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
Biography
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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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPH 03/19/1917 - HFSID 174905Signature by Jan C. Smuts, stating "J.C. Smuts/19 March 1917", is available. Smuts was a prominent Boer leader and Prime Minister of South Africa, playing significant roles during the Boer War and in the Imperial War Cabinet.Price: $280.00
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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1942 - HFSID 9347Biography of Jan Christian Smuts, authored by his son J.C. Smuts, is signed with the inscription "J.C. Smuts/P.M." and dated "London 6 nov. 1942." This hardcover edition was published in 1952 by Cassell & Company Ltd, London.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 8/9 - HFSID 265117Letter signed by Jan C. Smuts, titled "J.C. Smuts", dated August 9, from the Hyde Park Hotel in Knightsbridge. In the letter, Smuts expresses his inability to visit Oxford. He was a significant figure in South African history and global diplomacy.
Price: $400.00
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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 343904Page signed by Jan Christian Smuts contains his printed photograph and an autograph sentiment reading, "With all good wishes to/Mr. RE Ward from/JC Smuts" in blue felt pen. It includes a typed note from his secretary and a newspaper article.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1946 - HFSID 167889Photograph signed: "J C Smuts/FM" by Jan C. Smuts, depicting him filling wine glasses with an unidentified Indian diplomat. Captured at the Paris Peace Conference on August 24, 1946, celebrating their election as chairmen of the Political and Economic Commissions.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/26/1929 - HFSID 172246Letter signed by Jan Christian Smuts, dated November 26, 1929, thanking Lord Passfield for a dinner invitation. Smuts discusses following directions provided. He was a prominent South African leader and a key figure in both World Wars and the establishment of international organizations.
Price: $300.00
