FDR Personal Stamp Collection Cover Philippines H.R. Harmer Authenticated #1326

Offered here is an original Philippine Islands postal cover addressed directly to Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. The envelope is especially desirable because the reverse bears the red provenance marking: “FROM THE FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT COLLECTION – AUTHENTICATED BY H. R. HARMER INC., N.Y.” The front is also handwritten “Strictly Personal” and bears three Philippine Islands postage stamps with period postal cancellations. The return address identifies the sender as Miss Alice H. King, P.O. Box 196, Zamboanga, Philippine Islands. Highlights * From the Franklin D. Roosevelt stamp collection * H.R. Harmer authenticated provenance marking * Addressed directly to President Franklin D. Roosevelt * Sent from Zamboanga, Philippine Islands * Marked “Strictly Personal” * Three original Philippine Islands stamps remain attached * Excellent combination of presidential, postal-history and philatelic interest The envelope shows normal age-related wear, including edge and corner wear, creasing and some wear around the stamps. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description. No claim is made that the handwriting is Franklin D. Roosevelt’s autograph. The significance of this piece is its documented association with Roosevelt’s famous personal stamp collection and the H.R. Harmer authentication marking on the reverse. A very attractive piece of Franklin D. Roosevelt presidential and philatelic history suitable for an advanced FDR, presidential memorabilia, Philippine postal history, or stamp collection.