Rare Autographs

Lot 1 - Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948): a loose page with the signature of Gandhi in black ink, apparently dated in his hand with 'Rome 12/12/31'. On his return home to India, from a conference in London, he met with Benito Mussolini on this date. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier.

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 2 - Mick Jagger / The Rolling Stones: an original set list, written in Jagger's hand, for a concert on the 1976 European Tour, dated for 2nd June in Koln, 24.5 cm x 21 cm, with 19 song titles written in blue felt pen. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 3 - Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), Billy Kyle (1914-1966) and Trummy Young (1912-1984) American jazz musicians, three signed pictures, all contained in a German-published booklet, 'Louis Armstrong Und Seine All Star Group', 1956, 20.5 cm x 15 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 150 - 250 GBP

Lot 4 - Geisel (Theodor Seuss, 'Dr. Seuss', 1904-1991), 'Oh, The Places You'll Go!', first edition, first printing, hardback, signed by the author, his last published book, handwritten 'With very best wishes to Stella! Dr. Sueuss' and dated May 1990, to an inside page, Random House, New York. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier.

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 5 - Johnny Depp (b.1963) American actor, a 'Don Juan' promotional page signed by Depp in black marker, 29.5 cm x 21 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 80 - 120 GBP

Lot 6 - Herbert von Karajan (1908-1989) Austrian conductor, a signed photographic card, the autograph in blue ink, 14.5 cm x 10.5 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 7 - A mixed collection of autographs, from celebrities and notable persons, variously signed, comprising: Nadia Comăneci (b.1961) Romanian retired gymnast, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, Olga Tschechowa, (1897-1980) Russian-German actress, Joan Collins (b.1933) English actress, Barbara Hale (1922-2017) American actress, Kim Basinger (b.1953) American actress, Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003) American actress and Shaquille O'Neal (b.1972) American basketball player. Qty: (7) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 8 - Steve McQueen (1930-1980) American actor, signature on paper, probably taken from an autograph book, 11 cm x 11.3 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 300 - 400 GBP

Lot 9 - The Beatles: a card signed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, all signed 'with love from', pencil annotation to the top reads 'The Beatles, Britische Seemannsmission, Hamburg 25.12.1962', [the band were performing in their final residency at the Star Club, Hamburg, between 18th and 31st December 1962]. Card measures 11 cm x 16 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 5 000 - 7 000 GBP

Lot 10 - Ringo Starr (b.1940) English musician, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles, an autograph on a DVD insert sleeve, signed 'Ringo' in black marker, 18 cm x 11.5 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 150 - 250 GBP

Lot 11 - David Bowie: a loose signed page from an autograph book, dated 1997, a note from the previous owner indicating it was collected in Münster (Germany), on 22 February 1997. Bowie appeared on a live television show in Münster on that date, titled 'Wetten Das...'. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier.

Estim. 150 - 250 GBP

Lot 12 - Roy Scheider (1932-2008) American actor, a signed black and white photographic portrait, the autograph in black marker, 14.5 cm x 9.5 cm. Scheider was best known for his role as Police Chief Martin Brody in the film 'Jaws' in 1975. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 80 - 120 GBP

Lot 13 - Angus Young (b.1955) Australian, musician with AC/DC, a signed hand-drawn self-caricature, in green felt tip, the page A4 size. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 14 - Gerhard Richter (b.1932) German visual artist, a signed postcard, 15 cm x 10.5 cm, the autograph in black ink. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 15 - Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Baronet (1770-1844), British politician and Member of Parliament who gained notoriety as a proponent of universal male suffrage, an autographed letter on paper, reading 'Dear Arthur, Mr Brook will come to ? ?/ Pray do all you can for him, and send me instructions whether he had better go to the Inn or the cottage. He will bring a companion. Faithfully yours...', and dated indistinctly. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 120 - 180 GBP

Lot 16 - A mixed collection of eight autographs, from celebrities and notable persons, variously signed, comprising: Jean Simmons (1929-2010) British actress, Zarah Leander (1907-1981) Swedish singer and actress, Elly Trepte (1909-1976) German photographer, Kelly Preston (1962-2020) American actress, Martin Sheen (b.1940) American actor, George Kennedy (1925-2016) American actor, Axl Rose (b.1962) American singer and Jackie Chan (b.1954) Hong Kong actor. Qty: (8) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 17 - Michael Jackson (1958-2009) American singer, autograph on cut-out German magazine picture, the signature in blue ink, 20.5 cm x 11 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 18 - Heath Ledger (1979-2008), Brad Pitt (b.1963), Richard Gere (b.1949) American actors, and Carey Lowell (b.1961) American actress and model, an Italian train ticket, signed to the reverse by all four, the autographs in two separate pens, the ticket was used from Udine to Venice, dated verso in pen, 4th September 2007, 20 cm x 8 cm. All four were present at the time at the 64th Venice Film Festival. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 19 - A mixed collection of nine autographs, in various formats, from celebrities and notable persons, comprising: Omar Sharif (1932-2015) Egyptian actor, Helen Atkinson Wood (b.1955) English actress, Klaus Kinski (1926-1991) German actor, Heinz Erhardt (1909-1979) German comedian and musician, Falco (1957-1998) Austrian musician, Tiger Woods (b.1975) American golfer, Gina Lollabrigida (1927-2023) Italian actress, Rita Moreno (b.1931) Puerto Rican actress, and Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936) former Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic. Qty: (9) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 20 - Maureen O'Hara (1920-2015) Irish-American actress and Raymond Massey (1896-1983) Canadian actor, a signature in ink of both, taken from an autograph book, each page 10 cm x 21 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 80 - 120 GBP

Lot 21 - Cassius Clay [later Muhammad Ali] (1942-2016), autograph on paper, signed 'To Jackie from Cassius Clay, Good Luck, 1963', in blue pen, 14 cm x 12 cm. After converting to Islam after 1961, Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali in 1964. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 600 - 800 GBP

Lot 22 - NASA Apollo Astronaut Program: a collection of original signatures of the members, each on cutout paper, comprising: Neil Armstrong (1930-2012), Charles Conrad (1930-1999), Virgil 'Gus' Grissom (1926-1967), Willam 'Bill' Anders (1933-2024), Gordon Cooper (1927-2004), Ed White (1930-1967), Roger Bruce Chaffee (1935-1967) and Charles Conrad (1930-2012). [Grissom, White and Chaffee died together in a 1967 fire at Cape Kennedy]. The autographs are presented together with a typed note reading 'Thursday August 25th, 1966 Merrit Island, FL.' From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 GBP

Lot 23 - Paul McCartney (b.1942) English singer-songwriter, an autographed sheet, a copy of the words and music for 'Michelle', written by McCartney and John Lennon, signed 'To Gaby, love, Paul McCartney' in black ink, 28 cm x 21 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 24 - Nirvana: a band-signed 'Nevermind' CD insert, with the autographs in black ink of Kurt Cobain (1967-1994), Dave Grohl (b.1969) and Krist Novoselic (b.1965), with 'additions' made to the swimming baby's face, giving him hair and a beard (probably in Cobain's hand, given the ink colour, which matches his signature). Also included is a ticket stub from a 1991 Nirvana show, held on October 20th at 'The Vatican, Washington'. CD or outer case not present. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 25 - Mao Zedong (1893-1976) Chinese statesman, commonly known as 'Chairman Mao', a communist revolutionary who became the founding father of the People's Republic of China, which he ruled as the Chairman of the Communist Party of China from its establishment in 1949 until his death in 1976, and Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy (1892-1963) Pakistani Bengali barrister and politician, their two signatures, ink on paper, the annotated text above with the date 'Beijing 10-19-56'. This date marks a banquet held on Pakistan's first state visit to China, with Suhrawardy having become Pakistan's Prime Minister only a month earlier. The delegations discussed trade issues, in addition to the Chinese expressing a wish to 'pursue industrial development in peaceful co-existence with all countries'. The signed page here is on plain, green paper, measuring 21 cm x 14.5 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 20 000 - 30 000 GBP

Lot 26 - A good mixed collection of autographs, from celebrities and notable persons, variously signed, comprising: Douglas Fairbanks Jr (1909-2000), American actor, Hussein bin Talal (1935-1999) King of Jordan from 11 August 1952 until his death in 1999, William de Wiveleslie Abney (1843-1920) English astronomer, chemist, and photographer, Patricia Neal (1926-2010) American actress, Paul McCartney (b.1942) English musician & Hamish Stuart (b.1949) Scottish musician, Maria Callas (1923-1977) American-born Greek soprano, Jane Fonda (b.1937) American actress, Kevin Bacon (b.1958) American actor, Charlie Watts (1941-2021) English musician and Mary Tyler Moore (1936-2017) American actress. Qty: (12) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 27 - Konrad Adenauer (1876-1967) German statesman, who served as the first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1949 to 1963, his autograph on the cover of an event menu, dated 27th May 1964, 21.5 cm x 15.5 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 150 - 250 GBP

Lot 28 - Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu MC [Mother Teresa] (1910-1997) Albanian-Indian Catholic nun, founder of the Missionaries of Charity, a signed photographic sheet, the autograph with 'God Bless You' in black ink, dated 1992, 25.5 cm x 22.5 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 29 - Warren Buffet (b.1930) American businessman, investor, and philanthropist, and Bill Gates (b.1955) American businessman, investor, philanthropist, and writer best known for co-founding the software company Microsoft with his childhood friend Paul Allen, a signed US One Dollar bill, each signed in black marker, dated 9-28-10. The pair conducted a tour on this date of BYD Auto, a carmaker in Huizhou, South China's Guangdong province From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 30 - Allen, Paul (1953-2018) American, 'Idea Man - A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft', signed to cover page, hardback, first edition and first printing, published Portfolio/ Penguin, New York, 2011. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier.

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 31 - Ingrid Bergmann (1915-1982) Swedish actress, a signed portrait postcard, the autograph in black ink below a black and white photo, 14 cm x 8.5 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 150 - 250 GBP

Lot 32 - A mixed collection of celebrity autographs, variously signed, comprising: Peter Blake (b.1932) English pop artist, Mark Wahlberg (b.1971) American actor, Claudia Cardinale (b.1938) Tunisian-born Italian actress, Meg Ryan (b.1961) & Matt Damon (b.1970) American actors, Terence Hill (b.1939) Italian actor, film director, screenwriter and producer, Sting (b.1951) English musician and Rod Taylor (1930-2015) Australian actor. Qty: (7) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 33 - Christopher George Latore Wallace [aka The Notorious B.I.G. / Biggie Smalls] (1972-1997) American rapper, autograph on paper, 8.5 cm x 8.5 cm, signed with initials, reading 'To Meggie, Much Love, B.I.G. 95'. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 34 - A mixed collection of autographs from celebrities and notable persons, in various formats, comprising: J.K. Rowling (b.1965) author, Elton John (b.1947), British singer-songwriter, James Stewart (1908-1997) American actor, Val Kilmer (b.1959) American actor, Kiefer Sutherland (b. 1966) American actor, Prince Rainier III of Monaco (1949-2005) and Charles Halle (1819-1895), English-German composer and conductor. Qty: (9) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 35 - Keith Moon (1946-1978) English musician and drummer for the rock band The Who, regarded as one of the greatest drummers in the history of rock music, he was noted for his unique style of playing and his eccentric, often self-destructive behaviour; autograph in blue ink on paper, 8 cm x 12 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 36 - A mixed group of six autographs from eight celebrities and notable persons, comprising: Christopher Plummer (1929-2021) Canadian actor, Bud Spencer (1929-2016) & Gary Cuffrey (b.1972) American actors, Jonas Hanway (1712-1786) British philanthropist, Raquel Welch (1940-2023) American actress, and Gérard Depardieu (b.1948) French actor. Qty: (5) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 120 - 180 GBP

Lot 37 - A mixed group of six celebrity and notable figure autographs, variously signed, comprising: Alan Rickman (1946-2016) British actor, Alfred Austin (1835-1913) English poet, Colin Powell (1937-2021) Former US Secretary of State, Sharon Stone (b.1958) American actress, Jim Henson (1936-1990) American puppeteer and animator and Ada Ellen Bayly [aka Edna Lyall] (1857-1903) English novelist. Qty: (6) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 300 - 400 GBP

Lot 38 - Freddie Mercury (1946-1991) musician, a signed page of the Queen lyrics for 'One Vision', printed in Germany, 1985, the autograph in black ink and dated 1986, annotated below by the collector '21st June 1986, Mannheim', the sheet 16.5 cm x 12 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 GBP

Lot 39 - Ayrton Senna (1960-1994) Brazilian and Alain Prost (b.1955) French, motor racing drivers, a colour photograph with signatures of both in black marker, the image of the pair in Mclaren race suits on a Formula One podium, c.1990, the photo 13 cm x 17 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 40 - Heather O'Rourke (1975-1988) American child actress, who had her breakthrough starring as Carol Anne Freeling in the supernatural horror film Poltergeist, a signed black and white photograph, 12.5 cm x 17.5 cm, the autograph in blue marker pen. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 41 - Charles Coburn (1877-1961) American actor, two signatures on separate pages, one dedicated 'To Harry', likely removed from an autograph book. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 80 - 120 GBP

Lot 42 - John Lennon (1940-1980) English singer, songwriter and musician, who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles, his autograph on paper, 9.5 cm x 14 cm, signed in blue ink. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 800 - 1 200 GBP

Lot 43 - Dwight D Eisenhower (1890-1969) 34th US President, and Sean Connery (1930-2020) Scottish actor, two cut-out signatures, each autograph in ink on paper. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 44 - Diego Maradona (1960-2020) Argentinian footballer, a signed magazine page, the autograph in black ink over a black and white photograph of Maradona in Boca Juniors kit, signed 'Diego Con Affotto [with affection] (10), 28 cm x 20.5 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 150 - 250 GBP

Lot 45 - A mixed collection of seven autographs of celebrities or notable figures, variously signed, comprising: Dennis Hopper (1936-2010) American actor, Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) British actor and director, Raymond Poincare (1860-1934) former French President, Michael Hutchence (1960-1997) Australian singer-songwriter, Henry Fonda (1905-1982) American actor, Sir John Gielgud (1904-2000) British actor and Pele (1940-2022) Brazilian footballer. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 46 - Neil Armstrong (1930-2012) American astronaut and aeronautical engineer, who in 1969 became the first person to walk on the Moon, a signed Belgian stamp cover, the autograph in blue ink, 13 cm x 9.5 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 47 - Barack Obama (b.1961) 44th US President, a signed card in black marker, 'To Alison - All the best!...' and autograph below, 24 cm x 16 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 150 - 250 GBP

Lot 48 - Pele (Edson Arantes do Nascimento, 1940-2022), Brazilian, 'Why Soccer Matters', signed 'Pele' to title page, hardback first edition, first printing, Celebra / Penguin Group, New York 2014. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 49 - Pynchon, Thomas (b.1937), American novelist, 'Vineland', first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author 'For Marcel', original cloth and dust-jacket, 8vo, Boston, 1990, Little, Brown & Co. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier.

Estim. 4 000 - 6 000 GBP

Lot 50 - Sitting Bull [Tȟatȟáŋka Íyotake] (c.1831-1890) and One Bull [Tȟatȟáŋka Waŋžíla] (c.1853-1947), their two cut-out signatures on paper (one sheet), each signed in ink, 10.2 cm x 12.5 cm. One Bull (or Lone Bull, later known as Henry Oscar One Bull), was the nephew and adopted son of Sitting Bull, the Hunkpapa Lakota leader who led his people during years of resistance against United States government policies, with both playing roles at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. Sitting Bull later worked as a performer with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and was killed by Indian agency police during an attempt to arrest him. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 3 000 - 5 000 GBP

Lot 51 - A mixed collection of eight celebrity autographs, variously signed, comprising: Christopher Reeve (1952-2004) American actor, Francis Bacon (1909-1992) Irish-British artist, Liza Minelli (b.1946) American actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer, Bob Hope (1903-2003) British-born American comedian, actor, entertainer and producer, Marsha Hunt (1917-2022) American actress, Tom Cruise (b.1962) American actor, Burt Ward (b.1945) American actor and Eva May (1902-1924) Austrian actress. Qty: (8) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 400 - 600 GBP

Lot 52 - Matt Groening (b.1954) American animator, a signed sketch of Bart Simpson, black ink drawing on paper with autograph below, dated 2004, the page 27 cm x 20 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 53 - A collection of mixed autographs of celebrities and persons of note, comprising: Christopher Lee (1922-2015) British actor, Ettore Scola (1931-2016) Italian screenwriter and director, Karl Malden (1912-2009) American actor, Linda Carter (b.1951), Johann Maria Eduard Strauss III (1866-1939) Austrian composer and Cy Twombly (1928-2011) American artist. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 54 - A mixed group of six autographs from celebrities and notable people, comprising: Edmund Hodgson Yates (1831-1894) British journalist, novelist and dramatist, Cameron Diaz (b.1972) American actress, Jean Marais (1913-1998) French actor, Gwyneth Paltrow (b.1972) American actress, Robert De Niro (b.1943) American actor and Marcello Mastroianni (1924-1996) Italian actor. Qty: (6) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 55 - Jimmy Page (b.1944), English musician, songwriter and instrumentalist, guitarist and founder of the rock band Led Zeppelin, autograph in red marker on card, signed 'Nicole, Rock on!....', the card 13 cm x 12 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 100 - 150 GBP

Lot 56 - A collection of nine mixed celebrity autographs, variously signed, comprising: Shelley Winters (1920-2006) American actress, Lionel Messi (b.1987) Argentine footballer, Gregory Peck (1916-2003) American actor, Tom Hanks (b.1956) American actor, Carrie Fisher (1956-2016) American actress, Don Ameche (1908-1993) American actor & comedian, Tippi Hedren (b.1930) American actress, Anthony Perkins (1932-1992) American actor and Olafur Eliasson (b.1967) Icelandic-Danish artist. Qty: (9) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 57 - Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) & Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1947-2021), a rare signed Royal Mail First Day Cover, commemorating their 2007 Diamond Wedding Anniversary, signed in black fountain pen, to an addressee in Greenlaw, Berwickshire. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

Lot 58 - Helene Bertha Amalie 'Leni' Riefenstahl (1902-2003) German film director, photographer and actress, a signed portrait sepia photograph, the autograph in blue fountain pen, 15 cm x 11 cm, together with a printed autographed postcard. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 80 - 120 GBP

Lot 59 - Paul McCartney: two autographs, one signed 'To Eric, Cheers!...' dated 2001 and with a doodle, together with another, probably removed from an autograph book, believed earlier in date. Qty: (2) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier.

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 60 - Deng Xiaoping (1904-1997) Chinese revolutionary and statesman, leader of the People´s Republic of China 1978-1989, and Helmut Kohl (1930-2017) former Chancellor of Germany, autographs of both leaders on white paper, dated 14th July 1987, 17 cm x 15 cm. Kohl arrived for a summit in Beijing on the 13th July, and was the first Western leader still in power (at that time) to visit Tibet. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 61 - George Harrison (1943-2001) English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles, autograph on paper, the cut-out signature in black ink, 5 cm x 10.5 cm From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 150 - 250 GBP

Lot 62 - Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American inventor and businessman, autograph on paper, 6 cm x 8.5 cm, the signature in black ink. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 63 - Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov (1881-1964) Russian avant-garde artist, a signed secretarial letter, dated 25th September 1945, written in French from his Paris address, the signature in his own hand. 27 cm x 20 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 150 - 250 GBP

Lot 64 - Irene Nemirovsky (1903-1942) Ukranian novelist, an autograph letter, dated 20th October 1931, written in French to a recipient in Paris, 20 cm x 13.5 cm, together with a small condolence card for her to 'Madame Molinesco' in Paris, with envelope, dated 1936. Nemirovsky lived a large part of her life in France, writing mainly in French. Arrested as a Jew under the racial laws, although she converted to Catholicism, she died at Auschwitz at the early age of 39. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 65 - A mixed group of autographs from celebrities and notable persons, comprising: Samuel Warren (1807-1887) British barrister, Charles Langbridge Morgan (1894-1958) British playwright and novelist, and Robert Duvall (b.1931), American actor. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 80 - 120 GBP

Lot 66 - Bob Marley (1945-1981) Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter, considered one of the pioneers of the genre, he fused elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady and was renowned for his distinctive vocal and songwriting style, a signed sheet, reading 'Rasta One Love, Bob Marley Wailers' in black marker, 27 cm x 21 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 GBP

Lot 67 - A collection of eight mixed celebrity and notable figure autographs, various signed, comprising: Melvyn Douglas (1901-1981) American actor, Celeste Holm (1927-2012) American actress, Léon Bonnat (1833-1922) French painter, Jason Robards (1922-2000) American actor, Deanna Durbin (1921-2013) Canadian actress, Francis Ford Coppola (b.1939) American film director, Maureen Stapleton (1925-2006) American actress and Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) British film director. Qty: (8) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 68 - Morrison, Jim (1843-1971), American Songwriter and Poet, 'The Lords and The New Creatures', signed hardback poetry book, first edition, first printing, signed 'For Jamie..' to inside page, Simon & Schuster, New York 1970. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier.

Estim. 6 000 - 8 000 GBP

Lot 69 - A mixed collection of autographs from celebrities and notable persons, variously signed, comprising: Aaron Spelling (1926-2006) American film and television producer and occasional actor, Brigitte Bardot (b.1934) French animal rights activist and former actress, singer, and model, David Bowie (1947-2016) English singer-songwriter and actor, Johannes Tralow (1882-1968) German author, Ginger Rogers (1911-1995) American actress, dancer and singer, and Rod Stewart (b.1945) British rock and pop singer and songwriter. Qty: (6) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 300 - 400 GBP

Lot 70 - A mixed collection of seven autographs from celebrities and notable persons, comprising: George Nathaniel Curzon (1859-1925) 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, Robin Williams (1951-2014) American actor, Gregory Peck (1916-2003), American actor, Bonita Granville (1923-1988) American actress, Walther Matthau (1920-2000) American actor, Fulgenico Batista (1901-1973) Former President of Cuba and Olivia de Havilland (1916-2020) British-American actress. Qty: (7) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 71 - A mixed collection of autographs, from celebrities and notable persons, variously signed, comprising: Angelina Jolie (b.1975) American actress, Anita Ekberg (1931-2015) Swedish actress, Deep Purple, English Rock band (Steve Morse, Roger Glover, Ian Gillan, Ian Paice & Don Airey), Shirley Temple (1928-2014) American actress, Dennis Hopper (1936-2010) American actor, Sofia Loren (b.1934) Italian actress, Klaus Voormann (b.1938) German artist, musician, and record producer and Kirk Douglas (1916-2020). Qty: (8) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 72 - Helmut Newton (1920-2004) German-Australian photographer, a signed black and white postcard, 'Portrait of Xavier Moreau and Friend, 1974', Newton's autograph in black marker, 15 cm x 10.5 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 73 - Hiram King 'Hank' Williams (1923-1953), American singer-songwriter and Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) 26th US President, a cut-out autograph of each, ink on paper, the Williams signature stuck down on card. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 300 - 500 GBP

Lot 74 - A mixed collection of autographs from celebrities and notable persons, comprising: Jean Tinguely (1925-1991) Swiss sculptor, George Segal (1934-2021) & Glenda Jackson (1936-2023) British actress and politician, the four members of Metallica, American Rock band (James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Truillo & Lars Ulrich) and Jerry Lewis (1926-2017) American actor and comedian. Qty: (7) From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 200 - 300 GBP

Lot 75 - Emil Jannings (1884-1950) Swiss-German actor, the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actor for his roles in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh, a signed photographic portrait, the autograph in black ink, 14 cm x 8.5 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 150 - 250 GBP

Lot 76 - Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) South African anti-apartheid activist, politician, and statesman who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999; two signed items, comprising a 'Deutscher Bundestag - Eine Woche In Bonn' booklet, signed to the cover in plack pen and dated 22.5.96, [Mandela addressed the German House of Representatives on this day], and a portrait postcard showing a young Mandela, signed and dated 16.10.96, 15 cm x 10.5 cm. From the estate of the late Franz-Peter Bach, a German autograph collector of many years. He began collecting in the 1980s, from following music tours in Germany, as well as attending swap meets in Hanover, where as well as exchanging autographs, he was given addresses of celebrities, who he would then write to directly for signatures. His collection was meticulously collated, mostly in albums, and added to over many years. Authenticated prior to the sale by Adam Andrusier. Collated in a presentation album by Mr Bach, with tipped in photograph on opposing page. Following the sale, the autograph(s) will be removed and paired with the photograph, ready for collection / shipping.

Estim. 500 - 700 GBP

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