THE ICONS COLLECTION - De Búrca Rare Books€¦ · THE ICONS COLLECTION . ... the large lower border in black ink ... ANDY WARHOL Signed Book

THE ICONS COLLECTION

www.deburcamemorabilia.com

Website: www.deburcamemorabilia.comEmail: [email protected] : Telephone: +353 (0) 87 2632 162

27 Priory Drive, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.

De Burca Memorabilia is a leading supplier of autographed memorabilia in Ireland. We stock a wide range of authentic, signed materials from iconic figures in History, Sport and the

Arts. The quality and provenance of each item is assured. We have launched the store online to satisfy the demand for our high quality collectible products.


John F. Kennedy ‘s visit to Ireland was a truly historical event. This original pamphlet with the American Presidential Seal and Air Force One logo, bears the signature of former President of Ireland, Eamon de Valera, during President Kennedy visit to Ireland in June of 1963. It was originally purchased from the estate of a former pilot of Air Force One pilot, who flew Kennedy to Ireland.Welcome aboard the Presidential Aircraft, 16 pages, 8" x 8" with major headings:Comfort and Convenience; What makes an aeroplane fly; General operating procedures; Did you know? and Emergency procedures. John F Kennedy received a rapturous welcome on an emotional visit to his ancestralhomeland in County Wexford.

"When my great-grandfather left here to become a cooper in East Boston he carried nothing with him except two things - a strong religious faith and a strong desire for liberty.”

- John F. Kennedy

€1,000

EAMONN DE VALERA (1882 - 1975)Air Force One Autographed Pamphlet.

1


Please view our website for full range of stock

MICHAEL COLLINS (1890 - 1922)

Printed with portrait of head and shoulders. ‘Killed in action at Bealnablath, near Bandon, Co. Cork, on 22nd August. 1922, aged 30 years’. Pasteboard, 90 x 65 mm, black border, name and address crossed out on blank rear.Interestingly the age of Collins given on the Memorial Card is incorrect!Excellent condition

€750

Original memorial card of Michael Collins

In Loving Memory ofGeneral

Michael Collins(Commander-in-Chief of the

Irish National Army)Killed in action at Bealnablath

Near Bandon Co. CorkOn 22nd of August 1922

Aged 30 years.

2

3


A small autograph book containing two groups of signatures, the first group entered during the South Armagh by-election of February 1918, when the Sinn Fein candidate Dr. Pat McCartan was defeated by an Irish Party nominee, with signatures include Michael Collins, Eoin Ua Dubhthaigh, McGuinness, Stack, Tom Cullen, Harry Boland, Sean O Murthuile and Frank Aiken. It is unusual to find Boland’s signature with Collins’, as Boland was in the United States with De Valera for much of 1919, and the two took opposite sides in the Treaty debate.

€2,500

Republican Autograph Book 1918-21.

Autographed by Michael Collins and Harry Boland


Padraig Pearse

Dan BreenAn important and interesting four page quarto autograph letter signed by Dan Breen on Dail Eireann headed paper, dated 15/7/61 to a constituent. He discusses local issues, Sean Tracy “the big outstanding man in Ireland in 1920”. He also discusses rumours spread about him: “Some kind friend would like to see me out of public life or even dead and forgotten. That would suit them best ... when it would be more easy for me to stay on a hill side in Tipp ... The other report they speak about Breen don’t live in Tipp ... why vote for him. Well I was in Tipp whenever I was needed ...”.€450

A hand coloured Cuala Press greet-ings card, with a Jack Yeats design of a mother seated by a cradle and child, in a traditional West of Ireland farm-house, over Pearse’s poem Crónán Mná Sléibhe (A Mountain Woman’s Lullaby), attractively calligraphed in Gaelic lettering, and with a printed English version of the poem laid in on a separate sheet. Unnumbered, un-dated, but from its general appearance probably circa 1910. (There is another version of this card with the same illustration, but with a poem by W.B. Yeats). A very scarce item. Attractively coloured, and in excellent condition. €350

4


Sinn Féin Series

Designed by Abhuistín Ó Maolaoidh, and printed in Dublin. In colour, with names of the 16 martyrs on the cover design, The arms of the Four Provinces and in the centre within a heart Éire 1916. pp. 4, folded sheet, sewn with green ribbon. The card is signed and dated 1918. Also included is a verse from J. K. Ingram’s “Who Fears to Speak of ’98” within drapes and a garland of shamrocks. Ex-tremely Rare.€575

Sinn Fein Christmas Card 1916

Jim Larkin Original Photograph

The celebrated photograph by Casham. Original print showing Larkin on a platform in O’Connell (then Sackville) Street, in full flow of passion-ate oratory. Both arms raised high, surrounded by sup-porters and a young boy by his side. 165 x 215 mm. Very rare. €500

5

BENITO MUSSOLINI and VITTORIO EMANUELE IIISigned Document by former Fascist Leader and King of Italy.


Signed Official document in Italian, signed at the conclusion by “Mussolini” and “Vittorio Emanuele III,” Mussolini is credited with being one of the key figures in the creation of Fascism.He became the Prime Minister of Italy in 1922 and began using the title “II Duce” by 1925. Although considered to be a great economic politician, his infulence in World War II and alliance with Germany proved to be his downfall. In 1945 he was executed by firing squad. The body of Mussolini was taken to the Piazzale Loreto and hung upside down on meathooks from the roof of a gas station, then stonedby civilians from below.Victor Emmanuel III was King of Italy from 1900 -1946. During his long reign he saw the rise and fall of Fascism in his own country. Document is 240 x 375 mm in size and dated November 14, 1929. In fine condition.

€2,000

Original Signatures

8

JOHN F. KENNEDYAutographed Book - Why England Slept

London, Sidgwick & Jackson, 1962. pp. 192. Blue paper boards. Very good in dust jacket. Signature of John Fitzgerald Kenne-dy loosely inserted on a single sheet. Also enclosed is a note from Sean T. Ó Ceal-laigh (President of Ireland 1945-59) to his sister-in-law Agnes: “I promised to get you the U.S. President’s autograph. Here it is. I cannot read it. Maybe you can. We are off to Rome, Love Sean T. / Forgive the scrawl”.

€1,250

9


SAMUEL BECKETT Autographed Framed Display

Irish avant-garde writer, dramatist, and poet (1906–1989). Satin-finish photo 90 x 155 mm photo, signed in the large lower border in black ink dated 1987. In fine condition. €500

Milan: All’ Insegna Del Pesce D’Oro, 1963. 16mo. pp. 20, [1], 20 (plates), 63-75, [1]. White paper wrappers, title printed in black on upper cover and spine. Edition limited to 1000 num-bered copies. Signed by Picasso on titlepage. A fine copy.

The book features fourteen pages of poems by Carrieri, and also includes twenty pages with illustrations of Picasso´s harlequin paintings and drawings.

€2500

SALVADOR DALI (1904 - 1989)Autographed Vintage photograph

Salvador Dali pointing to his painting Christ of Saint John of the Cross with signature in blue felt tip. Some scattered light creases and surface marks. Dali's signature a shade or two light but oth-erwise fine condition. 225 x 200 mm

€700

10


PABLO PICASSOAutographed Book - Arlecchini de Picasso

ANDY WARHOLSigned Book

The Philosophy of Andy Warhol – Signed vertically ‘AW’ on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition.

NY: Harper & Row. First Edition, First Printing, 1975. Quater orange buckram on yellow boards.

€675

HARRY HOUDINI (1874 - 1926)Autographed headed note paper from the magician’s NYC residence.

Houdini purchased a four story brownstone building located at 278, West 113th street in Manhattan, New York City in 1904. The building served as Houdini’s home and base of operation up until his death in 1926. On the third floor was Houdi-ni’s personal study and impressive library. After his death, his tremen-dous collection of books about were donated to the United States Library Of Congress.Folded in fore sections - 5” x 8”, in excellent condition.

€1,250

11


ANDY WARHOL (1928-1987)Signed on the lower left hand side in black felf-tip.

Colour art book photograph in Warhol's 1975 painting of Rolling Stones Mick Jagger. American Painter, filmmaker and leader of the pop movement Warhol spent most of his time making individual portraits of the rich and famous. 180 x 180 mm In time Warhol's activities became more and more entrepreneurial. He started the magazine Interview and in it he said

- "Making money is art, and working is art and good business is the best art."

€1,750

THE HART OF ROCK N ROLL


12

Roger Waters & Nick Mason Movie poster - 660 x 840 mm The Wall in blue felt tip. The Wall was a highly ac-claimed rock opera by Pink Floyd. In fine condition.Pink Floyd are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful rock music groups of all time. It is estimated that they have sold over 200 million albums worldwide, including 74.5 million certified units in the United States. The Wall concept also spawned a film. The original plan was to be a mixture of live concert footage and animated scenes. Waters was screen-tested but quickly discarded. Bob Geldof was asked to take the role of Pink.

€600

13


PINK FLOYDAutographed Poster

THE STONE ROSESLimited Edition print signed by all 4 members

OASISRare promo poster from 1996

Originally sold as merchandise during the bands What’s the Story Morning Glory tour which concluded in the UKwith two historic sold out shows at Knebworth Park.

The enamel poster is 12” x 30” and in mint condition. With over 22 million cop-ies sold world wide to date, Morning Glory is the 4th biggest selling album in UK history.

€150

Produced by Matt Squire (brother of guitar-ist John) who was the band’s photographer in late 1980’s.The cover photograph for The Stone Roses second single, Sally Cinnamon, was taken by Matt Squire outside a newsagent on Grosvenor Street, Manchester. Each print is signed & numbered by all members of The Stone Roses. The photographs are printed on 310g.s.m. heavyweight Hahnemuhle German Etching, a beautiful archival quality paper, using the Giclée process with Epson Ultra-Chrome K3 InksLimited Edition of 100, Giclée prints from the original negative 12” x 16”.

€500

THE HART OF ROCK N ROLL


14

GOODFELLASAutographed movie poster by Henry Hill

Henry Hill, the man who inspired Goodfellas, portrayed by Ray Liotta, in the movie. Goodfellas was directed by Martin Scorsese. The film follows the rise and fall of an elite group of gang-sters spanning three decades, 430 x 360 mm.Often considered one of the greatest films of all time.

15

ROBERT DE NIROAutographed Original Movie Poster

Signed in blue felt-tip. Released in 1976, and directed by Martin Scorsese, Taxi Driver won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. DeNiro’s portrayal of Travis Bickle is considered to be one of his best performances to date. His signature is unusually large and distinct. 660 x 1000 mm In fine condition.

€1000


THE BUSBY BABESAutographed Manchester United

Framed display with Manchester United photograph and page removed from an autograph album signed by Viollet, Col-man, Edwards, Morgans, Taylor, Good-win, Wood, Whelan, Byrne, Whalley (coach), Pegg, Busby (manager), Mc-Guinness, Bent, Berry, Cope, Foulkes, Jones and Murphy (trainer). Framed & glazed, 62 by 45cm.

€850

GEORGE BEST (1946 - 2005)Autographed 8 x 10 Photograph

George Best sitting with Manchester United manager Matt Busby after winning the European Cup in 1968. In the same year he was named European footballer of the year. In 2005 Belfast City Airport was renamed George Best Belfast City Airport as a tribute to him. There is a saying in Best’s native Belfast:

“Maradona good, Pelé better, George best.”

€350


16

SIR MATT BUSBY (1909 - 1994)Autographed Manchester United Pennant

Produced and sold throughout the 1970’s at Old Trafford. This item is extremely rare as it is signed by Sir Matt and in such excellent condition. His commitment to restore United back to the top of European football, after Munich Air Disaster, is why he is regarded as one of the greatest managers to have ever lived.

With his usual dedication :“All good wishes. Matt Busby” 300 x 400 mm

€450

“Manchester United Never Intended Coming Home “

17


BOB PAISLEY Autographed Photograph

He is often regarded as the greatest Liverpool FC man-ager of all time, and is the only manager in football his-tory to win three European Cups. 200 x 310 mm.

€450

BILL SHANKLY (1913 - 1981)Personalised Autographed Letter.

Very interesting piece of Liverpool memorabilia, of the legend himself, Bill Shankly. This personalised letter gives an account of Shankly’s state of mind about football, Liverpool Football Club, the local press and the rebuilding of his Liverpool team.

“Football isn’t a matter of life or death, it’s much more important than that.”

€700


18

The most successful period in Liverpool’s history was the 1980s when Bob Paisley led the club to win three European Cups. Signed by squad, includin Bob Paisley Emlyn Hughes and Joe Fagan

€500

TEAM OF THE DECADELIverpool F.C European Champions

19


LIVERPOOL FC - SIGNED PROGRAMME

Liverpool v Chelsea 1970 Autographed Programme – housed in quarter leather hand-made presentation box.

Signed by Bill Shankly, Ian St John, Ron Yeats, Bobby Green, Tommy Smith & Ian Ross.

€450

Famous black and white reproduction photo of Muhammad Ali taunting a fallen Sonny Liston with written caption underneath photo “Muhammad Ali v Sonny Liston – First round, first minute.” Signed by Ali along the top in silver felt-tip. 8 x 10. In fine condition.This fight, which was held in May 1965, was the rematch and Ali’s first defense of his title. Ali won by a knockout in the first round as a result of what came to be called the “phantom punch”. €1000

MUHAMMAD ALI First Round First Minute


20

MUHAMMAD ALI Autograhped Time Magizine


“Float like a butterfly sting like a bee.” -Mu-hammad Ali-

Time Magazine – Signed by Ali on July 14th, 1980. A depleted Muhammad Ali sits slumped in his corner after suffering a crushing defeat to Larry Holmes. Ali would only go on to fight once more and, as the magazine heading states.The item comes with a fine hand made leather box, titled in gilt, pre-serving the unique item.

€850

21

BRUCE LEEOriginal Autograph with Photograph

Autograph inscribed in black fountain pen - “Bruce Lee”, framed with a 10” x 8” photograph of Bruce Lee.Bruce Lee, the founder of Jeet Kune was one of the most influential martial artists of all time. He is often credited with helping to change the way Asians were presented in American films. Sparking a surge of interest in Chinese martial arts in the West in the 1970s.He died in Kowloon Tong on July 20, 1973 at the age of 32.

€2,000

All Items Available Onlinewww.deburcamemorabilia.com

Documents

THE ICONS COLLECTION - De Búrca Rare Books€¦ · THE ICONS COLLECTION . ... the large lower border in black ink ... ANDY WARHOL Signed Book