Lot 111
J.P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, A.J. Drexel, George Peabody, and Others. Group of over 20 items: 8 ¼ x 6 ½" album page with signatures of J.P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie (who added "Bon voyage thru life"), as well as George Dewey and others, collected by a Mr. Cedric between 1896 and 1904; Anthony J. Drexel, cut signature; George Peabody, cut signature with closing from a letter, and a CDV; stock certificate signed by J.S. Morgan; George F. Baer, cut signature; George W. Perkins, Sr., 1905 TLS; Belle da Costa Greene (director of the Pierpont Morgan Library), 1934 TLS; J. P. Morgan, Jr. signature and date (Dec. 1940); James W. Lamont, cut signature with typed closing; a 1920 document with stamped "Spencer Trask & Co." promoting French bonds; Russell C. Leffingwell, 1920 ISP; S. Parker Gilbert, 1932 TLS; Dwight Moore, smeared signature, sentiment, and date (1930); Edward T. Stotesbury, signature on small card; Herbert L. Satterlee, 1940 TLS re his book on J.P. Morgan; William S. Rainsford (pastor of St. George's Rectory which was supported by Morgan), 1893 TLS; and elaborate signature of Maxine Elliott, J.P. Morgan's favorite actress. Also, several secretarial letters/documents for J.P. Morgan and a 1949 Christmas edition of "The Corner" Post, edited by the J.P. Morgan staff. Over fine. Housed in a black leather album with matching case. Estimate Value $300 - UP
The Michael Hecht Autograph Collection.
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