Auction 85 Part 1
Historical Militaria and Autographs - Day 1
Oct 28, 2020
(your local time)
USA
98 Bohemia Ave., St. 2, Chesapeake City, MD 21915
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Nearly 1,600 lots of historical militaria from all conflicts; historical autographs and ephemera from all fields of collecting.
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LOT 337:
SEMYON TIMOSHENKO
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Sold for: $240
Start price:
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70
Estimated price:
$140 - $200
Auction house commission: 30%
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SEMYON TIMOSHENKO
(1895 - 1970) Marshal of the Soviet Union and Stalin's first chief commander, rose to command Russian forces during the occupation of Poland at the beginning of World War II but displayed a total lack of understanding of German blitzkrieg tactics after the launching of Barbarossa. Typed D.S., 1p. 4to, 1955, the text of a telegram sending greetings to Alexander Yakushov upon his promotion to Lieutenant-General. Timoshenko signs at the conclusion in blue ink. One horizontal fold, damp stain at right edge, not affecting the contents. Very good condition.
