Auction Closing: March 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Lot Number: 15
Estimate Range: $6,000 - $8,000
Important Calvin Coolidge Signed Original Volume Titled: “ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPT OF CALVIN COOLIDGE - SETTLING THE WAR DEBTS” Autographed Typescript for “Cosmopolitan Magazine” Article Published July 1932 Archive & Two Related Coolidge Autograph Letters Signed

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CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933). 30th President of the United States from 1923 to 1929, American lawyer and Republican politician, Governor of Massachusetts, he succeeded to the Presidency upon the sudden death of President Warren G. Harding in 1923.

This unique historic original Article written for Cosmopolitan Magazine titled, "SETTLING THE WAR DEBTS" was Published in July 1932. It is Signed by Coolidge, and has been extensively documented and referenced as being of major historical importance, of which extensive period coverage and commentary can easily be located. This Archive is in a bound Volume with a Custom Presentation containing the original Complete 14-Page Typewritten Signed Article.

It has been extensively annotated and hand-corrected in pencil. This Cosmopolitan Magazine Article authored by Coolidge, was submitted for Publication, Signed, “Calvin Coolidge”, Very Fine. This is the Original Typewritten Article as written by Coolidge, that he submitted and was published by “Cosmopolitan Magazine” in their July 1932 issue. In the early 20th century, Cosmopolitan was a leading publication that reflected the changing attitudes and values of society. It contributed to the discourse on women's rights, consumer culture, and the evolving role of women in the modern world. While primarily known for its lifestyle content, Cosmopolitan also engaged with political and social issues of the time, providing commentary and analysis on topics such as women's suffrage, prohibition, and the economic challenges of the Great Depression.

This is the historic and often referenced, 1932 Cosmopolitan Magazine Article re-titled: “Why Foreign Debts Were Settled.” This original “Calvin Coolidge” Signed typed Article is also bound together with Two related business letters, each being Signed, “Calvin Coolidge” regarding this historic major Article.

1. In 1932, former President Calvin Coolidge wrote this article for Cosmopolitan Magazine titled, “SETTLING THE WAR DEBTS” which appeared published in the July 1932 issue. This is the original Signed Typescript for that article. There are numerous corrections and suggested edits made in pencil (presumably by the editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine) throughout. This 14-page Typed Manuscript is fully Signed in ink at its conclusion, “Calvin Coolidge”.

2. Included with this original Typescript is an Autograph Letter Signed, “Calvin Coolidge” Handwritten by him on a 5” x 6.25” light blue sheet of “Vanderbilt Hotel” headed stationary, dated July 13, 1932 that is addressed to "R.E. Berlin" (likely a senior managing editor).

3. Also, included is a second, Typed Letter Signed, “Calvin Coolidge” measuring 8” x 10.5” on “Calvin Coolidge” headed personal stationary, dated “April 18, 1932.” This Letter is also addressed to “Mr. R.E. Berlin, New York City.”

Of particular note attesting to this documents authenticity, the back side of the last page of the original 14-page Typescript is a Handwritten note by Mr. Berlin that reads, in full: “Manuscript Received by Cosmopolitan Magazine April 29 - 1932 from Calvin Coolidge. Bound by Cuneo Press Chicago Ill.”

The 14-page Typescript archive with the two Coolidge Signed Letters were handsomely bound together by Cuneo Press in a Custom Embossed and Printed gilt-titled large folio measuring about 10” wide x 12” tall with red morocco covers. It reads: “ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPT OF CALVIN COOLIDGE - SETTLING THE WAR DEBTS”. While the covers are detached yet present, with spine leather lacking and wear to the corners and edges. This entire 14-page original Signed Typescript and both inlaid “Calvin Coolidge” Signed Letters are all easily readable, in nice condition.

A historic original source document of significant important content, written and signed by ex-president Calvin Coolidge in 1932. Certainly, an important addition for any U.S. Depression Era, Financial, Presidential, Political Collectors and/or Institutional collections.
Calvin Coolidge (born John Calvin Coolidge Jr. (July 4, 1872 - January 5, 1933) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 30th president of the United States from 1923 to 1929.

A Republican lawyer from New England, born in Vermont, Coolidge worked his way up the ladder of Massachusetts state politics, eventually becoming governor of Massachusetts. His response to the Boston Police Strike of 1919 thrust him into the national spotlight and gave him a reputation as a man of decisive action. The next year, he was elected the 29th vice president of the United States, and he succeeded to the presidency upon the sudden death of Warren G. Harding in 1923. Elected in his own right in 1924, he gained a reputation as a small-government conservative and also as a man who said very little and had a rather dry sense of humor.

Coolidge restored public confidence in the White House after the scandals of his predecessor's administration, and left office with considerable popularity. As a Coolidge biographer wrote: "He embodied the spirit and hopes of the middle class, could interpret their longings and express their opinions. That he did represent the genius of the average is the most convincing proof of his strength."

Scholars have ranked Coolidge in the lower half of those presidents that they have assessed. He is praised by advocates of smaller government and laissez-faire economics, while supporters of an active central government generally view him less favorably, although most praise his stalwart support of racial equality.