R(ichard) J(ordan) GATLING (1818-1903) American inventor although best
known for his rapid fire 'Gatling gun' patented in 1862 and adopted by the US
Army, his agricultural inventions were revolutionary.
Signed card, 4 1/2 x 2 3/4", n.p., May 21, 1890, "Yours truly..." Excellent. (#BU5101) |
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$350.00 |
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SIR THOMAS LIPTON (1850-1931) British merchant and yachtsman. In the
Glasgow area in 1876 he opened a grocery store which dealt in tea, coffee, cocoa
and assorted grocery products. It later became a huge chain throughout Great
Britain. He later acquired a tea coffee and cocoa plantation in Ceylon, packing
houses and factories in England and Chicago.
Signature on 4 x 5 inch card. "Yours faithfully, Thomas Lipton, 14/7/03
Excellent. (#BU5102) |
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$90.00 |
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ANDREW W. MELLON (1855-1937) American financier who's interests focused on
coal, coke, iron enterprises aluminum, manufacturing and banking. President,
Mellon National Bank of Pittsburgh, U.S. Secretary of Treasury under Harding,
Coolidge and Hoover. Signature "A.W. Mellon", on 3 1/4 x 1 1/2", card. Excellent. (#BU5103) |
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$40.00 |
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| JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER (1839-1937) American businessman, oil magnate and
philanthropist. Organized and became president of Standard Oil, unsuccessfully
attempted to monopolize the oil business. TLS, 1 p., 8 x 10" , on embossed Forest
Hill letterhead, Cleveland, Ohio, August 26, 1909. He writes to Mr. Musney of
Elyria, Ohio, graciously declining an invitation to lunch, but promising to drop
by. Excellent condition. (#BU5104) |
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$1,600.00 |
