Harmer-Schau Auctions

Sale 118

Orco-Expo Auction, Fullerton, CA


Autographs
 
 
Lot Photo Description Realized
Lot 287
  Autographs, U.S., Space Related Collection, four cartons containing the motherlode, from pre-Mercury flights to Space shuttle incl. Apollo and more, many, many hundreds on covers, documents and glossy photos of mostly U.S. astronauts, pilot or support crew signatures, much with authentication letters incl., some purchased for over $50, this has to be one of the largest holding we have handled, much is very fine, inspection is a must to appreciate the depth of this collection. All individually purchased by owner who spend several thousands of dollars to acquire.
Estimate $1,200-1,500.
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Realized
$4,313
Lot 288
Autographs, U.S., WWII Important Military, three binders containing over 100 signed photos, letters and covers from prominent U.S. Military figures, noted Alvin C. York, Joe Rosenthal, Eddie Rickenbacker, Doolittle, Douglas MacArthur, Chester W. Nimitz, Omar Bradley, etc., generally fine to very fine, an interesting and diverse group, inspection should prove to be rewarding.
Estimate $1,000-1,500.
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Realized
$2,070
Lot 289
Autographs, U.S., Baseball Cover Collection, over 270 sleeved, cacheted and autographed by MLB players from 1980's and 1990's, a colorful group, Fine to Very Fine. Ex Schiller collection.
Estimate $700-900.
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$604
Lot 290
  Autographs, U.S., Celebrity, Sport and Political, carton of over several hundred, containing mostly signed glossy photos, much with authentication letters incl., movie and television stars, models, sports and political figures, mostly sleeved, some purchased for over $50, an eclectic and delightful group, much is very fine. All individually purchased by owner who spend many hundreds of dollars to acquire.
Estimate $500-750.
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Realized
$920
Lot 291
Autographs, U.S., Robinson, Jackie on $1 Silver Certificate (1919-1972) U.S. professional baseball player, signed "Jackie Robinson" in blue pen on wrinkled series 1935D $1 note, scarce, verified by University Archives as genuine.
Estimate $300-500.
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Realized
$661
Lot 292
  Autographs, U.S., Flight and WWII Related, large carton containing covers, documents and glossy photos of mostly U.S. pilot or support crew signatures, much with authentication letters incl., some purchased for over $50, much is very fine. All individually purchased by owner who spend several hundreds of dollars to acquire.
Estimate $300-400.
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Realized
$863
Lot 293
Autographs, U.S., McKinley, William (1843-1901) 25th President of the United States, 1897-1901, signature as Governor of Ohio, very attractive.
Estimate $250-300.
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$242
Lot 294
Autographs, U.S., Coolidge, Calvin ALS (1872-1933) 30th President of the United States, 1923-1929, on very clean 1901 mortgage letter as City Solicitor of Northampton, MA, incl. env. with adhesive cut out.
Estimate $150-200.
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Realized
$230








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