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, 
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.
EMPEROR HIROHITO, CO-SIGNED BY: EISAKU SATO and SHIINA ETSUSABUROIn this very rare and important 1965 document, Emperor Hirohito notified Bolivian President René Barrientos that he was recalling Japan's ambassador to Bolivia. Also signed by Prime Minister Eisaku Sato and Foreign Minister Shiina Etsusaburo Document signed "Hirohito", "Eisaku Sato" and "Shiina Etsusaburo", with red ink seals. 2 pages, 9¾x13¼, 1 sheet folded, front and verso, on cardstock, with embossed Imperial Seal of Japan at top edge of page 1. With two binder holes at left edge. Dec. 21, 1965. Addressed to René Barrientos, President of Bolivia. In Japanese, partially translated: "The important mission of Mr. Eiji Kawasaki is at an end, the Japanese government having recalled him, whom it had accredited Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary…" Lightly toned. Light impressions on letter (do not touch sigangures). Show-through from seals on page 2. Otherwise in fine condition. Accompanied by: Untranslated Japanese language letter of transmittal. Lightly toned and creased. Irregular right edge.
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).
JOSEPH STALIN His very rare signature on an autograph note to Defense Commissar Voroshilov on a 1936 report concerning a new military technology! Rare ANS: "J. Stalin" in Russian in light green pencil at upper left of first page of Typed DS by two officials, 2 pages, 8¼x11½. U.S.S.R., 1936 January 13. Headed: "Report". Stalin has written, in full:"To Comrade Voroshilov/What does this mean?" The report (not translated) concerns the discovery of an infrared detector with military applications. Untranslated notes in red and blue pencil at top of first page. JOSEPH STALIN (1879-1953) was General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party from 1922-1953. After Lenin's death in 1924, he eliminated his opposition and established himself as dictator. Stalin's "Great Purge" from 1936-1938 rid the Communist Party of all the people who had brought him to power. Soviet Nobel Peace Prize winner Andrei Sakharov estimated that more than 1.2 million party members (more than half 
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.
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.
THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY: KING GEORGE VI, QUEEN ELIZABETH, ELIZABETH II, and MARGARETAll 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 done on April 21, 1942, the day of Elizabeth II's 16th birthday. The signed album was given to 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. Album cover toned and lightly worn. Frame lightly chipped.
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.
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.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.Sale Price $162.00
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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).Sale Price $126.00
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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).Sale Price $126.00
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PHILIP ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 312050PHILIP ABBOTTThe 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.Sale Price $552.50
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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.Sale Price $144.00
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ABIE ABRAHAM - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 347832ABIE ABRAHAMThe 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.Sale Price $72.00
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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 bombSale Price $252.00
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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.Sale Price $108.00
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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.Sale Price $108.00
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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.Sale Price $162.00
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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.Sale Price $90.00
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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 BirdsallSale Price $162.00
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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.Sale Price $252.00
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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).Sale Price $126.00
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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.Sale Price $81.00
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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.Sale Price $72.00
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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 filmsSale Price $126.00
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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.Sale Price $162.00
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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.Sale Price $126.00
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 190372JOHN AGAR John Agar signs a black and white publicity photograph for Hold Back Tomorrow. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Fred/God Bless/John Agar." B/w, 10x8. Publicity photo for Hold Back Tomorrow.Sale Price $144.00
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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 apparentlySale Price $126.00
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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.Sale Price $126.00
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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 suchSale Price $180.00
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 75106JOHN AGAR John Agar signs a black and white publicity photograph for Ride a Violent Mile. Photograph inscribed and signed: "to Kathy/God Bless/John Agar." B/w, 10x8. Publicity photo for Ride a Violent Mile (1957). Shown with co-star Penny Edwards (who did not sign).Sale Price $144.00
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 75464JOHN AGAR Small black and white publicity photograph of John Agar wearing a corduroy jacket. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Glen/God Bless/John Agar". B/w, 4¾x7 overall, image 4¾x5¾ (one surface).Sale Price $144.00
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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 apparentlySale Price $162.00
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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 apparentlySale Price $180.00
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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.Sale Price $126.00
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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 inSale Price $126.00
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