Andrew White, Founder Of Cornell, Offers Introduction As U.S. Ambassador To Russia
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Seller: RJM Autographs and Antiques, Boston, MA, U.S.A.RJM Autographs and Antiques
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2025
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 227.97
Quantity: 1 available
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Andrew Dickson White (November 7, 1832 November 4, 1918) was an American historian and educator who co-founded Cornell University and served as its first president for nearly two decades. He was known for expanding the scope of college curricula. He had also served as New York senator and was later appointed as U.S. Ambassador to Germany and Russia. 2 pp, 5 x 8, ALS, ON Legation of the United States, St. Petersburg, stationary, March 19, 1894 as U.S. Minister to Russia, to the U.S. Consul at Christiana, as a letter of recommendation. In small part, "Allow me to introduce & comment to your kindness, Francis C. Pratt, Esquire, of Hartford, Connecticut who takes your beautiful city on his way westward. "Mr. Pratt is connected with the eminent firm of Pratt, Whitney & Co., which as you are doubtless aware, has very large connections in all parts of our country. "Though you are faithful, no doubt, to the Harvard traditions of your family, my own experiences taught me that you are no less glad to see a Yale graduate and Mr. Pratt is one. "Andrew D. White" Light toning. Otherwise excellent. Everything we sell is guaranteed authentic forever to the original buyer. We also offer a 30-day return policy. If you discover a problem or are dissatisfied with an item, please contact us immediately. Our goal is to please every customer. We are pleased to be members of The Manuscript Society, Universal Autograph Collectors Club, The Ephemera Society, the Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers and the Preferred Autograph Dealers and Auction Houses. [NAS 180].…
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- Andrew White, Founder Of Cornell, Offers Introduction As U.S. Ambassador To Russia
- Condition
- Very Good
RJM Autographs and Antiques
Boston, MA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2025
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 2 to 5 business days | 2 to 5 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 9.75 | £ 9.75 |
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Store description
RJM Autographs and Antiques is owned and operated by Bob Minnocci, who has been collecting and selling historic documents, autographs, books and antiques for more than 25 years. Our focus is to provide a broad range of material from many categories, including Revolutionary War, Civil War, abolitionist, slavery, political and Americana in general. We sell to collectors, dealers, museums, historical societies, universities all over the world. Every item is guaranteed to be authentic. We encourage inquiries about our inventory or items you would like to sell.…
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among others., signed books, first edition, autographs, historic documents, EphemeraSeller's business information
RJM Autographs and Antiques
MA, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
RJM Autographs and Antiques is owned and operated by Bob Minnocci, who has been collecting and selling historic documents and autographs for more than 25 years. Most of our business is conducted on line. We sell on a number of web platforms.
We will show items by appointment only at 662 Massachusetts Avenue, #6, Boston, MA 02118. Our email address is bminnocci@gmail.com. We can also be reached by telephone: 617-236-4893. Our goal is to please every customer. If you buy something from us and are unhappy with the purchase, please call or email us immediately.
Our focus is to provide a broad range of material from many categories, including Revolutionary War, Civil War, Colonial Americana, abolitionist, slavery, political and Americana in general. We rarely offer sports and entertainment material. Every item we sell is guaranteed to be authentic. Inquiries are always welcome regarding our material and items you might want to sell. We publish a monthly newsletter. Let us know if you would like to receive it.
We're happy to offer deferred billing to institutions and dealers.
We offer a flexible layaway program designed to meet the collector's budget and collecting proclivities.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to RJM Autographs and Antiques, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., +1 857-222-4149, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
We take great strides to pack items well. Shipping costs depend on the item and the destination. Any items shipped outside the United States are typically sent by Registered Mail for safety.