Author: CLAY, Lucius D. (1897-1978) Title: Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Description: As commander of U.S. forces in Germany (1947-49), Clay was in charge of the 1948 Berlin Airlift. Bold signature and date (1969 February 28) in black fineline on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. [New York, NY]. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by an unusual and scarce 6½" X 8½" news agency photograph of 1947 showing Clay disembarking an airplane with U.S. ambassador to Russia Bedell Smith to "discuss means of combatting the Soviet move to block the Marshall Plan." A superb image seldom seen. .
Keywords: Military
Price: US$ 75.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 25086
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