Spring Discovery Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/12/2013
1)Theodore Roosevelt,bust length B/W photograph measuring about 4 inches wide and 5.5" inches high. Overall dimensions in frame are 6.5, inches wide by 8.5, inches high. This photograph was signed during Theodore Roosevelt's second term as president and is inscribed in the mount below: "with regards of Theodore Roosevelt, Oct. 4th 1905". The lower right corner of the photograph is impressed with the words: "copyrighted 1903, C. M. Bell Photographic Co. Washington, D. c.". The lower right corner of the mount is impressed with the words: "C. M. Bells, Washington, D. C". excellent condition.
2)Charles W. Fairbanks, B/W bust length photograph, Vice President during the second term of Theodore Roosevelt's presidency. This photograph measures about 5 inches wide and 7 inches high. Overall dimensions in frame are 7.5, inches wide by 10 inches high. This photograph is inscribed in the mount below: "Cordially Yours, Charles W. Fairbanks". In the lower right corner of the mount is a signature hand-written in pencil beginning with the initials "W. H. P,05". ( Perhaps this is the signature of the photographer?) There are five small circular light fade spots along the top edge of the mount above the actual photograph. Overall, the photograph itself is in excellent condition
3)George B. Cortelyou, B/W bust length photograph who became Secretary to Theodore Roosevelt in 1900, and remained in that position following the assassination of President McKinley in 1901. Cortelyou was considered to be Theodore Roosevelt's most trusted and closest advisor. This photograph measures about 4 inches wide and 5.5, inches high. Overall dimensions in frame are 6.5, inches wide by 8.5, inches high. This photograph is inscribed on the mount below: "George Cortelyou". There is a small area of light fading near the left corner of the mount below the photograph. Overall, the photograph itself is in excellent good condition.
4) Collection of campaign pins;Theodore Roosevelt and his Vice Presidential running mate Charles Fairbanks is from 1904. It has a paper label on the reverse with the name Whitehead and Hoag. Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt is the larger of the three, about 1 inch diameter, and has no markings. The smaller campaign button showing the initials "T. R." has a paper label on the reverse marked Bastian. Great collection
Theodore Roosevelt, Charles Fairbanks and Cortelyou Signed Photos
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