one Exclusive postcard written on Titanic It was the fifthIt ended for more than $ 2 million. The letter, written Archibald GressiThe first -class and one of the disaster survivors were sold at the end of April by 300 pounds.
According to the information from Henry Al -Dardaj and his son, the auction house responsible for the sale, the message was awarded on April 10, 1912 and talked about the first impressions of Gracie on the ship.
“It is a beautiful ship, but I will wait for the end of my journey before judging it. Oceanic is like an old friend, and although it has no elaborate style and the diverse entertainment of this wonderful ship, its marine qualities and yacht appearance make me miss it. It was very good to give me this kind of farewell, with the best promises of success and happiness, Archibald Grace.
According to House Auction House, estimated sales of up to 60 pounds, or $ 458,000, but exceeded expectations.
There, they also explain that Greisi embarked on Titanic In Southampton on April 10, 1912, he was appointed to the first -class C51.
He spent most of the trip after several unaccompanied women. Among them, 52 -the writer with factors, Helen Churchill Kandy and three sisters, born in Leson, also at the Fifty House: Charlotte Appleon, Malvina Cornell and Caroline Brown. All four survived debris.
In addition to the postcard, other Titanic elements were sold, such as the violin used in The film is inspired by the tragedyWhich was sold for 412 thousand dollars.
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