First wife of John Jacob Astor IV. ANS signed “Ava Astor,” on one of her 3.5 x 2.5 embossed calling cards, no date, but postmarked September 8, 1913. Brief note of thanks for sent condolences after the loss of her husband on board the Titanic. In full: “I am so grateful for your sympathy & your thoughts.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original black-bordered mailing envelope, addressed in Astor’s hand. A very personal note from Astor.
