IMPORTANT HISTORICAL & AUTOGRAPH AUCTION

Signed Franklin D. Roosevelt Letter Dated 1928

Original Signed Photograph of Field Marshal Montgomery and General Patton

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IMPORTANT HISTORICAL & AUTOGRAPH AUCTION

The Arts Auction House

Step into centuries of history. This exceptional NO RESERVE auction features rare historical documents dating back to the 16th century, early legal manuscripts, colonial and Revolutionary-era papers, and significant signed correspondence. Highlights include: Pre-revolutionary and revolutionary war era paper money, Presidential autographs and official letters, signed documents from notable world leaders, celebrity photographs and autographed memorabilia, early land deeds, court writs, and indentures and fine political, military, and cultural ephemera spanning four centuries. From Renaissance ink to modern political signatures, this curated collection offers collectors a remarkable opportunity to acquire tangible pieces of global history.

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Signed Franklin D. Roosevelt Letter Dated 1928: FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT typed letter signed December 4, 1928 on personal letterhead (engraved, raised letters, blue ink). Bold full signature with important political commentary on the 1928

0001: Signed Franklin D. Roosevelt Letter Dated 1928Est. $200-$500$100

US President John Tyler Authentic Signature: President John Tyler small cut signature “J. Tyler”. Also includes a 19th century steel engraving. Includes COA from The Kreisman Gallery. ALL SHIPPING FOR THIS AUCTION WILL BE HANDLED BY

0002: US President John Tyler Authentic SignatureEst. $200-$500$50

President Woodrow Wilson Signed Letter Dated 1916: President Woodrow Wilson's response to a congratulatory letter from the US Ambassador to France on the occasion of Wilson's reelection as President on White House stationery. Dated November 23,

0003: President Woodrow Wilson Signed Letter Dated 1916Est. $200-$500$100

Original Signed Photograph of Field Marshal Montgomery and General Patton: BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY (1887-1976), British Field Marshal who drove the Germans from North Africa in World War II. Original World War II black and white photograph of Montgomery standing with George

0004: Original Signed Photograph of Field Marshal Montgomery and General PattonEst. $200-$500$100(1 bid)

J. Edgar Hoover Signed Letter: Typed and signed letter from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover on FBI stationary dated September 23, 1964. Letter is to Tony Duty, who was a Judge in Waco, Texas. The letter is in regard to a book titled

0005: J. Edgar Hoover Signed LetterEst. $100-$500$50

Robert Winthrop Congress 1850 Signed Letter: Winthrop, Robert Charles (1807 - 1894) U.S. representative/senator; born in Boston, Mass. After studying law in Daniel Webster's office, he served in the state legislature before his election to the

0006: Robert Winthrop Congress 1850 Signed LetterEst. $100-$300$50

Hand Signed 1961 Richard Nixon Political Letter, Post–Vice Presidency Era: An original typed political correspondence dated June 20, 1961, boldly signed in ink by Richard Nixon shortly after his 1960 presidential campaign. Addressed to a member of the Rock Island County

0007: Hand Signed 1961 Richard Nixon Political Letter, Post–Vice Presidency EraEst. $200-$400$50

Bruce Blanche Signed Deed Dated 1890: Document signed by Bruce, Blanche K. Washington, DC in 1890. A deed SIGNED by Bruce as Recorder of Deeds, a position appointed to him by President Benjamin Harrison replacing Frederick Douglass.

0008: Bruce Blanche Signed Deed Dated 1890Est. $200-$600$50

George Bush Signed Letter On White House Letterhead Dated March 12, 1992: George Bush typed letter signed as President, one page, octavo, on "The White House" letterhead, dated March 1992 written to Congressman Seymour Halpern. Signed at the close in blue ink, "George

0009: George Bush Signed Letter On White House Letterhead Dated March 12, 1992Est. $200-$400$50

Barbara Bush Signed Letter and Signed Photograph: First Lady Barbara Bush typed signed letter on embossed White House stationary thanking a supporter. Embossed seal at top center and original photograph signed on verso “Barbara Bush”.

0010: Barbara Bush Signed Letter and Signed PhotographEst. $100-$300$50

J. Edgar Hoover, FBI Signed Letter Dated 1954: J EDGAR HOOVER (1895-1972), Director of the F.B.I. typed letter signed "Edgar" dated March 8, 1954 on F.B.I. letterhead to U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph. Letter reads: "Thank you for your

0011: J. Edgar Hoover, FBI Signed Letter Dated 1954Est. $200-$300$50

Letter Dated 1773 From Warwick Castle Lord Northton and Sir George Cornwall: An entire original letter dated June 15, 1773 probably from Warwick Castle concerning Lord Northton and Sir George Cornwall sent to a member of the nobility who had been "taking the waters" at Bath

0012: Letter Dated 1773 From Warwick Castle Lord Northton and Sir George CornwallEst. $200-$300$30

Signed Wendell Willkie Letter Dated March 1943: 1943 typed and signed letter on his personal stationery, letter refers to his meeting with Madam Chiang Kai-shek. ALL SHIPPING FOR THIS AUCTION WILL BE HANDLED BY UPS. ALL DOCUMENTS WILL BE

0013: Signed Wendell Willkie Letter Dated March 1943Est. $100-$200$30

1612 King James I English Land Indenture, Stuart Era Devon Manuscript: An early 17th-century English land indenture dated 1612, executed during the reign of James I of England. Written in fine period Secretary Hand, this legal manuscript conveys lands, tenements,

0014: 1612 King James I English Land Indenture, Stuart Era Devon ManuscriptEst. $200-$400$50

Oliver Wolcott, American Patriot 1791 Document: OLIVER WOLCOTT JR (1760-1833), Secretary of Treasury, succeeding Alexander Hamilton (1795-1800). Document signed, "Oliv Wolcott"', as auditor of the U.S. Treasury, 1 page, May31, 1791, " Reads, "This

0015: Oliver Wolcott, American Patriot 1791 DocumentEst. $100-$300$40

1887 Prime Minister William Gladstone Christmas Letter: Dated "Xmas Day 1887" a letter to his friend Lord Tweedmouth William Gladstone, British Prime Minister discusses "The excellent Christmas news of Lady Tweedmouth" and talks about life in general and

0016: 1887 Prime Minister William Gladstone Christmas LetterEst. $100-$300$30

1975 Signed Nelson Rockefeller Letter: NELSON A ROCKEFELLER (1908-1979), Vice President of U.S. (1974-1977). Typed letter signed, “Nelson” as Vice President dated February 21, 1975 to U.S. Senator Jennings Randolph reading

0017: 1975 Signed Nelson Rockefeller LetterEst. $200-$500$100

First Lady Edith Roosevelt - Two Signatures: Edith K. Roosevelt (1861-1948) married future president Theodore Roosevelt in 1886 (Roosevelt's first wife had died in 1884). As First Lady, she promoted a sense of harmony in the White House, using

0018: First Lady Edith Roosevelt - Two SignaturesEst. $100-$200$30

Edith Bolling Wilson, First Lady, Free Franks: EDITH BOLLING WILSON (1872-1961), 1st Lady of the United States. Collection of four original envelopes from Mrs. Wilson, including one to the "Woodrow Wilson Foundation", 1925-35, each with a stamped

0019: Edith Bolling Wilson, First Lady, Free FranksEst. $100-$200$30

1776 New York $5 Colonial Note Revolutionary War Issue: An original Revolutionary War New York Convention issue dated August 13, 1776, just weeks after the Declaration of Independence. This $5 note promises payment in Spanish milled dollars and bears the

0020: 1776 New York $5 Colonial Note Revolutionary War IssueEst. $200-$500$100

1779 $60 South Carolina Colonial Note: A Revolutionary War South Carolina note with AU obverse dated February 8, 1779, issued by authority of the General Assembly during one of the most turbulent periods of the American Revolution. This

0021: 1779 $60 South Carolina Colonial NoteEst. $1,000-$2,000$300

1772 Pennsylvania Colonial Note John Morton Declaration Signer: A colonial Pennsylvania note dated April 3, 1772, issued under the authority of King George III prior to the outbreak of the American Revolution. Denominated at Two Shillings and Six Pence

0022: 1772 Pennsylvania Colonial Note John Morton Declaration SignerEst. $200-$500$100

1780 Continental Currency One Dollar Note, David Brearley Signer: DAVID BREARLEY (1745-1790), Signer of the U.S. Constitution, hand signed “D. Brearley" and dated June 9, 1780. Issued by the United States during the Revolutionary War, this Continental Currency

0023: 1780 Continental Currency One Dollar Note, David Brearley SignerEst. $200-$500$100

1776 New Jersey One Shilling Colonial Note Signed by John Hart: March 25, 1776 New Jersey colonial currency note in the denomination of One Shilling, issued by authority of the Colony of New Jersey during the reign of King George III. Printed with the classic New

0024: 1776 New Jersey One Shilling Colonial Note Signed by John HartEst. $600-$900$300

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