Political
various, ca. 1850 - 1993
Dealer's Lot Political Autographs, 7 Signers Incl. Ford, Humphrey, Dewey, Hamlin, Etc., 4 PSA/DNA Slabbed, 8 Pcs Total
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A dealer's lot of political autographs including autograph letters signed, typed letters signed, signed cards, and signed ephemera. Past and present U.S. Presidents, U.S. Vice Presidents, U.S. cabinet members, U.S. ambassadors, U.S. Senators, state governors, and administration officials are represented. Signers include, in alphabetical order: Thomas E. Dewey; Gerald Ford; Hannibal Hamlin; Hubert Humphrey; Robert La Follette, Jr.; Richard Rush; and Pierre Salinger. Various dates, among those explicitly stated being ca. 1850-1993. Various locations. Please refer to catalog photos for additional information related to condition, which is overall very good; individual condition issues are elaborated below. The largest item measures 8" x 11."

The lot includes, in alphabetical order:

1. A card signed by New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey (1902-1971) as "Thomas E Dewey" at center. N.d. but ca. 1943-1954. [Albany, New York]. Encapsulated and PSA/DNA certified authentic. The card is printed "State of New York / Executive Mansion / Albany" along the top and features an elaborate gilt-embossed state seal at upper left. The card measures 5" x 3" while the slab measures 7.125" x 4.25."

2. A blank scorecard from the Augusta National Golf Club signed by former 38th U.S. President Gerald Ford (1913-2006) as "Gerald R. Ford" recto. N.d. but ca. 1993. N.p. Encapsulated and PSA/DNA certified authentic. The bifold scorecard appears to be pristine. The card measures 6.25" x while the slab measures 10" x 6.625."

3. A signature clip signed by Ford as "Gerald Ford" at center. N.d., n.p. Encapsulated and PSA/DNA certified authentic. Slabbed 5.25" x 3.125."

4. A card signed by former U.S. Vice President Hannibal Hamlin (1809-1891) as "H. Hamlin / Maine" at center. Inscribed with the date "1875" in another hand. N.p. Encapsulated and PSA/DNA certified authentic. Lightly toned, and with minor mounting traces verso. Slabbed 7.25" x 4.25."

5. A 1p typed letter signed by U.S. Vice President Hubert Humphrey (1911-1978) as "Hubert H Humphrey" above his printed signature. November 15, 1967. [Washington, D.C.] The letter on "The Vice President / Washington" letterhead has been trimmed along the bottom, mounted, and loosely encapsulated within a transparent protector. A few smudges, else near fine. The letter fragment measures 7" x 6.75." To local radio station news director Lou Corbin regarding Humphrey's recent visit to Baltimore, Maryland.

6. A 1p typed letter signed by U.S. Senator from Wisconsin Robert M. La Follette, Jr. (1895-1953) as "Robert M. La Follette Jr." October 6, 1925. [Madison, Wisconsin]. On watermarked stationery with "Progressive Republican Headquarters" letterhead. Flattened transmittal folds and a few isolated scuffs, smudges, and stray pencil marks, else very good to near fine. 8" x 11." To New York City lawyer William Sulzer regarding the recent primary election results in Wisconsin. La Follette, Jr. would succeed his father as U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, filling his father's vacant seat (Robert La Follette, Sr. had died in office four months earlier.)

7. A 1p autograph letter signed by Richard Rush (1780-1859), recently retired from his post as United States Minister to France, as "Richard Rush" at lower right. March 21, 1850. "Syndenham, near Phila:." On laid bifold paper, the first page adhered to and partly torn from the blank third page. Isolated foxing, else near fine. 4.5" x 7.25." Rush conveys his thanks to a friend, "Mr. Dickens," who had transmitted some documents (not included in this lot.)

8. A card signed by Kennedy- and Johnson-era Press Secretary Pierre Salinger (1925-2004) as "Pierre Salinger" at center. Embossed "The White House / Washington" at upper right. Isolated stains affecting the bottom margin, else near fine. 4" x 2.5."

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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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largest piece: 8" x 11"