Cyrus W. Field Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
CYRUS W. FIELD
Born: October 20, 1819 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Died: July 12, 1892 in Irvington, New York
Biography
Cyrus West Field (1819-1892), who amassed a fortune in the paper business, was chiefly responsible for the laying of the first submarine telegraph cable between the U.S. and Europe (1857-1866). In 1877, he resuscitated the New York City elevated system, which had been founded in 1870. The first urban rapid transit system in the U.S., it finally became popular in 1878.
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CYRUS W. FIELD - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 28071Signature: "Cyrus W. Field.", 3¼x2½ card. Cyrus West Field (1819-1892), who amassed a fortune in the paper business, was chiefly responsible for the laying of the first submarine telegraph cable between the U.S. and Europe (1857-1866).Sale Price $215.00
$250.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 42762Signature: "Cyrus W. Field.", 3½x2 card. Cyrus West Field (1819-1892), who amassed a fortune in the paper business, was chiefly responsible for the laying of the first submarine telegraph cable between the U.S. and Europe (1857-1866).
Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - AUTOGRAPH FRAGMENT SIGNED - HFSID 155636His signature from a manuscript letter cut to 5x2¾. Autograph Fragment signed: "Cyrus W. Field.", 5x2¾, cut from larger manuscript document to W.H. Vanderbilt. In full: "I remain/Dear Mr. Vanderbilt,/Very truly your friend".
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/14/1868 - HFSID 266537Cyrus Field sends an autograph letter contributing a donation to the Young Men's Christian Association. Autograph Letter Signed: "Cyrus W. Field.", 1p, 5x8. New York, 1868 November 14. To Mr. Dodge.
Price: $300.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 09/20/1878 - HFSID 167312Partly Printed Check signed: "Cyrus W. Field", 7x2¾. New York, 1878 September 20. Drawn on The National City Bank, payable to "Cash" for $100. 2-cent U.S. Internal Revenue tax stamp affixed at right. Financier Cyrus W.
Price: $400.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 40693His signature from a manuscript letter clipped to 3¼x1½. Clipped Signature: "Cyrus W. Field.", 3¼x1½, cut from manuscript letter. 1 line in unknown hand above signature; 2 partial lines of address at lower left margin.
Price: $280.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 02/26/1885 - HFSID 155729Manuscript Letter signed: "Cyrus W. Field", 1 p, 5½x9. New York, N.Y., 1885 February 26. On letterhead of the Washington Building to General W. F.Smith. In full: "I shall be glad to see you at this office if you will kindly call when passing.…"
Price: $400.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 03/01/1870 - HFSID 84235Manuscript Letter signed: "Cyrus W. Field", 1 p, 5x8 with blank integral leaf. New York, 1870 March 1. To James Shuttleworth, 268 Fulton St.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 03/05/1872 - HFSID 79566Manuscript LS: "Cyrus W. Field.", 1½p, 5x8, conjoined leaves. 42 Charges Street, Piccadilly, London, 1872 March 5. To James Edward Lewis, Esqr., Pembroke College, Oxford. Begins: "My dear Sir".
Price: $450.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 05/05/1887 - HFSID 168280Manuscript Letter signed: "Cyrus W. Field", 1 p, 5x8. New York, 1887 May 5. To Miss Meredith, Philadelphia. In full: "Thanks for your note received this morning. I was very sorry to miss you when I called.…"
Price: $450.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 05/15/1867 - HFSID 154224Manuscript Letter signed: "Cyrus W. Field",1 p, 6¾x8¼ black-bordered mourning paper. New York, 1867 May 15. To David A. Wells Esq., Care of the Naval Office, Custom House, New York. In full: "Yours of the 14th received this morning.…"
Price: $450.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 06/11/1888 - HFSID 156275Manuscript Letter signed: "Cyrus W. Field", 1 p, 5½x9. New York, N.Y., 1888 June 11. On letterhead of the Washington Building to H. Van der Linde, Brooklyn. In full: "Yours of 8th instant received.…"
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 10/02/1871 - HFSID 86183Manuscript Letter signed: "Cyrus W. Field", 1 p, 5x8. New York, N.Y., 1871 October 2. To Henry Hayes Ward, N. Y. Independent. In full: "Have received your complimentary note of 29th ult., for which I [1 word illegible] thank you.…"
Price: $450.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 10/21/1874 - HFSID 1834He signs a letter saying "It will give me great pleasure to see you at this office at 2 o'clock on Friday the 23rd" Manuscript Letter signed: "Cyrus W. Field.", 1 page, 5x8. New York City, 1874 October 21. To "Mr dear Professor Doremus".
Price: $500.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 11/06/1884 - HFSID 1802He agrees to write to the Committee on Admissions of the Century Club for a friend. Manuscript Letter signed: "Cyrus W. Field", 1 page, 5½x9. New York, 1884 November 6. To John Jay Knox.
Price: $500.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 12/11/1877 - HFSID 16380Manuscript Letter signed: "Cyrus W. Field",1 p, 5¼x8. New York, 1877 December 11. To Geo. E. Waring, Jr., Newport, Rhode Island.
Price: $450.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 12/28/1885 - HFSID 16774Special PriceThe telegraphy pioneer writes, "I am anxious to have the exact truth known," in this 1885 letter. Manuscript Letter signed: "Cyrus W. Field", 1 p with blank conjoined page, 5x8. New York, 1885 December 28. To Benson J. Lossing, Dover Plains (?).
Sale Price $300.00
$400.00
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CYRUS W. FIELD - PRINTED LETTER SIGNED IN INK 10/13/1875 - HFSID 86186Printed LS: "Cyrus W. Field." in ink, 1p, 5½x8¾. New York, 1875 October 13. Printed letter to "Publisher of THE HISTORICAL MAGAZINE".
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
