Charles Upham
1945. No Binding. single page with autograph in ink "Charles Upham, 20BN, N.Z,E.F." Dated 6.10.45. Upham was an important New Zealander and war hero winning the VC twice.
1945. No Binding. single page with autograph in ink "Charles Upham, 20BN, N.Z,E.F." Dated 6.10.45. Upham was an important New Zealander and war hero winning the VC twice.
No Binding. Postcard, autographed photograph: "Sincerely - Larry Adler". Adler (1914-2001) was an American musician and self-taught harmonica virtuoso. He played as a soloist with some of the world's leading symphony orchestras. Emigrated to Britain after being blacklisted in the USA for alleged pro-communist leanings.
1833. No Binding. Handwritten letter,1 sheet, 1 fold. Dated Nov 7 1933 and Signed "Maurice Baring". Baring(1874-1946) was a noted English journalist and author, educated at Eton and Cambridge. He held diplomatic posts and was foreign correspondent for The Times (1904-1914), and served in the Royal Flying Corp (1914-1918). The.....
1979. No Binding. Philatelic First Day pictorial cover,11.5 x 19 cm, RAF Museum FF10, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the first flight from England to Australia, November/December 1919. No. 0161 of 1485. Signed "Jean Batten" on front. Date stamp of 12 November 1979 on verso, with stamp of "Concorde Project.....
New York: R R Bowker Co., 1946. Hardcover. pp xv111, 305, 35 plates, folding table, blue cloth boards. American publication addressed to beginners in autograph collecting.
1936. No Binding. ALS on notepaper with blindstamped letterhead, '150 Chiltern Court, Baker Street, NW1'. "Dear Mr Hoffman, Enclosed please find autograph on the leaf you sent me. I hope Auckland is as cheery as it used to be. New Zealand has always been my favourite country. With all good.....
1936. No Binding. Signed slip, 8 x 13 cm, "George Broadbridge" with 'Lord Mayor City of London' stamp and address stamp reading 'Mansion House, EC4'. Includes 5 newspaper clippings from Broadbridge's time as Lord Mayor of London, 1936-7. Broadbridge (1869-1952) was a British politician and businessman who became Lord Mayor.....
1827. No Binding. Handwritten signature ('Geo. Canning) and address to 'The Vicountess Lifford, Armagh, Ireland'. 8 x 13 cm. Dated April 11 1827. Canning (1770-1827) entered parliament in 1794, became Prime Minister in April 1827 but died in office in September of that year.
1889. No Binding. Passport (38 x 28.5 cm, 8 folds), signed "Salisbury" dated 15 July 1889. Lord Salisbury [1830-1903] was Foreign Secretary when this passport was issued. The passport, No 28973, is printed on thin paper with Royal coat of arms at top and bottom, is made out to John.....
No Binding. Autograph. Sheet of notepaper (20 x 15.5 cm, 1 fold) headed The Mayfair Hotel, Berkeley Square, London W1, signed "Maurice Chevalier". Chevalier (1888-1972) was a popular French entertainer enjoyed a long and successful career in the theatre and later in Hollywood. He was an Oscar winner in 1958.....
1936. No Binding. Two signed slips, "Ernie Clark" with five newspaper clippings from 1936. Clark was only the second person after Jean Batten to fly solo from England to New Zealand. Clark (1906-1964) was the second person to fly solo from Britain to New Zealand, in 1936, being beaten by.....
1906. No Binding. Signed card "Marie Corelli, 1906, with good wishes". Handwritten address on verso, addressed to F.D.Parker. Marie Corelli (Mary Mackay; 1855 - 1924), was a hugely popular novelist, writing largely up until WWI.
No Binding. Album leaf (8 x 13 cm) signed "Gottried Cramm". German champion tennis player, runner-up Wimbledon Singles Champion in 1935, 1936 and 1937, losing twice to Fred Perry and once to Don Budge. Very good on pink album leaf. Also: 4 news clippings, one announcing his release from prison.....
1936. No Binding. TLS signed "Bing". Letterhead: Bing Crosby National Broadcasting Compnay New York, dated August 11, 1936. Envelope typed, addressed to Miss Addie Bowmer and postmarked Los Angeles. Crosby (1904-1977) was one of the great popular entertainers; his career spanning 50 years, as singer and actor. Single sheet (18.5.....
1935. No Binding. Autographed photograph, head and shoulders (20 x 25 cm), of Crosby in open-necked shirt and yachting cap, signed: Every sincere wish Bing Crosby". Crosby (1901-1977) was one of the great popular entertainers; his career spanning 50 years, as singer and actor.
1944. No Binding. Photograph of Edwina Mountbatten (1901-1960) in uniform of the St John's Ambulance Brigade, hand-signed in white ink "To the New Zealand Nursing and Cadet Division with best wishes. Edwina Mountbatten 1944". 29 x 22 cm. Mounted and glazed.
No Binding. Album leaf (18 x 13 cm), signed "Best wishes-Duke Ellington". American pianist, composer and band leader (1899-1974). Foremost composer of orchestral jazz; "Mood Indigo" and "Sophisticated Lady" became his theme tunes. Single sheet, very good condition.
No Binding. Autographed photograph (14 x 19 cm), signed "Best wishes-Duke Ellington". American pianist, composer and band leader (1899-1974). Foremost composer of orchestral jazz; "Mood Indigo" and "Sophisticated Lady" became his theme tunes. The photograph is of a handsome, young Duke and dates from the early 30s, in very good.....
No Binding. Album leaf, signed "Yours truly-Mischa Elman". Elman [1891-1967] was born in the Ukraine. A child prodigy, he made his debut at 5 years old. He settled in America in 1911 and had a long, international career. Also signed by Percy B. Kahn, Elman's accompanist. Some foxing, 1 fold.....
No Binding. Signed slip from end of letter, 4 x 11.5 cm, "I as Sir yours ____ W.E. Forster". Edges torn. William Forster (1818-1886) was a British Liberal politician and industrialist, notably serving in the Gladstone administrations.
No Binding. 5 envelopes, signed in left hand corner" W E Forster". Forster (1819-1886) was Chief Secretary for Ireland when Gladstone was Prime Minister. Forster strongly opposed Home Rule. There were many plots to assassinate him and the Phoenix Park murders took place soon after his resignation in 1882. Envelopes.....
1930. No Binding. ALS in another hand but signed by Galsworthy. "Dear Sir, I will sign those books for you if you will send them to Bury House, Bury, Pulorough, Sussex, towards the end of March, carefully re-addressed for return, and with a note reminding me, as I shall only.....
1922. No Binding. Paper slip, 6.5 x 13.5 cm, dated April 1922 and signed "John Galsworthy". Galsworthy (1867-1933) was the English author and playwright best remembered for the series of novels constituting The Forsyte Saga. He received the Nobel prize for literature in 1932. A bold, clear signature.
1874. No Binding. AL; note written in Italian, dated 3 November 1874, signed "G. Garibaldi". The Italian patriot (1807-1882) played a major role in unifying the Italian states. After a lifetime of campaigns and revolutionary and military action he retired to the island of Caprera, which English friends had purchased.....
1760. No Binding. Wax seals. Two impressions on beeswax of Garrick's seal, obverse and reverse. The 2 seal impressions are in excellent condition, clear and complete c.1760. A very personal association item. Garrick (1717-1779) was the leading English actor, manager and dramatist of the mid-18th C.