Description: Edgar A. Bancroft US Ambassador to Japan 1925 Signed Photo Card & Envelope Edgar Addison Bancroft (November 20, 1857 - July 28, 1925) was an American lawyer and diplomat. He served as United States Ambassador to Japan from 1924 to 1925. President Calvin Coolidge named him Ambassador to Japan during a recess of the Senate on September 23, 1924. Ambassador Bancroft presented his credentials to the Japanese government on November 19, 1924. His appointment was subsequently confirmed by the Senate on January 21, 1925. Ambassador Bancroft died in Karuizawa, Japan on July 28, 1925. As a gesture of good-will, the Japanese government sent the light cruiser Tama to San Pedro in California with his remains. Lot comprised by: a) 5" 1/4 x 3" 3/4 Card with printed photo of Edgard A. Bancroft (US Ambassador to Japan), photographed in Tokyo, with a Japanese Court official when he presented his credentials, handsigned and dated in Tokyo, on July 2, 1925. Condition: Very Good + (Foxing) b) Front cover of envelope used to send the card, postmarked from Japan on July 14, 1925. Condition: Very Good + (Surface tear on back from dismounting) REF #: AZ-132 Provenance: From the collection of Alejandro Zorrilla de San Martin (birth: Montevideo, Uruguay, September 21, 1880 - death: Montevideo, Uruguay: December 12, 1941), who spent over 20 years collecting autographs mainly from prominent political figures worldwide. He used to send blank cards with a newspaper or magazine clipped photo of the person, attaching a letter asking for an autograph and including a self-addressed envelope. Important: We only deal on vintage original collectible papers. As such these are not a modern reproductions or computer generated prints. Shipping: Price are based upon actual costs, we ship from Uruguay through FedEx International Priority which offers a fantastic shipping record in all senses. So shipping cost is as follows: 1 up to 100 similar items via FedEx International Priority: US$ 20 to USA, CANADA and Americas US$ 25 to EUROPE US$ 30 to the rest of the World
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: Montevideo
End Time: 2025-01-01T15:58:19.000Z
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