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1917 James Naismith Handwritten Signed Letter.. Date: November 26, 1917.. Location: France (uses Eagle Pass, Texas lette...
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Description
1917 James Naismith Handwritten Signed Letter.Date: November 26, 1917.
Location: France (uses Eagle Pass, Texas letterhead, but definitely mailed from France).
Length in pages: Three.
General Topics: Not sending any Christmas presents--unsure what censors allow. Talks about his work in detail. Writes a little poem.
Quotation: "...Just got my first souvenir today...part of a big dirigible that came down when chased by an aeroplane..."
Closing signature variation: "Ever your loving hubby, Papa Jim." Also a separate postscript signed "Papa Jim."
Mailing envelope: None.
Condition: Some fold separation, edge wear, toning. VG. Ink 9/10.
LOA from PSA/DNA.
Auction Info
2006 December Online Sports Memorabilia Auction: The Naismith Collection #70601 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2006
15th
Friday
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