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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 347

KIPLING RUDYARD: (1865-1936) English Author, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1907. Dark fountain pen ink signature (`Rudyard Kipling`) on a card, accompanied by an unsigned sepia cabinet photograph of Kipling by Elliott & Fry of London (some light overall foxing to the image). Together with Henry James (1843-1916) American-born British Author. Ink signature (`Henry James`) on a piece clipped from the conclusion of a letter, with three additional typed words. Slight discoloration to the edges of Kipling`s signed card, not affecting the signature, G to about VG, 3

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 350

TAGORE RABINDRANATH: (1861-1941) Indian Poet, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1913. A.Q.S., Rabindranath Tagore, on one side of a postcard featuring an oval magazine portrait of the poet affixed to the recto, n.p. (India), n.d. (September 1924?). In dark fountain pen ink Tagore has penned a brief quotation, in full, `The same voice that is born in leaves and flowers sings in my life, the voice of the formless seeking forms.` With some (faded) ink annotations by collector and small, brief printed biography affixed at the base. Light overall age wear, G

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 353

DELEDDA GRAZIA: (1871-1936) Italian Writer, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1926. Bold ink signature and three lines of holograph text on an oblong 12mo piece, n.p., n.d., in Italian. Deledda writes, in full, `With affection and gratitude to "Caras y Caretas", who were among the foreign publications to publish my first works`. Some very light age wear and one minor fold, about VG

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 355

PIRANDELLO LUIGI: (1867-1936) Italian Dramatist & Novelist, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1934. A.L.S., Luigi Pirandello, on one side of a postcard, Girgenti, 12th November 1913, to Raffaele Simboli, in Italian. Pirandello announces `It is impossible for me to deny you anything` and continues `Please take anything by Erma Bifronte….any novels or short stories you would like to take. I will be happy with anything you give me.` The dramatist concludes by stating that he will see his correspondent in Rome in a few days time and asks for his dearest greetings to be sent to Tessa. Very light overall age wear and a couple of very minor paperclip rust stains to the upper edge, about VG

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 360

HEMINGWAY ERNEST: (1899-1961) American Writer, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1954. Bold blue fountain pen ink signature (`Best always, Ernest Hemingway`) on a 12mo white card featuring the logo of the American television network CBS in the upper left corner. Very light staining at the centre of the card, only slight affecting the signature which remains perfectly legible. About VG Between 1952-1960 seven of Ernest Hemingway`s works were produced by CBS Broadcasting Inc. including A Farewell to Arms and For Whom The Bell Tolls.

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 387

COMPOSERS: Small collection of A.M.Qs.S. by various composers and musicians, most on 12mo cards, comprising Anton Karas, von Strassenbahn, Victor Hollander, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (on a piece removed from a concert programme, also signed by Andres Segovia), Alexander Schneider, Vladimir Golschmann, Jaromir Weinbergerand Meredith Willson. Some light age wear, G to VG, 8

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 390

VERDI GIUSEPPE: (1813-1901) Italian Composer. A.L.S., G. Verdi, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to My Dear, possibly his wife, in Italian. The composer states that he is grateful that his correspondent is taking on the matter of finding a cook and refers to having been in Cremona. He continues `It is so difficult to find a good cook, and so it is possible that I will take the one you propose, that is, of course, if he is still free. Tell me meanwhile what he would be asking...` With blank integral leaf. Very light overall age toning, otherwise VG Verdi, as with many Italians, was particularly fond of food and one of his favourite dishes was a traditional potato ball soup. Indeed, biographers have stated that Verdi`s kitchen at the villa of Sant`Agata was a steaming forge of unforgettable aromas and flavours for guest and family.

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 395

BRAHMS JOHANNES: (1833-1897) German Composer. A.L.S., J. Brahms, two pages, 8vo, n.p., n.d., to `my cousin Hans!`, in German. Brahms writes, in part, `You seem not to be in favour of the Linden Lang school….Try to keep the programme in order as much as possible, as nicely as it used to be. I like to listen a lot, but I like the concert pieces the best…I intend to take part in the 9th, and also will probably listen to the last concert in Hamburg if I can do this. Give my regards to Bulow and thanks to you that you have remembered me…` A letter of good musical content. One slight split at the fold and some light tape stains caused by previous repairs, slightly affecting the text, which remains completely legible. G. Brahms undoubtedly refers to Beethoven`s 9th Symphony and it has been written that Brahms `knew the music of Beethoven better than any other musician in history` . Hans von Bulow (1830-1894) German Conductor, Pianist & Composer, a great supporter of the music of Brahms who one said `I believe in Bach, the Father, Beethoven, the Son, and Brahms, the Holy Ghost of Music`.

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 400

SHOSTAKOVICH DMITRI: (1906-1975) Russian Composer. Signed 6 x 7.5 photograph (neatly trimmed around the composer`s image and laid down to a 7 x 9 card with a brief typed biography at the base) of Shostakovich in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in blue ink across a light area of the image and dated 3rd October 1971 in his hand. About G

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Lot 402

DELIUS FREDERICK: (1862-1934) English Composer. A.L.S., Frederick Delius, two pages, 8vo, Grove Mill House, Watford, n.d. (c.1914-18), to Mr. Haddock. Delius states that he remembers his correspondent`s father very well indeed, commenting `he was my first violin teacher`. The composer continues `The war is affecting everybody, not only students but also composers. I myself am entirely cut off from my German editors who have edited all my music.` Rare. Some light age wear, about VG

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Lot 407

TIOMKIN DIMITRI: (1894-1979) Russian Film Score Composer, Academy Award winner. T.L.S., Dimitri Tiomkin, one page, 8vo, Courtenay Avenue, Highgate, 8th August 1973, to John Buchanan in Ontario. The composer thanks his correspondent for having written on his birthday and for sending good wishes. Small tear to left edge, not affecting text or signature. Together with Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) American Composer. Signed First Day Cover issued in memoriam of American President John F. Kennedy and featuring his portrait, postally cancelled 29th May 1964. Signed by Bernstein with his name alone in black ink across a light area of the envelope. VG, 2

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 412

KNAPPERTSBUSCH HANS: (1888-1965) German Conductor. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Knappertsbusch in a half length pose holding a baton in one hand as he conducts the musicians before him. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone across a light area of the image. Accompanied by the original envelope postally cancelled 12th November 1965. Rare. VG

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 424

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Small collection of signed First Day Covers by various composers and musicians, mainly classical, including Benjamin Britten (late in life example), Sammy Cahn, Luciano Berio, Carl Orff, Arthur Schwartz, Roger Sessions, Virgil Thomson, Michael Tippett, Sarah Caldwell, Neville Marriner etc. Some light age wear, G to about VG, 11

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 425

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Selection of signed cards, pieces etc., by various classical musicians, composers and conductors including Thomas Beecham, John Williams, Carlo Maria Giulini, Walter Susskind, Leo Blech, William Steinberg, Eugene Ormandy, Dmitri Mitropoulos, John Barbirolli, Georg Szell, Riccardo Muti, Giuseppe Patane, Eugene Goossens, Boyd Neel, Robert Reger, Felix Weingartner etc. Some in pencil and with light age wear, generally G, 46

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Lot 426

CLASSICAL MUSIC: Selection of signed cards, pieces etc., by various classical musicians, composers etc., including Van Cliburn, Jose Iturbi, Zino Francescatti, Josef Hofmann, Myra Hess, Alfred Wallenstein, Clifford Curzon, Oscar Levant, Rosalyn Turcek, Moura Lympany, Efram Zimbalist, Leonid Kogan, Mischa Elman, Ravi Shankar, Daniel Barenboim, Gerald Moore, Alexander Brailowsky, Rudolf Serkin, Yehudi Menuhin etc. Many in pencil. Some light age wear, generally G, 53

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 429

MUSIC: Selection of signed cards, pieces, signed newspaper and magzine photographs, a few signed 8 x 10 photographs and programmes etc., by various classical and popular composers and musicians, Broadway composers etc., including Edward German, Harry Warren, Michel Legrand, John Kander & Fred Ebb, Burt Bacharach, Gian Carlo Menotti, Philip Glass, Paul Simon, Elmer Bernstein, Arthur Benjamin, Carl Orff, Mikis Theodorakis, Charles Strouse, Ray Evans, Burton Lane, Sammy Cahn, Lehmann Engel etc. Some light age wear, generally G, 47

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 431

CALVE EMMA: (1858-1942) French Soprano. Vintage signed postcard photograph, a dramatic half length study of the singer in costume. Photograph by Reutlinger of Paris. Signed in bold red fountain pen ink across a light area of the image and dated 1902 in her hand. VG

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Lot 434

CALLAS MARIA: (1923-1977) American-born Greek Soprano. Vintage signed and inscribed 5 x 7 photograph of the soprano standing in a full length pose in costume as Leonora from Verdi`s opera Il Trovatore. Photograph by Piccagliani for Teatro Alla Scala, 1952-53. Signed (`Maria Meneghini Callas`) in fountain pen ink to the lower white border, the inscription and final word of surname to a very dark area of the image. Dated 1953 in her hand to the lower white border. A couple of light, minor surface creases, otherwise VG

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 435

CHALIAPIN FEODOR: (1873-1938) Russian Opera Singer. An early, vintage signed and inscribed postcard photograph of the youthful bass in a head and shoulders pose wearing a formal jacket, tie and coat. Neatly signed in dark fountain pen ink across a light area at the head of the image and dated May 1910 in his hand. About EX

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 437

THREE TENORS THE: Signed colour 11.5 x 8 photograph by the tenors Luciano Pavarotti, Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo individually, the image showing the singers standing together in a row in half length poses waving their hands. Signed by each in bold blue or black inks with their names alone to light areas at the head of the image. EX

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 438

OPERA: Selection of vintage signed cards, a few pieces, postcard photographs (3) by various opera singers including Emanuel List, Leo Schutzendorf, Marcella Sembrich, Leo Slezak, Zinka Milanov, Birgit Nilsson, Miliza Korius, Mariano Stabile, Kirsten Flagstad, Ernestine Schumann Heink, Irmgard Seefried, Johanna Gadski, Gina Cigna, Todd Duncan, Grace Moore, Lawrence Tibbett, Peter Pears, Tito Schipa, Giovanni Martinelli etc. Some in pencil and with some light age wear, generally G to about VG, 25

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Lot 439

OPERA: Selection of signed cards etc. by various opera singers including Maggie Teyte, Licia Albanese, Mary Garden, Dusolina Giannini, Placido Domingo, Ileana Cotrubas, Galina Vishnevskaya, Geraldine Farrar etc. Some light age wear, G to VG, 20

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 441

OPERA: Selection of signed cards, a few pieces etc., by various opera singers including Eva Turner, Elisabeth Soderstrom, Ruggero Raimondi, Pablo Elvira, Catherine Malfitano, Stuart Burrows, Heather Harper, Alfredo Kraus, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Federica von Stade, Peter Pears etc. Some light age wear, G to about VG, 59

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Lot 442

OPERA: Selection of signed cards, postcard photographs and slightly larger, some 8 x 10s, magazine and newspaper photographs etc., by various opera singers including Lauritz Melchior, Richard Tauber, Paul Robeson, Franco Corelli, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Beverly Sills, Margaret Price, Cornell MacNeill, Justino Diaz, Italo Tajo, Placido Domingo, Cesare Siepi, James McCracken, Luciano Pavarotti etc. Some light age wear, generally G, 28

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 443

OPERA: Selection of signed concert programmes, pages removed from programmes, a few cards etc., by various opera singers (some also signed by accompanists, conductors etc.) including Roberta Alexander, Jerry Hadley, Mirella Freni, Nicolai Ghiaurov, Marilyn Horne, Galina Gorchakova, Kiri Te Kanawa, Rudolf Bing, Andre Previn, Boris Goldovsky, Giuseppe Taddei, Jennifer Larmore, Cheryl Studer, Josephine Barstow, Mario Del Monaco, Ferruccio Tagliavini, Montserrat Caballe etc. Many multiple signed. Some light age wear, G to VG, 76

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Lot 445

PAVLOVA ANNA: (1881-1931) Russian Ballet Dancer. A fine vintage signed and inscribed 6 x 8 photograph showing Pavlova standing in a full length dance pose in costume. Boldly signed in black fountain pen ink and dated 1930 in her hand across a light area at the centre of the image. Matted in ivory and framed and glazed in the original frame to an overall size of 9.5 x 12. VG

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Lot 448

BALLET & DANCE: Selection of signed pieces, cards etc., by various ballet dancers, film and musical dancers etc., including Anton Dolin, Alicia Markova, Gene Kelly, Maria Tallchief, Alexander Godunov, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Irene Castle, Ted Shawn, Moira Shearer, Jose Greco, Ruth St. Denis, Marge Champion, Fred Astaire, Rosella Hightower, Cyd Charisse, Alexandra Danilova, Alexander Grant, Busby Berkeley, Melissa Hayden, Natalia Makarova etc. Some light age wear, generally G, 67

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Lot 458

KRAY RON: (1933-1995) English organised crime leader, with his twin brother Reg, in London in the 1950s and 1960s. Three A.Ls.S., Ron Kray (and one with his first name only), five pages (total), 4to, n.p. (Broadmoor Hospital), 13th & 22nd March 1993 and n.d., to Carol and John Marshall. Kray states that he will be happy to see John in the next few weeks and hopes that he has recovered from his accident, also asking to see a photograph of him. Two of the letters are accompanied by the original envelopes hand addressed by Kray. Some light age wear and one letter with splits to folds. FR to G, 3

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Lot 461

PHILIP II: (1527-1598) King of Spain 1556-98 & King of Naples 1554-98, launched the Spanish Armada in an unsuccessful attempt to invade and conquer England, 1588. L.S., Yo El Rey, as King of England, two pages, 4to, Hampton Court, 23rd August 1555, to the Duke of Alba (Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba, 1507-1582, Spanish General, Governor of the Duchy of Milan at the time of this letter), in Spanish. The untranslated letter is signed by Philip at the conclusion. With integral address leaf bearing a fine blind embossed paper seal. Some very light foxing, otherwise VG

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Lot 463

CHARLES II: (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland and Ireland 1660-85. Fine D.S., Charles R, (a good example), as King, at the head, one page, folio, Court at Whitehall, 5th May 1675. The manuscript document is addressed to Thomas, Earl of Danby and is a warrant for a payment of £100 to be made to Colonel Richard Kirby. Countersigned at the foot by the Earl of Danby (1631-1712, English Statesman, Lord High Treasurer 1673-1679). Accompanied by the original folder from Maggs Brothers of Conduit Street, London. Some very small, minor repairs at the edges and some extremely light overall foxing, about VG

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Lot 481

GODERICH VISCOUNT: (1782-1859) British Prime Minister 1827-28. Scarce A.L.S., F. Robinson, one page, 8vo, Park Place, n.d. (`Saturday 6 1/2 P.M.`), to A. C. Grant. The statesman informs his correspondent that he has just received his note and `a little of sherry` and adds that he will take ten dozen `if that will not be calling upon you too much`. In concluding he refers to mutual friends and says that he will dine with Granthorne and try and fix a time to see Grant. With integral address leaf, bearing remnants of red wax seal and with a small area of paper loss. Together with Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865) British Prime Minister 1855-58, 1859-65. D.S., Palmerston, one page, folio, War Office, 8th January 1828. The partially printed document is addressed to Maria Purdy, widow of Lieutenant David Purdy of the King`s American Regiment in New York and states that the King has provisionally approved a pension of £40 per annum although asking Purdy to `without delay transmit certificates showing the age and cause of your Husband`s death`. With integral address leaf. Some light foxing, G to about VG, 2

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Lot 483

[GLADSTONE WILLIAM]: (1809-1898) British Prime Minister 1868-74, 1880-85, 1886 and 1892-94. A 12” long axe with a wooden haft and catlinite head, apparently presented to Gladstone, the eye of the head engraved ‘Presented [to; a slight chip causing loss of text] The Rt. Hon. W. E. Gladstone by D. A. Conmack, Watertown, Dakota’ Some light age wear and minor chipping to the head, otherwise VG Gladstone, who favoured America and supported the independence of the Confederate States in the American Civil War in a speech he made in October 1862, was famed for his wood cutting prowess.

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 492

AUTOGRAPH ALBUM: A highly attractive 8vo autograph album containing over 350 signatures by a variety of individuals, most on trompe-l`oeil cards against watercolour backgrounds, compiled by the composer and author May Ostlere in the 1880s and 1890s. Included are signatures of William T. Stead (A.Q.S., `The old Gods are dead, a new one reigns in Stead`), John Redmond, T. P. O`Connor, Joseph Biggar, William Frith, Joseph Simmons (aeronaut who died in a balloon accident, 1888), Georgina Weldon (campaigner against the lunacy laws and celebrated litigant; three examples, one being an A.Q.S.), James & George Bohee (performed with the Bohee Minstrels troupe), C. Hayden Coffin, Charles Majilton, Augustus Harris, Genevieve Ward, Johannes Wolff, Edmund Yates, Catherine Gladstone, John Strange Winter, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Albert Chevalier, G. H. Chirgwin, Lionel Brough, Florence St. John, Walter Passmore, Edward Terry, Mrs. Patrick Campbell and many other entertainers and society figures of the day. A few pages loose and some light age wear, G

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Lot 495

MCKINLEY WILLIAM: (1843-1901) American President 1897-1901, assassinated. A good signed sepia cabinet photograph depicting McKinley in a formal head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Sarony of New York. Signed (`William McKinley`) in dark fountain pen ink across a light area at the base of the image. A few minor smudges to the signature, although still completely legible. VG

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Lot 507

KOSSUTH LAJOS: (1802-1894) Hungarian Revolutionary, Governor-President of Hungary, 1849. A.L.S., L. Kossuth, one page, 8vo, Kutahya, 7th May 1851, to Henry Homes, in Constantinople, in English. Kossuth states that, besides his official letter, his correspondent might be good enough to `see delivered the two letters here joined (no longer present) in a sure manner to the own hands of Monsieur Lemmi and....Nyirjto....These are dear private interests which I presume to lay by these two letters in your hands.` Some light overall age wear and a couple of minor tears at the extreme edges, about VG

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Lot 514

GANDHI MAHATMA: (1869-1948) Indian Spiritual and Political leader. Dark blue fountain pen ink signature (`M K Gandhi`) and a couple of additional words in his hand, in Hindu, on a piece dated 11th November 1948 in his hand. Together with Vithalbhai Patel (1871-1933, Indian Political leader, at one time a confederate of Gandhi) final page of an A.L.S., V. Patel, one page, 8vo, n.p. (London), n.d., to an unknown correspondent, in English, referring to India, Vienna and London. Laid down and with light overall creasing. G to VG, 2

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Lot 520

WANGCHUCK JIGME DORJI: (1928-1972) First Dragon King of Bhutan 1952-72. Vintage signed 4.5 x 6 photograph, a head and shoulders study of the young ruler. Signed (`J D Wangchuck`) in dark blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a light area of the image. Accompanied by a T.L.S. by his secretary, forwarding the signed photograph, 7th August 1967. Rare. VG

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Lot 526

TSHOMBE MOISE: (1919-1969) President of Congo 1964-65. Signed 8 x 12 bookweight photograph, a head and shoulders image of Tshombe with printed text in the lower white border. Signed in bold green fountain pen ink with his name alone to a light area of the background. Central vertical and horizontal folds, not affecting the signature. About G

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Lot 528

AGUINALDO EMILIO: (1869-1964) Filipino General & Revolutionary, First President of the Philippines 1897-1901. Vintage signed and inscribed postcard photograph of Aguinaldo in a half length pose. Signed in dark fountain pen ink across a light area at the base of the image and dated 30th April 1950 in his hand. Rare. One very slight surface crease at the head of the image, otherwise VG

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Lot 538

EARHART AMELIA: (1897-1939) American Pioneer Aviatrix, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean. Book signed, a hardback edition of The Fun of It, sixth printing, published by Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York, 1932. Signed by Earhart with her name alone to the front free endpaper. Additionally annotated in an unidentified hand to the half title page, `This book given to Charles Burgoyne by Miss. Earhart when she spoke in the Senior High School at 14 & Maine while he was an usher, Spring of 37.` Accompanied by the dust jacket (heavy tears and creasing to the edges, some small areas of paper loss). Earhart`s signature is completely affected by a light brown stain caused by a piece of tape previously covering the signature, which remains perfectly legible. Front board loose, about G

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Lot 539

WHITTLE FRANK: (1907-1996) English Royal Air Force Officer, inventor of the jet engine. Signed 7 x 5 photograph depicting Whittle, in later years, seated in a half length pose at his desk. Signed to a light area at the base of the image and dated 5th August 1982 in his hand. The signature is somewhat weak although perfectly legible. VG

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Lot 545

MERCURY SEVEN: An oblong 8vo sheet of yellow ruled notepaper individually signed by six of the original Mercury Seven astronauts comprising Virgil Grissom, Deke Slayton, John Glenn, Gordon Cooper, M. Scott Carpenter and Wally Schirra. Each have signed the page with their names alone in blue ink. A good set of signatures and, although missing that of Alan Shepard, does feature the rare signature of Gus Grissom. Framed and glazed in a wooden carved frame to an overall size of 7 x 5. Some very light creasing, otherwise VG

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Lot 547

ARMSTRONG NEIL: (1930- ) American Astronaut, Commander of Apollo XI (1969). The first man to walk on the moon. Black ink signature (`Neil Armstrong`) on a sheet of 8vo headed notepaper from the Stadhuis in Durban. Irregular tear to top edge, with small loss of printed text, and file holes to the upper and lower edges, none affecting Armstrong`s signature. Light overall creasing, G

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Lot 551

ALDRIN BUZZ: (1930- ) American Astronaut, Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo XI (1969). The second man to walk on the moon. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph depicting Aldrin standing in a half length pose wearing his white NASA spacesuit. In the background a large image of the moon can be seen. Boldly signed in blue ink across a light area at the centre of the image, adding Apollo XI in his hand beneath his signature. EX

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Lot 553

[COLLINS MICHAEL]: (1930- ) American Astronaut, Command Module Pilot of Apollo XI, the historic NASA mission which took the first men, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, to the moon on 20th July 1969. The personal NASA flight suit worn by Michael Collins, believed to have been used in connection with the Apollo XI mission and removed from his personal locker just six months after the historic flight following his retirement from NASA in January 1970. The sky blue heavy cotton flight suit bears the Flite Wear label of the manufacturers Land Mfg. Co. of Wichita, Kansas, official suppliers to NASA, and has numerous zipped pockets, snap pockets and Velcro patches (one of which, on the chest, would have originally carried Michael Collins` name tag) as well as a circular blue, white and red embroidered NASA logo patch stitched to the chest. From the collection of the former NASA physical conditioning supervisor to the Apollo astronauts, Joe Garino Jr., Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Garino, illustrated with two images of the suit, and stating, in part `Blue Nasa flight suit worn by Michael Collins after his recovery from the Apollo XI mission….` The suit was removed and retained by Garino with the express permission of NASA astronaut L. Gordon Cooper. Signed at the conclusion by Garino and dated 16th April 2008 in his hand. An outstanding and exceptionally rare souvenir of a member of the Apollo XI crew who, along with Armstrong and Aldrin, is recognised as one of the greatest explorers of the 20th century. Some extremely light signs of wear and a few very light, minor stains at the base of the legs. VG Michael Collins was only involved as a crew member for two NASA missions, those of Gemini X (1966) and Apollo XI (1969).

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Lot 567

BYRON LORD: (1606-1679) Richard, 2nd Lord Byron. British General who fought at Edge Hill, later Governor of Newark. D.S., Byron, one page, 8vo, n.p., 7th October 1673. The manuscript document relates to a payment of £125 upon an annuity of £500. Boldly signed at the foot. Some very light age wear to the edges, otherwise VG

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Lot 572

LUCAN EARL OF: (1800-1888) British Soldier who commanded the cavalry division, including the famous Light Brigade, at the Battle of Balaklava in the Crimean War. A.L.S., Lucan, two pages, 8vo, n.p., n.d. (`Tuesday`), to `My dear Harris` (?), on the blind embossed stationery of the United Service Club. Lucan states that he called early this morning in Berkeley Square and received `a more hopeful acct. of our friend Lord Clyde-bad as he is I will not despair of his recovery.` About VG

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Lot 573

GORDON CHARLES: (1833-1885) British Army officer and administrator, known as Chinese Gordon. A.L.S., C G Gordon, two pages, 8vo, Southampton, n.d. (`Friday`), to Mr. Smith. Gordon writes to his correspondent and encloses two letters (no longer present), one from Wilson and one from his cousin Inglow, commenting `When read burn them all & let the subject be buried`. Gordon further continues `I am sorry to say that owing to a mishap I was prevented in saying goodbye to Sir W. Gordon. You know there was Mr. Hozier & his wife & Sir W. wanted me to go with them which I could not do as I had a second class ticket, so I kept away from them thinking Sir W. would come & look for me, he never did, and you may imagine what I felt when I was whisked off without bidding him adieu. It was indeed a painful matter of reflection to me, as you may conceive. These things are no accident however, & they are our trials....The violent exercise has shaken me a good deal. Do not say this to Sir W.` A light band of discoloration affects the upper half of the second page, although the text remains perfectly bold and legible. Otherwise VG

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Lot 584

MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. Signed 7.5 x 7.5 photograph of Monty in a head and shoulders pose wearing his uniform and cap. The official NATO SHAPE portrait is signed (`Montgomery of Alamein F.M.`) in fountain pen ink to a light area of the image. VG

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Lot 586

CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. An excellent, large signed sepia 9.5 x 13.5 photograph of Churchill in a head and shoulders pose wearing a polkadot bowtie. Photograph by Harris and Ewing of Washington. Signed (`Winston S. Churchill`) to the lower border immediately beneath the image. An unusual image to find signed by Churchill. Some very light, extremely minor age wear to the edges, otherwise VG From Churchill`s appearance, and the photographers being based in Washington, it is likely that this photograph was captured while Churchill was in the American capital in March 1946. Having failed to be re-elected as Britain`s Prime Minister after the end of World War II, Churchill met with American President Harry S. Truman in Washington before travelling to Fulton, Missouri, on 5th March 1946. In the President`s home town, Churchill delivered his famous "Iron Curtain" speech to 40,000 people gathered at Westminster College. The speech, entitled The Sinews of Peace changed the way that the Democratic West viewed the Communist East and, as result of his use of the term iron curtain, the phrase became popularly recognized as the division of Europe between East and West. Many historians believe Churchill`s iron curtain speech marked the beginning of the Cold War.

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 588

MACARTHUR DOUGLAS: (1880-1964) American General of World War II. A good, vintage signed 11 x 14 photograph of MacArthur in an imposing head and shoulders study wearing his military cap. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone across a light area of the image. A couple of very light surface marks to the image, otherwise VG

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 593

HITLER ADOLF: (1889-1945) Fuhrer of the Third Reich 1934-45. D.S., A Hitler, one page, 4to, Fuhrerhauptquartier, 9th February 1941, to the Commander-in-Chief of the Army (Walther von Brauchitsch), on the printed stationery of The Fuhrer and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. The typed document, in German, states, in full, ‘I am making General of the Infantry von Stulpnagel, Chairman of the Armistice Commission, in accordance with the requset of the Commander in Chief of the Army, available for use at his disposal. I appoint Lieutenant General Vogl, Chief of the Army Control Commission, Chairman of the German Armistice Commission.’ Boldly signed at the foot by Hitler and countersigned by Wilhelm Keitel (1882-1946, German Field Marshal, head of the High Command of the Armed Forces). With blind embossed Nazi eagle and swastika. A document of interesting association. Very light, minor age wear, VG Walther von Brauchitsch (1881-1948) German Field Marshal, Commander-in-Chief of the Wehrmacht Heer in the early years of World War II. Carl-Heinrich von Stulpnagel (1886-1944) German General, a member of the July 20 plot to assassinate Hitler.

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Lot 597

[GORING HERMANN]: (1893-1946) German Political and Military leader, a prominent member of the Nazi Party. Commander of the Luftwaffe during World War II. A silver serving tray previously belonging to Goring, the 9” diameter platter featuring a decorative ribbed border with four seashell relief designs and with Goring’s family crest engraved at the centre. Hallmarked to the base, numbered 800. Previously sold at auction by Mohawk Arms (Lot A-41, 1992) and kept in the Lattimer Collection of Third Reich autographs and memorabilia. Some very light age wear and evidence of use, VG

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Lot 598

[FRICK WILHELM]: (1876-1946) Nazi official, Minister of the Interior of the Third Reich, later executed for war crimes. A large, handsome ashtray previously belonging to Frick, the 7.5” diameter ashtray of a heavy cut glass design with a thick silver band around the upper rim. The silver band is engraved Dr Wilhelm Frick/Margarete Frick/Weihnachten 1935 and bears a hallmark numbered 835. Previously sold at auction by Charles Hamilton (Lot 154, Auction 123, 18th October 1979) and kept in a private collection until now. Some very light age wear and evidence of use, VG

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Lot 599

GOEBBELS JOSEPH: (1897-1945) German Politician, Reich Minister of Propaganda in Nazi Germany 1933-45. Vintage signed 4 x 5.5 photograph of Goebbels in a profile head and shoulders pose. Signed (`Dr. Goebbels`) in bold black fountain pen ink with his name alone to a light area of the image. Some corner creasing, otherwise about VG

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 618

MACK CONNIE: (1862-1956) American Baseball Player & Manager. A slim 4to printed souvenir programme for a Connie Mack Testimonial Banquet held at the Tarboro High School Gymnasium, North Carolina, on 11th April 1939, signed by Mack in bold dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to an autograph page at the end of the programme. Also signed by Mack`s second wife, Katherine McGillicuddy, in fountain pen ink with her name alone. Some light staining to the front cover, otherwise VG

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Lot 619

MARBLE ALICE: (1913-1990) American Tennis Player, Wimbledon Champion 1939. An excellent vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Marble standing in a three quarter length pose at a tennis net holding her racket. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink across a light area of the image with a lengthy inscription, `To Gordon, If you grow up to be as handsome as your Dad and as lovely as your mother-heaven help us girls-with sincere good wishes, Alice Marble`. Neatly mounted. Together with a signed piece by Fred Perry, a bold pencil signature and inscription by Jean Borotra on his visiting card and an A.L.S. by Tony Mottram (first name only, 1957). Generally VG, 4

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International Autograph Auctions Ltd.
Lot 643

RATHBONE BASIL: (1892-1967) British Actor, famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in a number of films. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia 7.5 x 9.5 photograph of the suave actor in a head and shoulders pose. Typically neatly signed in blue fountain pen ink across a light area of the image. About EX

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Lot 644

BRUCE NIGEL: (1895-1953) British Character Actor, famous for his portrayal of Dr. Watson alongside Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes in a number of films. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph, the image being a reproduction of an artist`s caricature of Bruce standing in a three quarter length pose smoking a pipe. Signed in bold, dark blue fountain pen ink across a light area of the image and dated 1943 in his hand. Accompanied by an A.L.S., Nigel Bruce, one page, 8vo, Beverly Hills, California, 29th December 1943, to John Trevor, apologising for not having replied to his letter earlier, explaining `I had an operation on my leg 10 days ago & have only been allowed out just for the broadcast.` Very slight scuffing to one corner of the photograph, only affecting the white border, otherwise VG, 2

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Willingham Auctions
Lot 123

A pair of light oak twenty four drawer filing chests raised on square legs bearing a label to back RICHARD ORTON Ltd. Furniture and Joinery, London

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