Auction 21
Stamps, Postal History and Autographs
Artists, Authors and Sports Celebrities
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Olympics: Didriksen and Tolan, Outstanding 1932 Summer Olympics First Day Cover Signed by American stars "Babe Didriksen" and "Eddie Tolan," postmarked Los Angeles, 7/30/1932, the first day of the games. Some foxing at top left, otherwise in great condition. Didriksen and Tolan would each win two gold medals that year. Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $55 |
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Owens, Jesse, Legendary American athlete (1913-80); won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Commemorative Cover Signed "Jesse Owens" vertically at right, uncancelled, for a field dedication in May 1963 that Owens attended. Dominican Republic stamp of the track star. Fine condition. Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $110 |
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Owens, Jesse, Legendary American athlete (1913-80); won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Commemorative Cover Signed "Jesse Owens" vertically at right, uncancelled, for a field dedication in May 1963 that Owens attended. Dominican Republic stamp of the track star. Fine condition. Estimate $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
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Rockwell, Norman, American painter and illustrator (1894-1978); beloved for his familiar, warm, and humorous depictions of the American experience. First Day Cover Signed "Norman Rockwell," on a Washington, 10/26/1963 cover for a City Mail delivery centennial stamp based on a Rockwell painting. In excellent condition. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $70 |
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Rockwell, Norman, American painter and illustrator (1894-1978); beloved for his familiar, warm, and humorous depictions of the American experience. Friendly Typewritten Letter Signed "Norman Rockwell," 1/2 page, small 8vo, Stockbridge, MA, December 24, 1973. He tells a collector, "…I am pleased to sign the first day covers. Happy New Year!" Some skipping of pen, otherwise in excellent condition. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Unsold |
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Rockwell, Norman, American painter and illustrator (1894-1978); beloved for his familiar, warm, and humorous depictions of the American experience. First Day Cover Signed "sincerely, Norman Rockwell," on a Washington, 2/8/1960 cover for a Boy Scouts 50th anniversary stamp based on a Rockwell painting. In excellent condition. Rockwell had begun his serious career as an illustrator for the Scouting magazine Boys' Life. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos | Unsold |
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Sandburg, Carl, American poet and biographer (1878-1967); three-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, including for his legendary biography of Abraham Lincoln. First Day Cover Signed "Carl Sandburg," on the issue of Lincoln Sesquecentennial stamps, cancelled New York, February 27, 1959. In very good condition. Estimate $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo | Realized $70 |
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Doolittle, Jimmy, American pioneer aviator and soldier (1896-1993); led the historic "Doolittle Raid" against the Japanese main islands during World War II; helped champion the formation of the US Air Force. Air Mail Cover Signed "J.H. Doolittle" vertically along left edge. Postmarked Washington, 7/25/1932. In good condition. With related FDC. Estimate $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos | Realized $55 |
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