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Armstrong, Neil (1930 - )
An excellent signed colour 8" X 10" NASA portrait by Neil Armstrong. Boldly signed by the astronaut to a light portion of the image. A slight paper-clip indentation to the top left, otherwise in very fine condition. Becoming very desirable in uninscribed ...
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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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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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Britten, Benjamin (1913 - 1976)
A fabulous signed 4.5" X 6.5" full-length portrait by Benjamin Britten. Boldly signed by the composer in ballpoint pen with an added musical quotation from his most famous work 'Peter Grimes' annotated by the composer, "P. Grimes". 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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Kennedy, John F. (1917 - 1963)
A terrific signed and inscribed 8” X 10” portrait by John F. Kennedy. The President is shown, head and shoulders, in the Oval Office. Signed boldly to the lower border. A few very slight creases to the right hand border, otherwise in very fine condition. ...
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King Henry VIII (1491 - 1547)
A boldly signed document by Henry VIII, “Henry R”. The vellum document, a letters patent for an annuity, is written in brown ink in English and Latin, and dated March 8th 1516. The order is in Latin, written beneath a petition (in English) asking the King...
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A SELF-PORTRAIT: SLEEPING IN MELON-BEDS!
Lear, Edward (1812 - 1888)
A quite stunning two-page illustrated autograph letter by Edward Lear. Dated 9th September 1867, the author writes to a Mrs. Thomson Hankey, and begins with a hilarious and detailed self-caricature sketch showing Lear with seriously outstretched arms and ...
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A MEDITATIVE LETTER AND A SKETCH BY LEWIS
Lewis, C.S. (1898 - 1963)
A superb meditative two-page autograph letter signed by C.S. Lewis culminating in a hand-drawn sketch of Balaam's ass. Written on May 22nd 1954 to a Mrs. Pollard, the author begins with a quick reference to a "political crisis in our Faculty", noting that...
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"I WAS LIVING WITHOUT GOD AND WITHOUT HOPE"
Livingstone, David (1813 - 1873)
An important and early three-page autograph letter signed by David Livingstone ("David Livingston"). Written from Kurkman, South Africa, and dated 7th July 1843, Livingstone pens a frank letter to Thomas Dick, whose work 'The Philosophies of a Future Stat...
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Magritte, René (1898 - 1967)
An approximately 17" X 21" colour poster of Magritte's painting 'La Jaconde' boldly signed and inscribed by the painter to the lower white border, to the Belgian sculptor Nadine Effront. He writes in ballpoint pen, "Pour Nadin Effront, avec les compliment...
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Martinu, Bohuslav (1890 - 1959)
An excellent signed 7" X 5" head and shoulders portrait by Bohuslav Martinu. Boldly sigend in fountain pen ink and dated 1958. In very fine condition....
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MILLER PENS A QUOTE FROM 'MOONLIGHT SERENADE'
Miller, Glenn (1904 - 1944)
An exceptional signed and inscribed 8" X 10" portrait by Glenn Miller. Boldly signed by the bandleader in fountain pen ink to a light portion, adding a musical quotation from his most famous composition, 'Moonlight Serenade'. Scuffing to the corners from ...
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Modigliani, Amedeo (1884 - 1920)
A one-page autograph letter signed by Amedeo Modigliani, "Modigliani", on a 6" X 4" postcard. The artist writes to the German expressionist painter Ludwig Meidner. In full, "My dear Meidner, Kindly send back the paintings that you are holding. I have an a...
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Mogambo
A printed menu titled, 'Xmas Dinner, 'Mogambo', Kagera 1952' covered, front and back, with bold pencil and ballpoint signatures of the cast and crew of the film. Signatures of Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly, Clark Gable and director John Ford (in fountain pen i...
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SUPERB MONROE INSCRIBED PORTRAIT
Monroe, Marilyn (1926 - 1962)
A stunning and superb signed and inscribed 8" X 10" full-length portrait by Marilyn Monroe. The actress is shown posing for a costume test shot for the film 'Love Nest' (1951). A lovely image of the actress, hand on hip, with a blackboard beside her stati...
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MONROE AND MILLER SIGN A RECORD TO THEIR RABBI, ON THE DAY OF THEIR WEDDING!
Monroe, Marilyn (1926 - 1962) & Miller, Arthur (1915 - 2005)
The jacket only (disc missing) of Arthur Miller's record album titled "Arthur Miller Reading from The Crucible and Death of a Salesman", signed to the reverse in blue ballpoint pen by the playwright, "For Bob Goldberg, with my every thanks for a beautiful...
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Nijinsky, Vaslav (1889 - 1950)
An exceptionally rare signed approximately 9" X 7" head and shoulders portrait by Waslav Nijinsky. The dancer is shown in a dramatic half-length pose as a Harlequin from 'Carnaval'. Boldly sigend to a light portion, "Souvenir de Waslaw Nijinsky 1915". A l...
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Orwell, George (1903 - 1950)
An exceptionally rare signed copy of 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell. The First Edition, Second Impression, copy is signed boldly to the first blank page in fountain pen ink, "Inez Holden, from George Orwell". Orwell first met fellow author Inez Holden (19...
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Oswald, Lee Harvey (1939 - 1963)
A handwritten check made out to Lee Harvey Oswald by his brother Robert Oswald, dated 8th October 1956 for ten dollars exactly. Boldly endorsed to the reverse in fountain pen ink, "Lee H. Oswald". In excellent condition with cancellation marks away from t...
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Philby, Kim (1912 - 1988)
A copy of 'With the Bulgarian Staff' by Noel Buxton, boldly signed by Kim Philby in fountain pen ink with an ownership signature to the first blank page, "H.A.R. Philby, Trinity 1932". Some foxing to the signature page and in several other places througou...
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Potter, Beatrix (1866 - 1943)
An excellent two page autograph letter signed by Beatrix Potter, signed with both her real name, “H.B. Hellis” and her famous pseudonym, “Beatrix Potter”. Dated May 27th 1943, Potter writes to Professor David Duff regarding a letter she had received from ...
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PRESLEY SIGNS HIS HIGHSCHOOL YEARBOOK!
Presley, Elvis (1935 - 1977)
A copy of the Humes Highschool Yearbook, 1953, signed and inscribed by Elvis Presley. The book is signed throughout by students at the school, most signing beside their photographs and adding personal messages to the owner of the book, who identifies hims...
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Schiele, Egon (1890 - 1918)
A superb and apparently unpublished autograph letter signed by Egon Schiele. Written to the director Herbert Waniek, whose article 'Egon Schiele and I' had appeared in the periodical "Ver!" on 15th November 1917. In full, "Dear Mr. Waniek! Thank you very ...
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Schulz, Charles M. (1922 - 2000)
A fantastic autograph letter signed by Charles M. Schulz. Dated March 11, 1955. In part, "I am sorry that I do not have any duplicates of any of the strips that I draw. In fact, I do not even get back any of my originals. However - I have sketched out a c...
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"ONE HAS PERIODS OF BEING LOW AND HIGH"
Sellers, Peter (1925 - 1980)
An unusually revealing one-page typed letter signed by Peter Sellers, "Peter". Dated 7th August 1970 to, "My dear Audrey", Sellers makes some intimate comments about his now well-known bouts of depression. He begins, "I have at last finished work on the f...
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Sennett, Mack (1884 - 1960)
A signed hardback copy of 'King of Comedy' by Mack Sennett. Boldly signed and inscribed to the first blank page above another inscription. In fine condition....
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