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Schliemann, Heinrich (1822-1890) - Autograph letter signed

$ 670.56

Availability: 100 in stock
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  • Original/Reproduction: Original
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  • Autograph Authentication: Andreas Wiemer Historical Autographs COA
  • Signed by: Heinrich Schliemann
  • Signed: Yes

    Description

    Schliemann, Heinrich (1822-1890) – autograph letter signed
    German businessman and a pioneer of field archaeology. He was an advocate of the historical reality of places mentioned in the works of Homer. Schliemann was an archaeological excavator of Hissarlik, now presumed to be the site of Troy.
    Autograph letter signed “H. Schliemann”. 1p., 4.5 x 5.0 inch, Carlsbad, 1881 August 17. In German, in full: “Geehrter Herr, Ich haben Ihnen leider nichts anderes zu senden als die Einlage.
    Hochachtungsvoll“. Translated: “Dear Sir, Unfortunately, I have nothing to send you except the enclosure. Sincerely”. Mailing fold, probably slightly trimmed, writing dark and unaffected.
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