Autograph statement, signed “Chauncey M. Depew”

by Chauncey Depew

$500 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

1 pp. 8vo. Fine, laid into full brown cloth fold-over chemise. Item #246875 Depew 1834-1928 was a lawyer, president of the New York Central Railroad, and a U.S. Senator. Here he looks forward to his 80th birthday, “This long period during which I have met nearly every one in the world worth knowing and in touch with events has been full of things which makes life worth its living — This old world is a mighty good place to stay in

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