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Lot Photo Description Realized
Lot 801
Autograph Political: 1899 Presentation Book for Elias Goodman, Appreciation book presented on June 28th to Mr. Goodman for his work to enact Honest Primary legislation in the State of New York, for "Honest Primaries, Pure Politics and Good Government", lengthy citation, signed by numerous political and business luminaries of the day including Teddy Roosevelt, front cover detached, edge wear on covers, pages and signatures in excellent condition, unusual piece of history.
Estimate $300-500.
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Realized
$265
Lot 802
Autograph Presidential: Grant (Ulysses) Free Frank, Signature on "White House" stationery, while President, addressed to Hon. H. Fish, Secretary of State, slight flap damage, otherwise fresh and sharp frank, very fine.
Estimate $600-800.
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Realized
$546
Lot 803
Autograph Political: William Seward, Secretary of State, Served under Abraham Lincoln, also responsible for the purchase of Alaska or "Seward's Folly", Washington, D.C. Free cancel on small envelope with strong signature in black pen, very fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$115
Lot 804
Autograph Aviation: Earle Ovington on 1931 First Trans-Continental Flight Cover, Pittsburgh, PA Apr 20 1931 cancel, hand painted cover, signed by Earle Ovington, various flight cachets, addressed to himself in Santa Barbara, fresh, very fine.
Estimate $100-150.
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$58
Lot 805
Autograph Political: William Seward, Secretary of State, Signature on letter to George Grier of Orange County, NY, dated 27 March 1867, fresh, very fine.
Estimate $100-150.
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$58
Lot 806
  Autograph Early Movie Stars Group, Nice group of photos of silent and early "talkie" film stars, virtually all with autographs (mostly printed), including Marion Davies, Mary Pickford (3), Lillian Gish, Douglas Fairbanks, Montel Blue and Richard Dix, definitely printed Charlie Chaplin, Wallace Reid and Rudolph Valentino, some faults, but overall a clean and fine group.
Estimate $100-200.
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Realized
$230








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