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Admiral Chester Nimitz Twice Signed 14'' x 11'' Photo of the Japanese Surrender

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Autographs - Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Admiral Chester Nimitz Twice Signed 14'' x 11'' Photo of the Japanese Surrender

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Auction Date:2014 May 29 @ 17:00 (UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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Large 14'' x 11'' photo of the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, twice signed by Admiral Chester Nimitz. Nimitz signs ''C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, U.S.N.'' on the border of the photo. Iconic image depicts Nimitz signing the Japanese Instrument of Surrender while Admirals Sherman and Halsey, and General Douglas MacArthur look on. Signature is dedicated to one John L. Matthews, 1st Lt., USMC by an unknown hand. The second signature is on the image itself, upon the white Instrument on the desk, ''C.W. Nimitz / U.S. Representative''. Black and white photo with border measures 14'' x 11''. Minor creasing, small tear to left and right edge and tape residue to lower right corner, else near fine.