Lot 239
Roosevelt, Franklin D. Twenty-three (23) First Day Covers addressed to either Missy Le Hand (Margaret Le Hand was in charge of FDR's stafff until she suffered a stroke and was replaced by Tully) or Grace Tully at the White House, with embossed return address of the Postmaster General, Washington, D.C. Each is accompanied by a Typed Letter Signed from Postmaster General James Farley detailing the history of the stamp and what it commemorates. Fifteen (15) are from 1934; eight (8) date from 1936. A few duplicate stamps but with different cities of cancellation related to the specific issue. Among those sent by the Postmaster are scenes from the National Parks, including Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, the Centennial of Texas, and the Centennial of the Oregon Territory. Another fine archive. The signature "James Farley" is bold and clean on each accompanying letter.
Estimated Value $500 - 1,000.
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