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Lot # 1027: 1943 "Japanese Dean on Makin Island", Dramatic WWII Photo

Category: Military/Political

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "May Collectors Auction 2025",
which ran from 5/12/2025 2:00 PM to
5/31/2025 8:00 PM



1943 Dramatic photograph of a dead Japanese soldier as he was "given the chance to die for his emperor" on Makin Island. Issued by Acme and stamped on the back with a full paper caption as well, this grades a perfect 10/10 and it is the first example of this photograph we have ever seen.

Size: 7x9
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 10/10

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