Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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The Fall Manuscript, Collectibles, Stamp and Space Memorabilia Auction

Historic Documents/Manuscripts

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 685		Roosevelt, Franklin D. Photo signed as President, 9¼ x 7¼", n.p., n.d. Although the photo is not dated, FDR looks older and care-worn. He is pictured as a passenger in a car and signed the photo on a white portion of the car door. There is a bit of contemorary ink blotching in the signature. Matted with a felt "Roosevelt" campaign ribbon and a small "I Want Roosevelt Again" pin and framed to an overall size of 18 x 17½". Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $394
Lot 686		Roosevelt, Franklin D. Typed letter signed as President, on pale green White House stationery, one page, 9 x 7", Hyde Park, New York, Oct. 5, 1936. To Mr. George Medrick, Slovanic American Political Federation of Westmoreland County, thanking him for the assurances of support conveyed by a telegram on Sept. 28, "advising me that the delegates of the Slovanic American Political Federation of Westmoreland County have gone on record as officially endorsing my candidacy for re-election. While I prefer to regard their action, first, as a pledge of support to the Administration, I desire also to assure them of my personal appreciation of the confidence in my leadership which their action attests." Fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmitttal envelope, which bears two cancelled stamps and is postmarked from Poughkeepsie, NY. Estimated Value $400 - 600. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 687		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 688		Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919) 26th President of the United States (1901-1909). Scarce, oversize photograph inscribed and signed as President, 13 x 9¼". A beautiful sepia-toned, waist-up oval portrait in right profile, wearing a suit and vest and a pince-nez, by Harris & Ewing, Washington, D.C., 1907. Inscribed and signed on the lower border, "To Charles F. Pray Esq. with the regards of Theodore Roosevelt / Jan 24th 1908." Beautifully matted and framed to an overall size of 22½ x 18½ inches. Pray was a railroad executive from the state of Maine. Roosevelt served on New York's Civil Service Commission, as head of the New York City Police Board, and as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. In 1898, he formed, with Leonard Wood, the Rough Riders regiment that fought in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. In 1900, he was elected vice president under William McKinley, and upon McKinley's assassination in September 1901, became President at the age of 42. An activist and an innovative leader, he set about "trust busting" by initiating some 40 lawsuits against the big trusts. His championship of the rights of the "little man" captured the people's imagination, and he was reelected in 1904 by a landslide. He decisively increased the power of the presidency, particularly in foreign affairs. Although he had hand-picked William Howard Taft to succeed him, he became angry at Taft's apparent lack of progressive principles and split the Republican party in 1912 by running for President as the third-party Progressive, or Bull Moose, candidate. He outpolled Taft but lost the election. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,500
Lot 689		Roosevelt, Theodore. Typed letter signed as President, marked "Confidential", on pale green White House letterhead, 3 pp, 9" x 7", Oyster Bay, New York, September 11, 1907. To Benjamin Wheeler, President of UC Berkeley. Having announced his decision not to seek another term, Roosevelt plans to make a political appointment which would not be popular with William H. Taft's supporters. In part, "…I have decided to appoint Mr. Merrill to the post office, but the appointment may of necessity only be temporary…If Congressman Knowland, who objected to him, had proposed some unobjectionable third party, I should have appointed him; but he did not…I want it understood that it may not be possible for me to send in [Merrill's] name for the permanent appointment to the Senate…You have no conception how difficult it is for me from this distance…Thomas [the Taft-backed nominee] apparently had as fine a set of recommendations as any man could have." Roosevelt adds an Autograph Note below his signature on the second page, "Do let your community speak out emphatically!" The President then adds an afterthought. In part, "…I do not want to feel that I have jeopardized the selection of Taft delegates without ample reason. The Taft people have been very urgent that I should appoint Thomas. As I need not say, it is very unwise to let this fight in any way or shape rest upon factional preference…Surely there should be enough Republicans of influence to make Knowland and the others appreciate their position, unless they are unwise enough to make him think that they are simply engaged in a factional effort to discredit him and that the appointment of postmaster is purely to influence the primaries…" Light toning else fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,661
Lot 690		Roosevelt, Theodore. Typed letter signed as President, on White House letterhead, one page, 8¾ x 7", Oyster Bay, N.Y., July 8, 1905. To Mr. Lyman G. Bloomingdale of Elberon, New Jersey. In part: "…you must not think me churlish if I write you that it is simply impossible for me to have another picture painted. You can have no idea of how I have to fight to prevent my picture being painted - an experience common of course to all Presidents and other persons vested with a little brief authority. The next picture I have painted will have to be for the members of my old class, who wish to place it in Harvard College, and even for that I have not as yet been able to arrange…." Light toning and wrinkling, else fine. The portrait to which Roosevelt refers was made by Joseph Rodefer DeCamp (1858-1923), American artist, member of the Boston School, and founding member of the Ten American Painters. The painting was completed in 1908 and donated, as promised to Harvard University, where it remains today. Estimated Value $700 - 900. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,260
Lot 691		Roosevelt, Theodore. Typed letter signed as President, one page, on The White House letterhead, 9 x 7", Oyster Bay, N.Y., Aug. 8, 1905. To Speaker of the House of Representatives J.G. Cannon, regarding the appointment of a man being pushed for an unnamed post by Cannon: "I will look that up forthwith. I do not know anything about the facts. Of course if I can appoint the man whom you want I shall be very much pleased. But I have had such endless trouble there that I really want now the very best man I can get. I agree with you that geographical considerations should play an important part; through perhaps not the decisive part in the matter." The letter is uniformly brown; typing is light but legible and the signature is bold. Very good. Estimated Value $600 - 800. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Manuscript Society auction, May 27, 1989. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 692		Roosevelt, Theodore. Signature, on a 1¼" x 6" slip of paper, n.p., n.d. Boldly signed. French matted with a 10" x 13½", sepia toned ("copyright Pack Bros/1903") family portrait of Teddy, second wife Edith, all six Roosevelt children, and framed to an overall size of 19" x 20". A lovely presentation. Very fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 693		Taft, William H (1857-1930) 27th President of the United States (1909-1913). Typed letter signed as President, 2pp (including blank integral leaf), on The White House stationery, Washington, Dec. 25, 1909. To Congressman Arthur P. Murphy (of Missouri): "I transmitted your bill on the subject of elections to the Attorney General. He finds it to be defective in a number of ways, and for the purpose of the drafting of a new bill I enclose a copy of his letter [not present]." Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Charles Hamilton, May 31, 1984. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 694		Taft, William H. Typed letter signed (Wm H. Taft) as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, on Supreme Court letterhead, one page, 4½" x 6½", Washington, February 19, 1929. Taft writes to Dr. Lynch, giving his opinion of President Woodrow Wilson's handling of the League of Nations: "…I was in favor of it when we might have entered it, if Mr. Wilson had permitted, and I am very sorry he prevented it. But I am refraining from quasi-political discussions." The signature is strong and bold. Moderate toning and some tape residue from prior framing, otherwise very good. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 695		Taft, William Howard. Photo signed ("Wm. H. Taft"). Vintage silver print, 5" x 7", framed and matted to an overall size of 13" x 15", Phillippines, 1907. Image captures Taft, as Secretary of War under Teddy Roosevelt, addressing the First Philippine Assembly in the Manila Grand Opera House on October 16, 1907. Taft has signed and dated, "Dec. 19, 1907", in the upper left border. The photographer, Robert L. Dunn, has signed and incribed on the bottom border "Opening Philippine Congress by Sec. Taft, Oct. 16, 07 / photo by and copyrighted / Robert L. Dunn, 07." Taft was greatly adored and admired by the Philippine people. Fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 696		Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) 12th President of the United States (1849-1850). Taylor was a career officer in the United States Army, first commissioned in 1808 and rising to the rank of major general. He became a national hero and won election to the White House as a result of his victories in the Mexican-American War, even though he had no political experience, had never voted, and refused to campaign. Among those who served under General Taylor were Ulysses S. Grant, Franklin Pierce, Robert E. Lee, and Jefferson Davis. Autograph letter signed ("Z. Taylor") as Lt. Col. 15th Regt. U.S. Infantry, 2pp, 9½ x 7¾", Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 14, 1824. To Major C.J. Nourse, Adjutant General in Washington: "Sir Enclosed you will receive my Monthly return & accounts current for the month ending the 31st October last, also duplicate enlistments & a roll of the recruits made by the officers under my superintendence. I have to request that an additional supply of funds for Bounties Premiums, & contingencies may be forwarded as soon as practicable. The Order placing Lt. Dram on the Recruiting Service was duly received, & he has this moment reported in person for duty. Very Respectfully Sir, Your Obt Srvt. Z. Taylor Lt. Col. 15th Regt U.S. Infy." With integral address leaf; docketing is on recto of page two. The two pages have been taped together along the left edge. Fine condition. A scarce holograph letter. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Superior Galleries, February 9, 1993. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 697		Taylor, Zachary. Manuscript letter signed ("Z. Taylor.") as President, one page with integral leaf, 10" x 8", Washington, October 26, 1849. To Representative John A. Rockwell of Norwich, Connecticut, who authored studies for routes to connect the East and West coasts. The discovery of gold in California in 1848 made unification of the country a high priority, but the sectional strains of the 1850s and the Civil War delayed the ultimate connection of the country until 1869. In part, "…have just received a copy of your valuable & interesting report on Rail road & vessel routes between the Atlantic & Pacific oceans. You will receive my thanks for your kind attention, & the assurance of respect…." The President's signature is strong and bold. Fine condition. Taylor letters as President are rare, as he only served for a brief year and four months. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,120
Lot 698		Taylor, Zachary. Before his presidency, Taylor was a career officer in the United States Army, rising to the rank of major general. His status as a national hero as a result of his victories in the Mexican-American War won him election to the White House despite his vague political beliefs. Document Signed ("Z. Taylor"), one page, 9½ x 8", Fort Crawford, Prairie du Chie, WI., July 1833. Requisition for fuel ("one cord") for the Ft. Crawford Police Guard for the month of July 1833. Taylor has boldly signed as Ft. Crawford's Commander in the middle section of the document. Two horizontal folds, age toning, Fine condition. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,200
Lot 699		Taylor, Zachary. Signature and rank ("Z Taylor Col Comdg") on a 1 x 2¼" piece of paper cut from a larger document, n.p., n.d. (c. 1832-37). Matted with a small engraving of Taylor and a certificate of the Washington National Monument Society (it has several tears), which has Taylor's printed signature as President; overall size is 14 x 20". Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $646
Lot 700		Truman, Harry S (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States (1945-1953). Typed letter signed as President, on pale green White House letterhead, one page, 9" x 7", Washington, Dec. 21, 1948, with transmittal envelope. To Dr. G. Bromley Oxnam, a leftist who was Bishop of the Methodist Church in the New York area in 1936. He was associated with a number of political groups, such as the Council of American-Soviet Friendship, which were later exposed as Communist fronts. Truman writes in part, "… I had already seen in the press the answer of the Council of Bishops of the Methodist Church to the charges of the Un-American Activities Committee but am glad to have for ready reference the complete text of the release prepared for the papers of December fifth. The great American public will be strengthened by the assurance that Communism has not infiltrated the churches of this Nation…" Fine. Included are three books: Testimony of Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam[Committee On Un-American Activities Hearing Report], Washington, 1954; G. Bromley Oxnam, I Protest, Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1954; Robert Moats Miller, Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam Paladin of Liberal Protestantism, Abingdon Press, Nashville, 1990. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 701		Truman, Harry S. Three typed letters signed, two as U.S. Senator (1939) and one post presidential (1961); all quarto. The first two are on U.S. Senate letterhead and are addressed to Fred Wilson, a fellow Missourian whom Truman is trying to help find employment with the Public Works Administration. The third letter, to Emil K. Ellis, Chairman of the Board of The Four Freedoms Foundation, regrets that Truman is unable to attend the Foundations' award dinner due to another engagement. All fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Manuscript Society auctions, May 27, 1989 and May 29, 1993. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 702		Truman, Harry S. Vintage photo signed as President of the first U.S. underwater nuclear exlosions at Bikini Atoll and dated "7/25/46," 5¼ x 10". Also signed by Fritz Goro, the photographer, at lower right. In July 1946, the U.S. conducted two atomic tests, codenamed Able (an atmospheric explosion) and Baker (underwater); each bomb yielded 23 kilotons of TNT. This photograph is of the Baker explosion, part of Operation Crossroads, which occurred on July 25, 1946. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,380
Lot 703		Truman, Harry S. Inscribed and signed engraving of the White House as it looked in the late 19th century, "To Robert Lloyd Jones, from Harry Truman 2-16-62," 5¾ x 7¾". A lovely item, attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 10½ x 12½". Estimated Value $300 - 500. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $552
Lot 704		Truman, Harry S. Document signed as President, being an invitation to Truman's second inauguration on Jan. 20, 1949, 10 x 6 1/2", n.p., n.d. Minor soiling. Boldly signed in black ink at the bottom. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $172
Lot 705		Truman, Harry S. Oversized photograph signed as President and dated in his hand, "March 26, 1947", 19½ x 15½", n.p. Signed and dated in white ink. Edges are rough and there are some minor blemishes to the image, including a small scratch on Truman's left cheek. Very good. Estimated Value $250 - 350. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 706		Truman, Harry S. Oversized photograph inscribed and signed, 15½ x 19½". A black and white matte-finish photo of Truman standing at a podium and speaking during a press conference. In the lower right corner, Truman wrote, "To Don G. Ballard, a grand picture. Thanks & kindest regards. Harry S. Truman 10-4-60." Framed and ready for display. Estimated Value $175 - 225. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $109
Lot 707		Truman, Harry S. Two first day covers signed, one "Honoring the Armed Forces (U.S. Coast Guard)" with a cachet of operations on a South Pacific beachhead and 3¢ U.S. Coast Guard stamp, postmarked New York, N.Y., Nov. 10, 1945; the second honors the National Guard and bears a 3¢ stamp, postmarked Washington, Feb 23, 1953. Both are signed in black ink at top. Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 708		Tyler, John (1790-1862) 10th President of the United States (1841-1845). Sometimes referred to as "His Accidency," Tyler was the first Vice President to succeed to the Presidency through the death of his predecessor. Autograph letter signed, one page, 10 x 7¾", Sherwood Forest (Charles City, Virginia), Nov. 8, 1859. With holograph integral address leaf. To former Governor of Virginia (John) Floyd, Secretary of War: "My Dear Governor, I need scarcely express to you my opinion of Lt. Richd. C. Drum in writing, as you are already well aware of it. The brother of the late Capt. Drum who fell most gloriously under the walls of Mexico in the late war has been an object of interest to me since my first acquaintance with him, and that interest has been greatly encreasd upon a more intimate acquaintance. Pardon me therefore for writing with others in the wish for his advancement in the line of the Commissariat when opportunity may offer - and be assured of my constant esteen & regard and best wishes for your health and happiness. Truly yrs / John Tyler." Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from R.M. Smythe & Co. auction, October 23, 1991. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 709		Tyler, John. Partial autograph letter signed as President, one page, 6¾ x 7" (docket is datelined Washington, Mar. 4, 1844). Tyler writes to John L. Graham: "…period of gloom, and while expressions from numberless quarters are flowing in upon me. Very Respectfully yrs &c. John Tyler." On Feb. 28, 1844, President Tyler and various dignitaries took a cruise on the Potomac on the warship U.S.S. Princeton, the first steamer to be driven by a screw propeller, designed by Swedish engineer Erik Eriksson. On board was the world's largest naval gun, called the "Peacemaker"; it was fired twice and thrilled the party, but exploded on its third firing. President Tyler escaped injury only because he was below deck, but six people were killed, including his Secretary of State, Abel Upshur; Secretary of the Navy Thomas W. Gilmer; David Gardiner, father of Tyler's future wife; an American diplomat; a naval officer; and Tyler's black valet. Far left margin of recto and edges of verso show evidence of an earlier mounting, else fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,020
Lot 710		Van Buren, Martin (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States (1837-1841). Portion of a manuscript document signed ("M Van Buren") as President, 4 x 6", Washington, Jan. 13, 1841. "In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents - Done at the City of Washington this 13th day of January A.D. 1841, and of the Independence of the United States the sixty fifth." Bold signature. Fine condition. Accompanied by a steel engraving by H.B. Hall, Jr., published by D. Appleton & Co. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $720
Lot 711		Van Buren, Martin. Partly-printed document signed ("M Van Buren") as President, one page, vellum, 12½ x 16¾", Washington, Mar. 8, 1837. Countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. Four days after taking office as President, Van Buren appoints James Gallaher of Philadelpher "Consul… for the Port of Ponce in the Island of Porto Rico…" Vellum is toned, with several small splits at top blank edge; manuscript portion is very light, including the signature, which is still legible. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 712		Washington, George (1732-1799) 1st President of the United States (1789-97); Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Autograph letter signed ("Go: Washington"), 2pp, on watermarked, laid paper, 10 x 8", with integral blank leaf, Mount Vernon, January 20, 1799. To Mr. James Washington, a native of The Hague in Holland and a career soldier in Europe, who was trying to trade on his distant relationship with George Washington to obtain a military appointment in the American Army. James Washington had met John Quincy Adams, then serving as minister to Berlin (1797-1801), and entreated him to deliver a letter to George Washington. Washington acknowledges the likely relationship, then frankly writes that a foreigner has very little chance of obtaining a position unless he has some special skill lacking among Americans. In part: "Through the goodness of Mr. Adams, the American Minister at Berlin, I am indebted for the safe conveyance of your letter…and through the same medium I have the honour to present this acknowledgment of it. There can be but little doubt, Sir, of our descending from the same stock, as the branches of it proceeded from the same country. At what time your ancesters left England is not mentioned. Mine came to America nearly one hundred & fifty years ago. The regular course of application for military appointments, is to the President of the United States, through the Secretary of War. But it would be deceptious, not to apprise you before hand, that it does not accord with the policy of this Government to bestow offices--Civil or Military--upon Foreigners to the exclusion of our own Citizens; - first because there is an animated zeal in the latter to serve their Country; - and secondly, because the former, seldon nontent with the rank they sustained in the service of their own country, look for higher appointment in this; - when bestowed, unless there is obvious cause to justify the measure, is pregnant with discontent - and therefore is not often practiced; - Except in those branches of the Military science which relate to Engineers, and Gunnery: for in these our Military establishment is defective, and men men [sic] of known and acknowledged abilities with ample testimonials thereof, would be certainly encouraged." A copy of James Washington's letter (written in French) to George Washington is included, as well as an English translation. In 1799, James was appointed a lieutenant in the Dutch brigade of the Prince of Orange in the English service. In 1802, after the Peace of Amiens, he entered the service of Bavaria and rose to become Lieutenant General and Aid-de-Camp to His Majesty Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria. Fitzpatrick, XXXVII, pp. 97-98. Published in Sparks, ed, The Writings of George Washington. Estimated Value $25,000-UP. Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., June 3, 1980. Highly Important American Historical Documents - Autograph Letters, & Manuscripts; the Property of the Elsie O. & Philip D. Sang Foundation, - Part Four Sale. Sale 4387, Lot Number 1038. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29,400
Lot 713		Washington, George. Signature ("Go. Washington") on a ¾" x 4" decorative printed slip of paper cut from a lottery ticket, n.p., 1768. Matted with a handsome, hand-colored print of Washington, registered according to an Act of Congress in the year 1851, by P.S. Duval, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and framed to an overall size of 27" x 23". Very fine condition. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,900
Lot 714		Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924) 28th President of the United States (1913-1921).Beautiful sepia-toned photograph signed, 14½ x 10½" plate on an 18¾ x 13½" sheet, in the original Harris & Ewing folder. A waist-up portrait signed "Woodrow Wilson" just above the plate line and "1923" just below. Just months before Wilson's death, he signed this photo for his youngest daughter Ellen, who was named after her mother, Ellen Axson Wilson. Ellen retained the photo throughout her life until shortly before her death, when she gave this photo and other personal mementos to a close friend. It was obtained from that friend's family by a dealer who sold it to the present owner. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $780
Lot 715		Wilson, Woodrow. Photo inscribed and signed. Matte, sepia toned portrait of Wilson, 10½" x 7½", matted and framed to an overall size of 17¾" x 13½". Inscription in lower border reads, "Sincerely Yours. " With imprint of "Harris & Ewing, Washington, D.C." Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 716		Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924) 28th President of the United States (1913-1921). Typed letter signed as President, 2pp (including blank integral leaf), on The White House stationery, 8¾ x 7", Washington, Jan. 5, 1917. To Col. W.W. Harts, approving aides Harts has suggested: "..I am very glad to approve the designation of Captain E.N. Woodbury, Coast Artillery Corps, Lieutenant R.H. Fletcher, Junior, United States Infantry, Captain G.B. Comly, United States Cavalry, and Lieutenant X.H. Price, Corps of Engineers, for service as aides at the White House…." Signature is light; overall light toning. Estimated Value $300 - 500. Ex Manuscript Society auction, May 29, 1993. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504

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