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Manuscripts Auction
Manuscripts Auction
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Auction Location
10888 La Tuna Canyon Rd, Suite L
,
Sun Valley
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California
,
91352
,
United States
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Auction Details
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.
DISCLAIMER: PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ITEMS IN THIS CATALOG IS SOLD IN “AS IS” CONDITION, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Please call us at (323) 250-3980 or email us at blacksparrowauctions@gmail.com for condition reports or any general inquiry.
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Vintage Photograph of the LZ 129 Hindenburg
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The Hindenburg airship was named after Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, who was President of Germany from 1925 to 1934. The LZ 129 Hind
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Smokey Stover Cartoonist Bill Holman Autograph Letter Signed to Burne Hogarth
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HOLMAN, Bill. (1903-1987) American cartoonist who drew the classic comic strip Smokey Stover from 1935 until he retired in 1973. Holman signed some st
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Joseph Hooker Civil War Carte de Visite
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HOOKER, Joseph. (1814-1879) Major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Although he served throughout the war, usually with distinc
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Historical Fiction Writer John Jakes Typed Letter Signed
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JAKES, John William. (1932- ) American writer, best known for American historical fiction. He has used the pen name “Jay Scotland.†Ja...
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Marvel Icon Stan Lee Autographed Note Signed
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LEE, Stan. (1922- ) American comic book writer, editor, publisher, media producer, television host, actor, voice actor and former president and chairm
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Marvel Icon Stan Lee Autographed Note Signed
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LEE, Stan. (1922- ) American comic book writer, editor, publisher, media producer, television host, actor, voice actor and former president and chairm
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Limited Special First Edition MacArthur's Legacy 5LP Box Set
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MACARTHUR, Douglas. (1880-1964) American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army who was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the
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Editorial Cartoonist Bill Mauldin Autograph Note Signed with Self Caricature Sketch
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MAULDIN, Bill. (1921-2003) American editorial cartoonist who was most famous for his World War II cartoons depicting American soldiers, as represented
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Pulitzer Winner & Bringing Up Father Artist George McManus Handwritten Letter
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MCMANUS, George. (1884-1954) American cartoonist best known as the creator of Irish immigrant “Jiggs†and his wife “Maggie,...
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Frederick Opper Signed Original Rear Cover Print from Puck Magazine, January 16, 1884
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OPPER, Frederick Burr. (1857-1937) One of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. His comic ch
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Frederick Opper Signed Original Cover Print from Puck Magazine, February 6, 1884
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OPPER, Frederick Burr (1857-1937) One of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. His comic cha
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Frederick Opper Signed Original Rear Cover Print from Puck Magazine, February 27, 1884
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OPPER, Frederick Burr. (1857-1937) One of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. His comic ch
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Frederick Opper Signed Original Cover Print from Puck Magazine, March 5, 1884
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OPPER, Frederick Burr. (1857-1937) One of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. His comic ch
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Frederick Opper Signed Original Cover Print from Puck Magazine, April 23, 1884
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OPPER, Frederick Burr. (1857-1937) One of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. His comic ch
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Frederick Opper Signed Original Cover Print from Puck Magazine, May 7, 1884
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OPPER, Frederick Burr. (1857-1937) One of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. His comic ch
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Frederick Opper Signed Original Rear Cover Print from Puck Magazine, May 21, 1884
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OPPER, Frederick Burr. (1857-1937) One of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. His comic ch
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Frederick Opper Signed Original Rear Cover Print from Puck Magazine, June 11, 1884
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OPPER, Frederick Burr. (1857-1937) One of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. His comic ch
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Frederick Opper Signed Original Cover Print from Puck Magazine, June 18, 1884
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OPPER, Frederick Burr. (1857-1937) One of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. His comic ch
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Frederick Opper Signed Original Cover Print from Puck Magazine, June 25, 1884
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OPPER, Frederick Burr. (1857-1937) One of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. His comic ch
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Frederick Opper Signed Original Rear Cover Print from Puck Magazine, October 8, 1884
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OPPER, Frederick Burr. (1857-1937) One of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. His comic ch
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