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George W. Childs

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George W. Childs

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Auction Date:2012 Jul 18 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Publisher (1829–1894) who co-owned the Philadelphia Public Ledger newspaper with financier Anthony Joseph Drexel. ALS signed “Geo. W. Childs,” one page, 6.25 x 8, Child & Peterson letterhead, October 13, 1859. Letter to Mr. Rice. In part: “I have placed in Mr. Longacre’s hands the biog of Mr. Buchanan. I have read it carefully and pronounce it one of the ablest and most disseminating in your great work.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and a uniform shade of mild toning, otherwise fine condition.