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Eleanor Roosevelt: Three Items Signed as First Lady.... (Total: 3 Items)
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Eleanor Roosevelt: Three Items Signed as First Lady.This lot contains a typed note on White House letterhead, signed by ER, dated November 10, 1934 and addressed to "Jim" [James A. Farley, postmaster general and chairman of the Democratic National Committee] asking "Could you give Mr. Sayles an endorsement?" Note has folds and pin holes, and a few faint areas of discoloration to verso, else near fine. Also included is an envelope, postmarked from Washington, D.C. on January 5, 1944, bearing a three-cent World War II Victory stamp. The envelope has been cut at the top and unfolded, and glued to it is a newspaper clipping of a reproduction of the Roosevelts' 1943 Christmas and New Year's card, featuring a portrait of the couple above their holiday greeting. Eleanor has signed the newspaper clipping. The envelope has folds, and discolored tape adheres to the envelope and to the clipping; there is a small chip to the left side of the clipping. This item is in generally very good condition. Lastly, a white autograph card measuring 4" x 2.5", with Eleanor's signature beneath the printed words "The White House, Washington." Card has a small area of discoloration directly above the autograph and a faint paper clip mark, else near fine.
Auction Info
2008 December Signature Collection of the FDR Museum Auction, Part 2 #6010 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2008
2nd
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