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ANDERSON, GILLIAN FILM ACTRESS
(Photo) (plate 18) A 10x8" landscape, posed photograph of Anderson lounging on a chair, signed across her image in bold black felt pen ink. In good condition, image a little pixilated. [Anderson achieved international recognition for her role as Special Agent Dana Scully on the American television series The X-Files.] (re-offered with reduced estimate) £24
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BRANAGH, KENNETH FILM ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 18) A 10x8" clear colour photograph taken from the film 'Harry Potter and The Chamber Of Secrets' (2002). Signed across the left hand side of the page in bold silver felt pen ink. Very clear and lovely signature. [He is best known for directing and/or starring in several film adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays including Henry V (1989) (for which he was nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Actor and Best Director)]. Cat. £75 (re-offered with reduced estimate) £22
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BROADBENT, JIM FILM ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 18) An 8x10" colour, half length, posed, promotional photograph of Broadbent taken for his role as 'Horace Slughorn' from the Harry Potter film installments. Autographed boldly by Broadbent across the image in silver acrylic pen ink. [In 2011 Broadbent was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as Denis Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady'.] Cat. £75 (re-offered with reduced estimate) £36
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COX, BRIAN FILM ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 18) An 8x10" full length, colour image, taken from his role in 'X men' (2006). Signed across the left of the page with silver felt pen ink. Very nice signature. [He is known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he gained recognition for his portrayal of King Lear. He has also appeared in many Hollywood productions playing parts such as Dr. Guggenheim in Rushmore, William Stryker in X2: X-Men United and Agamemnon in Troy. He was the first actor to portray Hannibal "Lecktor" on film in the 1986 production Manhunter.] Cat. £75 (re-offered with reduced estimate) £22
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CRAIG, DANIEL FILM ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 18) A 10x8" landscape, black and white, promotional photograph of Daniel Craig taken from his role as James Bond, suited and booted and holding a gun. Signed boldly in black felt pen ink across the photo. [On 8 September 2012, it was announced that Daniel Craig had signed on for two future Bond films and not five as previously reported. This would bring his total to five films, which would be two less than Roger Moore's record of seven.] Cat. £250 (re-offered with reduced estimate) £100
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CRUISE, TOM FILM ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 18) An 8x10" colour, film still photograph of Cruise wearing aviator sunglasses and a flight suit, taken from his role as 'Lt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell' in 'Top Gun' (1986), signed across his image in black felt pen ink. [Cruise became a full-fledged movie star after starring in Top Gun (1986). He is well known for his role as secret agent Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible film series between 1996 and 2011.] Cat. £75 (re-offered with reduced estimate) £32
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DUNAWAY, FAYE FILM ACTRESS
(Photo) (plate 18) An 8x10" image of the Oscar awards trophy, very clear colour photograph, signed across the lower half of the image with blue felt pen ink. Slight smudge on signature. [is an American actress. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1976 film Network.[1] She was previously nominated for Bonnie and Clyde (1967) and Chinatown (1974). She has starred in a variety of other successful films, including The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), Three Days of the Condor (1975), and Mommie Dearest (1981)]. Cat. £100 (re-offered with reduced estimate) £22
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FRANCO, JAMES FILM ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 18) A 10x8" colour, film still photograph of Franco standing in a forest taken from his role in 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' (2011), signed across his image in blue felt pen ink. [Franco achieved recognition for playing the titular character in the TV biographical film James Dean (2001), for which he was awarded a Golden Globe Award.] (re-offered with reduced estimate) £24
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GILLIAM, TERRY FILM DIRECTOR
(Photo) (plate 18) A 10x8" colour, landscape photograph of Gilliam on set directing a film, signed across his image in black felt pen ink, in fine condition. [A member of the Monty Python comedy troupe. Gilliam is also known for directing several films, including Brazil (1985) and 12 Monkeys (1995). The only "Python" not born in Britain, he took British citizenship in 1968.] (re-offered with reduced estimate) £26
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GRANT, RICHARD E FILM ACTOR
A 10x8" colour, landscape, film still photograph of a serious looking Grant wearing a tweed suit taken from his role in British science fiction television programme Doctor Who "The Snowmen" (2012). Signed diagonally to the left of his image in fine black felt pen ink. [Grant came to public attention in 1987 for playing Withnail in the film Withnail and I, and achieved international recognition as John Seward in 1992 blockbuster Bram Stoker's Dracula.] (re-offered with reduced estimate) £36
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GRYLLS, BEAR FILM PRESENTER
(Photo) (plate 18) A 10x8" colour half-length, candid photograph of Grylls. Signed across the right hand side of the photograph, in black felt pen ink. Great, clear signature. [He is best known for his television series Man vs. Wild, known as Born Survivor in the United Kingdom. In July 2009, Grylls was appointed the youngest ever Chief Scout at the age of 35]. Cat. £75 (re-offered with reduced estimate) £22
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HOPPER, DENNIS FILM ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 18) A 10x8" colour, three quarter length, posed, promotional photograph of Hopper in a prisoner's uniform, signed in bold blue felt pen ink across the lower edge of the image, in fine condition. [Hopper directed and starred in 'Easy Rider' (1969), winning an award at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay as co-writer.] (re-offered with reduced estimate) £22
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PEARCE, GUY FILM ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 18) A 10x8" colour, landscape, still photograph of Pearce with his arms folded pointing, signed across the image in bright blue felt pen ink. [English-born Australian actor and musician, known for his roles in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), L.A. Confidential (1997), The King's Speech (2010) and Iron Man 3 (2013).] (re-offered with reduced estimate) £24
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RADCLIFFE, DANIEL FILM ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 18) A 10x8" colour, landscape, film still photograph of Radcliffe taken from his role as 'Arthur Kipps' in 'The Woman in Black' (2012), signed boldly to the right of his image in black felt pen ink. [Radcliffe began to branch out to stage acting in 2007, starring in the London and New York productions of the play 'Equus' and in the 2011 Broadway revival of the musical 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'.] (re-offered with reduced estimate) £40
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SERKIS, ANDY FILM ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 18) A 10x8" colour, film still photograph of Serkis taken from his special effects role as 'Gollum' from one of his performances in 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy (2001-2003) and the 'Hobbit' prequels (2012-2014). Signed in fine black felt pen ink diagonally across the image. [Serkis' film work in motion capture has been critically acclaimed, especially as Gollum and Caesar, earning him awards from many associations which do not usually recognize motion capture as real acting including an Empire Award, a National Board of Review Award, two Saturn Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award.] Cat. £100 (re-offered with reduced estimate) £40
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VOIGHT, JON FILM ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 18) An 8x10" colour, close up, film still photograph of Voight smoking a cigar, signed across the left edge of the image in fine bright blue felt pen ink. [Voight came to prominence in the late 1960s with his performance as a would-be gigolo in Midnight Cowboy (1969).] Cat. £60 (re-offered with reduced estimate) £24
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WALLACH, ELI FILM ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 18) A 10x8" colour, film still photograph of Wallach in character taken from his role as 'Mr. Freeze' in the 1960s television series 'Batman', signed and annotated across the lower right corner with 'Best from, Eli Wallach' in bold black felt pen ink. [Wallach wrote in his autobiography that he received more fan mail about his role as Mr. Freeze than from all of his other roles combined.] (re-offered with reduced estimate) £22
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WALTERS, JULIE FILM ACTRESS
(Photo) (plate 18) A 10x8" clear colour photograph, half length, taken from the film 'Driving Lessons' (2006). Signed across the left hand side in bold felt pen ink, inconsequential smudge to J of Julie. [Walters is best known internationally for her on-screen characterisation of Molly Weasley in seven of the eight Harry Potter films. In 2006, she came fourth in ITV's poll of the public's 50 Greatest Stars in the UK]. Cat. £75 (re-offered with reduced estimate) £22
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WITHERS, JANE FILM ACTRESS
(Photo) (plate 18) An 8x10" colour, posed photograph of Wither's standing on a diving board wearing a bright blue jacket, dedicated in fine black ink to the left of the image 'Dick - I made this jacket during World War 2 of the insignia of all the boys I entertained singing and dancing.' signed 'Jane Withers' to the right of her image, also in fine black ink. [Withers' big break came when she landed a supporting role in the 1934 Shirley Temple film Bright Eyes. Her character Joy Smythe was spoiled and obnoxious, a perfect foil to Temple's sweet personality.] Cat. £75 (re-offered with reduced estimate) £26
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LEIGH, OLIVIER, HARRISON ETC FILM & THEATRE STAGE
(Photo) (plate 20) 17.1x11cm cream page taken from an autograph album signed boldly in fine blue ink by Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, also directly above these signatures by Rex Harrison and Anthony Havelock- Allan in bold dark blue fountain pen ink. In fine condition, some slight edge tonight. Harrison's and Havelock-Allan's signatures can be dated to approximately 1943 - 1945, around the time of production for 'Blithe Spirit' (1945). This date corresponds to a drawing on the reverse of the page, a child's sketch of a dog dated July, 1943. An interesting collection of renowned British stage and screen actors' autographs on a single side of this vintage page, would certainly be worth mounting and presenting. £200
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ADAMS, AMY FILM & TV ACTRESS
(Photo) (plate 19) An 8x10" colour, half length, posed, studio photograph of Adams looking seductively into camera, wearing a red dress, signed across the image in bold black felt pen ink, in fine condition. [Adams breakthrough role was in the 2005 independent film Junebug, playing Ashley Johnsten, for which she received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.] £20
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ARTERTON, GEMMA FILM & TV ACTRESS
(Photo) (plate 19) An 8x10" colour, head and shoulders length, film still photograph of Arterton taken from her role in 'Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters' (2013), signed across her image in bold black felt pen ink. [In 2012 she stared in the critically acclaimed 'Song for Marion', the film was nominated for three awards - Best Actor, Best Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress - at the 2012 British Independent Film Awards.] (re-offered with reduced estimate) £20
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BACON, KEVIN FILM & TV ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 19) An 8x10" colour, full length, posed, promotional photograph of Bacon seated in a chair looking over his shoulder towards camera, taken for his role in 'Footloose' (1984), signed across the centre of the image in bold blue felt pen ink, in fine condition. Autograph acquired from Bacon at the 'X-Men: First Class' press junket at the Ritz- Carlton Hotel on May 25th, 2011. [Richard Corliss of TIME likened 'Footloose' to the James Dean classic 'Rebel Without a Cause', commenting that the film includes "motifs on book burning, AWOL parents, fatal car crashes, drug enforcement, and Bible Belt vigilantism."] £20
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DAMON, MATT FILM & TV ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 19) An 8x10" colour, full length, film still photograph of Damon running across a roof top, taken from his role as Jason Bourne in the Bourne film series, signed across the lower half of the image in bold blue felt pen ink. Autograph acquired at the Adjustment Bureau film premiere, Ziegfeld Theatre, February 14th, 2011. [For his performance in the film, Damon received nominations for the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor.] Cat. £75 £30
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FIRTH, COLIN FILM & TV ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 19) An 8x10" colour, head and shoulders length, film still photograph of Firth standing looking at a microphone, taken from his role as King George VI in 'The King's Speech', signed across the lower left corner in bold blue felt pen ink. [Firth's performance in the 'King's Speech' gained him an Oscar in 2010 for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role and many other worldwide best actor awards.] (re-offered with reduced estimate) £28
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FOY, CLAIRE FILM & TV ACTRESS
(Photo) (plate 19) An 8x10" colour, head and shoulders length, promotional, posed photograph of Foy taken for her role as Lady Persephone Towyn in 'Upstairs Downstairs', looking demurely over her shoulder, signed across the lower half of the image in bold black felt pen ink, in fine condition. [Foy starred as the main protagonist Amy Dorrit in BBC mini- series 'Little Dorrit', and was nominated for an RTS Award.] £20
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HENDRICKS, CHRISTINA FILM & TV ACTRESS
(Photo) (plate 19) A stunning, 8x10" colour, half length, film still photograph of Hendricks leaning over a desk towards camera, taken for her role as Joan Harris on the television series 'Mad Men', signed across her image in bold blue felt pen ink, in fine condition. Autograph obtained at filming of 'Katie' at the ABC Studios on April 22nd, 2013. [Hendricks' performance in 'Mad Men' has received critical praise, resulting in four Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Drama Series.] £20
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JACKMAN, HUGH FILM & TV ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 19) An 8x10" colour, promotional, three quarter length posed photograph of Jackman looking lean and muscled, taken from his role Wolverine in the X-Men film series, signed across is image in black felt pen ink, in good condition. [His work in 'Les Misérables' earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and his first Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy in 2013.] £20
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MCAVOY, JAMES FILM & TV ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 19) A landscape, head and shoulders length, 10x8" colour, film still photograph of McAvoy taken from his role as Robbie Turner in 'Atonement' (2007), signed across the lower right corner of the photo in bold black felt pen ink. [2007's critically acclaimed Atonement marked the breakthrough in McAvoy's career. It also earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination and his second BAFTA nomination.] £30
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MENZEL, IDINA FILM & TV ACTRESS
(Photo) (plate 19) An 8x10" colour, three quarter length, still photograph of Menzel taken from her role as 'Elphaba' in the renowned Broadway blockbuster 'Wicked', signed across her image in bold blue felt pen ink. [In 2004, Menzel won the Tony Award for originating the role of Elphaba in Wicked.] (re-offered with reduced estimate) £28
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MILLER, SIENNA FILM & TV ACTRESS
(Photo) (plate 19) A stunning, 8x10", half length, posed, colour photograph of Miller in a scarlet red dress, signed across her image in bold black felt pen ink. [She has played roles in Layer Cake, Alfie and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Miller has been nominated for two BAFTAs and a Golden Globe.] Cat. £75 £30
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MIRREN, HELEN FILM & TV ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 19) A full length, promotional, 8x10", colour photograph of Mirren dressed glamorously, discarding her rubber gloves, taken from her role in the action comedy film 'RED' (2010). Signed in bold, dark felt pen ink across the lower left edge of the image. [Mirren has won an Academy Award for Best Actress, four BAFTAs, three Golden Globes, four Emmy Awards, and two Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Awards.] Cat. £175 £30
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PEGG, SIMON FILM & TV ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 19) A 10x8" colour, landscape, head and shoulders length, film still photograph of Pegg taken from his role Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the 2009 'Star Trek' film and its sequel 'Star Trek Into Darkness', signed to the left of his image in black felt pen ink. [Pegg portrayed the Editor in the 2005 Doctor Who episode "The Long Game". He also narrated the first series of the documentary series 'Doctor Who Confidential'.] (re-offered with reduced estimate) £20
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PLUMMER, CHRISTOPHER FILM & TV ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 19) A landscape 10x8" colour, head and shoulders length, film still photograph of Plummer taken from his role as Leo Tolstoy in 'The Last Station' (2009), signed across a lighter portion of the image in bold blue felt pen ink. Autograph acquired at the Gotham Independent Film Awards at Cipriani's, Wall Street on November 28th, 2011. [In a career that spans seven decades and includes substantial roles in each of the dramatic arts, Plummer is probably best known to film audiences as the autocratic widower Captain Georg Ludwig von Trapp in the hit 1965 musical film The Sound of Music alongside Julie Andrews.] Cat. £45 £20
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THOMPSON, EMMA FILM & TV ACTRESS
(Photo) (plate 19) An 8x10" colour, half length, film still photograph of Thompson taken from her role as Professor Sybill Trelawney in the 'Harry Potter' films, gripping a carpet bag in front of her, signed diagonally to the left edge of the image in bold black felt pen ink, in fine condition. [In 1992, Thompson won multiple acting awards, including an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress, for her performance in the British drama 'Howards End'.] £20
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WHISHAW, BEN FILM & TV ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 19) A 10x8" colour, half length, film still photograph of Whishaw standing behind a briefcase illuminated by a spot light desk lamp, Daniel Craig standing in the background, taken from his role as Q in the James Bond film 'Skyfall' (2012). Signed boldly across the image in black felt pen ink. [Whishaw portrayed a younger Q than in previous films; Peter Burton and Desmond Llewelyn both received the role when they were in their 40s, while Llewelyn and John Cleese played the role into their 80s and 60s, respectively.] (re-offered with reduced estimate) £20
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WINSTONE, RAY FILM & TV ACTOR
(Photo) (plate 19) A film still, 8x10", colour photograph taken from Winstone's role as George "Mac" McHale in 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' (2008), photographed holding a gun, signed diagonally across the image in bold blue felt pen ink. [Mostly known for his "tough guy" and "geezer" roles, beginning with that of Carlin in the 1979 film Scum.] Cat. £75 £30
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1ST DUKE OF WELLINGTON MILITARY SOLDIER
(Photo) (plate 20) 11.6 x 7.7 cm folded sheet of paper, serving as an envelope, address in Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington hand in black ink (now faded to brown) signed across the lower left corner in his distinctive cursive 'Rec Wellington' and dated, addressed to 'Ms. Wilson, Caherconlish, Co. Limerick, Ireland'. Postmarked in red ink across the top right corner 'FREE 20DE20 1834', retains original red wax seal to reverse. No letter contained. Possibly, though without proof, addressed to one of Wellington's mistresses, Harriette Wilson. A fine piece, with potential, some usual wear and tear, water smudges to ink of 'Re' in 'Rec' and 'e' in 'Wellington'. [Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was a British soldier and statesman, a native of Ireland from the Anglo-Irish Ascendancy, and one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century. He was twice British prime minister under the Tory party: from 1828-30 and for a little less than a month in 1834.] £250
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PAVAROTTI, LUCIANO MUSIC OPERA SINGER
(Photo) (plate 20) Glossy 8x10" promotional photo for Pavarotti in a telecast of Mozart's Idomeneo, signed in black felt tip, 'Luciano Pavarotti 83.' In fine condition, with light creases to the borders and corner tips. RRAuction certificate of authenticity. [Italian operatic tenor, who also crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most commercially successful tenors of all time.] Cat. £395 (re-offered with reduced estimate) £100
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STRAUSS, RICHARD MUSIC COMPOSER
(Photo) (plate 20) Sepia toned German postcard photo of Strauss seated in an armchair, 3.25 x 5.25", signed across the lower border in blue ink, 'Dr. Richard Strauss, 29.1.42.' Some scattered creases, mainly to lower border, which does not affect the signature but a few light creases pass through the date, otherwise good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and accompanied by original RR Auction COA. [German composer, 1864-1949, whose colourful symphonic poems and operas earned him a place among the most important figures in late-19th and early 20th-century music. His best-known work is 'Also Sprach Zarathustra' (1896), which attained iconic status as the theme of the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.] Cat. £1950 £975
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NIXON, RICHARD POLITICS PRESIDENT
(Photo) (plate 20) Folded program from a May 2, 1988 luncheon presented by the Dallas Council on World Affairs, signed and inscribed in blue ink across the cover 'To Catherine Wade, With Best Wishes, from Richard Nixon', in good condition. [Nixon's second term saw a crisis in the Middle East, resulting in an oil embargo and the restart of the Middle East peace process, as well as a continuing series of revelations about the Watergate scandal. The scandal escalated, costing Nixon much of his political support, and on August 9, 1974, he resigned in the face of almost certain impeachment and removal from office.] Cat. £1250 £80
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WINDSOR, DUKE & DUCHESS ROYALTY DUKEDOM
(Photo) (plate 20) Uncommon matte-finish 3.25 x 5.5" original sepia toned, full length photo postcard of the Duke and Duchess below the famous Union Jack, boldly signed in fountain pen, 'Edward' and 'Wallis Windsor' below their respective images In fine condition, with trivial surface loss to lower right corner tip. A wonderful, patriotic image. Pre- certified by PSA/DNA and accompanied by original RR Auction COA. [Edward abdicated on 11 December 1936, so that he could marry the American divorcée Wallis Simpson, who upon their marriage became the Duchess of Windsor. At the time of the abdication, there was controversy as to how the ex-King should be titled. The new King George VI apparently brought up the idea of a title just after the abdication instrument was signed, and suggested using "the family name".] Cat. £1950 £700
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ARMSTRONG, NEIL SPACE ASTRONAUT
(Photo) (plate 20) McDonnell Douglas commemorative cover, 7.25 x 4", with a cachet honoring the first flight of the DC-10, signed in red felt tip 'Neil Armstrong' to the right of the cachet. In fine condition. Pre-certified by Steve Zarelli and accompanied by RR Auction COA. [Armstrong's second and last spaceflight was as mission commander of the Apollo 11 moon landing, in July 1969. On this mission, Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin descended to the lunar surface and spent two and a half hours exploring, while Michael Collins remained in lunar orbit in the Command Module.] Cat. £3950 £1000
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MOSS, STIRLING SPORT MOTOR
(Photo) (plate 20) A fine typed letter, dated '30th June, 1984.' signed at the close in blue biro pen ink 'Stirling Moss' on an 18.2x25.3cm sheet of cream ' Stirling Moss Limited' headed stationery. Three horizontal fold lines, clipped left edge which does not affect overall letter or signature, fixing remnants to reverse not visible from front. [Moss, who raced from 1948 to 1962, won 212 of the 529 races he entered, including 16 Formula One Grand Prix races.] Cat. £150 (re-offered with reduced estimate) £40< | GREAT BRITAIN | |
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1838 entire to Carlisle with 'Hesket Penny Post' strike, an early correct usage prior to introduction of Universal Penny Post and scarce item of Cumbrian postal history. (Res. £60) £55
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1840 1d black pl 2 'PE' with 3 margins, the 4th [at top] very close, just touching, with a fine strike of the double lined m/c in red [associated with Stonehaven and others]. Scarce. PTS Exp. Cert. (re- offered with reduced estimate) (Res. £275) £286
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1840 1d black pl 3 'HG' with 4 margins and red m/c, additionally with large part 'Newent' [Glos] 117 [mileage] strike in black. (re-offered with reduced estimate) (Res. £130) £199
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1841 1d red pl 23 with 4 margins and black m/c. Cat £60 £8
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1841 1d red 'CC' with 4 margins and fine '1' oval barred numeral cancel. £6
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1841 1d red pl 163 with 4 margins fine used. £4
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