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Dwight Eisenhower autograph letter signed from Europe during WWII. Dating his letter simply Tuesday, 2 March he writes to his wife Mamie. It reads in part: ”…My darling: What a morning! Two fine long letters from you…You told about…pulling out numbers for blood donors and signing an article for New Yorker. Also you spoke of a uniform. What it is I don’t know – but I can tell you this; if you’ve gone into a uniform of any kind for any kind of war under my admiration for you is even greater than before. All through this publicity storm you’ve been tops – sensible, considerate and modest. But your example in showing the women of America how definitely they must get down to brass tacks in this thing is marvellous. God – how I wish I could help make all Americans feel the deadly seriousness of this task. You are all that any man could ask as a partner and a sweetheart. So Life [Magazine] says my old London driver came down! So she did – but the big reason she wanted to serve in this theater is that she is terribly in love with a young American Colonel and is to be married to him come June – assuming both are alive. I doubt that Life told that. But I tell you only so that if anyone is banal and foolish enough to lift an eyebrow at an old duffer such as I am in connection with WAACS – Red Cross workers – nurses & drivers – you will know that I’ve no emotional involvements and will have none. Ordinarily I don’t try to think of all the details surrounding my existence when I write to you – they are all unimportant compared to the real things I like to talk to you about. And, by the way, my own driver is a Sergeant Drye!…I do hope you take the Florida trip, I’m sure you’d enjoy it…I just don’t have the time to write long hard letters – you are the only person in the world to whom I send them…some day we can go over those letters together (if you’re saving them) and that will be a lot of fun, because we’ll say ‘That’s when we were big shots.’ Then we’ll chuckle! Darling…in case I haven’t said it before in this letter, and you have any interest in the matter (you’d better!!!) – I love you – only…Always your Ike / P.S. I’m not astonished at the price for the robe – it is a beauty.” Eisenhower allegedly fell in love with with his female driver, Kay Summersby, while serving in Europe during the war. 4pp. letter on ruled stationery measures 8” x 10.5”. Near fine. Sold for $6,083.
Dwight D. Eisenhower typed letter signed as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe. Dated 6 November 1944 on ”Allied Expeditionary Force / Office of the Supreme Commander” stationery, it is addressed to Eisenhower’s brother, and reads in full: ”Dear Edgar: I enjoyed the note you wrote at home because you didn’t have time to dictate it at the office. Unquestionably any soldier would agree with almost any cynical philosophy you might care to develop respecting the ‘progress’ of a civilization that allows itself to get plunged into a world war every quarter of a century. The mistake that people like yourself make is in assuming that the soldier — and I mean the professional — likes it. There may be an occasional saddist [sic] or self-styled Napoleon that looks forward to such a catastrophe, but such people would be as common in civil life as in the armed forces. The average soldier hates it probably a lot more than you do. You may see civil liberties curtailed, and developments with the governmental structure that are hard to bear, but the soldier sees things that, if not more terrible in their ultimate consequences, are far more terrifying and disagreeable in the immediate reactions they create. Enough of that — all I am trying to say is that neither John nor I like war any more than you do. Recently I had a note from the ‘Cowboy.’ It was written on my birthday. I will send him an acknowledgment very soon. I envy your weekly golf day. Such things are so far in the past for me that I cannot even recall anything you do except at the end of the game…” Signed ”Ike”. Letter measures 8” x 10.5” on one page. Minor creasing in spots, else near fine. Sold for $5,630.
Dwight Eisenhower signed D-Day speech, contained within the first edition of ”Crusade in Europe”, Eisenhower’s account of the Allied victory in Europe. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1948, book is number 1256 of the signed limited edition of 1426. Eisenhower signs ”Dwight D Eisenhower” to the bottom of the speech, which reads in part, ”Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!…Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41…” Bound in light brown cloth boards with maps to the endpapers, top edge gilt and other edges deckled. Photographs and illustrations throughout. Measures 6.75” x 9.75”. Minor shelf wear, overall in exceptional, near fine condition. An increasingly rare copy of this very desirable signed speech. Sold for $5,539.
General Dwight Eisenhower autograph letter signed to his wife, Mamie, dated 30 August [1944], just days after the Allied liberation of Paris from the Nazis. Eisenhower was headquartered near the Normandy coast during the planning. Letter reads, ”This is my first time at my ‘main’ hq in more than 3 weeks. It’s a good chance to write you a note, because my next appointment is still 20 minutes away. Lately I have not written to you so frequently. I’ve been travelling a lot, and in camp the evenings are so chilly and blackout regulations so strict that when I get in from a trip I get a bite & go to bed. Recently I was in Paris for an hour. Had to go in for a bit of business (I expectedly forbade any honors) and while there rode down from the Arc de Triomph to Place de Concord, just to get a quick look at the city. It has not been badly marked. The people are hungry and a bit bewildered — as well as, for the moment, hysterical. That’s only natural, of course. There just isn’t enough time to do all the things that need to be done. It is difficult, even for my own subordinates, to realize the vastness of such an organization as this. Innumerable people, aside from high-ranking visitors, have to see me all the time — & there’s many, many papers & telegrams I have personally to scrutinize and act upon. So I really keep hopping. This isn’t much of a note — but at least you’ll know I was thinking of you, missing you, and looking forward to coming back to you. When I saw the Etoile the other day & my principal recollection was the time we circled it about 3 times trying to find the correct exit. Remember?” Eisenhower signs, ”Always / Ike”. The 8” x 10.25” 2pp. letter is in fine condition. Sold for $5,027.
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s “Crusade in Europe” — Limited Edition
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s “Crusade in Europe” signed by the famous General and President. New York: Doubleday & Company: 1948. Signed limited edition of 1,426 copies, of which this is number 680. Boldly signed “Dwight D. Eisenhower” in blue ink beneath a rare facsimile printing of Eisenhower’s D-Day order to send troops to storm the beaches of Normandy. Speech bound in volume as a front free endpaper. Volume measures 6.5″ x 10″ and runs 559pp. Gilded tan cloth boards; gilt top edge and deckled edges. Illustrated throughout with numerous black and white photographs, maps and diagrams. Some rubbing to backstrip, and previous owner’s name and address to verso of limited edition page. Otherwise, an exceptionally well maintained volume in near fine condition. Sold for $5,000.
Dwight D. Eisenhower autograph letter signed less than a week before D-Day, as Supreme Commander of Allied Expeditionary Forces. From headquarters in Bushy Park, London on 31 May 1944, while his troops gear up for the invasion of Normandy, he writes to his wife, Mamie: ”My sweet, Maybe I wrote to you this a.m. – maybe it was several days ago. I get twisted as to time…I glanced over Josh Connolly’s letter. Ordinarily I dismiss all such things very arbitrarily, but I have one thought (very vague) in this case that I will think over for a while before making a final answer. This idea merely is that a movie of the kind suggested might encourage kids to work, and to depend upon themselves, rather than to become too complacent with respect to the state’s obligation to the individual. Naturally, I’d never accept a cent personally, but if I allowed the matter to proceed at all, it would be paid over to some school to promote the same idea. I would like to help youngsters. (Say nothing about this.)…Tonight I’m having a couple of W.D. people to dinner. It is always late, but I just wanted you to have a note saying ‘I love you’ – always. I’m sure you know it – and please always remember it. Don’t worry about [son] John. He’ll be O.K. / Your / Ike”. Includes original envelope signed ”Dwight D Eisenhower”, made out in his hand, and postmarked 4 June 1944. 2pp. letter on ruled stationery measures 8” x 10.5”. Near fine. Sold for $4,570.
Pair of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s General’s Stars — Gifted to Brigadier General Madelyn Parks by Mamie Eisenhower — With an Autograph Letter Signed by the First Lady
General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s pair of General Stars, awarded on 27 March 1942 and later gifted to Brigadier General Madelyn Parks by Mamie Eisenhower, as she became Mamie’s personal nurse later in life. Stars are elegantly framed to a royal blue mat with an autograph letter signed by Mamie to Parks, dated 18 September 1975. Reads in full: ”Dear General Parks – In going over some of General Eisenhower’s insignia the other day I came across these stars he had worn. Thought you might like them as extras. I too was happy! Could be in Washington for your ceremony. Best of luck. Fondly, Mamie Eisenhower”. Also with an LOA from General Park’s niece. Stars measure 1” each. Near fine condition. Sold for $4,570.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed D-Day Speech From the Limited Edition of “Crusade in Europe” — Housed in Rare Slipcase
Dwight Eisenhower signed D-Day speech, contained within the first edition of “Crusade in Europe”, Eisenhower’s account of the Allied victory in Europe. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1948, book is number 357 of the signed limited edition of 1426. Eisenhower signs “Dwight D Eisenhower” to the bottom of the speech, which reads in part, “Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!…Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41…” Bound in light brown cloth boards with maps to endpapers, and top edge gilt. Photographs and illustrations throughout. Measures 6.75″ x 9.75″, in rare original sage green slipcase that measures 7″ x 10.25″. Moderate wear to slipcase, in good condition. Some discoloration to boards, and light discoloration to first few pages of book, overall in very good condition, with a near fine signature page. With JSA COA. Sold for $4,400.
Dwight D. Eisenhower WWII autograph letter signed as the newly victorious General of the U.S. Army after the German surrender. On 23 May 1945, he writes to his wife, Mamie: ”Darling: The nagging problems that come up these days are particularly annoying because all of us had been rather fatuously saying to ourselves for three years that we’d certainly relax a bit when the ‘shooting stopped’. Well, we’re not! In some ways we’re busier than ever. Before too long I’ll be coming home for a short time. The early part of the visit will be some ‘reception’, I think, with me a part of a rather large party. We’ll probably do our travelling by plane. I’ll send you the full dope by teletype as soon as I have it – so you can figure out exactly what you’d like to do. I will be on a hectic schedule for about a week, I think. Say nothing yet – but one thing is sure, I’m going to have a real visit with YOU! We can make definite plans as quickly as I know all the dope! Of course the whole next year seems so uncertain at the moment. With destruction, disorder and disease all rampant in Germany – where I will now have my headquarters – the prospect for early bringing over of families is not too bright. Oh well – we’ll do something about it. Today we’re in the throes of moving. We’re flooded with guests from U.S. – and getting more! Yesterday I had four senators with me for the day. Many people seem astounded that I’d have no slightest interest in politics. I can’t understand them. Well sweet – all my love & do take care of yourself / Always your Ike”. Envelope is included, bearing his signature, ”Dwight D Eisenhower” as General of the U.S. Army. 2pp. leatter measures 8” x 10.5”. Some separation to right edges at folds, else near fine. Sold for $4,153.
Rare Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Limited Edition of “Crusade in Europe” — Where Ike Signs His Famous D-Day Speech
Signed copy of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s “Crusade in Europe.” New York: Doubleday & Company: 1948. Signed limited edition #1,380 of 1,426 copies. Boldly signed “Dwight D. Eisenhower” beneath the book’s facsimile printing of Eisenhower’s D-Day order to send troops to storm the beaches of Normandy. Volume measures 6.5″ x 10″ and runs 559pp. Gilt to top edges and tan cloth boards. Illustrated throughout with numerous black and white photographs, maps and diagrams. Near fine condition. Sold for $3,738.
Dwight D. Eisenhower autograph letter signed to his wife Mamie, circa 1942. It reads in part: ”Darling, There was just sent to me (Adm Stark) a copy of the article that was written about you in the Wash. Post of Aug. 2. I like it – and I particularly liked the fact that the lady writing it sensed so quickly what a lovely lady you are. Any story I see about you, and my family pleases me immensely – it’s much more fun to read them than some of the the blurbs they concoct about me. The picture of you was not so good – but I still liked it. Made me homesick. By the way – wouldn’t it be cute if some of the enterprising reporters should interview Johnny??? – a long telephone call from Mountbatten – I’ve got to look up a lot of telegraphic correspondence to see what I can do about some tricky problems – never a dull moment…what were the facetious or flippant articles that you wouldn’t put in your book? I haven’t seen any unkind things at all…I’ve been taking some treatments for a sore shoulder but the doc seems to have the answer…Lots of love – always…Ike”. 2pp. letter on two sheets measures 6” x 9”. Very light creasing, else near fine. Sold for $2,625.
Dwight Eisenhower signed D-Day speech, contained within the first edition of ”Crusade in Europe”, his account of the Allied victory in Europe. Published by Doubleday: Garden City: 1948, book is number 372 out of a limited printing of 1426. Eisenhower signs ”Dwight D Eisenhower” to the bottom of the speech, which reads in part, ”Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!…Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41…” Bound in light brown cloth boards with maps to the endpapers, and top edges gilt. Photographs and illustrations throughout. Measures 6.75” x 9.75”. Slight detachment of the front hinge and light shelf wear and toning. Book is in very good condition, speech is near fine. Sold for $2,250.
Stunning pink silk evening bag gifted to First Lady Mamie Eisenhower during President Eisenhower’s historic 1959 visit to India as part of a seven-nation tour designed to help dispel international doubts on the U.S.’s commitment to peace. Rectangular clutch has ornate circular bead pattern in shades of pink with decorated handle and matching beaded belt. Interior of purse has handwritten note from Indira Gandhi, reading, “With best wishes / Indira Gandhi / 12-12-59”, along with printed note, “With the compliments of Mrs. Indira Gandhi” and accompanying envelope addressed to Mrs. Eisenhower. Card measures 8.5″ x 5.25″ x 1.25″. Purse measures 8.5″ x 5.25″ x 1.25″, fitted in a custom-made red velvet case. Purse has some wear from use, including slight discoloration where one would carry it, and a non-functioning clasp just on one side. Overall very good condition. With provenance from Sotheby’s. Sold for $12,500.
Mamie Eisenhower personally owned clothing. Lot is exemplary of her signature style, comprising: (1) ostrich feather hat in dark peach by Laddie Northridge of New York, (2) long gloves in the same color, measuring 10” in length, (3) pink closed toe pump shoes in size 6.5” B X959 / AA heel and marked on the liner, ”Made Expressly for Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower”. Housed in an A.S. Beck Cameo Room box. Accessories are accompanied by a red leather traveling frame featuring a heart-shaped opening with a photograph of Mamie’s husband, President Eisenhower. Measures 6.25” x 2.75”. Items are near fine. With a handwritten LOA reading in full, ”October 26, 1984 / To Raleigh / The salmon color gloves and hat were owned and worn by the First Lady, Mamie Eisenhower at the White House. I served the Eisenhowers for eight years. / Wilma H. Holness / 42-74”. Sold for $10,208.
Exquisite gold beaded evening purse gifted to First Lady Mamie Eisenhower by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during President Eisenhower’s historic 1959 visit to India as part of a seven-nation tour designed to help dispel international doubts on the U.S.’s commitment to peace. Purse is accompanied by a printed card reading, ”With the compliments of Mrs. Indira Gandhi”, in an envelope typed ”Mrs. Eisenhower”. Clutch purse has ornate beaded design with interior label that reads, ”Genuine Gold & Silver Thread / Jagat Narain & Sons / New Delhi, India”, and comes with a booklet about the company, as well a a custom box. Short strap has same design. Clutch purse measures 9.75” x 6” x 1.75”. Near fine condition. With provenance from Sotheby’s. Sold for $7,500.
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