Chief Justice Charles E Hughes Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES
Born: April 11, 1862 in Glens Fall, New York
Died: August 27, 1948 in Osterville, Massachusetts
Biography
Hughes (1862-1948) was Governor of New York (1907-1910) when President Taft appointed him Associate Justice. In 1916, Hughes resigned from the Supreme Court having received the Republican nomination for President; he lost to Wilson. President Harding appointed him Secretary of State in 1921, and he remained in that office when Coolidge became President in 1923, staying until 1925. When Chief Justice Taft retired in 1930 because of ill health, President Hoover appointed Hughes as Chief Justice, only the second man reappointed to the Supreme Court (the first was John Rutledge). Hughes served until he retired in 1941. Considered by many to be the greatest Chief Justice since John Marshall, Hughes had a collection of volumes on Lincoln.
Film Credits
1916-Justice-Hughes-Addresses-Steel-Workers.---Duquesne,-Pa. (in person), 1940-The-Ramparts-We-Watch (Other)
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 59111Book page signed by Charles Evans Hughes, containing the printed text, "special edition limited to two hundred copies autographed by the author". Accompanied by a separate photograph of Hughes. Page removed from a book, with the remainder not present.Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1930 - HFSID 315297Card signed by Charles Evans Hughes, postmarked August 21, 1930, marking his return to the US Supreme Court after 14 years. Signature reads "Charles Evans Hughes". Hughes served as Chief Justice from February 13, 1930, until 1941.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/06/1942 - HFSID 52189Autograph letter signed by Charles E. Hughes expresses his regret for declining an invitation, stating his preference to avoid public activities. Dated February 6, 1942, on Conquistador Hotel letterhead, it addresses Frank M. Porl from Tucson, Arizona.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/18/1910 - HFSID 43683Autograph letter signed by Charles E. Hughes, as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, acknowledges receipt of a book. Dated November 18, 1910, and written on personal stationery, it expresses gratitude and interest in reviewing the book addressed to Prof. A.H. Walker.
Sale Price $395.00
$475.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 05/01/1922 - HFSID 27924Autograph card signed by Charles Evans Hughes in black ink, attached to a typed letter. The sentiment reads, "Sincerely yours,/Charles E. Hughes/May 1, 1922". The letter discusses receiving a request regarding the Secretary of State.
Price: $240.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 02/24/1925 - HFSID 283536Photograph inscribed and signed by Charles Evans Hughes as Secretary of State, reading "Mr. George E. Durno,/with cordial regards/Feb. 24, 1925." Hughes, notable for his political career, was returning to private practice shortly after signing.
Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT SIGNED 05/05/1924 - HFSID 280281Document signed by Charles Evans Hughes appointing William Oscar Jones as Vice Consul in Konigsberg, Germany, is dated May 5, 1924. Signed with his full name as Secretary of State, it is noted for its scarcity and desirability.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT SIGNED 05/10/1924 - HFSID 86989Document signed by Charles Evans Hughes appoints Charles L. DeVault as U.S. "Vice Consul de carrière of Class one". Signed on May 10, 1924, as Secretary of State, it highlights the significance of the Rogers Act signed shortly after.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/02/1921 - HFSID 84788Passport signed "Charles E. Hughes" as President Warren G. Harding's Secretary of State in 1921, issued for William C. Curtin to travel to "Mexico on official business for the United States Railroad Administration." Includes Great Seal of the United States.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - ENVELOPE SIGNED CIRCA 1931 - HFSID 35566Envelope signed by Charles E. Hughes in brown ink, displaying the signature "Charles E. Hughes". Postmarked from Washington, D.C., on March 2, with a rubber stamped address to a collector. Hughes served as Governor of New York and Chief Justice.
Price: $200.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 287158Card signed by Charles Evans Hughes includes his signature in black ink, reading "Charles E. Hughes", on a 3½x2 card. Hughes held significant political positions, including Governor of New York and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - PROCLAMATION SIGNED 11/17/1909 - HFSID 254682Document signed by Charles E. Hughes as Governor of New York, dated November 17, 1909, proclaiming Thanksgiving. Countersigned by Robert H. Fuller, it includes a proclamation excerpt. The document is housed in a gray folder labeled Thanksgiving Proclamation/State of New York/1909.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/07/1948 - HFSID 1396Typed letter signed: "Charles E. Hughes" as Justice, expressing gratitude for cards sent by L. J. Sylvor. Written on official court letterhead, it includes best wishes for the New Year and highlights Hughes' significant political career.
Price: $300.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/04/1924 - HFSID 16039Typed letter signed "Charles E. Hughes" addressed to President Calvin Coolidge, discussing reparations for the U.S. Navy's 1914 actions in Veracruz, Mexico. Dated Feb. 4, 1924, it includes pencil notations and features the Great Seal of the United States.
Sale Price $845.00
$1,000.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/21/1910 - HFSID 101297Typed letter signed by Charles E. Hughes expresses gratitude for Madeira wine sent by Hon. William G. Rice, mentioning toasts to the President and King Edward VII. Accompanied by Rice's hand-corrected draft of his letter, signed "W.G. Rice."
Sale Price $350.00
$425.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/24/1929 - HFSID 33268Typed letter signed by Charles E. Hughes as Judge of the Permanent Court of International Justice, dated July 24, 1929, addressed to Hon. Meier Steinbrink, discussing arrangements for Mr. Justice Lewis's visit to The Hague.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/17/1908 - HFSID 13799Typed letter signed "Charles E. Hughes", sent by Charles E. Hughes as Governor, expresses gratitude for congratulations. Dated November 17, 1908, and addressed to James S. Lehmaier, it mentions overwhelming correspondence and appreciation for support.
Price: $300.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 47977Typescript signed by Charles E. Hughes, featuring an excerpt from his speech accepting the Republican presidential nomination, dated July 31, 1916. It includes his signature and discusses themes of patriotism and national unity.
Sale Price $395.00
$480.00
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PRESIDENT CALVIN COOLIDGE - DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT SIGNED 07/01/1924 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 13542Diplomatic appointment signed by Calvin Coolidge as President and Charles E. Hughes as Secretary of State, dated July 1, 1924. Document appoints Leonard T. Dawson as Foreign Service Officer, featuring an embossed seal and framed with photographs of both men.
Price: $2,800.00
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PRESIDENT CALVIN COOLIDGE - DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT SIGNED 12/20/1924 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 5192Diplomatic appointment signed by Calvin Coolidge as President and Charles E. Hughes as Secretary of State on December 20, 1924, appointing Leonard G. Dawson as a Foreign Service Officer. Includes an embossed seal.
Price: $2,400.00
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PRESIDENT CALVIN COOLIDGE - DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT SIGNED 12/20/1924 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 29695Diplomatic appointment signed by "Calvin Coolidge" and "Charles Evans Hughes" in 1924, appointing Elliot Verne Richardson to a post in Pernambuco, Brazil. Seal of the United States affixed, dated Dec. 20, 1924.
Price: $2,400.00
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PRESIDENT WARREN G. HARDING - DOCUMENT SIGNED 07/17/1922 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 4052Partly printed document signed by Warren G. Harding as President and Charles E. Hughes as Secretary of State, appointing J. Butler Wright as a commissioner for the International Exposition in Rio de Janeiro, dated July 22, 1922.
Sale Price $2,050.00
$2,400.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM H. TAFT - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 90639Photographs comprising signatures from three Supreme Court Chief Justices: an inscribed photograph by Charles E. Hughes dated March 16, 1921; an inscribed photograph by Harlan F. Stone dated June 20, 1936; and an inscribed photograph by William H. Taft dated May 14, 1929.
Sale Price $2,895.00
$3,400.00
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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
