Lot 130
Collection of Signed Presidential Candidates of the 20th Century. 1. Alf M. Landon (1887-1987). 26th Governor of Kansas; he was the Democratic party's nominee in the presidential election of 1936. Typed letter signed ("Alf M Landon"), on "State of Kansas / Office of the Governor" letterhead, one page, 7¼ x 10½", Topeka, Kansas, November 23, 1933. To Mr. Orville Arnold of Henryetta, Oklahoma, Scoutmaster to Troop 85 of the Boy Scouts of America. Fine. With a First Day Cover signed ("Alf M Landon"), New York, New York, November 26, 1945. Fine.
2. Thomas E. Dewey (1902-1971). 47th Governor of New York; he was the Republican nominee in the presidential election of 1944. First Day Cover signed ("Thomas E. Dewey"), New York, New York, November 26, 1945. Fine.
3. Henry A. Wallace (1888-1965). 33rd Vice President of the U.S.; he was the Progressive Party candidate for President in 1948. First Day Cover signed ("Henry A Wallace"), Washington, D.C., June 12, 1950. Fine.
4. Henry Cabot Lodge (1850-1924). U.S. senator and ambassador from Massachusetts; Republican nominee for Vice President in 1960. First Day Cover signed ("Henry Cabot Lodge"), Washington, D.C., August 9, 1974. Fine.
5. Hubert Humphrey (1911-1978). 38th Vice President of the United States; he was the Democratic candidate for President in 1968. First Day Cover signed ("Hubert H. Humphrey"), Washington, D.C., August 1, 1964. Fine.
6. Birch Bayh (1928 -). U.S. senator from Indiana; he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President in 1976. First Day Cover signed ("Birch Bayh"), Miami Beach, Florida, July 1, 1966. Fine.
7. Edward "Ted" Kennedy (1932-2009). U.S. senator from Massachusetts; he attempted to win the Democratic nomination for President in 1980, but was defeated by incumbent President Jimmy Carter. First Day Cover signed ("Edward M. Kennedy"), Washington, D.C., August 1, 1964. Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 300
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