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Washington DC: C. M. Bell, 1886. Very good. Sepia toned, oversized CDV [4" x 6.5"] of the 22-year old First Lady, youngest ever to hold that role. This is the first photograph made since her marriage to President Cleveland on June 2, '86. Small puncture whole in bottom right corner. Includes full signature of Mrs. Cleveland (4" in length) on "Executive Mansion" calling card, "Frances F.[Folsom] Cleveland" <br /> <br /> Frances Clara Cleveland Preston (née Folsom; 1864 - 1947) was First Lady of the United States from 1886 to 1889 and again from 1893 to 1897 as the wife of President Grover Cleveland. She remained active in civic issues following the Presidents passing, though not always on the right side of history, being actively involved against women's suffrage. "We are coming back just four years from today." F. Cleveland after her husband lost the 1884 election.

Fine. SIGNED "J. A. Garfield" in bold, crisp, period brown ink on 4" x 1.5" card stock, signature being 2.75" long. A small adhesive spot on rear with previous owner initials stamped "M. A. Z." Neatly mounted on full page.<br /> <br /> James Abram Garfield (Nov 19, 1831 - Sep 19, 1881) was the 20th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1881, until his assassination by the anarchist Charles J. Guiteau only four months later. Garfield survived the gunshot another for two more months where upon he was succeeded by his Vice President Chester Arthur. Garfield had been elected to the Senate before his candidacy for the White House, though he declined the Senate seat once he was elected President. During the Civil War he opposed Confederate secession and served as a major general and fought in the battles of Middle Creek, Shiloh and Chickamauga. He was first elected to Congress in 1862 and served nine terms in the House of Representatives.… Read More

2008. Fine. INSCRIBED "Best Wishes to Anne and Sean Robbins, Rosalynn Carter", SIGNED "Jimmy Carter and Rosalyn Carter & Amy Carter" beneath the photo on the matte. 5" x 7" color, matted photograph with a wall painting of Rosalyn lovingly hugging her young daughter Amy. Sean Robbins was the godson of President Jimmy Carter. David and Ann Robbins of Rockville, MD were significant donors to the Democratic Party and politicians. Ann was active in Montgomery County, MD civic affairs. "The best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation". Jimmy Carter.

Washington DC: Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 1956. Very Good with Presidential seal applied to lower left, several discreet spots to margin.. 15.5' x 12.25", 1 pp. Broadside with signature stamps of President Dwight Eisenhower and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles. The recipient of this Consulship, Eleanor V. Levy, experienced a varied career in the Foreign Service, which she entered in her 30s, serving as a financial officer in posts that included Germany just after WWII, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pretoria, South Africa and various sub-Saharan African nations. " To Miss Eleanor V. Levy of the District of Columbia have nominated and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint you a Consul of the United States of America.