CLA Auction 197

AUTOGRAPHS

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Lot Symbols Description Estimate
13   1930s Autograph Book with 23 signatures including rare Alfred Hitchcock self-caricature, Fay Wray (star of original "King Kong" movie), Robert Donat, Clive Brook & Madeline Carroll.  $400 - $600
14   1940s-50s Autograph Book with 43 signatures including cricketer Jack Hobbs, plus a range from billiards, table tennis, tennis & aviation - noted Alan Cobham, C.W.A.Scott & Winifred Crossley.  $200 - $300
15   Group comprising JOHN NEWCOMBE signature on Cinzano advertising brochure; GERRY MARSDEN (Gerry and the Pacemakers) signed publicity card; SYD FISHER (skipper of Admirals Cup yacht "Ragamuffin") signature on cover. (3 items) $100 - $120
16   KING EDWARD VII, 1856 letter from Albert Edward (later King Edward VII) to his cousin in Brussells thanking him for a present, providing family gossip (nothing untoward) and mentioning Baron Stockmar. With the mourning envelope in which it was carried, franked 4d pair cancelled at Windsor, and addressed to "A Son Altefson Royale, Le Duc de Brabant, Bruxelles". Envelope and letter in poor condition though signature is fine.  $300 - $400
17   KING GEORGE V and QUEEN MARY, autographs on sepia wedding photograph of the couple (10x14cm) dated 1893; plus an original Royal Wedding Breakfast menu from 6 July 1893, printed in gold ink with pink, silver & white highlights, with envelope showing embossed Royal seal on flap; also a colour card for the Royal Wedding Fete depicting the Royal couple with their wedding and birth dates, and on reverse a list of entertainers. Wonderful group in superb condition. (4 items) $2000 - $2500
18   KING GEORGE V, autograph on mount of photograph dated Melbourne May 9th 1901, when he opened the first Federal Parliament as the Duke of Cornwall and York, overall 23x30cm. Rare souvenir of Australia's Federation.  $1500 - $2000
19   QUEEN ELIZABETH II and PRINCE PHILLIP, autographs dated 1977 on mount beneath superb official photograph of the Royal Couple, overall 35x49cm.  $1500 - $2000
20   1932 BRITISH SCHNEIDER TROPHY TEAM, signatures of Flt Lt John Bootham, Flt Lt Freddy Long, Fg Off Leonard Snaith & Sqn Ldr Orlebar on autograph page (with on reverse 4 actors including Stanley Holloway), with modern photograph of the team in front of their Supermarine S.6B aeroplanes. [This team won the 1931 contest and went on to set a world speed record of 407.5 mph, becoming the first aircraft to exceed 400mph].  $250 - $300
21   RICHARD ATTENBOROUGH, signed photograph dated 1948, with original letter and envelope.  $100 - $120
22 L EDMUND BARTON (Australia's 1st Prime Minister), signature on front cover of book "The Wealth and Progress of New South Wales 1889-90" by Coghlan [4th Issue, Sydney, 1890] with some wear.  $200 - $400
23 PC DON BRADMAN, signature on post card of the Don's batting stance in 1928.  $120 - $150
24 C DON BRADMAN, signature on 1983 cover commemorating Sir Don's 75th Birthday, with special cancel.  $120 - $150
25 C DON BRADMAN, signature on 1983 cover commemorating Sir Don's 75th Birthday, with special cancel.  $120 - $150
26 FDC DON BRADMAN, signature on 1997 Australian Legends - Sir Donald Bradman FDC, with special Bowral cancel, numbered 202 on reverse.  $150 - $200
27   DON BRADMAN, signed photograph of Bradman batting, 9x12cm.  $200 - $250
28   BRITISH POLITICIANS & others, collection of signed letters (42) and photographs (5), noted signatures of James Callaghan, Sebastian Coe, Michael Foot, Edward Heath, Denis Healey, John Prescott. (Total 51) $400 - $500
29   STANLEY M.BRUCE (Australia's 8th Prime Minister), signature on piece. With CoA.  $100 - $200
30   JAMES CALLAGHAN (British Prime Minister 1976-79), signed photograph, 9x13cm, with letter from his private secretary.  $100 - $120
31   ART CARNEY, signed photograph, 25x20cm. With CoA.  $80 - $100
32   NADIA COMANECI (Olympic Gymnast with perfect scores), signed photograph, 10x15cm. With CoA.  $100 - $200
33   COMEDIANS & SINGERS, c1958-69 Musicians & Variety Artists Contracts (26) from the Joe Hiller Booking Agency in Pittsburgh, with c34 signatures including Bobby Sherman (7), The Ink Spots (5), Sammy Kaye, Bobby Vinton (2), The McGuire Sisters (3), Norm Crosby, Marty Allen & Steve Rossi. A nostalgic group.  $250 - $300
34   NOEL COWARD, signature on autograph page, with modern photograph of the famous playwright and actor.  $150 - $200
35   CRASH CRADDOCK [Rock'n'Roll legend] signature on publicity photo, 15x20cm  $80 - $100
36   JOE DI MAGGIO, signed Baseball, in plastic display case. With CoA. [In 1939 Di Maggio won the first of three MVP Awards. Then in 1941 "Joltin Joe" hit safely in 56 straight games. His marriage to actress Marilyn Monroe made him the most popular man of his time].  $600 - $800
37   JOE DI MAGGIO, signed Baseball, in plastic display case. With CoA.  $600 - $800
38   JOE DI MAGGIO, signed photograph, window mounted with caption, framed and glazed, overall 40x32cm. With CoA.  $300 - $400
39   SLIM DUSTY, display comprising signed piece, window mounted with picture, framed and glazed, overall 32x39cm. With CoA.  $80 - $100
40   THE EASYBEATS, signatures of the 5 members of the band inside their double-LP "The Easybeats - Absolute Anthology 1965 to 1969", framed and glazed, overall 62x46cm.  $400 - $600
41   JOHN FARNHAM, signature on "John Farnham, then again..." poster, mounted on board, overall 99x68cm.  $100 - $150
42   FILM STARS, collection of autographs & photographs of Hollywood and European Stars, mostly 1940s/50s, comprising various black & white publicity photos with facsimile autographs (14) including Frank Sinatra, Gregory Peck, Stuart Granger & Rita Hayworth; signed photographs of European actors (9) noted John Justin, Narciso Parigi, Simor Erzsi & Rudolf Prack; range unsigned photographs (16) & ephemera. (Total 43) $400 - $500
43   GERALD FORD (38th US President, 1974-78), signed photograph, 20x25cm. With CoA.  $100 - $150
44   HENRY FORD, signature on autograph page, with modern photograph of the pioneer automobile manufacturer. Extremely rare and sought after autograph - one of the most important men of the 20th Century.  $1000 - $1200
45   SERGIO FRANCHI (Tenor), signed photograph (10x16cm); plus signed letter dated 1963, with original envelope. (3 items) $100 - $120
46   DAWN FRASER, official Limited Edition APO Olympic Legends display comprising FDC with Dawn's signature, plus print of the original artwork, framed and glazed, overall 34x46cm.  $200 - $250
47   DAWN FRASER, signed photograph, 25x20cm. With CoA.  $200 - $250
48   NEALE FRASER, signed original press photograph from 1956 Wimbledon Championships, 25x20cm.  $120 - $150
49   MELINDA GAINSFORD, signed poster, 51x75cm.  $60 - $80
50   "HARRY POTTER" - ROBBIE COLTRANE (Hagrid), display comprising signed photograph, mounted with picture of Hagrid, framed and glazed, overall 30x22cm.  $100 - $120
51   "HARRY POTTER" - ALAN RICKMAN (Severus Snape), display comprising signed photograph, mounted with picture of Severus Snape, framed and glazed, overall 30x22cm.  $100 - $120
52   "HARRY POTTER" - MAGGIE SMITH (Professor McGonagall), display comprising signed photograph, mounted with picture of Professor McGonagall, framed and glazed, overall 30x22cm.  $100 - $120
53   "HARRY POTTER" - ZOE WANAMAKER (Madam Hooch), display comprising signed photograph, mounted with picture of Madam Hooch, framed and glazed, overall 30x22cm.  $100 - $120
54   NIGEL HAWTHORNE, display comprising signed photograph, window mounted with picture from "Yes Minister", framed and glazed, overall 30x22cm.  $80 - $100
55   EDWARD HEATH (British Prime Minister 1970-74), signature on special House of Commons "With Compliments" card.  $100 - $120
56   EDMUND HILLARY, display comprising signed photograph, window mounted with picture of Hillary with Sherpa Tensing & NZ $5 Banknote, framed and glazed, overall 29x23cm.  $100 - $120
57   BERT HINKLER (Aviator), signature on 1921 (22 Nov) letter from England addressed to The Aircraft Press at Sydney; plus 4 photographs of Hinkler. (5 items) $120 - $150
58 FDC JOHN HOWARD (Australia's 25th Prime Minister), signatures (3) on set of First Day Covers commemorating the Centenary of Federal Parliament. (3 items) $100 - $200
59   WILLIAM M.HUGHES (Australia's 7th Prime Minister), signature on letter signed as Attorney-General (minor toning).  $100 - $200
60   MARJORIE JACKSON, official Limited Edition APO Olympic Legends display comprising FDC with Marjorie's signature, plus print of the original artwork, framed and glazed, overall 34x46cm.  $150 - $200
61   MICHAEL JACKSON, signature on limited edition print "The Book" by Brett Livingstone Strong, also signed by the artist, mounted on board, overall 74x100cm. With CoA, Original price US$6000.  $5000 - $6000
62   AMY JOHNSON (Aviator), signature on 1½d Sturt stamp dated 13.6.30; plus photographs (11), 1980 commemorative flight cover & 1986 letter of authenticity from Barry Jones. (14 items) $180 - $200
63   MICHAEL JORDAN, signed photograph, 25x20cm. With CoA.  $300 - $400
64   STEVEN KETTNA, signature on 1992 Olympics weightlifting suit in Australian colours, mounted with colour photograph, framed and glazed, overall 62x91cm.  $200 - $250
65   NICOLE KIDMAN, signed photograph, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 29x37cm. With CoA.  $100 - $120
66   JEAN-CLAUDE KILLY (3 Gold Medals at 1968 Winter Olympics), signed photograph, 10x15cm. With CoA.  $100 - $200
67   ANNA KOURNIKOVA, display comprising signed photograph, window mounted with 3 other photographs, framed and glazed, overall 63x79cm. With CoA.  $250 - $300
68   GYPSY ROSE LEE, signature in 1950s programme from her Australian tour (with signatures of other artists); plus box of other theatre programmes (23), travel maps & brochures (65) & other ephemera.  $100 - $150
69   CARL LEWIS (9 Olympic Gold Medals), signed photograph, 20x25cm. With CoA.  $100 - $200
70   NELSON MANDELA, signed photograph, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 21x26cm.  $100 - $120
71   NELLIE MELBA, display comprising signed card, dated New York 1894, window mounted with picture, framed and glazed, overall 46x34cm. With CoA.  $200 - $250
72   ROBERT MENZIES (Australia's 12th Prime Minister), signature on card.  $100 - $200
73   GARY NIEWAND, signature on 1992 Olympics cycling suit, mounted with colour photograph, framed and glazed, overall 62x91cm.  $400 - $500
74   SID PATTERSON, pencil signature on cycling advert for West End beer.  $50 - $75
75   MARY PICKFORD, signature on autograph page, with modern photograph of the most famous silent film actress, who co-founded United Artists with Charles Chaplin and married Douglas Fairbanks.  $100 - $120
76   GEORGE HOUSTON REID (Australia's 4th Prime Minister), signature on piece (minor toning). With CoA.  $100 - $200
77   MARK "CHOPPER" READ, signature on Black Fly sunglasses advertising poster, signed "Mark Brandon Read, Chopper", framed and glazed, overall 43x60cm.  $150 - $200
78   MARK "CHOPPER" READ, signature on Black Fly sunglasses advertising poster, signed "Mark Brandon Read, Chopper, Never Plead Guilty", framed and glazed, overall 43x60cm.  $150 - $200
79   MARK "CHOPPER" READ, signature on Black Fly sunglasses advertising poster, signed "Mark Brandon Read, Chopper, I'm Just a friendly fat Boy Ha Ha", framed and glazed, overall 43x60cm.  $150 - $200
80   MARK "CHOPPER" READ, signature on Black Fly sunglasses advertising poster, signed "Mark Brandon Read, Chopper", framed and glazed, overall 43x60cm.  $150 - $200
81   "RED DWARF" - HATTIE HAYRIDGE (Holly), signed colour photograph, 20x25cm. With CoA.  $80 - $100
82   MURRAY ROSE, official Limited Edition APO Olympic Legends display comprising FDC with Murray's signature, print of the original artwork, framed and glazed, overall 34x46cm.  $150 - $200
83   DUANE SINGLETON (Baseball), signature on Milwaukee Brewers "Louisville Slugger" Baseball Bat.  $80 - $120
84   SNOOKER: Programme for 1994 International Open Snooker Championship with 11 signatures including Stephen Hendry, Jimmy White, Steve Davis & Terry Griffiths.  $100 - $120
85   ELOISE SOUTHBY (Australian Netball Team), display comprising signature window mounted with action photograph, framed and glazed, overall 42x50cm. With CoA.  $50 - $75
86   MARK SPITZ (7 Gold Medals at 1972 Olympics), signature on front cover of "Sports Illustrated".  $100 - $200
87   "STAR TREK" - GRACE LEE WHITNEY (Yeoman Janice Rand), signed colour photograph, 20x25cm. With CoA.  $80 - $100
88   "STAR TREK" - RENE AUBERJONIOS (Odo), signed colour photograph, 20x25cm. With CoA.  $80 - $100
89   SHIRLEY STRICKLAND, official Limited Edition APO Olympic Legends display comprising FDC with Shirley's signature, print of the original artwork, framed and glazed, overall 34x46cm.  $150 - $200
90   TENNIS: 1930s autograph book, cloth bound (spine damaged) containing 63 signatures with about 40 tennis players including Betty Nuthall, Helen Jacobs, Jack Crawford, Marjorie Crawford, Jiro Satoh, John Gregory, Simone Mathieu, Peggie Scriven, Dorothy Round & Vivian McGrath.  $300 - $400
91   TENNIS: 1950s signed press photographs, comprising Neale Fraser, Hugh Stewart, Bobby Wilson, L.Ayala, Billy Knight & Don Candy; each with typed press annotation on reverse. (6 items) $200 - $250
92   JOHN TRAVOLTA, display comprising signature on magazine cover, window mounted with pictures from six of his movies, overall 81x42cm. With CoA.  $80 - $100
93   VICTORIA CROSS WINNERS, display comprising APO FDC signed by Roden Cutler VC, Edward Kenna VC & Keith Payne VC, window mounted with replica Victoria Cross medal, framed and glazed, overall 34x22cm.  $150 - $200
94   VIRGINIA WADE, signed publicity photograph of the 1977 Wimbledon champion, 10x13cm.  $80 - $100
95   KARRIE WEBB, signature on 2000 US Women's Open 18th Hole Flag. With CoA.  $100 - $200
96   HAROLD WILSON (British Prime Minister 1964-70 & 1974-76), signed letter on The Rt.Hon.The Lord Wilson of Rievaulx letterhead.  $100 - $120
97   WORLD POLITICAL LEADERS, collection of signed letter heads, typed and signed letters, few signed photos, noted Desmond Tutu, James Callaghan, Edward Heath, George C.Wallace, Dean Rusk, Prof.Dr.R.L.Mossbauer (Nobel Prize winner for Physics); also photos of John Major & Tony Blair with facsimile autographs. (32 items) $400 - $500
98   MERVYN WOOD (Australian Olympic Gold Medallist), signed photograph, 19x15cm.  $100 - $200
99   MICHAEL YORK, signed colour photograph from "Logans Run", 20x25cm. With CoA.  $80 - $100