Autograph and Americana Auction

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Autograph and Americana Auction

Scott J. Winslow Associates, Inc.

A fine offering of over 800 lots of historical Americana and autographs covering a wide variety of topical areas including presidential, business, early America, civil war, advertising graphics, imprints and much more.

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Depew On New York And Harlem Letterhead: CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW (1834-1928). United States Senator from New York. Autograph Letter Signed, "Chauncey M. Depew," on New-York and Harlem Railroad Co. Attorney's Office, Grand Central Depot, East 42nd

0121: Depew On New York And Harlem LetterheadEst. $75-$110Lot Passed

Anthony J. Drexel: J. P. Morgan's Partner In Drexel, Morgan And Company ANTHONY J. DREXEL (1826-1893). Banker and founder of Drexel, Morgan & Co. His Clipped Signature, "A..J. Drexel" A scarce autograph. Extremely

0122: Anthony J. DrexelEst. $45-$55Lot Passed

Otto Kahn: An extraordinary letter in which banker OTTO KAHN writes to thank New York Judge George Ingraham for Releasing a presumed German Spy. OTTO KAHN (1867-1934). Investment banker, collector and

0123: Otto KahnEst. $350-$450Lot Passed

William H. Vanderbilt Signed Agreement: WILLIAM H. VANDERBILT (1821 - 1885); Financier; Railroad builder; Son of "Commodore" Vanderbilt. 8" x 13". DS, one page both sides. November 19, 1878. An agreement for land between William H.

0124: William H. Vanderbilt Signed AgreementEst. $325-$450Lot Passed

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Adolph Sutro ALS: ADOLPH SUTRO (1830-1898). Mayor of San Francisco, Mining engineer. Sutro formed the Sutro Tunnel Company which constructed a tunnel to provide ventilation, drainage and an easy means of transporting

0125: Adolph Sutro ALSEst. $225-$250

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John Hays Hammond Writes Concerning The Stephen T.: JOHN HAYS HAMMOND (1855-1936). Mining engineer, called "America's greatest miner"; Financier. "No other figure in history ever added so much to mankind's supplies of gold and silver. Through his

0126: John Hays Hammond Writes Concerning The Stephen T.Est. $125-$150Lot Passed

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Samuel Insull Forwards A $500 Draft For The Cost O: SAMUEL INSULL (1859-1938). Public utility magnate. Insull served as personal secretary to Thomas Edison, eventually taking control of most of the Edison General Electric Company. His experience in

0127: Samuel Insull Forwards A $500 Draft For The Cost OEst. $245-$300

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Chauncey Depew Writes To President Grover Clevelan: CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW (1834-1928). Railroad executive; Political figure. Depew was a prominent figure in American business and public life for almost 70 years. He served two terms in the U.S. Senate,

0128: Chauncey Depew Writes To President Grover ClevelanEst. $245-$300Lot Passed

A Choice, Rare Matthias Baldwin ALS: Matthias William Baldwin (1795 - 1866) An American manufacturer of steam locomotives. He opened his machine shop in 1825. The business grew to become Baldwin Locomotive Works, one of the most

0129: A Choice, Rare Matthias Baldwin ALSEst. $650-$750Lot Passed

George Francis Train Writes ALS Rambling On About: George Francis Train (March 24, 1829 – January 5, 1904). Eccentric businessman. ALS 2 pages. Sherman House, Chicago, March 29, 1864. Dear Edmund C. Stedman, Esq. Had no time to write you in N.Y.,

0130: George Francis Train Writes ALS Rambling On AboutEst. $225-$250Lot Passed

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Hewitt Writes On Imprinted Cooper And Hewitt & Co.: Abram Stevens Hewitt (1822 - 1903) A teacher, lawyer, an iron manufacturer, U.S. Congressman, and a mayor of New York City. He was the son-in-law of Peter Cooper (1791-1883), a famous American

0131: Hewitt Writes On Imprinted Cooper And Hewitt & Co.Est. $175-$225

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William Mason: WILLIAM MASON (1808 - 1883). Inventor, manufacturer. Mason patented the self- acting mule for spinning cotton in 1840. In 1842-83, he expanded his firm's operations to include locomotive

0132: William MasonEst. $225-$250

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Abbott Laurence: Abbott Laurence (1792 – 1855). American businessman, politician and philanthropist. Founder of Lawrence, Massachusetts. ALS. 1 page. Boston, July 3, 1841. To John T. Adams, Washington, D.C. "I

0133: Abbott LaurenceEst. $125-$150Lot Passed

Abbott Laurence ALS: Abbott Laurence (1792 – 1855). American businessman, politician and philanthropist. Founder of Lawrence, Massachusetts. ALS. 1 page. Boston Dec. 12th, 1849. To Henry C. Wiley, Esq., Saxton's River,

0134: Abbott Laurence ALSEst. $125-$150Lot Passed

Edwin J. Houston: BY HARD WORK!! EDWIN J. HOUSTON (1847-1914). American electrical inventor. Autograph Letter Signed, "Edwin J. Houston," on Houston & Kennelly, Electrical Experts and Consulting Electrical Engineers

0135: Edwin J. HoustonEst. $350-$450Lot Passed

Adolph Lewisohn Signature: Adolph Lewisohn (1849 – 1938). Investment banker, mining magnate and philanthropist. Lewisohn donated the money for the longstanding Lewisohn Stadium in New York. DS. 1 page. Aug. 20, 1906.

0136: Adolph Lewisohn SignatureEst. $65-$75Lot Passed

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Adolph Sutro Als To His Daughter Emma: ADOLPH SUTRO (1830-1898). Autograph Letter Signed, "Adolph Sutro." One page, 5" x 7 7/8". No place. November 28, 1878. Sutro writes: "My dear Emma It will not be convenient for me to go to the

0137: Adolph Sutro Als To His Daughter EmmaEst. $175-$225

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Village of Ilion, New York Bond Signed By Philo Re: PHILO REMINGTON (1816-1889) The son of the founder of the Remington gun company, Philo improved gun production and expanded into the manufacture of typewriters and other products. DS. 1 page. Illion,

0138: Village of Ilion, New York Bond Signed By Philo ReEst. $275-$325Lot Passed

Jesse Straus TLS: JESSE STRAUS. TLS. I pp. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". New York. June 13, 1919. A typed letter signed "Jesse Isidor Straus" on his personal letterhead. Straus wrote to "Mr. Jason Rogers, The Globe": "I have

0139: Jesse Straus TLSEst. $95-$125Lot Passed

An Idaho Man Tells How He Was Swindled Out Of His: (WEST). ALS. 2pp. 5 1/4" x 5". Murray, Idaho. Sept 12 [n.y.]. An autograph letter signed "Silas T. Branch" regarding Western life. Though this letter is not dated, it appears to be from the late

0140: An Idaho Man Tells How He Was Swindled Out Of HisEst. $75-$110Lot Passed

Cyrus Field Ls With A Gigantic Signature: CYRUS FIELD. LS. 1pp. 4 1/4" x 7". Newport. February 3, 1886. A letter signed by Cyrus W. Field with an enormous signature. He wrote to "H. E. Cobb" of Boston: "Your messge received. I shall go

0141: Cyrus Field Ls With A Gigantic SignatureEst. $295-$350Lot Passed

Chauncey Depew ALS: CHAUNCEY DEPEW (1834-1928). Depew was a prominent figure in American business and public life for almost 70 years. Autograph Letter Signed, 4pp., black bordered and dated May 18, 1893, eleven

0142: Chauncey Depew ALSEst. $75-$110Lot Passed

A John Wanamaker Autograph Note Signed: John Wanamaker. ANS. 1pp. 8" x 13". Philadelphia. Nov 13, 1899. An autograph note signed by famed merchant John Wanamaker that states: "To The Real Estate Trust Co of Philadelphia Please deliver

0143: A John Wanamaker Autograph Note SignedEst. $250-$300Lot Passed

The Vice President And Treasurer Of Lincoln Motor: Wilfred C. Leland. DS. 1pp. 8 1/2" x 3 1/2". Detroit, Michigan. Apr 23 1918. A $300,000 promissory note signed by W.C. Leland as Vice President of Lincoln Motor Company and Wm. T. Nash as

0144: The Vice President And Treasurer Of Lincoln MotorEst. $125-$150Lot Passed

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