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Auction: 322 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 483

Paderewski, Ignacy Jan. Brilliant and internationally admired Polish pianist, composer, successful politician, spokesman for Polish independence and philanthropist; his sole opera Manru remains the only Polish opera by a Polish composer ever performed at the Metropolitan Opera; Paderewski played a vital role in the inclusion of Polish independence in Woodrow Wilson's "Fourteen Points" peace plan; Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Poland in 1919. Autograph Signature "I J Paderewski 24/IV. 1908. New York." on a cut piece of a letter (5 ¼ x 2 7/8"). Bold and crisp signature with his usual flourish. Very Fine. Accompanied by First Day of issue 1980 stamped illustration. [2]

Estimate
$125 to $175