Autograph Note Signed
GOTTSCHALK, Alfred L.M. (1873-1918)
From Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since March 11, 1998
About this Item
This newspaper correspondent turned diplomat served as U.S. Consul to Callao (1903-05) and U.S. Consul General in Callao (1905-06), Mexico City (1906-08) and Rio de Janeiro (1914-17); he died along with 305 crew and sailors when the U.S. Navy ship "Cyclops" sank mysteriously in the North Atlantic Ocean on its way from Brazil to Baltimore during World War One, its wreckage never found. ANS, 1p, 4½" X 7", Delhi, India, 1909 December 6. Addressed to the Treasurer of Washington D.C.'s Cosmos Club. Near fine. On a pale green lettersheet, Gottschalk tells the treasurer of this prestigious club "I take pleasure in enclosing my cheque for $15.00 for dues as a non-resident member for the calendar year 1910." Boldly and handsomely penned in black ink. Seller Inventory # 31966
Bibliographic Details
Title: Autograph Note Signed
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Store Description
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts has been buying and selling quality books, autographs and ephemera since 1991. We specialize in general antiquarian, first editions, signed books and autographs and documents. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA), Universal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC) and The Manuscript Society.
9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards. Checks are welcome. Institutions will be accommodated as their procedures require. Shipping is additional and will be quoted at the time an order is placed. Every effort has been made to describe each book and any defects accurately. If an item proves unsatisfactory for any reason, it may be returned pursuant to ABEBooks' policy. We would appreciate a courtesy call if an item is being returned.
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