Auction 739 April.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Trumans waving from the steps of their private plane, the 'Sacred Cow,' signed neatly in fountain pen, "Harry S. Truman," and "Bess W. Truman," with the calligraphic notation "Christmas 1946" along the bottom. Includes the original “Christmas 1946” card from the Trumans. In fine condition. An estimated 575 of these coveted 1946 Christmas gift photographs were signed and given to the White House staff.

The recipient of this photo was George John Kargacos, an electrician’s mate in the U.S. Navy who served the Trumans on the Presidential yacht. Includes a presentation letter to Kargacos from President Truman (with preprinted signature), a newspaper clipping about Kargacos’s time with Truman, a letter of recommendation from Naval Commander William A. Bartos, and a discharge letter from James Forrestal (stamped signature).

DS, three pages, 8.5 x 14, September 17, 1932. Lease agreement for "the banking room of the Jackson County Bank Building, at 205 West Lexington Street, in Independence, Missouri…for a term of six (6) months," at the rate of $165 per month. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Harry S. Truman on behalf of Jackson County, Missouri. In fine condition, with torn file holes to the top edge.

Official White House card, 3.75 x 2.25, neatly signed in fountain pen by Harry S. Truman. Matted and framed to an overall size of 6.75 x 5.75. In fine condition, with edge toning from being displayed.

Exceptional 11 x 14 engraved portrait of Harry S. Truman in profile, handsomely signed below the vignette in fountain pen. In fine condition, with scattered toning.