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Lot #39
Dwight D. Eisenhower

Remarkably rare letter signed “Uncle Ike”

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Remarkably rare letter signed “Uncle Ike”

Rare TLS as president signed “Uncle Ike,” one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, October 15, 1960. President Eisenhower writes his cousin, Lowell and Marge Eisenhower in Los Angeles. In full: “Thank you so much for the delightful little cartoon done by Mr. Jaimes that you sent to me to mark my seventieth birthday anniversary. I appreciate, too, your nice accompanying note. Won’t you please give Mr. James my compliments?” A few wrinkles and strips of adhesive residue along the periphery, heavier along the left side, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. This is the first “Uncle Ike” letter we have seen! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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  • Dates: #373 - Ended July 13, 2011





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