Search Results for "WORLD WAR 2 PHOTOGRAPHS"

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Lot 437: [ Autographs ] PIUS XII (1939 - 1958) Pope who maintained neutrality in World War II, opposed Catholic collaboration with the Communists and maintained traditional Catholic social doctrine. D.S. "Pius P.P. XII" 1 1/2pp. folio, Rome, Oct. 20, 1948 to

Estimate: $500 - $750

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Lot 1342: [ Autographs ] GERMAN U-BOAT COMMANDERS A fine World War II association item, the signatures of KARL DOENITZ, ERICH TOPP and another U-Boat commander on a handsome Christmas card dated 1975 and adorned with an image of a U-Boat on a storm tossed sea.

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 1375: [ Autographs ] IRON CLASS, FIRST CLASS A World War II Nazi Germany Iron Class, First Class, with swastika in relief at center and "1939"in relief at bottom, pin back. This is a rare decoration, far more difficult to obtain than the Iron Cross, Second

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Lot 1409: [ Autographs ] JOHN J. PERSHING Book signed, My Experiences in the World War, two volumes, New York, Frederick J. Stokes, Co., 1931, signed on the half title page of the first volume "John J. Pershing" beneath an edition numbering of 1547/2000. Very

Estimate: $150 - $200

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Lot 1412: [ Autographs ] EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER (1890 - 1973) American aviator and World War I ace credited with 26 "kills", later president of Eastern Air Lines. D.S. 1p. folio, his signature, "Captain Eddie Rickenbacker" on a block of 40 commemorative stamps

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 1346: [ Autographs ] ADOLF GALLAND (1911 - 1994) German fighter ace of World War II and general of fighters. S.P. 4in x 6in b/w showing him as he leaves his fighter's cockpit, a cigar clenched in his teeth. Boldly signed at bottom, fine.

Estimate: $50 - $75

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Lot 1391: [ Autographs ] WILLIAM A. "BILLY" BISHOP (1894 - 1956) Canadian aviator of World War I, officially credited with bringing down 72 enemy aircraft. S.P. 6.5in x 10in sepia, a printed image showing Bishop from the waist, up in uniform, signed in blue

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 1394: [ Autographs ] OMAR N. BRADLEY First day postal cover honoring the U.S. Army in World War II, canceled in Washington, Sep. 28, 1945, signed adding rank "General of the Army" across the face. One tiny stain beneath rank, otherwise very good.

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 1973: [ Autographs ] ORSON WELLES (1915 - 1989) American film actor, director and producer most remembered for his monumental Citizen Kaneand his War of the Worlds radio broadcast. Vintage I.S.P. 8in x 10in b/w, ca. 1940 showing Welles in a close-up

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Lot 1488: [ Autographs ] EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER (1890 - 1973) American aviator and World War I ace credited with 26 "kills", later president of Eastern Air Lines. Fine vintage I.S.P. 5in x 4.125in b/w, showing Rickenbacker with his plane, boldly inscribed at

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 1248: [ Autographs ] DAVID LLOYD GEORGE (1863 - 1945) British Prime Minister given wide-ranging powers during World War I, his meetings with Irish leaders resulted in the founding of the Irish Free State. Fine vintage S.P. 5in x 7in sepia, a handsome close

Estimate: $50 - $75

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Lot 2094: [ Autograph ] Orson Welles 1915-1989 American film actor, director and producer most remembered for his monumental "Citizen Kane" and his War of the Worlds radio broadcast. S.P. 5in x 7in color showing Welles in a close-up portrait later in life,

Estimate: $150 - $200

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Lot 1742: [ Autograph ] Herbert G. Wells 1866-1946 English novelist whose fantastic science fiction novels foresaw inventions devised many year later. his works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine and The Invisible Man. Signature "H. G. Wells' on

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Lot 1622: [ Autograph ] Ferdinand Porsche German automobile designer and manufacturer, he started his career developing tank designs for Germany during World War 11 S.P. 5in x 7in b/w, a fine chest, up portrait showing Porsche seated with his chin resting on

Estimate: $300 - $400

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Lot 1314: [ Autograph ] Victor Emanuele III 1869-1947 King of Italy who essentially served as a figurehead during Mussolini's administration, he abdicated the throne following the end of World War II D.S. 1p. folio on imprinted letterhead, Rome, 1923, in

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 1321: [ Autograph ] Mikos Horthy 1868-1957 Hungarian politician who foughtHungary's post-World War I Communist regime, overthrowing it only to be abducted by the Nazis and forced into exile. T.L.S. 2pp. sm. 4to.,Budapest, Oct. 11, 1929 to a friend, in

Estimate: $150 - $200

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Lot 994: [ Autograph ] Franklin D. Roosevelt T.L.S. as Assistant Secretary of the Navy on Navy Department letterhead, lp. 4to., Washington, Aug. 22, 1919 Following the end of the hostilities of World War 1, Roosevelt advises U.S. Navy Reserve sailor Kenneth

Estimate: $150 - $250

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Lot 1401: [ Autograph ] World War Ii S.P. 7.5in x 6.75in b/w printed image showing the five Joint Chiefs of Staff standing around a globe. Signed by all five, including: Arleigh A. Burke, Arthur Radford, Maxwell Taylor, Randolph McPate and Nathan Twining. Very

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 1402: [ Autograph ] American Propaganda Three pieces of American propagandafrom World War Ii, each 1p. 8vo, including a rare quarto-sized unit surren signed in type by Dwight D. Eisenhower, issued to officers leading large groups of soldiers urging them to

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Lot 1425: [ Autograph ] Alvin C. York 1887-1964 American soldier of World War I who single- handedly captured 132 German prisoners and was awarded a Medal of Honor. Signature "Sgt. Alvin C. York' on the verso of his calling card. A couple of pin holes and

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 1506: [ Autograph ] Glenn L. Martin 1886-1955 American airplane manufacturer of bombers, notably the B-10 and B-26 of World War Ii, as well as flying boats and clipper planes used in trans-Atlantic service. Signed air mail cover commemorating the

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 1029: [ Autograph ] Dwight D. Eisenhower 1890-1969 34th President of the United States, Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe during World War II and largely responsible for the successful invasion on DDay. I.S.P. 8in x 10in b/w showing Eisenhower

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Lot 916: Gustav V 1858-1950 King of Sweden (1907-50 who maintained Sweden's neutrality during World War II Partly-printed D. S. 1p. folio, Stockholm, Dec. 31, 1912, an appointment of a grenadier in the army. Light toning, otherwise very good. With six

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Lot 950: 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. Signed book, Winged Victory - The Army Air Force Play, by Moss Hart Random House, New

Estimate: $50 - $75

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Lot 952: 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. his autobiography A Soldier's Story, Henry Holt & Co., New York, 195 1, first edition,

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 959: (Japanese Naval Flag A huge Japanese World War II naval battle flag, about 7in x 12in showing a red rising sun in center with red rays emanating outwards, all on a white field. Most likely taken by a soldier as a souvenir, probably from a warship. A

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Lot 960: (Japanese Flag A World War II Japanese national flag, about 30in x 26in, cotton, with several Japanese characters written in black ink at upper left. Although untranslated, it was common for Japanese airmen and soldiers to write their names or

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Lot 996: Jonathan Wainwright 1883-1953 "Skinny", American general who defended Bataan and Coregidor after MacArthur's withdrawal early in World War I.S.P.. "J M. Wainwright, Gen. U.S.A." 10in x 8in b/w showing Wainwright full length in uniform, standing with

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Lot 1004: Alvin C. York 1887-1964 American soldier of World War I who single-handedly captured 132 German prisoners and was awarded a Medal of Honor. Signed book Sargeant York and his People, a biography by Sam K Cowan, Funk & Wagnalls, New York, 1922, signed

Estimate: $150 - $200

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Lot 1081: James H. Doolittle (d. 1993 American aviator who gained fame both as a racing pilot and as leader of the first air raid on Tokyo during World War Ii. I.S.P. 8in x 10in b/w, in uniform, inscribed upper right with good contrast.

Estimate: $30 - $50

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Lot 1286: H. G. Wells 1866-1946 English novelist whose fantastic science fiction novels foresaw inventions devised many year later. his works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine and The Invisible Man Characteristically small signature "H. G. Wells"

Estimate: $80 - $100

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Lot 642: Franklin D. Roosevelt 1882-1945 Thirty-second President of the United States who instituted the New Deal programs and who led the United States through most of World War 11 S.P. 8.25in x 11.375in sepia bust profile by Harris & Ewing, inscribed on the

Estimate: $500 - $750

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Lot 1588: Orson Welles 1915-1989 American film actor, director and producer most remembered for his monumental "Citizen Kane' and his War of the Worlds radio broadcast. S.P. 10in x 8in b/w, a scene from "Citizen Kane" showing Welles with his two partners in

Estimate: $150 - $250

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Lot 890: David Lloyd-George 1863-1945 British Prime Minister given wide-ranging powers during World War I, his meetings with Irish leaders resulted in the founding of the Irish Free State. T.N.S. 1p. 16mo., London, Feb. 8, 1926 sending his best wishes. Signed

Estimate: $30 - $50

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Lot 595: Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890 1969 34th President of the United States Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe during World War Ii and largely responsible for the successful invasion on D- Day I.S.P. 8in x 10in b/w, a fine portrait inscribed in

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold: $280

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Lot 801: world War Ii Lot of two Tls 1956-7, 2pp. total one by Mathew Ridgway 1895-1994 American general who led forces at Sicily and in Korea sends a book and Alfred M. Gruenther, good content the best way that the United States can influence other people is

Estimate: $40 - $60

Sold: $20

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Lot 807: Ferdinand Foch 1851-1929 French Marshall of World War I who twice checked the German advance on Calais and was active at the Mame and the Somme. A.L. S. 2pp. 8vo., france Sep.. 27 1923in french discussing his finances and arranging a meeting Boldly

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold: $100

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Lot 1507: Orson Welles 1915 1989 American film actor director and producer most remembered for his monumental citizen Kane and his War of the Worlds radio broadcast S.P. 10in x 8in b/w, a scene from citizen Kane showing Welles with his two partners in the

Estimate: $150 - $250

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Lot 907: James H. Doolittle (d. 1993 American aviator who gained fame both as a racing pilot and as leader of the first air raid on Tokyo during World War II Vintage I. S.P. 6in x 8in b/w, a fine portrait of Doolittle seated in flight suit with goggles

Estimate: $50 - $75

Sold: $33

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Lot 916: Charles S. "Casey Jones Pioneer American aviator an early test pilot and Army Air Corps instructor during World War 1. Vintage S.P. 4in x 5in sepia showing the pilot in flight gear standing beside his Curtiss Racing Oriole ca. 1924 Boldly signed

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold: $75

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Lot 935: aviation Two large postal Covers 1938 bearing the signatures Of dozens Of important aviators of the era The signers include World War I pilots including ace Dawson winners of the 1934 and 1935 Mitchell trophy winner of the 1935 Junior Birdman Trophy

Estimate: $150 - $250

Sold: $90

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Lot 968: Ferdinand Porsche German automobile designer and manufacturer he started his career developing tank designs for Germany during World War 11 Scarce S.P. 4" x 7" b/w, a half length portrait of Porsche with his chin resting on his hand. Boldly signed in

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Lot 1563: HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS

Estimate: $250 - $350

Sold: $160

Lot 771: SEMYON TIMOSHENKO - Current Bid: $200.00

Estimate: $400 - $600

Sold: $200

Lot 212: WOODROW WILSON - Current Bid: $200.00

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold: $360

Lot 211: WOODROW WILSON - Current Bid: $200.00

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold: $380

Lot 417: ME-262 FUSELAGE RELIC

Estimate: $250 - $350

Sold: $120

Lot 1134: WORLD WAR I STEREOVIEWS

Estimate: $75 - $100

Passed

Lot 223: WORLD WAR II CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR WINNERS - Current Bid: $160.00

Estimate: $300 - $500

Passed

Lot 644: WORLD WAR I ANTI-GERMANY CARTOON by ROLLIN KIRBY

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold: $100

Lot 762: MILITARY MISCELLANY

Estimate: $300 - $400

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Lot 634: WORLD WAR II SOUVENIR CLOGS

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold: $280

Lot 644A: WORLD WAR I ANTI-GERMANY CARTOON BY ROLLIN KIRBY

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold: $400

Lot 1069: GREETING CARDS FROM SOCIAL MARSHALS OF WORLD WAR II

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold: $280

Lot 333: 'OUR RULERS' ELECTION POSTER

Estimate: $400 - $600

Sold: $1,100

Lot 435: WORLD WAR I AMBULANCE STRETCHER

Estimate: $100 - $150

Passed

Lot 425: WORLD WAR I PROPAGANDA POSTER

Estimate: $200 - $300

Passed

Lot 329: WORLD WAR II CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR WINNERS

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold: $149

Lot 605: WORLD WAR I AWARD DOCUMENTS

Estimate: $150 - $200

Passed

Lot 627: WORLD WAR I STEREOVIEWS - Current Bid: $40.00

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold: $15