Happy Birthday George Washington

Full George Washington Signature Display with Swatch of his Coat and His Hair

Happy birthday George Washington! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this framed 14.75 x 15.25 inch display featuring an autograph of George Washington, a square piece of Washington’s coat and a lock of approximately six strands of Washington’s hair. The items are attractively framed with an engraved metal plaque and a 4.5 x 6.5 inch reproduction of a Gilbert Stuart portrait of Washington. Washington’s signature is featured on a partial document which was originally part of a large March 17 1769 indenture between George Washington and Robert Thompson. The location of this signature has been identified on a lifesize color reproduction of the 21 x 17 inch original document from which the fragment was excised, which is included in this lot.

The display also features a piece of George Washington’s cloak from the family of his personal secretary Colonel Tobias Lear, who was also one of Washington’s best friends. It was purchased in a lot of other material sold at auction in February 5, 2010. Complete provenance is included. The lock of six strands of George Washington’s hair comes from from the Custis-Powell family. Librarians at Mount Vernon and at Woodlawn Plantation (both in Virginia) have commented that it was commonplace for Martha Custis Washington to give her husband’s hair as a gift both during his life and after his death. Colonel Levin Powell (1738-1810) was an intimate friend of Washington and a Revolutionary War hero. A certification of authenticity from noted American dealer and collector Charles Hamilton is included.

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Happy Birthday Desmond Tutu

No Future Without Forgiveness Limited Edition Book Signed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Happy 84th birthday to South African social rights activist and retired Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this signed limited edition of his book No Future Without Forgiveness, the historic account of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. For his tireless work against South African apartheid, Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Mint leatherbound collector's edition from Easton Press. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter and aide jump the fence at LaGuardia Airport

Happy 91st birthday to Jimmy Carter - the 39th President of the United States (1977 - 1981) and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is a hand-signed leatherbound collector's edition of his memoir Sharing Good Times. In it, he recalls the pleasures and excursions that he experienced that helped shape his positive outlook. Mint unread copy from the Easton Press. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Presidents' Day

Full George Washington Signature Display with Swatch of his Coat and His Hair

Happy Presidents' Day! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this framed 14.75 x 15.25 inch display featuring an autograph of George Washington, a square piece of Washington’s coat and a lock of approximately six strands of Washington’s hair. The items are attractively framed with an engraved metal plaque and a 4.5 x 6.5 inch reproduction of a Gilbert Stuart portrait of Washington. Washington’s signature is featured on a partial document which was originally part of a large March 17 1769 indenture between George Washington and Robert Thompson. The location of this signature has been identified on a lifesize color reproduction of the 21 x 17 inch original document from which the fragment was excised, which is included in this lot.

The display also features a piece of George Washington’s cloak from the family of his personal secretary Colonel Tobias Lear, who was also one of Washington’s best friends. It was purchased in a lot of other material sold at auction in February 5, 2010. Complete provenance is included. The lock of six strands of George Washington’s hair comes from from the Custis-Powell family. Librarians at Mount Vernon and at Woodlawn Plantation (both in Virginia) have commented that it was commonplace for Martha Custis Washington to give her husband’s hair as a gift both during his life and after his death. Colonel Levin Powell (1738-1810) was an intimate friend of Washington and a Revolutionary War hero. A certification of authenticity from noted American dealer and collector Charles Hamilton is included.

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Happy 90th Birthday President Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter and aide jump the fence at LaGuardia Airport

Happy 90th birthday to Jimmy Carter - the 39th President of the United States (1977 - 1981) and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is a hand-signed leatherbound collector's edition of his memoir Sharing Good Times. In it, he recalls the pleasures and excursions that he experienced that helped shape his positive outlook. Mint unread copy from the Easton Press. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Al Gore - Collector's Treasure of the Day

The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change Book Hand-Signed by Al Gore

Happy birthday to Oscar winner and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this First Edition autographed hardcover copy of his book The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change. The book is "An Inconvenient Truth" for everything - a frank and clear-eyed assessment of six critical drivers of global change in the decades to come. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Congressman John Lewis - Collector's Treasure of the Day

March: Book One Hand-Signed by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin

Happy birthday to Congressman John Lewis, civil rights leader and U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district, serving since 1987. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this autographed copy of March: Book One - part of a graphic novel trilogy - the vivid first-hand account of John Lewis' lifelong struggle for civil and human rights. In collaboration with co-writer Andrew Aydin and New York Times best-selling artist Nate Powell, this brand new copy is hand-signed on the title page by Lewis and Aydin. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

JFK Assassination Report Signed by President Gerald Ford - Collector's Treasure of the Day

JFK Assassination Report of the Warren Commission Signed by President Gerald Ford

On this day in history in 1974, Vice President Gerald Ford (1913-2006) was sworn in as President following Nixon's resignation. Before his death in 2006, Ford was also the final surviving member of the Warren Commission, which had been established by President Lyndon B. Johnson to investigate the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this leather bound, numbered limited edition of the Assassination Report personally autographed by President Ford shortly before his death. Brand new condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus publisher's certificate of authenticity.

Remembering Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Kennedy Original Wedding Invitation Framed Display

Today marks the birthday of Jacqueline "Jackie" Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (1929- 1994). She was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and is remembered for her contributions to the arts, her efforts in historic preservation, and her status as a fashion icon. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is Jackie and JFK's original wedding invitation from 1953! The invitation reads: "Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dudley Auchincloss request the honour of your presence at the marriage of Mrs. Auchincloss' daughter Jacqueline Lee Bouvier to the Honorable John Fitzgerald Kennedy United States Senate on Saturday, the twelfth of September at eleven o'clock/ St. Mary's Church/Spring Street/Newport, Rhode Island." Matted and framed with a photograph of the couple cutting the wedding cake to an overall size of 16.25 x 15.75 inches. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Collector's Calendar for November 2012

 

Collector's Shangri-La provides a monthly calendar of selected celebrity autograph signings, collector's conventions, and other events through our blog at:http://collectorsshangrila.blogspot.com/

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Breakfast Club Cast Photo Signed by Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall

11/1/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Molly Ringwald, 1980s "Brat Pack" star, signing her book When It Happens To You

11/1/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Union Square. New York, NY.
Ric Ocasek, lead singer of the 1980s band The Cars, signing his book Lyrics & Prose

On History: Tariq Ali and Oliver Stone in Conversation Signed by Oliver Stone

11/1/2012 6:45 PM at the Aero Theater - Montana Avenue. Santa Monica, CA.
11/2/2012 7:00 PM at Book Soup - Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA.
11/10/2012 8:00 PM at the 92nd Y - Lexington Avenue. New York, NY.
11/13/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Union Square. New York, NY.
Oliver Stone, director "Natural Born Killers" and "JFK", signing his book Untold History of the United States

KISS Psycho Circus Autographed by Todd McFarlane, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss

11/2/2012 6:00 PM at Changing Hands Books - South McClintock Drive. Tempre, AZ.

Peter Criss, drummer of the band KISS, signing his memoir Makeup To Breakup

11/3/2012 2:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Americana Way. Glendale, CA.
Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State, signing his book It Worked For Me

Art-Toys Limited Edition Book Autographed by 17 including Attaboy, Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Frank Kozik, Mark Ryden

11/3/2012  DesignerCon at the Pasadena Convention Center, CA.

Scheduled Guests include: Frank Kozik, Miss Mindy, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Ragnar, Jeff Soto, and many more!

Near Dark Photo Signed by Lance Henriksen

11/3/2012 - 11/4/2012 Long Beach Comic & Horror Con at the Long Beach Convention Center, CA.

Scheduled Guests include: Neal Adams, Brom, Howard Chaykin, The Chiodo Brothers, Amanda Conner, Lance Henricksen, Thomas Jane, William Stout, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, Bernie Wrightson, and many more!

11/3/2012 2:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Tysons Corner Mall. McLean, VA.
Valerie Bertinelli, star of "One Day at a Time", signing her book One Dish At A Time

Dark Shadows Poster Signed by Kathryn Leigh Scott and Lara Parker

11/3/2012 2:00 PM at Dark Delicacies - West Magnolia. Burbank, CA.
Kathryn Leigh Scott and Lara Parker, stars of "Dark Shadows", signing their book Dark Shadows: Return To Collinwood

Original Ren and Stimpy Drawing Autographed by John K. and Billy West

11/3/2012 to 11/4/2012 Rhode Island Comic Con at the Rhode Island Convention Center - Providence, RI.
Scheduled Guests include: Nicholas Brendon, Richard Hatch, John DeLancie, Erika Eleniak, Gil Gerard, Peter Mayhew, Lee Merriwether, Robert Picardo, Billy West, and many more.

11/7/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Route 17 South. Paramus, NJ.
Cyndi Lauper, 1980s pop music star, signing her book Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir

11/7/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Kevin Pollak, actor "The Usual Suspects" and "A Few Good Men", signing his book How I Slept My Way To the Middle

My Word is My Bond Book Signed by Sir Roger Moore

11/9/2012 6:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Fifth Avenue & 18th Street. New York, NY.
Roger Moore, star of the James Bond film series, signing his book Bond on Bond

Jimmie Walker Autographed Photo

11/9/2012 - 11/10/2012  Hollywood Show at the LVH - Las Vegas, NV.

Scheduled Guests include: Julie Adams, Chris Atkins, Linda Blair, Morgan Fairchild, Donna Loren,  Butch Patrick, Jimmie Walker, Johnny Whitaker, and many more!

11/11/2012 2:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Kirstie Alley, star of the TV comedies "Cheers" and "Veronica's Closet", signing her book The Art Of Men

11/14/2012 6:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Warren Street. New York, NY.
Penn Jillette, magician and host of "Penn & Teller's Bullsh*t", signing his book Every Day Is An Atheist Holiday!

11/15/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble -Union Square. New York, NY.
Fred Armisen, comedian, "Saturday Night Live"and co-creator of "Portlandia", signing Portlandia

11/15/2012 12:30 PM at Barnes & Noble - Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA.
Caroline Kennedy, author and daughter of JFK, signing the book Listening In

Highwaymen Guitar Autographed by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson

11/15/2012 3:00 PM at Bookpeople - North Lamar. Austin, TX.
11/19/2012 1:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Fifth Avenue. New York, NY.
Willie Nelson, country musician, signing his book Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die

Mike Huckabee Signed Photo

11/15/2012 7:30 PM at Barnes & Noble - Southwest 17th Street. Topeka, KS.
11/23/2012 11:00 AM at Barnes & Noble - Airport Blvd. Pensacola, FL.
11/24/2012 8:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - East Colonial Drive. Orlando, FL.
11/25/2012 3:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Old Camp Road. The Villages, FL.
11/29/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - 28th Street SE. Grand Rapids, MI.
11/30/2012 4:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Miller Road. Flint, MI.
Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas Governor and former presidential candidate, signing his book Dear Chandler, Dear Scarlett

To Save America Book Signed by Newt Gingrich

11/16/2012 6:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Legacy Avenue. Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
11/19/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - West Northwest Highway. Dallas, TX.
Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Speaker of the House, signing his book Victory at Yorktown

Cry-Baby Photo with Johnny Depp Signed by Traci Lords

11/17/2012 to 11/18/2012 Super MegaFest at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel in Framingham, MA. Scheduled Guests include: Traci Lords, David Prowse, John Wesley Shipp, and many more.

11/19/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble -Union Square. New York, NY.
11/23/2012 4:00 PM at Bookends - East Ridgewood Avenue. Ridgewood, NJ.
11/24/2012 7:00 PM at Book Revue - New York Avenue. Huntington, NY.
Tony Bennett, Jazz and pop singer, signing his book Life Is A Gift

Lois & Clark Cover Story TV Guide Signed by Dean Cain

11/24/2012 11:00 AM at The Frank & Son Collectible Show - City of Industry, CA.
Dean Cain, Superman of "Lois & Clark", will be signing autographs.

11/28/2012 6:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Warren Street. New York, NY.
Billy Ray Cyrus, country music star, signing his CD Change My Mind

11/28/2012 7:00 PM at Barnes & Noble - Richmond Avenue. Staten Island, NY.
Jane Seymour, star of "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman", signing her book Open Hearts Family

The Amazing Spider-Man #50 Signed by Stan Lee

11/30/2012 - 12/2/2012 New Orleans Comic Con at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Scheduled Guests include: Dean Cain, Eliza Dushku, Stan Lee, David Mack, Kevin Sorbo, Patrick Stewart, and many more!

Information sometimes changes. Before showing up, please contact the event location to verify accuracy, and let us know if there are any errors in our listing. Thanks!

Former First Lady Betty Ford Dies: Lifted Taboos on Addiction and Cancer

Former U.S. First Lady Betty Ford, an outspoken advocate for women's rights and the founder of the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse, died last night at the age of 93.

Betty Ford was a champion for women's rights - openly discussing premarital sex and abortion. She was also diagnosed with breast cancer while at the White House, and became an advocate for breast cancer research and awareness. After her husband's term as President, Betty Ford admitted and sought treatment for an addiction to alcohol and painkillers.  She founded the Betty Ford Center in 1982, still one of the best treatment centers for substance abuse.

 

Politics Today Magazine Signed by Gerald Ford and Betty Ford