American librarian and educator (1851-1931) who invented the Dewey Decimal system of library classification. Partly-printed DS, signed “M. Dewey,” one page, 15.75 x 8, September 1, 1921. Stock certificate issued to Melvil Dewey for 165 30/100 shares of stock in the Lake Placid Company, signed at the conclusion by Dewey as the company's president. The stock transfer slip is affixed to the left edge. In fine condition, with several vertical folds.
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