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Lot # 1006: 1961 "Conrad Schumann Leaps to Freedom", Iconic Photo by Peter Leibing (PSA)

Category: Military/Political

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 26 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "February Collectors Auction 2024",
which ran from 2/19/2024 10:00 PM to
3/9/2024 8:00 PM



One of the most famous images ever taken, this moment in time forever frozen shows East German soldier Conrad Schumann as he abandons his post and jumps over a section of the Berlin Wall that had not been completed and into West Germany and freedom! Taken in 1961 by photographer Peter Leibing, this has been reproduced a million times and statues have been made from this image, but this is a vintage original and one of only a handful we have ever offered. Encapsulated by PSA as a Type 3 (Vintage wire photo) and it presents well with some editorial marks from publication.

Size: 6.75x10
Designation: Wire
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 4.5/5
Overall Grade: 9/10

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