CHICAGO (June 21, 2013)—Over 16
documents signed by United States presidents ranging from John Quincy Adams to
Harry S Truman are among items being auctioned Tuesday, July 2, 2013, from 3
pm-10 pm by Direct Auction Galleries, 7232 N. Western Ave. in Chicago,
Illinois. An inspection takes place the day prior from 3:30-7:30 pm. Absentee
bids are accepted. A 15% buyer’s
premium applies to all sales, plus sales tax (except as exempted).
The
documents include: John Quincy Adams Autographed Letter (Written in His Own
Hand); James Monroe Autographed Letter (Written in His Own Hand); Grover
Cleveland Autographed Letter (Written in His Own Hand); John Tyler Autographed
Presidential Pardon; Autographed Documents by James Madison, Thomas Jefferson,
Andrew Jackson, Teddy Roosevelt, James Monroe, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry
Truman, Ulysses S. Grant, Martin Van Buren, James Buchanan, Calvin Coolidge,
Chester A. Arthur, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson.
Many
of the documents come with authentication by Dr. Richard Saffro, author of
"Sanders Price Guide to Autographs."
Other
estate and consignment items in this auction include: Many Antique Furniture
Pcs.; Mahogany & Oak Furniture Pcs.; Carved Furniture; Oriental Rugs;
Ornate Lighting Fixtures, Mirrors & Sconces; Pottery & Porcelain;
Figurines; Glassware; China Sets; '50s/'60s/'70s Modern Furniture & Smalls,
Victorian, Art Deco & Vintage Items & Furniture; many Gold Rings w/Diamonds, Rubies,
Sapphires, etc.; Gold & Diamond Necklaces & Bracelets; Gold U.S. &
Foreign Coins; Morgan Dollars & Other Silver Coins; and Much More!
“These
documents will be special additions for collectors and archivists just before
this year’s Independence Day celebration,” says John R. Modica who operates the
auction house with his cousin, John S. Modica.
Direct Auction Galleries is a Chicago auction house founded
in 1962 that specializes in estate liquidations and consignments of fine
antiques, jewelry, coins, and collectibles.
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