Authentic Frank E. Gannett Signature – Founder of the Gannett Company
Offered is a bold, clean signature of Frank E. Gannett (1876–1957) — pioneering newspaper publisher, media magnate, and founder of what became the Gannett Company, one of the largest and most influential media empires in American history. Signed in ink on a cream-colored card measuring approximately 2.5 x 4 inches, this piece is ideal for framing or historical display.
🔹 About Frank E. Gannett:
Founded the Gannett Company, which would later launch USA Today
Built one of the largest newspaper chains in the United States
Advocate for journalistic integrity and civic reform
Ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1940
His legacy continues in the national media landscape to this day
This signature comes from a long-held private collection, offered now for the first time in over 70 years. A must-have for collectors of press history, political memorabilia, or rare 20th-century autographs.
📌 Condition: Excellent. No stains or bends. Strong signature in dark ink.
📐 Size: Approx. 2.5 x 4 inches
📦 Shipping: Ships securely with archival protection and tracking.
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a signature from one of the most influential figures in American journalism.