Charles De Gaulle signed WW2 menu

Charles De Gaulle signed WW2 menuA menu from a 1942 dinner at the Chambre de Commerce Francaise in London signed by Charles de Gaulle At the time of signing de Gaulle was leader in exile of the Free French resistance An extraordinary piece of WW2 memorabilia from a towering figure in French history Charles De Gaulle (1890 1970) was a fascinating and controversial figure. He graduated from Frances prestigious Saint Cyr military academy in 1912 and became a decorated hero during the

Features autographs from both Richard and Karen Carpenter

and was signed by Napoleon at the Imperial Tuileries Palace in Paris

A fascinating item

the famous stage actor who has twice been the recipient of a Laurence Olivier Award

George was a keen patron of Science and Agriculture

and acquired directly from his estate by the organiser of the 'Official Marc Bolan Fan Club'

whose relationship has been the subject of endless speculation

1883-84 ½d dull green

No one who knows anything of the career of the James brothers would expect them to woo

(Very lightly hinged on the top pair)

as part of the third wave of attacks against the Sorpe Dam

this photograph has impeccable provenance