This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2014
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 photographic border, and again upon the image itself, ''C.W. Nimitz / U.S. Representative''. Iconic image depicts Nimitz signing the Japanese Instrument of Surrender while Admirals Sherman and Halsey, and General Douglas MacArthur look on. Signature is dedicated by Nimitz to one John L. Matthews, 1st Lt., USMC. Black and white photo with border measures 14'' x 11''. Ink mark, small tears to edges and tape residue to lower right corner, else near fine.