An Assortment of Signed Autographed Promotional Photographs ...
Hammer
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An Assortment of Signed Autographed Promotional Photographs and Entertainment Ephemera.
A collection of vintage entertainment memorabilia including autographed promotional photographs and ephemera, primarily dedicated to Bruno, dating from the late 20th century. The collection comprises:
A large promotional poster for the wrestler Big Daddy, inscribed in blue ink 'Best Wishes, Big Daddy'. The poster features a central image of Big Daddy holding two Union Jack flags.
A colour promotional photograph of the band Manic Street Preachers, signed in black ink by James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, and Sean Moore. The subjects are pictured before a backdrop of red Japanese banners.
A group of two black-and-white promotional photographs and a card for Bob Monkhouse. The first photograph is signed 'Thanks! Bob Monkhouse...' and dedicated 'WISHING YOU A MILLION GREAT OPPORTUNITIES, BRUNO!'. The second is signed 'Bob' and dedicated 'For my pal BRUNO!'. The accompanying card is printed with 'With the Compliments of Bob Monkhouse'.
A black-and-white promotional photograph of Shakin' Stevens, signed in blue ink and dedicated 'To Bruno, Shakin' Stevens Best Wishes'.
A black-and-white photograph of Grace Bumbry in the role of Lady Macbeth, signed in blue ink and dedicated 'To Bruno Ruscimbe, Yours sincerely, Grace Bumbry'.
An assortment of further signed promotional photographs including Bobby Crush, Hughie Green, Stuart Damon, Vince Hill for BBC Wales Radio 4, Lee Newman, Peters and Lee, and The Bachelors.
A large black-and-white photograph depicting a theatrical dressing room at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, signed and inscribed 'With regards to Bruno - Norman Lonsdale' and dated 1982.
Two turned wooden napkin rings, one inscribed in black ink 'BRUNO' and the other 'THE CHIEF', both featuring decorative arrow motifs.
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The collection shows signs of age-related wear throughout. The Big Daddy poster has significant creasing, edge wear, and small tears, with adhesive tape repairs visible on the reverse (photo 7). The Manic Street Preachers photograph shows yellowing and staining along the top and right edges (photo 11). Most photographs exhibit general surface wear, minor corner bumping, and light foxing to the reverse side. The wooden napkin rings have light surface scratches and minor fading to the ink inscriptions (photo 13).
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Hammer
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An Assortment of Signed Autographed Promotional Photographs and Entertainment Ephemera.
A collection of vintage entertainment memorabilia including autographed promotional photographs and ephemera, primarily dedicated to Bruno, dating from the late 20th century. The collection comprises:
A large promotional poster for the wrestler Big Daddy, inscribed in blue ink 'Best Wishes, Big Daddy'. The poster features a central image of Big Daddy holding two Union Jack flags.
A colour promotional photograph of the band Manic Street Preachers, signed in black ink by James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, and Sean Moore. The subjects are pictured before a backdrop of red Japanese banners.
A group of two black-and-white promotional photographs and a card for Bob Monkhouse. The first photograph is signed 'Thanks! Bob Monkhouse...' and dedicated 'WISHING YOU A MILLION GREAT OPPORTUNITIES, BRUNO!'. The second is signed 'Bob' and dedicated 'For my pal BRUNO!'. The accompanying card is printed with 'With the Compliments of Bob Monkhouse'.
A black-and-white promotional photograph of Shakin' Stevens, signed in blue ink and dedicated 'To Bruno, Shakin' Stevens Best Wishes'.
A black-and-white photograph of Grace Bumbry in the role of Lady Macbeth, signed in blue ink and dedicated 'To Bruno Ruscimbe, Yours sincerely, Grace Bumbry'.
An assortment of further signed promotional photographs including Bobby Crush, Hughie Green, Stuart Damon, Vince Hill for BBC Wales Radio 4, Lee Newman, Peters and Lee, and The Bachelors.
A large black-and-white photograph depicting a theatrical dressing room at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, signed and inscribed 'With regards to Bruno - Norman Lonsdale' and dated 1982.
Two turned wooden napkin rings, one inscribed in black ink 'BRUNO' and the other 'THE CHIEF', both featuring decorative arrow motifs.
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The collection shows signs of age-related wear throughout. The Big Daddy poster has significant creasing, edge wear, and small tears, with adhesive tape repairs visible on the reverse (photo 7). The Manic Street Preachers photograph shows yellowing and staining along the top and right edges (photo 11). Most photographs exhibit general surface wear, minor corner bumping, and light foxing to the reverse side. The wooden napkin rings have light surface scratches and minor fading to the ink inscriptions (photo 13).
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