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Jack Phillips

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:NA Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Jack Phillips

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Auction Date:2012 Dec 16 @ 10:00 (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
Senior Marconi operator who perished in the sinking of the Titanic. As the ship was sinking, Phillips worked tirelessly to send messages to other ships to enlist their assistance with the rescue of the Titanic's passengers and crew. Postcard signed “Jack,” from Phillips to his sister, on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 color postcard of the White Star R.M.S. Oceanic. Phillips writes: “Many thanks for the letter. Had very nice trip sail again off Wed’y if alls [sic] well.” Some scattered light toning and soiling, and a few creases, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a short 2002 note of provenance from Ken Schultz writing “2 post cards sent by Jack Phillips to his sister.”