For six months in the early 1930s, April 1 to October 1, 1932, the Waterman fountain pen company ran a contest for boys and girls. Each entrant was to fill a 5 x 7.25 autograph album with signatures of notables of the day and send it to the company to qualify for a prize. An array of 333 prizes were given away, from the $1000 first prize to the Waterman’s pencil for runners up. Waterman’s autograph album, 5 x 7.25, a young man from Weehawken, New Jersey, named Robert Morris, signed inside in fountain pen by thirteen notables, most on slips or cards affixed to the pages. Signers include: Orville Wright, Herbert Hoover, Daniel C. Beard, Mae West and Will Rogers. A couple signatures have been previously removed. In very good condition, with some light toning, collector’s notations under signatures, notes to opening pages and some light bends and wear to covers. R&R COA.
