Thanking Pach Bros. for the “group photograph of Admiral Farragut, General Sheridan, and others” 511. George Dewey. American admiral (1837–1917) best known for his fabled victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. LS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 8, Flagship Olympia letterhead, June 29, 1899. Letter to the Pach Bros. photography studio in New York. In part: “My aide, Mr. Scott, has just given me the group photograph of Admiral Farragut, General Sheridan, and others, that you sent to me through him and I beg to express my appreciation of your remembrance.” In fine condition, with toning to edges. Accompanied by an unsigned vintage photo of Dewey. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
Oversized Karsh portrait of the Medal of Honor recipient 512. James Doolittle. Matte-finish 10
x 13 Karsh photo of Doolittle in full uniform as a three-star general, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “To Greta and Eric Heckett: In sincere appreciation of their many kindnesses and valued friendship. J. H. Doolittle.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
513. Enola Gay.
Three signed photos: color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Enola Gay, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot, 6 Aug. 1945”; cardstock 8 x 10 head-andshoulders portrait of Tibbets in uniform, signed in blue felt tip; and a cardstock 8 x 10 photo of George Caron, signed in black felt tip, “George R. Caron, Tail Gunner—Enola Gay.” In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
“We dropped Little Boy from an altitude of 30,060 feet on August 6, 1945 at 9:15 AM Tinian time” 514. Enola Gay: Dutch Van Kirk. Amazing satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the atomic bomb’s devastating aftermath in Hiroshima, signed with a lengthy message in black felt tip, “The skies were clear as I helped Tibbets and Ferebee locate our aiming points in Hiroshima. We dropped Little Boy from an altitude of 30,060 feet on August 6, 1945 at 9:15 AM Tinian time. The 9400 lb bomb detonated 43 seconds later at an altitude of 1800 feet over the city of Hiroshima. There was a bright flash followed by two shock waves measured at 3.5 G’s. This mission was necessary to end the war with minimum loss of life. It saved the large casualties that would have resulted from an invasion of Japan. Dutch Van Kirk, Navigator—Enola Gay, Hiroshima, 6 Aug. 1945.” In fine condition, with Van Kirk using two different pens to accomplish the long statement. A terrific firsthand account from the Enola Gay navigator, providing great insight into the actions and mindset of the crew. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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