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William Randolph Hearst

“They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place. The H— it doesn’t”

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“They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place. The H— it doesn’t”

ALS in pencil signed “WRH,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 postcard depicting the Stelvio Pass, no date. Letter to Buster. In part: “They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place. The H— it doesn’t. We got struck exactly where you got struck. It’s called Hollywood…We are, for the moment, at the top of the Stelvio waiting for the rest of the party. We can see them stuck on the road below. Steam is rising out of the cars. Maybe it is coming from the passengers. They are hot too.” In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the front of the postcard. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Provenance: William Collier Family Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Civil War Auction
  • Dates: #412 - Ended July 25, 2013





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