“May it ever abide and have our devotion” 66. Warren G. Harding. Pamphlet of Hard-
ing’s Constitution Day Speech, measuring 4 x 9 folded, 12 pages. Signed in fountain pen on the front, “May it ever abide and have our devotion. Sincerely, Warren G. Harding.” In fine condition, with scattered creases and wrinkles. Speech is housed in a custom leatherette book box. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
Harrison signs his published study of the presidency 67. Benjamin Harrison. Signed
book: This Country of Ours. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1897. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 360 pages. Signed on the first free end page, “Very truly yours, Benj. Harrison.” In very good condition, with toning and soiling to signed page, a diagonal crease to signed page and opening pages, toning and soiling to pastedowns, partially separated back hinge, light cover wear and fraying to head and tail of spine. Signed versions of Harrison’s book are rare. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
68. Benjamin Harrison. Ink signature as
president, “Benj. Harrison,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3.5 slip clipped from a larger document dated May 27, 1889. In fine condition, with a strip of toning along the right edge. Accompanied by a signature of his vice president, Levi Morton. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)
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69. Mary Lord Harrison. ALS,
one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 9, 1939. In a letter written on behalf of the wife of Richmond P. Hobson, Harrison writes to Dr. Martin, in part: “Mrs. Richmond P. Hobson, whose father was my first cousin, wishes to place her husband’s papers somewhere to be open to the public—the thinking public specially—she has been talking with me about the idea and I suggested that the L of C might like them or could give them some idea in case they did not want themselves where they would be open to others. I’m enclosing a letter…which I ask you to give him and consult with him about it…” At the conclusion of the letter, she adds a note to Mrs. Hobson: “I am sending you a copy of my letter. Mailing my letter to Dr. Frank Martin Library of Congress.” In fine condition, with a few light areas of creasing and toning. Accompanied by original mailing envelope, franked and written in Harrison’s hand. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
Hayes is presented a commencement sermon
70. Rutherford B. Hayes. Book-
let entitled A Sermon Preached at the Commencement of Cottage Hill Seminary for Ladies, Poughkeepsie, New York, June 20th, 1866 by the Rev. Morgan Dix, 5.75 x 9, 16 pages. Signed on the front cover in black ink, “R. B. Hayes.” Presentation inscription above Hayes’s signature, two vertical creases, spotting to cover extending into opening pages, inside pages partially separated from covers, and a couple pencil notations and stamp to cover, otherwise very good condition. Booklet is housed in red leatherette book box with gold lettering. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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