2009-04
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/31/2009
It was Jacob and his brothers who actually established that first "department" store in Illinois and later (1894) opening the first in Phila. and eventually in N. Y. City. Here's a collection of original correspondence, all on fancy, bold printed letterheads "THE FEDERATION OF JEWISH CHARITIES OF PHILADELPHIA" (4 letters 8 x 11; 12 are 7 x 8 ½ all the same printed letterheads). Dated 1903 through 1907 various subjects; many addressed to Louis Levi, the President of "Jewish Immigration Society / Phila." Three letters bear bold original signatures of Jacob Gimbel; another with secretarial signature of his. One letter includes printed list of officers, directors, etc. of "Federation" on which Gimbel's name heads list as "President." Light aging; all exc. (a few chipped margins, minor). Collection of 16 letters…
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