TLS as president, one page, 6 x 8, The White House letterhead, January 26, 1953. Eisenhower writes to Walter Hoving of New York, in full: “I truly appreciate your letter and your over-generous comments regarding the Inauguration ceremonies. I am delighted, too, that you liked the Inaugural address.” Matted and framed with the original letter from Hoving to an overall size of 17.5 x 12.5. A horizontal crease, few light spots, and a strip of toning across the top edge from previous display, otherwise fine condition. The “over-generous comments” Eisenhower references are truly words of epic praise, as Hoving describes the Inauguration as an event that “set the tone which will go far to put America back on the road of democracy based on fundamental religious principles…your address…was, in my opinion, one of the greatest inaugural addresses in American history.” The recipient of this letter, Walter Hoving (1897–1989) was an accomplished business man, who, among his many achievements, took the famous jewelry store Tiffany’s from the brink of bankruptcy and transformed it into a flourishing company, increasing sales from $7 million to $100 million over the course of three decades. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$100.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
