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live November 27 | 02:00 PM
Militaria Auctions SPRL

2453 - A collection related to the U.S. Navy in Hawaii. Includes an envelope, mailed from Columbus, Ohio, on December 7, 1941, to Mr. Luther Keller Jr. in Allenton. A colorized postcard of a surfer in Hawaii. A postcard marked “Pearl Harbor,” mailed by Private Floyd Ruk (3561 1091) on March 23, 1943. A black-and-white news photo depicting destroyed American aircraft; parts of the photo have been traced over with a black marker; the back is inscribed: “These United States fighter planes were smashed during the Japanese air bombardment of Hickam Field, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941.” Two press photos titled “Japanese two-man submarine beached on the island of Oahu, Dec. 7, 1941.” A blank photo album. Leather cover, finely decorated, clearly marked “Photo: Long, US Navy, Hawaii, Waikiki Beach.” Note some wear and patina on the items. Condition II+. Collection related to the U.S. Navy in Hawaii. Includes an envelope mailed from Columbus, Ohio, on December 7, 1941, addressed to Mr. Luther Keller Jr. in Allenton. A colorized postcard depicting a surfer in Hawaii. A postcard marked “Pearl Harbor,” mailed by Private Floyd Ruk (3561 1091) on March 23, 1943. A black-and-white press photograph showing destroyed American aircraft. Parts of the photograph have been retouched with a black marker. Inscription on the reverse reading: “These United States fighter planes were smashed during the Japanese air bombardment of Hickam Field, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941.” Two press photographs captioned “Japanese two-man submarine beached on the island of Oahu, December 7, 1941.” An unused photo album. Finely decorated leather cover, clearly marked “Photo Long US Navy Hawaii Waikiki Beach.” Some wear and patina on the items. Condition II plus.

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€200

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Estimation

€200 - 400

Sale fees

26.2%

A collection related to the U.S. Navy in Hawaii. Includes an envelope, mailed from Columbus, Ohio, on December 7, 1941, to Mr. Luther Keller Jr. in Allenton. A colorized postcard of a surfer in Hawaii. A postcard marked “Pearl Harbor,” mailed by Private Floyd Ruk (3561 1091) on March 23, 1943. A black-and-white news photo depicting destroyed American aircraft; parts of the photo have been traced over with a black marker; the back is inscribed: “These United States fighter planes were smashed during the Japanese air bombardment of Hickam Field, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941.” Two press photos titled “Japanese two-man submarine beached on the island of Oahu, Dec. 7, 1941.” A blank photo album. Leather cover, finely decorated, clearly marked “Photo: Long, US Navy, Hawaii, Waikiki Beach.” Note some wear and patina on the items. Condition II+. Collection related to the U.S. Navy in Hawaii. Includes an envelope mailed from Columbus, Ohio, on December 7, 1941, addressed to Mr. Luther Keller Jr. in Allenton. A colorized postcard depicting a surfer in Hawaii. A postcard marked “Pearl Harbor,” mailed by Private Floyd Ruk (3561 1091) on March 23, 1943. A black-and-white press photograph showing destroyed American aircraft. Parts of the photograph have been retouched with a black marker. Inscription on the reverse reading: “These United States fighter planes were smashed during the Japanese air bombardment of Hickam Field, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941.” Two press photographs captioned “Japanese two-man submarine beached on the island of Oahu, December 7, 1941.” An unused photo album. Finely decorated leather cover, clearly marked “Photo Long US Navy Hawaii Waikiki Beach.” Some wear and patina on the items. Condition II plus.

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Militaria: Imperial Japanese Aviation—85th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Friday, November 27
02:00 PM
Chaussée de Wavre 504
1390 Grez Doiceau, Belgium

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