Lot 429

Previous image preload Next image preload

Description:

JOHN J. ASTOR
(1763 - 1848) American fur trader and financier, Astor grew to become the dominant fur trader in America and built a fortune from investments in government loans and real estate. Manuscript D.S. "J. Astor" on a small slip, [n.p.] Jan. 1828, a receipt in which Astor writes at bottom: "hundred & fourteen 68/100 Dollars J. Astor". Mounted to a card, closely cut at left margin, else very good.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Paypal, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

Shipment is sent USPS priority, USPS International Express (for most overseas) or UPS Ground at the auctioneer's option, signature required, unless other arrangements are made. Handling, shipping and insurance charges will be added to the invoice in one entry. Buyer's should be aware that large, framed, fragile or odd shaped items can incur substantial shipping and packing charges. Customer's who supply their own courier account number will still be charged a handling fee.

March 30, 2011 11:00 AM EDT
Stamford, CT, US

Alexander Historical Auctions LLC

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 22.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $99 $10
$100 $499 $20
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 + $1,000