T. Roosevelt Jr. & 87 U.S. Governors! Large Dealer's Lot, ca. 1920s-30s
Early 20th C. Political Notables
various, ca. 1920s-1930s
T. Roosevelt Jr. & 87 U.S. Governors! Large Dealer's Lot, ca. 1920s-30s
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An extensive collection of letters and cards signed by notable 20th century governors, the majority of whom served between the early 1920s and mid-1930s. Totaling 88 pieces in all, including 50 typed letters and 38 cards, individually signed by officials representing 45 of 50 U.S. states. Highlighted within are the signatures of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. as Governor-General of the Philippines and Alfred Smith of New York. Ranging in size from 3.25" x 1.75" to 8" x 10". Varying degrees of age toning, soiling, and scattered foxing throughout. Prior mounting residue present on verso of cards. Circular adhesives have been affixed to the left side margin of letters. Overall, good to fair.
From the collection of Joseph "Bill" Kahn, Jr. Mr. Kahn began collecting as a boy; writing to notables requesting their autographs. Our October auction includes signatures obtained by him over many decades, including such notables as Amelia Earhart, Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig.
Signatures include: Theodore Roosevelt Jr., the Philippines; Al Smith, New York; Lawrence Judd, Hawaii; Alf M. Landon, Kansas; Leslie A. Miller, Wyoming; Theodore Francis Green, Rhode Island; Benjamin B. Moeur, Arizona; Richard Russell Jr., Georgia; William G. Conley, West Virginia; Harvey Parnell, Arkansas; Benjamin Miller, Alabama; William Langer, North Dakota; Arthur Seligman, New Mexico; Wilbur Cross, Connecticut; Harry Leslie, Indiana; Louis L. Emmerson, Illinois; Michael Dukakis, Massachusetts; Herbert Lehman, New York; George White, Ohio; Norman Case, Rhode Island; Clarence Martin, Washington; C. Ben Ross, Idaho; James Rolph Jr., California; George W. P. Hunt, Arizona; A. G. Schmedeman, Wisconsin; F. B. Balzar, Nevada; Charles Bryan, Nebraska; Wilber Brucker, Michigan; Albert Ritchie, Maryland; A. Harry Moore, New Jersey; Louis Brann, Maine; W. T. Gardiner, Maine; David Sholtz, Florida; J. G. Winant, New Hampshire; and many more!
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This lot 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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Early 20th C. Political Notables
various, ca. 1920s-1930s
T. Roosevelt Jr. & 87 U.S. Governors! Large Dealer's Lot, ca. 1920s-30s
Archive
An extensive collection of letters and cards signed by notable 20th century governors, the majority of whom served between the early 1920s and mid-1930s. Totaling 88 pieces in all, including 50 typed letters and 38 cards, individually signed by officials representing 45 of 50 U.S. states. Highlighted within are the signatures of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. as Governor-General of the Philippines and Alfred Smith of New York. Ranging in size from 3.25" x 1.75" to 8" x 10". Varying degrees of age toning, soiling, and scattered foxing throughout. Prior mounting residue present on verso of cards. Circular adhesives have been affixed to the left side margin of letters. Overall, good to fair.
From the collection of Joseph "Bill" Kahn, Jr. Mr. Kahn began collecting as a boy; writing to notables requesting their autographs. Our October auction includes signatures obtained by him over many decades, including such notables as Amelia Earhart, Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig.
Signatures include: Theodore Roosevelt Jr., the Philippines; Al Smith, New York; Lawrence Judd, Hawaii; Alf M. Landon, Kansas; Leslie A. Miller, Wyoming; Theodore Francis Green, Rhode Island; Benjamin B. Moeur, Arizona; Richard Russell Jr., Georgia; William G. Conley, West Virginia; Harvey Parnell, Arkansas; Benjamin Miller, Alabama; William Langer, North Dakota; Arthur Seligman, New Mexico; Wilbur Cross, Connecticut; Harry Leslie, Indiana; Louis L. Emmerson, Illinois; Michael Dukakis, Massachusetts; Herbert Lehman, New York; George White, Ohio; Norman Case, Rhode Island; Clarence Martin, Washington; C. Ben Ross, Idaho; James Rolph Jr., California; George W. P. Hunt, Arizona; A. G. Schmedeman, Wisconsin; F. B. Balzar, Nevada; Charles Bryan, Nebraska; Wilber Brucker, Michigan; Albert Ritchie, Maryland; A. Harry Moore, New Jersey; Louis Brann, Maine; W. T. Gardiner, Maine; David Sholtz, Florida; J. G. Winant, New Hampshire; and many more!
Please see our Terms and Conditions regarding large lots of 5 or more.
This lot 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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