Supreme Court
various, ca. 1866-1947
Dealer's Lot of U.S. Supreme Court, Signers Incl. Clark, Day, Douglas, & Nelson, 4 Pcs Total
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A dealer's lot of U.S. Supreme Court autographs, including autograph letters signed, typed letters signed, and signed checks, all four pieces attractively matted with companion portraits and biographical plaques. Signers include, in alphabetical order: Tom C. Clark; William R. Day; William O. Douglas; and Samuel Nelson. Ca. 1866-1947. Various locations. None of the items were examined outside of their mats. 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 15.5" x 15.5" x .25."

The lot includes, in alphabetical order:

1. A 1p typed letter signed by future Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Tom C. Clark (1899-1977), then in his role as U.S. Attorney General, as "Tom C. Clark" near lower right. December 8, 1947. [Washington, D.C.] On a leaf of "The Attorney General / Washington" letterhead with a blind-embossed seal from the Department of Justice at upper left. The letter shows some flattened transmittal folds and isolated minor mat burn, else near fine. The sight size of the letter is 6" x 7.5" while the overall size of the mat is 14.75" x 13.75." Clark thanks a Philadelphia man named Charles S. Miller for the latter's good wishes.

2. A partly printed check signed by future Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court William R. Day (1849-1923), then a privately practicing lawyer, as "W. R. Day" on the signature line; Day has also engrossed the remainder of the check, directing clerks of the Bank of G.D. Harter & Bro. to pay $75 to "self." May 4, 1876. [Canton, Ohio.] The check is affixed with a cancelled revenue stamp at upper left and bears the expected clerical cancellation marks. The sight size of the check is 7" x 2.75" while the overall size of the mat is 9.875" x 15.25."

3. A 2pp autograph letter signed by sitting Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court William O. Douglas (1898-1980) as "Bill," marking a departure from his usual signatures as either "Wm" or "William." December 22, 1947. [Washington, D.C.] On a leaf of stationery embossed with "Supreme Court of the United States / Washington, D.C." letterhead. Also included is the original transmittal envelope partly addressed in Douglas's hand to his correspondent (the first line), and featuring Douglas's initials above the Supreme Court return address. The letter is in near fine condition, and is displayed in the mat via a double-sided opening. The envelope shows some fading and isolated mat burn. The sight size of the letter is 4" x 6" while the overall size of the mat is 15.375" x 15.5." Douglas thanks Washington, D.C. lawyer Clifford Clark for treating him to a meal.

4. A 1p autograph letter signed by sitting Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Samuel Nelson (1792-1873) as "Samuel Nelson" at bottom right. December 12, 1866. Washington, D.C. On blue-lined paper. Expected wear including flattened transmittal folds, isolated haloing, and minor discoloration towards the top, else near fine. The sight size of the letter is 4.75" x 6.25" while the overall size of the mat is 12.625" x 11.625." Nelson complies with an autograph request received from B. Rush, Stodd, and Esq.

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largest item: 15.5" x 15.5" x .25"