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Man of Many Accomplishments
POST, Augustus (1873-1952) American automotive pioneer, adventurer, balloonist, aviation pioneer (Early Bird), actor, musician, bought one of the first cars ever made, Founded Glidden Motor Tours, Original Founder of the American Auto Club (AAA), established nations first parking garage, early adoption of the first traffic ticket, 13th man to fly, original member of the Sons of Daniel Boone which merged to form the Boy Scouts of America. Post inspired Raymond Ortiz to put up the $25,000 prize for a transatlantic flight completion (Lindbergh won), In the balloon America II he set a distance and duration record which stood for 95 years. He worked closely with Alexander Graham Bell and Charles Curtis. As an actor he performed on Broadway. Some of his friends were: Robert Peary, Alfred P. Sloan, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Calvin Coolidge, Clara Adams, Charles Lindbergh, Daniel Carter Beard and Henry Woodhouse who was a major investor and collector although not known at that time a major forger of autographs. His rare Ode to Alcock and Brown. One full page, signed and dated (June 26,1942) in type near the bottom of the page. The original “Ode” was handed to the Newfoundland Historical Society to be used with the unveiling of the memorial. At the bottom right of the page Post has written: ‘To the Rexes, from Gangster 571 Augustus Post.” Gangster was a very private men’s club. A rarity in fine condition.............$125.00
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