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RUDOLF HESS T.L.S.

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RUDOLF HESS T.L.S.
<b>1159. RUDOLF HESS </b>(1894 - 1987) Nazi German Deputy Fuehrer and second in command after Goering, Hess was one of Hitler's closest confidantes and friends. In an unauthorized peace mission, Hess flew a German fighter to England and surrendered, purportedly attempting to ally Germany with Great Britain against Russia. His mission, of course, failed and Hess was imprisoned at Spandau where he was found hanged in 1987. Carbon retained copy of a T.L.S. "<i>R. H.</i>" 1p. 4to., [n.p., November, 1937], a copy of a letter sent to Turkish Ambassador Mehmet Hamdi Arpag , in part: "<i>...When I returned to Berlin I found your good wishes on the birth of my son. I sincerely thank Your Excellency for these and for your friendly words...</i>". Very good, sold with Arpag's original letter to Hess and a bust photograph of Hess. <b> $300-500</b>