PHOTOS OF HERMANN GOERING, TAKEN FROM HIS HOME AT BERCHTESGADENPair of postcard photographs shopwing Hermann Goering in full uniform and with his baton, the two jined at top due to exposure to dampness. These items were recovered at the ruins of Goring's home at Berchtesgaden by COL. LESLIE E. JACOBY (b. 1900), a West Point graduate who was commander of the distinguished 5th Tank Destroyer Group. His unit left Munich on May 5th and made directly for Berchtesgaden where it arrived the day after the town was taken. Much provenance accompanies this relic, including copies of letters from Jacoby on letterhead captured from Bormann and Blomberg in which Jacoby described events leading up to and during his time at Berchtesgaden, and copies of "capture" papers showing Jacoby's sending relics home. Other notable Jacoby lots are included in this sale as well.
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FRIEDRICH WEBER(1892 - 1972) German general who took Rotterdam, then served the balance of the war in Russia and Poland. Relieved for evacuating Warsaw. T.L.S. on his letterhead, 1p. 4to., Deggendorf, July 11, 1955 to an American history professor. In part: "...I do not know the named operations...For my side, I would be thankful if you could tell me if you have any material concerning the battles between the government and the partcipating Freikorps between 1918 and 1925, or where this could be found...".
FELIX VON LUCKNER(1881-1966) German nobleman, naval officer, author, and sailor who earned the epithet "the Sea Devil" for his exploits in command of the sailing commerce raider SMS SEEADLER during World War I. I.S.P. "Felix Graf von Luckner", 7 1/4" x 11" b/w, a chest-up view of Luckner in full naval uniform, signed beneath the image in black ink, adding the inscription in German: "My dear friend Henry Richter from your sea-devil", with the date beneath. The photo is missing the upper left corner, and bears tears at the bottom edge, repaired on the verso with archival tape, else very good.
RICHARD C. B. HAKING(1862 - 1945) British general, who commanded XI Corps in the First World War, perhaps unfairly remembered for the high casualties suffered by his forces at the second Battle of Fromelles, launched while the Battle of the Somme was underway. Fine S.P., 11 3/4" x 17 1/2" sepia (overall), a fine chest, up image in uniform signed adding: "Comdg XI Corps France 5th August 1914 to 18 Nov'r 1918". Fine.
"A BOOK OF LIFE" - A VOLUNTEER AMERICAN DOCTOR IS RECOGNIZED BY THE FRENCH SOLDIERS HE SAVEDA heart-moving gift from wounded soldiers to the chief American doctor who saved their lives, their signatures and places and dates of wounding (many also adding rank and regiment) penned in a presentation book with gilt title: "A BOOK OF LIFE JUILLY SEINE ET MARNE AUGUST 1916" The 6 ¾" x 8" black leather bound volume bears a manuscript presentation in French: "The wounded soldiers from the American Ambulance of Juilly (France) to Monsieur the Doctor Bryan (Chief Doctor) In sincere homage and recognizance". Within, 184 grateful men added their names to the blank pages. Those wounded and saved through Bryan's efforts include men who had fought at Verdun, Douaumont, Butte de Mesnil, Fort de Vaux, Champagne, Fort St. Michel, and so on. One soldier adds that his right arm had been amputated, and two of those treated were French military pilots. Two small photographs of the brave surgeon are included s well. Front cover and spine badly chipped and torn, contents are fine. Juilly, with 200 beds, was the first of several "auxiliary" hospitals under the auspices of the American Hospital of Paris.
GEORGE H. GAY, JR(1917-1994) American pilot in the Pacific Theater of World War II, the sole survivor of the 30 VT-8 aircrew from the USS Hornet who participated in the Battle of Midway. T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Naples, FL, Aug. 15, 1983, declines a request for an autographed picture, and announces that he has written a book regarding his experience at the Battle of Midway entitled "Sole Survivor", and that it can be purchased with an autograph. Signed at conclusion in black ink. Folds, else fine.
JAPANESE SAILOR'S "GOOD LUCK" FLAG AND DOCUMENTS GROUPING A rare grouping of items from a Japanese petty officer, first class who served in the IJN during World War I. Included in the lot is: the sailor's "good luck" body flag, a 28" x 32" national flag with two leather tabs with tie cords at either end of the hoist, the flag embellished with many slogans and exhortations painted in black ink; approx. twenty documents, some holograph, some printed, including award documents for the Tsingtao Medal (1915) and Siberia Expedition Medal (1921), pay documents, several promotions, notes on signals, etc. Also present is a printed map-newspaper, three notebooks or workbooks with holograph maps and printed regulations, hand-drawn insignia, and two bound handbooks, both covering cavalry and the care of horses. Untranslated, should be seen.
GERMAN OFFICER'S PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMWorld War I German officer's photograph album, 8" x 10" with tri-color ribbon on cover, contains 50 photos showing the unnamed officer who was possibly an engineer, with some images from home, most from the front. The 3" x 5" scenes include trenches, transport to the front, a destroyed bridge and its replacement, soldiers being addressed by officers, men on the march, etc. Very good.
ROYAL FLYING CORPS ACE'S AIRCRAFT KILL ROSTER PLAQUEAn outstanding World War I presentation piece, a section of wooden aircraft propeller, approx. 21" x 9 1/2", planed flat on the verso, with a carved representation of the Royal Flying Corps' "wing" insignia at the top (with one wing missing), and with a brass RFC hat badge at the center. Beneath this is the legend "No. 25 Squadron" in white paint. On the left-hand side is the legend "Kills", again in white paint, with six painted Iron Cross-style symbols, each with the letter "W" at the center. To the right of each of these, most interestingly, is a scrap of painted fabric beneath the legend "Confirmed", presumably from each German plane destroyed by this ace. At the bottom tip of the plaque is a painted red-white-and-blue roundel. It is our belief that this plaque represents the victories of Sgt. James Hubert Green, who claimed six victories while flying the Farman F.E.2b between October 1916 and June 1917, before being killed in a training accident in December of 1917. No. 25 Squadron only produced nine aces throughout the war, and Green was the only one who scored six victories, as represented by this plaque. The piece is suspended from two metal hooks, with a replacement length of white rope. The plaque bears a large repaired vertical crack, likely contemporary as the paint of the roundel covers it, and additional small scuffs and aging, else very good.
ARMY NURSE CORPS NURSE'S GARMENT BAGGreen garment bag issued to a member of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, 28" x 40" overall, green cotton twill sewn to a wood rod with a padded leather carrying handle. The bag has various pockets and hooks on the reverse to accommodate shirts, jackets, shoes, etc., after which it would be rolled-up and secured with the two straps provided. The front of the bag is stenciled in white paint: "U.S. ARMY NURSE CORPS BADE HOSP. 116". Beneath painted by hand appears the nurse's name and another designation: "M. HEITZMAN H-71". Expected soiling and wear, still very unusual. Base Hospital 116 was at Bazoilles-sur-Meuse, between Paris and Strasbourg. The Army Nurse Corps had approximately 403 nurses who were active at the onset of the war. The number of nurses rose significantly, as women enlisted by the thousands, and by the last year of the war there were approximately 12,000 active nurses serving across the world.
HERMANN HOTH(1891 - 1971) German panzer general who drove his forces through France to the Channel, headed Panzer Group III in Barbarossa and later besieged Stalingrad, tried and convicted of war crimes. A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Goslar, Mar. 20, 1957 to an American history professor. In part: "...For your flattery of my Panzer operations from far away, I thank you...It is correct that Russia more than ever is a land of many unknowns, especially for a soldier...This I learned from talks with American officers...while I was in the American war criminals proson in Landsberg...military leadership ground rules are also valid in Russia and that cannot be forgotten...that is why I wrote the book...hopefully American soldiers will read it as well...I would like to write more...concerning the attack on Stalingrad...many incorrect things have been written about it...I believe my personal notes are not enough for a true depiction..." Very good.
HERMANN HOTH(1891 - 1971) German panzer general who drove his forces through France to the Channel, headed Panzer Group III in Barbarossa and later besieged Stalingrad, tried and convicted of war crimes. A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Goslar, July 15, 1952 to an American history professor. In part: "...I am working on the western campaign of 1940...for which I possibly have material...I was told that the German files are supposed to be returned as soon as the monographs by the generals under Halder are finished...I hope I will find additional work for the Russian Campaign, if I am still alive by then...". Very good.
JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT(1883 - 1953) "Skinny", American general who defended Bataan and Coregidor after MacArthur's withdrawal early in World War II. Early post-war T.L.S. on Fourth Army letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Fort Sam Houston, Apr. 11, 1946. He sends thanks to a man for forwarding a clipping and mentioning that a lieutenant with the same last name was not likely a relative. He notes: "At that time, my family were principally in the Navy...". Fine.
JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT(1883 - 1953) "Skinny", American general who defended Bataan and Coregidor after MacArthur's withdrawal early in World War II. A great "short-snorter", a Series 1935B $1.00 bill, fine condition, inscribed to "Louise" on the front, dated Feb. 2, 1946 and boldly signed, to which he adds on the verso: "To a beautiful lady with love Skinny". Fine.
JOSEPH STILWELL(1883 - 1946) "Vinegar Joe", American Army general who commanded all American forces in the China-Burma-India theater in World War II; a brilliant tactician and combat leader. Probable war-date I.S.P., 8" x 10" b/w, a view of Stillwell seated at his desk in uniform, with the inscription: "To Ollie - from an old admirer of athletic prowess - Joseph W. Stilwell Lieut. Gen. U.S.A." Minor folds and silvering, else very good. Inscribed to and from the collection of Army and NFL football star ELMER "OLLIE" OLIPHANT (1892-1975).
KARL DONITZ(1891 - 1980) German admiral who headed the U-Boat arm of the German Navy, later succeeded Hitler as Fuehrer after Hitler's suicide. Fine content T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 3pp. 4to., Aumuhle, Nov. 3, 1963 to an American historian. In part: "...I will provide you with two copies...so you can have an objective judgement about why Hitler trusted me and always treated me with courtesy...the main reason for this was his respect for me...I believe he had personal ties with me, while mine was related to my business rtelationship with him...why Hitler chose me as his successor...capitulation would then be more expediently carried out by an unpolitical soldier, rather than a party politician..." Donitz also briefly discusses the interim government he had established, charges brought against him at Nuremberg, and more. Fine.
KARL DONITZ(1891 - 1980) German admiral who headed the U-Boat arm of the German Navy, later succeeded Hitler as Fuehrer after Hitler's suicide. T.Ms.S., 1p. 4to., [n.p.], a copy of Donitz's historic "Order of the Day to the Armed Forces" on May 1, 1945 in which he announces that Hitler has appointed him Head of State and Supreme Commander and vowing to continue to fight the "Bolsheviks" until all German civilians were: "saved from slavery or destruction". Signed and dated "23.10.79" at bottom. Fine.
KARL DONITZ(1891 - 1980) German admiral who headed the U-Boat arm of the German Navy, later succeeded Hitler as Fuehrer after Hitler's suicide. Typed D.S., 1p. 4to, April 5, 1980, a copy of his order of May 6, 1945, authorizing Generaloberst Jodl to conclude a ceasefire agreement with General Eisenhower. Signed at the bottom in a shaky hand in black ink, adding the date. Very good. Also present is a soft-cover book, "Germany Surrenders Unconditionally: Facsimiles of the Documents", compiled by the United States National Archives (Washington: United States Government Printing Office), 1945, 41pp. 4to.
KARL DONITZ(1891 - 1980) German admiral who headed the U-Boat arm of the German Navy, later succeeded Hitler as Fuehrer after Hitler's suicide. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. oblong 8vo., Aumuhle, Sep. 1, 1963 to an American historian. In part: "...I was delighted about your interest in historical matters and your clearly defined quations. However, I would like to ask you to read through my memoirs 'Ten Years and Twenty Days'. If you have any questions I will be glad to answer them...". Fine.
KARL DONITZ(1891 - 1980) German admiral who headed the U-Boat arm of the German Navy, later succeeded Hitler as Fuehrer after Hitler's suicide. Scarce A.L.S. on the verso of a postcard sent from Ravello, Italy to an American friend, Oct. 12, 1963, in German, sends thanks for a letter and promises to reply when her returns to Germany. Very good.
KICHISABURO NOMURA(1877 - 1964) Japanese Ambassador to the United States who was involved in the abortive negotiations with Cordell Hull in Washington which preceded Pearl Harbor. Rare signature on "Japanese Embassy Washington D.C." letterhead, signing twice, each in Japanese and English. A tiny spec of tape at right margin, some spotting at top, overall very good.
JULIUS STREICHER INSCRIBES A BOOK TO HIS JEWISH PSYCHIATRIST(1885 - 1946) Nazi journalist and politician, editor of "Der Sturmer" and virulent anti-Semite, executed at Nuremburg. An absolutely incredible association piece, an anti-Semitic book presented by Streicher to his Jewish-American Nuremberg court-appointed psychiatrist! The book, "Hofjuden" ("Court Jew"), was written by Peter Deeg (Nurnberg: Verlag Der Sturmer), 1938. 547pp. 8vo. in blue cloth with gilt title along with gold "Crown" and "Star of David" emblems on cover. The front flyleaf is boldly inscribed: "Mister Dr. Goldensohn In remembrance of our meeting at Nuremberg 1. April 1946 Julius Streicher". Cracked at gutters, with two library stamps indicating that Streicher had someone bring this "relevant" book to him specifically to gift, and to clearly mock, Dr. Goldensohn! Overall very good. Leon N. Goldensohn (1911-1961) was an American psychiatrist who monitored the mental health of the 21 defendants awaiting trial at Nuremberg in 1946. Goldensohn was the son of Jews who had emigrated from Lithuania. He spent more than six months visiting the prisoners nearly every day. including Streicher. "Hofjuden", for which Streicher wrote the foreword, examines the influence of Jews in European royal courts. The text also incorporates over fifty 50 photographs and a large fold-out chart which traces the lineage of the Rothschild and Goldschmidt families, showing their relationship to Jews in the employ of specific European royal families.
KONSTANTIN ROKOSSOVSKY(1896 - 1968) Soviet general who held the critical northwest approaches to Moscow, later headed defenses at Stalingrad and near the end of the war encircled and destroyed the German 4th Army. Manuscript D.S., 2pp. large 4to., [n.p.], 1947, his attestation as to the competency of a member of a military hospital, signed as "Commander of the Northern Group". Very good.
KONSTANTIN ROKOSSOVSKY(1896 - 1968) Soviet general who held the critical northwest approaches to Moscow, later headed defenses at Stalingrad and near the end of the war encircled and destroyed the German 4th Army. D.S., 1p. large 4to., [n.p.], Nov. 20, 1947, a military attestation as to the character and abilities of an officer of the Northern Group of Soviet troops, at the conclusion of which he notes: "Cooperates in the position he occupies" and adds his signature as head commander and marshal. Very good.
KURT STUDENT(1890 - 1978) German general of paratroopers, the commander of the world's first airborne division who took the "impregnable" Eben Emael, later he undertook the invasion of Crete with mixed success. Signed postcard, 4" x 6", an illustrated chest-up portrait of Student in uniform, signed at the bottom in green indelible pencil, adding his rank, "General der Flieger". Fine.
SIGNED PHOTO FROM THE FIRST B-29 MISSION OVER TOKYOOn Nov. 1, 1944 a reconnaissance flight over Tokyo was flown by "Tokyo Rose", a Superfortress B-29 bomber piloted by Capt. Ralph D. Steakley, who took over 700 photographs of the selected bomb sites in 35 minutes. On November 24, 111 B-29s, led by Gen. Emmett “Rosie” O’Donnell in "Dauntless Dotty", attacked the Nakajima Engine Works in the first b-29 mission to tokyo. Offered here is a historic declassified aerial photograph captioned: "1ST B-29 MISSION OVER TOKYO" signed by every crew member of the first B-29 over Tokyo, "Tokyo Rose". The 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" image (slightly trimmed) is signed on the face by the aircraft's eleven crewmen, with the plane's name, flight particulars, crew names, and signed June 25, 1945 declassification notice all hand-printed on the verso. Additionally, included is an original 5" x 4" photo of the aircraft and crew on the ground following an awards ceremony immediately after landing (photo has a clipped corner). Two pieces.
MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY(1895 - 1994) American Army general who led airborne assaults on Sicily, jumped with his 82nd Airborne during the Normandy invasion, and commanded U.N. forces in the Korean War. Fine content T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Pittsburgh, June 19, 1975 to author and collector H. Kieth Thompson. Ridgway writes an outspoken letter defending German officers for obeying what some would consider to be criminal orders. He discusses the case of Karl Donitz, adding in small part: "...I deplore the 'War Guilt Trials'..." He continues, stating he sees a difference between those who murdered POWs, for example, and those who waged war under orders of superiors: "I believe the former is fully justified...Until such distant date...as nations can and will agree on a world political organization with judicial tribunals...trials in the second category...are steps backwards...He also quotes the moderate views of Telford Taylor on Vietnam and those of judge Robert H. Jackson. A compelling statement.
MITSUO FUCHIDA(1902 - 1976) Japanese naval air officer who commanded and personally led the first wave of the attack on Pearl Harbor; he also helped develop the disasterous attack on Midway. Bold signatures in English and Japanese on the face of a 1966 Christmas first day postal cover. Very good.
OMAR BRADLEY(1893-1981) Decorated senior officer during World War II who later became General of the Army. He later was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower. T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Los Angeles, June 29, 1954, exchanging cordial greetings with his correspondent and telling him of his move to Los Angeles. Signed at the conclusion in blue ink. Folds, else fine.
OTTO MEISSNER(1880 - 1953) Nazi Nuremburg defendant who served as Reichsminister and Minister of the Presidential Chancellory. Typed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Berlin, Oct. 4, 1939 to Hitler's personal adjutant Wilhelm Bruckner sending a telegram from "General Terauchi of Japan to the Fuhrer. Foreign Office and Military Command have received copies...". File holes, else fine. Count Hisaichi Terauchi, marshal, was commander of the Southern Expeditionary Army Group and led the occupation of Southeast Asia (Singapore and Indonesia). He suffered a stroke following the fall of Burma and surrendered 680,000 men.
PAUL VON HINDENBURG(1847-1934) German military officer, statesman, and politician who served as the second President of Germany from 1925-34. Elaborate D.S., 1p. 4to., Berlin, May 4, 1934, appointing Dr. Eduard von Selzam a "Consul II class for use in general consuls". Hindenburg adds his very large (approx. 7") signature in black ink at the conclusion, beneath which the document has been countersigned by Foreign Minister KONSTANTIN VON NEURATH (1873-1956). This document was created less than three months before von Hindenburg's death in August, which paved the way for Hitler to install himself as Fuhrer. A rare combination of signatures. Folds, else very good.
ROBERT LEY(1890 - 1945) Nazi leader and ardent anti-Semite who as head of the Labor Front ruthlessly enforced slave labor policies. He committed suicide in his jail cell at Nuremburg while awaiting trial. Fine content and association T.L.S. on official letterhead, 2pp. large 4to., Berlin, Jan. 22, 1940 to HANS LAMMERS (1879-1962) Minister and Chief of the Reich Chancellory, ordered arrested by Hitler in the final days, and ultimately sentenced to twenty years imprisonment for war crimes. In an angry diatribe, Ley writes: "...Reichs Leader [Alfred] Rosenberg has sent me a copy of a letter to you...in which he expresses the fact that my objections to the draft on the ideological education were irrelevant since he had never intended to have my training at the NSDAP's primary school of education...I welcome the fact that the powers of Reichs Leader Rosenberg, who had hitherto been responsible for supervising the education of the party, have now been trtansferred to the state and to the Wehrmacht...". Docketed by lammers, file holes and a paperclip stain, folds, still very good.
JIMMY DOOLITTLE AND 27 "DOOLITTLE RAIDERS"A terrific multi-signed item, a vintage 10" x 14" American war bond poster, signed by JIMMY DOOLITTLE at lower-left late in life, also signed by 27 of his fellow flyers, later called "Doolittle Raiders", who accompanied him on their famous raid on Tokyo. Fine condition. This is the largest number of Dolittle Raider signatures we've seen on a single piece.
WALTER SCHELLENBERG(1910 - 1952) SS-Brigadeführer who rose through the ranks of the SS, becoming one of the highest ranking men in the SD and eventually assumed the position as head of foreign intelligence following the abolition of the Abwehr in 1944. Rare, fine content war-date D.S. as "SS-Oberfuhrer und Amtschef", 1p. 8vo., Berlin, April 20, 1944, the award of the War Merit Cross, First Class with Swords to Kriminalpolizei Secretary Rudolph Jakobi of "SD - Ausland". Folds, a bit worn, overall very good. A rare award!
WALTHER NEHRING(1892 - 1983) German general, an Afrika Korps commander who enveloped the British on the Gazala Line, led the 1st Panzer Army in Silesia, captured by the Russians. A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Dusseldorf, June 18, 1972 to an American history professor. Nehring sends a list of writing projects he has undertaken, including biographies of Otto von Below and Wilhelm Reinhard, and the Beer Hall Putsch, and essays about his own family and developments in East Germany. Very good.
WILHELM FRICK(1877 - 1946) Close associate of Hitler and participant in the Beer Hall Putsch, Reich Minister of the Interior 1933 to 1943 and the last governor of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. Tried for war crimes at the Nuremberg Trials and executed. Fine content T.L.S. on his Minister of the Interior letterhead, 1p. 4to., Berlin, Dec. 13, 1939 to Rudolf Hess. Frick displays his growing frustration with his diminishing relevance in the Nazi hierarchy, largely attributable to the machinations of Heinrich Himmler. In part: "...My position is that someone who is appointed by you pursuant to the plan which you laid out should serve to strengthen the immediate struggle of the German people, in which the basic national socialist belief of the righteous fighters for the People, Fuhrer, and Reich is especially emphasized so that the effect is...the strengthening of the inner front... it should deal with the security of the uniformity of the national socialist world view in action... I am compelled to recommend the above mentioned...". Fine condition, very elaborately framed with a photo of Frick, brass plaque, and the letter set in a swivel which reveals the translation beneath.
AMERICAN MILITARY NOTABLESCHARLES W. LINDBERG (1920-2007) Marine corporal, the first flag raiser at Iwo Jima. S.P., 8 ½" x 11", b/w, a photo of the first flag raising atop Mount Suribachi. Signed at top right in black ink with date and time of the flag raising added beneath, WITH: ENOLA GAY CREW MEMBERS I.S.P., 8 ½" x 11", b/w, a view of the "Little Boy" atomic bomb with explanatory text, signed by MORRIS JEPPSON (1922-2010) assistant weaponeer of the Enola Gay, and THEODORE VAN KIRK (1921-2014) the navigator of the aircraft. Both sign in blue ink and add their position on the plane, above their small portraits at bottom; WITH: MARK CLARK (1896-1984) Senior Army officer who saw service during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. T.L.S., 1p. 4to. Charleston, Dec. 30, 1967, gives a cordial greeting and thanks to the correspondent for enclosing a photo of the Queen Mary in a previous letter. Signed at conclusion in blue ink. Includes newspaper clippings and original transmittal envelope with Clark's return address. Folds, else fine.
WORLD WAR II NOTABLESLot of seven items signed by various World War II notables, includes: HAROLD STARK A.N.S. on the bottom a 1961 letter from a student asking for an anecdote about Halsey: "...we were close to each other - ashore and afloat - for many many years...I have many close & personal recollections...I am kleeping them in their personal status..."; Nuremberg prosecutors TELFORD TAYLOR and WILLIAM J. DENSON signed Nuremberg War Crimes Trial document transfer program; photo signed by Ranger LEE PROVENCHER who helped liberate Cabanatuan prisoners; 5" x 7" photos of ROBERT L. SCOTT and ADOLF GALLAND, and commemorative postal covers signed by aces PETER TOWNSEND and TEX HILL. Very good to fine.
ALLIED GENERALS AND OTHER NOTABLESFine lot of signed items, includes: Admiral JAMES BULKELEY signed copy of his typed biography; J. LAWTON COLLINS T.L.S. on his Army letterhead, Washington, Aug. 22, 1949, sends thanks for a letter of congratulations; JOE FOSS S.P. 5" x 7" b/w, in uniform; JOE LOCKARD, Army radar operator who was told to "ignore" the incoming waves of Japanes planes he spotted before the attack on Pearl Harbor, S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, a grainy post-war image; JOSEPH CHABOT, planned withdrawal from Bataan, a Death March survivor, signature on a first day cover; ace DAVID MCCAMBELL, signed first day cover; "COMMANDO" KELLY, signed MOH card; ARLEIGH BURKE, prob. autopen signature; MOH recipient JAMES H. HOWARD, signed color image of his plane and signed MOH citation; ROBERT MORGAN, pilot of "Memphis Belle", signed 8" x 10" of plane and crew. Overall very good.
ALLIED NOTABLESARTHUR HARRIS (1892-1984) Popularly known as "Bomber" Harris, Commander-in-Chief of RAF bomber command during World War II. S. P., 5 1/4" x 4" b/w, a view of Harris at his desk, with two other officers. Fine. WITH: LUCIUS CLAY (1898-1978) American officer and military governor of the United States Army known for his administration of occupied Germany after World War II, and for his orchestration of the Berlin Airlift. T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Berlin, Nov. 18, 1948, to H.E.Howell of the UNU. Clay thanks Howell for bringing to his attention public remarks made by one of Clay's former subordinates, Guenther Reinhardt, who was released from his duties due to his lack of qualifications. Signed at the conclusion in black ink. Folds, else fine. Two pieces.
UTAH BEACH SOUTH - INVASION MAP OF LANDING CRAFT AND BEACH DEFENSESHighly important and historical map intended for use in the D-Day invasion of France in Normandy. The map, titled "UTAH BEACH-SOUTH (La Madeleine)" shows perhaps two miles of the beach with its known and suspected defenses overprinted in red. The 25" x 20" map is further marked "TOP SECRET - BIGOT UNTIL DEPARTURE FOR COMBAT OPERATIONS THEN THIS SHEET BECOMES RESTRICTED" and "FIRST BEACH OBSTACLE OVERPRINT - Information as of 12 May [1944]" All types of underwater obstacles are shown, including ramps, hedgehogs, and tetrahedrons, and shore defenses include mine fields and gun emplacements. There is also a notice to the Nazy coxswain who would be piloting and inbound craft. The bottom of the map shows a matching panoramic photo of the beachfront, and the verso has beach elevations and tidal charts. The map is from the estate of Brice W. Rhyne of the 8th Regiment who landed at UTAH, sold with a transcript of his May, 1945 recollection of the landing and aftermath. Soiling and wear consistent with use. An excellent relic.
WALTER C. SHORT(1880 - 1949) American general responsible for the air and ground defense of Pearl Harbor. After the Japanese attack, Short and Adm. Husband E. Kimmel were relieved of command and blamed for the debacle. However, an inquiry surmised that officials in both Washington and Hawaii were derelict. Scarce, fine content T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Dallas, Jan. 8, 1947, to Governor of Hawaii Joseph Poindexter. In part: "...I am not very hopeful of my case ever being completely straightened out. There has been too much time to cover up and politicians lose their interest as soon as public interest wanes. I suppose that statehood will be coming up strongly in the next two years and those of you who have the good of Hawaii at heart will have a hard time making yourselves heard by Congress..." Folds, else very good.
MAP OF THE DEFENSES OF UTAH BEACH, FROM A COMBAT VETERAN WHO LANDED THEREA most important map showing the German defenses of the four landing zones comprising UTAH BEACH, northwest of St. Marie du Mont and just east of St.Martin de Varreville. The 27 1/2" x 20 3/4" map is titled: "DEFENCES STE. MARIE DU MONT Information as at May 44". Additional printed notes include: "TOP SECRET until issued for briefing ground troops; thereafter SECRET" and "This map will NOT be carried in operational aircraft" No credit is given the map's creators, but it is certainly American and most likely the 660th U.S. Engineers. The map has light topographical and structural details, with a blue printed overlay of all of the artillery and machine gun defenses, redoubts, pillboxes, blockhouses, and fields of fire in the region, along with suspected but unconfirmed defenses. The landing zone shows a suspected minefield on the beach, limited machine gun coverage, and flooded fields. Other areas heavily involved in the opening hours of the battle are also shown, including la Houssaye and St. Martin de Varreville, just east of Ste. Mere Eglise. The verso of the map bears an exhaustive key to every symbol used on the map. The map is from the estate of Brice W. Rhyne of the 8th Regiment who landed at UTAH, sold with a transcript of his May, 1945 recollection of the landing and aftermath.
AMERICAN ENGINEERS' MAP OF STE. MERE EGLISE, APRIL, 1944Important military map of the Norman countryside including Ste. Mere Eglise where the 505th P.I.R. or the 82nd Airborne found themselves in dire straits early on the morning of D-Day. The map, 30 1/2" x 21", is titled "STE. MERE EGLISE" and shows the strategic town near the center. Elevation, as well as other topographical details, structures, fields, forests, rivers, etc. are clearly indicated. This is a very late map, possibly the last one prior to D-Day: it is headed "SECOND EDITION (APR. 1944)". The map was prepared by the 660th U.S. Engineers who were responsible for much of the cartography of the region for invasion purposes. The map is from the estate of Brice W. Rhyne of the 8th Regiment who landed at UTAH, sold with a transcript of his May, 1945 recollection of the landing and aftermath. The 8th relieved the 82nd Airborne at Ste. Mere Eglise. Very good.
"INVASION MAP" OF CHERBOURG, FRANCEAn outstanding map prepared for a potention invasion of France at Cherbourg, or perhaps made to deceive the Germans as part of OPERATION FORTITUDE, a 25" x 21" map titled "DEFENCES CHERBOURG Information as at May 44". The map is further marked: "TOP SECRET until issued for briefing ground troops; thereafter SECRET" and "This map will NOT be carried in operational aircraft" The map was created by Co. B, 660th U.S. Engineers. It has light topographical and structural details, with a blue printed overlay of all of the artillery defenses, redoubts, pillboxes, blockhouses, and fields of fire in and around Cherbourg, including the offshore islands. The harbor was heavily fortified with chains barring entry and fortifications and barriers lining the coast. The verso of the map bears an exhaustive key to every symbol used on the map. The map is from the estate of Brice W. Rhyne of the 8th Regiment who landed at UTAH, sold with a transcript of his May, 1945 recollection of the landing and aftermath. A rare item, in very good condition.
"ILLUSTRATED ANALYSIS OF EASTERN ASIA CRISIS" WITH EARLY PUBLISHED PHOTO OF MAOAn excessivley rare situation map published in Chinese: "Illustrated Analysis of Eastern Asia Crisis", 30 1/2" x 21", 1936, issued by the Tokyo Daily News Publishing House, Oct. 10, 1936, printed by Tokyo Factory of Jingbang Printing Co., Oct. 5, 1936. This map, issued only seven months before the Japanese invasion of mainland China, shows the various regions of the country then embroiled in civil war: territory in pink is held by the communists, with Mao shown in a small photo portrait, gray lands held by Nationalists with Chiang Kai Shek shown, green areas are held by Zhi's group of warlords, and so on. Battle fronts, sea and supply routes, and troop movements are also indicated, with the entirety overlooked by Josef Stalin who can be seen at upper-left. A striking historic map, with only a few tiny holes along vertical fold apparent. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000.
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1930S CHINESE ANTI-JAPANESE NEWSPAPERAn apparently very rare 1930s Chinese [Canton?] school newspaper or broadside titled: "ANTI-JAPANESE WAR", an edition apparently published and issued by students. The sheet bears five comic strips showing alternately Japanese abuse and murder of civilians and children and the military success of the Chinese against their occupiers. Text suggests that students and children resist subjugation by the "Japanese devils" who seek to "consume" them. Folds, else fine condition. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000.
SS-TOTENKOPFVERBANDE SOLDIER'S DOCUMENT GROUPINGGroup of six documents, all related to SS member Hans Schermbacher. Includes: typed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Oranienburg, April 23, 1940, a list of three soldiers, including Schambacher, who are to receive promotions at the SS-Totenkopfverbande training camp at Dachau. Schambacher is to advance to the rank of untersturmfuhrer; a typed D.S., 1p. 4to., Berlin, Aug. 8, 1940, also noting Schambacher's promotion to untersturmfuhrer; a typed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Berlin, Jan. 23, 1940, extending Schambergers leave due to a medical condition, and ordering him to be examined by a doctor in Oranienburg or Berlin by March 1; a typed D.S., 1p. 4to., Wurzburg, Sep 2, 1939, an earlier document promoting Schambacher to scharfuhrer; a typed D.S., 1p. 4to., Straslund, Nov. 30, 1940, ordering that Schambacher deploy to Amersfoort, Holland, eight months after the German takeover of that country; and a typed D.S., Nov. 30, 1940, a pass allowing Schambacher to travel to Holland. All bear file holes at the left margin, with mild foxing, else very good.
ARCHIVE OF AN AMERICAN M.P. GUARDING GERMAN P.O.W.S IN TEXASLarge grouping of material from the service of Army T/Sgt. Normand L. LaRoche, 370th M.P.E.G. (Military Police Escort Guard) who spent most of his military service guarding German prisoners being held at various P.O.W. camps in Texas. A vast collection of material is included in this comprehensive collection. Included is: two wool "M P" arm bands; a group of about 200 reports and records from Camp Fannin, Texas, Sep. 29-Dec. 20, 1944, including some camp regulations, a list of "protected personnel", multiple lists of German prisoners attached to work details, medical notations, prisoner transfers, etc.; a revised memorandum of rules and regulations, 54pp. 4to., Dallas, Nov. 6, 1944; approx. 150pp. of reports from the POW camp at Milam and Camp Fannin, Tx., late 1944, a variety of data including lists of prisoners and work production, largely amounts of wood cut; type of work done, breakdown of non-coms and regular soldiers working, etc.; approx. 40pp. of lists naming prisoners present, on work details, or transferred to camps at Milam, Huntsville, St.Augustine, Claiborne, and Fort Crockett; and much more. In August, 1945 LaRoche was sent to Bayeux, France to deal with American occupation troops. His first notebook written there bears several pages on dealing with French prostitutes. Also included is his lengthy travel diary commencing December, 1945. Publications in this grouping include LaRoche's copies of: Basic Field Manual, Interior Guard Duty; 1941 War Department Infantry Drill Regulations; Sep. 16, 1943 Infantry Regs. Field Manual; Thompson Submachine Gun guide, Dec. 31, 1941; MPs promotional booklet; Scouting and Patrolling Manual; two M1 and BAR score books (unused); 1940 Red Cross First Aid Text-Book; Red Cross Instructions Outline, First Aid Courses; 1917 Catholic Prayer Book for the Army and Navy; "My Military Missal; "Army Talks" magazine, Nov. 18, 1945 on German propaganda; July 1, 1944 Texas road map, and a murder mystery inscribed: "Read this in Berlin standing on Adolph's face". Also included are three scrapbooks with about 70 photos of LaRoche and ruins in Brussels and Berlin, but largely filled with travel souvenirs, with multiple personal notes on prisoners and other subjects, his wallet with a few passes, clippings, etc. Camp Fannin was an enormous facility which trained over 200,000 G.I.s in less than thtree years, while also containg German P.O.W.s. Only two escaped, and they were quickly recaptured. A most interesting grouping!
AMERICAN INVASION MAP OF VALOGNESImportant battle map intended for use in the capture of the strategic town of Valognes shortly after D-Day. The map is titled: "DEFENCES VALOGNES" and is further marked in red: "TOP SECRET until issued for briefing ground troops; thereafter SECRET" and "This map will NOT be carried in operational aircraft" No credit is given the map's creators, but it is certainly American and most likely the 660th U.S. Engineers. The map has light topographical and structural details, with a blue printed overlay of all of the artillery and machine gun defenses, redoubts, pillboxes, blockhouses, and fields of fire in the region, along with suspected but unconfirmed defenses. Valogne appears near the upper-right corner with les Penques appearing in the opposite, lower corner. The map measures 24" x 21" and includes a detailed key on the verso. Folds, else very good. Valognes was decimated by Allied bombs on D-Day and several days thereafter. On June 20th, elements of the 8th Infantry Regiment, en route to Cherbourg, made their way through the ruins of the town which would later serve as a communications hub. The map is from the estate of Brice W. Rhyne of the 8th Regiment who landed at UTAH, sold with a transcript of his May, 1945 recollection of the landing and aftermath.
BRITISH WAR OFFICE MAP OF CHERBOURG AND CAEND-Day related map "Cherbourg & Caen", 30" x 35", a topographical and road map showing the Cherbourg to Le Havre in the east, south to Evran and east again to Alencon. The map mainly concerns itself with altitudes, and its scale of colors shows heights from zero to 400 meters. The map was originally prepared in 1914 - this 4th edition was issued by the British War Office in 1943. Folds, very good. The map is from the estate of Brice W. Rhyne of the 8th Regiment who landed at UTAH, sold with a transcript of his May, 1945 recollection of the landing and aftermath. The 8th also participated in the liberation of Cherbourg.
JOSEPH STILWELL(1883 - 1946) "Vinegar Joe", American Army general who commanded all American forces in the China-Burma-India theater in World War II; a brilliant tactician and combat leader. Good content war-dateT.L.S., 1p. 4to., Carmel, CA, Nov. 9, 1944, to Richard Geist. Stilwell sends Geist one of his China-Burma-India theater shoulder patches (not present), and explains the significance of each design element found on the patch. In part: "... The five pointed star is the star of India, while the twelve pointed star is the star of China. The shield represents the United States and was worn on the left shoulder of all American soldiers in the China Burma India Theatre of Operations..." Folds, paper clip marks at the left edge, else very good.
K.I.A. GROUPING OF MASTER SGT. HOBART E. PITTSGrouping of items related to the death in combat of M/Sgt. Hobart E. Pitts of Rome, New York, who served with 41st Armored Infantry Reg., 2nd Armored Div. and was killed on Mar. 2, 1945 during the drive on the Rhine. Included is: Pitts' Purple Heart, named to him and in the original case; a Rome, NY medal, two regimental; patches, three "Hell On Wheels" patches, and two master sergeant's patches, all presumably Pitts'; his draft registration certigicate; Gold Star Citation given to his widow; life insurance applications; telegrams concerning the shipment of his remains back home, and other ephemera.
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