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William H. Taft

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:NA Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
William H. Taft

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Auction Date:2010 Nov 10 @ 19:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Vintage matte-finish 7 x 10 Harris and Ewing portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in the lower border, as president, “For Captain Hagood, with best wishes of Wm. H. Taft, Feb 10, 1910.” Photo is affixed to a 10 x 13.5 lightweight mount. In fine condition, with an embossed Harris and Ewing copyright stamp to lower left of image, a couple mild ripples, and a bit of trivial soiling to lower border. Johnson Hagood (1873-1948) was commissioned in the artillery, and served in France in World War I, where he created the Services of Supply. His decorations include include the Distinguished Service Medal and Commander of the Légion d'honneur. A crystal clear and well-preserved presidential portrait.