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Lot 1001 |
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John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), Sixth President of the U.S (1825-1829), Secretary of State under Monroe (1817-1825), U.S. Representative from Massachusetts (1831-1848), son of 2nd President, John Adams.
Free frank "J.Q. Adams" on undated cover front (two partial flaps) to New Bedford, Mass., mansucript "Quincy Mass. Oct 6" postmark and "Free" rating, some edge flaws, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1002 |
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James Buchanan (1791-1868), 15th President of the U.S. (1857-1861), U.S. Representative (1821-1831) and Senator (1834-1835), Minister to Russia (1832-1834), Secretary of State under Polk (1845-1849). Autograph Endorsement Signed as President, on a cover front addressed to him Buchanan has written, "Referred to the Secretary of War. James Buchanan 24 Jan: '59.", apparently hand-carried, Very Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 1003 |
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James Buchanan (1791-1868), 15th President of the U.S. Autograph Endorsement Signed as President, endorsement on a cover front addressed to him, Buchanan has written, "27 September 1860 Referred to the Secretary of War. James Buchanan", apparently hand-carried; F-VF.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 1004 |
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James A. Garfield (1831-81), U.S. Representative from Ohio (1863-81), Twentieth President of the U.S. (1881), Assassinated.
Free Franked "J A Garfield, MC" envelope as Member of Congress Garrettsville, Ohio, small edge faults, accompanied by a reprint of one of his speeches in Congress with great political and personal content, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1005 |
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[James A. Garfield], two covers addressed to Garfield, one as professor and one as Brigadier General, both docketed in his hand at left including one initialed "J.A.G."; small faults, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1006 |
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Andrew Johnson (1808-1875), 17th President of the U.S. (1865-1869), Vice President under Lincoln (1865); U.S. Representative from Tennessee (1843-1853); Governor of Tennessee (1853-57, 1862-65); U.S. Senator from Tennessee (1857-62, 1875), the only Southern Senator not to resign and join the Confederacy. Autograph Endorsement Signed as Senator from Tenn. on an envelope addressed to him in Washington, Johnson has written: "The early attention of the Dept [probably the War Dept.] to this will much oblige- And Johnson", the cover is postmarked "West Point, N.Y., Jun 22, 1860", Very Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
A RARE, AND PERHAPS UNIQUE, FORM OF JOHNSON HOLOGRAPH.
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Lot 1007 |
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[Andrew Johnson], "Head-Quarters Com'r Organization U.S. Colored Troop." imprint envelope addressed to Brig. Gen. Andrew Johnson as Military Governor of Nashville, Tenn., docketed "Personal"; reduced at left, Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1008 |
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[Andrew Johnson], seven 1860-70s entires addressed to Johnson, sent to him either as Governor of Tennessee or ex-President, all with his docketing at left; some faults, Fine-Very Fine group.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1009 |
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Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), 16th President of the U.S. (1861-65).
Free Frank "A. Lincoln" as President on legal-size "From the President of the United States" imprint cover to Springfield Ill., imprint with "Priv. Sec." crossed out in Lincoln's hand, addressed in Mary Todd Lincoln's hand to Mrs. James Sprigg (first name changed to John) and with "Mrs. Lincoln" at bottom left also in her hand, bold "Washington D.C. May 17 1862" double-circle datestamp; slightly reduced at right, some overall soiling and wear, vertical file fold slightly affects signature, still Very Fine appearing.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
A STUNNING ABRAHAM LINCOLN FREE FRANK THAT ALSO BEARS THE WRITING AND SIGNATURE OF HIS WIFE, MARY TODD LINCOLN.
Expertization: 2006 P.S.A. Certificate of Authenticity.
This letter was sent from Mary Todd Lincoln to her neighbor Julia Sprigg in Springfield, Ill. There may be only one other example signed by Mrs. Lincoln and free franked by her husband Abraham Lincoln as president.
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Lot 1010 |
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[Abraham Lincoln], 4 January 1861 letter sent to Lincoln headed "His Excellency A. Lincoln, President Elect of the United States", sender is seeking an appointment, Very Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972), 33rd President of the United States, ordered the atomic bomb drop on Hiroshima and Nagaski, won UN approval to expel North Korean troops from South Korea, Vice President 1945.
DS as president, 8½ x 13½" partly-printed document, Washington, June 22, 1950, 2pp., pardon for Sidney M. Feldman of Amryland, convicted of violating Sect. 338, Title 18 of the U.S. Code and sentenced to pay a $2,000 fine in 1943. signed also by Attorney General J. Howrd McGrath, red Justice Department seal, Very Fine, a scarce Truman pardon.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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