President William H. Taft Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
PRESIDENT WILLIAM H. TAFT
Born: September 15, 1857 in Cincinnati, Ohio
Died: March 8, 1930 in Washington, District of Columbia
Died: March 8, 1930 in Washington, District of Columbia
Taft (1857-1930) was Governor of the Philippines (1901-1904), Secretary of War (1904-1909), 27th of the United States (1909-1913) and Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court (1921-1930). His bruising convention battle with former ally and patron Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 split the Republican Party, allowing the election of Democrat Woodrow Wilson. Taft as President was caught in the middle between progressives and conservatives and constrained by a more limited view of Presidential powers than TR had possessed, but historians tend to view his term of office more positively than did most of his contemporaries. His skills as Chief Justice are widely recognized. In the years between his Presidency and his appointment as chief justice, Taft taught at Yale Law School.
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WILLIAM H. TAFT The Chief Justice writes from Canada. Autograph Letter Signed: "Wm H. Taft" as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1p, 5x8. Point a Pic, P.O., [Province Ontario, Canada], (1929) June 28.On Supreme Court letterhead to Gurney E. Newlin, Esq., Pres. Am. Bar Association, Savoy Plaset Hotel.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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WILLIAM H. TAFT William Taft hand writes this letter while Secretary of War saying that he will be on a much needed vacation and will not be able to attend a dinner. Scarce Autograph Letter Signed: "Wm H. Taft" as Secretary of War, 1p, 8x10½. Pointe au Pic P.Q., Canada, 1906 July 29.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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WILLIAM H. TAFT William H. Taft signs a note on a White House Card on December 5, 1912. Autograph Note on White House Card signed: "For F.W. Chamberlain,/with best wishes,/Wm H Taft/Dec. 5th 1912" as President, 4¼x2¾. The Executive Mansion card was introduced by President Grant, c. 1876-1877.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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WILLIAM H. TAFT President Taft writes a quick note to his Assistant Secretary about a case. Autograph Note Signed: "W H T" as President on a White House card, 4¼x2½. In full: "Tell Asst Sec Winthrop that I would like to see him about the Robnett case.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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WILLIAM H. TAFT He signs on this card to a friend's son on May 4, 1920 in brown ink Autograph Note Signed: "With best wishes/for Paul Linebarger/from a friend of/his father/Wm H Taft/May 4th/1920", 3¾x2½ card. At the time he signed this card, TAFT was campaigning for fellow Ohioan Warren G.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Black and white publicity photograph of William Howard Taft wearing a suit. Photograph inscribed and signed: "For Mr. A. Maurice Loos with/best wishes Wm H Taft". B/w, 7¼x11½ overall, 6x9 image (one surface). Photograph by Harris & Ewing, Washington, D.C.Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT 18x23 photograph inscribed in 1915 to a school principal, framed in the Gallery of History style to 28x41. Photograph inscribed and signed: "For C. Herbert Walling Supervising Principal of Schools/Rockaway/New Jersey/with Best wishes/Wm H Taft/February 1st 1915/New Haven".Sale Price $2,380.00
$2,800.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Lovely 10¼x13 studio photograph of former president Taft. Photograph inscribed and signed: "For Elinor Tagele Hersy with best wishes/Wm H Taft/New Haven Feb 24th 1916". Sepia, 10¼x13 overall, image 8¾x11¾ (one surface) attached to 11x13¾ board (two surfaces).Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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Sepia-toned photo, taken in 1908 by Harris & Ewing, of William H. Taft from the chest up in a coat and tie, signed "For my friend" and "with best wishes". Framed to 15½x19¼ in an antique bronze-colored frame with beige fabric matte.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT 11x14 black and white publicity photograph of William Howard Taft. Large Photograph inscribed and signed: "For my friend Edward McLean with regards and/best wishes of/Wm H Taft/March 20 1909." at lower margin. B/w, 11¾x16 overall, image 11x14 (one surface). © Clinedin St/Washington, D.C.Sale Price $2,380.00
$2,800.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Sepia 9¾x13¾ publicity photograph of William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Photograph inscribed and signed: "For James A. Crotty with best wishes/Wm H. Taft/Washington/April 14th 1927" as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.Sale Price $1,445.00
$1,700.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Black and white 16½x21 engraved portrait of William Howard Taft. Engraved Portrait signed: "Sincerely yours/Wm H. Taft" in pencil, probablyas 27th U.S. President. B/w, 16½x21 overall, image 11x14 (one surface). Portrait "Copyrighted 1909 by Wm K. Barmore, NewYork.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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WILLIAM H. TAFT 11x15½ black and white portrait photo, signed in the lower margin Photograph Signed: "Sincerely yours/Wm H Taft". B/w, 11x15½. Printed beneath photo: Barmore Publishing Co. New York.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Lovely 12½x15¾ studio photograph of former president Taft. Photograph signed: "Sincerely yours/Wm H Taft/Aug 28 1910-". Sepia, 12½x15¾ overall, image 8¼x10½ (one surface). William Howard Taft (1857-1930), the only man to serve as both U.S.Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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WILLIAM H. TAFT President Taft appoints Charles A. Gregory to be postmaster for four years at Lovington in the County of Moultrie in the state of Illinois. Partly Printed DS: "Wm H. Taft" as President and "Frank H Hitchcock" as Postmaster General, 1p, 21x16. Washington, 1912 February 12.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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WILLIAM H. TAFT Signed in Manila as first Civil Governor of the Philippines. Scarce Partly Printed DS: "Wm H. Taft" as Civil Governor of the Philippine Islands, 1p, 16x10½. Manila, 1903 January 16. Countersigned: "Beekman Winthrop" as Acting Executive Secretary.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Appointment of a Postmaster for Matteawan, New York, a town which would disappear within a year. Also signed by Postmaster General Hitchcock Civil Appointment signed: "Wm H Taft" as President, "Frank H. Hitchcock" as Postmaster General, 19½x15½.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Appointment of a Postmaster for Schevenus, New York, also signed by Postmaster General Hitchcock Civil Appointment signed: "Wm H Taft" as President, "Frank H. Hitchcock" as Postmaster General, 21x16. Washington, D.C., 1910 March 21. Appointment of Melvin J.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Appointment of a Postmaster for Red Cloud, Nebraska, also signed by Postmaster General Hitchcock Civil Appointment signed: "Wm H Taft" as President, "Frank H. Hitchcock" as Postmaster General, 21x16. Washington, D.C., 1910 April 5. Appointment of Theodore G.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT and WALTER L. FISHER As President and Secretary of the Interior, they sign the re-appointment of Frank M. Foote as Receiver of Public Moneys at Evanston, Wyoming Civil Appointment signed: "Wm H Taft" as President, "Walter L. Fisher" as Secretary of the Interior, 18x14½.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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WILLIAM H. TAFT President Taft appoints John B. Hanna to Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of Maryland. Partly Printed DS: "Wm H. Taft" as President and "Franklin MacVeagh" as Secretary of Treasury, 1p, 17¾x14½. Washington, 1911 December 1.Appointment of John B.Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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IDEAL FOR A LAWYER'S OFFICE OR A JUDGE'S CHAMBER! SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICES 1921-1946: WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, CHARLES EVANS HUGHES & HARLAN FISKE STONE. Comprises: (1) Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Augustus L. Richards, Esq.,/With cordial regards./Charles E.Sale Price $2,550.00
$3,000.00
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WILLIAM H. TAFT President Taft appoints J. Butler Wright of Wyoming to Secretary in Brussels, Belgium. Partly Printed DS: "Wm H. Taft" as President and "Wilson Huntington" as Acting Secretary of State, 1p, 22x17¼. Washington, 1912 October 4.Appointment of J.Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT His signature on an unused distillery warehouse stamp Document signed: "Wm H Taft" as Collector, 7x3. Unused blue, printed United States Internal Revenue Distillery Warehouse Stamp #8291277. Engraved vignette of Zachary Taylor to left of Taft's signature.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT His signature on an unused distillery warehouse stamp Document signed: "Wm H Taft" as Collector, 7x3. Unused blue, printed United States Internal Revenue Distillery Warehouse Stamp #R8291261. Engraved vignette of Zachary Taylor to left of Taft's signature. Remainder punches, one touching "W" of "Wm".Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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TELEGRAPH CORPS: Secretary of State William Howard Taft awards a Certificate of Honorable Service to an "Operator in the Military Telegraph Corps of the Army of the United States, during the late Civil War". Partly Printed DS: "Wm H Taft" as Secretary of State. 1p, 18¼x14¼.Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT As US President he signs the diploma of Mary Bass Michaels, recipient of a Master's Degree from Gallaudet College, also signed by College President Percival Hall Document signed:Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
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WILLIAM H. TAFT William Taft signs a United Sates Internal Revenue Distillery Revenue Stamp as Collector of Internal Revenue. Printed form signed: "Wm H. Taft" as Collector of Internal Revenue for the First District, State of Ohio, 1p, 7¾x3. (Cincinnati), no date but 1882-1883. Pale blue U.S.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT and M.H. HERRIN William Howard Taft signs a pencil drawing of himself by M. H. Herrin. Original Art inscribed and signed: "For M.H. Herrin/with best wishes/Wm H. Taft" as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Pencil drawing, 9x11½ overall, image 6¼x7 (one surface).Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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WILLIAM H. TAFT and ROBERT SHAW OLIVER Appointment of George William Cook as First Lieutenant in the Medical Corps. Medical military appointments are scarce and desirable. Partly Printed Documents Signed: "Wm H.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
