Fine Books and Manuscripts

The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman

The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman [Truman, Harry S., & Thomas Dewey] Chicago Daily Tribune reporting the results of Truman-Dewey presidential election. Vol. CVII, No. 264. Chicago, Wednesday, November 3, 1948 Large folio newspaper (600 x 425 mm). "Home" edition. No. 264, the complete two-section paper; browned, creased at central fold, minor fraying at spine, some short marginal tears. "Dewey Defeats Truman": the most notorious journalistic blunder in the history of American newspapers. Most Americans, including President Truman's own campaign staff, were certain that the incumbent was going to lose to New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey. The majority of the nation's newspapers had endorsed him and even a slight drop in the polls late in the campaign would be of little or no concern. Truman and his family voted in Independence, Missouri, on 2 November 1948, and retired early, unaware that the Tribune was going to press with two alternate headlines: "Dewey Defeats Truman" and "G.O.P. Wins White House." The erroneous headlines resulted from a series of missteps. The returns were coming in slowly and the paper was fast approaching its deadline. Moreover, most of the editors on Col. Robert C. McCormick's rabidly anti-Democratic paper were convinced that Dewey already had one foot inside the White House door. After delivery of the paper, the gap between Truman and Dewey started to close, as the old New Deal coalition all came out for Truman. As the tally shifted in favor of the Democrats, panic seized Tribune officials. They sent staffers out to stop delivery trucks, even to swipe copies from people's porches, and tens of thousands of copies were pulped. A framed copy of this issue was hung in the Truman White House. "Mr. Truman always looked at that headline as if he had never seen it before. He never said anything about it. No need to. He just stood there and grinned" (Merle Miller, Plain Speaking: An Oral Biography of Harry S. Truman, p. 406).

View 1 of Lot 86: [Truman, Harry S., & Thomas Dewey] | Dewey Defeats Truman?

[truman, harry s., & thomas dewey] | dewey defeats truman?

Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana

Truman, Harry S. World War II Victory Proclamation inscribed and signed ("Harry Truman") as thirty-third President Broadside on wove paper (520 x 355 mm, sight). Headed "By the President of the United States | A Proclamation | The Allied Armies, through Sacrifice and Devotion and with God's Help, have Wrung from Germany a Final and Unconditional Surrender," printed in two columns in roman and gothic type, 3-line gold initial, alternating red and blue paragraph initials, dated at the foot of first column "Washington, D.C., May 8 1945." Matted, framed and glazed (732 x 569 mm); not examined out of frame. An unusually bright and clean example. Inscribed to the first female cabinet member Frances Perkins: "This was a happy birthday for me. I hope this will be a happy Christmas for you. 12/25/45 To Hon. Frances Perkins." Frances Perkins was the first women ever to serve in a presidential cabinet, as the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945, the longest in that position. She was instrumental to the New Deal coalition, designed the Social Security Act of 1935, and worked on redistributing labor to women during World War II, when the men were at war. Her election as Secretary of Labor also made her the first woman to enter the presidential line of succession. This proclamation was presented to Perkins shortly before she finished her tenure as Secretary of Labor, on 30 June 1945. Following this, she was asked by President Truman to serve on the United States Civil Service Commission, which she did so until 1953. On Tuesday 8 May, 1945, President Truman read this proclamation at a press conference at the White House, on his 61st birthday. It announced that, after almost six years of conflict, the allies had finally achieved victory over Germany. However, he warned that the Pacific War continued to rage (and would do so for another three months). Truman thanked God and set aside 13 May 1945 as a day of prayer and thanksgiving. "The western world has been freed of the evil forces which for five years and longer have imprisoned the bodies and broken the lives of millions upon millions of free-born men. … Our Armies of Liberation have restored freedom to these suffering peoples, whose spirit and will the oppressors could never enslave. … I call upon the people of the United States, whatever their faith, to unite in offering joyful thanks to God for the victory we have won and to pray that He will support us to the end of our present struggle and guide us into the ways of peace. I also call upon my countrymen to dedicate this day of prayer to the memory of those who have given their lives to make possible our victory. …" Sitting in his office before reading the proclamation, President Truman said: “This is a solemn but glorious hour. General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to the United Nations. The flags of freedom fly all over Europe. It’s celebrating my birthday, too—today, too.” As he was reading the proclamation, he stopped after certain passages to comment: "The victory won in the West must now be won in the East," he said, "I want that emphasized time after time, that we are only half through." After "the tyranny of military cliques that once called us soft and weak," Truman commented, "I would like to know what the Germans think about that now." Having proclaimed the day of prayer, he added, "And it's exceedingly fitting that it is Mother's Day, too." A wonderful association with a political trailblazer.

View 1 of Lot 1082: Truman, Harry S. | The president shares Germany's surrender with the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet

truman, harry s. | the president shares germany's surrender with the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet

The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman | Highly Important Printed and Manuscript Americana 

Hoover, J. Edgar — [Harry S. Truman] "Personal and Confidential" memorandum from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, initialed "JEH," to Attorney General James P. McGranery regarding possible investigation of a proposed news story accusing sitting President Harry S. Truman of corruption. Washington, D.C.: 2 December 1952 9 pages overall (270 x 205 mm), with original transmittal envelope. Stamped with receipt stamp from the Office of the Attorney General, dated December 3, 1952. Includes a typed copy of the report and a carbon copy of the memorandum; minor edge wear to one leaf, light toning. In a leather-backed slipcase with cloth chemise.

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hoover, j. edgar — [harry s. truman] | j. edgar hoover's file on harry truman

Truman, Harry S. Memoirs by Harry S. Truman, Volume I: Years of Decisions. — Memoirs by Harry S. Truman, Volume II: Years of Trial and Hope. Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Co., 1955, 1956 2 volumes, 8vo (235 x 152 mm). Publisher’s blue cloth, Truman’s signature gilt-stamped in facsimile on upper covers, spine labels printed in black and gold, top edges gilt. Publisher’s card slipcases with side labels. First editions, inscribed and signed by Truman to George Elsey, a member of the Truman White House Staff. Vol. I is inscribed on the half title “To Honorable George Elsey | from | Harry Truman 5/5/56." The label on the slipcase is additionally inscribed in Truman’s hand: “Hon George M. Elsey.” Vol. II is warmly inscribed on the half-title: “To Honorable George M Elsey | with affectionate regards | and with great appreciation | of his friendship & support | Harry Truman | Independence | Jan. 6, 1956.” The slipcase label is additionally inscribed: “To Hon. George M. Elsey | From Harry Truman.” Elsey was assistant to Presidential Advisor Clark Cllifford. A highly respected member of the Truman Administration, Elsey is often cited in many biographies and histories relating to President Truman.

View 1 of Lot 477: Truman, Harry S. | Truman's Memoirs, limited, signed editions

truman, harry s. | truman's memoirs, limited, signed editions

American Manuscripts & other Property from the Collection of Elsie and Philip Sang

HARRY S. TRUMAN GROUP OF TYPED LETTERS SIGNED AND OTHER ITEMS SIGNED FOR PHILIP D. SANG 7 typed letters signed ("Harry S Truman"; one signed twice; some possibly autopen), each one page on Truman's personal letterhead, Kansas City and Independence, Missouri, 7 December 1955 to 8 June 1961, most with original envelopes, accompanied by two invitations, both also signed by Truman. Each of the letters is sent in gratitude for the gift of a book on the Civil War, many being the selections of the Civil War Book Club (Sang had had Truman enrolled as a member). The letters are accompanied by invitations to a dinner honoring Truman on the occasion of the three thousandth anniversary of Jerusalem, Covenant Club, Chicago, 28 November 1953, and to a reception with Truman at the residence of Bernard J. Shiel, Bishop of Chicago, 9 December 1960. The first invitation is signed by Truman, the second is inscribed "Best wishes from Harry S Truman 12-9-60."

harry s. truman | a series of thank-you letters from former president truman

Books, Manuscripts and Music from Medieval to Modern

Clement Attlee A Tour of the United State of America [...] 1959 album containing photographs and press cuttings relating to Attlee's American visit of February and March 1959, presented to Attlee by President Harry S. Truman, inscribed by him ("To my good friend Lord Attlee, with kindest regards and highest admiration for his public service and his contribution to the peace of the world. Harry Truman. Independence, Missouri October 28, 1959"), 54 pages, plus blanks, folio (410 x 300mm), green faux leather gilt, gilt facsimile lettering on upper cover ("To my good friend Lord Attlee, with admiration and respect from Harry Truman March 5th 1959"), adhesive failing so many cuttings now loose, some leaves chipped at edges A RECORD OF THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN ATTLEE AND TRUMAN. Attlee, who had retired from the Commons and as leader of the Labour Party after his election defeat in 1955, was now sitting in the House of Lords as Earl Attlee. In early 1959 he undertook a lecture tour of American campuses. He spoke on the future of Europe, emphasised diversity as being the great strength of democracy, and advised pragmatism in dealings with the USSR and Communist China. A highlight of his tour was a meeting with President Truman in Kansas City on 5 March, and the warmth of the inscription reveals the depth of feeling between these two unassuming men who had led their countries through the opening years of the Cold War. For Clement Attlee, see also lots 291, 293, 315, 316, 348, and 375.

View 1 of Lot 253: Clement Attlee | 'A Tour of the United States of America', scrapbook presented by Harry S. Truman, 1959

clement attlee | 'a tour of the united states of america', scrapbook presented by harry s. truman, 1959

Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana. Part 2

Truman, Harry S World War II Victory Proclamation signed ("Harry Truman") as thirty-third President Broadside on wove paper (550 x 372 mm). Headed "By the President of the United States | A Proclamation | The Allied Armies, through Sacrifice and Devotion and with God's Help, have Wrung from Germany a Final and Unconditional Surrender," printed in two columns in roman and gothic type, 3-line gold initial, alternating red and blue paragraph initials, dated at the foot of first column "Washington, D.C., May 8 1945." An attractive broadside printing of President Truman's stirring V-E Day proclamation, signed by the President, celebrating the victory, but girding to continue the Pacific war, giving thanks to God, and setting aside 13 May 1945 as a day of prayer thanksgiving: "The western world has been freed of the evil forces which for five years and longer have imprisoned the bodies and broken the lives of millions upon millions of free-born men. … Our Armies of Liberation have restored freedom to these suffering peoples, whose spirit and will the oppressors could never enslave. … I call upon the people of the United States, whatever their faith, to unite in offering joyful thanks to God for the victory we have won and to pray that He will support us to the end of our present struggle and guide us into the ways of peace. I also call upon my countrymen to dedicate this day of prayer to the memory of those who have given their lives to make possible our victory. …" After nearly six years of conflict across the European continent, President Truman was pleased to announce that Germany had surrendered to the Allies. Though Japan would fight on for another three months, Truman read this proclamation at a news conference held in his office at the White House at 8:35 A.M. on Tuesday, May 8, 1945. Before reading the proclamation, President Truman said, “This is a solemn but glorious hour. General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to the United Nations. The flags of freedom fly all over Europe. It’s celebrating my birthday, too—today, too.” May 8, 1945 was President Truman’s 61st birthday, his first as President following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. An unusually bright and clean example.

View 1 of Lot 1070: Truman, Harry S | Allied Victory in Europe

truman, harry s | allied victory in europe

Property from the Collection of Elsie and Philip Sang

Property from the Collection of Elsie and Philip Sang Truman, Harry S. Typed letter signed ("Harry S Truman") as thirty-third President, to Emily Greene Balch, congratulating her on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize One page (223 x 175 mm) on a bifolium of blue-embossed blue White House letterhead, Washington, 25 April 1947; lightly creased at horizontal fold. Emily Greene Balch (1867−1961) was an economist and sociologist, with particular interests in women's rights, child labor, and immigration. She was a member of the first graduating class at Bryn Mawr, and studied subsequently at Harvard, the University of Chicago, and the University of Berlin. Beginning with foment of World War I, Balch focused her attention on the peace movement. Her contract at Wellesley, where she had taught since 1896, was terminated in 1919 after she requested an extension to her leave of absence to continue her pacifist work. Balch became affiliated with the Geneva-based Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, and it was for her work with WILPF that she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 1946. Balch shared the Prize equally with John Raleigh Mott, the head of the Young Men's Christian Association, who was cited for his contribution "to the creation of a peace-promoting religious brotherhood across national boundaries." Balch gave her share of the monetary award to the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Balch was not able to attend the award ceremony in Oslo in December 1946, and the "occasion" referenced by President Truman in his congratulatory letter was presumably some presentation ceremony service held in the United States: "On the occasion honoring the award to you of the Nobel Peace Prize 1946, I extend my warmest congratulations. "The attainment of an enduring peace is the most challenging problem facing the world today. As a result of our position of leadership, the United States bears a grave responsibility in the collective effort to free the world of the curse of war. in cooperation with other nations we have pledged our resources and energies to promote the conditions of a just and honorable peace. "I join with you in the hope that this high purpose will be achieved in our day." Both the tone and content of Truman's letter stand in sharp contrast to the reaction in Balch's homeland described on the official website of the Nobel Prize: "When Emily Greene Balch was given the Peace Prize in 1946 for her lifelong work for disarmament and peace, she received no congratulations from the US government. The official US had long regarded her as a dangerous radical" (https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1946/balch/facts/).

View 1 of Lot 73: Truman, Harry S. | President Truman congratulates Emily Greene Balch on being awarded the 1946 Nobel Peace Prize, providing direct refutation of the claim on the official website of the Nobel Prize that Balch "received no congratulations from the US government."

truman, harry s. | president truman congratulates emily greene balch on being awarded the 1946 nobel peace prize, providing direct refutation of the claim on the official website of the nobel prize that balch "received no congratulations from the us government."

The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman Hoover, J. Edgar — [Harry S. Truman] "Personal and Confidential" memorandum from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, initialed "JEH," to Attorney General James P. McGranery regarding possible investigation of a proposed news story accusing sitting President Harry S. Truman of corruption. Washington, D.C.: 2 December 1952 9 pages overall (270 x 205 mm), with original transmittal envelope. Stamped with receipt stamp from the Office of the Attorney General, dated December 3, 1952. Includes a typed copy of the report and a carbon copy of the memorandum; minor edge wear to one leaf, light toning. In a leather-backed slipcase with cloth chemise.

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Property from Joseph Rubinfine, American Historical Autographs

Property from Joseph Rubinfine, American Historical Autographs TRUMAN, HARRY S. WORLD WAR II VICTORY PROCLAMATION SIGNED ("HARRY TRUMAN") AS 33RD PRESIDENT Broadside on wove paper (21 5/8 x 14 3/4 in.; 555 x 376 mm). Gothic types with roman, heading, title, and incipit as above all printed full measure, text in two columns, printed in black with gold, red, and blue; creased from careless folding. Matted. Victory in Europe. An attractive broadside printing of President Truman's stirring announcement of the end of the War in Europe and his proclamation of a day of prayer and thanksgiving: "The western world has been freed of the evil forces which for five years and longer have imprisoned the bodies and broken the lives of millions upon millions of free-born men... Our Armies of Liberation have restored freedom to these suffering peoples, whose spirit and will the oppressors could never enslave. ... I call upon the people of the United States, whatever their faith, to unite in offering joyful thanks to God for the victory we have won and to pray that He will support us to the end of our present struggle and guide us into the ways of peace. I also call upon my countrymen to dedicate this day of prayer to the memory of those who have given their lives to make possible our victory. ..." After nearly six years of conflict across the European continent, President Truman was pleased to announce that Germany had surrendered to the Allies. Though Japan would fight on for another three months, Truman read this proclamation at a news conference held in his office at the White House at 8:35 A.M. on Tuesday, May 8, 1945. Before reading the proclamation, President Truman said, “This is a solemn but glorious hour. General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to the United Nations. The flags of freedom fly all over Europe. It’s celebrating my birthday, too—today, too.” May 8, 1945 was President Truman’s 61st birthday, his first as President following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

truman, harry s. an attractive broadside printing of president truman's stirring announcement of the end of the war in europe and his proclamation of a day of prayer and thanksgiving

Property from the Collection of Elsie and Philip Sang HARRY S. TRUMAN & BESS TRUMAN TWO VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS SIGNED BY PRESIDENT TRUMAN AND HIS WIFE Color photograph (9 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.; 234 x 183 mm), signed ("Bess W. Truman" | "Harry Truman 6/10/61") in the bottom left hand corner. Color photograph (9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.; 240 x 189 mm), signed ("Harry Truman" | "Bess W. Truman | 6/10/61"). Separately matted and framed. A pair of vintage photographs signed by the former President and First Lady, portraying Truman's Presidential Library and the Truman family's home in Independence, Missouri.

harry s. truman & bess truman | two vintage photographs signed by both harry and bess truman, 10 june 1961

Property from the Collection of Elsie and Philip Sang HARRY S. TRUMAN TYPED LETTER SIGNED ("HARRY S TRUMAN") AS THIRTY-THIRD PRESIDENT, TO EMILY GREENE BALCH, CONGRATULATING HER ON THE AWARD OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE One page (8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.; 223 x 175 mm) on a bifolium of blue-embossed blue White House letterhead, Washington, 25 April 1947; lightly creased at horizontal fold. Emily Greene Balch (1867−1961) was an economist and sociologist, with particular interests in women's rights, child labor, and immigration. She was a member of the first graduating class at Bryn Mawr, and studied subsequently at Harvard, the University of Chicago, and the University of Berlin. Beginning with foment of World War I, Balch focused her attention on the peace movement. Her contract at Wellesley, where she had taught since 1896, was terminated in 1919 after she requested an extension to her leave of absence to continue her pacifist work. Balch became affiliated with the Geneva-based Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, and it was for her work with WILPF that she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 1946. Balch shared the Prize equally with John Raleigh Mott, the head of the Young Men's Christian Association, who was cited for his contribution "to the creation of a peace-promoting religious brotherhood across national boundaries." Balch gave her share of the monetary award to the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Balch was not able to attend the award ceremony in Oslo in December 1946, and the "occasion" referenced by President Truman in his congratulatory letter was presumably some presentation ceremony service held in the United States: "On the occasion honoring the award to you of the Nobel Peace Prize 1946, I extend my warmest congratulations. "The attainment of an enduring peace is the most challenging problem facing the world today. As a result of our position of leadership, the United States bears a grave responsibility in the collective effort to free the world of the curse of war. in cooperation with other nations we have pledged our resources and energies to promote the conditions of a just and honorable peace. "I join with you in the hope that this high purpose will be achieved in our day." Both the tone and content of Truman's letter stand in sharp contrast to the reaction in Balch's homeland described on the official website of the Nobel Prize: "When Emily Greene Balch was given the Peace Prize in 1946 for her lifelong work for disarmament and peace, she received no congratulations from the US government. The official US had long regarded her as a dangerous radical" (https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1946/balch/facts/).

harry s. truman | president truman congratulates emily greene balch on being awarded the 1946 nobel peace prize, providing direct refutation of the claim on the official website of the nobel prize that balch "received no congratulations from the us government."

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Harry S. Truman Memoirs by Harry S. Truman. New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1955-1956 2 volumes, 8vo. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY TRUMAN on the half-titles. Original blue cloth, top edges gilt, red ribbon markers, original mylar jackets; some wear to jackets. In original publisher’s slipcases, also INSCRIBED BY TRUMAN; some wear to cases. PRE-PUBLICATION PRESENTATION EDITION FOR TRUMAN’S PERSONAL USE, TWICE-SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY TRUMAN TO JAMES E. WEBB This presentation set of Harry Truman’s two-volume presidential memoir is part of a special pre-publication edition reserved for the author’s personal use. Each volume is signed and inscribed on the half-title to James E. Webb, who served in Truman’s administration as Under-Secretary of State to Dean Acheson, and then served as Administrator of NASA during the Kennedy and Johnson administration; the agency’s Golden Age. The inscription in Volume I reads: “To the Honorable James E. Webb with kindest regards, and with deep appreciation of his friendship and efficient public service. Harry Truman, Independence Jan. 28, 1956.” The inscription in Volume II reads: “To Hon. James E. Webb from Harry Truman 5/5/56.” Each slipcase is also inscribed on their respective frontis labels: “To Hon. James E. Webb From Harry Truman” on Volume I, and “Hon. James E. Webb” in Truman’s hand on Volume II. PROVENANCE: James E. Webb (inscription)

harry s. truman | memoirs by harry s. truman. new york: doubleday & company, inc., 1955-1956

Fine Manuscript and Printed Americana

Broadside on wove paper (21 3/8 x 14 3/8 in.; 543 x 365 mm). Gothic types with roman, heading, title, and incipit as above all printed full measure, text in two columns, printed in black with gold, red, and blue. Matted, framed, and glazed.

world war ii victory proclamation signed ("harry truman") as 33rd president 

Typed letter signed ("Harry S. Truman"), 1 p. (10 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.; 273 x 190 mm), Independence, Missouri, 25 March 1970, to Benjamin Cohen, Ramat, Israel.

harry s. truman. typed letter signed, 25 march 1970, to benjamin cohen, recongnizing israel

Typed letter signed ("Harry Truman"), 1 page (8 3/4  x 7 in.; 223 x 178 mm), Washington, D.C., 13 April 1945, to the Director of the Bureau of the Budget Harold D. Smith; on White House stationery, mat burn at extreme edges, remnants of former mounting on verso.

truman, harry s, as thirty-third president

By the President of the United States of America[,] A Proclamation[:] The Allied Armies, through Sacrifice and Devotion and with God's Help, Have Wrung from Germany a Final and Unconditional Surrender. … Washington, D.C., May 8, 1945

By the President of the United States of America[,] A Proclamation[:] The Allied Armies, through Sacrifice and Devotion and with God's Help, Have Wrung from Germany a Final and Unconditional Surrender. … Washington, D.C., May 8, 1945 Printed document signed, broadside on wove paper (21 3/8 x 14 3/8 in.; 543 x 365 mm). Gothic types with roman, heading, title, and incipit as above all printed full measure, text in two columns, printed in black with gold, red, and blue; lightly browned, a few small stains. Framed and glazed with a 1945 printed Christmas greeting from the Trumans and with a short ribbon.

truman, harry s., as thirty-third president

Books & Manuscripts

An outstanding collection of letters, photographs, inscribed books, and other materials collected by John W. Snyder, who served in President Harry S. Truman's cabinet as Secretary of the Treasury; most of the items are from, and signed by, Truman, but other significant figures from the period of Truman's administration are also represented, including Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley.

truman, harry s., thirty-third president

Books &amp; Manuscripts

Mr. President: The First Publication from the Personal Diaries, Private Letters, Papers and  Revealing Interviews of Harry S. Truman . . . by William Hillman. New York, 1952

Mr. President: The First Publication from the Personal Diaries, Private Letters, Papers and  Revealing Interviews of Harry S. Truman . . . by William Hillman. New York, 1952 4to (11 1/8 x 8 1/8 in.; 285 x 206 mm). Photographic illustrations, facsimiles. Original blue morocco gilt; slightest rubbing to head and foot of spine; half teal morocco clamshell case

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Presidential and Other American Manuscripts from the Dr. Robert Small Trust

Typed letter signed ("Harry Truman"), 1 page  (10 1/2  x 8 in.; 266 x 202 mm) on stationery headed The White House, Washington, Washington, 23 February 1950, to Mary Callahan, on the importance of the family and the role of the Catholic Church in protecting it; tiny tear in lower right edge.

Typed letter signed ("Harry Truman"), 1 page (10 ½ x 8 in.; 266 x 203 mm) on stationery headed The White House, Washington, Washington, 18 July 1946, to Warren Robinson Austin, appointing him Senior Representative of the United States to the General Assembly, two words underlined in red pencil; formerly folded. Together with: mimeographed announcement to the Senate, one page, with list of all representatives appointed.

The James S. Copley Library: Magnificent American, Historical Documents: Third Selection

Broadside signed ("Harry Truman"), "By the President of the United States A Proclamation, The Allied Armies, through sacrifice and devotion and with God's help, have wrung from Germany a final and unconditional surrender ... ," 1 page (21 x 14 in.; 534 x 356 mm), Washington, D.C., 8 May 1945, printed in two columns in roman and gothic type, 3-line gold initial, alternating red and blue paragraph initials, inscribed "To Commander Clark W. Clifford and Mrs. Clifford, This was a happy birthday for me. I hope this will be a happy Christmas for you" and dated 25 December 1945, red-white-blue silk ribbon laid across lower right corner. Glazed and framed.

Travel, Atlases, Maps & Natural History

4to (272 x 213mm.), 23 silver prints (90 x 120mm.), individually mounted on card, recto and verso, each with printed caption beneath, original silver printed green wrappers, spiral bound

visit of his royal highness crown prince saud al-saud, of saudi arabia, to the united states at the invitation of president harry s. truman, january - february, 1947. washington: sessions and caminita, 1947

Mimeographed document signed ("Harry Truman"), 3 1/2 pages (12 3/8 x 8 in.; 315 x 204 mm), Washington, D.C., [6 August 1945]; formerly folded, browned, staple puncture in upper left corner of each sheet, a few tiny edge tears. With a typed cover letter signed "S. Tucker" on National Press Club letterhead, presenting the document. Blue cloth clamshell box.

The Library of a Distinguished American Book Collector

Two copies, complete issues of the Chicago Daily Tribune, 3 November 1948, with alternate headlines: "Dewey Defeats Truman" and "G.O.P. Wins White House!"

Two copies, complete issues of the Chicago Daily Tribune, 3 November 1948, with alternate headlines: "Dewey Defeats Truman" and "G.O.P. Wins White House!" Folio (23 1/2 x 17 in; 600 x 430 mm). Both issues toned. Blue cloth chemises and slipcase, navy morocco lettering piece on spine.

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Photograph annotated, signed ("Harry Truman") and dated 26 March 1956 (7 3/4 x 10 in.; 197 x 255 mm), depicting an elated Truman holding a copy of the Chicago Daily Tribune with the headline "Dewey Defeats Truman."

president truman corresponds with an army buddy. Typed letter signed (''Harry Truman''), 1 page, Washington, D.C., 30 April 1947, to Edward D. McKim; on White House stationery with original envelope, with one line in Truman's hand.  Matted, glazed and framed with another letter signed by Truman and a portrait. President Truman sends thanks to an apparent friend: ''I appreciated very much your sending me the letter ... about the War of Assets Administration. We are having a lot of difficulty with it ... I'll try and keep the RFC situation in mind when the vacancy occurs ... Hope the family are well.'' -- Typed letter signed ("Harry Truman"), 1 page, Washington, D.C., 16 June 1947, to Edward D. McKim; on White House stationery with original envelope.  Matted, glazed and framed with another letter signed by Truman and a portrait. Another chummy letter: ''... I was also sorry that you was not [sic] in Kansas City to do a little hiking. I believe you would have enjoyed it - the old boys stood up pretty well ... My mother does seem to be on the road to recovery and I hope it is true. I talked to my sister last night and she is getting along all right. I sincerely hope you and Mary have a nice trip to California.''

Two Centuries of American History: Highly Important Letters and Documents

Mimeographed typed manuscript ” 6 pp (8 1/2 x 14 in; 216 x 280 mm), April 1937. “Speech Delivered at Kansas City, Missouri, April 19, 1937, by Senator Harry S. Truman.” Overall toning, a few small edge chips and tears, and staple holes to upper left corner, otherwise fine condition.

"speech delivered at kansas city, missouri, april 19, 1937, by senator harry s. truman," supporting roosevelt's policy of "packing" the supreme court and signed ("harry s. truman, u.s.s. mo.")

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