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: $ 1,800 / € 1.500
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: $ 960 / € 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: $ 960 / € 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: $ 1,800 / € 1.500
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: $ 960 / € 800
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: $ 420 / € 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: $ 720 / € 600
Molotov, Vyacheslav (1890-1986)
Caricature signed
Russian politician, diplomat, an old Bolshevik. 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: $ 960 / € 800
Müller, Hermann (1876-1931)
Autograph statement signed as Reich chancellor
German Social Democratic politician who served as foreign minister (1919–1920) and was twice chancellor of Germany (1920, 1928–1930) during the Weimar Republic. Autograph statement signed “Hermann Müller M.d.R. Reichskanzler”. Card, 5.75 x 3.5 inch, Berlin, 1928 November 6. A fine statement in Müller’s hand: "Wenn wir uns alle mit ganzer Kraft für den deutschen Wiederaufbau einsetzen, werden unsere Kinder wieder bessere Tage erleben." Translated: "If we all dedicate ourselves fully to the reconstruction of Germany, our children will have better days again." Fine condition. Provenance: The collection of autographs by Gertrud Hoffmann and her daughter Else Karmann - "A German Autograph Collection, from 1850 to 1967". Müller is rare in any form.
Price: $ 1,080 / € 900
Napoleon I. (1769-1821)
Important letter signed re: “liste des entrées particulières”.
Napoléon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and its associated wars. Fine letter signed “Np”. 1 page, 7.25 x 9.0 inch, Paris, February 10, 1813, gold bordered stationery. Addressed to the Count Montesquiou-Fezensac, his Grand Chamberlain regarding an update of the “liste des entrées particulières”. In French: “Monsieur le comte de Montesquiou, je désire - que vous ajoutiez à la liste des entrées particulières le comte de Lobau, le comte de Narbonne, le duc d’Elchingen, le duc de Bassano, le comte Daru et le prince de Neuchatel. - Sur ce, je prie Dieu pour qu’il vous aie en sa sainte garde”. Translated: "Monsieur le comte de Montesquiou, I wish you to add to the list of special entries the Count of Lobau, the Count of Narbonne, the Duke of Elchingen, the Duke of Bassano, the Count Daru, and the Prince of Neuchâtel. With that, I pray God that he may keep you in his holy care." A small "M" written at the bottom, very likely done by Montesquiou-Fezensac. Handling wear, else fine condition. Anne-Élizabeth Pierre de Montesquiou-Fezensac (1764-1834) was a French military officer and politician, Grand Chamberlain to Napoleon I. and President of the Legislative Body. Georges Mouton, comte de Lobau (1770-1838) was a French soldier and political figure who rose to the rank of Marshal of France. Louis Marie Jacques Amalric de Narbonne-Lara, vicomte de Narbonne-Lara (1755-1813) was a French nobleman, soldier and diplomat. Michel Ney, 1st Prince de la Moskowa, 1st Duke of Elchingen (1769-1815) was a French military commander and Marshal of the Empire who fought in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. Hugues-Bernard Maret (1763-1839), 1st Duke of Bassano was a French statesman, diplomat and journalist. Pierre Antoine Noël Bruno, Comte de Daru (1767-1829) was a French soldier, statesman, historian, and poet. Louis-Alexandre Berthier, prince de Neuchâtel et Valangin, prince de Wagram (1753-1815) was a French military commander who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. These special entries were granted over time, during travels or brief stays in Paris. They allowed one to see the Emperor without prior notice at any time. An important letter relating to Napoleon's closest confidants.
Price: $ 5,400 / € 4.500
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: $ 840 / € 700