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Tim Downs-Signed 1983 TLS w/Sketch (Cartoonist)

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Coolidge,Calvin TLS: Calvin Coolidge (1872 to 1933) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 30th president of the United States from 1923 to 1929. TLS dated June 12, 1930 to Albert Terhune with good cont

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Neil Armstrong TLS Declining an Apollo Television Camera Project Invite: Neil Armstrong TLS Declining an Apollo Television Camera Project Invite 1p, measuring 8.5" x 11", Lebanon, Ohio, dated February 27, 1984. Signed "Neil Armstrong" in black ink and addressed to Mrs. B.

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Walt Disney TLS Signed Letter to Merle Oberon: Walt Disney typed letter signed to Merle Oberon, dated June 11, 1963. Measures 10.5 in. x 7.25 in. Has 2 inch tear at fold opposite signature. Includes Beckett Full Letter of Authenticity, #A56220. Pr

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Tim Downs-Signed 1983 TLS w/Sketch (Cartoonist)

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8.5x11 TLS signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint ink by Tim Downs adding a hand drawn sketch. The letter is dated in 1983 and describes sending a signed photograph to a fan. In very good condition. Tim Downs is an American comic artist and author best known for his Downstown comic strip and the Bug Man series of Christian mystery novels.This lot came from the Jim Wiggins collection we purchased in July 2022. Jim Wiggins accumulated the most unique and valuable autograph collection over a period of 70-plus years. He obtained his collection either in person or by writing to persons of fame and notoriety. Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics if the lot sells for $10 or more.

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Tim Downs-Signed 1983 TLS w/Sketch (Cartoonist)

Name: Tim Downs-Signed 1983 TLS w/Sketch (Cartoonist)
SKU: 146709165
Price: 8 USD
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