1944 Cover LIFE WWII Air Chief Marshal Arthur William Tedder Invasion LF5

Please note that this is a cover only.

This is an original 1944 World War II black and white with a single color cover for the January issue of LIFE, featuring an image of Air Chief Marshal, head of the Mediterranean Air Command and General Eisenhower's deputy commander for invasion of Europe, Sir Arthur William Tedder, G. C. B. (Ground Controlled Bombing). Photography courtesy of Eliot Elisofon.

CONDITION

This 67+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There are some areas of light bleed through on this cover, as well as some yellow blemishing on the left side.

• Product Type: Original Cover; Black & White w/ Color
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10.25 x 13.75 inches; 26 x 35 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Wartime, Military Leaders, Portrait, Tobacco Pipe

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