Description
Typed letter signed, one page, 7,75 x 5,75 inch, personal stationery, (Friedrichshafen a. B.), 2.09.1934, in German, to Mr. Adolf Leichtle - concerning an autograph request, signed in blue ink "Karl Maybach", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photograph, shows the factory of Karl Maybach (altogether 8,25 x 11,75 inch), with a horizontal letter fold - in nearly very fine condition.
"Sehr geehrter Herr Leichtle!
Da ich blanko Unterschriften grundsätzlich nicht abgeben möchte, kann ich nur mit diesem Brief Ihrem Wunsche entsprechen. Da mein Vater Herr Wilhelm Maybach schon seit 1929 im 83 Lebensjahr verstorben ist, so kann ich Ihnen eine Unterschrift von ihm nicht zugehen lassen.
Mit deutschem Gruß! - Karl Maybach"
Translated:
"Dear Mr. Leichtle!
Since I basically do not want to give signatures in blank, I can only comply with your request with this letter. Since my father Herr Wilhelm Maybach died at the age of 83 since 1929, I can not give you a signature from him.
With german greeting! - Karl Maybach"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1879-1960) German designer and eldest son of the automobile designer Wilhelm Maybach (1846-1929)
Year of Birth: 1879
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