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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 GROUP OF TWENTY-ONE ASSORTED CDS, BETA, AND DVD MOVIES unknown condition301A GROUP OF TWENTY-ONE ASSORTED CDS, BETA, AND DVD MOVIES unknown condition
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A GROUP OF TWENTY-ONE ASSORTED CDS, BETA, AND DVD MOVIES unknown condition
A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED VHS TAPES Possibly home recordings, unknown conditions302A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED VHS TAPES Possibly home recordings, unknown conditions
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A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED VHS TAPES Possibly home recordings, unknown conditions
A GROUP OF TWENTY ASSORTED MOTION PICTURE VHS TAPES Unknown condition303A GROUP OF TWENTY ASSORTED MOTION PICTURE VHS TAPES Unknown condition
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A GROUP OF TWENTY ASSORTED MOTION PICTURE VHS TAPES Unknown condition
A GROUP OF THIRTY-FOUR ASSORTED "ALL IN THE FAMILY" VHS TAPES Unknown conditions304A GROUP OF THIRTY-FOUR ASSORTED "ALL IN THE FAMILY" VHS TAPES Unknown conditions
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A GROUP OF THIRTY-FOUR ASSORTED "ALL IN THE FAMILY" VHS TAPES Unknown conditions
A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED MOTION PICTURE VHS TAPES Including "Black Widow", "Sister Act", and "305A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED MOTION PICTURE VHS TAPES Including "Black Widow", "Sister Act", and "
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A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED MOTION PICTURE VHS TAPES Including "Black Widow", "Sister Act", and "Benny Hill
A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED MOTION PICTURE VHS TAPES Including, "The Lemon Sisters", "Orca", and 306A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED MOTION PICTURE VHS TAPES Including, "The Lemon Sisters", "Orca", and
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A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED MOTION PICTURE VHS TAPES Including, "The Lemon Sisters", "Orca", and "King of Kings", u...
A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED VHS TAPES Possibly home movies, unknown condition307A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED VHS TAPES Possibly home movies, unknown condition
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A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED VHS TAPES Possibly home movies, unknown condition
A GROUP OF THIRTY-SIX ASSORTED U-MATIC VIDEO CASSETTES OF DIZZY GILLESPIE Unknown condition308A GROUP OF THIRTY-SIX ASSORTED U-MATIC VIDEO CASSETTES OF DIZZY GILLESPIE Unknown condition
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A GROUP OF THIRTY-SIX ASSORTED U-MATIC VIDEO CASSETTES OF DIZZY GILLESPIE Unknown condition
A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED VHS TAPES Including various subjects and titles, unknown condition309A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED VHS TAPES Including various subjects and titles, unknown condition
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A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED VHS TAPES Including various subjects and titles, unknown condition
A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED VHS TAPES Including various subjects and titles, unknown condition310A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED VHS TAPES Including various subjects and titles, unknown condition
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A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED VHS TAPES Including various subjects and titles, unknown condition
A LARGE GROUP OF PRINTS, SLIDES AND FILM A LARGE GROUP OF PRINTS, SLIDES AND FILM311A LARGE GROUP OF PRINTS, SLIDES AND FILM A LARGE GROUP OF PRINTS, SLIDES AND FILM
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A LARGE GROUP OF PRINTS, SLIDES AND FILM A LARGE GROUP OF PRINTS, SLIDES AND FILM
A JVC VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDING SYSTEM Model CR-6100U/Recorder312A JVC VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDING SYSTEM Model CR-6100U/Recorder
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A JVC VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDING SYSTEM Model CR-6100U/Recorder
THE DOCTOR OF MUSIC HONORARY DEGREE CONFERRED UPON DIZZY GILLESPIE BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY May 15, 19313THE DOCTOR OF MUSIC HONORARY DEGREE CONFERRED UPON DIZZY GILLESPIE BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY May 15, 19
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THE DOCTOR OF MUSIC HONORARY DEGREE CONFERRED UPON DIZZY GILLESPIE BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY May 15, 1991, together with the cap, gown, sash, program, an
A HOFFRITZ MAGNIFYING GLASS Together with a Franz314A HOFFRITZ MAGNIFYING GLASS Together with a Franz
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A HOFFRITZ MAGNIFYING GLASS Together with a Franzus Tk-7 travel converter kit, a travel transformer, a hand-held paper shredder, a Lexington hairmax l
TWO SMALL PORTABLE REEL-TO-REEL TAPE RECORDERS Including an Erlson P80s example and a Uher 8000 exam315TWO SMALL PORTABLE REEL-TO-REEL TAPE RECORDERS Including an Erlson P80s example and a Uher 8000 exam
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TWO SMALL PORTABLE REEL-TO-REEL TAPE RECORDERS Including an Erlson P80s example and a Uher 8000 example bearing the name "Lorraine Gillespie&qu...
A ROLLIEFLEX BOX CAMERA Together with several photographs of Dizzy Gillespie wearing the camera, two316A ROLLIEFLEX BOX CAMERA Together with several photographs of Dizzy Gillespie wearing the camera, two
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A ROLLIEFLEX BOX CAMERA Together with several photographs of Dizzy Gillespie wearing the camera, two extra lenses in leather cases, and an external ha
THREE HERMES TIES BELONGING TO DIZZY GILLESPIE Together with two Hermes ascots, 5 pieces317THREE HERMES TIES BELONGING TO DIZZY GILLESPIE Together with two Hermes ascots, 5 pieces
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THREE HERMES TIES BELONGING TO DIZZY GILLESPIE Together with two Hermes ascots, 5 pieces
A LARGE COLLECTION OF DIZZY GILLESPIE'S TIES Together with some suspenders and other accessories318A LARGE COLLECTION OF DIZZY GILLESPIE'S TIES Together with some suspenders and other accessories
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A LARGE COLLECTION OF DIZZY GILLESPIE'S TIES Together with some suspenders and other accessories
THREE OF DIZZY GILLESPIE'S DRESS SHIRTS One monogrammed "Diz", the second "JBG", and the third not m319THREE OF DIZZY GILLESPIE'S DRESS SHIRTS One monogrammed "Diz", the second "JBG", and the third not m
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THREE OF DIZZY GILLESPIE'S DRESS SHIRTS One monogrammed "Diz", the second "JBG", and the third not monogrammed
A COLLECTION OF DIZZY GILLESPIE'S CLOTHING Including shirts, coats, and pants, apx. 43 pieces320A COLLECTION OF DIZZY GILLESPIE'S CLOTHING Including shirts, coats, and pants, apx. 43 pieces
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A COLLECTION OF DIZZY GILLESPIE'S CLOTHING Including shirts, coats, and pants, apx. 43 pieces
A LUNARAINE MINK STROLLER Monogrammed "LG", together with three fur storage receipts321A LUNARAINE MINK STROLLER Monogrammed "LG", together with three fur storage receipts
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A LUNARAINE MINK STROLLER Monogrammed "LG", together with three fur storage receipts
A LUNARAINE MINK JACKET With floral design, monogrammed "LG", together with receipts from this and o322A LUNARAINE MINK JACKET With floral design, monogrammed "LG", together with receipts from this and o
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A LUNARAINE MINK JACKET With floral design, monogrammed "LG", together with receipts from this and other fur purchases
A RANCH MINK COAT Monogrammed "LG", together with fur storage receipts323A RANCH MINK COAT Monogrammed "LG", together with fur storage receipts
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A RANCH MINK COAT Monogrammed "LG", together with fur storage receipts
A COLLECTION OF LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S JACKETS AND COATS Including leather, wool, and fur-trimmed, tog324A COLLECTION OF LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S JACKETS AND COATS Including leather, wool, and fur-trimmed, tog
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A COLLECTION OF LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S JACKETS AND COATS Including leather, wool, and fur-trimmed, together with a fur-trimmed jacket and matching...
A GROUP OF APPROXIMATELY SIX MICROPHONES Some with accessories, carrying cases, and a Chiayo wireles325A GROUP OF APPROXIMATELY SIX MICROPHONES Some with accessories, carrying cases, and a Chiayo wireles
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A GROUP OF APPROXIMATELY SIX MICROPHONES Some with accessories, carrying cases, and a Chiayo wireless microphone system
A LARGE COLLECTION OF SPEAKER WIRE, PATCH CORDS, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT A LARGE COLLECTION OF SPEAKER326A LARGE COLLECTION OF SPEAKER WIRE, PATCH CORDS, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT A LARGE COLLECTION OF SPEAKER
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A LARGE COLLECTION OF SPEAKER WIRE, PATCH CORDS, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT A LARGE COLLECTION OF SPEAKER WIRE, PATCH CORDS, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
TWO JVC COLOR VIDEO CAMERAS One model TU-41AU, th327TWO JVC COLOR VIDEO CAMERAS One model TU-41AU, th
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TWO JVC COLOR VIDEO CAMERAS One model TU-41AU, the other model GRC1U, together with a Sony Handycam Model CCD-V30, the case inscribed "Happy Bi...
A MINOX "ULTRA-MINIATURE" LEATHER SHEATHED CAMERA Together with a hard bound owner's manual and a si328A MINOX "ULTRA-MINIATURE" LEATHER SHEATHED CAMERA Together with a hard bound owner's manual and a si
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A MINOX "ULTRA-MINIATURE" LEATHER SHEATHED CAMERA Together with a hard bound owner's manual and a similarly-sized Minolta-16 MG
A GROUP OF INSTAMATIC CAMERAS Including a Nikon A329A GROUP OF INSTAMATIC CAMERAS Including a Nikon A
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A GROUP OF INSTAMATIC CAMERAS Including a Nikon Auto Focus zoom100, a Konica CESMF, a Konica MG inscribed "Dizzy", a Vivitar Opus 35 Motor...
THREE PORTABLE CASSETTE RELOADERS Including a Pan330THREE PORTABLE CASSETTE RELOADERS Including a Pan
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THREE PORTABLE CASSETTE RELOADERS Including a Panasonic tape/radio example bearing Lorraine's name, an Uher compact report stereo 124 labelled ...
A GARRARD TURN TABLE Together with an eight channel mixer and an Uher Royal De Luxe Reel-to-Reel tap331A GARRARD TURN TABLE Together with an eight channel mixer and an Uher Royal De Luxe Reel-to-Reel tap
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A GARRARD TURN TABLE Together with an eight channel mixer and an Uher Royal De Luxe Reel-to-Reel tape machine, wear, 3 pieces
A PANA-VUE AUTOMATIC SLIDE VIEWER Together with a Goko film editing machine and a Bolex system weber332A PANA-VUE AUTOMATIC SLIDE VIEWER Together with a Goko film editing machine and a Bolex system weber
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A PANA-VUE AUTOMATIC SLIDE VIEWER Together with a Goko film editing machine and a Bolex system weberling type N8/S8, wear, 3 pieces
A PANASONIC PORTABLE DVD PLAYER Model L10D, toget333A PANASONIC PORTABLE DVD PLAYER Model L10D, toget
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A PANASONIC PORTABLE DVD PLAYER Model L10D, together with a Sony Watchman, an RCA LCD handheld color television, a Sony Model TFM-3700W radio, a Sony
A GROUP OF HOME STEREO COMPONENTS Including a Lafayette LA-84 amplifier, an AR tuner and turntable, 334A GROUP OF HOME STEREO COMPONENTS Including a Lafayette LA-84 amplifier, an AR tuner and turntable,
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A GROUP OF HOME STEREO COMPONENTS Including a Lafayette LA-84 amplifier, an AR tuner and turntable, and a Lafayette Model AK-D750 Cassette deck, worn,
A LEICA 35MM CAMERA No. 186291, fitted with a 5cm lens, together with a Gossen light meter, some wea335A LEICA 35MM CAMERA No. 186291, fitted with a 5cm lens, together with a Gossen light meter, some wea
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A LEICA 35MM CAMERA No. 186291, fitted with a 5cm lens, together with a Gossen light meter, some wear, 2 pieces
A NIKKORMAT 35MM SLR CAMERA Mounted with a 43-86m336A NIKKORMAT 35MM SLR CAMERA Mounted with a 43-86m
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A NIKKORMAT 35MM SLR CAMERA Mounted with a 43-86mm zoom lens, with four Nikkor lenses (24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 35-105mm), a Sakar "Fish-eye" len...
A NIKKOR ZOOM LENS 85-250mm, some wear337A NIKKOR ZOOM LENS 85-250mm, some wear
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A NIKKOR ZOOM LENS 85-250mm, some wear
A PANASONIC PORTABLE RADIO STEREO WITH TURN TABLE Together with an Aiwa model 950 portable stereo, 2338A PANASONIC PORTABLE RADIO STEREO WITH TURN TABLE Together with an Aiwa model 950 portable stereo, 2
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A PANASONIC PORTABLE RADIO STEREO WITH TURN TABLE Together with an Aiwa model 950 portable stereo, 2 pieces
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF RECORDS And accompanying sheet music, examples by Clyde Otis, Jimmy McCrack339A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF RECORDS And accompanying sheet music, examples by Clyde Otis, Jimmy McCrack
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A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF RECORDS And accompanying sheet music, examples by Clyde Otis, Jimmy McCracklin, Belford Hendricks, Eddie Fisher, and others,
A SIGNED FRAMED PHOTO OF DIZZY GILLESPIE By Peter Curtis, 1988, Richmond, VT340A SIGNED FRAMED PHOTO OF DIZZY GILLESPIE By Peter Curtis, 1988, Richmond, VT
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A SIGNED FRAMED PHOTO OF DIZZY GILLESPIE By Peter Curtis, 1988, Richmond, VT
A LAMINATED ARTICLE ABOUT DIZZY GILLESPIE Titled "Cool Man with a Hot Trumpet" by Art North341A LAMINATED ARTICLE ABOUT DIZZY GILLESPIE Titled "Cool Man with a Hot Trumpet" by Art North
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A LAMINATED ARTICLE ABOUT DIZZY GILLESPIE Titled "Cool Man with a Hot Trumpet" by Art North
A GROUP OF LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S ARTWORK A GROUP OF LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S ARTWORK342A GROUP OF LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S ARTWORK A GROUP OF LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S ARTWORK
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A GROUP OF LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S ARTWORK A GROUP OF LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S ARTWORK
A GROUP OF KENNEDY CENTER RELATED ITEMS Including an invitation to the Honors dinner, Saturday, Dece343A GROUP OF KENNEDY CENTER RELATED ITEMS Including an invitation to the Honors dinner, Saturday, Dece
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A GROUP OF KENNEDY CENTER RELATED ITEMS Including an invitation to the Honors dinner, Saturday, December 2, 1989
FOUR PAIRS OF HEADPHONES Manufacturers including Echo, Superex, Philips and Yamaha, together with a 344FOUR PAIRS OF HEADPHONES Manufacturers including Echo, Superex, Philips and Yamaha, together with a
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FOUR PAIRS OF HEADPHONES Manufacturers including Echo, Superex, Philips and Yamaha, together with a pair of Aiwa SC-A5 power booster speakers, some we
A LARGE GROUP OF MAGAZINES WITH ARTICLES ABOUT DI345A LARGE GROUP OF MAGAZINES WITH ARTICLES ABOUT DI
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A LARGE GROUP OF MAGAZINES WITH ARTICLES ABOUT DIZZY GILLESPIE Many with Dizzy on the cover, including "Jazz Hot", "Musical Jazz"...
A GROUP OF TWENTY-THREE ASSORTED VHS TAPES Of various titles and subjects, condition unknown346A GROUP OF TWENTY-THREE ASSORTED VHS TAPES Of various titles and subjects, condition unknown
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A GROUP OF TWENTY-THREE ASSORTED VHS TAPES Of various titles and subjects, condition unknown
A GROUP OF TWENTY-FIVE ASSORTED DIZZY GILLESPIE VHS TAPES Including Blue Note Fukuoka, condition unk347A GROUP OF TWENTY-FIVE ASSORTED DIZZY GILLESPIE VHS TAPES Including Blue Note Fukuoka, condition unk
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A GROUP OF TWENTY-FIVE ASSORTED DIZZY GILLESPIE VHS TAPES Including Blue Note Fukuoka, condition unknown
A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED O.J. SIMPSON AND PRINCESS DIANA VHS TAPES Condition unknown348A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED O.J. SIMPSON AND PRINCESS DIANA VHS TAPES Condition unknown
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A GROUP OF TWENTY-SIX ASSORTED O.J. SIMPSON AND PRINCESS DIANA VHS TAPES Condition unknown
A GROUP OF TWENTY-FOUR DIZZY GILLESPIE VHS TAPES Condition unknown349A GROUP OF TWENTY-FOUR DIZZY GILLESPIE VHS TAPES Condition unknown
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A GROUP OF TWENTY-FOUR DIZZY GILLESPIE VHS TAPES Condition unknown
A GROUP OF TWENTY-FIVE ASSORTED DIZZY GILLESPIE VHS TAPES Condition unknown350A GROUP OF TWENTY-FIVE ASSORTED DIZZY GILLESPIE VHS TAPES Condition unknown
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A GROUP OF TWENTY-FIVE ASSORTED DIZZY GILLESPIE VHS TAPES Condition unknown