Chester Nimitz Signed Photo of Japanese Surrender Aboard USS Missouri, Outstanding Provenance
Chester W. Nimitz
n.p., n.d.
Chester Nimitz Signed Photo of Japanese Surrender Aboard USS Missouri, Outstanding Provenance
Signed Photograph
Chester William Nimitz (1885-1966). A 12" x 9" matte finish, black and white photograph of Admiral Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, boldly signed and inscribed by him in the lower border, "To Sgt G.O. Shockley, USA - with best wishes and great appreciation of your contribution to the war effort that made possible the above scene. C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN." Blank verso. Caption at lower right of image reads, "The Japanese Surrender / U.S.S. Missouri / Tokyo Bay, 2 September 1945." A preprinted signature appears above the caption, inherent to the image. Expected handling wear including creases, folds, and edge chipping. Minor soiling and age toning. Overall, in very good condition.
Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance dated August 16, 2007, by Raleigh De Geer Amyx (1938-2019), reading in part: "Well, here it is - A fine oversize piece - Hard to find this size."
Fleet Admiral Nimitz was a career naval officer with special technical knowledge of submarines, naval engines, and underway refueling when he was appointed by FDR to serve as Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in late 1941. Nimitz was later granted the command of one of the Pacific Theater's three military territorial zones, and in this capacity, oversaw operations at the Battles of Coral Sea (May 1942), Midway (June 1942), Guadalcanal (August 1942-February 1943), Iwo Jima (February-March 1945), Okinawa (April-June 1945), and others. Nimitz was promoted to the rank of Fleet Admiral on December 19, 1944. Nimitz was one of twelve signers to sign the Japanese Instrument of Surrender in his capacity as "United States Representative," officially ending World War II.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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Chester W. Nimitz
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Chester Nimitz Signed Photo of Japanese Surrender Aboard USS Missouri, Outstanding Provenance
Signed Photograph
Chester William Nimitz (1885-1966). A 12" x 9" matte finish, black and white photograph of Admiral Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, boldly signed and inscribed by him in the lower border, "To Sgt G.O. Shockley, USA - with best wishes and great appreciation of your contribution to the war effort that made possible the above scene. C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN." Blank verso. Caption at lower right of image reads, "The Japanese Surrender / U.S.S. Missouri / Tokyo Bay, 2 September 1945." A preprinted signature appears above the caption, inherent to the image. Expected handling wear including creases, folds, and edge chipping. Minor soiling and age toning. Overall, in very good condition.
Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance dated August 16, 2007, by Raleigh De Geer Amyx (1938-2019), reading in part: "Well, here it is - A fine oversize piece - Hard to find this size."
Fleet Admiral Nimitz was a career naval officer with special technical knowledge of submarines, naval engines, and underway refueling when he was appointed by FDR to serve as Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in late 1941. Nimitz was later granted the command of one of the Pacific Theater's three military territorial zones, and in this capacity, oversaw operations at the Battles of Coral Sea (May 1942), Midway (June 1942), Guadalcanal (August 1942-February 1943), Iwo Jima (February-March 1945), Okinawa (April-June 1945), and others. Nimitz was promoted to the rank of Fleet Admiral on December 19, 1944. Nimitz was one of twelve signers to sign the Japanese Instrument of Surrender in his capacity as "United States Representative," officially ending World War II.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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