Chiefly responsible for the build-up in strength of the German navy, including its submarine fleet, from 1897 until the years immediately prior to the First World War. ALS, in pencil, in German, signed “A. v. Tirpitz,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 2, 1921. Lengthy untranslated letter to an associate. In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, and some light edge creasing and toning. RRAuction COA.
