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Lot #52
Lyndon B. Johnson Bill Signing Pen

Pen used by LBJ to amend the Interstate Commerce Act, addressing a freight train shortage

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Pen used by LBJ to amend the Interstate Commerce Act, addressing a freight train shortage

Felt tip pen used by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the signing ceremony for "S. 1098, An Act to amend section 1 (14)(a) of the Interstate Commerce Act to insure the adequacy of the national railroad freight car supply, and for other purposes." The official 'bill signer' Eversharp pen measures 5.25″ long and features a navy-blue plastic barrel bearing a gold facsimile signature with presidential seal and a silver-tone cap section. Accompanied by the original typed caption affirming that the pen was one of the “pens used by the President, May 26, 1966, in signing S. 1098." Complete with its original box and spare ink cartridge. In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Animation
  • Dates: #668 - Ended June 14, 2023