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THBGeneral Anthony McAuliffe Photo Album
About Seller
300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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About Auction
TimedJan 6, 2017 - Jan 25, 2017
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- Lot Description
General Anthony McAuliffe photo album with additional clippings and photos including a striking portrait photo of General McAuliffe in uniform, wearing the newly awarded Order of Bolivar. The album's contents date from the late 1920's and 1930's including about 100 family photos from Hawaii, California and elsewhere. There are many of his wife and children including a charming portrait of Mrs. McAuliffe's wearing her husband's Parachute "jump" wings. There are also a number of newspaper clippings relating to his family and to his service in the Army and in Bastogne. General Anthony McAuliffe was one of the Commanding officers at the Battle of the Bulge, Bastogne during World War II. He famously responded, "Nuts" to the German Army's offer to accept the Allies' surrender. Overall: 11" x 14". Provenance: Estate of General Anthony McAuliffe thence by family descent. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $40.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Scattered wear, small folds and mild toning. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.Condition
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