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

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Autographs - Historical Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:1,250.00 - 1,875.00 USD
Admiral Chester Nimitz Twice-Signed 14'' x 11'' Photo of the Japanese Surrender

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Auction Date:2014 Sep 25 @ 17:00 (UTC-7 : 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 photographic border, and again upon the image itself, ''C.W. Nimitz / U.S. Representative''. Iconic image depicts Nimitz signing the Japanese Instrument of Surrender while Admirals Sherman and Halsey, and General Douglas MacArthur look on. Signature is dedicated by Nimitz to one John L. Matthews, 1st Lt., USMC. Black and white photo with border measures 14'' x 11''. Ink mark, small tears to edges and tape residue to lower right corner, else near fine.