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James K Polk Signature PSA Encapsulated. Sold for About $2,000.
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Large collection of clipped Presidential and historical signatures, including two by Abraham Lincoln. Lot includes: (1-2) Two Lincoln signatures, each signed ”Abraham Lincoln” measuring 6” x 1.25” and 4” x 1”. (3-5) Three signatures by James Madison, each signed ”James Madison”, measuring 5” x 2.5”, 5” x 2” and 4.75” x 1.25”. (6-7) Two signatures by James Monroe, each signed ”James Monroe”, measuring 5.75” x 3” and 5” x 1”. (8) Andrew Jackson signature signed ”Andrew Jackson”, measuring 6” x 1.375”. (9) Martin Van Buren signature signed ”M Van Buren”, measuring 5” x 2”. (10-11) Two signatures by Ulysses S. Grant, each signed ”U.S. Grant”, measuring 4” x 2.5” and 5” x 1.5”. (12-13) Two signatures by James Polk, each signed ”James K. Polk”, measuring 5.25” x 2” and 4.25” x 1.5”. (14) Signature by Vice President John Calhoun, signed here ”J.C. Calhoun” as Secretary of War under James Monroe. Measures 4.625” x 2”. (15) Signature by William L. Marcy, signed ”W.L. Marcy” as Secretary of War under James Polk, measuring 3.5” x 1.25”. All measurements are approximate, most with irregular edges. Most signatures are on vellum, likely taken from documents signed as President, and remain in very good to near fine condition. The taller U.S. Grant signature has a closed tear affecting the ”t” in Grant. An excellent Presidential collection. Sold for $9,375.


James K. Polk Autograph Letter Signed as President — Polk Transmits a Message to Congress in April 1848, Likely Regarding the French Revolution of 1848
James K. Polk autograph letter signed as President, dated 3 April 1848. He writes to Secretary of State James Buchanan regarding “my message to the two houses of Congress”, and references “Mr. Rush’s dispatch”, likely referring to Richard Rush, the U.S. Minister to France. It was a tumultuous and uncertain time in France, with the French Revolution of 1848 occurring five weeks earlier, and France’s June Days uprising less than three months later. Letter reads, “Dr Sir: I desire to send my message to the two houses of Congress, at the opening of their session today. Will you send to run the copies of Mr. Rush’s dispatch with the accompanying documents, before that hour?…James K. Polk / Monday Morning April 3rd 1848: / To the Hon. James Buchanan / Sec. of State”. Single page letter on bifolium stationery measures 8″ x 10″. Separation starting along one fold, light toning and foxing. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $1,300.

James K. Polk Document Signed as President — Polk Appoints a Swiss Consul to the State of Texas
James K. Polk appointment signed as President on 1 October 1846. Partially printed document appoints T.C. Kuhn as Swiss Consul to the state of Texas. Polk signs ”James K. Polk” to document, which measures 14” x 13”. Folds, toning and pinholes throughout. Very good condition overall. Sold for $1,209.

President James K. Polk Signed Naval Document
President James K. Polk signed naval document. Dated 21 January 1846, Polk signs this naval appointment along with George Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy. Polk, the 11th President from 1846-1849, oversaw the opening of the U.S. Naval Academy. 1pp. measures 10” x 6.25”. Displayed with a 6” x 9” engraving of Polk, from Alonzo Chappel’s original portrait. Framed to 14.25” x 21.75”. Light foxing and fading to document, overall very good. Sold for $968.

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