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COOKE, JAY $75.00
33037-1
(1821 - 1905) American banker whose marketing of government bonds was essential for the financial support of the Union. Cooke was later quite active in railroad and mining ventures.Large bold signature on a card: "Jay Cooke Philad'a Nov. 15 1880". The signature of Union Gen MONTGOMERY MEIGS is pasted to the verso. Very good.
ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D. $800.00
29229-1
(1839 - 1937) American industrialist and philanthropist who organized Standard Oil and virtually monopolized the industry until he was forced by a Supreme Court ruling to dissolve the company and break it up into regional producers and refiners.T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Lakewood (NJ), Oct. 19, 1925, to Mary Rose Eaton, in part: "...I am sending you a little check as a wedding gift, believing you would prefer it to something that might be a duplication...Please accept my hearty congratulations...". Boldly signed. Lightly toned at left edge, otherwise very good condition.
VANDERBILT, CORNELIUS $225.00
24518-1
(1843 - 1899) American financier and steamship and railroad baron who built his fortune during the Gold Rush and railroad boom days of the 1860's and 1870's. Bold signature "C. Vanderbilt" penned on a small card. Tape remnants to upper two corners, well clear of signature, and a minor paper clip impression to top margin. Very good.
EDWARD FRANCIS HUTTON $175.00
60130-39
(1875 - 1962) American financier and co-founder of E. F. Hutton & Co. T.L.S. "Ed. Hutton", 1p., 4to., Palm Beach, FL, March 13, 1950, to Martha Rountree, journalist with Meet the Press, explaining that an error by his secretary resulted in a statement (included) not being sent earlier. The statement which was made to the Palm Beach Daily News consists of six typed pages. In part: "...The following is an effort on my part to check trends toward State Socialism. I do believe that in America and Great Britain business, as such, has a responsibility in social and moral questions. The facts should be explained, in no uncertain language, to those who work with their hands, and have them feel that they are a part of the system, and not apart from it...we must view with alarm how successfully the politicians in both our countries have built up class legislation and class distinction, dividing our peoples. This is the most dangerous road a man can travel...". Very good.
ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D. $1,400.00
26300-1
(1839 - 1937) American industrialist and philanthropist who organized Standard Oil and virtually monopolized the industry until he was forced by a Supreme Court ruling to disolve the company and break it up into regional producers and refiners.Exceedingly rare oversize S.P. 9" x 12 1/2", a distinguished half-length portrait taken later in life, signed "John D. Rockefeller May 7th 1923" in pencil on the bottom white margin. As usual, signature was accomplished with a light hand, with a thin vertical stain affecting but one letter in signature, also signed by the photographer. This is the first such oversize signed photo we've seen, most having been signed in presentation books. Slight wear, a couple of neglible wrinkles, else very good.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER $2,300.00
36668-1
(1839 - 1937) American industrialist and philanthropist who organized Standard Oil and virtually monopolized the industry until he was forced by a Supreme Court ruling to dissolve the company and break it up into regional producers and refiners. Scarce D.S., a handsomely engraved four-share stock certificate for the Standard Oil Trust, 1p., oblong legal folio, New York, June 16, 1887. The certificate, engraved in green, black and white, features a vignette of the U.S. Capitol building. Certificate also signed by HENRY M. FLAGLER. Flagler was associated with Rockefeller in the development of the Standard Oil Company and later organized the Florida East Coast Railway. Light creases, signatures crossed by an embossing, non-ink cancellation rather than hand cancellation, and as a result the signatures are quite clear. Very good.
WALTER E. DISNEY $1,300.00
27590-1
(1901 - 1966) American artist, film producer and businessman, creator of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, producer of the first animated film with sound, builder of theme parks in Anaheim and Orlando. Exceptionally rare D.S. "Walter E. Disney", and signed "Walt Disney" two additional times, a check drawn on his account at the Bank of America, Burbank, Apr. 22, 1952 making a $300.00 withdrawal from "Walt Disney Special Account" (in Disney's hand), and endorsed on verso "For deposit - Walt Disney Special Acct.". Signature in payee line bears light embossing, signature on bottom is large and bold, signature on verso very good. Overall fine condition.
RICHARD J. GATLING $275.00
50686-1
(1818 - 1903) American businessman and inventor of the precursor of the machine gun, the Gatling gun. His invention was used with great effect during the Civil War, and in some forms is still in use today. Bold signature on a card: "R. J. Gatling Hartford, Conn. Dec.r 2nd 1890". Toned at bottom, closely cut at top, else very good.
CHARLES E. DURYEA $120.00
60608-6
(1861 - 1938) American inventor and manufacturer who, with his brother, built the first gasoline-powered automobile, won the first automobile race, and sold the first commercially-produced American car. Fine lot of nine signatures "Chas. E. Duryea" cut from checks, all generally very good.
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER $750.00
35058-1
S.P. 7 1/4" x 9 1/4" sepia, a great casual full-length pose of Rockefeller on a golf course with his putter in hand, attempting to sink a ball. Nicely signed in indelible pencil, contrast fair. Mounted, overall very good.
HOWARD R. HUGHES $950.00
50437-1
(1905 - 1976) American industrialist and aviator, an eccentric billionaire who controlled RKO, founded the Hughes Tool Corp., and built and flew the enormous airplane "Spruce Goose". A.L.S."Howard", 2pp, folio, on a lined yellow legal page, [n.p., n.d.], a rambling communication to his wife written in several parts: "Dearest sweetheart, Please forgive my hors de combat condition of the past week. I was truly sick in my lower innards...I love you an awful lot, and I'll not be too late tonight...". Hughes continues: "...Dearest love, I understand and I'm sorry - I am going to watch #9 - 'The Gentle Sit of Murder'. Maybe you would like to see it...". With additional long-winded content on films and actors, mentioning Dana Andrews, Anne Baxter and Walter Brennan. Very good.
HOWARD R. HUGHES $950.00
50438-1
(1905 - 1976) American industrialist and aviator, an eccentric billionaire who controlled RKO, founded the Hughes Tool Corp., and built and flew the enormous airplane "Spruce Goose". A.L.S."Howard", 2pp, folio, on a lined yellow legal page, n.p., n.d., a rambling communication written in several parts to his wife: "Dearest sweetheart, I adore you so very much. I just wanted to be sure you are aware of this. My baby, we will see each other tonight so we can permit you to get to bed at 12:00 if you feel sleepy then..." Hughes continues: "...Dearest love, I'm studying German - this week - will be most happy to see you tonight. I missed my favorite show - 'Trails of O'Brien' I love you very much & send for me before the stream runs dry...". With additional long-winded content on films and actors, mentioning Alan Ladd and Jimmy Stewart. Very good.
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