Emperor of Japan (born 1901) from 1926 to his death in 1989. Hirohito’s reign was marked by rapid militarization and aggressive wars against China and the United States. Following the devastating result of the atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima in World War II, he renounced his divinity in favor of a democratic constitutional monarchy. Exceptional vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 11 three-quarter length photo of a young Emperor Hirohito, circa 1920s, in full military uniform and white gloves, with his plumed hat resting on a table at his side, very boldly signed in black ink. In fine condition, with small spot of surface loss to background, and some scattered light edge wear from previous framing. Despite his long life, few Hirohito autographs have ever been made available to the collecting public, especially in signed photos. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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