Large Autograph Collection - Entertainers, Politicians, Historical Figures, and Celebrities (28 items, 30 Signatures) Including George H. W. Bush, Linus Pauling, and Roy Rogers

Sold For:

$720

Year:

1960

Auction:

2017 Fall

Lot #:

2627

Category:

Historical/Political/Pop Culture/Americana

Diverse collection of autographs from individuals in the field of entertainment, history, politics, and science. The collection is composed of 28 items and features 30 signatures (one item is signed by 3 individuals), including a few duplicate autographs. The signatures range in grade from "6" to "10," averaging "9." The items are in Excellent condition overall. The signers are as follows: 1) George Bush (Topps Desert Storm card #1). 2) Linus Pauling (photo; 6.75 x 5.5 inches). 3-6) Sir Edmund Hillary (3 b&w photos, ranging from 3.5 x 5.5 to 6 x 8.25 inches, including cut magazine photos, and index card). 7-8) Roy Rogers (8 x 10 color photo and 1954 comic book, Roy Rogers Comics #54, signed on the cover). 9) Dale Evans (8 x 10 color photo). 10-11) Gene Autry (1948 comic book, Gene Autry Comics #14, signed on cover, and promotional photo card). 12) Spike Lee (1990 art card picturing Lee by Lori Lohstoeter). 13) Red Skelton (8 x 10 b&w photo). 14) Matt Groening (8 x 10 color Simpsons photo). 15) Twiggy Lawson ( 8 x10 b&w photo). 16) Freddie Laker (9 x 4 color photo of a Laker jet plane). 17) Jack Nicholson, Dennis Hopper, and Peter Fonda (signed 8 x 10 b&w movie still from Easy Rider). 18) Emmett Kelly Jr. (5 x 7 promotional card). 19) Marcel Marceau (3.5 x 5 b&w photo, personalized to "Steve"). 20) Clyde Tombaugh (on a French Disney stamp sheet featuring Pluto; Tombaugh discovered the planet Pluto in 1930). 21) General William Westmoreland (3 x 5 card). 22) Clayton Moore ("The Lone Ranger," 3 x 5 card). 23-24) Alexander Haig (two 3 x 5 cards). 25) Casper Weinberger (3 x 5 card). 26) Norman Vincent Peale (3 x 5 card). 27) Geraldine Ferraro (3 x 5 card). 28) Chuck Yeager (3 x 5 card). Total: 28 items. Pre-certified by Steve Grad and Brian Sobrero/Beckett Authentication. Reserve $300. Estimate (open).