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(Kandinsky, Wassily (1866 - 1944))
A hardback clothbound copy of the Second Edition of Kandinsky's 'Punkt und Linie zu Fläche' ('From Point and Line to Plane'), 198 pages, with 100 illustrations by Kandinsky. The artist's second theoretical text and the first published by the Bauhaus. A la...
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Armstrong, Neil (1931 - )
A superb signed 8" X 10" colour NASA litho by Neil Armstrong. Signed very boldly to a light portion in blue ink. One slight corner-crease, otherwise in very fine condition. Uninscribed signed portraits of Armstrong are highly desirable, and this is a perf...
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16-YEAR-OLD TALLULAH BANKHEAD ASSURES HER FATHER, "I WILL GET TO THE TOP"
Bankhead, Tallulah (1902 - 1968)
A three-page autograph letter signed by the ambitious, sixteen-year-old Talullah Bankhead to her father. Undated, but Febuary 28th 1918 (added in pencil, in another hand), she writes from Hartford, Connecticut, to her "dear sweet Daddy" to report on her p...
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Beatles, The
An incredible signed 10" X 8" Dezo Hoffman portrait by all four Beatles. Boldly signed by each in blue ballpoint pen. A fabulous set of signatures. In very fine condition. Together with a letter explaining that the photograph was obtained during the filmi...
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A RARE MUSICAL QUOTATION FROM WOZZECK
Berg, Alban (1885 - 1935)
An extremely rare musical quotation signed by Alban Berg. Written on his letter head and dated 1927, the composer pens seven bars from Act Three of his most famous composition 'Wozzeck' and inscribes the quotation to his correspondent. A fabulous example ...
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Berlin Olympics, 1936
An incredible group of seventy signatures collected in-person at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the majority fountain pen signatures on card (some cards multi-signed by team members), with two signed photographs. The highlight of the collection is a single 5.5...
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Bernstein, Leonard (1918 - 1991)
A very early (circa 1945) signed 8" X 10" head and shoulders portrait by Leonard Bernstein. A pensive shot of the young composer signed to a light portion in fountain pen ink. A few surface creases, and two corners creased, with the signature somewhat lig...
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A FASCINATING CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN BOGARDE AND HIS WOULD-BE PUBLISHER
Bogarde, Dirk (1921 - 1999)
A fascinating archive of twenty-nine letters and cards from Dirk Bogarde, between 1964 and 1976, to the publisher Edward Thompson of Heinemann's, who commissioned Bogarde's first book, resulting in what was to become 'A Postillion Struck by Lightning' (as...
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Bogart, Humphrey (1899 - 1957)
A fabulous signed 8" X 10" publicity portrait by Humphrey Bogart. A quintessential shot of the actor looking away from the camera, a cigarette in his hand, boldly signed to a light portion in fountain pen ink with his name alone. In very fine condition. O...
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Borchert, Wolfgang (1921 - 1947)
A First Edition copy of 'Laterne, Nacht und Sternne', Hamburg, 1946, paper wrappers. Signed and inscribed by the author, Wolfgang Borchert, to the title page, "Für Albrecht Goes - als ein nach Hamburger Köm duftender Gruß von Wolfgang Borchert, März 1947...
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Capablanca, José Raúl (1888 - 1942)
A signed 2.5" X 4.25" card by chess legend, José Raúl Capablanca. Boldly signed in fountain pen ink and in very fine condition....
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Castro, Fidel (1927 - )
An astonishing signed document by Fidel Castro from his schooldays. The document is dated October 29th 1943 and signs up the seventeen-year old Castro to play in the intercollegiate juvenile football team (the membership apparently expiring in 1945 - the ...
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CEZANNE DEVELOPS HIS IDEAS ABOUT ART
Cezanne, Paul (1839 - 1906)
A superb and rare two-page autograph letter signed by Paul Cezanne in which he refers to developing "l'idée d'art que je crois avoir" (the idea of art that I believe in). Written on the first and third sheet of a folded page and dated 11th July 1903. The ...
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Chagall, Marc (1887 - 1985)
An excellent signed approximately 3.5" X 5.25" card by Marc Chagall, in bold fountain pen ink. The artists adds the date, "Vence, 1952 - 1953". Slight age-toning, otherwise in very fine condition....
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Chagall, Marc (1887 - 1985)
An extremely rare early signed approximately 8" X 10" three-quarter length portrait by Marc Chagall. A wonderful dreamy yet determined image of the young artist signed boldly to a light portion in fountain pen ink. Signed in pencil to the corner by the ph...
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Chamberlain, Neville (1869 - 1940)
A scarce three page autograph letter signed by Neville Chamberlain, "N. Chamberlain". Dated January 8th 1927, the politician writes to a Lady Midleton to thank her for the gift of a "Shocker". He begins by apologising for the lateness of his thanks, "The ...
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Chaplin, Charlie (1889 - 1977)
A signed copy of 'My Autobiography' by Charlie Chaplin, the Bodley Head, 4th Impression, 1964. Boldly signed by Chaplin to the title page in black ink. In very fine condition, and with original dust-jacket....
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Chaplin, Charlie (1889 - 1977)
An incredible vintage signed 8" X 10" portrait by Charlie Chaplin from the film 'The Circus'. A striking image of Chaplin seated beside his co-star, a thoughtful yet bemused expression on his face. Boldly signed by Chaplin to a light area, adding "The Cir...
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Churchill, Winston (1874 - 1965)
A terrific signed 9.5" X 7.5" Walter Stoneman portrait by Winston Churchill. A fabulous shot of Churchill boldly signed and dated to the lower mount in fountain pen ink. A change in toning to the edges due to light exposure, showing where the portrait was...
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AN ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT HANDWRITTEN BY JOHN COLTRANE
Coltrane, John (1926 - 1967)
An autograph manuscript in the hand of John Coltrane. One page on 9" X 12" music paper, Coltrane writes out a Baratone saxophone part for a number titled 'Off Beat Jump' (the totel written by Coltrane in elaborate cartoon letters). Closely written through...
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Conan Doyle, Arthur (1859 - 1930)
A 4 X 7 book containing fifteen pages of handwritten notes by Arthur Conan Doyle. Titled "Baby's Book" by the author on the first blank page, the notes go into considerable detail about the physical and intellectual development of Conan Doyle's children, ...
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Cook, Peter (1937 - 1995) & Moore, Dudley (1935 - 2002)
A good signed and inscribed 3" X 5" card by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. Boldly signed by both. Cook adds, "IMPEACH PRINCESS ANNE". Light age-toning, otherwise in very fine condition....
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Dali, Salvador (1904 - 1989)
An exceptional signed 8" X 10" head and shoulders portrait by Salvador Dali. An archetypal image of the artist with his upturned moustache boldly signed in ballpoint pen, "Hommage de S. Dali, 1956". The artist has made a feature of his signature and also ...
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A RARE SKETCH BY DE KOONING
de Kooning, Willem (1904 - 1997)
An original portrait sketch by Willem de Kooning, drawn in ballpoint pen on a sheet of headed paper. The artist draws a haunting image of a woman, much reminiscent of his famous Woman paintings of the early 1950s. The artist adds an inscription below the ...
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A SUPERB SIGNED PORTRAIT BY JAMES DEAN
Dean, James (1931 - 1955)
A superb signed and inscribed 10" X 8" portrait by James Dean. A fabulous wistful shot of the actor, bare-chested, and leaning on his folded arms, signed clearly by Dean in ballpoint pen to a light portion, "To Sally, my best wishes, James Dean". Some sli...
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DICKENS INTRODUCES HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN TO HIS FRIEND, "HERE HE IS!"
Dickens, Charles (1812 - 1870)
A superb autograph letter signed by Charles Dickens to Lord Robertson, 4th August 1847, a letter of recommendation for Hans Christian Andersen. Dickens writes in full, "My Dear Lord Robertson, You have read some charming books translated into English from...
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Disney, Walt (1901 - 1966)
A boldly signed approximately 4.5" X 7" album page by Walt Disney with an original sketch of his most famous creation. Disney has signed very boldly in fountain pen ink, adding beneath his signature "Oxford, England, June 16 1935" and a wonderful sketch o...
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Disney, Walt (1901 - 1966)
A stunning early signed and inscribed matte-finish 8" X 10" half-length portrait by Walt Disney. A nice shot of a smiling young Disney holding an artist's pencil in his right hand. Signed boldly in fountain pen ink to a light portion, "To Jimmie, With Bes...
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DODGSON PENS A QUOTE FROM 'THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK'
Dodgson, Charles (1832 - 1898)
A good three-page autograph letter signed by Charles Dodgson, incorporating a rare quotation from one of his works, 'The Hunting of the Snark'. Dated November 9th 1877, the author writes to "My dear Margaret", "Parker recommends a certain Dictionary of Te...
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Dodgson, Charles (1832 - 1898)
A four-page autograph letter signed "Lewis Carroll", 12th August 1879. Written to "Mabel" [Burton], making reference to mistaken gender and identity. Written on one folded sheet of paper. Dodgson states that he was "puzzled... the other day at the Langham...
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DODGSON APOLOGISES FOR SAYING THAT HE "DIDN'T CARE FOR CHILDREN OF 3!"
Dodgson, Charles (1832 - 1898)
An playful two page autograph letter signed by Charles Dodgson, "C.L. Dodgson", September 3rd, 1894, the author writes to Mrs. Martin-Harvey (Angelita Helena de Silva, the actress wife of John Martin-Harvey). In full, "Dear Mrs. Martin-Harvey, After you h...
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EINSTEIN'S SPECIAL KIND OF FIDELITY
Einstein, Albert (1879 - 1955)
A superb closely-written two page autograph letter signed by Albert Einstein, "Albert". Written to his first wife, Mileva, no date, but before 1927. Einstein writes extensively in relation to his son Hans Albert: he sympathises with Mileva over her diffic...
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Everest Expedition
A sheet of paper headed 'Group 3 Limited, Petty Cash Voucher' boldly signed to the reverse in fountain pen ink by Edmund Hillary, Sherpa Tenzing, Tom Stobart (filmed expedition) and W.G. Lowe. These autographs were signed in 1953 upon descent from Mount E...
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"I SEE NO REASON WHY A MAN SHOULD NOT WRITE ABOUT ANYTHING HE WANTS TO"
Faulkner, William (1897 - 1962)
An excellent autograph letter signed by William Faulkner. The author writes in green ink, in his typically spidery hand, to a William Stevens. In full, "Dear Mr. Stevens, Thank you for your letter about 'Jefferson' article. I see no reason why a man shoul...
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Freud, Sigmund (1856 - 1939)
A superb two-page handwritten letter in German signed by Sigmund Freud ("Prof. Freud"). Dated December 6th 1938 when, despite serious ill-health, Freud was still remarkably active. An important letter in which Freud discusses his correpondent's dilemma ab...
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Gandhi, Mahatma (1869 - 1948)
An attractive 3" X 5.5" postcard photograph showing Gandhi smiling, surrounded by a group of gentleman. Boldly signed in fountain pen ink to a light portion, "M.K. Gandhi". In very fine condition. Very rare in and desirable in this format....
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Gandhi, Mahatma (1869 - 1948)
An exceptional one-page handwritten letter on a postcard, "M.K. Gandhi", Segaon, 1st December 1936. In full, "There is no violence in word when a person describes a person or a corporation as he honestly believes either to be. There would if he follows up...
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Gershwin, George (1898 - 1937)
A copy of the piano score to 'Rhapsody in Blue' boldly signed and inscribed by George Gershwin to the title page, "Maude Thornton - all the best wishes of George Gershwin 1925". Gershwin adds a three-bar quotation of the main theme to 'Rhapsody in Blue'. ...
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Gibson, Guy (1918 - 1944)
An extremely rare signed and inscribed 8.75" X 6.75" portrait by Guy Gibson. A thoughtful head and shoulders portrait of Gibson signed boldly in fountain pen ink, "To Ted Sharpe, With best wishes, Guy Gibson, 27/11/43". Interestingly, a newspaper cutting...
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AMUSED TO BE REGARDED "AS A PESSIMIST"
Greene, Graham (1904 - 1991)
A superb typed letter signed by Graham Greene, 17th January 1950. The author writes to a Dr. Cron with a detailed response to his correspondents comments about his writing. In part, "Personally I do not agree with the interpretations you quote that have b...
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Hawking, Stephen (1942 - )
An exceptionally rare autograph of Stephen Hawking. Signed beside his photograph in a programme for a 'Men of the Year' luncheon in 1979. Hawking was honoured at this event and has signed a shaky ballpoint signature. "S. Hawking". His health, though weake...
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Hesse, Hermann (1877 - 1962)
A nice signed 2.5" X 4" card by Hermann Hesse. Signed boldly in fountain pen ink with an added greeting, wishing his correspondent well. In very fine condition....
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Hirohito, Emperor (1901 - 1989)
An astonishing signed 8" X 11" photograph by Emperor Hirohito and his wife, Empress Nagako. A three-quarter length portrait of the couple in their later years in a formal, dignified pose. Each has signed the portrait in Japanese characters in bold black i...
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Hitchcock, Alfred (1899 - 1980)
A terrific signed 8" X 10" portrait by Alfred Hitchcock. The director is shown in front of a film camera, staring thoughtfully into the mid-distance. Boldly signed to a light portion with his name alone, adding his famous self-caricature above his signatu...
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Holiday, Billie (1915 - 1959)
An astonishingly early signed and inscribed 5" X 8" portrait by Billie Holiday. A striking image of the young singer, circa 1936. Signed boldly in fountain pen ink, "To Peggy, the girl that makes the most Beautiful jump I ever saw. Best wishes, Billie Hol...
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Holiday, Billie (1915 - 1959)
An astonishing two-page handwritten letter by Billie Holiday, circa 1950s. Written to her long-time lover Louis McKay in bold pencil on two separate sheets of hotel-headed stationery and signed with her nick-name, "Lady". In part (minus numerous spelling ...
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"TIME MUST HAVE A STOP"
Huxley, Aldous (1894 - 1963)
An autograph quotation by Aldous Huxley on a 4" X 6" sheet of paper. The author writes in bold fountain pen ink the title of his 1944 novel, "Time must have a stop, by Aldous Huxley 1944". A light central vertical crease, otherwise in very fine condition...
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Kelly, Grace (1929 - 1982)
An exquisite vintage signed and inscribed 8" X 10" portrait by Grace Kelly. A stunning shot of the young actress signed in fountain pen ink to a light portion, "To Arthur, with fondest Regards, Grace Kelly". Slight unevenness of ink-flow, otherwise in ver...
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Kennedy, John F. (1917 - 1963)
A superb signed and inscribed 8" X 10" by John F. Kennedy as President. Kennedy is shown seated in the Oval Office, and has signed very boldly to the lower border, "For Judge Bok - With high esteem and best wishes, John F. Kennedy". In excellent condition...
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King George VI (1895 - 1952) & Queen Elizabeth (1900 - 2002)
A superb signed 8.5" X 11.5" (image size 8" X 10") Dorothy Wilding portrait of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and their two young daughters, on the occasion of the Coronation. Boldly signed by King George and Queen Elizabeth to the lower border. The King...
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