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Merritt A. Edson

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:NA Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Merritt A. Edson

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Auction Date:2011 Apr 13 @ 19:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
US Marine Corps general (1897–1955) who was awared the Medal of Honor, two Navy Crosses, the Silver Star, and two Legions of Merit. He is best known by Marines for the defense of Lunga Ridge during the Guadalcanal Campaign in World War II. He committed suicide in 1955 while serving as Executive Director of the NRA. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Edson in military dress, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Lyford Hutchins—One of the most loyal Marines and patriotic American citizens I have been privileged to know. Merritt Edson.” In very good condition, with moderate crazing to the emulsion, several vertical creases with some through the signatuare, a couple of surface scratches, and staining to the lower right corner. This is the only signed photo of Edson we have ever offered.