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Lot #318
J. Edgar Hoover

Collection of letters from the longtime FBI head

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Description

Collection of letters from the longtime FBI head

Uncommon collection of 30 TLSs, with 19 signed “J. E. Hoover” and “J. Edgar Hoover,” and 11 bearing preprinted signatures, Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Department of Justice letterhead, dated between 1947 and 1965. Also includes a color 8.75 x 6.75 photo of Hoover shaking hands with Special Agent Donald E. Walter, affixed to it original mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “J. Edgar Hoover, 3/72.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of Hoover posing with Walter and his wife, Louise D. Walter.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #485 - Ended October 12, 2016