Presidential & First Ladies Election Sale
Mon, Oct 24, 2016 01:00PM EDT - Mon, Nov 7, 2016 03:04PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 76
James K. Polk (1795-1849)
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
11th President of the U.S. (1845-1849) hand-written letter dated April 30, 1845, signed by President Polk, to his Secretary of War William L. Marcy, a brief note stating: "I would be glad to see you for a few minutes this morning," a double-sided sheet folded in half and written on each side, note measures: 10 x 7-7/8 in.; Provenance: R. M. Smythe, 1999; Property from the Duke Family Collection
Condition
with one chip from the address side, a crude archival repair and age-toning otherwise good condition
