Astor of Hever Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ASTOR OF HEVER
Died: 1971
Biography
John Jacob Astor (1886-1971), the younger brother of Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor (1879-1952), bought a major share of "The Times" of London and was made 1st Baron Astor of Hever. In 1890, their father, William Waldorf Astor (1848-1919), the great-grandson of fur magnate John Jacob Astor (1763-1848), had moved to England, where he acquired a newspaper and several magazines, founded "Pall Mall Magazine" and was made 1st Viscount Astor.
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ASTOR OF HEVER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/30/1962 - HFSID 201045Letter from John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever, containing an autograph signature: "Yours very truly,/Astor of Hever". Dated July 30, 1962, the letter addresses John D. Buchanan, explaining his retirement from business and inability to assist with research.Price: $280.00
