Lot 172
[World Wars] Notables, Including Arthur James Balfour, Leon Blum, Joe Rosenthal. Arthur James Balfour (1848-1930) British Foreign Secretary from 1916 to 1919. In November 1917, he issued the Balfour Declaration, a public statement announcing the British government's support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people." Signature on a 1 ¼ x 5" piece of paper. Leon Blum (1872-1950) French politician who served three times as Prime Minister-- first socialist and first Jewish prime minister of France. Signature on letterhead of Le Populaire, the socialist party's newspaper, 8 ¼ x 5 ¼". The date 7/2/48 was added in another hand. Joe Rosenthal (1911-2006) American photographer who took the iconic photo of the American flag being raised during the Battle of Iwo Jima, for which he won the Pulitzer Prize. 10 x 8" photo of the Flag Raising on Iwo Jima signed by Rosenthal in black marker. Samuel I. Rosenman (1896-1973) Lawyer, judge, Democratic activist, presidential speechwriter. He coined the term "New Deal." First person to hold title of White House Counsel (1943-46). TLS, one page, 10 ½ x 7 ¼", New York, Mar. 21, 1950. Giving permission to quote from works he has published concerning Roosevelt. Leonora Speyer (1872-1956) American violinist and poet; she won the Pulitzer Prize in 1927 for poetry. Poem titled "A German Woman Weeps. Meditation on V-E Day," printed in a 4-page brochure, 9 x 4". Signed in blue ball point above her printed name. Another hand notes that it was signed July 19, 1954. Estimate Value $200 - UP
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