Politics & Military Autographs

British statesman (1759-1806), the youngest and last prime minister of Great Britain from 1783 until the Acts of Union 1800, and then first prime minister of the United Kingdom from January 1801. Autograph letter signed by him and dated in Wimbledon, August 15, 1796, about political matters. Size is 7.25 x 8.8 inches each page, 2 written pages in one sheet, some fading, folds, small cracks, in overall very good condition.

Fine collection of album pages and cards signed by different politicians and diplomats, including Archibald Clark Kerr, Charles Corbin, Dragomir Kassidolatz, Henry A. Wallace, Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen, Italo Balbo, Max Henriquez Ureña, Samuel Hoare, Wilhelm Miklas, for a total of 9 items. Different sizes, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A COLLECTION, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.  

Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. Fantastic set of 47 original unsigned photographs taken during her coronation on June 1953. The set includes 6 larger-size photographs (the first six scans provided) of 11.75 x 9.9 inches each, some mounting glue residues on verso, otherwise in excellent condition; and other 41 photographs of 6.4 x 7.5 inches each, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition, 20 of them are ink-stamped on verso by Associated Newspapers Ltd, London.  SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American actress (1921-2016) and second wife of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, former first lady 1981-1989. Beautiful color photo postcard signed by her. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American film actress (1921-2016) and First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989; she was the second wife of President Ronald Reagan. Time magazine cover from January 14th, 1985, signed and inscribed by her. Size is 8 x 10.8 inches, only cover (not full magazine), in excellent condition.

Fantastic photograph signed by 4 US presidents together at the White House, October 8th, 1981. Former presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter arrived by helicopter and were greeted by President Ronald Reagan, meeting with them for around half an hour before they left for Andrews Air Force Base, where they would board a plane to Cairo, Egypt. Ford, Carter and Nixon attended the funeral of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, who had been assassinated two days earlier. Reagan, who had survived his own assassination attempt just 6 months earlier, decided was too risky to attend Sadat´s funeral. Instead, the 3 former presidents, including Carter, who had brokered peace between Egypt and Israel, served as the American delegation. This photo was the retirement gift to Helen Colle Donaldson Hollers (1918-2013), who served as White House Appointments Secretary to all 4 presidents (and 5 more!) during her 43 years of service. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some tape traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American politician and actor (1911-2004) who served as the 40th president of the USA (1981-1989). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 7.8 x 10 inches, trimmed over the right border, minor mounting traces on verso, some creases, in overall very good condition.

British military officer and writer (1757-1819). Autograph letter signed by him, dated in 1809 (according to pencil markings). Size is 7.3 x 9.1 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

Field Marshal and General of the British Army (1832-1914) who became one of the most successful British military commanders of his time. Autograph note signed by him as "Roberts" dated 1905. Size is 4.5 x 6.9 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo postcard of him.

Argentine general (1843-1914) and statesman who served as President of Argentina from 1880 and 1886 and from 1898 to 1904, known for directing the military campaigns in the Patagonia known as Conquest of the Desert. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.6 x 5.6 inches, evident spotted rust, postal seals, otherwise in very good condition.

French politician (1831-1913), writer, journalist and politician, founder of the of the newspaper “L’Intransigeant” in 1880. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated 1908, to the French writer Jeanne Loiseau-Lapauze, wife to the art critic Henry: "... I have no news of the famous portrait, but I suppose it is installed in your little Palace. Judging by your charming verses, I guess your loan is at least as attractive as that of Fontainebleau...". Open size is 9.6 x 6.6 inches, two written pages in a folded sheet, overall rust stains, folds, otherwise in very good condition.

American businessman and politician (1908-1979) who served as governor of New York between 1959 and 1973. Typed letter with the letterhead of the Executive Chamber of the New York State signed by him and addressed to the American bass-baritone George London, dated September 26, 1962.  Size is 7.2 x 10.4 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

Filipino diplomat (1899-1985), statesman, soldier, journalist, and author. Card signed by him mounted with a half-tone photo of him shown at the left. Size is 4.1 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American political figure (1884-1962) who served as the First Lady of the USA from 1933 to 1945, during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office.  Typed letter with her home letterhead, signed by her, dated June 25th, 1947, about a book she received as a gift.  Size is 5.1 x 6.5 inches, 1 page, storage holes over the upper border, central fold, in excellent condition.

American statesman and politician (1882-1945), who was the 32nd President of the United States from 1932 until his death in 1945. Large signed photo, an original print by Harris & Ewing, inscribed, signature is on the mat. Size is 12 x 16.25 inches, photo is 9 x 13 inches (visible window size), overall age toning with some minor cracks on mat, otherwise in very good condition.

American politician (1882-1945) and world figure, who served as the 32nd President of the United States until his death (1933-1945). Roosevelt led the United States through all the difficult years of the financial crisis of the 1930s and WWII. Gorgeous signed photo on glossy photo paper, inscribed, size is 7.4 x 9.4 inches, minor cracks, otherwise in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 3rd party authentication letter (from JSA services).

American politician and financier (1816-1906). Regular greeting card signed by him. Size is 3.5 x 2 inches, in excellent condition.

American politician and activist (b.1941), and member of the Congress in various periods. Nice color photograph signed by him. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American author, activist and civil rights leader (1927-2006), wife of famous leader Martin Luther King Jr. Nice and small card signed by her. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

American author, activist and civil rights leader (1927-2006), wife of famous leader Martin Luther King Jr. Nice half-tone photograph signed by her, shown next to her husband Martin Luther King Jr. Size is 7.8 x 8.6 inches, in excellent condition.

American politician (1854-1932) and part of the Democratic party from 1890-1920, serving as minority leader of the U.S. House of Representatives between 1903-1908. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a very long sentiment; blind-stamped on the front by photographer Harris & Ewing, Washington, D.C.  Size is 7.25 x 9.6 inches, some cracks on borders, in overall very goo condition.

Finnish politician (1889-1963). Fine card signed by him mounted on a small clip with his photograph. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

British naval intelligence officer (1764-1840). His signature cut (probably the bottom of a letter or document) mounted on a larger piece of paper. Size is 8.1 x 1.75 inches, in very good condition.

British naval officer and politician (1764-1840) who served during the American War of Independence. Autograph letter in French signed by him. Size is 4.6 x 7.3 inches, three written pages in one folded sheet, in very good condition.

British former Princess of Wales (1961-1997) and first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales (b.1948). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her, dated in 1988.  Size is 7.8 x 9.9 inches, authentication sticker on verso, in excellent condition. Bold Princess Diana signature across, signed simply as "Diana" in black ink with a felt tip pen, shown young, in a formal event. ALSO INCLUDED is a Certificate of Authenticity by Global Authentics. 

British military (1758-1834), first lord of Admiral during the French revolutionary wars. Autograph letter signed by him, dated 1796. Size is 7.25 x 9.3 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a newspaper clip from 1992 about the decease of one of his descendants, father of Princes Diane of Wales.

American journalist (b.1934) and social-political activist. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, minor stains, in overall excellent condition.

American politician and diplomat (1900-1965), served as the 31st Governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953, was the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 1952 and 1956 and later served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 until his death in 1965. Typed note signed on his 1952 presidential campaign stationary with handwritten signature. Also included: the original letter to which he responded (see scans). Size of typed note is 6 x 9.5 inches, several folds, in excellent condition. 

Scottish officer and politician (1739-1794) who fought in the American and French revolution wars. Autograph letter signed by him, dated 1794. Size is 7.4 x 8.9 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

German aero-engineer and test pilot (1898-1993) who worked as director of the Madras Institute of Technology, and played a crucial role in the development of the Indian airforce. Heinz Conradis' book "Forschen und Fliegen: Weg und Werk von Kurt Tank" (Research and Fly: Kurt Tank's Path and Work) signed and inscribed by Kurt Tank on the frontend page in Bangalore, October 28, 1960. The book was written in German, published by Musterschmidt-Verlag, 396 pages, size is 5.5 x 8.25 inches, hardcovers, dustjacket, some wear and cracks on the dustjacket, some rust in the initial pages, the rest in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED are four photographs of Mr. Tank and alongside Indian president Jawaharlal Nehru.

British stateswoman (1925-2013) and Prime Minister of Great Britain (1979-1989), British politician (1923-1998), Labour Prime Minister (1964-1970 and 1970-1976), Labour party politician (1923-1998) and Labour politician and Cabinet minister (1932-2008). Witty Christmas card signed by the two former Prime Ministers (Wilson signs twice) and three more politicians (Howell, Varley and Prentice). Trifold card that opens to a size of 7.6 x 15.75 inches, in excellent condition.

British politician (1925-2013) who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom between 1979-1990; and German politician (1918-2015) who served as the chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982. Fine color photograph signed by both politicians, shown during a conference. Size is 8 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Royal British aircraft which fought in World War II. Card signed by eleven members of the crew. Size is 6.5 x 9.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American businessman and politician (b.1946), currently the 45th President of the United States. Amazing, funny signed photo, larger size (11 x 8.5 inches), in excellent condition. Beautiful color photograph signed by him, shown with the American flag behind. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

The last king of Italy (1904-1983), although he only reigned for 34 days in 1946, ending when the monarchy was abolished after a referendum. Beautiful large photograph signed by him in 1924, shown young in uniform.  Total size is 10.1 x 15.2 inches, small crack at the top, otherwise in very good condition.

Set of 7 signed photos of different American politicians including: Edward Koch (1924-2013), Eugene McCarthy (1916-2005), Hubert Humphrey (1911-1978), Thomas Eagleton (1929-2007), Bella Abzug (1920-1988) and Leidy Johnson (1912-2007). Each one is 8 x 10 inches, except Johnson's which size is 5.8 x 7.9 inches. All in very good condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Fantastic album that belonged to the English palaeographer and amateur historian Emma Elizabeth Thoyts (1860-1949) with many autograph letters and clips signed by different personalities of the Victorian era including Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert, King Henry IV, King William IV, Princess Christiane (Queen Victoria's daughter), Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and many other personalities of the United Kingdom. Album has a larger number of items (for a more complete list of the items identified please give a look at the last scans provided) and it is signed by Mrs. Thoyts on the back of the front cover, dated 1875.  Album's size is 9.8 x 11.75 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian politician and diplomat (1918-2007), and Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981, and president of Austria from 1986 to 1992. Fine color photograph signed by him, ink-stamped on verso by photographer M. Wenzel-Jelinek, Vienna. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish statesman (b.1943) who served as the president of Poland between 1990 and 1995. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young during a public speech. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American lawyer and politician (1782-1852) who represented New Hampshire and Massachusetts as a Congressman. A receipt signed by him, size is 9 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a photograph of his portrait (size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches), plus a certificate of authenticity by the American Museum of Historical Documents, and a plaque with his name and dates.

American Air Force officer (1923-2020) and record-setting test pilot who in October 1947 became the first pilot in history confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 9.8 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.