Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 64

U.S. First Ladies

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 208		Harding, Florence Kling and Patricia Nixon. Two Typed Letters Signed as First Lady, one by Florence Kling Harding on The White House letterhead, 8 x 5 in., Washington, Oct. 11, 1921. To "Charlie," thanking him for books and telling him how much she enjoys his visits. The second is by Patricia Nixon, on The White House letterhead, 9¼ x 6¼ in, Washington, Dec. 16, 1969. Thanking Rev. Pitt for information about a Child-Development Center. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $130
Lot 209		Harrison, Mary Lord (1858-1958) Second wife of President Benjamin Harrison. Autograph Letter Signed twice, 4 pages, 6½ x 5¾ in., New York, Aug. 10, 1940. To Theodore K. Pitt. The first two pages congratulate him on his newspaper and are signed. The second two pages, also signed, express a sentiment about being a good citizen and her opposition to a third term for a President; FDR is not named but she does state that Wendel Willkie is "a fine man--and I believe will give a great Administration. I am voting for him…." Accompanied by a card engraved "Mrs. Benjamin Harrison" which is signed "Mary Lord Harrison 1914" on the verso. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $142
Lot 210		Lincoln, Mary Todd (1818-82) First Lady to Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States. Signature ("Mrs. A. Lincoln") cut from a letter, ¾ x 3¼ inches, n.p., n.d. Matted with an engraving of Mrs. Lincoln and a biographical plaque and framed to an overall size of 19½ x 11½ inches. Some nicks to edges of frame, else fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,038
Lot 211		Polk, Sarah Childress (1803-91) Wife of President James K. Polk. She served as his secretary, helped him write speeches, attended cabinet meetings, and advised him on political issues. Signature, place and date on a 2¼ x 4½ in. slip of paper. The former First Lady wrote, "Mrs. James K. Polk, 'Polk Place,' Sept. 18, 1885." Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $224
Lot 212		Roosevelt, Eleanor (1884-1962) Wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt and First Lady (1933-45); diplomat, author, and humanitarian. 1st Edition of This I Remember signed on the edition page, New York: Harper & Brothers, 1949. Number 472 of 1,000 copies, quarto, 387 pages. A tight clean copy in the original acetate jacket. Slipcase shows light wear. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $450
Lot 213		Roosevelt, Eleanor. Four items signed: a "The White House" card signed as First Lady; a First Day Cover commemorating FDR, postmarked June 27, 1945; a Typed Letter Signed, one page, 7 x 6 in., Val-Kill Cottage, New York, Jan. 20, 1949, thanking Mr. Pitt for his letters and some photos; and a business card for Mr. Pitt signed by the former First Lady on the verso. Light toning, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $216
Lot 214		Roosevelt, Eleanor. Typed Letter Signed as First Lady, on The White House letterhead, 9¼ x 6 in., Washington, Mar. 16, 1942. To Mr. Truland, regarding his support for the National Youth Administration. "…I am convinced of the need for continuing it…I am also aware of the lack of knowledge of its functions among the people who disapprove." Fine. With transmittal envelope. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $108