Petroleum magnate and financier who became one of the richest men in the world. ALS signed “Paul,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, Lloyd Triestino letterhead, September 6, 1932. Letter to his mother. In part: “I wrote you last from Viareggio a couple of weeks ago. Since then I drove down to Rome and Naples. Now I am on a lovely boat bound for Genoa from which port I will drive to Paris…No city can compare with Naples for beauty and interest. Pompeii, Vesuvius, Capri…are magic names. No sea was ever as blue as this - no sky more lovely…The Italian roads are simply wonderful - better than the French.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, with the stamp clipped off. In fine condition, with a bisecting horizontal mailing fold and a few light creases and wrinkles. R&R COA.
