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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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BARRATT
George
"Correct and Particular Account of the Trial and Execution of George
Barratt who was convicted at the Dorset Lent Assizes of Stealing a Cow
and executed on the new drop at Dorchester on Saturday 27th March
1819".
11 1/2" x 7 1/2" - rather
brittle handmade paper with illustration to the head, printed by G. Clark,
printer Dorchester.
Barratt appears to have been caught,
as the cow has some very remarkable characters - "There was a kind of
horny excerscence (like a corn), growing between one of the hoofs, it also
had a peculiar white mark on the udder, and one of the teats was
diseased".
The keeper had followed tracks of the
beast nearly 5 miles! to find it just outside the home of George Barratt.
Poor George was executed on his
birthday, amidst a large concourse of spectators.
Complete broadside could benefit from
a professional framing to stretch out the wrinkles. There is a small
pinhole to the right of the illustration. RARE. |
£285 |
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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
ON HOLD
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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.
For mail order, this item will be
taken out of its frame.
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£90 |
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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 . |
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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 1962 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". |
£55 |
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DERNLEY, Syd
(Hangman)
"The Hangman's Tale", 1st Edition, 1989, "Memoirs of a
Public Executioner" signed and inscribed to title page "For Ern
and Anneliese, David Newman and... Syd Dernley". Syd has added
Christmas 1989.
Illustrated hardback with good dust jacket, 207 pages. Syd recounts the
stories of his 20 executions in fine detail, and tells of his partnership
with Albert Pierrepoint. "An extraordinary account of the work of
public hangmen and the last moments of the men, dropped to their death on
the gallows". Approx. 9" x 5 1/2". |
£120 |
 
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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
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. |
£65 |
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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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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". |
SOLD |
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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 - 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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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
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 TWINS
2 original 'Funeral Order of Service' for Ron & Reg Kray's funerals -
Ron's is inscribed and signed by Reg "God Bless, Your Friend, Reg
Kray". Framed & glazed. |
£230 |
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KRAY Reg -
Organised Crime Boss
Outstanding handwritten
letter 7 x A4 sized sheets (14 written sides), from Reg Kray to Bradley (Allardyce).
Each sheet bears Reg's initials and name in Gothic text to the top. As
always with Reg's letters... quite difficult to decipher but here is how I
read it :
Bradley,
Early today we was going to have a drink in the field - since you went to
lunch, something or someone made you change your mind, then worse still
you insult my intelligence by patronising ????? with lies that you miss my
company which has hurt me deeply and it has also caused me to have bad
doubts of you, in fact it has enforced doubts I've had thoughts perception
that I've had past 2-3 days. A Scorpion takes a lot to get over being
emotionally hurt in a relationship. A Scorpion would be worse than any one
on astrology chart. You know I wanted to puff with you but you chose to
stay in and puff with Jim or someone else! You have given me the
impression that I bore you which is worse thing you can do to me. I wish I
had a relationship like Anton and Adam have - I made up my mind before I
got here I would have such a relationship and thought I had a start of
one. I don't think it's a lot to ask but I can see it's not to be. I also
wanted to discuss the bad start I had to the day and also it has opened
the hurt I felt that you discussed your ????? job with Jim and John but
you did not feel it important to discuss with me, yet I am supposed to be
your close friend! I don't believe for one minute your intention was to
surprise me! It has also brought back to me the fact that you chose to
spend a night with Mick Stewart when we first met in preference to staying
in my company for the night! I will honour all I've said to you but rest
assured I ask for nothing in return in future. I was alone for 15 years at
Parkhurst so got used to my own company. You have never felt comfortable
in the Gym with me or on the field and I now know that you had no
intention of being on the cleaners(?). I could say a lot more but what
point. Thanks. God Bless. Affection. Reg.
Also written to the side "You put all the doubt there not me!"
& "I also now believe you know you have not got a visit"
& "It's true a house is not a home!".
A remarkable letter showing Reg's feelings for another man, certainly a
fascinating insight into the mind of one of England's most notorious
gangster.
Bradley Allardyce, who met Kray in
Maidstone prison, claimed he had been his gay lover. Bradley
Allardyce is currently serving a life sentence for murder in Belmarsh
jail. |
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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). |
SOLD |
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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 |
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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. |
£32 |
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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. |
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McDONALD,
Nick
JFK Assassination - Arresting Officer of Lee Harvey Oswald
Hand-signed
to the base by arresting officer, M. Nick McDonald (1178) in bold blue
sharpie pen. A copy of the "Arrest Report on Investigative Prisoner
Lee Harvey Oswald". Details of arrest include : "This man shot
and killed President John F. Kennedy and Police Officer J. D. Tippit. He
also shot and wounded Governor John Connally".
11" x 8 1/2" printed on card, near mint, slight corner crease to
bottom right, nothing bad, only mentioned for total accuracy. |
£52 |
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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. |
£95 |
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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, |
£75 |
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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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PIERREPOINT
Albert
HANGMAN
"Executioner : Pierrepoint"
signed hardback 1st Edition book "To Betty, With all best wishes,
Albert Pierrepoint". |
SOLD |
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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. |
£220 |
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SANSON,
Charles-Henri (1739-1806)
Public executioner of Paris.
Guillotined Louis XVI.
Autograph Letter Signed ('Sanson'), in French, to an
unnamed correspondent, 1 page 4to with integral blank, 5 June 1790. A
highly truculant letter complaining of his inability to meet a debt. With
full transcription and translation.
'The tone of your first letter made it
clear that the only response you wanted was the hard cash. Despite all
my efforts, I haven't been able to procure it, and I have been counting
on putting my hands on things, but they always escaped me. So I kept
thinking tomorrow...tomorrow. Well finally, Sir, not having received it
yet, I won't have the honor of sending you what I owe you sometime
between today and next Wednesday. For now, as if by a miracle, I got
lucky and procured that sum elsewhere. Times have been difficult for me,
which has been very hard for me, but luckily now I will have the means
to get out of my difficulties. My being so lucky to come out of this
today, you, Monsieur, are the first to learn of it."
Letters of Sanson appear to be of the
greatest rarity. The Bibliotheque Nationale appears to possess only
a facsimile. There was another letter, dated 19 June 1790, in the Morrison
Collection (Vol. VI page 76 (unillustrated), but its present whereabouts
are unknown. An incredibly
rare signature. |
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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. |
£2,200 |
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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. |
£35 |
