Eminent San Francisco stockbroker (1863–1885) and husband of Lillie Hitchcock Coit, benefactor of the famous Coit Tower. Original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo of Coit looking quite content by Bradley and Rulofson of San Francisco, signed at the bottom in black ink, “‘And, whichever may thou goest, May fortune follow,’ Howard Coit, Nov. 16th, 1874.” Trimmed top edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
