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Matthew Bennett International Sale: 359

Autographs
Colonial Americana

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 72
Symbol:

image Carroll, Charles of Carrollton (1737-1832), Signer of the Declaration of Indepenence, Senator from Maryland, free franked Ch. Carroll of C "Free" on 1829 cover, red "free" and Baltimore c.d.s., January 26, docketed 1829, Fine, Carroll in 1828 as the last surviving signer was the only non-president granted the free franking privilege.
Estimate 300 - 400 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 1,450.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 13:55:54 EST
Sold For 1450

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 76
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

image Hopkins, Esek (1718-1802), the Only Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War— the Navy Equivalent of George Washington, Founding Member of the Order of Cincinnat, document signed "E. Hopkins", as a member of the Rhode Island General Assembly, one sheet, two sides, 3 1/2"x6" Rhode Island, Jaunary 6, 1783, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 280.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:00:06 EST
Sold For 280

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 77
Symbol:

image Huntington, Samuel (1731-1796), Signor of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation, President of the Continental Congress, Governor of Connecticut, document signed as Governor, one sheet two sides, 8" x 11", Norwich Dec 9, 1791, a deposition with a note at bottom in his hand, testifying to deposing a Zachariah Huntington and signed there, plus an additional signature on reverse, some faults and tape stains, still good and quite legible.
Estimate 400 - 500 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:00:45 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 81
Symbol:

image Trumbull, Jonathan (1710-1785), Governor of Connecticut Before and During the Revolutionary War and was the Only Individual to be Governor for Any Colony as both a British Colony and an American State, document signed listing the payments to the twelve members of the House of Assistants (later House of Representatives), each "assistant" signing below his name, one sheet, four sides with docketing on a second side, 8" x 12" May 1762, among the other assistants is Matthew Griswold who succeeded Trumbull as governor in 1785.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:03:39 EST
Sold For 210

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 82
Symbol:

image Williams, William (1731-1811), Delegate to the Continental Congress from Connecticut and Signer of the Delcaration of Independence, small portion of the autograph document signed, 2" x 2", dated January 14, 1788, two sides, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:16:11 EST
Sold For 160


Foreign Statesmen

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 256
Symbol:

image Hill, Sir Rowland (1795-1879), Responsible for the Development of the "Penny Post" and the First Postage Stamp, the "Penny black", autograph letter signed as Secretary to the Postmaster General, one page, two sides, 4½" x 7:, March 21, 185(8?), requesting that the official designation ". Secretary to the Postmaster General" be added to his name, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:51:51 EST
Sold For 180


Misc. Celebrities

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 217
Symbol:

image Adams, Ansel (1902-1984), American Photographer Known Especially for His Black and White Photos of the Landscape of the American West, two signed photos from a book of his photography, each signed in the lower left, one page, two sides, 8½" x 8", Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 280.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:35:21 EST
Sold For 280

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 219
Symbol:

image Barton, Clara (1821-1912), Founder of the Red Cross, autograph letter signed "Clara Barton", one page, 4½" x 7", Oxford Mass., August 4, 1908, writing to a Miss Malbett, "If all desires were as easily gratified, life would be a holiday", fresh and Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:37:39 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 220
Symbol:

image (Boy Scouts of America) Daniel Carter Beard (1850-1941) American Illustrator, Author, and Outdoorsman, Founded Sons of Daniel Boone in 1905 and Merged His Organization with the Boy Scouts of America, autograph note on an oval magazine photo "Not an accident, but a snapshot, Dan Beard", folded horizontally in middle, Very Good.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 100.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:38:13 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 221
Symbol:

image Chagall, Marc (1887-1985), Artist, 1970 Mouton Rothchild wine label, which bears an illustration by Chagall and is signed by him, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:38:52 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 222
Symbol:

image Chaplin, Charlie (1889-1977), British Comic Actor, Best Known for His Character "The Tramp, photo, as Monsieur Verdoux signed "Best Wishes Charlie Chaplin", 3¼" x 5¼", mounting remnants and abrasions on reverse, otherwise Very Fine with bold clear signature.
Estimate 500 - 750 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 290.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:39:17 EST
Sold For 290

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 225
Symbol:

image Dempsey, Jack (1895-1983), Professional Boxer, Heavyweight Champion (1919-1926), restaurant wine list signed "To Jerry, good luck pal Jack Dempsey," judging from the wine vintages, this is probably early 1930s, slight crease, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:40:56 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 231
Symbol:

image Keller, Hellen (1880-1968), American Author and Political Activist and the First Deaf-Blind Person to Earn a BA Degree, signature "sincerely yours, Helen Keller" on a 5" x 3" piece, attached to another piece.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:43:50 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 234
Symbol:

image Mencken, H.L. (1880-1956), American Journalist from Baltimore Who Was Often Satirical, typed letter signed, one page, 8½" x 5½", personal letterhead, Dec 8, 1931, to an author giving him advice on how to have his article published in "Liberty". He also mentions "the distinguished American novelist Mr. Hergesheimer, dropped in on us Saturday evening…", Fine example of his style, fresh and Fine.
Estimate 100 - 150 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 60.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:44:40 EST
Sold For 60

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 235
Symbol:

image Nightingale, Florence (1820-1910), Came to Prominence During the Crimean War and is Widely Considered the Founder of Modern Nursing, part of an autograph letter, not signed, but contains the word "Nightingale" (Home), one page both sides 4" x 7", August 16, 1887, chatty letter to a Mrs. Robinson about provisions for "Nightingale Home, St. Thomas Hospital", Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:44:55 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 238
Symbol:

image Sousa, John Philip (1854-1932), American Composer and Conductor, known as "The March King", real photo postcard, signed, and he penned a bar of "hands across the sea" as well, mounting remnants on reverse, fresh, Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:46:46 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 239
Symbol:

image Washington, Booker T. (1856-1915), African American Spokesman and Educator, typed letter signed "Booker T. Washington", one page 8" x 10½", March 19, 1898, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, thanking a donor for her contribution to the scholarship, light creases and edge wear, fresh and Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 130.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:47:19 EST
Sold For 130


Royalty

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 246
Symbol:

image Queen Mary of Teck (1867-1953), Wife of King George V, Mother of King George VI, King Edward VIII, autograph letter signed "Mary R", 4 pages, three sides, 4½ x 7½", Buckingham Palace letterhead, March 16, 1932, to Lord (Charles) Wakefield, Mayor of London, 1915-1916, philanthropist, thanking him for his generosity in supporting the "Imperial Institute", with mailing envelope, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 80.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:49:33 EST
Sold For 80


U.S. Civil War

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 197
Symbol:

image (Civil War) The Battle of Corinth, Grant Splits the South, 6/8/62 letter with printed letterhead "United We Stand, Divided We Fall", datelined "In camp E. of Corinth 2 miles Miss. June 8th, 1862", lengthy and newsworthy letter reporting on the battle of Corinth… "Corinth is quite a busness place or has been but the rebels destroyed the best of it, burned one building that had their ammunition in there is about 2,000 cannon balls…", etc., with original cover to Ohio, multi-colored patriotic label at left, 3¢ (65) tied by partial Cairo, Ill 6/16/(62) dcds, Very Fine cover, fascinating and easily read letter.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:27:28 EST
Sold For 210

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 200
Symbol:

image (Civil War) Military Substitutes, 2/16/65 receipt from Francis Hess "The sum of Fifty Dollars as second installment as a member of the Substitute Association of the Nineteenth Ward", signed Amos King as Secretary, 2¢ revenue signed and dated "AWK", couple light tone spots, otherwise Fine and unusual document.
Estimate 75 - 100 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 40.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:28:26 EST
Sold For 40

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 202
Symbol:

image (Civil War) Slavery, 1856 Slave Agents Letter "I want a good permanent home for my servant girl 'Lizzie', a yellow girl about 14 years. I want her employer to deal strictly with her; to require her to be obedient and respectful…. if after trial the girl suites and is taken in for 6 or 12 months (not life) her employer will be required to furnish and see that she is nice and suitably clothed. The wage you will arrange; the agreement I will make,"; the letter continues-"the bearer is a slave belonging to my uncle.the above note is his. if you think you wil take her, please lt me know by her." top one inch of document separated and hinge reattached, bottom one inch separated, still Fine and unusual ephemera.
Estimate 100 - 150 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 140.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:29:21 EST
Sold For 140

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 203
Symbol:

image (Civil War Slavery) Charleston, S.C., "SERVANT", Slave Identification Tag, clearly punched 1828 51 x 51mm copper tag "Charleston/1828/SERVANT/No. 1527". "Lafar" maker's mark punched on reverse, round hole at top for suspending around the neck of the slave, natural patina and some green verdigris, Fine and rare.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

A MOST DESIRABLE AND RARE SLAVERY ARTIFACT.

Although the practice of hiring out slaves was commonplace, Charleston was the only town that required that these slaves wear tags and that the owners be licensed for them.
(Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 900.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:30:12 EST
Sold For 900

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 204
Symbol:

image (Civil War) Soldier's Affidavit and Ballot Envelope, legal sized soldiers printed voting envelope for the election of 1864, with original printed affidavit envelope and printed "Power of Attorney" document authorizing Dexter Havens to vote on behalf of James H. Mills; "Soldier's Vote" envelope franked with 3¢ (65) tied by Washington, DC 10/29/64 dcds, both envelopes slightly reduced and with light toning in lower left corner, otherwise Fine.
Estimate 100 - 150 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:30:52 EST
Sold For 170

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 208
Symbol:

image Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889), Only President of the Confederate States, U.S. Representative and Senator from Mississippi, Secretary of War under Franklin Pierce, partly printed document signed as Secretary of War under Franklin Pierce, one sheet 8" x 10", War Department Washington July 24, 1856, appointing Edward Bagley Second Lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment of Artillery, usual folds, Very Good.
Estimate 400 - 500 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 290.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:32:40 EST
Sold For 290

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 211
Symbol:

image Douglass,Frederick (1818-1895), Noted Abolitionist and Orator, Escaped from Slavery, signed in ink "Fred'k Douglass", on 3½" x 2" card, August 24, 1866, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 150.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:33:33 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 215
Symbol:

image Sumner, Charles (1811-74) U.S. Senator (Mass), prominent statesmen and orator, anti-slavery champion, bold "free frank" on buff cover to Scotia, NY, Fine, also includes: additional free frank on cover with blue "shield type" handstamped corner card "Public Document, Report of Committee on the Conduct of the War. Rebel Atrocities at Manassas. U.S. Senate", Very Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 80.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:34:43 EST
Sold For 80


U.S. Presidents

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 111
Symbol:

image (Abraham Lincoln) "A Lincoln & H.C. Whitney, Attorneys for the Plantiff", 1859 legal Illinois Circuit Court document: "Samuel A. Harvey vs. Archa Campbell" for trespass and seeking $20,000 in damages, 8" x 12.5" hand written document, some toning, otherwise Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500

Provenance: Lincoln library at Shippensburg, Pa. (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:33:49 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 113
Symbol:

image (Abraham Lincoln) Lincoln Speeches, 16 page booklet published by Union League of America: "The Opinions of Abraham Lincoln Upon Slavery and its Issues: Indicated by His Speeches, Letters, Messages, and Proclamations", Fine and intact.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:34:41 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 114
Symbol:

image (Abraham Lincoln) "Rail Splitter" Campaign Token, 1860, copper, 28mm, DeWitt/Sullivan AL 1860-41, only minor wear with attractive red toning, a Very Fine example of this classic token.
Estimate 200 - 300

According to
The Rail Splitter — A Journal for the Lincoln Collector, this token was part of a marketing campaign to shape Lincoln's image as the ideal American. "Rail Splitter" refers to an early period in Lincoln's life when he worked on the frontier, clearing land and building a homestead. In 1860, Lincoln campaigned as the "Rail Splitter of the West", a slogan and image that propelled him to the White House. (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 230.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:34:54 EST
Sold For 230

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 115
Symbol:

image (Abraham Lincoln) Lincoln's Death, "Camp Near Petersburg, Va. April the 21, 1865" dateline on 1-1/2 page letter mentioning Lincoln's death… "The murder of President Lincoln caused considerable excitement in the Army. It was a cold blooded murder and if the guilty ones are found, they will have to swing.", with original cover franked with 3¢ (65), tied by segmented cork cancel, Washington, D.C. 4/24/(65) cds, both letter and cover F-VF.
Estimate 100 - 150

Fine content concerning the murder of Lincoln.
(Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:35:17 EST
Sold For 170

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 116
Symbol:

image (Abraham Lincoln) "The Republican Party Vindicated- The Demands of the South Explained", sub title of Lincoln's speech given at the Cooper Institute in New York City on 2/27/60, eight page printed booklet, approx. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", speech is significant because it stresses and urges slave states remain so but no more states or territories should allow slavery, also Union and Constitution should prevail over States Rights, staple missing at top and right edges trimmed slightly into text, Fine and rare.
Estimate 100 - 150 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 70.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:35:39 EST
Sold For 70

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 117
Symbol:

image (Abraham Lincoln) Campaign Label, "12 Subscription 12", black on deeply blued paper, attractive label in upper left corner of cover, may or may not have originated, to Ridgeway, Orleans County (NY), 3¢ (26) tied by Albion, N.Y. 6/23 cds, Very Fine, scarce label.
Estimate 100 - 150 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 50.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:35:57 EST
Sold For 50

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 118
Symbol:

image (Abraham Lincoln) Lincoln and Cabinet Patriotic Letter Sheet, illustrated front leaf only, showing Lincoln in large oval surrounded by smaller ovals featuring his cabinet, 5" x 7-3/4" sheet, published by T.H. Tingley, horizontal folds, two ending in trivial small tears, otherwise Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate 100 - 150 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 80.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:36:15 EST
Sold For 80

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 119
Symbol:

image (Abraham Lincoln) Lincoln National Monument Fund, printed illustrated "State of Illinois, Executive Department" letterhead dated 8/19/65 acknowledging donations of $5 from the people of Goshen, Conn. to be used for the National Lincoln Monument, with original illustrated State of Illinois Executive Dept. envelope franked with 3¢ (65), tied by target, Springfield, Ill. 8/19/65 dcds, both Very Fine.
Estimate 75 - 100 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:36:35 EST
Sold For 120

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 151
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

image Warren G. Harding Memorabilia, group of items related to the life and death of Warren Harding, including two 1922 typed letters signed by his wife Floerence Kling Harding on White House stationery, couple printed booklets, perhaps 40-50 picture post cards, many real photos, couple political items, including elephant lapel pins, letter from a sailor stating, "Harding kicked the bucket," etc., etc.
Estimate 300 - 400 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 280.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:52:52 EST
Sold For 280

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 161
Symbol:

image (Franklin Roosevelt), eight items, all but one TLSs from people connected with FDR… The TLSs comprise: Alf Landon (ran for president against Roosevelt), J.N. Garner (VP 1933-1941), H.A. Wallace (VP 1941-1945), two, one mentioning FDR's passing, Mrs. J.M. Helm (Mrs. Roosevelt's secretary), AJ Cermack, Mayor of Chicago who was assassinated when standing with FDR, Sumner Wells (Under-Secretary of State under FDR), and an envelope with printed signature of James Eastland, mailed to FDR the day he died, with backstamp "This envelope from President Roosevelt's personal mail," Fine lot.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 14:57:47 EST
Sold For 170

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 175
Symbol:

image Adams, Louisa Catherine (1775-1852), Married to John Quincy Adams (1797-1848), First Lady (1825-1829), autograph note signed, one page 7½" x 4", Quincy, June 18, 1847, personal note saying she had enclosed a poem and "excuse this impertinence." ".you will readily perceive that I am no poet," light folds, mount adherence on reverse, Fine, accompanied by engraved portrait.
Estimate 400 - 500 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:15:05 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 180
Symbol:

image Kennedy, Jacqueline (1929-1994), First Lady (1961-1963), autograph note signed "Jacqueline Kennedy", 3" x 1¾", in full, "Donald, thank you for everything and for my children too," Fine, in frame 7½" x 12" with portrait.
Estimate 300 - 400 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:17:24 EST
Sold For 200


U.S. Statesmen

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 186
Symbol:

image Clay, Henry (1777-1852), Congressman and Senator from Kentucky, Seventh Speaker of the House, the Ninth Secretary of State, and a Presidential Candidate, He Had Been Titled "The Great Compromiser", printed letter with signature, one sheet, "8" x 8½", September 13, 1842, the letter discusses the goals of the Whig Party in part: "a sound National currency," "adequate revenue with fair protection to the American industry," "An amendments of the Constitution limiting the incumbent of the presidential office to a single term," toning along one fold, Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750

Clay wrote the letter, had it engraved and printed, and then personally signed the letter when he sent it to the various individuals.
(Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:19:21 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 190
Symbol:

image Hobart, Garrett A. (1844-1899), Vice President Under McKinley (1897-1899), died in office and succeeded by Teddy Roosevelt, typed letter signed, one page, 8½" x 10½", law offices letterhead, June 25, 1896, Hobart replies to John L. Davenport, in part, "Thank you… in reference to my possible incumbancy of the Vice Presidential office. I hope to see you often during the campaign and take counsel of your great knowledge…", a little toning around the edges, Fine.
Estimate 100 - 150 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 50.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:20:50 EST
Sold For 50

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 191
Symbol:

image Reed, Joseph (1741-1785), a President of the Continental Congress, Signer of the Articles of Confederation and Aide-de-Camp to George Washington During the Revolutionary War, autograph letter signed "Jos. Reed", one sheet, both sides, 7¾" x 13", Philad, Dec 9, 1784, written to Elbridge Gerry, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, expressing his satisfaction that Gerry was appointed to the Confederation Congress, in part, "Your acceptance of a Seat in Congress was an unexpected Pleasure as I was informed, you had utterly declined it. Indeed your long Service might have intitled you to claim some Indulgence, but it is the more generous in you to waive it & your Experience now enables you to render more important Service. I am appointed without my Concurrence & with express Leave to consult my private Affairs which I must do to a considerable Degree if Congress remains at Trenton. But the Gentlemen in the Delegation conform so generally in Sentiment with each other & with those Interests which I particularly respect that I have the less Concern on that Head." a bit of toning and light stains, some adhesive remnant at right, some splitting, otherwise Very Good, a clip of the front of the free frank envelope used to mail the letter to "The Hon. Elbridge Gerry Esq." is affixed at the bottom. Quite scarce.
Estimate 750 - 1,000 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 550.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:21:32 EST
Sold For 550

Sale No: 359
Lot No: 194
Symbol:

image Tilden, Samuel J. (1814-1886), Governor of New York, the First Presidential Candidate to Win the Popular Vote but Lose the Election, autograph letter signed "S.J. Tilden" as governor, one page, 5½" x 7", on Executive Chamber stationery, March 17, 1876, responding to an invitation and adding "for as far as I am anything, I am a Yale man and of Connecticut origin", fresh and Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 70.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:25:06 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 359
Lot No: 195
Symbol:

image Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) Secretary of State Under Harrison, Tyler, and Fillmore, Congressman from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and Senator from Massachusetts, letter signed "Daniel Webster" as Secretary of State under Tyler, one page, 8" x 10", Department of State December 23, 1842, to William W. Boardman, congressman from Connecticut, declining to "send anything through the department to our ministries abroad, not official", some adherence along left side has no affect on the letter, fresh, Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300 (Image)

Openings not Provided
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Feb-29-2020, 15:26:09 EST
Sold For 200


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