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Lot #191
August Belmont, Jr.

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Multimillionaire businessman, socialite, and horse racing aficionado (1851–1924) best known for building New York’s Belmont Park. ALS signed “August M. Belmont,” one page, 4.25 x 7, personal letterhead, no date. Belmont writes to fellow millionaire Joseph Pulitzer. In part: “Bon voyage & good news for you by wireless on the 8th. I send you a basket of grapes from my greenhouse at Hempstead. I cannot understand the Republican confidence….” In fine condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #327 - Ended November 14, 2007