Dealer's Lot Of Naval Notables Incl. Felix Graf von Luckner, WWI "Sea Devil," 2 Pcs
Naval Notables
n.p., ca. 1920s-1930s
Dealer's Lot Of Naval Notables Incl. Felix Graf von Luckner, WWI "Sea Devil," 2 Pcs
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A collection of naval autographs including that of World War I German naval officer and commercial raider Felix Graf von Luckner, known by his epithet "the Sea Devil." N.d. but ca. 1920s-30s. N.p. Signers include: Frederic Bennett and Felix Graf von Luckner. Expected wear including scattered smudges, griminess, and loss/stains from previous mounting verso; please refer to catalog photos for more information about condition. The largest item measures 3.375" x 5.375". Two pieces total.
From the collection of Joseph "Bill" Kahn, Jr. Mr. Kahn began collecting as a boy; writing to notables requesting their autographs. Our October auction includes signatures obtained by him over many decades, including such notables as Amelia Earhart, Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig.
The lot includes (in alphabetical order):
- A 5" x 3" blue-lined index card boldly inscribed and signed as: "To Billy Kahn / Frederic Bennett / Commander, Royal Navy."
- A color photo postcard signed by career seaman Felix Graf von Luckner (1881-1966), as "Graf Luckner" along a vertical orientation at upper left recto. The image shows his four-masted schooner "Fatherland" on the open water; this was the vessel which Graf von Luckner sailed during his 1920s world goodwill missions. With printed German caption and former collector's pen inscription verso.
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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Naval Notables
n.p., ca. 1920s-1930s
Dealer's Lot Of Naval Notables Incl. Felix Graf von Luckner, WWI "Sea Devil," 2 Pcs
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A collection of naval autographs including that of World War I German naval officer and commercial raider Felix Graf von Luckner, known by his epithet "the Sea Devil." N.d. but ca. 1920s-30s. N.p. Signers include: Frederic Bennett and Felix Graf von Luckner. Expected wear including scattered smudges, griminess, and loss/stains from previous mounting verso; please refer to catalog photos for more information about condition. The largest item measures 3.375" x 5.375". Two pieces total.
From the collection of Joseph "Bill" Kahn, Jr. Mr. Kahn began collecting as a boy; writing to notables requesting their autographs. Our October auction includes signatures obtained by him over many decades, including such notables as Amelia Earhart, Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig.
The lot includes (in alphabetical order):
- A 5" x 3" blue-lined index card boldly inscribed and signed as: "To Billy Kahn / Frederic Bennett / Commander, Royal Navy."
- A color photo postcard signed by career seaman Felix Graf von Luckner (1881-1966), as "Graf Luckner" along a vertical orientation at upper left recto. The image shows his four-masted schooner "Fatherland" on the open water; this was the vessel which Graf von Luckner sailed during his 1920s world goodwill missions. With printed German caption and former collector's pen inscription verso.
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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