GEORGE SMITH PATTON (1885-1945)

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GEORGE SMITH PATTON (1885-1945)
Tonette Song Book, Chicago, Chicago Musical Instrument Co., [n.d.], 4°, Army and Navy edition, ASSOCIATION COPY, the front cover inscribed: "Many thanks for the show!! Lt. Gen. G.S. Patton Jnr. 7th Army H.Q. December 1943," original pictorial wrappers (lightly soiled).

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Given to the vendor by Private Vince Cappacci: "One of the best Meletrone players in the 3rd Army who were billeted in the North West. He was giving an impromptu performance at Mess when George Patton heard him and walked in. Afterwards he asked Patton to sign the above instruction book."

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