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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Newspaper Magnate William Randolph Hearst Autograph Letter Signed23 - Newspaper Magnate William Randolph Hearst Autograph Letter Signed
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HEARST, William Randolph. (1863-1951) American newspaper publisher who built the nation's largest newspaper chain and a profound influence on Am...
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Original Karl Hubenthal Charles Lindbergh Tribute Drawing29 - Original Karl Hubenthal Charles Lindbergh Tribute Drawing
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HUBENTHAL, Karl. (1917-1998) Award-winning American editorial and sports cartoonist who worked for the Los Angeles Examiner, and later, the Herald Exa
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Stonewall Jackson, C.S.A. Carte de Visite30 - Stonewall Jackson, C.S.A. Carte de Visite
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JACKSON, Thomas "Stonewall." (1824-1863) Confederate general during the American Civil War, and one of the best-known Confederate commande...
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Richard Nixon Signed First Edition of The Real War45 - Richard Nixon Signed First Edition of The Real War
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NIXON, Richard. The Real War. Warner Books, (1980). First edition, first printing. Quarto (9 ¼ X 6 ¼ in., 235 X 160 mm). 341 pages. Red cl...
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Harry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed Regarding the 1960 Presidential Election70 - Harry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed Regarding the 1960 Presidential Election
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TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States of America (1945–1953). As the final running mate of President Franklin D. R...
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Harry S. Truman Signed Menu from Whistle Stop Tour of 194871 - Harry S. Truman Signed Menu from Whistle Stop Tour of 1948
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TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972) Senator, Vice President and 34th President of the United States. Autographed menu from the Southern Pacific Railroad Dini
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Rare First Edition Webb and His Brigade at the Angle Gettysburg73 - Rare First Edition Webb and His Brigade at the Angle Gettysburg
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WEBB, Alexander Stewart. J. B. Lyon Company, Printers, Albany, 1916. First Edition. Quarto (10 ¾ X 8 ¼ in., 275 X 210 mm). 123 pages. Dark...
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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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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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