Al’ Smith's speech of acceptance of the democratic nomination for the United States presidency was printed in a limited edition of 500 copies. Five of this number were printed on linen paper, ornately bound, autographed by Governor Smith, and auctioned. Copy No. 1 went for 10 000 dollars, and the remaining four fetched an additional 16.000 dollars. The money went to help pay the campaign expenses.
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Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 91, 11 January 1929, Page 8
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