Lot 55
Butler, Nicholas Murray (1862-1947). American educator and political figure, he shared the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize with Jane Addams.
Typed Letter Signed ("Nicholas Murray Butler"). Two pages, quarto, New York, October 1, 1920. On personal letterhead. To The American Ambassador to Italy. Paper clip stain at left top corner of both pages, signature ink is faded, mailing folds and minor age toning. Good to very good condition.
A champion of international understanding, Butler helped establish the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, serving first as trustee and then president. It is in his capacity (as trustee) that he writes the letter offered here, as he informs the Ambassador of the Endowment's plans to donate books to the Library of American Studies in Rome.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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