Vintage

Van Cleef & Arpels

Of a fluted design, featuring 3 round brilliant cut diamond in hexagonal motifs in the center.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.40 carat</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/van-cleef-&amp;-arpels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VCA</a>, with serial numbers</li><li>French assay marks and maker's mark for Péry et Fils</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Total weight 17.80 grams</li><li>Length ¾ inch, width ½ inch</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Gold and Diamond Earclips

Alexis | Walt Disney Studios

A French <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/vintage-poster/film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movie poster</a> for the film <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=bambi&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bambi</a>.<ul><li>Alexis (dates unknown).</li><li>Walt Disney Studios.</li><li>First French release, 1947.</li><li>Linen backed.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul>

French Bambi Movie Poster

Walt Disney Studios

A British <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/vintage-poster/film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movie poster</a> for the film <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Dumbo&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dumbo</a>.<ul><li>Walt Disney Studios.</li><li>Linen backed.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul>

British Dumbo Movie Poster

A British <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/vintage-poster/film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movie poster</a> for the film <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Grand+Prix&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grand Prix</a>.<ul><li>Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.</li><li>Linen backed.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul>

British Grand Prix Movie Poster

Dan Goozee

A British <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/vintage-poster/film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movie poster</a> for the <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/james-bond" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James Bond</a> film A View to Kill, <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles?query=signed&amp;locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">signed</a> by Roger Moore, Tanya Roberts, John Glen and Peter Lamont.<ul><li>Dan Goozee (American, 1943-2024).</li><li>United Artists.</li><li>Linen backed.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul>

British James Bond A View to a Kill Movie Poster | Signed by Roger Moore, Tanya Roberts, John Glen and Peter Lamont

Hermès

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès </a>Black Chèvre <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/birkin/birkin-35" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birkin 35</a> Gold Hardware, 2000<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal leather</li><li>Includes box, dust bag</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Black Chèvre Birkin 35 Gold Hardware, 2000

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Vintage Ardoise Box Sellier <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/kelly-32" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly 32</a> Gold Hardware, 1985<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, and dust bag</li><li>Please allow up to 5-7 business days for estimated shipping</li><li>This item is final sale and is not eligible for return</li></ul>

Vintage Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 Gold Hardware, 1985

Tom Jung 

A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/vintage-poster/film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movie poster</a> for the film <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=star+wars&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Star Wars</a>.<ul><li>Tom Jung (American, born 1942).</li><li>20th Century Fox.</li><li>Style A.</li><li>Unfolded and linen backed.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul> This poster was designed to be used in drive-ins and special displays. It was printed on heavier paper stock and distributed unfolded. Many of these got destroyed or folded over time. Far fewer of this size poster were printed compared to the standard 41 x 27 inch poster. This poster has survived in its original unfolded state.

Star Wars Movie Poster

Saul Bass 

A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/vintage-poster/film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movie poster</a> for the film <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Schindler%27s+List&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Schindler's List</a>.<ul><li>Saul Bass (American, 1920-1996).</li><li>Universal Pictures.</li><li>Unfolded and linen backed.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul> This was the last film poster that the legendary designer Saul Bass created. It was not chosen to be used in the advertising campaign, and therefore only a small number of these posters were printed.

Schindler's List Movie Poster

Robert Brownjohn

A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/vintage-poster/film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movie poster</a> for the <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/james-bond" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James Bond</a> film Goldfinger.<ul><li>Robert Brownjohn (American, 1925-1970).</li><li>United Artists.</li><li>Style A.</li><li>Linen backed.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul>

British James Bond Goldfinger Movie Poster

Ercole Brini 

An Italian <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/vintage-poster/film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movie poster</a> for the film <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Bicycle+Thieves&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bicycle Thieves</a>.<ul><li>Ercole Brini (Italian, 1913-1989).</li><li>P.D.S / ENIC.</li><li>Unfolded and linen backed.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul> This poster is from the artist's private collection. Brini obtained it directly from the printers. The poster is unfolded, which is unusual, as all Italian posters of this size were folded for distribution. This poster was printed in 2 sheets and designed to be pasted onto billboards.

Italian Ladri di Biciclette / Bicycle Thieves Movie Poster

A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=lobby+card&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movie lobby card</a> for the film <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Breakfast+at+Tiffany%27s&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Breakfast at Tiffany's</a>.<ul><li>Paramount Pictures.</li><li>Lobby card number 6.</li><li>Conservation framed with UV plexiglass.</li></ul>

Breakfast at Tiffany's Movie Lobby Card

Original artwork for the <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/vintage-poster/film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">film</a> <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Playtime&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Playtime</a>.<ul><li>Jolly Film.</li><li>Tempera on paper artboard with a partial clear film overlay.</li><li>Conservation framed with UV plexiglass.</li></ul> This is a unique artwork created for the Italian film poster. This piece has an overlay over part of the artwork, which shows the film's title credits.

Italian Playtime Movie Artwork

Composed of round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.80 carats</li><li>Signed <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/van-cleef-&amp;-arpels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VCA </a>with serial number</li><li>French maker's mark and French hallmarks</li><li>18 karat yellow gold</li><li>Circa 1980s</li><li>Total weight 13.00 grams</li><li>Length 1⅛ inches, width ⅝ inch</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Gold and Diamond Leaf Earclips

Of floral design, set with pear shaped Burmese <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/ruby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rubies</a>, accented by single, old mine, and round brilliant cut diamonds.<ul><li>Burmese <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/ruby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rubies</a> weighing a total of approximately 3.50 carats</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.75 carats</li><li>Platinum and 14 karat white gold clipbacks</li><li>Total weight 18.98 grams</li><li>Length 1 inch, width ¾ inch</li><li>Accomapnied by GIA report no. 1232511869, dated 24 February 2025, stating that the <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/ruby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rubies</a> are of Burma (Myanmar) origin and show No Indications of Heating</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Platinum, White Gold, Burmese Ruby and Diamond Earclips

Diana Moseley | Freddie Mercury

A black lace hat with silver polka dots that was previously owned by <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Freddie+Mercury&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Freddie Mercury</a>.&nbsp;<ul><li>designed by Diana Moseley.</li><li>Commissioned for Freddie Mercury's Very Silly Hat Party, 1986.</li></ul> The hat was designed by Diana Moseley for Freddie’s ‘Very Silly Hat’ party that took place at his Garden Lodge home on his 40th&nbsp;birthday. Diana Moseley, in an interview with Sotheby’s, June 2023, recalled making the hats for this occasion:&nbsp;&nbsp;"Freddie&nbsp;had a huge sense of humor. I remember making all the hats for his 40th birthday party in 1986, each one specifically designed for a member of the family or one of his friends, like Mary, Jim, Joe,&nbsp;Peter&nbsp;and some actor friends. There were joke ones and a trick one for Freddie which nearly broke his jaw because it had an exploding device in it. He found it hilarious. When I arrived at the house with them, it was like giving out Christmas presents. The day before, they had all been bouncing around the house setting up the party, putting hatstands in the garden, as if for the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. It was a curious sight, but so much fun.”&nbsp;The ‘exploding device’ referred to by Moseley is the mechanism inside the ‘<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/freddie-mercury-a-world-of-his-own-crazy-little-things-2/freddie-mercurys-mad-hatter-top-hat-and-other-hats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mad Hatter’ top hat</a> which made the top flip open to reveal the ‘surprise bang’.

Freddie Mercury's Polka Dot Hat

A British <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/vintage-poster/film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movie poster</a> for the film <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Grand+Prix&amp;pfilters.dateRange=past" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grand Prix</a>.<ul><li>Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.</li><li>UK Quad style poster.</li><li>Linen backed.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul>

James D. Watson

A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book/first-edition?locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">first edition</a>, first printing of The Double Helix, <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book?locale=en&amp;Book%20Type=Signed%2520and%2520Inscribed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">signed</a> and inscribed to <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Francis+Crick&amp;pfilters.dateRange=past" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Francis Crick</a> - Co-Discoverer of DNA.<ul><li>James D. Watson (American).</li><li>United Kingdom: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1968.</li><li>Signed 'For Fran/ L / Jim Watson'/.</li><li>In the unclipped dust wrapper.</li></ul> James Watson and Francis Crick formed one of the most famous scientific partnerships of the twentieth century. Working together at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge in the early 1950s, they were united by a bold, intuitive style and a shared ambition to solve the structure of DNA. Their collaboration was energetic and highly complementary: Crick contributed deep theoretical insight and exuberant confidence, while Watson offered sharp observational instincts and strategic focus. Their partnership, though sometimes competitive and later complicated by controversies around credit—especially regarding Rosalind Franklin’s contributions—remained mutually respectful. They continued to admire each other’s intellect and maintained professional friendship long after their landmark discovery.

The Double Helix Inscribed First Edition

Queen

A large format <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles?query=signed&amp;locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">autographed</a> ticket stub for the <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=queen+the+band&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Queen</a> performance that took place at Festhalle, Frankfurt on the 26th of September, 1984.<ul><li>It has been autographed on the reverse by the group.</li><li>Freddie Mercury has signed in black ink.</li><li>Brian May and John Deacon have autographed in black felt tipped pen.</li><li>Roger Taylor has signed in black ballpoint pen.</li></ul>

Queen Signed Concert Ticket Stub

Rolex

Includes presentation non-<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/rolex?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rolex</a> box.

Rolex President Datejust (Reference 69178). A 26mm yellow gold diamond-set automatic wristwatch with date. 1991-1992

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/rolex?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rolex</a> box, papers, and hang tag.

Rolex President Datejust (Reference 69078). A 26mm yellow gold diamond emerald-set automatic wristwatch with date. 1990-1991

Chaumet

<ul><li>Composé de deux rangs de perles de culture en chute, le fermoir orné d'une perle de culture dans un double entourage de diamants taille ancienne</li><li>Longueur 650 mm environ</li><li>Signé CHAUMET PARIS</li><li>Poinçons français pour le platine (950°/00) et l'or 18K (750°/00)</li><li>Poids brut 130.41 g</li></ul> <ul><li>Composed of two rows of graduated cultured pearls, the clasp set with a cultured pearl within a double surrounding of circular-cut diamonds</li><li>Length approximately 650mm</li><li>Signed CHAUMET PARIS</li><li>French assay marks for platinum and 18 carat gold</li><li>Gross weight 130.41 grams</li></ul>

Collier de perles de culture | Cultured pearl necklace

The Beatles

An autograph book that contains a set of the <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Beatles&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beatles</a>' <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles?query=signed&amp;locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">signatures</a> in ballpoint pen. <ul><li>1 autograph book; product image shows each page of signatures within the book.</li><li>John, Paul and George have signed in blue ballpoint pen. </li><li>Ringo has autographed in red ballpoint pen. </li><li>All four members of The Beatles have added three kiss symbols ‘xxx’ under their respective signatures. </li><li>Ringo has added the word ‘Love’ above his name; Paul has written ‘To Teresa love Paul McCartney xxx (Beatles)’ – he has also added the word ‘To’ on the opposite page to the one he has signed; and George has written ‘To Teresa love from George Harrison xxx’. </li><li>John and Ringo have signed adjoining pages and Paul and George have autographed separate pages; none of the signatures are back to back.</li></ul>

Autograph Book Signed by The Beatles

A page from an autograph book that has been <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles?query=signed&amp;locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">signed</a> by <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=the+beatles&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Beatles</a> in blue ballpoint pen. <ul><li>Signed by each of the four members of the Beatles.</li><li>George Harrison has added the inscription ‘To Penny love from the BEATLES’ at the top of the page. </li><li>Each member of the group has added ‘xxx’ after their respective signatures.</li></ul>

The Beatles Autographs

Featuring scrolling foliate vine motif, set with circular european cut, transitional cut and single cut diamonds.<ul><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 12.00 carats</li><li>Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold plated</li><li>Circa 1950s</li><li>Total weight 24.40 grams</li><li>Length 1½ inches, width ¾ inch</li><li>Fitted with posts</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Vintage Platinum, Gold and Diamond Foliate Earclips

Designed as a cornucopia filled with flowers, set with round shaped <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/sapphire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sapphires</a> and diamonds.<ul><li><a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/jewelry/fine-jewelry/sapphire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sapphires</a> weighing a total of approximately 0.60 carat</li><li>Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.35 carat</li><li>18 karat yellow gold and rose gold</li><li>Total weight 10.26 grams</li><li>Length 1⅛ inches, width 9⁄16 inch</li><li>Fitted with posts</li><li>Accompanied by one Sotheby's box</li></ul>

Gold, Rose Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Cornucopia Floral Earclips

A limited <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book/first-edition?locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">first edition</a> of Ladies Almanack by <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Djuna+Barnes&amp;pfilters.dateRange=past" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Djuna Barnes</a>.<ul><li>Djuna Barnes (American).</li><li>Ladies Almanack: Showing Their Signs And Their Tides; Their Moons And Their Changes; The Seasons As It Is With Them; Their Eclipses And Equinoxes; As Well As A Full Record Of Diurnal And Nocturnal Distempers.</li><li>Paris:&nbsp;Edward W. Titus,&nbsp;1928.&nbsp;</li><li>Octavo.</li><li>84 pages.&nbsp;</li><li>Limited First Edition #839/1050.&nbsp;</li><li>Bound in publisher's illustrated tan covers.</li></ul>

Ladies Almanack Limited First Edition

Winston Churchill

A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book/first-edition?locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">first edition</a> of War Speeches by <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Winston+Churchill&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Winston Churchill</a>.<ul><li>Sold as a set of 7 volumes.</li><li>Winston Churchill (English).</li><li>London, Toronto, Melbourne, Sydney:&nbsp;Cassell and Company, Ltd.,&nbsp;1941.</li><li>Facsimile photograph frontispiece.</li><li>All edges gilt, raised bands on spine, bound in full navy blue Morocco leather, gilt borders on covers.</li></ul>

War Speeches First Editions

A page from an autograph book <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles?query=signed&amp;locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">signed</a> by <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=The+Beatles&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Beatles</a> in blue ballpoint pen.<ul><li>Signed by each of the four members of the Beatles.</li><li>Paul McCartney has added ‘Beatles’ above his name, the word ‘love’ next to it and ‘xxx’ below his signature.</li><li>George Harrison has added ‘xxx’ below his autograph.</li><li>John Lennon and Ringo Starr have added ‘xx’ below their respective signatures.</li></ul> The autographs were obtained at the Odeon Cinema, Manchester on the 30th May 1963. The concert was part of The Beatles UK tour with Roy Orbison. It was reviewed in the Daily Express by the northern show business correspondent, Derek Taylor, who would subsequently become Brian Epstein’s personal assistant and later the Apple press officer.

H. Rider Haggard

The Authorized Edition of the works of <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=H.+Rider+Haggard&amp;pfilters.dateRange=past" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">H. Rider Haggard</a>.<ul><li>Sold as a set of 20 volumes.</li><li>[Sir] Henry Rider Haggard (English).</li><li>The Works of H. Rider Haggard, including: Pearl-maiden, Cleopatra, Allan Quartermain, Marie, Nada the Lily, Margaret, Elissa, Black Heart and White Heart, Child of Storm, The Spirit of Bambatse, She, Morning Star, Eric Brighteyes, Montezuma's Daughter, Lysbeth, The People of the Mist, The Wanderer's Necklace, Heart of the World, Jess, Swallow, [and] King Solomon's Mines.</li><li>New York: McKinlay, Stone and Mackenzie, no date [circa 1900].</li><li>Octavo.</li><li>The Authorised Edition.</li><li>Some volumes with a black and white frontispiece illustration.</li><li>Recently bound in navy half morocco, with raised bands, gilt titles to twin red labels, and matching cloth over boards, top edges gilt, others lightly trimmed.</li></ul> A set of the works of H. Rider Haggard, writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre.

The Works of H. Rider Haggard

Elizabeth Bishop

A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book?locale=en&amp;Book%20Type=Signed%2520and%2520Inscribed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">signed</a> <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book/first-edition?locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">first edition</a>, first printing of North and South by <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Elizabeth+Bishop&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elizabeth Bishop</a>, along with the ticket from Bishop's reading where the book was signed.<ul><li>Elizabeth Bishop (American).</li><li>Boston:&nbsp;Houghton Mifflin,&nbsp;1946.</li><li>[viii], 54, [2] pages.&nbsp;</li><li>Inscribed by Bishop on the title page: "Elizabeth Bishop - many years later -."</li><li>Loosely laid in is the original event ticket to Bishop's May 21st, 1968 reading at The Academy of American Poets, with its original envelope.</li><li>Publisher's original full blue cloth with gilt titles, in original price-clipped color typographic jacket designed by Samuel Hanks Bryant.</li></ul> Bishop's famed debut, containing several of her best-known and most beloved poems, such as "The Fish," "The Man-Moth," and "The Map."

North and South | Signed First Edition

Ian Fleming

A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book/first-edition?locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">first edition</a>, first printing of the <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/james-bond" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James Bond</a> novel Thunderball, <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book?locale=en&amp;Book%20Type=Signed%2520and%2520Inscribed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">signed</a> by several cast members of the 1965 film.<ul><li>Ian Fleming (English).</li><li>London: Jonathan Cape, 1961.</li><li>Signed by five of the stars of the film from 1965: Fiona Solge (Luciana Paluzzi), Martine Beswick (Paula Caplan), Mollie Peters (Patricia Fearing), Paul Stassino (Angelo Palazzi/Francois Deuval) and Earl Cameron (Pinder).</li><li>In the original unclipped dust wrapper, 15s net price remains, boards gilt at the spine.</li></ul>

Thunderball | First Edition Signed by Cast Members of the Film

Waldemar Swierzy

A Polish <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/vintage-poster/film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movie poster</a> for the film <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Midnight+Cowboy&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Midnight Cowboy</a>, designed by <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Waldemar+Swierzy&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Waldemar Swierzy</a>.<ul><li>Waldemar Swierzy (Polish, 1931-2013).</li><li>United Artists.</li><li>Linen backed.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul> This Polish poster for Midnight Cowboy, created by renowned artist Waldemar Świerzy, stands out with its bold, minimalist silhouette and vivid splash of color, instantly giving the film a strikingly modern and emotional edge. Świerzy’s signature style—simple, impactful, and psychologically suggestive—captures the film’s themes with remarkable economy. The movie itself had broken new ground, moving audiences with its unvarnished realism and unforgettable performances. Together, Świerzy’s artwork and the film it represents form a powerful pairing that had helped cement Midnight Cowboy as a defining work of its era.

Polish Midnight Cowboy Movie Poster

William Golding

A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book/first-edition?locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">first edition</a>, first printing of <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=William+Golding&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">William Golding</a>'s Lord of the Flies, accompanied by a first paperback edition of the same, <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book?locale=en&amp;Book%20Type=Signed%2520and%2520Inscribed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inscribed</a> by Golding.<ul><li>Sold as a set of 2 volumes.</li><li>William Golding (British).</li><li>London: Faber, 1954.</li><li>First edition, first printing: White titles on red cloth, in the second issue dust wrapper (reviews to both flaps).</li><li>First Faber paperback: Signed to the front endpaper without dedication by Golding; above, is the name of his close friend, John Jones. </li></ul>

Lord of the Flies First Edition, accompanied by an Inscribed First Paperback Edition

A 1960s autograph book containing a complete set of <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=the+Beatles&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Beatles</a>' <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles?query=signed&amp;locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">autographs</a> in blue ballpoint pen.<ul><li>Signed by each of the four members of the Beatles.</li><li>Paul McCartney has added the group name ‘Beatles’ above his signature.</li><li>Autographs contained in dark blue booklet with 'Autographs' in gold.</li></ul>

John Lennon | Yoko Ono

A handwritten <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book?Book%20Subject=Letters&amp;Book%20Subject=Manuscripts%252C%2520Letters%252C%2520Documents&amp;Book%20Subject=Manuscripts%252C%2520Letters%252C%2520Documents%252C%2520Ephemera" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">letter</a> from <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=John+Lennon&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Lennon</a> and <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Yoko+Ono&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yoko Ono</a> written to their Chauffer, Les Anthony, in 1971.<ul><li>John Lennon (British).</li><li>Yoko Ono (Japanese).</li><li>One-page handwritten letter.</li></ul> A one page letter in the hand of John Lennon on Apple Memorandum letterhead paper that was sent to his former chauffer, Les Anthony, circa November 1971. At the time the letter was sent, John and Yoko were living at 105 Bank Street, Greenwich Village, New York, USA. John writes to relieve Mr Anthony of his duties as his chauffer, he had been working for John Lennon since 1965. Les drove The Beatles to collect their MBEs from Buckingham Palace and he drove John’s Rolls Royce to Almeira in Spain when he was filming How I Won The War. In the letter John also refers to his employees May Pang and to Dan Ritcher who was his personal assistant. The letter reads: ‘NOV! ?Dear Les and family,As you know we seem to be living half our lives abroad these days, and it’s crazy to keep a large staff, as we need people here – right?You’ve been a good lad over the years and faithful – for which I thank you. I know you’ve spoken to Peter Howard and Dan about leaving and I hope the arrangements suit you,see you some dayall the best fromJohn x YokoP.S. if there’s anything you want to say to us, call May at ABCKO, if you need a reference – tell us what you need: o.k.?P.P.S. say goodbye to your wife and the kids xxx’

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