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Los 58
SET OF TEN WATERFORD CRYSTAL TOASTING GOBLETS/WINE GLASSES,in five original boxes, along with a wine rinser to match (11)Some very light general wear but overall well kept with no discernible issues, boxes worn; for postage of these items please visit mctears.co.uk/shipping for a list of recommended couriers
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REINHARD HEYDRICH (1904 - 1942) 'The Hangman', Nazi head of the dreaded SS and architect of the 'Final Solution', his assassination in Prague caused in retribution the destruction of Lidice and murder of many of its inhabitants. Cut signature, 3.75 x 1.5 in., signed ‘Heydrich’ in black ink, with a short biography on the verso. Lot includes a postcard, 6.75 x 6.5 in., Bohemia and Moravia, June 9, 1942, with Heydrich’s portrait mounted to the left side. Very light spotting on the postcard, else all pieces in fine condition.
Los 327
VLADIMIR 'POPSKI' PENIAKOFF 1897 – 15 May 1951) was the founder and commanding officer of No. 1 Demolition Squadron, PPA, colloquially known as 'Popski's Private Army', during World War II. 'Popski's Private Army' was one of several raiding units formed in the Western Desert specifically to attack Rommel's fuel supplies, in support of Montgomery’s offensive at El Alamein. It also served with great effect in Italy and in Normandy. Very rare ink signature 'Popski London 9th August 1950' on a small white card. Light crease affects the date, else fine.
Los 353
HENRY HARWOOD REPORT ON BATTLE OF THE RIVER PLATE (1888 - 1950) British admiral, commanded a squadron consisting of the heavy cruisers HMS CUMBERLAND and HMS EXETER, and the light cruisers HMS ACHILLES and HMS AJAX, his flagship. He correctly anticipated the location of the pocket battleship ADMIRAL GRAF SPEE and successfully engaged her in the Battle of the River Plate on December 13, 1939. Important contemporary document (unsigned), not naming Harwood but undoubtedly prepared by him, 2pp. legal folio, [n.p., n.d., ca.1940], a brief self-typed account of the Battle of the River Plate. In small part: '...I knew a German Raider, probably a Pocket Battleship, was out and had been in the South Atlantic at the beginning of December. I thought she might next attack British trade on the South American Coast, and so I concentrated 3 Cruisers, Ajax, ACHILLES, and Exeter of the mouth of the Plate on December 12th...On the morning of the 13th, we were about 200 miles East of Punta del Esta. Smoke was sighted at 0610...[coming] from a Pocket Battleship. She came towards us and opened fire...All ships went on to full speed and went in to attack at once...Exeter on one flank and AJAX and ACHILLES on the other. Exeter was hit early, her bridge wrecked, and some of her guns were put out of action, but she went on closing the range, the Captain conning the ship from aft...We must have done the GRAF SPEE serious damage...she turned round under a smoke screen and made off...AJAX and ACHILLES closed in to 4 miles, frequently hitting GRAF SPEE, and fires were seen to break out...Both ships got slightly damaged, and AJAX had two turrets put out of action...GRAF SPEE made no attempt to close us...She did very accurate shooting, but got no hits...' The report also mentions the GRAF SPEE twice turning broadside to her attackers and unleashing salvoes which failed to find their marks before the battleship finally turned to make way for harbor. These pages are clearly not modern copies, and there is some fading, scattered foxing and edge wear commensurate with age. Only Harwood could have written this document, as only he held the position to order the vessels and observe the actions so reported.
Los 354
‘Jungmadelbund’ (Young Girl’s League’), the youth division of the ‘Bund Deutscher Madel’ (‘League of German Girls’), or BDM record book, 80 pp. 4.25 x 5.75 in., belonging to squad leader, Ingrid Joll. The book contains personal information on Joll and the members, including name, address, and contact information. After this preliminary information, the book has sections for activities done by the group and members’ participation. The conclusion of the book pertains to different positions within the JM, badges, and pennants of the group. Inside the book is a handwritten note (untranslated) to Joll, signed ‘Heil Hitler, Frau Micheli’. Rust along the binding with some light creasing and chipping. Overall, very good; WITH a second ‘Jungmadelbund’ record book, 128 pp. 8vo., belonging to squad leader, Thea Kehrl. Her ID card as leader is held within the book. This book is similar to the first containing a membership directory with names, addresses, contact information, and a section for activities and trips taken. At the end of the book is a schedule for the group including attendance at the Nuremburg Rally. The pages have separated from the spine, else very good.
Los 359
Reichstag election ballot, 5.5 x 9 in., from the constituency of Hessen-Nassau, with the option of the NSDAP in the first slot of twelve. Interestingly, the party is captioned 'Hitlerbewegung' or 'Hitler movement'. Beneath the caption the candidates are listed as follows: 'Hitler - Dr. Frick - Goring - Sprenger'. There are bubbles next to each party for constituents to cast their vote. This ballot bears an 'x' next to the NSDAP. Very light toning along the edges and a small tear at the bottom left, not intruding on text. Overall, very good.
Los 376
Double-sided ‘Luft-Navigationskarte’ (‘Air Navigation Map’), 26.5 x 24 in., printed on weatherproofed canvas and produced by the General Staff of the Luftwaffe, circa 1941. Both sides are titled at the top edge and additionally marked with Luftwaffe eagles. The front presents a 1:2,000,000-scale view of the entirety of Germany, while the verso depicts the English Channel, the southern portion of the British Isles and the northwestern sector of France, at the same scale. Such a map would have been standard equipment for Luftwaffe crews on bombing raids against England, with important industrial targets such as Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield and London all well marked. Moderately toned all over, showing light staining and folds, else very good.
Los 377
MONTGOMERY BIDS FAREWELL TO THE 21ST ARMY GROUP Scarce printed D.S. with facsimile signature, 3.5 x 5.5 in., [n.p., August, 1945], Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery's farewell to the 21st Army which he led from the Normandy landings, through MARKET GARDEN, the Battle of the Bulge, and in the Rhineland. It reads, in part: '...I feel I cannot let you leave 21 Army Group on your return to civil life without a message of thanks and farewell. Together we have carried through one of the most successful campaigns in history...God Bless you and God speed...' Light soiling, else very good. With copies of two other messages to 21 Army Group.
Los 389
Stereoscopic book: ‘Die Soldaten des Fuhrers im Felde’ (‘The Soldiers of the Fuhrer in the Field), (Munich: Raumbild Verlag Otto Schoenstein), 64pp. 4to. with color plates and descriptive text. Complete set of 100 photos present depicting the invasion of Poland, the destruction of the Polish Army, Hitler's visit to the front, etc., lacking original viewer. Light staining to the cover, else very good.
Los 424
SS KANTINE PLATE FROM BUCHENWALD Aluminum plate from the SS-Kantine at the notorious Buchenwald concentration camp,7.25 in. diameter, in lightly-dug condition. The plate bears an aged engraving on bottom: 'SS Standart Kantine Buchenwald Aussenkommando Schwerte (Ruhr) 1944' Light oxidation, else very good.
Los 438
'JUD SUSS' FILM PROGRAM A rare printed program from the notorious propaganda film 'Jew Suss' commissioned by Joseph Goebbels and completed in 1940. The movie played on basic Nazi stereotypes of Jews having hooked noses and being materialistic, immoral, cunning, untrustworthy and physically unattractive. The main character, a Jew, unsuccessfully pursues and then rapes a non-Jewish woman, who then commits suicide. He is executed, and all Jews are expelled from the state. The film was a huge success in Germany, having over 20 million views. The program is 8pp. 11.5 X 8.75 in., Berlin, 1940, released as an issue of the magazine 'Illustrierter Film-Kurier', lists cast members and gives a synopsis of the film, with several scenes depicted within including the title character pursuing his 'prey'. Very light folds, else fine.
Los 501
A 1936 Berlin Olympics XI Olympiad Participants Bronze Medal, 2.75 in. dia., featuring five athletes pulling the ropes of the Olympic bell on the obverse, and the Olympic Bell embossed with the German eagle on the reverse. At the edge of the medal is the name of Otto Placzek, the Berlin sculptor who designed the medal. Interestingly and appropriately, the IOC noted the risk of 'politicizing' the Olympics and forbid Hitler and Goebbels from adding a swastika or any propaganda on official medals. Light traces of oxidation throughout, else very good.
Los 504
1939 VIENNA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY GAMES BADGE German NSDStB Studentweltspiele-Wien 1939 (International University Games) enameled souvenir badge, 1.5 in. diameter, two-piece brass and nickel construction with an enamel finish with inset eagle. The reverse shows three rivets holding the eagle in place, and is maker marked 'Rus Schanes Wien' with a thin horizontal pin back. The badge shows light wear, and very slight crazing of the enamel.
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1905-1981) Nazi German architect and Minister of Armaments and War Production, convicted of war crimes at Nuremburg. Good content T.L.S. on personal letterhead, 1p. legal folio, Heidelberg, November 29, 1973, to Jorg Michael Schiefer responding to a request for information. In part: '...Of course I have read through the dispositions you sent me. But I can't tell you with the best will in the world whether supplements are necessary...I was thinking you could occasionally look through the countless photocopies of federal archive files that I keep...You might as well bring some order into this mess...Yesterday I found new material in the Lammers files in the federal archives which should also be of interest to you...' File holes to the left, a few light stains, else fine. Hans Lammers (1879-1962) was the Chief of the Reich Chancellery for the entirety of the Nazi Party's reign.
Los 594
WORD WAR II JAPANESE ARMY KATANA Late World War II Japanese sword, measuring 28 in. from the ‘kissaki’ (‘tip’) to the ‘habaki’ (‘stop’), and 39 in. long overall. The tang is signed but untranslated. Per usual for ‘last-ditch swords’ this blade does not bear a temper line. The pin holes on the handle and blade do not line up in a precise manner, also usual for ‘last-ditch swords’. The sword is mounted in a wood grip covered with white ray skin, wrapped with brown fabric laces and with two brass ‘menuki’ in the form of cherry blossoms inserted beneath the wrappings, one on each side. The blade is housed in a brown-painted steel scabbard, mounted with a single suspension ring. Some light scratching to the paint on the scabbard, else fine. The scabbard locking mechanism is not in working order, possibly from a broken internal part, all other fittings in very good condition.
Los 608
HITLER YOUTH KNIFE Single-edged Hitler Youth knife, 5 1/in blade, 9 1/2 in. overall, with black bakelite grips with an inlaid Hitler Youth diamond insignia. The blade bears the RZM mark 'M7/30', indicating that it was manufactured by August Merten MW of Solingen. The knife is housed in a fine black metal scabbard free of dents and significant scratches, with a leather hanger. The blade shows signs of cleaning with a light abrasive, and this could be very easily be buffed-off, otherwise the grip, KG insignia and fittings are excellent.
Los 609
HITLER YOUTH KNIFE BY PUMA Hitler Youth knife with scabbard, black checkered grip with inset H.J. emblem which bears a couple of tiny chips, chrome on guard and pommel very good. Blade is fair to good, with 'Blut und Ehre!' engraving a bit light, some light surface corrosion, and the blade has been sharpened. Stamped with Puma maker's mark, as well as 'RZM M7/27 1938'. Scabbard and leather belt hanger present, paint on outer side of scabbard largely gone.
Los 636
GERMAN PANZER N.C.O. CRUSHER CAP Crusher cap of a soldier who served in a Panzer division. The green cap with darker green side bands bearing the pink piping indicating the Panzer affiliation. A BeVo oak leaf cluster, cockade, and national eagle have been stitched to the front of the cap, above the black leather visor. The black lining of the interior, which lacks celluloid, bears a slightly worn grey-blue sweatband. The interior is double-marked with the maker 'Kaps', once on the sweatband, and once on the black lining with their logo, with no other markings apparent. The black visor displays light cracking, otherwise, in very good condition.
Los 784
ADOLF HITLER FORMAL TABLE NAPKIN RING Fine original formal silver napkin ring from Adolf Hitler's personal formal silverware set, 1 3/4 in. tall, 1 1/2 in. diameter, bearing a large embossed Nazi eagle and swastika device, the swastika flanked by Hitler's initials 'A H' at bottom. On the opposite side the rings bear the hallmarks of silversmiths Bruckmann. Some light tarnishing, else fine condition. The Bruckmann 'formal pattern' of silver flatware and tableware was made as a 50th birthday present to Hitler from Albert Speer. There are believed to be six complete sets of 500 pieces, or possibly five sets of 600 pieces, and they were distributed among the places Hitler frequented the most: the 'Berghof' (Hitler's mountain home); 'Der Adlerhorst' (the Eagle's Nest); the 'Gasthaus' (Guest House) at Obersalzberg: the 'Braune Haus' (the 'Brown House'); the 'Prinzregentenplaz' apartment in Munich; and the 'Reichskanzlei' in Berlin.
Los 788
ADOLF HITLER WELLNER BEER SERVING TRAY Polished nickel alloy serving tray from Adolf Hitler's personal dining service in the New Reichs Chancellery. The tray features the distinctive personal monogram of Adolf Hitler, consisting of a national eagle and swastika flanked by the initials 'A' and 'H', which is roll stamped onto the tray surface. Additionally, the tray is maker-marked on the serving surface with the 'AWS Silwello' logo mark of the firm August Wellner & Sohne. This tray is non-magnetic and measures 14.25 in. diameter, with 1.5 in. raised sides, finished with a fine rolled edge. No dents or other damage is evident, with only light surface scratches from usage. In excellent, near-perfect overall.
Los 790
CANDELABRA PRESENTED TO FRITZ SAUCKEL FRITZ SAUCKEL (1894-1946) Nazi chief of slave labor recruitment who seized over five million workers and kept them under the vilest condition. Tried, convicted and hanged at Nuremberg. A fine three-stemmed candelabra constructed of 'alpaca' as marked on the bottom, roughly 11. 25 x 12 in., with a 5.75 in. base. The stems are bear intricate patterns which meet at the center, and unidentified proof marks are present. On the base inscribed in German appears the presentation: 'On the Gauleiter's day of honor, September 26, 1937, From the leader of the NSKK Motor brigade Thuringa.' Light tarnishing throughout, and wax residue on the stems from use, else very good. From a collection of Sauckel related items consigned to us by the estate of a four-star American general who participated in the liberation of Germany.
Los 799
GEN. CHARLES S. FERRIN PHOTOGRAPHS OF JAPANESE WAR CRIMINALS (28) Important collection of 25 first-generation 3 x 4.25 in. photographs of the Japanese defendants in the Tokyo War Crimes Trials, taken at an early point in their captivity. Each photograph, likely used by the Allied occupation administration, bears an image of the alleged criminal in civilian clothing with a his name and prior rank/position in facsimile on the face. The verso of each has the defendant's name, title, biographical notes, date of arrest, and charges lodged against him. Essentially all of the Tokyo war criminals are present, including Tojo, Togo, Suzuki, Shimada, Shigemitsu, Oshima, Itagaki, etc. Also included are two original photographs, one showing Hideki Tojo standing before an American MP, the other a broad view of the Military Tribunal. WITH: a fine tribunal-related manuscript for a presentation titled 'Tojo and Company' by Provost Marshal of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East Aubrey S. Kenworthy, 38pp. 4to., summarizing many of the defendants and describing them often in a somewhat positive light. Kenworthy adds: '...some of us practically lived with these people...we got to know them as former Rulers, Statesmen, and Warriors of Japan...if I speak of them...as a good fellow I am referring only to his actions while our prisoner...' Much more content about other defendants, and including many of Kenworthy's anecdotes. These photographs have an excellent association, having originated from the files of Brigadier Gen. CHARLES S. FERRIN (1892-1976), was a highly-decorated Army brigadier general, who most notably served as the Provost Marshal of Tokyo after war's end and was charged with the security of the International Military Tribunal, Far East, during the incarceration of the Japanese war criminals. During World War II, he was an Assistant Plans Officer at Pearl Harbor and the Artillery Commander of the 27th Infantry Division which fought with distinction at Eniwetok, Saipan and Okinawa. 28 pieces.
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HERMANN FEGELEIN'S FOLDING SILVER POCKET COMB HERMANN FEGELEIN (1906-1945) Nazi military leader and SS-Gruppenfuhrer, a Knight's Cross winner with Oak Leaves. Fegelein married Eva Braun's sister and served as liaison between Hitler and Himmler, but in the closing days of the war was caught attempting to flee and was summarily executed. Hermann Fegelein's personal, engraved silver-cased pocket comb, the comb and case measuring 7.5 in. long when opened. The silver case has a heavy filigreed edge and a wavy engraved face, the center bearing the initials 'H.F.' within a small shield. The comb itself is a turtle-shell colored material, a few of the teeth broken. The engraving was cleaned years ago, and some light residue remains, else very good. Our consignor, a 40+ year dealer/collector, purchased this item and personal possessions belonging to Eva Braun approximately thirty years ago directly from ex-O.S.S. agent Eugene Frankenfeld. Frankenfeld is said to have also uncovered the correspondence between Hitler and Braun at Schloss Fischhorn as well as Hermann Fegelein's papers and a few personal possessions hidden there. According to memoirs written by Hitler's secretary, Christa Schroeder, Greta Fegelein and Herta Schneider left the shattered Berghof with many trunks of Eva Braun's personal possessions, depositing them at the SS facility at Schloss Fischhorn which Braun, her siblings and her parents had often visited. They were abandoned there at war's end.
Los 816
SS PODIUM BANNER Rare and very desirable cotton SS podium banner, approx. 30 x 47 in., with two white SS runes sewn onto the center of a black field. A separately-sewn white border is applied to three sides of the banner, and the top edge is folded over and sewn to form a pole pocket allowing the banned to be suspended vertically. The bottom edge of the banner bears properly mounted 2 in. silver fringe that complies with all such SS banners of the period. The thick fabric used in the constuction of this banner differs from the standard barracks flags or trumpet banners, although it is obviously period, and does not glow under UV light. Also exhibits the proper two color stiching method seen in the other type SS Flags and banners. Indisputably authentic and has been checked out by several SS cloth experts. Fine condition, and quite a rarity.
Los 826
‘ADOLF HITLER STRASSE’ STREET SIGN Third Reich-era enameled blue convex metal street sign, 35 x 6 in., bearing the name ‘Adolf-Hitler-Strasse’ in raised white lettering with a white border. Chipping at the edges resulting in light oxidation, Some rust can be seen at the four mounting holes and along the white border, else very good.
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(1895 - 1983) French general who trained and led the fierce Moroccan goumiers, soldiers who served in auxiliary units attached to the French Army of Africa. Patton claimed Guillaume was 'worth three divisions' in North Africa. Fine and important group of four signed items, includes: a fine association I.S.P. given to Patton's deputy commander, GEOFFREY KEYES, 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. b/w shows Guillaume with his native troops, inscribed to Keyes in French: '...Glorious commandant of the U.S. 2nd Corps in Italy. [From] A goumier, Guillaume'. Light horizontal crease, inscription contrast fair; an ornate certificate, 1p. large 4to., Rabat, June 30,1943 making Keyes an honorary member of the 4th Tabor of the Moroccan Goums, signed at bottom by Guillaume; with Guillaume's July 22, 1943 letter on official letterhead sending the certificate, and; a second such certificate, same date and data but simply typed, also signed by Guillaume. Overall fine.
Los 911
A separate special edition of the Austrian newspaper 'Moravian-Silesian Correspondent', 1p. 10.75 x 15.5 in., June 28, 1914, releasing the news that the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were assassinated that day in Sarajevo. In part: '...When Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, the Duchess von Hohenberg, went to the town hall this morning...a bomb was thrown at the automobile, which the Archduke pushed back with his arm. The bomb exploded after the archducal automobile passed...The assassin...Cabrinovic...was arrested immediately...Franz Ferdinand continued the tour with his wife...Prinzip fired several shots from a Browning pistol...Rumors spread about the assassination...confirmed around 3 p.m...Wherever festivities took place, they were broken off immediately...' Folds, light toning, with some tears along the edges, else very good. The murder of Franz Ferdinand would trigger a series of events leading to World War I.
Los 913
Excellent and excessively rare post-World War I leaflet, 6 x 9 in., ca. 1919, thrown from police vehicles and horses by the Munich Auxiliary Police in the streets of Munich - a desperate attempt by the newly-formed Weimar Republic to prevent the street fighting of communists and the Freikorps in their attempt to gain government control of the country. The leaflet reads in full: 'To the people of Munich...The allies have taken 12 years of nightmare away from you. Diligently obey any order issued by the Allied Military Administration. Ensure peace and order until a new Bavarian government is established. Go about your daily work and be of good hope. Plunderers will be shot'. Signed in type at the conclusion by a police commissar. Some light wrinkles at lower-left, else fine.
Los 953
ARTHUR WELLESLEY WELLINGTON (1769 - 1852) British general and statesman, called the 'Iron Duke', he crushed French forces under Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo. Pair of signed items, includes an A.D.S. on a slip of paper: ‘The Duke of Wellington presents his compliments’; with a signature ‘Wellington’, both closely cut and mounted to light stock. Fine.
Los 956
Framed map, 28.5 x 23 in., depicting the layout of Camp Wikoff when Col. Theodore Roosevelt and his 'Rough Riders' were there after their participation in the Spanish-American War. At the top right the map is dated from Aug. 15, 1898 to Sep. 15, 1898. The camp was built at the conclusion of the war as a quarantine zone for soldiers to stop the spread of disease, such as yellow fever, malaria, etc. Camp Wikoff was built on five thousand acres and in the end housed over 22,000 men. Spotting throughout and light chipping to the wooden frame, else very good.
Los 971
EAST GERMAN VISOR CAP A near fine light grey wool visor cap belonging to an enlisted man in the East German National People's Army, with a charcoal side band, and white piping. Affixed to the front is a cockade bearing the insignia of the army, a hammer and compass encircled by a ring of rye, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. Black chin strap is fastened to the cap by two aluminum buttons at either side. The interior bears a brown faux-leather sweatband and an intact celluloid diamond sweat shield marked 'NVA 55 1856 L', and the inside of the visor has been stamped 'S3117/3II', with no other markings. The sweatband has pulled away from the cap in two places slightly and there are a few spots of mothing. Overall, good condition.
Los 99
CHARLES DE GAULLE (1890 - 1970) President of France and organizer and chief of the Free French forces during World War II. A.L.S. on mourning letterhead, 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Feb. 27, 1955, to a friend. He writes that he is 'touched' by his correspondent reaching out upon the death of his eldest brother, Xavier De Gaulle who passed away eighteen days before this letter was sent. Vertical mailing fold, with very light chipping, else fine.
Los 1012
CHARLES T. CAMPBELL (1823 - 1895) Union brigadier general, severely wounded three times at Seven Pines, yet still managed to escape after being captured. Campbell led the 57th Pennsylvania at the Battle of Fredericksburg on December 13, and was again seriously wounded and left for dead - miraculously surviving his ghastly wound. Scarce war-date D.S. adding rank as brigadier general, 1p. folio, [n.p.], Sep. 30, 1864, a return charging $291.30 for the hire of his three non-soldier servants, two of whom were black. Signature a tad light, else very good.
Los 1016
Ten signatures of Confederate supporters found on cards or cut from larger documents, including: Senator CLEMENT C. CLAY JR., Congressman WILLIAM E. SMITH, JOHN SLIDELL, Congressman OTHO R. SINGLETON, Senator GEORGE G. VEST, Congressman ROBERT P. TRIPPE, Congressman JOHN V. WRIGHT, Congressman WILLIAMSON R.W. COBB, Congressman ALEX M. CLAYTON, and Congressman RICHARD W. WALKER. Light toning on most pieces, overall, very good. Ten pieces.
Los 1020
Ten signatures of Confederate politicians and supporters found on cards or cut from larger documents, including: Congressman ALBERT G. BROWN, Senator ASA BIGGS, Congressman WILLIAM T. S. BARRY, Congressman ETHELBERT BARKSDALE, Congressman ROBERT W. BARNWELL, FRANCIS S. BARTOW, Senator HIRAM P. BELL (2), Congressman THOMAS S. BOCOCK, and Congressman ROBERT R. BRIDGERS. Some light toning and spotting on a few pieces. Overall, very good.
Los 1037
EARL VAN DORN (1820 - 1863) Confederate major general whose raid on Holly Springs destroyed Grant's supply depot only later to be killed by a jealous husband. Rare war-date signature, Jan. 4, 1862, adding his rank as major general. Very light due to the use of adversity ink, but still legible, old red ink note at lower-right. Estimated accordingly.
Los 1045
FELIX K. ZOLLICOFFER 1812-1862) Politician and Confederate General who led the invasion of Kentucky and was killed at the Battle of Mill Springs, making him the first C.S.A general to die in the Western Theater. Rare A.D.S. 'F. K. Zollicoffer' as Controller, 1p. oblong 8vo., Nashville, Oct. 7, 1847, a receipt for the 'statement of Revenue collected by...Clerk of the Chancery Court at Shelbyville for the year ending 1st Sept., 1847...' Light folds else very good.
Los 1050
GABRIEL C. WHARTON (1824-1906) Confederate brigade general who commanded troops in the Shenandoah Valley, principally at New Market and Waynesboro. War-date A.E.S. 'Approved W. C. Wharton Br. Gen'. on the verso of a pass, 1p. 12mo., 'Camp Near Abington, Va.', Apr. 22, 1864, the pass allowing a private in the 51st Virginia through the lines to join the 45th Virginia to which he had been transferred. Endorsement is very light (but legible), due to the use of adversity ink, estimated accordingly.
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GABRIEL J. RAINS (1803 - 1881) Confederate brigadier general who was a career U.S. Army officer before he resigned. Known for his proficiency with explosives, he and his brother George, also a brigadier general, were known as 'the bomb brothers.' He is credited with the development of the first modern mechanically fused land mines, used with success at the Battle of Yorktown. Rare A.L.S. Superintendent on C.S.A. Bureau of Conscription letterhead, 1p. oblong 8vo., Richmond, Apr.16, 1863. In part: '...The Bearer Wm. H. Clark (exchanged prisoner) is on his way to visit his father, Col. M. L. Clark [Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark, son of the explorer and general of militia] at Atlanta, or Chattanooga, and will pass free and unmolested thereto from officers on duty...also to the Head Quarters of Major General [Sterling] Price if he should so wish...' Trimmed at bottom with a light vertical fold, else fine.
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GEORGE E. PICKETT AND WILLIAM R. TERRY Pair of war-date signed endorsement on a single document, those of GEORGE E. PICKETT (1825-1875), Confederate major general who formed the brigades for the ill-fated charge on the final day at Gettysburg. Pickett never forgave Lee for the destruction of his command, and died a bitter man; and WILLIAM R. TERRY (1827-1897), Confederate brigadier general, wounded during Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg, and later assumed command of the severely wounded James Kemper's brigade. Terry was wounded seven times in battle. The endorsements appear on the verso of an A.L.S. by Lt. Col. F. H. LANGLEY of the 1st Virginia (which he would surrender near Appomattox), Feb. 4, 1865. Langley asks that the regimental shoemaker be given 48 hours leave to 'go to Richmond to get material to continue his works...' On the verso, Pickett pens an A.E.S., 'Hd. Qrs. Pickett's Div. Feb. 4, 1865' approving and forwarding the request. Pickett's endorsement is light, owing to his use of 'adversity' ink, but it remains legible and his signature is quite acceptable. Also with an E.S. by Terry, 'Hd. Qrs. Terrys Brig', Feb. 4, 1865, also approving and forwarding the request. Damp stained and slightly discolored, else very good.
Los 1064
(1806 - 1876) Confederate brigadier general and Governor of Virginia who sent John Brown to the gallows. He died never accepting amnesty. Fine content A.L.S. 'Henry A. Wise', 3pp. 4to., Washington, May 7, 1842, in which an enraged Wise prompts his friend, future Confederate general Peter Burwell Starke, to give written testimony on his behalf regarding a duel-worthy slight from Edward Stanley. In part: '...Dear Sir, Will you please answer the following interrogatories by giving a full relation of all the facts which came within your observation and knowledge concerning the scene to which they allude: 1st Did you not accompany me from the race field at about the hour of 4 o'clock. P.M. inst? 2nd How were we riding? 3rd Did we not overtake Edward Stanley, of the H. Reps., before arriving at the outer gate of the race track?...7th What occurred between him and myself in the act of overtaking and passing him? 8th How far had we passed him when going through the gate, and how far about the distance of 100 yards? 9th After passing through the gate and getting near a slash of mud and water about 100 yds. or more beyond the gate did he not quicken his pace and ride quickly directly up against my horse, and jostle both the horse and myself against yourself and horse on my right? 10th Did his horse not spatter me very much with mud before he came in contact with me? 11th Did he pass on my left or right hand side? 12th Did he not ride beyond my horse and pass some 10 or 20 steps? 13th Did I not as soon as I recovered my position ride up directly to his left side and strike him with a riding stick? 14th Where did I strike him? 15th Could I have stricken him otherwise than I did, on the back of the head, riding up on his left with a stick in my right hand and both mounted on horse-back, going the same way? 16th What did he do after he was stricken? 17th What did he say? 18th Did I strike him more than once? 19th Was it a severe blow? 20th With what sort of stick? 21st Did the stick break in the blow? 22nd Was there a carriage or a crowd near behind or beside him which caused him to ride up against my horse? 23rd Do you think his riding up against me was accidental or intentional, judging from the circumstances? 24th Was there any intervening object between him and myself which was suddenly moved so as to bring him upon me before he could check his horse? 25th Was it not a plain broad road and had he not abundant room both to see and to pass me without even spattering me with mud? 26th Did he offer any apology for riding up against me until after I struck him? Please add a full statement of any other facts within your knowledge, as to which you are not specially interrogated...'. Countersigned in pencil by P.B. STARKE, noting his receipt of the letter in holograph. Wise famously dueled Richard Coke in 1832 over his Congressional seat; records indicate that Wise and Stanley did indeed prepare to duel in 1842, but their respective seconds managed to avert the fight before it happened. Light, uneven toning and minor folds, very good.
Los 1065
HENRY HETH, SAMUEL MCGOWAN, JAMES H. LANE AND WALTER TAYLOR Fine gathering of four war-date endorsements on a single 8.75 x 5 in. sheet, including a signed Mar. 4, 1865 forwarding endorsement of HENRY HETH (1825-1899), Confederate major general who commanded the Department of East Tennessee, succeeded A.P. Hill at Chancellorsville, and commanded the division that precipitated the battle of Gettysburg; a Mar. 3, 1865 forwarding A.E.S. of JAMES H. LANE (1833–1907), Confederate brigadier general and the first Commandant of Virginia Tech, commanded the 28th NC Infantry in the Seven Days and took over Hill's brigade following the death of Branch at Antietam; a lengthy Feb. 28, 1865 A.E.S. by SAMUEL M. MCGOWAN (1819-1897), Confederate brigadier general who commanded a brigade in A.P. Hill's famous 'Light Division' and was wounded several times, deferring to the colonel commanding the 1st SC Rifles Regiment; and WALTER H. TAYLOR, AAG and colonel, a staff officer to Gen. Robert E. Lee, who on March 11 orders that the officer concerning in the now-lost document resume his duties until the appropriate paperwork arrive. Some spotting with Lane's endorsement a bit light, else very good.
Los 1070
(1814 - 1864) Union brigadier general who led a regiment in the Peninsula and at Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, killed in action at Chaffin's Farm. War-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., [n.p.], March 13, 1863, a Special Requisition for various items of clothing supplied to Company C of the 6th Maine Vols., signed near the center of the document. Light chipping at the left edge, else fine.
Los 1072
(1818 - 1862) Union major general and western explorer, fought with distinction at Port Royal, Secessionville and Second Bull Run; killed in an engagement at Chantilly. Fine content war-date A.LS. 3pp. 4to., Beaufort, South Carolina, Feb. 5, 1862, in part: ‘...With you, my feeling is to give Mr. Lincoln an earnest and ardent support...in the appointment of Mr. Stanton as Secretary of War. That appointment has done much than anything [?] could do, but the management of the war will stand on fair grounds of principle...They are down upon us without cause. This is no point of attack. Everything done here, except...for the Navy to maintain the blockade of the coast, is badly done. It is strength thrown away. To operate into the heart of Carolina, we need at least forty thousand men...It would be throwing away so many men...I want to be relieved from duty here and to be sent where I can be of some service. I can do nothing here. I ask for no command. I want simply to be on duty where something must be done. Will you present my poor news to Sec. Stanton...We ought to operate on New Orleans...to subdue this rebellion...But I can say the appointment of Stanton has renewed all my confidence...’ Signed ‘Isaac I. Stevens’, adding rank. Stevens was killed seven months later during the Battle of Chantilly. Light spotting throughout and a few tears along the mailing folds. Overall very good.
Los 1077
JAMES A. SEDDON (1815 - 1880) U.S. Congressman from Virginia who served as Confederate Secretary of War until just before the end of the Civil War. rare partly-printed D.S. as Secretary of War, 1p. 4to., War Department, Richmond, Oct. 27, 1863, an appointment of Capt. Cameron L. Thompson to serve as Assistant Quartermaster of the 52nd Georgia Regiment. Evenly toned, some light wear, else very good.
Los 108
(1880 - 1964) American general and Allied Supreme Commander in the Pacific in World War II, accepted the surrender of Japan and was later dismissed by Truman for advocating an invasion of China. Glossy S.P., 10 in. x 7.5 in. b/w, MacArthur sits in the passenger seat of an army jeep driven by Gen. Robert Eichelberger, signed by the general across his chest in blue ink. Light creasing can be seen throughout, else fine.
Los 1085
JEFFERSON DAVIS (1808 - 1889) President of the Confederacy who led his armies beyond the surrender at Appomattox. War-date A.N.S. 'J. D.' as President of the Confederate States, written on the face of a 3 x 5.25 in. postal cover addressed to 'His Excellency President Jefferson Davis'. He writes, in full: J. L. O'Sullivan will Col Lamon read note & return. J. D. ' Light soiling, very good.
Los 109
(1890 - 1969) Thirty-fourth President of the United States, Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe during World War II and largely responsible for the successful invasion on D-Day. War-date signed printed program, 4pp. 8vo., advertising a concert in England, held at St. Mary's Church Hall, April 1, 1944. The concert was held 'in aid of seamen's charities', and asking attendees to give generously. Eisenhower signs the program cover at the top as the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. Light spotting throughout, with some folds, else very good.
Los 111
EBERHARD VON MACKENSEN (1889 - 1969) German general, recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, fought in Poland, France and Russia. War-date typed D.S. in indelible pencil as commander of the 1st Panzerarmee, signed in indelible pencil, 1p. oblong 8vo., 'Headquarters', Oct. 28, 1943, in part: '...This civil servant, who is far above average, has rendered so many exceptional services in four years of war...that that he is fully worthy of being awarded the German Cross in Silver, while the requirements for being awarded the Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross are not yet in place...'. Light toning, file holes at left, else very good.
Los 1118
LEROY P. WALKER (1817 - 1884) First Confederate Secretary of War, resigned in 1861 due to poor health and was made a brigadier general serving in Alabama and Florida. Superb content war-date A.D.S., 1p. 8vo., Tuscumbia, Mar. 10, 1862 in pencil to Gen. DANIEL RUGGLES. In full: 'My house was burned to the ground last night with every thing in it - [I] ask permission to visit Huntsville to make preparations for family answer [to] L. P. Walker' One the verso, Ruggles dockets the dispatch with Walker's name and the time the message was received. Some old hinges on verso, light foxing and slight show-through of Ruggles' docket, else very good. Walker would quit the Confederate Army the same month, but later return in April 1864 to serve as a military judge.
Los 112
(1888 - 1947) Luftwaffe general and a World War I ace, commander of the occupation forces in Denmark, and Luftwaffe ground forces commander in Norway. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Apr. 20, 1944, an award of the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords to a soldier in his command. File holes at left, light foxing, else fine.
Los 1126
MARCELLUS A. STOVALL (1818 - 1895) Confederate brigadier general. His brigade fought in the Siege of Jackson and the Battle of Chickamauga, after which General John Breckinridge commended him for his performance. Near the end of the war, he surrendered along with General Joseph Johnston in North Carolina. Signature on a card 'Marcellus A. Stovall Brig. Genl. C.S.A.', 3 x 1.5 in. Light to mild toning, with some noticeable scratching, else very good.
Los 1128
MARTIN LUTHER SMITH (1819-1866) Confederate major general, one of the few Northern-born officers to serve in the Confederate Army. He planned and constructed the defenses of Vicksburg and was held as a prisoner of war after that city was captured. After his exchange, he briefly served as head of the Engineer Corps for the entire Confederate Army. War-date manuscript L.S., 1p. 8 x 5 in., Montgomery, Alabama, March 24, 1865, sending a special order to Lt. Col. Edward Ivy. In part: '...Lt. Col. Edward Ivy...hereby ordered to proceed to Macon, Ga. and there await further orders...'. Signed by Smith at the conclusion as Major General and Chief Engineer of the Division of the West. This is likely one of the last special orders given by Smith as the war ended only sixteen days after this letter was written. Vertical folds and some light chipping at left and top margins, else fine.
Los 113
German general of Infantry who stubbornly resisted the late 1944 Russian counterattacks in the Baltics, awarded a Knights Cross with Oak Leaves. Rare war-date D.S. 1p. 4to., 'Headquarters', 18th Army, Apr. 8, 1945, a carbon boldly signed in pencil. Not translated but apparently referring to personnel matters. File holes at left margin, light toning, else fine.
Los 1135
PHILIP ST. GEORGE COCKE (1809-1861) Confederate brigadier general best known for organizing the defenses of Virginia along the Potomac after secession. Served at First Manassas before becoming despondent and committing suicide. SEEKING PROMOTION FOLLOWING FIRST BULL RUN Very rare war date A.L.S. with initialed postscript, 2pp. 4to., 'Headquarters 5 Brigade Camp near Suspension Bridge', August 9, 1861 to Virginia Gov. JOHN LETCHER. In small part: '...I sent a few days ago...a copy of my report to Gen. Beauregard of the part taken by my command in the late great battle and victory of the 21st of July [First Bull Run], requesting McFarland to show the report to you...The confidence you have ever manifested in me, and the high, honorable, and responsible offices you have conferred on me at various times, incite in me, I trust, a due desire to show that your confidence has not been misplaced. You'll find that I have also the confidence of Gen. Beauregard, that I have had the command of a brigade ever since I joined his army, and that the great battle of the 21st July was fought in the position of my brigade. I have been at or near the very front of military operations here ever since the war commenced. In what manner I have fulfilled all the responsibilities of my position it would not be becoming in me to speak. I can only say that I yield to the claims of none as making greater sacrifices to serve the Southern cause, and that I am unreservedly devoting mind, body, and the state to the great struggle now pending for the salvation of our honor, our liberties, and our country. I ask no other reward than the consciousness of doing my duty, the continued confidence of my friends, and equitable award of impartial history...The copy of my official report to Gen. B- above referred to has been sent to be filed with my Will and other papers for the care of my family and friends, of course not to be made public now...' Light dampstain and a small loss at the fold between the two pages, else very good. After eight months' service, during which he was promoted to brigadier general in the provisional Confederate army, he returned home, 'shattered in body and mind' Exhausted from the strain, and despondent over perceived slights from Beauregard stemming from First Bull Run, Cocke shot himself in the head on December 26, 1861.
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