FRITZ SAUCKEL These incredibly rare documents are a handwritten, dated and signed account of Nazi Germany's forced labor and mass deportation operations by Germany's chief of slave labor recruitment. They were written by Sauckel for his lawyer during his trial before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremburg after World War II. They are important documentation of the 20th century's worst war and of some of the worst atrocities ever recorded in human history. They are also a typical example of the defense used by many defendants in the postwar Nuremberg trials: they were only following orders. This defense failed to sway Sauckel's tribunal; he was found guilty of war crimes and later hanged. Historically Important Autograph Manuscript signed twice (at top of first page and at bottom of last page): "Fritz Sauckel", in pencil, as war crimes defendant, 26 pages, 8x10½. IN GERMAN WITH 1945 ENGLISH TRANSLATION WITH FOOTNOTES AND COMMENTS. Nuremburg [Germany], 1945 July 15. This text was provided by Sauckel to his attorney as a means of fully describing the organization of the forced labor department, and Sauckel's duties and responsibilities.
GENERAL COURTNEY H. HODGES Photograph signed in 1946 by the Commanding Army General that was first to enter Paris in World War II! Autographed Photograph Signed: " Courtney H. Hodges/Gen. U.S. Army/Dec. 1, 1946.", 8x10. Reverse bears a Signal Corps credit stamp. Hodges (1887-1966) was the Commanding General of the Third U.S. Army from February 16, 1943 to January 25, 1944, when he turned it over to Lieutenant General Patton. First Army soldiers commanded by Hodges were the first Americans to enter Paris on their way across Northern France and through the Ardennes Forest. They were also the first to cross the Siegfried Line into Germany in September 1944 and reach the Rhine in March 1945. Minor surface creasing and slightly creased and worn at corners and edges. Ink stamps and notes (unknown hand) on verso. Fine condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA. 
EMPEROR AND EMPRESS HIROHITO Spectacular pair of rare, signed photographs in original Imperial frames. These signed photographs measure 5¾ x 8½ inches and are housed in their original blue leather Imperial frames. Both feature formal, full-length images, individually signed in bold Japanese calligraphy with black sumi ink by Hirohito and Empress Kojun. Signed royal portraits presented in matching pairs are very scares as they were given only to guests of the emperor. Fine condition. Overall frames measure 8 x 10¾. Light surface scratches present on the frames. Easel damaged on the back of Emperor Hirohito's frame. Otherwise, fine condition. HIROHITO (1901-1989), born Michinomiya Hirohito, Japanese emperor during World War II, was originally designated as "Showa" or "Enlightened Peace". He became emperor in 1926 following the death of his father Taisho. Despite having supreme authority in Japan, he did little more than to ratify the policies of his ministers. Historians debate Hirohito's role in Japan's expansionist policies, which began in 1931 and one of the major causes of World War II.
OMAR BRADLEY A bound copy of his Memorial Day Address (1948), inscribed and signed to his longtime secretary, Mary Pitcairn, by America's last five-star general Speech inscribed and signed: "To Miss Mary Pitcairn/With appreciation for/your loyal and/untiring assistance/Omar N. Bradley", 5p, 6x9. Leather-bound, soft cover copy of his Memorial Day Address, titled "That We Might Learn to Live as Bravely as They Died", Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 1948. Inscribed and signed on third free end page. Omar N. Bradley (1893-1981), a corps commander in North Africa and Sicily (1943), commanded of the U.S. First Army, which landed at Utah and Omaha beaches, Normandy, on D-Day, June 6, 1944. In August 1944, he became the Commander of the 12th Army Group, the largest force ever commanded on the field. He headed the new Veterans Administration (1945-1948). On September 20, 1950, Bradley was promoted to Five-Star General of the Army, and would be the last surviving general of 5-star rank. From 1950 to 1953, he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
GERALD R. FORD The Nation's bicentennial President signs a commemorative printer's plate. Commemorative Metal Printer's Plate inscribed and signed: "To Robert L. White, best wishes,/Gerald R. Ford" as 38th President, 14¾x 6½. Printer's plate for the production of commemorative matchbooks. A sheet of completed matchbooks (two rows of seven covers per row) are displayed beneath the plate. The covers for the matchbooks, which are made of blue silk, bear gold foil impressions reading "The President and Mrs. Ford", a facsimile signature of Gerald Ford and the image of the White House. The commemorative matches were presented to the President by the Maryland Match Corporation in Washington, D.C.As the President and First Lady during America's bicentennial celebration, Gerald and Betty Ford were deluged with "birthday presents", such as this printing plate. Nearly two years earlier, upon becoming the 38th U.S. President (1974-1977) upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, Gerald R.
WWII - COMMANDING THE TROOPS Outstanding collection of signed items from the Generals who were instrumental in winning WWII. 1). First Day Cover signed "Omar N Bradley", "Maxwell D. Taylor", "R. E. Cushman, Jr.", "Nathan F. Twining" and "Mark W. Clark", 6¼x3½. FDC honoring the heroic people of the Philippines. Postmarked Washington D.C. September 27, 1944. 3-cent stamp showing the island of Corregidor, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. Fine condition. 2). Annotated Signature "Lt. Gen. Patton / APO 758 40 PM NY" 3½x1½. Fine condition. 3). Photograph Mount Signed "Douglas MacArthur" and "R K Sutherland" 7¾ x7. Photograph showing MacArthur and Sutherland in dress uniform having discussions in the back of a vehicle. Minor creasing, otherwise fine condition. 4). Magazine Photograph Signed: "M. B Ridgeway" 5½x8½. Captioned "Preparing for the invasion of Sicily, July 1943: George S. Patton (left) and Omar N. Bradley inspect the 82nd Airborne Division on June 4, 1943. Ridgeway and his artillery commander, Maxwell D. Taylor (right, wearing sunglasses) were the escorts. Fine condition.
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Large 14½x18¼ signed sketch of the President who was elected to four terms. Sketch Signed: "Franklin D. Roosevelt" in pencil. Also signed by the artist and dated circa 1941. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) is one of the best-known Presidents in United States history. Before his tenure in the Oval Office, he served as Governor of New York. This position gave him valuable experience working with progressive-minded individuals to improve the economy. He served in the position for just over 12 years, dying 11 weeks into his fourth term. Roosevelt oversaw the U.S. during the Great Depression and World War II. His progressive platform introduced Social Security and the first national minimum wage. During his first term as Commander-in-Chief, he ended Prohibition. This decision is largely credited with helping him to a landslide 1936 election victory. Frame slightly chipped at corners. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed in the Gallery of History style: 26¾x37.
KING GEORGE VI, CO-SIGNED BY: QUEEN ELIZABETH (THE QUEEN MOTHER) This exquisite presentation album - signed by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as King and Emperor and as Queen Consort - contains an historic 78-RPM recording of the BBC radio broadcast of George VI's coronation and an address by him as king. It comes framed, Gallery of History Style, in a presentation case with a UV-resistant UF-3 Plex lid. Two items: 1) Album signed "George R I" by King George VI and "Elizabeth R" by Queen Elizabeth on vellum inside front cover. "14¼x12½x3¾. On cover: "The Coronation/of/The Majesties/King George VI and Queen Elizabeth/in/Westminster Abbey/and/H.M. The King's Broadcast Message/May 12th, 1937" in gilt. "R.I" stands for "Rex Imperator" (King Emperor), a title used from 1877, when Queen Victoria became Empress of India, to 1948, following Indian independence. Album has purple satiny-fabric endpapers. Contains 15 78-RPM records, 11¾ inches in diameter each by the Gramophone Co., Ltd. of Hayes, Middlesex, England, in paper sleeves.
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT'S THIRD INAUGURATION Oversize black and white photograph showing FDR being inaugurated for his third term, signed by the President, his Vice President and Secretary of State, Chief Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Hughes and Supreme Court ClerkCharles Elmore Cropley, who held the President's family bible while the oath was administered. Handsomely framed to 17½x15. Photograph signed: "Franklin D Roosevelt", "Charles E. Hughes, Jan. 20, 1941", "Charles Elmore Cropley/January 20, 1941.", "Cordell Hull" and "H.A. Wallace", B/w 13¼x10¼, framed to 17½x15. On Monday, January 20, 1941, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the nation's first and only president to be inaugurated to a third term in office. FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT (1882-1945, born in Hyde Park, New York) is an American politician who served as president during two of the most difficult times in world history, the Great Depression and World War II. He also served as president for four terms (1933-1945), longer than any other president in history.
THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY: KING GEORGE VI, QUEEN ELIZABETH, ELIZABETH II, and MARGARET All four members of the family signed this album cover specially made for recordings that commemorated Elizabeth II's 16th birthday. Album Cover Signed: "George R.I.", "Elizabeth R.", "Elizabeth", and "Margaret". A rare set of six BBC records, pressed after a Royal Command Performance of the radio show It's That Man Again (1939-1949). The show was the first Royal Command Performance of a radio show ever. The show was presented on April 21, 1942, the day of Elizabeth II's 16th birthday. The signed album was given to the star of the show Tommy Handley after the performance at Windsor Castle - the two princesses' home for five years during WWII. It's That Man Again satirized the rule of Adolf Hitler and boosted morale of the British home front during the war. A Royal Command Performance is when the reigning monarch specifically requests a show. Before this instance, it was typically theatrical or orchestral in medium. Includes six records that are of the performance on that date.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT As Governor of New York, he used this red, silver-tipped pen to sign a railroad bill creating the Board of Transit Control in 1931 Document Signed: "Franklin D Roosevelt", 1 page, 9x14½. Albany, New York. April 27, 1931.Certificate authenticating that FDR used the attached pen to sign Senate Bill 12, the railroad unification bill. In full: "THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the pen hereunto affixed was used by me in signing Senate Bill Introductory Number 12, Printed Number 2455, entitled: 'AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to the plan of readjustment provided for in article seven thereof, to authorize the creation of the board of transit control and subsidiary corporations, to prescribe its and their duties and powers, to exempt its and their properties, income and securities from taxation and to make such securities legal investments, and to authorize the acquisition and operation of railroads and other transportation facilities, and otherwise.' and which became a law by my signature April 23, 1931, being Chapter 689 of the Laws of 1931.
GEORGE S. PATTON Patton writes to his aunt from Fort Bliss Texas ALS: "Your devoted nephew/George", 1p, 7½x10½. Ft. Bliss, Tex, 1916 February 3. To Aunt Nanni. In full: "I am very sorry to hear that you have been sick and hope that you are much better by now. But don't try to get up too soon. I have had a little Gripe my self lately but am well now. This is a most uninteresting place and the feeling that I will not be here long keeps me from taking much interest in it. I think that every one here would rather be in the Islands. With lots of love." AUNT NANNIE(Anne Wilson, his mother's sister) helped raise Patton and his sister, Nita. In 1915, Patton was sent to Fort Bliss where the post commander was Brigadier General John J. Pershing. Mexico was then in turmoil as the consequence of revolution, and Army troops were guarding the border to prevent depredations against American life and property. Patton led routine cavalry patrols. Despite the arrival at Fort Bliss of World War II
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LT. GENERAL HAROLD R. AARON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 216363LIEUTENANT GENERAL HAROLD R. AARON The US Army General signs this photograph with an inscription to a class in Clute, Texas Inscribed photograph signed: "To Mr Pruett/and his/students/in Clute, Texas/with best/wishes/Harold R Aaron/Maj Gen USA". B/w, 8x10. Lieutenant General Harold R.Sale Price $198.00
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LT. GENERAL HAROLD R. AARON - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 10/01/1973 - HFSID 216362LIEUTENANT GENERAL HAROLD R. AARON The accomplished Army General signs this typed letter to a Mr. Pruett and his Special Education class Typed letter signed: "Harold R. Aaron" as Major General, 1p, 7x8½. No place, October 1, 1973. To: "Dear Mr.
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PHILIP ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 26880PHILIP ABBOTT The actor signs a 5x3 card in black felt tip. Signature: "Philip Abbott", 5x3 card. After highly decorated air force service in World War II, Philip Abbott (1923-1998) debuted on stage in 1948 and in film in 1957. His noteworthy films include The Bachelor Party (1957) and Sweet Bird of Youth (1962).
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PHILIP ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 298167PHILIP ABBOTT Red ink signature of the air force vet turned actor Signature: "Philip/Abbott", 5x3 card. After highly decorated air force service in World War II, Philip Abbott (1923-1998) debuted on stage in 1948 and in film in 1957. His noteworthy films include The Bachelor Party (1957) and Sweet Bird of Youth (1962).
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PHILIP ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 312050PHILIP ABBOTT The actor's handwritten resume from the archive of Theatre World and Screen World, a comprehensive record of American stage and film since 1945 Autograph Resume signed, 1 page, 8½x11. New York City, no date.
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PHILIP ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 294991PHILIP ABBOTT The actor signs "Good luck" on a 5x3 card. Signature: "Good luck-/Philip Abbott" in black felt tip, 5x3 card. After highly decorated air force service in World War II, Philip Abbott (1923-1998) debuted on stage in 1948 and in film in 1957.
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ZENJI ABE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 274215ZENJI ABE Leader of a dive bomber squadron at Pearl Harbor, he later made friends with old enemies. Photograph signed: "Zenji Abe" in English and Japanese scripts. B/w, 5x7. Shown in dress uniform.
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ABIE ABRAHAM - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 347832ABIE ABRAHAM The survivor of the Bataan Death March pens a sentiment in black felt tip on this index card Autograph Sentiment signed: “Best Wishes/ Abie Abraham/ Ghost of Bataan” in black felt tip, 5x3. Abie Abraham (1913-2012) first enlisted in the Navy in 1932, and then enlisted in the Army in 1934.
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RED ADAIR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 01/25/1990 - HFSID 303531RED (PAUL NEAL) ADAIR The famous oil well firefighter signs this 4x5 color photograph Inscribed Photograph signed: "To Henry,/All the best/Red Adair/1-25-98". Color, 4x5. After army service in bomb
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GENERAL RONALD FORBES ADAM - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 295892ROBERT FORBES ADAM FDC signed by this important British general of World War II First Day Cover signed: "R. Forbes Adam", 6½x3¾, FDC honoring UNESCO and "Education for Progress," postmarked United Nations, New York, December 7, 1964, two UN stamps affixed, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.
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GENERAL RONALD FORBES ADAM - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 306263RONALD FORBES ADAM The general signs on this First Day Cover in honor of the United Nations International Children Emergency Fund First Day cover signed: "R. Forbes Adam", in blue ink, 6½x3¼. First Day Cover honoring the United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund.
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MAJOR GENERAL ANDREW J. ADAMS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/02/1972 - HFSID 171627A. J. ADAMS Typed Letter signed as head of the American Battle Monuments Commission in 1972 Typed Letter signed: "A. J. Adams", Major General and ABMC Secretary, 1 page, 8x10. Washington, D.C., 1972 November 2. On letterhead of the American Battle Monuments Commission to Thomas Alford, Sr.
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BUSTER ADAMS - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 46101BUSTER ADAMS Ink signature on a 5x3 card with printed baseball themes Printed Card signed in ink: "Buster Adams", 5x3 card. Printed baseball images to left and right of signature. Elvin Clark "Buster" Adams played two games for the 1939 St Louis Cardinals before reporting for duty in World War II.
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BRIGADIER GENERAL CLAYTON ADAMS - AUTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: MADELAINE ADAMS, J. FRANK BIRDSALL JR., CHARLES FANTIN - HFSID 24000US Army General Adams who invented V-Mail during World War II, signs a guest register, along with his wife Madeleine. On verso are signatures of some prominent figures in the hospitality industry, including leading hotel executive Birdsall
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GENERAL PAUL D. ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 171673PAUL D. ADAMS The highly accomplished U.S. Army General signs this black and white photo with an inscription to a fan Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Thomas L. Alford Sr./with kindest regards/Paul D. Adams USA (Retd)". B/w, 8x10. Paul DeWitt Adams (1906-1987) was a General in the United States Army.
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KEITH F. ADAMSON - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: SUSAN H. ADAMSON - HFSID 191705KEITH F. ADAMSON. Philatelic Envelope signed: "Keith F. Adamson/Col. U.S. Army", 6x3½. On verso: "Susan H. Adamson (Mrs. K. F.)". Block of four 3-cent U.S. Army stamps affixed,postmarked New York, October 30, 1945. Typed on envelope by collector: "(Atomic Bomb Projecc.)/(World-war II,1939).
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HUGH J. ADDONIZIO - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 70312HUGH J. ADDONIZIO Signature of the infamous New Jersey Congressman and Mayor Signature: "Hugh Joseph Addonizio". 3½x2. Hugh Joseph Addonizio (1914-1981) was an Italian-American Democratic politician, serving the state of New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1962. He was also the Mayor of Newark from 1962-1970.
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ECKART AFHELDT - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 295893ECKART AFHELDT The German Wehrmacht officer and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross signs a First Day Cover honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower. First Day Cover signed: "Eckart Afheldt" in blue ink, 6½x3½, honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower, postmarked Washington, D.C., August 6, 1970, 6-cent U.S.
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 24574JOHN AGAR Agar signs for a fan - including what appears to be his phone number! Signature: "John Agar/St. 76366", 2¾x1½, irregularly cut piece of paper. "St. 7 6366" may be his telephone number. An apparently rising star in such war and Western films
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1952 CO-SIGNED BY: ORRIN TUCKER - HFSID 26844JOHN AGAR and ORRIN TUCKER John Agar and Orrin Tucker sign an album leaf. Signatures: "John Agar" and, on verso, "Orrin Tucker", 6x4½ album leaf. Magazine photos, b/w, 1x1, of Agar and b/w, 1¾ x2½, of Tucker affixed at lower right corners.
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 24575JOHN AGAR John Agar writes note to radio/TV host George Sanders Autograph note signed: "John Agar", 7¾x3 album leaf with 1x1¼ newspaper photograph attached at bottom left. No date, no place. In full: "To George- Nice to see you and talk to you again, old buddy.
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 322486JOHN AGAR Signed still of Agar in one of his first successful films, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Inscribed photograph signed: "To Glenn/God Bless/John Agar", in black felt tip, B/w 10x8. An apparently
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 288655JOHN AGAR Shown holding Lori Nelson while gaping at the approaching Gill-Man Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Mark/God Bless/John Agar". B/w, 8x10. Shown with Lori Nelson and Gill-Man Tom Hennesy in movie still from Revenge of the Creature (1955).
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 321052JOHN AGAR A sepia toned photograph of the actor signed to a fan with "Best wishes" Inscribed photograph signed: "To Harriet Shiner,/Best wishes,/John Agar:, in black ink, Sepia 8x10. An apparently
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 269721JOHN AGAR Color publicity photograph of a young John Agar wearing a plaid shirt. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To William/God Bless/John Agar". Color, 8x10. An apparently rising star in such
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 214488JOHN AGAR Black and white publicity photograph of an older John Agar wearing a sport coat and tie. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Rosie Tadlock/God Bless/John Agar". B/w, 8x10. An apparently
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 214489JOHN AGAR Black and white publicity photograph of an older John Agar wearing a sport coat and tie. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Rex/God Bless/John Agar". B/w, 8x10. Name printed at bottom margin.
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 323649JOHN AGAR The actor smiles in bright pink sweater for candid 4x6 photograph, signs name in blue ink Inscribed photograph signed: "To Clint/ God Bless/ John Agar" in blue felt tip. Color, 4x6.
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 323921JOHN AGAR A candid photograph of the smiling actor signed "God Bless" to a fan (4x6) Inscribed photograph signed: "To Clint/God Bless/John Agar", in blue ink, Color 4x6. An apparently rising star in
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 323922JOHN AGAR A smiling Agar holds up a Golden Boot Award in this signed 4x6 candid photograph Inscribed photograph signed: "To Clint/Bless you/John Agar", in black ink, Color 4x6. An apparently rising star
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