RR Auction: Remarkable Rarities

The autocratic leader (1912–1994) of North Korea from its establishment in 1948 until his death in 1994, known for establishing an all-pervasive cult

North Korean politician (1910–1984) who joined the underground Communist Party in 1932 and fought the Japanese occupation beginning in 1935; he went o

South Korean foreign minister (1914–1989) who defected to North Korea with his wife in 1986. Felt tip signature, “Choi Duk-Shin,” on an off-white 2.5

North Korean politician (1916–1999) who served as the premier from 1977 to 1984. An official compliment card embossed on the front in gold Korean char

South Korean military leader (1917–1979) who seized power in a 1961 coup d’etat; he was assassinated by the director of his own security force. Rare c

South Korean military leader (1917–1979) who seized power in a 1961 coup d’etat; he was assassinated by the director of his own security force. Founta

First president of South Korea (1875–1965) from 1948 until his resignation in 1960, leading his nation through the Korean War. Ink signature, “Syngman

South Korean politician, diplomat, and soldier (1917–1994) who served as prime minister from 1964 to 1970. Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue ink. I

Politician (1919–2006) who served as South Korea’s prime minister from 1975 to 1979 and president from 1979 to 1980. Felt tip signature of Choi Kyu-ha

Second president of South Korea (1897–1990) who served from 1960 to 1962 before being replaced by Park Chung-hee as a result of the May 16 coup. TLS s