote everything else. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $117
Lot 93		Bush, George H.W (1924-) 41st President of the United States (1989-93). Autograph Note Signed on a 3½ x 6½ in. card, n.p., n.d. "Dear Rev. Pitt, Hard work, love of family, love of God--these guide my work and life. George Bush." With a 10 x 8 in. black and white Photograph Inscribed and Signed, "To Rev Theodore K Pitt / Best wishes / George Bush." Both fine. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 94		Bush, George H.W. Autograph Note Signed on a personal note card, 4½ x 6¼ in., Houston, Texas, May 27, 1979. To Rev. Pitt: "I would love to have your help in R.I. I believe I will win. Here are the 'sigs' you requested. Sincerely George Bush." Fine. Written just before Bush dropped out of the presidential primary race, which was won by Ronald Reagan. Bush was, however, chosen to run as Reagan's vice president. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $168
Lot 95		Bush, George H.W. Book Signed on the first end page. All the Best, George Bush. My Life in Letters and Other Writings, New York: Scribner, 1999, 640 pages, 4to. Slight wear to edges of dust jacket. A nice clean copy. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 96		Carter, Jimmy (1924 -) 39th President of the United States (1977-81). Autograph Letter Signed ("Jimmy") as Governor of Georgia, one page, 8½ x 5½ in., Atlanta, Aug. 4, 1971. To "Susan" regarding information she had given him in a letter about a river. "…It helped me during some critical days. This was a test case and our standing firm even in the face of an almost accomplished fact will, I hope, establish a good precedent. Association with good environmental groups is the best thing to do for learning & multiplying influence. Gratefully, Jimmy." One staple mark at upper left, else Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 97		Carter, Jimmy. Book Signed ("J Carter") on the first end page. Always A Reckoning and Other Poems , New York, Times Books, 1995, small 4to, 130 pp. With dust jacket. Fine. With a paperback edition of Keeping Faith. Memoirs of A President Signed ("J Carter") on the half-title page, New York, Bantam Books, 1983, 4to, 622 pp. Light wear to covers. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 98		Carter, Jimmy & Rosalynn. Book Signed "Jimmy Carter" on a book plate on the front end page of his book The Blood of Abraham, Insights into the Middle East, Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1985, 257 pages, 4to. With dust jacket. Light toning; some wear to covers; specks and small stains to inside cover and end page with signature. Acommpanied by Mrs. Carter's Helping Someone With Mental Illness, New York: Random House, 1998, 348 pages, 4to, and signed "Rosalynn Carter" and "Jimmy Carter" on the first end page. With dust jacket. Clean except for one chapter which is marred by some highlighting with a pink marker. With JSA COA. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $118
Lot 99		Carter, Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter. Book Signed ("J Carter") on the first end page. The Blood of Abraham. Insights Into the Middle East, Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1985, 4to, 257 pp. With dust jacket. Intials "LK" in blue ink on inside cover, else fine. With An Hour Before Daylight. Memories of a Rural Boyhood, New York, Simon & Schuster, 2001, 4to, 284 pp. With dust jacket; a signed "J Carter" bookplate (loose) is present. Very fine. Also, Book Signed "Rosalynn Carter" on the first end page, Helping Yourself Help Others. A Book For Caregivers, New York, Times Books, 1994, 4to, 278pp. With dust jacket. Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 100		[Cleveland, Grover] (1837-1908) 22nd and 24th President of the United States (1885-89, 1893-97). Cabinet Photo by Sarony, 1892, New York, 6½ x 4¼ in., Fine. A few minor blemishes but overall very nice. Probably made for Cleveland�s second presidential campaign. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 101		Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933) 30th President of the United States (1923-29). Photograph Inscribed and Signed, "To Ray O Woodruff, With Regards, Calvin Coolidge" on a vintage, sepia matte-finish photo by Harris & Ewing, n.p., n.d., 9¾ x 6¼ in. Tape remnants on all four corners, one affecting the very end of Coolidge�s signature. With a First Day Cover commemorating the Presidential Inauguration of 1929, Signed "Calvin Coolidge" diagonally in black ink across the cachet, postmarked March 4, 1929, the day Coolidge left office as President and Herbert Hoover became the 31st President. The envelope is addressed to Royce A. Wright in Andover, Mass.; stamp of the Indian Cycle Agency is on the verso. Some pencil erasures on the front; flap and part of envelope are torn on verso. A tape repair across the upper left corner does not touch Coolidge�s signature. Both items are matted together and framed to 18½ x 11 in. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 102		Coolidge, Calvin and Grace. Card engraved "The White House / Washington" Signed as President, 2¾ x 4¼ in. with a card engraved "Autograph" and Signed "Grace Coolidge / August 5, 1940," 3¼ x 5¼ in. Both fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $216
Lot 103		Eisenhower, Dwight D (1890-1969) 34th President of the United States (1953-61); Supreme Allied Commander in World War II. Typed Letter Signed as President, on The White House letterhead, one page, 9 x 7 in., Washington, Oct. 21, 1957. To Richard Spencer regarding the Tregor bust of Ike presented to the American Embassy in Paris being transferred to the Eisenhower Exchange Trust. Fine; neatly laid to board. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $496
Lot 104		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 105		Eisenhower, Dwight D. Typed Letter Signed ("D.E."), on "DDE" letterhead, one page, Palm Desert, Dec. 22, 1961. To Irving Geist, thanking him for his Christmas package and describing how he enjoyed some of the edibles while Mamie was out shopping. Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $236
Lot 106		[Eisenhower, Dwight D. and Mamie Doud]. Three Christmas gift prints featuring paintings by Eisenhower, one each from 1954, 1957, and 1959, all with printed signatures. For the 1954 gift card, Eisenhower painted a portrait of George Washington after the famous Gilbert Stuart portrait. 11¾ x 9¼ inches (fine), in a 16¾ x 13 inch matte and a cream-colored folder (one small stain) with a Presidential Seal and a large envelope, which is stained and has edge damage. The 1957 Christmas print features a color photograph of the Green Room, matted with a gold foil Presidential Seal and printed inscription and signatures, 11 x 13¼ inches, in a folder with the Presidential Seal, both fine; in an envelope (which has a small red stain at lower edge). The 1959 print features a 13 x 16 inch reproduction of Eisenhower's painting of Mount Eisenhower (Castle Mountain in Canada's Banff National Park was renamed in 1946 for Ike but has reverted to its original name); print and matte are fine; outer envelope has some uneven toning. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 107		Eisenhower, Dwight D. and Mamie Doud. Black and white Photograph Signed "Dwight D. Eisenhower" and Inscribed and Signed, "For Mrs. Laura Bently with warm best wishes, Mamie Doud Eisenhower." Stamped information on verso states that the photograph was taken in New York, 1964, by Frank Jurkoski of the New York Journal-American. The former President signed across his wife's light dress; she signed in the lower border. One crease at lower right corner, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 108		Ford, Gerald R (1913-2006) 34th President of the United States (1974-1977). 1st Edition of A Time to Heal, with signed book plate on first end page, New York, Harper & Row, 1979, 4to, 454pp. Book is fine; dust jacket is toned, with edge wear. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 109		Ford, Gerald R. Book Signed, "Gerald R. Ford / Last surviving member of the Warren Commission," on the second end page. The book is Doris Kearns Goodwin's The Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys New York: Simon and Schuster, 1987, 932 pages, 4to. A couple of small scuff marks to dust jacket, else a nice clean copy. Ford signed with a blue marker which bled through two pages, not affecting the title page. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 110		Ford, Gerald R. Book Signed and Inscribed To Ron, Gerald R. Ford Member Warren Commission in blue ink on the front end page. Report of the Warren Commission - The Assassination of President Kennedy. The New York Times Edition. Very fine condiiton. JSA LOA. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $83
Lot 111		Ford, Gerald R. and Betty. Individual 3½ x 6½ in cards signed "Jerry Ford" and "Betty Ford," n.p., n.d. Both fine. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope from the Office of the Vice President, postmarked Jan. 7, 1974 and addressed to Reverend Theodore K. Pitt in Toledo, Ohio. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 112		Garfield, James A (1831-81) 20th President of the United States (Mar. 4, 1981-Sept. 19, 1881). Cabinet Photograph Signed ("J. A. Garfield"), n.p., n.d. Bust-length portrait by Harroun and Bierstadt. Minor soiling. Uneven ink flow in a couple of the letters in the signature, which is otherwise exceptionally large and boldly signed in black ink. Rare. With an 8 x 5 in. glass image of a Garfield statue. The image is so sharp and clear that one can actually read the slain President's name on the base of the monument! Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $649
Lot 113		Grant, Ulysses S (1822-85) 18th President of the United States (1869-77. Partly-printed Document Signed ("U.S. Grant") as President, one page, 10¾ x 18 in., June 7, 1870. Appointing Andrew L. Tinkham Postmaster at Middleborough, Massachusetts. Countersigned by Secretary of State Hamilton Fish. Beautiful cream seal is intact at lower left. Document is lightly toned; small splits to vertical fold and slightly rough lower left edge. Signatures are nice and bold. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,062
Lot 114		[Grant, Ulysses S.]. Two oval engravings: one as general, 8¼ x 7, published by William Smith, Philadelphia, and engraved by A.B. Walter, and one as president, 8½ x 6½, published by J.C. McCurdy & Co., Philadelphia, and engraved by A.B. Walter from a photo by Ulkek. The first is evenly toned; otherwise, both are fine. Matted and framed in matching silver-colored frames to 15½ x 13½ in. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 115		Grant, Ulysses S. and Julia Dent. Exceedingly rare sepia-toned Alexander Gardner Cabinet Card Photo Signed "U.S. Grant" on lower white border, 6½ x 4¼ in., backstamped "Alex. Gardner, 921 Penna. Ave. Washington D.C." Custom matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 10½ in. Accompanied by a sepia-toned Cabinet Card Photo Signed "Julia D. Grant," 6½ x 4¼ in., by Kurtz Studio of Madison Square, New York City. Custom matted and framed to an overall size of 9 x 6½ in. Both signatures are bold. This is an exceptional pairing rarely seen on the marketplace. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 116		Harding, Warren G (1865-1923) 29th President of the United States (1921-23). Autograph Note Signed, on United States Senate letterhead, one page, 7¼ x 6 in., Washington D.C., May 21, 1920. Harding writes, "Am glad to comply with your request. Very truly." Written three weeks before Harding was nominated by the Republican party to run for President. Toned, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $252
Lot 117		Harding, Warren G. Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "To Gertrude N. Phillips With my best wishes, Warren G. Harding," 13½ x 9¾ in., n.d., n.p. A left-profile portrait by Harris & Ewing. Light marginal soiling, upper left corner is broken, and there are a few spots from damp staining in lower right margin, not affecting the signature. Boldly inscribed and signed. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 118		Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901) 23rd President of the United States (1889-92). Executive Mansion Card Signed, "Benj Harrison," n.p., n.d., 3¾ x 4¾ in., Fine. Accompanied by a "Souvenir Inaugural Ball March 4, 1889," 9½ x 7½ in., tied with a blue ribbon at left edge, and, on the back cover, a raised gilt eagle holding an "E Pluribus Unum" banner, perched on a red, white, and blue flag; some toning and soiling; stains in two corners of back cover. Interior holds engravings of Harrison and Levi Morton, a patriotic engraving with Washington, D.C. in the background, and a listing of the Executive Committee below; overall fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 119		Hayes, Rutherford B (1822-93) 19th President of the United States (1877-81). Partly-printed Document Signed ("R B Hayes") as President, one page, 14 x 17 in., Washington, April 10, 1878. Appointing Andrew L. Finkham Postmaster at Middleborough, Massachusetts. Countersigned by Postmaster General D.M. Key. Gold foil seal with red ribbons is intact at lower left. Light toning and one tiny vertical break at center fold. Faint tranfer from seal to lower right of document, including signature, which is of medium boldness. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $236
Lot 120		Hayes, Rutherford B. Partly-printed Document Signed ("R. B. Hayes") as President, 10 x 8 in., Washington, July 21, 1879. Authorizing and directing "the Secretary of State to cause the Seal of the Unite States to be affixed to a warrant for the pardon of Arthur W. Burgess…" Slightly toned area in top third of page, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $271
Lot 121		Hayes, Rutherford B. Autograph Album Leaf Signed, "R B Hayes / Fremont O. / Washington / 25 Feb 1881" during his last week as President, 9 x 7 in., Signed on the verso by Lucy W. Hayes, his wife, and Fanny Hayes, his fourteen year old daughter. Light toning. Accompanied by an engraving of Hayes and displayed in a 15 x 11¼ folder. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $153
Lot 122		Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States (1929-33). Two Signatures, one on a Stanford University card (1920). As chairman of the Commission for Relief in Belgium, Hoover saved millions of lives during World War I. In 1919, he established the Hoover War Collection at Stanford University and donated his files, as well as a $50,000 endowment. The second signature is on a First Day Cover for the National Capital Sesquicentennial. Signed in blue ink over the four stamps; with an envelope postmarked 1959. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $118
Lot 123		Hoover, Herbert. Sepia-toned Photograph Signed "Kind Regards of Herbert Hoover," 11¼ x 8¼, n.p., n.d. Matted and housed in a period Art Deco frame, 14½ x 10½ in. A distinguished, seated portrait by Harris & Ewing. Paper affixed to back of frame states, "Sent by Herbert Hoover to Wm M Sporborg to Chattanooga Tenn. November 1st, 1928." Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 124		Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) 7th President of the United States (1829-37). Partly-printed Document Signed as President, on vellum, 16¾ x 13½ in., June 1, 1830, Washington, Very Fine. Appointing Lorenzo Thomas "First Lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment of Infantry." Countersigned by John H. Eaton as Secretary of War and docketed in the upper left corner by Adjutant General Roger Jones. Light age toning; normal folds; and one rust mark from a paper clip in the blank right margin. The seal is intact at upper left. The usual military engravings are at top and bottom. Andrew Jackson�s signature is huge, measuring 6" across and signed in dark brown ink. After his first military commission from President James Monroe in 1824, Lorenzo Thomas served in the 4th infantry in Florida until 1831. He served as quartermaster in the Seminole War (1836-37), and when the Mexican War began, he joined the volunteer division of General William O. Butler, where he served as chief of staff from 1846-48. He was assistant adjutant-general at Washington until designated as General Winfield Scott�s chief of staff in 1853. When Col. Samuel Cooper resigned as adjutant-general of the army, Thomas was promoted to colonel in 1861, and five months later he was made adjutant-general with the full rank of brigadier-general. For two years, beginning in 1863, Thomas was in charge of organizing the "colored troops" in the southern states. When President Andrew Johnson removed Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton from his post, he appointed Thomas secretary ad interim, but Thomas never occupied the office, due to Stanton�s refusal to vacate the office. Thomas retired from active service in 1869. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,953
Lot 125		Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) 3rd President of the United States (1801-09); author of the Declaration of Independence. Ship's passport Signed as President ("Th: Jefferson"), on vellum, 15½ x 10½ in., District of Mississippi, Feb. 7, 1807. For the ship Mary & Nancy, commanded by John Dennis. Countersigned by Secretary of State James Madison and also signed by an official of the District [printed "State" is crossed out] of Mississippi. The seal is intact at lower left. There are skips in the ink of Jefferson's large signature; Madison's is a little light. A certified note on the verso, dated Aug. 14, 1807, Port of New York, states that the commander of the ship at that time was Thomas Slaughter. An attractive document and an early Mississippi piece. (Please note that there is another Jefferson Document Signed in the Signers Collection, Property of a Texas Gentleman.). Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $7,080
Lot 126		Johnson, Andrew (1808-75) 17th President of the United States (1865-69). Partly-printed Document Signed as President, on vellum, 20 x 16 in., Washington, June 1, 1865. Appointing George R. Vernon "First Lieutenant in the Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry." Stamped signature of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The blue seal is intact and the two usual large military engravings are at top and bottom. Light toning, normal folds, and one small fold tear in lower vignette. Docketed in upper left corner. President Andrew Johnson injured his right hand two months after becoming President, and thereafter used a stamped signature on military commissions. A horizontal fold lightly traverses the signature. This commission was signed shortly before he injured his hand, making this one of his rare signed military commissions. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $856
Lot 127		Johnson, Andrew. Partly-printed Document Signed as President, one page, 11½ x 18 in., Washington, July 13, 1866. Appointing Andrew L. Finkham Postmaster at Middleborough, Massachusetts. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Cream seal is intact at lower left. Light toning and foxing; several small fold splits, as well as a 2½ in. vertical split at center fold. Faint tranfer from seal to lower right of document, including signature, which is boldly signed. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $590
Lot 128		Johnson, Andrew. Two Free Franks signed as Ex-President. The first is on an envelope addressed in Johnson's hand to "Andrew Patterson Jr., 'Home,' Tennessee" with Johnson's Free Frank in pencil at the top. The envelope was torn and since taped together, affecting the first three letters in "Andrew." Toning and soiling, overall good. The second is an address panel with a Greenville, TN postmark, n.d. Written in brown ink. Some toning, else nice and clear. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $472
Lot 129		Johnson, Lyndon B (1908-73) 36th President of the United States (1963-69). Typed Letter Signed ("Lyndon") as Vice President, on official letterhead, one page, 9 x 7 in., Washington, Aug. 21, 1962. To John DeVine, who was editor of Nueces County News in Corpus Christi. In part, "…your warm letter…was as tasty as that first cup of coffee in the morning! I really appreciate the plaudits you gave the President and me and I will endeavor to continue to be worthy of your praise…." Boldly signed. Light diagonal fold at top left corner, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $177
Lot 130		Kennedy, John F (1917-1963) 35th President of the United States (1961-63). 1st Edition of Profiles in Courage signed ("John Kennedy") on the title page, New York: Harper & Brothers, 1956, 266 pages, 8vo. Dust jacket is worn and chipped. Cloth covers have edge wear; some light toning; first end page has partial bookplate from a previous owner and is thin in upper right corner. A tight copy; three pages in the bibliography have a tiny chip at lower edge. Kennedy signed in blue ink above the title. This book, which Kennedy wrote during his freshman term in the Senate (1954-55) while recovering from back surgery, won the Pulitzer prize for biography in 1957. Kennedy identifies eight acts of political bravery and integrity by American senators, including John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, and Sam Houston. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,360
Lot 131		Kennedy, John F. Official Inaugural Program signed ("John Kennedy") on the first inside page, in blue ink, 11 x 8¼ in. Light toning. The program for JFK's January 20, 1961 inauguration was signed for Arnold Sternberg, who was part of the Inaugural Committee in 1961. A handwritten note from the person who acquired it from Mr. Sternberg in 1980 is included. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $767
Lot 132		[Kennedy, John F. & Jacqueline Bouvier]. Three Christmas gift prints, one from 1962 and two from 1963, given out by the First Family to staff and friends. All three are in red, protective folders, with a Presidential Seal on the cover and all three have printed inscriptions and signatures. The 1962 print of the Red Room is from a watercolor by Edward Lehman, 14 x 17 inches; some dark toning in lower right and upper right corners. The two 1963 gift prints show the Green Room, also from a watercolor by Edward Lehman, 14" x 17 inches. These were given to the staff by Mrs. Kennedy after the death of President Kennedy. All very fine. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,062
Lot 133		[Kennedy, John F. and Jacqueline Bouvier]. Oversized limited edition Life color photo of President John F. Kennedy with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy riding in an open limo in his inaugural parade Jan. 20, 1961, 20 x 14 in. By Life photographer Leonard McComb, with Life Limited Edition embossed seal. Custom-matted to an overall size of 27 x 18½ in. This photo appeared on the Jan. 27, 1961 Life Magazine cover. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 134		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 135		Lincoln, Abraham (1809-65) 16th President of the United States (1861-65). Document Signed as President of the United States, vellum, 19 x 15½ in., Washington, June 12, 1862. Appointing Green Clay Smith Brigadier General of Volunteers, to rank from June 11th. Countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Docketed at upper left by General Lorenzo Thomas. Pale blue seal of the War Office is intact. At lower right is a notation dated July 1872 stating, "This Commission is a trophy of war found in Gen G C Smith's tent at Lexington Kentucky by Major John Thomas O'Brien of the staff of General Kirby Smith commanding the Confederate forces occupying Lexington after the retreat from that City of the Federal Army. The widow of Major O'Brien now on a visit to Scotland has placed it in possession of James Smith…her uncle." Fine condition. On May 5, 1862, G.C. Smith, then Col. of the 4th Kentucky Cavalry, took part in the rout of John Hunt Morgan's forces at Lebanon, Tennessee. Because of his part in defeating the celebrated Confederate raider, Smith was promoted to Brigadier General, but on August 31, 1862, Confederate Gen. Kirby Smith's forces captured Lexington, Kentucky, and this commission, which is mentioned in Generals in Blue by Ezra J. Warner, page 457, was captured. G.C. Smith was elected to Congress in the fall of 1862 and resigned his army commission on Dec. 4, 1863. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $10,915
Lot 136		Lincoln, Abraham. Autograph Document Signed ("Lincoln p.d.) as attorney for the defendants, one page, 6¼ x 8 in., n.p., n.d.(filed May 17, 1842). While riding circuit in spring 1842, Lincoln represents Ambrose D. Radcliffe and Isaac D. Vanmeter against Philip M. Stanford regarding a debt. Nearly 60 words in Lincoln's hand: "And the defendants come and defense the wrong and injury when, where &c and says plaintiff actio non, because they say that the instrument in the said plaintiff's declaration mentioned and described, is not the said defendants' deed, and of this they put themselves ["himself" is crossed through] upon the country &c…." The attorney for the plaintiff signed below and added a note, "And said plaintiff doth the like." Docket on verso is in Lincoln's hand. File date is written and signed by the court clerk, Amos Williams. Old fold repairs on verso, overall toning and edge chips to margins, not affecting Lincoln's bold script and signature. Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,785
Lot 137		[Lincoln, Abraham]. "Funeral Address on the Death of Abraham Lincoln delivered in the Church of the Covenant, April 19, 1865, by the Rev. C.M. Butler, D.D." Philadelphia: Henry B. Ashmead…1865. With "A Sermon, Occasioned by the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln…Preached at Coventry, Vt., April 23, 1865, by Rev. Pliny H. White," Brattleboro: Printed at the Vermont Record Office, 1865. Toning to both; a few pencil marks on title page of first. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $142

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