Lot 179
World War II - American Commanders, Including Patton, Bradley, Ridgway, Taylor, McAuliffe. Collection of nine items signed by American commanders: Omar N. Bradley, 1969 TLS re the 25th anniversary of the D-Day landings and a tribute to Darryl Zanuck; George Patton, cut signature, "Lt. Gen Patton / APO 758 758 c/o PM.NY" on 1 x 4" paper; Matthew Ridgway, 10x8" photo inscribed and signed, "To Michael Hecht / 08 June 80. M. Ridgway"; Maxwell D. Taylor, 1947 TLS as Superintendent of West Point, to Brig. Gen. Langdon on the death of his wife; J. Lawton Collins, 1982 TLS to Michael Hecht, plus photo with separate inscription to Michael Hecht, signed as General, U.S. Army, Ret."; C.H. Hodges, signature on an autograph card; W. H. Simpson, page with decorative "A" from 667 Engrs. Signed and dated "20 February 1945" as "Lieutenant General, U.S. Army"; A.C. McAuliffe, envelope from Headquarters 103rd Infantry Division, free franked as Maj. Gen. on Mar. 26, 1945, also with censor's signature by McAuliffe; Alfred M. Gruenther, 1969 ALS as general, re a war cover he wants and his two sons in Vietnam. Items housed in a black leather album with black case. Condition overall fine. Estimate Value $500 - UP
The Michael Hecht Autograph Collection.
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