Collecting American Presidential Autographs: Paul C. Richards' The Presidents of the United States of America
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The collecting of autographs of American presidents is done with a passion that is not found about similar figures in other countries. Canadian prime ministers or Finnish presidents are not the focus of hobbyists. The enthusiasm of getting a set of presidential signatures is something of a comment on the energetic American historical emphasis on the countrys chief executives. Even in George Washingtons time there were forgers who allegedly would produce a Washington letter for a drink at a tavern, so the authenticity of Presidents is a subject marked by intrigue and misadventure. Paul C. Richards scarce volume is a useful guide to a subject marked by increasingly high prices in the auction rooms. He was a great benefactor of Boston University, where his Robert Frost and Theodore Roosevelt collections are a permanent testimony to his relentless searching of attics and garrets and shrewd purchases.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0944285759
ISBN13:9780944285756
Release Date:April 2013
Publisher:Westphalia Press
Length:196 Pages
Weight:1.03 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"
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