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The Estates of Lorraine and John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location128 American Road, Morris Plains, New Jersey, United States In Person PreviewSunday, September 11th: 12:00 noon to 5:00pm with films of Dizzy`s from 6-8pm

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Dizzy Gillespie: The Life of a Jazz Legend
Own a piece of American music history

A very special sale of the Estate of Lorraine and John Birks Gillespie

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The famous trumpeter was born in Cheraw, South Carolina on October 21, 1917 and died in Englewood, New Jersey in January 6, 1993. He married Lorraine Willis on May 9, 1940. They lived in their Englewood, NJ home from 1965 until their deaths. Lorraine died in June, 2004.
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A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL REFERENCE TAPES Many provided for Dizzy Gillespie's review pri521A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL REFERENCE TAPES Many provided for Dizzy Gillespie's review pri
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A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL REFERENCE TAPES Many provided for Dizzy Gillespie's review prior to publication, apx. 50 pieces
A GROUP OF FOUR HATS WORN BY DIZZY Together with two pairs of Dizzy's eye glasses and three photos d522A GROUP OF FOUR HATS WORN BY DIZZY Together with two pairs of Dizzy's eye glasses and three photos d
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A GROUP OF FOUR HATS WORN BY DIZZY Together with two pairs of Dizzy's eye glasses and three photos depicting Dizzy wearing either one of the hat...
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF DIZZY'S HATS AND A SCARF Varying degrees of soiling and condition, apx. 20 523A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF DIZZY'S HATS AND A SCARF Varying degrees of soiling and condition, apx. 20
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A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF DIZZY'S HATS AND A SCARF Varying degrees of soiling and condition, apx. 20 pieces
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT Including a Black and Decker metal iron, an Osrow World T524A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT Including a Black and Decker metal iron, an Osrow World T
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A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT Including a Black and Decker metal iron, an Osrow World Travel Iron & Steamer, a George Forman grill,...
DIZZY'S REGENT ELECTRIC SHOE POLISHER Made by Dremel525DIZZY'S REGENT ELECTRIC SHOE POLISHER Made by Dremel
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DIZZY'S REGENT ELECTRIC SHOE POLISHER Made by Dremel
A LARGE GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES Of various Dizzy performances, interviews, and a variety 526A LARGE GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES Of various Dizzy performances, interviews, and a variety
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A LARGE GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES Of various Dizzy performances, interviews, and a variety of other subjects, in 5 inch, 7 inch, and 7 1/2 in
AN ENVELOPE FROM CHARLES LAKE WITH DIZZY'S ITINERARY From July 1990-June 1991, together with a parti527AN ENVELOPE FROM CHARLES LAKE WITH DIZZY'S ITINERARY From July 1990-June 1991, together with a parti
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AN ENVELOPE FROM CHARLES LAKE WITH DIZZY'S ITINERARY From July 1990-June 1991, together with a partial itinerary for the Dizzy Gillespie Orchest...
TWO BOUND TYPEWRITTEN SCRIPTS FOR "LE JAZZ HOT" BY JO EISINGER TWO BOUND TYPEWRITTEN SCRIPTS FOR "LE528TWO BOUND TYPEWRITTEN SCRIPTS FOR "LE JAZZ HOT" BY JO EISINGER TWO BOUND TYPEWRITTEN SCRIPTS FOR "LE
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TWO BOUND TYPEWRITTEN SCRIPTS FOR "LE JAZZ HOT" BY JO EISINGER TWO BOUND TYPEWRITTEN SCRIPTS FOR "LE JAZZ HOT" BY JO EISINGER
LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S LEATHER WALLET AND PASSPORT 529LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S LEATHER WALLET AND PASSPORT
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LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S LEATHER WALLET AND PASSPORT HOLDER Together with various credit/membership cards including an American Express Gold Card, a...
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES Of various Dizzy performances, interviews, and ot530A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES Of various Dizzy performances, interviews, and ot
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A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPES Of various Dizzy performances, interviews, and other things
A BROWN LEATHER CARD HOLDER EMBOSSED IN GOLD ON INSIDE LEFT CORNER, "DIZZY" Together with a green le531A BROWN LEATHER CARD HOLDER EMBOSSED IN GOLD ON INSIDE LEFT CORNER, "DIZZY" Together with a green le
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A BROWN LEATHER CARD HOLDER EMBOSSED IN GOLD ON INSIDE LEFT CORNER, "DIZZY" Together with a green leather Rolex wallet, each with wear, 2 ...
A BLOOD DONOR CERTIFICATE TO JOHN GILLESPIE Gore 532A BLOOD DONOR CERTIFICATE TO JOHN GILLESPIE Gore
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A BLOOD DONOR CERTIFICATE TO JOHN GILLESPIE Gore Blood bank of the Beth Israel Hospital, dated 3/28/69, unsigned, together with a gold Jazz in AZ memb
AN AMEX LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY GOLDEN ADVANTAGE LONG TERM CARD PLAN CARD Together with an MCI card, 533AN AMEX LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY GOLDEN ADVANTAGE LONG TERM CARD PLAN CARD Together with an MCI card,
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AN AMEX LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY GOLDEN ADVANTAGE LONG TERM CARD PLAN CARD Together with an MCI card, a MidAtlantic Visa card, and a John Gillespie sign
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF THREE AIRLINE CARDS All issued to Dizzy Gillespie, comprising an Air Canada534A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF THREE AIRLINE CARDS All issued to Dizzy Gillespie, comprising an Air Canada
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A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF THREE AIRLINE CARDS All issued to Dizzy Gillespie, comprising an Air Canada Aero card, Continental One Pass Elite card, and a
A DIZZY GILLESPIE "ALL THAT JAZZ" YELLOW T-SHIRT 535A DIZZY GILLESPIE "ALL THAT JAZZ" YELLOW T-SHIRT
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A DIZZY GILLESPIE "ALL THAT JAZZ" YELLOW T-SHIRT With two black-and-white photos of Dizzy next to a similar sweatshirt, together with two ...
A "DIZZY" BRASS STENCIL Inscribed "Dizzy", together with a polychrome ceramic nameplate in English a536A "DIZZY" BRASS STENCIL Inscribed "Dizzy", together with a polychrome ceramic nameplate in English a
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A "DIZZY" BRASS STENCIL Inscribed "Dizzy", together with a polychrome ceramic nameplate in English and Hebrew, and two other pla...
A GROUP OF DIZZY GILLESPIE FOR PRESIDENT MEMORABI537A GROUP OF DIZZY GILLESPIE FOR PRESIDENT MEMORABI
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A GROUP OF DIZZY GILLESPIE FOR PRESIDENT MEMORABILIA Comprising a "Dizzy Gillespie for President" red whoopee cushion, three black and whi...
A DRAWING OF DIZZY GILLESPIE By Peggy Gage '82538A DRAWING OF DIZZY GILLESPIE By Peggy Gage '82
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A DRAWING OF DIZZY GILLESPIE By Peggy Gage '82
A DEXTER JONES RECTANGULAR BRONZE SCULPTURAL RELIEF OF A STANDING DIZZY GILLESPIE Inscribed "John Bi539A DEXTER JONES RECTANGULAR BRONZE SCULPTURAL RELIEF OF A STANDING DIZZY GILLESPIE Inscribed "John Bi
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A DEXTER JONES RECTANGULAR BRONZE SCULPTURAL RELIEF OF A STANDING DIZZY GILLESPIE Inscribed "John Birks Gillespie by his friend and admirer Dex...
A DEXTER JONES BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF DIZZY GILLESPIE 21"h, together with two black and white photo540A DEXTER JONES BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF DIZZY GILLESPIE 21"h, together with two black and white photo
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A DEXTER JONES BRONZE PORTRAIT BUST OF DIZZY GILLESPIE 21"h, together with two black and white photographs depicting the Dexter Jones Bust, 3 p...