PAUL TIBBETS SIGNED BOOK HIROSHIMA

Description

Paul W. Tibbets (1915-2007), American Bomber Pilot. Tibbets was a pilot who flew the B-29 Superfortress, Enola Gay, when it dropped Little Boy, the first of two atomic bombs ever used in warfare. Copy of 'Hiroshima,' by John Hersey, First Edition printing, 1946. Hardcover book, 118 pages, signed on the cover page by Tibbets. Reads: 'For Glenn Trimmer, With best regards, even though I am not a Hersey fan. Paul W. Tibbets 5-24-90.' Also includes the publisher's promotional flyer and a newspaper clipping from the day Paul Tibbets passed away. From the personal collection of Art Beltrone.

Buyer's Premium

30%

PAUL TIBBETS SIGNED BOOK HIROSHIMA

Lot 0044

Estimate $160-$240Sep 30, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Starting Price

Secure

$80

Good Bid

Strong Bid

Competitive Bid

Or select a higher max bid amount

1 bidder is watching this item

Get approved to bid.

Militaria Auction

Sep 30, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

ELKTON, MD, United States

HARRY S. TRUMAN - STEPHEN W. BUMBALL COLLECTION (1915: President Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), the 33rd president of the United States, led the country through the end of WWII after Roosevelt's death, established the Marshall Plan, and committed U.S.

Sep 30, 2026HARRY S. TRUMAN - STEPHEN W. BUMBALL COLLECTION (1915

$300

HEINRICH EBERBACH: (1895-1992) General der Panzertruppe, participated in the invasion of Poland, fought in Russia and Normandy. Recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves. Signed b/w photograph of Spaete in his

Sep 30, 2026HEINRICH EBERBACH

$30

HEINZ GUDERIAN AUTOGRAPH: HEINZ GUDERIAN (1888-1954) German general and Hitler's Army Chief of Staff, known as the inventor of blitzkrieg. He commanded Panzers in Poland, France, and the Russian campaign. The piece is signed

Sep 30, 2026HEINZ GUDERIAN AUTOGRAPH

$140

2 HERSHEL WILLIAMS MOH IWO JIMA AUTOGRAPHED 8x10 PHOTOS: (1923-2022) United States Marine Corps Reserve warrant officer who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima. These actions occurred on the same day that two flags

Sep 30, 20262 HERSHEL WILLIAMS MOH IWO JIMA AUTOGRAPHED 8x10 PHOTOS

$50

HERSHEL WILLIAMS MOH: (1923-2022) was a United States Marine Corps Reserve warrant officer who received the United States Medal of Honor during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. At the time of his death, Williams

Sep 30, 2026HERSHEL WILLIAMS MOH

$40

HUGO PRIMOZIC: (1914-1996) was one of Germany's Sturmgeschutze aces during WWII, a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, and the General Assault Badge. Black and white photo of Primozic

Sep 30, 2026HUGO PRIMOZIC

$80

JAMES FORRESTAL - NAVAL ENSIGN APPOINTMENT AND DISCHARGE CERTIFICATES: Certificates of service from a WWII Naval Ensign, Stanley Aubrey Lyles, including his Honorable Discharge sheet, honorably discharging Lyles from service in the Air Corps so he may join the Navy,

Sep 30, 2026JAMES FORRESTAL - NAVAL ENSIGN APPOINTMENT AND DISCHARGE CERTIFICATES

$80

JAMES 'JOHNNIE' EDGAR JOHNSON: (1915-2001) Air Vice Marshal and WWII Fighting Ace with 34 accredited victories. Johnson flew 700 operational sorties and engaged enemy aircraft on 57 occasions. Including 4 x 4.5-inch b/w photo

Sep 30, 2026JAMES 'JOHNNIE' EDGAR JOHNSON

$30

JIMMY DOOLITTLE: James 'Jimmy' Doolittle (1896 - 1993), American military general and aviation pioneer. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for personal valor and leadership as commander of the Doolittle Raid, a

Sep 30, 2026JIMMY DOOLITTLE

$80

JOHN A KENT: (1914-1985) Canadian RAF fighter ace, credited with 13 aerial victories. Including a first-day cover commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, signed by Kent in black ink, dated

Sep 30, 2026JOHN A KENT

$30

JOHN J. PERSHING: John J. Pershing (1860-1948). Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces in WWI. Nicknamed ‘Black Jack, ’ he went on to become Chief of Staff, U.S. Army (1921-24). Signed letter,

Sep 30, 2026JOHN J. PERSHING

$100

KARL DONITZ: Karl Donitz (1891-1980), German Grand Admiral and Supreme Commander of the German Navy, briefly succeeded Hitler as Reichs president and Supreme Commander of the Wehrmacht until May 23, 1945, when he

Sep 30, 2026KARL DONITZ

$140

KARL-HEINRICH BODENSCHATZ: (1890-1979) German general, adjudant to Manfred von Richtofen during WWI, and liaison officer between Hermann Goring and Adolf Hitler in WWII. Survived the 20th July assassination plot at the Wolf's

Sep 30, 2026KARL-HEINRICH BODENSCHATZ

$50

KURT WALDHEIM [WWII WAR CRIMES]: Kurt Waldheim (1918-2007) was the former Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Austrian president from 1986 to 1992. During his election campaign in 1986, the revelation of his service in

Sep 30, 2026KURT WALDHEIM [WWII WAR CRIMES]

$80

LENI RIEFENSTAHL: (1902 - 2003) German film director, photographer, and actress, known for her seminal role in producing Nazi propaganda and as a close friend of Adolf Hitler. Best known for the WWII propaganda films

Sep 30, 2026LENI RIEFENSTAHL

$60

LORD DOWDING SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER: Lord Hugh Dowding (1882-1970), Air Officer Commanding RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. Generally credited with playing a crucial role in Britain's defense and the defeat of Operation

Sep 30, 2026LORD DOWDING SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER

$40

MASAJIRO KAWATO SIGNED BYE BYE BLACK SHEEP BOOK: Masajiro 'Mike' Kawato (1925-2001), a WWII Japanese fighter pilot. His signed book, 'Bye Bye Black Sheep,' signed and inscribed on the front leaf in black ink, 'December 7, 1991 - To: Dale - Best

Sep 30, 2026MASAJIRO KAWATO SIGNED BYE BYE BLACK SHEEP BOOK

$30

NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF: NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF (1934-2012) United States Army General. While serving as Commander in Chief of United States Central Command, he led all coalition forces in the Gulf War against Ba'athist Iraq.

Sep 30, 2026NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF

$260

OMAR BRADLEY: Omar Bradley (1893-1981) American general who lead American soldiers through some of the bloodiest fighting of WWII, defeating Germans in Africa, invasion of Sicily, and as commander of the U.S.

Sep 30, 2026OMAR BRADLEY

$160

OSCAR BOESCH: Oscar Boesch joined the German Air Force, the Luftwaffe, in August 1943 and volunteered for Sturmstaffel 1, a new fighter unit formed to lead the effort against enemy bombers. In twelve months as a

Sep 30, 2026OSCAR BOESCH

$40

Related Searches

Adult Magazines book collection books Hardcover Books literature News Books Old Books Old Magazines Readers Digest Condensed Books Vintage Magazine Lot Auctions in Maryland

TOP