Lot 101
Von Hindenburg, Pétain, and Tito. Paul von Hindenburg (1847-1934) German field marshal; second President of the Weimar Republic (1925-1934). In 1933 he appointed Adolf Hitler chancellor. Photograph inscribed and signed (Hindenburg / Feldmarshall") on verso, 3 3/8 x 5¼ in. One small tape remnant at top verso; small edge blemishes. Philippe Pétain (1856-1951) French general and Marshal of France; a hero in World War I, in 1940 he became Chief of the collaborationist government in Vichy. Sepia-tone photograph inscribed and signed, "Au Docteur Cyrill / cordial homage / 15 mai 1936 / Ph. Petain," 9¾ x 5¼ in. Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980) Partisan leader, 1st President of Yugoslavia with the rank of Marshal of Yugoslavia, known for defying Soviet hegemony. He held together the six Yugoslav nations, which disintegrated into war eleven years after his death. Photograph signed ("Tito") on the top of his shirt and tie, 7¼ x 5¼ in. Former pasting remnants on verso.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Ex William "Bill" Steiner Collection.
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