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Autographs |
| Lot | Description | Est€ |
| 192 |
Autograph. Charles Chaplin, black and white photograph approx 12cm x 17cm, of Chaplin with trademark bowler hat and cane with Keystone Cop (?) signed in pen "Best Wishes Charlie Chaplin Feb 18 - 1935". Mounted on board. Fine. Pic
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350 |
| 193 |
Autograph. Sean O'Casey, 1942 postcard from Totnes, Devon to Miss Anne Kelly, "Irish Freedom", written in ink "...Iam glad you liked Pictures in the Hallway. As you say, the book is damnably dear...I am sorry to hear of Pat Dooley's illness...I shall look forward to your review in "Irish Freedom". With all good wishes, Sean O'Casey". Tape stains at top and bottom, otherwise fine.
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120 |
| 194 | Autograph.
Sean O'Casey, three handwritten letters from O'Casey in Torquay in
1955, one to Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, another note to her sister Kathy,
the third to Muriel Symington referring to the first. Elizabeth Gurley
Flynn was an American radical and Communist and was imprisoned at
this time in the US and O'Casey calls her "a brave and noble
woman" and congratulates her on reaching her 65th birthday and
"Irish and, at last, not ashamed of it". In the letter to
Symington he says "I did my best to say something suitable and sensible to Elizabeth for her long service to man, & her great courage in the longstruggle". All three items have tape stains at edges, otherwise fine. An interesting and important archive with certifying letter from US autograph dealer and background on Gurley Flynn. (3) Pic |
850 |
| 195 | Autographs. Five 1950s autograph books with huge range of mainly British variety actors and actresses, with many photographs. Lots of material for the theatre buff to research! (200+) | 50 |
| 196 | Autographs,
1950 group of autograph album leaves with signatures of Jean Simmons,
Ruby Murray, Bob Danvers, Jimmy Jewel, Ken Dodd, Petula Clark, Jane
Russell, Mai Zetterling, Paul Schofield, Margaret Lockwood, Michael
Redgrave, Dolores Gray, Bernard Cribbins etc. Includes some photos.
Fine. (25 approx) |
50 |
| 197 | Autographs. Tomas O Fiaich (later Cardinal), 1958 handwritten letter in Irish from Maynooth College signed Tomas O Fiaich (Sagart), also 1982 postcard handwritten from St. Michaels Longford and signed by Cahal B. Daly (then Bishop, later Cardinal). Fine. (2) | 35 |
| 198 | Autograph. James Bond, small publicity photo of Sean Connery signed in pen, also 1964 cover posted in UK with publicity label for "Goldfinger". Fine. (2) | 30 |
| 199 |
Autographs. The Beatles, 1965 handwritten letter from Louise Harrison (mother of George) to American fan describing her new house, and enclosing four small black and white pictures, one of each Beatle. Each of these have fan club "signatures" in first names. Back of George's has been signed by Louise Harrison. Unusual, fine. (5) Pic
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250 |
| 200 | Autograph. James Stewart, large black and white publicity photo signed in black felt pen. Fine. | 50 |
| 201 | Autographs.
Large black and white photo (8ins x 10ins) of John Cassavetes and
Angie Dickinson, signed in pen by both, also similar size photo of
Hugh O'Brian and Barbara Bouchet, also signed by both. Fine. |
30 |
| 202 | Autographs. Group of British theatre programmes, mainly Theatre Royal Nottingham, mainly 1970s-80s, all with autographs, incl Fenella Fielding, Dermot Walsh, Dora Bryan, Rosemary Squires, Bill Maynard, John Alderton, Andrew Sachs, Bobby Crush, Simon Williams, Christopher Timothy, Sheila Hancock, Robin Asquith, Frank Windsor, Pat Phoinix, Paula Wilcox, Peter Adamson, Dawn Addams, Leslie Phillips, Barbara Windsor, Sylvia Syms etc. (40 programmes, 90 autographs) | 75 |
| 203 |
Autograph. Gerald Ford, signature in black
on White House card, with accompanying note from President's Executive
Assistant and envelope with 1977 Washington postmark and imprinted
"Gerald R. Ford Transition Office" on back. Fine. (3) |
50 |
| 204 | Autograph.
Phil Silvers (Sergeant Bilko), US 1977 fdc signed "Good Luck
Phil Silvers" with Stickel certificate of authenticity, two large
publicity stills from "Sergeant Bilko" and book "Bilko
- behind the lines with Phil Silvers" Mickey Freeman & Sholom
Rubinstein 2000 hardback. Fine. (4) |
60 |
| 205 |
Autograph. 1977 United Nations presentation
folder with Security Council mint stamps and first day cover, and
beneath signed by Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General of UN. Fine. |
25 |
| 206 | Autographs. "It Started on the Late Late Show" Pan Collins paperback signed by author, colour photo of Gay Byrne in studio signed back and front, black and white photo of Terry Wogan signed in blue pen. Fine. (3) | 35 |
| 207 |
Autograph. Ray McAnally, small colour photograph
signed in blue felt pen. Fine. |
25 |
| 208 | Autograph. Eamonn Andrews, Christmas card signed in green, also Thames TV publicity picture signed "Happy Days Eamonn Andrews 88" Fine. (2) | 30 |
| 209 |
Autographs. Milo O'Shea, large black and
white publicity photo signed in blue ink, also page from autograph
album signed by O'Shea. Fine. (2) |
25 |
| 210 | Autograph. "A Woman's Place" Edwina Currie paperback 1996, signed by the author on the title page. Fine | 20 |
| 211 | Autograph. Samantha Mumba, two autographs on plain envelope backs, each wishing the recipient a Happy Christmas, plus an unsigned publicity photo. Fine. (3) | 25 |
| 212 |
Autographs. Large black and white publicity photograph of Aidan Quinn signed in black felt pen, and colour photo of Brendan Gleeson signed in silver felt pen. Fine. (2) |
25 |
| 213 |
Aviation. Hermann Koehl, who flew with
von Huenefeld and Fitzmaurice on the first East-West flight to USA.
A sepia picture with signature in pencil below. Fine. |
40 |
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| 214 | Aviation. 1930 postcard of Kingsford-Smith and Ulm with "Southern Cross", Franklin Mint silver medallion commemorating first USA-Australia flight, 1997 Australian one dollar featuring Kingsford-Smith, 1950s postcard of "Southern Cross" beside DC-6 airliner, two modern repro postcards of Kingsford-Smith and "Southern Cross", three 1984 covers carried on 50th anniversary flight Australia to Papua-New Guinea, 1929 envelope from Kingsford-Smith etc. (11) | 40 |
| 215 | Aviation. "VH-UXX" P.G. Taylor 1937 hardbound, story of "Faith in Australia" and flight from UK- Australia, includes landing on Portmarnock strand. 298 pages, no dust jacket, fine. | 30 |
| 216 |
Aviation. "Wrong Way" Corrigan, pilot who in 1938 flew from New York to Dublin instead of to California, claiming his compass was faulty, 8mm reel of film with Corrigan interview at English airport, small poster for film " Douglas Corrigan: The Flying Irishman" framed (possibly reprint), 1938 USA cover signed by Corrigan 1-2-39 and 1998 Irish postcard of Corrigan and plane. (4) |
40 |
| 217 | Aviation. Two 1960s brochures "TWA Wings for the World" and "Cessna 69", 1962 Esso fold-out guide to London (Heathrow) Airport, repro photo of "Bremen", photo of preserved bi-plane, 1993 Irish Air Corps BT phonecard, Irish Aviation stamp booklet with two panes removed. Fine. (7) | 30 |
| 218 | Aviation. "Civil Aircraft Markings" John W.R. Taylor paperback 1976, signed on title page by author. Fine | 20 |
| 219 |
Aviation. 1990s VHS videocasettes of Air Atlantis 737 Dublin to Faro
110 minutes shot from cockpit, Ryanair 1-11 London (Stansted) to Dublin
approx 80 minutes from cockpit, plus "AirCorps 75 1922-1997"
(Irish) official video souvenir. Fine. (3) |
25 |
| 220 | Aviation. "Over den Oceaan" Eveert van Dijk 1930 hardbound 233 pages with illustrations. Story of first East-West flight across Atlantic by "Southern Cross" captained by Kingsford-Smith with crew Stannage, Saul and van Dijk. IN DUTCH. Fine. | 25 |
| 221 |
Cinema. "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" US showcard
13in x 17in, also three Mexican showcards 12in x 16in with different
shots from the film. Plus "Countdown to the Millennium"
Darby O'Gill pin no 84, unopened in original pack. A few pinholes
in corners of cards, otherwise fine. (5) |
50 |
| 222 | Cinema, Janet Munro. Lobby cards for "The Day the Earth Caught Fire" (2, both Mexican, large), "Hide and Seek", "Sebastian" (2). Mainly fine. (5) | 25 |
| 223 | Cinema. "Swiss Family Robinson" six full colour lobby cards of set of 8, in original envelope. Fine. (6) | 25 |
| 224 | "The Camera - a magazine for those who practise Photography" Vol III 1889, 314 pages, bound in half leather with gilt title on spine. Fine. | 45 |
| 225 |
UK, Motoring. "Light Car & Cyclecar" magazine front covers only from 1920s-30s, all different. Mainly fine. (20) |
20 |
| 226 |
"The Battle of Flanders 1940" Ian Hay publ by War Office
1941, 64 pages paperback. Staples removed, fine. |
20 |
| 227 |
Motoring. 1954 AA annual report, 1968 AA Members' Handbook, "Record
Braking" review of motor racing in UK 1948 and 1950. Fine. (4) |
25 |
| 228 |
"Buses Illustrated" No 1 to No 50, 1949-1959, complete. Fine. (50) Pic
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50 |
| 229 |
"Buses Illustrated" Nos 51-100, 1959-1963, complete. Fine.
(50) |
40 |
| 230 | Motoring. Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1965 owner's handbook, 1st edition 149 pages, also 1977 Rolls Royce Road Atlas supplied with new Rolls Royce cars. Fine. (2) | 45 |
| 231 |
UK. 1967 Mini MkII handbook, well thumbed, also 1958 London Underground
timetable, "Getting Around Edinburgh" c1960, 64 pages, and
1947 Authorised Guide to Tower of London. Good to very good. (4) |
20 |
| 232 | Model Car catalogues. Matchbox 1969 and 1987, Corgi 1976 and 1977, and Airfix c1970. Fine. (5) | 20 |
| 233 | Motor Cycling. 1980 Classic Bike Show programme, "The Vintage Motor Cycle" three issues 1985 and anniversary edition 1986, also 1955 "Where to See the TT", BSA - ACU illustrated Test Report, "High Efficiency" handbook by Stanley Woods. Fine. (8) | 30 |
| 234 | UK. Motor Sales brochure for Daimler Series Two Double-Six and Sovereign 4.2 range, plus press photo. Fine. (2) | 20 |
| 235 | UK. Motor Sales brochure for Triumph Spitfire 1500, full colour, 12 pages. Fine. | 20 |
| 236 |
UK. Motor sales brochure for MGB Roadster, 12 pages. Fine. |
25 |
| 237 | UK. Motor sales brochure for MG Midget Mk III 1967, 8 pages. Very fine. | 25 |
| 238 | UK. 1946 Motor sales brochure for Morris Eight Series "E", 16 pages with colour centre spread. Fine. | 35 |
| 239 | UK, Motoring. Press photos of Leyland cars, MG Midget, Rover 2200, 2300 and 2600, Austin Princess 1800HL and Maxi 1750, and Triumph 2500TC. Fine. (8) | 20 |
| 240 | UK. 1950s Motor Sales brochure for Ford Zephyr Zodiac MkI, top right corner nibbled. Good. | 20 |
| 241 |
USA, Cigar Labels. Attractive full colour gummed labels: three small,
Seminola, Traveler, Clint Ford, two large (22cm x 17cm), Victory and
Abe Martin. Very fine. (5) |
25 |
| 242 | USA, Military. 1941-44 collection of large (8in x 6in) phots in album of Army Air Base at Abilene, Texas. Many personnel identified. All 40 photos by official US Army photographers. Fine. | 75 |
| 243 | USA. Photographs of Abilene Army Air Base, as previous lot, smaller format plus two signed glamour with autographs. Fine. (49) | 35 |
| 244 | USA. John F. Kennedy "Profile of Courage" 1961 42 pages, and "JFK Library Exhibit" booklet 1964. Some damp patches. Good. (2) | 20 |
| 245 |
Two-page theatre programmes for George Bernard Shaw's "Arms and
the Man" 1945 with Old Vic company at NAAFI Antwerp and 1946
at Theatre Royal Nairobi. Fine. (2) |
20 |
| 246 |
Fossil. Fossil fish (approx 10cm) on piece of rock mounted on resin and cased in perspex. Attractive. Fine. Pic
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50 |
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