Associate Justice Harry A. Blackmun Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN
Born: November 12, 1908 in Nashville, Illinois
Died: March 04, 1999 in Arlington County, Virginia
Biography
Harry Blackmun(1908-1999), appointed by President Nixon in 1970, was initially allied with the conservatives on the Court, but is best remembered for his 1973 majority opinion in Roe v. Wade, legalizing abortion. He retired in 1994 and died in 1999. In March, 2004, Blackmun's papers collected at the Library of Congress were opened for public view: 1,576 boxes of papers and 38 hours of oral history. The papers, and particularly the videotapes, are providing candid looks behind the scenes at the Court's deliberations.
1997-Amistad (Performer), 1988-Body-Body (Other), 1994-Stop-the-Violence (Other), 1990-Rescuers-of-the-Holocaust (Other), 1987-The-Childsavers (Other), 1980-Bodies (Other), 1987-In-Search-of-the-Constitution (in person)
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN - AUTOGRAPH 11/09/1970 - HFSID 83244Index card signed by Harry A. Blackmun in black ink on November 9, 1970, with the inscription "Harry A. Blackmun/November 9, 1970" as Associate Justice. Blackmun is noted for his 1973 opinion in Roe v. Wade.Price: $160.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 54243Philatelic envelope signed: "Harry A. Blackmun", commemorating Benjamin Franklin and the ½¢ Regular postage part of the series of 1954-56, postmarked Washington, D.C., October 20, 1955, with six ½¢ stamps affixed First Day of Issue.
Price: $180.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 158003Philatelic envelope commemorating the 12¢ Definitive - 1981 Americana Series, signed by Harry A. Blackmun, postmarked Dallas, Texas, April 8, 1981, First Day of Issue. Blackmun is known for his majority opinion in Roe v. Wade.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 166208Philatelic envelope signed "Harry A. Blackmun", honoring the Vignettes of Americana issued for the new Postage Rates, postmarked Princeton, New Jersey, November 10, 1975, First Day of Issue. Blackmun is known for his opinion in Roe v. Wade.
Price: $180.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 67928First Day Cover signed by Associate Justices John Paul Stevens, Harry A. Blackmun, Lewis F. Powell Jr, and Byron R. White, honoring Oliver Wendell Holmes. Postmarked Washington, DC, March 8, 1968, with four 15-cent stamps affixed.
Price: $340.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN - SUPREME COURT CARD SIGNED 05/20/1976 - HFSID 100405Supreme Court card signed by Harry A. Blackmun on May 20, 1976 in black ink, reading "Harry A. Blackmun/May 20, 1976". Blackmun served as Associate Justice and is noted for his majority opinion in Roe v. Wade.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/03/1980 - HFSID 175358Typed letter signed by Harry A. Blackmun as Associate Justice, dated March 3, 1980, on Court letterhead, addressed to Timothy P. Greeley. The letter discusses clerkship selections, expressing appreciation for Greeley's interest and wishing him success in his legal career.
Price: $300.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/01/1980 - HFSID 156054Typed letter signed by Harry A. Blackmun as Associate Justice, dated July 1, 1980, on Court letterhead. Addressed to Bishop Earl G. Hunt, Jr., expressing gratitude for support. Discusses his experience at the Baltimore Conference.
Price: $300.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/03/1971 - HFSID 100830Typed letter signed by Harry A. Blackmun, dated August 3, 1971, addressed to a law student. Discussing the internship experience in Senator Hruska's office, the letter expresses hope for the student's enthusiasm for law studies.
Price: $240.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/12/1981 - HFSID 149203Typed letter signed "Harry A. Blackmun" as Associate Justice, dated August 12, 1981, on Court letterhead. Expressing gratitude for the book "I Have Believed," addressed to Bishop Earl G. Hunt, Jr. Discussing personal interest in the reading.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/06/1975 - HFSID 67651Typed letter signed by Harry A. Blackmun as Associate Justice, dated November 6, 1975, on Court letterhead, responding to a fan's request for a Court memento. Mentioning sending a booklet titled Equal Justice Under Law with Justices' signatures.
Price: $220.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HARRY A. BLACKMUN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 179952Typed quotation signed by Harry A. Blackmun on a 5x3 card includes his reflection on his time on the Supreme Court, stating, "My goodness, 85 is old." Blackmun served on the Court from 1970 until his retirement in 1994.
Price: $200.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE STANLEY F. REED - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 157398Philatelic envelope signed by Stanley F. Reed, John Paul Stevens, and Harry A. Blackmun, honoring Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes. It is postmarked Washington, D.C., April 11, 1962, marking the First Day of Issue.
Price: $380.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE TOM C. CLARK - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 48071First Day Cover signed by justices "Tom C. Clark", "Arthur J. Goldberg", "Harry A. Blackmun", and "Abe Fortas", commemorating the 100th Anniversary of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, postmarked April 11, 1962.
Sale Price $275.00
$340.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE WILLIAM J. BRENNAN JR. - ENGRAVING SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 183823Engraving depicting the U.S. Supreme Court Building is signed by four Justices: Wm J Brennan Jr, Sandra D O'Connor, Harry A Blackmun, and Byron White. It includes a printed caption beneath the image.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE WARREN E. BURGER - PAMPHLET SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 80722Pamphlet titled The Supreme Court of the United States is signed by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and Associate Justices Wm J Brennan Jr, Potter Stewart, Byron R White, Thurgood Marshall, Harry A. Blackmun, Lewis F. Powell, Jr., William H Rehnquist, and John Paul Stevens, with each signature located beneath their respective photographs.
Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE WILLIAM H. REHNQUIST - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 156704First Day Cover signed by justices William H. Rehnquist, Anthony M. Kennedy, Lewis F. Powell Jr., David Souter, William J. Brennan Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Harry A. Blackmun, and John Paul Stevens in blue ink, dated November 23, 1962.
Price: $950.00
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SUPREME COURT - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 156709Supreme Court FDC features signatures from eight U.S. Supreme Court justices, including "William H. Rehnquist", "Byron R. White", "Wm J Brennan Jr", "David Souter", "Harry A. Blackmun", "John Paul Stevens", "Anthony M Kennedy", and "Lewis F. Powell Jr.".
Sale Price $795.00
$950.00
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THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 86189Color publicity photograph of The Burger Court signed by Chief Justice "Warren E. Burger" and Associate Justices "Potter Stewart," "William H. Rehnquist," "Thurgood Marshall," "Harry A. Blackmun," "Wm. J. Brennan, Jr.," "Byron R. White," "Lewis F. Powell," and "John Paul Stevens."
Price: $2,450.00
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THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - ENGRAVING SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 322355Engraving card bearing an engraved vignette of the U.S. Supreme Court Building, signed in various inks by all nine justices of the Warren E. Burger Court, including Warren E. Burger, W. O. Douglas, William H. Rehnquist, and colleagues serving 1971–1975.
Sale Price $1,450.00
$1,750.00
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THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 177926Philatelic envelope signed by Potter Stewart, Byron White, Thurgood Marshall, WO Douglas, Wm J Brennan Jr, William H Rehnquist, Lewis F. Powell, and Harry A. Blackmun. Postmarked July 20, 1954.
Price: $1,200.00
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THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 250766Philatelic envelope signed by nine Supreme Court Justices, including "Warren E. Burger", "William H. Rehnquist", and "Thurgood Marshall", honoring Oliver Wendell Holmes. Postmarked Washington, D.C., March 8, 1968, first day of issue.
Sale Price $1,195.00
$1,400.00
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THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 87221Philatelic envelope signed by nine Justices of the Warren Burger Court, including "Warren E. Burger" and "William H. Rehnquist", honoring the sesquicentennial of Washington, D.C. as the seat of government. Postmarked August 2, 1950, on the first day of issue.
Price: $1,400.00
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THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - PAMPHLET SIGNED CIRCA 1973 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 84793Pamphlet signed by all nine justices of the Warren E. Burger Court, including "Warren E. Burger," "W O Douglas," "Wm J Brennan Jr," "Potter Stewart," "Thurgood Marshall," "Byron R. White," "Harry A. Blackmun," "William H. Rehnquist," and "Lewis F. Powell, Jr."
Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 348156Photograph of the Warren Burger Supreme Court, signed by all nine Justices: Thurgood Marshall, John Paul Stevens, Wm. J. Brennan Jr., Lewis F. Powell Jr., Warren E. Burger, William H. Rehnquist, Byron R. White, Sandra D. O'Connor, and Harry A. Blackmun.
Price: $4,250.00
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THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - SUPREME COURT ENGRAVING SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 325167Card signed by four justices of the US Supreme Court: William J. Brennan, Jr., Byron R. White, Harry A. Blackmun, and Lewis F. Powell. It bears an engraved vignette of the US Supreme Court Building.
Price: $1,400.00
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THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - SUPREME COURT ENGRAVING SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 283511Card signed by all nine justices who served on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1971 to 1975, including Warren E. Burger, W. O. Douglas, and William H. Rehnquist. It bears an engraved image of the U.S. Supreme Court Building.
Sale Price $2,250.00
$2,650.00
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THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - SUPREME COURT ENGRAVING SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 348087Engraving features signatures of all nine Supreme Court Justices, including "Harry A Blackmun", "Byron R. White", and "Wm J Brennan Jr.", depicting the Supreme Court building. Printed by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Price: $3,250.00
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THE WARREN E. BURGER COURT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/11/1908 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 280906Letter signed by Charles Evans Hughes and Warren Burger, along with all eight members of Burger's 1970-1971 Supreme Court. Dated March 11, 1908, it’s typed on New York State Executive Chamber stationery, expressing pleasure in sending an autograph.
Price: $1,850.00
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THE WILLIAM H. REHNQUIST COURT - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED 1958 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 202275First Day Cover signed by seven Justices of the Rehnquist Court, including William H. Rehnquist, Anthony Kennedy, Byron White, Clarence Thomas, Harry A. Blackmun, David Souter, and John Paul Stevens. Issued on December 12, 1958.
Price: $950.00
