HENRY FORD. Typed Letter Signed to George M. Adams, Dearborn, MI, 10 January 1935. 1 page, 10½" x 7¼", on Ford’s personal stationery.

A scarce letter from Henry Ford, the famous American auto manufacturer who pioneered both the concept of producing a low-cost car for mass use and the innovative mass production techniques that allowed him to achieve that goal. Age 71 at this date and still leading the Ford Motor Company, he writes to George Matthew Adams, a popular newspaper writer of the day who had a regular column called “Today’s Talk.”

“It was most kind of you to send me through N W Ayer & Son the cartoon by Morris – ‘Some Folks Don’t Know The Storm Is Over,’” Ford declares. “I do enjoy having the original drawing.

“I also wish to thank you,” Ford adds, “for copies of ‘Today’s Talk’ which reach me regularly. They contain some very fine messages.” He has signed in full, “Henry Ford.”

N. W. Ayer & Son was a prominent advertising agency, and the oldest one in the U.S., having been founded in 1869.

The letter is written on stationery that is imprinted at the top, “Henry Ford / Dearborn, Mich.,” in a style that imitates the Ford logo and Ford’s own signature. It is in fine condition. It is accompanied by the original typed envelope, which has some soiling. $2000.00

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