NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNERS: Ralph Bunche (1904-1971) American Scientist and Diplomat. First African-A...

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNERS: Ralph Bunche (1904-1971) American Scientist and Diplomat. First African-American to be awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950. Also awarded by President John F. Kennedy with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. T.L.S., `Ralph´, one page, 4to, New York, 6th September 1963, on the United Nations printed stationery, to Robert Livingstone. Bunche states `I know that the Office of Personnel will do all they can with regard to your interest. I am hoping soon to see Molly and compare memories. It will be great fun, for she is an astute observer.´, and Auguste Beernaert (1829-1912) Prime Minister of Belgium 1884-94. Nobel Peace Prize in 1909. A.L.S., `A. Beernaert´, two pages, 8vo, mourning paper, Brussels, 10th October 1885, to the Premier President, in French. Beernaert states in part `Baron Beyens, our Minister in Paris, asks me to recommend to you his request which will be presented to you on behalf of his daughter Mme Baroness Rousseliere..´ With blank integral leaf. VG, 2 £120-200