Lot 1293
Cabinet Officers. A huge collection of over 450 calling cards from U.S. Cabinet officers--too many to list the names. Many are signed, and there are numerous multiples. They include: approximately 40 cards from Secretaries of War or Defense, 60 from Secretaries of the Navy, 40 from Secretaries of State, 60 from Secretaries of the Treasury, 60 from the Department of the Interior, 50 from Postmasters General, 20 from Secretaries of Commerce or Labor, 24 from Agriculture, 30 from the Department of Justice; also, a group of 70 ambassadors, presidential advisors, assistants, under secretaries, etc. Most cards are toned with some soiling; some have glue remnants on verso. Condition varies from fair to fine. This lot absolutely should be seen in person.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized $661 |
