Inventor of the Linotype machine (1854–1899). Rare ALS signed “Ott. Mergenthaler,” one page, 8.25 x 11, Ott. Mergenthaler & Co. Mechanical Engineers and Machinists letterhead, April 18, 1894. In fine condition. Letter regarding a stock purchase. In part: “Have been lying at #50.00 and will take at that figure as much as I can carry but do not believe that the present statues of the Co. would justify me to go as high as #60.00.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one passing through a single letter of signature). RR Auction COA.
