"Big Jim" was an attorney and Republican politician and served as Illinois' longest-serving governor, a remarkable four terms and fourteen years (1977-91). DS, 1p, heavy stock 5½" X 8", Springfield, IL, 8 January 1979. Fine. Ornate printed invitation "to be among the honored guests at ceremonies inaugurating" Thompson along with..... More
"Big Jim" was an attorney and Republican politician and served as Illinois' longest-serving governor, a remarkable four terms lasting fourteen years (1977-91). Heavy stock 5" X 7" card at top center of which is pinned a 1¼" diameter political campaign button from one of Thompson's many gubernatorial campaigns, "Play It..... More
"Big Jim" was an attorney and Republican politician and served as Illinois' longest-serving governor, a remarkable four terms and fourteen years (1977-91). TNS, 1p, 6" X 8½", Springfield, IL, 20 May 1976. Addressed to Ralph Newman (1912-98, founder of Chicago's noted Abraham Lincoln Book Shop). Near fine. Single faint horizontal..... More