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Henry W. Longfellow signature, 1875, in ink on 3x9cm slip, matted and framed with an original albumen photo of Longfellow to an overall size of 13.5x17.5cm, this also matted, all in a frame under glass (approx 26.5x36cm). Fading to ink (remaining fully legible), otherwise fine condition.
Estimate $180
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Herbert Hoover signature, in ink on an off-white slip (approx 9x3.8cm), matted and framed, with a small oval photo of Hoover, this also matted, impressively framed under glass (approx 29x34cm). With paper clip impression over beginning of signature, fine, overall extremely fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $180
Horace Greeley signature, on letter note page affixed to an identical size sheet (13.2x19.2cm) written in ink from 'New York, Oct (crossed out) Nov. 1 written over 2, 1860' to 'Hon John A. King, Jamaica, New York', with the letter reading, 'Dear Sir: The bearer, Mr. Theo. Tilton, is one of our best and most promising young Republicans. He goes down to speak for you this evening, and you will find him able and effective. Yours, Horace Greeley'; also an unsigned carte-de-visite portrait of Greeley (approx 6x9cm). Some light rippling, paper clip impression to top and slight show-through from writing on second sheet, otherwise fine.
Estimate $140
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INXS band members' signatures, in black felt tip pen on a 45RPM record of 'The One Thing' (released in 1982), signed on the sleeve by all members including the late Michael Hutchence who was the lead singer and who committed suicide in a hotel room in Sydney, Australia in 1997. Fine.
Estimate $380
SOLD $300
Iwo Jima - Hershel Williams (Medal of Honor) signature, in blue felt tip pen on a satin finish b&w photo (approx 50.5x40.5), signed as 'Hershel Williams, Medal of Honor, Feb 23, 1945'. Very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Jack Ruby signature, in ballpoint pen on a U.S. Treasury Department - Internal Revenue Service form SS-10 (Rev. 6-57) (approx 20x26.5cm), dated 1 Oct 1959, typed details on form limiting the assessment of taxes on the property of Ruby's Club Vegas establishment at Dallas, Texas, also bears signatures of Internal Revenue representative and Ruby's attorney/agent. Intersecting folds and tape remnant along the back top edge, otherwise fine.
Estimate $450
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Jack Ruby signature, in ballpoint pen on cheque number 111 of Mercantile National Bank at Dallas, Texas, dated 8/26 1957 for $5.00 payable to Mara Flanary, details written in his hand and signed under name of 'MIN-I-RON Co Inc', matted and above a double matted b&w glossy photo of Ruby gunning down Lee Harvey Oswald while under police escort, set under glass in a black wooden frame (approx 39x44.5cm). Faint vertical fold and usual bank stamp to first name, writing faded, otherwise fine.
Estimate $380
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James Leavelle signature, in black felt tip pen on an iconic glossy b&w photo (approx 25x20cm) of Jack Ruby gunning down Lee Harvey Oswald on 24 November 1963 while being escorted to an armoured vehicle by James R. Leavelle (in light suit) and other police following his assassination of President Kennedy on 22 November 1963, the photo signed at the bottom, 'To: Gerald Watt/James R Leavelle'. Very fine.
Estimate $180
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James Taylor signature, in blue felt tip pen on two album covers, Gorilla and One Man Dog, records not included. Scattered wear and creasing to both covers, otherwise very good. (2)
Estimate $120
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J. Edgar Hoover signature, in ink on a typed letter under the letterhead of the FBI, dated April 5, 1950 to Mr. Arch Ward, Sports Editor of the Chicago Tribune expressing his appreciation and congratulations for his contribution to the field of sports. Mild creasing to right edge and tick mark in top right corner, otherwise fine.
Estimate $150
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Jesse Owens signature, in ink, 'To Garey - My Best Always to a very wonderful guy - Jesse Owens', written on a program page (approx 27.8x28cm) which includes a colour image of Owens as National Chairman for 1969 of the City of Hope Medical Center. Some foxing on top right corner of page, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
John Bulkeley USN Commander's signature, on Japanese one hundred dollars issued for invasion of Malaya, banknote signed on back top in ink, 'John D Bulkeley PT41-PT.41-1942 Corregidor' (John Bulkeley was the Commander of PT-41, the torpedo boat that evacuated General Douglas MacArthur, his family, and others from Corregidor to Mindanao in 1942, thus enabling MacArthur to make his famous 'I shall return' speech.), at front bottom right in pencil is printed 'VADM John D Buckeley'. Banknote with creases and folds and a few small foxing spots, certificate of authenticity grading is fine.
Estimate $150
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John F. Bolt USMC pilot's signature, on Japanese ten dollars issued for invasion of Malaya, banknote signed on back top in ink, 'John F. Bolt, Black sheep Squadron/Vella La Vella 1943' (John Bolt was the only Marine flying ace of two wars, namely WWII and Korea, where he was awarded the Navy Cross. Vella Lavella in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands was the location of a major battle 15 Aug - 9 Oct 1943 between Japan and allied forces from New Zealand and USA.) Banknote with diagonal crease at right side, otherwise virtually uncirculated, certificate of authenticity grading is fine.
Estimate $250
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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