Politics & Military Autographs

American politician and diplomat (1900-1965), served as the 31st Governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953, was the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 1952 and 1956 and later served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 until his death in 1965. Typed note signed on his 1952 presidential campaign stationary with handwritten signature. Also included: the original letter to which he responded (see scans). Size of typed note is 6 x 9.5 inches, several folds, in excellent condition. 

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 stateswoman (1925-2013) and Prime Minister of Great Britain (1979-1989), British politician (1923-1998), Labour Prime Minister (1964-1970 and 1970-1976), Labour party politician (1923-1998) and Labour politician and Cabinet minister (1932-2008). Witty Christmas card signed by the two former Prime Ministers (Wilson signs twice) and three more politicians (Howell, Varley and Prentice). Trifold card that opens to a size of 7.6 x 15.75 inches, 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.

Royal British aircraft which fought in World War II. Card signed by eleven members of the crew. Size is 6.5 x 9.1 inches, in excellent condition.

French statesman and historian (1797-1877), second elected President of France and first President of the French Third Republic. Large signed photograph (21 x 27.25 inches !), also hand signed by famous photographer Leon Bonnat (1833-1922) - his portraits of Victor Hugo and Louis Adolphe Thiers are among his most famous works. Size of the actual photograph without the mat around (inside the golden borders) is 13 x 17.5 inches. The actual photo print is in excellent condition, original photographer mat has some loss of paper on corners, overall aging coloration and some stains. There is a clear crease over the left border, but is still in very good condition. This is a rare, large size item! See scans of item and detail of the signatures.  

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.

Fantastic album that belonged to the English palaeographer and amateur historian Emma Elizabeth Thoyts (1860-1949) with many autograph letters and clips signed by different personalities of the Victorian era including Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert, King Henry IV, King William IV, Princess Christiane (Queen Victoria's daughter), Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and many other personalities of the United Kingdom. Album has a larger number of items (for a more complete list of the items identified please give a look at the last scans provided) and it is signed by Mrs. Thoyts on the back of the front cover, dated 1875.  Album's size is 9.8 x 11.75 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian politician and diplomat (1918-2007), and Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981, and president of Austria from 1986 to 1992. Fine color photograph signed by him, ink-stamped on verso by photographer M. Wenzel-Jelinek, Vienna. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

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.

First president of Israel and zionist leader (1874-1952), Weizmann was also a noted biochemist.  Signed biography book in 2 volumes, only volume 1 is signed on this limited edition in special paper of just 500 copies, each one signed and numbered. Hardcovers in blue cloth, wear and some damage on spines, no dust jacket, otherwise in excellent condition.  

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.