Auction 21
Stamps, Postal History and Autographs
U.S. Presidents, Presidents' Wives and Statesmen
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Roosevelt, Theodore, President of the United States (1858-1919, served 1901-9); known as much for his sharp intellect as for his energetic style and outdoorsy vigor, he fought to end monopolies and built the Panama Canal. Typewritten Letter Signed "Theodore Roosevelt" as Governor of NY, 1p, small 8vo, on Executive Chamber stationery, Albany, NY, June 7, 1899. He replies to Albert Washburn of Boston, "…I cannot interfere with Senator [Orville H.] Pratt in the matter. I think you will understand why. But I can get you an interview without any difficulty." Mounted to a larger sheet with typed envelope, easily removed. Senator Pratt of Connecticut was one of the most powerful members of Congress at the time, and opposed progressive policies such as those Roosevelt would promote as President. Estimate $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $325 |
Lot 21 |
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Cleveland, Frances, First Lady of the United States (1864-1947); second wife of President Grover Cleveland, she was many years his junior; noted for her beauty and bright personality. Franked Cover Signed "Frances F Cleveland Preston," Princeton, NJ, 6/12/1931, addressed in type to Henry P Clayton of the same city. Cancellation touching signature, some light foxing, otherwise in choice condition. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
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Cleveland, Frances, First Lady of the United States (1864-1947); second wife of President Grover Cleveland, she was many years his junior; noted for her beauty and bright personality. Franked Cover Signed "Frances F Cleveland Preston," Princeton, NJ, 3/27/1934, addressed in another hand to Willard L Dutton of Brooklyn, NY. Cancellation across signature, otherwise in fine condition. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
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Coolidge, Grace, First Lady of the United States (1879-1957); wife of Calvin Coolidge. Typed Envelope Franked "Grace Coolidge," Northampton, MA, 1955. Cancellation over signature. Some foxing. Estimate $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
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Garfield, Lucretia R., First Lady of the United States (1832-1918); wife of James A Garfield. Mourning Cover Franked "Lucretia R. Garfield," Washington, DC. Address in another hand. Date stamp touches signature. Mrs Garfield's care for his husband as he slowly died from complications after being shot by a crazed office-seeker earned the nation's sympathy, and when she was widowed, she mourned for years. Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
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Harrison, Mary Lord, Acting First Lady of the United States (1858-1948); second wife of President Benjamin Harrison; though she married Harrison after his time as President, she had moved into the White House to assist his first wife - her aunt - when she became ill. Autograph Cover Franked "Mary Lord Harrison" NYC, 10/18/1946, and addressed in her hand to Frances Beebe, secretary of Elmira College. Fine. Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
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Roosevelt, Edith K., First Lady of the United States (1861-1948); wife of Theodore Roosevelt. Autograph Envelope Franked "Free / Edith K Roosevelt" and addressed in her hand to the Bank of New York. Postmarked St Andrews, FL, 1936. Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
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Roosevelt, Edith K., First Lady of the United States (1861-1948); wife of Theodore Roosevelt. Autograph Envelope Franked "Free / Edith K Roosevelt" and addressed in her hand to the Bank of New York. Postmarked Oyster Bay, NY, 1935. Postal cancellation over signature. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
Lot 28 |
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Roosevelt, Edith K., First Lady of the United States (1861-1948); wife of Theodore Roosevelt. Autograph Envelope Franked "Free / Edith K Roosevelt" and addressed in her hand to the E. A. Keach Co in Danielson, CT. Postmarked Oyster Bay, NY, 1936. Postal cancellation over signature. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
Lot 29 |
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Roosevelt, Edith K., First Lady of the United States (1861-1948); wife of Theodore Roosevelt. Autograph Envelope Franked "Free / Edith K Roosevelt" and addressed in her hand to Charles Page of Brooklyn, CT. Postmark too light to read, touching signature. Foxing at left, else very good. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
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James, Thomas Lemuel, born in Utica, New York in 1831. Though he had minimal education at a common school ad at an academy in Utica, James ultimately received several honorary degrees. He began his care at the Utica Liberty Press and by 1851, he owned the paper. He quickly added to his collection, purchased two more newspapers over the next five years. During this time, he began serving in a number of government positions including collector of tolls on the Erie Canal (1854-1855), inspector of customs for the state of New York (1861-1864), official weigher for New York (1864-1870), and deputy collector of customs for the port of New York *(1870-1873). President Ulysses S. Grant tapped James to be the Postmaster of New York, and after an impressive program of reform, President Hayes reappointed him to the position in 1877. The President actually wanted James to join his cabinet as postmaster general, but the latter refused twice; however, he ultimately accepted the position when President Garfield proffered it in March 1881. James was postmaster general only a short time, however, for when Garfield was assassinated, President Arthur asked for his resignation in December 1881; James left office on January 1, 1882. James then because the chairman of the board of directors for the Lincoln National Bank, a position he held until he died in 1916. Lovely, dated signature card. Estimate $25 - 35. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
Lot 31 |
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Lodge, Henry Cabot, US Senator and historian (1850-1924). Great content Typewritten Letter Signed "H.C. Lodge" as Senator from MA and Chair of the Committee on Foreign Relations, on committee stationery, Washington, 10/20/1919. He tells a constituent that the newly formed League of Nations "in its present form is full of serious dangers, not only to the cause of peace, but to the rights and interests of the American people…" Folds, otherwise choice. With original envelope bearing printed frank. Lodge's own efforts in the Senate ensured that the United States could not join the League, undermining its effectiveness and legitimacy. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $70 |
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