1102. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (1880 - 1964) American general and Allied Supreme Commander in the Pacific in World War II, accepted the surrender of Japan and was later dismissed by Truman for advocating an invasion of China. Superb S.P. "Douglas MacArthur" 8" x 10" b/w, a fine chest, up view in uniform, signed with excellent contrast at lower-right. Fine to very fine condition.$300-500

Defending the use of the atomic bomb

1102A MARK CLARK (1896 - 1984) American Army General, commanded the landings at Salerno and Anzio against the forces of Kesselring. Fine content T.L.S. "Mark W. Clark" on Citadel letterhead, 1p. 4to., Charleston, S.C., June 15, 1976 to a Brooklyn man responding to his question "...with regards [to] the use of the atomic bomb in Japan in World War II..." Mark explains in most part: "...At the time the bomb was dropped at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, I was fighting in Italy, so that I was not aware that the atomic weapon was about to be used. However, in view of the military situation all over the world and particularly in the Pacific, I heartily agree with President Truman's decision to use the atomic weapon at that time. The United States, having successfully competed the war in Europe, it was essential that the war in the Pacific be brought to a successful conclusion, which meant the invasion of the mainland, the capture of Tokyo, and the complete destruction of the Japanese government , which had so treacherously started the war at Pearl Harbor. In order to have invaded the Japanese Islands, it would have required hundreds of thousands of American soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen, with heavy loss of life. By the use of the weapons, we saved those lives and brought the war to an abrupt end. In my opinion, the weapons should have been used. Ever since then, the Japanese have been a staunch ally of the United States..." One very light and tiny soiled spot barely affecting text, usual folds, otherwise fine condition. Matted with a photo of Clark. $200-300

1103. HENRY H. "HAP" ARNOLD (1886 - 1950) American general, commander of the Army Air Force through most of World War II, instituting the daylight bombing raids on Germany. I.S.P. 9 1/2" x 13" b/w, a fine chest, up pose in uniform, inscribed in the white bottom margin: "To Capt. Hal Perry Thanks for making everything so pleasant for us while we were in Paris. Best of luck to you - H. A. Arnold". Trimmed slightly at bottom, emulsion flaw in chin area barely detracts, inscription just a tad lighter than original, overall very good.$100-150

1104. OMAR N. BRADLEY (1893 - 1981) American general of World War II who commanded the largest ground force ever led by one man. He was later Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. T.L.S. on his five-star letterhead, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Oct. 13, 1971 to a lieutenant colonel thanking him for his assistance in "our `71 Reunion", particularly with a stag luncheon and golf outing. Matted with a color photograph and set into a wood frame. Fine. $100-150

1105. WILLIAM J. DONOVAN (1883 - 1959) "Wild Bill", American brigadier general chosen by Roosevelt to head the O.S.S. (precursor to the C.I.A.). Donovan planted over 16,000 people behind enemy lines and developed elaborate plans to subvert enemy Axis military operations. T.L.S. "Donovan" on official letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Apr. 6, 1926 thanking a man for sending along his book, and asking him to please sign it for him. Very good. $100-150

1106. LESLIE GROVES American general who, with Robert Oppenheimer, headed the Manhattan Project in the development of the first atomic bomb. T.L.S. on his letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Sep. 25, 1969 to a friend thanking her for her assistance given to a committee discussing a "MacArthur Memorial", adding: "...your taste was essential to the result. I always leaned on it heavily...". Fine. $100-150

1107. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR (1880 - 1964) American general and Allied Supreme Commander in the Pacific in World War II, accepted the surrender of Japan and was later dismissed by Truman for advocating an invasion of China. Fine S.P. 7" x 5" b/w, an aerial view of the battleship USS MISSOURI, upon which MacArthur, and Allied and Japanese signed the Instrument of Surrender ending World War II, signed by MacArthur at bottom, also inscribed and signed by a later commander of the vessel. Signature in a somewhat darker area, but contrast remains quite good.$700-900

1108. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR T.L.S. 1p. 4to., New York, Apr. 6, 1961 to a lady in California thanking her for a clipping from the "Herald-Express". Fine, with transmittal envelope.$150-200

1109. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR T.L.S. 1p. 4to., New York, Nov. 30, 1962 thanking a man for his letter: "...I appreciate more than I can say the warmth and generosity of your sentiments..." Very good, matted with a large color photo and set in a wood frame.$150-200

1110. (DOUGLAS MACARTHUR) A great period MacArthur item, ca. 1942, a colorful banner measuring 12" x 17 1/2" with the legend "OUR HERO GEN. MACARTHUR" and bearing a bust portrait of MacArthur at center against a patriotic flag design. Very good, set in a simple frame. $200-300

1111. CARLOS ROMULO (1899 - 1985) Philippine statesman and writer, served as a close aide to Douglas MacArthur during World War II and the re-taking of the Philippines, elected President of the U. N. General Assembly. Excellent signed Philippines One Peso "Victory" note, inscribed and signed by Romulo on the face, with the dates added in another hand: "A-Day Red Bech, Leyte Oct. 20, 1944". This was a historic date in American history, as MacArthur (and Romulo) took their famous first steps from a landing craft onto liberated Philippine soil. A historic note, in fine condition.$150-200

1112. GEORGE C. MARSHALL (1880 - 1959) American general and statesman, Roosevelt's Army Chief of Staff during World War II and author of the Marshall Plan which sustained eastern Europe after the war. T.L.S. on War Dept. letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Nov. 1, 1940 thanking a man for his gift of: "...The framed etching of me together with the patriotic presentation of the flag. You were very good to go to so much trouble...". Light soiling, very good. $75-100

1113. ANTHONY MCAULIFFE (1898 - 1975) American Army general who held Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, remembered for his reply to a German surrender ultimatum, "Nuts!" Fine content A.L.S. "A. McAuliffe" 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Mar. 19, 1994, to Mr. Pruett, in part: "...I regret that I cannot comply with your request, because I met General Pershing only once and knew General Eisenhower only casually. Most of my service was with troops, very little with staff...". Fine.$400-600

1114. ANTHONY MCAULIFFE Superb S.P. "A. C. McAuliffe Maj. Gen. US Army", 8" x 10" b/w, a terrific profile portrait with an American flag in the background, ca. 1945, matted with a massive, rare Belgian bronze commemorative medal, 5 1/2" dia., picturing a German soldier handing the ultimatum to McAuliffe with the legend "NUTS" at top, all set into a wood frame. Fine.$300-400

1115. BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY (1887 - 1976) British Field Marshall who commenced the drive at El Alamein that ultimately drove Rommel from North Africa. Also involved in the invasions of Sicily and France. Fine content A.L.S. "Montgomery of Alamein" 2pp. 4to., Hants, Dec. 12, 1966, to Adam in part: "...I am working hard at the `Note' for Chapter 21 -- the 1939/45 war. From a careful backward look at the scientific `Note' of 4 November 1965, it is clear to me that the 31 years from 1914 to 1945 constitute one period of progress in science -- slow at first, then quickening during the years immediately before 1939, and then moving rapidly after 1939...In fact, the scientific approach to total war will be best handled by one and the same person... ". Red ink underlining to two lines, else boldly written and very good.$200-300

1116. BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Alton, July 24, 1866 to a friend concerning a history writing project. In part: "...I have added a certain amount about the 3 chief personalities, and this makes the chapter rather long...Chapter 15: Chinese and Japanese...". Fine. $75-100

1117. BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY Large, bold early signature "Montgomery of Alamein Field-Marshal 3/6/47". Matted with a color portrait, set in a wood frame. Very good. $75-100

1118. LOUIS MOUNTBATTEN (1900 - 1979) British naval commander and statesman, supreme allied commander in Southeast Asia responsible for the recapture of Burma. Fine content T.L.S. "Mountbatten of Burma" on his First Sea Lord, Admiralty letterhead, 1p. 4to., London, May 6, 1935, to Mr. Spivak of Meet the Press, in part: "...Of course I know all about `Meet the Press' and have heard of this remarkable form of Press Conference from many people...I am afraid, however, that it will not be possible for me to accept your kind invitation for the reason that Officers of the Defence Services in the British Service (as opposed to those appointed to N.A.T.O. duties) are not supposed to broadcast or appear on television...". Handsomely framed with a nice color photo of Mountbatten in uniform at work as his desk. Signature is light from sun exposure, just good condition. Along with an A.L.S. by British general DOUGLAS HAIG, 1p. 8vo., St. Boswells, Scotland, Apr. 4, 1924, to Sir John, in part: "...Many thanks for your kind letter...My wife asks me to thank you very much for your enquiry and good wishes. I am glad to say that she is very much better...". Nicely framed with a portrait of Haig. Wear to bottom margin, affecting signature, otherwise good condition. Two pieces. $75-100

1119. AUDIE L. MURPHY (1924 - 1971) Most decorated U.S. combat soldier of World War II. Among his 33 awards and decorations was the Medal of Honor, also received every decoration for valor that his country had to offer, some of them more than once, including five decorations from France and Belgium. Credited with killing over 240 of the enemy while wounding and capturing many others. Scarce, hurried signature on a lightly wrinkled sheet, matted with a great posed photo in uniform and all set into a wood frame. $100-150

1120. CHESTER W. NIMITZ (1885 - 1966) American admiral, Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II and largely responsible for the successful "island-hopping" campaign against the Japanese. Rare and unusual partly-printed D.S. "C. W. Nimitz" as Acting Secretary of the Navy, 1p. folio, Washington, Nov. 2, 1939, an appointment of Charles Arthur Taylor, Jr. as Midshipman in the U.S. Navy. Bottom left corner torn, repaired with tape on verso. Else in very good condition. This is the first Nimitz document of its kind that we have seen! $150-200

1121. MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY (1895 - 1994) American Army general who led airborne assaults on Sicily and commanded U.N. forces in the Korean War. A great content T.L.S. "M.B. Ridgway" adding rank, 2pp. 4to., [n.p. n.d.] concerning the reasons why the Eighth Army was fighting in the Korean War, in part: "...During my first few weeks in Korea it seemed to me two questions were uppermost in the minds of the members of the Eighth Army...the first question. `Why are we here?'...we are here because of the decisions of the properly constituted authorities of our respective governments...the loyalty we give, and expect, precludes any slightest questioning of these orders...the second question is of much greater significance...it is not the question of this or that Korean town or village. Real estate...is incidental....the real issues are whether the power of Western civilization...[is] to flower in our own lands...whether we are to survive with God's hand to guide and lead us or to perish in...a Godless world...the issue now joined right here in Korea is whether Communism or individual freedom shall prevail; whether the flight of fear-driven people we have witnessed here shall be checked, or shall at some future time, however distant, engulf our own loved ones in all its misery and despair...". Most likely written during the height of the Cold War to an unknown recipient, Ridgway's firm response as to military policy leaves no question about his views on communism. Some very slight toning , else near fine. $100-200

1122. MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY War-date S.P., the cover of Time Magazine of Mar. 5, 1951 bearing a portrait in uniform of Ridgway, inscribed, signed and dated "Tokyo, 5 dec. 51". Fine, matted with a photo of Ridgway slogging through the mud with his men, set into a wood frame. $75-100

1123. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, JR. (1887 - 1944) American general and son of the president, served with distinction in World Wars I & II, died leading his men ashore at Utah Beach and awarded the Medal of Honor. Scarce A.L.S. as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, 2pp. 8vo., Washington, [n.d.], to a lady. In part: "...I have built up a reputation for deep religious convictions of the old fashioned type...those with me have often seen a Bible on top of the things piled in every bag!...". One tiny toned spot in text, else very good. $100-150

1124. WILLIAM H. SIMPSON (1888 - 1980) American general who commanded the Ninth Army under Omar Bradley and whose units were the first to cross the Elbe. Fine war-date T.L.S. on Ninth Army letterhead, 1p. 4to., Apr. 27, 1945 to a Canadian gentleman: "...It gives me great pleasure to enclose one of our Ninth Army shoulder patches...". Very good, sold with the shoulder patch which accompanied this letter. Two pieces. $100-150

1125. JOSEPH STILWELL (1883 - 1946) "Vinegar Joe", American Army general who commanded all American forces in the China-Burma-India theater in World War II; a brilliant tactician and combat leader. Rare signature with rank: "Joseph W. Stilwell Gen. U.S.A.". Matted with a great portrait photo, set in a wood frame. Fine. $100-150

1126. THE FIVE SULLIVAN BROTHERS American-issued World War II propaganda poster, 22" x 28" color, bearing a photograph of the five Sullivan brothers, sailors who lost their lives aboard the light cruiser USS JUNEAU which was torpedoed by the Japanese off Guadalcanal. The legend reads: "The five Sullivan brothers `missing in action' off the Solomons THEY DID THEIR PART". Following the loss of the Juneau, Roosevelt ordered that never again would sets of brothers be permitted to serve in the same unit. Folds, else very good. $300-400

1127. ATOMIC BOMB AVIATORS Excellent first-day postal cover honoring Lincoln's birth, cancelled Washington, May 30, 1959, signed by five aviators associated with the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan. Included are PAUL TIBBETS who adds "Enola Gay Pilot", CHARLES W. SWEENEY who adds: "Aircraft Commander [Pilot] Nagasaki", FRED J. OLIVI, adds "Co-Pilot `Bocks Car''77' Nagasaki 9 Aug. 1945", THOMAS FEREBEE, who adds: "Bombardier Enola Gay Hiroshima", and JACOB BESER, who adds: "Radar Countermeasures Observer Enola Gay & Bocks Car". Matted with brass descriptive plaque and set into a brown wood frame. $150-200

1128. MILITARY AVIATORS Good lot of five S.P.'s, each 8" x 10", most b/w, being modern reprints of older publicity photos, includes JIMMY DOOLITTLE, GREGORY "PAPPY " BOYINGTON (2), CHUCK YEAGER and DALE GORDON. Very good. $100-150

1129. ENOLA GAY SIGNED LITHO The Enola Gay was the U.S. Army Air Force plane which delivered the first atomic bomb used in warfare, dropping it on Hiroshima and effectively ending World War II Full color reproduction of painting showing the plane banking away from the "mushroom" cloud forming over Hiroshima. Dimensions 18 x 24", signed in full by Pilot PAUL W. TIBBETS, Navigator THEODORE J. VAN KIRK and Bombardier THOMAS W. FEREBEE. Very good condition, ideal for display. $75-100

1130. ENOLA GAY - LOG The Enola Gay was the U.S. Army Air Force plane which delivered the first atomic bomb used in warfare, dropping it on Hiroshima and effectively ending World War II. Full color 18 x 24" reproduction of the Navigator's Log showing the aircraft's disposition Reproduction of the navigator's log and navigator's comments during the flight and bomb run. Also includes schematic flight plan. Signed in full by Pilot PAUL W. TIBBETS, Navigator THEODORE J. VAN KIRK and Bombardier THOMAS W. FEREBEE. Excellent condition, rolled. $75-100

1131. ENOLA GAY S.P. 8" x 10" b/w depicting the mushroom cloud which blossomed over Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945 signed in blue ink by four members of the Enola Gay crew by PAUL TIBBETTS (who adds "Pilot"), JAMES VAN KIRK (adds "Navigation"), THOMAS FERBEE (adds "Bombardier") and RICHARD NELSON (adds "Radio"). Fine condition. $75-100

1132. AMERICAN ACES OF WORLD WAR II A great grouping of nine signatures of American aces of World War II. The signatures are penned on the flyleaf of a paperback book, The Yamamoto Mission, abt. 50pp. 8vo., published by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, 1988, signed by JOE FOSS, BILL HOODE, FRANCIS GABRESKI, TEX HILL, LEON GRAY, JACK JACOBSON, JOHN W. MITCHELL and others. Fine. $100-150

1133. AMERICAN WWII BOMBER CREW HELMET A USAAF M-3 anti-flak steel flying helmet, complete with earflaps, chinstrap and liner in a dark green irregular finish used to prevent freeze burns if handled at high altitude. This helmet was widely used by crewmembers of B-17's and B-29 in the European Theater. Typical weathering, overall very good. $150-200

1134. WORLD WAR II AIR RAID WARDEN'S ARCHIVE A great grouping of material issued to an American air raid warden during World War II, includes his Civil defense armband with patch and pins; ten blank "Warden's Reports" in which the warden was to note the types of bombs dropped, damage, casualties, number trapped under wreckage, etc.; ten government-issued handbooks (some duplication) with great content, issued for air raid wardens, fire watchers, fire protection, and air raid protection regulations, all issued 1941-43, a 5pp. typed listing of "Duties of Air Raid Wardens", and three reference charts showing various chemical warfare agents, their effects, first aid, etc. (one chart chipped). A great look at defense on the home front, in overall very good condition. $200-300

1135. WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA POSTER Poignant American-issued World War II propaganda poster, 14" x 19 1/2" color, showing a teary-eyed calico-clad little girl clutching a picture of her uniformed father, bearing the legend: "DON'T KILL HER DADDY WITH CARELESS TALK". Fine.$200-300

1136. WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA POSTER American-issued World War II propaganda poster, 10" x 14" color showing a tearful, elderly European woman standing before the charred remains of her home, reading: "And WE talk about sacrifice Buy WAR BONDS". Fine, framed. $150-250

1137. WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA POSTER Classic British-issued World War II propaganda poster, 20" x 30", showing Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the foreground with tanks and Hurricane fighters in the background, bearing a large, white Churchill quotation at bottom: "LET US GO FORWARD TOGETHER". Very light toning at one fold, overall very good to fine. $200-300

1138. WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA POSTER American-issued World War II propaganda poster, 20" x 28" color, showing tattered Japanese and Nazi German flags attached to a bamboo flagpole, bearing at bottom the legend: "GET THE JAP AND GET IT OVER! Work where you're needed SEE YOUR U. S. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE WAR MANPOWER COMMISSION". Fine. $150-250

1139. WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA POSTER American-issued World War II propaganda poster, 13" x 17" color depicting an American soldier with two comrades slipping beneath a barbed wire fence with visions of home and churches above them. The legend reads: "I WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ESCAPE...I owe this to God - Home - Country". Light soiling at lower-left corner, one scratch, trimmed very slightly at bottom, else very good. $150-250

1140. WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA POSTER American-issued World War II propaganda poster, 20" x 28" color, showing a limp, bloodied paratrooper in the foreground, with enemy aircraft tearing-up his comrades in the background, with the legend: "CARELESS TALK...got there first". Very good. $200-300

1141. WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA POSTER American-issued World War II propaganda poster, 20" x 28" color, shows an American sailor with a large bundle on his shoulder, smiling as he looks behind him, with the legend reading: "If you tell where he's going...He may never get there!" Framed, fine. $200-300

1142. WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA POSTER American-issued World War II propaganda poster, 20" x 28" color, bears a close-up of Uncle Sam with a finger to his pursed lips, with the legend reading: "I'M COUNTING ON YOU! DON'T DISCUSS: TROOP MOVEMENTS SHIP SAILINGS WAR EQUIPMENT". Very good to fine. $200-300

1143. BRITISH WORLD WAR II HELMET Scarce World War II British "Tommies" helmet, complete with early elasticized chin strap and leather liner, paint in good condition with typical aging, overall very good. $100-150

1144. HANS JOACHIM MARSEILLE (1920 - 1942) German ace serving principally in North Africa, he had 158 kills in 482 sorties. Marseille was awarded a Knights Cross with diamonds, rated by Galland as the war's best pilot, killed bringing in his crippled Me-109. Very rare war-date A.L.S. signed "Marseille" at top, and in full with rank as lieutenant and squadron leader at bottom [North Africa, n.d.], in German. Untranslated. Fine condition. $600-800

1145. ERWIN J. ROMMEL (1891 - 1944) German field marshal whose Afrika Corps threw back repeated British and American assaults in North Africa, later he defended Normandy and ultimately was forced to commit suicide due to his implication in the Hitler bomb plot. War-date D.S. "Rommel" 1p. 4to., [North Africa], Oct. 2, 1941 making an award of medals to three men in his command. As always, boldly signed in pencil. File holes at left margin, else fine, matted with a color portrait and framed. $600-700

1146. HEINRICH HIMMLER (1900 - 1945) Hitler's Chief of the Gestapo placed in charge of security and responsible for the construction and operation of extermination camps. He chose suicide rather than face a hangman's noose at Nuremburg. Fine content partly-printed D.S. "H. Himmler" 1p. 8vo., Berlin, June 1, 1933, literally a "Contract of Employment" issued to SS Standartenfuhrer Wilhelm Monke and boldly signed by Himmler at bottom. All margins trimmed, with no loss of text, otherwise fine. WILHELM MOHNKE (b. 1911), was a Knights Cross recipient, leader of the 1st SS Panzer Leibstandarte "Adolf Hitler", and was one of the last defenders of the Reichstag. Captured by the Russians, Mohnke was charged with war crimes, including participation in the Malmedy massacre, and jailed until 1959.$500-700

1147. HEINRICH HIMMLER T.L.S. as Reichsfuhrer-SS, 1p. 4to., Berlin, Oct. 25, 1934, to the SS commander in Munich. Untranslated, but apparently concerns Himmler's order that the age at which soldiers are placed on reserve be raised. Boldly signed, with German and French occupation forces dockets. File holes at left margin, else very good. $500-700

1148. MARTIN BORMANN (1900 - 1945?) Head of the Nazi Party Chancellery and private secretary to Adolf Hitler, by the end of World War II Bormann had become second only to Hitler himself in terms of real political power. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Obersalzburg, Mar. 27, 1937 to Sr. Squad Leader Bruckner enclosing a "...copy of my correspondence to the security detachment for your information". The copy of the order is also present, and begins: "...It is forbidden for all wives to visit their husbands in their duty stations, other women may visit the duty stations only if they have official business there...". Bormann also asks that the SS-Commando leaders be informed of this order. Orange indelible pencil recipient's slash at upper-left, folds, overall very good.$400-600

1149. MARTIN BORMANN War-date T.L.S. with initials "M B", 1p. 4to., [Berlin] Sep. 10, 1942 to General Hans Krebs, head of OKH operations, a member of Hitler's inner circle and Nazi Germany's last Chief of Staff, a retained copy of a letter sent to Krebs warmly thanking him for sending Bormann greetings for Bormann's fortieth birthday. File holes at left margin, else very good.$200-300

1150. KARL DONITZ (1891 - 1980) German admiral who headed the U-Boat arm of the German Navy, later succeeded Hitler as Fuehrer after Hitler's suicide. Good content T.Ms.S. "Donitz 27.10.79", 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], the text of a statement Donitz issued on April 30, 1945 upon assuming the leadership of Germany. In part: "...My task is to save the German people from annihilation at the hands of Bolshevism. We shall fight on against the British and Americans...our Fuhrer, Adolf Hitler, has fallen, the German people are bowed in sorrow and reverence...he met a hero's death...". Very good. $150-200

1151. HANS FRANK (1900 - 1946) Nazi occupational Governor of Poland partly responsible for the genocide perpetrated there. D.S. "Dr. Hans Frank" 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], signed while a prisoner of the allies, likely at Nuremberg, a statement in English and German stating that "This is to certify that the following is my proper signature". Mounted, otherwise very good. $100-150

1152. HANS FRITZSCHE (1900 - 1953) Radio propaganda chief in Joseph Goebbels' propaganda ministry. Delivered regular radio broadcasts with the familiar opening "Hier spricht Hans Fritzsche!", making him one of the best-known commentators in Nazi Germany. Fine content A.D.S. signed twice, 1p. 8vo., [in confinement at Nuremburg], Sept. 9, 1946, in pencil in German to the American officer in charge of the prison facility. While awaiting their war crimes trails, prisoners were obliged to submit written requests whenever they wished to have a meeting with any other defendant, likely undertaken to plan their defenses and coordinate their testimony. Fritzsche writes: "Fritzsche Cell 30 I wish to have a private conference with [Fritz] Sauckel. Fritzsche". Also bears an approval docket indicating that the meeting was approved. Very good.$300-500

1153. HANS FRITZSCHE Bold full signature in dark ink on a narrow slip. Obtained by a guard during his war crimes trial at Nuremburg. Very good. $75-100

1154. ADOLF GALLAND (1911 - 1994) German fighter ace of World War II and general of fighters. Signed image, 17" x 15" color, artist James Dietz's painting "The Warrior's Sword Had Come to Rest", limited edition #312/500, a still life of various relics from Galland's military career, signed in pencil by Galland and the artist in the white bottom margin. Fine. $60-80

1155. HERMANN GOERING (1893 - 1946) German politician who began his career as an ace in World War I, rose to become Hitler's right-hand man and head of the Luftwaffe, finally captured and committed suicide on the eve of his execution. Fine manuscript L.S. "Hermann Goring" on ornate Reichspresident letterhead with embossed Nazi seal, 1p. 4to., Berlin [n.d.], in German. Untranslated, but must likely of some importance owing to the rare form of letterhead and Goering's perfect, bold signature. Fine condition. $400-600

1156. HEINZ GUDERIAN (d. 1953) German general and Hitler's Army Chief of Staff, the inventor of the "blitzkrieg" who commanded panzers in the Poland and France, and the Russian campaign. Scarce S.P. "Guderian", 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" b/w, a chest, up pose in uniform boldly signed near bottom. Photo by Hoffmann. Very good.$300-500

1157. HEINZ GUDERIAN Scarce war-date S.P. "Guderian", 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" b/w, a chest, up pose in Nazi uniform, signed at bottom with fair to good contrast. Photo by Hoffmann, with war-date cancellation on verso. Fine. $300-500

1158. FRANZ HALDER (1884 -1972) One-time German chief of staff until transferred to the reserves by Hitler due to policy disputes. Suspected of plotting against Hitler's life in 1944, he was interned at Flossenburg until his rescue by the Allies. Scarce I.S.P. 4 1/4" x 6 1/2" b/w, a chest, up profile of Halder in Nazi uniform, boldly inscribed and signed in the white bottom margin. With Berlin backstamp. Fine. $200-300

1159. RUDOLF HESS (1894 - 1987) Nazi German Deputy Fuehrer and second in command after Goering, Hess was one of Hitler's closest confidantes and friends. In an unauthorized peace mission, Hess flew a German fighter to England and surrendered, purportedly attempting to ally Germany with Great Britain against Russia. His mission, of course, failed and Hess was imprisoned at Spandau where he was found hanged in 1987. Carbon retained copy of a T.L.S. "R. H." 1p. 4to., [n.p., November, 1937], a copy of a letter sent to Turkish Ambassador Mehmet Hamdi Arpag , in part: "...When I returned to Berlin I found your good wishes on the birth of my son. I sincerely thank Your Excellency for these and for your friendly words...". Very good, sold with Arpag's original letter to Hess and a bust photograph of Hess. $300-500 26795

1160. HEINRICH HIMMLER (1900 - 1945) Hitler's Chief of the Gestapo placed in charge of security and responsible for the construction and operation of extermination camps. He chose suicide rather than face a hangman's noose at Nuremburg. T.L.S. 1p. tall 4to., From the Field, Jan. 24, 1944, in German on "Der Reichsfuhrer-SS" letterhead to "Lieber Parteigenos Wahl", in part: "...I must stress that the comradeship that bound us in the years of struggle and after the assumption of power has not changed. But it is my duty to worry about the laws of the Reich being followed and I believe that the old party members must be the example in this regard. Perhaps we could speak of the whole situation in person at the earliest opportunity...". File holes at left margin, otherwise boldly signed and very good. A cryptic example! $400-600

1161. HEINRICH HIMMLER Typed D.S. "H. Himmler" 1p. 4to., Berlin, Jan. 30, 1938 a promotion for Anton Volger to the rank of SS-Standartenfuhrer. N.S.D.A.P. stamp hits the initial "H" in signature, light soiling, a few creases, otherwise very good. $400-600

1162. HERMANN HOTH (1891 - 1971) German panzer general who drove his forces through France to the Channel, headed Panzer Group 3 in Barbarossa and later besieged Stalingrad, tried and convicted of war crimes. Scarce S.P. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" b/w, a Hoffmann chest, up pose in uniform signed at lower right. Very good. $200-300

1163. ALFRED JODL (1890 - 1946) Hitler's Chief of Operations who signed the act of military surrender, tried at Nuremburg for war crimes and executed. Rare war-date T.L.S. on the verso of a postcard from Wehrmacht headquarters, Berlin, Jan. 14, 1941 to a Court Clerk in Nuremburg. Jodl thanks the man for his New Year's wishes, and passes along his own hope that his correspondent will have good fortune for all of the coming year. Some wear and soiling, overall very good. While Jodl-signed post-war documents are obtainable, earlier letters are much, much rarer! $250-350

1164. ALFRED JODL Typed D.S. "A. Jodl" 1p. oblong 8vo. {Nuremburg, 1946]. While awaiting trial for war crimes, Jodl offers his services to his arch-enemies, in full: "I, defendant Jodl, Alfred, 31G 350026, certify that I do not object to being interrogated by the Soviet Russian authorities concerning knowledge that I may have about cases other than the one in which I am defendant". Fine. $200-300

1165. WILHELM KEITEL (1882 - 1946) German field marshal and army chief of staff under Adolph Hitler, convicted of war crimes and executed at Nuremburg. Ink signature penned just nine days before his execution at Nuremburg, in full: "W. Keitel Feldmarschall a. D. 7.10.1946". Beneath the signature, one of his jailers has written: "Keitel death [sentence]". Mounted, very good. $150-250

1166. ALBERT KESSELRING (1885 - 1960) Field Marshal in the Luftwaffe and at Nuremburg was tried for war crimes. Death sentence commuted due to ill health. T.L.S. as Air Force General on official "Der Chef der Luftflotte 1" letterhead, 1p. 4to., Berlin, May 24, 1939 to the Presidency of Fuhrers and Reichschancellors confirming the attendance of he and his wife at an upcoming meeting. Fine. $200-300

Praising Patton!

1167. HASSO VON MANTEUFFEL (1897 - 1978) Commander of the 5th. Panzer Army which spearheaded the ill-fated Ardennes offensive of January 1945. After vainly requesting more help from a vacillating Hitler, he spoke despairingly of "a corporal's war". Later served as a delegate to the Bundestag (1953-7). Fine content T.L.S. on his letterhead, 1p. oblong 8vo., Diessen, Dec. 16, 1970 in which Manteuffel praises his old adversary, Gen. George S. Patton. In part: "...General Patton was a master of lightning warfare and the best commander in this reference - in spite of several sorts of frailty of human nature! Evidence of his excellent command and control of an army are the campaign in Sicily, the break-out in Brittany 1944 and during the battle of the Bulge Dec. 1944..." With photo, fine. Interesting that Manteuffel makes obvious reference to the notorious Patton "slapping" incident which nearly cost Patton his command.$200-300

1168. HASSO VON MANTEUFFEL T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Diessen, Oct. 27, 1975 mentioning that he has suffered a heart attack and suggesting that his correspondent obtain a copy of the book Panzer Baron. Very good. $75-100

1169. WALTHER MODEL (1891 - 1945) German field marshal who led German armies against fierce Russian resistance at Moscow and Kursk, threw back Montgomery's attack at Arnhem, and killed himself following his defeat in the Ruhr Pocket. Rare war-date D.S. "Model" as Lieutenant general, dark indelible pencil, 1p. 4to., "In the field against Russia", 3rd Panzer Division, Sep. 10, 1941 during the Fall campaign, a list of 18 men slated proposed to receive the War Service Cross 2nd Class. Fine condition. $200-300

1170. BALDUR VON SCHIRACH (1907 - 1974) Nazi leader of the Hitler Youth and Gauleiter of Vienna, sentenced at Nuremburg to twenty years for war crimes. T.L.S. "Baldur von Schirach" 1p. 4to., Munich, Nov. 30, 1966 in German to a correspondent thanking him for his letter. One tiny chip in right margin, else very good. $100-150

1171. OTTO SKORZENY (1908 - 1975) Nazi officer and Hitler's chief and favorite commando, he made a daring mountain-top rescue of Mussolini, placed English-speaking soldiers in American uniforms to mislead American forces in the Bulge, and after the war headed the organization that helped hundreds of ex-SS officers flee Germany. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. oblong 8vo., Madrid, June 13, 1967 in Spanish. Untranslated, but clearly making reference to the collaborating "Netherlands Legion" and to fellow German soldier. File holes at left, else fine. $200-300

1172. ALBERT SPEER (1905 - 1981) Nazi German architect and Minister of Armaments and War Production, convicted of war crimes at Nuremburg. Lot includes two items: Scarce A.L.S. "Albert" in English on the verso of a picture postcard, Valle d'Aosta, Italy, 1969, friendly content in which Speer notes of his memoirs: "Final edition is sold out!", also signed by his wife, sold with his second book Spandau Diary, first edition, 1975, in German, signed in full on the front flyleaf. Two pieces, very good. $200-300

1174. NUREMBERG PHOTOS A gruesome collection of 12 photographs 5" x 4" sepia, showing the dead bodies of twelve Nuremberg Nazi defendants, including Goering, Von Ribbentrop, Keitel, Steicher, Rosenberg, Firck and five other leaders, immediately after being hanged. These photos were distributed to Allied representatives as evidence that the Nuremburg sentences had indeed been carried-out. Very good condition.$200-300

1175. NUREMBURG DEFENDANTS Scarce postal cover commemorating disarmament, signed in full by KARL DONITZ and ALBERT SPEER. Very good. $100-150

1176. S.S. ST. LOUIS INCIDENT An unusual relic, a menu from the Jewish refugee ship the S.S. St. Louis, printed in both German and English, dated July of 1938. On May 13, 1939, the S.S. St. Louis, a German passenger ship, left Germany with nearly a thousand refugees. Refused permission to land in Cuba and the United States, the refugees were eventually granted asylum in Great Britain, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. In World War II, when Germany overran most of Europe, many of the former St. Louis passengers were exterminated by the Nazis. Very good condition. $100-150

1177. NAZI FLAG A small NAZI flag nearing a black and white swastika in the center, approx. 12" x 9", possibly from a staff car. Simply framed in a black mat and glossy black frame. A few foxed spots, else very good. Unexamined out of frame. $100-150

1178. NAZI ANTI-SEMITIC QUESTIONNAIRE D.S., 3pp. legal folio, Warsaw, [1941], a partly-printed questionnaire handed to Jewish residents in formerly Soviet-occupied Poland, intended to identify Jewish professionals for deportation and eventual execution. The document describes Jankiel Jurfest, a dental technician, who sets forth his personal biographical details and family ethnic history. The document bears a photo of the subject, with an ink rubber-stamped "JUDE" at top surrounded by two Stars of David. A frightening reminder of Nazi efficiency and brutality. $150-200

1179. HOLOCAUST An usual Hitler-era item, an Ahenpass, 32pp. 8vo., 1938, a booklet which was used to prove that a family belongs to the German race, filled out for the Wulf family. Very good condition. $75-100

1180. HOLOCAUST Scarce Deutsches Reich "kennkarte", or identity card bearing a large "J" on the front and within as well, issued to Jakob Meyer Israel Schall in Leipzig, Feb. 15, 1939, valid for a term of five years. The bearer's photograph is attached within, with two fingerprints applied beside the photo, and German tax stamp. Many German Jewish men were obliged to add "Israel" to their names as a means of identification. Very good. $300-400

1181. HOLOCAUST A lot of two partly-printed D.S., 1p. 8vo. each, two registration forms, one for David Jakubowicz, and another for Rosja Jakubowicz, who lived in Eichstadt, Poland. The two were forced, along with all other Poles, to register with the newly arrived German authorities. Stamped "Jude" at top, and bearing a Swastika stamp at bottom. Very good. Two pieces. $75-100

1182. NAZI SLAVE LABOR IDENTITY CARD A Nazi-issued work permit given to an "ostarbeiterin", or a slave worker imported from the east, 4pp. 12mo., [n.p.], Apr. 14, 1945. These identity papers were issued to Antonia Kuzenko, born in Kiev on May 21, 1922. The worker has also affixed her photograph and fingerprints to the document. Expected wear, overall good to very good. $60-80

1183. NAZI SLAVE LABOR WORK PERMIT A Nazi-issued work permit given to an "ostarbeiterin", or a slave worker imported from the east, 6pp. 12mo., [n.p.], Oct. 5, 1943. These identity papers were issued to Nastja Janischewska, born in Kiev on May 20, 1923. The worker, listed as a "farm worker" with her work location listed, has also affixed her photograph and fingerprints to the document. Expected wear, overall good to very good. $60-80

1184. SACHENHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP LETTER AND JEWISH STAR A.L.S. on official Konzentrationslager Sachenhausen letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Sachenhausen, Germany, Oct. 6, 1940, in which an unnamed inmate writes to a friend names Schuester. Mounted with a six-pointed Star of David measuring about 3" across, made of coarse yellow cloth and printed with the word "Jude" across the center. Additionally, the grouping includes a contemporary 5" x 7" color photograph showing the gates of Sachenhausen. All three pieces are framed in a simple dark wood frame. The letter bears a large area of dampstaining, moderately affecting content; the Star bears some straining as well. Overall very good condition, unexamined out of frame. $100-150

1185. SURRENDER OF GERMANY Two page spread removed from an issue of Life Magazine, May 21, 1945 heralding the surrender of Germany, signed on recto and verso by some of the participants in the surrender ceremony, each signing their image. Included are ARTHUR W. TEDDER, W. BEDEL SMITH (twice), CARL SPAATZ (twice), and HAROLD BURROUGH (three times). Fold lines and tape stains at one margin, some wear, overall good. $150-200

1186. RUSSIAN ANTI-SEMITIC PROPOGANDA An interesting lot of three printed Russian anti-Semitic military propaganda documents from the two World Wars, includes: a broadside from Petrograd, approx. 10" x 14", ca. 1916, urging Jewish soldiers to fight for the Red Army. Of course, at the end of World War I, Russian Jews would demand the right to revive the Jewish homeland of Palestine; a World War II-era broadside likely from the Ukraine, 11" x 14", ca. 1941, issued by the German military command, ordering Jews to move immediately into an unnamed Ghetto. Each matted and set into a simple gold frame. Along with two printed Russian anti-Semitic cartoons, one showing two "Jewish" soldiers laughing together while a city burns in the background, and the other showing a caricature of a Jew with a 1000 ruble note in his hand, looming above soldiers fighting in the trenches. Matted together and set into a simple gold frame. Three pieces, very good condition, unexamined out of frame.$100-150

Reporting on the Finnish War

1187. LAVRENTY PAVLOVICH BERIA (1899 - 1953) Russian politician, the dreaded head of Stalin's security agency, the NKVD, who oversaw the Great Purge of 1934-38 and ordered the deaths of thousands. Unable to resist the power of his position, Beria sought to succeed Stalin and was in turn tried and executed himself. Fine content war-date D.S. on N.K.V.D. letterhead marked "Top Secret", 2pp. 4to., Moscow, Jan. 12, 1940 to Stalin's Minister of Defense KLIMENT Y. VOROSHILOV who as also initialed the document in pencil. Beria reports that the 3rd NKVD Reg. has fulfilled its military assignment of protecting communications of the 44th Rifle Div. in the Vazhnevar area. He also reports that the regiment had faced three days of intensive skirmishing against the Finns, with the loss of 14 dead and 137 wounded, along with the loss of material, draught horses, and so on. Despite the fighting, Beria reports that morale remains high, concluding: "...All personnel fought with exceptional persistence and heroism...". Signed in bold pencil at conclusion, as is usually the case. Binder holes in left margin, else fine condition. $400-600

1188. SEMION M. BUDENNY (1883 - 1973) Soviet field marshal and Commander in Chief of the Southwestern Front. An inept leader, Budenny allowed Von Rundstedt's army to divide and nearly destroy his command. D.S. 1p. 4to., Moscow, Jan. 11, 1938, in Russian transferring a chief clerk to head the financial division of an anti-aircraft regiment. Very good. $150-200

1189. SEMION M. BUDENNY D.S. 1p. 4to., Moscow, Mar. 30, 1938, in Russian transferring the commander of the 23rd Independent Engineer Battalion to a post associated with the command staff of communications of the RKKA. Very good.$150-200

1190. LAZAR KAGANOVICH (1893 - 1991) Soviet politician who served the government from Lenin to Khruschev, hand was the only Jew to serve on Stalin's cabinet and in the Council of Ministers. T.L.S. on official letterhead as Vice Chairman of the Council of Soviet Ministers, 1p. 4to., Moscow, Nov. 27, 1946 to the Minister of Foreign Trade complaining that the roads department is lacking goods. Also bears an A.E.S. (initialed) by ANASTAS MIKOYAN (1895 - 1978) Soviet politician, a Bolshevik leader in Baku, member of the Central Committee and later Chairman of the Presidium, who orders that a response be made to Kaganovich. Files holes at left margin, else very good.$200-300

1191. LAZAR KAGANOVICH Scarce T.L.S. on his ministerial letterhead as head of the Soviet railway system, 1p. 4to., Moscow, Feb. 12, 1948 to the Minister of Foreign Trade requesting the purchase of some heavy metal presses. Torn file holes at blank left margin, otherwise very good. $150-200

1192. IVAN S. KONEV (1897 - 1973) Russian field marshal who headed the Kalinin Front and resisted the German assault on Moscow. Later, Konev threw back the German attack at Kursk, surrounded ten divisions, and advanced with Zhukov to occupy Berlin. Scarce D.S. 2pp. 4to., Khabarovsk, Mar. 4, 1940 ordering the reorganization of the 3rd reserve Rifle Reg. and ordering that the regiment be brought up to full strength by July 1st. Boldly signed in indelible pencil, very good. $200-300

1193. GEORGI K. ZHUKOV (1896 - 1974) Soviet Field Marshall, perhaps the greatest general of World War II, he survived crushing poverty and Stalin's purges to command the Russian armies at the monumental battles of Moscow and Kursk, and in the taking of Berlin. Typed D.S. 2pp. 4to., Kiev, Oct. 25, 1940, in Russian. The document bears instructions for the appointment of a commission to be responsible for quality control of the construction of a new building for the headquarters of the troops in Kiev. Some edge wear, else very good with a nice ink signature. $400-600

1194. GEORGI K. ZHUKOV Scarce war-date D.S. in typical red indelible pencil, 3pp. 4to., Kiev, Oct. 21, 1940 in Russian and marked "SECRET" Untranslated, but apparently a list of twelve men in his command with their new appointments indicated. Boldly signed at conclusion, with signatures of three other officers. File holes at left margin, else very good. $300-400

1195. RUSSIAN WAR HERO GROUPING Personnel file of the Hero of the Soviet Union, Lt. Gen. Vladimir Matveevick Tkachenko, housed in a thick, red cloth bound file with gold lettering and a Soviet star. Within are four D.S.'s by VASILI I. CHUIKOV (1900 - 1982), Russian general who was an essential planner and director of the battle of Stalingrad, his forces headed the spearhead to Berlin, where he had the honor of receiving the surrender of the city from General Krebs; one D.S. signed by GEORGI ZHUKOV (1896 - 1974), Soviet Field Marshal, perhaps the greatest general of World War II, he survived crushing poverty and Stalin's purges to command the Russian armies at the monumental battles of Moscow and Kursk, and in the taking of Berlin; one D.S. signed by KONSTANTIN ROKOSSOVSKY (1896 - 1968), Soviet general who held the critical northwest approaches to Moscow, later headed defenses at Stalingrad and near the end of the war encircled and destroyed the German 4th Army; as well as five photos of Tkachenko, two evaluations, military oath, archive copies of military decrees, his complete service record, and so on. An impossible grouping to find, overall very good. $300-400

1196. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE (1769 - 1821) The "Little Corporal" whose brilliance in the field of battle and as Emperor of France has made him perhaps the most important figure of post-Renaissance Europe. L.S. "Np" 1p. 8vo., Paris, April 2, 1811, to Berthier on the eve of the disastrous conclusion to his Portugal campaign, in part: "...I respond to your letter of Mar. 20. There is no doubt that the detachments of the 75th and 28th regiments which entered the...regiment on foot in the middle...must...to Madrid...". Loss at top left corner costing a few words of text, otherwise very good. $800-1,200

1197. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE L.S. "Napole" 1p. 4to., Rambouillet, Aug. 22, 1806, in French to Count Antonio Aldini, in part: "...I wish to know...[a man] named Pozzi who has been arrested by...Maret, & on names Gambarana who has been at the head of the revolt in Savia [?]...". Hughes-Bernard MARET, Duc de Bassano, acted as Napoleon's Secretary of State until 1811. Two months after this letter, Napoleon defeated the Prussian army and entered triumphantly into Berlin. Boldly signed, very good.$800-1,200

1198. LAURENT GOUVION ST. CYR (1764 - 1830 French marshal who commanded a corps in the Russian campaign, also commanded forces in Catalonia and in the Rhine. Lot of six D.S.'s "Gouvion St. Cyr" 6pp. 4to., [France], 1799-1828, includes military appointments, promotions, transfer orders, and so on. Some marginal toning and wear, overall good to very good. Most with translations.$400-600

1199. FRANCOIS-CHRISTOPHE KELLERMANN (1735 - 1820) French marshal who fought with distinction in the Seven Years' War, defeated the Prussians at Valmy, named a peer in 1814. A.L.S. "Le duce de Valmy", 4pp. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], in French. Untranslated, but undoubtedly concerning an outstanding debt. Very good. $200-300

1200. PIERRE BRUNO DARU (1767 - 1829) Intendant-General of Napoleon's Grand Armee, charged with finding its supplies. Manuscript L.S. 1p. legal folio, Vienna, Aug. 26, 1809, in French. Untranslated but with apparent reference to a payment to a doctor associated with an army hospital. Very good. $100-150

1201. JACQUES ETIENNE MACDONALD (1765 - 1840) French marshal, defeated by Russian forces under Aleksandr Suvorov at the battle of Trebbia, played an important part in the battle of Wagram (1809), the Peninsular War, and the Russian campaign. A.L.S. "McDonald" 1p. sm. 4to., Paris, May 20, 1883, in French to an unidentified correspondent, untranslated, likely with social content. Very good. $100-150

1202. ARTHUR WELLESLEY WELLINGTON (1769 - 1852) British general and statesman, called the "Iron Duke", he crushed French forces under Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo. Third person A.L.S. "The Duke of Wellington" 2pp. 8vo., London, Aug. 25, 1835, declining to sign a petition regarding the City of Liverpool, and passing the letter of request to another peer. One small fold tear at bottom margin, else very good.$100-150

1203. JOHN J. PERSHING (1860 - 1948) American general "Black Jack" Pershing commanded troops sent to capture Pancho Villa, and later was Commander in Chief of all American forces in Europe in World War I. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Dec. 13, 1935 to publisher Little, Brown & Co. In part: "...Thank you...for your expression of interest in what I am writing. The manuscript is far from the publication state, but I shall be glad to give consideration to your suggestion when the time comes...". Matted with a color portrait and set into a wood frame. Very good. $100-150

1204. WILLIAM A. "BILLY" BISHOP (1894 - 1956) Canadian aviator of World War I, officially credited with bringing down 72 enemy aircraft. S.P. 6 1/2" x 10" sepia, a printed image from a book showing Bishop from the waist, up in uniform, signed in blue ink beneath the caption. Near fine. $100-150

On the Zimmerman Telegram

1205. ALFRED EWING (1855 - 1935) Head of the British Secret Service during World War I whose office intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram proposing a German alliance with Mexico in the event that the U.S. entered the war and announced the beginning of unrestricted submarine warfare beginning on Feb. 1, 1917. A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo., Cambridge, Jan 14, 1932 responding to a letter, in part: "...Some of their [newspaper] stories must be taken with the proverbial grain of salt, but it actually was by the staff under my charge that the Zimmerman messages were made out, and I think you are right in your estimation of their effect. It was essential in those days to keep the secret jealously guarded, and probably my part in it would not have become known had it not been publicly disclosed by the late Lord Balfour after the publication of Mr. Walter H Page's letters...". Very good. $75-100

1206. ZIMMERMAN TELEGRAM COUNT JOHANN HEINRICH VON BERNSTORFF German ambassador to the United States and Mexico from 1908 to 1917, reportedprimarily to Zimmerman during the war, and was the intended recipient of the famous Zimmerman Telegram which helped propel the U.S. into World War I. Scarce T.L.S. on official letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Jan. 22, 1909 to a newspaperman accepting an invitation to an Associated Press dinner and offering to give a speech. Small chip at lower-right, else very good. $100-150

1207. EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER (1890 - 1973) American aviator and World War I ace credited with 26 "kills", later president of Eastern Air Lines. T.L.S. on Eastern Air Lines letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Feb. 5, 1943, declining an invitation to attend a meeting of the Committee of the Bill of Rights. Light uneven toning, else very good, matted with a color portrait and set into a wood frame.$100-150

1208. EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER Signed book, his autobiography Rickenbacker, Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1967, boldly signed "Eddie Rickenbacker 1968" on the blue front flyleaf. Fine, with slightly worn dust jacket. $60-80

1209. ROBERT D'ORLEANS, DUC DE CHARTRES (1840 - 1910) French soldier, the brother of Louis Philippe, fought in the American Civil War and Algerian Wars. Nice lot of two A.L.S. 8pp. 8vo. total, London, ca. 1864 and 1868, to Lieut. Col. Finley Anderson, with good content, mentioning such Civil War figures as Winfield Hancock, George McClellan, and the Battle of Gettysburg. Overall very good. Two pieces. $150-200

1210. GEORGE DEWEY (1837 - 1917) American naval officer who served under Farragut in the Civil War , later destroyed a Spanish squadron in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American war. A.L.S. with initialed postscript on hotel letterhead, 4pp. 8vo., Palm Beach, 1902, friendly content making a remittance, requesting medication, and passing on the good wishes of he and his wife. Very good. $75-100

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