Description: Winston Churchill Autograph Album Signed During the Blitz British statesman and icon Winston Churchill 1941 autograph album signed during the blitz in Britain. The signatures in the album were compiled by Grace Ball (and some by her daughter Margaret). Grace Ball's husband was the Manager of the Colston Hall in Bristol, UK in the 1930s/40s. Churchill visited Bristol on 12th of April, 1941 the day after the blitz to survey damages of the Nazi bombings. The signature was acquired at that time. One of the very few wartime Churchill autographs we have ever seen and the first we have ever offered in our company's 40 year history! PLEASE NOTE: The picture of Churchill was taken on April 12th, 1941 the day the album was signed. It depicts Churchill surveying the damage after the blitz and is shown FOR HISTORICAL REFERENCE ONLY and is NOT included with the sale of the item. Other famous signatories include: Paul Robeson, Fritz Kreisler, the Lener Quartet. A full list of identified signers can be found below: Winston Churchill, Paul Robeson, Leonard Henry, Raymond Newell, Lener Quartet, Richard Tauber, Ver De Villiers, Reginald Foort, Robert Ashley, Roy Fox, Fritz Kreisler, Henry Hall, Reginald New, Rafael Kubelik, Jack Payne, Harry Roy, Billy Cotton, Eileen Joyce, Quentin Maclean, Anna Neagle, Cyril Fletcher , Webster Booth, Charles Smart, Mabel Constranduros, Arthur Ashley, Grey Owl, Jack Hylton, Richard Murdoch, Syd Walker, Lawrence Tibbet, Michael Hambourg, Binnie Hale, Joe Loss, J B Preistley, John Mccormack, Monte Rey. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC. Includes full LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY from the autograph experts at PSA/DNA. They have thoroughly examined the autographs within the book and certified them authentic. Autograph book is in fragile condition. All pages still bound together although binding of the album itself is becoming loose. Each page measures approx. 7"x4.5". Original paper wrapping around the autograph album, a few ownership stamps of Margaret Hall to the wrappers. Interior pages all in very clean condition. Sold as is, as shown.
Price: 2650 USD
Location: Wayne, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-08-18T19:33:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Historical
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Professional Sports (PSA/DNA)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States