In August 1932, a few weeks after the aviator's death, the Santos Dumont family thanked Paul Tissandier for his displays of affection.
Printed letter and handwritten envelope from the Santos Dumont family to Paul Tissandier, in gratitude for his expressions of esteem.
One page.
Front and back.
In Portuguese.
17.8 cm x 22.4 cm.
Rio de Janeiro, August 18, 1932.
Excellent condition of conservation.
Text
The Santos Dumont family
Pledged thanks the demonstrations of
affection and gratitude paid to his memory.
Rio de Janeiro, July 1932.
Envelope
Sir
Mr Tissandier
Aero Club de France
6 and 8 rue de Galilee
Paris
This is a short telegram from the city of Santos, announcing the death of Brazilian aviator and inventor Alberto Santos Dumont in Guarujá. Days later, his body was transported to São Paulo, to his brother-in-law's house, at Avenida Paulista, 105.
This text testifies to the tragic event of the death of Alberto Santos Dumont, whose event had international repercussions. Never before has this type of thank you letter, sent to illustrious recipients, been offered to collectors.
