Sale 320


 
Lot 1108

George S. Patton, Jr. (1885-1945), Brilliant U.S. General who commanded major units in both Africa and Europe.

Signature, "Lt. Gen G S Patton Jr.", on cover, 29 Jul 1943, to Frederick Ayer, author of a Patton biography, Before the Colors Fade: A Portrait of a Soldier, the cover is also self-censored by Patton in his own hand, "Censored, G S Patton Jr., Lt Gen."; also FDCs of Luxembourg (1947) and Belgium (1957) with stamps picturing Patton.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000

 
Realized $800



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