1950s/60s Political Autograph Collection, several hundred political autographs from approximately 1956 to 1968, mostly Governors and Lieutenant Governors, a few Senators as well, note Cecil Underwood, Wesley Powell, and Thomas Dewey (2), autographs are on letters, FDCs, and blocks of stamps, a unique collection that took a lot of work to compile

CV. 300-400

Clinton, George; Gov. New York, US Vice President (1805-12) bold signature on 1786 Land Patent, large Great Seal of New York, made from "bees wax", covered with parchment then embossed with brass matrix, signature with file fold somewhat affecting end of signature, still Very Fine historical document from the fourth year of our independence. (Image)

CV. 250-500

Aldrin, Buzz (American Astronaut, 1930-) two autographed books, Reaching for the Moon (Harper Collins 2005, 1st/6th) signed in blue ink, and Maginificent Desolation (Harmony Books 2009, 1st/1st) signed in blue ink with JSA certificate, both in very fine condition

CV. 75-100

Barton, Clara (American Nurse, founder of Red Cross, 1821-1912), January 13, 1894 ALS, addressed to E.B. Foster at the Weirsdale Orange Co., acknowledging the receipt of box of oranges, on American National Red Cross letterhead, folded for mailing, slight toning at the edges, three-hole punched at left, a copy of the 1948 Clara Barton stamp is hinged to the lower left. The envelope (also in Barton-+s hand) was postmarked in Beaufort, SC (Weirsdale, FL receiving mark on reverse), discoloration from tape at top, light red cachet reads -½Sea Island Relief / American National Red Cross / Washington, D.C. / Beaufort, S.C.-+rnThe Sea Islands hurricane struck Georgia and South Carolina in late August, 1893, killing an estimated 1,000-2,000 people. The Red Cross did not arrive in Georgia until October 1, more than a month after the hurricane made landfall. This was the Red Cross-+s first response to a hurricane, and Barton remained in the area until the summer of 1894, providing families with corn and bacon on a weekly basis. (Image)

CV. 750-1,000

Glenn, John (American Astronaut, first American to orbit the Earth, 1921-), March 31, 1962 TLS on NASA letterhead, to Harry J. Holtzclaw (director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing), thanking him for his work on the Project Mercury stamp, also includes postal bulletins regarding the release of the stamp, several other letters to Holtzclaw (including from Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon and a facsimile of a letter from PMG J. Edward Day), a publicity photo of John Glenn with a sheet of the stamps, a photo essay signed by Charles R. Chickering (designer), Richard M. Bower (vignette engraver), and Howard F. Sharpless (letter/numeral engraver), a very neat lot for collectors of the Project Mercury stamp (Image)

CV. 500-750

Lindbergh, C.A.; American Aviator, extremely bold autograph on unflown airmail cover, type addressed to Chicago, Ill., additionally signed by "Wm. H. Pickering, Postmaster", franked with unused 10c (C10), exceptionally attractive and Extremely Fine cover, also includes 24c (C3) on somewhat faulty 2nd day flight cover. (Image)

CV. 400-500