CITROËN, André (1878-1935)

CITROËN, André (1878-1935)

Autograph manuscript signed « André Citroën »
S.l, 3rd April 1926, 1/2 p. in-8°
Previous mounting mark on left margin, right margin slightly cropped (see scan)

Scarce autograph of the famous engineer and pioneer of the automotive industry

« C’est par la spécialisation et la standardisation que l’on intensifie la production
C’est en intensifiant la production et par la suite l’exportation que l’on relèvera le pays
André Citroën
3 avril 1926 »

A trip to Detroit in 1912 sealed the fate of André Citroën. He is fascinated by Ford’s production lines and the commercial policies of major American manufacturers. From then on, the Quai de Javel in Paris (where his production line was established) became one of the European hubs of technology and American-style mass production. Until the disciple himself became creator.

André Citroën’s autograph manuscripts are very rare

We include:
A period print (in-8° format) depicting André Citroën with a concentrated look, holding a sheet of paper in his hands.
Small surface defects (see scan)