1846 Stampless Cover from (later) Gov. of PA, blue folded letter signed "Bigler/Senate" at upper right with blue "HARRISBURG/Pa./APR/14" cds ccl and blue "PAID/5" hs in hexagonal box addressed to Josiah W. Smith Esq/Clearfield/Pa.". Letter dated Apr. 12, 1946 from (and signed by) William Bigler (1814-1880), who was at that time a State Senator (1841-47), was Governor 1852-55, U.S. Senator 1856-61 and Pres. of the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad (1855-?). This letter discusses a proposed bond and that Josiah (as the Senate's attorney) ask Mr. Wallace "to give a judgment in our favor for an amount sufficient to secure us, which you, will, therefore, have the kindness to do." A sinister line includes that "If he should refuse to do anything we then desire to adopt the most summary manner of forcing him to comply." Time to play political hardball, eh? Interesting letter signed twice by Bigler (Image)

$100

(Football) Dick Butkus (1942-2023), Chicago Bears, 1979 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. Butkus played his entire professional career for the Chicago Bears, with Scott #1788 FDOI ccl (Image)

$70

(Baseball) Ken Caminiti (1963-2004), Houston Astros, third baseman, also played for the San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, and Atlanta Braves. Three time Golden Glove winner and 1996 National League MVP. 20¢ Babe Ruth stamp (Scott #2046) and cachet. Includes a Polaroid of Caminiti signing the cover (Image)

$40

(Football) Frank Gifford (1930-2015), New York Giants, 1970 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. Gifford spent his entire career with the New York Giants. Football card included, with Scott #1788 FDOI ccl (Image)

$35