After distinguished World War One service, this U.S. Army general served as Chief of the War Plans Division of the War Department (1927-31), then in 1932 was named head of the Army War College; served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the War Department (1935-36) and commander of the Fourth..... More
This English naval commander took part in several engagement of the American Revolutionary War: hewent to the relief of Acre while plenipotentiary at Constantinople and compelled Napoleon to raise siege (1799); he destroyed the Turkish fleet off Abydos (1807); in 1810 he became vice admiral and in 1821 full admiral..... More
Famed German ace of World War Two. PS, 18½" X 25", n.p., n.y. [1988]. Fine. Heavy stock print of a pencil portrait of the renowned ace in uniform sporting his Iron Cross. Below a blind-embossed inner border, noted aviation artist J.G. Keck signs it in pencil and numbers it (#344..... More
Perhaps a War of 1812 veteran... perhaps an attorney... perhaps a bureaucrat -- perhaps all of the above! ALS, 2pp, 8" X 10", Rutland, VT, 1818 May 16. Addressed to Robert Brent, Pay Master General of the U.S. Army. Very good. Mild age toning. Good content appeal on behalf of..... More
The U.S. Navy's fourth-ranking fighter ace of World War Two once downed six Japanese dive bombers within eight minutes, ending the war with 19 downed enemy planes and another 21 destroyed on the ground. PS, glossy heavy stock 10" X 8", n.p., n.y. Fine. Modern reproduction of a vintage shot..... More
This Medal of Honor-winning U.S. Marine Corps officer downed 21 enemy planes in World War Two, making him the fourth ranking USMC fighter Ace. PS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.y. Fine. Handsome, high-quality glossy modern reproduction of a candid WW2-era shot of a smiling Walsh standing in front of his..... More
This American general was instrumental in planning the June 1944 invasion of Normany. TNS, 1p, 8" X 10½", Washington, DC, 1948 March 17. Addressed to John Alfred Blomgren. Very good. On Department of the Army letterhead, Wedemeyer graciously transmits a signed photograph (not present). Comes with a fine 8" X...... More
This career U.S. Army officer was instrumental in establishing the air force as a separate branch of service, transferring into the new U.S. Air Force in 1920; rose through the ranks in aircraft production and instructional capacities to major general, named chief of the Air Corps in 1935; killed when..... More
This World War One "Stars and Stripes" journalist and ad man; after Pearl Harbor he proposed to the military authorities a magazine written and edited not by the brass, but by enlisted men -- hence the creation of "Yank" magazine, though White was assigned to "Stars and Stripes" for most..... More
Nicknamed the "Lion of Kuban" by Russian fighters, this German Luftwaffe fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient is credited with downing 133 enemy aircraft (plus 25 more unconfirmed) in 480 combat missions on the Eastern front -- most memorably shooting down 12 aircraft in a single mission. IPS, heavy stock..... More
The Continental Congress awarded this Revolutionary War patriot and officer and member of the "New York Sons of Liberty" a sword of honor; later he served as sheriff (1784-87, 1791-95) and as mayor (1807-08) of New York City. Signature and title ("Shr'ff")and "Cepi Corpus" ("I have the body") in his..... More
This career Army officer was a major general with The Adjutant General's Office. TLS, 1p, 8" X 10½", Washington, DC, 1948 April 2. Addressed to Mrs. Otto (Elaine) Madlener (noted Chicago collector and officer of The Manuscript Society). Very good. Lightly age toned, with touch of edgewear. On letterhead of..... More
Hailed as one of the heroes of the pivotal Battle of Jutland in 1916, this Royal Navy officer fought heroically there and was awarded the DSO (Distinguished Service Order) -- and later was awarded a second DSO for his role in quelling Turkish shore batteries at Salif; by 1931 he..... More