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Lot #387
Owen Roberts

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Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court (1875-1955) who led two Roberts Commissions: the first that investigated the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the second that focused on works of cultural value during World War II. TLS signed “Owen J. Roberts,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, November 22, 1935. Letter to Harold Roland Shapiro, in full: "I have your letter of November 20th enclosing a reprint of your review of the new biography of Chief Justice Taney. I thank you very much for it. I have been interested in Taney's life and have read both of the previous biographies. I have had it in mind to get the new one by Swisher and am glad to get your review of it." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #525 - Ended April 11, 2018





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