Harry F. Byrd Sr. (June 10,1887 - October 20,1966) autographed November 22, 1950 Washington D.C. First day Cover signed in blue ink. Harry F. Byrd Sr. was an American newspaper publisher, politician, and leader of the Democratic Party in Virginia for four decades as head of a political faction that became known as the Byrd Organization. Byrd served as Virginia's governor from 1926 until 1930, then represented the state as a U.S. senator from 1933 until 1965. The cover will come in a clear hard top load for display. Buy with confidence we have been selling autographs since 1992.