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Lot #269
Chester Nimitz Twice-Signed Oversized Photograph of Japanese Surrender

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Iconic vintage matte-finish 13.75 x 11 photo of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ballpoint, "To Ensign James Joseph Lamb, USN—with best wishes, C. W. Nimitz, Fleet General, USN,” who signs again on the document, "C. W. Nimitz, U.S. Representative.” In very good to fine condition, with rippling to the right edge, and creases and small stains to the wide borders.

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