Lot 309
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), 32nd President of the U.S. (1933-1945). Signature and written bids on a bidsheet for a stamp auction while Governor of New York, one page, 5¾ x 8¾ Albany, N.Y., ca. June, 1929 [date of sale June 12-13], additionally F.D.R. has written "Executive Mansion, Albany NY" as his address and has entered bids on 13 lots ranging from $2.25 to $9.50; he was apparently successful on two because the auctioneer has crossed out the other 11 bids.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
A VERY FINE AND UNIQUE COLLECTIBLE OF OUR STAMP COLLECTING PRESIDENT.
The auction was run by Max Ohlman of 116 Nassau St., New York City who, in 1931, proposed the Governor for membership in the American Philatelic Society.
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| Realized $5,500 |
