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Robert E WOODRUFF / Typed Note Signed:
$54.00

Typed Note Signed

Author: WOODRUFF, Robert E. (1884-1967)
Title: Typed Note Signed

Description: \"The scarlet woman of Wall Street\" was the nickname of the four-times bankrupt Erie Railroad Company when in 1939 this able executive was named as a court-appointed trustee; within two years he had got company out of receivership, and in 1941 was named its president, serving in that capacity until 1949, finally leaving the company in a profitable state in 1956. TNS, 1p, 8\" X 10½\", Cleveland, OH, 1948 February 11. Addressed to L.J. Sylvor. Near fine. On \"Erie Railroad Company\" letterhead, Woodruff replies stiffly: \"This will acknowledge receipt of your cards with the understanding that this signature will not be used for any purpose other than your collection.\" Nicely signed in blue fountain pen.

Seller ID: 31349

Subject: Autographs

Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts

Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts deals in out-of-print and antiquarian books, autographs and historic documents, ephemera, maps and pre-1900 newspapers. We operated as an open shop from 1991-2014 in historic Galena, Illinois, and have transitioned to by appointment, mail order and book fairs. Member: ABAA, MWABA, The Manuscript Society.

We take great pride in the quality of our stock and clean and cover all hardbound books in dust jacket sleeves or mylar. Every effort has been made to describe each item and any defects accurately.

Terms & Shipping

All orders ship within two business days. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. In order for the shipping discount on combined purchases to be applied, please wait for our invoice before making your payment.

Books ship via USPS Media Mail with tracking. Expedited shipping via USPS Priority Mail can be requested. Please contact us for a quote before making your payment.

Autographs, Maps and Ephemera always ship via USPS First Class or Priority. The default shipping charge is for Priority Flat Rate. For reduced shipping on very small items, please wait for our invoice before making your payment.

Large or heavy items may require that additional charges be invoiced separately.

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Autographs Guarantee

We are professional, full-time autograph dealers with nearly 30 years\' experience buying and selling, authenticating and providing appraisal services. All autographs are guaranteed authentic without time limit to the original purchaser.

William Butts, co-owner, apprenticed under a well-known Chicago dealer in the 1980s. For years he authored two columns in Autograph Collector magazine and after more than 25 years remains book reviewer for Manuscripts (quarterly journal of The Manuscript Society), in which capacity he stresses autograph education and reference works as the cornerstone of any serious dealer or collector. He has lectured on autograph authentication and contributes reviews and articles to publications such as Fine Books and Collections.

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