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World War II Collection

 

 

LEESE, OLIVER -- Military

A superb personal collection of over 200 black and white photographs of varying sizes, mounted into two large albums, which covers the period of Leese's life from 1906-1914 and 1927-1938. Leese was one of the most distinguished British soldiers of World War II, who commanded the Eighth Army after Montgomery. The two albums contain many early photographs depicting Leese and his fellow students in team photographs for cricket, rugby and football group photographs alongside trophies. The majority of the images have been neatly annotated in ink by Leese to the pages beneath the images, identifying the date and occasion as well as the subjects and the individuals portrayed. The photographs are of a high quality and both albums display an excellent personal insight into Leese's career immediately prior to World War II. A few pages have been neatly removed. Slight age wear to the spine, otherwise in fine condition.

£4,950.00

HIROHITO - EMPEROR OF JAPAN -- Politics

Official diplomatic letter (in Japanese, two pages, 8.5x11.75 in) sent to the newly elected President of Bolivia. In part (translated): "To His Excellency Mr. Enrique Penaranda (...) being elected Constitutional President of the Republic of Bolivia...sending to his Excellency our congratulations at the occasion of His taking office, we are convinced that the good ties existing between our two countries will be even closer". In fine condition, with a light shade of overall toning, two horizontal folds, some light pencil notations to second page and some light red stamp remnants to first page.

£4,050.00

WWII ESCAPE MAP -- Military

A large authentic silk map of Stockholm/Oslo (approx. 2ft sq.) from the Cold War-era. The map bears the date (June, 1953), revision updates and the word "RESTRICTED" printed along the border. The map shows cities, towns, villages, population density, elevations, roads, railroads and fresh water locations. The British issued these maps to help air crews and covert forces escape capture after being shot down. The maps were printed on specially treated silk and were sewn into the linings of clothes or placed in heels of boots. Unaffected by water and easy to conceal, these maps provided essential information. A fascinating piece, with original heavy folds from being in the pockets of pilots, otherwise in excellent condition.

£495.00

WALLIS, BARNES -- Military

A large lined page measuring approx. 32x30 cm taken from the guest book of The Royal Society of Art. With over forty signatures of various attendants at a talk given on 3rd November 1943. Among those present was Barnes Wallis who also signed his wife in as his guest as Mrs Barnes Wallis effectively signing the piece twice. Barnes Wallis was an English scientist, engineer and inventor. He is best known for inventing the bouncing bomb used by the RAF in Operation Chastise (the Dambusters Raid).

£250.00