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Warren G. Harding Typed Letter Signed Together with a Florence Kling Harding Autograph Note Signed and Signed Engraving....
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Warren G. Harding Typed Letter Signed Together with a Florence Kling Harding Autograph Note Signed and Signed Engraving.Warren G. Harding Typed Letter Signed. One page on White House letterhead, 7" x 9"; April 30, 1923. A letter to Roy S. Smith of the Albany Chamber of Commerce giving his opinion on the value of civic organizations. In part: "...organizations of this class are of great value - the most practical kind of value - to their communities. They bring together in a real community of interest the most effective courses for civic advance and progress. Their full and free discussions of a wide range of subjects broaden the vision of those who participate and cannot but produce a more accurate judgment on issues thus considered. Through such organizations those large cooperations which are essential to furthering community interests are made possible..." Previous collector's notes on blank integral page. Two pinholes at top, including one at the center of a lightened circle - possibly where it was thumbtacked. With flattened folds and a strip of tape along right margin on verso. Some light soiling.
Florence Kling Harding Autograph Note Signed. One page on imprinted note sheet, 4.5" x 7". A note to Howes Norris, Jr., likely in response to a request for an autograph. Flattened mail fold. Dated "Apr. 2, 1921" at top in an unknown hand. Mounting remnants on verso. Age toning throughout.
Florence Kling Harding Signed Engraving of the White House, 6.5" x 4". Inscribed, "A message of good wishes. Florence Kling Harding." Mat burn at all edges, previous dealer pricing and light soiling on verso.
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2020 April 22 Historical Manuscripts Signature Auction - Dallas #6223 (go to Auction Home page)
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