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Lot 68: James E. Ryan Platinum Book Ryan & Forbes Letters

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Start price: $18

Estimated price: $100 - $125

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James E. Ryan Platinum Book Ryan & Forbes Letters. This lot consists of:

  • (1) Platinum By James E. Ryan Hardcover. This was published by Northwest Silver Press (Washington) and copyrighted in 1990. The hardcover book is approx 5 3/4" x 1/2" x 8 3/4".
  • (1) A handwritten letter from the writer, James E. Ryan to Michel Roux, who was a French-born liquor executive that had used a distinctive and witty advertising campaign to turn Absolut, a little-known Swedish brand, into the top imported vodka in the United States, This is a letter where the written suggested a new advertisement for Absolut Vodka. Folded up, the letter is approx 8 3/4" x 4".
  • (1) A letter from Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman of Forbes magazine and brother of Steve, to Michel Roux. Folded up, the letter is approx 7 1/4" x 3 3/4".

The total weight is 0.93lb. Please note, that these do not come with a COA and were acquired from a serious collector. Please view the image closely to ensure the item quality will meet your needs.