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Lot #169
Eleanor Roosevelt

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Two TLSs, each one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, April 2 and May 2, 1956, both to Mrs. Victor Hammer, the sister-in-law of industrialist Armand Hammer. The first, in part: "How very thoughtful of you and Mr. Hammer to send me the lovely azalea plant. It is so cheerful and spring like and is giving me much pleasure." The second, in part: "I passed over Campobello this morning in a plane. It was clear and I got a good view of everything. I thought it looked lovely and I felt you would like to know that I had seen your summer abode!" In overall fine condition. Accompanied by both original mailing envelopes, both bearing stamped free franks.

Victor Hammer was the founder and owner of Hammer Galleries in New York City, through which Eleanor sold President Rosoevelt's stamp collection and some of their household goods. He and his brother purchased the Roosevelt estate on Campobello Island in New Brunswick and donated it to the United States and Canada as the countries' first joint park, known as Roosevelt Campobello International Park.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #583 - Ended May 13, 2020