Signature / Unsigned Photograph
MELLON, Andrew W. (1855-1937)
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
Famed financier whose fortunes were made in metals and in banking; in 1902 he became president of Pittsburgh's Mellon National Bank; in public life, he served as secretary of the treasury (1921-32) under Harding, Coolidge and Hoover and as ambassador to Great Britain. A bold and handsome "Autograph of -- / A.W. Mellon / Pittsburgh Pa / June 1934" in black ink on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Near fine. Accompanied by an outstanding glossy 8" X 6" original news agency photograph (International Newsreel Photo) depicting Mellon and Thomas A. Edison standing in front of an American flag, an NBC radio microphone on a small table between them. Original mimeographed paper label affixed to verso captions this image "Edison Receives Gold Medal of Congress," and explains: "East Orange, N.J. -- Photo shows Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Mellon (left) presenting the Gold Medal of Congress to Thomas A. Edison, world famous electrical wizard, at the Edison Laboratories here today. The award was made because of Mr. Edison's scientific accomplishments. The ceremony was broadcast over the radio," and dated 20 October 1928. A superb signature with exceptional vintage photograph. Seller Inventory # 40742
Bibliographic Details
Title: Signature / Unsigned Photograph
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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