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William B. Astor

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:NA Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
William B. Astor

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Auction Date:2013 Feb 13 @ 18:00 (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
Businessman (1792–1875) who invested in New York real estate; when he inherited his father wealth, he became the richest man in America. LS signed “Wm. B. Astor,” one page, 4.25 x 7, December 24, 1869. Letter to W. S. Chainley. In part: “I will give 92 for the $3500 of New Haven City 6% Bonds you offer that being the rate at which similar securities are selling here.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, the vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, and some show-through from tape remnants to reverse.