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To Harry Chester of the London-based group of the Ornithological Society. I have had the pleasure of receiving your favor of the 10th of July last, and am particularly gratified by the compliment paid me by the very respectable Society of which you are Secretary. Please tender to the gentlemen whom you represent and accept for yourself especially my grateful acknowledgement of the honor done me. It will always give me pleasure to promote by any opportunity the objects contemplated by the Society. Beautifully signed, John Jacob Astor.

ASTOR, JOHN JACOB (1763-1848) German born, American multimillionaire. Through lucrative dealings in fur, real estate, and opium, Astor became the first millionaire in the United States.
Manuscript Letter Signed, 4to, New York, September 23, 1837.
Price: $1,450.00
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DU PONT DE NEMOURS, PIERRE SAMUEL (1739-1817). French writer, economist, and government official, who was the father of Eleuthère Irénée Du Pont, the founder of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company and creator of one of America's richest business dynasties of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Manuscript Letter Signed, in French, on ““4th Division, Administration of Hospices for Civilian Assistance Home Assistance of the City of Paris Section” 4to stationery, Paris, Sept. 9, 1812.
Price: $875.00
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HINES, DUNCAN (1880-1959) A pioneer of restaurant ratings for travelers. Author of Adventures in Good Eating (1935).
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d
Price: $175.00
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LIPTON, THOMAS (1848-1931) Scotsman of Ulster-Scots parentage who was a self-made man, merchant, and yachtsman. He created the famous Lipton Tea brand and was the most persistent challenger in the history of the America's Cup.
Typed Letter Signed, 4to, British Red Cross Hospital Ship Erin, Piraeus, June 17, 1915
Price: $750.00
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