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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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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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Ben-Gurion, David (1886 - 1973)
A good typed letter signed by David Ben-Gurion as Prime Minister, 20th March 1961. Ben-Gurion writes to a Mr. Koffler, Chairman of the Bar-Mitzvah Foundation in Canada. In part, "Encouraging young people to spend time in Israel is one of the most direct a...
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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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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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"THIS TIME WE WILL NOT LET PEACE ELUDE US"
Chamberlain, Neville
A hardback copy of 'The Struggle For Peace' (Hutcheson & Co., London, 1939) signed to the first blank page by Neville Chamberlain with an astonishing statement. In full, "The struggle goes on, though in another forum. But this time we will not let peace e...
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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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SIGNED BY THE ENTIRE QUINTET, INCLUDING DOLPHY!
Coltrane Quintet, The John
A 'Jazz at the Philharmonic' programme from the November 1961 British Tour, boldly signed by John Coltrane and his entire quintet to the centre pages. Bold ballpoint signatures of John Coltrane (1926 - 1967), McCoy Tyner (1938 - ), Elvin Jones (1927...
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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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Copland, Aaron (1900 - 1990)
A signed Toronto Symphony Orchestra programme (1975/76 season) by Aaron Copland. Boldly signed in ballpoint pen. In 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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AN OUTSTANDING SIGNED 8x10 BY JAMES DEAN
Dean, James (1931 - 1955)
A fabulous signed and inscribed 8" X 10" head and shoulders portrait by James Dean. Signed in fountain pen ink to a light portion, "To Ann, a pleasure knowing you! My very best wishes, James Dean". In very fine condition, and apparently inscribed to actre...
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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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AN ORIGINAL SKETCH BY LEWIS CARROLL
Dodgson, Charles (1832 - 1898)
An original ink illustration for chapter 10 ('Bruno's Revenge') of 'Sylvie and Bruno' by Lewis Carroll, signed with initials, "L.C.". The detailed drawing shows Bruno sitting on a large dead mouse with a cluster of hare-bells in his hand, facing the narra...
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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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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 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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SIGNED PORTRAIT WITH A QUOTE FROM RHAPSODY IN BLUE
Gershwin, George (1898 - 1937)
An intense sepia 6" X 8" portrait of the young George Gershwin, matted to an overall size of 10" X 13", beautifully inscribed and signed by the composer to the lower matte in dark fountain pen ink, "For Mrs. Gerson, all best wishes, George Gershwin" and a...
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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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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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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 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 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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"THE OLD BIKE IS RUNNING LIKE A NEW ONE"
Lawrence, T.E. (1888 - 1935)
A good two-page autograph letter signed by T.E. Lawrence ("Young T.E.S."), written from Southampton, 24th November 1933 and addressed to his RAF colleagues, "Dear Flight". Lawrence opens, "I'm guilty about the Baby: her arrival in complete and excellent c...
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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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Lehrer, Tom (1928 - )
A vintage autograph musical quotation signed by Tom Lehrer. Lehrer pens four bars from his famous song, 'I hold your hand in mine, dear' on an approximately 4" X 8.25" sheet of paper. Boldly signed and in very fine condition....
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Lindbergh, Charles (1902 - 1974)
A signed 10" X 8" portrait by Charles Lindbergh. A fantastic full-length shot of the aviator stood beside his plane, 'The Spirit of St. Louis'. Signed boldly in fountain pen in k, "C.A. Lindbergh" - a good, vintage signature from the time of his historic ...
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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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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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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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Nash, Ogden (1902 - 1971)
An amusing autograph quotation signed by Ogden Nash. Nash writes on his approximately 4.25" X 5.5" letter-card, "Memo to Henry Gurau - God in his wisdom made the fly, And then forgot to tell us why. Ogden Nash 7/7/52". Light central horizontal fold and a ...
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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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O'Connor, Flannery (1925 - 1964)
A rare signed greetings card by Flannery O'Connor. The author writes, in bold ballpoint pen, "We're waiting for that visit. Merry Christmas, Flannery". In very fine condition....
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Orczy, Baroness (1865 - 1947)
An acerbic three-page autograph letter signed by Emmuska Orczy. Dated 1913, the author writes in relation to an enclosed newspaper clipping (still present) relating to Sarah Bernhardt, and a theatre performance in Paris, where, according to the clipping, ...
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ORWELL ON HAYES, RELIGION AND LITERATURE
Orwell, George (1903 - 1950)
An extraordinary two-page autograph letter signed by George Orwell, "Eric A. Blair", dated 14th June 1932 in pencil in another hand. Closely written on two separate 8" X 10" sheets of paper in his characteristic tight handwriting to Eleanor Jacques, the w...
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AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE SIGNED PHOTO BY CHARLIE PARKER
Parker, Charlie (1920 - 1955)
A fabulous signed and inscribed 8" X 10" publicity portrait by Charlie Parker. Parker is shown in a smiling three-quarter length pose with his saxophone. Very boldly signed in ballpoint pen to a light portion, with slight ink-skipping in places, and addit...
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Pope John Paul II
A boldly signed approximately 2.25" X 3.5" card by Pope John Paul II, signed as Cardinal Wojtyla. A good example of his signature. Headed in a calligraphic hand and dated 1973....
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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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Strauss, Richard (1864 - 1949)
A boldly signed 5" X 8" sheet of paper by Richard Strauss. The composer has written out five bars of music in fountain pen ink, above his signature, which he has identified as being from 'Helena'. A central fold mark, not touching signature, otherwise in ...
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TOLKIEN INSISTS THAT 'LORD OF THE RINGS' "IS NOT AN ALLEGORY"
Tolkien, J.R.R. (1892 - 1973)
An extraordinary four-page autograph letter signed by J.R.R. Tolkien, in which he shares some detailed thoughts about his literary intentions in 'Lord of the Rings'. Dated 2nd March, 1955, and written to a Mr. Parnum, the author begins by making reference...
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Wagner, Richard (1813 - 1883)
An exceptionally rare signed 2" X 4" carte-de-visite photograph by Richard Wagner. Photograph by Elliott & Frey of Baker Street, London. The composer is shown in a profile pose, a somewhat contemplative expression on his face. Signed boldly to the lower b...
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Wilde, Oscar (1854 - 1900)
A fantastic handwritten quotation signed by Oscar Wilde. Written on a 6.5" X 8.5" album page in fountain pen ink. In full, "It is only shallow people who do not judge by appearances. The mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible. Oscar Wilde,...
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