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LIPTON, THOMAS

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LIPTON, THOMAS
<b>1164. THOMAS LIPTON</b> (1850 - 1931) British merchant and yachtsman who made his fortune importing tea from his plantations in Ceylon. A.L.S. on embossed letterhead of the S.Y. Erin, 1p. 8vo., "<i>Sandy Hook</i>", July 2, 1903, to H. Gunnison of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, in part: <i>"...I have your favour of 30th ult. And will have much pleasure in letting you have my autograph...</i>". Offsetting at top from a typed letter that once rested upon it, not affecting signature, otherwise very good.<b> $75-100</b>