Leader of the Czechoslovak independence movement (1884–1948) who was President of Czechoslovakia at the time of Hitler’s incursion. Vintage 4.5 x 5.25 paperstock photo of Benes exiting a building, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink and dated March 27, 1939. Affixed to a larger sheet that also bears a Czechoslovakian postage stamp to an overall size of 8 x 10.75. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.