Canadian-born British shipping magnate (1787–1865) who founded the pioneering steamship line that still bears his name. Scarce ink signature, “Kind regards to your aunt. Yours affectionately, S. Cunard,” on an off-white slip, clipped from the closing of a letter, with “Cunard Line of Packets,” written at the bottom in a collector’s hand. Double-suede-matted and framed with a large portrait of the QE2 leaving Papeete, Tahiti, to an overall size of 24.75 x 21. In fine condition, with a few small brushes and spots of light soiling. Oversized. RR Auction COA.
