6 TLS from Presidents, First Ladies, & Confidants - Dealer's Lot
Presidential
various, ca. 1910-1973
6 TLS from Presidents, First Ladies, & Confidants - Dealer's Lot
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A unique group of six typed letters signed by U.S. Presidents, First Ladies, or members of their staff. One of the presidential signatures is printed while another is secretarial. Dating from 1910 to 1973, they include letters from Herbert Hoover, Mamie Eisenhower, Woodrow Wilson (printed), Gerald Ford, and a close confidant of Dwight Eisenhower.
All with flattened mail folds and varying degrees of toning and soiling. A few letters have hole punches along the left edge. Bold signatures. Please refer to the photographs for further condition information.
Includes the following:
1. Typed Letter Signed "Herbert Hoover." 1p, measuring 8" x 10.5", New York, dated April 14, 1921. Addressed to Harry Wilbern on European Relief Council letterhead. A thank you letter for the aid Wilbern provided in raising 3.5 million dollars for European children.
2. Typed Letter Signed and Inscribed "Think of you often. Love Mamie Eisenhower." 1p, measuring 6.5" x 9", Gettysburg, dated November 17, 1972. Addressed to Louise Caffey on personal letterhead. A thank you letter for a birthday card.
3. Typed Letter with Printed Signature "Woodrow Wilson." 1p, measuring 8.5" x 11", Princeton, dated June 23, 1910. Addressed to John M. Harlan on Princeton letterhead. Concerning his potential candidacy for Governor and how he would work with the Democratic Party, writing "The last thing I should think of would be building up a machine of my own…"
4. Typed Letter with Secretarial Signature "Jerry Ford." 1p, measuring 8" x 10.5", Washington, D.C., dated June 14, 1973. Addressed to Frederick Casoni on House of Representatives letterhead. Responding to a request for photocopies of Richard Nixon's signature for a book on Presidential handwriting.
5. Typed Letter Signed "Howard" Snyder. 1p, measuring 8" x 10.5", Washington, D.C., dated March 2, 1955. Addressed to Gene Tunney on White House letterhead. Regarding a visit to Augusta National and playing gold with President Eisenhower.
6. Typed Letter Signed "Howard" Snyder. 1p, measuring 8" x 10.5", Denver, dated October 22, 1955. Addressed to Gene Tunney on White House letterhead. Providing an "up-to-the-minute report on the state of the President's condition" following a heart attack.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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8.5" x 11"
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Presidential
various, ca. 1910-1973
6 TLS from Presidents, First Ladies, & Confidants - Dealer's Lot
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A unique group of six typed letters signed by U.S. Presidents, First Ladies, or members of their staff. One of the presidential signatures is printed while another is secretarial. Dating from 1910 to 1973, they include letters from Herbert Hoover, Mamie Eisenhower, Woodrow Wilson (printed), Gerald Ford, and a close confidant of Dwight Eisenhower.
All with flattened mail folds and varying degrees of toning and soiling. A few letters have hole punches along the left edge. Bold signatures. Please refer to the photographs for further condition information.
Includes the following:
1. Typed Letter Signed "Herbert Hoover." 1p, measuring 8" x 10.5", New York, dated April 14, 1921. Addressed to Harry Wilbern on European Relief Council letterhead. A thank you letter for the aid Wilbern provided in raising 3.5 million dollars for European children.
2. Typed Letter Signed and Inscribed "Think of you often. Love Mamie Eisenhower." 1p, measuring 6.5" x 9", Gettysburg, dated November 17, 1972. Addressed to Louise Caffey on personal letterhead. A thank you letter for a birthday card.
3. Typed Letter with Printed Signature "Woodrow Wilson." 1p, measuring 8.5" x 11", Princeton, dated June 23, 1910. Addressed to John M. Harlan on Princeton letterhead. Concerning his potential candidacy for Governor and how he would work with the Democratic Party, writing "The last thing I should think of would be building up a machine of my own…"
4. Typed Letter with Secretarial Signature "Jerry Ford." 1p, measuring 8" x 10.5", Washington, D.C., dated June 14, 1973. Addressed to Frederick Casoni on House of Representatives letterhead. Responding to a request for photocopies of Richard Nixon's signature for a book on Presidential handwriting.
5. Typed Letter Signed "Howard" Snyder. 1p, measuring 8" x 10.5", Washington, D.C., dated March 2, 1955. Addressed to Gene Tunney on White House letterhead. Regarding a visit to Augusta National and playing gold with President Eisenhower.
6. Typed Letter Signed "Howard" Snyder. 1p, measuring 8" x 10.5", Denver, dated October 22, 1955. Addressed to Gene Tunney on White House letterhead. Providing an "up-to-the-minute report on the state of the President's condition" following a heart attack.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!
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