24 Autographs of 1940s Northeastern Governors, U.S. Senators and Members of Congress.
Lot 266. 24 Autographs of 1940s Northeastern Governors, U.S. Senators and Members of Congress. States represented in this collection are Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. Signatures are mint 9s or gem mint 10s unless otherwise noted on unlined index cards. One of two autographs of Delaware Governor C. D. Buck has been authenticated and slabbed by PSA-DNA. CT: Governor, James C. Shannon (R, 1948-49). Senators, John A. Danaher (R, 1939-45) and Francis Maloney (D, 1935-45). Representatives, William J. Miller (R, 1939-49, personalized) and Herman Koppleman (D, 1941-43 and 1945-47, nm 7 signature). Also, Edward J. Kelley, mayor of Norwalk 1945-47, and Jasper McLevy, mayor of Bridgeport, Socialist, 1933-57. DE: Governor, Walter W. Bacon (R, 1941-49). Senators, C. D. Buck (R, 1943-49, two, nm-m 8 signatures), who also served as governor, 1929-37, and James M. Tunnell (D, 1941-47, nm-m 8). Representatives, Philip A Traynor (D, 1941-47). ME: Senators, Ralph O. Brewster (R, 1941-52); previously served as governor, and Wallace H. White (R, 1931-49, pers.). Representatives, James C. Oliver (R, 1937-43, pers.). MA: Governors, Robert Bradford (R, 1947-49) and Leverett Saltonstall (R, 1939-45). Senator, David I Walsh (D, 1919-25 and 1926-47); governor, 1914-16. Representatives, George Holden Tinkham (R, 1915-43), Allen T. Treadway (R, 1913-45) and R B Wigglesworth (R, 1933-58, pers.). NH: Governor, Robert O. Blood (R, 1941-45). Senators, Styles Bridges (R, 1937-61) and Chas. W. Tobey (R, 1939-53). Both also served as governor. Representative, Foster Stearns (R, 1939-45). VT: Senator, George D. Aikens (R, 1941-75). Also served as governor. Representative, Charles A. Plumley (R, 1934-51). These autographs, from a reliable consignor, come with a Collectible Classics Letter of Authenticity. We believe them to be authentic. The winning bidder will have 50 days from the close of the auction to have them checked by a reliable third party. After May 11, 2012, they may not be returned. Winning Bid $20.
