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A.L.S. Autograph Letter Signed A.M.Q.S. Autograph Musical Quote Signed
L.S. Letter Signed b/w Black and white
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We are pleased to offer a fine selection of material from the estates of
Robert C. Richardson, Jr. and his son Robert C. Richardson III.
ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, Jr. (1882-1954) Career
American officer who commanded all Army forces in
the Pacific from 1943 to 1946 with the rank of Lieu-
tenant General. Before World War II, Richardson saw ac-
tion suppressing the Philippine Insurrection and served
as a military liaison officer during the First World War.
At the start of World War II, Richardson commanded VII
Corps and oversaw the defense of California immedi-
ately following Pearl Harbor. In 1943, Richardson was
appointed Commanding General all Army Personnel in
the Pacific while simultaneously serving as Command-
ing General of the Hawaiian Department and as Military
Governor of Hawaii. In those capacitates, Richardson
oversaw the administration and training of all Army
personnel in amphibious operations and jungle war-
fare. Richardson was junior only to Admiral Nimitz,
who oversaw all tactical operations in the Pacific—the
first time a senior Army general officer ever subordi-
nated to a non-Army flag officer.

ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, III (1918-2011) was a career Army
Air Corps and later Air Force officer who rose to the rank of
Brigadier General and the son of Lt. Gen. Robert C. Richard-
son, Jr. (1882-1954). During World War II, he was stationed
on Ascension Island in the Atlantic where he figured promi-
nently in the Laconia incident. Richardson ordered American
planes to bomb German U-boats which were conducting a
Red Cross-sanctioned rescue operation for the Laconia, a liner
filled with Italian P.O.W.s they had torpedoed. The incident led
to Admiral Donitz’s Laconia order which prohibited submarine
crews from mounting rescue operations. Following the war,
Richardson became a prominent military planner and expert
on nuclear warfare.
For material from the papers of Robert Richardsson, Jr., see lots: 4, 12,
40, 70, 70A, 74, 81, 83, 116, 120, 143, 164, 171, 178, 183, 196, 199, 200,
307, 308, 309, 348, 349, 350, 351, 423, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431,
440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 446A, 535, 536, 537, 538, 554 563,
579, 582, 585, 587, 618, 643, 1164, 1160, 1071, 1072, 1066, 1067, 1107,
1355, & 1412.

For material from the papers of Robert C. Richardson, III, see lots: 447,
448, 449, 450, 451, 452, & 641.
World War II: Autographs
Awarded to Kesselring on the first day the Knights Cross was authorized for issue
1. ALBERT KESSELRING KNIGHT’S CROSS OF THE IRON CROSS AWARD – ALBERT KESSELRING (1885-1960) German Luftwaffe
Generalfeldmarschall. In a military career that spanned both World Wars, Kesselring became one of Nazi Germany’s most skillful
commanders, being one of 27 soldiers awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. Historic
partly-printed document, the bestowal of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross upon Kesselring, boldly signed with a very large signature
by ADOLF HITLER in black ink at bottom The full translation of the document is as follows: “In the Name of the German People I Award
General der Flieger ALBERT KESSELRING the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross Fuhrer Headquarters the 30th of September 1939 The Fuhrer
and Commander in Chief of the Wehrmacht [signed Adolf Hitler]”. The hand-calligraphied bi-fold parchment document, 27” x 17”, is
secured with a red cord within a 14 1/4” x 17 3/4” (closed) maroon pebbled leather presentation folder with large gilt national eagle on
the front cover and decorative gilt borders within. The name of Hitler’s book binder and graphic designed Frieda Thiersch appears at the
bottom of the inside rear cover. The document is in near pristine condition with virtually no flaws. The presentation folder is in better
condition than is usually seen, with scattered spots, corner bumps, and dings. More importantly, nearly all of the gilding is completely
intact. A fine, historic presentation. Kesselring was personally awarded the Knight’s Cross by Adolf Hitler for his participation in the Polish
Campaign. In that campaign, Kesselring’s Luftflotte 1 supported von Bock’s Army Group North. Kesselring’s intense close air support of
ground troops at critical points was essential in the destruction of the Polish armies. Kesselring was himself shot down over Poland by the
Polish Air Force. In all, he would be shot down five times during the war. The date of Kesselring’s award is significant-it is dated the same
day as the German victory parade in Warsaw and it was issued on the first day that the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross was authorized to
be issued! $30,000-40,000
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Himmler signs a Totenkopf Honor Ring
document for a concentration camp officer
2. HEINRICH HIMMLER (1900-1945) Hitler’s Chief of the Gestapo
placed in charge of security and responsible for the construction
and operation of extermination camps. He chose suicide rather
than face a hangman’s noose at Nuremberg. Extraordinary signed
document in which Himmler presents the coveted Totenkopf
honor ring to an upper officer of a concentration camp. The 1p.
sm. folio document, signed in Berlin, July 14, 1938, presents
the honor ring to “SS-Untersturmfuhrer Mann Ludwig SS-Nr. 89
909. Fuhrer im Stab des Fuhrers der SS-Totenkopfverbande und
Konzentrationslager”. The text of the presentation reads in part:
“I award you the SS Death’s Head Ring. The ring symbolizes our
loyalty to the Führer, our steadfast obedience and our brotherhood
and comradeship. The Death’s Head reminds us that we should
be ready at any time to lay down our lives for the good of the
Germanic people...The Death’s Head Ring cannot be bought or
sold and must never fall into the hands of those not entitled to
wear it. When you leave the SS, or when you die, the ring must be
returned to the Reichsführer-SS...Wear the ring with honor!” Boldly
signed at conclusion. One vertical fold, else near fine condition, in
custom leather slipcase with brass descriptive plaques. The 1938
SS-Dienstaltersliste lists Mann serving directly under Theodor
Eicke and Richard Glücks. His fate thereafter is unknown.
$3,000-4,000
3. ADOLF HITLER (1889-1945) Fuhrer of Germany and Nazi Party
leader, Hitler’s bloody rise to power, his military seizure of most of
Europe and North Africa and his genocidal racial policies culminated
in suicide in his Berlin bunker as Russian troops approached. Fine,
early S.P., 5” x 7” b/w, a chest, up bust portrait in brown shirt, boldly
signed in black ink at lower-right. Back stamp by Heinrich Hoffmann,
his personal photographer. $2,500-3,500
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4. GEN. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. HAWAII
MILITIARY GUEST BOOK Lot of approx. 120
disbound pages of signatures from guest books
kept by Gen. Robert C. Richardson while serving
at Commander of Army Forces in the Pacific and
Military Governor of Hawaii. The books, covering
May, 1944 to March, 1946, contain hundreds of
signatures of those who dined with Richardson at
his residence at the Governor’s Palace in Honolulu.
On the first page, Richardson himself signs,
noting who had gifted the guest book to him and
lamenting that he had not had such a book earlier.
Among the many important visitors who signed
are military leaders: CHESTER NIMITZ, DOUGLAS
MACARTHUR, ERNEST J. KING, MAXWELL
MURRAY, BRIAN H. WELLS, SIMON B. BUCKNER,
JR., CLARK RUFFNER, PERCY W. CLARKSON,
JOHN R. HODGE, ROY BLOUNT, WILLIAM J.
DONOVAN, A. D. BRUCE, R. L. GHORMLEY, G. W.
GRINER, H. B. HOLMES, SANDERFORD JARMAN,
ALBERT WEDEMEYER, J. R. KAUFFMAN, ROBERT
W. DOUGLAS, W. R. FURLONG, JULIAN HATCHER,
ALDEN WAITT, JULIAN C. SMITH, W. A. WOOD,
CHARLES RYDER, RAYMOND SPRUANCE, J. E.
CHANEY, HAROLD L. GEORGE, OGDEN ROSS,
RICHARD K. SUTHERLAND, W. L. CALHOUN,
JOHN TOWERS, CHARLES W. RYDER, R. G.
BREENE, IRA EAKER, ROBERT W. DOUGLASS, JR.,
JOSEPH STILWELL, JIMMY DOOLITTLE, HENRY
H. ARNOLD, BARTON YOUNT, CARL SPAATZ,
BARNEY GILES, COURTNEY HODGES, CLARK
RUFFNER, MATTHEW RIDGWAY, JONATHAN WAINWRIGHT, JULIEN KLEIN, JOHN S. SERVICE, CLARENCE B. CRAFT, R. K. TURNER, E. B.
LYON, ENNIS C. WHITEHEAD, many of the preceding in multiples, and literally hundreds and hundreds of other generals, colonels, and
admirals. Non-military autographs include CHARLES LINDBERGH, JAMES ROOSEVELT, SPENCER TRACY, JOHN DOS PASSOS, CARLOS
ROMULO, OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND, ERNIE PYLE, SERGIO OSMENA, PETER FRASER, MOSS HART, BASIL O’CONNOR, LOWELL THOMAS,
DOUGLAS SOUTHALL FREEMAN, ROBERT PATTERSON, plus top Hawaiian politicians, society figures, etc. A giant collection and largely
unresearched. $3,000-5,000
5. ARCHIVE OF MIDWAY K.I.A. MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT CAPT. DAVID E. FLEMING A wonderful grouping of material relating to
Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Richard E. Fleming, USMC, killed in an attack on a Japanese vessel during the Battle of Midway. Six items
are included: CHESTER W. NIMITZ S.P. 13 1/2” x 10 5/8” b/w, the famous image of Nimitz seated and signing the Instrument of Japanese
Surrender aboard the USS MISSOURI in Tokyo Bay. The photo is calligraphically inscribed: “To the mother of the later Richard E. Fleming,
Capt. USMC, in recognition of the supreme sacrifice made by her son in the Battle of Midway on 4 June 1942-the battle that started the long
march across the Pacific which ended in the above scene.” Nimitz signed above his rank as Fleet Admiral and dated the photo 2 Sept. 1965.
Marginal tear, crease and some discoloration, all repairable and far from image which has been framed. Also: 7” x 9” photo of the young
hero, matted with a copy of Fleming’s citation signed by FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT describing Fleming’s bomber receiving 179 hits and
his being wounded twice but returning to his aircraft carrier safely. After four hours of sleep, he took to the air again to attack a Japanese
battleship. His aircraft was struck and caught fire, but Fleming pressed the attack, dropping his bomb which just missed the vessel before
his plane crashed into the sea killing him. A photo also present shows the flier’s mother receiving the Medal of Honor from F.D.R., and
other images show her hearing a speech given in her son’s honor, and a window display at IBM also honoring Fleming. Finally, there is a
8” x 10” framed photo of the USS FLEMING (DE 32), a Navy destroyer named after the hero. The destroyer, launched June 16, 1943 had an
impressive battle record and sank Japanese sub I-362. A great archive, in overall fine condition. $1,500-2,500
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Promoting the officer who would later command the Das Reich division
6. SS PROMOTION GROUPING OF OTTO BAUM,
KNIGHTS CROSS WITH OAK LEAVES AND SWORDS
RECIPIENT Fine and important grouping of documents
pertaining to SS-Haupsturmfuhrer Otto Baum (1911-
1998), who would later in the war be promoted to SS-
Oberfuhrer and command the Das Reich and 16th SS
Panzergrenadier divisions. Baum would also receive the
Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Included is:
HEINRICH HIMMLER typed D.S. on Der Reichsfuhrer-
SS” letterhead, 1p. 4to., “Fuhrerheadquarters”, Aug. 2,
1941, being Baum’s promotion from Hauptsturmfuhrer
to Sturmbannfuhrer in the SS; Baum’s SS physical
examination document, 4pp. 4to., Ellwangen, Aug. 12,
1934 with a photo of Baum on the first page, the report
stating that Baum, a farmer, both smoked and drank,
and set forth his vital statistics; Baum’s 1p. 24mo.
hand-written interim promotion to SS-Untersturmfuhrer,
Berlin, Apr. 20,1936; and AUGUST HEISSMAYER
(1897-1979), SS General and supervisor of concentration camps, stamped signature on
“Reichsfuhrer-SS” letterhead, 1p. 4to., Berlin, May 5, 1936, a promotion of Baum to the
rank of SS-Untersturmfuhrer. Finally, there is a 7” x 9 1/2” photo of Baum, likely a war-date
print. The documents bear file holes in the left blank margins but are otherwise in overall
fine condition. $2,000-3,000

7. ARCHIVE OF COL. JACOB C. WUEST-MILITARY ATTACHE TO BERLIN, 1932-
1935 A large, fine archive of letters, calling cards and ephemera largely outlining the
diplomatic career of the American military attaché in Berlin, Jacob C. Wuest. JACOB
C. WUEST (1903-1977) served as the American military attaché in the embassy in
Berlin from 1932 until mid-1935, later remaining in the Army stateside. Wuest was an
experienced observer, and as early as May, 1934 warned of Germany’s close association
with Japan and the likelihood of an alliance. The inept American ambassador William
Dodd had little patience with what he considered Wuest’s overreactions to German
rearmament. In October 1934, Dodd confided to his diary that Wuest predicted
imminent war. The attaché had just returned from a motor trip around Germany in
which he saw extensive military activity. Dodd dismissed Wuest’s warning because
the attaché “was not specific and I had little time to listen” and Wuest was ultimately
dismissed. Included in this archive are dozens of letters, calling cards, photographs
and ephemera from Wuest’s career. Wuest kept two albums which include letters
from WOLFGANG GRONAU (1893-1977), pilot, made first east to west transatlantic
crossing, two letters thanking Wuest for making his flight possible, etc.; J. BUTLER
WRIGHT, Ambassador to Czechoslovakia, letter of congratulations, along with letters
from the ambassadors to Switzerland and the Netherlands, WILLIAM E. DODD (1905-
1952) 1934 letter of congratulations written as Ambassador, with calling card; HUGH
R. WILSON (1885-1946) Ambassador to Switzerland and in 1938 to Germany, 1935
letter on Disarmament Conference letterhead, hopes to meet; LUDWIG BECK (1880-
1945) Chief of the General Staff who joined the resistance, was implicated in the July,
1944 bomb plot, and was executed in his office after two suicide attempts, 1935
T.L.S. on his letterhead welcoming Wuest, with calling card; WERNER VON FRITSCH
(1880-1939) Commander in Chief of the German Army, 1934 letter of congratulations
and calling card; Luftwaffe Gen. GERD VON MASSOW (1896-1967), S.P. 7” x 9” in
uniform, with calling card; WILHELM SPEIDEL (1895-1970) Luftwaffe general and
military governor of Greece, convicted in the murder of hostages and sent to prison
for 20 years-serving only two, A.L.S. on his letterhead, 1938, denies that the Germans
want war despite their build-up; plus two additional post-war T.L.S.s, friendly content;
HENRY H. “HAP” ARNOLD, 1935 T.L.S. discusses Wuest’s military appointment and
a 1939 T.L.S., routine content; GEORGE C. MARSHALL, 1939 T.L.S., thanks for his
congratulations and recalling their service in the Philippines; a letter of introduction
and a second 1932 letter by Gen. ALEXANDER VON KLUCK (1846-1934); typed lists
of the top staff at the German War Ministry and other VIPs; RALPH WENNINGER
(1890-1945) Luftwaffe general who also sank 97 ships in the prior war, 1934 letter;
BARTON K. YOUNT 1943 letter concerning Wuest’s retirement; and ALFRED JANSA, signature; Also present are nearly 100 calling cards
of German military and political figures, foreign ambassadors and envoys, royalty, and other important figures. They include Gen. Wilhelm
Adam, Erich von Keiser, Hans Georg von Seidel, Walther von Reichenau, Hans von Seekt, Otto Gross, Werner von Blomberg, Hans von
Tschammer und Osten, Kurt von Schleicher (killed in Rohm putsch), Fritz Thiele (July 20 conspirator, executed), Krupp von Bohlen und
Halbach, Konstantin von Neurath, Franz von Papen, Edmund Heines (Rohm’s lover, executed), Waclaw Grzybowski, Jacob Suritz, Charles
Bewley, and many others. Also included: a typed list “Information on Police”; two contemporary typed transcripts describing Hindenburg’s
funeral, as well as a German military newspaper on the event; invitations to the White House; copy of Wuest’s interwar report on the
German military system; and about fifty additional letters, clippings, carbons, photos, postcards, etc., almost all concerning his service in
Berlin. Overall very good to fine. $3,000-4,000
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8. WALTHER FUNK AND MAGDA GOEBBELS WALTHER FUNK (1890-1960) Nazi
Minister of Economics who confiscated goods of imprisoned Jews to the Reichsbank via
Himmler. Sentenced to life imprisonment. Fine A.Q.S. 1p. 4to., 1932, in pencil on a 4to.
sheet praising Arthur Kannenberg, the director of the Casino in the Brown House (Nazi
Party headquarters in Munich) and later Hitler’s butler. Funk puns on Kannenberg’s
name-Kannen meaning “tankards” and Berg meaning “mountain”-and refers to his
earlier restaurant in Berlin. In full: “Stack the tankard’s mountain, Say cheers to Mr.
Kannenberg with happy memories of Uncle Tom’s Cabin Walter Funk in the Brown
House, April 28, in the year of Hitler Grace1932”. Beneath Funk, a Paul Hoffmann
writes: “...As a souvenir of my visit to the Casino in the Brown House”. Underneath,
Anna Hoffman signs, and beneath that JOHANNA, PRINCESS OF LIPPE, a relative of
Luftwaffe ace Egmont Prince zur Lippe-Weissenfeld, signs. On verso of this interesting
association piece MAGDA GOEBBELS, wife of Josef Goebbels, inscribes a greeting:
“Many thanks to dear Kannenberg. He pampered us! Frau Magda Goebbels nee Ritschel
Munich, May 17, 1932”. Beneath Magda’s signature is that of ELEANORA QUANDT,
who divorced multi-millionaire industrialist Gunther Quandt in 1929. Both Magda and
Eleanora had previously been married to millionaire industrialist Gunther Quandt. Very
good condition and a fine assemblage of signatures. $1,000-1,200
9. JOSEPH GOEBBELS (1897-1945) Nazi Minister of
Propaganda with Hitler from the earliest days, a master of
manipulation of the masses, who took his life and those
of his family members in the last days of the war. Fine
content T.L.S. 4 pp., 4to., Berlin, Apr. 23, 1936 to Walter
Buch, chief of the Supreme NSDAP Court, intervening
in the court case against his friend Hans Schwarz van
Berk, editor-in-chief of the Nazi paper “Der Angriff”. After
a visit in December 1934 to the political Berlin cabaret
“Die Katacombe”, Hans Schwarz van Berk wrote into the
guestbook: “Dangerous or not dangerous! Carry on!”,
which caused him to be accused of damaging behavior
against the Party by former colleague Hans-Joachim
Rechenberg, partly due to personal differences. Goebbels
explains the circumstances of the case: “…van Berk was
working in connection with my department regarding
the creation of a National Socialist political cabaret...The
cabaret was closed in May 1935 on my orders…in part
due to the questionable demographic of the audience”.
Prior to the closing Goebbels had planted secret police in
the audience to report back to him. He adds: “…after the closure, van Berk wrote an article defending the actions of the government....
Rechenberg, who knew about the entry in the guestbook, did not use this information until November 1935 when, in absence of van Berk,
while intoxicated, he insulted him and called him a scoundrel...I should point out...Rechenberg had professional differences with van Berk…
and was behind several personal attacks…which ended in dismissal of Rechenberg from the Eher Publishing Company...I believe it is very
harsh, condemning an editor for defending the actions of the state...I ask to take into account that Schwarz van Berk is of invaluable
service to the state and the movement through his countless publications as a respected national-socialist journalist. Please take my
opinion into account when deciding on a final judgment...Heil Hitler! Your Dr. Goebbels”. Four tears in upper left hand corner professionally
repaired with tape. Paperclip marks top right, files holes and folds, else fine. $800-1,200

10. RODERICK R. ALLEN (1894-1970) American general who commanded the 12th Armored Division during the entirety of its service from
November, 1944 until the end of the war. War-date A.L.S. on official letterhead, 1p. 4to., Heidenheim, May 27, 1945 to an admirer thanking
him for his letter and sending a division patch (included). Also present is a letter from Gen. WADE H. HAISLIP (1889-1971) on XV Corps
letterhead, 1p. 4to., May 14, 1945 thanking the same man for his letter and clipping: “...about my Corps crossing the Rhine. I will have to
admit myself it was a great job...” Both letters have been mounted to either side of the same album page with cello tape at the margins
but are not glued down, some dampstaining-just good. $150-200
11. TERRY ALLEN (1888-1969) American general who commanded the 1st Infantry Division in North Africa and Sicily during 1942-43 and
the 104th Infantry Division as divisional commander until the end of the war. Fine content war-date T.L.S. signed twice in 104th Infantry
(“Timberwolf”) Div. letterhead, 1p. 4to., [In the field], Apr. 16, 1945 to a man thanking him for sending clippings about the division and
promising that he will appreciate any further such material in the future. At bottom he adds in his own hand: “The Timberwolves are ‘on the
prowl’ and are now moving fast. Terry Allen”. Old tape at margins and in the body of the letter, some offsetting, but still fairly presentable.
Also present is a period Timberwolf shoulder patch sent to the writer who, we know, often asked for such souvenirs.
$150-200
12. HENRY H. “HAP” ARNOLD (1886-1950) American general, commander of the Army Air Force through most of World War II, instituting
the daylight bombing raids on Germany. Fine association T.L.S. on War Dept., Air Corps letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Apr. 28, 1938 to future
lieutenant general, Col. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON congratulating him upon his: “...recent selection for promotion...”. Very good. Within a
few years Richardson would command all Army forces in the Pacific Theater. $200-300
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13. GUNTHER BLUMENTRITT (1892-1967) German general, 23. RICHARD E. BYRD (1888-1957) American aviator and explorer,
instrumental in planning the German invasion of Poland and first to fly over the South Pole and established the base “Little
France, participated in Operation Barbarossa, and afterward bore America”. War-date T.L.S. on Navy Department letterhead, 1p.
a large part of the responsibility for planning the defense of the 4to., Washington, Sep. 29, 1944 to the president of the Longine-
Atlantic Wall and Normandy. S.P. 2” x 2” b/w, a printed chest, up Wittnauer Watch Co. In part: “...Every time I have been in the Pacific
pose signed with rank in 1965. SOLD WITH: an A.L.S. 1p. 12mo., I have had trouble with my watches...could [you] recommend
1965 giving the address of a colleague, with the transmittal to me one of your watches...one can always depend upon your
envelope bearing his name in the return address. Two pieces. watches...”. Staple at top, else fine. $150-200
$150-200
24. GEORGE CARON (1919-1995) Tail gunner and the only
14. GUNTHER BLUMENTRITT S.P. 4” x 5 1/2” b/w, boldly signed defender of the Enola Gay during the historic bombing of Hiroshima
with rank and dated 1965. Fine. $150-200 on 6 August 1945. Facing the rear of the B-29, his vantage point
made him the first man to witness the cataclysmic growth of the
15. MARTIN BORMANN (1900-1945?) Head of the Nazi Party
mushroom cloud over Hiroshima. Signed typescript Hiroshima
Chancellery and private secretary to Adolf Hitler, by the end of
I Saw It First, 46pp. 4to., 1993, an interview of Caron in which
World War II Bormann had become second only to Hitler himself
he describes his experiences with the 509th and the bombing of
in terms of real political power. T.L.S. on NSDAP letterhead, 1p.
Hiroshima, inscribed on the first page. Fine. $100-150
4to., Berlin, July 12, 1935 to DR. HANS LAMMERS (1879-1962)
Minister and Chief of the Reich Chancellery. In part: “...I would be 25. CLAIRE CHENNAULT (1890-1958) American Army aviator
happy to hear your position regarding my letter from the 6th of who established the volunteer-staffed Flying Tigers to fight the
the month...”. At bottom, Lammers pens an initialed holograph Japanese invasion of China. He has also been (unofficially) credited
four-line docket. Folds, file holes in left margin, else very good. with over 40 “kills”. Rare war-date signature and rank penned on
$400-500 the face of a Oct. 30, 1944 envelope as Chennault censors his own
letter to a lady. Very good. With color photo. $400-500
16. GREGORY “PAPPY” BOYINGTON (1912-1988) American
military aviator with 28 “kills”, his “Black Sheep” squadron harassed 26. MARK W. CLARK (1896-1984) American Army general,
Japanese forces in the Solomons late in the war. Partly-printed D.S., commanded the landings at Salerno and Anzio against the forces
his personal check (picturing a Marine fighter), Fresno, May 12, of Kesselring. T.L..S on The Citadel letterhead, 1p. 4to., Charleston,
1980 making a small payment to Sears. Fine. $75-100 Sep. 7, 1967 sending a man a requested photo. One fold else
fine. $75-100
17. JAMES L. BRADLEY (1901-1957) American general, Chief of
Staff of the 4th Army who later commanded the 96th Infantry Div. 27. JOSEF “SEPP” DIETRICH (1892-1966) German SS General, one
at Leyte and then in the protracted campaign to take Okinawa. of Nazi Germany’s most decorated soldiers. Prior to 1929 he was
Rare war-date A.L.S. on Okinawa Shima letterhead written at the Hitler’s chauffeur and bodyguard but received rapid promotion
height of the battle, 1p. 4to., Apr. 25, 1945 to an admirer. He after his participation in the Night of the Long Knives. Commanded
thanks the man for sending a clipping on the 96th’s efforts on 6th Panzer Army in the Battle of the Bulge. Sentenced to 25 years
Okinawa, adding: “...I too think the Division has done a fine job imprisonment for the execution of American P.O.W.s during the
and will continue to do so. The battle may be long but victory offensive. Superb S.P. 4” x 6” b/w, very boldly signed and dated
will be ours...”. With a 96th Division patch sent by Bradley to his “15.5.42” at bottom,. Double-matted in black and red with a brass
correspondent, and transmittal envelope. Old tape appears on biographical plaque. Fine. $400-500
margins of letter and envelope, still very good. $200-300
28. KARL DONITZ (1891-1980) German admiral who headed the
18. OMAR BRADLEY (1893-1981) American general of World War U-Boat arm of the German Navy, later succeeded Hitler as Fuehrer
II who commanded the largest ground force ever led by one man. after Hitler’s suicide. Rare signed book Doenitz at Nuremberg: A
He was later Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. His memoirs A Soldier’s Re-Appraisal edited by Thompson and Strutz (New York: Amber
Story, (New York: Henry Holt & Co.), 1951. First edition, 618pp. Publishing Corp.), 1976. The book gathers previously unpublished
8vo. in brown cloth with red and blue lettering, with dust jacket. comments by over 400 World War II era military men, politicians
Inscribed on the title hand: “For Captain Avery C. Hand, Jr. Omar and other leaders sharply critical of Donitz’s conviction. Most
N. Bradley”. Fine. $150-200 comments are accompanied by a photo and facsimile signature of
the writer. Signed by Donitz on the front limitation page, this copy
19. OMAR BRADLEY War-date T.L.S. on XXII Army Group
no. 115/250. Fine, in slip case. $200-300
letterhead, 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], July 12, 1945 to an admirer thanking
him for sending clippings and advising that since he wife keeps a 29. HEINRICH EBERBACH (1885-1992) German panzer general
scrapbook, he will be forwarding them to her. Taped at margins and Knights Cross with Oak Leaves recipient, led panzer regiments
to a larger album page. On verso is taped a letter from an aide to in Poland and France, and headed the 4th Panzer Div. in Russia. In
Gen. Ernest Harmon who sends a XXII Corps patch, also included. Normandy he resisted the landings at Juno and Sword, later seeing
$150-200 his forces destroyed in the Falaise pocket. Lot of two signed items,
includes an S.P., 3 1/2” x 5 1/2” b/w, and an A.L.S., 3pp.4to.,
20. OMAR N. BRADLEY Nice content war-date T.L.S. on 12th Army
Notzingen, Mar. 18, 1983 in German. Untranslated, but mentions
letterhead, 1p. 8vo., [n.p.],June 23, 1945 to an admirer thanking
Hitler, Russia, propaganda, and the German soldier. Fine.
him for his letter and: “...newspaper clippings regarding Generals
$200-300
Patton and Doolittle...Enclosed are insignia of the Third, Ninth,
and Fifteenth United States Armies...”. Patches are also present. 30. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969) 34th President of the
Letter has been taped at margins to a larger album page, but is not United States, Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe
mounted. On the verso is a letter (also taped-down) from an officer during World War II and largely responsible for the successful
of the 29th Infantry who sends a patch, also included. invasion on D-Day. War-date T.L.S. on A.E.F. headquarters
$150-200 letterhead, 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Mar. 26, 1945 to a couple thanking
them for their letter and enclosure. Sold with an Apr. 26, 1945
21. OMAR N. BRADLEY War-date T.L.S. on 12th Army Group
letter from aide KAY SUMMERSBY to the same couple sending
letterhead, 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], May 27, 1945 to an admirer sending a
thanks on Ike’s behalf to the same couple. Finally, included is
signed printed image of the 12th Army Group insignia (included).
a SHAEF headquarters shoulder patch with silver bullion sword,
Both letter and printed image were taped at margins to an album
apparently once worn (Ike’s?), in rather poor condition. The
page and have offset stains from tape, just good.
couple wrote every prominent American general regularly sending
$100-150
newspaper clippings concerning the particular general and his
22. SEMION BUDENNY (1883-1973) Soviet field marshal and division or army and asked for a shoulder patch in return. It
Commander in Chief of the Southwestern Front. An inept leader, is entirely reasonable to believe that Ike obliged the couple by
Budenny allowed Von Rundstedt’s army to divide and nearly sending a patch-perhaps one of his own. See other similar letters
destroy his command. Partly-printed D.S., 4pp. legal folio, [n.p.], in this sale. Both letters trimmed and somewhat discolored from
1947, untranslated but apparently an attestation as to the service recent water damage. $400-600
of a soldier under his command. Very good. $150-200
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