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This sale encompasses Hollywood, sports, and music memorabilia; as well as toys, games, comics, and pop culture collectibles. Highlights include a Walt Disney letter from a newly discovered trove of material belonging to actor Chester Morris; a pair of cast and crew mugs gifted by John Wayne; an original Charles Addams cartoon published in The New Yorker; and a complete Harlem Globetrotters player-issued uniform.
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Lot 175

CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Two Signed Letters Plus a Signed Program for 2010 The Year We Make Contact. [V.p., ca. 1984-2007].

Estimate: $150 - $300
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CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). Two Signed Letters Plus a Signed Program for 2010 The Year We Make Contact. [V.p., ca. 1984-2007]. Two photocopied copies of Clarke's newsletter, Egogram (2006 and 2007), both of which are inscribed at the top by Clarke to his friend and attorney, Louis Blau, and his wife, Evelyn. In addition, there is another computer-printed letter to the Blaus by Clarke's staff, apologizing for not responding sooner, but Clarke's death put off their responses; letter is signed by two staff members. Sizes approximately 11 1/2 x 8 1/4". 

[And:] program for the film, 2010 The Year We Make Contact, inscribed on the front cover by Clarke to the nephew of the Blaus ("To Aaron- with my best wishes Arthur C Clarke 7 Dec 84". Original staple-bound wrappers. Light rubbing, creasing, occasional scuffing. Good. 

Condition

Light rubbing, creasing, occasional scuffing. 

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From the personal collection of Louis Blau, literary and film attorney for Arthur C. Clarke.