LOT #47881 |
Sold on Nov 18, 2009 for: Not Sold
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Original Auction Catalogs for FDR's Stamp Collection.... (Total: 4 Items)
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Franklin D. Roosevelt: Original Auction Catalogs for FDR's Stamp Collection. The four original catalogues from "The Postage Stamp Collection of Franklin Delano Roosevelt" auctioned by H. R. Harmer, Inc., Philatelic Auctioneers of New York at Parke-Bernet Galleries. FDR was an avid collector of stamps and autographs. His rather large collection of stamps was auctioned in four sessions during 1946. The first session, held February 4 and 5, 1946, sold his United States and Latin American stamps; the second session held April 1 and 2, 1946, included stamps from all over the world; the third and fourth smaller sessions were held in July and December of 1946 and disposed of the miscellany of his collection. There are realized price sheets laid into the first two volumes. The first two auction catalogs contain copies of letters of greetings from President Harry S. Truman who referred to FDR as "this country's number one stamp collector...The Franklin D. Roosevelt Stamp Collection is tangible evidence of the international consciousness of a great leader." Eleanor Roosevelt also writes a greeting to potential bidders in which she states: "whether this collection is sold intact or broken up, I hope that whoever acquires the stamps, will acquire with them some of my husband's interest and power to lose himself in the occupation of the moment, which is the secret of complete relaxation. These stamps gave my husband great pleasure and I hope they will continue to bring pleasure and good luck to those who may handle them in the days to come." There are also greetings and permissions to sell the stamps by the Executors of FDR's Last Will and Testament, including his son James Roosevelt, former law partner Basil O'Connor, and personal attorney Henry T. Hackett. A wonderful original memento that catalogues FDR's great stamp collection as well as its disposition after his death. Wraps toned with some light scattered foxing, else all volumes in very good condition.Auction Info
2009 November Grand Format Americana Auction #6032 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2009
17th-18th
Tuesday-Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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