Collectable autographs - price guide and values

Evans' Letter Regarding Lecture Conflict at Cambridge University

1913 (Oct.24) autographed letter from Edward Evans (signing as 'Teddy') to Silas Wright on 'British Antarctic Expedition, 1910' letterhead. The letter regards tickets for a lecture Evans is shortly to deliver at Cambridge University, where, he regrets,…

Autographed Letter from Teddy Evans to Silas Wright (1913)

1913 (Nov.11) autographed letter from Edward Evans (signed 'Teddy Evans') to Silas Wright at Cambridge, on 'British Antarctic Expedition, 1910 - Commander Evans's Lecture Tour' letterhead. The letter regards a letter Wright has asked Evans to write

J.J. Thomson thanks Silas Wright for Laboratory equipment gift

1913 (Dec.11) autographed letter to 'Silas' Wright from J.J. Thomson on 'Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge' letterhead, thanking Wright for a gift to the Laboratory of equipment that had been used during the scientific experiments in the Antarctic. In 1906…

Eddington invites Wright to R.A.S. dinner for geodetic ambitions

1914 (June 5) autographed note from A.S. Eddington to 'Silas' Wright, on 'Royal Astronomical Society' letterhead, suggesting Wright accompany him to an R.A.S. dinner, where his 'ambitions for geodetic apparatus' could be advanced in conversation with…

Donald Campbell's Signed Bluebird on Lake Eyre Photograph

Photograph, Bluebird on lake Eyre. Personally inscribed and signed by Donald Campbell, 'Lake Eyre. 17:VIII:64. 403.1 Mph'. Photo print. 39 x 50 cm

Charles Lindburgh Autographed Photo of Spirit of St. Louis

Lindburgh, Charles A. (1902-74) strong autograph in ink on a photo plate removed from his book 'We'; the photo depicts the instrument board of his plane, Spirit of St.Louis.

Autograph Cards of Australian Cricket Players

Australia: Signed autograph cards (51 - attractive coloured cards with gilt edges), including Mike Kasparowicz, Kerry O'Keefe, Fred Freer, Peter Allan, Gary Cosier & Sam Gannon. Some scarcer players autographs. (51 items)

Richard E. Byrd Autographed Letter with Envelope

Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957, American polar explorer): 1927 (Mar.3) autographed letter on 'Byrd Arctic Expedition' letterhead, responding to a request; together with the original envelope in which the letter was sent from Boston

Last Survivor's Titanic Signature Photograph

Millvina Dean (recently deceased, last survivor of the 'Titanic'), nice signature on photograph of the 'Titanic', window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 71 x 46 cm

European Writers and Musicians Autographs

c1926-30 Autograph Book with 18 signatures of European writers & musicians, noted Erno Dohnanyi (Hungarian conductor), Emil Ertl (Austrian poet), Anton Wildgans (Austrian poet), Viktor Keldorfer (Austrian conductor), Franz Karl Ginzkey (Austrian poet),…

Politicians' Letters, Cards, Invitations, and Ephemera Collection

c1950-92 folder of letters (24) & cards (6), with signatures including Robert Menzies, Bob Hawke, Hazel Hawke, Joan Kirner, Sir Roden Cutler VC & other politicians; also range of invitations & ephemera (28 items)

James Barrie's Signed Letter & Envelope (1927)

Sir James Matthew Barrie (1869-1937): Author of 'Peter Pan', signature on letter dated 20th June 1927 with original envelope. Good condition (2 items)

Freud Autograph & Note on Business Card Framed Display

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939): Austrian Neurologist & founder of Psychoanalysis: Autograph & note on business card of Dr Siegfried Bernfeld of Vienna, dated 18/2/1922. Window mounted framed display with portraits. 45 x 39 cm overall. Excellent condition

Bert Hinkler Autographed Letter and Bust Photograph

Bert Hinkler (1892-1933, Australian pioneer aviator), 1928 autographed letter from Bundaberg (Qld.), hand written single page with accompanying photograph of Hinkler bronze bust. 35 x 21.5 cm, Fair condition

Kipling's Signed 'Songs From Books' (1920)

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936): 'Songs From Books' by Rudyard Kipling (London 1920) with tipped in signature on the title page. Hinges beginning to crack, signature fine

Musicians' Signatures Collection

Musicians & Composers: signatures on letters, cards, photographs etc. Noted Percy Grainger (2), Leonard Bernstein (2), Franz Lehar (2), Richard Strauss, Oscar Strauss, Eduard Strauss. G/VG condition (20 items)

Autographed Page by Albert Namatjira, Aboriginal Artist

Albert Namatjira (1902-59): Australian Aboriginal artist from the German Lutheran Mission at Hermannsburg; autograph on page in blue ink. VG condition

Signed copy of 'Fermentation' by Louis Pasteur

Louis Pasteur (1822-1895): (French scientist and founder of Bacteriology and Microbiology), 'Fermentation' by Louis Pasteur (Paris 1979) rare signed copy endorsed to Mr Gordon Salamon on the title page. Original black full morocco with embossed gilt trim…

Millvina Dean Titanic Signature and Memorabilia Display

Millvina Dean (recently deceased, last survivor of the 'Titanic'), Nice Signature on Photograph of the 'Titanic', window mounted with photo of front page of 'The New York Times', framed & glazed, overall 84 x 76 cm

Millvina Dean's Signed 'Titanic' Photograph

Millvina Dean (recently deceased, last survivor of the 'Titanic'), Nice Signature on Reprinted Photograph of the 'Titanic' departing Southampton. (Also see 'Titanic' postcard lots)

Lord Mountevans' Letter Regarding Cambridge Lecture Tickets

D Edward Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans (1881-1957, British naval officer and Antarctic explorer), nice signature 'Teddy' on 1913 (Oct.24) letter to Silas Wright (Canadian member of 1910-13 Expedition) on 'British Antarctic Expedition, 1910' letterhead. The…

Rare Autographed Letters and Notations by Famous Composers

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, personal letter to Ferdinand David signed 'F'; Personal note signed 'F.M.B'; Cecile Jeanrenaud Mendelssohn Bartholdy letter to Ferdinand David c1850; Fanny (Sisiter to Mendelssohn) letter; Camille Saint-Saens (French) musical…

Elgar Autographed Print

Autographed print of Sir Edward Elgar. Hand signed print. 19 x 12 cm

Liberace Memorabilia: Photo, Autograph, Letter & Dedication

A framed facsimile photograph of Liberace with autograph and Dedication to Bruce Mcbrien together with a Personal letter from Oscar Hammerstein to Bruce Mcbrien

Millvina Dean's Autographed 'Titanic' Departure Photograph

Millvina Dean (recently deceased, last survivor of the 'Titanic'), Nice Signature on Reprinted Colour Photograph of the 'Titanic' departing.

J.M. Barrie Signed Letter with Envelope (1927)

J.M.Barrie (1869-1937, author of 'Peter Pan'), Signature on Letter Dated 20th June 1927; Together with Original Envelope. Good Condition.

Rare Signed Letter to Dickens by Bulwer-Lytton

Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-73, English novelist, poet, playwright and politician): signed letter addressed to author Charles Dickens. Extremely rare.

Millvina Dean's Titanic Departure Photograph Signature

Millvina Dean (recently deceased, last survivor of the 'Titanic'), Nice Signature on Reprinted Photograph of the 'Titanic' departing Southampton.

Millvina Dean Signed Titanic Photograph Frame

Millvina Dean (recently deceased, last survivor of the 'Titanic'), Signature on Large Reprinted Photograph of the 'Titanic' departing Southampton, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 54 x 44 cm.

Richard Nixon Signed Letter to Premier of Victoria (1959)

Richard Nixon (37th President of the U.S.A); fine signature 'Dick Nixon' on letterhead of the Vice President, Washington dated June 8th 1959, addressed to the Honorable Henry E.Bolte Premier of Victoria. Pin hole top left. G/VG condition

Agatha Christie: Queen of Crime

Agatha Christie (1890-1976, English crime writer), nice signature on piece

Last survivor's signature on Titanic photo reprint

Millvina Dean (recently deceased, last survivor of the 'Titanic'), Nice Signature on Reprinted Photograph of the 'Titanic' departing Southampton

Sir Henry Parkes' Signed Envelope to Rev. W. Dalton

Sir Henry Parkes (1815-96, Australian politician, called 'The Father of Federation'), Nice Signature on Envelope Addressed to Rev.W.Dalton at Government House

Signed Obama Book with 2008 Campaign Leaflet

Barack Obama, signed 1st edition copy 'Dreams From My Father' by Barack Obama with Obama 2008 campaign leaflet

Signed 1st Edition 'Audacity of Hope' by Barack Obama

Barack Obama, signed 1st edition copy of 'Barack Obama the Audacity of Hope' with certificate of authenticity

Michelle Obama's Time Magazine Cover Autographed

Michelle Obama, signed cover of Time magazine June 1 2009 issue

Ted Kennedy Signed Photo

A signed colour photograph of Ted Kennedy 8 x 11 inches

Steinbeck's Signature

John Steinbeck (1902-1968) American author), nice signature on autograph page.

Essendon Premiership Autographs & Football Badges

Autographs & Badges: Autograph page signed by 1946 Essendon Premiership team, 23 signatures including Dick Reynolds, Harold Lambert, Bill Pearson, Jack Cassin & Bill Hutchison. Also football badges (9) including scarce 'Ted Whitten Testimonial'.

Autograph Book with Rugby and Billiards Signatures

c1929-48 Autograph Book, includes Walter Lindrum; 1929 English Rugby League team (12 signatures) & 1929-30 Australian Rugby League team (32 signatures). Fair/G condition.

Sports Collectables Lot

Sport Collectables, noted UK Football Annuals (41) from 1932-33 to 1989-90; c1946-48 Autograph Book with signatures of 1947-48 India (17), Tasmania (12), Victoria (8) & South Australia (10); Abc Cricket Books for 1934, 1938 & 1950-51; 'The Age and The…

Marilyn Monroe Autographed Paper with Three Color Images

Marilyn Monroe autograph signed in blue ink on a piece of paper, in common mount with three colour images of Monroe, framed overall 42 x 75 cm

James Dean Autograph and Memorabilia Display

James Dean autograph signed in black ink on a piece of paper, in common mount with two photographs of Dean and a set of commemorative stamps, framed overall 58 x 66 cm

Autograph Window Displays for Movies, TV & Music

Autograph Displays: Window mounted displays (29) for Movies, Tv & Music, noted 'Superman' (1950), 'The Birds' (1963), 'To Sir With Love' (1967), 'Planet of the Apes' (1968), 'Young Frankenstein' (1974); Marlene Dietrich, Art Garfunkel, 'Happy Days', 'The…

Einstein's Signature and Picture Display

Albert Einstein (1879-1955, the father of modern physics & one of the most prolific intellects in human history), display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with picture, overall 41 x 55 cm.

Goethe's Signed Letters and Engraving Display

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749-1832, German polymath: a painter, novelist, dramatist, poet, humanist, scientist, philosopher, and for ten years chief minister of state at Weimar - his works were a primary source of inspiration in music, drama, poetry,…

Ronald Reagan's Signature on 1973 Australian Red Cross Menu

Ronald Reagan (1911-2004, 40th President of the United States, 1981-89), nice signature on reverse of 1973 dinner menu for Australian Red Cross - Gala Dinner Dance and Fashion Spectacular at Palais Ballroom in St Kilda, with guests of honour Govenor…

Rafferty Sketch & Autograph in Frame

Framed Chips Rafferty sketch and autograph, measures 13 cm high, 7.8 cm wide

Captain Jervoise Commends First Lieutenant Littlehales' Service

Swan River, Captain Jervoise, HMS Success, December 1831: Autograph letter written on-board the ship whilst in Portsmouth Harbour; signed, to Admiral Littlehales in Bath, commending his son, First Lieut. Littlehales, for his service at Swan River. 'Your…

Cricket & Tennis Autograph Book 1940s

c1944-48 Autograph Book, with 63 signatures, noted 1946-47 England cricket team (15 signatures); 1946-47 Australian team (9 signatures); 1948 Australian team (12 signatures); few tennis players including Jack Crawford & Gerald Patterson. Fair/Good…

Football Autograph Book with 220 Signatures

c1975-85 Autograph Book, with c220 signatures, noted Middlesbro, Swansea City, Coventry City, Manchester City, Liverpool, Birmingham, Everton, Nottingham Forrest, Southampton, Wolverhampton, Norwich City, Newcastle United, Luton Town, Brighton & Hove…

Lindsay Photographs: Interior and Exhibition Selection Committee

Norman Lindsay (1879-1969) Interior Norman Lindsay Gallery, Springwood, silver gelatin photograph signed and dated Michael Langtree 46 lower left, signed Norman Lindsay lower right on the mount19 x 19 cm. And a photographical print of the First J. J.…

Collection of Australia's 25 Governors-General & Documents

Australian Governors-General: Complete collection of Australia's first 25 Governors-General from 1901 Federation (Earl of Hopeton) to 2014 (Quentin Bryce). Includes documents, letters & pieces; some accompanying photographs; signatures of spouses; plus…

Earl of Hopetoun's Signed Naval Appointment & Memorabilia

John Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun (1st Governor-General of Australia, & 8th Governor of Victoria): Faint signature on 1892 vellum document appointing Robert Crammond Liddle an Officer in the Victorian Naval Forces. Together with a Certificate from Victorian…

Autographed Letter from Fourth Earl of Sandwich

John Montagu, Fourth Earl of Sandwich (1718-92): Autographed letter sheet datelined at the 'Hague, Nov.4 1747'. Montagu became First Lord of the Admiralty in 1748 and was a patron & friend of Captain James Cook. Perhaps best known as the 'inventor' of the…

Lord Nelson's Autographed Letter on Lt. Salter's Death

Lord Nelson On Board the Victory: Autographed letter sheet [1 page] dated 'Victory at Toulon Aug 't 22nd: 1803' and signed 'Nelson & Bronte', addressed to the Marchioness of Buckingham informing her 'with the sincerest sorrow' that her godson, Lt. Salter…

Autographed Books Bundle

Nancy Wake: Strong pen autograph and dedication on title page of her autobiography 'The White Mouse' [Australian Large Print Edition, 1987]; also, 'The Man from Oodnadatta' by R. B. Plowman (signed by the author); and 'Hounds are Running' by Heather B.…

Duke of Wellington's Tea Order

Duke of Wellington: Arthur Wellesley [1769-1852] autograph letter sheet in the third person 'Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington requests Mr. W. Shankey will avail himself of the earliest opportunity to purchase for him 100 pounds of Black Tea; and…

Famous Autographs

AUTOGRAPHS, noted Harry S.Truman (33rd US President), Gracie Fields, Liv Tyler, Janet Jackson, Dame Enid Lyons &John Lavarack (Governor of Queensland)

Edward and Mrs Simpson Xmas Card and Signed Photograph

Framed Edward and Mrs Simpson Xmas card and signed photograph. Sydney private collection measures 40 cm x 47 cm including frame

Autographed Photos of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers autographed photos. Two publicity portraits with fountain pen autographs. Ginger Rogers also signed a second time and dated 1990. 20 x 18 cm and 23 x 18 cm

Cartoon Autograph: Flotsam & Jetsam Sketch

A signed pencil sketch autograph 'Flotsam & Jettson', on cardboard backing drawn in cartoon style. Dimensions 20 cm x 5 cm.

Antique Maps of East Indies and Oceania

The East Indies, Drawn from the Latest Discoveries, By T.Jefferys, Geographer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales' [London, 1748], plus 'Carte De L'Oceanie, Contenant L'Australie, La Polynesie et Les Iles Asiatiques' by Lapie [Paris, 1829]. Both…

Colette Willy Signed Photograph with Dedication

Signed photograph of Colette Willy Dedicated to Liane de Pougy, in original studion mount, hand writen dedication, 12.5 cm x 18 cm. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales

Celebrity Autograph Collection

Autographs collection in 3 albums, noted signed photos & letters (30+ items) mounted with press clippings, noted John Wayne, Groucho Marx, Ronald Reagan, Bette Davis, Mae West, Ginger Rogers (3), Buster Crabbe (3), Vera Lynn, Deborah Kerr, Mickey Rooney

Signed O.J. Simpson Photo Display with CoA

O. J. Simpson, display comprising signed photograph, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 49 x 42 cm. With CoA

Nellie Stewart Autographed Costume Photo, Signed 1924

Nellie Stewart autographed photo. Matte photo of Stewart in costume. Hand signed in ink, 'Faithfully, Nellie Stewart, April 22, 1924.'. Silver Gelatin photograph. 21 x 15 cm

Stephen Parrish on Maxfield Parrish, 1900

Autographed letter signed by American Artist Stephen Parrish (1846 - 1938) regarding artist Son Maxfield Parrish., written fo Mr. Coates, dated Vermont 22/9/1900.

1926 Australian Cricket Team Signed Display

1926 Australian Tour to England: display with photograph of Orient line R.M.S. 'Otranto' signed by the Australian Team, 17 signatures, including Herbert Collins (Captain), Warren Bardsley, bill Ponsford & Clarrie Grimmett, window mounted with post card…

William S. Bruce's Antarctic Expedition Correspondence and Proposal

Scottish National Antarctic Expedition, 1902 - 1904: Autographed letter from William S. Bruce on Scottish Oceanographical Laboratory, Edinburgh letterhead dated 30 March 1910, to Dr Dawson Turner, Edinburgh. Also, 'Proceedings of the Philosophical Society…

Muriel Matters' Autographed Letter on Women's Suffrage

(Women's Suffrage) Matters, Muriel (1877-1969), Autographed letter sheet (3-pages, folded) from Matters at her Regent's Park London home, to a Mrs Berkeley (dated March 10th) circa 1910, in which she explains that as she has 'promised practically all of…

Autographed Bradshaw Art of Kimberley, 1st Ed. (2000)

Grahame L. Walsh: Bradshaw Art of the Kimberley autographed signed edition first edition published 2000

Rudolph Valentino in Blood and Sand (1922) Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of Rudolph Valentino in Blood and Sand (1922), 12 cm wide, 15 cm high (not including frame)

Signed Envelope by Florence Nightingale to Charity Committee

Florence Nightingale signed Envelope Envelope addressed in her hand to 'The bearer is: Henry Dunn, to the committee of the charity organise [...] 48 Buckingham Palace Road' and signed and dated at lower left 28/1/80, purchased from international autograph…