Politics & Military Autographs

Former head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City from 1958 until 1963. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment dated 1957 (when he was still a Cardinal); blind-stamped on the front by photographer Giacomelli (Venice).  Size is 7 x 9.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Chinese nationalist leader (1887-1975) and politician, led the Republic of China for almost 50 years (1928-1975), first in mainland China (until 1949), later on the island of Taiwan. Fantastic, larger size mat with an original photo of him, signed by him, mounted on a larger black mat to a total size of 10 x 13.1 inches. The actual photograph is 5.7 x 6.9 inches, blind-stamped (metal stamp with no ink) on the front by photographer C. Mea, with text in both Chinese and Western characters. Background rust quite evenly distributed, in very good 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.

Former first lady of the United States (1929-1994), and Irish novelist (b.1930). Nice black-and-white photograph signed by both personalities with a short sentiment. Size is 10 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a letter of authenticity by JSA (James Spence Authentication) -not shown.

American lawyer and politician (1932-2009), and former senator for Massachusetts.  Front cover from a magazine signed by him (not full magazine) trimmed over the top and left borders.  Size is 8 x 10.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American politician (1932-2009) -born Edward Moore Kennedy, senator from Massachusetts for 47 years and brother of the former US President John F. Kennedy. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American politician (1932-2009) -born Edward Moore Kennedy, United States Senator from Massachusetts for 47 years and brother of the former US President John F. Kennedy. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

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!

Hungarian politician and civil engineer (1841-1914), autograph note signed, written in Budapest, dated in 1914. Written in Hungarian, sold untranslated. Size is 4.3 x 2.76 inches, some silvering on edges not affecting the text and signature. Otherwise in very good condition.

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.

English politician and military officer (1754-1826), whose real name was Frances Rawdon-Hastings. Clip from the bottom of a letter or document with Moira's signature. Size is 7 x 2.25 inches, in very good condition.

American military leader (1880-1964), a five-star general of the US Army who played a crucial role in the Pacific theater during WWII. Large, beautiful photograph signed by him, matted to a total size of 14 x 18 inches, photo is 10 x 13.25 inches (visible window size). Photo is in excellent condition and can be easily removed from mat if desired.

Filipino politician and dictator (1917-1989), and 10th president of Filipinas between 1965-1986. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in 1971, shown young. Size is 3.6 x 5.2 inches, some creases, in overall very good condition.

American politician (1936-2018) who served as senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death in 2018 and was a nominee for president of the USA during the 2008 election. Beautiful color photograph signed by him, shown giving a speech. Size is 11 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Israeli stateswoman (1898-1978) and fourth Prime Minister of Israel between 1969 and 1974; German statesman (1913-1992) and chancellor of West Germany between 1969 and 1974; and Jesco von Puttkamer (1919-1987), the German Ambassador to Israel from 1971 through 1974.  Triple signed photo shown in a parade event, size is 6.75 x 4.9 inches, minor crease, 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.

British statesman (1838-1923), and newspaper editor. Autograph letter in English signed by him, dated 1874. Size is 4.3 x 7 inches, 1 page, folds, in excellent condition.

British Royal Navy officer and statesman (1900-1979), Supreme Allied Commander in south-east Asia during World War II, last viceroy of India before independence and the first Governor-General of independent India (1947-1949). Autograph note signed as LMB, dated in 1976, greeting someone for Christmas and sending a gift, one page, 6 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian dictator (1883-1945) who founded and led the National Fascist Party, Prime Minister of Italy from 1922 to 1943. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him and dated in Roma, 1934. Size is 6.8 x 9.2 inches, some mounting traces on verso, in overall excellent condition.

French emperor (1808-1873), first president of France (1848-1852), and emperor between 1852 and 1870; nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him on the last page, dated in 1854, about army deployment in Anatolia mentioning the Turkish army and discussing a strategy. Each page's size is 5.25 x 8 inches, 5 pages, central fold, in excellent condition.

Israeli politician (1921-2015) and 5th president of Israel (1978-1983). Great color photograph signed by him. Size is 5.5 x 7.9 inches, in excellent 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).

French politician (1803-1857), and also a musicologist and composer. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him and dated in Paris, 1843. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches each page, 3 written pages in one folded sheet, in excellent condition.  ALSO INCLUDED is a 1-page letter in French dictated by him, written by her secretary.

American politician (1913-1994) who served as the 37th president of the United States from 1969 to 1974. Small card signed by him. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

French politician and diplomat (1864-1944). Beautiful vintage (unsigned) cabinet photo of the politician by photographer Henri Manuel (Paris). Size is 4.1 x 6.3 inches, some silvering, in excellent condition.

Swedish politician and statesman (1927-1986) who served as Prime Minister of Sweden and fell assassinated in 1986.  First day cover for the issue of a 1962 stamp celebrating the life of the Swedish politician Dag Hammarskjöld who served as U.N. Secretary-General, signed by Olaf Palme with a short sentiment.  Size is 6.5 x 3.6 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small unsigned photograph of Olaf Palme shown young.  Size is 3.3 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

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.

Argentine Army general and politician (1895-1974), who was elected President three times. Gorgeous large photograph mounted on hard cardboard signed by the General and inscribed to the American oncologist George T. Pack (1898-1969) who flew to Argentina in 1951 to operate Peron's dying wife Evita; photograph is dated in Buenos Aires, August, 1954.  Size is 9.25 x 14 inches, 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.

Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. Fantastic set of 47 original unsigned photographs taken during her coronation on June 1953. The set includes 6 larger-size photographs (the first six scans provided) of 11.75 x 9.9 inches each, some mounting glue residues on verso, otherwise in excellent condition; and other 41 photographs of 6.4 x 7.5 inches each, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition, 20 of them are ink-stamped on verso by Associated Newspapers Ltd, London.  SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American actress (1921-2016) and second wife of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, former first lady 1981-1989. Beautiful color photo postcard signed by her. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American film actress (1921-2016) and First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989; she was the second wife of President Ronald Reagan. Time magazine cover from January 14th, 1985, signed and inscribed by her. Size is 8 x 10.8 inches, only cover (not full magazine), in excellent condition.

Fantastic photograph signed by 4 US presidents together at the White House, October 8th, 1981. Former presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter arrived by helicopter and were greeted by President Ronald Reagan, meeting with them for around half an hour before they left for Andrews Air Force Base, where they would board a plane to Cairo, Egypt. Ford, Carter and Nixon attended the funeral of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, who had been assassinated two days earlier. Reagan, who had survived his own assassination attempt just 6 months earlier, decided was too risky to attend Sadat´s funeral. Instead, the 3 former presidents, including Carter, who had brokered peace between Egypt and Israel, served as the American delegation. This photo was the retirement gift to Helen Colle Donaldson Hollers (1918-2013), who served as White House Appointments Secretary to all 4 presidents (and 5 more!) during her 43 years of service. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some tape traces on verso, otherwise in excellent 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.

American politician and actor (1911-2004) who served as the 40th president of the USA (1981-1989). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 7.8 x 10 inches, trimmed over the right border, minor mounting traces on verso, some creases, in overall very good condition.

Field Marshal and General of the British Army (1832-1914) who became one of the most successful British military commanders of his time. Autograph note signed by him as "Roberts" dated 1905. Size is 4.5 x 6.9 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard of him.

French politician (1831-1913), writer, journalist and politician, founder of the of the newspaper “L’Intransigeant” in 1880. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated 1908, to the French writer Jeanne Loiseau-Lapauze, wife to the art critic Henry: "... I have no news of the famous portrait, but I suppose it is installed in your little Palace. Judging by your charming verses, I guess your loan is at least as attractive as that of Fontainebleau...". Open size is 9.6 x 6.6 inches, two written pages in a folded sheet, overall rust stains, folds, otherwise in very good condition.

American businessman and politician (1908-1979) who served as governor of New York between 1959 and 1973. Typed letter with the letterhead of the Executive Chamber of the New York State signed by him and addressed to the American bass-baritone George London, dated September 26, 1962.  Size is 7.2 x 10.4 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

American political figure (1884-1962) who served as the First Lady of the USA from 1933 to 1945, during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office.  Typed letter with her home letterhead, signed by her, dated June 25th, 1947, about a book she received as a gift.  Size is 5.1 x 6.5 inches, 1 page, storage holes over the upper border, central fold, in excellent condition.

American statesman and politician (1882-1945), who was the 32nd President of the United States from 1932 until his death in 1945. Large signed photo, an original print by Harris & Ewing, inscribed, signature is on the mat. Size is 12 x 16.25 inches, photo is 9 x 13 inches (visible window size), overall age toning with some minor cracks on mat, otherwise in very good condition.

American politician (1882-1945) and world figure, who served as the 32nd President of the United States until his death (1933-1945). Roosevelt led the United States through all the difficult years of the financial crisis of the 1930s and WWII. Gorgeous signed photo on glossy photo paper, inscribed, size is 7.4 x 9.4 inches, minor cracks, otherwise in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 3rd party authentication letter (from JSA services).

Argentine general (1778-1850) and the primary leader of the southern and central parts of South America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire. A wonderful note written in Spanish signed by the General at the bottom of the manuscript and by Ignacio Barceló. In this document, the Argentine leader speaks about Chile and recommends Jose Ignacio Barceló (father of the Chilean jurist Jose Maria Barceló 1835-1887) from the Chilean army to become part of San Martin's army. Size is 8.5 x 12 inches, 1 page, folds, overall rust tone, some small holes, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 2-page article in English about this manuscript written by History experts, plus an English translation of the manuscript. This is a very important document for both Argentina and Chile.

American politician and activist (b.1941), and member of the Congress in various periods. Nice color photograph signed by him. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

German politician (1918-2005) and former chancellor of West Germany between 1974-1982. Time magazine front cover signed by the politician, featuring an interview with him, issued on June 11th, 1979 (not full magazine - cover only).  Size is 8.1 x 10.8 inches, label residues over the lower-left corner, some wear, otherwise in very good condition.

American politician (1854-1932) and part of the Democratic party from 1890-1920, serving as minority leader of the U.S. House of Representatives between 1903-1908. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a very long sentiment; blind-stamped on the front by photographer Harris & Ewing, Washington, D.C.  Size is 7.25 x 9.6 inches, some cracks on borders, in overall very goo condition.

British naval intelligence officer (1764-1840). His signature cut (probably the bottom of a letter or document) mounted on a larger piece of paper. Size is 8.1 x 1.75 inches, in very good condition.

British former Princess of Wales (1961-1997) and first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales (b.1948). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her, dated in 1988.  Size is 7.8 x 9.9 inches, authentication sticker on verso, in excellent condition. Bold Princess Diana signature across, signed simply as "Diana" in black ink with a felt tip pen, shown young, in a formal event. ALSO INCLUDED is a Certificate of Authenticity by Global Authentics.