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Lot #525
Military

Fascinating lot of military letters and typescripts, including Montgomery of Alamein, Doolittle, and Rusk

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Fascinating lot of military letters and typescripts, including Montgomery of Alamein, Doolittle, and Rusk

Eighteen items, including letters, souvenir typescripts, and a magazine cover, each signed by a notable military figure. Signers include: Montgomery of Alamein, Mountbatten of Burma, James H. Doolittle (2), Dean Rusk, Eugene B. Casey, Charles Fahy, Mark W. Clark, Anthony Eden, L. Moore Cosgrove, L. L. Lemnitzer, James M. Gavin, William L. Calley, Matthew B. Ridgway, Cyrus Vance, Jerome C. Hunsaker, and Averell Harriman. Letters contain excellent war content throughout, including Rusk’s thoughts on Vietnam, Doolittle commenting on his raid, and Hunsaker’s opposition to the atomic bomb. In overall fine condition, with various scattered folds, creases, and toning. Many accompanied by their original mailing envelopes. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #402 - Ended February 13, 2013