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THBGeneral Anthony McAuliffe Scrapbook & Photo Album
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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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TimedJan 6, 2017 - Jan 25, 2017
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General Anthony McAuliffe scrapbook, photo album and 77 official photos showing among others, McAuliffe with veterans of the 101st Airborne, various foreign officials and royalty. The official photos are mostly from Europe, especially Luxembourg at a Bastogne memorial event. There are a number of interesting and important documents and letters as well, including a letter to McAuliffe on his retirement in 1956 from Wilber Brucker, Secretary of the Army, a speech by McAuliffe with edits in his hand and a number of newspaper clippings and photos relating to McAuliffe and Bastogne. There is a separate group of large format photos of McAuliffe greeting people in Bastogne. there is also what appears to be an official copy of McAuliffe's citation for the Distinguished Service Medal for 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. Largest: 14.75" x 11". Provenance: Estate of General Anthony McAuliffe thence by family descent. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $35.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Only top remains of scrapbook. Separate pages. Sheets show toning, small tears, creases. 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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