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Lot 188 |
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Truman, Harry (1884-1972) 34th President of the United States. World War II Victory Proclamation Broadside Signed, 20 x 13 in., Washington, n.d. This impressive document, bearing a six-inch signature by Truman, is printed on a 21¾ x 14½ in. leaf of heavy-stock presentation paper, dated in print May 8, 1945, the date the unconditional surrender of Germany to the Allies was ratified in Berlin. Across the top of the page, in blue lettering is: "By The President Of The United States Of America." The initial "T" in the first paragraph is gold and each paragraph thereafter begins with either a blue or red letter, two paragraphs having three words in red lettering. The proclamation begins: "The Allied Armies, through sacrifice and devotion and with God's Help, have wrung from Germany a final and unconditional surrender…." While celebrating the victory in the West, Truman acknowledges, "The victory won in the West must now be won in the East. The whole world must be cleansed of the evil from which half the world has been freed…." and the President appoints Sunday, May 13, 1945, as a day of prayer.
President and Mrs. Truman's 1945 Christmas gift to their White House staff was an embellished scroll of the V-E Day Proclamation, signed by the President. President Truman was delighted that V-E Day arrived on his birthday, May 8th. This document is in superb condition and is handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 27 x 20 in. We sold a Victory Proclamation broadside signed by Truman for $17,250 in 2006.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000.
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Lot 189 |
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Truman, Harry S. Partly-printed Document Signed "Harry S Truman" as President, 18½ x 22½ in., Washington, D.C., February 18, 1947. Appointing John A. O'Donnell as a member of the Philippine War Damage Commission. Countersigned by Secretary of State George C. Marshall, whose plan to rebuild Europe from the ashes of World War II would win him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953. The document is laid to board, else fine. The cream-colored wafer seal is intact at lower left and Truman's signature is very strong.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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$390 |
Lot 190 |
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Truman, Harry S. Three items signed by Harry Truman: Two Harry S. Truman Library brochures, one inscribed "Kind regards" and one inscribed "Best wishes"; both are signed in blue ink and dated 7-28-60. With a United Nations 10th Anniversary First Day Cover signed in black ink below a portrait of Truman; one ink smear in the "H" of "Harry". All are fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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$248 |
Lot 191 |
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[Truman, Harry S & Thomas E. Dewey] 1948 Chicago Daily Tribune. Incorrect headline on the first edition of the November 3, 1948 Chicago Daily Tribune, proclaiming "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN." A few hundred of these newspapers were printed before the Tribune, which had strongly supported Republican challenger Thomas E. Dewey over imcumbent President Harry Truman, decided it might have jumped the gun in declaring Dewey the winner. Although the race was very close, Truman won the electoral vote by a 303-189 majority, giving him another term in office, and the Democrats regained control of both the House and the Senate. Paper is lightly toned. It has been matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 22 inches.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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| Realized
$885 |
Lot 192 |
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Tyler, John (1790-1862) Tenth President of the United States (1841-1845) and the first to succeed to the office of Vice President. Partly-printed Document Signed ("J Tyler") as President, one page plus integral leaf, 10" x 8", Washington, Oc. 12, 1842. Authorizing and directing the Secretary of State "to affix the Seal of the United States to remission of the forfeiture & penalties incurred by the Schooner Libio, James Conway, Master…." Integral leaf is docketed on verso. Light toning, else Fine.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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$1,121 |
Lot 193 |
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Tyler, John. Clipped Signature "J. Tyler" on an approximately ¾ x 2 in. slip of beige paper. Boldly penned. Uneven right margin.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$204 |
Lot 194 |
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[Tyler, John]. 14 x 10 in. handcolored print, lithographed and published by N. Currier. the legend reads, "John Tyler. Tenth President of the United States." Lightly toned, with nice coloration. Moderate waterstaining along left and right margins, not affecting Tyler's image.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$136 |
Lot 195 |
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Van Buren, Martin (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States (1837-41). Autograph Letter Signed as Vice President, 2 pages, 10 x 7¾ in., Washington, Jan. 20, 1835. To Benjamin W. Tappan, who would served as U.S. Senator from Ohio from 1839 to 1845, regarding Tappan's letter informing Van Buren that "a story had got into circulation that John A. Bryan Esquire had threatened me that if he did not get an office under the Genl. Government he would defeat my election in Ohio, & requesting my permission to contradict the report, if that can with truth be done. I cheerfully authorize you to do so. Mr. Bryan has made no such threat to my knowledge…." Van Buren cannot recall the particulars of his conversation with Bryan, but "Such a curcumstance as that to which you allude could not…have escaped my recollection…." Fine. John A. Bryan (1794-1864) was an Ohio state auditor (1833-39) who served as U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to Peru in 1845 and was one of the founders of Bryan, Ohio.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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Lot 196 |
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[Washington, George]. Washington Engraving by O. Pelton, c. 1850s. Image: 20 x 13 in.; with borders: 22 x 15 in. Engraved by O. Pelton after a painting by Gilbert Stuart. published by Gurdon [sic] Bill, Springfield, Massachusetts. The name "Washington" appears at the bottom. Laid to board; toning to borders. An attractive rendering of the Lansdowne portrait.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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$283 |
Lot 197 |
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Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924) 28th President of the United States (1913-21). The White House Card Signed at the top, 2¾ x 4¼ in., n.p., n.d. Overall toning. Nice bold signature. Wilson's custom was to sign at the top to preclude anything being added later above his name. Accompanied by a vignette, steel-engraved portrait for framing.
Estimated Value $550 - 650.
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Lot 198 |
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Wilson, Woodrow. Typed Letter Signed on personal, engraved stationery, 9½ x 7 in., Washington, D.C., Sept. 9, 1922. Fine. To Mr. D.W. Gault of Chicoteague, Virginia, thanking him for a box of clams: "…I have already enjoyed several plates of clam broth which most pleasantly reminded me of your friendship…." Light toning and a few creases. Boldly signed in black ink. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope, which has some soiling, and a 9 x 6½ in. seated portrait photo of Wilson with some overall silvering.
After leaving the White House in March of 1921, Wilson retired in Washington. He would never regain his health after the debilitating stroke he suffered in 1919, and although he joined a law firm, he would never practice. Light toning and creasing, minor ink transfer. Boldly signed.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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$319 |
Lot 199 |
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Wilson, Woodrow. Typed Letter Signed as President, on The White House letterhead, 9¾ x 7 in., Pass Christian (a town on the Mississippi Gulf Coast), January 8, 1914. To James F. MacGrath, thanking him for his letter and adding, "It sets me thinking very serviceably with regard to plans for the future." Lightly toned, with some soiling in margins. Matted with an oval photograph of Wilson and a blank The White House envelope (soiled) to an overall size of 16¼ x 21 in.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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Lot 200 |
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Wilson, Woodrow. Typed Letter Signed as President, on engraved "The White House Washington" letterhead, one page, 8½ x 6¾ in., Pass Christian (Mississippi), Dec. 27, 1913. To James F. MacGrath, thanking him for his letter and some articles. Light toning and minor ink transfer at bottom left. Matted with the transmittal envelope (soiled) and framed to 17¾ x 10¾ in.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$252 |
Lot 201 |
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Wilson, Woodrow. Two partly-printed Documents Signed as President, one page each, both 14 x 18 in., Washington, January 7, 1915 and September 9, 1919. Both appoint Floyd E. Jackson Postmaster at McPherson, Kansas. Both are countersigned by Albert S. Burleson as Postmaster General. Both have dampstaining and some mold across top third; both seals are present with one dull. Faults do not affect signatures.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$212 |
Lot 202 |
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[Presidents]. Darkly-penned signatures of four Presidents on a 3 x 5 in. card: Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan (signed as President), and George [H.W.] Bush. Jimmy Carter added "6-81" after his name; Gerald Ford added "38th President" and Ronald Reagan added the date, "6/22/87." Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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$401 |
Lot 203 |
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[Presidents] Theodore Roosevelt & William H. Taft. Black-and-white Photograph of President Theodore Roosevelt speaking at "Miss Emily Proctor's house" in Proctor, VT. on Sept. 1, 1902, 3¾ x 4¼ in., mounted to a card with an overall size of 5½ x 6½ in. Roosevelt is speaking to a crowd in front of the house; a band can be seen on the upstairs porch. With a October 10, 1912, Black-and-white Photograph of President Taft in Lisbon, NH on Oct. 10, 1912, 4½ x 6¼ in., mounted to a card with an overall size of 7 x 9 in. Taft stands in the back of a touring car. Small blemishes to both mounts; photos are fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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Lot 204 |
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[Presidents]. First Day Cover Signed by four Presidents: Harry S. Truman, Jimmy Carter, who added "6-81," Ronald Reagan, and George [H.W.] Bush. The FDC has a cachet of the Statue of Liberty and "Honor America" and was canncelled in Washington, DC on May 10, 1971. Fine.
Estimated Value $650 - 850.
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$620 |
Lot 205 |
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[Washington, George]. Full-lenth, right-profile etching, 5 3/8 x 4 in. (plate is 4¼ x 3¼ in), artist unknown. Washington stands in from of a window with an armchair behind him. A facsimile signature is in the lower border. Very fine. Matted and framed to 15¾ x 14½ in. A few nicks in the frame need a touch-up.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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$94 |
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