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General Anthony McAuliffe West Point Photos

A grouping of very interesting photos of a young Anthony McAuliffe in uniform, from his days as a high school cadet to his time at West Point, and on into his early career, including a WWI period photo of McAuliffe as an Artillery 2nd Lieutenant. They include: a small (5 ½ by 7 ½ inches) gilt framed portrait of McAuliffe in WWI uniform; a snapshot of McAuliffe and a young lady on horseback with “1st Post” written on the back; a cabinet photo style portrait of McAuliffe in his West Point Cadet uniform;  a photo of McAuliffe and other officers on horseback (5 x 7); a West Point colored postcard showing Cadets on parade written by McAuliffe to his future wife, then Helen Whitman, dated 1917 and signed “Tony”; a newspaper clipping from the 1940’s with two photos of McAuliffe; a photo of a young McAuliffe in uniform as a newly minted lieutenant with a group of more senior officers(5 x 7); and a photo of a group of Cadets and officers at a field presentation, with a newspaper clipping photo including McAuliffe on the back (7 x 8 ½). Provenance: Estate of General Anthony McAuliffe. Shipping: $35.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Provenance:General Anthony McAuliffe (1898-1975) then with direct family

Condition:

Condition: Very good and better. The framed portrait is excellent. The newspaper clippings are yellowed. The postcard with the McAuliffe autograph is extremely clear, but has been mailed and has rounded corners. One of the paper photos is missing a corner. Otherwise all very good. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$125
11/03/2022

 

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Annex Auctions strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Annex Auctions. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, card or wire transfer for foreign payments. This auction has a buyer's premium of 25%.