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Lot #35
American Presidents

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Estimate: $1500+
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Description

Exceptional collection of nine photos signed by a former President of the United States of America, various finishes, ranging in size from 4 x 6 to 12 x 9.5, with five inscribed. The photos are as follows:

A color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Vice President Bush standing in his office, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, “To David Friedman, with best wishes, George Bush, 1983.” Reverse bears an “Official Photograph, The White House” stamp.

A color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Jimmy Carter posing in his office, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Jimmy Carter.”

A color glossy 4 x 6 photo of Bill Clinton as the Governor of Arkansas, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To David, Best wishes, Bill Clinton.”

A vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of President Eisenhower posing with a large bouquet of roses and 16 guests in the Oval Office, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Reverse bears a White House stamp dated October 14, 1960.

A glossy 7.75 x 9.75 close-up photo of Gerald Ford, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, “To Jack Telighman, best wishes, Gerald R. Ford.”

A vintage matte-finish 9 x 12 Harris & Ewing portrait of Herbert Hoover, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To George M. Dorsey, with kind regards of Herbert Hoover.” The photo is blindstamped by the studio in the lower left.

A color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Richard Nixon in a pleasant half-length seated pose, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Richard Nixon.”

A vintage matte-finish 12 x 9.5 Harris & Ewing portrait of FDR seated at his desk, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For George M. Dorsey, from, Franklin D. Roosevelt.” The photo is blindstamped by the studio in the lower left.

A vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Truman family arm in arm, signed in fountain by all pictured: “Harry S. Truman,” “Bess W. Truman,” and “Margaret Truman.” Reverse annotated: “The New York Times.” In overall fine condition, with Hoover rating very good, with creasing and silvering.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #591 - Ended September 09, 2020