Lot 13
Coolidge, Calvin and Grace - White House Cards Signed as President and First Lady, and More (1872-1933) 39th President of the United States (1923-29). Two White House cards, one signed "Calvin Coolidge" as President, the other signed "Grace Coolidge" as First Lady. Both fine; light toning to both; one small speck to the upper right of Grace Coolidge's signature. With card signed "Calvin Coolidge" as Governor of Massachusetts, 2 ½ x 4" (Boston, 1920). The card is engraved "The Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts." Very good; some toning and soiling and a paper clip mark. Large bold signature. With an engraving of Coolidge and a letter from the Governor's secretary enclosing an autograph.
Accompanied by a printed sympathy card sent by the President and First Lady after the death of Calvin Jr. from blood poisoning: "The President and Mrs. Coolidge are deeply grateful to you for the expression of your sympathy for them." Toned, with light soiling and a couple of pinholes. The sixteen-year-old namesake of the President wore no socks when playing lawn tennis with his brother, John, on June 30, 1924 and developed a blister which turned septic. Antibiotics were not available at that time and on July 7th young Calvin died. Coolidge would write in his autobiography, "When he went, the power and the glory of the Presidency went with him." Estimate Value $300 - UP
The Michael Hecht Autograph Collection.
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