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Collectables including Toys and Rock n Roll Memorabilia — Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)

Auction House:Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:233
Sale Title:Collectables including Toys and Rock n Roll MemorabiliaLots with images:211
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:158
Date:3-Aug-2008
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An Arnold clockwork tinplate passenger liner, German, red and blue hull with 'Timber' deck, white superstructure and two funnels, some repainting, (G) 22 cm long
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A pre-war friction powered tinplate submarine X27possibly made by Fleischmann or Bing, grey painted hull with white lettering and detail, Union Jack flag to aft, gun to fore, missing rudder, circa 1930s (F) 23 cm long
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A Marusan friction powered tinplate submarine SSN25Japanese, grey with colourful lithographed deck, red rudder and fins, mechanism inoperable, circa 1950s (G-E) 26 cm long
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A Marusan friction powered tinplate submarine Skate Japanese, blue and silver with white lettering 'Ssn571'; and three other Japanese friction powered submarines including an Skk 'Ssn27', missing bung; and a Shinsei 'Missile Sub', circa 1950s-1960s (G-E) (3) largest 47 cm long
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A Sutcliffe clockwork tinplate submarine Nautilus, green painted with gold detail and transfers, in illustrated box, (E box G) 25 cm long
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A Sutcliffe clockwork tinplate Unda-Wunda submarine, English, light blue with gold detail, rubber bung and key, in illustrated box, (Nm box E) 25 cm long
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A Japanese battery operated tinplate submarine 571, painted bottle green with white conning tower and red fins, plated metal machine gun and electrically lit searchlight (inoperable) to foredeck, bung missing (G) 32 cm long
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A Gunthermann clockwork tinplate acrobatic 'Roplane, German, Dark Blue and Grey Lithographed Monoplane with Pilot and Balloon Tyres, Printed Lettering to the Front 'Sg Germany' the wind-up action causing the plane to somersault, (G)
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An unusual Tipp & Co. clockwork tinplate R100 airshipGerman, silver with blue detail, hinged gondola to front, two rear engines with propellers (two front engines missing), clockwork mechanism working, lacking key, general wear and rust, circa 1930 (F) 65 cm long Provenance: Ex. Michael Korber Toys
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A very rare Lehmann number 817 tinplate aeroplane, a Heinkel Kampfflugzeug Blitz HE 70 bomber, German, green and black with Luftwaffe markings and lettering 'D-Udet', with two interchangeable undercarriages and instructions, stamped 'Nr. 819', circa late 1930s. 11 cm long 14 cm wing-span
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A Unique Art Sky Ranger clockwork tinplate balance toyAmerican, including a brightly lithographed 'S-R 8' tower with beam, a wind-up silver monoplane and a 'Sky Rangers' airship, circa mid 1930s (G box G) 23 cm high, 69 cm wide when assembled
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A Unique Art Sky Ranger clockwork tinplate balance toy, American, including a brightly lithographed 'S-R 8' tower with beam, a wind-up monoplane (tail partly detached) and a 'Sky Rangers' airship, circa mid 1930s (F-G) 23 cm high, 69 cm wide when assembled
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A German clockwork tinplate gyrocopterorange, yellow and white lithographed tin with pilot and plated metal propellers, printed 'D.R.G.M. Germany', key missing, circa 1930s (G) 7 cm high, 9 cm long
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A Mettoy clockwork tinplate aeroplaneEnglish, cream and blue, twin propellers, permanent key registration number 'G-Amty', circa 1930s (G) 55 cm wing span 43 cm long
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Two clockwork tinplate monoplanesone blue and silver by Mettoy, registration number 'G-A1567', circa 1930s (G) ; and a silver and blue monoplane by Igap with detachable wing, Italian, circa early 1930s (G) (2) largest 33 cm diameter
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A Marx clockwork tinplate military 'roplaneAmerican, two-piece, military green with 'U.S. Army' markings and roundels, in original box, circa 1940s (E box G) 34.5 cm long 46. Wing span
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A large Wyandotte pressed-steel monoplane bullet-nosed, high-wing with black fuselage, orange wings and yellow wooden wheels, propeller replaced; and a smaller version with red fuselage, blue wings and yellow wooden wheels, propeller and part of tail replaced, both circa (F-G) (2) Largest 31 cm long 46 cm wing-span
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A rare early German board game The Dirigible Airshipincluding a beautifully printed fold-out board showing flying airships and famous landmarks, six painted lead playing pieces, each in the form of a dirigible, six circular metal dishes, a bag of token 'coins', six numbered cards and instructions booklet in German, in pictorial card box, circa early 1900s (G-E box F-G) Box 41 cm long, 6 cm high, 30 cm wide
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A Tootsietoy cast aluminium Zeppelin pull toyAmerican, stamped 'U.S.N. Los Angeles' to both sides, with original string and box (E box P) 13 cm long
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Two Tootsietoy cast aluminium Zeppelin pull toysAmerican, stamped 'U.S.N. Los Angeles' to both sides, circa 1930s (G-E) (2) Both 13 cm long
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A clockwork tinplate airshipsilver painted with large rear propeller and permanent key to gondola, string attached to the top, circa 1930s (G) 25 cm long
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A Metalcraft pressed metal ZeppelinAmerican, kit model constructed from green and red painted parts with three engines and one gondola, stamped twice in black 'R 100', circa late 1920s, in original box (G box F) 46 cm long
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A Hubley cast iron Blimp pull toyAmerican, white painted airship with red painted gondola, tail fins and stamped lettering 'Blimp', black and silver painted wheels, circa early 1930s (G) 12 cm long
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A Hubley Navy cast iron blimp pull toyAmerican, green painted airship with stamped lettering 'Navy', circa early 1930s (F-G) 11.5 cm long
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A Kenton cast iron Pony BlimpAmerican, blue painted airship stamped 'Pony Blimp', three wheels, circa early 1930s, cracked (F) 14 cm long
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A Hubley cast iron Zep pull toyAmerican, silver painted airship stamped 'Zep'; and a similar Hubley cast aluminium 'Zep' airship, both circa early 1930s (G) (2) 12.5 cm long
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A cast iron Graf Zeppelin pull toysilver painted, with lettering 'Graf Zeppelin', two wheels, circa 1930s (G)
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Two die cast lead airshipsone silver painted with three wheels, two painted red and lettering 'U.S.N.'; the other unmarked, both circa 1930s (G) (2)
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A large Steelcraft Graf Zeppelin pull toypressed steel silver airship with gondola and three wheels, three decals replaced, other deal faded but visible, circa 1930s 64 cm long
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A Chein Graf cast aluminium Zeppelin pull toyAmerican, silver airship with blue and red roundels, red gondola, green wheels and friction driven green propeller, blue and red lettering to airship 'Graf Zeppelin' and 'Chein & Co.' (G-E) 24 cm long
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An Arnold friction powered tinplate Super Constellation German, metallic silver, red and black 'TWA' livery, four friction driven propellers, call number 'N6921c', circa 1950s (E box F). Length 47 cm 50 cm wing-span. Provenance; Ex. Michael Korber Toys
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A Yonezawa friction powered tinplate Convair B-36Japanese, grey and red with 'Usaf' lettering and roundels, friction powered wheels driving six propellers, three crewmen to cockpit, circa mid 1950s 49 cm long 66 cm wing span
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A Joustra friction powered tinplate Super G airliner, French, four propellers, silver, white and blue fuselage, in Air France livery, 'Exclusivite Accordee Par Air France' printed to wings, (G) 50 cm wing-span
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A Daiya battery operated tinplate Boeing 2707 SST Japanese, in silver, blue and white 'Pan Am' livery, with four actions including stop-go motion, swinging wings and blinking jet engines (E box F) 46 cm long
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A Nomura friction powered Piasecki H-22 helicopter, Japanese, silver tinplate with colourful lithographed illustrations, twin rotors, in illustrated box, circa 1960s (G-E box G) 28 cm long
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A Lindstrom clockwork tinplate Skeeter-bug, American, red dodgem style car with plated metal detail, black rubber trim and two tinplate passengers, (E) 23 cm long
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A Marx friction powered tinplate Police carAmerican, emerald green coupe with black bumpers and running boards, white balloon tyres, yellow printing to sides 'Dept. of Police', circa 1930s (G) 20 cm long
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A Chad Valley Ubilda clockwork tinplate coupe, English, nut and bolt construction, red with black running boards and mudguards, number plate 'Cv, 1947', in original box with spare wheel, 25 cm long
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A Marx clockwork tinplate roadsterAmerican, red with brown 'soft top', black running boards and mudguards, white balloon tyres, electrically lit headlights, circa 1940s 20 cm long
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Three Marx clockwork tinplate Midget RacersAmerican, all with driver, racing number '3', black hubless wheels, three dots on each side of ducktail, permanent key, one black and red with yellow trim; one black and red with white trim; one royal blue and red with white trim, circa 1930s (G-E) (3) all 12.5 cm long
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Two Marx clockwork tinplate Midget RacersAmerican, both with driver, one white and black with red trim, racing number '5', four stripes on each side of ducktail, missing key and part of mechanism; the other white and red with black trim, racing number '4', circa 1930s (P-F) (2) Both 12.5 cm long
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Two Marx clockwork tinplate Midget RacersAmerican, both with driver and four stripes to each side of ducktail, one yellow and black with red trim, racing number '5', black wheels with red hubs; the other red and yellow with black trim, racing number '7', circa 1930s (F-G) (2) Both 12.5 cm long
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A three piece pressed steel truck setincluding an American red and black cab with orange wooden wheels; a detachable green trailer with operable tailgate and two yellow wooden wheels; and a detachable blue tanker with two yellow wooden wheels, circa 1930s (G) (3) Cab 17 cm long
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Three small Japanese pre-war clockwork tinplate trucksall with plated metal parts and white or black rubber wheels, including one red open tray truck; one blue open tray truck with trailer; and one green tanker, missing keys, circa 1930s (3) Longest 17 cm long including trailer
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Five clockwork friction powered tinplate cable carsJapanese or Chinese manufacture, including two 'Bay & Taylor Sts.' numbered '504' and '512'; and two for 'Powell & Mason Sts.', numbered '514' and '28', circa 1960s-1970s (G) (5) Largest 18 cm long
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A Hubley battery-operated Mr Magoo CarJapanese, yellow and brown tinplate open tourer with grey plastic seats and tinplate Mr Magoo driver with removeable vinyl head, circa 1961 (E box G-E) 23 cm long
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An extremely rare Yonezawa friction powered Future Cargreen and yellow streamlined car with black and yellow rear fin, tinplate driver with green helmet beneath plastic canopy, plated metal bumper and lights, rear lights with red plastic covers and friction powered sparking action, printed to base 'T.K.K. Made in Japan', circa 1953 (G-E) 30 cm long
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A modern Toys battery operated X-7 Space Explorer, brightly printed tinplate flying saucer with astronaut pilot, flashing lights and various actions, (E box E) 21 cm diameter
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A Modern Toys battery operated Atom Rocket 7 moon rocket, tinplate, with blue plastic radar antenna, (E box E) 23 cm long
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A modern Toys battery operated Space Capsule 7tinplate and plastic with several actions, (G) 27 cm long
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A modern Toys battery operated Non-Fall Moon Rocket, Japanese, with spaceman/periscope attachment, flashing coloured lights and non-fall action, (E box G-E) 23 cm long
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A modern Toys battery operated U.S.A. NASA Gemini X-5 moon rocket, tinplate, with space walker astronaut attachment and 'Non-Fall' action, some tarnishing, (G-E, box F) 23 cm long
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An SH battery operated Space Explorer robot, dark grey metal body with red plastic feet, television screen to chest, including red plastic antenna 'Rial, (E Box G) 32 cm high
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A Nomura battery operated Moon Traveller Apollo-Z, tinplate and plastic space capsule with several actions including elevating command ship and blinking lights, (E box F) 29 cm long
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A Yoshiya (Ko) battery operated flying saucer, tinplate with astronaut pilot, gear detail and two antenn', s; and a Yoshiya (Ko) friction powered X-15 Space Commander, (G) (2) Largest 19 cm diameter
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An SH battery operated New Space Capsule, tinplate and plastic with several actions including hatch opening to reveal astronaut with camera, (G box G) 23 cm long
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Three Horikawa battery operated robots, Japanese, including a Spaceman Robot, mechanism inoperable, late 1960s; and two Fighting Robots, one grey, one grey and gold, (3) Largest 30 cm high
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A pre-war clockwork tinplate jockey and horsebrown horse with yellow saddle, jockey with white and red silks, blue cap and racing number '1', galloping action, permanent key, maker unknown, possibly Japanese, circa 1930s (G) 12 cm long
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An Arnold clockwork tinplate Boby monkey on tricycle No. 200colourfully printed monkey wearing red trousers and blue waiscoat and red fez riding a tricycle, stamped to base 'Made in Germany U.S. Zone', circa late 1940s (E box G) 10 cm high, 9 cm long
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A Marx clockwork LeopardAmerican, plush covered tinplate body with vinyl head, prowling and growling actions, permanent key, paper 'Marx' label to stomach, in original illustrated box, circa 1960s (G box G)) 26 cm long
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A Tps clockwork tinplate circus elephantpulling three acrobatic clowns, Japanese, circa 1960s 29 cm long
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Group of two French medals, Crimea medal with clasp for Sebastopol, 1856 (medal detached from ribbon and clasp); Italian campaign medal, 1859, both unnamed but mounted and framed with original French certificates presented to Sgt. Nicholas Vigneron (2) Both 49 cm x 39 cm overall
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Group of three World War I medals: Military medal; British War medal; Victory medal, MM inscribed '5722 2. Cpl. M.F. Larkins Aust. B', other two inscribed '5722 Sgt. M.F. Larkins 5 Bn. A.I.F.', some loss to ribbons (3)
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James Northfield (1887-1973), 'Geelong 'The City with a Holiday Charm', travel poster issued by 'Geelong Publicity Council' and 'Victorian Railways Australia', signed 'Northfield', printed to lower border 'Produced by Northfield Studios Pty. Ltd. Poster No. 145', condition C 101 x 63 cm
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The Squatter's DaughterBritish Empire, 1930s re-issue long Australian daybill poster, condition B+ 40in. x 15in.
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Grandpa RuddBritish Empire, 1935, one long Australian daybill poster; and one regular Australian daybill for 'B.E.F. Presents Grandpa Rudd', condition B to B+ (2) Largest 40in. x 15in. l
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Mr Wong in ChinatownMonogram, 1939, long Australian daybill poster, condition B+ 40in. x 15in.
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The Shanghai CobraBritish Empire, 1945, one Australian daybill poster, condition a 30in. X 13in
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The Incredible Shrinking Man, Universal, 1957, one Australian daybill poster; 'Robinson Crusoe on Mars', Paramount, 1964, one Australian daybill; and 'Cult of the Cobra', Universal, 1955, one Australian daybill, condition B+ to a (3) All 30 x 13in.
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The BirdsUniversal, 1963, one Australian daybill poster; and 'Vertigo', Paramount, 1958, one Australian daybill, condition a (2) both 30 x 13in
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A book signed by Noel Cowardhardback copy of 'Present Indicative' signed and inscribed in black fountain pen on the flyleaf For Tom Bostock from Noel Coward 1938
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A letter autographed by Katharine Hepburntyped on 'Katharine Houghton Hepburn' notepaper to William Van Bostock, dated 10 November 1981, explaining that she does 'not sign photographs -- Only send thanks for your very kind letter', 1p. and two signed typed thank you letters from Joan Crawford to Renee, one dated 1956 the other 1964, both 1p. in original envelopes (3)
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An autobiography signed by Margot FonteynW.H. Allen, London, 1975, signed on the title page in black ink 'Margot Fonteyn Arias'
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A Christmas card signed by the Prince of Wales and Princess Dianathe cover showing two royal crests, the interior with a mounted colour portrait photograph of the Princess setaed on a bench with Prince Harry, Prince Charles and Prince William standing behind, the card dedicated in black ink to 'Tony...from Charles and Diana'; and a 'Certificate of Authenticity' from 'Royal & Regal Memorabilia' concerning the provenance (2) According to the accompanying certificate this card was sent to Anthony Burrows, the…
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A copy of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' signed by J.K. Rowlinghardback edition with dust jacket, Bloomsbury, London, 1997 signed on the title page in blue ink; and a 'Hogwarts Express' postcard signed by Rowling (2)
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An autographed photograph of Jk Rowlingcolour publicity card signed in blue felt pen, shrinkwrapped with a 'First Edition' hardback copy of the book 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'
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A very large collection of female nude photography, the majority appear to be of amateur models, some, circa early 20th century, the majority 1950s-1960s, including approximately five hundred 6in. X 4in. Black and white prints and several boxes of corresponding glass and print negatives
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A concert program autographed by AC/DCStiff Upper Lip World Tour program signed in black felt pen by all five original members (post-Bon Scott) on the front cover; and a photograph of the vendor and the band taken at the time of signing (4)
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A Pet Sounds tour program autographed by Brian Wilsonsigned on the front cover in black felt pen; and a copy of the album 'The Beach Boys in Concert' signed on the front cover in black pen by four members of the group including Carl Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine; and five photographs of the vendor and the musicians taken at the time of signing (7)
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A concert program autographed by Paul McCartney' The New World Tour', 1993, signed in black felt pen on the front cover, in original brown paper bag; and a photograph of the vendor and McCartney taken at the time of signing (2)
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copy of the album 'Let It Be', autographed by Paul McCartney and George Harrison on the front cover in black felt pen, and by 'Fifth Beatle', producer George Martin; and three photographs of the vendor with each individual taken at the time of signing (4)
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A copy of Rolling Stone magazine autographed by Blondiedated June 28 1979, signed on the front cover in black felt pen by Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke and Jimmy Destri; and a copy of the album 'Hunter' similarly signed on the front cover; and a photograph of the vendor and the band taken at the time of signing (3)
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A machine print photograph autographed by Bon Jovisigned in black and red felt pen by each member of the band, mounted (1)
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A concert program autographed by David Bowie original 1978 Australasian tour program signed in black felt pen on the front cover; and a photograph of the vendor and Bowie taken at the time of signing (2)
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Two albums autographed by Dionne Warwick and Chubby Checker'Heartbreaker' and '20 Greatest Hits' signed on the front cover in black felt pen; and two photographs of the vendor with the artists taken at the time of signing (4)
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A concert program autographed by Eric Clapton 2006/7 World Tour program signed in silver felt pen on the front cover; and a photograph of the vendor and the band taken at the time of signing (2)
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Copy of the album '461 Ocean Boulevard', autographed by Eric Clapton in 2007 on the front in black felt pen
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An copy of the album 'Swingshift' autographed by Cold Chiselsigned on the front cover in black felt pen by all five members of the band; and five photographs of the vendor and the band taken at the time of signing (6)
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An copy of the album 'Freight Train Heart' autographed by Jimmy Barnessigned in on the front cover in black felt pen; and a photograph of the vendor and Barnes taken at the time of signing (2)
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Four autographed country and western albumsall signed on the front cover in black felt pen including 'Read Headed Stranger' by Willie Nelson; 'The Best of Glen Campbell' by Glen Campbell; 'Never Could Toe The Mark' by Waylon Jennings; and 'We've Got Tonight' by Kenny Rogers; and four photographs of the vendor with the artists taken at the time of signing (8)
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A copy of the album 'Mixed Up' autographed by The Cure signed on the front cover in black felt pen by all five members of the band including lead singer Robert Smith; and a photograph of the vendor and the band taken at the time of signing (2)
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A copy of the album 'Fireball' autographed by Deep Purplesigned in black felt pen by four members of the band (not Ritchie Blackmore); two Paul Rodgers autographs including a copy of the Bad Company album 'Burnin' Sky' ; and five photographs of the vendor with the artists taken at the time of signing (8)
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A copy of the album 'Speak and Spell' autographed by Depeche Modesigned on the front cover in black felt pen by four members of the band including David Gahan and Martin Gore; and three photographs of the vendor and the band taken at the time of signing (4)
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A concert program autographed by Bo Diddley' The Great Rock n Roll Revival Concerts', 1983, signed in black felt pen on the front cover and inside the program by Bo Diddley; and a LP 'That's Soul: The Best of Wilson Pickett' signed by Wilson Pickett in black felt pen on the front cover; and two photographs of the vendor with each of the artists taken at the time of signing (4)
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A copy of the album 'The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert' autographed by Phil and Don Everlysigned in black felt pen on the front cover; and a concert program similarly signed; and a photograph of the vendor with each member of the band taken at the time of signing (4)
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Two albums autographed by John Farnham and Olivia Newton John'Age of Reason' and 'Greatest Hits Vol.3' signed on the front cover in black felt pen; and two photographs of the vendor with the artists taken at the time of signing (4)
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Two Bryan Ferry autographsboth in black felt pen, one on the front cover of a copy of the album 'Another Time Another Place'; and a concert program similarly signed (2)
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A concert program autographed by the Highwaymen'The Road Goes On Forever' tour, 1995 signed in black and gold felt pen on the front cover by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings; and four photographs of the vendor and each member of the band taken at the time of signing (5)
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A copy of the album 'Welcome To Wherever You Are' autographed by INXSsigned on the front cover in black felt pen by all six original members of the band including Michael Hutchence; and five photographs of the vendor and the band taken taken at the time of signing (6)
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A copy of the album 'Listen Like Thieves' autographed by Michael Hutchencesigned inside cover in black felt pen (1)
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