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William Astor

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William Astor

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Auction Date:2010 May 12 @ 10:00 (UTC-05:00 : 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
American-British financier and journalist served as New York state assemblyman and senator before moving to England and acquiring control of numerous newspapers and magazines. Rare ALS, signed “Wm. Astor,” one page both sides, 4 x 6.25, November 27, 1863. In part: “Since I saw you the other evening a person to whom I applied last summer to find a pointer for me has written me to the effect that he has succeeded in finding one…I hope therefore that you will not for the present at least take any steps towards procuring one from England.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, tape repair along a horizontal fold, and a some scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.