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John Le Carre signature, in blue ink on a souvenir typescript of 'The Honourable Schoolboy' Part 1, one page (21.5x28cm), at the top his name is typed incorrectly and he has corrected it in blue pen and inserted a note '(Sorry!). Very fine.
Estimate $120
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Karl Donitz signature, in blue ink and dated 14.12.73, on a souvenir transcript on white paper (approx 21.5x28cm) of his broadcast on May 1, 1945 whereby he assumed leadership of the German people following the death of Adolf Hitler who Donitz avowed had nominated him as his successor, and with the name Karl Donitz printed in pencil in top right corner. Some folds and creases, a few small tears along right edge and scattered areas of toning, otherwise fine.
Estimate $270
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Katherine Hepburn signature, in ink on two cheques, both unnumbered of Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, Beverly Hills Main Office, one dated July 20 1956 payable to Edwin Ruddleeden Inc for $39.00 and the other dated Nov 11 1956 payable to Hollywood Lighting Fixture Co for $39.00, both with numerous bank stamps and both punch holed PAID with the date, written in a separate hand and both signed, 'Katharine Hepburn'. Creases and folds, both cancellations over first name of signature, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $300
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King Wilhelm II of Prussia signature, in pencil on an untranslated appointment document (approx 21x33cm), partly printed and partly handwritten in ink, for Dr Kurt Schreiber dated 13 July 1918 and signed with Wilhelm's seal impressed onto paper. Bisecting folds, two punch holes to left edge, some light toning and creasing and small edge tear at top, otherwise very fine, certificate of authenticity grading is very good.
Estimate $170
SOLD $270
Kobe Bryant autographed jersey, number 8 yellow home mesh LA Lakers' jersey signed in black felt tip on the white number 8 on reverse. With original tags of maker still attached, as new.
Estimate $600
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Last Titanic survivor's signature, in black felt tip pen on colour glossy photo (approx 45.5x30cm) of an artist's portrait of the R.M.S.Titanic being docked by three tugs, top right signed, 'Millvina Dean, youngest survivor of the R.M.S.Titanic'. Very fine.
Estimate $300
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Lauren Bacall signature, in black felt tip pen on a glossy colour photo (approx 20x225.5cm). A few light bends and creases, otherwise fine.
Estimate $120
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Leonard Cohen signature, in blue felt tip pen on printed sheet music to Hallelujah, words and music by Leonard Cohen, on off-white cardstock (approx 21.5x28cm). Certificate of authenticity grading of fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
Leonard Cohen signature, on colour, close-up magazine photo (approx 9x14.5cm), signed in black ink, matted and framed under glass (approx 16.5x26cm). Fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Les Paul signature, in felt tip pen on two ivory coloured plastic pick guards for Les Paul-style guitars, one signature with the addition of '41', the year he invented the electric guitar, and 'Keep Rockin' to the other. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $350
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Luciano Pavarotti signature, in silver ink on his album, 'Pavarotti Hits From Lincoln Center, Selections He Sang on His Historical Telecast', includes album inside cover. 'Ring of wear', scattered creasing to corners and a more pronounced crease along back bottom edge, otherwise fine.
Estimate $140
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Luftwaffe Aces signatures, in blue and black felt tip on a colour glossy photo (approx 44x30cm) of three ME 109s taking off, with nearly 50 Luftwaffe aces' signatures with many adding the number of victories, includes Martin Becker, Hans-Ekkehard Bob, Adolf Borchers, Hugo Broch, Willi Crinius, Hugo Dahmer, Arnold Doring, Peter Duttmann, Franz Eisenach, Heinz Ewald, Wolfgang Ewald, Adolf Glunz, Hermann Greiner, Gunther Hannak, Erich Hartmann, Hajo Herrmann, Jans Joachim Jabs, Wolf-Dietrich Huy, Wilhelm Johnen, Karl Kennel, Josef Kraft, Heinz Lange, Karl Lion, Stefan Litjens, Walter Loos, Heinz Marquardt, Ludwig Meister, Walter Ohlrogge, Johannes Pichler, Rolf Pingel, Gunther Rall, Karl Rammelt, Oskar Romm, Edmund Rossman, Erich Rudorffer, Helmut Ruffler, Wolfgang Schenck, Winfrid Schmidt, Leo Schuhmacher, Otto Schultz, Gunther Seeger, Bruno Stolle, Fritz Tegtmeier, Gerhard Thyben, Hannes Trautloft, Hans Weik, Franz Woiditch, Walter Wolfrum, and Paul Zorner. A few mild dings, otherwise fine condition.
Estimate $700
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Lynyrd Skynyrd - Artimus Pyle signature, on blue felt tip pen on colour glossy photo (12.5x17.5cm) of Lynyrd Skynyrd "Street Survivors" featuring all seven band members. Very fine.
Estimate $80
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Marcel Marceau signature, in black felt tip pen on cardstock b&w photo (approx 23.5x28.5cm) of Marceau in stage make-up, with personalisation above signature to Rosemary and then message written in French. Creasing, small horizontal tear at right side, chipped corners and trimmed edges, otherwise very good.
Estimate $400
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Michael Jordan signature, early ballpoint style on an off-white sheet, with five colour photos of Jordan early on in his career with the Bulls, triple matted on black board (approx 66x37.5cm) ready for framing. Signature in fine condition with small portion of another signature visible at bottom, overall very fine.
Estimate $350
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Mike Tyson signature, in ballpoint with small photo in corner of card (12.6x7.6cm) and inscription, 'To Tom from Mike Tyson'. Encapsulated in a sealed plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder, fine.
Estimate $150
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Mountbatten of Burma signature, on typed letter (approx 15x20.5cm), with letterhead of Chief of the Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence, Storey's Gate, London with crest, all this detail in green print, also typed details in green ink as is the signature, letter dated 14th July, 1961 and addressed, 'My dear Mick', then refers to a movie premiere for the Soldiers', Sailor's and Airmen's Families Association and makes mention of Sam Speigel (and handwritten Spiegel?) and a proposal for a future meeting with him and others to discuss the matter. Heavily toned in top left corner and some other light toning, otherwise fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Neil Diamond signature, in black felt tip pen on Jonathon Livingston Seagull original motion picture sound track album cover, under glass in wooden frame (approx 39x39cm). Certificate of authenticity grading is fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $220
Noel Coward signature, in ink on typed one page letter (approx 20x25cm), with his letterhead, date 10/9/31 to Norman Macdermott Esq., in which he once again refuses a request by Macdermott to stage a revival of Coward's play, The Vortex, giving his reason for such refusal. Scattered creasing, paperclip impression to upper left corner, intersecting folds with one passing through signature, a few light foxing marks, a PSA/DNA authentication label attached at bottom right corner, very good.
Estimate $170
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Noel Coward signature, in ink on an off-white slip (approx 8.5x4.5cm), with a b&w photo of Coward (approx 18x23cm), matted with a black background (approx 30.5x42cm) ready for framing. The slip in fine condition with a trivial area of surface loss towards bottom edge, the overall condition extremely fine.
Estimate $150
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O.J. Simpson and Johnnie Cochran signatures, in black felt tip pen on colour photo (25.3x20.3cm) of Simpson and Cochran and one other in a court room scene during Simpson's trial. A few small creases, a corner bend, and surface marks, fine.
Estimate $120
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Olivia de Havilland signature, in blue felt tip pen on a glossy b&w photo (approx 20x25.5cm) as Melanie in Gone with the Wind. Very fine.
Estimate $170
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Orson Welles signature, in felt tip on an original pencil sketch on off-white sheet (approx 17.5x28cm), marked, 'The Great Mr. Orson Welles', and signed by the artist (1976). Fine.
Estimate $180
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Orville Wright signature, on bank cheque no.778 dated January 19, 1934 at Dayton, Ohio, filled out in another hand and signed by Orville Wright to the Winters National Bank & Trust Co, Dayton, Ohio to pay his secretary Mabel Beck the sum of $59.52, with a photo of the first flight and also a plaque titled 'Orville/Wright/1871 - 1948', each item cloth matted, all framed under glass (approx 33.5x45.5cm). Cheque with usual bank cancellation marks and perforations, not affecting signature, fine.
Estimate $700
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Paul Tibbets USAF pilot's signature, on Japanese one hundred dollars issued for invasion of Malaya, banknote signed on back top in ink, 'Paul W. Tibbets/Enola Gay/Hiroshima 091517/6 Aug 1945'. Banknote is virtually uncirculated, certificate of authenticity grading is fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
Paul Tibbets USAF pilot's signature, in blue felt tip pen as 'Paul W. Tibbets' on a cardstock glossy photo (approx 20x25cm) of him in dress uniform as a USAF Brigadier General. Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Paul Tibbets USAF pilot's signature, in blue felt tip pen as 'Paul W. Tibbets' on a mini sheet of ten USA stamps issued as part of the series (1991-1995) to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of WWII. Scattered black marks on reverse gum from storage in protective stamp page, otherwise MUH.
Estimate $50
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Pearl Harbor survivors' signatures, in ink and felt tip pen on individual white cards (approx 11x6.5cm), with narrative of Franklin D. Roosevelt's comments the day after the bombing and his photo, the signatures are those of Herb Weatherwax, Fred Johnson, Julius Finnern, James Bounds, Donald Stratton, George Lininger, Cecil Calavan, Paul Goodyear, John Newnam and Sterling Cale, some include their posting at the time of the attack, all cards and narrative double matted on white board (approx 33x61cm). Fine.
Estimate $120
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Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper signatures, in blue felt tip pen on colour satin-finish photo (approx 35.5x26cm) of the two riding motorbikes in a scene from the film, Easy Rider. Very fine.
Estimate $220
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Peter Frampton signature, in blue felt tip pen on album cover 'Frampton Comes Alive!', includes record. With light 'ring of wear' to cover, fine.
Estimate $120
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