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ALCATRAZ
"This chunk of concrete is a byproduct of a major rehabilitation
effort now underway on the island. It has been inspected by park historic
preservation specialists to be sure that it contains nothing of research
potential. The project, which includes stabilization of the historic
cellhouse, is generating several tons of demolition debris that must be
removed from the island. With your purchase, you have made a contribution
to the ongoing preservation and restoration of Alcatraz Island for future
generations". |
£22 |
 
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BABY FACE
NELSON
Henderson Daily News (Texas)
Sunday morning, Dec. 30th, 1934. Headline "Nelson's Confederate under
arrest" - 'Federal agents in San Francisco confirmed reluctantly
tonight that John Paul Chase, wanted as a suspect in the slaying of two
government men in a Chicago gun fight which ended the life of "Baby
Face" Nelson is under arrest...
Other stories on the front page are
"Docket cleared for Hauptmann trial to start" - 'The legal board
of strategy which will attempt to send Bruno Richard Hauptmann to the
electric chair on a charge of murdering Charles A. Lindbergh Jr., tonight
perfected its case against the German ex-machine gunner in an atmosphere
of extravagant rumor and fantastic speculation'. |
£35 |
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BAMBER Jeremy
TLS good content dated 27.6.95 "I always used to laugh at Reg Kray,
because he employed guys to write a lot of his letters. Two weeks ago a
lunatic came into my room and did his best to take my life. He comes in,
pulls out an 8 inch knife and plunged it at my chest..." Signed
Jeremy (with happy face doodle). |
£120 |
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BLAKESLEY
Robert
'The Fullest Account of the Trial & Execution of Robert Blakesley for
the Murder of Mr Burdon', black & white woodcut broadside circa 1841
with illustrations of the Trial and Execution. Professionally framed and
glazed. Rare. Approximately 20" x 14". |
SOLD |
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BORDEN Lizzie
Limited Edition plate (number 171 of a Limited Edition of only 250) from
the Fall River Historical Society. The front shows the Residence of Andrew
J. Borden with a small inset portrait photograph of Lizzie Borden, suspect
in the Fall River Murders sensation. Approx. 6.5" diameter. No
chips/cracks. Gold rim in good order. |
£65 |
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BRONSON
Charles
Charles Bronson original pen and ink cartoon, approximately 11 1/2" x
8". "BRONCO-APPLE PIES" reads the flying banner. The
typical style highly detailed fine drawing has the driver with the
anarchist logo on his arm, the vehicle is named Mad, Bad Mobile XS35666.
Signed to the lower right border. The background is pastel coloured with
red, orange and green. |
£150 |
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CAPONE Al (c. 1899-1947)
Baltimore News May 4th 1932, front page carries a photo of Chicago's Al
Capone 'Starts for Federal Penitentiary' framed!! This item is not
signed. |
£175 |
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CHRISTIE Ethel
Wife of John Christie. A good 2 page letter dated 19th October '49 to her
sister, Lily Bartle. "Desperately asking for a reply as she has not
heard from her for some time and expressing happiness in having just got
some coal in and complaining about the rationed food." Signed
"Love Ethel & R.". There are 2 slight rips to the first page
(not affecting text). There is a doodle and a series of mathematical
equations to the reverse in an unknown hand . |
SOLD |
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COURTNEY Dave
Signed publicity postcard. |
£10 |
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CRIPPEN Dr,
Hawley Harvey - (1862-1910)
US Murderer
"Le Petit Journal" French newspaper dated 14th August 1910
showing the arrest of Dr Crippen and Ethel Le Neve on board the S.S.
Montrose. Long article relating to this news story inside. In good
condition for its age, a few tears around the edges to be expected after
almost 100 years (also original horizontal fold throughout). Approx.
17" x 12". Professionally framed and glazed. |
£68 |
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CRIPPEN Dr,
Hawley Harvey - (1862-1910)
US Murderer
Original poster for the British-Pathe
Production of the film 'DR CRIPPEN'. Starring Donald Pleasence, Coral
Browne, Samantha Eggar and Sir Donald Wolfit. Overall fine condition,
original folds. Approx. 39 1/2" x 26 1/2". |
£60 |
 
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DERNLEY,
Syd
(Hangman)
In our opinion, Syd's book "The Hangman's Tale" is the most in
depth book on the subject of capital punishment. Syd was pro death
sentence to the end and as recently as 1993 put himself forward as
headsman in the Tower of London.
Interesting 2 page autograph letter, approximately 7" x 5",
dated 23rd July 1993.
Syd talks of his recent BBC appearance, a 65 minute interview that was cut
down to a mere 9 minutes. "I was quite disappointed". He
mentions becoming an honorary member of the Wandsworth Prison Association.
"The gallows there were dismantled recently and taken to the museum
near Rugby. The curator has invited me down to make a tape for
posterity". "You'll have a happy hour or so looking through my
memorabilia, somebody brought me the glass and iron spyhole from the
condemned cell of the prison, and a hell of a lot of bits and
pieces". The end of the letter is particularly interesting, hopefully
relating to his latest batch of home brew, he ends with the classic
line,... "You'll have to try a drop!", signed "Best wishes
to you and the wife, Syd".
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£285 |
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DERNLEY, Syd
(Hangman)
Page from a Christies catalogue for the Forman Archive of Crime &
Punishment Sale signed to the top white border 'Syd Dernley'. Obtained in
person. |
SOLD |
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DILLINGER
John - related
Melvin Purvis (1903-1960)
American FBI agent, captured John Dillinger and more other public enemies
than any other agent in FBI history.
Scarce ALS, Melvin, one page, 4to, n.p., 31st July 1944, to his wife
Rosanne. Purvis writes a moving letter while serving in Europe during
World War II. He states that he has sent her, by registered mail, the
original certificate for his membership in the French Foreign Legion.
Purvis continues "I am so depressed. I have not had much mail from
you for several days. No man was ever so lonely for anyone as I am for
you. There are no adequate words to tell you how I have felt since I came
away from you. I know no man has ever been as miserable as I am. I live on
my hope that I can see you soon. I adore you. Melvin'. Purvis has also
signed the letter twice at the head in the address. |
£175 |
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DILLINGER
John
Vintage, original edition of
the Henderson Daily News (Texas) Wednesday afternoon Dec. 19, 1934. Age
toning to front page where the boxed story "Dillinger Gang Member
Nabbed" tells of the arrest of Joseph Burns who escaped Indiana state
prison, but was captured without a shot being fired... Pencilled notes
hinted at Burns' link with the $427,950 Brooklyn armored car robbery in
August. |
£35 |
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Ruth ELLIS
London Evening News dated Tueday, June 21st 1955. The headline is
"Ruth Ellis to Hang". In excellent condition apart from a small
hole in the middle of the front page caused by being folded for over 50
years. This item will be taken out of its frame for mail order. |
£120 |
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ELMORE Belle/CRIPPEN Cora
Poster from the Palace Theatre of Varieties, High
Street, Swansea - Monday, November 10, 1902 announcing "Another Grand
Company!" featuring The Original Ross Combination, The Southern
Belles, amongst others including "Miss B. Elmore" described
underneath as the "Dainty Comedienne". |
SOLD |
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EXECUTION OF
WILLIAM LATE LORD RUSSELL
English Execution Speech pamphlet produced for the execution of William Lord Russell on July 21st 1683.
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SOLD |
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FBI WANTED
POSTER
Original Wanted
folding card from the FBI - 27th Oct. 1950, Frank Albert Vecchiolli, Theft
from Interstate Shipment. Finger prints and mug shots "Vecchiolli has
been convicted for burglary and armed robbery - Considered dangerous
and is known to carry a knife". Issued by J. E. Hoover, Director.
Approximately 8" x 8". |
£20 |
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GACY, John
Wayne
Photographic metal plate for the production of John Gacy's business cards
for RAPHCO Inc. Contractors/Developers, 831 East Lake Avenue, Glenview,
Illinois 60025. Listing Gacy as "Vice President, Operations".
This plate would be held at the printers ready for repeat orders from Gacy.
Lightweight metallic sheet approx. 10" x 8". |
£135 |
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GACY, John
Wayne
Original acrylic painting on canvas board. Menard California. 'Patches the
Clown' signed J. W. Gacy. Also signed and addressed to reverse in biro.
Framed & glazed. Approx. 18" x 14". |
Please
contact us |
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HAUPTMANN
Bruno Richard
Kidnapper & murderer of Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. ( Lindbergh Baby),
1932.
The trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann
was held in Flemington, NJ, from 1st January to 13th February 1935.
This is an official pass which entitles the bearer to attend the January
23rd, 1935 (PM session). Issued
by John H. Curtiss, Sheriff of Hunterdon County. Some wear and
creases as can be expected for an item of this age. Approximately
4.5" x 3". |
£130 |
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PATTI HEARST
FBI WANTED poster
This item is NOT signed. |
£100 |
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JACK THE
RIPPER
Punch (or the London Charivari),
Vol. XCIV for the year 1888, published at The Office, 85 Fleet Street,
London. 314 pages hardback - contains all 4 famous Jack the Ripper prints. |
£120 |
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JACK THE
RIPPER SUSPECT
Document Signed ('Albert Victor') as Captain in the
Regiment of Hussars, partially printed and completed by hand, 1 page 8vo
(oblong), 14 February 1889. On Army Form B.295, an official pass allowing
Private A.D. Champion to be absent from his quarters in Fulford Barracks.
He was almost certainly involved with the
Jack the Ripper/Whitechapel murders in 1888. Recent conspiracy theories
suggest Albert Victor's house ordered the series of murders to cover up
the fact he had fathered an illegitimate child with a Mary Jane Kelly,
an apparently beautiful young prostitute. The previous 4 'Ripper
Murders' were just a decoy to divert police and public attention that a
'sadistic maniac was on the loose'.
Nov. 1888,... the body of Mary Kelly,
horrifically mutilated, with the face removed, and internal organs
scattered around the room has now become subject to fierce debate among
eminent Ripperologists, who indeed are in some doubt whether the
mutilated body of the last Ripper victim was even that of Mary Kelly.
Suggestions that the real Kelly was removed from the area by the
nobility and kept in hiding by friends of Albert Victor.
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£360
ON HOLD
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JACK THE
RIPPER - Dr Francis Tumblety (Jack the Ripper suspect)
Autobiography, "Kidnapping of
Dr. Tumblety", The Indian Herb Doctor, Cincinnati Ohio 1866,
published by the author. 1st Edition, complete and original, full 82
pages. The front cover is almost detached with tears, very fragile, but a
rare book in any condition!
Dr Tumblety was arrested in connection with the
Lincoln assassination, he was eventually exonerated, but another rumor
began that he had at one time employed one of the assassination
conspirators. This rumor was dispelled as well. Tumblety subsequently
wrote and published The Kidnapping of Dr. Tumblety, a short pamphlet he
authored in an attempt to clear his name and re-establish his good-faith
with the public. In reality, the book is little more than a series of
paranoid ramblings and fraudulent testimonials.
He fled from London after being released from custody
a few days after Mary Kelly's murder. |
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JACK THE
RIPPER - FLORENCE MAYBRICK
Large print taken from the St Stephen’s
Review dated August 17th, 1889, depicts Judge Matthews deciding
whether or not Florence Maybrick should be sentenced to death for
poisoning her husband, James Maybrick (one of the Jack the Ripper
suspects), with arsenic.
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SOLD |
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JACK
THE RIPPER -
PRINCE EDWARD ALBERT VICTOR
"The Queen's Birthday Book" with 13 portraits including Prince
Edward Albert Victor (Jack the Ripper suspect). Printed by Griffith,
Farran, Okenden & Welsh 1887. Edge wear throughout, and a few loose
leaves, however the portraits are of a high photographic quality, each
have facsimile autographs beneath. The pages have quotes including Bunyan,
Ben Jonson, Plato, etc... Spine has a tear to the top, and the cover is a
little rubbed in places. We are selling this as a rare portrait of Prince
Eddie, Albert Victor, Jack the Ripper(?) which has a book around it!!!
Approximately 8 1/2" x 7". |
£18 |
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JACK THE RIPPER
RELATED - PLEASE LOOK AT THE CHARLES WARREN SIGNED LETTER LISTED
BELOW UNDER WARREN.
Charles Warren was in charge of
the London Metropolitan Police during the period of the Jack the
Ripper Murders. |
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KRAY TWINS -
FRANK MITCHELL
Original Daily Mirror newspaper
dated 21st December 1966. Front page headline reads "A letter to the
Mirror - signed Frank Mitchell". This is a rare newspaper.
Professionally framed and glazed. |
£65 |
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KRAY TWINS
A copy of the limited edition Kray portfolio
(number 210), signed by both Ron & Reg. This was Reg’s personal copy
(with the photo of Ron's wedding removed!). |
£780 |
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KRAY TWINS
1990 - The Krays 'Stories We Can Tell', Limited Edition 12" picture
disc (500 copies only). Mint condition. |
£75 |
 
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KRAY Reg -
Organised Crime Boss
Prison shirt signed in black marker "Billy, God Bless, Affection,
1999, Friend, Reg Kray". With original HMP prison label. Size 18.
Professionally framed and glazed. |
SOLD |
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KRAY Reg -
Organised Crime Boss
A nice Reg Kray signed letter (A4), commenting on his latest book
"Slang". 9th Nov. night, "Michael, thanks for your
letter and your support and help. Signatures enclosed. My new book Slang
is now in the shops all money for Slang goes to help 10 year old xxxxx who
is paralised. I will not be able to write again but wish you luck for the
future. God Bless. Reg Kray". Complete with original envelope. There
is an original small hole affecting the word '10', but the paper is still
present. |
£40 |
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KRAY
Ron (1933-1995)
British Gangster
Formerly the
property of Ronnie Kray, a brown & beige striped cardigan, said to be
his favourite.
Provenance Kate Kray/Chiswick Auction |
£480 |
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KRAY
Ron (1933-1995)
British Gangster
Giorgio Armani
silk tie, formerly the property of Ronnie Kray (given to him by his wife,
Kate Kray).
Provenance Kate Kray/Chiswick Auction |
£200 |
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KRAY
Ron (1933-1995)
British Gangster
Greeting card
from Ronnie Kray to his wife, Kate Kray, inscribed by Ronnie (provenance
Kate Kray/Chiswick Auction). |
£100 |
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KRAY
Ron (1933-1995)
British Gangster
One page letter, A4, written by Ronnie Kray, Thursday 11th August 1987.
"Dear Vince Angela, I am really sorry to hear that you lost the baby
but hope next time all gose (sic) well for you. I am looking forward to
seeing you on the 21st. Meantime God Bless from you Pal Ron Kray".
Four original folds and a little creased throughout. With original
handwritten envelope signed again inside. Rare. |
£120 |
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KRAY
Ron (1933-1995)
British Gangster
One page letter (A4), Sunday 14th July, signed twice (once at the head).
"Dear Vince Angela, Thank you for coming to see me today, it was nice
of you to come all that way to see me. Thanks for the sigarets (sic) what
you left for me to (sic). I hope to see you on Friday afternoon, the 31st
July. May God Bless, from your friend, Ron Kray".
4 original folds and extensive age wear. Rare. |
£120 |
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KRAY
Ron (1933-1995)
British Gangster
Letter signed by Ronnie Kray, (Kray often got other patients to write his
dictation). This powerful letter reads : "20/1/89, Dear Vince &
Angie, I hope you and baby Ron are all Okay, Vince, you shouldn't have got
in touch with my brother Charlie or Wilf without contacting me first. It
was very wrong of you. But that is in the past. As you may know, me and
Reggie have nothing to do with our brother Charlie and we hope that you
will tell everyone this. I hope that you have settled down well in
Cornwall, look after yourselves. God Bless from your friend (Signed by
Ronnie Kray) Ron Kray xx for Baby Ron.
4 original folds, extensive age wear. Rare & good content. |
£120 |
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LE NEVE Ethel
"Ethel Le Neve, Her Life Story, With the True Account of their Flight
and Her Friendship for Dr Crppen" told by herself. Booklet. c. 1911.
This item is NOT SIGNED |
£65 |
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LORD LUCAN (LUCAN,
Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of) - (1934-)
Full copy of the Sun newspaper with headline "Shootout in Lucan
Hunt", September 1982. |
£16 |
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LORD LUCAN (LUCAN,
Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of) - (1934-)
A small photo detached from Lucan's AA foreign driving
license signed as Lord Bingham. |
SOLD |
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MEYER George - (AL
CAPONE'S DRIVER!)
Alleged wheel man at the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Signed book: Al
Capone's Devil Driver. Dallas, Texas: Acclaim Books, 1979. Paperback,
4.25" x 7, 149 pages. Signed and inscribed on the inside front cover,
"To Norma, God bless you and yours, George Meyer". In fine
condition, with light page toning and a small tear to cover. |
£135 |
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MILLS Freddie
(1919-1965)
English Boxer who died in mysterious circumstances
1950's "Freddie Mills Adjustable Punch Ball" Made by Christie
& Jay Ltd, London EC1. Comprises original Albion rubber bladder,
canvas punch bag cover, adjustable clamp to adjust the metal stand's
height, rubber holding pouch and red wooden standing board which
measures approx 28 inches in length. Made for kid's use. The
only items missing are the original nuts, bolts, washers and screws
to fix the rod to the standing board. Good, well-made vintage toy in
original box, |
£80 |
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NILSEN Dennis
Typed
list on A4 paper of Nilsen's music circa 1995. Signed in black biro at the
bottom, titled "The musical compositions and recordings of Dennis
Andrew Nilsen". List includes :
Suite No 48 (Requiem for Dahmer and victims)
Suite No 47 (Bleep)
Suite No 28 (Homeless under city lights)
etc... (56 titles in all)
A rare and interesting list of compositions by one of London's most famous
serial killers. In good condition with 2 original folds. |
£70 |
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OSWALD Lee
Harvey - JFK Assassination
Original complete edition of
the Milwaukee Journal, Monday, November 25, 1963. Huge headline
"Oswald Slain" and dramatic photo. Professionally framed and
glazed. This item will be taken out of its frame for mail order. |
£100 |
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PETIOT Marcel
French doctor, guillotined for the murder of 27 people, (although the
figure could be as many as 60). Petiot was one of the last people to die
by the blade, and the authorities had trouble finding him a Guillotine.
This prescription on Petiot's personal stationary has a good clear
signature dated 18th September 1939. Extremely rare in any form. |
£975 |
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PETIOT Marcel
See above description.
Prescription on headed notepaper signed by Petiot at the bottom. Extensive
foxing & folds throughout. Extremely rare in any form. Approx. 3"
x 5". |
£600 |
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PIERREPOINT
Albert
HANGMAN
"Executioner : Pierrepoint"
signed hardback 1st Edition book "To Betty, With all best wishes,
Albert Pierrepoint". |
£175 |
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PRETTY BOY
FLOYD
Henderson Daily News (Texas) Monday
afternoon, Oct. 22, 1934. Some age toning to front page and a 1 inch tear
to the left (not affecting the text). Two stories on the front page relate
to gangster Pretty Boy Floyd.
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£35 |
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RUBY Jack
Assassin of Lee Harvey Oswald.
Cheque dated 17/7/56 from Empire State of Dallas Bank signed Jack Ruby
(spec), framed and glazed with copy of 'the fatal shot' front page. |
£440 |
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RUBY Jack
Assassin of Lee Harvey Oswald.
Cheque dated 20/7/1953 on Mercantile National Bank at Dallas. Signed
boldly in blue ballpoint pen. |
£350 |
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SIMPSON O.J.
American football, no date, boxed with tee, but lacking pump, carries
Simpsons' printed autograph. Box has extensive tears and folds, and rates
7/10. Ball and overall display value intact! RARE.
THIS ITEM IS NOT
SIGNED
PLEASE LOOK UNDER
ANTIQUES/COLLECTABLES - SPORT SECTION FOR OTHER OJ SIMPSON 'JUICY'
BARGAINS! |
£75 |
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SUTCLIFFE
Peter
The Yorkshire Ripper
"Dragonworld", oil painting by Peter Sutcliffe, circa 1993.
Signed to the bottom right PWS 93. The female sitting on the egg looks
very much like Sonia (in my opinion). Painting is 12" x 16".
Overall size of the frame is 21 1/4" x 17 1/2". Quite a talented
artist. |
£2,000 |
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WALLACE
William - Infamous Murderer
In 1931 Wallace was convicted at Liverpool of murdering his wife, Julia,
by battering her with a poker and faking a burglary and his own alibi. The
Wallace Murder became a famous legal case as he was subsequently acquitted
of any offence by the Court of Appeal who believed the Jury had misjudged
the evidence. Cheque made payable to Wallace for the sum of 5 pounds
9s/1d, dated 1st Sept. 1911 (the year in which he met his wife Julia),
endorsed by Wallace to reverse, small tear close to, but not affecting the
signature. RARE - This is the first Wallace autograph I have seen in 20
years of collecting! |
£300 |
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WARREN,
Charles (1840-1927)
British Military Officer, Head of the London Metropolitan Police
1886-1888, during the period of the JACK THE RIPPER MURDERS.
A.L.S., Charles Warren, one page, 8vo, Ramsgate, 9th August 1908, to W. G.
H. Tucker. Warren thanks his correspondent for their letter regarding a
mezzotint of one of his relations and comments 'I have no want for it as I
have two copies - and I do not know that any of my family are in want of
one'. Light age wear and some minor traces of former mounting. |
£145 |
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WATSON Charles D. (Tex)
Member of the Manson family. TL unsigned dated 11/14/95 "I do not
write a lot. I have some long time friends that I write, but rarely do I
pick up new correspondence, and share in detail about my life".
Together with the personalised envelope "Jesus is Lord over
all!". |
£175 |
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WEST Rosemary
"The Trial of Rosemary West", Original London Newspaper, Evening
Standard, broadside. |
£25 |
