Sale 8376
London, South Kensington
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13 May 1999
Price realised
GBP 161
Estimate
A Kaiser & Cie. letter, 3rd June, 1912 typewritten in purple ink addressed to The Manager White Star Line Southampton with manuscript signature, letter head with 'Olympic' Class liner to top left -- 10 x 8in. (27 x 21.5cm.) See illustration
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