autographs and free franks - Stamp Auctions
 Lot 3006 - 01: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #699 -Flagship United States Postal History, FDCs and WWII Patriotics, Zeppelin Flights and RelatedHoover, Herbert (1874-1964), 31st President of the United States, 1929-1933. Typewritten Letter Signed, Feb 26, 1945, New York, N.Y., 7" x 10"; black ink signature as ex-president on "Herbert Hoover" letterhead; writes to Malcolm Johnson, An editor and executive at Doubleday, Doran, expressing regrets at being unable to "undertake your suggestion" due to a busy schedule; Fine. Also included is a second Hoover autograph on a 1930 Coste-Bellonte Goodwill Tour cover commemorating the historic 1930 East-West Atlantic crossing by French pilots Dieudonné Costes and Maurice Bellonte. Since the flight took place during Hoover's presidency and this cover was postmarked in Baltimore on the Richmond-Baltimore leg of the flight (there was no Washington stop on the tour), it is quite possible, though unprovable, that Hoover signed this cover as president., the letter with Herman Darvick certificate of authenticity. Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #699 -Flagship United States Postal History, FDCs and WWII Patriotics, Zeppelin Flights and Related01: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks |
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 Lot 3008 - 01: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #699 -Flagship United States Postal History, FDCs and WWII Patriotics, Zeppelin Flights and RelatedByrd, Admiral Richard E., signed movie pamphlet, also two covers with Byrd photo cachets, one with imperf pair and one with perf pair, and a signed motion picture pamphlet for the showing at Carnegie Hall, excellent material for the arctic collector; pamphlets pages are separated, Fine to Very Fine. Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #699 -Flagship United States Postal History, FDCs and WWII Patriotics, Zeppelin Flights and Related01: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks |
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 Lot 3007 - 01: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #699 -Flagship United States Postal History, FDCs and WWII Patriotics, Zeppelin Flights and RelatedRoosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945), 32nd President of the United States, 1933-1945. Typewritten Letter Signed, Dec 3, 1932, Albany, N.Y., 7¼" x 10¾"; black ink signature as president-elect on New York Executive Mansion letterhead; writes to one Anthony Florio of Philadelphia thanking him for his letter of congratulation and for the "forty-two votes from your family". Florio's letter had also, apparently, offered his (Florio's) services to FDRs administration, as FDR goes on to say, "It is to early…to plan for future appointments, but if you wish to write me after the first of the year I shall be glad to be reminded of this correspondence.". The letter has been folded in thirds with a double crease through the signature, as well as some flaws at the left edge. Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #699 -Flagship United States Postal History, FDCs and WWII Patriotics, Zeppelin Flights and Related01: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks |
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 Lot 3009 - 01: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #699 -Flagship United States Postal History, FDCs and WWII Patriotics, Zeppelin Flights and RelatedDewey, George, ink signature and "Manila 13 Feby /99" on piece of paper 110x 89 mm in size; Dewey was the first and only sailor to be named Admiral of the Navy for the United States and was the architect of the victory at the Battle of Manila in April/May 1898, Extremely Fine. Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #699 -Flagship United States Postal History, FDCs and WWII Patriotics, Zeppelin Flights and Related01: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks |
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 Lot 3010 - 01: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #699 -Flagship United States Postal History, FDCs and WWII Patriotics, Zeppelin Flights and RelatedSpinner, Francis E., Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury. A total of three free franks on three different colors all-over advertizing for 36th Congress House of Representatives envelopes, one with just his signature, one mailed to Woodstock CT and the third mailed Little Falls NY, the two mailed with 1861 Washington DC Free c.d.s., great ephemeral material for Lincoln collectors, Very Fine. Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #699 -Flagship United States Postal History, FDCs and WWII Patriotics, Zeppelin Flights and Related01: U.S. Postal History autographs and free franks |
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 Lot 2845 - u.s. postal history autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #695 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal HistoryMacArthur, Douglas, blue ink signature on Philippines cover commemorating the 5th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Philippines and franked with the 4¢ MacArthur stamp of 1948; also the complete 1948 MacArthur set of 3, each stamp signed "D Mac A". A marvelous MacArthur group that would make a wonderful framed display. Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #695 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyu.s. postal history autographs and free franks |
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 Lot 2846 - u.s. postal history autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #695 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal HistorySherman, John and McCormick, Robert Hall, John Sherman (1823-1900), on Jay, Cooke & Co. Bankers, Nov 30, 1872 bank check franked with revenue stamp, noted Statesman, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of State, author of Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) and Sherman Act for keeping up price of silver (in force from 1890-1893). Robert Hall McCormick (1847-1917), on C.H. & L.J. McCormick March 6th 1876 Order to Pay, internal use check, nephew of Cyrus Hall McCormick (inventory of the reaper), Financier and noted inventor of the self binder, which was exhibited at Philadelphia Centennial Exposition (1876). Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #695 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyu.s. postal history autographs and free franks |
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 Lot 2842 - u.s. postal history autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #695 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal HistoryBuchanan, James, free frank as ex-President, endorsed "Free/ James Buchanan" at upper right of envelope addressed to Samuel C. Humes, Cincinnati; handstamped "FREE" and postmarked Lancaster, Pa., Feb 27, 1863; front and back halves of envelope separated, otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #695 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyu.s. postal history autographs and free franks |
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 Lot 2843 - u.s. postal history autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #695 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal HistoryHamilton, Alexander, free frank as Secretary of the Treasury, with "Free/ A Hamilton" in lower left corner of an 1791 folded letter to Otho H. Williams, Collector, Baltimore; endorsed "Treasury Department" and handstamped "FREE" and Franklin mark "13/DE"; paper loss from wax seal [not present] on reverse, internal splits, otherwise Very Fine. Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #695 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyu.s. postal history autographs and free franks |
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 Lot 2844 - u.s. postal history autographs and free franks - Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #695 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal HistoryLaGuardia, F H, signature on City of New York, Office of the Mayor letterhead dated February 25, 1943 which is an invitation to attend ceremonies for Madame Chiang Kai-shek upon her arrival in NYC, Very Fine. Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions Auction #695 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal Historyu.s. postal history autographs and free franks |
