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Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
"The G.I.s General," beloved American Army general active during World War II and the last five-star general; from 1949-53 served as first permanent chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Matchbook with facsimile "Omar N. Bradley" signature embossed in silver below five silver stars on front cover (3" X 1 3/4"), 3" X 4½" (unfolded, with matches removed for safety's sake), n.p., n.y. (pre-1973). Very good. Mild edgewear; small staple holes from removal of matches. Glazed white card stock. This unusual matchbook was produced in a small quantity strictly for Bradley's personal use and distribution in later years. This attractive example was acquired directly from Ralph G. Newman, founder of Chicago's noted Abraham Lincoln Book Shop. Newman was a friend of Bradley's and served as his literary agent later in life, when the second edition of Bradley's 1951 memoir "A Soldier's Story" was reissued in 1978. Most unusual. Though not dated, it's a "front striker," which dates it prior to 1973 -- post-1973, a federal mandate placed the striker on the rear cover for safety's sake. Matchbook spine ("saddle" to matchbook collectors) and back cover are blank.
Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
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"The G.I.s General," beloved American Army general active during World War II and the last five-star general; from 1949-53 served as first permanent chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Later life signature ("Omar" in black ballpoint) tipped to the close of a printed "General Orders No. 50," 6" X 9", 2pp (recto and verso), issued by the Department of the Army in Washington, DC on 15 July 1948. Very good. Mild edgewear; two-punched at left (not affecting text). As Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Bradley makes the solemn announcement that "The death of General John Joseph Pershing, General of the Armies of the United States, which occurred at Washington, D.C., on 15 July 1948, is announced to the Army with deep regret." He goes on to summarize Pershing's long career and note a period of mourning and the wearing of mourning bands. Below Bradley's typeset name a white 3" X 1½" slip is affixed, clipped from a typed letter, with "Sincerely," typed at top and "OMAR N. BRADLEY / General of the Army" typed at bottom, between which Bradley signs his first name. Accompanied by a fine glossy 8" X 10" black and white news agency photograph, a candid half-length portrait of a smiling Bradley in uniform. Caption printed vertically along right edge dates this 27 June 1947 and describes the scene: "Gen. Omar N. Bradley, Veterans Administrator, shown leaving the White House after conferring with President Truman today, has been named by Washington observers as the most likely choice for U.S. Army Chief of Staff to succeed General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower." An interesting, unusual pair.
Published by Washington, 28. VI. 1964., 1964
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
240 : 190 mm. Brustbild leicht zur Seite gewandt mit dem eigenhändigen Zusatz Gen. of the Army". Beiliegend: Begleitbrief, der mitteilt, dass das Foto 1945 gemacht wurde. US Army Photograph, leicht beschnitten, rückseitig Klebespuren.
Published by Headquarters, Twelfth Army Gro, 1944
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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framed. Exceptional and uncommon twice-signed war-date color patriotic cover with the addition of a free frank, completely in Bradley's hand, depicting Adolf Hitler with his hands across the Earth as an American Bald Eagle sets its talons into his back, ready to carry him off, captioned: "Not So Fast, Adolf!" This 3.5 x 6.5-inch envelope is addressed to his friend Robert Freeman, a former Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, with his return address: "O.N. Bradley, Lieut. Gen. # 9. 12th Army Group, APO 655, c/o Postmaster, New York," marking "Free" at the top right corner usually designated for postage, with the postmark: "U.S. Army Active Service - A.P.O. 655 - Sep. 19, 1944." Next to the political cartoon, the General has added: "Censored: O.N. Bradley Lieut. Gen." Float-mounted below an 8 x 5-inch black-and-white photo of Bradley dressed in his military uniform. Matted in off-white and set in a black frame measuring 20.25 x 14 inches. Accompanied by a typed letter signed by Bradley, 1 page, 10.5 x 8 inches, September 17, 1944, in full: "Dear Mr. Freeman, It is a pleasure to return your envelope as you requested, hoping that it will add to your collection." The letter is housed neatly in a plastic sleeve on the back of the frame. Near fine condition. United States "Five Star" General of the Army who is best known for his service in World War II at North Africa and in Western Europe.