POLITICAL
BLAINE, JAMES
G. Sec'y of state, Pres. candidate. Signature
....[5842]...+.$58.50
FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO SERVE
IN U.S. SENATE
BRAUN, CAROL MOSELEY.
United States Senator (D. Ill.). First black woman to serve in U.S.
Senate. Lovely 4to color matte finish SP, half bust full
face formal pose. Portrait quality.............[10856].......$48.50
CRANE, Philip. 4to TLS,
Oct. 9, 1978 regarding his presidential
candidacy.....................[10858]......$10.00
CRANE, Philip. 4to TLS,
June 19, 1979, regarding sending his autograph to a collector.
..................................................[11077] ...$10.00
DUKAKIS, MICHAEL.
1988 
Democratic Presidential nominee. Governor of Massachusetts. Fine 4to
B&W half bust SP. Huge bold signature on wide lower
white border..[10849]....$48.50
1984 CAMPAIGN & FEMINISM CONTENT GERALDINE FERRARO LETTER
FERRARO, GERALDINE
A.
First woman to be nominated for Vice President on a national ticket (1984 Democratic ticket with Mondale).
TLS, 8vo, personalized letterhead, March 9, 1990, in part: “...1984 was an incredible year for me and I really think the candidacy did make a difference for the future of this country. It opened doors of opportunity for women which can never again be closed. But in addition to all those good things, I also got to meet some very nice people like you... (boldly signed) Geraldine A. Ferraro.” [12130]. .$150.00
GINGRICH, NEWT.
Controversial Speaker. Early vintage 4to B&W ISP; candid
half-bust pose. Not common..[10850]....$48.50
BARRY GOLDWATER SIGNED SPEECH ON
GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF AGRICULTURE
GOLDWATER, BARRY. 1964 Republican Presidential candidate defeated by LBJ; U.S. Senator from Arizona. Known as “Mr. Conservative”.
Speech entitled Freedom For the Farmer, 4to, 5pp., boldly signed on last page. In part: “...Federal intervention in agriculture has, indeed, proved “troublesome”. Disregard of the constitution in this field has brought about the inevitable loss of personal freedom; and it has created economic chaos. Unmanageable surpluses, an immense tax burden, high consumer prices, vexatious controls - ... We have blundered on so
grand a scale that even our critical faculties seem to have been damaged in the process...The teaching of the constitution on this matter is perfectly clear. No power over agriculture was ever given to any branch of the National government.” Great content. Boldly signed at
conclusion. . ..........[11552] ..........$95.00
RECONSTRUCTION CONTENT HARPER’S WEEKLY
THOMAS NAST CARTOON ABOUT RECONSTRUCTION WITH ANDREW JOHNSON DEPICTED.
(RECONSTRUCTION) HARPER’S WEEKLY, N.Y., Sat., March 13, 1875. Front cover is cartoon showing several Senators in the Senate Chamber, one of whom is Ex-President Andrew Johnson (who served one year in the U.S. Senate in 1875 after leaving the White House). One Senator is holding a paper imprinted: “The Confederate Soldiers”/ Parole of Honor/ For Gen. Francis M. Cockrell and the Senator from Missouri. Caption under cartoon states: Under Parole of Honor -- The Ex-officers of the Ex-Confederate Army in Congress: Senator Burnside: “I can imagine no contingency that would make him violate his parole... the people will never again sit idly by and allow treason to gather head.” Bottom corner of first page missing, with light staining to left corner, else very good. Editorials about a third party, a Democratic “restoration”, the 1876 election, Samuel Tilden, etc. National and international news, a number of drawn illustrations and cartoons, mostly by Nast; many quaint ads..+++.[11719]..$68.50
SIGNED COPY OF W AVERELL HARRIMAN’S BOOK ABOUT RUSSIA: AMERICA & RUSSIA IN A CHANGING WORLD
HARRIMAN, W. AVERELL (1891-1986). Diplomat (Ambassador to Russia under FDR). Gov. of N.Y., statesman. His book: America & Russia In a Changing World/ a half century of Personal Observation/ Intro. by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., 8vo, 218 pp., 1st ed., Doubleday, 1971. No d.j. Inscribed and signed on 2nd free blank end paper: “For Adrian Fisher, The best of colleagues, and my warm friend over the years. With gratitude, admiration and affection, Averell Harriman, Dec. ‘70. Harriman’s first trip to Russia was 1926 when he met Trotsky who became the first of many Soviet leaders with whom he would negotiate over the years. Fifteen years later he returned as head, with Lord Beaverbrook, of the Anglo-American Supply Mission three months after the Nazi attack on the Soviet Union. In 1943, President
Roosevelt named him Ambassador to Russia. He served in Russia during the years when wartime collaboration gave way to
mistrust and the cold war. He returned to Russia many times in the following years, most notable when he negotiated the test ban treaty in 1963. A scarce volume to find
signed...............[11793]...+....$195.00
TEXAS’ LEGENDARY REFORM GOVERNOR
(TEXANA) HOGG, JAMES S.
Gov. of Texas (1890-1894). Progressive reform governor best known for Railroad regulation and putting an iron fence around the state capitol to keep the lobbyists out.
ADS, 4to, as Attorney General being a motion to give precidence to the states action to revoke a Railroad Charter by information in the nature of a quo warranto. Boldly signed. Some smearing of ink in the body of the document which is totally legible and not touching or affecting signature. Good content Hogg document docketed “Supreme Court at Tyler Texas, Oct. 15, 1889”....[11968]...$250.00
HUMPHREY, HUBERT H. Vice President under
LBJ; 1968 Democratic Presidential nominee.
TLS, 4to, U.S. Senate, Feb. 14, 1961, regarding his humane slaughter bill and that he had requested a detailed report of same from the Department of Agriculture. Boldly signed. Light water staining along right blank margin. Barely visible but thus
priced.....[11916]..+...$95.00
HUMPHREY, HUBERT H. Vice President; 1968 Democratic Presidential
Nominee; U.S. Senator (D. Minn.).
TLS, U.S. Senate, 4to, March 4, 1957, signed "H.H. Humphrey", to Vera Clay of "Press Conference" T.V. program, giving dates he is available for appearance on the news program. Comes with senders carbon copy of letter to him dated Feb. 5, 1957, asking him to make a guest appearance on the program, as well as a "Memo for Prospective Guest File - Senator Hubert Humphrey, March 25, 1957", stating that Humphrey's office had stated that he could not be available on either of the dates he had committed to. Interesting group. The trio. .[7790] ..$75.00
RFK ASSASSINATION
(KENNEDY, ROBERT F.)
(ASSASSINATION). Black bordered Acknowledgement of Sympathy
card, 5.25” x 3.25”, imprinted as follows: “We are consoled to know that you share our sorrow/ and that the love he gave is returned in full measure/ Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after justice, for they shall be fulfilled. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God. MatthewV:3. Ethel Kennedy”.
Comes with RFK official prayer card as was used both at his funeral and also sent out by Mrs. Kennedy following his assassination. The prayer card is 5.25” x 3.25” with a black & white photo of RFK on recto and
prayer on verso: “Robert Francis Kennedy/ Nov. 20, 1925 - June 6, 1968/ Dear God, please take care of him who tried to take care of yours...” Also contains excerpts of RFK’s extemporaneous remarks on the death of Martin Luther King, in part: “....What we need in the
United States...is love and wisdom and compassion toward one another, and a feeling of justice toward those who still suffer within our own country, whether they be white or black...”
Comes with original black bordered mailing envelope which has Ethel Kennedy’s printed franking signature. The cards are in pristine condition; the envelope shows normal wear. The
trio... [11824]... +....$150.00
(KENNEDY, ROBERT
F.) (ASSASSINATION) RFK Prayer card as described
above......[11825]...+....$75.00
CO-DISCOVERER OF HOMOHABILIS
(ANTHROPOLOGY) LEAKEY,
MARY. Anthropologist. With husband Louis Leakey, discovered fossil hominids at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, proving that human evolution was centered in Africa, not Asia; propounded several controversial theories, e.g., HomoHabilis was direct ancestor of modern man.
Signature on card. Not a common autograph....[8193]...$48.50
CHRISTMAS CARD WITH VIGNETTE OF OHIO CAPITAL SIGNED BY NICHOLAS LONGWORTH AND HIS INDOMITABLE WIFE, ALICE ROOSEVELT LONGWORTH
(SPEAKERS)
LONGWORTH, NICHOLAS. Speaker, U.S. House of Rep. and his wife, ALICE ROOSEVELT
LONGWORTH, eldest daughter of T.R., who was the Grand Dame of Washington Society for over half a century and who was known for her acid wit, e.g., "Coolidge looked like he had been weaned on a pickle" and about Thomas E. Dewey "He looked like the little man on the wedding cake," etc. 7" x 5"
engraved heavy card with vignette of Ohio capital, imprinted: "Christmas Greetings and Very Best Wishes for the Coming Year", boldly signed by both and the only item we have seen signed by both. A great item. .......[9853]......$195.00
(SPEAKERS) MARTIN, JOSEPH
W. Speaker. 4to B&W matte finish ISP. Not common in SP's. ..[9769]. ..$48.50
(SPEAKERS) MARTIN, JOSEPH W. JR. Speaker. 4to matte finish B&W
SP. Scarce in SP’s. Circa 1947. Handsome. [4762] $65.00
(SPEAKER)
O`NEILL, THOMAS P.
("TIP").
Speaker (1977-86). TLS, 4to, personalized letterhead, Aug.
21, 1990. Thanks for kind comments on his book Man of the House...................................[10851].......$25.00
PADEREWSKI, IGNACY JAN (1860-1941). Polish pianist and
statesman. In WWI, he devoted himself to the Polish cause and raised funds for Polish relief by his concerts. After war, went to Warsaw and formed coalition ministry in which he was Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Extremely fine 3.5” x 5.5” vintage half-bust photo of him boldly inscribed and signed in top blank
portion: “To Mrs. John J. Walter, in kind remembrance, I.J. Paderewski”. Contemporarily dated on verso “May (19) 08”. The earliest and finest photo we have seen of
Paderewski.......[11830]...+... $395.00
(POLITICAL MYSTERY LOT) Lot of unidentified politicians, probably members of Congress. There are 12 SPs & ISPs and 3 signed cards. The lot of 15.. ..............[10862]........$25.00
(SPEAKERS) "CZAR
REED" (1839-1902). Speaker, U.S. House (1889-91 & 95-99). Responsible for adoption by the House of Reed's Rules (1890) increasing the Speakers power to expedite legislation favored by majority party.
TLS, 8vo, declining an invitation.. ..[9656]. ..$35.00
“THE FORGOTTEN 1952 DEMOCRATIC V.P. NOMINEE”(ALABAMA)
SPARKMAN, JOHN (1999-1985). U.S. Senator (D., Alabama). He was Democratic Vice Presidential nominee in 1952 on ticket with Stevenson. 4to B&W glossy SP. Handsome 3/4 length pose....[8320]...$95.00 (Contrast good on actual piece)
FIRST GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF
ALASKA
(ALASKA) STEPOVICH, MIKE. First Gov. of the State of Alaska when it became our 49th state in 1959. 4to B&W official printed photograph, showing him at his desk. Boldly signed as Governor. Not a common autograph. Staple hole in upper blank margin, else fine. [11965]..$48.50
A FOUNDER OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
(ABOLITION) SUMNER,
CHARLES. U.S. Senator. Prominent abolitionist. A founder of the Republican Party. Head of Foreign Relations Comm. of U.S. Senate
(1861-71). Took prominent part in Impeachment
proceedings against President Johnson. Opposed Grant’s re-election (1872).
Bold signature clipped from album page.
......[7542]......$85.00
ROBERT WINTHROP ALS AS SPEAKER
(SPEAKER)
WINTHROP, ROBERT. (1809-1894). Speaker (1847-49); U.S. Senator, Mass. (1851-51).
ALS, 4to, Boston, 21 May, 1849 as Speaker, to J.G. Adams, declining an invitation to attend the “Bicentennial Celebration of the incorporation of the town of Malden.” As he served but a single terms as speaker, his material as speaker is scarce. [3462] $150.00
(SPEAKER)
WRIGHT, JIM.
Speaker (1987-89). Forced to resign
over book scandal. TLS, 4to, Oct. 24, 1990. Thanks for
"your gracious letter and thoughtful
comments.".................................................[10852].......$25.00