May 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, May 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2014
Large 14'' x 11'' photo of the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, twice signed by Admiral Chester Nimitz. Nimitz signs ''C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, U.S.N.'' on the border of the photo. Iconic image depicts Nimitz signing the Japanese Instrument of Surrender while Admirals Sherman and Halsey, and General Douglas MacArthur look on. Signature is dedicated to one John L. Matthews, 1st Lt., USMC by an unknown hand. The second signature is on the image itself, upon the white Instrument on the desk, ''C.W. Nimitz / U.S. Representative''. Black and white photo with border measures 14'' x 11''. Minor creasing, small tear to left and right edge and tape residue to lower right corner, else near fine.
Admiral Chester Nimitz Twice Signed 14'' x 11'' Photo of the Japanese Surrender
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