Prime Minister Jan C. Smuts (South Africa) Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA)
Born: May 24, 1870 in Bovenplaats, Cape Colony, South Africa
Died: September 11, 1950 in Irene, South Africa
Died: September 11, 1950 in Irene, South Africa
Jan Christian Smuts (1870-1950) was an influential writer and effective military commander in the Afrikaner resistance to British rule in South Africa, the Boer War (1899-1902). Thereafter, he opposed extreme Afrikaner nationalism and urged reconciliation. He was instrumental in the formation of the Union of South Africa (1910), and served for two long periods as its Prime Minister (1919-1924, 1939-1948). Smuts was influential beyond the boundaries of South Africa. During World War I he successfully commanded British troops against the Germans in East Africa. Then he joined the Imperial War Cabinet. He was the only man to sign the peace treaties ending both World Wars, the first one reluctantly because he foresaw that its harsh treatment of Germany would lead to another war. He was also instrumental in the founding of both the League of Nations and the United Nations.
Film Credits
1949 Crusade in Europe (Other), 2003 The First World War (Other), 2000 Biography (in person), 2011 All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace (Other), 1962 New Directions (Other)
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JAN C. SMUTS. Signature: "J.C. Smuts/19 March 1917", 5½x2¼. A Boer leader in the Boer War (1899-1902), Smuts was Commander in Chief of Republican forces in Cape of Good Hope (1901-1902). He was instrumental in the creation of the Union of South Africa. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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JAN C. SMUTS An intimate biography of the South African leader written by his son Signature: "J.C. Smuts/P.M.", 3½x2½ page imprinted "London 6 nov. 1942." Affixed to the title page of Jan Christian Smuts, by his son, J.C. Smuts, 592p, 5½x8½, hardcover. read more...Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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JAN CHRISTIAN SMUTS. Autograph Letter signed: "JC Smuts", 1p, 4½x7. Oxford, England, 1929 October 23. To My dear Harry". In full: "It will be great fun coming on Monday night, and I have that night free luckily. I shall be at 65 Wyh [?] St. at 6.45". read more...Sale Price $573.75
$675.00
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JAN CHRISTIAN SMUTS. Autograph Letter signed: "JC Smuts", 1p, 4½x7. Oxford, England, 1929 November 4. To "Dear Mr. Martin". In full: "I am so sorry that you have been put to such trouble in connection with my address on Saturday. read more...Sale Price $573.75
$675.00
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JAN C. SMUTS. ALS: "J.C. Smuts" as Prime Minister of South Africa, 1p, 5x8. Prime Minister's Office, Pretoria, 1941 December 31. To Mr. Peterson, telling him that "my wife and I were much pleased to receive the beautiful scarf which Mrs. Peterson had kindly woven for me. read more...Sale Price $573.75
$675.00
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JAN C. SMUTS. ALS: "J.C. Smuts.", 1½p, 5x7½. Knightsbridge, London, S.W., no year, August 9. On letterhead of the Hyde Park Hotel to Mrs. Fisher. In part: "I am leaving for South Africa so soon that it will not be possible for me to come to Oxford. read more...Sale Price $573.75
$675.00
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JAN CHRISTIAN SMUTS The Prime Minister of South Africa signs his name on this page with his printed photo Autograph sentiment signed: "With all good wishes to/Mr. RE Ward from/JC Smuts" in blue felt. 3x1½. read more...Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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JAN CHRISTIAN SMUTS The Prime Minister of South Africa is shown in full view in this 7½x5¾ black and white photograph. Photograph signed: "JC Smuts". B/w, 7½x5¾. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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JAN CHRISTIAN SMUTS and ISIE SMUTS. Photograph signed on verso: "With all good wishes/to our friend/Yours truly/JC Smuts". Also signed by his wife,"Isie K. Smuts". B/w, 10x8. The Smuts are shown together in a flower garden. Ink note (unknown hand) on verso: "Groote Schuur, March 1940". read more...Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1946 - HFSID 167889JAN C. SMUTS. Photograph signed: "J C Smuts/FM" and by an Indian diplomat. B/w, 5½x6. Smuts is depicted filling wine glasses as an unidentified Indian diplomat looks on. Caption on verso, in French, indicates that this photograph was taken on August 24, 1946 at the Paris Peace Conference. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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JAN CHRISTIAN SMUTS. TLS: "J C Smuts", 1p, 5x8. Oxford, England, 1929 November 26. To Lord Passfield. In full: "Many thanks for your note about the dinner at the House of Commons. I shall scrupulously follow your directions. read more...Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
