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Autographs of 3 Pennsylvania Governors, Sen. Specter and 9 1940s Elected Officials.
Lot 265. Autographs of 3 Pennsylvania Governors, Sen. Specter and 9 1940s Elected Officials. The earliest gubernatorial signature is by George Earle, a Democrat who was governor from 1935-39. His autograph is on a 1 ¾” x 3 ½” cut adhered to a display copy of “A Proclamation of Thanksgiving for Three Hundred Years of Godly Civilization.” The copy is 15 ½” x 24 ½”. It comes with a letter of transmittal from the secretary to the governor and the original mailing envelope. Gov. Edward Martin’s signature is on a 1 ¾” x 3 ½” cut; a Republican, he served 1947-47. The current governor, Edward Rendell, signed a 5” x 7y” color photo. An 8” x 10” color photo is signed by one of the state’s current U.S. senators, Arlen Specter. These signatures are mint 9 or gem mint 10. The other signatures are on unlined 3” x 5” cards. These autographs also are 9s or 10s; personalizations are noted. Five autographs are by members of Congress: Michael J. Bradley (D, 1937-47), Herman P. Eberharter (D, 1937-58), John C. Kunkel (R, 1939-66, personalized signature), James McGranery (D, 1937-53) and Harve Tibbott (R, 1939-49). This collection also includes the signatures of three mayors, Bernard Samuel (R, 1941-52) of Philadelphia, Cornelius Scully (D, 1936-46, pers.) of Pittsburgh and J. Henry Stump (Socialist, 1927-31, 1935-39 and 1943-47) of Reading. These autographs come with a Letter of Authenticity from Collectible Classics. They came from a reliable consignor, and we believe them to be authentic. The winning bidder will have 50 days from the close of the auction to have them checked by a reliable third party. After May 11, 2012, they may not be returned.
Winning Bid $20.
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