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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. World War II | Postcards
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JEAN-PIERRE AUMONT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 86722JEAN PIERRE AUMONT Jean Pierre Aumont signs a black and white picture postcard from the "Picturegoer" Series. Picture Postcard signed: "Jean Pierre/Aumont". B/w, 3½x5½ overall, image 3¼x5 (one surface). Name imprinted at bottom margin. Part of the "Picturegoer" Series number W 122.Sale Price $288.00
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RICHARD BARTHELMESS - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 46630RICHARD BARTHELMESS Signed 3x5 sepia postcard photo, wearing suit and tie Postcard Photograph signed: "Sincerely Richard Barthelmess". Sepia, 3¼x5. RichardBarthelmess (1895-1963) quit films to join the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1942, the year his last film, The Mayor of 44th St.
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FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED CIRCA 1939 - HFSID 176602FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW Vintage black and white picture postcard of Freddie Bartholomew wearing a dark suit and top hat. Picture postcard inscribed and signed: "To/Roy,/Best Regards/Freddie/Bartholomew". B/w, 3½x5½.
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GOVERNOR NILS A. BOE - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED CIRCA 1968 - HFSID 273575NILS A. BOE This signed postcard and keychain were mailed directly from the South Dakota Governor's office Postcard Photograph signed: "Nils A. Boe" as Governor of South Dakota. Color, 5½x3½. Front depicts South Dakota's state capitol building with inset photograph of Boe.
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DIRK BOGARDE - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED 1979 - HFSID 160171DIRK BOGARDE Color publicity postcard of a courtyard in France. Postcard inscribed and signed: "Wishes to Noreen from/Dirk Bogarde/1979" on verso. Color, 5¾x4. After service with the
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GEORGE CONNOR - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 209059GEORGE CONNOR George Connor signs a black and white picture postcard. Picture Post card signed: "George Connor/Chicago Bears". B/w, 5½x3½. Short biography on verso. Pro Football Hall of Famer George Connor (1925-2003) was All-America at both Holy Cross and Notre Dame.
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 28678JACK DEMPSEY 5¼x3¾ picture postcard containing a note from the legendary boxer on verso Autograph Note on Picture Postcard Signed: "Hi Danny/ Good Luck Pal/ Jack Dempsey", on verso. Color, 5¼x3¾ picture postcard.
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 79988JACK DEMPSEY Autograph note from the boxer on a 5½x3½ picture postcard Autograph Note of Picture Postcard Signed: "To my friend, John M. Flynn/ Lots of Luck al/ Jack Dempsey". Color, 5½x3½. Illustration by James Montgomery Flagg of the Dempsey-Willard Fight on July 4, 1919.
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JACK DEMPSEY - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 155196JACK DEMPSEY Inscribed picture postcard by Jack Dempsey. Postcard Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Rev. S.H. Lloyd/Lots of Luck Pal/Jack Dempsey". Color, 5½x3½. Illustration by James Montgomery Flagg of the Dempsey-Willard Fight on July 4, 1919.
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JACK DEMPSEY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 283180Signed picture post card with a replica of the 1923 title fight between Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons. The fight nearly ruined the town of Shelby, Montana and ranks as one of the greatest boxing promotion disasters in history.
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JACK DEMPSEY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 283652This great piece of boxing and New York City history is a picture post card from Jack Dempsey's Broadway Restaurant. It's signed with "Good Luck" by former heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey and has a color reproduction of James Montgomery Flagg's Jack Dempsey Knocks Out Jess Willard. Dempsey's restaurant operated in Manhattan from 1935 to 1974.
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JACK DEMPSEY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 832JACK DEMPSEY The World Heavyweight Champion, 1919-1926, signs the verso of this postcard (5½x3½) featuring a colorful illustration Picture Postcard Signed: "Best of Luck/ Jack Dempsey" on verso. Color, 5½x3½. Illustration by James Montgomery Flagg of the Dempsey-Willard Fight on July 4, 1919.
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JAMES DICKEY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 224281JAMES DICKEY Signed postcard photo of Dickey seated with writer's tools, including "white-out" Postcard Photograph signed: "James/Dickey". B/w, 6x4¼. James Dickey (1923-1997) worked in advertising for Coca Cola and Frito-Lays' before publishing his first book of poetry in 1960.
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES H. "JIMMY" DOOLITTLE - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 84896JAMES H. DOOLITTLE James Doolittle signs a postcard in blue ink. Postcard signed: "J.H. Doolittle", 5½x3½. Picturing Army soldiers, trucks and tanks and the words: "We're Sure Giving the Boys a Ride!" In 1922, Jimmy Doolittle made the first transcontinental flight in less than 24 hours.
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HOOT (WALTER) EVERS - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED 05/15/1952 - HFSID 159066HOOT EVERS Signed postcard photo, finishing a swing Postcard Photograph signed: "Hoot Evers". B/w, 3¼x5¼. Shown in uniform of the Detroit Tigers, addressed on verso to Brighton, Massachusetts, postmarked Detroit, Michigan, May 15, 1952.
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DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 165858DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU 4x5¾ signed photo of the bass-baritone in costume Photograph Signed: "Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau" in blue ink. B/w, 4x5¾. Pencil notations on verso in unknown hand. Printed on card stock.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 159461GERALD R. FORD Gerald R. Ford signs a color postcard depicting the U. S. flag in black ink. Postcard signed: "Gerald R. Ford". Color, 6x4. Depicts U.S. flag. "God Bless America!" imprinted above signature. On August 9, 1974, Gerald R.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 166615GERALD FORD Gerald R. Ford signs a black and white Italian postcard. Post Card signed: "Jerry Ford" on verso. B/w, 5¾x4. Italian post card. Captioned: "Ancona - fontana dei tredici Cannelli - Particolare" on front. Addressed in unknown hand to a collector in Italy.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 175281GERALD FORD Color postcard of Gerald R. Ford at his desk. Post Card signed: "Jerry Ford" on verso. Color, 5½x3½. Pictures Congressman Ford at his desk on front. Captioned on verso: "Rep. Gerald R. Ford/Fifth District, Michigan". Not stamped or filled in. Gerald R.
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GLENN FORD - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 86725GLENN FORD Black and white publicity postcard photograph of a young Glenn Ford looking over his shoulder in a suit and tie. Postcard Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Mary/Glenn Ford". Sepia, 3½x5½.
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GLENN FORD - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 49880GLENN FORD Black and white publicity postcard photograph of a young Glenn Ford looking over his shoulder in a suit and tie. Postcard Photograph signed: "Glenn Ford". B/w, 3½x5½. After making his screen debut in 20th
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FRANK "GUNNER" GATSKI - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 101889FRANK GATSKI Starred for Cleveland Browns in their glory years Picture Postcard signed: "Best Regards/Frank Gatski". Color, 5½x3½. Signed on message side. Photo side shows a display of trophies at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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LEO GENN - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 49875LEO GENN Leo Genn signs a black and white picture postcard of himself in a suit and tie. Picture postcard signed: "All good wishes/Yours sincerely/Leo Genn". B/w, 3¼x5½ overall, image 3x4¾ (one surface). Captioned at lower margin.
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ROSS HUNTER - AUTOGRAPH POST CARD SIGNED 01/05/1981 - HFSID 270379ROSS HUNTER The skilled producer pens this letter of apology to comedienne Phyllis Diller Autograph Letter signed: "Ross" in black ink, 5¾x4. No place, 1981 January 5. On gray card imprinted with his name to comedienne and actress Phyllis Diller.
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EDWARD JABLONSKI - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 28690EDWARD JABLONSKI Postcard photograph of the American author, famous for his books on World War II aviation (3½x5). Extremely rare! Picture postcard signed: "All best/wishes/Edward Jablonski", in blue felt tip. B/w, 3½x5.
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GOVERNOR PAUL B. JOHNSON JR. - POST CARD SIGNED CIRCA 1971 - HFSID 273281PAUL B. JOHNSON, JR. The 53rd Governor of Mississippi pens his name on this postcard Postcard signed: "Paul B Johnson - Gov. Miss 1964-1968", in black ink, 5½x3¼. Addressed with mailing label to Danny Franklin, Phoenix, Arizona. Partly legible postmark from 1974.
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GENERAL LEON W. JOHNSON - POST CARD SIGNED 11/18/1980 - HFSID 252898U. S. airmail post card signed and dated by General Leon William Johnson in 1980. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his role in the Aug. 1, 1943 bombing of oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania.
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JACK KRAMER - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 283282JACK KRAMER Signed postcard photo in St Louis Browns uniform Postcard Photograph signed: "Jack Kramer". B/w, 3½x5½. Jack Kramer (1918-1995) pitched in the Major Leagues for 12 seasons (1939-1951), interrupted by service as a US Navy Seabee during World War II.
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DONALD "FOOTSIE" LENHARDT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 283287DON LENHARDT Signed postcard photo in St Louis Browns uniform Postcard Photograph signed: "Don Lenhardt". B/w 3½x5½. Don Lenhardt needed to keep a suitcase packed. During 5 American League seasons (1950-1954) he was traded six times, often as a part of big multi-player deals.
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PAUL LÖBE - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 279409German politician Paul Löbe handwrote and signed this letter on the back of this postcard from Bad Mergentheim, Germany in 1926, saying that he was going to a pan-European meeting "which I regard very important".
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