Author: RIDGWAY, Matthew B. (1895-1993) Title: Typed Note Signed
Description: Famed World War Two Army general who commanded one of the first airborne divisions formed -- one of the first to parachute into the D-Day invasion of Normany in June 1944. TNS, 1p, 10 3/4" X 7¼", Pittsburgh, PA, 1985 June 1. Addressed to noted philatelic author Herman "Pat" Herst Jr. Near fine. Original mailing folds. Mentions meeting Herst some years earlier at one of Herst's New York stamp auctions. Signed simply "Matt." With original envelope. One of the last of the WW2 biggies. .
Keywords: Autographs, Autograph Military
Price: US$ 95.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 22706
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