Supporters of the Melchett Memorial Fund signed this letter to the editor of The Times
in 1933
Typed Letter Signed: “Percy W. Greenaway”, “R. Blumenfeld”, “Mount Temple”, “G.
Midlowsky”, “Ch. Higham”, “H. Austin”, “Ebbisham”, “H. C. Nathan”, "Barnett Janner”, “W.
J. O'Donovan M.D. M.P.”, "C. Weizmann", “Ethel Snowden”, “Hugo Hirst”, “H. Newman”
and one unidentified. Two pages. 7½x9¾. London, E. 1. Christian Street. Dated March 21,
1933. On imprinted letterhead to The Editor, The Times, E.C.. In full: "We should feel
indebted if you will through your columns afford us the opportunity of informing the public and
those of your readers who knew the late Lord Melchett and the many kind things he did during
his life, that it is proposed to raise a Fund to establish a Memorial to him. This will be of a living
nature since it is the intention of endowing the Commercial Road Talmud Torah, an institution
which was so near to his heart.
Extraordinary photograph capturing the two innovators together.
Rare Photograph signed: "Henry Ford" and "Harry Ferguson". Sepia, 13¾ x 11 overall,
image 11 x 8 (one surface). HARRY FERGUSON, a manufacturer of tractors in England and
Ireland, developed the Ferguson tractor, a scale model of which is shown on the table in
this photograph. His system of tractor-implement integration utilized a hitch, the linkages, and
controls of which made the tractor and implement work as a single unit operated almost entirely
from the seat of the tractor. Seeking an American market for his product, Ferguson
entered into an agreement with HENRY FORD and the Ford Motor Company. Ford,
who had formed Ford Motor Company in 1903 and was noted for introducing the successful
assembly-line method of production, was to manufacture and market the Ferguson tractor
in the U.S. The company commenced making the tractors in 1938, but the agreement was
terminated after WWII. Ferguson then began manufacturing his own equipment in Great Britain
and the U.S. Portions of 3 middle letters of Ferguson's signature on dark portion (adequate
contrast). Minor surface blemishes at blank margins. Fine condition. Frame has minor surface
ships and wearing at corners.Supporters of the Melchett Memorial Fund signed this letter to the editor of The Times
in 1933
Typed Letter Signed: “Percy W. Greenaway”, “R. Blumenfeld”, “Mount Temple”, “G.
Midlowsky”, “Ch. Higham”, “H. Austin”, “Ebbisham”, “H. C. Nathan”, "Barnett Janner”, “W.
J. O'Donovan M.D. M.P.”, "C. Weizmann", “Ethel Snowden”, “Hugo Hirst”, “H. Newman”
and one unidentified. Two pages. 7½x9¾. London, E. 1. Christian Street. Dated March 21,
1933. On imprinted letterhead to The Editor, The Times, E.C.. In full: "We should feel
indebted if you will through your columns afford us the opportunity of informing the public and
those of your readers who knew the late Lord Melchett and the many kind things he did during
his life, that it is proposed to raise a Fund to establish a Memorial to him. This will be of a living
nature since it is the intention of endowing the Commercial Road Talmud Torah, an institution
which was so near to his heart.Supporters of the Melchett Memorial Fund signed this letter to the editor of The Times
in 1933
Typed Letter Signed: “Percy W. Greenaway”, “R. Blumenfeld”, “Mount Temple”, “G.
Midlowsky”, “Ch. Higham”, “H. Austin”, “Ebbisham”, “H. C. Nathan”, "Barnett Janner”, “W.
J. O'Donovan M.D. M.P.”, "C. Weizmann", “Ethel Snowden”, “Hugo Hirst”, “H. Newman”
and one unidentified. Two pages. 7½x9¾. London, E. 1. Christian Street. Dated March 21,
1933. On imprinted letterhead to The Editor, The Times, E.C.. In full: "We should feel
indebted if you will through your columns afford us the opportunity of informing the public and
those of your readers who knew the late Lord Melchett and the many kind things he did during
his life, that it is proposed to raise a Fund to establish a Memorial to him. This will be of a living
nature since it is the intention of endowing the Commercial Road Talmud Torah, an institution
which was so near to his heart.Supporters of the Melchett Memorial Fund signed this letter to the editor of The Times
in 1933
Typed Letter Signed: “Percy W. Greenaway”, “R. Blumenfeld”, “Mount Temple”, “G.
Midlowsky”, “Ch. Higham”, “H. Austin”, “Ebbisham”, “H. C. Nathan”, "Barnett Janner”, “W.
J. O'Donovan M.D. M.P.”, "C. Weizmann", “Ethel Snowden”, “Hugo Hirst”, “H. Newman”
and one unidentified. Two pages. 7½x9¾. London, E. 1. Christian Street. Dated March 21,
1933. On imprinted letterhead to The Editor, The Times, E.C.. In full: "We should feel
indebted if you will through your columns afford us the opportunity of informing the public and
those of your readers who knew the late Lord Melchett and the many kind things he did during
his life, that it is proposed to raise a Fund to establish a Memorial to him. This will be of a living
nature since it is the intention of endowing the Commercial Road Talmud Torah, an institution
which was so near to his heart.Supporters of the Melchett Memorial Fund signed this letter to the editor of The Times
in 1933
Typed Letter Signed: “Percy W. Greenaway”, “R. Blumenfeld”, “Mount Temple”, “G.
Midlowsky”, “Ch. Higham”, “H. Austin”, “Ebbisham”, “H. C. Nathan”, "Barnett Janner”, “W.
J. O'Donovan M.D. M.P.”, "C. Weizmann", “Ethel Snowden”, “Hugo Hirst”, “H. Newman”
and one unidentified. Two pages. 7½x9¾. London, E. 1. Christian Street. Dated March 21,
1933. On imprinted letterhead to The Editor, The Times, E.C.. In full: "We should feel
indebted if you will through your columns afford us the opportunity of informing the public and
those of your readers who knew the late Lord Melchett and the many kind things he did during
his life, that it is proposed to raise a Fund to establish a Memorial to him. This will be of a living
nature since it is the intention of endowing the Commercial Road Talmud Torah, an institution
which was so near to his heart.
Rare early stock certificate signed by Getty.
Stock Certificate signed: "J. Paul Getty" as President, “H. M. Hoffnagle” as Secretary. 1p,
13x8. Certificate number 331 representing 1000 shares of the Capital stock in OKLAHOMA
OIL CORPORATION registered in the name of G. W. Woolley, vignette of a railroad sitting in
an oil field printed on upper left side, with various oil related vignettes around border, large gold
seal of the corporation affixed on lower left side. 3½ x 8½ partly-printed transfer register with
red 50 stamp affixed to left side. Fine condition. Frame to an overall size of 27x25. Verso
viewable from back of frame.
In 1916, Jean Paul Getty (1892-1976) and his father, George, had incorporated the
Getty Oil Company, an early precursor to the great conglomerate. His multistate
operation went international in 1949, when he completed a deal to lease oil fields in Saudi
Arabia. During the Depression Era, he had bought extensive quantities of stock and in 1956 he
gained control of Pacific Western, which he renamed Getty Oil, ending a 19-year stock battle
with Standard Oil. The significantly larger Getty Oil Company became the world's
largest privately owned business and made the enterprising Getty a billionaire.
Eloquently demands protection of the Red Cross symbol.
Manuscript Signed: "Clara Barton" circa 1893, three typed pages, 8 x 10½. American
Association of the Red Cross President Barton issues a call for a meeting of the
Official Advisory Board to consider the protection of the Red Cross Insignia. Her fight
had begun shortly after the First Geneva Convention attended by governments from around the
world in 1864. Barton fought for the U.S. Congress to ratify the Convention but fearing foreign
entanglements the government would not ratify and acknowledge the Convention until 18 years
later. After the chartering of the society in 1882, the charitable and international neutral symbol
was also used for everything from snake oils, cigars, alcoholic beverages and later, her fiercest
adversary, the burgeoning conglomerate Johnson & Johnson Company. This overwhelming
misuse and lack of congressional action led Barton to call the first meeting of the association's
Board in 1893. Ultimately, the Red Cross would receive limited protection with the
organization's official chartering in 1900.
Barton's manuscript, in part: "...…"Supporters of the Melchett Memorial Fund signed this letter to the editor of The Times
in 1933
Typed Letter Signed: “Percy W. Greenaway”, “R. Blumenfeld”, “Mount Temple”, “G.
Midlowsky”, “Ch. Higham”, “H. Austin”, “Ebbisham”, “H. C. Nathan”, "Barnett Janner”, “W.
J. O'Donovan M.D. M.P.”, "C. Weizmann", “Ethel Snowden”, “Hugo Hirst”, “H. Newman”
and one unidentified. Two pages. 7½x9¾. London, E. 1. Christian Street. Dated March 21,
1933. On imprinted letterhead to The Editor, The Times, E.C.. In full: "We should feel
indebted if you will through your columns afford us the opportunity of informing the public and
those of your readers who knew the late Lord Melchett and the many kind things he did during
his life, that it is proposed to raise a Fund to establish a Memorial to him. This will be of a living
nature since it is the intention of endowing the Commercial Road Talmud Torah, an institution
which was so near to his heart.
Stock certificate signed by company founder Rockefeller, not long after the oil giant
became a trust.
Stock Certificate signed: "J.D. Rockefeller" as President, "H M Flagler" as Secretary and
"J A Bostwick" as Treasurer of the Standard Oil Trust, 1p, 11½x7¼ with 4¼x7¼ receipt
portion attached at left. New York, 1883 October 13. Certifying that "Frank Edward Bliss is
entitled to Fifty Shares in the equity to the property held by the Trustees of the Standard
Oil Trust...." Each share was valued at $100. On verso, this certificate was transferred
on June 25, 1891 by "Frank Edward Bliss/per Elijah Bliss Atty". Witnessed: "George R.
Blair". The Standard Oil Trust, created in January 1882, placed all stocks and
properties of over a dozen oil companies (including JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER's
Standard Oil Company of Ohio) into a trust, of which Rockefeller owned over a third of
the combined holdings, under the control of nine trustees. The trust was dissolved by
court decree in 1892.
Typed letter in Hebrew, signed as President of Israel, thanking a retiring cabinet
minister: "my friend and dear teacher" Yehuda Leib Fishman (Maimon).
TLS: "Chaim Weizmann" in Hebrew as President of Israel, 1 page, 6½x8¾. No place,
1951 October 8. On letterhead of the State of Israel to the Honorable Rabbi Yehuda Leib
Fishman (Maimon). In Hebrew, translated. In full: "It is not a parable to tell you your
honor, my friend and dear teacher, that I have the privilege to work with you for more
than 20 years, and I recognize and respect your actions for more than 40 years. Today,
when you leave the table of government, I tell you what is in my heart. I don't know
anyone from the senior office of the Zionist Movement that awakens in me more honor in
his beliefs than you." A carbon copy of this letter was sent to Prime Minister David
Ben-Gurion. Russian-born chemist and Zionist CHAIM WEIZMANN (1874-1952) was
President of the World Zionist Organization (1920-1930, 1935-1946) and the first
President of Israel from 1949 until his death on November 9, 1952, just 13 months after he
signed this letter.Supporters of the Melchett Memorial Fund signed this letter to the editor of The Times
in 1933
Typed Letter Signed: “Percy W. Greenaway”, “R. Blumenfeld”, “Mount Temple”, “G.
Midlowsky”, “Ch. Higham”, “H. Austin”, “Ebbisham”, “H. C. Nathan”, "Barnett Janner”, “W.
J. O'Donovan M.D. M.P.”, "C. Weizmann", “Ethel Snowden”, “Hugo Hirst”, “H. Newman”
and one unidentified. Two pages. 7½x9¾. London, E. 1. Christian Street. Dated March 21,
1933. On imprinted letterhead to The Editor, The Times, E.C.. In full: "We should feel
indebted if you will through your columns afford us the opportunity of informing the public and
those of your readers who knew the late Lord Melchett and the many kind things he did during
his life, that it is proposed to raise a Fund to establish a Memorial to him. This will be of a living
nature since it is the intention of endowing the Commercial Road Talmud Torah, an institution
which was so near to his heart.Supporters of the Melchett Memorial Fund signed this letter to the editor of The Times
in 1933
Typed Letter Signed: “Percy W. Greenaway”, “R. Blumenfeld”, “Mount Temple”, “G.
Midlowsky”, “Ch. Higham”, “H. Austin”, “Ebbisham”, “H. C. Nathan”, "Barnett Janner”, “W.
J. O'Donovan M.D. M.P.”, "C. Weizmann", “Ethel Snowden”, “Hugo Hirst”, “H. Newman”
and one unidentified. Two pages. 7½x9¾. London, E. 1. Christian Street. Dated March 21,
1933. On imprinted letterhead to The Editor, The Times, E.C.. In full: "We should feel
indebted if you will through your columns afford us the opportunity of informing the public and
those of your readers who knew the late Lord Melchett and the many kind things he did during
his life, that it is proposed to raise a Fund to establish a Memorial to him. This will be of a living
nature since it is the intention of endowing the Commercial Road Talmud Torah, an institution
which was so near to his heart.Supporters of the Melchett Memorial Fund signed this letter to the editor of The Times
in 1933
Typed Letter Signed: “Percy W. Greenaway”, “R. Blumenfeld”, “Mount Temple”, “G.
Midlowsky”, “Ch. Higham”, “H. Austin”, “Ebbisham”, “H. C. Nathan”, "Barnett Janner”, “W.
J. O'Donovan M.D. M.P.”, "C. Weizmann", “Ethel Snowden”, “Hugo Hirst”, “H. Newman”
and one unidentified. Two pages. 7½x9¾. London, E. 1. Christian Street. Dated March 21,
1933. On imprinted letterhead to The Editor, The Times, E.C.. In full: "We should feel
indebted if you will through your columns afford us the opportunity of informing the public and
those of your readers who knew the late Lord Melchett and the many kind things he did during
his life, that it is proposed to raise a Fund to establish a Memorial to him. This will be of a living
nature since it is the intention of endowing the Commercial Road Talmud Torah, an institution
which was so near to his heart.Supporters of the Melchett Memorial Fund signed this letter to the editor of The Times
in 1933
Typed Letter Signed: “Percy W. Greenaway”, “R. Blumenfeld”, “Mount Temple”, “G.
Midlowsky”, “Ch. Higham”, “H. Austin”, “Ebbisham”, “H. C. Nathan”, "Barnett Janner”, “W.
J. O'Donovan M.D. M.P.”, "C. Weizmann", “Ethel Snowden”, “Hugo Hirst”, “H. Newman”
and one unidentified. Two pages. 7½x9¾. London, E. 1. Christian Street. Dated March 21,
1933. On imprinted letterhead to The Editor, The Times, E.C.. In full: "We should feel
indebted if you will through your columns afford us the opportunity of informing the public and
those of your readers who knew the late Lord Melchett and the many kind things he did during
his life, that it is proposed to raise a Fund to establish a Memorial to him. This will be of a living
nature since it is the intention of endowing the Commercial Road Talmud Torah, an institution
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