132

William Mason

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Books & Manuscripts Start Price:135.00 USD Estimated At:225.00 - 250.00 USD
William Mason
Stock certificates from the United States and other countries around the world. Items offered cover a wide variety of collecting topics including automotive, railroads, mining, autographed and much more.
WILLIAM MASON (1808 - 1883). Inventor, manufacturer. Mason patented the self- acting mule for spinning cotton in 1840. In 1842-83, he expanded his firm’s operations to include locomotive manufacturing. 5" x 7 1/2". 4 pp. Beautiful engraved letter head from the Wm. Mason & Co. Taunton, Mass. Builders of all classes of Wood and Coal Locomotives. Engraved vignette of a Steam Locomotive. Signed Note. Dated Baltimore May 7, 1856, To David L. Brown Esq., Philadelphia Pa: “Dear Sir, I shall not be able to meet you on Thursday as I promised but will be at your place Friday morning. Yours very truly WID. Mason.” Fine.