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.
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.
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 
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. 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER - PROGRAM UNSIGNED WITH PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - HFSID 3107895DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER and RICHARD NIXON This program is from the Presidential Inauguration Ball that took place the same day that the new President and Vice President were sworn in to the Oval Office Program Unsigned: from the Presidential Inaugural Ball. 8½x11.
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1990 - HFSID 167668ENOLA GAY CREW: THEODORE "DUTCH" VAN KIRK Program 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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HARRY GALLATIN - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 345756HARRY GALLATIN The 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.
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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.
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LEW GRADE - PROGRAM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 78794LEW GRADE Signed 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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