Politics & Military Autographs ($250 - $500)

Grandson of Queen Victoria (1869-1931), via princess Helena and prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. Fantastic collection of 3 autographed letters in English signed by the Duke with his pseudonym "Peter", addressed to the American actress Edna Goodrich; 2 typed letters addressed to Edna Goodrich signed by Ernest Wallach (probably the Duke's friend) dated in 1928 and 1931, the latter informing about the Duke's final illness and death in Berlin; plus an official carbon-copy of the Duke's last will and a small card by Wills Cigarrettes with an image of the Duke. Autograph letters' size is 5.25 x 7 inches each, Typed letters' size ar 8.4 x 11.5 inches (1931), and 6.8 x 8.75 inches (1928); last will's size is 8.4 x 11.5 inches.  7 items in total, in very good condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.  

Israeli politician (1886-1973), primary national founder of the State of Israel, as well as its prime minister. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 5.4 x 7.75 inches, minor creases, in excellent condition.

British politician (b.1953) who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007. Rawlings Official Major League baseball signed by him. The approximate diameter is 3.25 inches.  ALSO INCLUDES  a certificate of Authenticity by JSA (James Spence)

American politician (1924-2018) and 41st President of the United States (1989-1993). Signed photo, size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Former presidents of the United States between 1976-1980 (Carter) and 1988-1992 (Bush). Fantastic double signed photo depicting the opening day of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, appearing also Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford and Lyndon B. Johnson as well as their corresponding wives.  Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition

American politician (1872-1933) who served as the 30th president of the United States from 1923 to 1929. Typed letter with the letterhead of the State House in Boston signed by him, providing a copy of his speeches, dated January 11, 1919. Size is 7.3 x 10.3 inches, folds, otherwise in very good condition.

King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910) from 1901 until his death in 1910.Queen of the United Kingdom (1844-1925) from 1901 to 1910 as the wife of King-Emperor Edward VII. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by Alexandra only (for both of them), dated 1910. Size is 10 x 11.9 inches, some signs of mat burn over the borders, otherwise in excellent condition.  

French general and military theorist (1851-1929), who was the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in World War I.  Typed letter with his letterhead, signed by the general in black fountain pen ink, written in French (sold untranslated), dated March 16th, 1921.  Size is 5.1 x 8.1 inches, 2 pages, central fold, in excellent condition.

Indian politician (1917-1984) and only female Prime Minister of India, who was assassinated in 1984. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her, dated in 1980; ink-stamped on verso by Worldwide Photos; sticker on verso indicates picture was taken on January 1966.  Size is 7 x 9.1 inches, in excellent condition.

British statesman (1809-1898). Autograph note signed by him and dated 1846 mounted on a larger piece of paper. Total size is 4.8 x 6.2 inches, 1 page, minor stains, folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

British politician (1916-2005) who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974.  Rawlings Official Major League baseball signed by him. The approximate diameter is 3.25 inches.  ALSO INCLUDES a Certificate of Authenticity on a small card.

King of Jordan (1935-1999) who reigned between 1952 and 1999.  Beautiful black and white photograph signed by him, shown young; stamped on verso by photographer Studio Angelo (photographer of H.M. King Hussein), dated in 1953.  Size is 3.5 x 5.2 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a color photograph of Queen Noor of Jordan (b.1951) signed by her, dated in 1990.  Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, color is a bit faded but in excellent condition.

French General (1770-1835) of Cavalry and second Duke of Valmy, noted for his participation in the Napoleonic wars. Set of 4 documents handwritten by another hand and signed by General Kellermann, dated in 1813.  Each document is 8.25 x 13 inches approximately, two documents have 2 pages, and the remaining two 1 page each, folds, minor stains, all in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

British Army officer (1850-1916) and colonial administrator, who rose to prominence for his imperial campaigns. Typed card signed by him matted with a half-tone photograph of him shown young. Total size is 8.8 x 13.9 inches, card is 3.4 x 2 inches (visible window size), photo is 4.3 x 6.3 inches, all in very good condition. Ready to frame if desired!

King of Belgium (1790-1865) who ruled between 1831 and 1865. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by the king, dated in 1853.  Each page's size is 7.3 x 8.9 inches, 3 pages, folds, in excellent condition.

Argentine statesman (1821-1906), writer, and president of Argentina between 1862 and 1868.  Signed postcard attached with a half-tone photograph of him, mounted on an album page where Mitre writes a short text quote translated as "years go by like shadows", signed below with his full name, dated in Buenos Aires, 1905.  There is an unidentified signature on verso as well.  Total size is 7.5 x 4.75 inches. some age-toning, in overall very good condition.

Indian independence activist (1889-1964) and first Prime Minister of India, as well as a central figure in Indian politics both before and after independence.  Album page signed by him, size is 4.3 x 2.8 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small envelope mail printed with the text "Prime Minister India" on its back (see scans provided).

American activist (1913-2005) in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955. Autograph note on a card signed by her, wishing season's greetings. Size is 5 x 3 inches, minor stains, in excellent condition.

British statesman (1759-1806), the youngest and last prime minister of Great Britain from 1783 until the Acts of Union 1800, and then first prime minister of the United Kingdom from January 1801. Autograph letter signed by him and dated in Wimbledon, August 15, 1796, about political matters. Size is 7.25 x 8.8 inches each page, 2 written pages in one sheet, some fading, folds, small cracks, in overall very good condition.

American politician and actor (1911-2004) who served as the 40th president of the USA (1981-1989). Album page signed by him with a short sentiment, attached to a small color half-tone photograph of him shown in his youth. Size is 5.9 x 4.75 inches, in very good condition. An unidentified signature is found on verso attached with a small half-tone photograph.

German aero-engineer and test pilot (1898-1993) who worked as director of the Madras Institute of Technology, and played a crucial role in the development of the Indian airforce. Heinz Conradis' book "Forschen und Fliegen: Weg und Werk von Kurt Tank" (Research and Fly: Kurt Tank's Path and Work) signed and inscribed by Kurt Tank on the frontend page in Bangalore, October 28, 1960. The book was written in German, published by Musterschmidt-Verlag, 396 pages, size is 5.5 x 8.25 inches, hardcovers, dustjacket, some wear and cracks on the dustjacket, some rust in the initial pages, the rest in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED are four photographs of Mr. Tank and alongside Indian president Jawaharlal Nehru.

British stateswoman (1925-2013) and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom between 1979 and 1990 and first woman to hold that office. Autograph note signed by her with letterhead from 10 Downing Street, dated May 1979. Size is 5.8 x 8.25 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

British politician (1925-2013) who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom between 1979-1990; and German politician (1918-2015) who served as the chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982. Fine color photograph signed by both politicians, shown during a conference. Size is 8 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Set of 7 signed photos of different American politicians including: Edward Koch (1924-2013), Eugene McCarthy (1916-2005), Hubert Humphrey (1911-1978), Thomas Eagleton (1929-2007), Bella Abzug (1920-1988) and Leidy Johnson (1912-2007). Each one is 8 x 10 inches, except Johnson's which size is 5.8 x 7.9 inches. All in very good condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American lawyer and politician (1782-1852) who represented New Hampshire and Massachusetts as a Congressman. A receipt signed by him, size is 9 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a photograph of his portrait (size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches), plus a certificate of authenticity by the American Museum of Historical Documents, and a plaque with his name and dates.

King of England (Edward VII) (1894-1972), who only reigned for 11 months in 1936, abdicated the throne becoming the Duke of Windsor to marry American socialite Wallis (Simpson) Windsor (1896-1986). Page with the letterhead of The Bahamas government signed by them. Size is 3.8 x 5.25 inches, stains, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a typed letter signed by the secretary of the couple in 1944.