Sale 2502 - Autographs, March 21, 2019

137 c   COOLIDGE, GRACE. Autograph Letter Signed, as First Lady, to Natalie Harris Hammond (“Dear Mrs. Hammond”), expressing sympathy upon hearing of the illness of her daughter [Natalie Hays Hammond] and regretting that the Hammonds could not attend the President’s dinner. 2 pages, 8vo, White House stationery, written on two sheets; remnants of prior mounting at corners verso. With the original envelope. Washington, 12 November 1928 [100/200] “. . . If pyelitis is anything like as annoying as cystitis I can sympathize with her understandingly. Indeed, I should think you would be proud of Natalie. More power to her!” 138 c   EISENHOWER, DWIGHT D. Typed Letter Signed, “DE,” as President, to Robert E. Barbour (“Dear Bob”), sending him a lithograph showing his painted portrait of Abraham Lincoln and wishing him season’s greetings. 1 page, small 4to, White House stationery; mounted to larger sheet embossed with the Seal of the President of the United States, toned. Augusta, 31 December 1953 [500/750] “This Christmas I brought down with me to Augusta a few copies of a print I had made of a painting effort of mine that was supposed to be a portrait of Lincoln. . . .” with — Three items: Typed letter from Eisenhower to Barbour, with secretarial signature, sending a portrait of George Washington. 1 page, 4to, White House stationery. Augusta, 24 December 1954; Two lithographs, each from a portrait painted by Eisenhower: one showing Abraham Lincoln, the other George Washington. Each approximately 17x13 inches. 1953; 54. 138