Auction XXXIII - Autographs & Memorabilia 2007-10-13 Auction - 520 Price Results - Signature House in CA
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36: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SIGNED DOCUMENT DISPLAY160: MORRIS JEPPSON HANDWRITTEN SIGNED LETTER299: HELMUT ZOIKE V2- ROCKET MANUSCRIPT
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UPLAND, CA, United States
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Auction XXXIII - Autographs & Memorabilia

Signature House welcomes you to our 33rd offering of over 1000 lots, closing in two Live sessions. Collectors may choose from a choice selection of vintage and contemporary historical autographs, documents, manuscripts and related collectibles in all categories. Most sought after are the Signers of the Declaration of Independence such as Benjamin Franklin, and Presidents from Washington to George Bush. Of note is an uncommon document signed by Emperor Hirohito of Japan and rare detailed early German notes of rocket propulsion engineer Helmut Zoike with drawings of the V-2 rocket. He was one of the scientists to accompany Wehrner von Braun to the United States. Plus early astronauts and other aviation pioneers and explorers. We also have art by Raul Dufy and F. Vaux Wilson with signed photos of Walt Disney highlighting our animators and cartoonists section. First Printing signed books include Sweet Tuesday by Steinbeck and Spirit of St. Louis by Lindbergh, plus an unsigned First Printing of Death of a Salesman. Military collectors can choose from Napoleon to the heroes of Desert Storm with an emphasis on Civil War and WW II notables. A great selection of vintage to contemporary entertainment includes composers and classical performers. Vintage sports include boxers Sullivan and Fitzsimmons. There are Wild West lawmen and outlaws such as Bonnie & Clyde, labor leaders to captains of industry. These and many more are sure to pique your collecting and investment interests.
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ANCIENT TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP WITH CROSS: 1. OIL LAMP WITH CROSS Ca. 4th-5th Century AD. Early Christian buff color terra cotta oil lamp with handle and decorative beading and Byzantine Cross near spout. Found near Jerusalem, it measures 4"
0001: ANCIENT TERRA COTTA OIL LAMP WITH CROSSEst. US$100-US$250See Sold Price
BYZANTINE OIL LAMP: 2. BYZANTINE OIL LAMP Ca. 4th-5th century. Terra cotta oil lamp with attractive decorative design around top. It measures 4" from the back of the lamp to the front of the spout that held a wick and
0002: BYZANTINE OIL LAMPEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed
FIRST CENTURY ROMAN FIBULA: 3. ANCIENT ROMAN FIBULA A first century AD bronze fibula harp-shaped clasp pin, approx 2¼" in length, used as a clothing fastener in the same manner as a safety pin. This example, of the leg or knee
0003: FIRST CENTURY ROMAN FIBULAEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed
PERSIAN PENDANT AMULET: 4. PERSIAN PENDANT Faience ribbed pendant, ca. 8th - 10th century, worn as a powerful magical amulet. Approx 1½" in diameter, this artifact displays an attractive green patina and is in excellent
0004: PERSIAN PENDANT AMULETEst. US$60-US$150Lot Passed
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MEDIEVAL BRONZE CROSS & COIN: 5. MEDIEVAL BRONZE CROSS & COIN Ca. 800-1000 AD. Nicely patinaed Christian cross pendant with five circular designs representative of the five wounds sustained by Christ; with original suspension
0005: MEDIEVAL BRONZE CROSS & COINEst. US$80-US$150
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MOSHE DAYAN SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH: 6. MOSHE DAYAN (1915-1981). Political and military leader. Israel's chief of staff during the Sinai Campaign of 1956 and minister of defense during the Six-Day War in 1967. SP, b/w, 4"x5¾"
0006: MOSHE DAYAN SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHEst. US$200-US$400See Sold Price
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GOLDA MEIR SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER IN HEBREW: 7. GOLDA MEIR (1898-1978). Russian-born prime minister of Israel (1969-1974), also serving as minister of labor (1949-56) and foreign minister (1956-66), one of the most visible women in
0007: GOLDA MEIR SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER IN HEBREWEst. US$150-US$300
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YITZHAK RABIN SIGNED LETTER: "...ISRAEL HAS TAKEN CONSIDERABLE RISKS IN ORDER TO CREATE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEACE"8. YITZHAK RABIN (1922-1995). Twice Prime Minister of Israel who was assassinated by a radical conservative opposed
0008: YITZHAK RABIN SIGNED LETTEREst. US$200-US$350See Sold Price
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PRIME MINISTER YITZHAK RABIN SIGNED LETTER: 9. YITZHAK RABIN TLS "Y. Rabin" in English, 1p, 6½"x8¼", Jerusalem, Apr 27, 1977. On his Prime Minister letterhead, he writes toward the end of his first term in office to friends in America
0009: PRIME MINISTER YITZHAK RABIN SIGNED LETTEREst. US$150-US$250See Sold Price
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ARIEL SHARON SIGNED COMMORATIVE POSTAL COVER: 10. ARIEL SHARON (b. 1928). Israeli Prime Minister (2001-06) until debilitated by massive stroke; general who headed Israeli defenses in several Arab-Israel conflicts. Signed Israeli commemorative
0010: ARIEL SHARON SIGNED COMMORATIVE POSTAL COVEREst. US$100-US$200See Sold Price
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MANACHEM BEGIN SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH: 11. MENACHEM BEGIN (1913-1992). Early Zionist leader who rose to Israeli prime minister (1977-83) and signed a peace treaty with President Anwar Sadat of Egypt (1979), the first peace treaty between
0011: MANACHEM BEGIN SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHEst. US$60-US$120See Sold Price
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THERESIENSTADT CAMP MONEY COMPLETE SET: 12. [HOLOCAUST] Theresienstadt Camp money. Complete seven-piece currency set, uncirculated, Jan, 1943. Denominations include 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Kronen. The obverse of each note displays a
0012: THERESIENSTADT CAMP MONEY COMPLETE SETEst. US$150-US$250
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MENACHEM BEGIN & MOSHE DAYAN SIGNED CARDS: 13. [ISRAELI LEADERS] Two military leaders who rose to high office in the government of Israel. MENACHEM BEGIN and MOSHE DAYAN (1915-1981), chief of staff during the Sinai Campaign (1956) and
0013: MENACHEM BEGIN & MOSHE DAYAN SIGNED CARDSEst. US$80-US$160See Sold Price
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19TH CENTURY TORAH POINTER / YAD WITH TURQUOISE: 15. TORAH POINTER / YAD Attractive 19th century Russian sterling torah pointer, 11¼" in length, adorned with repoussé Star of David atop base and beneath incused Russian Imperial hallmarks, two
0015: 19TH CENTURY TORAH POINTER / YAD WITH TURQUOISEEst. US$150-US$250
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SAINT PIUS X VATICAN PORTRAIT DOCUMENT: 16. [POPE PIUS X] (1835-1914). Former Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto, Patriarch of Venice, succeeding Pope Leo XIII in 1903. He opposed the Modernist movement in Roman Catholicism and restored Gregorian
0016: SAINT PIUS X VATICAN PORTRAIT DOCUMENTEst. US$300-US$500See Sold Price
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POPE PAUL VI SIGNED DOCUMENT: 17. POPE PAUL VI Born Giovanni Battista Montini (1897-1978). Pope (1963-78) who presided over most of the Second Vatican Council and guided the Roman Catholic Church in a time of change, easing
0017: POPE PAUL VI SIGNED DOCUMENTEst. US$300-US$500See Sold Price
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POPE PAUL VI 1965 UN ADDRESS COLLECTIBLES (4): 18. [POPE PAUL VI] Collectibles emanating from his trip to the United Nations, the first visit of a reigning pontiff to the UN, where he addressed the UN General Assembly on behalf of world peace.
0018: POPE PAUL VI 1965 UN ADDRESS COLLECTIBLES (4)Est. US$100-US$250See Sold Price
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POPE CLEMENT XI SIGNED DOCUMENT AS CARDINAL: 19. POPE CLEMENT XI (1649 -1721). Born Giovanni Francesco Albani to an eminent family of Urbino, he succeeded Innocent XII in 1700. His reign was marked by some controversy but his character was
0019: POPE CLEMENT XI SIGNED DOCUMENT AS CARDINALEst. US$800-US$1,200See Sold Price
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POPE JOHN PAUL II SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH: 20. POPE JOHN PAUL II (1920-2005). Pope from 1978 until his death, he is the first Polish-born pope and the first non-Italian pope in 450 years. SP [Felici], color, 3¾"x5¼" half-length photo still
0020: POPE JOHN PAUL II SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHEst. US$100-US$200See Sold Price
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CHRISTIAN COPTIC ILLUMINATED SCROLL: 21. COPTIC ILLUMINATED SCROLL Vividly hand illuminated leather scroll, 6 inches by 6 foot, ca. 1920, bound with leather string. The scroll depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with surrounding
0021: CHRISTIAN COPTIC ILLUMINATED SCROLLEst. US$300-US$500See Sold Price
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AMERICAN PREACHER FIRST PRINTING EDITION 1791: 23. [AMERICAN PREACHER] First Printing of American Preacher "or, a Collection of Sermons From Some of the Most Eminent Preachers, Now living in the United States...," Volume I, 396pp, 8vo, Elizabeth
0023: AMERICAN PREACHER FIRST PRINTING EDITION 1791Est. US$150-US$300
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HENRY WARD BEECHER SIGNATURE/ LINCOLN SERMON: 24. HENRY WARD BEECHER (1813-1887). A controversial but persuasive preacher, he taught disbelief in hell; defended evolution, and advocated the outdoor life of which he was terribly fond. Darkly
0024: HENRY WARD BEECHER SIGNATURE/ LINCOLN SERMONEst. US$100-US$200See Sold Price
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