1936 FDR Personal Stamp Collection Werner Weinmann Philippines Harmer # 1328

1936 FDR Personal Stamp Collection Werner Weinmann Philippines Harmer Offered is an original 1936 Philippine Islands postal cover sent from Manila directly to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington, D.C. The sender’s printed return address reads: WERNER WEINMANN INGENIERO INDUSTRIAL MANILA – ISLAS FILIPINAS P.O.B. 1782 The envelope is addressed: “Hon. President of the U.S.A. Franklin Roosevelt Washington, U.S.A.” It is franked with three 2-centavo José Rizal Philippine Islands stamps, providing a very attractive Philippine postal-history connection. 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 identifies the cover as having come from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personal stamp collection, which was dispersed by H.R. Harmer following Roosevelt’s death. 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 from Manila, Philippine Islands * Sender identified as Werner Weinmann, Industrial Engineer * P.O. Box 1782, Manila * Three original 2-centavo José Rizal stamps * Period 1936 postal cancellations * Excellent combination of FDR, presidential, Philippine and philatelic history Werner Weinmann is an especially interesting name in Philippine historical research. Historical references identify a Werner Weinmann living in the Philippines who was associated with the José Rizal era. This listing does not claim that the sender of this envelope has been conclusively proven to be that same individual, but the name and Manila location provide an intriguing avenue for further research. The envelope shows age-related wear, handling marks, postal ink transfer, edge wear and other imperfections consistent with an approximately 90-year-old traveled cover. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description. No claim is made that any handwriting or typing on the cover is Franklin D. Roosevelt’s autograph. Its significance comes from its direct mailing to President Roosevelt and its documented provenance from his personal philatelic collection. A fascinating and highly displayable piece for collectors of Franklin D. Roosevelt, presidential memorabilia, Philippine postal history, José Rizal-related material, or historic stamp collections.