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Public Auction #440

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Bids updated May 18, 2019 at 6:21pm (New York time)

MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLES — Autographs
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
48OTwenty-four mainly Space and Famous people autographed covers and photos mainly 1970s to the 1990s. Includes Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Carl Sagan, Chuck Yeager, German Spacelab Crew, Douglas MacArthur 1948 cover, Robert Byrd 1936 souvenir sheet, first six women astronauts on a eighteen cent stamp blocks etc. A historical selection worthy of your attention.Cat. Value: S.B. 600.00
Price Realized: $1,200.00
49*Seven different Mercury astronaut autographs consisting of six on Project Mercury four cent plate blocks including John Glenn, Alan Shepard, Scott Carpenter etc. and Neil Armstrong on a 1988 photograph. Photo has been damaged as result of tape near and under patch (see scan).Cat. Value: S.B. 400.00
Price Realized: $650.00
50CV500 Home Run Club, August 1, 1982 cover with the autographs of nine HOF superstars of baseball. Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, Frank Robinson, Mike Schmidt, Ernie Banks, Willie McCovey, Eddie Mathews, Willie Mays, and Harmon Killebrew are all legibly signed in blue and black ballpoint pen. Ex Schiller, Weisz. COA accompanies: (07-23-14) SGC #AU36194Cat. Value: S.B. 375.00
Price Realized: $300.00
51O*James A. Farley on three different pieces. First is a 3-18-1949 letter to a seminarian responding to a request for autographed souvenir sheets. The other two are the enclosed signed souvenir sheets. All signed in bold black ink.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $120.00
52O*Certified signature of Admiral Nicholas Horthy then Governor of Hungary on one of the memorial cards given to the government official who attended the funeral of Stephen Horthy, his son, who died in a plane crash in 1943. All is attached together. Scarce.Cat. Value: S.B. 100.00
Price Realized: $70.00
53*A few dozen autographs of military medal winners. Most appear to be for the Medal of Honor. Also includes many autopens.Cat. Value: S.B. 75.00
Price Realized: $180.00
54OErnie Banks autographed cover (June 28,1977) used in Prospect Heights. Personalize "To Danny, Peace, Ernie Banks Chi-Cubs 6/28/1977" Ex Schilier, Weisz COA.Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00
Price Realized: $26.00
55OYuri Gagarin autograph 1961 newspaper having some condition problems. Autograph is strong.Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00
Price Realized: $100.00
56O*Five Fats Domino (American Singer) autographed pieces. A 1978 piano coil cover, and four different 8x10 glossy Fats at the piano photos.Cat. Value: S.B. 50.00
Price Realized: $34.00
57OAutographed ticket to the final home game of the San Diego Padres in 2001 (10-7-01) celebrating the career of Tony Gwynn. Signed by him in bright blue sharpie. Striking gold bordered large size ticket (8.5" x 4.75"). Ticket postmarked on the back on that day. No COA, but looks good to us.Cat. Value: S.B. 40.00
Price Realized: $44.00
58*Three Carl Lewis (American Track Athlete) autographed pieces. A Sports Illustrated magazine Images of '92, a Don’t Mess With Texas" postcard, and a glossy "Four Gold Medal" Olympic photo.Cat. Value: S.B. 40.00
Price Realized: $12.00