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  • FDR D-Day Prayer Christmas Broadside.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 1

    FDR D-Day Prayer Christmas Broadside.

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • FDR Autograph Letter Signed As President, “Pa,” to His Son.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 2

    FDR Autograph Letter Signed As President, “Pa,” to His ...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Typed Letter Signed, “Franklin D. Roosevelt,” Addressing Harvard Classmates of 1904.
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 3

    Typed Letter Signed, “Franklin D. Roosevelt,” Addressin...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Original Cartoon Artwork of FDR, from the President’s Own “Bouquets & Brickbats” Collection.
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 4

    Original Cartoon Artwork of FDR, from the President’s O...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Three Press Photos of FDR and Calvin Coolidge.
    Estimate
    $80 - $125
    Lot 5

    Three Press Photos of FDR and Calvin Coolidge.

    Est.
    $80 - $125
  • Packet of Invitations to Inauguration Ceremonies.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 6

    Packet of Invitations to Inauguration Ceremonies.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Second Inauguration of FDR Print.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 7

    Second Inauguration of FDR Print.

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    $200 - $300
  • Formal Printed Invitation to White House Reception.
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    $50 - $150
    Lot 8

    Formal Printed Invitation to White House Reception.

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    $50 - $150
  • Framed FDR Autograph Display.
    Estimate
    $250 - $300
    Lot 9

    Framed FDR Autograph Display.

    Est.
    $250 - $300
  • 1942 Japanese Internment Poster.
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 10

    1942 Japanese Internment Poster.

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • 1942 Japanese Exclusion Poster.
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    $500 - $750
    Lot 11

    1942 Japanese Exclusion Poster.

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    $500 - $750
  • Anti—Japanese War Propaganda Poster. “Your Enemy the Jap.”
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 12

    Anti—Japanese War Propaganda Poster. “Your Enemy the Ja...

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    $250 - $350
  • Original World War II “Buy War Bonds” Poster Artwork.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 13

    Original World War II “Buy War Bonds” Poster Artwork.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • 1941 “Remember Pearl Harbor” Poster.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 14

    1941 “Remember Pearl Harbor” Poster.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Honored Guest Non-Transferable Pass to The White House Grounds Inauguration Ceremonies of January 20th, 1945.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 15

    Honored Guest Non-Transferable Pass to The White House ...

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    $200 - $300
  • Honored Guest Non-Transferable Pass to The White House Grounds Inauguration Ceremonies of January 20th, 1945.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 16

    Honored Guest Non-Transferable Pass to The White House ...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Collection of 10 FDR Related Photographs.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 17

    Collection of 10 FDR Related Photographs.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Original Photostat of Resolution Adopted by the Conference of the Senate Majority.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 18

    Original Photostat of Resolution Adopted by the Confere...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • FDR Funeral Train: Original Three Page “Corrected Itinerary” of the “Trip of the President – Washington, D.C. to Hyde
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 19

    FDR Funeral Train: Original Three Page “Corrected Itine...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Ernie Pyle Signed Check.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 20

    Ernie Pyle Signed Check.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • The Radio Addresses of President Truman. Vols. 1—16.
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 21

    The Radio Addresses of President Truman. Vols. 1—16.

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Dewey Defeats Truman. Chicago Daily Tribune Full Front Page.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 22

    Dewey Defeats Truman. Chicago Daily Tribune Full Front ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • 1945 Photo of Truman Taking the Oath of Office.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 23

    1945 Photo of Truman Taking the Oath of Office.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Matthew J. Connelly’s Harry Truman Scrapbook.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 24

    Matthew J. Connelly’s Harry Truman Scrapbook.

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Harry Truman Typed Letter Signed to Robert Connelly.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 25

    Harry Truman Typed Letter Signed to Robert Connelly.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Typed Letter Signed to Matthew Connelly.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 26

    Typed Letter Signed to Matthew Connelly.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Group of photos and ephemera associated with President Truman’s cruise to Brazil.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 27

    Group of photos and ephemera associated with President ...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Typed Letter Signed to Matthew Connelly.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 28

    Typed Letter Signed to Matthew Connelly.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Autograph Letter Signed to Matthew Connelly.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 29

    Autograph Letter Signed to Matthew Connelly.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Harry Truman Signed U.S. postage stamps.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 30

    Harry Truman Signed U.S. postage stamps.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Lot of Political Ephemera, 1946—47.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 31

    Lot of Political Ephemera, 1946—47.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • J. Edgar Hoover Initialed FBI Private Memorandum Regarding Truman.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 32

    J. Edgar Hoover Initialed FBI Private Memorandum Regard...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • FBI Wanted Poster for Bonnie & Clyde.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 33

    FBI Wanted Poster for Bonnie & Clyde.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • John Dillinger FBI Wanted Broadside.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 34

    John Dillinger FBI Wanted Broadside.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Angela Davis. Wanted By The FBI.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 35

    Angela Davis. Wanted By The FBI.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Matthew J. Connelly Documents Portfolio.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 36

    Matthew J. Connelly Documents Portfolio.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Eglin A.F. Base Air Proving Ground Portfolio.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 37

    Eglin A.F. Base Air Proving Ground Portfolio.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Archive of Documents Pertaining to the Matthew J. Connelly Prosecution.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 38

    Archive of Documents Pertaining to the Matthew J. Conne...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Presidential Pardon Signed by John F. Kennedy.
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 39

    Presidential Pardon Signed by John F. Kennedy.

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Lee Harvey Oswald’s Personally—Owned and Worn Dress Suit.
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 40

    Lee Harvey Oswald’s Personally—Owned and Worn Dress Sui...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • Lee Harvey Oswald Autograph Letter Signed, “Lee XX,” from His Wife to His Mother. Warren Commission Exhibit No. 185.
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 41

    Lee Harvey Oswald Autograph Letter Signed, “Lee XX,” fr...

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • [Kennedy Assassination] A Swatch of Leather from the Limousine in Which President John F. Kennedy Was Assassinated. Raleigh D
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 42

    [Kennedy Assassination] A Swatch of Leather from the Li...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • [Kennedy Assassination] Texas Welcome Dinner Ticket Honoring President and Mrs. Kennedy.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 43

    [Kennedy Assassination] Texas Welcome Dinner Ticket Hon...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • A Golf Ball Owned by John F. Kennedy, Taken from His Golf Tote Bag. Elijah Jones Collection.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 44

    A Golf Ball Owned by John F. Kennedy, Taken from His Go...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • A 1963 March On Washington Handbill.
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 45

    A 1963 March On Washington Handbill.

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Corrected Manuscript Page from “The Autobiography of Malcolm X.”
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $6,000
    Lot 46

    Corrected Manuscript Page from “The Autobiography of Ma...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $6,000
  • Photograph of Harry Truman.
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 47

    Photograph of Harry Truman.

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Harry Truman Inauguration Card, Signed As Vice President-Elect.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 48

    Harry Truman Inauguration Card, Signed As Vice Presiden...

    Est.
    $300 - $400

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

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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).

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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.

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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.