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Click here to subscribeCURTISS GLENN: (1878-1930) American Aviation Pioneer. Rare signed 3.5 x 5 photograph of Curtiss in a head and shoulders pose. Signed ('Glenn H. Curtiss') in bold black fountain pen ink with his name alone across a light area of the image. Some light age wear and traces of former mounting to the verso, about VG
McKEEVER ANDREW: (1894-1919) Canadian Fighter Ace of World War I credited with 31 victories. McKeever was the highest scoring two seater fighter pilot in the Royal Flying Corps or Royal Air Force. Rare portion of a D.S., A E McKeever, one page, slim oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d. The document is evidently neatly removed from the foot of a combat report, the typed text stating, in part, ‘Lieut. Miall-Smith dived on a E.[nemy] A.[ircraft] and apparently overshot it. It opened fire on him; he went into a spin and afterwards his machine was seen to break up in the air. I opened fire on the E.A. and fired 25 rounds at a 25 yards range. The E. A. went down absolutely out of control….’ Autographs of McKeever are rare in any form as a result of his early death at the age of 25. Together with Leslie Powell (1896-1960) English Fighter Ace of World War I credited with 19 victories, all but one of which came while he was teamed with McKeever. Portion of a D.S., L A Powell, one page, slim oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d. The document is evidently neatly removed from the foot of a combat report, the typed text stating, in part, ‘Whilst diving on an E.[nemy] A.[ircraft] another E. A. dived on a machine in the formation. I opened fire at a range of 75 yards and fired 100 rounds. The E.A. dived East in flames….’ VG, 2
McELROY GEORGE: (1893-1918) Irish-born Fighter Ace of World War I credited with 47 victories. D.S., G E H McElroy, in pencil, one page, 4to, n.p., 8th July 1918. The partially printed document, completed in type, is a Combat Report (headed Combats in the Air) completed by McElroy following one of his confirmed victories east of La Bassee, the narrative stating, in part, ‘Attacked E.A. from above and behind firing about 120 rounds from 200 yards range silencing observer. Zoomed up and cleared gun stoppage and then got position 100 yards behind E.A. fired about 50 rounds, E.A. went down out of control in slow spins and crashed….’ Countersigned at the foot by Captain J. P. R. Napier, Commanding No. 40 Squadron RAF confirming the victory. Autographs of McElroy are extremely rare in any form as a result of his early death, when killed in action, at the young age of 25. One file hole to the upper left corner, not affecting the text or signatures, VG The present document relates to McElroy’s 37th aerial victory.
HERZNER HANS-ALBRECHT: (1907-1942) German Oberleutnant of World War II, the first man to engage in combat at the beginning of the war, one week before the official commencement of hostilities. Herzner was also the first recipient of a decoration for valour in World War II. Extremely rare, bold pencil signature ('Herzner') on a small oblong 12mo ticket, possibly removed from a larger document. The pale pink printed ticket bears the black printed numbers 5 and 281 along with several other light pencil numbers. One small file hole towards the left edge, not affecting the signature. VG On Friday, 25th August 1939 at 15.02 hours Adolf Hitler issued his order to attack Poland in what was known as Operation White. However four hours later he rescinded the order although it came too late to stop Herzner and his thirteen man special commando unit who had crossed the Slovakian-Polish border at 00.03 hours on 25th August, intent on preventing the destruction of the strategic Jablunka Pass Tunnel by the Polish Army. At 03.55 hours Herzner captured the railway station at Mosty, but failed to secure the tunnel as a result of stiff resistance. When radio communications (which had been lost) were re-established with Herzner's HQ, a few hours later, he and his unit were immediately withdrawn. One Pole had been killed, two Germans wounded and one taken prisoner. On the 1st September Hitler re-ordered the attack on Poland and, once again, Herzner captured Mosty. The tunnel was destroyed by the Polish Army. For his actions Herzner received the Iron Cross II Class.
EICHMANN & MENGELE: EICHMANN ADOLF (1906-1962) German Nazi SS-Obersturmbannfuhrer & MENGELE JOSEF (1911-1979) German Nazi SS officer and physician at Auschwitz. Individual dark fountain pen ink signatures ('Eichmann Adolf' and 'Mengele Josef'; the latter in unjoined writing) on two small pieces, each evidently clipped from official documents and Eichmann's bearing two partial words of printed text. Matted alongside each other in black beneath portraits of the two men and above a brief printed biography headed The 20th century's most notorious war criminals. Framed and glazed in a silver coloured frame to an overall size of 14 x 14. Rare. VG
FLEMING VICTOR: (1889-1949) American Film Director of The Wizard of Oz and Gone With The Wind (both 1939). Academy Award winner. Extremely rare A.L.S., Vic Fleming, one page, 4to, Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, 25th February 1943, to Eddie [Mannix]. Fleming writes, in full, 'Happy birthday - best wishes - and thanks for remembering mine'. An attractive, boldly penned letter with a good association. About EX Eddie Mannix (1891-1963) American Film Studio Executive, Vice-President of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
‘…I think she is the best young actress around…’ KUBRICK STANLEY: (1928-1999) American Film Director. Rare T.L.S., Stanley, one page, 4to, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, 25th February 1983, to Euan [Lloyd]. Kubrick thanks his correspondent for their letter and remarks 'I am very happy that you will meet with Georg. He really is the best, and if you place your trust in him he will not let you down'. He continues 'I must also take this opportunity to tell you how much I enjoyed "Who Dares Wins". Casting Judy Davis was a brilliant idea. I think she is the best young actress around and she brought instant credibility and dramatic interest to all her scenes'. Some very slight thinning to the edges of the page, caused by previous mounting to the verso. Together with George Cukor (1899-1983) American Film Director, Academy Award winner. T.L.S., George Cukor, one page, 4to, n.p., 10th September 1970, to Roy Moseley. Cukor announces 'I'd be very pleased indeed to be in your series as....I blush as I dictate this....'All Time Great Film Director'. But 'ay, here's the rub; ' - I don't believe in pigeon holing or catagorizing (except, of course, as 'an all time great') There's no one favourite picture of mine, they all have their interest for me. Let's say I have a 'weakness' for "Little Women". The next part of your question is tricky, about 'artists I particularly enjoy working with'. When one's been at it as long as I have, there are many different relationships with actors....There are so many that I'd find it very difficult to enumerate....Why do you need any questions at all? Why don't you write what you feel, and what you know? I think the results would be more exciting....' The signature slightly faded, although legible, and with some slight thinning and a few tears to the edges of the page, caused by previous mounting to the verso. About G, 2 Euan Lloyd (1923- ) British Film Producer.
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