Congolese politician (1919–1969) who was president of Katanga during its three years of secession from the Congo. Two items: one glossy 6 x 4 photo of Tshombe sitting on a couch, signed in fountain pen, and one untranslated TLS in French, signed by Tshombe at the conclusion. In fine condition, with a couple paperclip impressions to the photo and intersecting folds to the letter. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked July 17, 1965. RRAuction COA.
