Harmer-Schau Auctions

Sale 72

Worldwide Auction During APS Ameristamp Expo


U.S. Autographs
 
 
Lot Photo Description Realized
Lot 3387
  U.S., Autographed Covers, Photos, Etc., Incl. signed item with Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, Fred Haise, Ed Mitchell (on 1 piece), Steve Rousa and Alan Shepard (on another piece), and the crew of STS-51G on another, also incl. 50+ black 3' x 5' cards with auto pen autographs of Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, Frank Borman, Alan Shepard, Michael Collins, Charles Conrad, Gordon Cooper, etc., also small black and white publicity photos (4" x 5") of the early astronauts incl. Aldrin, Barsett (killed during training), Cooper, Williams (killed during training), etc., these photos where the precursor for the NASA 8" x 10" publicity photos, finally about 20 envs.,some which are autographed by a variety of astronauts and support personnel, overall excellent condition, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $350-450.
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Realized
$230
Lot 3388
U.S., Apollo 14 Crew Autograph, commemorative cover for the Titusville-Moonport Stamp Club signed in black by Shepard, Roosa and Mitchell, Very Fine, Brookman cat. $700.
Estimate $200-300.
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Lot 3389
U.S., Bush, George; Autograph (1924-) 41st President of the United States, 1989-1993, 1973 typed letter signed in blue ink, while President Bush was the chairman of the Republican National Committee, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $100-150.
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Lot 3390
U.S., Cleveland, Grover; Autograph (1837-1908) 22nd and 24th President of the United States, 1885-1889, 1893-1897, fascinating 14"x17" 1885 document signed by President Cleveland and Postmaster General William F. Vilas, naming Gardner A Wilder as replacement for Harry E. Lutz, effective Aug. 4, 1885, document in excellent condition, also incl. is a rather tattered official envelope in which the document was mailed, Fine to Very Fine, Brookman cat. $500.
Estimate $200-250.
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Lot 3391
U.S., Houston, Sam (Military); Autograph, red "Free" Washington Feb 21 c.d.s., local usage addressed to Mr. Sam Colt, Washington City, signed by Sam Houston at the upper right, small ink stain at top not affecting signature, great historical cover, Fine to Very Fine.
Brookman $1,200.
Estimate $400-600.
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Realized
$805
Lot 3392
U.S., Monroe, Marilyn (Entertainer); Autograph, framed B&W photograph with note paper below signed "best wishes, Marilyn Monroe" in pencil, lovely piece, Fine to Very Fine, Brookman cat. $1500.
Estimate $500-750.
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Realized
$480
Lot 3393
U.S., Pickering, Timothy (Vice President and Cabinet); Autograph, free h.s., small mark in circle, m.s. War Department, T. Pickering, addressed to Major Peter Hunt, Trenton, NJ, very interesting content: "I expect Captain Eaton whom I ordered from New England with a small detachment of recruits will arrive at Trenton in two or three days, I will thank you to procure for them a passage by water down to Philadelphia and also supply them with quarters and such provisions as may be necessary", great historical item in excellent condition, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $100-200.
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Realized
$230
Lot 3394
  Withdrawn Unsold
Lot 3395
U.S., Roosevelt, Eleanor (1st Lady); Autograph (1884-1962) Wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the U.S., 1948 signed typed letter, plus letter from Mrs. Roosevelt's secretary M.C. Thompson, original covers, Roosevelt memorial, 5¢ "Towards United Nations" and 1947 Centennial souvenir sheet all signed by Mrs. Roosevelt, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $75-100.
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Realized
$334
Lot 3396
U.S., Webster, Daniel (Vice President & Cabinet); Autograph, ALS dated Feb. 12, to Mr. Wetmore inviting to him dinner, clear signature, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $150-200.
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Lot 3397
U.S., Webster, Daniel (Vice President & Cabinet); Autograph, 1846 check signed, with a print below showing Webster at his farm, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $100-150.
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Realized
$81
Lot 3398
U.S., Wilson, Woodrow (President); Autograph (1856-1924) 28th President of the United States, 1913-1921, 1917 ALS, as president, to William A. McAdoo, Fine to Very Fine, Brookman cat. $575.
Estimate $150-200.
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Realized
$207








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