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Kim Il-sung (/ˈkɪm ˈɪlˈsʌŋ, -ˈsʊŋ/; Korean: 김일성, Korean pronunciation: [kimils͈ʌŋ]; born Kim Sŏng-ju (김성주), 15 April 1912 – 8 July 1994) was a North Korean politician and the founder of North Korea, which he ruled from the country’s establishment in 1948 until his death in 1994. He held the posts of Premier from 1948 to 1972 and President from 1972 to 1994. He was also the leader of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) from 1949 to 1994 (titled as Chairman from 1949 to 1966 and as General Secretary after 1966). Coming to power after the end of Japanese rule in 1945, he authorized the invasion of South Korea in 1950, triggering an intervention in defense of South Korea by the United Nations led by the United States. Following the military stalemate in the Korean War, a ceasefire was signed on 27 July 1953. He was the third longest-serving non-royal head of state/government in the 20th century, in office for more than 45 years.
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Kim Il Sung Autograph Letter Signed. Sold for nearly $20,000.
The following are items we have featured in previous auctions:
Sun Yat-sen Signed First Edition of His Book ”The International Development of China”
Scarce signed copy of Sun Yat-sen’s book, ”The International Development of China”, boldly inscribed in fountain pen by the Chinese leader on the front free endpaper, ”Mr. H.S. Quigley / Sun Yat-sen”. New York and London: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1922 first English edition. Book is inscribed to Harold Scott Quigley, a scholar of Chinese studies who acquired the autograph in Shanghai in 1923, possibly during the Sun-Joffe Agreement, which was held in Shanghai in January 1923. In original publisher’s binding, book contains all maps, including the folding map housed in the rear pastedown pocket. Book measures 5.675” x 8.25” and runs 265pp. Text block has pulled away from backstrip at page 49. Portrait and biography of Sun, taken from jacket, have been affixed to front pastedown and free endpaper, underneath signature. Some pencil erasure at bottom of signature page. Chip to top of backstrip, and paper clip to rear endpaper. Overall in very good condition. An important book authored by Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of China, and scarce as signed by him. Sold for $17,690.
Sun Yat-sen Autograph on His Cabinet Photograph
Extremely rare cabinet photograph signed by Chinese revolutionary and political leader, Sun Yat-sen. A formal, half-length portrait of the founder of modern China, signed in blue ink on the lower portion of the image. Black and white image measures 3.75″ x 5.5″, mounted to larger board embossed “Wo Shing, 425 Nanking Road, Shanghai.” Signed photographs of Sun Yat-sen are exceedingly rare. In very fine condition. A stunning piece. Sold for $8,652.
Original Program From the WWII Japanese Surrender Ceremony — 2 September 1945 on the USS Missouri
Informal ”Surrender Ceremony” program from the WWII Japanese surrender, listing the ”Schedule of Arrivals” and protocol for the military officers attending the event aboard the USS Missouri. Typed one page document is dated 2 September 1945, and features detailed activities from the hours of 0730 to 0840. Measures 8” x 13”. Toning and folds as well as staple holes and various small closed tears. Very good. From the estate of U.S. Naval Commodore Jasper Acuff, who attended the event. Sold for $6,250.
WWII Japanese Surrender ceremony document owned by Commodore Jasper Acuff, who was aboard the USS Missouri during the ceremony. Five-page document lists the schedule of arrivals and protocol for military representatives, as well as a schedule of events and changes in the event of rain. Internal military document is dated 2 September 1945. Pages measure 8” x 13”, stapled together. Toning and folds as well as slight creasing and small tears to edges. Very good. From the estate of WWII Commodore Jasper Acuff. Sold for $4,868.
Yuan Shikai Document Signed — The First Formal President of the Republic of China
Large document signed by Yuan Shikai, the first formal President of the Republic of China following the collapse of the Qing dynasty in 1912. Large formal document with calligraphic writing measures 21” x 15”. Separation starting at top, vertical fold, and light soiling to document, which has a light, flexible coating, perhaps removable (verso of document has coating peeling away at fold). Overall very good condition. Sold for $3,750.
Ho Chi Minh Autograph Letter Signed — Four Months After Being Elected President & Prime Minister of Vietnam Regarding Having Dinner With American Friends 15 Years Before They Would Be His Enemy
Hồ Chí Minh (/hoʊ tʃiː mɪn/; Vietnamese: [hò cǐ mīŋ̟] (listen), Saigon: [hò cǐ mɨ̄n]; Chữ Hán: 胡志明; 19 May 1890 – 2 September 1969), born Nguyễn Sinh Cung, also known as Nguyễn Tất Thành, Nguyễn Ái Quốc, Bác Hồ, or simply Bác (‘Uncle’, pronounced [ʔɓaːk̚˦˥]), was a Vietnamese revolutionary and politician. He served as Prime Minister of North Vietnam from 1945 to 1955 and President from 1945 until his death in 1969. Ideologically a Marxist–Leninist, he served as Chairman and First Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Vietnam.
Scarce autograph letter signed by Ho Chi Minh as Prime Minister and President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. On official stationery with the country name in Vietnamese at top. Letter to Captain Simpson Jones, British Liaison Officer, dated 11 May 1946, reads in full, “Dear Sir, 1. Monday evening, I wish to invite you to a family dinner, with a small number of American & Chinese friends. Will you be so good as to postpone your travel until the next day? 2. There will be no difficulty. But I ask you to have your National flag on your DUKW, & kindly slow down your car a little, while passing the guard posts, so that the guards can see your flag. Best friendship! Yours truly, Ho Chi Minh”. Single page letter, written in blue ink, displays the well-educated Minh’s adept knowledge of the English language. Letter measures 5.5″ x 8.25″. File holes to left and a small tear resulting, else very good condition. Sold for $3,617.
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Silk 28.5″ x 43″ Photographic Banner of Sun Yat-sen
Sun Yat-sen (/ˈsʌn ˌjætˈsɛn/; born Sun Deming; 12 November 1866 – 12 March 1925) was a Chinese statesman, physician, and political philosopher, who served as the provisional first president of the Republic of China and the first leader of the Kuomintang (Nationalist Party of China). He is called the “Father of the Nation” in the Republic of China, and the “Forerunner of the Revolution” in the People’s Republic of China for his instrumental role in the overthrow of the Qing dynasty during the Xinhai Revolution. Sun is unique among 20th-century Chinese leaders for being widely revered in both mainland China and Taiwan.
Large silk banner featuring a lithographic portrait of China’s founding father Sun Yat-sen, produced in 1925 after his death to commemorate him. Portrait is laid down on the silk background, with black text printed directly on the silk. Banner measures 28.5″ x 43″. Some light soiling and holes, mostly confined to margins. Portrait has a few abrasions. Overall in very good condition, displaying beautifully. Sold for $3,366.
Extraordinary Autograph Album of a Young Japanese Girl Imprisoned in the Tule Lake Concentration Camp During WWII — “…Tule Lake will remain in my memory for ever…”
Very moving autograph album kept by a Japanese girl during her internment at The Tule Lake War Relocation Center, the most repressive of the ten concentration camps housing Japanese Americans during World War II. Owned by a young woman named Akiko, the autograph book contains approximately 125 entries, with the earliest inscribed by her fellow classmates graduating from McCarver Jr. High School in Tacoma, Washington in January 1942. These ominous well-wishes of good luck from Akiko’s classmates quickly segue to entries in July 1942 at Pinedale, California, one of thirteen temporary detention centers following approval of Executive Order 9066 on 19 February 1942, which established the camps. Then, beginning in October 1942 until September 1943, all entries are from Tule Lake, with several individuals recording their block and cell number in lieu of the place. The last entries from late 1943 make mention of Akiko’s upcoming transfer to a different camp (in Minidoka, Idaho), which mirrors the historical record of low-risk inmates who scored “high” on loyalty questionnaires being moved to lesser security camps. It was in 1943 when Tule Lake became a maximum security prison housing those who the government considered disruptive or disloyal. Sold for $2,400.
Hand-painted map of Korea by Hayashi Shihei, from Japan, circa 1785. Fold-out map shows the kingdoms outside Japan’s boundaries, but with the Kingdom of Joseon (Korea) being an important trading partner, the map was considered dangerous, and consequently banned by the Shogun in 1792. Has original cover boards and title slip. Measures 20” x 29” when folded out, and 7” x 9.5” when closed. Lightly toned and soiled, overall very good condition. Sold for $1,563.
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