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John Jacob Astor Autograph Letter Signed, ... (Total: 2 Items)
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John Jacob Astor Autograph Letter Signed, "John Jacob Astor." One page, 7.25" x 9.5", New York, New York; December 20, 1826. Letter from the German-American businessman, merchant, and real estate investor Astor (1763-1848) to Herman Thorn concerning Astor's ship Tonquin. Astor writes "I believe the ship Tonquin was lost some time in July 1811." Letter is accompanied by an engraving of Astor based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel and published by Johnson, Fry & Company, New York, 1864.Condition: Letter has the usual folds; paper loss has been repaired; very slight toning. Overall good.
Auction Info
2021 May 19 Historical Manuscripts Signature Auction #6236 (go to Auction Home page)
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