July 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, July 31st, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/31/2012
Indian spiritual and political leader Mohandas Gandhi signs a slip, ''MKGandhi'' in ink. The slip is mounted to another slip, which reads ''Indian Political Leader'' in an unknown hand. Lot also includes a photo postcard of Gandhi smiling humbly among a cheering crowd as well as a commemorative stamp issued in Gandhi's honor by the Indian postal authority. Stamp is made of khadi fabric as a tribute to Mahatma's belief in the act of weaving yarn as a simple pleasure and tool for peace-keeping. Signed slip is trimmed irregularly, measuring 2'' x 1'' at is largest and 2'' x 0.75'' at its smallest. Mounted, else near fine. Measures 3'' x 1.25'' overall. Postcard measures 5'' x 3.5''. An 8.5'' x 6.75'' folder printed with Gandhi's image and a biographical blurb is included. A beautiful signature by the hallowed human rights champion.
Mahatma Gandhi's Signature
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