The second president of Poland (born 1943) and the first to be democratically elected; he helped end communism in Europe as the leader of the freedom-oriented Solidarity trade union, actions that led to his awarding of the 1983 Nobel Peace Prize. Two items: a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Lech Walesa with arms raised as he leaves the Gdansk Shipyard to the cheers of a crowd, signed in black felt tip; and an off-white 5.75 x 4.25 ‘Solidarity’ compliments sheet, with typed sentiment in Polish, signed below in blue ballpoint. In overall fine condition.
