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(TITANIC SURVIVOR`S TELEGRAM)

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218. (TITANIC SURVIVOR'S TELEGRAM) A superlative Titanic relic, a brief telegram penned by a survivor of the sinking of the Titanic telling a friend or relative of the survivor's salvation, written from aboard the rescue ship, Carpathia! The text is written on a Marconi International Marine Communication Co. form, [Apr. 18, 1912], reading in part: "Edwardes-Retival Caudebec-eu-Caux - France Both safe" The unidentified sender was not charged, as the telegram is stamped "NOT TRANSMITTED" likely due to the vessel's arrival in port. Near Fine. $1,500-2,500

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