Fine Selection of Autographs - Session 2

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<p>Dozens of lots shall include prominent figures and events of the Civil War, including rare war-date documents signed by Albert Sidney Johnston, Nathan Bedford Forrest, George E. Picket, Hiram B. Granby, John Hunt Morgan and numerous others, as well as several fine correspondences including an 1863 soldier's diary with Gettysburg content. We are also pleased to feature a fine archive of material which include letters of Diego Rivera and Freda Kahlo relative to the painting and installation of his famous mural at Rockefeller Center. Other fine properties include an original house plan by Frank Lloyd Wright; two triple signed checks, one by Theodore Roosevelt and the other by Richard Nixon; a rare A.L.S. of John A. Sutter; a circular letter singed by Thomas Jefferson defending his oft-criticized embargo; a superb and rare British cavalry officers' account of the battle of Waterloo; original drawings by Jack Kerouac, Bugsy Siegel's green velour fedora; and many other fine properties.
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We will hold public viewings for lots offered at our Greenwich offices on Thursday, June 20, Friday, June 21, and Monday, June 24. Hours for the public viewings will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Viewings at our offices may be also be arranged by appointment.
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Our offices are located at 100 Melrose Avenue, Suite 100 which is just off West Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, Connecticut. If you are unable to attend for any reason, phone lines will also be available for bidding. You may also bid over the Internet through ebayliveauctions.com. Registration for this service should be available by June 14 at the latest.
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We hope you can join us for this important and exciting event!
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TAMBURINI, ANTONIO1181 - TAMBURINI, ANTONIO
Alexander Autographs
(1800 - 1876) Italian baritone, best remembered for his roles in I Puritani and Don Pasquale. A.L.S. "A. Tamburini" 2pp. 4to., Parigi, Mar...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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THOMSON, VIRGIL1182 - THOMSON, VIRGIL
Alexander Autographs
(1896 - 1989) American composer and chief music critic for the New York Times, remembered for his highly original works in all genres of music. Fine c
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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FRED ASTAIRE AND GINGER ROGERS1183 - FRED ASTAIRE AND GINGER ROGERS
Alexander Autographs
A fine pair of vintage I.S.P.'s including FRED ASTAIRE, 8" x 10", a sepia, a chest up portrait in a tuxedo. Signed and inscribed towa...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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GABLE, CLARK1184 - GABLE, CLARK
Alexander Autographs
(1901 - 1960) American film actor known for his portrayal of rough, romantic heroes, most notably in Gone With the Wind. Partly-printed D.S. "...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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LAUGHTON, CHARLES1185 - LAUGHTON, CHARLES
Alexander Autographs
(1899 - 1962) British film actor who excelled in his role as the Hunchback of Notre dame and in Mutiny on the Bounty. Rare partly-printed D.S. &quo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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LEIGH, VIVIEN1186 - LEIGH, VIVIEN
Alexander Autographs
(1913 - 1967) English film actress best known for her Academy Award-winning role as Scarlett in "Gone With the Wind". Beautiful vintage I...
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GARBO, GRETA1187 - GARBO, GRETA
Alexander Autographs
(1905 - 1990) Swedish fim actress famed for her matchless beauty and reclusive personality, awarded an Academy Award in 1954. Rare signature "...
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WEST, MAE1188 - WEST, MAE
Alexander Autographs
(1935 - 1977) American singer, "The King of Rock and Roll" whose gyrations on stage wowed the crowd. His most popular hits include "...
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PRESLEY, ELVIS1188A - PRESLEY, ELVIS
Alexander Autographs
(1935 - 1977) American singer, "The King of Rock and Roll" whose gyrations on stage wowed the crowd. His most popular hits include "...
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ARMSTRONG, LOUIS1189 - ARMSTRONG, LOUIS
Alexander Autographs
(1900 - 1971) "Satchmo", American jazz musician and inventor of scat singing, remembered for his trumpet excellence and raspy singing. At...
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BARNETT, VINCE1190 - BARNETT, VINCE
Alexander Autographs
(1902-?) American character actor who principally portrayed gangsters. Fine vintage I.S.P. 8" x 10", b/w, a chest, up showing a startled-l...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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BARRYMORE, LIONEL1191 - BARRYMORE, LIONEL
Alexander Autographs
(1879 - 1959) American film actor often cast in roles of a crotchety, nasty old man, most notably as Mr. Potter in "It's a Wonderful Life&...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
 
 
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BARTHOLOMEW, FREDDIE1192 - BARTHOLOMEW, FREDDIE
Alexander Autographs
(b. 1924) British child actor who starred in many films, including David Copperfield and Kidnapped. Fine vintage I.S.P., 8" x 10", b/w sho...
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BERLE, MILTON1193 - BERLE, MILTON
Alexander Autographs
(1908 - 2002) American stage and television comedian, "Uncle Miltie" was a pioneer of live television comedy. Vintage I.S.P. 5" x 7&q...
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BOW, CLARA1194 - BOW, CLARA
Alexander Autographs
(1905 - 1965) American silent film actress, the enormously popular It Girl. Partly-printed D.S. "Clara Bow" 1p. 4to., Hollywood, Aug. 9, 1...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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CARRILLO, LEO1195 - CARRILLO, LEO
Alexander Autographs
(1880 - 1961) American character actor who often portrayed an eccentric of amiable Mexican, most remembered as the Cisco Kid's sidekick, Pancho...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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DIVINE1196 - DIVINE
Alexander Autographs
HARRIS GLENN MILSTEAD (1945 -1988) Noted cross-dressing actor who appeared in numerous John Waters fims including Multiple Maniacs, Pink Flamingos, an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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DIZZY GILLESPIE AND BUDDY RICH1197 - DIZZY GILLESPIE AND BUDDY RICH
Alexander Autographs
A pair of D.S.'s each a television show script for local Providence, R.I. talent show entitled "Front and Center" on WJAR-TV. The fir...
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FAIRBANKS, DOUGLAS, SR.1198 - FAIRBANKS, DOUGLAS, SR.
Alexander Autographs
(1883 - 1939) American film star, the greatest of the swashbuckling screen heroes who was also a founder of United Artists. S.P. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2...
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FLYNN, ERROL1199 - FLYNN, ERROL
Alexander Autographs
(1909 - 1959) Dashing American actor of the Thirties and Forties and the star in Captain Blood and The Adventures of Robin Hood. Vintage ink signatur
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