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Neil Armstrong autograph with photographic provenance For Sale: £8,950
Neil Armstrong (1930-2012) was an American astronaut famed for being the first man to walk on the Moon. This is a C.R. Gibson company Autograph book measuring 6 inches x 4½ inches.
The book contains various autographs including those of George Foster (baseball), Charley Pride (musician), Foster Brooks (comedian), Gerald Ford (President), Glen Campbell (musician), Pat Boone (musician), Bob Griese (football), Bob Hope (comedian).
All the signatures were obtained at the annual 'Bogie Busters' golf tournament, which was held to raise funds for charity.
In addition there is a Jim Irwin signature with handwritten annotation "To Ed, His love from the Moon, Jim Irwin, Apollo 15 (plus moon drawing), 21 Nov 1980".
The Neil Armstrong autograph is clearly signed and occupies a single page within the autograph book. It is accompanied by an original colour photograph of a smiling Neil Armstrong at the golf event, alongside the recipient of the autograph.
A very rare signature, uniquely documented by the accompanying photograph. Sold with a letter of provenance from the recipient of the autograph.
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Marilyn Monroe Autographed Magazine Cut-Out
For Sale: £7,500.00
Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) is regarded as the most iconic female star that Hollywood ever produced. Singer, model and actress, she starred in popular movies such as The Seven Year Itch and Some Like It Hot, winning a Golden Globe for the latter. In order to avoid typecasting as a 'dumb blonde', she applied herself to the cultivation of her acting skills, by studying at the Actors Studio. Plagued by illness later in life, her tragic death was a great loss to Hollywood.
Description
This magazine cut-out, 3.75" x 2.25", features the actress' autograph, which she has signed under her black and white photo. The autograph is clearly written in black pen across the picture's caption: "Marilyn Monroe in "The Asphalt Jungle" Director John Huston (M-G-M)." The document is in excellent condition.
1950's film noir, The Asphalt Jungle, was based on W. R. Burnett's book of the same name. Monroe played a minor, but key, role and was as yet an unknown when the film was produced. The movie was nominated for four Academy Awards and, in 2008, was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
Comparables
Marilyn Monroe memorabilia is extremely popular with collectors and this is reflected in the prices these items regularly fetch at auction.
In 1999, the dress Monroe wore when she sang Happy Birthday Mr. President sold for $1,150,000 and in 2011 the white dress she wore in the famous subway scene in The Seven Year Itch sold for a World Record price of $5.6 million.
But it is not just Monroe's dresses that are popular with collectors. A signed photo of Marilyn, from the personal collection of Joe DiMaggio, sold for $63,250 in 2010, the same year that Paul Fraser Collectibles sold a magazine page signed by the star for £16,950.
The investment potential in Monroe memorabilia is reflected in the PFC40 Autograph Index which shows that Monroe's autograph has increased in value by 128.8% in the last 11 years. -
John F. Kennedy for President Campaign Poster
For Sale: £4,000
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963) was the youngest man elected President; and he was also the youngest to die. His Inaugural Presidential Address offered the memorable phrase: "Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country."
Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 and the combination of his popularity, and the conspiracy theories surrounding his death, has cemented his status as an American political icon.
This large 27" x 41" poster, which features some light creasing, is from Kennedy's presidential campaign. It shows a head and shoulders image of a smiling Kennedy and reads: "Kennedy for President - Leadership for the 60s".Professionally mounted and framed this poster is a wonderful piece of political history. -
1966 England World Cup Final Autographs
£3,950.00
- Autographs from all 11 England players who starred in the 1966 World Cup Final
- The attractive signatures feature on a November 1966 Royal Variety Performance programme
- Additionally signed by team manager Alf Ramsey and reserve England players Callaghan, Clarke, Hollins, Tambling and Labone
England beat West Germany 4-2 in the final of the World Cup on July 30, 1966. To date it is England's only World Cup triumph.
A Royal Variety Performance programme from November 14, 1966, signed by the England football team who were invited on stage at the London Palladium during the evening’s performance.
The team were gathered together as they were to play Wales in a home international game on November 16. The starting line up for the Wales match was the same as that for the 1966 World Cup Final between England and Germany earlier that year.
The 29 x 21 cm programme is signed by all 11 England players who played in the World Cup Final. It is also signed by England manager Alf Ramsey and his assistant Harold Shepherdson, as well as reserves Callaghan, Clarke, Hollins, Tambling and Labone.
John Cushley, who at that time played for Celtic, has also signed the menu. Additional signatures include actress Julia Foster and TV presenter Muriel Young.
A rare set of autographs that is impossible to recreate today as three of the 1966 team have passed away.
Free global delivery. 28-day returns. Certificate of Authenticity and our Lifetime Moneyback Guarantee of Authenticity included.
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Royal Wedding Cake Collection
£2,500.00
A collection of three rare slices of official royal wedding cake, each from a separate landmark royal marriage:
- Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips
- Prince Charles and Diana Spencer
- Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson
The provenance is superb. The collection comes from the family of a former member of the Queen’s Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard – the Queen’s official bodyguard. He held the esteemed title of Yeoman Bedgoer when he retired. He was present at Charles and Diana’s wedding and several other royal events.
Charles and Diana’s wedding cake
The slice of fruitcake has cream cheese frosting.
It comes wrapped in its original wax paper inside a 4.25 x 3 x 1 inch white and silver presentation box. The beautiful box bears the heraldic three feathers badge of the Prince of Wales, a Charles and Diana monogram, and the date and location of the wedding reception: 29 July, 1981 - Buckingham Palace.
Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips’ wedding cake
The slice of fruitcake comes wrapped in its original wax paper, inside a 4 x 2.75 x 1 inch cream and silver presentation box. The box features the royal coronet badge and an Anne and Mark monogram, as well as the date and location of the wedding reception: 14 November, 1973 - Buckingham Palace.
Also in the box is a note that reads: "With the best wishes of Her Royal Highness The Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips."
Please note, the box is in fair condition only.
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s wedding cake
The slice of fruitcake comes wrapped in its original wax paper, inside a 4.25 x 3 x 1 inch white and silver presentation box. The box bears the image of a crown and an Andrew and Sarah monogram, as well as the date and location of the wedding reception: 23 July, 1986 - Buckingham Palace.
The collection also includes:
- An official order of service for Charles and Diana’s wedding at St Paul’s Cathedral
- An official “ceremonial” of Charles and Diana’s wedding day, detailing the events in minute detail
- An original Princess Anne handwritten thank you letter on Buckingham Palace notepaper, signed by Anne and Mark Phillips. Dated November 13, 1973 (the day before the wedding), Anne thanks “each and everyone of you who have so kindly contributed to our marvellous wedding present” – a Spode Red Stafford dinner service
- An original handwritten and signed letter from Richard Hill, 7th Baron Sandys, who was Captain of the Yeomen from 1979 – 82, to the entirety of Queen’s Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard. In the 30 July, 1981 letter Hill praises “the excellent turnout and bearing of the Bodyguard” during the previous day’s wedding of Charles and Diana
- A photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter from Charles on Buckingham Palace-headed notepaper. Dated July 28th, 1989 (the day before the wedding), Charles thanks “all the members of her majesty’s household” for the wedding present of a table. Charles writes that “Diana and I are touched beyond words”
- A souvenir catalogue from the exhibition of Charles and Diana’s wedding gifts in London
- A letter of authenticity from the family
A scarce opportunity to intimately experience these three historic royal weddings for yourself.
Free global shipping. 28-day returns. Certificate of Authenticity and our Lifetime Moneyback Guarantee of Authenticity included.
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Barbados 1916-19 3s deep violet SG191y
£1,700.00
Barbados 1916-19 3s deep violet, type 14, variety WATERMARK INVERTED AND REVERSED, fresh and fine, large part original gum. A rarity. Mint. SG 191y
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Charles and Diana signed visitor’s book
£1,500.00
Prince Charles and Princess Diana signed this red 10x8 inch visitor’s book on a visit to a charity day centre on June 27, 1985. The piece is accompanied by a letter of provenance explaining how the owner received it.
The page the royal couple signed has been laminated for protection and printed “Signed during the visit of their royal highnesses the prince and princess of Wales to the centre”.
Each signature is unusually large and bold. Both in black ink with no smudging. A fabulous display piece.
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The most famous hair cut of all...
At the height of his fame, Elvis Presley was drafted into the U.S. Army, triggering an anguished outcry from his young female fans.
Elvis spent 3 days at Fort Chaffee. It was there that he received his famous haircut on March 25 1958.
Not to miss a trick, Elvis' manager Col. Tom Parker had arranged for the press to attend the hair cut.
The hair from this historic cut was passed to Elvis' close friend Gary Pepper to share amongst Elvis fan club members around the globe.
Gary Pepper was the President of one of the Elvis' first fan clubs, allowing him to amass a significant collection of personal effects gifted to him from Elvis himself.
This approx. HALF INCH piece of Elvis Presley hair is from the famed Gary Pepper collection of Elvis memorabilia. It's a piece of the famous 'Army haircut' presented on a display card perfect for framing*.
"Absolutely brilliant, my Dad will love it, Thanks!"
Customer testimonial - November 2011
* Please note the frame is not included in the sale price.
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