Lot: 39
Bernard L. Montgomery, Field Marshal: three autographed items comprising a signed Victory menu for the Grand Central Hotel, additionally signed by a John Ennis; an autograph letter of 1960 additionally inscribed by the recipient at foot; and an autographed copy of Radar – a Report on Science at War signed & dated 1946 on the title page, the book in its original printed wraps which are marked & grubby. (3 items)
Lot: 40
Douglas Bader (Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot): a group of three autographed commemorative covers 1965-68, and a signed RAF Christmas card, two of the covers postmarked at Biggin Hill. (4)
Lot: 41
Military autographs, a collection in folder including Douglas Haig (ALS and two signed pages); Lord Roberts V.C. (4 including ALS and two TLS); Admiral David Beatty (3 incl. two ALS); Earl George Keppel of Albemarle (ALS); Sir John Hackett (4 including signed photo and two TLS); R. Stanford-Tuck (two signed covers); and others, mostly senior officers including several signed photos. (65 items)
Lot: 42
Wernher von Braun and Rudolf Nebel, WW2 Rocket Scientists: three autographed commemorative covers, 1964-70, two signed by Nebel. Wernher von Braun was the developer of the V2 Rocket during WW2, and later worked for the American Space Exploration programme. (3)
Lot: 43
Bertha Krupp and Barbara Krupp: a 1902 autographed PPC of the Krupp estate at Hugel, obtained during a visit to the German Iron & Steel Institute. During WWI the German big gun “Big Bertha” was named after Bertha Krupp.
Lot: 44
Military Autographs from late-18th Century, a collection in a binder, with many 19th Century, a mix of ALS, free fronts, and cut signatures, later photos and covers; chiefly British but including Admiral Count Togo 1911 signed notepaper. Includes Field-Marshal Kitchener (1893 ALS, written at Cairo), Admiral Beresford (1888 ALS with reply at foot), and Marshal Foch (cut signature). (61)
Lot: 45
Admiral Erich Raeder: 1941 ink-signed document promoting Lt. Kurt Konig to the rank of Oberleutnant. Impressed blindstamp at foot. Central fold, minor peripheral faults. 34 x 25.5cm
Lot: 46
King George V ink-signed document, 1930, appointing the Revd. Canon S.A. Alexander to the Royal Victorian Order, with supporting document, pamphlet and correspondence. (5 items)
Lot: 47
King George V ink-signed document, 1934, appointing the Revd. Canon Alexander to Companion of the Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, together with supporting letter and pamphlet. Some minor toning to document.
Lot: 48
James Buchanan (15th President of the United States): 1845 ink-signed document, as Secretary of State, with manuscript documents attached, stating that the annexed documents signed by the Secretary of State for Indiana and others can be accepted in “full faith and confidence”.
Lot: 49
Richard Nixon: a 1970 autographed card, as President, on White House stationery, and a 1972 commemorative cover possibly signed in later years. (2)
Lot: 50
Franklin D. Roosevelt: 1932 Autographed Commemorative cover postmarked on the date of the US General Election at ROOSEVELT / N.Y. with receiving mark of PRESIDENT / PA. on same day. Scarce and attractive item.
Lot: 51
Ronald Reagan signed & inscribed photo, endorsed in another hand in pencil on reverse Hollywood 1950. 7 x 5”. Slight crease at right.
Lot: 52
Jimmy Carter: fine autographed 10 x 8” colour photo with Certificate of Authenticity issued by Autographics of Dallas, Texas.
Lot: 53
Donald J. Trump: autographed One Dollar banknote, the note issued 1995. Fine
Lot: 54
American Politicians and few other celebrities: a collection of Autographs in binder with many signed photos including Colin Powell, Jesse Jackson (with C of A), Paul Tibbets (2, signed photo & cover), George W. Bush, Robert Dole, George Bush (FDC, co-signed by Alexander Haig), Gerald Ford (4, incl. 2 signed photos), Herbert Hoover (signed page), J. Edgar Hoover (TLS), Michael Dukakis (2), Barry Goldwater (signed FDC), Donald Rumsfeld, Henry Kissinger, Lady Bird Johnson (FDC and signed page), Adlai Stevenson (signed card), Dick Cheney, and various others. (69). Also few items with printed signatures.
Lot: 55
Giuseppe Garibaldi: 1859 signed letter, written in English, with original envelope, sent to The Mutual Improvement Society, Linlithgow, thanking them for their support. Signed G. Garibaldi, the main body of the letter secretarial, the envelope in poor condition.
Lot: 56
Admiral John Jellicoe: 1910 ALS apologising for being unable to attend a meeting. Single sheet, on blind-stamped personal stationery. Folds o/w fine. With original envelope addressed in Jellicoe's hand.
Lot: 57
Robert Baden Powell: 1906 ALS, writing as Inspector General of the Cavalry, from Horse-Guards, Whitehall, arranging a meeting for the 15th September. Single sheet, minor creasing.
Lot: 58
Autograph collection in binder, military and scouting interest, including Pat Reid (2 items re. Colditz), Admiral John Woodward (signed cover), Alexander of Tunis (signed card), Robert Baden Powell (2, signed pages), Viscount Byng (signed photo) and various others, mostly 20th Century. Mainly commemorative covers and cut signatures / signed pages. (60)