Description
Autograph letter signed, one page (ruled paper), 5 x 7,5 inch, `Grand Hotel LTD - Yokohama` letterhead, (Yokohama), 31.10.1898, to Eliza Catherine Scidmore - concerning an invitation, written and signed in black ink "Alexander Graham Bell", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photograph, shows Alexander Graham Bell in a chest-up portrait (altogether 11,75 x 8,25 inch), with intersecting letter folds, a few small stains and mild creases to the edges - in fine condition.
"Dear Mrs. Scidmore,
I will gladly take tiffin with you tomorrow Nov. 1, at half-past twelve, and thank you for your kind invitation.
Yours sincerely, - Alexander Graham Bell"
In 1898, at the invitation of the Emperor, Bell traveled with his family to Japan, arriving at Yokohama on October 5. During their three-month stay, Bell and family visited the Emperor and various destinations in Nikko, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nagasaki and Tokyo. Eliza Catherine Scidmore was the mother of Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore (1856-1928), who was the first female board member of the National Geographic Society. Bell was the Society`s second president.
"Dear Mrs. Scidmore,
I will gladly take tiffin with you tomorrow Nov. 1, at half-past twelve, and thank you for your kind invitation.
Yours sincerely, - Alexander Graham Bell"
In 1898, at the invitation of the Emperor, Bell traveled with his family to Japan, arriving at Yokohama on October 5. During their three-month stay, Bell and family visited the Emperor and various destinations in Nikko, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nagasaki and Tokyo. Eliza Catherine Scidmore was the mother of Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore (1856-1928), who was the first female board member of the National Geographic Society. Bell was the Society`s second president.
Plus d'informations sur la personne
Profession:
(1847-1922) eminent scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with inventing the first practical telephone
Année de naissance: 1847
Certificat d'authenticité
Toutes nos pièces sont vendues avec un certificat d'authenticité. Si une pièce se révèle être erronée ou si vous n'aimez pas un autographe, vous récupérerez votre argent toute une vie.
Paiement et sécurité
Vos informations de paiement sont gérées de manière sécurisée. Nous ne stockons ni ne pouvons récupérer votre numéro de carte bancaire.