HiStORiCAl AND eNteRtAiNMeNt MeMORABiliA, iNClUDiNg tRUe CRiMe

Lots 381 - 408B

381* (TRUE CRIME, AL CAPONE) LEXINGTON AND NEW MICHIGAN HOTELS A collection of items obtained from the Lexington Hotel and New Michigan Hotel, including a collection of room keys and keychains from the New Michigan Hotel, a series of hand-written “work schedules” and records for the New Michigan Hotel, three keys with two key chains from the Lexington Hotel, three brass and one plastic room number plaques (with other items from the Lexington Hotel, but with source unknown), a collection of business cards/pocket calendars, pamphlets, envelopes and registration cards from the New Michigan Hotel, and wall paper purportedly from the Lexington Hotel. True Crime collector and former proprietor of Weird Harold’s, Harold Rubin, has been credited with discovering the hidden tunnels beneath Al Capone’s notorious hide out, the Lexington Hotel at Cermack and Michigan Avenue, where many of the items from his collection were obtained. Rubin also helped find the concrete vault in the basement of the hotel, which Geraldo Rivera would famously open on national television to disappointing results. Property from the collection of Harold Rubin, Galena, Illinois $100-200

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382* (TRUE CRIME, AL CAPONE) A collection of napkins purportedly owned by Al Capone discovered at the Lexington Hotel. Property from the collection of Harold Rubin, Galena, Illinois $300-500

383* (TRUE CRIME, AL CAPONE) NEWSPAPERS A large collection of contemporary newspapers reporting on the crimes of Al Capone. Property from the collection of Harold Rubin, Galena, Illinois $100-200

384* (TRUE CRIME, CHICAGO) MAPS A group of two framed maps exhibiting the “Gang Lands” of Chicago, Illinois. Chicago’s Gangland. Prepared by Thrasher. 1923-1926. 18 2/3 x 23 1/2 inches. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1926. A Map of Chicago Gangland from the Authentic Sources. 27 1/2 x 22 inches. N.l.: Bruce-Roberts, 1931. Framed. Property from the collection of Harold Rubin, Galena, Illinois $100-200

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385* (TRUE CRIME) DILLINGER, JOHN A plaster death mask made from a latex mold taken by a group of mortuary students at the Cook County Morgue on July 23, 1934. At least four original masks were made from Dillinger’s face after he was shot at the Biograph Theatre in Chicago, July 22, 1934. Dillinger’s face had been recently altered by plastic surgery. Only a few plaster molds have been cast. Property from the collection of Harold Rubin, Galena, Illinois $200-400

386* (TRUE CRIME; DILLINGER, JOHN) BULLETPROOF VEST A blue Dunrite bulletproof vest, purported to have been worn by John Dillinger. Blue herringbone pattern with small closures at the shoulders and four (of six) black buttons on the front, manufactured by The Detective Pub. Co. in Chicago. Within the garment are a number of plates meant to deflect or absorb the shock of a bullet. Property from the collection of Harold Rubin, Galena, Illinois $1,000-2,000

387* (TRUE CRIME) FINGER PRINTING KITS A group of two early finger printing kits together with three instructional books on finger printing and the use of finger-print evidence. Property from the collection of Harold Rubin, Galena, Illinois $200-400 388* (TRUE CRIME) A collection of gangster-related comic books, circa 1920-1930. Property from the collection of Harold Rubin, Galena, Illinois $100-200

389* (TRUE CRIME, G-MAN) A group of collectibles pertaining to Edgar Hoover’s FBI “G”- Men.

(1) Melvin Purvis’ G-Men Detective Game. Parker Brothers, 1937. Contents include game board, “Action Dial” spinner, two blue G-Men figures, one yellow Public Enemy figure, G-Man cards and rules folder. (2) Marx G-Man Gun. Wood handle with tin body. (3) Marx G-Man Pursuit Car. (4) A “Melvin Purvis Junior G-Man Corps” pin. (5) Four G-Men pendants, including “Junior G-Men,” “Treasury Agent” and “Commissioner.” Property from the collection of Harold Rubin, Galena, Illinois $200-400

390* (TRUE CRIME) 4020 CLUB A large collection of poker chips, many original stamped 4020 Club with others unmarked. Property from the collection of Harold Rubin, Galena, Illinois $100-200

391* (TRUE CRIME) UPI PHOTOGRAPHS A significant collection of photographs, many after United Press International photos, unstamped but contemporary, and some stamped “Acme Newspictures, Inc.” of crime scenes and the bodies of victims. Together with a collection of original portrait photographs of criminals and their family, including original photographs of Mafalda Capone, Al Capone’s youngest sibling. In a white binder marked “United Press International Management Handbook.” Property from the collection of Harold Rubin, Galena, Illinois $1,000-2,000

392* (PROHIBITION) MUSIC A collection of sheet music pertaining to prohibition. Property from the collection of Harold Rubin, Galena, Illinois $100-200

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395* (PROHIBITION) A collection of licenses and prescriptions, as well as other related pamphlets and ephemera, pertaining to prohibition. Property from the Collection of Harold Rubin, Galena, Illinois $200-400

396* (PROHIBITION) A collection of prohibition-era documents, including certificates, titles, and other pamphlets. $50-100

397* STOCK MARKET GAME The Mor-Fun Stock Exchange Game. St. Louis: Universal Games, 1936, by Benjamin Fry. With spin-wheel game board, two die, eight player buttons, three stacks of share cards in increments of 5, 10 and 100. $50-100

398 (HITCHCOCK, ALFRED) A group of two movie posters from The Birds and Psycho signed by their respective female leads Tippi Hedren and Janet Leigh. Both later reproductions. $200-400

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399 (MONROE, MARILYN) Two plastic tissue box holders, clear and tortoise shell. Provenance: Purchased at Christie’s New York: September 20, 2001, Lot 139 $400-600

400 (MONROE, MARILYN) Decorative laminated wooden plate, with brass inlays in floral motif. Provenance: Purchased at Christie’s, New York: September 20, 2001, Lot 114 $150-250 401 (MONROE, MARILYN) A pin-up magazine published by Maco, 1953. Provenance: Purchased at Christie’s, New York, July 25, 2003, Lot 12 $100-200

402 PRESLEY, ELVIS EPE publicity photograph, 1957, inscribed by Presley on the verso, “To Bette. Thanks very much for your help. [illegible] Elvis Presley” in blue ink. 8 x 10 inches. $1,000-2,000 403 PRESLEY, ELVIS An original unaired series of home videos narrated by Priscilla Presley, comprising two 16mm film reels. In the film, Presley explains it contains some of her previous memories of the days she had with Elvis. The two reels of film shows Elvis and his friends wrestling on the tour bus, Elvis and Priscilla riding golf carts at Graceland, and other intimate moments of unseen footage. Retrieved by the present owner from an abandoned storage locker. These reels are being sold as is without copyright. $6,000-8,000

404 (PRESLEY, ELVIS) PEPPER, GARY A Collection of Signed Items Regarding Gary Pepper’s Request for Elvis Presley’s Discharge From the Army Due to Grief, including typed letters by Gary Pepper to President Eisenhower, Colonel Parker and General Herbert Jones requesting that Elvis Presley be honorably discharged from the military due to his grief over his mother’s recent death. Also included are their responses, including a typed letter signed by Eisenhower’s secretary and typed letters signed by Col. Parker and Gen. Jones, stating that they understand his concern, but were sure Elvis would want to fulfil his military duty. $200-400

405 (PRESLEY, ELVIS) An NIB Telemania Elvis Presley Singing Dancing Telephone in original box. $20-40

406 (PRESLEY, ELVIS) A group of Elvis Presley posters, circa 1980-2000, comprising mainly fold-out magazine photographs from later publications. $10-20

407 (PRESLEY, ELVIS) A white fleece Elvis Presley Robe, with tag reading “Dakotah Luxe.” $10-20

408 (PRESLEY, ELVIS) Elvis Presley Blue Pendulum “Swinging Legs” Clock. $20-40

408A* (WARNER BROTHERS STUDIO) BLANC, NOEL A limited edition animation cell, entitled “Tasmanian Devil,” signed b Noel Blanc. One of 100 copies. Framed and matted together with a signed note from Noel Blanc, “ugh-ooo-nhhh-hi . . .” Size of frame 23 1/4 x 19 2/3 inches. $100-200

408B* (WARNER BROTHERS STUDIO) ROSS, VIRGIL Original colored pencil drawing of “Doctor Bugs and the Tazmanian Devil,” by Virgil Ross. Signed by the artist. Framed and matted. Size of frame 19 x 22 inches. $300-500

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