Lot 36
- 36
Presidents of the United States
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- A group of three documents signed by Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson
- presidential documents
Franklin D. Roosevelt. Engraved document signed ("Franklin Delano Roosevelt") as thirty-second president, on paper (15 1/4 x 18 3/4 in.; 388 x 502 mm), Washington, 27 July 1933, countersigned by the Attorney General ("Homer S. Cummings"), being August Klecka's appointment as United States Marshal for the district of Maryland, embossed gold paper seal of the Justice Department; mounted on board, lightly soiled. — John F. Kennedy. Engraved document signed ("John F. Kennedy") as thirty-fifth president, on paper (19 x 23 in.; 484 x 584 mm), Washington, 26 April 1963, countersigned by the Secretary of State ("Dean Rusk"), being L. J. Andolsek's appointment as a Civil Service Commissioner, embossed paper seal of the United States; mounted on board, light mat burn. — Lyndon Baines Johnson. Engraved document signed ("Lyndon B. Johnson") as thirty-sixth president, on paper (19 x 23 in.; 484 x 584 mm), Washington, 29 October 1968, countersigned by the Secretary of Agriculture ("Orville L Freeman"), being Ted J. Davis's appointment as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation, embossed gilt paper seal of the Agriculture Department; mounted on board.
Condition
Franklin D. Roosevelt. Engraved document signed ("Franklin Delano Roosevelt") as thirty-second president, on paper (15 1/4 x 18 3/4 in.; 388 x 502 mm), Washington, 27 July 1933, countersigned by the Attorney General ("Homer S. Cummings"), being August Klecka's appointment as United States Marshal for the district of Maryland, embossed gold paper seal of the Justice Department; mounted on board, lightly soiled. John F. Kennedy. Engraved document signed ("John F. Kennedy") as thirty-fifth president, on paper (19 x 23 in.; 484 x 584 mm), Washington, 26 April 1963, countersigned by the Secretary of State ("Dean Rusk"), being L. J. Andolsek's appointment as a Civil Service Commissioner, embossed paper seal of the United States; mounted on board, light mat burn. Lyndon Baines Johnson. Engraved document signed ("Lyndon B. Johnson") as thirty-sixth president, on paper (19 x 23 in.; 484 x 584 mm), Washington, 29 October 1968, countersigned by the Secretary of Agriculture ("Orville L Freeman"), being Ted J. Davis's appointment as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation, embossed gilt paper seal of the Agriculture Department; mounted on board.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.