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Lot #497
Titanic: George Dunton Widener Document Signed

Estimate: $100+

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Description

American businessman (1861-1912) who died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic. After the ship struck an iceberg, Widener placed his wife and her maid in a lifeboat. The women were rescued by the steamship RMS Carpathia, but Widener and his son Harry perished on the Titanic. Partly-printed DS, signed "Geo. D. Widener," one page, 11.75 x 8.25, June 7, 1906. Stock certificate issued to Lewis Davis for one hundred shares in the Philadelphia Traction Company, signed at the conclusion by Widener as the company's president. In fine condition, with cancelation holes to the signature area.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Presidents
  • Dates: January 10, 2025 - February 12, 2025





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