30th US President, Governor of Massachusetts
30th US President, Governor of Massachusetts. Amazing juvenile autograph album (2 x" by 4 x") kept by Georgia Wilder, a cousin of Coolidge's, when Calvin was a child. Contains the autographs of numerous children and residents of Coolidge's hometown of Plymouth, Vermont, including his mother VICTORIA J. COOLIDGE, who died in 1885 at the age of 39, and his only sibling ABIGAIL G. COOLIDGE, who died in 1890 at the tender age of 14. Also signed by Coolidge's (and Wilder's) grandparents HIRAM D. MOOR and ABIGAIL MOOR. Signed on the fifth page, "Your Cousin, J. Calvin Coolidge, Plymouth, Vt. Feb 12, 1885" by the twelve-year old future US President! His full name was John Calvin Coolidge – he dropped the "John" later in life. It is difficult to over-state the rarity of this item – documented childhood autographs of US Presidents are rare enough to be considered virtually non-existent, especially in private hands. This is a superb example, combining the signatures of Coolidge's friends, neighbors, and family from his tight-knit Vermont home town. A terrific find, and an absolutely unique Coolidge item. $3900.00
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