Lot 198
Brezhnev, Leonid Ilyich (1906-19882). Soviet statesman who simultaneously served as the general secretary of the Soviet Communist Party and president of the Supreme Soviet. After emerging as a chief leader in Soviet politics, the powerful politico created the "Brezhnev Doctrine," which effectively permitted the USSR to intervene in the domestic affairs of any Soviet bloc nation if Communist rule was threatened.
Signature ("L. Brezhnev"). As General Secretary of the Supreme Soviet. Signed greeting card, large octavo, n.p., November 7, 1979. To "Esteemed Vladimir Alexandrowitch." Signed in red ink on text page of card. Minor scuff to back of card, else fine.
Lenin exhorts the masses on the front of this greeting card and Brezhnev signs the patriotic text "…congratulations for the holiday of the Great October Socialist Revolution…"
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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