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Lot #415
Chester Nimitz

Inscribed to Eisenhower’s longtime personal secretary

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Inscribed to Eisenhower’s longtime personal secretary

Vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 14 photo of Nimitz in uniform and seated in front of a large map, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Helen E. Weaver, CY, USNR (W), with best wishes, warm regards and great appreciation of your excellent performance of duty. C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, US Navy.” In very good condition, with noticeable creases and rippling to vertical edges, irregular ink adhesion to last name in the signature and some brushing to the inscription, and overall adhesive remnants to reverse. Weaver was General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s personal secretary at NATO Headquarters in Paris from 1951, also serving as his secretary at the White House from 1953–1957. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #423 - Ended February 12, 2014





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