Small Archive of TLS (4) of Prominent 20th C. Businessmen, Dealer's Lot
Business
various, ca. 1916 to 1974
Small Archive of TLS (4) of Prominent 20th C. Businessmen, Dealer's Lot
Archive
A unique group of four typed letters signed from 20th-century businesses. Dating from 1916 to 1974, they include letters with links to Rockefeller, Forbes, William Irwin, and George Meany. All with flattened mail folds and varying degrees of toning. David Rockefeller's signature is smudged at the beginning. Please refer to the photographs for further condition information.
Includes the following:
1. Typed Letter Signed "E. I. Spalding" as Treasurer. 2pp, measuring 8.5" x 11", Honolulu, dated May 31, 1916. Typed on William G. Irwin Estate Company letterhead and addressed to William T. Rawlings. Concerning "condemnation proceedings" for a lot known as "the Irwin block".
2. Typed Letter Signed "Malcolm" Forbes. 1p, measuring 5" x 8", Far Hills, New Jersey, dated July 1952. Typed on NJ Senate personal letterhead and addressed to Hon. Alfred C. Clapp. A cheeky letter in which Forbes responds to an unknown query, writing, "While I am flattered by the First War Republican Club's suggestion, I think this is one of your boys!"
3. Typed Letter Signed "George Meany." 1p, measuring 8.5" x 11", Washington, D.C., dated October 24, 1972. Typed on American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations letterhead and addressed to Louis Ruzieka. Concerning the AFL-CIO's decision to not endorse either candidate for president (Nixon vs. McGovern).
4. Typed Letter Signed "David" Rockefeller. 1p, measuring 8" x 10.5", New York, dated March 7, 1974. Typed on 30 Rockefeller Plaza letterhead and addressed to Walker. An invitation for a dinner held at the International House "on the occasion of its Golden Jubilee", to be held on April 9th.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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8.5" x 11"
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Business
various, ca. 1916 to 1974
Small Archive of TLS (4) of Prominent 20th C. Businessmen, Dealer's Lot
Archive
A unique group of four typed letters signed from 20th-century businesses. Dating from 1916 to 1974, they include letters with links to Rockefeller, Forbes, William Irwin, and George Meany. All with flattened mail folds and varying degrees of toning. David Rockefeller's signature is smudged at the beginning. Please refer to the photographs for further condition information.
Includes the following:
1. Typed Letter Signed "E. I. Spalding" as Treasurer. 2pp, measuring 8.5" x 11", Honolulu, dated May 31, 1916. Typed on William G. Irwin Estate Company letterhead and addressed to William T. Rawlings. Concerning "condemnation proceedings" for a lot known as "the Irwin block".
2. Typed Letter Signed "Malcolm" Forbes. 1p, measuring 5" x 8", Far Hills, New Jersey, dated July 1952. Typed on NJ Senate personal letterhead and addressed to Hon. Alfred C. Clapp. A cheeky letter in which Forbes responds to an unknown query, writing, "While I am flattered by the First War Republican Club's suggestion, I think this is one of your boys!"
3. Typed Letter Signed "George Meany." 1p, measuring 8.5" x 11", Washington, D.C., dated October 24, 1972. Typed on American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations letterhead and addressed to Louis Ruzieka. Concerning the AFL-CIO's decision to not endorse either candidate for president (Nixon vs. McGovern).
4. Typed Letter Signed "David" Rockefeller. 1p, measuring 8" x 10.5", New York, dated March 7, 1974. Typed on 30 Rockefeller Plaza letterhead and addressed to Walker. An invitation for a dinner held at the International House "on the occasion of its Golden Jubilee", to be held on April 9th.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!
8.5" x 11"
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Time, Location
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