Lot #181

William H. Taft Signed Engraving as President - One Day Before Leaving the White House

Description

"With best wishes, Wm. H. Taft, The White House, March 3rd 1913"—signed by William Taft during his last full day as president

Handsome engraving of President William Taft, 10.75 x 14, signed and inscribed in bold fountain pen on his last full day in office, "For Edward T. Wrigley, Asst. Solicitor Commerce & Labor, with best wishes, Wm. H. Taft, The White House, March 3rd 1913." Framed to a slightly larger size and in very good to fine condition, with scattered overall foxing, affecting only appearance. Woodrow Wilson would supplant Taft as the president of the United States the following day.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Civil War and Abraham Lincoln
• Dates: #715 - Ended 04/10/2025

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