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: "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.Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1942 - HFSID 9347An 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.
Price: $300.00
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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/23/1929 - HFSID 177647Autograph 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".…"
Price: $400.00
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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/31/1941 - HFSID 155222Special PriceALS: "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.…"
Sale Price $300.00
$400.00
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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 8/9 - HFSID 265117ALS: "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.…"
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 343904The 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.
Price: $400.00
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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1946 - HFSID 167889Photograph 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.
Price: $500.00
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PRIME MINISTER JAN C. SMUTS (SOUTH AFRICA) - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/26/1929 - HFSID 172246TLS: "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.…"
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
