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Prestige Collectibles Auction
July 9 - 30, 2020
Autographs - Rock and Pop - Film - Sport - Politics - History - Art - Literature
Spine-tingling pieces from the past. Low reserve prices. That’s what our Prestige Collectibles Auction offers you. Which means you can acquire extraordinary artefacts at potentially bargain prices. Whether your passion is space exploration, pop music, politics, sport or something else - you’ll discover items to fascinate you. To bid live visit https://www.invaluable.com/catalog/x7x16tstjc Or simply click on the 'Bid now' button next to each lot. Have a question? Need help bidding? Contact us on +44 (0)1534 639 998 or info@justcollecting.com The auction closes on Thursday July 30. Good luck, M ike Hall CEO, Just Collecting
Lot 1: Moonwalkers autographs - complete set of 12 signed photos Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 A remarkable collection comprising signed photographs from each of the 12 Moonwalkers; Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Pete Conrad, Alan Bean, Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, David Scott, James Irwin, John Young, Charles Duke, Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt. Each signed photo comes with a strong certificate of authenticity. Seven of the 12 have been authenticated by renowned space memorabilia expert Steve Zarelli. Features a hugely rare example of a Jim Irwin "white space suit" signed photo - Irwin disliked the photo and seldom signed it. This collection would be impossible to recreate today. Only four of the 12 signers survive and all are now in their 80s. This is an investment grade collection with huge potential.
Lot 2: Apollo 11 crew signed card
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
A fantastic, full length, colour postcard photograph (approximately 4 x
6 inches) of the astronaut 'Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin Jr' walking on the
surface of the moon near a leg of the Lunar Module during the Apollo
11 extravehicular activity on July 20, 1969.
The piece includes an 'Apollo 8' stamp and a black Houston, Texas
stamp date 'July 20, 1969'.
The piece is signed across the lower right portion of the image in bold
blue felt pen ink by Neil Armstrong, signed and dedicated across the
bottom white margin in bold black felt pen ink 'To Walter Hopferwieser,
We came in peace for all mankind, Buzz Aldrin', and signed across the
bottom white margin in bold black felt pen ink by Michael Collins.
A superb image taken by the Commander 'Neil A. Armstrong' with a
70mm lunar surface camera. With a surface crease to the top left
corner which does not affect the signatures. Mounted, framed and
glazed.
Lot 3: Michael Collins signed photo Lot 4: Jim Irwin signed photo
Estimate: £300 - £400 Estimate: £200 - £300
A colour 10 x 8 inch autograph of Michael Collins (the third member A colour 10 x 8 inch autograph of Apollo 15 Moonwalker Jim Irwin
of the Apollo 11 mission) autographed in blue felt tip, "Michael autographed in blue felt tip, "To Dale, Velma and Gary / My very best
Collins / Apollo xi". wishes / Jim Irwin".
Comes with a certificate of authenticity from Astronaut Central. Comes with a certificate of authenticity from respected space
Very good condition authenticator Steve Zarelli. Very good condition
Lot 5: Clyde Tombaugh signed
solar system sketch
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,250
American astronomer, Clyde Tombaugh (1906-1997) is most famous for
discovering the planet Pluto in 1930. During his career he also
discovered many asteroids, variable stars, star clusters, galaxy clusters
and a galaxy supercluster.
This is an original sketch by Clyde Tombaugh showing the orbit of Pluto
in comparison to the orbits of Earth, Saturn and Neptune. The pencil
sketch has been drawn on a sheet of off-white card measuring 5½" x
7½". There are several compass holes in the card but it is otherwise in
fine condition.T ombaugh has titled the sketch "SOLAR SYSTEM" and
has signed and inscribed "Drawn by Clyde Tombaugh, 18 Sept 1990"
below the title.
Lot 6: Albert Einstein
signed photograph
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
A black and white, 9.5 x 7.5 inch photograph of Albert
Einstein (1879-1955) seated at a dinner table.
Addressing the room is Edwin Salpeter, Professor of
Physical Sciences at Cornell University.
Einstein has inscribed the photo in black ink: "To High
Salpeter - A. Einstein. 51."
Salpeter was a notable American who was prominent
in the Jewish community.
Highly desirable. Professionally mounted, framed and
glazed with UV glass.
Lot 7: Japanese Prime Minister
Hayato Ikeda autograph
Estimate: £100 - £150
An autograph from Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda.
Described as the single most important figure in Japan's rapid growth,
Hayato Ikeda (1899-1965) was a forceful Japanese politician. He
became the 58th, 59th and 60th Prime Minister for Japan in 1960, 1963
and 1964 respectively.
He was instrumental in the resolution of numerous labour disputes and
his policies led to an incredible explosion in economic growth.
This 5½" x 3½" card features Ikeda's vertical signature in black ink. The
autograph is written in Japanese characters. The item is in excellent
condition.
Lot 8: Leon Trotsky typed & signed letter Estimate: £2,000 - £2,500 Leon Trotsky was a Russian marxist revolutionary and theorist, who played an instrumental role in the 1917 revolution and servied as the founder and commander of the Red Army. However, he soon came to oppose Joseph Stalin's policies during the 1920s and was later exiled to Mexico, where he was assassinated on Stalin's orders. This one page typed letter is written in French and signed by Trotsky. Measuring 7¼ x 11" and dated May 6, 1939, Trotsky writes to his lawyer, Gerard Rosenthal: "We have received with delay the new copy of the letter of Jeanne Molinier concerning the documents and things left by Leon, the first copy of which had been burned on the 'Paris'. "All the precautionary measures will naturally be taken to ensure that the handing over of the documents be protected from possible attacks." The Paris is an ocean liner that caught fire in April 1939. Leon was Trotsky's son (and husband of Jeanne Molinier) who died in a Paris hospital in 1938 following an unsuccessful appendectomy, some say as a result of Stalin's orders. At the centre of the family conflict were bundles of documents belonging to Trotsky that were in Molinier's possession. The majority of these survived, and are now held in three major collections at Harvard University, Amsterdam's International Institute for Social History and Stanford University. This letter serves as a who's who in Trotksy's life while in exile in Mexico. Rosenthal was his attorney and agent in Paris as well as a member of the French Bolshevik-Leninist movement. An intriguing piece of correspondence which carries with it all of the mystery and intrigue of Stalinist Russia.
Lot 9: Fidel Castro signed &
inscribed hotel guestbook
Estimate: £500 - £600
A 10.75 x 15 inch page from the guestbook of the Stouffer President
Hotel in Mexico City. Fidel Castro has inscribed a message of thanks in
Spanish, followed by his signature ("Fidel Castro, Dec. 1, 88"). The lot
includes two photos of Castro taken at the hotel, including one
showing him signing this page. A great rarity with strong provenance.
Fidel Castro (1926 - 2016) was a Cuban revolutionary and politician
who led the Republic of Cuba as Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976, and
then as President from 1976 to 2008.
Castro remains one of the most divisive political figures of the 20th
century, revered by many as a champion of social justice and anti-
imperialism, and hated by others as a brutal dictator.
Lot 10: Fidel Castro signed government decree
Estimate: £2,500 - £3,000
A rare 1959 official Cuban government decree featuring the superb autograph of Fidel Castro as Prime Minister. The document is also signed by
the President of Cuba, Osvaldo Torrado, and the Minister of Communications, Enrique Oltuski.
The decree is dated 20 November 1959 - just 11 months after Castro seized power. The decree ended Cuba's use of an unpopular one cent
postage stamp surcharge, used to fight tuberculosis in the country.
Castro has signed in black fountain pen above his title of "PRIMER MINISTRO". The page is enhanced by two official embossed seals under the
signatures of Castro and Oltuski.
A second page features a second Castro autograph, in the form of his initials. Torrado and Castro have both also signed this second page.
It is accompanied by a card bearing the photos of Fidel Castro and Cuban politician Eduardo Chibas. It reads: "Verguenza contra Dinero!/Shame
against Money", and "Libertad o Muerte/Freedom or Death".
All documents are in fair condition. There is some tearing to both pages of the decree that does not affect the signatures.
Lot 11: Winston Churchill
autograph
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
A light blue album page (approx. 5 x 3.5 inches) signed in blue
fountain pen ink by Winston and Clementine Churchill.
Mounted framed and glazed together with a photograph.
Lot 12: George VI & Queen Mother signed Christmas card
Estimate: £1,500 - £1,7500
George VI (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom (1936-52) & Elizabeth (1900-2002), Queen Consort, the Queen Mother.
A white Christmas card signed by the royal couple underneath a printed greeting and facing a black and white photograph illustration of the
royal family around a piano, embossed with the royal crest on the front.
Dated and signed "1947, George R.I." and "Elizabeth R". Slight loss to the paper surface at the lower end of the cover but this does not affect
the signatures.
Lot 13: Elizabeth II & Prince Philip signed Christmas card
Estimate: £1,750 - £2,000
A 1949 Royal Christmas card signed by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Signed by the Queen ''Elizabeth'' and ''+ Philip'' by her husband.
The card bears an embossed royal seal and a satin bow on the cover. The card features a photograph of Clarence House shortly after
renovation following bomb damage sustained in World War II. Hugely attractive due to its early date and lack of dedication.
Lot 14: Admiral Lord Nelson signed letter Estimate: £2,000 - £2,500 A signed Nelson document addressed to Thomas Graves, Rear-Admiral of the White, ordering him to place himself under Nelson's command. Graves was second in command under Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Copenhagen on 2nd April 1801, in which Nelson and his men defeated a Danish-Norwegian fleet after famously disregarding Admiral Sir Hyde Parker's command to fall back. Countersigned at the foot by Thomas Wallis, and endorsed by Graves with the number 9. One page with endorsed second leaf, on board HMS St George, Kioge Bay, 5th May 1801. Measures 480x550mm and has been professionally mounted and framed together with reproduction portrait of Nelson. With light age-relating toning, otherwise very good condition. Lot 15:Sir Oliver Leese personal photo album Estimate: £2,500 - £3,000 Photograph album of Sir Oliver Leese, 3rd Baronet, KCB, CBE, DSO - British general and commander of the Eighth Army. A wonderful collection of over 200 black and white photographs mounted into two large albums, covering Leese's life from 1906-1914 and 1927-1938. Lieutenant General Sir Oliver Leese (1894-1978) was a British General during World War II, who succeeded Bernard Montgomery as commander of the Eighth Army. The beautiful albums, which contain slight age wear to the spine, contain many early images of Leese with his fellow students alongside trophies for cricket, rugby and football. Beneath most of the images, which are of varying sizes, are notes annotated by Leese, identifying the dates, occasions and subjects of the photographs. A few pages have been neatly removed from the albums, but otherwise they are in fine condition. These high-quality photographs provide a wonderful insight into Lee's career prior to World War II.
Lot 16: Marilyn Monroe autograph
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
Vintage fountain pen signature dedicated 'To Jane, Marilyn Monroe', on a pink (5.5 x 4.5 in) album page. A collector's ink notation indicates the
signature was obtained on 11 September 1954.
Item in very good condition, with mild scattered toning and small faint spot away from the signature.
Lot 17: Oliver Hardy
signed divorce document
Estimate: £750 - £950
Oliver Hardy was an American comedian and actor, most
famous for being one half of the popular comedy duo Laurel
& Hardy. He's a central figure in the highly collectable
Hollywood silent era. Any item from Oliver Hardy is coveted
by collectors.
Hardy has autographed this 28 page softbound copy of
California Supreme Court Case #13874 in black ink on the top
right hand corner of the front cover.
The document, which features some light toning and handling
wear, covers Hardy's ex-wife's follow-up suit for more
alimony following their 1937 divorce. Within the document,
Myrtle Lee Hardy claims that Oliver had fallen short on the
yearly payments that had been agreed upon in the original
divorce case.
The judge concluded that Myrtle was not liable for any
additional alimony. Just a few years later, Hardy fell in love
with script girl Virginia Lucille Jones. They remained happily
married until his death in 1956.
An excellent document providing an insight into the private
life of one of America's best loved comedians.Lot 18: Star Wars original props from Episode IV: A New Hope Estimate: £800 - £1,000 Three fibreglass pieces of Krayt Dragon bone that appear in the original 1977 film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977), written and directed by George Lucas. This superb prop is three pieces of screen-used Krayt Dragon bone. The skeleton appears during C-3PO's trek in the Dune Sea in the opening minutes of the film.The off-white/grey pieces are made of fibreglass and measure approximately 8 x 3 inches, 3.5 x 2.5 inches and 3 x 2.5 inches. The pieces are mounted with a picture of the dragon's skeleton from the film and a gold presentation plaque reading "Star Wars, Krayt Dragon Bone". Lot 19: Tom Hanks screen matched Captain Phillips shirt Estimate: £750 - £1,000 A Tom Hanks screen-worn shirt from 2013 film Captain Phillips. Comes with a certificate of authenticity from Sony Pictures and the original prop room tags. One tag reads: "Captains Phillips, SC40.97, Day of 1 Attack, (#3 of 3), SHIRT. St John'Bay" Also features a photo of Hanks wearing the shirt in the film. The film received six Oscar nominations.
Lot 20: Two original Sooty puppets and a Harry Corbett autograph Estimate: £1,750 - £2,000 A hugely rare and desirable pair of original vintage Sooty puppets. Accompanied by Harry Corbett's autograph. Corbett is believed to have used the more weathered of the two Sootys during the late 1950s - the sawdust in the puppet's head is testament to its very early date. Sooty's worn appearance is thought to come from his numerous pie throwing escapades. The second Sooty is thought to come from the early 1960s. It is not known whether the two puppets were used for the Sooty Show television programmes or the stage shows. Superb provenance. Originally acquired directly from Harry Corbett: the two Sootys and the autograph were purchased at an auction that immediately followed an after dinner speaking event in Blackpool where Corbett was the guest speaker. Two extraordinary artefacts of British popular culture. Harry Corbett (1918-1989) created the Sooty show for television in 1955 and operated the puppet until 1975, when son Matthew took the helm.
Lot 21: Harry Potter cast signed photographs Estimate: £550 - £650 A set of three 10 x 8 inch signed photographs from the three main Harry Potter actors: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. Lot 22: J.K Rowling handwritten signed note Estimate: £400 - £500 A September 2005 handwritten and signed note from JK Rowling to a 13-year-old fan. Written on Rowling 's owl-headed note, which bears a large blue facsimile of her signature. Fascinating content. In the note Rowling references Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final Potter book – released in 2007. She writes: "Hope you enjoy book 7 when it finally arrives - did a bit this morning but I'm right at the start (always daunting), With love from Jo x (JK Rowling)" Rare to find Rowling referencing her own works. As such, hugely desirable. Comes with original envelope, featuring the recipient's address (withheld) in Rowling's hand. Note measures 14.5 by 10 cm.
Lot 23: Charles Dickens signed cheque
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
A Coutts bank cheque dated March 25, 1861 and signed by Charles Dickens.
The cheque is drawn on Messrs. Coutts and Company (The Queen's Bankers) and made payable to Wages and House for the sum of £21 (not an
insignificant sum in 1861). The cheque is completed entirely in Dickens' handwriting and bears a magnificent Charles Dickens signature.
Lot 24:Virginia Woolf autograph
Estimate: £300 - £400
An album page signed by the author in black ink "Virginia Woolf".
With mounting remnants to verso. The signature remains in
excellent condition.
British author Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) is considered one of the
greatest literary figures of the 20th century.
Lot 25: Selection of writers' signed letters, including William Golding
Estimate: £200 - £300
A delightful selection of authors' letters from the early 1980s. The majority are typewritten and signed (TLS) or handwritten and signed (ALS).
'The most collectable is undoubtedly that of William Golding, who replies in his own hand:
"I'm not available for interview and can't tell whether I ever shall be again. Sincerely, William Golding"
The collection comprises: Kingsley Amis ALS; Beryl Bainbridge TLS; Beryl Bainbridge ALS; Malcolm Bradbury TLS; Tina Brown TLS x2; Jilly Cooper
TLS; Margaret Forster ALS; John Fowles ALS; William Golding ALS; Doris Lessing ALS; David Lodge, TLS; Ian McEwan ALS x 2; Iris Murdoch ALS;
Antonia Pinter TLS; Piers Paul Read TLS x 2; Piers Paul Read ALS x 2; Clive Sinclair TLS; Muriel Spark TLS; Fay Weldon TLS
The authors mainly wrote the letters to the recipient in response to an 1981 interview request for the London School of Economics newspaper.
A superb collection from some of the second half of the 20th century's finest British writers.Lot 26: Harry Patterson / Jack Higgins handwritten signed quotation Estimate: £250 - £300 Novelist Harry Patterson (1929-) is most famous under his pen name Jack Higgins. The Eagle Has Landed, his best known book, sold 10m copies worldwide and was adapted for the screen in 1976. Patterson has written over 60 novels which have been translated into over 40 languages worldwide. This note, 7" x 5½", is signed "Jack Higgins 16/10/70". A passage from 1969's "In the Hour Before Midnight" is quoted: "...I think he must have died during the night, but I only became aware of it in the heat of the day...". The short letter is dedicated: "To Stanley Wails with very best wishes". A single, light crease mark runs through the centre, but does not interfere with the reading of the text or signature. The handwritten note is marked in black ink and is in very good condition. Lot 27: Charles Schulz signed Peanuts book Estimate: £250 - £300 American cartoonist Charles Schulz (1922-2000) is best known for his comic strip Peanuts which featured the now iconic characters Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Peanuts was published in over 2,600 newspapers, in 75 countries and 21 languages and reprints of the strip regularly appear in newspapers today. Charles Schulz has signed this hard-back copy of Is This Good-bye Charlie Brown? on the inside cover page. He writes: "To Matt - Charles M. Schulz". The book is in excellent condition.
Lot 28: Picasso signed print of Clown & Acrobat
Estimate: £5,000 - £6,000
A high quality colour lithograph of "Clown et acrobat" (1954), printed on Arches paper. Signed "Picasso" in pencil to the lower border and
numbered 42 from a limited edition of 75.
Published by Verve Editions, with their embossed blind stamp. The print measures 240 x 318mm and is unframed.
Hugely desirable. In excellent condition.
Lot 29: Andy Warhol signed
Frankenstein film poster
Estimate: £400 - £500
A large 27 x 41 inch poster for Andy Warhol's Frankenstein,
featuring a signature from the artist to the bottom right. There's
also a signature from Joe Dallesandro, one of the stars of the
1973 movie. While the film was marketed as Warhol's work, it
was in fact written and directed by Paul Morrissey - a friend and
collaborator.
Andy Warhol's work explores themes of consumerism,
manufacturing and celebrity. His artwork is enormously popular
with collectors. The record at auction stands at $105m, set in
2013 for a canvas titled Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster).Lot 30: Pete Doherty blood painting - Self portrait with Kate Moss Estimate: £6,000 - £7,000 A circa 2007 Pete Doherty self-portrait with Kate Moss, who is lying on a bed / sofa. Produced in blood and crayon. This is the first time this piece has come to market. A fascinating glimpse into the relationship between the musician and the model, which ran from 2005 to 2007. The pair were at one point engaged, with Doherty telling the media: "love her with all of my heart. I love her bones". Approximately 50 x 60cm. Framed. Excellent provenance: Gifted to the present owner by Pete Doherty. Pete Doherty's blood paintings are highly sought after. Fresh to the market works such as this are rare. Lot 31: Pete Doherty 'Bloodworks' prints Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 Five limited edition signed Bloodworks prints by Pete Doherty. This set of five limited edition prints were originally obtained from the Bankrobber Gallery in London's Notting Hill in 2007. Doherty's Bloodworks exhibition took place there in June 2007. Each print is individually numbered and features an embossed Bloodworks logo in the corner. Each measures 59.5 by 42 cm. Unframed. The five works are: Bloodclot Bilo (numbered 26/35) - signed in blood Brick Lane (6/29) - signed in red ink Bilo Ireland (11/34) - signed in red ink Rebel without Gauze (15/30) - signed in red ink Crucifix (16/25) - signed in red ink Also included is an exhibition poster. A rare opportunity to own these controversial and highly coveted rare prints.
Lot 32: Jan & Dean signed photograph
Estimate: £250 - £300
William Jan Berry (1941-2004) and Dean Ormsby Torrence (born
1940) formed the musical duo Jan & Dean in 1959. They're often
described as a precursor to The Beach Boys, producing close
harmony pop songs in the surf music style. Their biggest hit was with
Surf City in 1963.
This 10" x 8" black and white photograph depicts Jan and Dean
posed with arms crossing, dressed in matching wool jumpers.
Their signatures grace the bottom of the picture and are marked in
black pen. The autographs and photo are in excellent condition.
Lot 33: Jerry Lee Lewis & Don Arden concert documents
Estimate: £250 - £300
Jerry Lee Lewis (born 1935) was one of the biggest rock and roll stars of his era, with hits including Great Balls of Fire and Whole Lotta Shakin’
Goin’ On.
Don Arden, father of Ozzy Osbourne’s wife Sharon, worked as a music manager and agent and famously managed Small Faces, Electric Light
Orchestra and Black Sabbath.
This collection of documents relates to two performances by Jerry Lee Lewis’ (1935- ) at Colston Hall in Bristol, UK on May 8, 1962. It includes
correspondence between promoter Don Arden (1926-2007) and F. K. Cowley, the entertainments manager at Colston Hall. There's also a 12.5 x
8 inch Performance Statement which gives details of expenditure and income and two Performance Return forms which give details of how
many tickets were sold for each performance.
Also included is a flyer (5.7” x 9 inch) advertising the concert with a booking form attached and a publicity copy of a letter from Arden to
Hastings Printing Co. stating the quantities of promotional materials needed.
This is a fantastic collection of memorabilia from the early career of one of the most influential music moguls of the 20th century.Lot 34: A complete set of Beatles signatures Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 A caricature portrait of the Beatles, signed by all four members of the band. 11 x 8 inches. Hugely attractive, large signatures, signed in the opening months of UK Beatlemania. Accompanied by superb photo provenance. A five-star Beatles item. Background: On 7 October 1963 the Beatles performed in Dundee, Scotland. This caricature portrait was one of 20 offered as prizes in a competition in the local newspaper, the People's Journal. The portraits were drawn by a local cartoonist employed by the newspaper group DC Thomson & Co - who produced the People's Journal, and the Beano and the Dandy comics. The two accompanying 12 x 10 inch photos were taken at the signing - one showing Paul McCartney signing his name, the other featuring all four Beatles with the copy that was presented to them.
Lot 35: Paul McCartney & Jane Asher signed theatre program
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
A 1965 theatre programme signed by Paul McCartney and then girlfriend actress Jane Asher.
22 x 12 cm. In very good condition, featuring a large and attractive signature from McCartney.
Accompanied by a letter of provenenace from the consignor, who acquired McCartney's autograph in person at the Bristol Old Vic
theatre in 1965, as he watched Asher in a performance of Cleo by Frank Marcus. The rest of the signatues including Asher's were
acquired by a friend whose father was a cast member.
A wonderful snapshot of the personal lives of one of the most famous couples of the 60s.
Lot 36: Marc Bolan's Afghan coat
Estimate: £2,500 - £3,000
Marc Bolan (1947-1977) was an English singer-songwriter, poet and guitarist. He is
best known as the frontman of glam rock band T. Rex. This three-quarter-length
Afghan coat features grey patchwork with a pale fleece lining, with hook and eye
fastening to the front.
The coat was owned and worn by Marc Bolan, and acquired directly from his estate
by the organiser of the 'Official Marc Bolan Fan Club'. The estate enrolled his help in
dealing with various items of Marc's personal effects, including this coat. Exceptional
provenance: Ex Christie's, Popular Culture: Rock and Pop Memorabilia.Lot 37: Jackson 5 autographed sheet music Estimate: £750 - £1,000 Sheet music for the Jackson 5's 1970 hit 'The Love You Save'. Recorded for Motown Records, 'The Love You Save' topped the US charts for two weeks. It was the third of four-in-a-row number-ones for the Jackson 5. Signed to the front cover in black felt tip, "Michael Jackson, 'The Love You Save,'" "Jermaine Jackson," "Jackie Jackson," "Tito Jackson," and "Marlon Jackson." With a letter of authenticity from industry-recognised autograph authenticator Roger Epperson. Pieces signed by all five members of the Jackson 5 are highly coveted, and rare in this exceptional condition. 8.25 x 11 inches. Matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 17.75.
Lot 38: Michael Jackson stage-worn signed T-shirt Estimate: £5,000 - £6,000 A hugely rare piece of Michael Jackson stage-worn memorabilia. Michael Jackson wore this T-shirt on stage at the Live in Brunei royal concert on 16 July 1996. Features remnants of Jackson stage-worn make- up. Jackson wore the T-shirt to sing Billie Jean - visible at 51:30 in this video of the concert: https://youtu.be/flWiVV0XuYA?t=3090 Jackson signed the T-shirt in red pen the following day. Superb provenance: Arthur Phoenix (the former mentor and publicist of Tito Jackson) gifted the item to David William, a guitarist in Jackson's band. Photo matched to the concert. Previously sold at Gotta Have Rock and Roll in November 2012. Lot 39: Michael Jackson Giorgio Lot 40: Michael Jackson Fiorucci Armani black leather shoes denim jeans Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 Estimate: £200 - £300 A pair of black leather Giorgio Armani shoes, owned and worn by A pair of Fiorucci blue jeans, owned and worn by Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson. From the collection of Michael's assistant Frank Cascio who knew From the collection of Michael's assistant Frank Cascio who knew the the singer personally for 25 years. Comes with a letter of singer personally for 25 years. Comes with a letter of provenance from provenance from Cascio and a certificate of authenticity from Gotta Cascio and a certificate of authenticity from Gotta Have Rock and Roll. Have Rock and Roll.
Lot 41: Madonna stage-worn
straw hat
Estimate: £500 - £600
Madonna (1958-) is a globally-successful singer, topping the music
charts internationally since the 1980s. To date she has sold over 250
million records, achieving the Guinness World Record for the
world's most successful female recording artist of all time.
Madonna wore this Toby Keith brand straw hat during a September
12, 2006 performance in Moscow - her first appearance in Russia.
During the song Let it Will Be a stage worker threw this hat on
stage. Madonna caught it and put it on, wearing it for the duration
of the song before throwing it back into the crowd. The lot is
consigned by the lucky audience member who caught it. Features a
letter of provenance from the seller.
Lot 42: Lady Gaga Manifesto of Little Monsters mask
Estimate: £3,500 - £4,000
Lady Gaga (1986- ) is an American recording artist, activist, record producer, businesswoman, fashion designer, philanthropist, and actress who
has sold over 125 million singles worldwide.
Gaga worn items are exceptionally rare on the collectors market. In a Harper's Bazaar interview in February 2014 Gaga explained: "The fashion
I've acquired over the years is so sacred to me -- from costumes to couture, high fashion to punk wear I've collected from my secret
international hot spots...I keep everything in an enormous archive in Hollywood."
This is Lady Gaga's mask worn in her 'Manifesto of Little Monsters' short film from her Monster's Ball Tour. The mask was made by the
celebrated Franc Fernandez who also designed Gaga's infamous meat costume that she wore to the 2010 MTV Awards. In very good condition.
A UNIQUE piece of Lady Gaga music memorabilia.Lot 43: Muhammad Ali huge
autographed photo - PSA certified
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
A huge 16 x 20 inch black and white Muhammad Ali photograph, signed
to the top right in gold pen. PSA certified. Rare in this vast size.
Three time World Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali is one
of the most iconic sporting and cultural figures of the 20th century.
In the mid-1960s he converted to Islam and became a key figure in the
civil rights movement.
Ali retired from boxing in 1981 and devoted the rest of his life to
humanitarian work. He died in June 2016.
Lot 44: Muhammad Ali 10 x 8
signed photo - PSA certified
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,200
A 10 x 8 inch black and white Muhammad Ali photograph, signed in blue
pen. PSA certified.
Lot 45: Muhammad Ali &
George Foreman Rumble
in the Jungle unused ticket
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,200
An unused original ticket for the legendary September 25,
1974 Rumble in the Jungle fight between Muhammad Ali
and George Foreman in Zaire. The ticket is printed in the
green and yellow of Zaire’s flag and features images of Ali
and Foreman on the front. The reverse features an image of
Zaire’s then president, Mobutu Sese Seko.Lot 46: Floyd Mayweather team-worn corner jacket
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
A fight-worn Floyd Mayweather corner-man's jacket worn by Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions.
Worn by Ellerbe for Mayweather's June 2005 bout against Arturo Gatti in Atlantic City, New Jersey - the fight when Mayweather became a
three-weight world champion for the first time. Mayweather won by automatic TKO after the sixth round. As such, hugely desirable.
Lot 47: Floyd Mayweather
signed boxing programme
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
Floyd Mayweather 5th pro fight one-page on-site official programme
sheet titled 'The Fighting Mayweathers'.
Signed by both Floyd and his late uncle Roger Mayweather.
Hugely rare even unsigned. This is the only signed example we have
seen.
There are 2 very light horizontal fold creases.
Floyd Mayweather defeated Kino Rodriguez by first round technical
knock out in this March 12, 1997 bout in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US.
A piece of boxing gold dust from the early years of Mayweather's
professional career.Lot 48: Floyd Mayweather signed trading card Estimate: £400 - £600 A 2001 Browns Boxing trading card, signed by Floyd Mayweather. A rare example of Floyd's full signature Lot 49: Jose Luis Castillo signed boxing programme Estimate: £100 - £150 A Mayweather vs Castillo II official on-site programme, signed by Jose Luis Castillo. Floyd Mayweather defeated Castillo by unaninmous decision in this December 2002 bout at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, retaining his WBC, The Ring, and lineal lightweight titles in the process. Lot 50: Arturo Gatti and others signed boxing programme Estimate: £150 - £200 Arturo Gatti vs Ivan Robinson official on-site programme. Signed by both fighters and also signed by co-event fighters, former 2 x world champion Fernando Vargas (his older signature) and his opponent Darren Maciunski. This Arturo Gatti vs Ivan Robinson contest from August 22, 1998 was Gatti's first 'fight of the year' voted fight. Robinson won the fight by split decision.
Lot 51: Michael Schumacher race-worn Formula 1 suit
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
An early Michael Schumacher race-worn Benetton-Ford F1 racing team suit. Schumacher wore this yellow suit in the July 25, 1993 grand
prix at Hockenheim, Germany.
It displays embroidered sponsors' patches and a belt with Schumacher's name and the German national flag. "M.SCHUMACHER" is also
inscribed on the interior. The garment features the usual wear for items of this type. The provenance is excellent. Schumacher personally
gifted the piece to his then PR company, Extract.
The Hockenheim race was the 10th round of that season's Grand Prix.Schumacher finished second, losing out to Williams-Renault driver
Alain Prost. Schumacher finished the championship in fourth place. This was the year before Schumacher's breakout as a racing driver. In
1994, he became World Champion for the first time. As such, this is a sizzling piece of F1 history.
Lot 52: Collection of
jockey autographs
Estimate: £150 - £200
A striking 22.5 x 11cm “Derby Day” first day cover from
1979, signed by several leading jockeys, including:
Willie Carson; Bob Champion; Pat Eddery; Frankie
Dettori; Mick Fitzgerald; Tony McCoy; Jonjo O’Neill; and
Lester Piggott
An attractive piece for any racing fan.Lot 53: Reggie Kray owned silver pocket watch
Estimate: £750 - £1,000
A pocket watch and chain owned by Reggie Kray. The heavyweight Saxon gold-plated watch
features 17 jewel movement and is in full working order. The intricately decorated item features
an image of three horses on the front and a delicate floral pattern on the reverse. Comes with a
silver plated chain.
Lots 53 - 55 are all offered with the same superb provenance: Consigned by the family of
Andrew Jolley, a teenage boy who exchanged letters and phone calls with Reggie Kray in the late
1990s and visited him in Maidstone prison in 1997. Andrew was suffering with the incurable
genetic disorder Friedreich’s Ataxia. When they met, Reggie Kray pledged to donate money to
fund research into the illness, and gave Andrew the silver pocket watch and a silver locket
featuring a photo of twin Ronnie and Reggie’s first wife, Frances. Comes complete with
photocopies of original newspaper cuttings detailing Andrew and Reggie Kray’s friendship, and the
fact Reggie gave Andrew the items.
Lot 54: Reggie Kray owned silver locket with photo of first wife Frances
and twin Ronnie
Estimate: £750 - £1,000
A vintage silver locket owned by Reggie Kray. Features a photo of Reggie’s first
wife, Frances, and twin Ronnie.
Comes attached with a silver chain and a St Christopher’s Medal – the latter made
by GJ of London, active between 1967 and 1977. St Christopher is the patron saint
of travellers.
Length: 3cm Width: 2cm Chain: 23cm St Christopher’s Medal: 2 cm in diameter.
Lot 55: Reggie Kray handwritten letters
Estimate: £300 - £400
Five handwritten and signed letters from Reggie Kray in prison, and a poster
advertising a Kray Supporters’ Night in 1997. All laminated. All 30 by 21 cm.
Kray is thought to have sent the four from Maidstone prison to Andrew Jolley in 1997.
Kray sent the fifth, from Wayland prison, in late 1998. Kray writes “be strong” and
peace” throughout the letters.
One reads: Happy New Year 1999. Andrew, Thanks for your letter – I will be on phone
to you. Reggie
The poster advertises a Kray Supporters’ Night at the Princess Alice pub in Romford
on 22nd February 1997. Hosted by Frankie Fraser and Marilyn Wisby, daughter of
Great Train robber Marilyn Wisby. Advertises a charity auction with a first prize of a
visit with Reg Kray.
Three of the letters are handwritten by Reggie Kray. Two of the letters are pre-
printed, with Reggie Kray’s salutation at the beginning. All are headed on bespoke
Reggie Kray paper – four of them stamped from Maidstone prison, one from Wayland
prison, where Kray was transferred during 1997.Lot 56: Sam Walton signed handwritten note Estimate: £400 - £500 A rare handwritten and signed letter from Walmart founder Sam Walton. Sam Walton (1918-1992) was the founder and driving force behind the US supermarket chain Wal-Mart. Walton founded the first Walmart in 1962, in Rogers, Arkansas. Today there are more than 11,000 stores worldwide and it is the world’s largest retailer by revenue. Walton is regarded as one of the pioneers of US retail. His new methods included volume selling, by buying at a low price and passing on the discount to his customers. In the mid-1980s he was the world’s richest man. Upon his death he willed more than $100 billion to his heirs. Written on Walton’s “Memorandum from Sam Walton” letterhead, the 1983 letter reads: “Donna – we’re ordinary folks – who have been lucky & worked hard. Best wishes & good luck. Sam Walton.” Walton likely wrote the note in reply to a letter from Donna, asking for the secrets to Wal-Mart’s success. Walton’s reply is typical of the man. He was celebrated for his humility, work ethic and love of people. Measures 8.5 by 5.5 inches. Good condition. A minor crease runs vertically through the note. There are minor chips at the top edge. Also featured is the letter’s original Wal-Mart envelope, featuring a November 30, 1983 date stamp.
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