Apr 23, 2020 10:00 EST
Autograph Seeker: The Estate of Gary Combs
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ROOSEVELT, THEODORE
Typed letter signed as President. Washington: 17 February 1903. Single-page typed letter signed in full "Theodore Roosevelt" and with one correction in Roosevelt's hand, the letter on one folded sheet of "White House, Washington" stationery and addressed to Mrs. John C. Bannister of Kewanee, Illinois, 9 x 7 inches (23 x 17.5 cm). Light fading of the signature ink but the text strong, some handling creases, usual fold.
Roosevelt here thanks Mrs. Bannister for sending photographs adding "Seriously, I think you are a very good American citizen, and I congratulate you" (the word congratulate hand-written by Roosevelt over another word.
Sold for $438
Estimated at $500 - $800
Includes Buyer's Premium
ROOSEVELT, THEODORE
Typed letter signed as President. Washington: 17 February 1903. Single-page typed letter signed in full "Theodore Roosevelt" and with one correction in Roosevelt's hand, the letter on one folded sheet of "White House, Washington" stationery and addressed to Mrs. John C. Bannister of Kewanee, Illinois, 9 x 7 inches (23 x 17.5 cm). Light fading of the signature ink but the text strong, some handling creases, usual fold.
Roosevelt here thanks Mrs. Bannister for sending photographs adding "Seriously, I think you are a very good American citizen, and I congratulate you" (the word congratulate hand-written by Roosevelt over another word.
Auction: Autograph Seeker: The Estate of Gary Combs, Apr 23, 2020
