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NOT JUST “ANOTHER” HERBERT HOOVER LETTER — THIS ONE, AS PRESIDENT, EULIGIZES WALTER HINES PAGE
HOOVER, HERBERT. (1874-1964). Thirty-first President of the United States; headed panels investigating government waste and inefficiency (1947-49, 1953). Choice Typed Statement Boldly Signed, “Herbert Hoover”, as President, on imprinted “The White House / Washington” stationery. Full page, quarto. July 9, 1930.
PRESIDENT HARRISON CONFIRMS HE HAS ISSUED A RESPITE ORDER OF A PENDING EXECUTION
HARRISON, BENJAMIN (1833-1901) 23rd President of the United States. Scarce and fascinating Autograph Letter Signed, “Benj Harrison”, as President, in the form of a telegram. One page, oblong octavo. “Executive Mansion, April 20, 1892”
MANET ASKS A THEATRE PRODUCER TO ATTEND THE AUDITION WHERE A YOUNG WOMAN WHO HIS FRIEND HAS AN ACTIVE “INTEREST IN” IS ABOUT TO APPEAR
MANET, EDOUARD (1832-1883) French painter and a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism. Scarce Autograph Letter Signed, with his full signature “Edouard Manet,” in French. One page, octavo.
A MILLION AND ONE NIGHTS: A HISTORY OF THE MOTION PICTURE ~ THE LIMITED DELUXE EDITION, BOLDLY SIGNED BY THOMAS EDISON
A Million and One Nights: A History of the Motion Picture. One of only 372 copies (this is copy twenty-four), Boldly Signed by Thomas Edison under his opening statement / preface supporting the production of this book.
A NEAT JEFFERSON / MADISON ‘CUT-SIGNATURE’ PAIRING — JEFFERSON AS PRESIDENT AND MADISON AS SECRETARY OF STATE
JEFFERSON, THOMAS. (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. His Signature, “Th. Jeffe[rson]”, as President, on a small octavo vellum leaf, as cut from a document. [Approximately 3 x 5 inches]. Countersigned by Secretary of State, JAMES MADISON. No place, [Washington, D.C.], no month, but 1803.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR BRIGADIER GENERAL DANIEL MORGAN SELLS TWO OF HIS NEGRO BOY SLAVES TO GEORGE WASHINGTON’S AGENT
MORGAN, DANIEL (1736–1802) American pioneer, Brigadier General in the Revolutionary War; soldier, and congressman from Virginia considered one of the most gifted battlefield tacticians of the Revolutionary War. Rare Manuscript Document Signed, wherein Morgan sells two of his negro boy slaves.
EUGENE O’NEILL ~ AN OUTSTANDING ‘APOLOGETIC’ LETTER ON HIS: “ALL GOD’S CHILLUN GOT WINGS”
O’NEILL, EUGENE. (1888-1953). American playwright. Interesting Autograph Letter Signed, “Eugene O’Neill”, on his imprinted Brook Farm stationery. One page, quarto. “Ridgefield, Connecticut”, March 31, 1924.