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    • HENRY HARLEY 'HAP' ARNOLD
      Feb. 08, 2021

      HENRY HARLEY 'HAP' ARNOLD

      Est: $80 - $100

      (1886 - 1950) American general, commander of the Army Air Force through most of World War II, responsible for instituting the daylight bombing raids on Germany. War-date signature 'Gen. H. H. Arnold' in the return address area of a War Dept. envelope mailed from Washington on July 18, 1944 to 'Ashley T. Cole'. Cole, a prominent lawyer, was a collector of military and other autographs who, according to the New York Public Library, assembled 'one of the most impressive collections of material anywhere at the time.'

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    • HENRY HARLEY "HAP" ARNOLD
      Nov. 13, 2018

      HENRY HARLEY "HAP" ARNOLD

      Est: $500 - $600

      HENRY HARLEY "HAP" ARNOLD (1886 - 1950) American general, commander of the Army Air Forces through most of World War II, responsible for instituting the daylight bombing raids on Germany. Excellent association signed and inscribed book, Arnold's "First Report of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces to the Secretary of War, 4 January 1944", (Baltimore: U.S. Army Air Forces), Jan. 4, 1944, 60pp. 4to. Arnold signs in blue ink on the title page, adding a dedication to legendary Hollywood leading man CLARK GABLE (1901-1960), with the inscription: "In appreciation of the part you played in our operations." Gable served in the U.S.A.A.F. as an aerial gunner and radioman aboard B-17 bombers, with Arnold personally intervening to secure his enlistment overcome the objections of MGM. Shows slight soiling to the covers, else very good to fine. Also present are two additional publications by Arnold in the same series: "Second Report of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces to the Secretary of War, 27 February 1945" and "Third Report of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces to the Secretary of War, 12 November 1945", both unsigned. Three pieces.

      Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
    • HENRY HARLEY "HAP" ARNOLD
      Jul. 31, 2018

      HENRY HARLEY "HAP" ARNOLD

      Est: $150 - $200

      HENRY HARLEY "HAP" ARNOLD (1886 - 1950) American general, commander of the Army Air Force through most of World War II, responsible for instituting the daylight bombing raids on Germany. Typed L.S. "H.H. Arnold", 1p. 4to., Washington D.C., Oct. 8, 1945, to Mr. Walter S. Marvin, Arnold thanks Marvin for donating $5,000 in 1943 to help fund the play "Winged Victory", written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Moss Hart. The play was commissioned by Arnold and the Army Air Force to depict both the training and work of airmen and also the commitment and devotion to duty with which they carried out this work. Arnold gave Hart complete access to Air Forces resources. In this letter, Arnold summarizes some of the successes of the play: "...The AAF Winged Victory Unit... presented 445 performances of the stage play in 14 principle cities throughout the United States. It is estimated that in excess of 850,000 persons attended these performances and paid net admissions of $2,121,253.70... during the summer of 1944 the Unit made a motion picture of the play, which by September 22, 1945 had been shown in 12,066 theatres, producing gross receipts of $2,842,208.73... At present, total net profits from the stage play and motion picture amount to $1,451,226.19, which sum will be fully utilized to relieve distress of military personnel of the Army and their dependents. Presentation of 'Winged Victory' in so many cities across the country played an intangible but vital part in enabling the AAF to achieve success in its overall mission..." Folds, else fine

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    • HENRY HARLEY "HAP" ARNOLD
      Jul. 31, 2018

      HENRY HARLEY "HAP" ARNOLD

      Est: $150 - $200

      HENRY HARLEY "HAP" ARNOLD (1886 - 1950) American general, commander of the Army Air Force through most of World War II, responsible for instituting the daylight bombing raids on Germany. Good content war-date T.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Washington, D.C., May 18, 1942, to Mr. Earnest B. Harris. Arnold offers his condolences for the death of Harris' son, in part: "It is with deep regret that I have learned of the death of your son, Second Lieutenant John Edward Harris, May 9, 1942, in an airplane accident near Hahira, Georgia. Lieutenant Harris established a fine academic and flight record as a flying cadet at Barksdale and Dorr Fields. Later, as a commissioned officer, he displayed an unusual capacity for leadership. He was a young man of high ideals whose fine character won the respect of all who knew him..." Arnold signs at the conclusion in blue ink. Shows an original mailing fold, else very good. The original transmittal envelope is included.

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