Lot 817
[Political Group].
Lot of Four
Political Letters and Two First Day Covers Signed. A statesmanly lot
consisting of the following items:
A. Two Typed Letters Signed by J.
Edgar Hoover. Each one page, Quarto, July 9, 1964 and March 9, 1972, to
Screen Gems Vice-President Harry Ackerman, concerning two visits to FBI
Headquarters. The earlier letter is signed "J. Edgar Hoover," the latter
signed "Edgar," and docketed "Harry Ackerman" at top.
B.
Autograph Letter Signed by Aga Khan III. One page, Octavo, Marlborough
Club, Pall Mall [London], "Friday." Quaint letter inquiring about the
appropriate dress for a meeting with "H.R.H." the Prince of Wales. Accompanied
by a sepia-toned portrait.
C. Typed Letter Signed by Alfred E. Smith
as Governor of New York. One page, Quarto, on Executive Chamber letterhead,
Albany, New York, December 21, 1927. Curious letter alluding to an author and
an "interesting document" which Smith refers to as being "ahead of the times
about forty years." Signed in full, "Alfred E. Smith."
D.
First Day Cover Signed by Ted Kennedy. Postmarked Boston, Mass., May 29,
1964. Handsome cover honoring "In Memoriam John F. Kennedy, 35th President of
the United States," with four matching JFK stamps, Signed "Ted Kennedy
1972."
E. Postal Cover Signed by King Hussein. Blank unused
cover with a mint uncancelled postage stamp bearing the visage of the King of
Jordan. Signed by Hussein in Arabic across the stamp simulating a cancellation
mark. Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.