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GERSHWIN GEORGE: (1898-1937) American Composer &

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Harold Arlen Autograph Musical Quotation Signed: Distinguished American composer (1905-1986) best known for his songs for the film The Wizard of Oz. Scarce AMQS on an off-white 8.5 x 2 musically-lined slip, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To

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Bernard Herrmann Document Signed: Distinguished Academy Award-winning American composer and conductor (1911-1975) who, over the course of four decades, earned a place among the most influential figures in the field of film music. Reno

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Irving Berlin Signed Photograph: Vintage glossy 7 x 9 photo of the great American composer at his piano, nicely signed in fountain pen, "Irving Berlin." Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 15. In fine condition.

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Max Steiner Document Signed: Prolific Austrian-born American film composer (1888-1971) who won three Academy Awards from a total of 26 nominations. Among his best-known scores are those for King Kong, Gone With the Wind, and Casa

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PATTON GEORGE S.: (1885-1945): PATTON GEORGE S.: (1885-1945) American General of World War II. Fountain pen ink signature ('Censored, G S Patton Jr., Maj Gen') on a small 12mo piece, evidently clipped from an envelope. Very slightl

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George Nakashima, "Mira" high chair: George Nakashima, "Mira" high chair, c. 1960s, American, black walnut, pen signed "Wunderman" to underside, 33"h x 17"w x 15"d, 25"h (to seat) Provenance: The Collection of Lester Wunderman, NY

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Parker Duofold Jr Mandarin Yellow Fountain Pen Set: Parker Duofold Junior flattop set in Mandarin Yellow. The Mandarin Yellow colour was inspired by George Parker’s trip to China and was introduced in 1927. The colour—now prized by collectors—did

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George M. Cohan Signed Photograph: American playwright, songwriter, and actor (1878-1942), widely regarded as the father of American musical comedy, who takes a place among the most beloved entertainers of his era. Vintage glossy 6.75

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Michel Perchin LE Fleur De Lis Fountain Pen, Boxed: Michel Perchin yellow Fleur de Lis fountain pen, with box, outer box and papers. This limited edition Michel Perchin pen was made in a series with several colours appearing with the Fleur de Lis symbo

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David Oscarson LE Winter Fountain Pen Sterling, Boxed: David Oscarson Winter Grey and Rhodium Sterling Silver fountain pen, with box, outer box and papers. This pen was made in a very limited 128 pieces and this an early numbered example (3/128), with a f

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Graf Von Faber-Castell LE 2004 Fountain Pen Of The Year: Graf Von Faber-Castell 2004 Pen Of The Year Amber without box and papers. This limited edition pen had 2500 (1246/2500) produced. Boris Igdalov, head of manufacturing, had the amber on these pens done

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Omas Milford Arco Bronze GT Fountain Pen, Boxed: Omas Milford Arco fountain pen with box and outer box. The Arco bronze Omas pens are like no other, many brands have tried to imitate Omas when the colour came out in the 1930’s and then again in th

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Montblanc Leo Tolstoy Writers Series LE Fountain Pen: Montblanc Leo Tolstoy fountain pen in sterling with blue without box and papers. This pen was limited to 9000 pens (1687/9000). The dark grey precious resin cap, blue marbled resin cone and platinum p

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1945 BUSTER KEATON Signed Agreement with MGM: Autographs Rare Silent Film Actor “Buster Keaton” Signed Document JOSEPH FRANK “BUSTER” KEATON (1895-1966). American silent film actor. June 12, 1945-Dated Printed Legal Document Signed, “Bu

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Four-Way Chameleon Double Nib Fountain Pen: Four-Way green and black marble double ended fountain pen. The Four-Way was made by the Chameleon pen company. Chameleon pens are well known and prized by collectors for their great celluloid colours,

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Parker Vacuum Filler Demonstrator Fountain Pen: Parker Vacuum Filler Canadian Demonstrator. Vacuum Filler demonstrator pens are highly sought after by collectors, but this is a far less common Made In Canada example. It has some transparency showin

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GERSHWIN GEORGE: (1898-1937) American Composer &

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GERSHWIN GEORGE: (1898-1937) American Composer & Pianist. A good vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of Gershwin in a head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Mishkin of New York. Signed ('Sincerely, George Gershwin') in bold fountain pen ink to the lower white border. Some extremely light, minor silvering to the image and a couple of very slight corner creases, VG