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Abbott, Bud (1895 - 1974) & Costello, Lou (1906 - 1959)
An excellent large vintage signed album page by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Boldly signed by both in ballpoint pen and in very fine condition. An excellent example....
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Price: £350.00
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Armstrong, Neil (1930 - )
A signed colour 8" X 10" NASA lithograph by Neil Armstrong. Signed to a light portion with his name alone. A couple of small creases, otherwise in very fine condition. Uninscribed signed portraits by Armstrong are highly sought-after....
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Price: £2,250.00
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Artaud, Antonin (1894 - 1948)
A rare autograph letter signed by Antonin Artaud on a folded aerogramme sheet. He begins, "Dear Sir, at the moment Dr. Allendy does not require a personal maid." He then informs his correspondent that he hopes to have some interesting news to pass on soon...
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Price: £1,100.00
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Askey, Arthur (1900 - 1982)
A superb early vintage-signed 8" X 10" portrait by Arthur Askey. An amusing shot of Askey, who leans his head on one hand, his head cocked to one side. Boldly signed to a light portion in fountain pen ink, "Yours Big-heartedly, Arthur Askey". In mint cond...
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Price: £75.00
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Baclanova, Olga (1896 - 1974)
A rare vintage signed and inscribed 8" X 10" portrait by Olga Baclanova, the Russian actress best known for her role in the 1932 cult movie 'Freaks'. Nicely signed in fountain pen ink, "To Mrs. And Mrs. Dickey, With all my best wishes and thanks that you ...
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Price: £275.00
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"I LOVE THE STAGE TO DEATH"
Bankhead, Tallulah (1902 - 1968)
An early six-page autograph letter signed from Tallulah Bankhead ("Tallulah") to her father. Dated Wednesday (and in another hand March 6th 1918), and written on two sheets of paper, the budding actress writes to "My Precious Daddy" in fountain pen ink. S...
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Price: £575.00
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Bergman, Ingrid (1915 - 1982)
A lovely vintage signed and inscribed 8" X 10" half-length portrait by Ingrid Bergman. Signed clearly by the actress in fountain pen ink and dated 1948. Some creasing towards the lower-left corner, otherwise in generally very fine condition....
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Price: £375.00
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Berkeley, Busby (1895 - 1976)
An autograph letter signed by Busby Berkeley ("Buzz"), May 4th 1964. Berkeley writes to "Dear Gus", informing him that he is "keeping the variety clipping you sent me, for me to show to them when we have our meeting (they are the clippings with reference ...
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Price: £75.00
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Berlin, Isaiah (1909 - 1997)
A scarce signed and inscribed 4" X 2.5" sheet of paper by Isaiah Berlin. Signed in dark ink and in very fine condition....
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Price: £95.00
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Blanc, Mel (1908 - 1989)
A signed and inscribed colour 8" X 10" cardstock portrait by Mel Blanc. A nice shot of Blanc surrounded by cartoon characters, signed clearly to a light portion and dated 1981. In very fine condition....
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Price: £95.00
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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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Price: £3,500.00
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Calloway, Cab (1907 - 1994)
A vintage signed and inscribed 8" X 10" portrait by Cab Calloway. The singer is shown in a characteristic pose, and has signed clearly in fountain pen ink. Calloway's name has been annoted, in another hand, to the lower border. Slight corner creasing, a f...
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Price: £95.00
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Coward, Noel (1899 - 1973)
A nice vintage signed 3.5" X 5.5" postcard portrait by Noel Coward. Nicely signed in fountain pen ink. In very fine condition....
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Price: £95.00
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Coward, Noel (1899 - 1973)
A two-page typed letter signed by Noel Coward ("Noel"), 8th April 1956, on onion-skin paper to "Dearest Bink" (the impressario, Hugh Beaumont". Coward writes in connection with a contract relating to one of his works (possibly 'Present Laughter'); "in the...
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Price: £150.00
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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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Price: £6,500.00
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Dempsey, Jack (1895 - 1983)
An early signed and inscribed 8" X 10" portrait by Jack Dempsey, who is shown in a full-length fighting stance. Boldly signed in fountain pen ink, "To my pals of The Maverick Club, all good wishes, Jack Dempsey 11.14.35". Slight waviness to edges, and sca...
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Price: £195.00
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Dietrich, Marlene (1901 - 1992)
A two page typed letter signed by Marlene Dietrich ("Marlene"), August 10th 1965. Dietrich writes, on two separate sheets of paper, a demanding letter to "Binkie" (impressario Hugh Beaumont). In part, "I AM NOT GOING TO WORK MYSELF SILLY DOING PUBLICITY I...
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Price: £175.00
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Dietrich, Marlene (1901 - 1992)
A signed five-page contract by Marlene Dietrich, 30th October 1964, signed on the third page by Dietrich in ballpoint pen. The contract requires the actress, "to provide her services and the services of Burt Bacharach… for a two-week season commencing on ...
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Price: £175.00
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Dylan, Bob (1941 - )
A superb signed 8" X 10" publicity portrait by Bob Dylan. Signed very boldly in-person, and dated 1986. In excellent condition....
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Price: £850.00
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EDWARD VIII SIGNS A TRANSCRIPT OF HIS ABDICATION SPEECH
Edward VIII (1894 - 1972)
A superb 8.5" X 11" souvenir typescript of Edward VIII's abdication speech, boldly signed to the conclusion, "Edward Duke of Windsor", the text apparently prepared by a collector. Letter folds, otherwise in very fine condition. Scarce and collectible in t...
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Price: £2,750.00
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Ford, John (1894 - 1973)
A good signed 8" X 10" portrait by John Ford. The director has signed boldly and added 'Hollywood' beneath his signature. In very fine condition....
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Price: £375.00
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Fry, Christopher (1907 - 2005)
A typed letter signed by Christopher Fry, November 23rd 1933. The playwright writes to Gerald Collier, "I wonder whether you will be willing to try your hand at the part of Jasper in my prodution of 'The Knight of the Burning Pestle'". Boldly signed in fo...
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Price: £75.00
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Fry, Christopher (1907 - 2005)
An autograph letter signed by Christopher Fry ("Christopher") on 'The Wells Repertory Players' headed paper, March 9th 1934. Fry writes to Gerald (Collier), "My dear Gerald - I rather think I shall want you to play Apollodorus after all in Caesar - could ...
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Price: £85.00
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Gandhi, Mahatma (1869 - 1948)
A typed note signed by Mahatma Gandhi, 26th October 1928, The Ashram, Sabarmati. Gandhi writes in full, "Dear Friend, I have your letter. I have not come across the book you refer to. Yous sincerely, M.K. Gandhi". Addressed to a Rev. M.B. Phillips to the ...
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Price: £750.00
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Godard, Jean-Luc (1930 - )
A superb signed 6" X 4" postcard portrait by Jean-Luc Godard. Signed clearly to a light portion and in very fine condition. Scarce....
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Price: £595.00
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Hamilton, Margaret (1902 - 1985)
A signed and inscribed 10" X 8" photo by Margaret Hamilton, showing the actress as the Wicked Witch of the West in her famous melting scene. Hamilton writes in green ink, "Here I go! Join me, Debbie? Come on! It looks as tho' it's all over but I never say...
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Price: £195.00
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Hancock, Tony (1924 - 1968)
An excellent signed 3.5" X 5.5" postcard portrait by Tony Hancock. Signed boldly in fountain pen ink to the lower border. In mint condition....
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Price: £250.00
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Hay, Will (1888 - 1949)
A signed 8" X 10" portrait by Will Hay, in character as the school-teacher. Signed in fountain pen ink, with slight smudging to his surname, and a stray ink mark in the right-hand border, otherwise in mint condition. Scarce and desirable in this format....
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Price: £475.00
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Hitchcock, Alfred (1899 - 1980)
An excellent signed vintage 8" X 10" photograph by Alfred Hitchcock. A nice shot showing the director on set, seated on a step-ladder, with Ingrid Bergman in the foreground, in character as Dr. Constance Petersen, from 'Spellbound'. Signed boldly by Hitch...
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Price: £750.00
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A SIGNED COPY OF 'LADY SINGS THE BLUES'
Holiday, Billie (1915 - 1959)
A very rare signed hardback copy of 'Lady Sings the Blues' (Doubleday & Co., Garden City, New York, 1956) by Billie Holiday. Boldly signed by the singer in ballpoint pen to the second blank page, "For Don and Dorothy, Stay as fine as you are, Billie Holid...
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Price: £2,500.00
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Holly, Buddy (1936 - 1959) & The Crickets
An excellent signed 3.5" X 5.5" publicity postcard by Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Bold ballpoint signatures of Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison and Joe Mauldin. In very fine condition. An excellent example....
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Price: £2,250.00
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Hope, Bob (1903 - 2003)
An excellent vintage signed and inscribed 8" X 10" portrait by Bob Hope. Signed boldly in fountain pen ink, Hope adds, 'Thanks for the Memory'. Sight silvering, and a few creases to the top border, otherwise in very fine condition....
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Price: £95.00
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James, Sid (1913 - 1976)
An excellent vintage signed and inscribed 8" X 10" portrait by Sid James. A great shot of the actor signed to a light portion in fountain pen ink. A few small surface creases, otherwise in very fine condition. Unusual in this format....
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Price: £225.00
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Kelly, Grace (1929 - 1982)
A very early vintage signed and inscribed approximately 9" X 7.25" (presumably trimmed from 10" X 8") portrait by Grace Kelly. Signed very boldly in fountain pen ink. Slight creasing towards the top-left corner, otherwise in generally very fine condition....
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Price: £850.00
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Kelly, Grace (1929 - 1982)
A lovely vintage 8" X 10" portrait signed by Grace Kelly, later in life. Nicely signed to a light portion with her name alone. Very slight edge creasing, otherwise in very fine condition....
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Price: £950.00
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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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Price: £3,500.00
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Lang, Fritz (1890 - 1976)
A typed letter signed by Fritz Lang to Victor Scherle. Dated June 22nd 1974 and written on an onion-skin sheet of his headed paper. In part, "I am only sorry… that I couldn't write you more what you could use in your book 'The Films of Frank Capra'" Lette...
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Price: £175.00
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Laughton, Charles (1899 - 1962)
An excellent vintage signed 8" X 10" portrait by Charles Laughton. Nicely signed in fountain pen ink and in very fine condition....
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Price: £275.00
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Lockwood, Margaret (1916 - 1990)
A very early vintage-signed 8" X 10" portrait by Margaret Lockwood. An enchanting image of the young actress signed to a light portion in fountain pen ink, "Yours sincerely, Margaret Lockwood". In truly mint condition....
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Price: £95.00
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Marriott, Moore (1885 - 1949)
An excellent vintage signed 8" X 10" portrait by Moore Marriott. Boldly signed in fountain pen ink to a light portion and in mint condition. Very scarce in this format....
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Price: £250.00
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Moffatt, Graham (1919 - 1965)
A superb signed 8" X 10" portrait by Graham Moffatt, apparently in character as a schoolboy. Signed in fountain pen ink and in mint condition.Very rare in this format....
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Price: £250.00
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Montgomery, Wes (1923 - 1968)
A very early signed and inscribed 8" X 10" publicity portrait by Wes Montgomery. The young Montgomery is shown in a three-quarter length pose with his guitar, and has signed to a light portion, in ballpoint pen, "To Carmen, Best of luck, Wes". A number of...
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Price: £2,500.00
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A RARE SIGNED FIRST EDITION OF 'PNIN'
Nabokov, Vladimir (1899 - 1977)
A First Edition (not stated) copy of 'Pnin' (Doubleday & Co., Garden City, New York 1957) boldly signed by the author to the first blank page. Nabokov writes in fountain pen ink, "Vladimir Nabokov, March 1958, Simpson Hall". Some uniform age-toning throug...
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Price: £3,250.00
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OPPENHEIMER ON THE DEATH OF EINSTEIN
Oppenheimer, Robert (1904 - 1967)
A typed letter signed by Robert Oppenheimer, 24th May 1955, on headed paper. The scientist writes in full, "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fiferman: On behalf of the Trustees and the Faculty of the Institute for Advanced Study, I wish to express our appreciation of yo...
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Price: £950.00
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Owens, Jesse (1913 - 1980)
An excellent signed reproduction 8" X 10" photograph by Jesse Owens. An action shot of the young athlete, signed clearly and dated 1974. In very fine condition....
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Price: £350.00
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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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Price: £7,950.00
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PHILBY JOINS A 'ROGUES GALLERY'
Philby, Kim (1912 - 1988)
A rare typed letter signed by Kim Philby in ballpoint pen. He begins, "Dear Mr. Scullion, Your letter of November 18th reached me by rather a circuitous route through the corridors of power," and goes on, "I feel very flattered to be requested to contribu...
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Price: £1,250.00
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Philby, Kim (1912 - 1988)
A boldly signed approximately 2.5" X 3.5" card by Kim Philby in ballpoint pen. Calligraphically annotated in another hand, with the date 1979 added. In very fine condition....
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Price: £550.00
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PICASSO PAYS HIS TAILOR WITH A SKETCH!
Picasso, Pablo (1881 - 1973)
A copy of 'The Private World of Pablo Picasso' (The Ridge Press, New York, 1958) elaborately signed and inscribed by Picasso to the title page in different coloured crayons, "Pour Sapone, son ami Picasso", with added decorations. The artist has also added...
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Price: £14,500.00
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Pope John Paul II (1920 - 2005)
An excellent signed 3.5" X 4.5" card by Pope John Paul II, signed as the Archbishop of Krakow in 1973. Boldly signed in ballpint pen and neatly calligraphically annotated in another hand. In very fine condition....
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Price: £425.00
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