Historic Longley Signed Letter + Salesman Samples by American Playing Cards Co. For Sale
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Historic Longley Signed Letter + Salesman Samples by American Playing Cards Co.:
$1875.00
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• SCARCITY: 9.5/10
• CONDITION: (Subjective) Very Good++ / slight surface soiling / Light Water Staining / aged patina / Gentle surface wear / Completely intact / Gentle Paper Stress from Handling / Preserved / Highly acceptable for its Rarity.
• CARD CONDITION: Light Surface Abrasions/ Wear
• ENVELOPE CONDITION: Soiled / Worn
• SIGNED BY : William Hey Longley
• QTY: 1 Sheet / Logo Litho / Typed Blue ink
• MFG: The American Playing Card Company
• SUBJECT: Salesman Samples / Signed Letter
• YEAR: 1900 DATED / February 22
• LETTER SIZE: 8 3/8 x 7 3/8 US Inches
• ENVELOPE SIZE: 7 1/2 x 3 3/4 US INCHES
• CARD BRANDS: Rovers / 98 Golf
• COUNTRY: USA / Kalamazoo Michigan
• ARCHIVAL: Included Archival Sleeve / Cases
• TITLE / SUBJECT: Salesman Sample Cards / Personal Letter Signed
• STAMP: 2¢ Washington Red / Post Marked
• MEDIUM: Period Paper
• Photos: Example Images / Not included in sale
This is a true piece of card gaming history as this personal letter does tell a story and also proves that owning such a magnificent treasure is truly remarkable for any collector! This spectacular investment example is only one reason why to own such a piece that's rich in card history.
Now you can own one historic Americana paper letter and sample cards with pure confidence and having the luxury of displaying a historic time piece that's authentic.
- FACTS ON WILLIAM HEY LONGLEY: Images and Bio Courtesy from Dave Seaney
William Hey Longley
b. Feb 10, 1851 d. July 16, 1915
Son of Septimius and Johanna (Hey) Longley
- In April 1890 William H. moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan. He had been invited by the Kalamazoo Paper Company to start a playing card company there, according to William’s son’s family history notes. William H. would become the plant, Superintendent.
- William H. spent most of the rest of his life at the company as the Secretary Manager.
- A Longley family history note by his son said that his father always felt unappreciated by the company.
- William H. suffered a brain hemorrhage in July 1915 and never recovered. He was retired by then and his occupation was now a fruit farmer.
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