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Lot #143
Howard Carter: Letter from Solicitor on Carnarvon's Payment

Carter receives a payout from Carnarvon's estate for his distinguished service in "the Tut-ankh-Amen business"

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Carter receives a payout from Carnarvon's estate for his distinguished service in "the Tut-ankh-Amen business"

TLS signed “Alfred W. Fryer,” two pages, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, September 22, 1930. Letter to Howard Carter, in part: "On Lady Carnarvon's instructions I am sending you herewith my cheque for £8,012.0.0. As you know her Ladyship has recently received a sum of money from the Egyptian Government and she wishes to give to you one quarter of the net amount which will remain to her thereout after discharging the various expenses in connection therewith. Lady Carnarvon, as I think you know, greatly appreciates the distinguished service you have rendered in the cause of scientific research and has many gratifying memories of your association with her late husband." He adds a handwritten postscript: "For your information the gross amount paid by Lady Carnarvon to the Trustees Solicitors is £2952 English money." In fine condition, with rusty paperclip impressions to the top edges. Accompanied by Carter's retained copy of his response, expressing his gratitude "for I had and have no legal claim upon her or upon the late Earl of Carnarvon's estate in connection with the Tut-ankh-Amen business."

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring John F. Kennedy
  • Dates: #647 - Ended November 09, 2022