Partly-printed Autograph Document Signed
URIE, J.F. (?-?)
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
As a naval commander, this physician was severely injured in 1904 when a turret exploded abour the "Missouri," in which many others were killed and wounded -- but for the next 36 hours he tended the injured, until collapsing himself with a punctured lung; he also served as one of Theodore Roosevelt's personal physicians, and was awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor for services rendered in the Spanish-American War. Partly-printed ADS, 1p, 7½" X 3", Washington, DC, 1903 October 3. Near fine. Check drawn on The Riggs National Bank, filled out entirely in Urie's hand to the Chevy Chase Club for $48.50. Bank vignette at left and usual cancellation markings, not affecting signature. Seller Inventory # 20972
Bibliographic Details
Title: Partly-printed Autograph Document 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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