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  • Four Harry S. Truman Signed Cards.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 49

    Four Harry S. Truman Signed Cards.

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Hubert Humphrey Signed Letter.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 50

    Hubert Humphrey Signed Letter.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • McCormack, John W. Autograph Letter Signed.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 51

    McCormack, John W. Autograph Letter Signed.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Perkins, Frances (1880-1965). Typed Letter Signed.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 52

    Perkins, Frances (1880-1965). Typed Letter Signed.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Hope, Bob. Signed Christmas Card. 1960.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 53

    Hope, Bob. Signed Christmas Card. 1960.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Photograph of Harry Truman.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 54

    Photograph of Harry Truman.

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    $100 - $150
  • Official invitation from the Office of the Secretary of State to the signing ceremony of the North Atlantic Treaty.
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 55

    Official invitation from the Office of the Secretary of...

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    $50 - $100
  • Five Bess Truman Luncheon Invitations.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 56

    Five Bess Truman Luncheon Invitations.

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    $200 - $300
  • Group of First Day Covers, 1940s-50s.
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    $80 - $100
    Lot 57

    Group of First Day Covers, 1940s-50s.

    Est.
    $80 - $100
  • Truman, Harry S. Inaugural Committee Medal.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 58

    Truman, Harry S. Inaugural Committee Medal.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Group of invitations to luncheons and dinners addressed to Mr. Matthew J. Connelly during President Truman’s visit to Ottaw
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 59

    Group of invitations to luncheons and dinners addressed...

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    $200 - $300
  • Two signed Harry S. Truman letters, together with an invitation flyer and admission ticket to a Testimonial Dinner for “The
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 60

    Two signed Harry S. Truman letters, together with an in...

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    $500 - $700
  • Group of FDCs and Stamps.
    Estimate
    $30 - $60
    Lot 61

    Group of FDCs and Stamps.

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    $30 - $60
  • Harry Truman Framed Autograph Display.
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    $250 - $300
    Lot 62

    Harry Truman Framed Autograph Display.

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    $250 - $300
  • Group of Matthew J. Connelly Certificates. 1940s-50s.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 63

    Group of Matthew J. Connelly Certificates. 1940s-50s.

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    $200 - $300
  • Harry Truman Inauguration Packet.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 64

    Harry Truman Inauguration Packet.

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    $200 - $300
  • Harry Truman Inaugural $50 Gala Ticket.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 65

    Harry Truman Inaugural $50 Gala Ticket.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Personal and Business Archive of Matthew Connelly, Truman’s Appointments Secretary.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 66

    Personal and Business Archive of Matthew Connelly, Trum...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Truman, Harry S. Photo with Eagle Scouts.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 67

    Truman, Harry S. Photo with Eagle Scouts.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Truman’s Presidential Secretaries’ Photo.
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    $150 - $200
    Lot 68

    Truman’s Presidential Secretaries’ Photo.

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    $150 - $200
  • Framed Pledge of Allegiance Print.
    Estimate
    $100 - $1,500
    Lot 69

    Framed Pledge of Allegiance Print.

    Est.
    $100 - $1,500
  • Harry Truman and Alben Barkley Color Photo.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 70

    Harry Truman and Alben Barkley Color Photo.

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    $200 - $300
  • Group of Six Harry Truman Letters, Five Signed.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 71

    Group of Six Harry Truman Letters, Five Signed.

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Group of 11 Harry Truman Signed Letters.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 72

    Group of 11 Harry Truman Signed Letters.

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Collection of Stereoscopes of Harry Truman at a Baseball Game.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 73

    Collection of Stereoscopes of Harry Truman at a Basebal...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Harry Truman Large and Specially-Bound Inauguration Photo Album.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 74

    Harry Truman Large and Specially-Bound Inauguration Pho...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • West Point Sesquicentennial 1952 Medal.
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 75

    West Point Sesquicentennial 1952 Medal.

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Matthew J. Connelly Carved Blatz Brewing Oak Beer Stein.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 76

    Matthew J. Connelly Carved Blatz Brewing Oak Beer Stein...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • The Holy Bible [Signora Stephany D’Marke Fur Binding].
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 77

    The Holy Bible [Signora Stephany D’Marke Fur Binding].

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Hillman, William. Mr. President [Signed by Harry Truman].
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 78

    Hillman, William. Mr. President [Signed by Harry Truman...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Harry Truman 1949 Inaugural Presentation Plaque.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 79

    Harry Truman 1949 Inaugural Presentation Plaque.

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Group of Signed Books from Matthew Connelly’s Library.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 80

    Group of Signed Books from Matthew Connelly’s Library.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Truman, Harry S. Signed Neptunus Rex Certificate.
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 81

    Truman, Harry S. Signed Neptunus Rex Certificate.

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Sesquicentennial of Constitution Proclamation.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 82

    Sesquicentennial of Constitution Proclamation.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Original Photo of Matthew J. Connelly being sworn in as President Truman’s Senior Secretary.
    Estimate
    $40 - $60
    Lot 83

    Original Photo of Matthew J. Connelly being sworn in as...

    Est.
    $40 - $60
  • Archive of Over 50 International World War One—Era Press Photographs, Mainly CPI.
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 84

    Archive of Over 50 International World War One—Era Pres...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Be A U.S. Marine!
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 85

    Be A U.S. Marine!

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Old Woman Watches Soldiers Parade.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 86

    Old Woman Watches Soldiers Parade.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Jacksonian—Era Broadside Edition of the Declaration of Independence.
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 87

    Jacksonian—Era Broadside Edition of the Declaration of ...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Benjamin Lincoln Signed Certificate.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 88

    Benjamin Lincoln Signed Certificate.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Letters from George Washington to Several of His Friends in June and July, 1776.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 89

    Letters from George Washington to Several of His Friend...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lot of 7 Vintage and Antiquarian Volumes Pertaining to George Washington.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 90

    Lot of 7 Vintage and Antiquarian Volumes Pertaining to ...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Partly Printed Bill of Lading for White Sperm Oil Shipped by John Hancock.
    Estimate
    $750 - $1,000
    Lot 91

    Partly Printed Bill of Lading for White Sperm Oil Shipp...

    Est.
    $750 - $1,000
  • Jefferson, Thomas. Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 92

    Jefferson, Thomas. Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscella...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lincoln, Abraham. Samples of Hair Strands Attributed to Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. Forbes Collection.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 93

    Lincoln, Abraham. Samples of Hair Strands Attributed to...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Two Lincoln Forgeries by Joseph Cosey.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 94

    Two Lincoln Forgeries by Joseph Cosey.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Jefferson Davis’ Personal Copy of Moore’s Poetical Works.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 95

    Jefferson Davis’ Personal Copy of Moore’s Poetical Work...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Detroit Daily Post Account of the Custer Massacre.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 96

    Detroit Daily Post Account of the Custer Massacre.

    Est.
    $150 - $250

Auction Description

Fine Books & Manuscripts by Potter & Potter Auctions

We lead off our first auction of the new year with an Americana session highlighted by troves of documents, books, memorabilia, and photographs related to the life and presidency of Harry S. Truman, most drawn directly from the never-before-seen files of one of his secretaries.

With over 500 lots, the sale covers a wide range of disciplines including twentieth century literature, science, travel, children's literature, autographs, pulps, and monster magazines. A library of modern private press and illustrated books will also be offered. Accompanying the books and manuscripts will be a selection of vintage prints and posters.

Live previews will be held in our Chicago gallery on January 25 - 26, from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

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Potter & Potter Auctions
Chicago, IL 60613
United States

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Phone:(773) 472-1442

Buyer’s Premium

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$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

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If your bid is successful, as an alternative to in-house shipping, we can provide you with a list of shippers. We will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to the shipper without the buyer's written consent and until payment has been made in full. Packing and handling by us of purchased lots is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items. Packing and shipping expenses shall be added to buyer's invoice and will reflect a charge for labor, materials, insurance, transportation, as well as actual shipper fees.

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CONDITIONS OF SALE


The lots listed in this catalogue (whether printed or posted online) will be offered at public auction by Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., as agent for consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale.

PRIOR TO THE SALE

Please examine lots. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to "in person" or by personally retained Agent, examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place. Condition reports may be provided if requested in a timely manner.

Condition of lots, Warranties and Representations - All lots are sold "AS IS" and without recourse, and neither Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied with respect to such lots. Neither Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, fitness for purpose, correctness of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, source, origin, completeness, historical significance of any lot sold. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. No statement, whether written or oral, and whether made in the catalogue, or in supplements to the catalogue, an advertisement, a bill of sale, a posting or announcement, the remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. and its consignor(s) make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold.

AT THE SALE

Registration Before Bidding - A prospective buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. We may require bank or other financial references. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., is under no obligation to approve the registration of any prospective registrant.

Bidding as Principal - When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed upon in writing with Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., and that Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will only look to the principal for payment.

Absentee Bids - Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids given to us prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person. Bids must be placed in U.S. dollars. If we receive written bids on a particular lot for identical amounts, and these are the highest bids on the lot at the auction, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. does not not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with such written bid(s).

Telephone Bids - If a prospective buyer makes arrangements with us prior to the commencement of the sale we will use reasonable efforts to contact said prospective buyer to enable them to participate in the bidding by telephone and we do not accept liability for failure to do so or for errors and omissions in connection with telephone bidding.

Online Bids - We will use reasonable efforts to carry out online bids and do not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the internet or software malfunctions related to the execution of online bids. To avoid the possibility of any error in entering or acceptance of an online bid, it is recommended that you bid directly with Potter and Potter auctions either by way of in person, absentee or telephone bidding.

Reserves - Although the majority of the lots in the sale are offered without reserve, some lots in the sale may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate of the lot. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or, in the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. With respect to lots that are offered without reserve, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his or her discretion until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount.

Auctioneer's Discretion - The auctioneer has the right at his or her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he or she may decide, to withdraw any lot, and in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive.

Successful Bid - The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the case of a tie bid, the winning bidder will determined by the auctioneer at his or her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. sale record shall be conclusive. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder subject to the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility.

AFTER THE SALE

Buyer's Premium - In addition to the hammer price, the online buyer agrees to pay Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. a buyer's premium of 23%, and the applicable sales tax added to the final total. BIDDERS THAT SUCCESSFULLY BID DIRECTLY WITH POTTER AUCTIONS, THROUGH IN PERSON, ABSENTEE OR TELEPHONE BIDS, SHALL also be subject to a 20% buyer's premium.

Payment - The buyer must pay the entire amount due (including the hammer price, buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and other charges) no later than 5 p.m. on the seventh (7) business day following the sale. Payment in U.S. dollars may be made with cash; bank check or cashier's check drawn on a U.S. bank; money order; or wire transfer unless other arrangements are made with Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by Bank.

Due to credit card processing charges, In the event buyer desires to pay by using a credit card, a convenience fee equaling 2.5 % of the entire amount due shall be added to the buyer's invoice. 'We encourage you to pay by sending us a check or wire transfer to avoid the credit card convenience fee. Potter and Potter will consider payment through Paypal only for domestic orders, owing to the extremely high service charges for international transactions.

Non-Payment - If we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within seven (7) business days following the sale, we are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures, in addition to any additional actions available to us by law: (1) to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price, prorated to commence on the date of the sale; (2) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law; (3) to rescind the sale; (4) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find appropriate; (5) to resell the property at public auction without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser's obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier's checks, we have confirmed their authenticity; (6) to offset against any amount owed; (7) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer; (8)to take other action as we find necessary or appropriate.

LIABILITY

Condition Reports - Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. is not responsible for the correctness of any statement of any kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, completeness, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, prior ownership history, or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph.

Purchased Lots - If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser.

Legal Ramifications - The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in Illinois. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Discretion - Any and all of the conditions may be waived or modified in the sole discretion of Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc.

Please note: Posters are graded on a letter system, A - C, and are linen backed unless otherwise noted.