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POLITICS (WORLD & COLONIAL) AUTOGRAPHS
World political autographs of the 19th and 20th centuries cover a wide spectrum. In addition to the political institutions and heads of state of major European and World powers, there were myriad small states and colonial areas that, at various times, played a key role in shaping the political and military history of the time. In this category you will find everything from American Presidents to African tribal leaders. Here, too, are BRITISH political figures who are better known for their role outside the UK, such as Viceroys of India and African colonial administrators. Some politicians who enjoyed success in foreign as well as domestic politics might be found in more than one category. The rapid rise and fall of some 19th century political figures, particularly those who played a part in shaping far-flung corners of Empire, can often make their autographs of considerable rarity and very difficult to find.
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BENITO MUSSOLINI (1883-1945) and VICTOR EMMANUEL III (1869-1947) Document Signed
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BENITO MUSSOLINI and VICTOR EMMANUEL III Document Signed. Mussolini was an Italian fascist politician and Dictator of Italy from 1930-1943. Victor Emmanuel III of the House of Savoy was King of Italy from 1900-1946. Official document with fine autograph signatures of both Victor Emmanuel III, as King, and Benito Mussolini, as Prime Minister and Secretary of State for War. Dated 31st August 1928. The document is a declaration of two articles in which two lieutenants of infantry are to lose their rank for breaches of the law leading to the loss of Italian citizens (or loss to Italian citizens?). Rubber stamped.....
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HENRY PARKES (1815-1896) Photograph Signed
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SIR HENRY PARKES Signed Cabinet photograph. Australian colonial politician and longest serving Prime Minister of the State of New South Wales. Known as the 'Father of Federation' for his leading role in the unification of the six Australian colonies. Cabinet photograph, 17 x 11 cms (6.75 x 4.25 inches) including mount. Photograph is by Freeman & Co Ltd of 318 George Street, Sydney with their name in gilt on the photographers mount. Good bold autograph signature of Henry Parkes on mount below photograph. A nice image of the rather stern looking elder statesman which, from his appearance, was probably taken circa.....
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HENRY PARKES (1815-1896) Autograph Letter Signed
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SIR HENRY PARKES Autograph Letter Signed. Australian colonial politician and longest serving Prime Minister of the State of New South Wales. Known as the 'Father of Federation' for his leading role in the unification of the six Australian colonies. ALS 1p bifolium with one integral blank leaf, together with original envelope. 18 x 11.5 cms (7 x 4.5 inches). Kenilworth, Annandale. December 7th 1894. To C[harles] Wentworth Dilke. "My Dear Sir, If you and Mr Atkins will favour us by taking luncheon with us either on Saturday or Sunday at 1.30 I will ask some interesting men to meet you......
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JUAN PERON (1895-1974) Photograph Signed
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JUAN PERON Photograph Signed with Autograph Inscription.Argentine military officer and politician. Twice President of Argentina.Photograph signed by Juan Peron with his autograph inscription "Para los readactores de 'Arriba. Juan Peron" (Trans: "To the editors of Arriba"). The photograph shows Juan Peron with his wife Eva Peron ("Evita"). Evita is delivering an address at a microphone and the couple are shown surrounded by press photographers. The photograph was taken circa 1950.Approx 8 x 6 inches (20 x 15.5 cms). Stamps of the Argentine Ministry of Information and Associated Press Ltd on verso with red and blue picture editor's pencil for 'mark.....
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PILGRIMS SOCIETY 1902 Menu Card Signed
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PILGRIMS SOCIETY 1902 Menu card for inaugural dinner, signed by Lord Kelvin and others. Menu printed in colours, with portraits of patrons, Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, for the first dinner given by the Pilgrims Society at the Carlton Hotel, London, Friday August 8th 1902. Signed in pencil on the verso by 16 members and guests, including William Thompson 1st Baron KELVIN (1824-1907), British physicist and engineer; General Joseph WHEELER (1836-1906) American Confederate general and co-founder of the Pilgrims; Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh ROBERTS, V.C. (1832-1914) British soldier and first President of the Pilgrims Society; Henry WHITE (1850-1927) a leading.....
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CECIL RHODES (1853-1902) Autograph Letter Signed
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CECIL RHODES Autograph Letter Signed. Cecil John Rhodes. British merchant venturer, mining magnate and South African politician. Prime Minister of Cape Colony (1890-1896). The state of Rhodesia was names after him (now Zimbabwe). ALS. 1p. Groote Schuur, Rondebosch, Cape Town. Not dated. To "My dear Wilkinson". "You ask me for my autograph. It is a small contribution, so I sign myself, yrs truly, C.J. Rhodes". 19 x 12 cms (7.5 x 4.75 inches). Slightly trimmed. Some browning and offsetting and with mounting traces to verso. Generally good. The addressee is possibly Spencer Wilkinson the journalist and military.....
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857-1930)
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WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Photograph Signed.American politician and lawyer. The 27th President of the United States.Photograph signed as President. With good autograph inscription and signature. "For Albert Halstead with regards and best wishes. The White House April 25 1909. Wm. H. Taft."A large photographic portrait by Moffett Studio Chicago, showing William Howard Taft, head and shoulders. Taft is shown fixing the camera with a resolute gaze.On pasteboard. Approx 16 x 13 inches (41 x 33 cms). Previously framed and glazed and displaying some signs of this at edges and verso. A little chipping to top edge and corner (not touching image).Albert.....
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