Lot #375 Two Very Collectible Autographs: Simon Lake, Inventor of Modern Submarine and UK Runner and Neurologist Roger Bannister

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Two Very Collectible Autographs: Simon Lake, Inventor of Modern Submarine and UK Runner and Neurologist Roger Bannister. Simon Lake (1866-1945) is considered the "Father of the Modern Submarine" who by all accounts was inspired by Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea". He built the first practical submarine called The Argonaut in 1898 and founded the Lake Torpedo Boat Company. Receipt signed and dated July 29, 1917 from a cafe. Signed Simon Lake just under the $2.25 Paid receipt executed in pencil. Includes several printed biographical material as well as autograph by grandson.Roger Bannister: (1929-2018) On May 6, 1954 he was the first man to break the 4 minute mile. Author of numerous papers on physiology of exercise and scientific training methods he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1975. Signed 5 x 3" card. Estimated Value $200 - 400

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