The Estates of Lorraine and John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie

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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 JVC COMPACT HOME STEREO Model HXPRO, dual cassette, CD, equalizer, and tuner, 1991701A JVC COMPACT HOME STEREO Model HXPRO, dual cassette, CD, equalizer, and tuner, 1991
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A JVC COMPACT HOME STEREO Model HXPRO, dual cassette, CD, equalizer, and tuner, 1991
A TEAC 80-8 TASCAM SERIES REEL TO REEL RECORDING MACHINE In simulated wood grain, Serial #8080444702A TEAC 80-8 TASCAM SERIES REEL TO REEL RECORDING MACHINE In simulated wood grain, Serial #8080444
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A TEAC 80-8 TASCAM SERIES REEL TO REEL RECORDING MACHINE In simulated wood grain, Serial #8080444
A PRO-FORM 940 INCLINE TREADMILL A PRO-FORM 940 INCLINE TREADMILL703A PRO-FORM 940 INCLINE TREADMILL A PRO-FORM 940 INCLINE TREADMILL
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A PRO-FORM 940 INCLINE TREADMILL A PRO-FORM 940 INCLINE TREADMILL
FOUR BLACK TUBULAR METAL FOLDING CHAIRS Together with four folding chairs and a pair of wood and bla704FOUR BLACK TUBULAR METAL FOLDING CHAIRS Together with four folding chairs and a pair of wood and bla
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FOUR BLACK TUBULAR METAL FOLDING CHAIRS Together with four folding chairs and a pair of wood and black wrought iron two-shelf shelving units
AN HPL SQUARE COFFEE TABLE Poor condition, 15"h x 36"w x 36"d, together with a large Persian style c705AN HPL SQUARE COFFEE TABLE Poor condition, 15"h x 36"w x 36"d, together with a large Persian style c
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AN HPL SQUARE COFFEE TABLE Poor condition, 15"h x 36"w x 36"d, together with a large Persian style copper lamp, 2 pieces
A DANISH MODERN STYLE HARDWOOD MAGAZINE RACK worn condition, 15"h x 31"w x 9"d706A DANISH MODERN STYLE HARDWOOD MAGAZINE RACK worn condition, 15"h x 31"w x 9"d
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A DANISH MODERN STYLE HARDWOOD MAGAZINE RACK worn condition, 15"h x 31"w x 9"d
AN ELIZABETHAN STYLE OAK BILLIARD TABLE Wear and 707AN ELIZABETHAN STYLE OAK BILLIARD TABLE Wear and
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AN ELIZABETHAN STYLE OAK BILLIARD TABLE Wear and losses, together with an Eastlake style cue stick wall rack, a group of assorted cue sticks and bridg
SIX TUBULAR METAL BAR STOOLS WITH ROUND RED FAUX LEATHER SEATS Wear throughout, 31 1/2"h x 14"d708SIX TUBULAR METAL BAR STOOLS WITH ROUND RED FAUX LEATHER SEATS Wear throughout, 31 1/2"h x 14"d
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SIX TUBULAR METAL BAR STOOLS WITH ROUND RED FAUX LEATHER SEATS Wear throughout, 31 1/2"h x 14"d
A WOOD AND MARBLEIZED LAMINATE FOUR DOOR CABINET Wear and losses, 36"h x 5'6"w x 25"d709A WOOD AND MARBLEIZED LAMINATE FOUR DOOR CABINET Wear and losses, 36"h x 5'6"w x 25"d
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A WOOD AND MARBLEIZED LAMINATE FOUR DOOR CABINET Wear and losses, 36"h x 5'6"w x 25"d
A MODERN STRIPED UPHOLSTERED OTTOMAN ON CASTERS Together with a circular beige leather footstool and710A MODERN STRIPED UPHOLSTERED OTTOMAN ON CASTERS Together with a circular beige leather footstool and
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A MODERN STRIPED UPHOLSTERED OTTOMAN ON CASTERS Together with a circular beige leather footstool and a globe on stand, 3 pieces
A CUSTOM MADE TANGERINE COLOR UPHOLSTERED SOFA Worn condition, 8'4"l711A CUSTOM MADE TANGERINE COLOR UPHOLSTERED SOFA Worn condition, 8'4"l
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A CUSTOM MADE TANGERINE COLOR UPHOLSTERED SOFA Worn condition, 8'4"l
A CIRCULAR OAK DRUM TABLE WITH GLASS TOP Worn condition, 16"h x 41" dia.712A CIRCULAR OAK DRUM TABLE WITH GLASS TOP Worn condition, 16"h x 41" dia.
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A CIRCULAR OAK DRUM TABLE WITH GLASS TOP Worn condition, 16"h x 41" dia.
A MODERN GAMES TABLE With a simulated wood base and removable top opening to a green felt game surfa713A MODERN GAMES TABLE With a simulated wood base and removable top opening to a green felt game surfa
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A MODERN GAMES TABLE With a simulated wood base and removable top opening to a green felt game surface, together with two cues and ten balls
A COLOR LITHOGRAPH In design of an LP record of D714A COLOR LITHOGRAPH In design of an LP record of D
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A COLOR LITHOGRAPH In design of an LP record of Dizzy Gillespie's "Groovin'High", numbered 23/100, and inscribed in pencil "T...
A JEFF SEDLIK "DIZZY" FRAMED SHIRT Housed under g715A JEFF SEDLIK "DIZZY" FRAMED SHIRT Housed under g
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A JEFF SEDLIK "DIZZY" FRAMED SHIRT Housed under glass in a shadow box and brushed aluminum frame, together with a photograph of the same i...
AN ANTIQUED BRASS THREE-LIGHT STUDENT LAMP Together with three contemporary table lights716AN ANTIQUED BRASS THREE-LIGHT STUDENT LAMP Together with three contemporary table lights
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AN ANTIQUED BRASS THREE-LIGHT STUDENT LAMP Together with three contemporary table lights
A COLOR LITHOGRAPH Depicting an abstract renderin717A COLOR LITHOGRAPH Depicting an abstract renderin
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A COLOR LITHOGRAPH Depicting an abstract rendering of female musicians, together with a Homen Jazz Festival Poster dated 1993, an abstract work in rel
A GEORGE III STYLE ONE-DRAWER SIDE TABLE 24"h x 2718A GEORGE III STYLE ONE-DRAWER SIDE TABLE 24"h x 2
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A GEORGE III STYLE ONE-DRAWER SIDE TABLE 24"h x 22 1/2"w x 15"d, together with a lattice-decorated hanging cabinet, 24"h x 32&qu...
A WALNUT VENEERED MODULAR WALL UNIT With assorted cabinets and chest of drawers, heavy wear and loss719A WALNUT VENEERED MODULAR WALL UNIT With assorted cabinets and chest of drawers, heavy wear and loss
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A WALNUT VENEERED MODULAR WALL UNIT With assorted cabinets and chest of drawers, heavy wear and losses, 5 pieces
A CHIPPENDALE STYLE SIX-DRAWER TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS Some wear, 47 1/2"h x 35"w x 19"d720A CHIPPENDALE STYLE SIX-DRAWER TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS Some wear, 47 1/2"h x 35"w x 19"d
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A CHIPPENDALE STYLE SIX-DRAWER TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS Some wear, 47 1/2"h x 35"w x 19"d