Auction 21
Stamps, Postal History and Autographs
Aviators and Military Leaders
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Lot 9 |
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Ingalls, Laura, Pioneering American aviator (1893-1967); recipient of the Harmon Trophy; set and broke records for distance and for stunt flying; later imprisoned as a Nazi agent. Carried Postal Cover with Autograph Note Signed "Laura Ingalls" on front, where she recounts her statistics from her historic Los Angeles-to-New York transatlantic flight on "Sept 12, 1935," on envelope with printed identification as a carried cover, September 16 New York cancellation. Estimate $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $65 |
Lot 10 |
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Ingalls, Laura, Pioneering American aviator (1893-1967); recipient of the Harmon Trophy; set and broke records for distance and for stunt flying; later imprisoned as a Nazi agent. Typewritten Letter Signed "Laura Ingalls," 1 page, 4to, Burbank, CA, Sept 6, 1935. Just days before her transatlantic flight, she writes to apologize to postmaster Richard Singley of Lancaster, PA for misplacing some of his letters to be carried, and suggests a way to rectify it, and she instead carried an unmarked cover (see prior lot)! Light blotting to signature, otherwise in excellent condition. Estimate $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
Lot 11 |
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Ingalls, Laura, Pioneering American aviator (1893-1967); recipient of the Harmon Trophy; set and broke records for distance and for stunt flying; later imprisoned as a Nazi agent. Postal Cover with Autograph Note Signed "Laura Ingalls" on front, where she recounts her statistics from her historic Los Angeles-to-New York transatlantic flight on "Sept 12, 1935," with September 13 New York cancellation, undoubtedly carried on that flight. Estimate $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $130 |
Lot 12 |
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LeMay, Curtis, American Air Force general (1906-90); commanded US bombing strategy in the Pacific theater late in World War II; organized the Berlin Airlift; later, Chief of Staff of the US Air Force. Cover Signed "Curtis E. LeMay" as Commanding General of the XXI Bomber Command, APO 234, August 4, 1945. Just days later, LeMay's bombers would unleash their deadliest weapons, atomic bombs, on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, bringing the world war to a close. Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $65 |
Lot 13 |
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MacArthur, Douglas, General of the US Army and Army Chief of Staff (1880-1964); commanded US forces in the Pacific theater during World War II, famously promising to return when forced to evacuate the Philippines, which US troops later helped liberate. First Day Cover Signed "Douglas MacArthur" at top left, Manila, 3/3/1948, for the first day of issue of Republic of the Philippines stamps bearing his image, on the third anniversary of his famous return to the islands. Choice. Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $150 |
Lot 14 |
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Marshall, George, US Secretary of State and Secretary of War (1880-1959); organized Allied forces to win World War II; his postwar Marshall Plan helped secure the recovery of Western Europe, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize. Air Mail Cover Signed "Geo. Marshall,". Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
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Pershing, John J., General of the Armies of the United States (1860-1948); commanded the Allied Expeditionary Forces during World War I. Typewritten Letter Signed "John. J. Pershing as Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, Paris, Nov 28, 1918. Just weeks after the Armistice, he informs Brigadier General Harry A Smith in Luxembourg that "on October 17, I recommended you for promotion to the grade of Major General…The War Department discontinued all promotions of General Officers after the signing of the Armistice, and I regret that therefore you will not receive the deserved recognition of your excellent services." In choice condition. With related FDC. Estimate $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $180 |
Lot 16 |
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Pershing, John J., General of the Armies of the United States (1860-1948); commanded the Allied Expeditionary Forces during World War I. Typewritten Letter Signed "John. J. Pershing" as General of the Armies, 1p, 8vo, on official stationery, Washington, May 2, 1922. He informs Brig Gen Harry A Smith at the Army War College that "the Secretary of War…has selected you to fill the vacancy which will be caused by the promotion of General McRae…" In excellent condition. Pershing had wanted to promote Smith during the war, but after the armistice was signed, all promotions were suspended (see previous lot). Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $110 |
Lot 17 |
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Pershing, John J., General of the Armies of the United States (1860-1948); commanded the Allied Expeditionary Forces during World War I. Typewritten Letter Signed "John. J. Pershing" as Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces 1p, 8vo, on official stationery, France, January 28, 1919. He thanks Theodore Greene, director of Rhode Island's War Savings Organization, to thank him for the gift of a book from "the citizens of Rhode Island who purchased War Savings Stamps…to express their appreciation of the work accomplished by their army in France." Some toning at folds, otherwise in choice condition. Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $110 |
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Tibbets, Paul, American Air Force officer (1915-2007); piloted the Enola Gay when she dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Commemorative Cover Signed "Paul Tibbets," postmarked Richmond, VA, 6/29, year illegible, celebrating the Boeing B-29 Washington I. Affixed to a sheet with information about the plane, which was introduced to the RAF in 1950. With additional bio. Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos | Unsold |
Lot 19 |
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Wood, Leonard, American soldier (1860-1927); Army Chief of Staff just before the First World War; although a medical officer, he rose to ranks of command, partly due to his service in the Philippines. Good content and association Typewritten Letter Signed "Leonard Wood," as Commander of the Eastern Department, 1p, 8vo, Governor's Island, NY, September 25, 1917. Just days after the death of George Dewey, hero of Manila Bay, on January 17, Wood writes to his widow, "I cannot tell you how shocked and aggrieved I was to hear of his illness and its unfortunate termination…I valued his friendship and good opinion very highly…The nation has lost one of its great figures in both the Navy and Army…" Pencil notation at bottom, otherwise in excellent condition. With printed portrait. Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos | Unsold |
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