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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 $80
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'Smokin' Joe Frazier autographed boxing glove, Everlast brand and with attached sticker of Steiner Sports memorabilia, together with their certificate of authenticity card number FRAZGLS000005. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $230
Bee Gees - Barry Gibb signature, in blue felt tip pen on glossy colour photo (approx 18x24.5cm) of the Bee Gees. Very fine.
Estimate $70
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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 $100
SOLD $80
Bill Hanna signature, on an original felt tip pen sketch of Fred Flintstone on an off-white first day of issue envelope postmarked 'United Nations/Jan 8/1969/New York'. Trivial brushing to sketch at bottom left edge, otherwise fine.
Estimate $100
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Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera signatures, one in blue and one in black felt tip pen, on a glossy colour photo (approx 20x25.5cm) of Fred Flintstone comforting a weepy Wilma. Fine.
Estimate $150
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Arthur T. Harris MRAF and Karl Donitz signatures, in blue ink on cover flown to commemorate 60th Anniversary of formation of No 120 Squadron and with a cachet honouring Squadron Leader T.M. Bulloch of the same saquadron, with commemorative post cancellation dated 3 January 1978 at British Forces 1590 Postal Service, also signed at bottom edge by Captain and pilot of the commemorative flight, Flt Lt A.J. Trotman, marked on back as number 33 of 54 examples and also stamps of 120 Sqn, Kinloss and 10 January 1978 post cancellation of United States Naval Station, Keflavik. Small block of toning at bottom right and toning on back top and right edges, otherwise fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Benjamin Harrison signature, in ink on unnumbered cheque of Fletcher's Bank, Indianapolis, dated Dec 15th 1887 for $5.00 payable to Anna H. Morris (his sister), details written in his hand, matted and above a matted b&w photo of Harrison, brass plaque at base 'Benjamin Harrison/1833 - 1901/23rd President of/The United States' set under glass in a gold coloured wooden frame (approx 36x40.5cm). A few light folds and clean cut cancellation (away from signature), toning on backing board, otherwise fine.
Estimate $270
SOLD $160
George Harrison signature, in ink on a cheque form of National Westminster Bank Limited, Old Bond Street Branch, London, drawn on account of Apple Publishing, payable to Music Publishing Association Limited and dated 28th Aug 1973, this double matted and also a double matted colour photo of Harrison (approx 17.5x23.5cm), and all framed under UV protective glass (approx 33x48.5cm). Very fine.
Estimate $1,400
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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 $120
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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 $200
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President Paul von Hindenburg signature, in ink on a retirement document (approx 20.5x33cm) for an Army Major dated 13 January 1928, partly printed and partly typed with signature as 'von Hindenburg' and with German Empire's seal impressed onto paper, also signed in ink by The Minister of Defence and The Chief of the Army Command, number 16 written in top right corner in red pencil. Intersecting folds passing through a few letters of the signature and a few notations in bottom right area, fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $130
Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger signature, in blue felt tip pen on an original pencil sketch of his face by an admirer on off-white sheet (approx 23x30cm), signed, 'Mick Jagger X' and marked by artist, 'Mick Jagger '75'. Edge toning, fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
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 $250
SOLD $150
Robert F. Kennedy pallbearers' signatures, on a 1968 commemorative cover for his funeral, the cover bearing a cachet of Kennedy's pallbearers escorting his casket from St. Patrick's Cathedral, signed in ink by John Glenn (former astronaut), Douglas Dillon (former Secretary of the US Treasury), LeMoyne Billings (family friend), Lord Harlech (former British Ambassador to US), James Whittaker (mountain climber who scaled Mt Kennedy with Senator Kennedy a few years earlier), Stephen Smith (brother-in-law), and David Hackett (personal friend), the cover also bears an autopen signature of Robert S. McNamara (US Secretary of Defense), matted to an overall size of 24.5x19.5cm. Fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Werner Klemperer signature, in black felt tip pen on glossy colour photo (approx 20x225.5cm) as Colonel Klink from the TV hit show, Hogan's Heroes. Some slight creasing, fine.
Estimate $80
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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 $120
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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 $130
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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 $280
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Brian May signature, in felt tip pen on glossy promotional photo (approx 20x25.5cm) for 'Another World', includes his handwritten message, 'Sorry - Life's too short to spend it writing out lyrics to (other people's) songs. But Cheers!!' and signed Brian 2000. Very fine.
Estimate $70
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Dallas Police Officer captor of Lee Harvey Oswald signature, on a first day of issue envelope for the President John F. Kennedy 22cent stamp, with John F Kennedy facsimile signature and postal cancellation for Chicago May 22 1986, at the top edge is signed in black felt tip pen, 'Officer M. "Nick" McDonald/Captor of Oswald/11-22-63'. Fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $70
The Eagles' Randy Meisner signature, in silver ink on front cover of the Eagles' fourth album 'One of These Nights'; in black felt tip pen on the cover of his self titled album, Randy Meisner; in black felt tip pen on the bottom of a mauve coloured page (21x28cm) with black print of the Eagles' song lyrics, 'Take it to the Limit' from their fourth album, both signed albums include records. Expected light wear to album covers, certificate of authenticity grading of fine. (3)
Estimate $100
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Randy Meisner signature, in blue felt tip pen on stock matt finish b&w photo (approx 24x19.5cm) of Meisner in sports car under title 'Randy Meisner Live Dallas'; another in silver felt tip pen on stock glossy b&w photo (13.5x20cm) of Meisner with guitar and under signature is dated, '12.3.02'. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $70
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Arthur Miller signature, in ball point pen on a typed one page letter (approx 18.5x26.5cm), with his typed address in New York City, dated April 9, 1959 to Mr. Charles Marowitz in England sending him a copy of his workshop production of a play 'The Man Who Had All The Luck', the letter has a separate handwritten addition to the first line. With intersecting folds, notations at the top, scattered toning and soiling, very good.
Estimate $80
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Glenn Miller signature, in ink on a vintage b&w photo (approx 11x16cm), signed 'To Marguerite, Sincerely, Glenn Miller', matted and framed under glass (approx 23x28.5cm). A few chips in photo frame, careful perusal reveals an off-centre diagonal crease on photo but not affecting signature, otherwise fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Eddie Murphy signature, in blue felt tip pen on album cover, 'Eddie Murphy', record included. Some handling marks on cover, otherwise fine.
Estimate $70
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Willie Nelson signature, in black felt tip on a satin finish colour photo (approx 27.5x35.5cm) of Nelson performing on stage, also two colour photos (10x15cm) of Nelson signing autographs and a black pickguard for an acoustic guitar signed in blue. Light contrast to signature on first, fine. (4)
Estimate $100
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Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus signatures, in black felt tip pen on a colour glossy photo (approx 20x25.5cm) of an artist's rendition of a driver striking a golf ball. Extremely fine, certificate of authenticity grading is fine.
Estimate $120
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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 $250
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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 $100
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