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.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER As President of Columbia University, he signs a typed letter to Robert Cutler concerning University projects to be funded by the Harriman brothers, framed with an unsigned photo in the Gallery of History style. TLS: "Ike" as President of Columbia, with ALS: "DE" on first page of 1½ pages (separate sheets) typed letter, 7¼x9½. Columbia University, New York, 1950 December 13.To Robert Cutler, Old Colony Trust Company, Boston,about planning and financing The American Assembly, an affiliate of Columbia University founded by Eisenhower in 1950 "to illuminate issues of public policy". The ALS on the first typed page,in full: "Dear Bobby-This formal dissertation was, as is obvious, prepared by a staff assistant. If you knew how pressed I am, almost to the point of panic, you'd forgive me for not re-writing it. So far as meaning goes, it expresses my sentiments very well indeed!" The typed letter,in part: "Since our delightful Boston visit, we have gone ahead rapidly with the plans for The American Assembly…Mr. W.
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. 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 | Ephemera
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JACK DEMPSEY - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 266222[JACK DEMPSEY] Unsigned souvenir photograph folder from Jack Dempsey's Restaurant. Souvenir Photograph Folder, unsigned, 4p, 11x9½. Imprinted on front cover: "Photographed in Jack Dempsey's Restaurant", which is billed as "The Meeting Place of the World". Imprinted on back cover, in part: "Souvenir Photos $1.25".Sale Price $108.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW - EPHEMERA SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK), ENOLA GAY CREW (PAUL W. TIBBETS) - HFSID 278498ENOLA GAY: PAUL TIBBETS and THEODORE VAN KIRK Mahogany scale model of the "Little Boy" atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, signed by Pilot Tibbets and Navigator Van Kirk Scale Model signed: "Paul Tibbets", "Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator/Enola Gay".
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ENOLA GAY CREW - EPHEMERA SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK), ENOLA GAY CREW (PAUL W. TIBBETS) - HFSID 290472ENOLA GAY: PAUL TIBBETS and THEODORE VAN KIRK Mahogany scale model of the "Little Boy" atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, signed by Pilot Tibbets and Navigator Van Kirk Scale Model signed: "Paul Tibbets", "Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator/Enola Gay".
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ENOLA GAY CREW (PAUL W. TIBBETS) - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 268189This unsigned medallion honors the pilot and his membership in "The Silverplate Bombers", a code name for the crew who dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Extremely rare!
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - EPHEMERA SIGNED - HFSID 320608GERALD FORD The President signs a placard from his 1976 Presidential election campaign. Ephemera signed: "Gerald Ford". Color, 5x3¾. Campaign paraphernalia reading: "President/Ford/'76". On August 9, 1974, Gerald R.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - EPHEMERA SIGNED 09/16/1982 - HFSID 67541GERALD R. FORD. Napkin signed: "Gerald R. Ford", 18x18 unfolded, 9x9 folded. White cloth napkin embroidered in blue with the Presidential seal and the words: "Picnic with President Ford and Friends/September 16, 1982/Grand Rapids, Michigan".
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GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 284343[GLENN FORD] 8x9½ plaque awarded to Ford by the Professional Photographers of Southern California (1967). From the estate of Glenn Ford! Ephemera unsigned, a metallic plaque on a wood base (9½x12) from the Professional
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GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 284351[GLENN FORD] 9½x12 recognition plaque as Best Dressed Male Star, awarded to him by California Fashion Designers (1965). From Glenn Ford's estate! Ephemera, unsigned. Metallic plaque on a wood base (9½x12). A to Glenn Ford as "best dressed male star", bestowed by the California Fashion Designers at their 16th annual costume ball (1965).
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GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 284352[GLENN FORD] Plaque bearing the National Film Award for Artistry in Cinema, bestowed on Ford by the National Film Society in 1979, from the estate of the late actor Ephemera unsigned. Metallic plaque on a wood base (9½x12), the National Film Award for Artistry in Cinema (1979), bestowed by the National Film Society.
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GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED 02/23/1985 - HFSID 308271Plaque thanking Ford for support of a charity gala for Alzheimer's research and bearing the phrase "for the love of Rita" (a reference to Rita Hayworth, afflicted with the illness). Accompanied by signed letter of provenance from Peter Ford, Glenn's only child.
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GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED 10/20/1958 - HFSID 284342[GLENN FORD] Appreciation plaque from Motorola for his contribution to the "PRIDE" program, acquired from the actor/officer's estate. Ephemera, unsigned. 15x19½ overall, 9x14 leather appreciation plaque on
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GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED 11/17/1965 - HFSID 308270Certificate of Appreciation awarded to by the Jewish Home for the Aged to Ford for his "many years of service to aged mothers and fathers". Accompanied by provenance from Peter Ford, Glenn's only child.
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GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED 1949 - HFSID 308268GLENN FORD Distinguished Service award presented to Ford by the American Cancer Society, recognizing his fight against the dread disease, with provenance from his only child, Peter Ford Ephemera, unsigned. 5½x4½
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GLENN FORD - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED 1953 - HFSID 308269Distinguished Service Award conferred on the actor by the United Jewish Appeal "for an outstanding contribution through the medium of entertainment", accompanied by provenance from Peter Ford, Glenn's only child.
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DANIEL K. INOUYE - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 215139DANIEL K. INOUYE A necktie and letter from the long-time U.S. Senator of Hawaii, dated November 11, 1974 Ephemera Unsigned: From Senator "Daniel K. Inouye" to "Mr. Selwyn C. Gamble". United States Senate letterhead with date "December 11, 1974".
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KING GEORGE VI (GREAT BRITAIN) - EPHEMERA SIGNED CIRCA 1941 CO-SIGNED BY: PRIME MINISTER PETER FRASER (NEW ZEALAND), QUEEN "THE QUEEN MOTHER" ELIZABETH (GREAT BRITAIN), VIJAYA LAKSHMI PANDIT, MARSHAL ARTHUR T. HARRIS, SIR HARRY M. LAUDER, WILLIAM A. PURTELL, KING OLAV V (NORWAY), LADY PATRICIA RAMSAY, ADMIRAL ALEXANDER RAMSAY, ADMIRAL PETER REID - HFSID 146885This shipbuilding company's books of autographs is signed on almost every page with over 100 signatures, including that of Queen Elizabeth (also shown in an included photograph) and her husband King George VI of England
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GENERAL LYMAN L. LEMNITZER - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 280347GENERAL LYMAN L. LEMNITZER This very rare piece is a laminated White House staff photo pass with a color bust photo of General Lyman L. Lemnitzer, who was on the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1960 to 1963. Ephemera unsigned. 2½x3½ overall with 2x1½ color image, rounded corners.
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HENRY CABOT LODGE JR. - EPHEMERA SIGNED 02/16/1937 - HFSID 176009HENRY CABOT LODGE, JR. The Massachusetts politician signs this pink fabric circle with stitching around the edges Ephemera signed: "H.C. Lodge, jr./U.S.S./Feb. 16, 1937" in black ink. 5x5 pink circular fabric with white stitching around the edges. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.
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PAUL PICERNI - EPHEMERA SIGNED - HFSID 324011PAUL PICERNI The cover for the VHS of the 1953 film House of Wax, signed by the actor who portrayed Scott Andrews in the film Ephemera signed: "Paul Picerni", in blue felt tip, 4¼x7½. Cover for the 1953 film House of Wax, starring Vincent Price.
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BRIGADIER GENERAL THEODORE ROOSEVELT JR. - EPHEMERA SIGNED - HFSID 176016THEODORE ROOSEVELT, JR. Fabric signed: "Theodore Roosevelt" on irregularly cut 4¼x2¾ purple cotton piece of fabric for a quilt. The eldest son of Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt III (1887-1944), known as Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., followed his father into Republican New York State politics.
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PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 262890FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Unique collection of tools in a bottle, identified on the base as the President's property, a gift received in 1937. Handmade wooden saw, saw horse, axe and logs all assembled within a 10-inch tall clear glass bottle with a non-removable stopper. It bears the following pencil notation: "F.D.R.
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MAJOR GENERAL WALTER C. SHORT - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 265790WALTER C. SHORT. Dress Sword Knot, unsigned. Gold woven cord, 15½ inches overall, acorn-shaped knot at one end. Likely with Short when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, as the attack was on a Sunday. Fine condition. Accompanied by copy of typed DS: "Walter D.
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SAMUEL W. YORTY - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 273954Unsigned cardstock campaign pennant for the gubernatorial campaign of Samuel W. Yorty. He was a U. S. Representative from California and Mayor of Los Angeles and tried unsuccessfully to capture the Democratic governor's candidacy three times.
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