Mar 31, 2001, The B. H. Manuscript/Collectible/Philatelic Sale, Sale 9
Lot 29
Busch, August A., Jr
(1899-1989) American brewer, he built Anheuser Busch into the world's
largest brewing concern.
Lot of two items. 1. Signature
("August A. Busch, Jr."). Signed Time Magazine, complete issue. Tape at
left edge does not mar cover design. Some wear at edges, otherwise fine
condition. 2. Typed Letter Signed ("August A. Busch, Jr."). One
page, quarto, St. Louis, Missouri, August 4, 1955. On Anheuser-Busch, Inc.,
letterhead. To Colonel Robert Carter. Red ink at right edge, otherwise fine
condition.
This gorgeous Time Magazine cover features the two main
interests of the "Baron of Beer" -- beer and baseball. The feature article
covers the history of the Cardinals and the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The
letter offered here, was written in response to the Colonel's request:
"I am happy to return the TIME cover as you requested. Thanks for your
good wishes."
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 30
Big Business.
Signatures. Lot of four signed Time Magazine portrait covers featuring
four of the preeminent businessmen of the early and mid 20th century. J.
Paul Getty, Conrad Hilton, Owen D. Young and David Sarnoff are
pictured in their primes and the covers are all in very good condition.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 31
Business and Labor.
Signatures. Lot of three Time Magazine covers featuring signatures from
big names in business and organized labor. John L. Lewis and
George Meany both signed individual covers featuring their roles in
their respective unions, while Benson, William and Henry Ford
II all signed a May 1953 cover featuring the trio. The Lewis and Meany
covers are accompanied by signed letters from the legendary labor leaders.
There is some scuffing at the top of the Ford cover, but otherwise all the
pieces are in very good condition.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 32
Time Magazine and 50
years of Business. Signatures. Lot of 81 signed Time Magazine covers
featuring some of the biggest names in business and labor. John L.
Lewis, Henry Ford II, Charles Wilson and presidents of DuPont,
Chrysler, GM and American Express are just a few of the
personages presented. The booming economy of the 1940s and 1950s and the
economic crises of the 1970s are clear both in the number of business
oriented covers in any given year and the headlines and captions presented
with the portraits -- this lot is a record of the most dynamic economic
period in the history of mankind. There is some minor wear on some of the
older magazines and most of the magazines retain their original mailing
labels. Conditions range from good to very good.
Due to the nature
of this lot, bidders are strongly encouraged to review items and we are
unable to accept returns.
Estimated Value $200-250.