Catalogue
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 $140
SOLD $90
Harry S. Truman signature, in ink on unnumbered cheque, for City Bank of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, dated July 2, 1925 for $10.00 payable to M. E. Gibson, all details written in another hand, on back is stamp of First National Bank Kansas City Clearing House dated July 3, 1925 and endorsement of M.E. Gibson, punch hole cancelled 'City Bank/+7+3 25'. Two vertical folds, one through a letter of the signature, some toning under signature, otherwise fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Johnny Hart, a collection of items, including an original ink sketch of two cave people performing a musical number, on an off-white card (approx 26x21.5cm), signed under the image, "Hart", with Hart adding a brief handwritten note at the bottom, signed "J", accompanied by its oriinal mailing envelope, addressed by Hart and signed in the return address area; a matted finish photo of Hart working on a sketch (approx 23.5x19cm), signed and inscribed in blue ink; and a one page TLS (typed letter signed) (approx 18.5x26.5cm), signed "Johnny", accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Dr Seuss, original signed felt tip sketch of a green egg on a 16.5x9.5cm First Day Cover bearing a cachet honouring the World Food Program, signed "Dr. Seuss", matted with a colour page from the book, overall size 30.5x40.5cm. Fine.
Estimate $280
SOLD $750
Dr Seuss, glossy photo (approx 10.5x13cm), of Dr.Seuss, signed in black ink "Dr.Seuss". In fine condition with scattered light surface marks and impressions.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Ray Bolger signature, in black felt tip pen on a glossy b&w photo (approx 25x20cm) of the characters from the movie, Wizard of Oz, includes Tin Man (Jack Haley), Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), Dorothy (Judy Garland), Professor Marvel (Frank Morgan) and the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), signed at the top right, 'To Dennis From The Scarecrow of Oz, Ray Bolger'. Fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $240
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 $220
SOLD $140
James Leavelle, photo (approx 25x20cm) of Leavelle escorting Lee Harvey Oswald with Jack Ruby about to shoot him, signed in black felt tip "To Gerald Watt, James Leavelle". Fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter signature, in silver ink on a b&w photo (approx 50x40mm) of him pounding his opponent through the ropes, together with an authenticated colour photo of him signing the large action photo, the large photo matted and framed under glass (approx 67x57cm). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $250
Passed in
Walter Lantz, signed sketch of Woody Woodpecker on paper (approx 13.5x20.5cm), inscribed underneath "To Ronald Tisch, Walter Lantz, 1988". Fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Hank Ketcham, glossy photo of Kethcam equipped with a brush and a painting of Dennis the Menace (approx 20x25.5cm), signed and inscribed with black felt tip "Warm regards to the Tisch Group! Hank Ketcham, 4-22-91". Fine.
Estimate $90
Passed in
The Eagles' Randy Meisner signature, in silver ink, dated 12/3/02, on a printed potograph of Randy Meisner with his name printed below (approx 20x25cm). Fine.
Estimate $180
Passed in
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 $140
Passed in
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 $60
SOLD $40
Alice Cooper signature, in blue felt tip pen on 'From the Inside' album, includes album inside cover. Creasing along the edges, with a more pronounced crease to the bottom right corner on the back, mild corner wear, and a price clip towards the lower right edge, otherwise fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
Fleetwood Mack, print of the single "As Long As You Follow Me", signed by members of the band, a total of six signatures, print size 27x34cm, framed under glass (approx 38x45cm). Paper is wavy and possesses creasing marks, otherwise fine.
Estimate $70
Passed in
Rod Stewart signature, in blue felt tip pen on album cover 'Blondes have more fun', record included. With partial separation along bottom edge, several creases and light 'ring of wear', very good.
Estimate $70
Passed in
Rod Stewart signature, in blue felt tip pen on album cover 'Foolish Behaviour', record included; another and no record included. With some cover and edge wear, fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Rod Stewart, Colour photo of Stewart leaning against a wall (approx 19.5x24.5cm), signed in blue felt tip. Fine.
Estimate $70
Passed in
Rod Stewart signature, in blue felt tip pen on album cover 'Never a Dull Moment', record not included. With some scattered light cover wear and creasing, very good.
Estimate $60
Passed in
Unidentified Latin document, approximately 15th century, 15 lines of text on vellum, two wax seals attached at the bottom, the first stylised with a "P", the second with a decorated shield, document is approximately 28.5x14cm, attractively framed behind glass. Fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $200
Two documents, one written in Latin (not translated) in 1468 and the other written in ancient English dated 1650, a crime report and arrest warrant, both on parchment. Aged and stained, otherwise very good. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $170
Indentura facta (Indenture), 1567 in reign of Elizabeth I, very large document written in Latin on parchment, not translated but appears to be for sale of land at Dorchester, 4 Bundle K, with large wax seals attached. Age toned, otherwise very good for age.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Quit claim, 11 December 1546, written on parchment, two pieces by William Romney of Shoreham, Kent to his brother, John Romney, one piece wax sealed. Very aged and one piece with holed section on a fold and missing seal. Poor. (2 pieces)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Indenture document, written on parchment, 1552, between Henry Toke of the County of Kent and his younger brother Thomas Toke, with wax seal attached. Age toned, otherwise very good.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Indenture, 1586, for the sale of Grove House by Thomas Nott to his brother Anthony, with affixed seal, also large single page written in ink on both sides for the same sale; another Indenture made by Thomas Nott also sealed and with several additions on outside; yet another Indenture relating to Anthony Nott dated 1611, all documents on parchment except second item. Age toned, otherwise fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Document in Latin, c1670s, profusely illustrated across the top with Royal crest and various other decoration, written on parchment in Latin (not translated) with red ruled lines from top to bottom, no wax seals. Heavily age toned, otherwise very good with impressive illustrations.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Indenture document, 1700, written on parchment, between Henry Milomay and John Butler for sale of land, signed and wax sealed and with duty stamps affixed. Age toning, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Document written in Latin, 1701, a parchment Indenture between Lord Raby and C. Hedges (later Sir) written in the reign of William III, stamped paper seal and with duty stamps affixed, signed at top Gulielmus R (William 'King'). Age toning and back heavily toned, otherwise very good.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Indenture document, written on parchment, 1729, made by John Rolfe on the marriage of his sister to bequeath certain items to family members, sealed and with duty stamps affixed. Age toning, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60