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Two items: ALS, in German, signed “Kesselring,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, personal letterhead, dated May 6, 1953; and a commemorative cover, bearing a c

American naval admiral (1882–1968) who commanded the Pacific Fleet at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Relieved of his command after the attack

Commander of the North Pacific Force and a brilliant military tactician. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Kinkaid in full uniform; signed in fount

ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, May 14, 1832. Letter of recommendation for a Polish math professor named L. Korylsky, addres

ALS signed “Lf,” one page, 5 x 7.25, no date. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “Enclosed I send you two letters for Mm Crawford and Monro

American admiral and diplomat (1875–1959) who served as Governor of Puerto Rico, Ambassador to France, and chief of staff to Presidents Roosevelt and

Confederate general (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. Ink signature, “Never despise your enemy. Jame

Huge ink signature, “R. E. Lee,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.25 clipped slip. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered mild toning. Signature measures

White matchbook, measuring 3.25 x 1.5 opened, signed across the covers in fountain pen by MacArthur. Creatively double matted and framed with a portra

TLS signed “D. McA.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 6, 1957. Letter of thanks for sent birthday wishes. In part: “It was thoughtfu

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, nicely signed in black ink by MacArthur. In fine condition.

Time magazine cover from the April 30, 1951 issue, with MacArthur’s famed quote, “There is no substitute for victory,” printed under his image, signed

Vintage printed quotation (contemporary to the item and not added at a later date) on a cream 5 x 3 card, signed in fountain pen “G. C. Marshall” as C

Union general (1826–1885) removed from command by Lincoln for his failure to exert pressure on Lee’s army during the crucial Peninsula Campaign. He ra

Distinguished Union general (1815–1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee’s Confederates at Gettysburg in one of the

Thirteen hard and soft cover books, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective military author, with several adding inscriptions. Signers are: E

Vintage ink signatures of Chester Nimitz, Mark W. Clark, G. C. Marshall, J. H. Doolittle, W. F. Halsey, Ernest J. King, and J. M. Wainright on individ

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Montgomery of Alamein F. M.” Missing lower left corner and edge, and scattered l

Fabled Confederate ranger (1833–1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. He earned the nickname “The Gra

LS in French, written in the hand of Fain and signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, October 18, 1811. Letter to the Duke of Feltre. Translated, in full: “I