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Lot #290
Koki Hirota

WW II Japanese Premier sentenced to death for war crimes

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WW II Japanese Premier sentenced to death for war crimes

Japanese premier, one of seven war-time leaders sentenced to hang, having been found guilty of war crimes at the International Military Tribunal in 1946. Rare vintage matte-finish sepia 6.75 x 9.5 formal portrait, signed in fountain pen in Japanese characters. In fine condition, with neatly trimmed edges, areas of light silvering to darker areas. Accompanied by a spectator’s pass to the trial and newspaper photographs depicting all eight leaders as their verdicts were read. Very important historical piece. R&R COA.

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