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Lot #100
James K. Polk

Polk adds a congressman’s works to his library

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Polk adds a congressman’s works to his library

ALS, one page, 8 x 10, October 16, 1836. Letter to Congressman Caleb Cushing. In part: “I accept with much pleasure your esteemed present of ‘Reminiscences of Spain’ and ‘Review of the Late Revolutions in Europe;’ and beg to assure you, that it will give me equal pleasure, to give…the author personally, a place in my library.” Panel to reverse of second integral page is also addressed in Polk’s hand. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), light scattered creases and toning, and slight paper loss to second integral page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #402 - Ended February 13, 2013





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