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Thomas J. Lipton

Thomas J. Lipton

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Thomas J. Lipton

Scottish grocery magnate who revolutionized the British Empire's most popular beverage with his invention of the tea bag. Uncommon vintage matte-finish 13.5 x 17 photo of Lipton sitting backwards in a chair, signed in fountain pen, 'Yours faithfully, Thomas J. Lipton, April 20, 1907.' In fine condition, with some light surface marks to image, a few tack holes, edge dings and soiling to borders and a couple traces of light silvering. RRAuction COA.

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