Manuscripts Auction

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This collection of historical manuscripts covers multiple eras from the Civil War to WWII to modern times. It also spans multiple social genres--such as politics, business, aviation, entertainment, literature and art--and includes examples from Presidents to iconic businessmen to cultural heroes to important writers and artists. Some of the highlights include: a rare handwritten interview from Watchmen author, Alan Moore, an Enzo Ferrari signed copy of Appunti di Storia, a Walt Disney TLS, a signed menu from Truman’s famous “Whistle Stop Tour” of 1948, an original Robert E. Lee CDV, a set of vintage PUCK magazine covers signed by the brilliant political artist, Frederick Opper, and a compilation of signed letters by some of the best cartoonists and illustrators in history, including Stan Lee, Garry Trudeau, Dean Young, Ham Fisher, Mort Walker, Alex Toth, Douglas Borgstedt and Paul Conrad, to name a few.

Advance Bidding starts January 27 and Live Bidding starts at 11am Saturday, February 15, 2014. All questions welcome and preview is available by appointment. Please call (323) 250-3980 or email us at blacksparrowauctions@gmail.com.
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Kerry Drake Cartoonist Alfred Andriola Typed Letter Signed1 - Kerry Drake Cartoonist Alfred Andriola Typed Letter Signed
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ANDRIOLA, Alfred. (1912-1983) American cartoonist best known for the comic strip Kerry Drake, for which he won a Reuben Award in 1970. His work someti
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Original Douglas Borgstedt Drawing of Ted Kennedy and Camelot2 - Original Douglas Borgstedt Drawing of Ted Kennedy and Camelot
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BORGSTEDT, Douglas. (1911-2001) American cartoonist and cartoon editor for the Saturday Evening Post from 1940-42 before serving in the United States
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Original Douglas Borgstedt Drawing Depicting the Death of "Respect & Privacy"3 - Original Douglas Borgstedt Drawing Depicting the Death of "Respect & Privacy"
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BORGSTEDT, Douglas. (1911-2001) American cartoonist and cartoon editor for the Saturday Evening Post from 1940-42 before serving in the United States
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Terry and the Pirates Cartoonist Milton Caniff Typed Letter Signed4 - Terry and the Pirates Cartoonist Milton Caniff Typed Letter Signed
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CANIFF, Milton. (1907-1988) American cartoonist best known for his comic strips Steve Canyon and Terry and the Pirates. Caniff’s style influe...
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Terry and the Pirates Cartoonist Milton Caniff Autographed Note Signed with Sketch5 - Terry and the Pirates Cartoonist Milton Caniff Autographed Note Signed with Sketch
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CANIFF, Milton. (1907-1988) American cartoonist best known for his comic strips Steve Canyon and Terry and the Pirates. Caniff’s style influe...
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Clarence Chamberlin Signed First Edition Autobiography Record Flights6 - Clarence Chamberlin Signed First Edition Autobiography Record Flights
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CHAMBERLIN, Clarence D. Record Flights. Dorrance and Company Publishers, Philadelphia, (1928). First edition. Octavo (8 ¼ X 5 5/8 in., 208 X 14...
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Original Paul Conrad Charles Lindbergh Tribute Drawing7 - Original Paul Conrad Charles Lindbergh Tribute Drawing
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CONRAD, Paul Francis. (1924-2010) American political cartoonist and winner of three Pulitzer Prizes for editorial cartooning. Original ink on paper il
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Paul Conrad Signed "Ex-Presidents At Work" Print8 - Paul Conrad Signed "Ex-Presidents At Work" Print
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CONRAD, Paul Francis. (1924-2010) American political cartoonist and winner of three Pulitzer Prizes for editorial cartooning. With a career spanning f
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Actress Marion Davies Autograph Letter Signed9 - Actress Marion Davies Autograph Letter Signed
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DAVIES, Marion. (1897-1961) American film actress, producer, screenwriter, and philanthropist. Davies, a film comedienne, was romantically and profess
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Virginia Davis Signed Limited Edition Re-release "Alice in Wonderland" Program10 - Virginia Davis Signed Limited Edition Re-release "Alice in Wonderland" Program
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DAVIS, Virginia. (1918-2009) American film child actor best known for her work in the Walt Disney series known as the Alice Comedies, or Alice In Cart
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