Lot 764
Johnson, Lyndon B. and William H.Taft. All items are in fine condition except where otherwise noted. Accompanied by a fine steel engraved portrait of President Johnson from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. 36th President of the United States, 1963-1969 and 27th President, 1909-1913.
Two Typed Letters Signed and an LBJ Free Frank. Lot of three Presidential items, including:
A. Typed Letter Signed by Lyndon Johnson as US Senator. One page, small Octavo, on imprinted United States Senate Office of the Democratic Leader letterhead, Washington DC, August 3, 1960. To Harry Ackerman. Curious thank you letter provoked by the submission of a "presentation of a new political technique" that has just been sent to Senator Johnson and Senator Kennedy. Traces of mounting tape show through from verso, else fine. Signed in full, "Lyndon B Johnson."
B. Lyndon Johnson Stamp-Signature Free Frank. Postal cover with imprinted return address, "United States Senate Office of the Democratic Leader, Washington DC, Free," postmarked twice, HYE Texas, August 6, 1960, and Los Angeles, California, August 10, and September 9, 1961, addressed to Screen Gems Studio Head Harry Ackerman, and free franked " Lyndon B Johnson" with the Senator's stamped signature. Traces of mounting tape from verso, else fine.
C. Typed Letter Signed by William H. Taft as Chief Justice. One page, Quarto, on personal imprinted stationery, Pointe-a-Pic, Canada, July 28, 1921. To Ernest Ackerman, House of Representatives, thanking the congressman for his congratulations on Taft's recent appointment as Chief Justice: "I thank you for your kind congratulations upon my appointment to be Chief Justice. I am glad you think it is satisfactory to the public. I hope now that I am coming to Washington, I may see you frequently. Sincerely yours, Wm H Taft." Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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