Master of numerous White Star Line vessels (1850-1912) who was the captain of the RMS Titanic at the time of its disaster. Scarce ink signature, "Edw'd J. Smith,” on a blue 2.75 x .5 slip affixed to a 5.25 x 7.75 album page bearing several other affixed signatures; among these is the signature of pioneering journalist W. T. Stead, who perished as a passenger aboard the Titanic. In fine condition, with a vertical fold passing through the signature.
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