Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 3

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

The Jim Ruddy Collection

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 248		Atari 2600 Video Game Console. The classic home arcade unit with two joysticks, two paddle controllers and twelve games. Included; combat, surround, breakout, space invaders, slot machine, street racer, outlaw, blackjack, home run, video Olympics, air-sea battle, and the one and only, Pac-Man. Includes directions for the games as well. Featured recently in the Wall Street Journal, July 9, 1999; "Collecting Old Video Games Spur Pac Rats." Very good working condition, with coaxial cables and AC adapter. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details	Unsold
Lot 249		E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Unusual poster. Has Grease 2 (Paramount Pictures) on the other side. "His Adventure on Earth". Small One Sheet Movie Poster. 21 x 33.5" Universal Pictures, 1982. Printed in Japan for their market but in English. Folded but near mint condition. Estimated Value $50 - 100. View details	Unsold
Lot 250		Falco, Mike "Jim's Bakery". Per Wally Findlay Galleries Inc. "In Europe, the appearance of a number of primitive painters, has, in recent years, brought focus again on this school. In America, the child-like and direct quality of modern American Primitives especially seen in the work of Grandma Moses aroused interest. Now, most recently, this interest has centered on the work of Mike Falco, Brooklyn-born artist." Oil on Canvas. Professionally matted and framed to 16 x 13". A quaint scene of a horse-drawn delivery wagon in a snowy hillside. Very Good. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 251		Firepower. This British issue is much rarer than the American version due to inclusion of the infamous O.J. Simpson. … when crime and passion mix! Starring Sophia Loren, James Coburn and O.J. Simpson. British Quad Movie Poster. Circa 1970's. Folded, but very good condition. Some minor spots. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 252		Land of the Minotaur. "Half Man - Half Beast, Trapped in a World Forgotten by Time." One Sheet Movie Poster. 1977, Crown International Pictures. Captures the science-fiction/horror action and chaos of this B-movie. Starring Donald Pleasence & Peter Cushing. Folded, but near mint condition. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 253		Liberace's Candelabra Lighter/Snuffer. This brass device is 26" long when fully extended, and has a two-pronged end that acts as lighter & snuffer. The instrument was used by the legendary pianist in his Palm Springs home. Exhibits some flaking on the snuffer. Good. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Sold by Butterfield in 1992 or 93, Lot #341. View details	Realized $115
Lot 254		MARILYN-1st Edition. Rare. How to Shoot for GLAMOUR. 6 x 9½, by Carl Bakal, Nov. 1955. Features an adorably sexy color image of Marilyn posing with an umbrella on the beach. Slight toning due to age. Very Good. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $127
Lot 255		MARILYN-3 DIMENSION PIN-UPS. With the original 3-D glasses. Vintage Magazine. Approx. 10 x 13" (Complete), 1953. Featuring Marilyn inside with Jane Russell impressing their palms for posterity at Grauman's Chinese Theater. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 400. View details	Realized $150
Lot 256		MARILYN-"Cherchez la Femme". Set of 8 Beautiful Pin-Ups in Full Color. Approx. 8½ x 10½", Set No. 1, $1.00. Published by Graphic Arts, Cleveland Arts, OH. Early 1950s. Two of the prints feature Monroe in her famous "reclining nude" pose on luxurious red satin sheets. One print has a lace over-print. Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $460
Lot 257		MARILYN-"Eye". Vintage Magazines. Two, 5 x 8". Feb. & Aug. '53. The first is an adorable shot of Marilyn in pink long-underwear and the latter features a unique "wrap-around" cover of Monroe in a yellow bikini. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $207
Lot 258		MARILYN-"For Men Only". The title of the Marilyn Monroe article in the May 1953 issue of "Photo", a classic, small format magazine filled with pin-ups and pseudo-journalism. The article plugs her upcoming film, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and features numerous photos. The backcover is a glorious full color, pin-up pose of Marilyn being… well, Marilyn. 5 x 8". Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $219
Lot 259		MARILYN-"Foto Parade". Rare. Vintage Magazine. Approx.10½ x 13½ (Complete) December 1949. An intensely colorful cover of the bikini-clad, aspiring starlet. Also featured on page 8. Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Realized $288
Lot 260		MARILYN-"Glance". Extremely Rare. Vintage Magazine. 10½ x 13½ (Complete), May, 1950. A gorgeous color-tinted cover with the century's greatest sex symbol, now sandy-blonde, pool side. Table of Contents lists her as Norma Jean Dougherty. Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details	Realized $604
Lot 261		MARILYN-"Golden Dreams". The Playing Cards. A double deck of cards featuring the legendary image of a nude Marilyn (then Norma Jean) stretched out across a sea of glistening red satin. Cards are in wonderful condition. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details	Realized $368
Lot 262		MARILYN-"Hit!" Vintage Magazine. 10½ x 13½ (Complete) September 1949. This colorful cover features Marilyn in her bikini-skirt outfit. Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Realized $368
Lot 263		MARILYN-"Laff". Extremely Rare! Vintage Magazine. 10½ x 13½ (Complete), August 1946. A beautiful, color-tinted cover with a still redhead Monroe listed as "Jean Norman." Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details	Realized $661
Lot 264		MARILYN-"Laff". Extremely Rare. Vintage Magazine. 10½ x 13½ (Complete), Sept., 1947. A bright, stunning cover of Monroe wearing a yellow-orange bikini skirt and sporting strawberry-blonde locks. Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details	Realized $661
Lot 265		MARILYN-"Laff". Vintage Magazine. 10½ x 13½ (Complete), February, 1950. This vibrant cover depicts a sandy-blonde Marilyn in a classic pin-up pose wearing nothing more than panties, high heels, and set against a leopard skin backdrop. Interestingly, upon closer inspection one can see that Marilyn is in fact topless! Evidently such an occurrence was too risqué for 1950, as a faux top was drawn on later. Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Realized $391
Lot 266		MARILYN-"Laff". Vintage Magazine. 8 x 10½" (Complete) January, 1953. A wonderful image of a strawberry-blonde Monroe on the beach in a red bikini. Slight paper loss along bottom right corner of cover. Very Good. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $173
Lot 267		MARILYN-Norma Jean Daugherty. Very Rare! Vintage Magazine. 5½ x 7½". "Cartoon Comedy", 1949. This classic looking book is a combination of innuendo-laden cartoons, stories, and pin-up photos. The highlight rests in the back inside cover, a black and white bikini shot of the starlet who would later change the world as Marilyn Monroe… Norma Jean Daugherty. Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $161
Lot 268		MARILYN-"Pulp Marilyn". All in choice condition. A series of four, vintage small format magazine featuring alluring cover shots of "the Blonde One" and articles. Including "Picture Scope" May '55, "Picture Digest" Feb. '56, "Brief" Dec. '53, and "Photo" July '53. Each 5 x 8". Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $230
Lot 269		MARILYN-"Salute". Very Rare. Vintage Magazine. 10½ x 13½ (Complete) August 1946. A splendid early cover of the pin-up queen wearing nothing more than a towel and a smile. True to life coloring. Worn edges with some minor paper loss. Very Good. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details	Realized $604
Lot 270		MARILYN-"Scope". Issue #1! Vintage Magazine. 10½ x 13½ (Complete), Nov. 1952. A glowing redheaded Marilyn graces this magazines cover as well as pages 12-13. Amusingly, the cover caption reads, "Why is Marilyn Monroe Queen of Sex Appeal?" It's quite easy to see the answer by looking in the neighborhood of her striped top. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $311
Lot 271		MARILYN-"See". Vintage Magazine. 10½ x 13½ (Complete) July 1952. A stunningly colorful and sharp cover of Marilyn rendered as a bust profile. Her strawberry-blonde locks are cut short, and her cobalt-blue eyes appear is if they're looking right through you. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $288
Lot 272		MARILYN-"Studies of the Nude Figure". Quite Choice and Very Rare. Vintage Spiral Art Book. 9½ x 12½", 1955. "A Collector's Item -- Annual Number One", $2.50. Illustrated With Fifteen Natural Color Reproductions by the foremost Artist Photographers. Featuring the quintessential Marilyn nude, "Golden Dreams" on page 1. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $196
Lot 273		MARILYN-"Tab". The Pocket Picture Magazine. Vintage Magazines. Four, 5 x 8". Sept. '53, May '54, Aug. '55, and Dec. '56. All feature Marilyn photos articles inside with three breathtaking covers and one amazing backcover. Choice Marilyn, very scarce. Jean Harlow article in May '54. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $276
Lot 274		MARILYN-The Ultimate "Pulp" Marilyn Collection. A lot of Forty-five Vintage "Pocket" Magazines. 4 x 6". Published in the 1950s. All feature Marilyn photos in either articles, inside covers, or the classic centerfold. All in choice condition. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. View details	Realized $719
Lot 275		MARILYN-"US Camera". Vintage Magazine. 10½ x 13½ (Complete), May, 1946. This red, white & blue cover is probably the earliest appearance of Marilyn on the cover of a periodical. Her black and white photo (bottom left), captures her frolicking in the surf wearing gingham slacks, a tight sweater and a white bow in her red hair. Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $253
Lot 276		MARILYN-Vintage Calender. Extremely Rare. 1952. Approximately. 9 x 16", Complete with original banner information of the merchandiser. "E.J.J. Gobrecht Hanover's Oldest Electric and Radio Store -- 120 E. Chestnut St., Phone 9129, Hanover, PA." Excellent. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details	Realized $805
Lot 277		MARILYN-Vintage Calender. Comes in it's original "peep-hole" envelope. 1955 Approximately 9 x 13", comprised of four sheets, each with 3 months at the bottom. Cover image is classic "Golden Dreams" with over-print of lace. Followed by 3 more sheets, all of which are rarely seen before Monroe Pin-Ups. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $489
Lot 278		MARILYN-Vintage Calender. Choice and Rare. 1953. 12 x 19", the classic "Golden Dreams" pose. Mint. Estimated Value $250 - 400. View details	Realized $546
Lot 279		MARILYN-Vintage Periodicals. A collection of 8 complete magazines; four "Top Secret" (Fall 1953, Oct. '54, April '55 & June '55); the 1st issue of "American Beauties" Nov. 1952; and two "Night and Day" (Jan.& March '54). All approximately 10 x 12". Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Unsold
Lot 280		MARILYN-Vintage Periodicals. The issue of "JOY" features an article "Men in My Life" written by Marilyn. A collection of small format books. "JOY" July '53, "GoodTimes" '53 (features "Golden Dreams" nude on backcover), and "Tell" Nov. '53 are standard gossip rags. The fourth, is a "novel" of the Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier film, The Prince and the Showgirl. All contain photos. Very Good. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $178
Lot 281		MARILYN-Vintage Pocket Magazines. All in choice condition. A collection of 10 small format (4 x 6") magazines all featuring sensuous covers of the ultimate sex goddess and feature articles. Circa 1952-1955. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details	Realized $299
Lot 282		MARILYN-Vintage Pocket Magazines. All in choice condition. A collection of 7 small format (4 x 6") magazines (1 duplicate). Includes "Tempo", "Dare", and "Bold." All feature Monroe on the back cover while some include her inside as well. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $92
Lot 283		MARILYN-Vintage Small Format Magazines. All in choice condition. A collection of Five different titles from 1954-1959, all 5 x 8", each with story and photo of Marilyn inside. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $63
Lot 284		MARILYN-Vinyl Album. Very Rare, particularly in such choice condition. Album. 33 1/3, "MARILYN" on 20th Records Fox. "This Album Contains a 'Ready to Frame' Picture of Marilyn Monroe." (Same as cover) Numerous classic images on the reverse. Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $604
Lot 285		MARILYN-Vinyl LP Collection. All in choice condition. A set of Five records. Including; Original Soundtrack for Some Like It Hot with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, Original Soundtrack for the Misfits, Marilyn Monroe: Never Before and Never Again "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (Original Soundtrack) plus many never before released vocals! "Va-Va-Voom" Screen Sirens Sing! Special Edition Set: 2 Pink Vinyl Lps with Deluxe Oversized Color Picture Booklet, and Marilyn Monroe "Legends." Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $460
Lot 286		MARILYN-"Vue". Choice condition. Vintage Magazines. Two, 5 x 8", Jan. '55 & Aug. '52. Marilyn is on the front and back cover of the first, and graces the second as a cover story. Disarmingly seductive! Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $127
Lot 287		Mosier, Roy "Pandora and the Dutchman". Per the program of his May 25, 1969 showing at The Picture Show in Sherman Oaks, CA: "Roy Mosier, one of America's most talented artists, is well on his way to becoming a living legend among the greatest artists in this century. He has done this by combing the techniques of the master painters of yesterday with today's boldness of color and expression! His paintings are eagerly purchased by Art Patrons throughout America, and since appearing in the current issue of The International Directory of Arts, have become sought after by collectors in Europe as well." Oil on Canvas. c. 1969. This dramatic painting of a tall ship floating in the clouds is a bundle of energetic browns, tans, and yellows. Extravagantly framed to 32.5 x 27". Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 288		Movie Poster-Chinatown. Scarce and popular. The 1974 classic Roman Polanski film starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. 40 x 60", on heavy cardboard paper. One slight border tear, otherwise in fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details	Realized $196
Lot 289		Movie Poster-Grease (original). 1978 film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. 40 x 60". Slight border tear and some creases in the right field, otherwise. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $230
Lot 290		Nickel Slot Machine, c. 1930s. Includes some of the original tokens. This LIBERTY gaming device was of a time when gambling was prohibited, thus such items were referred to as "Trade Stimulators." A lucky winner would receive a token good for cigarettes or more plays. It's brightly colored in royal blue with red and is in choice condition. The piece is 9 x 9 x 10" and weighs 12 lb. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $575
Lot 291		Political Memorabilia. A unique find. 1928 Presidential Election Ballot Box. 11 x 11 x 3.5". The original wooden box with various information notices and address labels attached. Apparently the box was used not only for the 1928 Presidential Election, but again for "Special Election Sept. 9, 1929 for the Town Clerk of Rogue Bluffs, County of Washington, State of Maine." Also includes 4 original hand bills from the State of Maine pertaining to the election. Estimated Value $350-UP. View details	Realized $213
Lot 292		Presidential Buttons, c.1930s. Thirty-two buttons measuring 2.25" in diameter, featuring the likeness of all the presidents from Washington to FDR. No pin backing. Very Good. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details	Realized $69
Lot 293		Railroad Presentation Tray. Includes a framed color lithograph of the same scene. In poor condition. This wonderfully ornate, silver-plate tray measures 38 x 23" and was presented by the Pennsylvania Rail Road Company to "Their late Associate, William A. Stokes" as testimonial of their respect and regard, Jan'y 1st, 1859. The fine engraving depicts a lavish vignette of the Pennsylvania landscape with trains, bridges, and workers. Missing one leg. Good. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details	Realized $345
Lot 294		Terror from the Year 5000. The colors are vibrant and the subject matter--science fiction--is in great demand. "From Time Unborn… A Hideous She-Thing!" One-Sheet Movie Poster. Circa 1958. A wonderfully campy poster of a female creature, a futuristic city, and scared on-lookers. American International Pictures, #58/264. Folded but mint condition. Very Good. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 295		"The Target". This c. 1920s Jennings & Co. gaming device works on a simple premise. The patron inserts a penny, it trickles down the board and drops into a slot. The patron receives a certain number of points depending on where the penny drops; no points in the middle and a increasing amounts farther away from center. The piece is decorated with scenes of delicately colored Native Americans shooting bows and arrows. 12 x 7 x 17", 14.5 lb. Made of metal and wood. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details	Realized $368
Lot 296		"Villa". Perfect for behind the bar. Oil on canvas, framed to 25¼ x 29½". Purchased in a New York City gallery in the 1960's. Strawberry-blond proudly exhibiting her ample endowments. Assumed to be signed by the artist, "Villa" in lower left. Chipped lower left portion of frame. Very Good. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details	Realized $104
Lot 297		Vintage Laurel & Hardy Poster. A unique piece that requires some restoration. Rare and valuable. (Listed in Warren's Collecting Movie Posters Guide at 3500-5000) And that's for a standard print! The uniqueness of this one makes it obviously worth more, even with its imperfections. Classic comedy team of the 20s and 30s. Hand-Painted One Sheet Movie Poster Circa 1933 The Devil's Brother. Starring Laurel and Hardy, with Dennis King. Painted and signed in lower left by R.J. Rogers. Back in the day, some of the more lucrative movie houses would, instead of receiving the studio's posters, have artists come in and do a one-off. An added feature to this lot is the presence of another painting on the verso. John Barrymore in Reunion in Vienna, also painted by Rogers. Despite the fact that the poster exhibits some heavy creases and tears along the left edge and upper corner, the piece still displays tremendous intensity of color. Very Good. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details	Realized $604

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