SOLD
140.00USDto floor+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2012 Sep 28 @ 13:31UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
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(1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through the re-building of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War. T.L.S. 1p. 4to. on his personal letterhead, Independence, Sept. 3, 1959 to noted Lincolniana dealer, King V. Hostick: "Thank you for your letter of the 1st. I appreciated your invitation to speak at the Abraham Lincoln luncheon in Los Angeles on February 11th or 12th and wish it were possible for me to accept it. Unfortunately, my winter schedule is very heavy, and I find I cannot fit in any additional engagements. I regret it very much". Usual folds, else fine condition.
Estimate: $150 - 200.
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Part I: Lots 1-979 - September 27th, 2012
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