Presidential Free Franks and Autographs: A. Johnson thru Truman continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
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| 1921 |
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 Chester A. Arthur. Bold signature "C. A.
Arthur" as Vice President on "Vice-President's Chamber, Washington" letterhead dated May 5, 1881, with "Vice-President's Chamber" cover, 3c Green (185) tied by "Washington D.C. May 6 5PM 1881" duplex, cover soiled and small tear, letter is
Very Fine, Chester Arthur's signature as Vice President is exceedingly rare, he was in office from March 4 to September 19, 1881, and assumed the presidency after Garfield died (during the two months that Garfield lingered after being shot, the
presidential succession did not take place) (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 750-1,000
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1922 |
|
 Chester A. Arthur. Large part of document signed
as Collector of Customs, Oath of Office dated Apr. 1875, top portion missing but looks complete, Fine (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1923 |
|
 Chester A. Arthur. Bold signature on card with
beautiful engraved White House illustration, adherence on back, Very Fine (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 150-200
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1924 |
|
 Chester A. Arthur. Bold signature on Executive
Mansion card, Very Fine (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1925 |
|
 Grover Cleveland. Signature as ex-President on
typed letter datelined at Princeton N.J., Oct. 26, 1906, declining a request to make a speech at the YMCA in Yonkers, Very Fine (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1926 |
|
 Grover Cleveland. Signature and Nov. 2, 1896 date
on Executive Mansion card, toned around edges, some card thins on back, Fine (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 100-150
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1927 |
|
 Benjamin Harrison. Letter signed "Benj
Harrison" as ex-President on letterhead dated March 3, 1897, acknowledging a note of congratulations on the "birth of our little daughter Elizabeth", small tear and couple stained spots, still Fine, former President Harrison remarried at
age 62, and his wife, Mary Scott Lord Dimmick, the niece and former secretary of his deceased wife, was 37 -- Harrison's two adult children, Russell, 41, and Mary, 38, disapproved and did not attend the wedding -- Benjamin and Mary had one child
together, Elizabeth (born February 21, 1897) -- way to go Prez! (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1928 |
|
 Benjamin Harrison. Bold signature on Executive
Mansion card, mounting adherence on back, Very Fine (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 100-150
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1929 |
|
 Benjamin Harrison. Signature on card, accompanied
by Harrison and Morton campaign cover with red, white and blue flag and Tribune Building illustration, pair of 1c Ultramarine (212) tied by New York duplex, Very Fine, a perfect exhibition pair (Image)Search for
comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1930 |
|
 William McKinley. Autograph letter signed "W
McKinley Jr." on W. and A. McKinley (attorneys) letterhead dated Feby. 16, 1885, to J. N. Taylor, tiny edge nick at right, Very Fine (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 300-400
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
| 1931 |
|
 William McKinley. Letter signed "W McKinley
Jr. on "Committee on Ways and Means" letterhead dated Apr. 4, 1890, regarding duty on flax threads, Very Fine (Image)Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com |
E. $ 200-300
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
