Petroleum magnate and financier (1892–1976) who became one of the richest men in the world. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7.25, Ritz Hotel, London letterhead, June 10, 1964. Getty writes to Max, the son of British-Canadian politician and business tycoon Lord Beaverbrook (1879–1964), who had died on the previous day. In full: “My deepest sympathy to you in your great loss. I am proud to have known your father and to have been his friend. I dined with him at Cherkley a week before his birthday. He was his usual self, hospitable, cheerful, witty. I am very sad.” Small secretarial notations, otherwise very fine, clean condition. R&R COA.
