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Adenauer, Konrad (1876-1967)
Fine content autograph letter signed
European statesman who served as the first post-war Chancellor of West Germany from 1949 to 1963. Autograph letter signed “K. Adenauer”. 2 pages, bifolium, Rhöndorf, 1961 January 21. On his „Bundeskanzler K. Adenauer” stationery. A fine handwritten letter to Alix Cillien in Hannover. In German, in full: „Liebe Frau Cillien! Ich danke Ihnen von Herzen für den wundervollen Kalender, den Sie mir sandten; ich bin sehr gerührt, daß Sie soviel Zeit, Nachdenken und Mühe für mich aufgewendet haben. Ich hoffe, daß Sie weiter politisch tätig sind. Die Verhältnisse in Niedersachsen sind ja durch die Katastrophe der DP etwas verworren. Ich hoffe sehr, daß die CDU die guten Elemente zu sich herüber zieht. Ihnen und Ihren Kindern sende ich recht herzliche Grüße und wünsche Ihnen alles Gute für 1961“. The original mailing envelope is included. Mailing fold, else fine condition. Alix Cillien wife of Adolf Cillien (1893-1960). German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), former member of the German Bundestag and friend of K. Adenauer. Adenauer is a very common autograph, but he is extremely rare in handwritten letters as chancellor.
Price: $ 960 / € 800
Arafat, Yasser (1929-2004)
Photograph signed
Palestinian political leader. He was chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) from 1969 to 2004. President of Palestine from 1989 to 2004 and President of the Palestinian Authority (PNA) from 1994 to 2004. Signed photograph. 5.0 x 7.0 inch, n.p. (Ramallah), 2004 April 21. Signed and inscribed by Arafat “To Gisela with best wishes Y. Arafat 21.04.2004”. Old age signature, Arafat died the same year. Accompanied by a letter of the “Special Assistant to Secretary General” forwarding the signed photo, dated 2004 April 21. The original mailing envelope is also included. Fine condition and an uncommon signed photograph.
Price: $ 480 / € 400
Bebel, August (1840-1913)
Autograph letter signed
Ferdinand August Bebel was a German Marxist politician, writer, and orator. He is best remembered as one of the founders of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). Autograph letter signed “A. Bebel”. 1p., bifolium, Plauen-Dresden, 1887 November 24. To the editors of the "Dresdner Nachrichten". In German: „In der politischen Übersicht der gestrigen Nummer Ihres Blattes erwähnen Sie, daß ich in Fürth gewesen sei, um dort meinen Parteigenossen zur Betheiligung an den Stadtverordnetenwahlen zu rathen. Diese Mittheilung … ist unrichtig. Ich war weder in Fürth noch hat eine solche Beschlußnahme meinerseits überhaupt stattgefunden…“. Translated: „In the political overview of yesterday's number of your paper you mention that I was in Fürth to advise my party comrades there to take part in the city council elections. This communication ... is incorrect. I was neither in Fürth nor did such a decision even take place on my part...”. Mailing fold, slightly discolored, else fine condition.
Price: $ 1,200 / € 1.000
Benes, Edvard (1884-1948)
Large signed photograph
Second President of Czechoslovakia from 1935 to 1938 and again from 1940 to 1948. Signed photograph “Dr. Edvard Benes 6.10.38”. 7.5 x 9.0 inch, n.p. Slightly trimmed, else good condition. Uncommon in signed photographs especially of this size and high quality. Fine!
Price: $ 600 / € 500
Bismarck, Otto von (1815-1898)
Autograph letter signed
Influential German statesman known as the “Iron Chancellor”, who served as the first Chancellor of the German Empire from 1871-1890. Autograph letter signed „vBismarck“. 1p., 8.5 x 10.75 inch, Berlin, 1863 February 5. To an unknown recipient, probably a court marshal. A submissive Bismarck asks for an audience. In German, in full: “Ew. Hochwohlgeboren würde ich sehr dankbar sein wenn Sie die Güte hätten die Befehle Sr. Königlichen des Großherzogs darüber zu erbitten, ob seine Königliche Hoheit die Gnade haben wolle mir eine Audienz zu gewähren…“ Mailing folds, handling wear, else fine condition. After the founding of the empire, Bismarck's letters no longer needed to be written in such a submissive manner.
Price: $ 1,800 / € 1.500
Blomberg, Werner von (1878-1946)
Typed letter signed
German Generalfeldmarschall, Minister of War, and Commander-in-Chief of the German Armed Forces until January 1938. Typed letter signed “vBlomberg”. 8.25 x 11.75 inch, Berlin, 1936 May 14. On “Der Reichskriegsminister” stationery. Appointment for Alois Hartmann as “Oberintendanturrat” im “Reichskriegsministerium”. Near mint condition. Note: We reject Nazism in any form! Nevertheless we offer autographs of this kind, because it is an important part of the history of the 20th Century. To the extent applicable to those affected by German law, particularly § 86a StGB, historical and military items from or relating to the period and personalities of the German Third Reich are offered for only purposes of education and research regarding historical events and military history. Clients who purchase such items agree that they will not use them for propaganda or other purposes that would be punishable under § 86a StGB.
Price: $ 240 / € 200
Blücher, Gebhard Leberecht von (1742-1819)
Important letter signed re: Clausewitz
Fürst von Wahlstatt, Prussian Generalfeldmarschall (field marshal) who most notably led his army against Napoleon I. at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813 and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, in alliance with the Duke of Wellington. Important letter signed “Blücher”. 2 pages, recto and verso, 8.5 x 12.0 inch, Headquarter Alencon, 1815 August 28. General Armee-Commando. 1 Section stationery. To Prinz August von Preussen. In German, in full: „Aus Euer königlichen Hoheit Bericht vom 24ten den mir Major v. Clausewitz überbracht hat, habe ich die unangemessene Entdeckung erfahren welche Höchstdieselben in Betreff des Oberst gemacht haben. Ich stimme mit der Ansicht die Euer königliche Hoheit dabey befolgt haben ganz überein. Ich halte die Sache für so wichtig, daß ich das Fernere darüber seiner Majestät dem Könige anheim stelle. Mit der Meldung hierüber schicke ich den Major von Clausewitz zu seiner Majestät. Ich habe seiner Majestät dem Könige anheim gestellt ob Allerhöchstdieselben sich nicht geneigt finden sollten, sich bey den Diensten die der Oberst geleistet mit dessen Entfernung zu begnügen, ohne ihn der ganzen Strenge und dem Spruche der Gesetze zu übergeben. Da indessen auch denkbar ist, daß der französische Kriegsminster an Oberst xxx diesen Brief blos in der Absicht geschrieben hat um ihn zu compromittieren, so habe ich Seine Majestät gebethen, in jedem Fall eine nähere Aufklärung der Sache zu verfügen, des königs Majestät habe ich gebethen an Euer königliche Hoheit der kürze der Zeit wegen directe zu verfügen, welches höchstwahrscheinlich durch den Major von Clausewitz stattfinden wird. Euer königliche Hoheit übersende ich zugleich die Abschrift einer Allerhöchsten Kabinetsordre vom 27ten August d.J. aus welcher Euer königliche Hoheit ersehen werden, daß es in Betreff der Verpflegung und der Requisitionen für Bekleidung ganz bey den Grundsätzen verbleibt, nachdenen bis jetzt verfahren worden ist. Eure königliche Hoheit werden sich aber dabey mit mir von der Nothwendigkeit überzeugen, die Requisitionen für Bekleidung mit möglichster Eile und Pünktlichkei zu betreiben”. Slightly discolored, mailing folds, else good condition. A rare and historically significant letter written only weeks after Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo, as Blücher’s Prussian army advanced through France during the post-war occupation. Carl Philipp Gottlieb von Clausewitz (1780-1831) was a Prussian army officer and military theorist who stressed the "moral" (in modern terms meaning psychological) and political aspects of waging war.
Price: $ 2,100 / € 1.750
Blücher, Gebhard Leberecht von (1742-1819)
Letter signed
Fürst von Wahlstatt, Prussian Generalfeldmarschall (field marshal) who most notably led his army against Napoleon I. at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813 and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, in alliance with the Duke of Wellington. Letter signed “Blücher”. 1p., 7.5 x 9.0 inch, Münster, 1803 November 21. As Governor of Münster to the “Capitaine Adjoint à l’Etat-Major Bigi” who had gone on convalescent leave. In French: “Je Vous fais mes remerciments de ce que Vous avez bien voulu m’avertir de Votre départ. Soyez persuadé que je regrette infiniment de me voir privé de Votre société pour quelques semaines; cependant je ne puis qu’applaudir à Votre Voyage puisqu’il a pour but le retablissement de Votre santé…”. Translated: “I thank you for having kindly informed me of your departure. Be assured that I deeply regret being deprived of your company for a few weeks; however, I can only applaud your journey since its aim is to restore your health…”. Mailing folds, handling wear, else good condition.
Price: $ 1,440 / € 1.200
Blücher, Gebhard Leberecht von (1742-1819)
Closing of a letter signed
Fürst von Wahlstatt, Prussian Generalfeldmarschall (field marshal) who most notably led his army against Napoleon I. at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813 and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, in alliance with the Duke of Wellington. Closing of a letter signed “Blücher”. 1p., 7.5 x 2.5 inch, Treptow a.d. Rega, 1808 August 12. “Ganz ergebenster Diener” written by a secretary and signed by Blücher himself at the end. Mailing fold, else fine condition.
Price: $ 720 / € 600
Bonaparte, Joséphine (1763-1814)
Letter signed
Joséphine de Beauharnais, first wife of Napoleon I., and thus the first Empress of the French. Letter signed “Lapagerie Bonaparte”. 1p., 6.5 x 7.5 inch, Paris, 17 floréal an VIII. (1800 May 7), laid paper. Very likely to Martin Gaudin. In French: “Je vous adresse... la pétition du c(itoyen) Calabre, maintenant agent national forestier à Compiègne. Il demande la place d'inspecteur dans le même arrondissement. Ses connoissances en cette partie, sa moralité sa bonne conduite dans l'exercice de ses fonctions d'agent, m'engagent à vous inviter de vouloir bien l'accueillir favorablement de l'appuyer.” Translated: “I am addressing to you... the petition of citizen Calabre, now a national forestry agent in Compiègne. He requests the position of inspector in the same district. His knowledge of this area, his morality, and his good conduct in the exercise of his duties as an agent, compel me to invite you to kindly welcome him and support him.” Mailing folds, pin hole, else good condition. From October 1795 to January 1801, the national forests were attached to the Registration and Domain Administration, which was then under the Ministry of Finance, headed by Martin Gaudin throughout the Consulate and the Empire. Martin-Michel-Charles Gaudin, 1st duc de Gaëte (1756-1841) was a French statesman who served as Minister of Finance of the French Empire under Napoleon I., from November 1799 to March 1814 and during the Hundred Days following Napoleon's return from exile in Elba.
Price: $ 2,640 / € 2.200
Brandström, Elsa (1888-1948)
Typed letter signed by the "Angel of Siberia"
Swedish nurse and philanthropist. She was known around the world as the "Angel of Siberia". Typed letter signed “Ihre Elsa Brandström-Ulich”. 1p., 9.0 x 11,0 inch, Dresden, 1931 November 22. On “Stiftung: Arbeitssanatorium für ehem. Kriegsgefangene Deutsche” stationery. Addressed to „Mrs. Siniossoglon“. In German, translated in parts: “…Unfortunately, I have to tell you that my time has been so extraordinarily busy through my work that I cannot fulfill your request.” Mailing folds, handling wear, slightly discolored, else good condition. Brandström was married since 1929 with the philosopher and educator Robert Ulich (1890-1977).
Price: $ 480 / € 400
Castro, Fidel (1926-2016)
Rare typed letter signed with fine content
Cuban communist revolutionary and politician who was Prime Minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and President from 1976 to 2008. Typed letter signed “Fidel Castro”. 1p., 8.25 x 11.0 inch, on his “REPUBLICA DE CUBA PRESIDENTE DEL CONSEJO DE ESTADO Y DEL GOBIERNO” stationery, La Habana, 1993 September 21, excellent signed with a blue felt-tip pen. Addressed to a woman in Germany. In Spanish, translated: “First, I apologize for not answering your letters sooner. They were not known to me and have not reached my hands for various reasons. However, now that I have learned of your previous letters and your repeated donations to our country, I would like to write to you immediately, first of all, to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind gestures of solidarity and your generous initiatives. In addition, I am pleased to send you the photo (not included) that you have repeatedly asked for. Like the others, your most recent check will be used to purchase essential medicines, which are currently not available in sufficient quantities due to the trade and economic blockade imposed on our country. Accept, dear friend, my highest regard and best wishes.” The original unpostmarked mailing envelope, probably forwarded through official agencies (embassy), is enclosed. Minor handling wear. else fine condition.
Price: $ 1,800 / € 1.500
Castro, Fidel (1926-2016)
Rare war content autograph letter signed
Cuban communist revolutionary and politician who was Prime Minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and President from 1976 to 2008. Autograph letter signed “F.”. 1p., 6.0 x 6.5 inch, n.p., (1988 July 2). Addressed to the Generals Polo and Ochoa. In Spanish: “Ochoa y Polo: El Regimiento de pecho se debe dirigir a Lubango. Despues decidieramos su ulterios ubicacion. Seguir inriestiendo con los angolanos la entrega de los grupos solicitados.” Translated: “Ochoa and Polo: The regiment of Pechora (located in Matala) must go to Lubango. We will make a decision later on their position. Keep pushing the Angolans so the designated groups surrender. Greetings. F.” In this rare autograph letter signed Fidel Castro gives instructions for military operations to support the Marxist party in Angola against the United States. He addresses his main generals on the spot: Polo Cintra Fria (Leopoldo Cintra Frias, born in 1941, currently Minister of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces) and Arnoldo Ochoa Sanchez (1930-1989/shot for corruption). Date written in pencil and in a different hand at the top, handwritten note (illegible) on verso, handling wear, else good condition. Rare especially with war content.
Price: $ 1,680 / € 1.400
Catherine II., The Great (1729-1796)
Scarce autograph letter signed regarding allegations
Yekaterina Alexeevna or Catherine II., also known as Catherine the Great, was the most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from 9 July 1762 until her death in 1796 at the age of 67. Her reign was called Russia's golden age. Autograph letter signed “Caterine”. 1p. (bifolium), 7.25 x 9.0 inch, n.p., 1769 June 19. A fine handwritten letter, probably to the Russian Privy Councilor Ernst Johann Graf von Münnich (1707-1788) with the order to investigate allegations made against an emissary. In French, in full: „Par la si jointe Vous verrés qu’il y a un homme qui pretend que Vos Subdelegué le font mourir de faim, conoissant Votre façon de penser, je voudrois parier qu’il n’en est rien, je Vous prie de voir par Vous meme ce qui en est, et de faire rendre exacte justice a cet homme dont je Vous ai je pense renvoyé l’affaire, Vous me ferés rapport de ce qui se passera, ayé Soin Surtout que cela ce finisse au plutot.“ Mailing folds, else fine condition.
Price: $ 6,600 / € 5.500
Catherine II., The Great (1729-1796)
Excellent document signed
Yekaterina Alexeevna or Catherine II., also known as Catherine the Great, was the most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from 9 July 1762 until her death in 1796 at the age of 67. Her reign was called Russia's golden age. Partly-printed vellum document signed "Ekaterina". Ornate Document on vellum, 15.75 x 11.0 inch, St. Petersburg, Summer 1774. Wax and paper seal is affixed at lower left. In Russian, military commission, appointing Alexander Sytina Captain of Artillery. Vertical fold, faint scattered soiling, docketing verso. Excellent document, especially with the fine wax and paper seal.
Price: $ 3,600 / € 3.000
Chamberlain, Austen (1863-1937)
Excellent signed photograph
British statesman. He negotiated the Locarno Treaties (1925), aimed at preventing war between France and Germany, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Excellent vintage signed photograph “Austen Chamberlain”. Postcard, 3.5 x 5.5 inch, n.p., n.d., photo Bassano. Signed in dark black ink and in excellent condition. Chamberlain is uncommon in signed photographs.
Price: $ 660 / € 550
Chiang Kai-Shek (1887-1975)
Signed photograph
Chinese political and military leader who served as the leader of the Republic of China between 1928 and 1975. Desirable matte-finish head-and-shoulders signed photo. Black and white, 3.5 x 5.0 inch, n.p., n.d., signed in dark black ink in Chinese. Probably slightly trimmed, minor mounting residue on verso, else good.
Price: $ 1,500 / € 1.250
Chiang Kai-Shek, Madame (1898-2003)
Typed letter signed
Soong Mei-ling also known as Madame Chiang. Chinese political figure who was First Lady of the Republic of China, the wife of President Chiang Kai-shek. Soong played a prominent role in the politics of the Republic of China and was the sister-in-law of Sun Yat-sen, the founder and the leader of the Republic of China. Typed letter signed "Mayling Soong Chiang". 7.0 x 10.5 inch, Taipei, Taiwan, 1957 September 9, on "Office of the President Republic of China" letterhead, signed in ink at bottom by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek. Addressed to Dr. Daniel Poling of New York. Letter welcomes his coming visit and offers to arrange a trip to offshore islands. In English, in full: “I have received your letters of recent date and am glad that you will be visiting Taiwan at the end of the month. I have noted, too, that you wish to visit the offshore islands, and I shall be glad to arrange this trip for you. I hope Mrs. Poling continues to improve. With all good wishes to you both.” Mailing folds, minor closed tear at the lower left edge, handling wear, else good condition. Comes with a JSA Letter of authenticity.
Price: $ 1,440 / € 1.200
Chiang Kai-Shek, Madame (1898-2003)
Typed letter signed
Soong Mei-ling also known as Madame Chiang. Chinese political figure who was First Lady of the Republic of China, the wife of President Chiang Kai-shek. Soong played a prominent role in the politics of the Republic of China and was the sister-in-law of Sun Yat-sen, the founder and the leader of the Republic of China. Typed letter signed "Mayling Soong Chiang". 1p., 7.0 x 10.5 inch, Taipei, Taiwan, March 12, 1960. On engraved, blind-embossed stationery of the Office of the President, Republic of China. To U.S. Army Maj. Harold Lindsey “Lin” Arison, Jr. and his wife Mary Jane. With a fine handwritten salutation and closing in blue ballpoint pen by Madame Chiang. A fine letter in which Madame Chiang sends thanks for remembrances on her birthday. She also writes that she had been in poor health but was recovering. In full: “I appreciate your remembrance of me on my birthday and thank you for the candy which you sent. I hope you and your family are well. I am just recovering from a severe virus attack and so feel somewhat tired and weak, but, that is to be expected, although tiresome, I admit. But I am sure that in a few more days, I shall be up and around as usual.” Mailing folds, else fine condition. Arison (1919–1998) was an American Army bandmaster who served as Nationalist Chinese President Chiang Kai-shek’s Military Music Advisor. The accompanying envelope was hand delivered through diplomatic channels, not mailed, so it has no postal markings. Alongside the address line to Arison and his wife, it has a handwritten Chinese notation in black ink that reads “American Embassy” and there is the handwritten number “1” in the lower right corner. The envelope has been torn open on the back and shows some handling marks. It is in fine condition.
Price: $ 1,440 / € 1.200
Chiang Kai-Shek, Madame (1898-2003)
Typed letter signed
Soong Mei-ling also known as Madame Chiang. Chinese political figure who was First Lady of the Republic of China, the wife of President Chiang Kai-shek. Soong played a prominent role in the politics of the Republic of China and was the sister-in-law of Sun Yat-sen, the founder and the leader of the Republic of China. Typed letter signed "Mayling Soong Chiang". 1p., 7.0 x 10.5 inch, Taipei, Taiwan, February 13, 1961. On engraved, blind-embossed stationery of the Office of the President, Republic of China. To Mary Jane Arison the wife of U.S. Army Maj. Harold Lindsey “Lin” Arison, Jr. With a fine handwritten salutation and closing in blue fountain pen by Madame Chiang. Madame Chiang sends New Year’s greetings and gift of vegetables from her own garden in reply to good wishes and a box of candy from Mrs. Lin Arison. In full: “Thank you for your good wishes and the box of candy. I do hope that this New Year will bring you and Mr. Arison every joy and that his mission to America will be successful. The beets and lettuce are from my garden.” Mailing folds, else fine condition. Mary Jane Arison (1923–2004) was the wife of U.S. Army Maj. Harold Lindsey “Lin” Arison, Jr. (1919–1998). Lin Arison was an American Army bandmaster who served as Nationalist Chinese President Chiang Kai-shek’s Military Music Advisor. The U.S. Army loaned him to the government of the Republic of China in Taipei in 1954. He organized and directed a school for music teachers, bandmasters, and instrumentalists, and he composed and arranged state ceremonial music for the government. He rearranged and harmonized the national anthem of the Republic of China, and his version remains unchanged. The Arisons were close to Chiang Kai-shek and Madame Chiang. Arison was also an officer in the United States Foreign Service, serving as chief of the Northeast Asia and Pacific branches of the Voice of America and advising the program director of Vietnam’s national television directorate in Saigon. Arison served on Taiwan until he finally retired from the Army in 1963. He retired from the Foreign Service in 1972.
Price: $ 1,440 / € 1.200
Churchill, John - 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722)
Letter signed
A British army officer and statesman. From a gentry family, he served as a page at the court of the House of Stuart under James, Duke of York, through the 1670s and early 1680s, earning military and political advancement through his courage and diplomatic skill. He is known for never having lost a battle. His most famous descendent, Winston S. Churchill, wrote a biography of him entitled Marlborough: His Life and Times. Letter signed "Marlborough”. 1p., 7.25 x 9.25 inch, 1718 February 25. Letter to a Lord, in full: "The Bearer Hodges hath an opportunity at present of purchasing something for Himself in His Majesties Service, more commodious to His Affairs than for his Office of the Robes. And hath a very fit person to offer to succeed him, but is so sensible of your favors to Him that he is ashamed to trespass farther on you himself. He has lived so long in my family and deserved so well of mee that I am willing to do Him what kindness I can, and as this surrender is Entirely in your power I make it my Request that you will Grant it him, which will very much oblige." Mailing folds, some chips, handling wear, else good condition.
Price: $ 1,740 / € 1.450
Cuno, Wilhelm (1876-1933)
Autograph statement signed
German businessman and politician who was the chancellor of Germany from 1922 to 1923 for a total of 264 days. Autograph statement signed “Cuno”. Card, 4.5 x 3.5 inch, recto and verso, Hamburg, February 17, 1925. A fine statement in Cuno’s hand: "Nur dann wird die Deutsche Jugend ihre Pflicht erfüllen, wenn sie ihre ganze Kraft dem Dienste am Vaterland widmet”. Translated: "Only then will German youth fulfill its duty, if it dedicates all its strength to serving the fatherland.” The original mailing envelope is included. Fine condition. Provenance: The collection of autographs by Gertrud Hoffmann and her daughter Else Karmann - "A German Autograph Collection, from 1850 to 1967". Uncommon autograph and statement.
Price: $ 840 / € 700
Daru, Pierre Antoine Noël Bruno (1767-1829)
Autograph letter signed
French soldier, statesman, historian and poet. Born in Montpellier, he was educated at the Oratorian-maintained military school of Tournon, and entered artillery service at an early age. Autograph letter signed “Daru”. 1 page, 6.25 x 8.0 inch, 1812 Jan. 28 (?), remnants of a red wax seal on verso. Addressed to the “Pigeon commissaire ordonnateur in Paris”. The letter acknowledging the receipt of a letter and presuming to do what he can. Addressed on verso by Daru. Letter is professional inlaid to a slightly larger piece of paper, verso is fully visible, handling wear, else good condition.
Price: $ 300 / € 250
Do Muoi (1917-2018)
Signed photograph
Vietnamese communist politician. He rose in the party hierarchy in the late 1940s, became Chairman of the Council of Ministers in 1988 and was elected General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Signed and dated photograph. 8.25 x 6.25 inch, n.p., april 17, 1996. Handling wear, some stains, collector label on verso, else good condition. I couldn't find another autograph of Do Muoi.
Price: $ 480 / € 400
Ebert, Friedrich (1871-1925)
Document signed
German politician of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) and the first President of Germany from 1919 until his death in office in 1925. Partly printed document signed “Ebert”. 1p., bifolium, 8.25 x 13.0 inch, Berlin 1924 December 17. Certificate of employment for Ernst Liebler as senior government councilor. Countersigned by Gerhard Theodor Alexander Graf von Kanitz(1884-1949). Mailing folds, second page of the bifolium with ink stain, else good condition. Gerhard Theodor Alexander Graf von Kanitz was a German politician of the German National People's Party (DNVP) and the German People's Party (DVP). He was a member of several Prussian and German Parliaments and served as Weimar Germany's Minister of Food and Agriculture from 1923 to 1926.
Price: $ 840 / € 700
Erzberger, Matthias (1875-1921)
Typed letter signed
Politician of the Catholic Centre Party, member of the Reichstag and minister of finance of Germany from 1919 to 1920. Both his role in ending the war and his financial policies earned him the enmity of the political right. On 26 August 1921, he was assassinated by two members of the right-wing terrorist group Organisation Consul. Typed letter signed “M. Erzberger”. 1p., bifolium, 8.75 x 10.5 inch, Berlin, 1915 April 13. To „Freiherrn von Droste Hülshoff, Schloss Stapel bei Havixbeck“. In German, in full: „Empfangen Sie meinen besten Dank für die Zusendung des Zeichnungsscheines über M 100,- für das Conto Rom“. Mailing folds, else fine condition.
Price: $ 480 / € 400
Erzberger, Matthias (1875-1921)
Typed letter signed
Politician of the Catholic Centre Party, member of the Reichstag and minister of finance of Germany from 1919 to 1920. Typed letter signed “M. Erzberger”. 1p., 8.5 x 10.25 inch, Berlin, 1916 March 4. To the priest Hansjakob in Haslach. In German, in full: “Besten Dank für Ihr freundliches Schreiben vom 29.v.M. Sie dürfen versichert sein, dass ich die von Ihnen mit Recht vorgebrachten Wünsche und Beschwerden vorbringen werde. In meinem Wahlkreis ist noch nicht ein einziges Kupferdach einer Kirche beschlagnahmt worden, da ich mich mit dem Klerus meines Wahlkreises in Verbindung gesetzt habe und die Beschlagnahme immer hinausschrieben liess“. Mailing folds, punch holes, handling wear, else good condition.
Price: $ 480 / € 400
Erzberger, Matthias (1875-1921)
Typed letter signed
Politician of the Catholic Centre Party, member of the Reichstag and minister of finance. Both his role in ending the war and his financial policies earned him the enmity of the political right. On 26 August 1921, he was assassinated by two members of the right-wing terrorist group Organisation Consul. Typed letter signed “M. Erzberger”. 1p., 6.75 x 8.75 inch, Berlin, 1916 July 6. To an unknown doctor in Münster. In German, in full: “Sehr verehrter Herr Doktor! Die Korrektur habe ich erhalten. Die 100 gewünschten Abzüge werden Ihnen vom Verlag der ‚Germania‘ dieser Tage zugehen.“ Recipient's name erased, mailing folds, else good condition.
Price: $ 480 / € 400