AUTOGRAPHS, LETTERS & MANUSCRIPTS
By International Autograph Auctions
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Jul 16, 2021
Urbanizacion El Real del Campanario. E-12, Bajo B 29688 Estepona (Malaga). SPAIN, Spain
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LOT 512:
DION JULES FELIX DE: (1856-1946) Marquis de Dion de Wandonne. A Pioneer of the automobile industry ...
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Sold for: €420
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400
Estimated price :
€400 - €600
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DION JULES FELIX DE: (1856-1946) Marquis de Dion de Wandonne. A Pioneer of the automobile industry in France. Dion invented a steam-powered car. He was co-founder of one of the world´s largest automobile factory of its time as well as the French sports newspaper L´Équipe. Rare bold dark ink signature `M[arqu]is de Dion´, to a 4to page, signed beneath a 1.5 x 2 sepia photograph, the image depicting Dion standing outdoors in a full length pose. The collector´s page has been affixed to a larger page with few tears to the edges. Accompanied by the letter and postmarked envelope sent together with the autograph, bearing the Chambre des Députés printed heading, affixed to the verso. Overall creasing. About G
