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Autograph of Andrew W. MellonIcon of finance; banker; fiscal conservativeThis item is rare.It was issued by Mellon in Pittsburgh, Pa., and dated September 1935Auction also includes 5x7 color (unsigned) public domain of Andrew W. Mellon as shown.I consider this autograph to be authentic but, no, it as not been submitted to any of the authenticating services.Still, I will guarantee its authenticity. It was pulled from an autograph book (see below) and there is some visible tape that protects the integrity of the signature.This information may also be helpful to you in assessing its authenticity:This autograph comes from the one and only Rosemary Swartz collection.Ms. Swartz was a public schoolteacher in the small community of Lima, N.Y., in the 1930s probably into the 1960s.She started a fun project for her students and her school. For many years running, Ms. Swartz and her students sent letters to notable figures in the fields of government, entertainment, sports and military affairs seeking autographs for the school's collection.What she ended up with was a treasure trove of celebrity autographs, most of them on original letterheads/stationery or other paper products that verify their authenticity and give them considerable value. When the Lima Public School was shut down due to consolidation, the school allowed Ms. Swartz to keep the autograph collection!We have purchased the entire collection intend to offer each item for sale on a one-by-one basis, so check "Seller's Other Items " frequently.These are great collectibles, well-preserved and quite valuable. If you combined the letterhead, signature and photo, you could make a very nice and significant/rare display that will surely appreciate in value.About Andrew W. Mellon (Wikipedia):Andrew William Mellon (March 24, 1855 — August 27, 1937) was an American banker, industrialist, philanthropist, art collector and Secretary of the Treasury from March 4, 1921 until February 12, 1932. He is the only Secretary of the Treasury to have served under three United States Presidents (Harding, Coolidge and Hoover).So there you have it. Bid with confidence. You will NOT be disappointed with this item!
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