21st Aug, 2024 10:00

Militaria, Naval and Aviation Auction

 
Lot 43
 

MUNICH AGREEMENT - Photographs of Chamberlain and associates in Germany, 1938

PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY, WORLD WAR TWO INTEREST. The Munich Agreement - Neville Chamberlain's attempt to avoid war. Twenty-six black and white photographs, by Central Press LTD, World Wide Photos and other similar agencies, circa September 1938, measuring approximately 15cm x 20cm up to 30.5cm x 25cm

Subjects include:

  • Chamberlain, Lord Halifax and Herbert von Dirksen (German Ambassador) at Heston Airport prior to their department.
  • Chamberlain broadcasting from Heston airport after arriving back from visiting Hitler (16th Sept).
  • Hitler, Chamberlain and their translator leaving the conference room at the Dreesen Hotel, Godesberg.
  • Chamberlain signing the agreement.
  • Chamberlain acknowledges the crowds outside Downing Street after his return from Germany.
  • Chamberlain bids the crowds farewell
  • Chamberlain jokes with Mussolini.
  • 'Four-Power Agreement signed this morning'—crowds cheer and wave flags as Chamberlain drives through the streets of Munich.
  • Mussolini driving with Rudolf Hess to the Fuehrerhaus in Munich.
    and others. (approx 26)

Sold for £110


 
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