General J. Lawton Collins Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GENERAL J. LAWTON COLLINS
Born: May 01, 1896 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Died: September 12, 1987 in Washington, District of Columbia
Biography
Major General Joseph Lawton Collins (1896-1987), was Commander of the 25th Infantry Division which, in December 1942, landed as a relief force on Guadalcanal. He was part of General Omar Bradley's First Army in the Normandy assault as Commander of the VII Corps that spearheaded the breakout at St. Lô in July 1944. From 1949-1953, General Collins was Chief of Staff of the Army.
Film Credits
1973-1974-The-World-at-War (in person), 1983-Vietnam:-A-Television-History (in person)
Style
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GENERAL J. LAWTON COLLINS - AUTOGRAPH 10/08/1963 - HFSID 24097Album leaf signed by J. Lawton Collins in blue ink, including a newspaper photograph attached. Signature reads "J. Lawton Collins/Chas. Pfitzer & Co/Oct. 8, 1963". Collins served as Major General and held significant military roles during World War II.Price: $90.00
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GENERAL J. LAWTON COLLINS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT ON FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 343664FDC honoring the American Flag, signed by Major General J. Lawton Collins. It includes an autograph sentiment reading "From J. Lawton Collins/4000 NW/wash. DC". This First Day Cover is postmarked Washington, DC, with a 13-cent stamp affixed.
Price: $120.00
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GENERAL J. LAWTON COLLINS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 311737Photograph inscribed and signed by Major General J. Lawton Collins, stating "For the Senior Citizens Club, Amsterdam N.Y./With Best Wishes/J. Lawton Collins," in blue ink. Collins served as a notable military leader during World War II and beyond.
Price: $260.00
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GENERAL J. LAWTON COLLINS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 67806Photograph of J. Lawton Collins features him in his dress uniform, sitting with hands crossed. It is inscribed and signed: "To H. Keith Thompson/With best wishes/J. Lawton Collins." Collins served as Commander of the 25th Infantry Division and VII Corps.
Price: $260.00
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GENERAL J. LAWTON COLLINS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/02/1971 - HFSID 167508Letter signed by J. Lawton Collins, dated February 2, 1971, addressing Edmond D. Marino about introducing military history in high school. Collins encourages the study of four major wars and offers to discuss his suggestions further.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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GENERAL J. LAWTON COLLINS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/02/1981 - HFSID 177278Typed letter signed by J. Lawton Collins, dated July 2, 1981, addressed to Robert P. Allen, Jr. Discussing a delayed response due to health issues, he mentions enclosing a small autographed picture, which is not included.
Price: $280.00
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GENERAL J. LAWTON COLLINS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/27/1959 - HFSID 67807Typed letter signed by J. Lawton Collins, dated July 27, 1959, addresses H. Keith Thompson, Jr. regarding the forthcoming book War Crime Trials. Collins expresses reluctance to provide a quote, preferring to avoid public commentary on the trials.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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GENERAL J. LAWTON COLLINS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/07/1959 - HFSID 67808Typed letter signed by J. Lawton Collins discusses his refusal to provide a quote for H. Keith Thompson's upcoming book "War Crime Trials". Dated August 7, 1959, it expresses his personal views on the subject, highlighting his military background.
Price: $300.00
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GENERAL J. LAWTON COLLINS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/27/1971 - HFSID 167586Typed letter signed by J. Lawton Collins, dated August 27, 1971, discussing a military history syllabus for high school. Collins provides feedback and suggestions for study questions, expressing appreciation for the course. Includes his title as General, U.S.A., Ret.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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GENERAL LYMAN L. LEMNITZER - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 308755First Day Cover honoring Detroit's 250th anniversary, signed by four World War II generals: "L. L. Lemnitzer", "Mark W. Clark", "J. Lawton Collins", "Lucius D. Clay". Postmarked Detroit, Michigan, July 24, 1951, with a 3-cent stamp affixed.
Price: $260.00
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GENERAL OMAR N. BRADLEY - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED 05/08/1970 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 277547Photograph featuring five World War II generals, including Omar N. Bradley, J. Lawton Collins, Maxwell D. Taylor, L. L. Lemnitzer, and W. C. Westmoreland, signed by all five along with the inscription "Five Army Chiefs of Staff/Army War College/May 8, 1970" in unknown hand.
Price: $1,700.00
