CITROËN ANDRÉ: (1878-1935) Lot n° 1020

CITROËN ANDRÉ: (1878-1935) French Industrialist. Known for making a car named after him. A very fine and rare signed statement ` André Citroen´, one page, 8vo, 3rd April 1926, in French. To a page removed from an autograph album, Citroen states ` 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´ (Translation: " It is through specialization and standardization that production is intensified. - It is by intensifying production and subsequently exporting that we will recover the country. André Citroën") An interesting and unusual statement in the hand of Citroën related to his activity as industrialist. Small overall minor age wear, with very small professional repair to the left edge. Together with a contemporary unsigned 4 x 6 photograph showing Citroën standing in a half-length pose. G to VG