Author: HUMPHREY, George M. (1890-1970)
Title: Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Description: This high-power attorney and business executive gave up a $300,000 position to accept a $22,500 position when he became Eisenhower's treasury secretary (1953-57). Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. 1969 June 17. Fine. With original envelope. Signed only seven months before his death. Accompanied by a superb original black-and-white glossy 1953 news agency photograph (International News Photo), 9" X 7". Original mimeographed newsprint text sheet present and tipped to verso (as issued). Fine image showing Humphrey half-length seated at his desk, reaching for the intercom. Titled "New Treasury Secretary at Work," the text reads in part: "Secretary of the Treasury George Humphrey is shown at his desk yesterday as he formally took over the Treasury Department.." A choice vintage photograph, itself scarce and desireable. .

Keywords: Government & Politics


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