Finnish Puukko Knife Belonging to a German Army Doctor Hans Schurig, superbly detailed example of the traditional knife of the Finnish people known as a Puukko knife, this example with its ebony handle has been finely etched in silver with the rampant lion and shield insignia of the Finns and swastika below in circle, the reverse side with similar etching “An Dr med HANS SCHURIG Zur Errinerung von H&A KOSKENHOVI”, Very top of the dagger handle appears to have the date 1933. Dagger housed in traditional leather scabbard with motifs. Blade with lightly etched decoration and fuller to the back edge. Slightly curved blade. Some staining to the blade and some light areas of loss to the finish but generally a good example. It would appear that Koskenhovi is a small region of Finland, can only assume that Shurig was a doctor in this area. Worthy of further research.
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WW2 German Infantry Regiment Nr 41 Engraved Parade Dress Bayonet by WKC, good example of a standard WW2 German army parade bayonet with two piece chequered grips. Housed in its original scabbard with leather bayonet frog attached. Blade with etching to one side, having foliage and gothic script “Fur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit beim Inftr-Regt 41 Bayr-Ostmark”, WKC trade mark to the base. Some light areas of plating lifting but otherwise good condition.
WW2 German Luftwaffe Belt Buckle by H Aurich Dresden, near mint condition example of a standard WW2 German Luftwaffe other ranks belt buckle which retains nearly all of its original Luftwaffe blue paint finish to both the obverse and reverse. Buckle is complete with the light tan leather tab which is stamped with the makers details of H Aurich Dresden and dated 1940. Excellent example overall.
WW2 German Army Grossdeutschland Officers Overcoat, fine quality officers overcoat / greatcoat produced in a fine Italian gabardine cloth with dark green collar. To the cuff is a beautifully silver wire embroidered Grossdeutschland cuff title in gothic script. Shoulder boards with GD ciphers to the centre. Fine quality officers cloth lining to the interior. Shows light service wear but generally a good example.
Large WW2 German Battle Flag (Reichskriegsflagge), very large example of the standard WW2 German battle flag with central swastika and Iron Cross to corner. Roped edge stamped with Marine acceptance stamp and ‘Kr. Fl 200 x 335’. Unclear Berlin makers stamp. Remains in very good condition with colours remaining bright and just light service wear.
Large WW2 German Battle Flag (Reichskriegsflagge), very good example of a large WW2 German battle flag with central swastika and Iron Cross to the corner. Roped edge stamped with Marine acceptance stamp and ‘Reichskriegsflg 1.5 x 2.5’. Remains in very good overall condition with all the colours remaining bright and just light service wear.
Scottish Regimental Dirk of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, fine example of an officers dirk with baluster rootwood grip with silver plated mounts and carved with a basket weave style set with white metal studs. Facetted cut glass amber coloured top pommel. Housed in its leather covered scabbard with silver plated mounts. With the scabbard are the original knife and fork set which again have the cut glass tops. Blade of standard form with finely etched details of foliage and one side having the Argyll boars head and the other side the Sutherland crest. Some surface staining to the blade and light wear to the exterior but generally a good example of a regimental dirk. Probably of Victorian or early Edwardian vintage.
Books – Historical Records of the Eleventh Hussars Prince Alberts Own 1715-1908 by Captain Godfrey Trevelyan Williams, published in 1908 by George Newnes Limited. 417 printed pages. With gilt tooled red cloth board covers. Some foxing and wear. Fold out maps and coloured plates present. Accompanied by The 85th Kings Light Infantry Regimental History published by Spottiswoode & Co Ltd 1913. This copy shows some wear and the covers have become detached. (2 items)
PELE: (1940- ) Brazilian footballer, the only player to have won three FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962 & 1970). An unusual blue and white vintage Brazil football jersey, identical to those worn for away matches in the 1970 season, with the Brazilian Sports Confederation (Confederacao Brasileira de Desportos; CBD) embroidered logo to the left breast and white number 10 to the back, boldly signed and inscribed by Pele in black ink across the white numbers, 'A Stefano con affetto, do Edson Pele'. A good, scarce example of Pele's earlier full signature. Some light age wear and minor staining to the white collar, otherwise VG
MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. Small group of one A.L.S. and three T.Ls.S., Montgomery of Alamein, four pages (total), 8vo (1) and 4to, Seine-et-Oise, France, July 1954 - October 1956, all to Paul Loosli, the president of the Gstaad Ski Club and director of tourism in Gstaad. Montgomery writes largely concerning his travel and accommodation arrangements for Switzerland, in part, 'I note that you want to have the Ski-Jumping on Sunday, January 30th, and that would be suitable for me. I will now come to Gstaad on Saturday, January 29th and I will stay there till Wednesday, 16th February, 1955' (15th July 1954), 'I have received the photograph you sent me, taken when I presented the Ski Cup to the winner last February. I have signed the photograph and have posted it back to you. I hope it will arrive safely' (also 15th July 1954), 'I note that the competition for my cup will now be held on Sunday, 6th February and that date will suit me very well. My son and his wife will be arriving in Gstaad on that morning to stay with me and it will be a great thing for them to be able to see the ski-jumping competition. Neither of them have ever seen any ski-jumping before. I would of course be delighted that you should ask General Guisan to attend the competition for my cup…..I know him well and will be very glad to see him again. Please tell him from me that I hope he will be able to come' (12th December 1954), 'I send you this copy of a letter (still present) I have sent to Mr. Reuteler, giving my dates for next January - February. I presume the 10th Feb. is O.K. for the Jumping; that is the date we agreed' (15th October 1956). Together with the letter referred to, a carbon copied T.L.S., Montgomery of Alamein, with holograph salutation and subscription, one page, 4to, Versailles, Seine et Oise, 15th October 1956, to Mr. Reuteler, marked Copy by Montgomery in red indelible pencil at the head, providing his correspondent with the dates of his visit to Gstaad from January - February 1957 and adding, 'I will have with me the same A.D.C. as last year - Captain A. W. Cheyne. I would, myself, much like to have the same rooms as last year - if this is convenient to you. I will arrange for the same telephones. Captain Cheyne can of course have any small single room you have available'. Each of the letters are accompanied by their original envelopes, hand addressed by Montgomery. Together with three unsigned carbon typed retained copies of Lossli's replies to Montgomery. Some light age wear and two letters with small staple holes to the upper left corners, G to VG, 8
MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. Vintage signed 6 x 4photograph, the image depicting Montgomery seated outdoors in a relaxed pose accompanied by six other gentlemen and a young boy, most likely Lucien Trueb, who is seated directly next to the Field Marshal. Photograph by Villiger of Gstaad and bearing their credit stamp to the verso. Signed ('Montgomery of Alamein, Field Marshal') by Montgomery in bold blue fountain pen ink to a light area at the head of the image. A couple of very slight, minor corner creases, about VG Lucien Trueb (1934- ) Swiss science writer who, as a twelve year old boy in 1946, met Montgomery in Switzerland and went on to maintain a close relationship with the Field Marshal.
BROWNING FREDERICK: (1896-1965) British Lieutenant-Colonel of World War II, known as the 'father of the British airborne forces'. A lengthy World War II date A.L.S., Boy, six pages, 8vo, Greyfriars, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, 3rd March (1940), to Reginald [Davies]. Browning thanks his correspondent for their letter and pamphlet, with which he is in general agreement, continuing to remark 'I say “generally” because to swallow the whole situation as it stands would be too idealistic. There are so many prejudices and moral barriers to break down before the problem can be approached in the manner you suggest. This is not to say that I do not agree with the system outlined because I do most wholeheartedly. And I think it would work once the foundations of international Christianity are laid. That, my dear Reginald, is the great problem which urgently requires as well worked out a scheme as yours to bring about. It's indeed a big task and is nothing less than the fulfilment of the Prime Minister's policy of appeasement, which in simple language means a change of heart among all the peoples of the earth, the most urgent change being necessary among our own race! If you could work out a scheme (I dare say the Prime Minister is urgently employed on a like problem) to bring about this change of heart you would be putting the horse in its correct relation to the cart. This sounds most awfully damping and unappreciative of your excellent scheme but if you think in a detached and analytical manner, really cold bloodedly, of the sequence of essential requirements I'm certain you'll agree with me. Anyhow putting that side of the question on one side I am in total agreement with your ideas and I should be most interested to know what your reactions are to my vulgar criticisms', and further writing 'We like our new job and it will be very interesting and being an establishment and not a fighting unit will give me a mental relaxation, and such faculties to efficiency as one possesses can be concentrated on one more or less direct line and not be pulled in all directions trying to make two or more ends meet! I was delighted to read that the Canal Brigade Training, which was carried out in co-operation with the native troops, was a success and briefly distinguished by the fact that even in spite of orders the Egyptian troops were very loath to retire even in spite of the most explicit directions and the urgent requirements of a most hazardous situation!'. Some light overall foxing, otherwise about VG
WAVELL ARCHIBALD: (1883-1950) British Field Marshal of World War II who served as Viceroy and Governor-General of India 1943-47. T.L.S., Wavell, with holograph salutation and subscription, one page, small 4to, Kensington, London, 13th November 1948, to Major-General H. C. Stockwell. Wavell explains that he shall be in London all next week and asks if Stockwell's ADC could telephone to arrange a time, further writing 'On Tuesday the 23rd, I may have to go to a meeting of the Kipling Society, of which I am President, in the afternoon. Could you send a car to take me on from there? May I leave the question of staying for the night or returning until I have seen your ADC, I am not quite sure about my engagements for the 24th'. One very small file hole to the upper left corner and a few very light, minor creases, VG Hugh Stockwell (1903-1986) British General who commanded the Anglo-French ground forces during the Suez Crisis.
BRITISH ARMY: Small selection of signed cards (3; each with small attached newspaper photographs), signed photographs (2; 4.5 x 6.5 and smaller), signed cover etc., by various British Field Marshals and Generals, all of whom served in World War II, comprising Oliver Leese, Brian Horrocks (2, one being a blue ink signature on a sheet of his personal stationery; Operation Market Garden), Richard Gale (2; D-Day Landings), John Dill (Chief of the Imperial General Staff 1940-41) and Viscount Gort VC. Some light staining and minor age wear, G to VG, 7
BRITISH ARMY: Small selection of signed pieces, cards, a few letters etc., by various British Field Marshals and Generals, all of whom served in World War II, comprising William Slim, Brian Robertson, Cameron Nicholson (2), Frederick Morgan (Operation Overlord), Richard McCreery (2, an A.L.S. and T.L.S.; Second Battle of El Alamein) and Frank Messervy (first Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army). Also including an original unsigned press photograph of Field Marshals Slim and Montgomery. Some light age wear, G to generally VG, 9
MOUNTBATTEN LOUIS: (1900-1979) British Admiral of World War II, later serving as the last Viceroy of India of British India (1947) and as the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India (1947-48). Signed First Day of Issue cover commemorating Winston Churchill and featuring his portrait and also bearing a postage stamp with his image, cancelled at Fulton, Missouri, 13th May 1965. Signed ('Mountbatten of Burma AF') by Mountbatten in fountain pen ink to a clear area of the cover. Together with Edwina Mountbatten (1901-1960) English heiress & socialite, the last Vicereine of India as wife of Viscount Mountbatten of Burma. Fountain pen ink signature ('Edwina Mountbatten') on a 12mo feint ruled piece. Accompanied by a T.L.S. by Nancie Lees, her Private Secretary, one page, 4to, Chester Street, London, 19th August 1946, to Wilson Barratt, apologising for the delay in responding to his letter and forwarding the signature of Lady Mountbatten. Some light age wear and minor staining, G to VG, 2
LAPKOWSKI WACLAW: (1913-1941) Polish fighter ace of World War II who participated in the Battle of Britain and is credited with 6 confirmed kills. A rare portion of a World War II date D.S., Lapkowski S/L, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d., evidently neatly clipped from a combat report, the narrative stating, in part, 'Over France between Calais and Cap-Gris-Nez I saw four Me.109f's above and climbing to the Port side of the Squadron. I selected one of the e[nemy]/a[ircraft] and attacked it out of the sun from astern, and gave it a short burst of cannon and machine gun fire…..e/a emitted a little smoke at first, and then burst into flames going straight down and crashing on land near the French coast. I made a further attack on one of another formation of four Me.109's, but saw no results of my fire'. Autographs of Lapkowski are rare in any form as a result of his tragically early death over the English Channel at the age of 27. Neatly trimmed and with a couple of very minor, light corner creases, otherwise VG
SZAPOSZNIKOW EUGENIUSZ: (1917-1991) Polish fighter ace of World War II who participated in the Battle of Britain and is credited with 8 confirmed kills. D.S., E. Szaposznikow, one page, 4to, n.p., 27th September 1940. The partially printed mimeographed document, completed in typescript, is a Combat Report (marked [S]ecret) relating to Szaposznikow's destruction of an ME 109 during the Battle of Britain, the narrative stating, in part, 'After approaching e[nemy]/a[ircraft] the chase began. Only at the coast did we catch up with enemy formation. I was left behind alone as I could not keep up the speed of the others, and was attacked by a ME 109 who dived onto me and then rolled. I got onto his tail and fired two bursts. E/A continued its dive and fell into the sea off Brighton….526 Rounds of ammunition fired'. One file to the upper left corner, only affecting one word of text, and with some very light, minor age wear and a few small tears to the edges, about VG
NEIL TOM: (1920-2018) British fighter pilot and flying ace with the Royal Air Force who participated in the Battle of Britain during World War II. T.L.S., Tom Neil, one page, 4to, Bungay, Suffolk, 14th April 2007, to Mr. Terry. Neil thanks his correspondent for their interesting letter and photographs and continues 'I knew Mungo-Park, though only distantly and very briefly. He was at Biggin Hill when I was flying from North Weald. I believe we first met at Hornchurch on Boxing Day, 1940, during a meeting with AVM Leigh-Mallory to discuss tactics in the New Year. I am surprised to learn that he was associated with Bolton as I understood he was born in Wallasey…..I believe the family was of Scottish descent and that he was related to a famous forebear who explored the Niger in West Africa around 1800. I well remember him being shot down and killed', further making reference to his new book Flight into Darkness and adding that he will be attending some print and book signings in London and Duxford, concluding 'As you will understand there are only a few of us left now who took part in the Battle of Britain'. Together with a 4 x 5.5 photocopy of a portrait of Neil by Cuthbert Orde signed by Neil in blue ink to a light area at the head of the image, and also including an 8.5 x 5.5 printed image neatly removed from a book showing various pilots of 249 Squadron standing together in full-length poses, individually signed by both Tom Neil and John Beazley (neatly mounted to card). Generally VG, 3 John Mungo-Park (1918-1941) British fighter pilot and flying ace with the Royal Air Force who participated in the Battle of Britain during World War II. Mungo-Park was killed in action in June 1941 at the young age of 23.
SPITFIRE: A multiple signed colour 11 x 7.5 magazine photograph by over thirty pilots and officers associated with No. 17 Squadron RAF during their service in Burma and Japan in 1944-45 during World War II, the image depicting the Spitfire Mk VIII MT719 in flight, the signatories including James 'Ginger' Lacey (the second highest scoring RAF fighter pilot of the Battle of Britain), Don Healey, Duncan Cameron, Desmond Laurie, Dermot Bevan, Freddie Cooper, Jim Sharkey, John Hewitt, Alan Lyth, Alex Brown, John Tollworthy, Ken McAllen, Jim Fletcher, Graeme McAlpine, Ken Rutherford and many others. All have signed in blue or black inks to clear areas of the image. Neatly mounted to card and with some light surface creasing. Together with two different 7 x 5.5 and 7 x 4 (colour) photographs of the Spitfire MT719 in flight, each signed by Don Healey, and also including a selection of printed images, each neatly removed from books or magazines, of varying sizes, individually signed by James 'Ginger' Lacey (4) and Don Healey (7). Generally VG, 14
WORLD WAR II: Arthur T. Harris (1892-1984) British Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief RAF Bomber Command during World War II. Signed 8 x 10.5 photograph, the cardstock image depicting Harris, wearing his uniform, seated in a half-length pose at his desk. Signed in bold black ink to a clear area at the base of the image; James Doolittle (1896-1993) American General and aviation pioneer, remembered for his daring raid on Japan during World War II. Signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Doolittle in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform. Signed in blue ink at the head of the image. A few light creases to Doolittle's photograph, otherwise VG, 2
DAMBUSTERS THE: A multiple signed colour 11 x 8.5 plate illustration, evidently neatly removed from a book, the image being an artist's impression of the Royal Air Force 617 Squadron raid on the Mohne Dam, 16th May 1943, individually signed by twenty members of 617 Squadron (six pilots and fourteen aircrew) who participated in Operation Chastise comprising Joe McCarthy (1919-1998) Pilot of Lancaster ED825/G, AJ-T, Les Munro (1919-2015) Pilot of Lancaster ED921/G, AJ-W, David Shannon (1922-1993) Pilot of Lancaster ED929/G, AJ-L, Bill Townsend (1921-1991) Pilot of Lancaster ED886/G, AJ-O, Ken Brown (1920-2002) Pilot of Lancaster ED918/G, AJ-F, Mick Martin (1918-1988) Pilot of Lancaster ED909/G, AJ-P, Ray Grayston (1918-2010) Flight engineer of Lancaster ED912/G, AJ-N, Sydney Hobday (1912-2000) Navigator of Lancaster ED912/G, AJ-N, Edward Johnson (1912-2002) Bomb aimer of Lancaster ED912/G, AJ-N, James Clay (1911-1995) Bomb aimer of Lancaster ED921/G, AJ-W, George Johnson (1921- ) Bomb aimer of Lancaster ED825/G, AJ-T, George Chalmers (1921-2002) Wireless operator of Lancaster ED886/G, AJ-O, Douglas Webb (1922-1996) Front gunner of Lancaster ED886/G, AJ-O, Basil Feneron (1920-1993) Flight engineer of Lancaster ED918/G, AJ-F, Dudley Heal (1916-1999) Navigator of Lancaster ED918/G, AJ-F, Fred Sutherland (1923-2019) Front gunner of Lancaster ED912/G, AJ-N, Danny Walker (1917-2001) Navigator of Lancaster ED929/G, AJ-L, David Rodger (1918-2004) Rear gunner of Lancaster ED825/G, AJ-T, Grant McDonald (1921-2012) Rear gunner of Lancaster ED918/G, AJ-F, and Steve Oancia (1923-1999) Bomb aimer of Lancaster ED918/G, AJ-F. All have signed in blue or black inks to the white borders, some adding their call signs etc. in their hands. Some very light, minor surface creasing, about VG
BRADLEY OMAR: (1893-1981) American General of the Army who served in World War II. Vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of Bradley in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform. The official U.S. Army photograph dates from 16th March 1967. Signed ('Omar N Bradley, General of the Army') in bold, dark fountain pen ink to the lower white border. A couple of very light, extremely minor creases, VG
MACARTHUR DOUGLAS: (1880-1964) American General who played a prominent role in the Pacific War during World War II. Blue fountain pen ink signature ('Douglas MacArthur') on an oblong 12mo slip of paper, neatly mounted to a page removed from an autograph album. With an annotation in the hand of a collector above the signature. Some light creasing, otherwise about VG
![[COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE]: An interesting World War II date D.S. by Ward P. Lanier, Special Agent, 507th CIC Detachment, 7th Arm](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/de6c7e0b-c5e1-4588-a7bd-af3f0123225a/e6b70ea1-1a3c-4afb-b5c4-af4200faf2ed/468x382.jpg)
[COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE]: An interesting World War II date D.S. by Ward P. Lanier, Special Agent, 507th CIC Detachment, 7th Armored Division, U. S. Army, two pages, 4to (the second page trimmed and a little smaller), APO 257, 26th April 1945. The typed document, marked Confidential, is a memorandum concerning the murder of two Frenchmen, Rene Levadoux, a prisoner-of-war, and Jacques Vaillant, a French forced labourer, and the investigation as to the probable whereabouts of persons responsible, and states, in part, 'On 24 April 1945, this Agent and Interpreter Josef Bienstock…..interviewed Jacques Palustre….at Hedemunden, Germany in regard to further information as to whereabouts of persons connected with the Murder of Subjects. Palustre informed this Agent that he had learned from a confidential Informant that four men of the seven involved in Murder of Subjects, were believed to presently be in a German Hospital in Gottingen….Further information….disclosed that one of the 7 men involved; Alvin Thiemann, had registered for ration points for all seven men on 29 March 1945. In registering these names, Thiemann evidently used fictious names, as later investigation disclosed. On 25 April 1945, this Agent….interviewed Major Iler of the 134th Medical Detachment in charge of the 26 German Hospitals….in regard to checking the records of patients…..against the list of 7 Landeschutzen Poizei in possession of this Agent. Major Iler contacted a German Medical Officer who checked master files of patients…..These records disclosed a Walter Barthel at Hospital No.1. (Surgical Clinic), a member of the Landeschutzen Poizei…..This name, however, did not correspond with one, August Barthel, whom this Agent listed…..This lead was followed though, due to the fact Barthel was a member of Landeschutzen Poizei. On 25 April this Agent…..interviewed Walter Barthel….at his bedside in the Surgical Clinic….in regard to establishing his whereabouts on March 31, 1945, and his connection with the Murder of Subjects…..Barthel admitted being a member of the Landeschutzen Poizei and to having been in Hedemunden….a few days prior to his being wounded on April 7, 1945. He further stated that he does not know a Capt. Ginkel, who was supposedly in charge of the seven men who were involved in the Murder…..However, Barthel did know three of the seven men involved, and they were; Alvin Thiemann, Heinrich Kleine and Wilhelm Schweizer…..Barthel was seriously wounded on 7 April 1945, losing his right eye and having a small piece of his skull removed. Due to Barthel's serious condition, he was unable to recall certain facts…..It was inadvisable to question Barthel thoroughly at this time…..It is recommended that he be thoroughly interrogated in the near future'. Some light age wear, a paperclip rust stain at the head of the first page and slight traces of former mounting to the head of the verso of the second page, G
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[COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE]: An original World War II date typescript document, unsigned, issued by Brigadier General Ralph B. Lovett, Adjutant General, by command of General Omar Bradley, one page, 8vo, Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, United States Army, 29th June 1945, to the Commanding Generals of each Army. The document concerns the uniform for Counter-Intelligence personnel and states, in part, 'Counter-intelligence personnel will wear the jacket, field, wool, as prescribed in Sec VII, WD Cir 391, dated 30 September 1944, at all times while engaged in counter-intelligence duties in this theatre. The only insignia which will be worn…..is the metallic U.S. insignia on the upper lapels of the jacket. The metal “US” will be worn on both sides of the shirt collar…..Insignia of rank or branch will not be worn except in unusual situations where insignia is essential to the accomplishment of the particular assigned mission. Similarly, civilian clothing may be worn by such personnel where the particular mission makes such clothing desirable…..All military police will be informed of the contents of this letter'. Neatly trimmed to the edges and with some light creasing and age wear, about VG
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[PEARL HARBOR]: RAMSEY LOGAN (1898-1972) American Naval Commander of World War II who, upon becoming aware of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor at 07.55 hours on 7th December 1941, ordered telegraph operators to send out an uncoded message to every ship and base, 'Air raid on Pearl Harbor. This is not drill'. A rare black fountain pen ink signature ('Logan Ramsey, Captain USN') to the upper left corner of an envelope, as part of the return address, USS Lake Champlain, Air Fleet Post Office, New York, N.Y. The envelope is addressed in another hand to a member of a Boy Scout Troop in Washington D.C. Some very light, minor age wear and slight corner creases, about VG
PAPAGOS ALEXANDROS: (1883-1955) Greek Field Marshal, Commander-in-Chief of the Greek Armed Forces 1940-41 during World War II and later Prime Minister of Greece 1952-55. Book signed and inscribed, being a rare signed edition of The Battle of Greece 1940-1941, First English edition published by The J. M. Scazikis 'Alpha' Editions, Athens, 1949, and translated by Pat Eliascos from the original Greek text written between 1943-45 and published in 1945. Bound in the original stiffened paper wrappers and with two fold-out maps and several black and white plate illustrations. Signed by Papagos in fountain pen ink to the half title page, 'With the compliments of the author, A Papagos'. Also bearing the ownership signature of Guy D. Hadley to the front free endpaper and dated Athens, 22nd July 1949 in his hand. With a further pencil annotation to the head of the front cover. Some light age wear, otherwise VG Guy Hadley was employed by the BBC as a foreign correspondent.
SOVIET GENERALS: A World War II date D.S. by a number of Soviet Generals including Andrei Grechko (1903-1976) Marshal of the Soviet Union who participated in the Soviet invasion of Poland; Lev Mekhlis (1889-1953) Soviet politician and a prominent officer in the Red Army 1937-40; and Ivan Petrov (1896-1958) Soviet General of World War II, two pages, 4to, various places, February 1945, in Cyrillic. The typed document is addressed to the Chief of Staff of the 271st Infantry Division and concerns the military career of Lieutenant-Colonel Vladimir Petrovich Rudenko, stating that he was born in 1908 and has served with the Red Army since 1940, and was awarded a military service medal, further adding that he is 'disciplined, demanding of himself and subordinates…..work is conscientious, diligent…..ideologically restrained, morally stable…..dedicated to the cause of the Lenin-Stalin party and the Socialist Motherland'. Signed in various colours of indelible pencil and ink by various individuals beneath brief text and with several official circular stamps. Some light overall age wear, a few very small holes and minor tears to the edges, about VG
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[HAILE SELASSIE I]: (1892-1975) Ethiopian Regent Plenipotentiary 1916-30 and Emperor 1930-74. A rare original printed 8vo propaganda sheet issued in the name of Haile Selassie and air-dropped over Ethiopia by the South African Air Force in 1941, printed in red and with the circular Imperial Seal featuring the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah at the head, the Amharic text stating, in part, 'The Italians have been defeated at Metema. Using the British airplanes, tanks and artillery, we have taken over Galabat and we have burned down Metema and destroyed them [the Italians] there. We have caused him [the enemy] to lose troops of three battalions…..By standing at the Ethiopian gate, I will be banging [the Italians] by hands which are as strong as steel. And now, because the Italians have totally lost hope, they are gathering and are about to send whatever troops they could get from Gojam and Gondar. Therefore, now is your chance to trap these drunken fishes [disillusioned soldiers]. Ethiopia stretches its hands unto God. Thanks be to God who has made this victory possible for us'. Lightly affixed with tape at the left edge to the inside of a paper folder annotated in an unidentified hand to the front and bearing the printed coat of arms of the University of Edinburgh to the verso. Light staining to the left edge, caused by the tape, otherwise VG Italian dictator Benito Mussolini had long held a desire for a new Italian Empire, promising his people a 'place in the sun' to match the extensive colonial empires of Great Britain and France. In early October 1935 the Italians began invading Ethiopia as the Second Italo-Ethiopian War commenced. In the following year the Emperor went into exile in England, where he was to stay until 1941. Haile Selassie spent this time focussing on countering Italian propaganda as to the state of Ethiopian resistance and the legality of the occupation. During the first half of World War II British forces, which consisted primarily of Ethiopian-backed African and South African colonial troops led by Colonel Orde Wingate, coordinated the military effort to liberate Ethiopia. The Emperor himself issued several imperial proclamations in this period, demonstrating that, while authority was not divided up in any formal way, British military might and the emperor's populist appeal could be joined in the concerted effort to liberate Ethiopia. On 18th January 1941, during the East African Campaign, Haile Selassie crossed the border between Sudan and Ethiopia and the standard of the Lion of Judah was raised again. Italy was defeated by a force of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth of Nations, Free France, Free Belgium and Ethiopian patriots and on 5th May 1941 Haile Selassie entered Addis Ababa and personally addressed the Ethiopian people.
‘It is a source of great satisfaction to me that I have fought my way here at the head of my forces and have borne my share in the conquest of our mutual enemies. It is with a sense of deep thankfulness to Almighty God that I stand today in my palace from which the Fascist forces have fled’ HAILE SELASSIE I: (1892-1975) Ethiopian Regent Plenipotentiary 1916-30 and Emperor 1930-74. An extremely rare and historically important printed folio copy of the speech made by Haile Selassie upon entering Addis Ababa on 5th May 1941, following the defeat of Italy and the liberation of Ethiopia, four pages printed in Amharic and with the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah at the head, the text stating, in part, 'My People: It was on this day five years ago that the Fascist forces entered my capital and at once Mussolini proclaimed the establishment of the “Roman Empire” in our country of Ethiopia…..In those dark days you, my people, never abandoned hope. Small bands of warriors with old rifles ranged the hills. For five long years the Italian enemy never dared to penetrate the mountainous regions where Ethiopian patriots maintained their freedom in hardship and privation….Immediately before Italy entered the war to snatch what she could from a defeated France, she poured into Ethiopia men, money and munitions……Confident that these mighty armaments could not be assailed the Fascist Government proceeded with its work…..But a mighty change was at hand. It was to be in Ethiopia, for the first time, that the power of the power of the spirit was to be manifested as the ruling power in modern war. It was in Ethiopia that the will of a whole people was first to co-operate with the expert military genius of a valiant and humane nation to form together an irresistible force which should succeed in destroying an army far superior in numbers and equipment. It was long before the British forces, fighting for the cause of humanity in other theatres of war, could come to the rescue of Ethiopia……when the forces of our great Ally were at last released for an effectual attack upon the enemy….I again entered my country and marched with my forces from the far-off frontier on the Sudan into the heart of the Gojjam…..My forces were outnumbered by 20 to 1 and we were without artillery or aircraft. My appearance amongst the patriots at once brought thousands to my side and the enemy's fear magnified these to as many more……I proceeded at once to collect my forces which were scattered in pursuit of the enemy, and to move towards my capital which I have today entered. It is a source of great satisfaction to me that I have fought my way here at the head of my forces and have borne my share in the conquest of our mutual enemies. It is with a sense of deep thankfulness to Almighty God that I stand today in my palace from which the Fascist forces have fled. It is my firm purpose to merit the blessings which I have received: firstly to show my gratitude to my allies the British by returning the benefit done me; by releasing their Imperial troops for warfare on other fronts and by my supplying them with armed forces wherever they may need them; and, secondly, by re-establishing in Ethiopia Christian ethics in Government, liberty of conscience and democratic institutions. Lastly to you, my people, I say with a full heart, today is a day of rejoicing, today is a day of triumph over our enemies. Let us therefore rejoice but in the spirit of Christ……Do not stain the name of Ethiopia by acts worthy of our enemies. I shall see to it that they are disarmed and are given a safe passage to the place from which they came. And while you treat your enemies with forbearance, you must treat our Allies with the kindness that you show to a brother and a saviour. St. George who slew the dragon, is the patron saint of both our countries. Let us unite in everlasting friendship and amity to oppose this new dragon of Godless brutality that has assailed mankind'. Signed by Haile Selassie in fountain pen ink to a clear area at the head of the first page and dated 1941 in his hand. Also featuring an inscription in Amharic to Captain Richardson. Accompanied by a contemporary printed English translation of the speech. An extremely rare signed copy of what is undoubtedly the most important speech made in the modern history of Ethiopia. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, about EX
HAILE SELASSIE I: (1892-1975) Ethiopian Regent Plenipotentiary 1916-30 and Emperor 1930-74. A very fine vintage World War II date signed 8.5 x 11 photograph, the image depicting Haile Selassie seated in a full-length pose, wearing his uniform, and with a small dog lying at his feet. The Emperor is flanked by his two sons, Crown Prince Asfaw Wossen (Amha Selassie) and Prince Makonnen (Duke of Harar), both of whom stand in full-length poses, also wearing their uniforms. Signed by Haile Selassie in fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image and dated 1942 in his hand. Signed photographs of Haile Selassie from this period are rare. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Provenance: The present photograph was signed for Sir Edwin Arthur Chapman-Andrews (1903-1980) British diplomat who, together with the legendary Colonel Orde Wingate, accompanied Haile Selassie through Italian occupied Ethiopia during the extraordinary SOE operation in 1940 to re-instate the Emperor on his throne.
MUSSOLINI BENITO: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator of World War II. T.L.S., Mussolini, one page, 4to, Rome, 4th July 1929, to all the Ministries of the Cabinet, in Italian. Mussolini writes on the subject of the regulations for the passive air defence of the national territory and sends his correspondents a preliminary copy of Regolamento per la Difesa Contro-Aerei passive del Territorio Nazionale, explaining that the executive provisions for its implementation are the constitution of the central inter-ministerial body, the determination of the basic elements for the compilation of the passive defence project, the coordination of passive defence with active defence and the financial burden. With blank integral leaf. Together with a printed 8vo copy of the pamphlet Regolamento per la Difesa Contro-Aerei passive del Territorio Nazionale, marked Very Confidential, the Italian text comprising thirty-nine articles across ten chapters, dated Rome, February 1929. Signed by Mussolini to a title page in his capacity as head of the government and president of the Supreme Defence Commission, beneath printed text stating that the regulations were approved in Rome in May 1929. Bound in the original blue printed wrappers and with a red ink annotation in an unidentified hand to the front cover. Some light age wear and minor staining and the letter with a paperclip rust stain to the upper left corner. About VG, 2
Mussolini the ‘powerful and impatient knight’ MUSSOLINI BENITO: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator of World War II. An excellent vintage signed and inscribed 10.5 x 14.5 photograph by Mussolini, the image being a reproduction of a painting of Il Duce, in uniform, seated in a striking full-length pose on his horse, the backdrop featuring the remains of the Roman Forum and a distant glimpse of St. Peters. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink to a clear area of the background, 'A Edda, questa quadro di un cavaliere poziente e impoziente, Mussolini' (Translation: To Edda, this image of a powerful and impatient knight, Mussolini), and dated Rome, 1st September 1926 in his hand. Un unusual and desirable signed image, enhanced by Mussolini's meaningful inscription. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
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[MUSSOLINI BENITO]: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator of World War II. CARELL GHITTA (1899-1972) Hungarian-born Italian photographer of Jewish heritage, a favoured photographer among the aristocracy who helped build the imagery used in Fascist propaganda. A fine original vintage 9 x 11.5 portrait photograph by Carell, the soft-focus image depicting Benito Mussolini in a semi-profile head and shoulders pose wearing a light suit with two lapel pins and a dark tie. With the copyright blind stamp of Carell to the lower left corner, dated 20th January 1934, and also signed ('Ghitta Carell') by her in dark fountain pen ink to the lower right corner, adding the place, Rome, and words 'Reprod. violata' in her hand. Some very light, extremely minor traces of former mounting to the verso and a couple of small, minor corner creases, VG
HIERL KONSTANTIN: (1875-1955) German Reichsleiter of the Nazi Party, head of the Reich Labour Service 1935-45. Hierl was an early associate of Adolf Hitler before he came to national power. Vintage signed sepia 2.5 x 4 photograph of Hierl in a full-length pose, in uniform, walking outdoors whilst flanked by two other uniformed men, and with several other officers and cars in the background. Signed ('Hierl') in fountain pen ink with his surname only to a light area at the base of the image. Some heavy traces of former mounting to the verso. VG
SCHACHT HJALMAR: (1877-1970) German economist who served in Adolf Hitler's government as President of the Reichsbank 1933-39 and later as Reichsminister without Portfolio 1937-43. Vintage signed sepia postcard photograph of Schacht in a formal head and shoulders pose. Signed in fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower border. Neatly annotated in ink in the hand of a collector to the lower edge and verso. A couple of very light, minor corner creases, VG
ROMMEL ERWIN: (1891-1944) German Field Marshal of World War II, Knight's Cross winner with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. A rare War date D.S., Rommel, in bold pencil, one page, 4to, Division Gefechtsstand (Division Command Post), 26th May 1940, in German. The partially printed document, completed in typescript, awards the Panzerkampfwagen-Abzeichen (Tank Badge) to Gefreiten Karl Steuerer of the 2nd Panzer Division, 25 Regiment. Signed by Rommel at the foot, in his capacity as Generalmajor and Division Commander, alongside an official circular stamp featuring the Nazi eagle and swastika. Some very light age wear at the folds and two minor stains, otherwise VG The present document, dated 26th May 1940, was signed on a critical day during the Battle of France. Heinz Guderian had set an ultimatum to the 10th Panzer Division led by Ferdinand Schaal and order that if Calais had not fallen by 14h on 26th May then he would withdraw the Division and instruct the Luftwaffe to destroy the town. The Panzer Division succeeded in their task, just 30 minutes before Guderian's deadline.
MANTEUFFEL HASSO VON: (1897-1978) German General of World War II who commanded the 5th Panzer Army. Knight's Cross winner with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. A brief T.L.S., H v. Manteuffel, to the verso of a picture postcard of Ammersee, Diessen, 4th January 1968, to Peter Clark. Manteuffel thanks his correspondent for their kind wishes which he reciprocates in the same fairmindedness manner. Partially hand addressed by Manteuffel. Some very light, extremely minor age wear and one slight corner crease, otherwise VG
WAGNER JOSEF: (1899-1945) German Gauleiter who served as the Nazi Gauleiter of Gau Silesia 1934-41 until he was dismissed from the office, expelled from the Nazi Party and imprisoned by the Gestapo on the grounds of being a suspect in the 20 July plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. It is likely that Wagner was executed by the Gestapo towards the end of World War II. Autograph Statement Signed, Josef Wagner, one page, oblong 4to, n.p., n.d. (c.1932), in German. In bold dark fountain pen ink Wagner has penned two lines of text, in full, 'Everything for Germany! Fight is our life's purpose!', signing his name beneath. Some very light, minor scuffing, otherwise VG
JUNGE TRAUDL (1920-2002) German editor who was employed as Adolf Hitler's personal Private Secretary 1942-45, and was present with Hitler in the Fuhrerbunker during his last days. Vintage signed 1.5 x 2.5 photograph of Junge in a smiling head and shoulders pose. Signed with her name alone in blue ink to a light area at the base of the image. Lightly mounted to a 3 x 5 card. VG
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[WORLD WAR II]: A printed softcover 8vo booklet containing over 100 maps of British towns and cities, published by the Army General Staff, Department of War Maps and Surveying, Berlin, 1940, the front cover marked as to be used only by members of the service and indicating that the maps were up-to-date as of 30th June 1940. Issued ahead of Germany's intended invasion of England in the autumn of 1940, the booklet features alphabetically ordered maps (some of them folding out) of various towns and cities including Aldershot, Bath, Birmingham, Blackpool, Bristol, Cardiff, Coventry, Derby, Ipswich, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Torquay, Truro, Wigan, Wolverhampton and York etc. Each map names various roads and streets as well as identifying rivers and other places of interest (sports grounds, railway stations etc.). London is not included. Some light overall age wear and minor staining to the grey and black printed cloth wrappers. About VG
![[OPERATION FELIX]: An interesting archive of four A.Ls.S. and twelve T.Ls.S., all relating to Operation Felix, the codename g](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/de6c7e0b-c5e1-4588-a7bd-af3f0123225a/706d2add-7d8b-4893-b0ae-af4200fb2dd9/468x382.jpg)
[OPERATION FELIX]: An interesting archive of four A.Ls.S. and twelve T.Ls.S., all relating to Operation Felix, the codename given to the plans formulated by the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW) between June and August 1940 for the proposed capture of Gibraltar and a Nazi German invasion of Spain. The archive comprises, in chronological order – (i) Walter Warlimont (1894-1976) German General of World War II, deputy chief of the Operations Staff with the OKW from 1939-44. T.L.S., Warlimont, three pages, 4to, Rottach-Egern, 14th October 1959, to Dr. Charles Burdick, in German. Warlimont provides his correspondent with his recollections of Operation Felix, in part, ‘For a long time all military preparations existed only in thoughts or discussions. The source of all plans was with the German Army leadership who after the Western campaign started to analyse all possibilities to come to an end with England. Whether Hitler himself or whoever else came up with the idea to conquer and take Gibraltar, I really do not know. The trip to the Canary Islands in the second half of July 1940 arose out of these plans, yet not for the purpose “to study the problem”, but to complement all diplomatic steps starting at the beginning of July with all military positions in Spain……You probably already know……the original idea to just bomb the harbour of Gibraltar from the air was dismissed, then came back because of Spain’s objection in Sept/Oct 1940, and then dismissed again, after which the objective was to totally confiscate all of Gibraltar which then again was the basis for Spain’s total involvement in the war. All these things were discussed with Hitler on Aug. 13 and then recorded in written form by the leaders of the Army….On the basis of two conferences….the plan…for Operation Felix was developed, yet not totally finished since Franco’s response was “no”’. (ii) Alan Brooke (1883-1963) 1st Viscount Alanbrooke. British Field Marshal of World War II, Chief of the Imperial General Staff 1941-46. A.L.S., Alanbrooke, six pages, oblong 8vo, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, 16th September 1960, to [Charles] Burdick. Alanbrooke responds to his correspondent’s letter requesting information regarding Gibraltar in 1940/41, stating, in part, ‘Gibraltar is a naval base which has formed part of the British Commonwealth for many years. In the last war it….formed a useful base for naval forces….It was provided with an air landing strip which was too short in the early days of the war, but was greatly improved by lengthening it into the bay with rocks & stones from Gibraltar Rock. The aerodrome was most useful as a staging post for flights to Malta, Middle East and India. Churchill & I repeatedly made use of it in flights to Cairo, Tehran, Moscow, Casablanca etc…..It was used for Eisenhower’s H.Q. when the operation for the liberation of North Africa was carried out….Many fighter aircraft for the operation were assembled at Gibraltar. The base was of course very vulnerable to attack from the land side by a force equipped with modern heavy artillery armament. The actual Rock of Gibraltar is honey combed with passages….and could put up a strong defence, but all their defences were built in days when offensive weapons were not as powerful as they are now. The whole situation was of course dependant on the Spanish attitude & our relations with Spain. We had to rely that Spain would not side with Germany & that Hitler would not invade Spain. There were uncertainties of war which caused us anxieties at times, but fortunately our confidence in Spain was not misplaced’. (iii) Hasso von Manteuffel (1897-1978) German General of World War II who commanded the 5th Panzer Army. Knight’s Cross winner with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. T.L.S., H v Manteuffel, two pages, 4to, Ammersee, 16th November 1960, to [Charles] Burdick, in German. Manteuffel responds to his correspondent’s enquiries regarding the 7th Panzer Division’s involvement in a potential invasion of Gibraltar, explaining that many wartime records and diaries were destroyed at the end of the war and recommending several books including one by Paul Schmidt which recounts Hitler’s conversations with Franco, Petain, Mussolini and Badoglio regarding a planned attack on Gibraltar, as well as another by Helmuth Greiner in which he dedicates a chapter to Operation Felix based on the meeting between Hitler and Franco in October 1940, Manteuffel explaining ‘The result was quite negative for Hitler, as were all further diplomatic negotiations, so that on 10th December 1940 he decided that the undertaking should not be carried out because the political prerequisites for it were no longer given’, although also adding that a special group under the leadership of General Kluber of the 49th Army Corps were assembled in the south of France and trained for a planned attack. (iv) Franz Halder (1884-1972) German General who served as Chief of the General Staff of the German Army High Command 1938-42. T.L.S., Franz Halder, two pages, 4to, Karlsruhe, 2nd December 1960, to Dr. Charles Burdick, in German. Halder responds to his correspondent’s questions by quoting extracts from his wartime diaries, with additional comments, in part, ‘On 13.7.40 (Hitler’s lecture at the Berghof) it is mentioned “following military observation of the political situation” that the “Fuhrer would like to bring Spain into play, and to build up the enemy front against England starting from the North Cape to Morocco”. One could assume that this was Hitler’s idea; Gibraltar then was a means for enticement and bait, so that Spain would be interested in collaborating with Germany. Hitler always mentioned in later years that if Gibraltar was captured by German troops, it had to be handed over to Spain. Therefore, one can safely conclude that the political implications of Gibraltar as a present to Spain was more important in the initial thoughts than any military significance or question of prestige…..All in all, I would like to….say that Hitler’s restless way in political dealings, constantly aiming at new initiatives, is definitely the root of the Gibraltar concept. On a political basis, Hitler was incredibly productive and full of ideas; in these areas he did not need any outside motivation – in contrast to all military questions which did not make him feel autonomous’. (v) Walter Warlimont (1894-1976) German General of World War II, deputy chief of the Operations Staff with the OKW from 1939-44. T.L.S., Warlimont, one page, 4to, Rottach-Egern, 14th January 1961, to Professor Dr. Charles B. Burdick, in German. Warlimont states, in part, ‘Regarding your question 1) I have not been able to get any satisfactory answers in spite of my research. Regarding your questions “who” and “when”, I definitely assume, that the thought arose when one talked about the continuation of the war, especially when Germany was at a “dead end” after the truce with France and after having enough insight that England’s position would not change. You probably can find proof for those assumptions in Ciano’s diary (beginning of July 1940) mentioning his discussions with Hitler’.A remarkable and fascinating archive of letters relating to the strategically valuable (and vulnerable) British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar during World War II. Some light age wear and minor faults, generally VG, 16OWING TO LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THE SALEROOM THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION FOR THIS LOT CANNOT BE SHOWN - PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION
EICKE THEODOR: (1892-1943) German SS functionary, one of the key figures in the development of Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust serving as the second commandant of Dachau concentration camp 1933-34. Eicke was also one of the executioners of SA Chief Ernst Rohm during the Night of the Long Knives purge. Knight's Cross winner with Oakleaves. T.L.S., Eicke, in bold black pencil, one page, 4to, Berlin, 10th May 1935, to the Chief of the SS Main Office, in German. Eicke writes in regards to SS-Untersturmfuhrer Max Schafer and explains that he cannot be hired for a guard unit as the existing budget will not allow it and that 'There are also racial differences'. With an official SS stamp and pencil annotations and two file holes to the left edge, not affecting the text or signature. Some light age wear, otherwise VG Max Schafer (1907-1987) German Standartenfuhrer in the Waffen-SS during World War II, Knight's Cross winner with Oak Leaves.
![[NAZI OCCULT]: DARRE RICHARD WALTHER: (1895-1953) SS-Obergruppenfuhrer of World War II. Reich Minister of Food and Agricultur](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/de6c7e0b-c5e1-4588-a7bd-af3f0123225a/445cf4a8-e7c3-4efd-bfc4-af4200fb4c1f/468x382.jpg)
[NAZI OCCULT]: DARRE RICHARD WALTHER: (1895-1953) SS-Obergruppenfuhrer of World War II. Reich Minister of Food and Agriculture 1933-42. T.L.S., R Walther Darre, one page, 4to, Berlin, 22nd December 1937, to [SS-Oberfuhrer Weisthor, an alias of Karl Maria Wiligut], in German, on the printed stationery of Der Reichsfuhrer SS, Head of the Race and Resettlement Authority. Darre writes, in full, 'To you and your family I send my warmest good wishes for the coming Yule celebrations and the New Year. I hope that you will be pleased with the picture of Frederick the Great. Heil Hitler!' Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Karl Maria Wiligut (1866-1946) Austrian occultist and SS-Brigadefuhrer. Wiligut, who also used the alias Weisthor, was employed within the personal staff and offices of Heinrich Himmler and Karl Wolff, and claimed to be in the tradition of a long line of German mystic teachers, reaching back into prehistoric times. He also claimed to have spiritual powers that allowed him direct access to genetic memories of his ancestors thousands of years in the past. Wiligut contributed significantly to the development of Wewelsburg as the order-castle and ceremonial centre of SS pseudo-religious practice and also designed the Totenkopfring, which Himmler personally awarded to prestigious SS officers.
RAEDER ERICH: (1876-1960) German Grand Admiral of World War II, Knight's Cross winner. D.S., Raeder, one page, folio, Berlin, 10th September 1939, in German. The partially printed document, completed in a calligraphic hand, appoints the senior government inspector Wilhelm Stern to be an administrative clerk, in the expectation that 'true to his oath of service, (he) will faithfully discharge his duties and justify the confidence bestowed upon him by this appointment' and continues 'At the same time, he can be sure of the special protection of the Fuhrer and Reich Chancellor'. Signed by Raeder at the foot in his capacity as Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine alongside a blind embossed circular seal featuring the Nazi swastika and eagle. With blank integral leaf. Some light age wear and a number of small tears to the right edge, otherwise about VG
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At the Nuremberg Trials Hermann Goring declares that the Austrian people ‘welcomed [the] marching in of Germans into Austria with tremendous enthusiasm’ [NUREMBERG TRIALS]: GORING HERMANN (1893-1946) German Political and Military leader, Commander of the Luftwaffe during World War II. D.S., Hermann Goring, in bold pencil, one page, folio, n.p. (Nuremberg), 29th November 1945, in German. The partially printed (mimeographed) document, completed in typescript, is addressed to the General Secretary of the International Military Tribunal and is a Defendant's Application for Summons for Witness in which Goring requests that Ward Price, Chief Correspondent of the Daily Mail in London, be summoned to give evidence on his behalf, as 'The witness knows: a) That the Defendant Goering endeavoured always to promote German-English understanding before and after the outbreak of war. b) That the prepondering majority of Austrian people desired annexation of Austria to Germany and welcomed marching in of Germans into Austria with tremendous enthusiasm' and that such facts are relevant because 'They serve to support my contention that I did not wish a War of Aggression and that the annexation of Austria corresponded to the wish of the population'. Countersigned in bold pencil at the foot by Dr. Otto Stahmer, the Defence Counsel representing Goring. Accompanied by the official IMT English translation of Goring's document. Some file holes to the upper edge of each document, light overall age wear and minor traces of professional restoration, otherwise VG, 2 George Ward Price (1886-1961) British journalist who worked as a foreign correspondent for the Daily Mail newspaper. In the 1930s Price carried out several interviews with Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini and the journalist clearly held pro-fascist views. In his book I Know These Dictators (1937) Price portrayed himself as a close friend of Hitler, writing of the Fuhrer 'Behind the forceful character which Hitler displays in public, there is a pleasant personality known only to his intimates'. During the Anschluss, the German annexation of Austria, Price accompanied Hitler's party as they entered Vienna. After the war, Goring, who had been one of the most powerful figures of the Third Reich, was convicted at the Nuremberg Trials of conspiracy, crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. He was sentenced to death by hanging in 1946, but committed suicide by ingesting cyanide hours before the sentence was to be carried out. Provenance: The present document originated from the archives of Dr. Hans Werner who was responsible for directing the printing of the Record of the Trial of Major War Criminals in 42 volumes and in three different languages (English, French & German) immediately following the Nuremberg Trials.
Jodl’s wife gives her husband some advice at the beginning of the Nuremberg Trials –‘I make a most fervent plea that you will not undervalue the importance of a good lawyer for your defence’ [NUREMBERG TRIALS]: JODL ALFRED (1890-1946) German Generaloberst, Chief of the Operations Staff of the German Armed Forces High Command 1939-45. An historically significant A.L.S., Jodl, (and also signed Alfred Jodl at the head of the first page), two pages, folio, n.p. (Nuremberg), 22nd October 1945, to the Major of the Royal British Army who is charged with the retaining of Defence Counsels [i.e. Airey Neave], in German. Jodl states that he would like to quote several extracts from letters which he has received from his wife regarding the appointments of a defence counsel, in part, '6.9. I make a most fervent plea that you will not undervalue the importance of a good lawyer for your defence. Dr. Sack, Berlin, and Prof. Grimm, Muenster, have been especially recommended to me. 25.9. I have been advised that a good criminal lawyer would perhaps be better than a civil lawyer…..26.9. I have been able to find out that if we want to retain privately a legal counsel that we shall have to pay him ourselves. From what? I suggest that we just let the Americans appoint the German counsel. If you want to retain one privately, perhaps I can find someone who will take the case without pay. I'll have to get at that right away, so that no time will be lost later'. Jodl concludes his letter by remarking 'In answer, I wrote my wife that I should like to have Prof. Mitteis, Rostock. I don't know whether my wife ever received this letter, and. If so, whether she will be able to get in touch with Prof. Mitteis. The Court should do that'. Neatly inlaid and with several file holes to the upper edge, only very slightly affecting a few words of text. Some very light, minor age toning, about VG Airey Neave (1916-1979) British Lieutenant Colonel, the first British prisoner-of-war to succeed in escaping from Oflag IV-C at Colditz Castle during World War II. After the war Neave served with the International Military Tribunal at the Nuremberg Trials. As a well-known war hero (as well as being a qualified lawyer who spoke fluent German) Neave was honoured with the role of reading the indictments to the Nazi leaders on trial. After the end of World War II, Jodl was indicted at the Nuremberg Trials on charges of conspiracy to commit crimes against peace, planning, initiating and waging wars of aggression, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The principal charges against him related to his signing of the criminal Commando and Commissar Orders. Found guilty on all charges, he was sentenced to death and executed in Nuremberg in 1946. Provenance: The present document originated from the archives of Dr. Hans Werner who was responsible for directing the printing of the Record of the Trial of Major War Criminals in 42 volumes and in three different languages (English, French & German) immediately following the Nuremberg Trials.
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[NUREMBERG TRIALS]: KEITEL WILHELM (1882-1946) German Field Marshal of World War II who served as Chief of the Armed Forces High Command 1938-45. D.S., W Keitel, in pencil, one page, folio, n.p. (Nuremberg), 17th January 1946, in German. The partially printed (mimeographed) document, completed in typescript, is addressed to the General Secretary of the International Military Tribunal and is a Defendant's Application for Summons for Witness in which Keitel requests that Oberregierungsrat Dr. Erbe of Berlin, a former employee of the Ministry of Interior, be summoned to give evidence on his behalf, further adding that the witness also served under Wilhelm Frick up until the middle of 1944 and that Erbe has knowledge 'That the Consulting Committee (Referentenausschuss) of the Defense of the Country (Landesverteidigung), subsequently the Reich Defense Committee (Reichsverteidigungsausschuss), advised only on questions regarding the defense of the country but never on strategic or operational questions; that it also did not concern itself with the planning of aggressive wars' and that such facts are relevant because 'the prosecution asserts that the above mentioned committee has planned aggressive wars. I was a member of this committee'. Countersigned in pencil at the foot by Dr. Otto Nelte, the Defence Counsel representing Keitel. Accompanied by the official IMT English translation of Keitel's document. Some light overall age wear and minor traces of professional restoration, otherwise VG, 2 Following the end of World War II Keitel was indicted by the International Military Tribunal at the Nuremberg Trials as one of the 'major war criminals' and was found guilty on all counts: crimes against humanity, crimes against peace, criminal conspiracy and war crimes. He was sentenced to death and executed by hanging in 1946. Provenance: The present document originated from the archives of Dr. Hans Werner who was responsible for directing the printing of the Record of the Trial of Major War Criminals in 42 volumes and in three different languages (English, French & German) immediately following the Nuremberg Trials.
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[NUREMBERG TRIALS]: RIBBENTROP JOACHIM VON (1893-1946) German politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nazi Germany 1938-45. A rare A.L.S., J v Ribbenrop, one page, folio, n.p. (Nuremberg), n.d. (1945/46), to the Prison Authorities, in German. Ribbentrop, writing in bold pencil, provides the authorities detaining him with instructions regarding his personal property, in part, 'I wish to hand over my complete property as shown below to my defence counsel Dr Georg Froeschmann, Nuremberg, Urilandstrasse 36, for my wife Annalies von Ribbentrop. Money: 26,000 Mark less the amount which Colonel Andrus handed over to my wife….The amount was, I believe, 3,600 Mark. 1 gold wrist watch (Longines). The prison receipt for the gold watch is held by Dr Froeschmann or Herr Pintor. Various pictures and letters which are in my prison cell in the linen bag. 2 files of defence documents (blue)…..1 suit, 1 pair of grey trousers…..'My Memoirs;, pages 108-126, 1 memorandum on the Jewish policy, 2 gold dental bridges'. Some light age toning to the head of the page, only very slightly affecting the first line of text and with some light age wear and a few very small tears to the upper edge, about VG Joachim von Ribbentrop was arrested in June 1945 and subsequently convicted and sentenced to death at the Nuremberg Trials for his role in starting World War II in Europe and enabling the Holocaust. On 16th October 1946 he became the first of the Nuremberg defendants to be executed by hanging.
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[NUREMBERG TRIALS]: RIBBENTROP JOACHIM VON (1893-1946) German politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nazi Germany 1938-45. A rare Autograph Manuscript Signed, Joachim von Ribbentrop (twice, once at the head of the first page and again, with an inscription, at the conclusion), thirteen pages (separate leaves), folio, n.p. (Nuremberg), n.d. (1945/46). Marked 'Personal' and written in bold pencil, in English, Ribbentrop's manuscript is of a biographical nature, and was prepared for Major Douglas M. Kelley, a United States Army psychiatrist serving at Nuremberg, and states, 'My family comes from a farm called "Ribbentrop"….in Detmold, where my family can be tracid (sic) back to the twelfth century being "Freibanum" (free-peasants) on their own land. In later centuries the family produced mostly judges, officials and later also soldiers. An ancestor of mine Barthold Ribbentrop signed the Westphalian peace for the Count of Lippe. My grandfather (father of my father) was still a…..Major in the Brunswick artillerie (sic). My grandmother was also a born Ribbentrop from Brunswick. The father of my mother was likewise….on his farm….in the province of Saxony. The mother of my mother was…..also from the country in Saxony. My father was Lt. Colonel in the Prussian Army Artillerie (sic). His two brothers also…..My father was a real type of a soldier, but also highly interested in intellectual and political matters. He was well based in all litteratuer (sic) history and a very independent sort of a personality. He also took an interest in the social tendencies of our century giving the working class a better living. His independence of thought (critic of political, military matters and of the former Kaiser) brought him into difficulties with his superior officers, so that he resigned from the army in 1909. We then lived in Switzerland for some years. In the worlds war my father fought with distinction and then lived as retired officer…..He was interested in the national-socialistic movement, but did not join it till 1933, because he was against the anti-Jewish policy of the party. He died on the 1 of January 1941 in his 82nd year. My feelings towards my father were such that I liked and admired him more than anybody in this world except my wife and children. There has never been a change in our relations since my childhood. I always had a very free exchange of views with him on all subjects and his death was felt by myself more than I can express. Of my mother I only have the recollection of my childhood. I was about 11 years when she died….of tuberculosis of the lungs after she had already lost a kidney, also of tuberculosis. The disease has been in her family, as her mother also died of this illness. My remembrance of her is of being a very sweet, delicate or rather suffering woman. Very good looking but very fragile. We loved her very much; when we saw her - as she was often absent….. - she was mostly in bed. I believe she was very fond of us 3 children, but did not want to infect us with T.B. and therefore saw us seldom. I have been sorry all my life not having known her more, because she was - the few times I remember - very good and sweet to us, She was, I believe, also very intelligent and very musical like my father. I used to love to sit beside her, when she played the piano, which she did, I believe, wonderfully. She made me love music so that I took up the violin and wanted to become a violinist, when I had finished school. My one brother, Lothar Ribbentrop, which I had, has been during his short life my good comrade. We were very fond of each other & helped us whenever we could. Once he saved my life in pulling me out of a river, as I could not swim, something which I never forgot him. I also could help him sometimes. We were together in Canada, where he caught a tuberculosis shortly before the war. He never recovered. He came over after the outbreak of the first worlds war, the army would not take him, he went to Switzerland and died of consumption at Lugano at the age of 26 in December 1918. We always had much the same ideas and thoughts. It may be a queer coincidence, but I must mention it: I was in Odessa (Russia) in December 1918, ill in bed, when one night in a dream I saw my brother quite clearly dying, lifting himself once more up in his pillows and then fall back dead. When after months I came home to Germany, my father told me of my brother's death and I could see from my diary that he had died really the same night I had seen him die in my dream. Our family life always has been very intimate. My brother was a rather quiet & earnest type of a man, very straightforward & very reliable. My only sister, Ingeborg….is a very nice little woman. Everybody likes her and we have also always been very fond of each other. It was on account of her, that my father at the time went to Switzerland, her lungs as little girl being affected by tubercular bacillus. However she recovered and has been healthy since. She was married about 1922/23 to a friend of mine, Albert Jenke, with whom she lived mostly in Turkey, he being in the building industry, Later on my brother in law was commercial attaché & councillor at the German Embassy at Constantinople. My sister is a woman, who I think takes life in a way, a woman should. She is always sweet & nice to everybody, has very many friends, has the heart in the right spot and I love her very much. The story of my own family: I was married to Annelies Henkell, daughter of the German champagne manufacturer Henkell and his wife,…..in Wiesbaden on the 5th July 1920. This year we should have celebrated our Silver Wedding. The story of the life of my wife and myself together is a rare one. It is too precious and too wonderful to be described in words, a marriage which has made life worth while living for me. I love my wife more than anything in this world, more than my own life and her love for me, she could not show better than she did during the last days of this war, when she wanted to come to me to Berlin from the south and end her life with mine. The Fuhrer forbade her coming. Our common life has been a life full of work, events, sad and gay ones, but above all a life full of happiness and harmony, as is seldom given to two human beings. I shall ever be grateful for this wonder. My wife has given us 5 children. The oldest Rudolf-Lothar was born on the 11th of May 1921 in Wiesbaden. He is a fine boy, educated in Berlin, joined the Westminster school in London for about a year, went then the usual way for Hitler Youth, working service into the army............This has caused a lack of memory to a certain extent, that some times certain happenings are completely wiped out of my memory…..the sleeplessness hasn't improved. I regularly take powders, but only sleep a few hours….Headaches, ear drumming, schwindelanfalle have somewhat intensified'. Signed and inscribed at the conclusion, 'To Major D. E. Kelley, with greatest thanks for all his kindness, Joachim von Ribbentrop'. A remarkable autobiographical manuscript written by Ribbentrop whilst imprisoned at Nuremberg. Some light age toning to some pages and with a few small, minor tears to a few margins, generally VGJoachim von Ribbentrop was arrested in June 1945 and subsequently convicted and sentenced to death at the Nuremberg Trials for his role in starting World War II in Europe and enabling the Holocaust. On 16th October 1946 he became the first of the Nuremberg defendants to be executed by hanging.Provenance: Acquired by our vendor at a Charles Hamilton Galleries sale (Auction 145) on 15th April 1982 (lot number 108).OWING TO LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THE SALEROOM THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION FOR THIS LOT CANNOT BE SHOWN - PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION
The former King Edward VIII is summoned as Joachim von Ribbentrop’s defence witness at the Nuremberg Trials [NUREMBERG TRIALS]: RIBBENTROP JOACHIM VON (1893-1946) German politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nazi Germany 1938-45. A remarkable D.S., J v Ribbentrop, in bold pencil, one page, folio, n.p. (Nuremberg), 25th January 1946, in German. The partially printed (mimeographed) document, completed in typescript, is addressed to the General Secretary of the International Military Tribunal and is a Defendant's Application for Summons for Witness in which Ribbentrop requests that the Duke of Windsor, the former King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, be summoned to give evidence on his behalf, as 'When presenting his credentials in 1936, von Ribbentrop expressed to the then King Edward VIII the desire of the Reich Chancellor for the closest cooperation between Germany and England. In the course of this audience, King Edward VIII declared that he, too, deemed such a cooperation necessary' and further explaining that such facts are relevant 'To disprove counts I and II of the General Indictment and the respective counts of the special indictments filed up to now'. Countersigned in bold pencil at the foot by Dr. Martin Horn, the Defence Counsel representing Ribbentrop. Accompanied by the official IMT English translation of Ribbentrop's document. Some file holes to the upper edge of each document, light overall age wear and minor traces of professional restoration, otherwise VG, 2 King Edward VIII's beliefs regarding Adolf Hitler and the Nazis have long been the subject of speculation. Many historians have suggested that Hitler was prepared to reinstate the Duke of Windsor as King in the hope of establishing a fascist puppet government in Great Britain after Operation Sea Lord. It is widely believed that the Duke and Duchess (whom the FBI were informed had slept with the German Ambassador in London, Joachim von Ribbentrop, in 1936) sympathised with fascism before and during World War II and were moved to the Bahamas to minimise their opportunities to act on their feelings. Joachim von Ribbentrop was arrested in June 1945 and subsequently convicted and sentenced to death at the Nuremberg Trials for his role in starting World War II in Europe and enabling the Holocaust. On 16th October 1946 he became the first of the Nuremberg defendants to be executed by hanging. Provenance: The present document originated from the archives of Dr. Hans Werner who was responsible for directing the printing of the Record of the Trial of Major War Criminals in 42 volumes and in three different languages (English, French & German) immediately following the Nuremberg Trials.
CHARLES V: (1500-1558) Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria 1519-56, King of Spain (Castile and Aragon) 1516-56, and Lord of the Netherlands as titular Duke of Burgundy 1506-55. A fine D.S., Carol[us], one page (vellum), oblong folio, Genoa, 18th October 1536, in Latin. The attractively penned manuscript document confirms Girolamo Brebbia in his position as General Treasurer of the Duchy of Milan. Some very light, minor staining and age wear and with two neat slits where a seal would originally have been affixed, about VG In 1535 Francesco II Sforza, the Duke of Milan, had died without heirs and Charles V annexed the territory as a vacant imperial state with the help of Massimiliano Stampa, one of the most influential courtiers of the late Duke. Charles V successfully held on to all of its Italian territories, although they were invaded again on multiple occasions during the Italian wars. Genoa, where the present document was signed, was, at the time, effectively governed by the Genoese statesman and Admiral Andrea Doria who had been in the service of Charles V since 1528.
MATTHIAS: (1557-1619) Holy Roman Emperor 1612-19, Archduke of Austria 1608-19, King of Hungary and Croatia. His personal motto was “Concordia Lumine Major” (“Unity is stronger than light”). A good and unusual L.S., `Matthias´, a large and bold signature, one page, folio, 2nd of April 1611, in German. Untranslated letter. With address leaf. Small overall age wear and staining. G
ISABELLA II: (1830-1904) Queen of Spain 1833-68, deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1868, formally abdicating two years later. Vintage signed 5.5 x 8.5 cabinet photograph of the former Queen standing in a full-length pose, in later life, wearing plain black mourning clothes and holding a walking cane in one hand. Signed in fountain pen ink to a light area at the foot of the image, with a three line inscription in French, 'A mon excellente amie Duchesse de Luynes La Rochefoucauld, souvenir tres affectueux, Isabelle de Bourbon'. Some light age wear and a few minor smudges to the inscription and signature, otherwise VG Simone Louise Laure de Crussol d'Uzes (1870-1946) Duchess of Luynes, wife of Honore d'Albert de Luynes (1868-1924) The present photograph almost certainly dates from around April 1902 when Isabella II's husband, Francisco de Asis, Duke of Cadiz (1822-1902), King consort of Spain, had died. Married in 1846, the couple had separated by the time that their son, King Alfonso XII, was restored to the Spanish throne in 1874, however the separation was amicable and the two remained friends. Isabella was present at Francisco's deathbed.
LOUIS XI: (1423-1483) Louis the Prudent. King of France 1461-83. A rare L.S., Loys, one page, oblong 8vo, Montils-lez-Tours, on the 5th day of January [n.y.], to `Dear and Beloved Cousin, Count of Comminges, Marshal of France´, in old French. Written in the hand of the clerk, the King offers his help, troops and military weapons to his correspondent, stating `Monsr le mareschal pour ce que aurez besoing d'artillerie et que Jay entendu quil en y a a lyon, Jescriz a ceulx de la ville, quilz facent ce que leur ordonnerez, et me semble que devez faire fondre celle quilz ont faite et en faire faire des pieces quil vous semblera qui vous seront necessaires pour mener avecques vous´ ("Monsieur the Marshal, for what you will need of artillery and having been told that there is artillery available in Lyon, I write to those of the city in order that they do what you will order them. And it seems to me that you must melt down the ones they have made and make them in pieces as you think you will need them to carry with you") Countersigned at the base by Tillhard. A very slightly light signature although perfectly legible and visible by the King. Addressed to the verso. Overall age wear, small staining and slightly trimmed right and bottom edges, with a very small repair to the left edge, otherwise G The castle at Plessis-lez-Tours, near Tours, also known before as Montils-les-Tours, was the Royal residence of three Kings of France, Louis XI, Charles VIII and Louis XII. It was the first building in bricks and stone in the Loire and was initiated by Charles VII and Louis XI, the last bought the estate of Montils in 1463 and finished the building of the castle, making it the Royal residence of the King of France. A small cottage next to the castle gave shelter to Francis of Paula (1416-1507), an Italian mendicant friar and founder of the Roman Catholic Order of Minims. Francis of Paula was never ordained a priest. He died and is buried at Montils-lez-Tours Jean de Lescun d´Armagnac (? - 1473) Count of Comminges, known as the Bastard of Armagnac. Appointed marshal of France in 1461, the year Louis XI ascended to throne. The historically important ordinance of Montils-lès-Tours, well-remembered for the reformation of custom, was promulgated by Charles VII (1403-1461), the father and predecessor of Louis XI, in April 1453. It was an ordinance which defined the jurisdictional competences of the Parliament of Paris, the extent of the Royal domain, the rights relating to Royalty, to Peers of France, to prelates, etc.. It is especially important in the history of law because the King requests the writing down of customs, which till then were almost an exclusive matter of private law.
LOUIS XIV: (1638-1715) King of France 1643-1715. A fine D.S., Louis, one page, large oblong folio (featuring an attractive watermark of the King’s Royal Standard), Pavia, 15th March 1665, in French. The manuscript document is addressed to Pope Alexander VII and requests that he resume the beatification proceedings for Bishop Juvenal, ‘herewith we continue in the example of King Henry the Great [Henry IV] of immortal memory, our Grandfather who during his life initiated procedures for the beatification of this virtuous person….’ Boldly signed by the Sun King at the foot and countersigned by Hugues de Lionne (1611-1671) French statesman who served as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1663-71. With manuscript address panel to the verso. A document of interesting content and good association. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Alexander VII (1599-1667) Pope of the Catholic Church 1655-67. John Juvenal Ancina (1545-1604) Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Saluzzo from 1602-04. An accomplished musician and man of letters, Ancina was a professed member from the Oratorians and friend of Francis de Sales. Ancina was poisoned to death on 30th August 1604 when a renegade monk gave him wine laced with poison, apparently in a reconciliatory action after Ancina had disciplined the monk for visiting a convent with sinful intent. Ancina’s cause for sainthood commenced soon after his death although complications arose due to a lack of concrete evidence suggesting that he was killed in hatred of the faith due to his being poisoned and the cause was suspended for a time until 1666 when Pope Alexander VII reopened it. Francis de Sales attested to Ancina’s saintliness at around the same time, however it would not be until February 1890 that Ancina was beatified by Pope Leo XIII in Saint Peter’s Basilica.
LOUIS XIV: (1638-1715) King of France 1643-1715. D.S., Louis, five pages, folio, Paris, 12th May 1703, in French. The manuscript document is the marriage contract by and between Charles Houel (1659-1736) French Field Marshal, Marquis of Houelbourg and Guadeloupe, Lord of La Rochebernard, son of Charles Houel, the Governor of Guadeloupe; and Anne Henriette de Cordouan (1667-1719) Maid of Honour to the Duchess of Guise (the document also signed and initialled by them at various points), signed by the King at the conclusion and countersigned by a number of other individuals including Princess Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate (1652-1722) Duchess of Orleans, the widow of King Louis XIV's brother, Philippe I, Duke of Orleans; Louis II Phelypeaux de Pontchartrain (1643-1727) French politician who served as Secretary of State of the Maison du Roi 1690-99 and as Chancellor of France 1699-1714; and his sone Jerome Phelypeaux (1674-1747) French politician who served with his father as Secretary of State of the Maison du Roi and as Secretary of State for the Navy 1699-1715; Leonard Elie de Pompadour (1659-1732) Governor of Perigord, as well as members of other French noble families including Marie de Maupeau (daughter of Pierre de Meaupeau), Francoise de Montault de Navailles (1653-1717) third wife of Charles III, Duke of Elbeuf; and their daughter Suzanne Henriette of Lorraine (1686-1710) Duchess of Mantua and Montferrat, etc. Tied with a faded red ribbon and contained in the original plain paper wrappers. Some light overall age wear and a small area of paper loss to the lower right corner of the final pages. About VG
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