Authentic WWII Naval & Historical Memorabilia

Item Description

Offered is an authentic USS Indianapolis Survivors multi-signed bookplate featuring the signatures of five survivors of the USS Indianapolis disaster.

This historic collectible has been signed by:

• James Jarvis
• Cleatus Lebow
• Edgar Harrell
• Lyle Umenhoffer
• Harlan Twible

The bookplate is accompanied by a PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from one of the most respected third-party authentication companies in the memorabilia industry.

Please note: We have multiple examples available. Signature size, placement, ink color, ink strength, and exact autograph locations may vary slightly from the example shown. Each example is an authentic hand-signed item featuring the signatures listed above.

Please review all photographs carefully as they are considered part of the item description.

Important Information

• Signed by five USS Indianapolis survivors
• USS Indianapolis Survivors themed bookplate
• Includes PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity
• Multiple examples available
• Signature placement and appearance may vary slightly
• Authentic autographs
• Exceptional WWII naval collectible
• Not a reproduction, facsimile, autopen, or printed signatures

Authentication

This item is accompanied by a PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity (LOA).

PSA/DNA Authentication Services is one of the most respected third-party authentication companies in the memorabilia industry and is trusted by collectors, dealers, auction houses, and investors throughout the hobby.

The accompanying PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity provides collectors with confidence regarding the authenticity of the signatures.

About the USS Indianapolis

USS Indianapolis (CA-35) occupies a unique place in American military history.

In July 1945, after completing a top-secret mission delivering components for the atomic bombs that would later be used against Japan, the Indianapolis was torpedoed and sunk in the Philippine Sea.

Of the nearly 1,200 men aboard, only a fraction survived after enduring days in the open ocean while facing dehydration, exposure, exhaustion, and shark-infested waters.

The tragedy remains one of the most significant and widely studied naval disasters in United States history.

The Survivors Featured

The signatures on this bookplate represent men who survived one of the most harrowing ordeals experienced by American servicemen during World War II.

Among the signers is Edgar Harrell, one of the most recognized survivors who spent decades sharing the story of the Indianapolis and preserving the memory of the crew.

Together, these five signatures serve as a powerful tribute to the courage, endurance, and sacrifice of the men who survived the sinking.

Historical Significance

The story of the USS Indianapolis has become one of the most enduring accounts of survival in military history.

Books, documentaries, and films have introduced new generations to the story of the ship and her crew, ensuring that the events of July 1945 are never forgotten.

As the number of surviving crew members diminished over time, authentic survivor autographs became increasingly difficult to obtain, making pieces such as this especially desirable among collectors.

Collecting USS Indianapolis Memorabilia

USS Indianapolis memorabilia remains one of the most respected categories within WWII naval collecting.

Collectors value survivor autographs because they represent firsthand connections to one of the most significant events in American naval history.

Multi-signed survivor pieces are particularly desirable because they preserve the signatures of multiple crew members on a single historical artifact.

Display Appeal

This multi-signed bookplate offers outstanding display flexibility and can be preserved as-is or incorporated into a custom naval history presentation.

Whether displayed in a military history collection, office, library, museum-quality exhibit, or personal collection, these signatures serve as a lasting tribute to the men of the USS Indianapolis and their extraordinary story of survival.

Shipping

• Ships within one business day of cleared payment
• Professionally packaged for safe delivery
• Tracking included on all orders
• Insurance included when appropriate
• Signature confirmation may be required on higher-value orders

About PS Collectibles

PS Collectibles specializes in authentic military, aviation, historical, sports, entertainment, and space memorabilia.

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