FDR Personal Stamp Collection Philippines 1936 H.R. Harmer Cover # 1327

FDR Personal Stamp Collection Philippines 1936 H.R. Harmer Cover Offered is an original 1936 Philippine Islands postal cover addressed directly to President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House in Washington, D.C. The beautifully handwritten address reads: “His Excellency, Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt President, United States of America White House, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.” The cover is franked with three matching 2-centavo José Rizal Philippine Islands stamps and bears a Baguio postmark dated July 7, 1936, during Roosevelt’s presidency. Most importantly, the reverse bears the desirable red provenance marking: “FROM THE FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT COLLECTION AUTHENTICATED BY H. R. HARMER INC., N.Y.” This marking identifies the envelope as having come from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s famous personal stamp collection. Highlights * From Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal stamp collection * Authenticated by H.R. Harmer Inc., New York * Addressed directly to President Franklin D. Roosevelt * Sent to the White House, Washington, D.C. * Baguio, Philippine Islands – July 7, 1936 * Three matching 2-centavo José Rizal stamps * Excellent presidential, Philippine postal history and philatelic collectible The envelope remains intact and displays well for its age. It shows expected age-related handling, including edge and corner wear, light creasing and other minor imperfections. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition. The handwriting is not represented as Franklin D. Roosevelt’s autograph. The historical significance and value of this piece come from its direct mailing to President Roosevelt and its documented provenance from his personal stamp collection. An excellent addition to an FDR, presidential memorabilia, White House, Philippine postal history, or advanced stamp collection.