| A Korean War P.O.W. Correspondence |
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Lot 1870 |
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1951 (Mar. 19 and 27), Brooklyn to A.P.O. 613, San Francisco, two letters from a girlfriend (?) written before Tutino's capture, both covers bearing 6¢ airmail postage (one with pair of 3¢ Prexie coils) and each with the same markings: "Directory Searched, A.P.O. 613" datestamp., manuscript "Missing", magenta "Verified Missing in Action, AG SEC., GHQ, FEC. APO 500" handstamp and "Return to Writer" pointing hand, both backstamped unnumbered A.P.O. and A.P.O. 500 machine cancels, Very Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1871 |
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1951 (Nov. 4), plain lettersheet datelined Camp #3. Tutino writes "Through the peace loving people of China, I have been given another opportunity to write" and tell of the prisoners "pleasant" daily life including good food and social activities, even "variety shows", stenciled "Free/ Via Air Mail/ (P.L. 609)" and postmarked A.P.O. 100, Jan 23, 1952, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1872 |
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1952 (Feb. 17), Camp 1 to Brooklyn, plain lettersheet in which Tutino writes his personal thoughts and family questions and mentions "I sure hope these peace talks come to a quick conclusion." Circular Chinese censor handstamp, stenciled "Free/ Via Air Mail/ (P.L. 609)" and postmarked A.P.O. 100, Mar 28, 1952; slight tapr repair along interior split fold, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1873 |
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1952 (Mar. 23), Camp 1 to Brooklyn, envelope and 4-page letter family-oriented letter that also mentions camp conditions…"every Sunday we have a program put on by some of the boys…we also have basket ball and various out door games, a library, & etc." also "We got a vaccine and a shot to keep us from getting any diseases." Cover with circular Chinese censor handstamp, postmarked A.P.O. 100, Jun 7, 1952, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1874 |
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1952 (Aug. 5), Camp 1 to Brooklyn, Korean P.O.W. lettersheet with large dove, long, family-oriented letter, circular Chinese censor handstamp in blue, postmarked A.P.O. 100, Oct 30, 1952, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1875 |
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1952 (Aug. 20), Camp 1 to Brooklyn, Korean P.O.W. lettersheet with large dove, long family-oriented letter, circular Chinese censor handstamp, postmarked A.P.O. 100, Nov 14, 1952 on reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1876 |
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1952 (Sep. 18), Camp 1 to Brooklyn, Korean P.O.W. lettersheet with large dove, family-oriented letter from Tutino's friend Irvin Edwards including "We were in hopes of getting home for Christmas but it doesn't look like we can make it." Circular Chinese censor handstamp in blue, postmarked A.P.O. 100, Dec 5, 1952 on reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1877 |
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1952 (ca. Nov) Christmas Card to Brooklyn, colorful Christmas/New Year card from Tutino and his friend, Pfc. Irvin Edwards, includes the message "See every one next year". Cover with two Chinese handstamps in red: "Via the Chinese People's Committee/ for World Peace and against/ American Agression,/ Peking, China" and "Prisoner's Mail (in Chinese)/ Service des/ Prisonniers de guerre", backstamped "Brooklyn, N.Y., Gravesend Sta., Jan 22 6 PM", Very Fine and very rare. The "American Agression" handstamp, a Chinese propaganda ploy, was in use for a very short time, due to American pressure caused by prisoners refusing to send mail that included the marking.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 1878 |
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1953 (Jan. 5), "P.O.W. Camp" to Brooklyn, Korean P.O.W. lettersheet with small dove, long, family-oriented letter, circular Chinese censor handstamp in blue, postmarked A.P.O. 100, Apr 30, 1953 on reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1879 |
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1953 (Jan. 30), "P.O.W. Camp" to Brooklyn, Korean P.O.W. lettersheet with small dove, long, family-oriented letter, circular Chinese censor handstamp in blue, postmarked A.P.O. 100, Apr 30, 1953 on reverse, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1880 |
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1953 (Feb. 16), "P.O.W. Camp" to Brooklyn, Korean P.O.W. lettersheet with small dove, family-oriented letter including "We are in hopes of being home for summer." Circular Chinese censor handstamp in blue and magenta "Special Delivery" handstamp, postmarked A.P.O. 100, May 15, 1953 on reverse along with magenta "Brooklyn, N.Y., Gravesend Sta., May 23, 10 PM, 1953" receiver, Very Fine and rare special delivery P.O.W. cover.
Estimate 400 - 600
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Lot 1881 |
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1953 (Feb. 19), "P.O.W. Camp" to Brooklyn, Korean P.O.W. lettersheet with small dove, long family-oriented letter including "I'm doing well and waiting for the war to end." Markings and dates identical to previous lot including "Special Delivery" handstamp, Very Fine and rare special delivery P.O.W. cover.
Estimate 400 - 600
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Lot 1882 |
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1953 (Jul. 8), Brooklyn to "Prisoner of War Camp, North Korea", letter from the same sender, unfranked cover marked manuscript "Prisoner of War Mail", postmarked July 14, red manuscript "OK Camp 1", backstamped large magenta A.P.O. 100 double circle c.d.s., July 23, Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1883 |
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1953 (Jul. 16), Brooklyn to "P.O.W. Camp, Democratic People's Republic of Korea", letter from Tutino's Mother, unfranked cover marked manuscript "P.O.W. Mail", postmarked July 17, scarce magenta oblong boxed "OK Camp 1" handstamp, backstamped large magenta A.P.O. 100 double circle c.d.s., July 27, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1884 |
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1953 (Jul. 16), Floral Park N.Y. to "P.O.W. Camp 1, North Korea", letter from Tutino's Aunt & Uncle, unfranked cover marked manuscript "P.O.W. Mail", postmarked July 17, scarce magenta oblong boxed "OK Camp 1" handstamp, backstamped large magenta A.P.O. 100 double circle c.d.s., July 27, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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