History K - N
Kennedy, Jacqueline (1929-1994)
Beautiful signed photograph
First Lady and wife of John F. Kennedy. In 1968, she married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, which caused controversy. Even after her death, she ranks as one of the most popular and recognizable first ladies in American history. Beautiful signed and inscribed photograph “For Anthony F Janak with best wishes Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis”. 8.0 x 10.0 inch, n.p., n.d., fine signed in black ink. Mounted on cardboard to an overall size of 9.25 x 12.0 inch. Minor handling wear and stains on the mount, photograph in excellent condition. Fine item for display.
Price: $ 1,650 / € 1.500
Kennedy, Joseph P. (1888-1969)
Rare typed letter signed by the father of JFK
Joseph Patrick "Joe" Kennedy, Sr. was a prominent American businessman, investor, and ambassador. Irish American and the father of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Typed letter signed “Joseph P. Kennedy”. 1p., 7.25 x 10.5 inch, on his personal “Joseph P. Kennedy” stationery, 1948 October 22. Letter to Mr. Kenneth H. Browne in Bangor. In full: “Thank you very much for your letter of the 18th. At this writing, I have no available photographs. However, as soon as I do have one, I’ll be glad to send it along to you.” Mailing folds, minor handling wear, else good condition. Letters signed by Joseph Kennedy are not common.
Price: $ 440 / € 400
Kennedy, Robert F. (1925-1968)
Signed photograph
American politician and lawyer who served as the 64th United States Attorney General from January 1961 to September 1964, and as a U.S. Senator from New York from January 1965 until his assassination in June 1968. Scarce vintage, glossy signed photograph “For Selwyn C. Gamble With Best Wishes RobertFKennedy”. 8.0 x 10.0 inch, black and white chest up portrait in a suit. Kennedy signs at lower left in black ink. Shows a few very small creases, surface rubbed in a few places, else very good.
Price: $ 880 / € 800
La Fontaine, Henri (1854-1943)
Autograph postcard signed with a fine peace statement
Belgian international lawyer and president of the International Peace Bureau. He received the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1913 as “… the effective leader of the peace movement in Europe". Autograph postcard signed “HLaFontaine”. 5.5 x 3.5 inch, Brussels, 1914 March 13. Addressed to a Dr. Scharlau in Rostock (Germany). With an excellent statement in La Fontaine’s hand. In German, in full: “Mit Waffen macht man keinen Frieden. Mögen Ihre Mitbürger das endlich verstehen!“ Translated: “You don't make peace with weapons. May your fellow citizens finally understand that!" Handling wear, else fine condition.
Price: $ 880 / € 800
Liebknecht, Wilhelm (1826-1900)
Scarce autograph letter signed
German socialist activist and politician. He was one of the principal founders of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). He was the father of socialists Karl Liebknecht and Theodor Liebknecht. Autograph letter signed “W. Liebknecht”. 1p., bifolium, 5.5 x 8.5 inch, Offenbach, 1883 July 1. To a friend in Frankfurt/M. with the request to look after one of his daughters, who apparently had problems with her employer. In German: “Es ist viel was ich gestern von Ihnen verlangte, aber es blieb mir nichts anderes übrig. Ich muß - laut Arrangement mit der Leipziger Polizei - morgen Abend in Leipzig sein, und man hat mich hier so vollständig in Beschlag genommen, daß ich nicht mehr nach Frankfurt kommen kann. An meine Tochter habe ich geschrieben, daß ich mit Ihnen gesprochen, und daß Sie sich ihrer annehmen wollten. Sie wird wahrscheinlich morgen - Montag - kommen. Sie ist schüchtern und unerfahren, und man bringt schwer etwas aus ihr heraus. Es wird aber Ihnen und Ihrer Frau gelingen, sie reden zu machen: Unbedingt wichtig ist, daß wenigstens Ihre Frau - an die ich vertrauensvoll die Bitte richte! - meine Tochter einmal besucht; ein weibliches Auge sieht da klarer und sichrer, als wir. Ich halte die Stellung auf die Dauer für unmöglich, will jedoch Ihrem Urtheil nicht vorgreifen.” Handling wear, right edge minor damages, else good condition. From the time of the Socialist Law after his expulsion from Leipzig (1881).
Price: $ 1,760 / € 1.600
Louise, Marie (1791-1847)
Letter signed
Austrian archduchess who reigned as Duchess of Parma from 1814 until her death. She was Napoleon's second wife and, as such, Empress of the French from 1810 to 1814. Letter signed “Maria Luigia”. 1p., bifolium, 8.0 x 10.0 inch, Parma, 1833 December 27. In Italian to Barone Vincenzio Mistrali (1780-1846) the Governor and Minister of Finance of Parma and Piacenza on administrative and financial matters. Small stain in the middle, else good condition. Mistrali was born in Parma in 1780, he was governor for the Ducato di Parma, and minister of finance for Marie Louise.
Price: $ 935 / € 850
Mackensen, August von (1849-1945)
Autograph letter signed
German field marshal. He commanded successfully during the First World War of 1914-1918 and became one of the German Empire's most prominent and competent military leaders. Autograph letter signed (Brief-Telegramm) “v. Mackensen General-Feldmarschall”. 1p., 8.0 x 10.75 inch, Falkenwalde bei Stettin, 1930 April 2. To General Kosch in Berlin regarding his golden wedding. In German, in full: “Herrn General der Infanterie Kosch, Exzellenz, Berlin Zum Lorbeer des Armeeführers die goldene Myrte des Eheglücks! Eine von Gott gesegnete, inhaltsreiche Höhe des Lebens! Möchten Sie von dieser aus noch recht lange den Lebensabend genießen! Meine anteilvollsten Glückwünsche begleiten den bewährten Kriegskammeraden.“ Mailing folds, handling wear, else good condition. A printed telegram (unsigned) to Kosch’s 85. Birthday is also attached. Robert Paul Theodor von Kosch (1856-1942) was a Prussian General of the Infantry during World War I.
Price: $ 385 / € 350
Mitterrand, François (1916-1996)
Signed photograph
French politician who was President of France from 1981 to 1995, the longest time in office of any French president. Signed photograph “Pour Michael Braukmann Francois Mitterrand”. 6.0 x 7.5 inch color photograph on a 7.0 x 9.5 inch mount, n.p., n.d. Excellent signed and inscribed in blue ink. Probably slightly trimmed, else fine condition.
Price: $ 660 / € 600
Molotov, Vyacheslav (1890-1986)
Caricature signed
Russian politician, diplomat, an old Bolshevik and a leading figure in the Soviet government from the 1920s onward. Caricature signed “V. Molotov". 8.0 x 10.0 inch, watercolor and ink, n.p., n.d. Mounted on cardboard. Minor handling wear, else fine condition. Includes a letter of authenticity from PSA.
Price: $ 990 / € 900
Mussolini, Benito (1883-1945)
“Il Duce” signs a presentation photograph
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician, journalist and leader of the National Fascist Party - known as Il Duce (“the leader”) ruling the country as Prime Minister 1922 to 1943. He ruled constitutionally until 1925, when he dropped all pretense of democracy and set up a dictatorship that ruled the country until 1943. Mussolini was one of the key figures in the creation of fascism. Signed and inscribed photograph, 10.25 x 13.25 inch, Roma, 1931 March 6. And also dated “IX” for year nine of the fascist calendar (1922 March on Rome). Head and shoulders portrait with a blind stamp “Instituto Nationale Luce Roma”. Signed and inscribed in Mussolini’s hand to the Persian Ambassador “… Fatoullah Khan Pakrevan, Roma 6 Marzo 1931 –IX”. Handling wear, some minor bends, else good condition and excellent signed and inscribed.
Price: $ 1,210 / € 1.100
Napoleon I. (1769-1821)
Excellent letter signed (issuing an order in Italy)
Napoléon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and its associated wars. Interesting letter signed “Nap”. 2 pages, 8.0 x 12.25 inch, Milan, 1805 May 27 (Milan 7 Prairial an 13). On the top left corner a four line note in secretary hand: “Renvoyè au Minstre de la Guerre pour autoriser le General (Jean-Antoine) Verdier à tenir un detachement de cinquante hommes dans ce port. Milan 7 prairial an 13.” And signed in Napoleon’s hand with his typical “Nap” in dark black ink. Translated: “Sent to the Ministry of War to authorize General (Jean-Antoine) Verdier to hold a detachment of fifty men in this port”. The note is on an interesting letter from Claude-Joseph-Parfait Derville-Maléchard, diplomat and chargé d'affaires under Napoleon (1774-1842). Autograph letter signed “Derville-Malèchard”. 2 pages, 8.0 x 12.25 inch, black wax seal, Milan, 1805 May 25 (Milan 5 Prairial an 13). As “Ministre plénipotaire” of Lucca (1803-1806) to Louis Alexandre Berthier (1753-1815) Minister of War and Marshal of France. The letter in French, in part: “L’occupation et la défense des cotes de la Mediterranée, qui, depuis Vado jusques à Livourne, embrassent le littoral des Etas de Génes, royaume d’Italie et de Toscane, viennent d’etre confiées aux troupes francaises. Il est probable que le petit port de Viareggio, qui est compris dans cette ligne militaire, n’aura pas fixè l’attention de Sa Majesté, vu le peu d’étendue et d’importance de la cote Lucquoise. J’ai l’honneur de faire remarquer à Votre Excellence que la mer entre Massa et Livourne forme une anse circulaire dont le port de Viareggio est le centre …” He then describes the favorable meteorological and strategic position of the port of Viareggio and proposes that the fort of the city be manned with 50 men. Emperor Napoleon issued the appropriate order with the four line note as described above. With a further marginal note and initial signature by the Minister of War: "M'général pour présenter les Ordres d'exécution. Mal. B.”. Mailing folds, black wax seal with two small holes, else good condition.
Price: $ 2,860 / € 2.600
Nehru, Jawaharlal (1889-1964)
One of a kind caricature signed
First Prime Minister of India and a central figure in Indian politics for much of the 20th century. Signed caricature “Jawaharlal Nehru”. 7.0 x 11.5 inch, n.p., n.d. Uncommon large blue ballpoint-pen signature. Printed caricature on heavy cardboard. A Nehru postage stamp affixed in all four corners. Mounting residue on verso, else good condition. One of a kind Nehru autograph!
Price: $ 880 / € 800