Lot 1540
Truman, Harry and Bess. 1. Typed Letter Signed ("Harry Truman"). One page, quarto, Independence, Missouri, January 31, 1963. On his personal stationery. In black ink. To Mr. Victor Messall of Maryland. With two horizontal folds. 2. Typed Letter Signed ("Harry Truman"). One page, quarto, Independence, Missouri, May 24, 1963. On his personalized stationery. In black ink. To Mr. Victor Messall of Maryland. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. With two horizontal folds. 3. Autograph Note Signed ("Bess W. Truman"). Two pages with integral blank, octavo, Washington, D.C., "January fifth", n.y. On White House stationery. In black ink. With one vertical and one horizontal fold. Marked bleeding of ink. 4. Typed Letter Signed ("Bess W. Truman"). Two pages, octavo, Washington, D.C., n.d. On White House stationery. In black ink. With one horizontal fold. Also included is a card invitation from Bess Truman. Overall the group is in very good to fine condition.
In his letters Truman jokes with a friend about getting older, while Mrs. Truman cordially thanks another friend for a gift of pralines -- apparently popular choice for the Trumans as she writes: "They happen to be my favorite candy.".
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Please note the extensive collection of Presidential biographies in our Political Memorabilia section.
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