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Fri, Apr 3, 2020 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1077

FDR Autograph President's Birthday Ball 1943

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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The President's Birthday Ball 1943 Program and Supplement, signed by President Franklin Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt on their photos, as well as some of the celebrities who appeared at the party: Jack Benny, Jimmy Cagney, Roy Rogers, a 14 year old Roddy McDowell, Edgar Bergen (and Charlie), Janet Blair, Mary Livingston, Anita Louise, Laraine Day, Robert Young, Loretta Young and Lynn Bari. Both softcover, program stamped number 3450 of an unknown run, and with the note "Autographs Received at Carlton Hotel" on front wrap. A fantastic collection of signatures. The signatures were done in dark ink on top of already dark publicity photos and appear to have been done in a hurry -- which is understandable considering the nature of the party.
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