THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY: KING GEORGE VI, QUEEN ELIZABETH, ELIZABETH II, and MARGARET All four members of the family signed this album cover specially made for recordings that commemorated Elizabeth II's 16th birthday Album Cover Signed: "George R.I.", "Elizabeth R.", "Elizabeth", and "Margaret". A rare set of six BBC records, pressed after a Royal Command Performance of the radio show It's That Man Again (1939-1949). The show was the first Royal Command Performance of a radio show ever. The show was done on April 21, 1942, the day of Elizabeth II's 16th birthday. The signed album was given to star of the show Tommy Handley after the performance at Windsor Castle, the two princesses' home for five years during WWII. It's That Man Again satirized the rule of Adolf Hitler and boosted morale of the British home front during the war. A Royal Command Performance is when the reigning monarch specifically requests a show. Before this instance, it was typically theatrical or orchestral in medium. Includes six records that are of the performance on that date. Album cover toned and lightly worn.
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Large 14½x18¼ signed sketch of the President who was elected to four terms. Sketch Signed: "Franklin D. Roosevelt" in pencil. Also signed by the artist and dated circa 1941. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) is one of the best-known Presidents in United States history. Before his tenure in the Oval Office, he served as Governor of New York. This position gave him valuable experience working with progressive-minded individuals to improve the economy. He served in the position for just over 12 years, dying 11 weeks into his fourth term. Roosevelt oversaw the U.S. during the Great Depression and World War II. His progressive platform introduced Social Security and the first national minimum wage. During his first term as Commander-in-Chief, he ended Prohibition. This decision is largely credited with helping him to a landslide 1936 election victory. Frame slightly chipped at corners. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed in the Gallery of History style: 26¾x37.
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT'S THIRD INAUGURATION Oversize black and white photograph showing FDR being inaugurated for his third term, signed by the President, his Vice President and Secretary of State, Chief Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Hughes and Supreme Court ClerkCharles Elmore Cropley, who held the President's family bible while the oath was administered. Handsomely framed to 17½x15. Photograph signed: "Franklin D Roosevelt", "Charles E. Hughes, Jan. 20, 1941", "Charles Elmore Cropley/January 20, 1941.", "Cordell Hull" and "H.A. Wallace", B/w 13¼x10¼, framed to 17½x15. On Monday, January 20, 1941, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the nation's first and only president to be inaugurated to a third term in office. FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT (1882-1945, born in Hyde Park, New York) is an American politician who served as president during two of the most difficult times in world history, the Great Depression and World War II. He also served as president for four terms (1933-1945), longer than any other president in history.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT As Governor of New York, he used this red, silver-tipped pen to sign a railroad bill creating the Board of Transit Control in 1931 Document Signed: "Franklin D Roosevelt", 1 page, 9x14½. Albany, New York. April 27, 1931.Certificate authenticating that FDR used the attached pen to sign Senate Bill 12, the railroad unification bill. In full: "THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the pen hereunto affixed was used by me in signing Senate Bill Introductory Number 12, Printed Number 2455, entitled: 'AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to the plan of readjustment provided for in article seven thereof, to authorize the creation of the board of transit control and subsidiary corporations, to prescribe its and their duties and powers, to exempt its and their properties, income and securities from taxation and to make such securities legal investments, and to authorize the acquisition and operation of railroads and other transportation facilities, and otherwise.' and which became a law by my signature April 23, 1931, being Chapter 689 of the Laws of 1931.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER As President of Columbia University, he signs a typed letter to Robert Cutler concerning University projects to be funded by the Harriman brothers, framed with an unsigned photo in the Gallery of History style. TLS: "Ike" as President of Columbia, with ALS: "DE" on first page of 1½ pages (separate sheets) typed letter, 7¼x9½. Columbia University, New York, 1950 December 13.To Robert Cutler, Old Colony Trust Company, Boston,about planning and financing The American Assembly, an affiliate of Columbia University founded by Eisenhower in 1950 "to illuminate issues of public policy". The ALS on the first typed page,in full: "Dear Bobby-This formal dissertation was, as is obvious, prepared by a staff assistant. If you knew how pressed I am, almost to the point of panic, you'd forgive me for not re-writing it. So far as meaning goes, it expresses my sentiments very well indeed!" The typed letter,in part: "Since our delightful Boston visit, we have gone ahead rapidly with the plans for The American Assembly…Mr. W.
KING GEORGE VI, CO-SIGNED BY: QUEEN ELIZABETH (THE QUEEN MOTHER) This exquisite presentation album - signed by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as King and Emperor and as Queen Consort - contains an historic 78-RPM recording of the BBC radio broadcast of George VI's coronation and an address by him as king. It comes framed, Gallery of History Style, in a presentation case with a UV-resistant UF-3 Plex lid. Two items: 1) Album signed "George R I" by King George VI and "Elizabeth R" by Queen Elizabeth on vellum inside front cover. "14¼x12½x3¾. On cover: "The Coronation/of/The Majesties/King George VI and Queen Elizabeth/in/Westminster Abbey/and/H.M. The King's Broadcast Message/May 12th, 1937" in gilt. "R.I" stands for "Rex Imperator" (King Emperor), a title used from 1877, when Queen Victoria became Empress of India, to 1948, following Indian independence. Album has purple satiny-fabric endpapers. Contains 15 78-RPM records, 11¾ inches in diameter each by the Gramophone Co., Ltd. of Hayes, Middlesex, England, in paper sleeves.World War I | Checks
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LOUIS BROMFIELD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 03/12/1946 - HFSID 83306LOUIS BROMFIELD The Pulitzer Prize winning author signs this check Check signed: "Louis Bromfield", 6½x2¾. Unnumbered check drawn on the Bank of New York, payable to Gotham Hotel for $318.13, filled out by Bromfield, 1946 March 12.Sale Price $180.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL SHERWOOD A. CHENEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK - HFSID 313608GENERAL SHERWOOD A. CHENEY In 1921, ready to depart for duty in China, he signs a $50 check for cash in Washington, D.C. Check signed: "S. A. Cheney", 7¾x2¾. Washington, D.C., 1921 October 1. Check #160, drawn on the Riggs National Bank, payable to "Cash" for "$50.00".
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LT. GENERAL JAMES G. HARBORD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 02/01/1920 - HFSID 318466JAMES G. HARBORD The Former Chief of Staff signs his name on a check payable to the San Antonio Country Club for the amount of $6.88 Check signed: "J. G. Harbord", in black ink, 7½x3. February 1, 1920. Check no. 274 drawn on the account of James G. Harbord at The Riggs National Bank.
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LT. GENERAL JAMES G. HARBORD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/03/1919 CO-SIGNED BY: EMMA O. HARBORD - HFSID 318467JAMES G. HARBORD and EMMA O. HARBORD The Former Chief of Staff signs his name on a check payable to his wife, Emma O. Harbord, for the amount of $268.44 Check signed: "J. G. Harbord" and endorsed: "E.O. Harbord", 7½x3. December 3, 1919. Check no. 249 drawn on the account of James G. Harbord at The Riggs National Bank.
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MAJOR GENERAL ANDREW HERO, JR. - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/09/1924 - HFSID 318462MAJOR GENERAL ANDREW HERO, JR. As a Colonel in the Coast Artillery Corps, he signs a $4 check to The Century Company. Check signed: "Andrew Hero, Jr./Colonel, Coast Arty. Corps", 6½x2¾. Washington, D.C., 1924 January 9. Check #1676, drawn on the Riggs National Bank, payable to "The Century Co.
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ELSIE JANIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/30/1930 - HFSID 19884ELSIE JANIS. Check signed: "Elsie Janis", 8¼x3. Beverly Hills, California, 1930 October 30. Check No. 200, drawn on her account at the First National Bank of Beverly Hils, payable to cash for $50.00. Memo: "for Household".
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM LASSITER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/05/1923 - HFSID 317558WILLIAM LASSITER Decorated in the Spanish-American War and promoted to Major General during World War I, Lassiter signed this check to a post laundry in 1923. Check signed: "W. Lassiter", 7½x3. Washington, D.C., 1923 June 5. Check #1090, drawn on the Riggs National Bank, payable to Q. M. Laundry for $14.00.
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MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH O. MAUBORGNE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/03/1918 - HFSID 317460GENERAL JOSEPH O. MAUBORGNE World War I-dated check for $91.93. Check signed: "J. O. Mauborgne", 7¾x2¾. Washington, D.C., 1918 May 3. Check #100, drawn on the Riggs National Bank, payable to "Helen Gruman" for $91.93. Entirely filled out by Mauborgne. Endorsed on verso "Helen Gruman".
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MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH O. MAUBORGNE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/08/1919 - HFSID 317462GENERAL JOSEPH O. MAUBORGNE The army cryptographer signed this $65 check the year he invented the one-time pad. Check signed: "J. O. Mauborgne", 7¾x2¾. Washington, D.C., 1919 May 8. Check #343, drawn on the Riggs National Bank of Washington, D.C., payable to "J. M. Stein & Co." for $65.
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MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH O. MAUBORGNE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/01/1918 - HFSID 320026GENERAL JOSEPH MAUBORGNE World War I-dated $70 check signed by the inventor and future Chief of Signal Check signed: "J. O. Mauborgne", 7¾x3. Encased in a 12¼x5½ case with PSA/DNA authentication label (#81567240). Washington, D.C., 1918 July 1.
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MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH O. MAUBORGNE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/19/1922 CO-SIGNED BY: KATHARINE P. (HALE) MAUBORGNE - HFSID 317461GENERAL JOSEPH O. MAUBORGNE The future Chief Signal Officer signs a $25 check to his wife. Check signed: "J. O. Mauborgne", 6½x2¾. Washington, D.C., 1922 July 19. Check #6, drawn on the Riggs National Bank, payable to "Katharine P. Mauborgne." for $25. Entirely filled out by Mauborgne.
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MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH O. MAUBORGNE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 10/08/1919 - HFSID 317463GENERAL JOSEPH O. MAUBORGNE The future Chief Signal Officer signed this $30 check the year he invented the one-time pad. Check signed: "J. O. Mauborgne", 7¾x2¾. Washington, D.C., 1919 October 8. Check #29, drawn on the Riggs National Bank of Washington, D.C., payable to "R. Loghry" for $30.
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM "BILLY" MITCHELL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/06/1921 - HFSID 202426WILLIAM "BILLY" MITCHELL His criticism of the military air service and advocacy of an independent U.S. Air Force, got him court-martialed and a Congressional Medal of Honor. Partly Printed Check signed: "Wm. Mitchell", 1p, 6¼x2¾. The Merchants Bank of Washington, D.C., 1921 July 6.
Sale Price $1,190.00
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FIELD MARSHAL MONTGOMERY OF ALAMEIN (BERNARD MONTGOMERY) - CHECK DOUBLE ENDORSED 09/08/1971 - HFSID 217576BERNARD L. MONTGOMERY, MONTGOMERY OF ALAMEIN. Partly Printed Check endorsed: "B.L. Montgomery" and "Montgomery of Alamein/F.M."on verso, signed "Ralph S. Delligatti", 6x2¾. Las Vegas, Nevada, 1971 September 8. Drawn on the Valley Bank of Nevada, payable to B.L. Montgomery for $3.00.
Sale Price $595.00
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MAJOR GENERAL MAXWELL MURRAY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 09/02/1907 - HFSID 317631MAJOR GENERAL MAXWELL MURRAY The decorated Major General signs a check for $3.00 Check signed: "Maxwell Murray," 7½x3. Washington, D.C., 1907 September 2. Check #2, drawn on the Riggs National Bank, payable to the Dreka Company for $3.00. Entirely filled out by Murray.
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EDWARD A. OSTERMANN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/16/1915 - HFSID 274467EDWARD A. OSTERMANN The former US Marine and Medal of Honor recipient fills out and signs his name on this check for $150.00 Check signed: "EA Ostermann", 7½x3. Washington, D.C., 1915, no month or day. Check No. 34, drawn on The Riggs National Bank, payable to J. E. Caldwell for $150.
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MAJOR GENERAL FRANK PARKER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/15/1906 CO-SIGNED BY: EDGAR B. MOORE - HFSID 317459MAJOR GENERAL FRANK PARKER The General writes a check to a hotel proprietor in Asheville. Check signed: "Frank Parker," in black ink, 7½x3. Endorsed on verso: "Edgar B. Moore". Signed by Parker on December 25, 1906, payable to E. B. Moore for $100.00.
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MAJOR GENERAL DAVID D. PORTER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 09/18/1908 - HFSID 274468DAVID D. PORTER Check written to the Army and Navy Club by the Medal of Honor recipient Check signed: "David D Porter", 7¾x2¾. Washington, D.C., 1908 September 18. Not numbered, drawn on the Riggs National Bank, payable to the "Army and Navy Club" for $5.
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MAJOR EDWARD V. "EDDIE" RICKENBACKER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/11/1969 - HFSID 102570EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER Edward Rickenbacker signs a check for $12.00 to pay U. S. News & World Report. Check signed: "E.V. Rickenbacker," 6¼x2¾. New York, 1969 December 11. Drawn on Chemical Bank New York Trust Company, payable to "U.S. News & World Report" for $12.
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PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT - CHECK ENDORSED 06/27/1934 - HFSID 85487FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT The President endorses a check by a Kansan donating $5.00 to the Warm Springs Foundation. Partly Printed Check endorsed on verso: "Pay to order of/Geo. Warm Springs/Foundation/Franklin D. Roosevelt" as 32nd U.S. President, 6x2¾. Abilene, Kansas, 1934 June 27.
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BRIGADIER GENERAL FREDERICK F. RUSSELL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 03/04/1918 - HFSID 317626FREDERICK F. RUSSELL A rare signature from the U.S. Army physician who perfected the typhoid vaccine, signing on a check for the amount of $40.00 Check signed: "Frederick Fuller Russell", in black ink, 7½x3. Check no. a 34 drawn on the account of Frederick F. Russell at the Riggs National Bank.
Sale Price $324.00
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MAJOR GENERAL FRANCIS B. WILBY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/31/1908 - HFSID 317636MAJOR GENERAL FRANCIS B. WILBY As a lieutenant at the Engineering School, Washington Barracks, he signs a $184.35 check on New Year's Eve. Check signed: "F. B. Wilby", 7½x3. Washington, D. C., 1908 December 31. Check #120, drawn on the Riggs National Bank, payable to "R.C. Wilby" for $184.35.
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MONTY "THE BEARD" WOOLLEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/06/1951 - HFSID 83372MONTY WOOLLEY Monty Wooley signs a check to Larson's Giveaway for $8.61 on January 6, 1951. Partly Printed Check signed: "Edgar M. Woolley", 6¼x2¾. Saratoga Springs, New York 1951 January 6. Drawn on The Adirondack Trust Company, payable to Larson's Giveaway for $8.61.
Sale Price $324.00
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ADMIRAL HARRY ERVIN YARNELL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 11/22/1907 CO-SIGNED BY: CAPTAIN WILLIAM PIGOTT CRONAN - HFSID 317562Check signed by future Admiral Yarnell, who successfully attacked Pearl Harbor during 1932 war games, in exactly the manner the Japanese would employ 9 years later. The check is signed to Cronan, a fellow naval officer. They served together at the Battle of Santiago, and on the Great White Fleet.
Sale Price $288.00
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