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Montgomery of Alamein

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Montgomery of Alamein

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Auction Date:2011 May 11 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : 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
TLS signed “Montgomery of Alamein, Field-Marshal,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Office of the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander, Europe letterhead, May 29, 1951. The field marshal writes “My dear Burke” concerning a clothing purchase. in part: “On my return here yesterday I found the parcel of shirts waiting for me in Paris; they were safely delivered to me by Air France yesterday afternoon. The shirts are excellent in every respect and are exactly what I wanted. I am most grateful to you for having acted so promptly in the matter. Please give my grateful thanks to the salesman in the Shirts Department and to all of his colleagues. I often recall my visit to Altman and Co and have many happy recollections of the friendly greeting I received in every branch and from everyone.” He wrote the recipient’s name at the letter’s start and a closing sentiment prior to his signature. In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds with a vertical fold passing through the middle of his first name, horizontal crease along the bottom border, wrinkling, and edge toning.