There are millions of autograph collectors worldwide, particularly from the USA and the Far East. Investing in autographs is not a new idea. In fact, it has already proved to be just as profitable as other mainstream investment avenues such as stocks and oil.

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American Presidents

 

A fantastic selection of pieces signed by the most powerful men in the world.

 

TRUMAN , HARRY S. - WWII VICTORY PROCLAMATION BROADSIDE -- Military

Printed in colour impressive World War II victory proclamation broadside document on a 10.5x21.5 in. leaf of heavy-stock presentation paper, dated 8th May, 1945. The document is announcing the Allied Victory over Europe and setting aside 13th May, 1945 as a Day of Prayer. In particularly eloquent language worthy of this momentous occasion, the document reads in part: "The Allied Armies, through sacrifice and devotion and with God's help have wrung from Germany a Final and Unconditional Surrender. The Western world has been freed of the evil forces which for five years and longer have imprisoned the bodies and broken their lives of millions upon millions of free-born men. They have violated their churches, destroyed their homes, corrupted their children, and murdered their loved ones. Our Armies of Liberation have restored to these suffering peoples, whose spirit and will the oppressors could never enslave (...)" Signed boldly at the lower right 'Harry S. Truman'. This magnificent signed document is only the first such signed Victory Proclamation we have ever offered for sale and is in near pristine condition with only a few virtually unnoticeable surface creases along the upper and lower edges. Professionally mounted, framed and glazed with UV glass.

£18,000.00

LINCOLN, ABRAHAM -- Politics

A war-dated document, measuring 13.75x17 inches, one page, dated 10th March 1863. President Lincoln appoints Charles E. Hiester "Commissary of Subsistence of Volunteers, with the rank of Captain". Signed at the conclusion in black ink 'Abraham Lincoln' and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Item in very good condition, with some light skipping of ink to a couple of letters of signature and previous storage folds. Very collectable presidential signature, as Lincoln's autographs are very rare.

£15,000.00

WASHINGTON, GEORGE -- Politics

Free Frank ("Free Go: Washington"), 1 p, 16mo envelope, [but Revolutionary War], with autograph address ("Col. Clemt Biddle / Philadelphia"), light creasing and toning, signature bold. Clement Biddle [1740-1814] was Commissary General at Valley Forge under Washington.

£11,250.00

AMERICAN PRESIDENTS -- Politics

Colour satin-finish 11.25 x 9.25 photo of Presidents Nixon through Reagan sharing laughs and drinks in the Oval Office, signed in black felt tip in the blank lower border by Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan, and in blue felt tip by Richard Nixon. A few small marginal bends (including a paperclip mark to top border) and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. Excellent collector's item. Beautifully mounted and framed.

£3,000.00