Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 9

Manuscript, Collectible and Philatelic Auction

U.S. Presidents, Vice-Presidents and First Ladies

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 598		Lincoln, Abraham. 1809-65, 16th president of the U.S. (1861-65). Born in a log cabin in the backwoods, Lincoln was almost entirely self-educated. In 1834 he was elected to the state legislature, and in 1836 he became a lawyer. He served one term (1847-49) in Congress as a Whig; in 1855 he sought to become a senator but failed. In 1856 he joined the new Republican Party. He ran again (1858) for the Senate against Stephen A. Douglas, and in a spirited campaign he and Douglas engaged in seven debates. Although he lost the election, he had by now made a name for himself, and in 1860 he was nominated by the Republicans for president. He ran against a divided Democratic party and was elected with a minority of the popular vote. To the South, Lincoln's election was a signal for secession. By Inauguration Day seven states had seceded, and four more seceded after he issued a summons to the militia. It is generally agreed that Lincoln handled the vast problems of the Civil War with skill and vigor. In 1863 he moved to free the slaves by issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, but preserving the Union remained his main war aim. His thoughts on the war were beautifully expressed in the Gettysburg Address (1863). In 1864 Lincoln ran for re-election against George B. McClellan and won, partly because of the favorable turn of military affairs after his appointment of Gen. U.S. Grant as commander-in-chief. Lincoln saw the end of the war but did not live to implement his plan for Reconstruction. On Apr. 14, 1865, while attending a play at Ford's Theater, in Washington, D.C., he was shot by the actor John Wilkes Booth. He died the next morning. Autograph Letter Signed ("A. Lincoln"). Two pages with integral address leaf, recto and verso, small quarto, Springfield, Illinois, June 27, 1853. In black ink. To Honorable T.J. Turner of Freeport, Illinois. Two horizontal and two vertical folds, glue stains along upper edge of first leaf, splits along a few folds notably at address leaf where tears have been repaired, postal stamps on address leaf which has been inscribed by a previous owner, toning. Overall, in very good condition. In this correspondence, Lincoln discusses the case of his client, a farmer from Ogle County named Adam Adams, regarding the purchase of a parcel of land. He writes in full: "Dear Sir: Your letter of the 20th reached me, day-before yesterday. I had, the day before, written to Adams to be on hand with his witnesses -- but, at the request of Judge Logan, who is Kemper's attorney, I put in a Post-script, saying to Adams, if he was agreed, the cause should be continued over the summer term. On subsequent reflection, I rather wish Adams may not agree. I have the case fresh in my mind, and therefore wish to keep it going till it is finished. I have already drafted a Bill of Exceptions, and my plan is to put the common law suit through the forms of a second trial, up to a verdict (which must be against us, under Judge D's view of the law) except, & save all the points, and then, before judgment, file our Bill and get an injunction. I shall began [sic] preparing a Bill this afternoon, which I wish to file during the evening term; and I believe I will do this, even should the ejectment suit be continued -- and in order to this, Mr. Adams must come down to swear to the Bill. In no event can we be ready for proof in the chancery suit at this time, so that we will need no other witness than the one that was here last summer. I wrote Mr. Adams about a Register's certificate & if he can find one or two missing tax receipts, let him bring them. I should be glad to see you & shake you by the hand; but as there is no contested jury question, I scarecely [sic] think you need be at the trouble & expense of coming. All the law questions which can arise at this term, the Judge has already decided. Very truly yours. A. Lincoln" This letter and subsequent correspondence has been included in Basler's Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. Superior Stamp & Coin. Lot 399 from the Paul Richards Estate Auction held February 2, 1944. This piece realized $22,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $16,675
Lot 599		Lincoln, Abraham. Document Signed ("A Lincoln"). Two pages, recto and verso, quarto, Washington DC, January 22, 1864. Being the offer of a pardon for Confederate soldiers taking the December 8 Oath. Three horizontal folds, edge splitting at left and right of center, diagonal fold at bottom right corner, three small ink spots at bottom of endorsement leaf. Very good to fine condition. Here, Lincoln refers to the oath embedded in his December 8, 1863, Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, penning in full: "Let any or all these men take the oath of Dec. 8. & be discharged. A Lincoln January 22, 1864." With the belief that many in the Confederacy were tired of war and would be ready to rejoin the Union, if not for fear of punitive measures, Lincoln spoke to Congress on December 8, 1863, to discuss his Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction. Lincoln's Proclamation laid out the steps necessary for the reconstruction and reaffiliation of loyal governments in the seceded states, based on the assumption that these states had never left the Union. Lincoln proposed that, when a number of citizens equal to 10% of the 1860 voting population in a state took the oath of loyalty to the Union, a rehabilitated government could be established. In his Proclamation, Lincoln offered a pardon and "the restoration of all rights of property, except as to slaves and in property cases where rights of third parties shall have intervened, and upon the condition that every such person shall take and subscribe an oath, and thenceforward keep and maintain said oath inviolate, and which oath shall be registered for permanent preservation…" The text of the oath is as follows: "I, ________, do solemnly swear, in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of the States thereunder; and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all acts of congress passed during the existing rebellion with reference to slaves, so long and so far as not repealed, modified or held void by Congress, or by the decision of the Supreme Court; and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all proclamations of the President made during the existing rebellion having reference to slaves, so long and so far as not modified or declared void by decision of the Supreme Court. So help me God." The four Confederate soldiers named in the offered document, all from Daviess County, Kentucky, are recommended by George H. Yearman and have all asked to take the Oath. The men are: Jonathan Triplett, in prison on Johnson's Island, who asked to take the Oath or be banished to "a Northern State or Canada"; Eilbeck Barron, a man "past middle life" and "very tired" of the war; Junius L. Bradley, an "inoffensive, ignorant young man" who "would not go in again"; and George Porter, a surgeon whose "father is strong union" and with a "family suffering," also would not re-enlist. We assume that with the approval of the President, these men took the Oath, as their names appear here, in Lincoln's words, "…registered for permanent preservation." Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500. View details	Realized $4,600
Lot 600		[Lincoln, Abraham]. Photographic Print. Black and white, 10½ x 13½", 1953 reproduction from plate taken in Springfield, Illinois, June 3, 1860. Matted to 15½ x 20". Some age toning of mat, otherwise very fine condition. Stunning ¾ profile portrait of a clean shaven Lincoln, from a glass plate negative copied from the original sitting plate taken by Alexander Hesler in 1860. The glass plate, rediscovered in 1952 by King Hostik, was likely copied in the late 1860s and put away for safekeeping, thus sparing it wear damage the original plates (now in the Smithsonian) show. Taken two weeks after Lincoln was nominated for the Presidency, this is the clearest picture Americans have of how Lincoln appeared to his contemporaries.The striking clarity of the portrait, and the overall strength of the image make this a wonderful collector's item. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $414
Lot 601		[Lincoln, Abraham]. Photographic Print. Black and white, 10½ x 13½", 1953 reproduction from plate taken in Springfield, Illinois, June 3, 1860. Matted to 15½ x 20". Some age toning of mat, otherwise very fine condition. Similar to lot above, however portrait is ¼ profile. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $414
Lot 602		Madison, Dolly Payne (1768-1849). Wife of James Madison, 4th President, her warmth, charm and wit made her an incredibly popular figure on the American political stage. The hospitality and grace she exhibited, first as Thomas Jefferson's official hostess and then as First Lady, ameliorated the partisan atmosphere in Washington D.C. and solidified James Madison's hold on his party. Autograph Letter Signed ("D.P. Madison"). One page, quarto, Montpellier, March 8, 1828. To Colonel McKenney, War Department. The integral address leaf is finished in Mrs. Madison's hand and features a free frank "Free James Madison." Included in this lot is a beautiful limited edition 1972 reprint of the book discussed in the letter, Colonel McKenney's Tour to the Lakes. Professional repairs to letter at the mailing folds, with reinforcing backing to whole sheet and repairs and strengthening on address leaf, minor staining at folds. In good condition. Here, Mrs. Madison relates President's Madison's impressions of McKenney's book: "…Mr. Madison having been much occupied latterly, has been delayed in giving the volume such a perusal as he wished…he regards it as containing much valuable information…it occurred to him that a Map of the country visited…might improve a new Edition when called for." Colonel McKenney's book does contain "much valuable information" concerning his journeys in the American West as he worked for the newly organized bureau of Indian Affairs at the War Department, and we are delighted to offer it in conjunction with Mrs. Madison's letter. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 603		Madison, James and James Monroe. Document Signed ("James Madison" and "James Monroe"). Madison signs as President, Monroe as Secretary of State. Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. In French, Spanish, English, and Dutch. One page, elephant folio, Gloucester, Massachusetts, October 19, 1811. Being an official document allowing passage for a ship bound for Havana. In black ink. With two original wafer seals affixed to lower left. Docketed by notary William Rogers. A three column religious litany, part of which has been identified from a catechism, is written on the verso of this document. With five horizontal and three vertical folds, small splits along folds, one of which slightly affects the first letter of Madison's first name, a few spots and toning. In good condition overall. Here, Madison and Monroe sign a document, transcribed into four languages, allowing the passage of a schooner named Orlando to Havana with its cargo of "Fish, Hoops, Onions, Potatoes, Sheeting, Sail-Cloth, Shooks and Lumber." Further, the notary public adds a request to Kings, Lords, and notables of other countries, asking that they: "…receive the said master with goodness, and to treat him in a becoming manner, permitting him … to pass, navigate, and frequent the ports, passes and territories…" An interesting addition to this document is a religious manuscript written on the entire verso of the piece. Although of an unknown author, the discourse covers a range of complex theological issues and includes a set of catechism questions completed with well composed answers. Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,610
Lot 604		McKinley, William. 25th President of the United States, 1897-1901. Signature ("W McKinley"). As Governor of Ohio. 6½ x 8½", Chicago, February 12, 1896. Being the program for the "Tenth Annual Banquet / Marquette Club, / Chicago./ Birthday Anniversary / of / Abraham Lincoln / 1809-1896." In pencil. Signed by four others, three being banquet speakers. Inside pages impeccable, cover shows soil, minor toning and foxing. Good condition. In the midst of his 1896 presidential campaign, McKinley served as the keynote speaker at one of the highlights of the Republican social calender -- a dinner honoring the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 605		Monroe, James and John Quincy Adams. Manuscript Document Signed ("James Monroe" and "John Quincy Adams"). As President and Secretary of State, respectively. One page with integral leaf, folio, Washington DC, December 17, 1818. Being the appointment of Oliver Wayne Ogden as "Marshall in and for New Jersey District". Intact blindstamped official seal affixed at left of text. Toning at edges, four horizontal creases with minor edge separation and two vertical folds. Very good condition. Created by the first Congress with the Judiciary Act of 1789, the United States Marshals and Deputy Marshals were entrusted with multiple duties in support of the Federal Courts -- everything from renting courtrooms to making arrests. As the structures of the federal establishment grew during Washington's administrations, the Marshals were vested with more and more responsibilities, among them, working as census takers, distributing Presidential proclamations and functioning as the federal government's representatives in their local districts. Clearly, the responsibilities and the honor here conferred upon Oliver Wayne Ogden by Monroe and Adams were considerable. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,250. View details	Realized $2,128
Lot 606		Nixon and Reagan. Signatures ("Richard Nixon" and "Ronald Reagan"). One page, quarto, n.p., n.d. Being a commemorative White House sheet. Nixon signs in blue ink, Reagan in black. Matted and framed to an overall size of 11¼ x 14". In very fine condition overall. Signed by Republican Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, this commemorative sheet features the Presidential medallion with a view of the White House. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $374
Lot 607		Nixon, Richard M. 37th President of the United States, 1969-1974. Here we offer a collection of correspondence, eight pieces in all, from Richard Nixon, as California Representative, to a variety of Veterans officials regarding the treatment of Veterans in California VA hospitals. Included are five Typed Letters Signed by Nixon, dated between December 5, 1947 and January 23, 1948, each on "Congress of the United States / House of Representatives. Washington, D.C." stationery. In response, there is one Typed Letter from Mr. Richard E. Jones, Commander of the Whittier American Legion, one Typed Letter from Carl R. Gray, Jr., and one Typed Letter Signed by Robert W. Denny of the American Legion, also in Whittier. Overall, very good condition. While investigating the lack of suitable care at Californian Veterans facilities, Nixon presumes that the problem was caused by a shortage of actual beds in these hospitals. As Nixon discovers, the problem was not caused by a shortage of beds, but rather a shortage of trained staff. However, in the effort to quell Nixon's fury regarding the matter, administrator Carl Gray becomes a bit defensive, explaining that: "Throughout the country as a whole, there were 18,192 veterans awaiting admission to hospitals. Only 40 of these were suffering from a service-connected disability.". This response does not satiate Nixon, who writes: "The VA has been somewhat unrealistic in failing to recognize the peculiar needs of California veterans as compared with those in other parts of the country… the shortage of personnel and facilities unquestionably is greater in California…". Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 608		Nixon, Richard M. Typed Letter Signed ("Dick Nixon"). One page, quarto, Washington DC, November 24, 1954. On Office of the Vice President letterhead. To Donald Rowe. Two paperclip stains on verso show lightly on recto, mailing folds and minor age toning. Very good condition. Nixon campaigned actively for Republican candidates throughout his Vice-Presidential terms. In this correspondence Nixon thanks a campaign worker for his services: "…I want you to know how much I appreciated all that you did to be of assistance on the television shows from Washington and Philadelphia -- but, particularly the fine job which you and Ted Rogers did in Denver on November 1…" Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 609		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 610		Nixon, Richard M. Typed Letter Signed ("RN"). One page, quarto, Washington D.C., June 9, 1970. On official White House stationery. To Paul Williams. One horizontal fold, diagonal crease at top right, minor smudge in text. Very good to fine condition. A gracious letter of thanks: "…As you have suggested, this issue transcends any political party as well as the authority of any one President. Onmy own behalf and on behalf of my successors, I want you to know of my appreciation for the support you have so forthrightly expressed." Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 611		Nixon, Richard M. Typed Letter Signed ("Richard Nixon"). One page, quarto, San Clemente, California, June 24, 1977. On Nixon's personalized "La Casa Pacifica" stationery. In black ink. To Mr. Irving Paul Lazar of Beverly Hills. With two horizontal folds, and light rust stains from a paper clip at top. Accompanied by a signed book written by Nixon's daughter Julie Nixon Eisenhower, entitled "Special People". The lot is in very good condition. In an effort to promote his daughter's soon to be published book, Nixon presents a complementary copy to an acquaintance: "I thought you might like to have the enclosed, personally autographed, copy of Julie's book, 'Special People'. While I must admit to a bit of parental prejudice, I hope you will find, as I have, that it portrays insight into the very sensitive lives of some of the famous personalities of our time." Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 612		Nixon, Richard M. Signed Card ("Richard Nixon"). A single, duodecimo sheet, n.p., n.d. On a Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace card. Signed in black ink. In very fine condition overall. Nixon lends his autograph to this card from his Yorba Linda library which contains an extensive archive of his presidential correspondence. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $98
Lot 613		Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869) 14th President of the United States, 1853-1857. Most remembered for his inability to deal effectively with growing regional conflicts over slavery in the decade preceding the Civil War, Pierce also reorganized the diplomatic and consular service along lines more fitting to the growing international role of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed ("Franklin Pierce"). Three pages, octavo, Andover, Massachusetts, July 17, 1857. In black ink. To James Campbell, Pierce's Postmaster General. With one vertical and two horizontal folds, a thin strip of paper has been affixed along the fold, remnants of an adhesive appear on verso of final page. In very good to fine condition overall. In a sincere letter, Pierce offers his consolations to Campbell whose wife had taken ill. He explains that he is "much pained to have such unfavorable accounts of Mrs. Campbell. I wish it were in my power to contribute in any way to your support in your great anxiety and sorrow." After giving a report on Mrs. Pierce's condition, he discusses the health of one of his cabinet members, Secretary of the Navy James C. Dobbin, suggesting the impact his impending death will have on other Cabinet members -- a group he refers to as the 'unbroken circle': "Our accounts from Mr. Dobbin are very unfavorable… It will not surprise me to hear of his death by any mail. I long to see him again … I contemplate with much pain these inroads upon that circle which remained unbroken for four years…" As the only President in history to serve a complete term without making any Cabinet changes, it is clear that Pierce created a unique bond with the gentlemen of his Cabinet. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 614		Pierce, Franklin. Document Signed ("Franklin Pierce"). As President. Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. One page, 15½ x 18", Washington D.C., October 19, 1853. Countersigned by J. C. Dobbin as Secretary of the Navy. Being a Naval commission for Johnston B. Creighton. Navy Department seal intact at bottom. Registrar signature at bottom left edge. Four horizontal and four vertical creases. Edge separation along horizontal center crease with two very small areas of paper loss and four very small holes at right, foxing and minor soiling. Overall condition very good. Signed fairly early in Pierce's presidency, this October 1853 commission was issued only three months after Commodore Perry's naval confrontation in Japan. The recipient of this commission, Johnston B. Creighton, went on to serve as Naval Ordinance Inspector and ascended to the rank of Rear Admiral. Estimated Value $500 - 800. View details	Realized $633
Lot 615		Polk, James K. 11th President of the United States, 1845-1849. Autograph Letter Signed ("James K. Polk"). As U.S. Representative. One and a half pages, recto and verso, quarto, Washington D.C., March 17, 1832. In black ink. To newsman Samuel H. Laughlin. Polk has added a postscript, signing again with initials. With two vertical and three horizontal folds, two minor splits at intersection of folds, a few spots of staining in upper half and at lower corner. In good condition overall. In this letter to a longtime friend, Polk writes to Laughlin about the farm, known as Royal Place, that the pair had purchased together: "It will not suit me to purchase your interest in our partnership land. I am as well as yourself considerably indebted and will have use for all my funds…". Unfortunately, Laughlin's earlier offer was poorly timed as Tennessean crop failures in 1832 had created immediate and severe financial problems for farmers. Later in the letter, Polk responds to Laughlin's request for governmental gossip: "I do not know that I can communicate to you any thing more in politics than what you see in the newspapers…". Interestingly, though tight-lipped here, Polk had often used Laughlin's newspapers as a vehicle for his platforms, and Polk's investments had initially helped Laughlin establish his newspaper. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 616		Reagan, Ronald. 40th President of the United States, 1981-1989. Signed Photo ("Ronald Reagan"). Black and white, 8 x 10", n.p., n.d. Inscribed in black ink, "To Jim Henry / With Very Best Wishes". A small surface loss at the upper center, a ¼" tear at the center of the left margin, corners are folded, and a few surface scratches. In good to very good condition overall. The handsome actor-turned-President appears in this photo that captures the charming smile of Reagan's beaming face. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $196
Lot 617		Roosevelt, Eleanor (1884-1962). American First Lady. Eleanor was called the "First Lady of the World" by Harry Truman for her humanitarian efforts on behalf of the world's children and poor. An influential figure in her husband's administration, she helped found UNICEF and worked diligently on civil rights issues. Typed Letter Signed ("Eleanor Roosevelt"). One page, octavo, Hyde Park, New York, April 17, 1954. On Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage stationery. In black ink. To Mrs. W.A. Keer of Richmond, Virginia. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. One horizontal fold, light time staining and a small ink mark which does not affect the signature. In good to very good condition overall. In the midst of this nation's Communist scare, Eleanor comments on the Church's stance toward McCarthyism and adds a brief mention of developments regarding the Korean War: "It is indeed heartening to know of Bishop Sheil's opposition to Senator McCarthy. We may now hope that other leaders of the Roman Catholic Church will follow his precedent. Concerning the Geneva Parley, we can only hope that the question of disarmament will be discussed." Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $121
Lot 618		Roosevelt, Eleanor. Typed Letter Signed ("Eleanor Roosevelt"). One page, 6 x 8¼", New York, May 28, 1952. On her personalized stationery. In blue ink. To one Mrs. Sophie Kerr of Virginia. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope with Free Frank stamp. Envelope is lightly soiled, letter with one horizontal fold. Otherwise, in very fine condition. The year she resigned from the United Nations, Eleanor wrote this gracious letter: "Thank you so much for your letter. I am glad you found Partners interesting. I believe we all pray for peace." Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 619		Roosevelt, Franklin D. 32nd President of the United States, 1933-1945. Typed Letter Signed ("Franklin D Roosevelt"). As President. One page, quarto, Washington D.C., October 31, 1938. On White House letterhead. To George Creel. Toning, foxing. two staple holes at top edge of both sheets. Two corrections in Roosevelt's hand. Overall condition good to very good. An extraordinary letter, commenting in detail on California politics and demonstrating Roosevelt's position as party leader as well as President. Roosevelt writes: "…It is of national importance, in my opinion, that a liberal like Olsen rather than a reactionary be in the State House at Sacramento and that a liberal like Downey rather than a reactionary speak the voice of California in the Senate…Like three of four other localities in the United States it is facing our most complicated social problems years ahead of the rest of the country. Working out these problems demands the closest cooperation of the State government with the United States government. It requires a leadership with vision, patience and tolerance in meeting local conditions - the attributes of a liberal in the fullest sense of the word…And what is important for the people of California in choosing a Senator is that the people of California be represented by a man whose fundamental principles lie along progressive and liberal lines rather than by a dyed-in-the-wool reactionary of the vintage of Mark Hanna…As Woodrow Wilson liked to point out, the reactionaries can always present a front because their program is wholly negative. They want to obstruct all action: they are not concerned with a constructive program of any sort." Roosevelt's choices, Culbert Olson as Governor and Sheridan Downey as Senator, were both elected in 1938. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,840
Lot 620		Roosevelt, Franklin D. Signature ("Franklin D. Roosevelt"). One page with integral blank, 7 x 3", n.p., n.d. On pale green paper. Signed in blue ink. In fine condition. "Yesterday, December 7, 1941 -- a date that will live in infamy -- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." With this, one of the most famous phrases of the 20th century, Roosevelt confirmed the worst fears of the American people and presaged his announcement of the United States' determination to fight to victory against Axis forces. On pale green White House paper, with a strong signature above, this is a piece of history. Estimated Value $900-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 621		Roosevelt, Franklin D. Signature ("Franklin D. Roosevelt"). One page with integral blank, 7 x 3", n.p., n.d. On pale green paper, signed in blue ink. Fine condition. Roosevelt's March 4, 1933, inauguration speech is justifiably regarded as one of the greatest oratories of the 20th century. Facing a nation mired in the worst economic conditions in its history, Roosevelt took the podium to encourage the country and lay the groundwork for the sweeping changes he would enact within days. On unmistakable light green White House paper, the quote offered with this clipped signature is the opening line to this great speech and a wonderful Roosevelt memento: "Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 622		Roosevelt, Franklin D. and Chester W. Nimitz. 1. Typed Document Signed ("Franklin D Roosevelt"). As Acting Secretary of the Navy. One page, quarto, Washington D.C., October 25, 1918. On Navy Department stationery. In black ink. Docketed recto. To Lieutenant Thomas M. Buck. 2. Chester W. Nimitz. Document Signed ("CW Nimitz"). One page, quarto, Pearl Harbor, March 27, 1922. On Fourteenth Naval District stationery. In black ink. To Thomas M. Buck. Accompanied by two additional Typed Documents Signed, from Josephus Daniels and James Forrestal, both as Secretary of the Navy. Overall, the lot is in very good condition. Here we offer a paper-trail, following one Thomas Buck as he moves from Boatswain to Retired Lieutenant Commander, with Franklin Roosevelt, Chester Nimitz and others approving his appointments. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 623		Roosevelt, Theodore. 1858-1919, 26th president of the U.S. (1901-1909). After graduating (1880) from Harvard, he served (1882-84) as a Republican state legislator. Bereaved by the deaths (1884) of his mother and his wife, Alice Hathaway Lee, he retired to his ranch in the Dakota Territory. Returning to New York in 1886, he married Edith Kermit Carow and served on the Civil Service Commission, as head (1895-97) of the New York City police board, and as assistant secretary (1897-98) of the navy. In 1898 he formed, with Leonard Wood, the Rough Riders regiment that fought in Cuba during the Spanish-American War; he came home a hero. He was elected (1900) vice president under William McKinley, and upon McKinley's assassination in Sept. 1901 became president at the age of 42. 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. Typed Letter Signed ("Theodore Roosevelt"). One page, quarto, New York, October 3, 1916. On "Metropolitan magazine" letterhead. To George W. Perkins. Several hand corrections. Accompanied by George W. Perkins' letter to James Byrne, President of the Honest Ballot Association. Six small staple holes at top left, small discoloration at right of text, minor creasing at bottom edge and two horizontal mailing creases. In very good to fine condition. Roosevelt's dislike for Wilson personally, and Wilson's policies of nonintervention in the War in Europe in particular, are evident in this characteristically strong letter (Roosevelt was not a man to prevaricate!): "…I am inclined to think that while all that Byrne's says about the President's loose tongue and fingers and inability to think anything through to the end is true enough, yet that fundamentally the President is a most dangerous demagogue, because he realizes and plays upon the capital American weakness of treating fine words as an offset to selfish or unworthy action. Again what Mr. Byrne's says about the note writing England; I think he has put it exactly right, and I shall hereafter adopt his suggestion. I don't know what to say about this advice to not say that we have incurred the derision of mankind. It is a fact! I am very much pleased with his letter. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt." Roosevelt was vocal in his support of the Allies and pushed early for American involvement in World War I. After the United States entered the war, his offer to raise and command a division for the fighting in France was summarily rejected by Wilson. His four sons served in combat -- two were wounded, and the youngest, Quentin, was killed when his airplane was shot down. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,760
Lot 624		Roosevelt, Theodore. Signed Photo ("Theodore Roosevelt"). Black and white, 8 x 11¼", n.p., March 11, 1912. Inscribed in black ink, "With the good wishes of / Mar 11th 1912". Embossed with the crest of Underwood & Underwood at lower right. Silvering to photo, stains at lower left in margin, a small abrasion at center left, and toning. Signature is quite bold (though Roosevelt signs over the Underwood crest) and the piece is in good to very good condition overall. 1912 proved to be quite a tumultuous year for Roosevelt. Encouraged by the Republican party to run for President for another term, Roosevelt was humiliated at the party's National Convention when Taft was decided as the nominee -- despite Teddy's overwhelming victories in earlier primaries and caucuses. Nonetheless, he did participate in the year's election as the "Bull Moose" party candidate. Here, prior to the maelstrom of the year's events, Roosevelt pens his bold name. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,208
Lot 625		Roosevelt, Theodore. Typed Letter Signed ("Theodore Roosevelt"). One page, small quarto, New York City, May 10, 1912. On "The Outlook" letterhead. Signed in black ink. To Reverend Bradley Gilman of Canton, Massachusetts. This piece is handsomely framed and matted for an overall size of 14 x 13.25 inches. There is some creasing at the top and bottom left corners and small tears at each crease. One horizontal fold with minor edge separation and some very light foxing at the right edge. Otherwise this piece is in very good condition. Here Roosevelt writes: "You touch me very deeply and your help means a great deal to me in Massachusetts. As yet I do not have to consider an independent candidacy…" Eventually, Roosevelt did consider an independent candidacy and ran unsuccessfully on the Progressive ticket in 1912. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 626		Taft, William Howard. 1857-1930, 27th president of the U.S. (1909-13) and 10th chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1921-30). Running as Roosevelt's successor in 1908, he defeated William Jennings Bryan and continued Roosevelt's policies, i.e., "trust busting" and, in Latin America, "dollar diplomacy," but he was more conservative than Roosevelt and antagonized the progressive elements in his party. Taft was appointed (1921) chief justice by Pres. Harding; his chief contribution to the court was his administrative efficiency. Typed Letter Signed ("Wm H Taft"). As President. One page with integral blanks, quarto, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1910. On "The White House Washington" stationery. In black ink. To Henry A. Cooper of the House of Representatives. With one horizontal fold, and a soft fold at lower right which does not affect signature. In very good to fine condition overall. Providing insight into the process of crafting legislation, here Taft proposes modifications to the Mann-Elkins Act which regulated communications and railroad sleeping car companies, stating: "I find on further examinations as to the point that I asked you to come to talk to me about, that I was told that section 12 of the act could be passed if an amendment proposed by Mr. Good, of Iowa, were adopted. The amendment, as I recollect it, submitted to the Interstate Commerce tribunal the question whether the line in which the stock is acquired is a competing line or not. The part of section 12 I should like to retain is the part which denounces the acquisition of stock of one railway in the competing line; in other words, the first 27 lines in the section. While this may be covered by the Anti-trust law it is a specific denunciation of a particular form of that law which makes prosecution, and proof of it, much more easy than otherwise." Estimated Value $750 - 950. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 627		Taft, William Howard. Signed Photograph ("Wm. H. Taft"). Black and white, 3½ x 5½", n.p., date stamped March 4, 1912. Being a printed postcard labeled "Copyright 1909." Signed in black ink. One crease with minor chipping at bottom left corner. Condition is very good. A very nice, almost casual, portrait of the President and his wife, Helen. Mr. and Mrs.Taft were very happy together: her wit, intelligence and determination met every challenge his varied political career threw at her, even after she suffered a severe stroke in 1912. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $299
Lot 628		Truman, Harry S. 33rd President of the United States,1945-1953. Typed Letter Signed ("Harry"). As President. One page, 9 x 7", Washington D.C., July 16, 1948. On light green "The White House" stationery. To David Morgan. One faint horizontal fold. In fine to very fine condition. An excellent political letter written in the midst of the 1948 Presidential campaign, Truman writes: " …you are exactly right about the fellows on the street - none of them are happy over the hypocritical Republican platform and the combination which they are trying to foist on the country. When I get around to it everybody is going to know exactly what is happening…" Truman did get around to it -- his Whistle Stop campaign, dogged determination and faith in his message created one of the biggest turnarounds in American politics as he defeated Thomas Dewey in spite of the polls, the press and the Dixiecrats. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,668
Lot 629		Truman, Harry S. Typed Letter Signed ("Harry Truman"). With autographed postscript. One page, quarto, Independence, Missouri, May 12, 1958. On Truman's personalized stationery. In black ink. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 13¾ x 17". With two horizontal folds. Otherwise in very fine condition. Referring to his opposition of the Twenty-second Amendment, Truman joked in his book Truman Speaks about running again for President at age ninety. Here, he alludes to the comment: "Sixteen more years, and I'll be ninety…and I'll have to wait until 1976 before I can run for President again." He also adds a handwritten personal note after his salutation: "That Cole Younger book you sent to me is mostly lies!". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 630		Truman, Harry S. Typed Letter Signed ("Harry"). As Vice President. One page, quarto, Washington, January 24, 1945. On "Office of the Vice President" stationery. In black ink. To Mr. Tom Stapleton of Blanca, Colorado. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Framed to an overall size of 14 x 17". Two horizontal folds, toning. Overall, in fine condition. Immediately after taking office as Vice President, Truman writes a compassionate note to an obviously infirm citizen: "I appreciate your note of the Second, and I wish there was some way so you could get back to Kansas City, and if there is any way I can help you I will be glad to do it. Of course it is a difficult thing for a man your age and mine to make a change and get the right sort of treatment." Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $207
Lot 631		Truman, Harry S. FDC Signed ("Harry Truman"). One sheet, 6½ x 3½", Washington, D.C., August 1, 1964. On the first day cover for the 5 cent "Register Vote" stamp. In blue ink. In very fine condition overall. Winston Churchill said of Truman, "You, more than any other man, have saved Western civilization". Here, Truman pens his name on this first day cover encouraging voters. Estimated Value $250 - 350. From the collection of George Fleharty, the former mayor of Redding, California, and sports franchise ower. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 632		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 633		Truman, Harry S Truman Awards the Legion of Merit. 1. Document Signed ("Harry Truman"). One page, folio, Washington, D.C., August 17, 1945. Being a certificate awarding the Legion of Merit. In black ink. To Surgeon General Arthur Guirrier of the French Army. Blind embossed with the seal of the U.S. War Office, and embossed with an image of the medal. With one vertical fold, edges are worn, with light soiling around edges. 2. Typed Document Signed ("Harry Truman"). One page, quarto, Washington, D.C., n.d. Being a citation for the Legion of Merit on White House letterhead. In black ink. A small water stain has affected only slightly the crossbar of Truman's "T", light-staining. Overall, the group is in fine condition. Just three months after the surrender of Germany in World War II, Truman awarded the Legion of Merit to an outstanding French Surgeon General. The award itself states that the President: "has awarded the Legion of Merit Degree of Officer to Surgeon General Arthur Guirrier, First French Army for extraordinary fidelity and exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service…" Accompanying the actual award, Truman also issued a citation expounding on Guirrier's contributions, specifically : "his exceptional professional skill and his wholehearted enthusiasm to the difficult problems attendant upon organizing the medical services to treat the sick and wounded, and to carry out evacuation during fast-moving and rigorous campaigns. Subsequently, he played a splendid and humane role in caring for the victims of Nazi oppression …" Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 634		Tyler, John (1790-1862) 10th President of the United States, 1841-1845. Stepping into office following the death of William Harrison, Tyler functioned as a political independent. Nonetheless, he managed to reorganize the Navy, establish the Weather Bureau and end the Second Seminole War. Autograph Document Signed ("John Tyler"). As Governor. One and a half pages with integral address leaf, recto and verso, quarto, Richmond, Virginia, June 20, 1826. In black ink. To Secretary of War James Barbour. With remnants from original wax seal. Endorsed on address leaf by Barbour with additional notations by C. VanderVeter. Two horizontal and three vertical folds, a few minor chips and splits at folds, address leaf has separated, toning and a few stains. Overall, in good condition. The right to retain state soldiers was an important matter to Tyler, himself a state governor. In fact, Tyler led the Senate in opposing then-President John Quincy Adams' ideas of a national army. Here, he requests the return of two Virginia militiamen who were illegally enlisted into the U.S. military: "The enclosed papers will inform you that two soldiers belonging to the Public Guard at this place and regularly enlisted therein, have deserted from the state service, and have been enlisted in the service of the United States at the Bellona Arsenal … I am confident that it is only necessary to bring this matter to your notice in order to effect the desired restitution -- The consequences of a refusal to issue the necessary order (a refusal which I do not anticipate) would prove not only destructive of the discipline of this small preservation of the public property at this place … but would tend to its utter destruction. I must therefore ask you to issue the necessary order to effect the desired purpose and must be permitted to express the hope that since the example of these deserters may prove contagious, that the order be issued without delay." In response, the Secretary of War orders that the soldiers be "delivered up to the officer of the State of Virginia and that orders to that effect be prepared and transmitted…today…" Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 635		Tyler, John. Signature ("J. Tyler"). As President. Small duodecimo size envelope, postmarked North Shore, New York, August 19, n.y. In black ink on black bordered envelope. Franked by the President for First Lady Julia Gardiner Tyler. Addressed to Mrs. Fannie G. Lane of Suffolk County, New York. The envelope has a postmark stamp and a "FREE" stamp, both on the recto. Wax seal with the First Lady's initials intact on verso. With some wear on the back of the envelope and a tear on the back flap, none of which affect the frank or signature. In very good condition. Presumably the black bordered envelope offered here is a sign of mourning for Mrs. Tyler's father, a senator from New York, who died on board the U.S.S. Princeton on February 28, 1844, when a gun exploded, killing seven. Although she was still in mourning for her father, Julia Gardiner and Tyler married in New York, June 26, 1844, making Tyler the first President to wed while in office. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $426
Lot 636		Van Buren, Martin. 8th President of the United States, 1837-1841. One of the founders of the Democratic Party, he was known for his skill as a political dealmaker. Autograph Letter Signed ("MV Buren"). As U.S. Senator. Two pages, recto and verso, quarto, with integral address leaf, n.p., September 1, 1823. To a Judge Miller. There is a very slight area of abraded paper, and a small tear on the right edge, neither affecting text, with some separation at fold of address leaf, which has been expertly repaired. The address leaf, which bears "-An - ", has two small pieces of tape, and a minor area of paper loss at the extreme right verso corner. In 1821 Van Buren, the new Senator from New York, was made a member of the Congressional convention charged with revising the constitution of the state of New York. Because his party was not strong enough at this time to send him from his own district, he was sent to represent Otsego County. Senator Van Buren took an active part, advocating a moderate course of reform, the limited extension of suffrage, and legislative reforms that would take power away from the assembly and transfer it to the governor, giving that office the power of veto. This convention was instrumental in making Van Buren's reputation, but his activity was largely directed by party politics and alliances. Written two years into Van Buren's tenure as Senator from New York, this exceptional letter reveals the behind-the-scenes maneuvering and patronage of the "spoils system" that characterized the politics of New York that Van Buren came to control and dominate as leader of the "Albany Regency," a cabal of practiced politicians who combined their resources in office and jointly used their power to control state politics. Van Buren writes: "My dear Judge/ I have been disappointed in not hearing from you or any one else before on the subject of the Otsego suit. I infer however that Mr. H. will be able to provide himself with other counsel and will be well pleased to find my influence counts. Our young Price from N[ew] York is waiting here to go out with me. I will thank you to drop me a line by return post that I may either retain or send him off with certainty. I sincerely pray that Mrs. Miller's health is restored or that she is at least out of danger. If she is well enough to [?] of it, be so good as to express my most affectionate regard for her. Your friend, MV Buren." Word from Judge Miller will decide Van Buren's course of action with Price, and he is clearly anxious about a lawsuit originating in Otsego County. A fascinating letter, full of political design, which seems to call forth the observation on Van Buren made by his political rival, John Quincy Adams: "There are many features in the character of Mr. Van Buren strongly resembling that of Mr. Madison - his calmness, his gentleness of manner, his discretion, his easy and conciliatory temper. But Madison had none of his obsequiousness, his sycophancy, his profound dissimulation and duplicity." Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 637		Van Buren, Martin. Autograph Letter Signed ("M Van Buren "). As President. Two pages, quarto, Philadelphia, June 8, 1840. To Benjamin Butler, Attorney General from 1833-38 and subsequently a legal adviser to his former law partner Van Buren. One repaired tear at bottom, one ink blot at right, with mailing folds. In very good condition. An interesting letter, both presidentially and personally, here Van Buren writes: "I've made one alteration in respect to a statement of the subsequent rule of the Court which appears to be necessary & of the existence of which I was not advised. It must have been passed I think long after my day. It is not true you know that I objected to Mr. Grossman. He & Mr. Morelle quarreled & Mr. Morelle refused to have further intercourse with him. I proposed that both gentlemen should retire & select new friends to which both men refused to agree. Upon this the matter was broken off." Van Buren, running for a second term, closes his letter on an optimistic note: "Our accounts from all parts of the State are truly splendid." Apparently not so splendid, he was trounced by William Henry Harrison eight months later. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 638		Wallace, Henry A (1888-1965). 33rd Vice President of the United States, 1941-1945, under Franklin D. Roosevelt. Typed Letter Signed ("H A Wallace"). As Vice President. One page, quarto, Washington D.C. (erroneously dated October) November 15, 1944. On Office Of The Vice President letterhead. To Arthur H. Heller. Mailing folds and penciled correction. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope with printed frank from the Office of the Vice President, and Mr. Heller's original request. In fine condition. Here Wallace addresses a request to speak at the Bronx High School of Science commencement. Sadly, Arthur Heller's eloquent and enthusiastic plea for the Vice President's time was unsuccessful. Wallace's reply is friendly, yet firm: "That was a mighty fine letter you wrote me on October 20, -- so fine, in fact, that you make it difficult for me to regret. However, due to my very indefinite plans during the next few months it will be impossible for me to be with you in January." Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $121
Lot 639		[Washington, George]. Die sunk engraved essay of Houdon's bust of Washington, image size 3½ x 4½", sheet size 7½ x 9½", n.p., n.d. Mounted in folder to 8½ x 11". Mount shows foxing and toning, with soil at top right corner. Sheet shows minor soil at right edge and ink spot at left (both outside of image). Very good condition. Houdon's bust of Washington was sculpted from life in 1785 and has since provided one of the most recognizable images of our first President, including the image seen on the 1900 Lafayette Dollar. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 640		Wilson, Woodrow. 28th president of the U.S. (1913-21). In 1910 he was elected governor of New Jersey on a reformed Democratic ticket. As governor (1911-13) he accomplished various important reforms. He was elected president when the Republican vote was split between W.H. Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. He successfully ran for re-election in 1916 on the boast of having "kept us out of war," and narrowly defeated Charles Evans Hughes, the Republican candidate. Typed Letter Signed ("Woodrow Wilson"). As Governor of New Jersey. Two pages, quarto, n.p., August 5, 1911. On State of New Jersey Executive Department stationery. In black ink. To Colonel William C. Liller of Indianapolis. With one horizontal and one vertical fold, three pinholes at upper right of each page near embossed crest. Overall, the signature is clear and the letter in very good condition. Addressing a long-time supporter who has brought to his attention the plight of a slighted judge, Wilson responds as follows: "I had no idea that he felt as he does and wish very much that he understood better … my real feeling, which has always been one of genuine cordiality and friendship." It seems as though the slighted, one Judge Hudspeth, had been consulted regarding an appointment of sorts. Wilson continues: "He frankly said that he would like to be left out of the matter entirely because … his personal judgment was that Mr. Martine ought to be returned to the Senate." Later, he responds to Liller's request that he appear at a Democratic rally: " I must say frankly that that is out of the question. I think it would be a great mistake…". It was at this time, after having been elected Governor of New Jersey, that Wilson was going against the wishes of the Democratic machine that was originally responsible for his appointment, possibly explaining the why his appearance would be inappropriate. Estimated Value $400 - 475. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $316
Lot 641		[A Collection of Presidential Signed Documents]. Here we offer a group of seven Presidential land grants, each secretarial signed, bearing the names Benjamin Harrison, James Monroe, Grover Cleveland, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant. Each folio document is partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. Most with original wafer seals intact. Accompanied by a 7 x 9" black and white image of William McKinley. Also included is a photographic print of the War Congress of the United States of America, depicting the members of the House of Representatives honoring the U.S.S. Maine. Framed in wood for an overall size of 29½ x 22½". The print is yellowed, with stains and a split at center is in poor condition. Overall, the group is in fair to good condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $276
Lot 642		Five Presidents. Signed Photo ("George Bush", "Ronald Reagan", "J Carter", "Jerry Ford", and "Richard Nixon"). Color, 10 x 7¼", n.p., n.d. Singed in black, blue, and silver inks. One small fold at upper center affecting the last letter in Reagan's name. Otherwise, in very good to fine condition. Pictured before the Ronald Reagan Library, Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and Bush signed this photo at the library's dedication ceremony on November 4, 1991. Housing over 50 million pages of government records and 1.5 million photographs, Reagan's is the tenth Presidential library. Among the speakers at the ceremony, Gerald Ford offered these warm sentiments about the beloved politician: "President Reagan, you will be remembered as a national leader who was able to articulate the highest hopes and deepest beliefs of the American people. You have a great gift for transforming the best instincts into the firmest articles of faith, our misty memories of the past into bright visions of a better tomorrow. People trust you and believe in you because you feel, they feel that you trust and believe in them and more important that you trust and believe as they do. Yes, you are rightly called a great communicator. You mastered the art of the television tube as F.D.R. did the radio microphone and Abe Lincoln the stump speech." Just a year earlier, four of the Presidents gathered for the dedication of Nixon's library in Yorba Linda, California. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details	Realized $2,875
Lot 643		Presidential Bits & Pieces. This interesting grouping of Presidential ephemera includes a Typed Letter Signed by Herbert Hoover, mentioning a "Ham and Eggs" scheme; three Typed Letters Signed by Harry Truman; a Typed Letter Signed by Eleanor Roosevelt; a Calling Card Signed by Mamie Daud Eisenhower; and, a Calling Card Signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower. Accompanying the group are four black and white pictures featuring Harry S Truman while performing a variety of Presidential duties -- including cutting a large cake on his 61st birthday which was, coincidentally, V-E Day. Letters are folded. Conditions range from very good to fine. This eclectic collection of Presidential material includes a charming letter penned by Harry S Truman to a young man upon his "generous" donation. The former President writes: "Thank you very much for the twenty-five cents, which represents your allowance … your contribution is being forwarded to the Director of the Fund and you will receive a formal acknowledgment from him." The letter is accompanied by its original transmittal envelope. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details	Realized $403
Lot 644		Presidents and First Ladies. Signed Photo ("Lady Bird Johnson", "Richard Nixon", "Gerald R. Ford", "Betty Ford", "Jimmy Carter", "Rosalynn Carter", "Ronald Reagan", "Nancy Reagan", "George Bush" and "Barbara Bush"). Color, 10 x 8", n.p., n.d. Taken Opening Day at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, this photo features former Presidents and First Ladies in a re-created Oval Office. Printed signatures appear in margin under the photo, with autograph signatures at various spots below and on the portrait. Handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 16". Fine condition. A beautiful item for collectors of Presidential memorabilia, this photograph marks one of the unique, non-funeral gatherings of former Presidents and First Ladies. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,025

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