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Lot 1078
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Lot 1078
Description: Fine content c.1939-40 Jefferson Burdick signed letter written to fellow pioneering collectors - "Profit and loss mean little to a real hobby enthusiast" (EX/MT) Typewritten letter which fills an entire sheet of paper is addressed at the top to a whos' who of noted early collectors incl. Colkitt, Wagner, Lancaster, and Van Brakle. Contents relays his gratitude for an unexpected check which arrived to help cover his costs in printing the original run his famed card collectors catalog. Reads in part, "Profit and loss mean little to a real hobby enthusiast and I am sure that all of us card collectors put those factors far in the rear of our motives. Last Spring when I announced the Card Collectors Catalog I made some mention that no profit was intended...earlier Bulletins had been issued at a loss...it was a complete surprise, a few days ago, to receive a money order from Mr. Boyer and a letter signed by him and ten other collectors who wished to share the loss I had mentioned...." Light fold lines from mailing and a hint of discoloration: EX/MTFinal Bid: $220.00
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