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The Great Artiste. This is an 8 in x 11.5 in color photograph of plane signed by 8 crew members.This plane was scheduled to be the strike plane for the Nagasaki mission but that roll was reassigned to Bockscar at the last minute. In fact the media mistakenly reported that The Great Artiste was the plane that dropped the bomb for weeks after the mission was completed.The photograph is signed by 8 crew members including Fred Bock (of Bockscar fame) and Lawrenence Johnston the only man to see the detonation of all three atomic bombs: the autographs of Bock and Johnston are very scarce. Price:$795.00.

Vice Admiral Frederick Ashworth(1912-2005).This offering is one 8 in. x 10 in. B&W photograph of the buyer's choosing. One photo is an image of the second atomic bomb( "Fat Man"), one is Ashworth as a pilot and one is Ashworth in Navy uniform.All images shown above.All are signed by FrederickAshworth either giving his rank of Commander or as Vice Admiral and indicating his role as weaponeer, Bockscar, Nagasaki Aug 6, 1945. Price: Each photograph $139.50.

William Bainbridge (1774-1833). Hero of the War of 1812 and Commodore of 'Old Ironsides'-- the USS Constitution. Captured the Java. Acerbic autograph letter to General Henry Dearborn regarding Andrew Jackson's first submiussion to Congress.Letter in good condition and is dates January 6, 1830 and is signed Wm Bainbridge. Price $450.00

Atomic Bombers Crew Signatures. Enola Gay, Bockscar, and Great Artiste. A set of 25 Signatures of Crew Members from the Enola Gay, Bockscar, and Great Artiste, the "silver plate" B-29s of the 509th Composite Group, that flew the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb missions that ended World War II. Signers include: Paul Tibbets, Jacob Beser (the only man who flew on both strike planes), Charles Sweeney, Fred Bock, Fred Olivi, Tom Ferebee, and many more. Price:$2,800.

Book about the 509th Composite Bomb Group. Beautiful book signed on the title page by six of the leading figures in the dropping of the atomic bombs in cluding unusually detailed signature by Paul Tibbets commanding officer of the 509th. Price:$795

 

Book-509th Remembered. Written and signed by the authors Robert and Amelia Krauss this is a comprehensive, partially pictoral history of the 509th from its inception until the group departed Tinian after dropping the atomic bombs on Japan. It is among other things a definitive reference work for authentic autographs of members of this group of heroes. Price: $95.00

 

G.T. Beauregard (1818-1893). Confederate General, Commanded the southern forces at Charleston, S.C. that bombarded Fort Sumter. Fine Signature with beautiful paraph. $695.00

 

Bocks Car.The Plane that flew the Nagasaki Mission. Historic Printed Photograph Signed. A beautiful color photograph of the B-29 that carried out the mission on Nagasaki (August 9, 1945). An 8 in. by 10 in., oblong, color photo showing the nose of Bockscar. Signed by seven members of the crew c. early 1990s. The photograph of the plane was reproduced from the original slides taken on Tinian Island sometime in late August 1945, early September 1945, by the engineering officer of the 509th, Carl Garner. Overall, In fine condition. $795

 

Bocks Car photograph 8 in x 10 inches signed by 6 crew. . B&W photo of crew of plane that carried out Nagasaki mission August 9, 1945.Signed by 6 crew members including pilot and co-pilot. Price:$795.00.

 

John H. Bradley [Iwo Jima Flag Raiser]. Joe Rosenthal's classic photo of the Flag raising on Iwo Jima signed by one of the three flag raisers who survived the battle of Iwo Jima.Price:$OLD

 

Omar Nelson Bradley (1893-1981). One of the main US Army field commanders in North Africa and Europe during World War II. Rare Vintage Document Signed, being an official "TWELFTH Army Group" card, issued at the end of the war to celebrate the accomplishments of the Group. Must see. $OLD

 

Jefferson Davis (1808-1889). Secretary of War and President of the Confederate States of America. Very Choice Signature on a card. Very fine. $OLD.

 

Ira Clarence Eaker(1896 -1987) .Promoted to Brigadier General in January 1942, he was assigned to organize the VIII Bomber Command and to understudy the British system of bomber operations; then in December 1942, he assumed command of the Eighth Air Force in England. In this letter written in 1980 Eacker reviews the military history of the U.S from WW I until 1980. It is extremely rich in insight and worth reading. This letter is in perfect condition. It is on Ira Eaker's personal stationery and is dated April 2, 1980. It is nicely signed Ira Eaker. $850.00

 

Steven Decatur, Sr.(1752 - 1808). American Naval Officer- one of first naval officers in fledgeling US navy created right after the American revolution Signed, one page, large octavo, on chain laid paper, dated September 28, 1795, Philadelphia, being a receipt from a freight log for the Mary. Overall, very good. Ideal for framing. $3,500.

 

General Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970). French General and President. Organized and led the Free French Forces in World War II, President of France (1958-1969). A very desirable and increasingly Scarce Signature, written tersely in blue ink across his portrait on a 4.5 in. by 2.75 in. photo postcard, no pace or date, but circa 1940s. $1,500.

Karl Doenitz (1891-1980). This book, Doenitz at Nurember:A Re-Appraisal, deals with the trial of Grand Admiral Doenitz at Nuremberg.There are mant who feel his conviction as a war criminal was unjustifieds in view of similar actions by the Allied Forces in the same war.The book is a rare Limited Edition of only 260 volumes and this offering is number 212 and is signed by Doenitz. Price: $old.

Abner Doubleday.1819-1893). A signature cut from a document and signed A. Doubleday, Major Genl, VOL., U.S. Army. Signatures of Doubleday are verty rare.

Price:$ 950.00

 

James H. 'Jimmy' Doolittle ( 1896-1993). Aviator and World War II Hero. Vintage 1932 Typed Letter Signed on the Advancement of Flight. Marking the Bicentennial of George Washington's Birth and the founding of the US Postal Service, Doolittle promotes the advancement of Air Mail and transportation, and its revolutionizing impact on transportation occurring around the globe. $OLD.

 

James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle (1896-1993). Aviator and World War II Hero in the Army Air Corps. Typed War-Dated Letter Signed "J —", one page, quarto, Headquarters Eighth Air Force letterhead, December 20, 1944, to fellow aviation legend Roscoe Turner, in part: "Sorry that I couldn't have been with you, Jim and Doc Goodwin at the Oklahoma City Aviation Clinic...because we are still quite occupied in this part of the world, I was unable to be in attendance." Shows normal aging, overall in very good condition. $OLD

 

Enola Gay & Bockscar. The Planes that flew the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Missions. Historic Printed Color Photograph Signed. The only known image in the same photograph of the two B-29s that carried out the missions on Hiroshima (6 August 1945) and Nagasaki (August 1945). An 8 in. by 10 in., oblong, color photo showing the Enola Gay in the foreground and Bockscar in the far left background. Signed by eleven members of the crews. The photograph of the plane was reproduced from the original slides taken on Tinian Island sometime in late August 1945, early September 1945, by the engineering officer of the 509th, Carl Garner. Two short stray lines from flair pen of RH Nelson in lower left corner near his signature. OtherwiseIn fine condition. $2,500.

 

Enola Gay Crew signed color photograph of the plane.he crew of the Enola Gay, the B-29 that carried out the mission on Hiroshima, August 6, 1945. Historic Printed Color Photograph Signed. An 8 in. by 10 in. oblong, color photograph from the original slide taken on Tinian Island sometime in late August 1945, showing the nose of the Enola Gay. Signed by five crewmembers. In fine condition. Unframed. $895

World War II-'Greatest Generation' Collection. Sixteen vintage signatures of some of the greatest figures of the war including, among others, Eisenhower, Bradley, LeMay, Halsey and Nimitz. Price: $OLD

John C. Fremont (1813-1890). American Explorer and Union General, noted as the "Pathfinder" of the American West. Very Choice Bold Signature. $395.

William F. 'Bull" Halsey (1882-1959). United States Navy Fleet Admiral who commanded the US Third Fleet during much of the Pacific War against Japan during World War II. Vintage Signature, on a 3 in. by 5 in. card, no place or date (but circa 1940s). Price:$OLD

Greatest Generation Collection.Circa 1940's Collection of great figures fromU.S.Military of WWII. This collection consists of 14 different vintages signatures on plain cards or on First Day covers. The names represented are as follows : Douglas MacArthur, Omar N. Bradley, Dwight D. Eisenhower, W.F. 'Bull' Halsey, Admiral Chester Nimitz, Jonathan Wainwright, 'Hap' Arnold, Mark Clark, William D. Leahy, Admital King, Admiral Raymond Spruance, marine General This collection could serve as a cornerstone of any World War II collection and represents some of the greatest names of that era including the three who held the rank of Theater Commander-MacArthur, Nimitz and Eisenhower. Price $1650.00

Adolph Hitler (1889-1945 )and Rudolph Hess (1894-1987). A post card signed by Adolph Hitler and Rudolph Hess, May 20, 1938, n.p. This post card was sent from the Birthday Celebration of Adolph Hitler and it is postmarked on day of Hitler's birth April 20th (4/20/38). The recipient of the Post Card was Seraphine Jaegerwho was an author in the Nazi Propaganda Ministry.Price:$5,950.00

Nazi Battle Flag. Geman WW II battle flag. This large flag (8'4" x 54.5 in ) is sometimes referred to as a Kriegsmarine battle flag but they were also used by other services.The flag has the characteristic canton of an Iron Cross as shown.It is printed the same on both sides(one side only shown).The construction of the flag is consisrtent with a Nazi battle flag of that era.Note the unique binding of the halyards on the hoist of the flag. Price:$950.00

USS Indianapolis. 8 in x10 in B&W signed photograph. Photograph signed by 33 of the survivors of the biggest single disaster in US Navy history in which 1600 odd lives were lost when the ship was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. Price:$325.00

 

Adolf Hitler (April 20, 1889 – 1945). The document being offered was from The Fueher Headquarters, April 1, 1944. This date was three months before Officers Bomb plot when an attempt was made on Hitler's life at. The document is an appointment for Rudolf Schmidt who was Commanding Officer, 39th Panzer Division and Oak Leaf Winner. Signed by Hitler and countersigned by Dr. Hans Lammers, 3rd Reich Legal expert and Hitler's closest legal advisor and by Dr. Otto Thierack who was Reich Minister of Justice.The document has two folds and a file number at the top. The folds do not touch any of the signatures. There is the usual embossed eagle on the paper. Also offered is an original photo of Hitler as described in the full listing. Price:SOLD

 

Large Bronze Plaue Depicting SS Soldiers. This dramatic plaque was one of several that were found recently in Germany in what was a basement or bunker of the former barracks of the elite division of the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler(LAH). The size of these great historical items is 24 ½ inches X 16 inches. The bronze plaque weighs approximately 50 pounds. The eagle depicted above the soldier became at some point the official logo of the LAH.Price: $10,000

 

Iwo Jima Flag Raising Photo-signed. An oversized black and white photograph (10 in. x 12.75 in.) of the famous flag raising on Iwo Jima. The photograph is signed Joe Rosenthal, Mt. Surabachi, Feb. 27, 1945. Price: $OLD

 

Iwo Jima Archive. This is an archive consisting of two maps, numerous pre-invasion photographs of Iwo, the discharge papers of the owner and war hero as wells a assorted other printed material-approximately 30 items in all.$OLD

[John F. Kennedy] PT-109. Two First Day Covers Signed. A set of FDC's honoring JFK, the first issue, d. May 29, 1964, was signed by 7 crew members from PT-109; the second issue, d. September 7, 1968 was signed by 2 crew members from the Amagiri, the Japanese destroyer that sank PT-109. PT 109 was cut in two by the Japanese destroyer on August 2, 1943 in the Solomon Islands. Kennedy and his crew were rescued after Kennedy gave two natives a coconut shell on which he carved the following: NAURO ISL COMMANDER...NATIVE KNOWS POS'IT...HE CAN PILOT...11 ALIVE NEED SMALL BOAT...KENNEDY. A remarkable association relating to one of the defining moments of Kennedy's life. In fine condition. $1,000.

Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964). U.S. Army General. Historic Typed Letter Signed, "Douglas MacArthur, one page, quarto, dated November 7, 1961, New York. A powerful and revealing letter to a friend of the family, mentioning his father's neighborhood in Milwaukee and his friendship with Secretary of War Stimson, he conveys his innermost thoughts with alacrity on the missed opportunity of Korean War. In part, "Had we gone on beyond the Yalu we would have destroyed Red China and it would no longer be a menace to the free world. We could have done so very easily and the whole outlook of mankind would be different today." A very historic letter, it shows normal aging, with a few light creases. Overall, in fine condition $OLD

Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964).his offering RARE 8pp 10 ¼ x 8 booklet titled "Address by GENERAL OF THE ARMY DOUGLAS MacArthur in which is printed the text of the entire speech he gave to the Members of the Association of Graduates, U.S.M.A.,The Corps of Cadets and Distinguished Guests upon his acceptance of THE SYLVANUS THAYER AWARD,United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 12 May 1962" signed by MacArthur on the front title cover with engraved West Point insignia at top (with printed "Duty, Honor, Country" motto). This printed speech transcript is signed on the cover Douglas MacArthur in a bold ink pen signature.This speech is considered one of the greatest speeches ever given thus ending with that immortal refrain, “Today marks my final roll call with you, but I want you to know that when I cross the river my last conscious thoughts will be of The Corps, and The Corps, and The Corps. I bid you farewell.” Price:$2,695.00

Luftwaffe Aces. Colorful Cover Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Introduction of the Liberator Mk 3 (Bomber) to Royal Air Force Bomber Operations, 14 December 1942. Hand Signed by 12 WWII German Aces many who were credited with bringing down U.S. bombers. The twelve Aces who signed this cover are credited with 1,446 victories including 101 U.S. bombers. Those who have "hand signed" this cover areboth Erich hartmenn and Galand. Price:$495.00

[Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964)]. This offering is a 20 in. x 16 in. print of General MacArthur at the Inchon Invasion by the artist Michael Gnatek, Jr. It is signed twicew by the artist Michael Gnatek, Jr.. Price:$OLD

Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964). General of the Army who served his country with distinction for most of his adult life.The offering is an except form his famous final address to a Joint Session of Congress(April 19, 1951), a speech forever known as 'the old soldiers never die' speech but it was much more important than that. A more profound utterance from the same speech was "in war there is no substitute for victory." The speech excerpt is signed at the top--Douglas MacArthur. Price:$1295.00

Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964). U.S. Army General. Vintage Signature, on a 3 in. by 5 in. card, circa 1940s. Boldly Signed and underlined. $425.

General Anthony McAuliffe (1898-1975). United States Army General who commanded the force defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He was famous for his single-word " NUTS" reply to a German surrender ultimatum. Scrce vintage signature, circa $OLD.

Genearl Anthony McAuliffe. (1889-1975). Spectacular 20 in x 14 in signed sepia portrait of The General in military uniform. The portrait is signed Anthony McAuliffe, Maj. Gen, US Army. The portrait is in superb condition. Price: $1500

George McClellan (1826-1885). Union General, Commander of the Army of the Potomac. Known as "The Young Napoleon." Very Fine Signature and Inscription. Overall, very good. $495.

George Meade. (1815-1882). Union General, Commander at Gettysburg. Choice Bold Signature, as commander of the Army of the Potomac. Rare in this form. $950.

Memphis Belle. An 8 in x 10 in B&W photograph of the nose of this historic plane. Photograph signed by 5 crew members including the pilot Colonel Robert K. Morgan. Price: SOLD.

Memphis Belle.An 8 in x 10 in B&W photograph of the historic plane in flight.Photograph signed by 5 crew members including the pilot Colonel Robert K. Morgan. SOLD

Col. Robert Morgan (1918-1999). His book The Man who Flew the Memphis Belle signed.Book Description: New York: Dutton, May 2001., 2001. First edition, first pritning (per publisher's requsite statement and number line upon copyright page) SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. [10], 389 pages. Hardcover; H 24.25cm x L 15.75cm. Dust jacket presented in a mylar Brodart protecotor. Black spine with vibrant copper stamped lettering, slate gray boards. A nearly pristine copy in unread condition with an intact dust jacket .The book is signed, "In memory of William Wyler, a good man! Robert Morgan. " William Wyler was the famous Hollywood producer who made the documentary Memphis Belle right after the war and his wife co-produced the 1990 film Memphis Belle.Price:$245.00

William Moultrie (1731-1803). American Revolutionary War Hero, Patriot, Major General, Governor of South Carolina. Very Rare War-Dated Autograph Document Signed, one page, large octavo (approximately 7.5 in. by 7 in.), on chain laid paper, dated July 15, 1778, being a military dispatch to the Governor of South Carolina and an American Revolutionary War leader, Rawlins Lowndes (1721-1800), to raise funds for troop support. Signed and endorsed by Lowndes and Captain Calvin Spencer (1753-1801), an American patriot who served under Moultrie and Francis Marion during the war. With antique engraving of Moultrie. Ideal for framing. $2,500.

Nazi Gear Cog Flag (circa early 1930's). This offering is an early Nazi flag and the gear cog that encircles the swastika indicates that the flag was from the German Labor Front (German: Deutsche Arbeitsfront, DAF).The flag is two sided and its dimensions are 48" high by 58 1/2" wide. The red ground is wool, the center swastika and cog pattern are black and white linen machine stitched onto the red ground. The town name in upper corners is in white stitching on brown wool felt with blue wool felt trim. It is hemmed along the right and left sides. The flag appears to have been hand tacked to a support along one of its hemmed edges at some point in history. There are a few stains as pictured and a several imperfections ( holes) also visible in the photos in the listing. Overall sound condition, not fragile and not fallling apart. The flag would make a historic presentation if archivally framed.Price:$2950.00

Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The greatest British Naval Hero. Defeated Napolean's Navy and lost his life in the Battle Of Trafalgar, which the British won. A Very Choice Signature, "Nelson d Bronte", on laid paper, clipped from a document and affixed to an antique engraved portrait of the Admiral dressed in uniform. The engraving is by J. Cochran from a painting by J. Hoppner. Engraving dated 1835. A scarce and desirable signature, light residue, age toning, overall very good and ideal for framing. $OLD

Chester A. Nimitz (1885-1966). US Admiral and War Hero in World War II; Commander-in-Chief of US naval forces in the Pacific, 1941-1945. Printed Photograph Signed. An 8 by 10 inches, black and white, (c. 1941-1945), being a waist-high portrait of Nimitz in full uniform, signed and inscribed upper left corner, "To Comdr Dan J. Hurt, U.S.N.R., with best wishes, C.W. Nimitz". After the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, Nimitz was named commander of the Pacific fleet, and as the official representative of the United States, signed the instrument of Japanese surrender on his flagship, the U.S.S. Missouri, in Tokyo Harbor, September 2, 1945. $OLD

Chester W. Nimitz (1885-1966). US Admiral and War Hero in World War II; Commander-in-Chief of US naval forces in the Pacific, 1941-1945. Historic Photograph Signed Twice with the same pen Nimitz used to sign the Japanese Surrender Document aboard the USS Missouri. $OLD

George S. Patton, Jr. (1885-1945).Legendary US General.This letter was written when Patton was commanding General of The Seventh United States Army.Typed letter signed, Headquarters Seventh Army, December 21, 1943 and signed G.S. Patton, Jr., Lt . General U.S.Army Commanding. The is on standard sized stationey and is in good condition. Normal transfolds and ageing.Price:$3250.00

GeorgeS. Patton, Jr. (1885-1945). Legendary US General.This offering is a cut signature on a 2.5 in x 5 in card and signed GS Patton, Jr. Lt. Gen., np, circa mid 1940's. The signature is in superb condition and was signed boldly with a fountain pen. Price: $995.00

George S. Patton, Jr. (1885-1945). U.S. General. Very Fine War-Date Typed Letter Signed, "G S Patton Jr.", one page, to 5.25 in. by 10 in., 'Headquarters, Third United States Army' letterhead, dated October 4, 1944. $OLD

George S. Patton, Jr. Rare Typed Letter Signed, "G S Patton Jr.", one page, quarto, dated Novemeber 1, 1945, on FIFTEENTH ARMY letterhead related to being relieved of command of the Third Army. $OLD

George S. Patton Jr.(1855-1945). Legendary general WW II. This is early military letter (1922) signed by Patton as a Major and commander 3rd Cav. He writes :This is to simply thank you again for the care and consideration you and the officers underyou showed to the 3rd Cav . Due to your considreration a trip we all looked forward to with reluctance became a pleasant trip to remeber--mention a pleasant luncheon and ends with best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I am GS Patton, Jr., Maj, 3 "Cav. Price:$2250.00

George S. Patton, Jr. (1885-1945). U.S. General and Military Hero. Very Uncommon World War I Dated Signature, "G S Patton Jr. Capt Cns.", on a 4.5 in. by 5.75 in. AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE envelope panel, dated in December 1917, Langres, France. $OLD

[General George Patton]. A collection of 13 books about the great general including his own War As I Knew It. Many of these books now impossible or nearly impossible to find.Sold as a collection. Price:$OLD

[ George S. Patton, Jr.] Color Print by Michael Gnatek titled Patton in North Africa 1943 and signed by the artist Micheal Gnatek.This print now very difficult to find because of the popularity of images like this of General Patton.Price: $550.00

Eddie Rickenbacker:An Autobiography. Book Description: Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, 1967. Hardcover; First Edition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: good and not price clipped. Some small tears near top of spine of jacket. Light shelf wear to DJ; SIGNED by Eddie Rickenbacker on front free endpaper, and dated 1967. The autobiography of the WWI flying ace, race car driver, automobile magnate, and businessman. B&W Photographs; 8vo; 458 pages.Very rare book signed.Price: $275.00

John Rodgers (1772-1838). John Rodgers was one of our great heroes of the War of 1812. and this offering is two of his autographed letters signed one of which has naval content and mentions the ship John Adams. Both letters are in excellent contition:Price:$450.00

Erwin Rommel (1891-1944). German Field Marshall during World War II. Very Choice Typed Document Signed in indelible pencil, War-dated, as Commanding General of the Panzer Army in North Africa, one page, large quarto, dated December 19, 1941. In remarkable condition.Price: $OLD.

Erwin Rommel(1894-1944).This offering is a early handwritten letter by Rommel to his future wife who he was courting at the time while at the Cadet School in Danzig, early in 1911, Rommel met his future wife, 17-year-old Lucia Maria Mollin (commonly called Lucie). They married in 1916, and in 1928 had a son, Manfred, who would later become the mayor of Stuttgart.One of the earliest known Rommel letters.Price:$3750.00

Carl "Tooey" Spaatz (1891-1974). American general in World War II. Rare Vintage Document Signed, being a "US Army Strategic Air Forces" printed emblem, on an approximate 4 in. by 7 in. sheet, no place or date, but war period, circa 1944-45. $OLD

Winfield Scott (1786-1866). General, Indian Fighter, Presidential Candidate, Nicknamed "Old Fuss and Feathers." Very Good Content 1847 Autograph Letter Signed, as Military Governor of Mexico. Accompanied with a CDV of Scott. $OLD.

Philip Sheridan (1831-1888). Union General, Cavalry Commander, succeeded Sherman as Commander-in-Chief. Bold Signature, with rank. $595.

William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891). Legendary Union General and Commander-in-Chief of the Armies of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed, 1867. In fine conditon. Price:$1,250.00

 

Holland M. Smith (1882–1967). American general. Beautiful signature with biographical data on a 3in x 5 in card. np,nd but circa 1940's. $OLD

 

Commander James Stockdale and Sybil Stockdale.This listing is a 11 in. x 14 in. B&W lithograph by Ortega that is signed in pencil by both James and Sybil Stockdale.It also depicts an image of the plane Commander Stockdale was flying when he was shot down over Vietnam.Price:$275.00

 

Erich Topp(1914-2005). Successful German U-Boat commander WW II.This offering is a photoreproduction of a poster of Erich Topp (as shown), Topp has designated on the poster the # of the U-boats he commanded in WW II.Price:$225.00

 

Straight Flush.The B-29 that weather plane that preceeded the Enola Gay to Hiroshima and radioed the Enola Gay--"Cloud coner at 15,000 feet--bomb primary." That message initiated one of the most important events in human history, the dropping of the first atomic bomb. This 8 in. x 11.5 in.color photograph is signed by 8 members of the crew including Ira Weatherly, Pilot, Fred D. Thornhill, Navigator and Frank K. (ken) Wey, Bomardier. Price;: $495

Robert Taylor. Signed Limited Edition Lithograph entitled D-Day - The Airborne Assault, commemorating the 50th anniversary of D-Day, 1994, showing P-51B Mustangs escort C-47 Dakotas towing CG-4 Waco gliders, over the Normandy beaches on D-Day. Signed by Taylor and 6 pilots who participated in the assault. $OLD

Zachary Taylor (1784-1850). U.S. Army General and 12th President of the U.S. (March, 1849-July, 1850). Autograph Letter Signed as General with Very Fine military content, on the eve of war with Mexico. Two pages, quarto, Corpus Christi, Texas, October 15, 1845, "... "…All the troops intended for this service or the defence of Texas, have arrived, & our morning report show a force of 3845 present & near two hundred on detachment rank & file, of first rate troops... Your obt Servt Z. Taylor". $OLD

Flying Tigers Color Signed Photograph.The 8 in x 10 in color photograph which was taken at their Asian base and which is shown above is signed by 9 'Tigers' including Tex Hill, Dick Rossi, Charles Mott, and 6 others.
Price:$375.00

U-Boat collection.Famous Commanders Otto Kretschmer and Erich Topp.This offering is 2, 8 in.x 10 in, photographs of Otto Kretschmer and Erich Topp (as shown) and each photograph is signed by each man with a black fountain pen signature. Both Kretschmer and Topp have designated on the photos the # of the U-boat they were last commanding in WW II.Kretschmer sank more tonnage than any other captain and Erich Topp was the third most successful captain and he sank the first U.S. Warship, the USS Reuben James, in WW II.Price: $475.00

Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright (1883–1953). Lieutenant General, the commanding officer of the Philippine Department at the time of its surrender to the Japanese, during World War II. Very Choice Vintage Signature, on an approximate 3 in. by 2 in. card. $OLD

Jonathan M. Wainwright (1883-1953).Typed leter to Walter Winchell on Disabled American Veterans Stationery thanking Winchell for his help with a fund raiser for that organization. There are a few docketings on the letter as shown and the letter is signed boldly in green fountain pen ink J.M Wainwright.Comes with 8 x 10 B&W photo of Wainwright in NYC ticker tape parade with Mayor Forella LaGuardia.Price:$295.00

Wavell, Sir Archibald(1883-1950). British Field Marshall who fought throught WW II in North Africa and Burma.This offer is an autograph letter concerning his anthology of poetry and included with that letter is a copy (1941) of his famous lectures on Generals and Generalship.Rommel carried a leather bound copy of these lectures throughout the war and Rommel's copy was presented to Mrs. Wavell by Mrs. Rommel after the war. Both the letter and the book are in excellent conditioin. Price: $1500.00.

[World War II] Lt. Jacob Beser. Radar Countermeasures Officer Aboard the Enola Gay and Bockscar. Extraordinarily Rare Documents, being "General Orders No. 69" awarding Beser the Silver Star as a crewmember on the Enola Gay which dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, one page (recto/verso), quarto, on "HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH AIR FORCE" typed heading, d. 20 September 1945, and "General Orders No. 71" awarding Beser the Distinguished Flying Cross as a crewmember on the Bockscar which dropped the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, one page (recto/verso), quarto, on "HEADQUARTERS TWENTIETH AIR FORCE" typed heading, d. 22 September 1945. Each Order lists the crew by rank and describes in detail the mission.The letter for Hiroshima is signed by 'Dutch" Van Kirk, navigator Enola Gay and the Nagasaki award is signed by Don Albury, Co-pilot Bockscar.Price:$OLD

[World War II]: An Original, Rare and Historic, War-Dated Hiroshima Area Target Map, Chart #23, printed on June 16, 1945, by The 949th Engineer Aviation Topographic Company attached to the 21st Bomber Command on Guam; measuring approximately 16 in. by 16 ¾ in., being a lithographic print in three colors (green, blue and black) on white map stock. One or more copies of the Area Target Chart #23, were carried aboard the Enola Gay and used to place the bomb at the correct location. This "Bombing Aid" was printed specifically for the Hiroshima attack. $OLD