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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:225
Sale Title:Christmas Collectables AuctionLots with images:222
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:143
Date:16-Dec-2012
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Eight Lantern Slides of photographs Taken At Gallipoli and in Egypt During World War I believed to have been taken by Driver D.A. Robertson, 2nd Battery, A.F.A., all with handwritten labels including one of Robertson; 'S.S. 'Shropshire'...showing broken bridge (and 4.7' gun)'; 'H.M.S. 'Queen' at the Dardanelles; 'Battery being landed showing Turkish trenches and gun dugouts'; 'Troopship 'Karoo' landing 4th Battery guns on to barges at Gallipoli; and 'Landing stores and ammunition at Gallipoli' (8) All 8.3…
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World War I Trio Awarded to Tpr. H.M. Irwin 8 Light Horse A.I.F. including 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; and Victory Medal 1914-19, all impressed '967 Pte. H.M. Irwin 8 L.H. Rgt. A.I.F.', framed; with Anzac Medallion in case of issue; and group of five to W.O. N.F.G. Irwin including United Nations Korea Medal 1950-53 impressed '3\1210 W.O. Irwin; Australian Service Medal 1945-75 Impressed to Reverse '3120 N.F.G. Irwin'; Australian Defence Medal; Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct…
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Unusual Large World War II Escape Map of China American, circa 1942, printed to both sides on rayon, area includes Hong Kong, Macao and Shanghai, folded, in excellent condition 100 cm x 78 cm
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Western Samoa 22ct. Gold One Hundred Tala Coin Km.21 1976 U.S. bi-Centennial, with equestrian image, in case of issue with 'Certificate of Authenticity' numbered 51' from an edition of 2000 2.8 cm diameter
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Western Samoa 22ct. Gold One Hundred Tala Coin Km.29 1978, 50th Anniversary Kingsford Smith First Pacific Flight, in case of issue with Certificate of Authenticity, numbered '564' from an edition of 1500 2.8 cm diameter
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Cook Islands 22ct Gold One Hundred dollar Coin Km.13 1975, Elizabeth II, Bicentennial of Return of Captain Cook from second Pacific Voyage, in 'Franklin Mint' case with 'Certificate of Authenticity' 2.6 cm diameter
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Western Samoa 22ct. Gold One Hundred Tala Coin Km.23 1976 Olympic Games, Weightlifter, in case of issue with Royal Australian Mint 'Certificate of Authenticity' numbered ;421' from an edition of 2,500
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Cook Islands 22ct Gold One Hundred dollar Coin Km.16 1976, United States Bicentennial, in 'Franklin Mint' case with 'Certificate of Authenticity' 2.7 cm diameter
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Australian 22ct. Gold Two Hundred Dollar Coin 1980, Koala design, in Royal Australian Mint case with descriptive card 2.4 cm diameter
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Eight autographed Caricatures of actors and Entertainers by Tony Rafty mixed media on card or board, subjects include 2 x Bob Hope, Kathryn Hepburn, Bill Cosby, Danny Kaye, Hopalong Cassidy and Sabrina, all signed and dated by Rafty and additionally by subject; and an unsigned caricature of Mike Todd, all in card mounts (8) Largest 55 cm x 57 cm
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Autographed Caricatures of Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr. and Johnny Mathis mixed media on card, all signed by Rafty and subject, the Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong signatures with some touch ups, in card mounts (4) Largest 72.5 cm x 46.5 cm to image
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Eight autographed Caricatures by Tony Rafty mixed media on card, including Joan Sutherland, Robert Helpmann, Judith Anderson, William Dobell, Tommy Steele, Victor Borge and Torville and Dean, all signed and dated by Rafty and signed by subject; and an unsigned caricature of Dame Margot Fonteyn, all in card mounts or framed (9) Largest 53 cm x 53 cm
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Five autographed Caricatures of the Rolling Stones by Tony Rafty graphite and pen and ink on card, comprising individual portraits of all five original members of the band including Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts, all signed in black ink by the subject (Keith signed twice) and signed and dated 'Tony Rafty 66' (5) Majority 54 cm x 42.5 cm
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Four Caricatures of the Beatles by Tony Rafty graphite and pen and ink on card, comprising individual portraits of 'John'; 2 x 'Paul'; 'George', all signed 'Tony Rafty', two dated '64', two affected by water damage (4) All 48 cm x 34 cm
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Autographed Caricature of the Beatles by Tony Rafty graphite, pen and ink sketch of the group performing on stage, signed and inscribed 'Tony Rafty Sydney 64' and signed in different inks by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, framed 61 cm x 82 cm
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Autographed Souvenir Beatles Booklet, published by 'PYX Productions...London', 1963, signed on the front cover in blue fountain pen by Paul McCartney, in blue biro by John Lennon and Ringo Starr and in black ink by George Harrison, who has added 'xxx, the owner's name written in pencil above Paul's signature; a typed note from the vendor concerning the provenance of the signatures; and a copy of 'The Beatles 10 Years That Shook The World', Dorling Kindersley, 2004. Literature: 'The Beatles 10 Years That…
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Set of Rolling Stones autographs signed in blue ink on a thin sheet of paper by all five of the original members of the group including Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts, some folds and creases. According to the vendor these signatures were obtained in January, 1965 when the Rolling Stones were appearing on 'The Rolling Stones Special' on ATV Melbourne.
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Angus Young's School Boy Cap light blue twill cap applied to front with white felt letter 'A', makers label inside 'Gay Star Styled by Philip Joseph of South Yarra'; and a letter concerning the provenance from former AC/DC bass player Mark Evans confirming that the promotional cap was acquired for the vendor by him and was worn on stage by Angus Young in 'The latter half of 1975' ; and reproduction promotional photographs showing Angus Young wearing an identical cap (5) Cap 9.5 cm x 22 cm x 15 cm
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Framed Melbourne Concert posters For 'Go Betweens', 'Mental As Anything', 'Hunters & Collectors', 'Angels' and others 15 x framed posters, 12 x colour posters, 3 x b & w in black metal frames with perspex (G-E) (15) Various sizes
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Beatles Song Book autographed by Paul Mccartney and George Harrison 'The Beatles Complete', Wise Publications, London, signed on the title page in black felt tip by Paul McCartney and George Harrison
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Poster signed by Eric Clapton and Roger Daltrey 'Tommy', Roadshow, 1975, Australian daybill poster signed in black felt tip by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend and signed and inscribed 'Eric Clapton 2007'; and an Australian daybill poster for 'The Bride', Columbia, 1985, signed by Sting (2) 76 cm x 34 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 20; and 107
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Autographed photographs of Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Robert Plant two machine-print photographs, one signed in black felt tip by Page; one signed by Plant, in common mount, framed Both photographs 40 cm x 27 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 92; and 103
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Autographed photograph of Bruce Springsteen black and white machine-print photograph of Springsteen performing on stage signed in gold felt tip, framed 28.5 cm x 19 cm to image. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 187
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Collection of Kiss and Aerosmith autographs including a flyer for 'Kiss Alive Worldwide 96/97' and a copy of a colour photograph, both signed by all four members of the original line-up; and five machine-print photographs, two signed by all five members of Aerosmith, three signed by Steven Tyler (7) Largest 30 cm x 42 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 29; 115
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Collection of rock autographs including a poster 'Roy Orbison and Friends' signed by Elvis Costello; a machine-print photograph signed by Sting; a publicity photograph signed by Chrissy Hynde of the Pretenders; a copy of Rolling Stone Magazine and a poster, both signed by Nick Cave; an album signed by Midnight Oil; a photograph signed by Billy Joel; and a magazine page signed by the Stray Cats (8) Largest poster 99 cm x 69 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 36; 107; 54; and 16
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Extremely rare autographed copy of the CD Hormoaning by Nirvana Australian pressing, David Geffen Company, 1992, signed on the cover in black felt pen by Kurt Cobain, David Grohl and Chris Novoselic; and a copy of a photograph of Cobain taken by Richard Simpkin during Nirvana's 1992 Australian tour. This is possibly the only Australian copy of Hormoaning ever signed by Nirvana. The CD was released on 5 February 1992 and played their final gig in Australia on 7 February.
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A poster signed by the Highwaymen Australian tour poster signed in black felt tip by the late Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings; and a signed CD for the single 'Silver Stallion'; and two Australian daybill posters signed by Willie Nelson (4) Highwaymen poster 68 cm x 47 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 37; and 258
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Collection of Bon Jovi autographs including five magazine photographs and one photograph, one signed by all five members of the band; three signed by Jon Bon Jovi in gold felt tip; and two signed by Richie Sambora (6) Largest 29.5 cm x 21 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 52
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A poster signed by the Red Hot Chili Peppers the poster showing a front cover of Rolling Stone Magazine from 2000 'The Chili Peppers Rise Again', signed in black felt pen by all four members including Anthony Keidis and Flea; and a copy of Rolling Stone magazine from 1992 showing the famous front cover of the band naked, similarly signed (2) poster 58 cm x 48 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 42
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Collection of British music autographs signed in black felt pen on album covers, single record covers, machine print photographs, subjects include Sting (2), Duran Duran, Phil Collins (2), Boy George (2), The Cure and Steve Winwood (2) (a lot). Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 107; 194; and 75
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Album autographed by Iggy Pop, Michael Hutchence and Nick Cave 'Dogs in Space Original Motion Picture Soundtrack', 1986, with three signatures in black ink to back cover. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 51; 14; 128-36; and 54
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Three autographs of Sir Edmund Hillary, all signed in black felt tip, including one on the cover of a programme 'An Evening with Sir Edmund Hillary', Sydney, 2002; the others on a photograph of Hillary and a machine-print photograph of Mount Everest; and the autographs of three Australian Victoria Cross recipients including Sir Roden Cutler; Edward Kenna; and Keith Payne (6) Largest 30 cm x 23 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 215;
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Autographed 1995 Adelaide Grand Prix poster signed in black ink by Michael Schumacher, Jack Brabham, Jackie Stewart and Damon Hill; and a poster signed by Bob Jane (2) Largest 89 cm x 69 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 73
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Collection of autographs of actresses signed on Australian daybill posters, other posters and magazines, subjects include Esther Williams ('On An Island With You'); Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin and a copy of photograph with Tomlin ('9 to 5')', Juliette Binoche ('The English Patient'); Susan Sarandon ('The Other Side of Midnight'); Shirley MacLaine and Daryl Hanna ('Steel Magnolias'); 2 x Cate Blanchett ; Angie Dickinson; Greta Saachi; Liv Ullman and a copy of photograph with Ullman; and Rachel Ward (a lot)…
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Collection of autographs of vintage Hollywood actors signed on posters the majority Australian daybills including 2 x Tony Curtis, one on a re-issue daybill for 'Some Like It Hot'; 2 x Rod Taylor, one on a daybill for 'Hell With Heroes'; Gregory Peck on an Italian poster for 'The Guns of Navarone'; and a reproduction of a poster for 'Singing In The Rain' signed by Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds (a lot) Largest 76 cm x 34 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 60; 116; and 281
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Collection of autographs of actors the majority signed on 8 x 10 publicity photographs and machine-print photographs, subjects include Tom Cruise; 2 x Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves; 2 x Charlie Sheen; Kiefer Sutherland; Mel Gibson; Danny Glover; 2 x Anthony Hopkins; 2 x Garry McDonald; and the Australian cast of Guys and Dolls (a lot) Largest 47 cm x 30 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 110; 71; 80; 94; 182; and 147
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Collection of autographs of Australian actors the majority signed on Australian daybills and other posters including Hugh Jackman ('X-Men' ); Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving ('Priscilla Queen of The Desert'); Toni Collette ('Muriel's Wedding'); Russell Crowe, William Hurt and Cate Blanchett ('Robin Hood'); Sam Neill and Judy Davis and a copy of a photograph at time of signing ('My Brilliant Career'); Colin Freil ('Malcolm'); Jack Thompson and a copy of a photograph at time of signing and Russell Crowe ('The…
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Collection of autographs of Australian actors the majority signed on Australian daybill posters including Russell Crowe and a copy of a photograph at time of signing, and Jaqueline McKenzie ('Romper Stomper'); Tina Turner and a copy of a photograph at time of signing and George Miller ('Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' ); Guy Pearce and a copy of a photograph at time of signing, and Hugo Weaving ('Priscilla Queen of the Desert'); Nicole Kidman and a copy of a photograph at time of signing, Sam Neill and…
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Three autographed James Bond posters including 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service', United Artists, 1969, Australian daybill poster signed in black felt tip by George Lazenby and Diana Rigg; and 'Moonraker', United Artists, 1979, Australian daybill poster, signed in black felt tip by Roger Moore; and 'Goldeneye', United Artists, 1995, Australian teaser poster, signed by Pierce Brosnan; and a copy of 'Hello!' magazine signed on the cover by Brosnan (4) Largest 75 cm x 33.5 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard &…
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Untouchables poster signed by Sean Connery Paramount, 1987, Australian daybill poster, signed and inscribed in black felt tip 'Best Wishes Sean Connery' 66 cm x 33.5 cm
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Poster for Grease signed by John Travolta and Olivia Newton John Paramount, 1978, Australian daybill poster, signed in black felt tip; and two other Australian daybills, one for 'Xanadu', Universal, 1980, signed by Olivia Newton John; one for 'Light of Day', Village Roadshow, 1987, signed by Joan Jett (3) Largest 75 cm x 34 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 99
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Taxi driver poster signed by Jodie Foster Columbia Pictures, 1976, American one-sheet poster signed in black felt tip; and two Australian daybill posters, one for 'King of Comedy', 20th century Fox, 1983, signed by Jerry Lewis and 2 x copies of photographs at time of signing; one for 'New York New York', United Artists, 1977, signed by Liza Minnelli (3) Largest 91 cm x 61 cm
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The Godfather Part II poster signed by Al Pacino signed in gold marker pen on a poster advertising the videocassette release of the film; and two other Pacino autographs on an Australian daybill poster for 'And Justice For All', Columbia Pictures, 1979; and a colour photograph, both signed in black felt tip (3) Largest 95 cm x 41 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 217
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Collection of autographs of Vintage Hollywood actors including two soundtrack albums, one for 'An American In Paris' signed by Gene Kelly; one 'Ben-Hur' signed by Charlton Heston; and four photographic copies of stills and posters, two signed Charlton Heston; two by Debbie Reynolds (6). Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 81; and 227
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Collection of movie autographs including seven 8 x 10 photographs signed by James Stewart, Micky Rooney, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Oliver Stone, Debbie Reynolds, Brooke Shields and Olivia Newton John; a concert programme signed by Shirley MacLaine; and other subjects including Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley and Drew Barrymore (a lot) Majority 25.5 cm x 20 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 159; 124; 227; 272; 49; 99; 28; 102; and 140
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Top Gun poster autographed by Tom Cruise Paramount, 1986, Australian daybill poster signed in black felt pen by Cruise and Producer Jerry Bruckheimer; a Japanese flyer for 'Days of Thunder' signed by Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman; a poster for 'Far and Away', Universal, 1992 signed by Cruise, Kidman and Ron Howard; and an Australian daybill poster for 'Bmx Bandits' signed by Kidman (5) Largest 28 cm x 13.5 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 110; and 289
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Shawshank Redemption poster signed by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman Roadshow Entertainment, 1994, Australian daybill poster signed in black felt pen; and two Australian daybill posters for 'Driving Miss Daisy' signed by Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy; and 'Outbreak' signed by Freeman; two posters signed by Anthony Hopkins 'Red Dragon' and 'Legends of the Fall'; and a poster for 'Michael Collins' signed by Liam Neeson (6) 65 cm x 13 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 74; and 147
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Autographed Platoon poster Orion Pictures, 1986, signed in black felt tip by Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe and a copy of a photograph at time of signing, and Percy Sledge; a poster for 'Jfk', Warner Bros., 1990, signed by Oliver Stone; and an Australian daybill poster for 'The Killing Fields' signed by John Malkovich (3) Largest 68 cm x 33.5 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 124; and 80
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Collection of Bratpack autographs including three Australian daybill posters: 'Young Guns', Vestron Pictures, 1988, signed by Charlie Sheen and Kiefer Sutherland; 'About Last Night', Tri-Star, 1986, signed by Rob Lowe; and 'Flatliners', Columbia Pictures, 1990, signed by Kiefer Sutherland; and a flyer for 'Outsiders', Warner Bros., 1983, signed by Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze; and a poster for 'Chaplin' signed by Robert Downey Jr. (5) Largest 69 cm x 34 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard…
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Collection of autographed British comedy posters all Australian daybills including 'Life of Brian', Handmade Films, 1979, signed in black felt tip by John Cleese, Michael Palin and Eric Idle; 'Educating Rita', Columbia Pictures, 1983 signed by Michael Caine; and 'Peter's Friends', Film 4 International, signed by Stephen Fry and a copy of a photograph at time of signing (3) Largest 70 cm x 33 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 235
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Collection of autographed comedy posters majority Australian daybill posters, including 'A Fish Called Wanda' signed by John Cleese and Michael Palin; 'Crocodile Dundee' signed by Paul Hogan and David Gumpilil; 'Hot Shots!', signed and inscribed 'Charlie Sheen 'Topper'; 'Mrs Doubtfire' signed by Robin Williams and Pierce Brosnan and a copy of a photograph at time of signing; 'Nightshift' signed by Henry Winkler; 'There's Something About Mary' signed by Ben Stiller; three Mr Bean posters signed by Rowan…
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Aladdin poster signed by Robin Williams Walt Disney, 1992, Australian daybill poster, signed in black felt tip; and six other signed daybills for family movies including 'Finding Nemo' signed by Geoffrey Rush; 'Toys' signed by Robin Williams; 'Pete's Dragon' signed by Helen Reddy; 'Blinky Bill' and Around The World With Dot' signed by Yoram Gross; 'The Little Convict' signed by Rolf Harris and a copy of a photograph at time of signing and Yoram Gross (7) Majority 76 cm x 34 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard &…
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Poster For Men in Black autographed by Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones Columbia, 1997, signed in silver marker pen and a copy of a photograph at time of signing; an Australian daybill poster for 'The Fly', 20th century Fox, 1986, signed by Jeff Goldblum; an Australian daybill poster for 'Firestarter', Universal, 1984, signed by Drew Barrymore; and three posters signed by Directors: Baz Luhrmann ('Romeo and Juliet'); Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez ('The Blair Witch Project'); and Rob Reiner ('Ghost of…
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Collection of autographed posters For 1980s Comedies all Australian daybill posters: 'When Harry Met Sally', Castle Rock, 1989, signed by Billy Crystal; 'Good Morning Vietnam', Touchstone, 1987, signed by Robin Williams; 'Broadcast News', 20th century Fox, 1987, signed by Holly Hunter and William Hurt; 'Charlie Chan & The Curse of the Dragon Queen', United Artists, 1980, signed by Peter Ustinov; and three others signed by Whoopi Goldberg and a copy of a photograph at time of signing (2) and Cybill Shepherd…
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Collection of Star Wars autographs including a limited edition 'Star Wars Trilogy ' poster signed by George Lucas and four other unsigned examples of the same poster; and three magazines featuring Star Wars related front covers, two signed by Ewan McGregor, one signed by George Lucas; and a poster for 'Brassed Off' signed by McGregor and Pete Postlethwaite (9) posters 68 cm x 45 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 223; and 151
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The Lord of the Rings autographs all signed on posters for 'The Fellowship of the Ring', including one signed in black ink by Cate Blanchett, Miranda Otto, Ian McKellen and Hugo Weaving and copies of photographs at time of signing; another signed by McKellen and Weaving; and two unsigned posters; and an Australian daybill for 'Priest of Love signed by McKellen (5) Majority 76 cm x 34.5 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 233
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Spiderman Glove signed by Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and Willem Dafoe novelty glove signed by all three in black felt pen, in display frame; and a comic 'Stan Lee meets Silver Surfer' signed by Stan Lee (2) Frame overall 60.5 cm x 70 cm. Provenance: See 'Richard & Famous' by Richard Simpkin, p. 181
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Radiola Parrot advertising poster by Rene Ravo, French, circa mid 1950s, lithograph in colours, 'Qui Dit Radio/ Dit Radiola', signed lower left corner 'Rene Ravo', printed by 'Bedos & Co..Paris', framed (glass removed), some water damage and surface scratches Overall 167.5 cm x 123.5 cm
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Dame Nellie Melba fan, presented to Emmy Smith-Palmer (daughter John C. Smith, British Consul Munich Bavaria) by Dame Nellie Melba after she accompanied her on one of her European tours in Paris as a pianist and singer in 1906, also includes a hand written letter by Dame Nellie Melba 'Dear Miss Smith, I shall be very offended if you do not keep the little fan I gave it to you, I hope it will be a little porte-bonheur during your career, yours truly Nellie Melba' in an addressed envelope to Miss Emmy Smith,…
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Collection of approximately 150 glass slides including 44 colour slides for movie theatres, circa 1920s-1960s, some by 'Gunn Slides, Melbourne', others by 'Monks and Blanks Ltd., Slides, Adelaide, the majority announcing forthcoming screenings, some advertisements for products including ''Chevrolet Utility Coupe'; 'Cadbury's Mexican Chocolate'; Oh Joy! This is Viceroy Tea'; 'Humphris Tomato Sauce'; and 'C.O.R. Plus Something More than petrol'; and approximately 100 black and white slides, various subjects,…
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