Presidential
Seal. A color photograph of the official presidential seal, 8"x10",
SEAL OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES." On the verso is rubber stamped, "OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH
THE WHITE HOUSE. Extra fine condition. As new.
$35.00
111121.
Cleveland, Grover (1837-1908). 22nd and 24th
President of the United States (1885-89; 1893-97). ALS as President,
1½pp, 7”x4½”, Executive Mansion, Washington, 1895 March 26. Very fine. He writes
to Mr. Russell, “Mr. Bissell
and Mrs. Bissell will dine with us in the most informal way – more on…personal
friendship than anything else – and there will be five or six others at the
table making a sort of a family party. Will you make one of us?…”
John Edwards Russell was a Congressman from
Massachusetts. $625.00
111122.
Cleveland, Grover (1837-1908). ALS, 1½pp, 7”x4½”,
Marion, MA, 1890 June 18. Very fine. He writes to General Horatio King between
his presidencies, “I am much
gratified by the receipt of an invitation to attend the Annual Reunion of the
Society of the Army of the Potomac to be held at Portland on the third and
fourth days of July next. I am sorry that I have already made an engagement that
prevents my acceptance of the Society’s courteous invitation…”
$525.00
111123.
Cleveland, Frances F.
(Preston). First Lady and wife of President Grover Cleveland. After he
died, she married Thomas Preston, Jr., an archeology professor at Princeton. ALS "Frances F. Cleveland Preston" on mourning stationery, 1p, 6½"x5½", The
Wyoming [New York], 1917 Jan. 13. Fine. She writes to the wife of Franklin
MacVeigh, Ambassador to Italy in the Cleveland administration, expressing,
"my sorrow in the loss of a fine true loyal old friend and my feeling that our
country has lost one its best citizens..." $110.00
111124.
Cleveland, Frances F.
ALS, 3pp, 6"x4", "The Victoria", 1889 April 18, shortly after the end of her
husband's first term as president. Fine. She thanks Mrs. Godkin for information
and indicates that they will vacation at Lakewood, before seeing her. $100.00
111125.
Cleveland, Frances F..
S on 2½”x3½” card. Very fine. $50.00
113073.
Clinton,
William Jefferson.
President of the United States. Cacheted Inauguration Day FDC,
3"x16.5", Jan. 20, 1993. An official Inauguration Commemorative Cover with
imprinted gold Seal of the President of the United States and other printing in
gold, including his signature. CDS, Old State House Station. Little Rock AR with
White House Stamp. Clinton has signed the sealing flap.
$300.00
111129. Coolidge, Grace. First Lady and wife of President Coolidge. Free franked envelope in upper right hand corner, 3½"x5½", with cds Northampton, MA, 1936 Feb. 8. Fine. Very slight soiling. $90.00
111130. Coolidge, Grace. S and date on plain 3"x5" card, 1932 July 20. Very fine. $55.00
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111132.
Curtis, Charles
(1860-1936). Vice President of the United States (1929-33) under Herbert Hoover.
Dolly Curtis Gann. She was the step-sister of Vice President Charles
Curtis, the daughter of Oren Curtis's second wife. When Charles Curtis was a MOC,
she served as his corresponding secretary. When Curtis was Vice President
(1929-33), widowed at the time, Dolly Gann was his official hostess for social
events. ALS, 1½pp, 6"x5", The Mayflower [Washington], n.d. Fine. It is a
response to an autograph request. On the second page are sentiments and
signatures of Charles Curtis and her husband, U.S. Senator Edward E.
Gann. Plus Dolly Curtis Gann, ALS, 1p, 6"x5", The Mayflower,
Washington, DC, n.d. Fine. A response to an autograph request. Uncommon group of
autographs 2 pieces. $90.00
111135.
Fairbanks, Charles W.
(1852-1918). Vice President of the United States under Theodore Roosevelt
(1905-09). He had earlier served as U. S. Senator from Indiana. He was
unsuccessful in seeking the candidacy for vice president with Charles Evans
Hughes in 1916. TLS as U. S. Senator, 1p, 10”x8”, Washington, DC, 1897 Oct. 4.
Very good. Tiny staple holes, one spindle hole and slight wear. He writes to the
postmaster of Washington, DC, indicating that mail addressed to him at his
Washington home be delivered there and not at his Senate office. $90.00
111136.
Fairbanks, Charles
(1852-1918). TLS, 1p, 9”x7”, Indianapolis, IN, 1912 March 20. Very fine. To Rev.
Frederick Leete, he gives thanks for a copy of Christian Brotherhoods.
“You have rendered service in bringing together
in a most compact, interesting and comprehensive way the story of the activities
of various Christian Brotherhoods. What a wonderful power for good they are!…”
$100.00
111137.
Fairbanks, Charles W. (1852-1918). ALS as Vice
President, 1p, 9”x7”, Washington 1905 Oct. 31. Fine. He responds to an
autograph request. Plus vice presidential envelope with his free frank. Very
good. Moderate soiling. 2 pieces. $295.00
111138.
Fairbanks, Charles W. (1852-1918). ALS, 2pp, (1st & 4th
sides), 7”x 5½”, Washington, DC, n.d., [1902]. Fine On embossed Senate
letterhead. He writes of the death of Thomas De Witt Talmage,
“In the death of Dr. Talmage we lose a great and good man. Two
hemispheres mourn at the grave of one who has been a most potent influence in
lifting humanity into a higher and serene atmosphere. He was acknowledged the
foremost pulpit orator of his time. No one possessed in a fuller measure than
he, the power of imposing immortal breaths upon the souls of men, and of
pointing the way to an everlasting life. His good deeds will live after him.”
Talmage died in 1902. He was a famous and extremely popular
Presbyterian minister. He had a very large congregation in his churches in
Brooklyn from 1869 to 1894. From 1895 to 1899 he was pastor of the first
Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC. 250.00
111140.
Fillmore, Millard
(1800-74). 13th President of the
United States (1850-53), succeeding from the vice presidency on the death of
Zachary Taylor. ALS as President, 1p, 7”x4½”, Washington, 1852 Feb. 11.
Very fine. It is addressed to U.S. District Attorney Fendel,
“I am exceedingly sorry to trouble you again,
but I have another suggestion to make, and shall be happy to see you at your
earliest convenience . . .” $1800.00
111143
Ford Gerald & Betty Ford.
President of the
United States and First Lady. IPS, 8"x10", Rancho Mirage, CA, 1979 March 9. Very
fine. It is a photo of the Fords standing with Bud Raichle whose lapel label
reads "Tournament Chairman" - very possibly a golf tournament. Each is holding
what appear to be gifts or awards. Plus secretarial letter on Ford stationery
transmitting the photo and the original envelope Pitney Bowes free franked
adhesive stamp. 3 pieces. $150.00
116159.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74).
Copy of a brief printed biography of Ford, 2pp, 11”x8½”, March 1999. Fine. He
has signed his name next to the title. $100.00
116160.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74).The
President Ford Museum
illustrated brochure boldly signed by President Ford on the cover. The brochure
cover is gray and red with a blue background, 8pp. Very fine condition.
$90.00
116161.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74).
An illustrated campaign brochure for the Ford campaign of 1976 for president of
the United States. DS, 10pp, n.p., 8½”x3½”. Fine. Although signed on the dark
portion of his coat, it is quite legible. $50.00
116162.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74).
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Engraving of Gerald Ford signed “Gerald Ford
9/23/94.” Overall measurement, 10”x8”. Very fine. $125.00
116163.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74)
& Robert Joseph Dole (b.1923). TIME Magazine with campaign cover signed
by presidential candidate Ford and vice presidential candidate Dole, Aug. 30,
1976. Both sign with felt tip pens. 74pp. Fine. Original address label and minor
corner wear. See blow on left. $110.00
116164.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74).
GERALD R. FORD, A 1976 biography of “Our 38th President,” 66pp
in a magazine format with color photograph of Ford on cover. It includes many
photographs from childhood to 1976. Ford signs it boldly with a felt tip pen
vertically on the cover. Fine. $100.00
116165.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74)
with First Lady Betty Ford. A Magazine, Politics Today, 64 pages.
Includes an article the prospects of Ford running for president in 1980, after
failing in the election of 1976. The cover bears a color photo of Gerald and
Betty Ford, signed by each. Fine. Residue of address label in lower left corner.
$125.00
116168.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). An 8½”x11” sheet of paper with a bold 4” signature
of Gerald Ford with his printed name at top. The signature and sentiment is
enclosed with a wide borderline. Very fine and unusual. See below on left.
$90.00
116169.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). A 2” Ford-Dole red, white and blue campaign button,
“FORD-DOLE in’76”. Signed across the top by Ford with felt-tip pen. The
verso is a mirror. $45.00
116170.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007)
& Betty Ford. The President and First Lady. An color 8”x10” glossy color
photograph of the two sitting, holding hands, and signed by each in the light
portions. Very fine. $125.00
116171.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). The Ford family Christmas card for 1996. The cover is a color
halftone of the family with printed greeting on the inside. Gerald R. Ford has
added a bold felt-tip signature. Very fine. $90.00
116172.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). Gerald R. Ford Foundation Newsletter, 16pp, 11”x8½”Ann
Arbor, Michigan, Summer/Fall 1995. Very fine. Ford has boldly signed to top of
the front page with a felt-tip pen. $75.00
116174.
Ford, Gerald
R. .
President of the
United States. A "Spalding 1" golf ball on which President
Ford has signed him name with a felt tip pen. On another side is the Great Seal
of The United States imprinted in color. A very fine souvenir of a presidential
golfer. $125.00
116173.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007) & Robert Joseph Dole (b.1923). Dole was a
Republican Senator from Kansas (1969-1996), a vice presidential candidate with
Gerald Ford in 1976 and a presidential candidate in 1996. He was the only man
in American history to have his party’s nomination for both President and Vice
President who was never elected to either office. Glossy PS in color signed by
both President Ford and Senator Dole at the Republican National Convention in
1976, after their nomination for President and Vice President, 8”x10”. Very
fine and scarce. $125.00
Lafayette S. Foster, Acting Vice President of the United Stated during the Andrew Johnson administration
111148.
Foster, Lafayette Sabine
(1806-80). He was a United States senator from Norwich,
Connecticut (1855-67). After Lincoln was assassinated and Andrew Johnson vacated
the vice presidency, as President pro tempore of the Senate, Foster became
acting Vice President of the United States during the session of the 39th
Congress (1865-67). He was succeeded by Benjamin F. Wade. Before his
inauguration in 1865, Lincoln sought Foster's recommendations for cabinet
appointments and on at least one occasion wrote to him on Connecticut
appointments. Foster was one of Lincoln's pallbearers. ALS, 1p, 10"x8",
Norwich, CT, 1839 June 29. Fine. Slight age-toning. Minor archival paper repairs
on weak folds on verso.
"Mr. Gordon's directions are
that the claim against Mr. Breuer be collected if possible. If no property real
or personal can be found on which to levy, he wants the execution shaken over
his head in such a menacing manner by the sheriff as to induce the belief that
imprisonment for some period short of his natural life will be the consequence
if the debt is unpaid. If these measures are unsuccessful, why don't do any
thing more..."
$110.00
111149.
Foster, Lafayette
Sabine (1806-80). U. S. Senator from
Connecticut. After Lincoln was Assassinated and Andrew Johnson vacated the vice
presidency, as President of the Senate, Foster became acting Vice President of
the United States (1865-67). Partly printed ADS, 1p, 3”x7”, Norwich, CT, 1874.
A bank check. We have several of the year 1874. All are fine. Each: $45.00
111151.
Garner, John Nance.
Vice President of the United States under President Roosevelt (1933-37).
Earlier he had been Speaker of the House.
ANS in pencil, 1p, 3½”x8”, n.p., n.d. Fine. “Dear
Sir, Very sorry but I have no photo. Yours, Jno. N. Garner.”
$70.00
113187.
Harrison, Anna Symmes
(1775-1864). First Lady (1841) and wife of President William Henry Harrison. She
never saw the White House since her husband died in office 31 days after his
inauguration. She had remained in Ohio in preparation for the move. ALS, “A.
Harrison,”1p, 5½x7”, n.p., 1856 May 15. Fine. Some minor wrinkles
.She writes to her cousin,
“I find that I made a
mistake the other day in directing a letter to you that was intended for a widow
of my acquaintance. The two letters were laying together on my table & I with
out looking at them as they were sealed I directed them wrong & did not [know]
of the mistake until yesterday. She returned your letter. I although I feel
quite unwell today I feel it my duty to write a few lines & let you know how the
mistake happened. If you still have the letter I wish you to burn it…”
Harrison letters are
relatively scarce. $1600.00
112045.
Hoover, Herbert Clark
(1874-1964). 31st President of the United States (1929-33). TLS as President,
1p, 9"x7", The White House, Washington, DC. Fine. He thanks his correspondent
for information and adds, "You will, of course, realize that the President
cannot interfere with local political organizations, but I am in hopes that our
New York friends will be able to work out such cooperation as will give us unity
of strength..."Plus a fine 7"x5" Harris & Ewing photograph of Hoover. 2
pieces. $475.00
112047.
Hoover, Herbert Clark (1874-1964). TLS on personal
letterhead, 1p, 10"x7", New York, 1939 Feb. 16. Fine. He writes to Mrs. Swift,
"I deeply appreciate you writing me in reference to my Lincoln Day speech. It
was a great occasion, where I believe we marched a step forward in unity of the
Republican Party for 1940..." Plus original stamped envelope.
¨
Printed speech of Hoover in the Congressional Record of a radio address he
delivered on Oct. 19, 1941. *
A 15pp pamphlet on the Contribution of Herbert Hoover
to the Development of Aviation and Radio, by L.B. Tribolet.
¨
A 7pp typescript about Hoover.
¨ Printed speech of Hoover,
12pp, "Can Europe's Children be Saved?" Oct. 19, 1941.
¨
Printed speech of Hoover, 15pp, The Crisis and the Political Parties, Sept.
1937. ¨
Group of magazine and newspaper stories and photographs about Hoover. 18 pieces.
$185.00
111148.
Hoover, Herbert Clark
(1874-1964). 31st President of the United States (1929-33). TLS
on personal letterhead, 1p, 10"x7", n.p., 1941 July 7. Fine. He writes to his
close friend and editor of The Farm Journal, Wheeler McMillan,
"I
have your letter of June 30. I deeply appreciate your kind expressions about
that speech. I also agree with you that the question of self-sufficiency could
easily be expanded in a more convincing fashion. I was much interested in your
statement that you would have something on the carpet about the 14th. I shall
probably be in California at that time, but would indeed be glad to hear from
you if there is any way in which I could be of help to
you..."
$175.00
111049.
Hoover, Herbert Clark
(1874-1964). 31st President of the United States (1929-33). TLS
on personal letterhead, 1p, 10"x7", New York, 1941 Sept. 29. Fine. He writes to
Wheeler McMillen, editor of the Farm Journal. Thanking him for his note,
he writes, "I am glad to know you liked the address. I deeply appreciate the
encouragement which you send to me. We are indeed in difficult times and I am
most grateful for your support..." $165.00
Passport of the ship Garrick signed by President Andrew Jackson, a packet ship designed and commanded by Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer, discoverer of the Antarctic Continent in 1820
114071.
Jackson, Andrew
(1767-1845). 7th President of the United States (1829-37). Partly
printed vellum DS, 1p, 15”x11½”, [Washington, DC], 1836 Oct. 29. Good. There is
general wrinkling of the document with fold lines. The ink is light on the
“son” of the President’s signature. The seal is missing. It bears the usual
scalloped top border with illustrations of sailing vessels and a lighthouse. It
is also signed by John Forsythe, Secretary of
State. It is a ship’s passport for the 895 ton ship Garrick. The great
significance of this document is that this was one of several packet ships
designed by Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer (1799-1877) for the Collin’s Dramatic
Line. Palmer was most noted for his discovery of the Antarctic Continent in 1820
at the age of 21 while on sealing expedition. He subsequently became a noted
designer of packet ships and was the leading designer of American clipper ships.
It was Palmer who commanded the first run of each of the packet ships he
designed for the Collin’s Dramatic Line. They were designed for the New York to
Liverpool run, carrying primarily mail and passengers. The Garrick was
built in 1836. He was thus the first captain of the Garrick. $1750.00
112052.
Johnson, Lyndon B.
36th President of the United States (`1863-69) and
Vice President (1861-63). TLS as President, 1p, 9”x7”, The White House,
Washington, 1967 Aug. 30. Extra fine. He writes to White House correspondent
Sarah McClendon, “I was delighted to have your thoughtful birthday greeting.
Please accept my appreciation and convey my kindest regards to Sally and Dennis.
With all good wishes…” Plus 7”x5” photograph of the President sitting at his
desk in the Oval Office with S in photo. 2 pieces. $950.00
112058.
Nixon, Richard M.
(1913-94). President of the United States. TLS on personal
letterhead, 10”’x7”, New York, 1968 April 30. Fine. Thanking his correspondent,
he writes, “It was most thoughtful of you to send my family and me such a
warm and friendly Easter greeting, and we wanted you to know of our deep
appreciation. With very best wishes from all the Nixons…” Plus a fine glossy
10”x8” photograph of Nixon. 2 pieces. $275.00
109174.
(Nixon, Richard Milhous – 1973 Inauguration)
(1913-1994). 37th President of the United States (resigned).
Presented here is inaugural material from his second inauguration in 1973.
Includes: 1) Inauguration Ceremonies Program with original envelope.
2) “The Spirit of ‘76’ / 1973 Inaugural Guide.” 3) The Washington
Post / Inauguration ’73. Illustrated news story, folded. 4) Program
for 1973 Inaugural Ball. Fols and slight wear. 5 pieces. $25.00
Abigail Means writes of her trip with Jane Pierce from Boston to Baltimore where they stayed during Franklin Pierce’s Presidential Inauguration and of Jane’s reaction to these events
112059.
(Pierce, Jane M.) Abigail Means. Surrogate First Lady during the Pierce
administration. On January 6, 1853, the Pierce family was in a train wreck in
Andover, Massachusetts that resulted in the partial decapitation and death of
their only remaining son, Benny. This happened only two months before Franklin
Pierce was to be inaugurated President of the United States. Consumed with grief
and hatred of politics, Jane refused to go to Washington or attend her husband’s
inauguration. It was decided amongst family members, particularly her sister,
Mary Aiken and aunt, Abigail Means, that Jane would travel only as far as
Baltimore where she would remain for a time before continuing to Washington. The
nation shared the grief of the Pierces and little was expected from Jane, at
least for a period of time. Pierce’s inauguration was on Monday, March 4, 1853.
ALS “A.A.M.,” 4½pp, 7”x4”, Baltimore, Saturday, n.d. [March 9, 1853,
based on content]. She writes to Mary Aiken. The entire letter is quoted here.
“We are every moment expecting Mr. Aiken & Jane thinks her husband will come with him and pass the Sabbath here. You have heard some account of our journey which I think she bore remarkably well. Her interview with Mrs. Dix in New York was I thought on the whole very comforting [wife of General John A. Dix who in three months was to be appointed Assistant Treasurer of the United States by President Pierce]. She is a sweet, gentle woman & still in deep mourning for her eldest son. Helen, Mrs. Noyes, & Mrs. Cleveland were all with us on Monday afternoon. I was truly happy to see Mr. Aiken the next morning & know he could be with us the rest of the journey. The constant rain made our long ride rather somber although everything possible was done to alleviate the fatigue - & we found very nice rooms at this house. The gentlemen left us the next day for Washington [for the inauguration] - & Mr. Pierce came up & spent Wednesday night here [March 5, 1853, as President] – he looked thin – but cheerful & with no cloud on his brow. Jane seemed much troubled that he left so early in the morning - & passes rather a dull day. But dear Mary you will be glad to hear that she has been on the whole better & more cheerful than you & our dear friends in Boston had any reason to expect. Though she has not seen callers, she has ridden out twice – the last time went into three shops – took a walk with me one morning & speaks of her future with more interest. Sunday evening [March 10th]. Mr. Aiken did come dear Mary & Jane was right glad to see him & hear his interesting details of the great day [inauguration] at Washington. He returns more than pleased. How thankful I am that he feels master in his cabinet as well as in his household. Jane has been to church today & we heard the Rev. Robinson formerly of Pittsburg [sic]. He is esteemed a great preacher here. I think the walk was rather long for her as she has not been as well as usual since her attack in Boston. We were disappointed to find that Mr. Aiken had no letters from home, as we wished much to hear from Alfred [Aiken]. Dear Mary, Mr. Aiken will tell you so much that I will not say more at this time. We are going much as expected & I see no reason to regret anything in the arrangements decided on before we left Boston. Jane often feels she has no comfort in any thing – but this does not discourage me – For I yet believe she will wear the garment of praise for the spell of weariness. I send a toy to dear Jeannie [Jane Aiken] & some sleeves to your dear Mary & a collar – the latter I thought you would wear soon & tried to find some sleeves to match – but did not succeed. We have felt the want of some friends who would take in some of the capabilities of this pleasant city. Do not share this dear friend – but believe me, you’re A.A.M.”
The letter concludes vertically on the front page, a common practice at that time. A letter with exceptional content explaining the absence of Jane Pierce from her husband’s presidential inaugural. During most of the Pierce administration Jane Pierce was reclusive and in a chronic state of depression. Abigail Means essentially took over most of the duties of the White House as Jane’s substitute. An exceptionally scarce autograph of a surrogate First Lady. Most of her letters are with the Pierce papers in the Library of Congress. $1500.00
Abigail Means writes from the White House on the death of Abigail Fillmore and meeting President Fillmore. In commenting about his presidency, he told her, ‘Such power was only sweet in the distance.’ She also writes of Franklin Pierce's problems and says kind words of Edward Everett
112060.
(Pierce, Jane M.) Abigail Means.
She was the wife of Jane Pierce's uncle Robert Means. They had a home in
Amherst, New Hampshire. She was called "Aunt Abby" by Jane Pierce and her
siblings. During most of the Pierce administration she acted as surrogate First
Lady as Jane Pierce was incapable of functioning in this capacity. ALS, 4pp,
7"x4½", Washington (Executive Mansion), n.d. [1853]. Fine. She writes to Jane's
brother-in-law John Aiken, "We were surprised this morning to hear
of the death of Mrs. Fillmore [Abigail Fillmore died March 30, 1853] . . ."
It was Washington Irving's observation that Mrs. Fillmore, plagued with
chronic ill health, received her death-warrant standing by her husband's side
during the inaugural speech of Franklin Pierce. She died in the Willard Hotel.
"I called hardly expecting to see any of the family - but enjoyed a pleasant interview with Mr. F[illmore] and his daughter...the former talking much like a retired statesman who had found the honour of office no compensation to his cares. `Such power (he said) was only sweet in the distance' . . . I am sure you and some other friends are thinking much of our new President in these days of conflict. As yet he bears the burden & heat of business surprisingly well, but if it continues much longer, I fear the power of endurance will break...Meantime he thinks no sacrifice too great, to prove that he has a consulting Cabinet - & not one that shall dictate to him...I wish...that she [Jane] could have heard Mr. Everett's eloquent speech. It is not the fashion to praise it here but nevertheless, it was full of enlarged views & generous sentiments [Edward Everett's views were not popular in the White House]..."
Letters of Abigail Means in private hands are extremely scarce. The bulk of her letters are in the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress and number about 17 pieces. Aside from the two letters presented here, there are probably not more than two or three extant elsewhere. Her Washington letters are all very interesting and include many "insider" political observations. Published in JANE PIERCE (1806-1863) - THE PIERCE-AIKEN PAPERS, 1983 and its SUPPLEMENT, 1989. 2 volumes, 171pp (A catalogue of the family papers of the Pierce and Aiken families). A rare opportunity to add to a First Lady collection. $1250.00
112062.
Polk, James Knox
(1795-1849). 11th President of the United States (1845-49). ALS as
President, 1p, 10”x8”, n.p. [Washington], 1848 April 67. Very fine. Small
inkblot at the tail of his signature. He writes to U. S. Senator Lewis Cass,“Will
you do me the favor to call this evening, if you can do so without
inconvenience…” Polk ALsS are quite scarce as President. $1800.00
PRESIDENTIAL ARTIFACTS
The following artifacts represent the Ford and Clinton administrations. They are official White House souvenirs that were given as special favors by the presidents to dignitaries, friends and associates. All were obtained from a Ford presidential campaign member and aide to Presidents Ford and Clinton in creating their respective presidential libraries and museums.
116154.
(Presidential Artifact – Clinton). Gold-plated CROSS®
ball point pen, 5¼” in length. No. 0501- is imprinted on the inside stem.
On the side of the upper half is Clintons signature engraved in black. At the
top of the clip is a round metal “Seal of the President of the United States.”
These are the pens, used by the President to sign official documents. They are
often given to dignitaries who witness the President signing the document;
usually a member of Congress. It is accompanied by the original 2”x7”x1” black
box by CROSS with the signature of “Bill Clinton” imprinted on the cover. The
pen fits in a stylish molded designer holder with the imprint on inside of the
cover, “CROSS® SINCE 1846.” $125.00
116176.
( Presidential Artifact – Tote bag).
A 15”x11” navy blue polyester tote bag with a shoulder strap and zipper. On the
front is a Presidential Seal in color, below which is imprinted “THE WHITE
HOUSE” in white. As new. $95.00
PRESIDENTIAL GROUP PHOTOGRAPHS
116178.
(Presidential photo – 4 Presidents and 6 First Ladies).
). An 8”x10” glossy color photograph of Presidents of the United States
and their wives. From left to right, Lady Bird Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn
Carter, George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush, William Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Gerald
R. Ford, Betty Ford, and Nancy Reagan. Probably taken in 1993 after the
inauguration of Clinton. Extra fine. $35.00
Presidential Signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement
116179.
(Presidential Photo - NAFTA). 8”x10” color photograph
of President William Clinton signing the North American Free Trade Agreement
document on December 14, 1993. The photograph is signed by Vice President
Albert Gore, Ex-Presidents Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, and George H.W.
Bush. There are also images of others witnessing the signing that include,
in part, Senators George Mitchell and Robert Dole. Presidents Carter and Bush
have signed their names with silver felt tip pens; the others in black ink. A
very fine presentation and probably unique. $1100.00
116180.
(Presidential Photo). An 8”x10“ photograph taken in
the White House in 2000, signed in the lower margin by George H. W. Bush
and President William J. Clinton. Standing in front of a large portrait
of Abraham Lincoln in the East Room, from left to right, are Presidents George
H. W. Bush, William Clinton, Gerald R. Ford, and Jimmy Carter. Seated from left
to right are First Ladies Barbara Bush, Ladybird Johnson, Hillary R. Clinton,
Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter. This gathering was probably on the occasion of
the 200th Anniversary of the creation of the White House in the year
2000. Very fine condition. $550.00
116181.
(Presidential Photo). An 8”x10” color photograph of
Presidents Carter, George H.W. Bush, William Clinton, and Gerald Ford, taken in
1997 at the dedicate of the George H. W. Bush Library in College Station, Texas.
It is boldly signed by former Presidents, George H.W. Bush and Gerald Ford.
Fine. $250.00
116182.
(Presidential Photo). An 8”x10” color photograph
of Presidents Ford, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, and Rosalynn Carter taken in October
1981 during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. It was a gathering in the White House in
anticipation of the funeral Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated in Cairo in a
parade on October 6, 1981. Three of the presidents shown in this picture
attended the funeral, Presidents Ford, Carter, and Nixon.
Reagan did not attend. The three attendees each signed the photograph in the
darker background of the photo, but each is legible. Fine. Probably a unique
presentation. $250.00
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116192.
Reagan, Ronald.
President of the United States (1981-89). TLS as governor of California, 1p,
11"x8½", Sacramento, 1970 Jan. 28. Very fine. He writes to a friend, Mrs. C.
Graham Baker in Redlands, California discussing smog.
“The
automobile now is the main source of smog. All new cars now must have engine
devices that reduce the amount they omit [sic], and before long, all older cars
will also be required to have such devices. Scientists and engineers are working
hard to solve the problem. Let’s not forget, also, that an important part of the
difficulty is the weather. For example, an inversion layer often holds polluted
air in the Los Angeles basin. While the chances of changing the weather are
remote, we are doing research in this area. Best of luck with Graham’s
biography. I‘m looking forward to a copy of it.” $600.00
116193.
Roosevelt, Edith. Kermit.
First Lady and wife of President Theodore Roosevelt. Free franked envelope
(front panel only), 4"x6", Oyster Bay, NY, 1920 Feb. 23. Very fine. It also
bears a holograph address. $60.00
116194. Roosevelt, Edith. Kermit.
Free franked envelope, 3½”x6”, with holograph address. Fine it is addressed to
the Oyster Bay Trust Co. with cds “OYSTER BAY N.Y. SEP. 30 1934. $75.00
116195.
Roosevelt, Eleanor (1884-1962). First
Lady and wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS,
1p, 7”x6”, Hyde Park, NY, 1948 June 27 Fine. She thanks Dr. Ralph Scobey, a
pediatrician, for pamphlets that she will forward to the National Foundation for
Infantile Paralysis. Plus original free franked (stamped) envelope. 2 pieces.
$200.00
116196.
Roosevelt, Theodore
(1858-1919). 26th President of the United States
(1901-1909). TLS as President, 1p, 9”x7”, The White House, Washington,
DC, 1902 Dec. 26. Fine. Prominent central horizontal fold. S slightly light. He
writes to Hon. Thomas F. Grady, thanking him for a book and inviting him to the
White House. $900.00
116197.
Roosevelt, Theodore, Jr. (1887-1944). Son of President Theodore Roosevelt
and Assistant Secretary of the Navy, as his father had been and as did Franklin
D. Roosevelt. The son was a director for several corporations and also served in
the New York State legislature. He received many awards for service in World War
I including the DSC, DSM, Legion of Honor and Croix de Guerre. Killed in action
in Normandy. TLS, 1p, 8”x5 ½”, Garden City, NY, 1937 Jan. 5. Fine except for
paper clip stains at top. Plus original stamped envelope. Response to a letter
on the magazine Good Housekeeping. $150.00
112069.
Taft, William Howard
(1857-1930). 27th President of the United
States (1909-1913). TLS as President, 1p, 9”x7”, The White House,
Washington, DC, 1909 Oct. 25. Fine. He thanks Thomas F. Walsh, Chairman of
the Congressional Committee of the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress for
his letter “with the copy of the recommendations to the national Congress
adopted at the last session of the Commercial Congress…” $525.00
112070.
Truman, Bess Wallace.
First Lady and wife of President Harry S. Truman. ALS on embossed letterhead,
1p, 8"x6", Independence, MO, [1970]. Fine. There is a small accession label
attached to the upper left corner. She writes to Judge Peter Paul Rao, a Federal
judge, "You were so good to send the lovely white stole and I know I shall
enjoy it...I hope you will have a splendid 1970 . . ." $125.00
112072.
Tyler, John (1790-1862). 10th President of the United States
(1841-1845). ALS almost certainly as President, 1p, 8”x5”, n.p.,
[1841-1843] Jan. 30. Fine condition. He writes to “Mr. Spencer.” John C.
Spencer served as his Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of War. He writes,
“The paper is what it should be. Can you have all the documents ready to go
in the morning. I have made a single suggestion of amendment at the 4 page. If
you concur, that sheet can be recopied – if not just let it alone…”
$1500.00
Vice President Martin Van Buren praises the Irish
112073.
Van Buren, Martin (1782-1862), 8th
President of the United States (1837-1841); Vice President of U. S.
(1833-1837). MsLS as Vice President, 1p, 10”x8”, Washington, DC, 1835
March 16. Fine. He writes that he will be unable to attend, “the approaching
anniversary of he Patron Saint of Ireland [St. Patrick] on the 17th
inst…I shall ever feel the liveliest solicitude for the happiness & prosperity
to those, who, the undaunted friends of freedom everywhere, have on so many
occasions evinced the most inflexible & praiseworthy attachment to our country &
its institutions…” The letter is addressed to Peter Brady, John H. Shea, and
John Boyle. Boyle had been a MOC, Governor of Kentucky and at the time of this
writing, U. S. District Judge of Kentucky. A letter of fine Irish content.
$850.00
The Secretary of Agriculture cites a person for illegally wounding and killing an indigo bunting.
110141.
Wallace, Henry Agard (1888-1965). A diplomat and
statesman, Wallace was the 33rd Vice President of the United States
(1941-45) in the Roosevelt administration. He also served as Secretary of
Agriculture (1933-40) and Secretary of Commerce (1945-46). In 1948 he was an
unsuccessful presidential candidate on the Progressive Party. TLS, 1p, 10”x8”,
Department of Agriculture, Washington, 1939 June 1. Very good. Slight
age-toning, folds & small wrinkles and a minor marginal stain. It is an
authorization, “You are hereby authorized to possess and transport but not to
sell, a mounted specimen of indigo bunting [a small finch], it being
understood that you were implicated in the wounding and killing thereof…” It
is also signed by Israel Gabrielson, Chief, Bureau of Biological Survey,
and R. W. Williams, Assistant in Charge of Permits. A most unusual
extension of the duties of the Secretary of
Agriculture. $75.00
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