Very Rare Photo of a Ki-27 Kate Pilot Japanese Invasion of China 1937-1939 COA!

Description: Hi,I will be adding some very interesting Items I obtained from Mainland China this past year. They include photos from the Japanese Landing Force (Mainland Invasion of China from 1931-1945)and 1960s-1970s involving Chinese Propaganda, the Vietnam War and other similar items. Why buy from me? Not only do I offer you a nice collectable that I researched for you, I kind of know what I am talking about! If I make a mistake...feel free to message me. My Ref-A-a Comes with my COA I obtained this original 2-1/4"x 1-1/2" BW photo and a few others from a photo album that belonged to a Japanese Pilot who was involved in the Invasion of China circa 1937-1939. I do not know the name of the pilot. The photos in the album were separated and sold off in separate lots. I can see that the pilot wearing his glasses was in front of a Japanese Ki-27 "Kate" Single Engine Fighter. This plane first flew in 1936 and my research showed that the fixed landing gear had a few variations. This particular Ki-27 has the main landing gear without the wheel fairings. Most of the photos you will see will be with the wheel fairings. I attached a photo of an early Ki-27 so you can compare the similarities. If you want a copy of that photo, please let me know and I will be more than happy to print you a nice copy. This photo is in the public domain and not copy righted. Photos of Japanese Pilots are extremely rare. Most were destroyed during the final months of the war. Most of the Japanese pilots did not survive the war as many turned into Kamikazes. When the war ended in September, 1945, the remaining Japanese soldiers were forced into internment camps. You can just imagine that they were not permitted to have any personal belongings and most of them were destroyed. Any items that survived have become very collectable. You can find some sellers that sell new copies of pilot photos for up to $12.00, and yes, they sell but....when you can obtain an original, then you will have something no one else has. I have another one up for sale and will be adding a few more I obtained. Please look at the photo's front and back. It is in very good condition but has some of the black paper from the photo album stuck on the back. I removed a little bit of it but any further attempt to remove the rest might cause damage. This photo come with my comprehensive, original purchaser, lifetime COA, the best in the hobby. It guarantees to the original purchaser that this photo's content is not as I described and that if it is proven to be something else, then I will refund the full amount to the purchaser for as long as they own it. You can't beat that with a stick! Shipping- Ebay is running a special with reduced postage.For $5.99 (normally $7.99) I will mail this item in a brand new archival safe semi-rigid postcard sleeve and a sturdy photo mailer via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking. For $9.99 (normally $11.99) I will mail it via USPS Priority with tracking. You can choose at checkout. I do combine shipping. Just for your info. Ebay does not offer First Class shipping anymore. I can still send it 1st class by placing a stamp on it for $2.49 but it will not come with tracking, can be run through numerous mechanical sorters and take up to three-four weeks to arrive. That is no joke!!! I offer no guarantees with this. You can let me know but it is not worth the few dollars you will save. I take my shipping seriously. If you have ever purchased from me in the past, you will know that. Paper goods and photos are sent completely surrounded by acid free archival quality papers and/or acid free PVC free Polypropylene bags and covers. This cost me well spent money. I also use a variety of recycled and new packaging including boxes and mailers. I try not to profit on my shipping. Please do not misinterpret my shipping charges. I take my time when packing anything anyone buys. I don't rush it, but at the same time, I don't overdue it. I hand select packaging materials that will not only protect the items value but will protect it during shipping. By placing a bid or buying it outright, you agree to any method I use to pack your item, new or used shipping material as I see fit. What is the best thing about my packaging? It will be easy to open! How many times have you received a package only to spend ten minutes trying to open it without destroying the contents!!! No extra tape, glue, staples, or my worst fear, items shoved between two pieces of cardboard with tape on every edge requiring a surgeon's scalpel to open it!!! This is a new store for me but I have been on Ebay for over 27 years with perfect feedback. I will be adding many more Zeppelin, Airship and Aviation related photos, postcards and a variety of relics and other artifacts over the next few days, weeks and months. Check back with me every week to see what I have added. Please contact me first with any issues. Thanks for looking!!!

Price: 249.99 USD

Location: Hollywood, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-20T19:48:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.99 USD