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Click here to subscribeBRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Peter Kempson, Copper Penny, 1794, obv view of an ancient tower, FIRMUM IN VITA NIHIL around, MDCCXCIV in exergue, rev ornamental cypher P K, WARWICKSHIRE PROMISSORY PENNY . around on a raised rim, edge I PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND THE BEARER ONE PENNY (Conder p.160, 1; Atkins p.202, 5; D&H Warwickshire 6). Nearly mint state with substantial original colour, scarce.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Thomas King, Copper Halfpenny, 1794, obv Kentish horse in a beaded oval, KENT HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT around, rev cypher I K below hanging fleece, GROCER AND DRAPER 1794 around, edge PAYABLE BY THOMAS KING’S BROOKLAND + . + . + . + (Conder p.48, 3; Pye p.25, 4; Virt p.9; Atkins p.49, 4; D&H Kent 5). A few spots, otherwise better than extremely fine and retaining some original colour.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, James Lackington, Lackington & Co., Copper Halfpenny, 1794, obv three-quarter bust left, J. LACKINGTON. above, 1794 below, stop after legend, the 1 of the date some distance to the right of the lower button on the coat, the upper right of the 7 under the junction of the sleeve to the coat, rev figure of Fame blowing a trumpet, HALFPENNY OF J. LACKINGTON & Co. CHEAPEST BOOKSELLERS IN THE WORLD o around, the Y of HALFPENNY between the O and K of BOOKSELLERS and the J over the first L, small figure of Fame, no inner circle between the lines of the legend, edge PAYABLE AT LACKINGTON & CO.S FINSBURY SQUARE + LONDON + (Conder p.90, 167; Pye p.31, 4; Atkins p.98, 248; D&H Middlesex 352). Small spot, better than extremely fine with original colour remaining.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, James Lackington, Lackington & Co., Copper Halfpenny, 1794, obv three-quarter bust left, J. LACKINGTON. above, 1794 below, stop after legend, the 1 of the date some distance to the right of the lower button on the coat, the upper right of the 7 under the junction of the sleeve to the coat, rev figure of Fame blowing a trumpet, HALFPENNY OF J. LACKINGTON & Co. CHEAPEST BOOKSELLERS IN THE WORLD o around, the Y of HALFPENNY between the O and K of BOOKSELLERS and the J over the first L, small figure of Fame, no inner circle between the lines of the legend, edge engrailed (D&H Middlesex 352b). Struck on a large flan, good extremely fine and exceedingly rare, the only specimen traced. ex F S Cokayne Collection, acquired 9 December 1905 for 2/6
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Reynolds & Co., Copper Halfpenny, 1792, obv view of a bridge, IRON BRIDGE AT COALBROOK DALE 1779 around, the right edge of the bridge aligns just above the first limb of the K of COALBROOK, no stop after DALE, rev man working at an inclined plane, INCLINED PLANE AT KETLEY 1789 in exergue, no stop after KETLEY or date, A under the second limb of N, T under CL, 1 of date under the second limb of K, 9 under L, 1 slopes to right, edge PAYABLE AT COALBROOK-DALE AND KETLEY (Conder p.128, 3; Pye p.14, 8; Atkins p.165, 4; D&H Shropshire 3). Struck from the fractured reverse die, trifling marks, otherwise nearly as made with subdued colour remaining, very rare.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Reynolds & Co., Copper Halfpenny, 1792, obv view of a bridge and ship sailing under, ERECTED ANNO. 1779 . SPAN 100 FEET above, IRON BRIDGE AT COALBROOK DALE . 1792 around, the right edge of the bridge aligns to the space between the O and K of COALBROOK, the lamps upon the bridge have triangular supports, rev man working at an inclined plane, INCLINED PLANE AT KETLEY 1789 in exergue, no stop after KETLEY or date, A under the second limb of N, T under CL, 1 of date under the centre of K, 9 under the last limb of L, 1 slopes to right, edge PAYABLE AT COALBROOK-DALE AND KETLEY (D&H Shropshire 10). Good extremely fine with some colour remaining.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Reynolds & Co., Silver Halfpenny, 1792, obv view of a bridge and ship sailing under, ERECTED ANNO. 1779 . SPAN 100 FEET above, IRON BRIDGE AT COALBROOK DALE . 1792 around, the right edge of the bridge aligns to the centre of the K of COALBROOK, the lamps upon the bridge have triangular supports, rev man working at an inclined plane, INCLINED PLANE AT KETLEY 1789 in exergue, stop after KETLEY, no stop after date, AT under CL, 1 of date under the centre of K, 9 under L, 1 has a flat top, edge PAYABLE AT COALBROOK-DALE AND KETLEY (Atkins p.166, 13; D&H Shropshire 14). Essentially mint state and attractively toned.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Richardson, Goodluck, & Co., Milton’s Obverse and Reverse Die Trials, struck in White Metal, 1795, obv figure of Fortune standing between two lottery wheels, NOTHING VENTURE NOTHING HAVE around, 1795 in exergue, rev AT THE OFFICES OF RICHARDSON GOODLUCK & Co No 12807 THE LAST PRIZE OF £30000 SHARED WAS SOLD IN SIXTEENTHS, large letters on second line, the foot of the first limb of A of AT over the centre of the H of RICHARDSON, the foot of the F of OF above the K of GOODLUCK, edges plain (D&H Middlesex 467bis). As struck and unique. (2) The Prize of £30,000 mentioned, was secured by the Ticket No.12807, in the State Lottery drawn 20 March 1792. The ticket had been divided and sold to different people, and was shared as stated in Sixteenths.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Richardson, Goodluck, & Co., Copper Halfpenny, 1795, obv figure of Fortune standing between two lottery wheels, NOTHING VENTURE NOTHING HAVE around, 1795 in exergue, rev AT THE OFFICES OF RICHARDSON GOODLUCK & Co No 12807 THE LAST PRIZE OF £30000 SHARED WAS SOLD IN SIXTEENTHS, large letters on second line, the foot of the first limb of A of AT nearly touches the top right limb of the H of RICHARDSON, the foot of the F of OF above the K of GOODLUCK, edge plain (Atkins p.110, 350; D&H Middlesex 467). From fractured dies, good extremely fine with a fair amount of original colour.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Charles Roe & Co., Copper Halfpenny, 1790, obv bust of Charles Roe right, CHARLES ROE ESTABLISHED THE COPPER WORKS 1758 around, three buttons on coat, edge of coat in a line with the first limb of K of WORKS, the last button over the K, rev female seated with right hand upon a screw and left hand upon a cogwheel, MACCLESFIELD HALFPENNY above, 1790 below, head of the figure below the space between MACCLESFIELD and HALFPENNY, six spokes to cogwheel, the top bar of the windlass points to the first limb of the second N of HALFPENNY, the lower bar between foot of Y and the stop, edge PAYABLE AT MACCLESFIELD LIVERPOOL OR CONGLETON (Atkins p.11, 15; D&H Cheshire 21). Good extremely fine with some original colour remaining.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Skidmore, Copper Medal, 1798, obv bust of Horatio Nelson left, ADMIRAL. SR. HORATIO NELSON. K. B. around, rev TAKEN . 9 SAIL OF THE LINE 3 DESTROYED, with IN . MEMORY . OF . THE . ACTION . OFF . THE . NILE . AUGT. 1 .1798 around, edge I PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY (Atkins p.362, 26; D&H Hampshire 8). A few light scattered brush marks, otherwise nearly mint state and with substantial original colour, very rare.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Taylor, Moody & Co., Westwood’s Copper Halfpenny, 1790, obv helmeted bust left, ST BEVOIS below, SOUTHAMPTON HALFPENNY . around, small bust, small letters in inscription, rev shield of arms, 1790 above, BREWERY AND BLOCK MANUFACTORY UNITED COMPANY around, small letters in inscription, large date, the points of the shield between the K and M on the left and between the R and Y on the right of BLOCK MANUFACTORY, no blossoms on the hop stem in shield, edge PAYABLE AT THE OFFICE OF W. TAYLOR R. V. MOODY & CO. . X . (Conder p.44, 28; Atkins p.42, 56; D&H Hampshire 86). A little corrosion on the obverse and some spotting, otherwise good extremely fine and quite rare.
BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Taylor, Moody & Co., Westwood’s Copper Halfpenny, 1790, obv helmeted bust left, ST BEVOIS below, SOUTHAMPTON HALFPENNY . around, small bust, small letters in inscription, rev shield of arms, 1790 above, BREWERY AND BLOCK MANUFACTORY UNITED COMPANY around, small letters in inscription, large date, the points of the shield between the K and M on the left and between the R and Y on the right of BLOCK MANUFACTORY, no blossoms on the hop stem in shield, edge engrailed (Atkins p.42, 56b; D&H Hampshire 86b). Obverse flaw as made, light contact marks, otherwise better than extremely fine and very rare.
Art Deco diamond single stone ring with a brilliant cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.55 carats, in claw setting with single cut diamonds to the stepped shoulders, in platinum setting on gold shank. Ring size K½ CONDITION REPORT Good condition commensurate with age. Claws, setting and shank in very good condition. Diamond is a lively bright white stone. No obvious draw of colour, one white 'feather' inclusion to the edge of the stone which is not noticeable to the naked eye but visible with a loupe. Total gross weight 3.3 grams
Unusual Victorian yellow metal seal ring with seven circular panels with intaglio decoration, Ring size K and a Victorian signet ring with hardstone intaglio, Ring size G (2) CONDITION REPORT Seal ring weighs approx 3.8 grams, signet ring weighs approx 2.2 grams. No hallmarks but appear to be 9ct gold
Victorian-style sapphire and diamond cluster ring with an oval mixed cut blue sapphire surrounded by a border of brilliant cut diamonds with a further diamond to each shoulder on gold shank, ring size K½ CONDITION REPORT Total gross weight 3.1 grams. Setting in good condition, shank is worn but still has sufficient depth/width. Shank stamped '18ct'. Diamonds approx 1.7mm, well matched lively white stones of good colour and clarity
Felix Dennis's drum kit, being a silver shelled "Tama Swing Star" with chromed snare, custom dark high hat and "Zildjian, Rogers & Meinl" cymbals, plus stool and sticks, plus additional sticks, brushes, beaters and fitted practice pads (Felix was a k een and constant drummer having played in "The Flamingos" previous to his career in publishing, perpetuating his life long keen interest in making music)
An 18th century circular oak barrel end, carved with bacchanalian putto, wearing feathered head band holding glass aloft in his left hand, seated astride the upper of three tunns within border of ribbon bow tied fruiting vines, (purchased from H.W. K eil Ltd, Broadway, September 1995), 107cm diameter illustrated
Etruria, Populonia (or Pisae) AR 20 Units. Early 5th century BC. Amphora with blunt base set in elaborate stand, from the top of which emerges an Octopus, tentacles spread to either side, XX below, all within linear border. EC I, Pisae 1.5 (this coin): HN Italy 104 (Pisae?); Sambon 20. 22.55g, 29mm. Good Very Fine. Extremely Rare; one of just five recorded examples, of which it is among the finest and the only one in private hands. From the VCV Collection. The tentative attribution to Pisae of the octopus/amphora series is based on Garrucci's statement (p. 49, 18) that two examples, first published by Bompois 1879, pl. 18, come from Pisa and that the name teuthìs or teuthòs, Greek for octopus, is similar to the ethnic Teuta-Teutones recorded by Pliny and Cato as the name of the first inhabitants of Italian Pisa. Subsequent provenances attested for in and around Pisa including Toscanelli 1933 (p. 369 note 2 ), Neppi-Modona 1953 (p. 30h and p. 42 k), Bruni 1993 (pp. 81-82), ASAT (p. 63), Tesei 1992 (p. 196), BTCGI XIII (pp. 597-598) and HN Italy (p. 30) only tentatively imply a Pisan provenance for the series. The tentative attribution to Pisae of the octopus/amphora series is based on Garrucci’s statement (p. 49, 18) that two examples, first published by Bompois 1879, pl. 18, come from Pisa and that the name teuthìs or teuthòs, Greek for octopus, is similar to the ethnic Teuta-Teutones recorded by Pliny and Cato as the name of the first inhabitants of Italian Pisa. Subsequent provenances attested for in and around Pisa include Toscanelli 1933 (p. 369 note 2 ), Neppi-Modona 1953 (p, 30h and p. 42 k), Bruni 1993 (pp. 81-82), ASAT (p. 63), Tesei 1992 (p. 196), BTCGI XIII (pp. 597-598) and HN Italy (p. 30) only tentatively imply a Pisan provenance for the series. The design on this coin is impressive for its boldness and novelty, and at the same time highly enigmatic. Depicting an amphora on an elaborate (and probably weighted) stand intended to keep it upright when dropped from a boat into the sea, along with the top of the head of an octopus emerging from the opening with its tentacles splayed outwards on all sides, a quotidian fishing tool is transformed into a powerful sigil for the issuing authority. Along with the ubiquitous Gorgoneion, this type is emblematic of the Etruscan coinage series, though because of its extreme rarity few have ever seen one in hand and so it has for the most part been considered unobtainable by collectors and institutions alike. The elusive nature of the coin is matched by the obscurity of its significance; why the octopus motif occurs repeatedly on the coinage of Populonia is not known. It seems unlikely to be apotropaic in nature despite the qualities (some real, some imagined), attributed to octopodes by the ancients, since though it was known to be a dangerous, crafty and venomous animal, it was evidently also prized as a food source by the coastal Etruscans. The portrayal of the octopus in an amphora therefore suggests a usage similar to that of the crab of Akragas or the barley grain of Metapontum, which represented a prime local produce. As a powerful marine predator it is tempting to visualise a connection between the recurrent octopus theme and Etruscan naval prowess. Aside from their extensive maritime trade connections, the Etruscans were also renowned for possessing a formidable navy - something which only the richest states could afford to construct, equip and maintain. Indeed, Herodotus credits the Etruscans with the invention of the rostrum - the bronze beak affixed to the prow of warships to ram enemy vessels. Until the 5th century BC the Etruscans had effectively dominated the Tyrrhenian Sea, and at the Battle of Alalia were strong enough to form a combined fleet of 120 warships with the Carthaginians to resist Greek encroachment and piracy. The other principal types of the period - the Chimaera, the lion, the boar, and a marine lion-serpent monster - are clearly carefully chosen for their connotations of strength and intimidatory qualities. A simply mundane significance to this particular issue would therefore seem particularly incongruous. It thus seems highly likely that the ancient observer was intended to infer some deeper level of meaning from this motif, perhaps related to guile and ferocity in a marine context.
Dynasts of Lycia, Kuprilli AR Tetrobol. Circa 470-440 BC. Forepart of bull right, ending in beaded truncation / Triskeles, K in field within round incuse. Unpublished in the standard references, for published Kuprilli bull types cf. Mørkholm-Zahle, ‘The coinage of Kuprlli’ in AA 43, 162168 and Vismara II, 106-7. 2.63g, 2.59g, 16mm. Very Fine. Apparently unique and unpublished.
Septimius Severus BI Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. Year 2, AD 193/4. AYT K Λ CЄΠT CЄOYHPOC ΠЄPT CЄB, laureate head right / Zeus enthroned left on ground line, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left; L-B across fields. Köln 2268 (same rev. die); cf. Dattari 4000; K&G 49.6. 12.19g, 24mm, 11h. Good Very Fine. Very Rare. Retaining original silver appearance; exceptional for an Alexandrian tetradrachm of this period.
Caracalla AR Tetradrachm of Ascalon, Judaea. 215-217 AD. AΥT K M ANTONEINOC, laureate bust right / ΔH EΞ ΥΠΑΤΟC TO Δ (Tribunician power, Consul fourth time), eagle standing facing on palm branch with spread wings, head turned to left; below, small dove holding olive spray in beak; (power of Tribune, Consul fourth time). Prieur 1654; Bellinger 376; Sofaer pl. 97,177. 12.00g, 25mm, 12h. Very Fine. Very Rare, only six recorded by Prieur, and three other examples in CoinArchives.
Julia Mamaea BI Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. Year 14, AD 234/235. IOV MAMAIA CЄB MHTЄ CЄB K CTPA, draped bust right, wearing stephane / Severus Alexander left on horseback, raising hand and holding sceptre; palm frond to left; LIΔ date to right. Dattari 4455. 14.13g, 23mm, 12h. Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare. Retaining original silver appearance; exceptional for an Alexandrian tetradrachm of this period.
TWO BOOKS BY D. KOBEKO AND N. TSABEL FROM THE LIBRARY OF GRAND DUKE SERGEI ALEKSANDROVICHcomprising:a) KOBEKO, Dmitriy Fomich (Russian, 1837-1918) Jeunesse d`un tsar Paul Ier et Catherine II [Youth of Tsar Paul I and Catherine II] Paris: Calmann Levy, 1896. Printed in Russia. 12mo (180 x 123 mm). 432 pages. With an ex-libris of Grand Duke Sergei Aleksandrovich and his gilt monogram on spine. Original cloth binding with marbled paper applied to the front and back covers. Moire endpapers (second front endpaper detached). a) TSABEL, Nikolai Yegorovich (Russian, 1831-1910) Prakticheskiya nastavleniya k susheniyu plodov i ustroistvu sushilen. [Practical Instructions for Drying the Fruit and a Setup of the Dryers] Saint Petersburg: A. F. Devrien, 1893. Printed in Russia. 8vo (223 x 154 mm). 38 pages. With an ex-libris of Grand Duke Sergei Aleksandrovich. Original cloth binding with blind-stamped and gilded designs. Moire endpapers. Containing a foldout plate illustrating a setup of fruit dryers.PLEASE NOTEIf you will be bidding live on auction day, please note that Session I of the Auction (Asian and Russian Fine & Decorative Art), starts at 10:00 AM New York Time and goes from Lot 1 through Lot 254. Session II of the Auction (European, American and International Fine & Decorative Art) starts at 3:00 PM New York Time and goes from Lot 500 through Lot 676. We sell approximately 70 lots per hour.
YUNOST MAYAKOVSKOGO, A BOOK BY V. KAMENSKY WITH WRAPPERS BY K. BOR-RAMENSKYtext by KAMENSKY, Vasily Vasilyevich (Russian, 1884-1961) Yunost Mayakovskogo [Mayakovsky`s Youth]. Tiflis: Zakkniga, 1931. 12mo (177 x 127 mm). 84 pages. First edition. Original color wrappers designed by Bor-Ramensky, Konstantin GeorgiyevichLOT NOTESThe artist incorporated two other famous designs by Rodchenko and Lissitzky into his own artwork for this wrapper.PLEASE NOTEIf you will be bidding live on auction day, please note that Session I of the Auction (Asian and Russian Fine & Decorative Art), starts at 10:00 AM New York Time and goes from Lot 1 through Lot 254. Session II of the Auction (European, American and International Fine & Decorative Art) starts at 3:00 PM New York Time and goes from Lot 500 through Lot 676. We sell approximately 70 lots per hour.
Diverse Images Pewter Aircraft Collection comprising 1/144 scale Bristol Blenheim Mk I PT-F L1134 No 62 Squadron, Alor Star, Malaya, 9 December 1941 Squadron Leader Scarf Victoria Cross plus Bristol Beaufort Mk I OA-X N1016 42 Squadron, Coastal Command. Flying Officer K Campbell Victoria Cross, April 1941. Both A with boxes. (2)
MOORE HENRY: (1898-1986) English Sculptor and Artist. T.L.S., Henry Moore, one page, 4to, Perry Green, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, 5th June 1954, to Fredda Brilliant. Moore states that he was pleased to receive his correspondent's letter 'about the possibility of having an exhibition of my work in India' and continues to inform Brilliant that he will be coming to London on Wednesday for a Royal Fine Art Commission meeting and wonders if he could also call in to see her. Some very light age wear and a couple of very light stains, about VG Fredda Brilliant (1903-1999) Polish Sculptor and Actress whose most famous work is a bronze sculpture of Mohandas K. Gandhi, located at Tavistock Square, London.
[VICTORIA]: (1819-1901) Queen of the United Kingdom Great Britain & Ireland 1837-1901. A rare collection of Queen Victoria’s intimate apparel, comprising a large white linen short sleeved Nightdress with a fine machine lace patterned border to the collar and sleeves, with embroidered Royal crown and initials VR; a cream linen Chemise, also with a machine lace patterned frill at the neckline and sleeves and with embroidered Royal crown, initials VR and size number 24 beneath; a pair of white linen Bloomers with embroidered Royal crown, initials VR and size number 36; a fine pair of black silk Stockings with white tips, and with embroidered Royal crown and the initials VR beneath; and a white lace pocket Handkerchief featuring two different attractive patterned borders and the Royal crown and initials VR embroidered in one corner. Accompanied by two autograph notes, unsigned (although most likely in the hand of Mrs. John Nicholas Price Wood, Lt. Col., wife of the High Sherriff of Shropshire in 1943), each on different correspondence cards from Henley Hall, Ludlow, n.d. (c.1936), the first stating, in full, ‘Underlinen & stockings worn by Her Majesty Queen Victoria’ and the second stating, in full, ‘This Pocket Handkerchief belonged to Her Majesty Queen Victoria & was given to Elma Wood by Her Highness Princess Helena Victoria, grand daughter of Queen Victoria’, (also included is a Registered envelope, evidently originally containing the handkerchief, hand addressed by Princess Helena Victoria to Mrs. Price Wood at Henley Hall, Ludlow, post marked 8th July 1936, and signed H.V. by the Princess with her initials in the lower left corner, some small tears and age wear), and further including a third autograph note, unsigned, in an unidentified hand, n.p., n.d., stating, in full, ‘Night Gown worn by her late Majesty Queen Victoria the year she died January 1901’. Some pinholes, evidently where the notes were originally attached to the garments. All of the clothing and notes of provenance are contained in a handsome red leather despatch box with the gilt stamped name of Sir Albert K. Rollit L.L.D. to the lid, the brass handle with a brown oblong 12mo luggage label tied to it, with the printed address of Mrs. Price Wood, Henley Hall, Ludlow, Salop, annotated in ink (presumably in the hand of Mrs. John Nicholas Price Wood once more) in part ‘This Box contains H.M. Victoria’s under clothes worn during the year of her death, Night dress, stockings, chemise….& drawers, Handkerchief. The Handkerchief was given me by H R Highness Princess Helena Victoria grand daughter of Queen Victoria’. A rare collection with good provenance. Some light age wear, generally VG, Sml Qty. Helena Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1870-1948) Granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Sir Albert Kaye Rollit (1842-1922) British Politician, Lawyer & Businessman, Consul-General for Romania 1911-22. A single pair of Queen Victoria’s bloomers sold at an English auction for £10,500 in July 2015.
CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. T.L.S., W S Churchill, with holograph salutation and subscription, one page, 4to, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent, 6th April 1939, to Miss Margaret K. Haskell. Churchill thanks his correspondent for their letter and adds that he greatly appreciates the kind offer of her services, continuing to explain 'Mrs. Edward C. Pratt is the Honorary Secretary of my Conservative Association in the Epping Division. I am sure she would find your help invaluable when the preliminary work is begun for a General Election, and I will ask her to get in touch with you at that time'. In concluding Churchill again thanks his correspondent for her letter, 'which is most encouraging to me'. Some very light, minor foxing, otherwise VG The last General Election in Great Britain before the date of Churchill's letter had taken place in 1935. World War II broke out less than six months after the present letter and no General Elections were held during the War period. In the 1945 General Election Clement Attlee's Labour Party won an unexpected landslide victory over Winston Churchill's Conservatives.
ASTRONAUTS: A complete set of twelve individually signed 8 x 10 photographs by various American astronauts, as issued by the Astronaut Autograph Club for 2006, comprising Walt Cunningham, Joe Allen, Bruce McCandless, Sally K. Ride, Kathryn Sullivan, James Lovell, Joe Kerwin, Gene Cernan (showing him on the moon), Charles Bolden Jr., Ed Gibson, Story Musgrave and Fred Gregory. Each of the photographs are accompanied by typed letters, all bearing facsimile signatures, from the astronauts and with interesting content relating to their space missions. All of the images are colour and are boldly signed by the astronauts to clear areas, some adding their mission names beneath their signatures. Loosely contained in a custom box bearing the logo of the Astronaut Autograph Club. VG to EX, 12 The Astronaut Autograph Club, founded as part of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, and limited to 350 members, issued a signed photograph monthly to its members.
SINATRA FRANK: (1915-1998) American Singer & Actor, Academy Award winner. A 4to illustrated page removed from the book All Talking! All Singing! All Dancing! and featuring an image of Frank Sinatra, in costume as Macauley 'Mike' Connor, and Bing Crosby, in costume as C. K. Dexter-Haven, in full length poses together in a scene from the musical comedy film High Society (1956). Signed by Sinatra in bold black ink with his name alone to the lower white border. Together with Bing Crosby (1903-1977) American Singer & Actor, Academy Award winner. A 4to printed page removed from the book All Talking! All Singing! All Dancing! and bearing printed text entitled Crosby Comes to Croon, signed by Crosby in bold black ink with his name alone. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG, 2
HEPBURN KATHARINE: (1907-2003) American Actress, Academy Award winner. T.L.S., K. Hepburn, one page, 8vo, n.p., 29th October 1992, to Steven Lee Carson. Hepburn writes, in full, 'I'm glad you liked “Keeper of the Flame” - As far as I know - it was not inspired by Lingbergh (sic) and his trip - I certainly don't think that film was pro-Nazi'. VG Keeper of the Flame (1943) starred Katharine Hepburn in the role of Christine Forrest and Spencer Tracy as Steven O'Malley. It was directed by George Cukor. In the book Kate Remembered by A. Scott Berg, the author writes of the film 'It was a melodramatic political thriller…in which a journalist tracks down the zealously protective widow of a great American hero - Lindbergh-like in many ways - whose Yankee Doodle patriotism turns out to be a front for fascism. It was not difficult for Hepburn to press George Cukor, always eager to prove he could direct drama as well as romantic comedy, into service. She convinced Tracy that this would be a wonderful way to make a worthwhile political statement'. (p.198)
KELLY & GRANT: Grace Kelly (1929-1982) American Actress, Academy Award winner. Later Princess of Monaco. An oblong 8vo portion of an illustrated page removed from the book All Talking! All Singing! All Dancing!, the image depicting Kelly in a full length pose in costume as Tracy Samantha Lord, in the arms of Frank Sinatra (Macauley 'Mike' Connor) and standing opposite Bing Crosby (C. K. Dexter-Haven) and John Lund (George Kittredge) in a scene from the musical comedy film High Society (1956). Signed ('Grace Kelly') in blue ink with her name alone, largely across a clear area of the image; Cary Grant (1904-1986) English Actor, Academy Award winner. An oblong 8vo portion of an illustrated page removed from the book All Talking! All Singing! All Dancing!, the image depicting Grant standing in a half length pose in costume as Cole Porter alongside actors Monty Woolley (as himself) and Jane Wyman (Gracie Harris) in a scene from the biographical musical film Night and Day (1946). Signed by Grant in bold black ink with his name alone, largely to a clear area of the image. Some light, minor age wear, otherwise VG, 2 Cary Grant starred in four of Alfred Hitchcock's movies, including To Catch A Thief (1955), in which Grace Kelly was his co-star.
HAWKS HOWARD: (1896-1977) American Film Director, Academy Award winner. Brief T.L.S., Howard Hawks, one page, 4to, Los Angeles, California, 8th March 1950, to Thomas K. Boyce, on the printed stationery of RKO Radio Pictures. Hawks thanks his correspondent for their letter, adding 'I appreciate your interest in my work and well being'. Accompanied by the original envelope. VG
*K M MELVILLE. Pair of works, to include one framed, glazed, unsigned, 20th Century, acrylic on paper, portrait of a clown’s head in profile against a circus tent background, and one framed, glazed, unsigned, 20th Century, oil on canvas, portrait of a young girl holding onto a piece of furniture backed by a large paneled wall and a moonlit window, 70cm x 49cm, 74cm x 49cm (2).
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