Extraordinary collection of twenty-four signatures (one in pencil) of crew members from the Enola Gay, Bock's Car and the instrument plane Great Artiste on two 8.5x11 sheets , most of the signers adding their position, aircraft and mission date. Signatures include: Kermit K. Beahan, Ray Gallagher, James L. Van Pelt, Paul W. Tibbets, Fred Bock, Ralph Curry, Morris R. Jeppson, Fred j. Olivi, Jacob Beser, Theodore J. Van Kirk, James R.Corliss, George R. Caron, Tom Ferebee, R.H. Nelson, john D. Kuharek, Hugh C. Ferguson, Harold M. Agnew, Lawrence H. Johnston, Ralph Belanger, Leonard Godfrey, Charles W. Sweeney, Ralph D. Curry, Russell E. Gackenbach, and one other. With a touch of mild handling wear and a light horizontal fold, otherwise in fine condition.

In the midst of World War II, General George S Patton, wrote a letter to Suzanne Miner, who had served as his housekeeper in Langres, France, during World War I...Patton starts the letter "I was delighted to get your letter" and continues "I'm sure that you will be happy to know that the French and ourselves are very intimate" and Patton goes on to say "I have not met here any girls as charming as you and your sister". Patton compliments Ms Miner on her English whilst joking at his own lack of command of the French language "I am sure that if you had not been such a clever girl you would not have understood me, particularly when I wrote". The letter measures 8 x 10.5 inches and is dated January 23, 1943 and bears a clean and crisp Patton signature.

Early handwritten letter signed on page, 5x6.5", June 16, 1904, West Point, to his mother whom he addresses "Dear Mama". Patton writes "This place is fine it is easier so far then the V.M.I [Virginia Military Institute] and all the corps are very nice. I sit at the mess of a California Corp. named Bain and he treats me very nicely". Signed "with love, George". In excellent condition. Patton attended Virginia Military Institute for one year, then transferred to West Point. He flunked out after but re-entered to graduate in 1909. Patton was an intelligent child, intensively studying classical literature and military history from a young age, but likely suffered from an undiagnosed dyslexia, the consequences of which would haunt him throughout his schooling. He learned to read at a very late age as a child, and never learned basic skills such as correct spelling. This meant that it took Patton five years to graduate from West Point, although he managed to rise to Adjutant of the Corps of cadets.

British World War II Ace (22.5 victories), recognised for his important role during the Battle of Britain. Signed 5x3.5" photograph depicting Bader and another gentleman, in the distance, walking at the side of a Piper Aztec aircraft at Gaydon (1967). Signed by Bader with his name alone in bold blue fountain pen ink across a clear area at the head of the image. Some extremely minor, light corner creasing.

First Day Cover commemorating the 100th Anniversary of The Battle of Tweesbosch, together with first class stamp, post marked 'Whitehall, 07.03.02', signed by Brigadier G.P. Sheldon MA in fine blue pen ink. (CLRSTK)

British military officer (1797-1868), aka the Seventh Earl of Cardigan, who led the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. The cardigan sweater was named after him. Autographed letter signed (initials) to the Duke of Wellington, minuted and initialled by the Duke, 1 page 8vo with integral blank, 8 October [watermark 1830]. Asking the Duke to look over "what I have just written". In very good condition.

English military and republican leader best known for his involvement in making England into a Republican Commonwealth and for his later role as Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland. A manuscript document, one page, folio, dated at Whitehall, London, 1st January 1656. The document reads: "Our will, and pleasure is that you forthwith appoint a Frigot to repayre to Our port of Rye, thence to secure on board a person who is immediately to be transported into France... at Whitehall this 1 of January 1656". The document is signed on the top of the paper in huge scroll as 'Oliver P', standing for the symbol of Lord Protector. At the bottom left is written: "To our right... the Commissioner of Our Admiralty & Nayve". A very rare and most beautiful historic document. In 1654 Cromwell had opened his first Parliament of the Protectorate, but by the spring of 1655 he had shut down, and instituted an almost total military government. He changed the laws governing social behaviour and speech, severely restricting the citizenry in every way. He also began arresting and imprisoning individuals for suspected anti-Protectorate activity. Cromwell, who possessed absolute power in England, issued an order for one of his Commissioners to choose a ship and proceed to the Port of Rye, England, to board an unspecified person and deliver him to France. Within two years, in 1658, Cromwell himself would be dead.

Incredibly rare signed document circa 1650. A bold ink signature signed by the Lord Protector circa 1650. The signature is on a piece that has been neatly removed from the conclusion of a letter. The signature is very fine and clear. Documents of this era are incredibly scarce; few have survived the 359 years in-between. To find a signature in this condition is very rare.

Lord Protector of England 1653-58. Fine ink signature ('Oliver Cromwell') on a 4 x 2 piece evidently neatly clipped from an official document, with four additional words, relating to a marriage, in an unidentified hand beneath the signature. Comes with two reproduction engravings showing images of Cromwell. One very light stain at the base of the piece, not affecting Cromwell's signature.

A large fine art limited edition print (292/300), reproduced from an original painting by Nicolas Trudgian's 'Homeward Bound', signed across the lower white margin in pencil by the artist of the image and seven of the No. 617 Squadron of the Royal Air Force, better known as the "Dambusters" squadron. Of the seven these include Flight Lieutenant Munro who was damaged by AA fire over Dutch coast, Sergeant Ray Grayston, Flight Lieutenant Edward Johnson, Squadron Leader George Johnson, Flight Sergeant Grant McDonald, Flying Officer Dave Rodger and Sergeant Frederick Sutherland. Professionally mounted, framed and glazed.

The note that began the countdown to the Falklands War - one page, original message dictated by Rex Hunt, Governor of the Falkland Islands, over the radio to Trevor Edwards of the British Antarctic Survey, and to him by the Argentine expedition that had landed on South Georgia, headed 'SAT. MARCH 20TH 1982/ FROM/ THE GOVENOR OF THE FALKLANDS ISLANDS': "You Have Landed illegally at LEITH Without Obtaining Proper clearance./ You and Your Party must go back on board the BAHIA BUEN SUCESO immediately and report to BASE COMMANDER at GRYTVIKEN for further instructions./ You must remove the ARGENTINE flag from LEITH./ You MUST NOT interfere with the B.A.S. depot at LEITH./ You MUST NOT alter or deface any of the notices at LEITH./ NO military personnell are allowed to land in SOUTH GEORGIA./ NO FIREARMS are to be taken ashore./ GOVENOR OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS" Written in green ballpoint pen on lightweight paper, folio, one or two barely discernable stains, presumably rising from having been handled during negotiations with the Argentine party. Presented in archival mounting. The document discovered by Neil Shaw, a member of the British Antarctic Survey, when going through his diary at the time. It was recently displayed at the National Army Museum to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the war. According to Shaw's diary, his party set off on 18th March 1982 to visit the whaling stations and complete some maintenance work at Leith. The following day they noticed that BAS depot had been ransacked, and that 'a number of personnel' were there, with the Argentine flag flying. That evening they alerted the authorities and awaited their reply. On 20 march his diary records: "Made radio contact at 5.30am, message relayed to us from the Governor of the Falkland Islands, searching the building for a pen and paper and wrote his message down. Trevor and I took this on board the ship again. The message was read out to the ships captain, he explained that they were working with a man called Davidoff and he had clearance to come ashore from the Argentine Government. I took the letter and we left." (NAM release). According to Shaw's later recollection: "We took the note to the ship and read it to an interpreter, who read it to the captain. They took the note and gave it back to us, dismissing it quite quickly. They said, 'If you'd like to come in for a meal and drink, you're welcome, but we're not interested in this' "(Guardian, 18 March 2007). Argentine troops landed in the Falklands on 2 April, and the following day the BAS party were taken captive.

A beautiful 4x2.5" rare document signed by British soldier Gordon. A stunnining piece written strikingly in Arabic. The note reads; "This sum is accepted and will be paid by the Treasury in Khartoum or Cairo, time, six months after today...." Gordon's notes were burned and possession of such notes was a punishable offense. A very limited amount of Gordon's notes made it out of Africa - baring his items to be very rare and essential collector's pieces. Signed at the bottom in a light pen with Gordon's personal seal stamped in light green above his signature. A slight tear on the upper right corner and color distoration of the document, however - readable and otherwise in fine condition.

A `25th Anniversary of Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme` First Day Cover with commemorative stamp postmarked 12 August `81 Edinburgh signed by chief executive of the scheme, Vice Adm Michael Gretton in black ink.

A 9x7.5" one page letter, signed ('Bristol'), to a fellow peer ('My Lord'), (endorsement and sight trace of mounting on the reverse) , dated London 28 July 1753, showing age toning and folds that do not effect the contents of the text. The letter is Offering him the opportunity to purchase his moiety of estates in Shropshire and Herefordshire, and adding that Lord Griffin (holder of the other moiety) was willing to join in the conveyance.

A `Centenary of the Royal Navy Submarine Service: Holland Class` First Day Cover with commemorative stamp postmarked 10 Apr `01 and signed by submarine commander, Rear Admiral John Hervey OBE in black ink.