MILITARY

	ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY OF MASSACHUSETTS 254. [IDENTIFIED OFFICER'S UNIFORM COAT] Belonging to Colonel Edward F. Hall of The Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Massachusetts, chartered in 1638, the third oldest chartered military organization in the world. It still convenes monthly at Faneuil Hall in Boston and has produced a great many Medal of Honor recipients over the past 300 years. This handsome wool, fully lined dress coat with double vents was custom made for "Col. Hall, Esq From Thos. Cahill, Tailor No. 141 Washington St. Boston," ca. 1850, penned in period ink on inside shoulder pad. The dark blue frock coat features nine brass eagle buttons manufactured by R & W Robinson and red piping and trim at cuff with a vertical three-button narrow cream trim extending from cuff edge. Detached gold bullion epaulettes are complimented by silver bullion chevrons on sleeves. One brass button detached but present; occasional loose lining; else in excellent condition. In 1833 Col. Hall enlisted in the Second Regiment, Third Brigade and First Division of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. He was promoted to sergeant in 1834. During the Mexican War he rose to the rank of lieutenant and in the Civil War he obtained the rank of colonel, which he held until the mid-1870s. MB: $4500
	"I'M MIGHTY GRATEFUL TO YOU FOR PUTTING UP WITH ME FOR 26 YEARS" 255. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969). Thirty-fourth President of the United States (1953-61); Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe during World War II largely responsible for successful D-Day invasion. War-date ALS, "Ike," 1p, 6"x9", [Headquarters British Isles], Jun 30, 1942. In poignant remembrance of their wedding day, Jul 1, 1916, Major General Eisenhower writes to his wife Mamie on the eve of their 26th anniversary. On lightly lined paper in full, "Darling: I'm just starting on a trip to Scotland and other points. We'll probably not be back here before July 4. But I'll send you a wire tomorrow (July 1) so you'll know that I'm thinking of you that day. I'm mighty grateful to you for putting up with me for 26 years. Haven't heard a word from Bertok or T. J. I hope there is no hitch in their plans. Enclosed is a note which I thought you'd like to send to Mrs. Strong. It shows her package was delivered. We're on the run - but maybe next Sunday I can write you a real letter. I'll try! Always yours..." Boldly penned and signed in black ink. Light ink transfer and brushing, including the signature; two normal folds; else in near mint condition. Eisenhower had just been designated Commanding General of the European Theater five days prior to writing this letter. In November of that year he commanded the American forces landing in North Africa and became Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces in North Africa that same month. In December of the following year he was named Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces and later accepted Germany's surrender at Rheims. COA from PSA/DNA. MB: $2300
	256. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER TLS, 1p, 7"x9", Washington, DC, Jan 2, 1948. On US Army Chief of Staff letterhead to Martha Sielicki. In full, "Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness at Christmastime. I deeply appreciate your kindness in having me remembered in the nine Novenna Masses and am grateful for your good wishes and prayers. May the New Year bring you God's blessings in abundance..." Signed in black ink. Fine. Three colorful patriotic stickers affixed. Accompanied by War Department transmittal envelope. Present also is a TLS by his wartime secretary KAY SUMMERSBY, 1p, Apr 17, 1945. On Allied Expeditionary Force Office of the Supreme Commander letterhead to the same recipient thanking her for a "package of assorted gifts" which General Eisenhower had instructed her to send "to a military hospital and I know how much your generosity will be appreciated by our wounded men." Also with transmittal envelope. Fine. MB: $500
	EYEWITNESS NARRATIVES OF PARTICIPANTS IN HISTORIC EVENT 257. [ATOMIC BOMB ARCHIVE] Important atomic bomb handwritten eyewitness accounts by original participants. JAMES CORLISS, the flight engineer of the third plane of the Nagasaki mission, deceased, and bombardier TOM FEREBEE (1918-2000) of the Enola Gay, pen six- and five-page signed manuscripts: eyewitness accounts to the most important event of the 20th Century. Ferebee's account is more poignant, as he actually threw the switch at Hiroshima. Corliss draws illustrations of plane positions and the famous mushroom cloud. Also included are six items pertaining to the event, and signed by others closely associated with it. On August 6, 1945 pilot Paul Tibbets and the crew of the B-29 Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb over the city of Hiroshima, Japan, the first wartime use of an atomic weapon in history. Three days later, pilot Charles Sweeney and the members of the B-29 Bocks Car dropped a second atomic bomb over the city of Nagasaki. Those bombings and the Japanese capitulation shortly after signaled a major change in the nature of modern warfare as well as raising a number of ethical questions regarding the deployment of weapons of mass destruction. The incredible accounts of both Ferebee and Corliss are in the form of two individual ALsS sent to a "Mr. Norman" who had written to them requesting information about the event. Ferebee's five-page letter, written in blue ink on white lined loose leaf paper, is dated Mar 10, 1997 and begins with some interesting background information regarding his military career. Following that, he writes of the initial secrecy regarding the mission and the practice runs the group flew before the actual flight on August 6th. He writes in part, "...We took off at 0215 AM and approx. 2 hrs later prior to climbing Capt. Parson & Jeppson started arming the bomb, and I observed it from the entrance to the bomb bay. Once that was completed I went back up front to my seat and relaxed until we got to enemy territory. I could see the target at approx. 60-70 miles and when Paul took the heading Dutch gave him I took control by auto-pilot and had very little to do, because the heading was almost perfect. When the bomb left the AC I stood up & watched to see if it was falling free until I could no longer see it as Paul was in a tight turn, and when we leveled out the cloud was at our altitude. It was a horrible sight and I had never seen anything to compare it to. Capt. Parsons & I were to send a message as to our opinion as to where it was a full order detonation. My message to Guam was that it was satisfactory and Capt. Parsons was very satisfactory, and that caused a delay of approx. one hour before it was forwarded to the president. After taking a good look at the city we continued on to Tinian. I don't remember much conversation as I just took it easy. When we landed there was a huge crowd & Gen. Spotz took over. Paul and B/Gen Jim Davies came to me & said Tom you have just dropped the first Atomic Bomb and you can talk now the president has announced it. That is the first time I ever heard the word atomic used with the project. I was confused as to just what it meant, and it had to be explained to me just what had happened. My main concern was that it had worked and that maybe soon all the millions of people could go home. I never dreamed that today we would still be asking questions about it. I was married after the war & had 4 boys & it was not discussed at home and has never bothered me and I would do it again under the same circumstances. I'm sure it saved millions of lives by helping bring the war to a close." The letter is signed "Tom Ferebee, Bombardier." Corliss' six-page letter, also penned in blue ink on white lined loose leaf paper, is dated Oct 24, 1988, and is highlighted by a number of hand-drawn diagrams displaying the positions of the planes during the Hiroshima bombing. He writes in part "...Bombing Run on Hiroshima-Aug 6, 1945 (Diagram 1) The Enola Gay was carrying the atomic bomb. The other two airplanes, that hadn't been given a name yet, was carrying some civilian scientists, and on my airplane there was equipment to measure the shock waves. The I. P. is a point on the ground that you pick out to start the bomb run. That is where the bombardier takes over control of the airplane, and steers it by turning knobs on the bomb sight. He has the control until he drops the bomb and closes the bomb bay door. Then the pilot takes over again. (Diagram 2) When Col. Tibbets started the bomb run. The other two B-29's started a 360 degree turn, taking four minutes to complete, and came back to its original position at the I. P. When the bomb is dropped from the airplane Col. Tibbets made a 90 degree turn and dropped 2000 ft. to gain speed and get away from the explosion and shock waves. The two other B-29's continued on toward the target. (Diagram 3) The bomb exploded directly in front of us, so we had a perfect view of what took place. We had variable density goggles on and turned to total darkness, when the bomb went off it was so bright that I had to squint. When the brightness subsided I turned them back to daylight and watched the mushroom type ball of fire start to raise. We flew around it several times for about 20 minutes until it had raised up to our altitude of 30,000 ft. All the time it was churning all around, sometimes inside out, with red, yellow, purple and brown colors, where it was sucking everything up from the ground that was loose; cars, building, bodies, dirt, etc." The letter is signed "James Corliss (Dick)" These two extraordinary accounts are accompanied by six other related documents, each of which has been signed by a former crew member of the atomic bomb run. Included is an ALS, 2pp, Jun 2, 1986, signed in black ink by JAMES GALLAGHER, Asst. Flight Engineer/Nagasaki mission. Gallagher also writes in response to a request by "Mr. Norman" for information regarding the bombing run; also two photocopied museum documents each signed along the bottom border by James Gallagher in black ink; an ALS, 1p, Aug 3, 1988, signed in black ink by R. D. CURRY, Radio Operator/Nagasaki mission, who briefly relates his own remembrances of the bombing at Nagasaki; TLS by commander FREDERICK BOCK aboard Bockscar, Nagasaki mission, in black ink, undated. Bock relates his own account of his flight over Nagasaki; and last, an ALS, 1p, Dec 3, 1988, signed in blue ink by Tail Gunner GEORGE R. CARON of the Enola Gay, also recounts his role over Hiroshima. All, with the exception of the Bock letter evidence normal folds and in overall excellent condition. An historic archive of fascinating first-person narratives of the utmost import. LOAs by John Reznikoff and PSA/DNA. MB: $13000
	258. GEORGE DEWEY (1837-1917). American Admiral; naval officer who served under Farragut in the Civil War; later became a hero when he destroyed the Spanish squadron in Manila Bay during Spanish-American War. Darkly penned signature on "The Admiral Of The Navy / Washington" engraved heavy stock, 41/4"x3". Original Navy Department transmittal envelope present. Fine. Accompanied by a 11/4" circular medal struck from bronze taken from the propeller of Dewey's flagship, the USS Olympia featuring a relief image of the ship on obverse and propeller on reverse beneath commemorative text. Very nice collection. MB: $80
	259. [KAISER'S BLACKSMITH-CAVALRY] Silver German medal awarded Peter Robens for his service as forage master in the Kaiser's Blacksmith-Cavalry. Engraved six-line inscription on reverse in German and dated "29 April 1883." Attractively incised blacksmith symbols at center are encircled with wreath design and set on sunburst badge with German imperial eagles. Suspension ring attached. Fine. MB: $250
	260. JÓZEF PILSUDSKI (1867-1935). Polish revolutionary hero and politician who was the first president (1918-1922) of independent Poland. Marshal Pilsudski represented Poland at the Versailles Treaty and his army successfully defended Poland against the Red Army (1919-20). Superb SP [Karol Pecherski, Warsaw], silver print, 4"x53/4" seated portrait in uniform. Photographer's embossed stamp at top right corner. Laid to photographer's mount. Boldly signed "J Pilsudski" beneath image on mount. Contained in photographer's wrap. Rare. Fine example. MB: $150
	261. DAVID R. PORTER (1780-1843). American naval officer serving in wars against France, Tripoli and War of 1812. As commander of the Essex that captured the first British warship in the conflict, and was the first American naval vessel in the Pacific; also fought piracy in the Indies; US minister to Turkey. Partly printed DS "D.R. Porter," a bank check drawn on the Office of Discount & Deposit, Washington, DC, Feb 21, 1826. Payable to himself, "D P" in the amount of "Thirty" dollars. Boldly signed and completed in his holograph. Unevenly torn at left edge with paper loss in blank border; cut cancellation of negligible affect; else Fine. Accompanied by 8"x10" photograph of full-length engraving in uniform. MB: $80
	262. PANCHO VILLA (1877-1923). Assassinated Mexican revolutionary leader who fought in the revolution of 1910-1911 against Mexican dictator Porfirio Díaz. TLS, "Estación Rosario", 1p, 4to, Dec 9, 1920. On his personal Hacienda Canutillo letterhead to James Oadwell. In full, "I have the pleasure to tell you about the tractor farm machine 'Cletrac' that I have been using in this ranch with excellent result and I'm satisfied of the function. I let you know for your satisfaction ..." Boldly signed with paraph. Small ink transfer at bottom margin; partial fold separations with negligible paper loss repaired on verso with archival tape; somewhat uneven toning; else VG. MB: $1100
	263. OTTO EDUARD LEOPOLD VON BISMARCK (1815-1998). Prussian statesman and first chancellor of the German Empire (1871-90). In his focused achievement of German unification he became known as the "Iron Chancellor." Brief LS with integral leaf, 1p, 53/4"x83/4", Riffingen, Aug 10, 1890. Untranslated. Boldly signed at conclusion. Minor fold separation with no paper loss; else Fine. Accompanied by two superb engraved portraits, one in uniform from Ludwig Braun painting and as Chancellor with facsimile signature, each approx 81/4"x11". Very nice collection ideal for display. MB: $100
	SECOND AMERICAN REVOLUTION THROUGH EYES OF PARTICIPANT 264. [WAR OF 1812 ARCHIVE] One of the finest War of 1812 soldier's letters correspondence. The articulate Captain BENJAMIN WATSON (1789-1827) takes us throughout the war with 38 letters primarily war-dated, and many with descriptive battle content. Additionally, there are 17 documents of a court martial proceeding during the war, which are also entirely in Watson's hand, as it appears he adjudicated the matter. Watson was one of only 18 who survived the famous massacre at the Battle of Lundy's Lane. He describes conditions both before and after this and other battles in separate letters. The letters concern the New York and Canadian campaigns. The letters are to Frances, Watson's wife, and penned on plain paper. In small part, "The British have approached to within about three miles... Skirmishes are continually taking place between our foraging parties and Pickets of the Red Coats and Indians...tremendous war whoop has become as familiar to our ear...Oct 19, 1812...we arrived here yesterday after a tedious march thru mud and bad weather... Nov 17 1812...I was seized about a fortnight since with the camp fever and that with bleeding, pukeing physicking want of appetite...Dec, 22 1812...covered at night only with two blankets for we had neither bedding nor tools and it snowed almost continually...Jan. 1813...the troops were a great many of them sick and dying... June 26 1813...they were attacked by one of the Enemy...muskets by the sentinels and the yells of the British and Indians... firing upon me...the British charged in upon the lane...twice they were repulsed by our fire...45 were killed & wounded...we were totally unsupported except by one Regiment...at which time the British were retreating in great haste, thus after having been severely beaten...my horse was shot in the action...the situation is becoming critical...500 men were entirelly cut off, the whole being killed or taken prisoners... July 1813...the enemy are about 12 miles from this place... skirmishes are daily taking place...a party of about 40 men were yesterday cut off by the Indians, 6 of them were found dead in the field scalped and mangled in a shocking manner...July 1813...our situation keeps us continually on the alert. I have not taken off my clothes except for the purpose of changing my linen for more than two months...July 1814...we had a serious engagement...in which Capt. Reed was wounded...August 1814...we have had another battle, in which I had again the good fortune to escape, nearly one half the officers of the Army were killed or wounded... July 1814... skirmishing between our advanced parties and their Guards, and altho they cannoned us for 26 hours we list only 1 killed, 14 wounded..." Generally in good/very good condition. Preserved in two large albums, each 113/4"x15". Expanded transcripts available upon request. MB: $12500
	265. ENOCH H. CROWDER (1859-1932). Major general, US Army; provost marshal (1917-23); administrator of selective service during WW I; ambassador to Cuba (1923-27). SP [Harris & Ewing, Washington, DC], silver print, 41/2"x61/2" quarter-length portrait in uniform. Boldly signed across image, adding "Maj Genl U.S. Army Provost Marshal General." Tipped to photographer's mount. "General" extends onto mount, the whole contained within Harris & Ewing folio folder. Fine. MB: $50
	266. JAMES GUTHRIE HARBORD (1866-1947). Rose from the rank of private in the US Army to lieutenant general, and Pershing's second in command, during WW I. Postwar president and CEO of Radio Corporation of America. Superb SP, sepia-toned, 7"x91/4" three-quarter-length standing portrait in uniform as chief of staff of AEF in France. Thos. Coke Knight, NY, backstamp. Boldly signed "J. G. Harbord" across his image, adding "1918." Fine example. MB: $50
	"FROM OUR DEAD SELVES TO HIGHER THINGS" 267. T. E. LAWRENCE Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935). In 1927 he changed his surname to "Shaw" for anonymity. The Welsh born British adventurer, soldier, and author, who mobilized the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I, lobbied for Arab independence at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference. His exploits became the basis for the legend of 'Lawrence of Arabia.' Signed draft of a witty TLS, 1p, 81/4"x103/4", Southampton, May 3, 1934. Nice literary content. Writing to his publisher Frank Vigor Morley, whom he addresses as "F. V." Morley was director of the firm Faber & Faber but, following in his father's footsteps, he was also a mathematician. In full, "Next you are at it please explain to me the subtle distinction between 'USA' and 'USA origin' in your list of directors. I suspect something now, but hope it's not true! Thank you for the books. The mathematics are terrible. With an origin, an inheritance, an example like that you have really done very well. From our dead selves to higher things. Excellent. I add it proudly to my Chamber of Horrors shelf, where it will stand between Roy Campbell's autobiography and the life of Alice B. Toklas. `````````Do not flatter your ancestor with the idea that there are the three aristos of the Chamber of H. shelf. They represent the as yet nascent 1934 products. Or was Alice B. T. 1933? I forget. Jeffers I had lost sight of since 'Cawdor', which disappointed me some years ago. He does not go forward, in this last: and as you say, for a poet to stand still is to regress. I suppose Jeffers is over 30, and does not yet know it. Do you know that Alfred Noyes once felt new? I apologize for the ink. The only carbon ink that will run in a fountain pen is Bourgeois: and that is sold only by Reeve in the bottom of Charing Cross Road. I have emptied my bottle of all but the too-thick dregs: I cannot demand more by post: but as a soon as the R.A.F. will pay my expenses to London for a working day I shall go to the shop and buy some, and again charge the excellent pen. Only carbon ink is ink - that I wholly agree. Patience. I badly want to reach London again, but cannot afford a private visit." Boldly signed. Lawrence had signed in type "Shaw" but penned "T. E.," crossing out the typed initial. Lawrence adds beneath his signature, "On reading all this through I have to add that Jeffers is a good and true poet, and not like Noyes. I only used Noyes as an absurd reduction - which is a phrase from higher mathematics, meaning very little." Light general toning; light wrinkling; left edge slightly uneven; else Fine example. LOA by PSA/DNA. MB: $2200
	268. COUNT FELIX GRAF VON LUCKNER (d. 1966). Dashing hero of WW I known as the "Sea Devil." As captain of a marauding schooner Seeadler, he sank 14 ships, though he made certain that not a soul was lost. He was not in Hitler's favor because he did not like what was going on in Germany. ISP, sepia matte, image 7"x91/4", overall 81/2"x121/2" bust portrait on card stock. Boldly signed beneath his image, "Felix Count Luckner," Aruba 1937. Above his image he has penned a sentiment and inscribed "To good old Alexander H. Shaw from a sailor." Darkly penned. File punch holes at left border; diagonal tear with no paper loss at top border repaired with tape on verso; creasing at top two corner tips and along left edge; minor crease at blank left portion of photograph image; yet overall VG. MB: $100
	269. COUNT FELIX GRAF VON LUCKNER SP [F. Langhammer, Cassel], b/w silver print, 31/2"x51/2" seated portrait, pipe in hand. Boldly signed on border beneath image, "Felix Count Luckner." Light silvering; else VG/Fine. Accompanied by interesting transmittal TLS by his secretary G. ENGESTROM on Luckner's letterhead, 1p, NY, Sep 22, 1932. To an admirer, in part, "Count Luckner was delighted to hear from you and was happy to learn that you liked his Radio-talks. Mr. Lowell Thomas was written two books about Count Luckner...Count Luckner the Sea-Devil, and The Sea-devils Forecastles. Count Luckner has never had any connection with or position on any Submarine..." MB: $80
	270. EDDIE RICKENBACKER (1890-1973). Foremost American ace fighter pilot in World War I and winner of Congressional Medal of Honor. Partly printed DS "E. V. Rickenbacker," a personal imprinted bank check drawn on Chemical Bank, New York, Sep 28, 1971. Payable to New York Telephone in the amount of $50.92. Boldly signed. Very light Paid stamp touching initials; else Fine. MB: $100
	271. CREIGHTON W. ABRAMS (1914-1974). Major general, US Army, commanding tank battalion during World War II which played a key role in the relief of Bastogne; commanded US troops in Vietnam (1968-72). ISP with sentiment, b/w matte, 8"x10" half-length portrait in uniform, 1964. US Army backstamp. Boldly signed, adding rank "General U. S. Army." Some creasing at top border tips of no affect to image; else Fine. MB: $80
	272. HENRY H. "HAP" ARNOLD (1886-1950). Commanding general of the US Army Air Corps in World War II who long, and successfully, advocated a separate air force ranking equally with the Army and the Navy. One of a select group to achieve "Five Star General" rank. ISP with sentiment, b/w matte, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait in uniform, ca. 1947. Boldly inscribed and signed "H H Arnold" in fountain pen at bottom white border. Fine example. MB: $150
	273. GREGORY "PAPPY" BOYINGTON (1912-1988). Colorful air ace in the Pacific during World War II; member of the Flying Tigers; leader of the Black Sheep Squadron which received much acclaim at Guadalcanal; awarded Congressional Medal of Honor. SP, b/w, 5"x4" portrait seated in cockpit of airplane. Boldly signed "Pappy Boyington" in black felt tip. Fine. MB: $100
	274. OMAR N. BRADLEY (1893-1981). Lieutenant general, 12th Army Group; senior commander of US ground troops in invasion of Europe in 1944; chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff after 1949. Twelfth Army Group folded notepaper, 5"x31/2", with colorful insignia on cover. Boldly signed "O. N. Bradley" above imprinted "Lieutenant General Commanding." Fine example. MB: $250
	275. JOHN D. BULKELEY (1911-1996). Vice Admiral USN awarded Congressional Medal of Honor for his many actions, which included the rescue of General Douglas MacArthur, his family and staff from Corregidor in 1942, by way of motor torpedo boat. Bulkeley's leadership during that experience in the Philippines has been immortalized in the movie They Were Expendable. Having commanded more than 17,000 troops during the D-Day invasion, he was one of the most decorated naval officers. ISP with sentiment, b/w, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait in uniform wearing MOH. Boldly inscribed and signed, adding "Radm USN, 1978." Wrinkling and very light creasing at top right photographic image; o/w VG. MB: $80
	276. ARLEIGH A. BURKE (1901-1995). Rear Admiral, USN, Chief of Naval Operations during WWII. Decorated Naval hero in the South Pacific as a commander of destroyer squadron that staged high-speed torpedo attacks devastating enemy warships in the Solomon Islands. Best known as "31 Knot Burke" a sobriquet supplied by Admiral William F. Halsey. SP, b/w silver print format, image 6"x8", overall 8"x10" half-length portrait in uniform. Boldly signed in blue ink at bottom white border. Light wrinkling at top and bottom borders; very small clear tape remnant at right border edge; else VG/Fine. MB: $80
	277. CLAIRE L. CHENNAULT (1890-1958). Air Force Major general who originated the use of paratroopers during World War I; aviation adviser to Chiang Kai-shek; organized the "Flying Tigers", famous for defending the Burma Road; WW II commander of China ATF and 14th USAF. ISP with sentiment, b/w matte, 9"x11" bust portrait vignette in uniform. Boldly signed "C. L. Chennault" in black ink at bottom image. Slight brushing of ink in inscription; ink a little uneven though signature remains dark; light wear and wrinkling at edges; else in very good condition. MB: $250
	278. LUCIUS D. CLAY (1897-1978). Military governor (1947-49) of US zone in occupied Germany; US military commander in Europe, overseeing Berlin airlift; promoted to General (1950). ISP with sentiment, b/w matte, overall 5"x73/4" bust portrait in civilian attire. Boldly inscribed and signed at bottom 1" border, adding "Gen. USA (Ret)." Fine. The author of Decision in Germany (1950), he returned to Berlin in 1961, representing President Kennedy during the crisis following the building of the Berlin Wall. MB: $60
	279. LUCIUS D. CLAY Brief TLS as General, 1p, 8"x101/2", Washington, May 20, 1949. On Department of the Army letterhead to a collector. In full, "I hope that my signature below will serve you as an autograph..." Boldly signed. Accompanied by transmittal envelope. Fine. MB: $40
	280. JOSEPH LAWTON COLLINS (1882-1963). American major general in WW II. Under Omar Bradley's orders, his VII Corps spearheaded the capture of Cherbourg. The six-day battle left the city in ruins but in Allied hands. SP, b/w matte, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait as chief of staff, ca. 1951. Boldly signed "J. Lawton Collins" at bottom border. Minor creasing and wrinkling at top left edge; else VG/Fine. MB: $50
	281. WILLIAM F. DEAN (1899-1981). Army major general awarded Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in southern Germany and Austria in 1944 wherein his troops captured 30,000 prisoners and helped force the surrender of the German 19th Army. He also received Congressional Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in Teajon, Korea in 1950. ISP with sentiment, b/w matte, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait in uniform. Boldly signed across his image, adding rank as "Maj Gen U.S.A." Small abrasion at right border; else Fine. MB: $80
	282. WILLIAM J DONOVAN (1883-1959). Major general, chief of Strategic Services, the forerunner of the CIA, earning the sobriquet "Wild Bill." He was ambassador to Thailand 1953-54. ISP with sentiment, b/w, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait in uniform. Backstamp 2/12/1945 on verso. Boldly inscribed and signed across image. Occasional minor wrinkling and creasing; else VG/Fine. MB: $100
	283. JAMES H. DOOLITTLE (1896-1993). American aviator, the first pilot to fly across the US in less than a day (1922). He led the first US air raid on Japan during World War II for which he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Two duplicate SPs, b/w, 8"x10" and 5"x7" quarter-length portraits in uniform from Mutual of Omaha. Each is boldly inscribed and signed, one in black ink and the other in blue beneath sentiment, "With every good wish..." All four corner tips are clipped on both images; strips of clear tape affixed to three corners of larger image overlaying portion of inscription and signature and with small light crease at top left corner. MB: $80
	284. JAMES H. DOOLITTLE Vintage ISP, b/w, 7"x5" three-quarter-length still with President Franklin Roosevelt and Chief of Staff George C. Marshall. Boldly inscribed, adding, "With sincere best wishes, J. H. Doolittle" in blue fountain pen. Fine example. MB: $60
	285. [DOOLITTLE RAIDERS] Celebrated raid on Apr 18, 1942, when 16 B-25 twin engine bombers took off from the deck of the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet to bomb Tokyo. SP, b/w, 10"x8" standing group portrait of team members. Boldly signed by JAMES H. DOOLITTLE (1896-1993) as "J. H. Doolittle"; HANK POTTER (1919-2002), Doolittle's navigator; and copilot RICHARD E. COLE as "R. E. Cole." All boldly penned. Fine. MB: $80
	286. [ENOLA GAY] Famed World War II B-29 bomber which dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima Aug 6, 1945. Reproduction of the yellow Navigator's Log sheet, 1p, 18"x241/4", for this historic flight. Boldly signed at bottom white border by pilot PAUL W. TIBBETS (b. 1915); bombardier THOMAS W. FEREBEE; and navigator THEODORE J. [Dutch] VAN KIRK. Exactly as prepared during the flight, there have been no additions, correction or alterations of any kind. Times noted in the log are local Tinian time (one hour ahead of Hiroshima time) and all speed and distance figures are in nautical miles (knots). An inset of a map outlining the flight path of the bomber appears at lower right corner; and an explanation of the log and method of navigation is provided by Van Kirk whose facsimile signature appears at conclusion of the text inset adjacent to the map. Attractively matted and ready for framing. Overall 231/2"x291/2". Corner tip of right bottom mat is creased; else Fine. MB: $150
	287. [ENOLA GAY] Three printed SPs, b/w, 8"x10" images related to this historical event. Included is a duel-image photograph of Hiroshima after the bomb was dropped above image of the bomb itself, called "Little Boy" signed by TOM FEREBEE "Bombardier"; PAUL TIBBETS "Pilot"; DUTCH VAN KIRK "Navigator"; and DICK NOLAN "Radio." Plus two duplicate images of the mushroom cloud ascending above Hiroshima, both signed by Tom Ferebee. Fine examples. MB: $80
	288. GEORGE R. CARON COLLECTION (d. 1995). Tail gunner on the Enola Gay. Facing the rear of the B-29, he was the first to see the mushroom cloud and snapped a roll of photographs as the cloud ascended. His photographs of the explosion were printed on millions of leaflets that were dropped over Japan the next day. ALS, 2pp, 6"x9", Denver, Dec 29, 1974. To teacher Bernard Harris regarding the crewmembers. In part, "...I'm sending you a picture of the crew taken a few minutes before take-off. It's a copy of the official Air Force photo and I've been giving them to interested collectors...Your approach sounds good, hope the kids get something out of it..." Caron explains that he didn't take the mushroom cloud image Mr. Harris had sent him but was taken by tail gunner Al DeHart [in Bockscar] over Nagasaki. Boldly penned and signed. Present is the mounted b/w photograph of the crew members he references, inscribed and signed on the mount, overall 7"x5", and the Nagasaki image he returned. Fine examples. MB: $60
	289. [FLYING TIGERS] Famous for defending the Burma Road, General Claire Chennault led this impressive volunteer unit which was greatly outnumbered in the air and operated under adverse conditions such as no replacement pilots and practically no spare parts for repairing their obsolescent aircraft. Reproduced SPs, b/w, overall 8"x10" portraits of three members in flight gear in front of their famous planes. Boldly signed by squadron leader "TEX" HILL; and flight leader DUKE HEDMAN; plus air ace General BOB SCOTT, author of God is My Co-Pilot, who flew supplies over "the hump" to supply the Tigers and other units, and later flew on "guest" missions with the Tigers. Fine examples. MB: $100
	290. JOE FOSS (b. 1915). Famed fighter ace of World War II, receiving Congressional Medal of Honor for action over Guadalcanal in 1942-43; member National Aviation Hall of Fame; governor of SD (1955-59). ISP with sentiment, b/w, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait, ca. 1954. Boldly signed and inscribed beside his image. Ink only slightly uneven; minor wrinkling; else Fine. MB: $50
	291. [FRENCH GENERALS] Supreme Allied commander (1940) at the outset of World War II, MAXIME WEYGAND (1867-1965) was unable to prevent the fall of France; fought with Vichy before joining Allies; prisoner of war (1942-45). Also ALPHONSE-PIERRE JUIN (1888-1967), Marshal of France commanding the French Expeditionary Corps. SPs, b/w matte, portraits in uniform, approx 51/4"x71/2. Weygand signs across image, adding rank as Commander in North Africa at bottom border. Juin signs beside image, adding "Paris 16/2/52". Fine. MB: $100
	292. FRANCIS GABRESKI (1919-2002). Lt. Colonel Francis "Gabby" Gabreski; forth highest ranked American WW II fighter ace credited with 28 kills, who was also a Korean War ace with 61/2 kills. SP, b/w, 8"x10" portrait in flight suit in front of US Air Force fighter plane, ca. 1951-52 as CO of 51st Fighter Wing. Boldly signed in silver ink beneath sentiment, "With best wishes...." and adding "Col USAF." Fine example. MB: $60
	293. THOMAS LANPHIER (1915-1987). World War II naval fighter ace with 5.5 victories who led the flight of four "shooters," the Lightnings that intercepted the two bombers carrying Yamamoto's party. It is the somewhat controversial contention that the lieutenant was the pilot to shoot down the Admiral's plane. ALS, 1p, 73/4"x93/4", n.p., Aug 7, 1975. To teacher Bernard Harris and Class regarding his WW II experience. In part, "...The U. S. Navy did indeed break the Japanese code at that time & forewarned us he'd be at a certain place at a certain time - two bombers & six escorting Zeros. Thanks to Major John Mitchell's remarkable navigation, we arrived in time to intercept him in mid-air. I shot down the lead bomber which proved to be the one in which Yamamoto was flying. His staff was in the other bomber - my wing man Rex Barber, got that one - out of which one Japanese lived to tell the story..." Darkly penned and signed in black ink. Fine example. MB: $80
	'TO THE GERMAN COMMANDER: NUTS!' 294. ANTHONY C. MCAULIFFE (1898-1975). Army General commanding the 101st Airborne Division during the Battle of the Bulge famed for his succinct reply to the German request for his surrender at Bastogne, "To the German Commander: Nuts! The American Commander." He was subsequently promoted to major general and served as Commander-in-Chief of the Army in Europe during the 1950s. Souvenir copy of DS, 8"x101/4", Headquarters 101st Airborne Division, Dec 24, 1944. Christmas "greeting card" distributed to his troops signed in print by McAuliffe containing an exact copy of the arrogant German surrender request and the general's full reply. Boldly signed in blue ink, "A C McAuliffe Gen, U.S. Army (ret.)." MB: $900
	295. FRANK D. MERRILL (1903-1955). Army major general; intelligence officer on staffs of Generals MacArthur and Stilwell; organized volunteer regiment known as "Merrill's Marauders" trained in jungle warfare and fought behind the Japanese lines in Burma. Signed card with rank, 4"x21/4". Boldly penned in blue fountain pen, adding "Maj. Gen U.S.A." and date beneath "9 November 45." Slight brushing of ink in date; light toning from previous framing; else a Fine example. MB: $240
	296. BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY (1887-1976). British Field Marshal commanding the Eighth Army who achieved his greatest victory at El Alamein when he drove Rommel from North Africa. War-date TLS, 1p, 61/2"x8", Aug 31, 1944. On "Headquarters, 21 Army Group, B.L.A." letterhead to Miss Wynne Lewis. He thanks her for "the parcel of books you so kindly sent me for myself and those at my Headquarters...I very much look forward to looking through them..." Boldly signing, "Yrs. Sincerely B. L. Montgomery General." Original folds; else Fine. MB: $350
	297. BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY Printed early SP removed from book, b/w, image 4"x5", overall 51/4"x81/2" quarter-length portrait vignette. Identified beneath image as "Montgomery, Aged 30." Boldly signed at top margin in blue fountain pen, "Montgomery of Alamein F. M." Light corner wrinkling; else Fine. MB: $250
	298. ROBERT MORGAN (1919-2004). Pilot of famed World War II B-17, The Memphis Belle the first bomber to complete 25 missions over Europe. In the first B-29 raid on Tokyo, Morgan was the lead pilot for the mission. SP, b/w, overall 8"x10" quarter-length portrait in uniform above printed descriptive text. Boldly signed beside his image. Fine example. MB: $80
	299. [MILITARY COLLECTION] Nice assortment of eight American generals and admirals. ISPs and SPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits in uniform. Among them are ALFRED M. GRUENTHER, "Shape, Paris," very light diagonal crease extends 2" from bottom edge; ANDREW GOODPASTER; GEORGE S. BROWN; LAURIS NORSTAD, USAF; LYMAN L. LEMNITZER, minor ink skipping; small smudge in one word of inscription; Admirals CHESTER R. BENDER, USCG; ARTHUR RADFORD, USN, and GEORGE DUFEK in Antarctica. Generally VG/Fine with noted exceptions. MB: $100
	300. [NAVAL COMMANDERS] Nice varied assortment of eight autographs by five prominent American naval commanders. Included are a June 1933 issue of The Bee-Hive signed by Rear Admiral E. J. KING, pictured on front cover; commemorative Air Mail cover signed on verso by J. S. JOHNSON plus brief ANS "J.S.J." on USS Ranger stationery; AQS by Vice Admiral JOHN W. GREENSLADE on Commander Western Sea Frontier stationery, "Modern warfare is omnibian since for victory it requires the fullest coordination of all forces - land, sea and air...4/12/43." Also commemorative cover honoring John Paul Jones, an ISP with lengthy sentiment, and a photocopy of a citation, all signed by Rear Admiral JAMES W. BULKELEY; and lastly, a TLS on United States Naval Representative United Nations letterhead regarding autograph request signed by Admiral H. K. HEWITT. Generally in very good condition. MB: $100
	301. BARNEY OLDFIELD (1909-2002). USAF colonel; press aide to General Dwight Eisenhower during WW II; journalist founder of Berlin Press Club; Command information officer of NORAD (1954-62); philanthropist. ISP with sentiment, b/w, 8"x10" half-length portrait in uniform, ca. 1957. USAF backstamp. Boldly signed across dark uniform. VG/Fine. MB: $60
	302. [PEARL HARBOR] Complete issue of The New York Times, 44pp, 17"x221/2", New York, Dec 8, 1941. Historic content. Early reportage of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Headlined "Japan Wars on U.S. and Britain; Makes Sudden Attack On Hawaii; Heavy Fighting At Sea Reported," at center is a map illustrating the "Pacific Ocean: Theatre of War Involving United States and Its Allies." Other front-page headlines include "Congress Decided. Roosevelt Will Address It Today and Find It Ready to Vote War...Legislative Leaders and Cabinet in Sober White House Talk...Declaration Follows Air and Sea Attacks on U.S. and Britain. Togo Calls Envoys After Fighting is On, Grew Gets Japan's Reply to Hull Note of Nov. 26...Guam Bombed; Army Ship is Sunk. U.S. Fliers Head North From Manila - Battleship Oklahoma Set Afire by Torpedo Planes at Honolulu...President Fears 'Very Heavy Losses' on Oahu - Churchill Notifies Japan That a State of War Exists...Nation Placed on Full War Basis...Japanese Force Lands in Malaya. First Attempt is Repulsed - Singapore is Bombed and Thailand Invaded....Entire City Put on War Footing. Japanese Rounded Up by FBI, Sent to Ellis Island - Vital Services are Guarded." US and world reaction is reported and editorialized throughout most of this edition, together with news regarding Nazi Germany and the war in Europe and Africa. Binder punctures along left and bottom edges; else in excellent condition. Handsomely preserved within a custom folio, 163/4"x22", with gilt lettering. MB: $350
	303. ERNIE PYLE (1900-1945). American journalist awarded Pulitzer Prize in 1944 for his European battlefront reporting. Pyle was killed by Japanese machine-gunfire on the island of Ie Shima in the southwestern Pacific Ocean near Okinawa. Signed imprinted holiday card, 21/4"x4". Boldly signed for himself and his wife, "Ernie & Jerry Pyle" beneath printed sentiment, "The Rolling Stones wish you lots of Holiday moss." Light general toning; small mounting remnants on verso; else Fine. Accompanied by b/w 10"x8" photograph of a group of GIs during combat, unsigned. MB: $220
	304. HYMAN G. RICKOVER (1900-1986). Russian-born American naval officer and engineer who presided over buildup of US nuclear-powered Navy for over three decades, retiring in 1982 with the rank of full admiral. TLS "H G Rickover," 1p, 8"x101/2", "At Sea, North Atlantic," Nov 19, 1968. On U.S.S. Sea Devil letterhead to Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania, Thomas E. Morgan. Regarding the first sea trials of the nuclear submarine, Rickover includes a battle history of the first USS Sea Devil during World War II, as well as a description of the new ship's intended wartime purpose. In small part, "...equipped with the latest navigation and electronics systems, and a computer-controlled weapons system which enable her to detect and attack targets at various distances..." Boldly signed. Fine example. MB: $100
	305. THEODORE ROOSEVELT JR. (1887-1944). Accomplished son of the 26th President; writer, explorer, politician; veteran of both World Wars; organizer of the American Legion. Killed in action on D-Day, the brigadier general was the only general officer in the first assault and was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. TLS as governor of Puerto Rico, 1p, 8"x101/2", San Juan, Puerto Rico, Feb 25, 1930. On Government House letterhead to Martin Flanagan in Miami. He endorses Bishop Byrne "as fine a man as I know. The Redemptorist Fathers are giving of themselves every day, without thought of recompense, to the people of this Island. Everyone with a real interest of the people at heart should aid them wherever he can..." Boldly signed. General toning; partial paper clip stain at top margin; staple punctures; normal folds; else VG/Fine. Accompanied by very nice reproduced postwar standing portrait in uniform with his wife. MB: $100
	306. MAXWELL D. TAYLOR (1901-1987). During World War II he was the first American general to set foot in France during the 1944 Allied invasion. As Army Chief of Staff (1955-59), he formulated the "flexible response" strategy used in Vietnam; was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1962-64); and US ambassador to South Vietnam (1964-65). Vintage SP, b/w silver print format, 71/4"x91/2" half-length portrait in uniform seated at his desk, ca. 1951. Boldly signed in blue fountain pen as assistant chief of staff in Berlin. Small abrasion at bottom right corner; ink slightly uneven; else Fine. MB: $80
	307. [U. S. AIR FORCE COLLECTION] Varied assortment of 45 autographs, mostly signed cards and including SPs and TLsS penned by generals, Chiefs of Staff, pilots, air force government officials, etc. Included are CARL SPAATZ [3]; STEPHEN L. BETTINGER, SP with biography (2); A. J. BECK, signature and TLS, 1971; EARL E. YARLETT; IRA C. EAKER, TLS plus 3 signatures, 1973; THOMAS O. LAWTON, TLS, 1968; JOHN L. MCLUCAS, SP; LEW ALLEN JR, SP; WILLIAM C. FOSTER; ROSWELL L. GILPATRIC [3]; EARLE E. PARTRIDGE [3]; GEORGE GAY [4]; JEANNE MARJORIE HOLM [2]; JERALD GENTRY; NATHAN F. TWINING [2]; JAMES H. DOUGLAS, water damage, poor condition; ROBERT A. RUSHWORTH [3]; THOMAS D. WHITE; BENJAMIN O. DAVIS JR; DEAN C. STROTHER [2]; BILLIE M. BOBBITT; THOMAS FINLETTER, TLS, 1965, toned and moderately dampstained; JOHN D. RYAN; FRANCIS S. GABRESKI; and LEWIS ALLEN [3 autopen signatures]. Good/VG with noted exceptions. MB: $250
	308. PULLED
	309. [WORLD WAR II FIGHTER ACES] Commemorative cover with colorful Wright Brothers' flight cachet postmarked at Kitty Hawk, Dec 17, 1979, celebrating their historic flight on that day in 1903. Darkly signed by six US Navy aces including Admiral NOEL GAYLER with five victories; Admiral ARTHUR RAY HAWKINS, 14 victories; Captain ROBERT MURRAY, with 10; Lieut. Commander SAM SILBER with 7; Captain ARMISTEAD B. SMITH with 101/2; and Captain STANLEY VEJTASA earning 11 victories. Most add rank and/or other pertinent information. Fine. MB: $50
	310. [WORLD WAR II FIGHTER ACES] FDC with colorful Pacific 97 clipper ship cachet and stamp postmarked at New York, Mar 13, 1997. Signed by five naval aces including CHARLES H. HAVERLAND with 61/2 victories; THEODORE H. WINTERS, 8 victories; ROBERT H. DAVIS, 61/2; ELVIN L. LINDSAY; and Cdr. JOHN TED CROSBY with five victories. Present also is a clipped signature of Cdr. "J. T. Crosby." All boldly penned. Fine. MB: $50
	311. [WORLD WAR II FIGHTER ACES] FDC featuring colorful Explorer II balloon cachet and stamp, postmarked at Albuquerque Mar 31, 1983. Boldly signed by four naval aces. On recto are RICHARD H. MAY with five victories; and L. THOMAS WARD who earned six. On verso are signatures of CHARLES M. MALLORY who accumulated 11 victories; and LEE MANKIN with five. Fine. MB: $50
	312. LAVRENTI PAVOLOVICH BERIA (1899-1953). Russian Deputy Prime Minister. As the head of Stalin's dreaded secret police, the NKVD, he 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. Very rare early TDS, 1p, 71/4"x41/2", Tiflis [now Tbilisi, capital of Georgia], May 22, 1923. On letterhead of the Georgia Cheka, the Bolshevik secret police force, later the NKVD, Beria writes, "We are returning notes on two pages. It is necessary to write last name, first name and middle name of robbers..." Boldly signed in blue ink. Endorsement in red ink penned across text in another hand. Paper loss along 11/4" of left edge; light wrinkling; else VG. When Beria became head of the NKVD, he ordered the destruction of documents bearing his signature destroyed going back to his early career in Georgia. This document is one of the few to survive from that period. MB: $150
	313. ANDREI TUPOLEV (1888-1972). Russian airplane designer of the first supersonic jet passenger airplane. He was one of the top aircraft designers of the 20th century, designing some of the best Soviet aircraft of World War II and during the Cold War. His TU-154 is still in use today. LS in Russian, 1p, 8"x71/2", [ca. 1940-41]. Untranslated. Tupolev writes a Top Secret telegram to the Russian trade representatives in Berlin regarding the purchasing of Nazi aircraft and technology. Signed also by Soviet military leader and aviator YAKOV ALKSNIS (1897-1938), a hero of the Russian Civil War and one of the top commanders of the Red Army killed during Stalin's purges. This message is indicative of the ongoing trade relations and information exchange following the Treaty of Nonaggression signed by Germany and Russia in 1939. Normal toning; minor fold separation; file holes at left edge reinforced with tape on verso; else VG/Fine. MB: $100
	314. ANDREY YANUARYEVICH VYSHINSKY (1883-1954). Soviet diplomat and lawyer; aggressive and vengeful chief prosecutor during the Great Purge trials in Moscow in the 1930s of which he theorized, 'Confession is queen over all sort of evidence'; headed Soviet delegation during Nuremberg trials. TDS as vice-chairman, 1p, 8"x6", Moscow, The Kremlin, Mar 2, 1940. On Council of the Peoples Commissars letterhead Vyshinsky writes regarding the organization of a hunting facility in Kazakhstan. Boldly signed in blue pencil. File holes at left edge; abrasion near center fold on verso; else Fine. MB: $100
	315. GENRIKH YAGODA (1891-1938). Head of the NKVD [Secret Police], he was organizer of Stalin's infamous purges and was himself one of the first to be killed. Rare DS as head of the Commissariat of Foreign Trade, in Russian, 2pp, 81/2"x131/2", Oct 15, 1921. Untranslated. Routine orders. Boldly signed at conclusion in green pencil. Yagoda has crossed out several lines of the orders, though they still remain legible. Normal toning; binding holes and tears at left edge with 1/2" paper loss in marginal edge well away from text; else VG. MB: $150
	316. ALEXANDR YAKOVLEV (1906-1989). Russian aircraft designer noted for his series of Yak aircraft, most of them fighters used by the Soviet Union in World War II. LS in Russian, 1p, 81/4"x51/2", Apr 23, 1941. Untranslated. Top Secret telegram to Soviet trade representative in Berlin requesting study materials Nos. 12, 14, 16, etc. not included with that already sent. Boldly signed in red pencil. This message is indicative of the ongoing relations following the Treaty of Nonaggression signed by Germany and Russia in 1939, two months before Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa. Fine. MB: $100
	317. GEORGI KONSTANTINOVICH ZHUKOV (1896-1974). Soviet field marshal who survived crushing poverty and Stalin's purges to command the Russian armies at the monumental battles of Moscow and Kursk as well as the taking of Berlin. He was the last general to attest the formal surrender of Germany. AES, 11/2pp on single leaf, 8"x113/4", Dec 10, 1947. On military partly printed letterhead headed "Attestation," Zhukov affirms the conclusions of the routine performance assessment provided for Colonel Mikhail Kopylov. Boldly penned and signed at conclusion as Commander of Odessa Military District, Marshal of Soviet Union. Tiny binder holes at left edge; edge nicks with negligible paper loss; else VG. MB: $150
	SECRET APPOINTMENT OF WALTER MODEL TO COMMANDER IN CHIEF 318. ADOLF HITLER (1889-1945). Leader of Nazi Germany, one of 20th century's most powerful and feared dictators for a time dominating most of Europe and North Africa. War-date DS in German, 1p, 81/4"x111/2", General Headquarters, Feb 28, 1942. Translated. On plain beige bond, distributed to the Army High Command. "Secret!...Effective February 1, 1942, the promotion title: To Colonel General The General of Armed Troops Model - Commander in Chief of the 9th Army (Peace appointment: Chief of the General staff 4th Army Corps)..." Boldly signed beside embossed seal of the Third Reich. Countersigned by General Field Marshal [WILHELM] KEITEL (1882-1946), later executed as a war criminal. Walther Model (1891-1945) later shot himself on the grounds that 'a Field Marshal does not become a prisoner' when he became encircled in the Ruhr after the Allied crossing of the Rhine in April 1945. Light creasing at top edge, easily matted out. Excellent document identifying the Nazi high command. MB: $2900
	319. ADOLF HITLER War-date DS in German, 1p, 81/4"x113/4", Führer's Headquarters, Jan 21, 1945. On heavy beige bond Hitler approves military transfers. In full, "Transferred effective January 20, 1945 will be: General of Armored Troop - Baron of Luttwitz (Smilo) commissioned with the Leadership of the 9th Army, to the Leader-Reserve of the Supreme Command of the Army. Commissioned effective the same day will be: General of Infantry Busse, Commanding General of the 1st Army Corps with the leadership of the 9th Army..." Boldly signed in blue ink. Signed also by the commander of the Army Personnel Office. Fine example. LOA by PSA/DNA. MB: $2500
	320. ADOLF HITLER War-date DS in German, 1p, 81/4"x111/2", General Headquarters, Aug 8, 1943. Translated. Typed on plain bond, appointments of two officers to the rank of general. Lieutenant General Eduard Wagner, General Quartermaster of the General Staff of the Army is promoted to rank of General of the Artillery; and Lieutenant General Eberbach, Inspector, to General of Panzer Troops. Boldly signed as Führer. Countersigned by the Chief of Army Personnel Lt. Gen. RUDOLF SCHMUNDT. Eleven months after Hitler and Schmundt signed this document, a bomb exploded at Hitler's secret headquarters in an assassination attempt by a group of his senior officers. Though Hitler was injured, Schmundt died from his injuries in what became known as the July Plot. Fine example. MB: $2100
	321. MARTIN BORMANN (1900-1945?). Powerful party leader in Nazi Germany and one of Hitler's closest lieutenants. High command posts SS (1928-33); Chief of Staff to Deputy Führer Rudolph Hess(1933-41); Head of Nazi Party Chancellery (1941-45). Bormann was never officially declared dead until 1973. Partly printed DS as Reichsleiter in German, 4pp, 81/4"x12", [Berlin], Jan 31, 1943. The document is the architect's copy of a contract for work on the Party Chancellery building in Berlin, between the architect Professor Heinrich Michaelis and the Berlin carpentry firm of Heinrich Grotemeyer, on behalf of Bormann as commissioner of the project. Specifically to be accomplished was "The construction and delivery of doors, sky lights, heater paneling and wall pedestals..." which was to cost some 81,000 Reichsmarks. Boldly signed at conclusion in red wax pencil. Dealing mainly with the various responsibilities of the contractor; it includes 61/2pp of typed cost breakdowns with detailed descriptions of the work to be done. Hitler had the grandiose new Chancellery built in great haste in 1939 because he wanted to impress visiting dignitaries as he maneuvered to dominate Europe. This building was part of Hitler's plans for rebuilding Berlin. As events actually transpired, Hitler's private bunker was constructed below the Chancellery garden and after their suicides his body and that of his wife were burned in its courtyard. The building was destroyed during the fall of Berlin. Bormann controlled Hitler's finances and often dealt with his real estate and building projects. Even as the tide of war began to turn against Germany and labor materials become scarce, the Nazis continued lavish building projects. Fine. MB: $800
	322. KARL DÖNITZ (1891-1980). German grand admiral and creator of Germany's World War II U-boat fleet and who for a few days succeeded Adolf Hitler as German head of state; imprisoned ten years after conviction at Nuremberg trials (1947). Historical volume, Doenitz At Nuremberg: A Re-Appraisal, 198pp, 61/4"x91/4", Amber Publishing Corp., New York, 1976. Edited by H. K. Thompson, Jr. and Henry Strutz. Boxed Limited Edition. Boldly signed on Limited Edition page and numbered 42 of 250. Protective wax paper outer wrapper slightly torn at top spine edges; else Fine. MB: $100
	323. KARL DÖNITZ TLS "Dönitz" in German, 1p, 81/4"x6", Aumhüle, Apr 1, 1978. On his personal letterhead. Untranslated. He thanks Facchi Pierluigi for sending him some newspaper articles. However, his Italian is limited and he therefore plans to have the material translated. Boldly signed. Original vertical center fold transects large signature; else Fine example. MB: $80
	324. WALTER R. DORNBERGER (1895-1980). Wernher von Braun's military superior during the German rocket development program of World War II who oversaw the effort at Peenemünde to build the V-2. After WW II Dornberger came to the United States and assisted the Department of Defense with the development of ballistic missiles. TLS, 1p, 71/4"x101/2", Buffalo, NY, Jun 4, 1958. On his Bell Aircraft Corporation letterhead to Herb Schiller. Dornberger refers him to his book V-2 for information regarding his part in WW II. "...I am enclosing a short biography...I would suggest you consult several of the outstanding books that have been published on this subject..." Boldly signed. Fine example. Accompanied by reproduced autograph image of him in uniform, unsigned; and a 1958 English edition of his book V-2 referenced in his text in very good condition. MB: $120
	325. GORDON GOLLOB German fighter ace, the first to score 150 victories, winner of Knights Cross with Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds. TLS "Gollob" in German, 11/2pp on single leaf, 81/2"x113/4", Sulingen, Dec 21, 1963. Untranslated. On his personal imprinted letterhead to Mr. Greenway regarding five letters he had been surprised to receive from him. Unfortunately he cannot provide all the photos in uniform of the men he had requested or other information. However, he is sending a book to him, though it will arrive after Christmas because he had been over stressed with personal projects during the last few weeks. He also provides the names and addresses of ten successful German fighter pilots for Greenway's use. He advises that when he gets additional time he will still try to locate other fighters. Gollob thanks him for his last friendly and understanding letter and for the photograph enclosed. He closes with Christmas greetings from himself and his son Gerald, who translates Mr. Greenway's letters to him. Boldly signed. Normal folds; top edge wear; else Fine. MB: $80
	326. HERMANN GÖRING (1893-1946). German politician who began his career as an air ace in World War I and rose to become Hitler's right-hand man and head of the Luftwaffe. After his capture, he committed suicide hours before his scheduled execution. Rare German postcard SP, b/w matte, 31/2"x51/2" standing half-length portrait. Boldly signed "Göring" in red pencil beneath image. Light general toning; else Fine example. MB: $1200
	327. HEINZ WILHELM GUDERIAN (1888-1954). Gifted German field marshal responsible for developing the concept of blitzkrieg. His skill in armored combat brought Germany its initial victories during World War II. Printed SP, color 41/4"x6" quarter-length portrait painting in uniform. Postmarked at Berlin on Mar 27, 1943, and addressed to a gentleman in Leipzig. Boldly signed "Guderian" across image. Light wear; ink only a little uneven; else VG/Fine. MB: $400
	328. ERICH HARTMANN (b. 1922). Germany's top Ace Combat Fighter Pilot in aviation history. Nicknamed "Bubi" ["Little One"] by his WW II commander, he received the highest medal of honor in 1944, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds. SP, b/w matte, 31/2"x51/2" quarter-length portrait in uniform. Boldly signed in full at bottom image. Light general toning; else Fine example. MB: $100
	329. ALBERT KESSELRING (1885-1960). German field marshal active in all European and North African fronts; commander in chief of the West (1945); imprisoned for war crimes (1947-52). Partly printed DS "Kesselring", 51/2"x8", Apr 12, 1941. Award of the Iron Cross to Karl Hofmann, a noncommissioned officer. Boldly signed beside official Nazi stamp as "Commander in Chief of the Luftwaffe 2 and Commander of the Northwest." Light general toning; else Fine example. MB: $350
	330. ALBERT KESSELRING SP, b/w matte, 4"x61/2" quarter-length portrait in uniform. Boldly signed in blue fountain pen at bottom image. Fine. MB: $300
	331. ALBERT KESSELRING Signed postcard lithograph b/w sketch portrait in uniform, 41/4"x53/4". Boldly signed in blue fountain pen. A 1/4" edge tear in blank area tape repaired on verso; small minor crease near signature; else VG. MB: $120
	332. [KNIGHT'S CROSS COLLECTION] Superb Limited Edition collection of The Knight's Cross Recipients: Volume One comprising five signed art prints from the original art of Janice Keck published by The King's Crown Gallery in 1989. Series No. 270 of 500, each print, overall 181/2"x25", depicts one of five members of the Germany military who were awarded the Knight's Cross. Boldly signed within identification panel beneath each image, portraits include Panzer Commander Major WERNER FREIHERR VON BESCHWITZ, for numerous acts of bravery on the Russian Front; Major HORST RÄMSCH of the 3rd Panzer Regt, for his actions during the Battle of the Bulge; Major ADAM DYROFF, for bravery as a Panzer Battalion commander during the Italian Invasion Front; Korvettenkapitän REINHARD HARDEGEN, U-Boat commander, for sinking enemy tonnage; and Sturmbannführer HANS HAUSER for actions as commander of the 1st Battalion of "Der Fürher" Regt. Very Fine examples. Accompanying these fine art portraits is a COA by The King's Crown Gallery with Limited Edition number and displaying smaller duplicate portraits together with biographical sketches of each recipient. Contained in sturdy portfolio with Knights Cross emblem on cover, overall 193/4"x26". A fantastic collector's edition. MB: $100
	333. KNIGHT'S CROSS DIAMOND COLLECTION Superb Limited Edition collection of The Diamond Winners: Volume One comprising five art prints from the original art of Janice Keck published by The King's Crown Gallery in 1989. Series No. 265 of 500, each print, overall 181/2"x25", depicts one of five German fighter pilots who were awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds, Germany's highest award to more than one person, and features the signature in dark pencil of Major ERICH HARTMANN (b. 1922), the most successful pilot in the history of military aviation. Awarded to only 27 persons in the Third Reich, other portraits include Oberst Gordon M. Gollob; Oberst Harsmann Graf; Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Marseille; and Major Walter Nowotny. Accompanying these fine art portraits is a COA by The King's Crown Gallery with Limited Edition number and displaying smaller duplicate portraits together with biographical sketches of each pilot. Contained in sturdy portfolio with Knights Cross emblem on cover, overall 193/4"x26". Very desirable. MB: $150
	334. WALTHER MODEL (1891-1945). Known as the "Führer's Fireman" for his success in rebuilding broken fronts. His greatest achievement was the restoration of stability in the Belorussian/Polish sector after the battle descriptively known as the Destruction of Army Group Centre in June 1944. Partly printed DS "Model," 51/2"x8", 1p, Head Quarters, Jun 3, 1944. Awarding Xaver Schnatterer "The Iron Cross 2nd Class." Boldly signed beside official Nazi stamp as Commander in Chief of the Army Group North Ukraine. Light wear; minor ink transfer; else VG. In August of this same year, Model was brought to the West to replace Günther von Kluge, whom Hitler had removed on suspicion of treason. Finding the Western Front too far gone to repair, he reestablished it successfully along the West Wall in September. Encircled in the Ruhr after the Allied crossing of the Rhine in April 1945, he shot himself on the grounds that 'a Field Marshal does not become a prisoner'. MB: $400
	335. LUDWIG MUELLER (1883-1946). Reich Bishop of the Protestant Church, heading the so-called German Faith Movement. After Hitler came to power, Mueller became plenipotentiary for all problems concerning the Evangelical Church, acting as the leading figure in the Association of German Christians. In 1933 he began actively organizing opposition to Niemöeller's Confession Church, but due to Hitler's lack of support, his influence gradually declined. He committed suicide in Berlin in March 1946. Rare SP, b/w, silver print format, 41/4"x51/4" still in clerical attire standing at dais giving an address. Signed across lighter portion of image with fair contrast. Some mottling and occasional silvering; else VG. MB: $120
	336. [NAZI FIGHTER ACES] Three of Germany's top fighter pilots. SP, b/w matte, 91/2"x7" three-quarter-length portrait as they are received by Adolf Hitler. Included are HERBERT IHLEFELD with 130 victories; WOLF DIETER HUY with 40 victories and WOLFGANG SPÄTE (b. 1911), an ace in both piston-powered aircraft and jets with 99 victories, he flew the first combat mission ever in a rocket-powered fighter. All have boldly signed beneath respective images. Fine. MB: $60
	337. [NAZI LEADERS COLLECTION] Assortment of 20 b/w images, approx 91/2"x7", date-stamped on verso 1935-36 with Jos. Völk, Waldshut, backstamp. Unsigned. Included are several images of Hitler, Dr. Goebbels at a family gathering, Prince August Wilhelm, Hermann Göring in uniform and at boar hunt, Werner von Blomberg, a few military review photographs, General Litzmann, Hitler with others at a Reichfest in Munich, Dr. Schracht and Dr. Ley, Count Helldorf at Hitler Youth encampment, parade images, etc. All with imprinted captions in German beneath images. Fine examples. Included is an historic International News wire photo of Hitler and Mussolini standing on a palace portico in Venice with caption title, "Europe's Two Fascist Dictators Give a Common Salute." Date stamped Jun 28, 1934 on verso. Two creases at top right corner and bottom corner tip; light wrinkling; mounting residue on verso; else Good/VG. MB: $150
	338. ERICH RAEDER (1876-1960). Commander in chief of the German Navy (1928-43) and proponent of an aggressive naval strategy, convicted as a war criminal. War-date signed German postcard photograph [Sandau, Berlin], b/w, 3"x51/2" seated portrait in uniform with baton as Admiral of the Fleet. Boldly signed "Raeder" beside image, adding sentiment in German and "1941." Fine example. Raeder's many strategic differences with Adolf Hitler, who generally undervalued the role of sea power, ultimately led to his removal from the supreme naval command in January 1943. MB: $350
	339. OTTO ERNST REMER (1912-1997). German army officer who played a key role in putting down the July 1944 plot against Hitler, and an important postwar revisionist publicist. Remer commanded the elite "Panzer Führer-Begleitbrigade" during the Battle of the Bulge offensive and was promoted in Jan 1945, to the rank of Major General. Printed postcard SP, b/w, 4"x53/4" three-quarter-length seated portrait in uniform. Boldly signed across image. On verso is German promotional advertisement for his book, Conspiracy and Treason Around Hitler. He pens an inscription and sentiment in blank area, boldly signing in full, adding "12.9.1987." Fine. MB: $60
	340. BERNHARD ROGGE (1899-1982). German rear admiral. During World War II as a German navy captain commanding the merchant raider Atlantis whose various subterfuge successfully allowed her to approach enemy shipping which resulted in his award of the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Oakleaves and an ornate Japanese Samurai sword for his actions. Signed German postcard photograph of the Atlantis, b/w, 51/2"x31/2". Boldly penned in blue fountain pen. Fine example. MB: $50
	RARE EARLY ROMMEL MILITARY DOCUMENT 341. ERWIN ROMMEL (1891-1944). Brilliant German Field Marshal whose Afrika Korps threw back repeated British and American assaults in North Africa; later defended Normandy and was ultimately forced to commit suicide when he was implicated in the Hitler bomb plot. Very rare early DS, "Rommel" in German, 1p, 81/2"x6", Goslar, Oct 25, 1934. Military certificate indicating that Helmut Schmidt, born Apr 25, 1915 in the Sachsen province had served prior to Sep 30, 1935 in the Reichsheer (Army in place between the first and second World Wars). Signed on left by Schmidt. Rommel boldly signs on the right as major and responsible commander during this pivotal year for his career. A personal testimonial from one of Schmidt's fellow servicemen appears at bottom of document. Fine example. Rommel had been promoted to Major in April 1932, and in October of 1933 became 3rd Jager Battalion commander with 17th Infantry Regiment at Goslar in the Harz Mountains district where he came to Hitler's attention during his visit to review the troops there in 1934. Rommel became an ardent supporter of the Führer because of his support of the Army over the SA. Hitler also became fond of Rommel, and in 1934 promoted him to major general of his Special Guard. Accompanied by 8"x10" color laser print of the general with facsimile signature. MB: $2200
	"CURRENTLY THERE IS NOBODY AT THE CHANCELLERY" 342. ERWIN ROMMEL War-date ALS "Erwin" in German, 2pp, 81/4"x111/2", "Cantonment area," Jan 6, 1940. Dated 1939 in error. Translated. Interesting mixture of family and military content. In full, "Dearest Lu! I still have not received mail from you. But I really hope the first letter will arrive today. With every move it takes forever for the post office to get in step. Enclosed is Gerhard's letter In addition he sends a certificate of indebtedness for the 300 marks and in which he tenders his life insurance policy, which is still debt free, as a guaranty of repayment. In my opinion we should help Gerhard through his studies, especially since we have security for the loan. We wouldn't save those couple hundred marks anyway. I think it makes no difference whether they lie in the bank or we lend them to Gerhard. I have to remember that the family once helped us out in an emergency. Helene wrote on December 31. Mother had a nice Christmas Day. Also, that she has better and poorer days. Here there is a big flu epidemic. So yesterday I was already in bed by 6:00 PM. Today I feel much better. Currently there is nobody at the Chancellery. Monday there will be a big winter maneuver in Rheden. There is a foot of snow and the trees are heavily frost covered. How are you? How is the heating situation? Within the next days I will send Lothar to get my camera, snow shoes and snow boots. A part of FM9 will go to...and I want to go there as well, if there is no change in the situation. That's it for today, dear Lu. My regards and kisses for you and Manfred. Your Erwin". Boldly penned in black ink. Fine early war example. In September of 1939, Erwin Rommel was promoted to the rank of Major General and received the command of Adolf Hitler's Bodyguard, a position that he held throughout the Polish Campaign until February 1940 when he received command of the 7th Panzer Division. MB: $1250
	343. ERWIN ROMMEL War-date DS "Rommel" as commander of the Panzer Troops in Africa, 1p, 81/4"x11", Nov 30, 1941. Award of the Iron Cross 1st Class to Jakob Vogel. Typically signed in bold indelible pencil. Two file holes at left margin; else Fine. Attractively matted beside 33/4"x53/4" color portrait of the general in uniform and printed descriptive text. Ready for framing. MB: $500
	344. ALBERT SPEER (1905-1981). Hitler's personal architect (1933-45) and Minister for Armaments and War Production (1942-45). At the Nuremberg trials, he was the only top Nazi leader to admit responsibility in the regime's war crimes. TLS "Albert" in English, 1p, 81/4"x113/4", Heidelberg, Sep 27, 1977. On his personal letterhead to his friend Ed [Schaefer] including rare lengthy postscript in his holograph. Speer requests some reports for "one of my future projects, I am intending to deal with the question of technology in the armies..." Darkly signed. In a postscript he addresses some personal issues, asking that his friend deliver a message that he was on holiday when their mutual friend was in Germany. "Will you please tell him, that I am very sorry having missed him." Speer thanks him for some photographs of Berlin. "...A few of them are most interesting..." And lastly, Speer "enclosed some words in favor of Toland's book" as had been requested. Staple punctures at top edge; minor wear; else Fine. MB: $100
	345. PAUL LUDWIG EWALD VON KLEIST (1881-1954). German field marshal; commander in chief Army Group A and South Ukraine, Eastern Front. Sent to the Caucasus in 1942 to capture important oil wells, he was later relieved of command in 1944 for ordering his 8th Army to retreat when it was threatened with annihilation by the Soviet Union, against Hitler's explicit orders. Captured by the US in 1945, he later died as a POW in Russia. Printed postcard SP, b/w matte, 4"x53/4" quarter-length portrait vignette in uniform. Boldly signed "V Kleist" at bottom image. Light general toning; else Fine example. MB: $350
	346. PAUL LUDWIG EWALDVON KLEIST War-date DS in German, 1p, 81/4"x6", A. H. Qu. Apr 20, 1942. Untranslated. As Colonel General of the Panzer Army, Supreme Command, von Kleist confers the award of Iron Cross 2nd Class on four soldiers. Boldly signed "v Kleist" in blue pencil. Two normal file holes at left margin; else Fine. MB: $100
	347. ERICH VON MANSTEIN (1887-1973). German Field Marshal, Hitler's most brilliant strategist. He devised the plan to conquer France and was later sacked by Hitler for retreating in Russia. German postcard TLS, 6"x41/4", postmarked at Munich, Dec 21, 1959. To Herb Schiller in Winston-Salem referring him to his book Lost Victories for information Mr. Schiller was seeking regarding the "Campaign in Poland 1939...Also in the book about the second World War written by General v. Tippelskirch..." Boldly signed. Light show-through of postmark stamp; else VG/Fine. Accompanied by postcard size photo of war-date image; and his book Lost Victories, 572pp, Henry Regnery Co., Chicago, 1958. First English Edition. Original dust jacket evidences some edge wear; else in very good condition. MB: $100
	348. FRIEDRICH VON PAULUS (1890-1957). Field Marshall commanding 6th Army, Eastern Front, who surrendered to the Russians at Stalingrad. Just hours before, Hitler had promoted the Panzer Troop general, admonishing him that a German Field Marshall had never surrendered. Partly printed DS "Paulus" as General of the Panzer Troops, 1p, 6"x81/4", Jan 30, 1942. He awards Lance Corporal Albert Nönnig the Distinguished Service Cross, 2nd Class, with Swords. Boldly signed beside official Nazi stamp. Light wear and soiling; else Fine. Accompanied by German postcard photograph of General von Paulus. Present also is Nönnig's award document, Aug 15, 1942, for the Eastern Winter Campaign medal for 1941/42, signed by the appropriate officer. MB: $1200
	349. KARL RUDOLF GERD VON RUNDSTEDT (1875-1953). German field marshal who was one of Hitler's top commanders. He commanded on the Eastern Front, defeating France in 1940, and on the Western Front, against the 1944 Allied offensive. War-date German postcard SP, b/w silver print format, 31/2"x51/2" quarter-length portrait in uniform Boldly signed "von Runstedt" at bottom image, adding "1940." Fine example. MB: $2000
	350. BALDUR VON SCHIRACH (1907-1974). Hitler's Youth leader; gauleiter in Vienna (1940-45); sentenced as war criminal to 50 years imprisonment at Nürnberg. ALS "Baldy", 2pp, 6"x41/4", n.p., Jul 18, 1968. On his imprinted personal note card to his friend Ed [Schaefer]. Friendly content, commenting that an old friend "is driving over from Stuttgart to dine with us. His wife is a famous actress. She will be here too. He is one of the leading men of Daimler-Benz. To tease him I shall show him Bill's gold ball pen and pencil (with the opal shield)..." Darkly penned and signed. Negligible wrinkling; else Fine. Accompanied by reproduced b/w photograph of Shirach standing with Hitler, 4"x51/2". MB: $80
	351. WALTER WARLIMONT (1894-1976). German General Officer involved in the 1941 Balkan campaign; awarded Knight's Cross; deputy chief of operations under Alfred Jodl. Part of the OKW, he was injured in the July 1944 attempt on Hitler's life. SP, b/w matte, 31/2"x6" bust portrait in uniform. Boldly signed at bottom border, adding "General a. D." Accompanied by transmittal envelope to gentleman in US. Fine. Present also is the Military Book Club edition of Fighting The Invasion, "The German Army at D-Day," for which Warlimont was a contributor. MB: $100
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	353. BENITO MUSSOLINI & EMANUELE (1883-1945). Premiere-dictator of Italy (1922-43); founder and leader of Italian fascism, taking for himself the title "Il Duce" [The Leader]. His passionate oratory and theatrical poses became his trademark. Partly printed DS as prime minister, 1p, 91/4"x141/2", Rome, Sep 17, 1925. Military document regarding the dismissal from permanent active service of Captain of Artillery Montesi Giuseppe. Boldly signed at bottom margin only months after Mussolini had declared himself dictator of Italy on Jan 3. Signed also by VITTORIO EMANUELE III (1869-1947) as King of Italy. Binder nicks at left edge; diagonal fold extends from bottom left corner; horizontal fold; 1/4" tear at bottom edge with no paper loss; else VG. MB: $120
	354. BENITO MUSSOLINI & EMANUELE Partly printed DS, 11/4pp on single leaf, 93/4"x141/2", Rome, Jan 16, 1936. Appropriate official stamps and signatures present. Military document regarding the disposition of the army. Boldly signed on verso at bottom margin. Signed also by VITTORIO EMANUELE III as King of Italy. In November of that year, following his visit to Berlin, the dictator proclaimed the Rome-Berlin axis, an alliance between Nazi Germany and Italy. Binding punctures tear with small paper loss along left edge; else VG/Fine. MB: $80
	355. SABURO SAKAI (1916-2000). Japanese WW II Ace who is credited with 64 aerial victories. On Dec 3, 1942, he shot down an American plane in the Philippines, in what was said to be Japan's first aerial victory. On Jan 25, 1941, he downed an American B-17 the first Allied bomber to fall in the Pacific. Reproduced SP, b/w, image 91/2"x6", overall 10"x8" portrait in flight gear seated in cockpit of his airplane. Boldly signed in English and Japanese. Fine. MB: $80
	356. LLOYD BUCHER (1928-2004). American naval officer commanding the Navy spy ship Pueblo when seized by North Korea in 1968, beginning eleven months of captivity and torture for the crew. SP with sentiment, b/w, 8"x10" full-length still with cap in hand. Boldly signed beside image, adding "Cdr. USN (ret.)." Light diagonal crease at top right corner; else VG. MB: $50
	357. [FOUR-STAR GENERALS] Two contemporary generals. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF (b. 1934), commanded the Allied forces during the Persian Gulf War; and CARL E. MUNDY (b. 1935), thirtieth Commandant of the Marine Corps SPs, color, 8"x10" quarter-length portraits in uniform. Both have boldly signed, Schwarzkopf adding, "With best wishes" and "Gen, USA, CINC CENTCOM." Fine examples. MB: $100
	358. WESLEY CLARK (b. 1944). Retired four-star general; failed candidate for democratic presidential nominee in 2004; Supreme Allied Commander in Europe 1997-2000; Vietnam veteran where he earned the Silver Star. Boldly signed one-dollar bill, "Wes Clark" across face of note. Mint. MB: $80
	359. TOMMY FRANKS (b. 1945) Four-star general commanding allied forces in the Persian Gulf who directed the war in Iraq. A $2 bank note boldly signed in blue felt-tip across face of bill, adding "U.S. General." Mint. MB: $80