Description: EDWARD J. SMITH. Edward J. Smith (1850–1912) was an English naval officer who was the officer in command of the R.M.S. Titanic and died when the ship sank. DOCUMENT SIGNED BY EDWARD J. SMITH, THE CAPTAIN OF THE R.M.S. TITANIC WHO DIED WHEN THE SHIP SANK Document signed by, “E.J. Smith,” issuing a certificate of discharge to Thomas Riley, a fireman aboard the S.S. Majestic traveling roundtrip from Liverpool to New York between December 2 to 23, 1896. Printed near the bottom is a certification statement which reads, “I certify that the above particulars are correct and that the above named Seaman was discharged accordingly, and that the character described hereon is a true copy of the Report concerning the said Seaman.” Contains one page, measures 7.75 by 6 inches, created on December 24, 1896, countersigned by a shipping representative, bears two “V.G.” stamps in areas for character of conduct and ability, and in very good condition with soiling, staining, creasing, and a small area of paper loss near the center left border. AN EXCESSIVELY RARE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE DOCUMENT SIGNED BY SMITH AS HIS CAREER STEADILY CLIMBED, THE HOLY GRAIL OF TITANIC AUTOGRAPH COLLECTING Joining the White Star Line in March of 1880, Edward J. Smith quickly rose in status receiving his first command of a passenger vessel just seven years later. Earning his Extra Master’s Certificate, joining the Royal Navy Reserve, and developing a remarkable rapport with the line’s elite passengers, many of whom would only travel under his care, he earned the nickname ‘Millionaires’ Captain.’ His success on the Germanic helped him secure future commands of the newest and most impressive ships, which included the Baltic, Adriatic, Olympic, and finally Titanic. An excessively rare and highly desirable document signed by Smith as his career steadily climbed, the holy grail of Titanic autograph collecting.
Price: 8750 USD
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
End Time: 2024-10-03T03:26:00.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Industry: Historical
Signed by: Edward J. Smith
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Guaranteed to pass PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
