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. 
GENERAL GEORGE C. MARSHALL Rare, over-sized, vintage matte-finish photograph of the general in full-uninform! Autograph Inscribed Photograph: " To Captain Timothy Donohue USN, with appreciation/ and warm regards of G. C. Marshall.", vintage, 11x13½. George Catlett Marshall (1880-1959) served on General Pershing's staff during World War I, helping to plan the Meuse-Argonne offensive which hastened the defeat of Germany. He was Army Chief of Staff (1939-1945) and President Roosevelt's principle military advisor throughout World War II. He took charge of the weak, poorly-equipped US Army in 1939 and expanded it 40-fold en route to victory. Marshall, whom Winston Churchill called "the architect of victory," became the first General of the Army (5 stars) in 1944. President Truman sent Marshall in 1945 to mediate between the Communist and Nationalist forces in China, a mission which failed, and which led to attacks on the General by Senator Joseph McCarthy 8 years later. As Secretary 
JOSEPH STILWELL Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of General Stilwell wearing his four-star uniform Photograph signed: "Joseph W. Stilwell/Gen., U.S.A.", 8x10. Collector's notations to reverse date the autograph to May 28, 1946. Joseph Warren Stilwell (1883-1946) was a tactically skilled US Army officer who, at the date of this letter, was training the newly formed US Seventh Division. If assigned to the European or Pacific Theaters when World War II commenced, Stilwell might have been remembered as a gifted corps commander. Instead, President Roosevelt sent him in 1942 to the China-Burma-India Theater, where he led British and Chinese forces in combat and served as Chief of Staff to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek. Stilwell, who reveled in the nickname "Vinegar Joe," was not a talented diplomat. Although he led British troops on foot in a daring escape from Burma, he soon antagonized British commanders and Chiang himself.(Stilwell came to believe, not unreasonably, 
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.
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.
JOSEPH STALIN, KLIMENT VOROSHILOV, and KIRILL MERETSKOVWith war looming in 1938, Stalin signs a key document reorganizing a Red Army recently beset by his devastating purges! Extremely rare! Document signed (in Cyrillic alphabet): "S", "K. Voroshilov", "K. Meretskov", 3 pages, 7½x12. Moscow, 1938 July 14. Initialed by Stalin on p1, countersigned by Voroshilov and Meretskov (as Secretary) on p3. Headed: "Top Secret Copy No 1 Protocol No 12 of the meeting of the Chief Council of War of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army". In Cyrillic script, with accompanying English translation. Decisions of a meeting held that day, attended by Stalin, Voroshilov, [Foreign Minister Vyacheslav] Molotov, and by five high-ranking army generals: [Efim] Shchadenko, [Boris] Shaposhnikov, [Aleksandr] Loktionov, [Dimitrii] Pavlov, and [Kirill] Meretskov (who also signed the document as Secretary). The document provides detailed instructions for reorganizing Soviet military commands in the Kiev Special Military Region and Byelorussian Special Military Region (the Western Republics of the USSR, which would bear the brunt of any German invasion).
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWERAs 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.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELTAs 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.
ERWIN ROMMEL. TLS: "Rommel" as Major, in pencil, 1p, 8¼x7½. Dresden, 1933 April 3. In German with full English translation. To publishers Mittler & Sons, Berlin. In full: "Due to overwhelming work and my absence from the city, I am finally able to answer your letter from April 16 today. I thank you for forwarding the pre-war correspondences. For the final selection of Zug & Company correspondences, I have looked at your choices and will come to a final decision on which to use. I would be happy to receive a new copy of F.u.G. Even though I had worked with this in the beginning, the final version is not that familiar to me. The new F.u.G. brings many new things especially names, terms or possibly drawings. With our pre-discussed business contract, I am still in agreement. I doubt I can get to it before mid-June with my work set to begin. When would you like the final draft?" In World War I, Rommel distinguished himself as a great front-line leader. By the time of this letter, he was considered a fine teacher.
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELTThis large 14½x18¼ sketch of the President who was elected to four terms in office is signed by him! 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.
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.World War II | Programs
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RED BUTTONS - PROGRAM SIGNED 06/04/1973 - HFSID 59297RED BUTTONS The Academy Award winning actor signs a program for the 1973 Jewish National Fund of Kansas City & Temple B'nai Jehudah Gala Dinner. Program signed: "Red Buttons" on cover, 4p, 5½x8½. Program for the Jewish National Fund of Kansas City & Temple B'nai Jehudah Gala Dinner at the Crown Center Hotel, June 4, 1973.Sale Price $144.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1926 - HFSID 286522ADMIRAL RICHARD BYRD Signed program of a Carnegie Hall event honoring him for over-flying the North Pole Program signed: "R E Byrd", 5x6½, 6 pages. New York's Testimonial to Richard E. Byrd, Carnegie Hall, June 25, 1926. Signed on front cover, below a printed photo of him in flight suit.Sale Price $270.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1928 - HFSID 156629RICHARD E. BYRD. Program signed: "RE Byrd" on front cover, 4p, 5x6½. Old Chester, Pennsylvania, 1928 June 20. Program for the Sixty-sixth Annual Commencement of the Pennsylvania Military College. Byrd received an Honorary Doctor of Aeronautical Science Degree at the ceremonies.Sale Price $270.00
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JOHN CARTER - PROGRAM SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: GALEN LURWICK - HFSID 200712JOHN CARTER Program signed: "John Carter", 4 pages, 6¼x9½. Also signed by his accompanist, "Galen Lurwick". Community Concert Association program (1951-1952): a classical music concert featuring Carter, accompanied by pianist Lurwick.Sale Price $108.00
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ROBERT J. "BOB" DOLE - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1970 - HFSID 131874ROBERT DOLE Robert Dole signs a program for a rally for Robert Dole in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 4, 1970. Program signed: "Bob Dole", on the cover, 4p, 8½x11. "On To Victory" dinner Pershing Municipal Auditorium, Lincoln, Nebraska. Robert Joseph "Bob" Dole (born 1923) was a Republican U.S.Sale Price $108.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES H. "JIMMY" DOOLITTLE - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1972 - HFSID 154938JAMES H. DOOLITTLE James Doolittle signs a program for the 58th Anniversary of Scheduled Airline Service - The Ninth Annual Tony Jannus Award Dinner. Program signed: "J. H. Doolittle", 4p, 5x8. Program of the 58th Anniversary of Scheduled Airline Service - The Ninth Annual Tony Jannus Award Dinner, April 21, 1972.Sale Price $198.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1990 - HFSID 167668ENOLA GAY CREW: THEODORE "DUTCH" VAN KIRKProgram from the dedication of the 509th Memorial, postmarked that day in Wendover, signed by the last surviving member of the Enola Gay crew. Program signed: "Theodore Van Kirk", 4 pages, 5½x8½.Sale Price $180.00
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PROGRAM DOUBLE SIGNED CIRCA 1983 CO-SIGNED BY: NATHANIEL CROSBY - HFSID 48481GERALD FORD and NATHANIEL CROSBY Program of the 1983 Bing Crosby open, signed twice by Ford and once by Bing's golfing son Program signed: "Gerald R. Ford" (twice), "Nathaniel Crosby", 60 pages, 8½x11. Program of the 42nd Bing Crosby National Pro-Am Golf Champion Tour, played at 3 California golf course Feb 3-6, 1983.Sale Price $360.00
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 157456GERALD FORD Gerald R. Ford signs a program for the state visit of Giovanni Leone, the President of the Republic of Italy, and his wife on Wednesday, September 25, 1974. Program signed: "Gerald R. Ford" on verso, 2p, 4½x6¼ card. Headed: "Program".Sale Price $342.00
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1969 CO-SIGNED BY: GOVERNOR RICHARD J. HUGHES, GOVERNOR RAYMOND P. SHAFER, GOVERNOR BUFORD ELLINGTON, GOVERNOR ROBERT D. RAY, GOVERNOR WALTER PETERSON, COLONEL HARLAND SANDERS, VICE PRESIDENT NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER, GOVERNOR LESTER G. MADDOX, GOVERNOR DANIEL J. EVANS, GOVERNOR EDGAR D. WHITCOMB, HAPPY (MARGARETTA) ROCKEFELLER, JOHN C. WHITAKER - HFSID 284953GERALD FORD, NELSON ROCKEFELLER and 14 OTHERS The Inaugural Committee's program for a dinner for state governors during President Nixon's first inauguration (1969). Signers are a "who's who" of politicians of the era Program Signed: "Sincerely/Col.Sale Price $850.00
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1974 - HFSID 157437GERALD FORD Gerald R. Ford signs a program for the state visit of Giovanni Leone, the President of the Republic of Italy, and his wife on Wednesday, September 25, 1974. Program signed: "Gerald R. Ford", 1p, 4¾x6¼ card.Sale Price $270.00
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1976 - HFSID 47027GERALD R. FORD Gerald R. Ford signs a program from the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the National Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D. C. Program signed: "Gerald R. Ford", 4p, 8x10.Sale Price $342.00
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1982 CO-SIGNED BY: BOB HOPE - HFSID 31416GERALD R. FORD and BOB HOPE Gerald r. Ford and Bob Hope sign a program from "The Byron Nelson Golf Classic/Benefiting the Salesmanship Club Youth Camps/Preston Trail Golf Club - Dallas, Texas/April 29-May 2, 1982". Program signed: "Gerald R. Ford" and "Bob Hope", 78p, 8¼x11.Sale Price $360.00
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HARRY GALLATIN - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 345756HARRY GALLATINThe Hall of Famer pens his name and a note on this program for the 2003 Harry Gallatin Invitational Inscribed Program signed: "Good Luck!/ John/ Harry Gallatin", in blue marking pen, b/w, 8p, 8½x11. Edwardsville, Illinois, June 30, 2003.Sale Price $126.00
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LEO GENN - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 153754LEO GENN Leo Genn signs a program for the production of King Henry VIII at The Old Vic Theatre. Program signed: "Good wishes from/Leo Genn" on front cover, 12p, 5x7¼. London, Great Britan, 1953 May 6. Program presented at the Old Vic Theatre.Sale Price $180.00
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LEW GRADE - PROGRAM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 78794LEW GRADESigned program cover from A Salute to Sir Lew Grade, which featured John Lennon's last live stage appearance Program Cover signed: "Lew Grade", in blue felt tip, 9x11. Cover embossed: “A Salute to Sir Lew Grade”. Two flags (one American and one British) printed at lower-right center.Sale Price $81.00
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GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 155693DOUGLAS MacARTHUR Program and menu from the 1955 annual dinner of the National Association of Manufacturers, signed "Best regards" by MacArthur. MacArthur was made chairman of Remington Rand in 1952. Program signed: "Best regards-/Douglas Mac Arthur".Sale Price $680.00
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GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1959 - HFSID 58998DOUGLAS MacARTHUR Football dinner program in which he has signed a large photograph with captioned quotation. Printed Photograph and Quotation signed: "Douglas MacArthur" as Five-Star General of the Army, in program, 12p, 12x14.Sale Price $1,105.00
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GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1961 - HFSID 159421DOUGLAS Mac ARTHUR MacArthur signs an agenda for the meeting of stockholders of Sperry Rand. Program signed: "D Mac A" as Chairman of the Sperry Rand Corporation, 1 page, 5x7¼. New York, N.Y., 1961 July 25.Sale Price $450.00
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DOUGLASS MONTGOMERY - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 153748DOUGLASS MONTGOMERY. Program signed: "Douglass Montgomery". 8p, 5x7¼. Program for the Wimbledon Theatre's London production of the comedy This is Where We Came In commencing November 29, 1948. Montgomery played the role of Perry Gordon.Sale Price $198.00
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ADMIRAL LOUIS MOUNTBATTEN - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 31930LOUIS MOUNTBATTEN. Program boldly signed on back cover: "Mountbatten of Burma/AF", 12p, 8½x11. "Iron Gate Chapter AFA/Ninth National Salute/Banquet and Ball/Honoring the 25th Anniversary/of the/United States Air Force/New York Hilton/Friday, 24 March 1972".Sale Price $306.00
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ADMIRAL CHESTER W. NIMITZ - PROGRAM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 327865Vintage program cover signed for the 1949 Corner-stone ceremony beautifully matted and framed to an overall 30½x18½. Also framed with accompanying Naval Seal, Five-Star Fleet Admiral rank, color illustration, black and white photograph and oversized LIFE magazine cover.Sale Price $935.00
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ROWAN & MARTIN (DAN ROWAN) - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 252092ROWAN & MARTIN: DAN ROWAN Dan Rowan signs a program for the Rowan & Martin Show at the Phoenix Star Theatre. Program signed: "Dan Rowan" on cover, 4 p, 5½x8½. Phoenix, Arizona, no date. Program for the Rowan & Martin Show at the Phoenix Star Theatre.Sale Price $162.00
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ROBERT TAYLOR - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1946 - HFSID 493ROBERT TAYLOR Robert Taylor signs a program from the Capitol Theater in New York announcing his film Undercurrent. Program signed: "Robert Taylor", 1p, 10½x8¼. Program from the Capitol Theater, New York, announcing Taylor's film, Undercurrent.Sale Price $162.00
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PAUL "POPS" WHITEMAN - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1934 - HFSID 253501PAUL WHITEMAN A program for the 1933-1934 Brooklyn Academy of Music, signed by Whiteman Program signed: "Paul/Whiteman" on inside page, 8p, 6x9. Titled on cover: "Brooklyn Academy of Music/Season 1933-1934".Sale Price $216.00
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GOVERNOR WILLIAM WINTER - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 315604WILLIAM WINTER The Mississippi Governor signs a color photograph featured in a collectable Souvenir of Mississippi program, issued by the Secretary of State Program signed: "William/Winter". 24 page, 6x9. Gold embossed State Seal of Mississippi, an authorized souvenir issued by the Secretary of State on cover.Sale Price $126.00
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