Author: NIEMEYER, Otto Ernst (1883-1971) Title: Autograph Note Signed
Description: Sir Otto was an influential, well-respected British civil servant once described as "by all means.. one of the most able men ever to enter Treasury chambers," where he long served as financial controller; also a director of the Bank of England. ANS, 1p, 4 3/4" X 7½", London, England, n.y. [ca. 1915] February 5. Addressed to Mr. L.J. Binns. Near fine. On "Treasury Chambers, / Whitehall, S.W." letterhead, Niemeyer writes, "Mr. [McKenna?] wishes me to return to you the drawing with his autograph, enclosed," boldly signed. "McKenna" would be Niemeyer's boss, Reginald McKenna (1863-1943), British banker who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer 1915-16 when Niemeyer was still an underling there. An attractive and early example. .
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Price: US$ 55.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
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