Hansons: The Arthur Askey Collection, 111325, Etwall, Derbyshire

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
November 13, 2025 - November 13, 2025
Page Size: 114 items in 5 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
170 Callaghan, James

Callaghan, James (1912-2005) British Prime Minister 1976-79, A.L.S, Whitehall Home Secretary

GBP 60.00 - 100.00 GBP 171.34
172 Coward, Noel

Coward, Noel (1899-1973), TLS on Actor's Orphanage Easter Week Effort note paper., " Love from Judy"

GBP 30.00 - 50.00 GBP 131.80
173

Pantomime: a collection of black and white photographs of Arthur Askey in various Pantomime

GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 237.24
174

A London Palladium commemorative brass plaque which reads: ARTHUR ASKEY "BIG HEARTED MARTHA"

GBP 50.00 - 70.00 GBP 197.70
178

A London Palladium commemorative brass plaque which reads: ARTHUR ASKEY BABES IN THE WOOD LONDON

GBP 60.00 - 100.00 GBP 210.88
179

A London Palladium commemorative brass plaque which reads: ARTHUR ASKEY ROBINSON CRUSOE LONDON

GBP 60.00 - 80.00 GBP 184.52
180

A London Palladium commemorative brass plaque which reads: ARTHUR ASKEY JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

GBP 50.00 - 70.00 GBP 98.85
181

A London Palladium commemorative brass plaque which reads: ARTHUR ASKEY JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

GBP 100.00 - 150.00 GBP 197.70
182

Pantomime: Cinderella, original typed script for Birmingham Hippodrome 1970/71 production with

GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 125.21
183 Sir Lawrence Olivier

Sir Lawrence Olivier (1907-1989)., hand written note addressed to Mr Askey Dear Mr Askey You must

GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 98.85
184

A folio of typed and hand written letters to Arthur Askey regarding Charitable appearances,

GBP 30.00 - 50.00 GBP 79.08
185 Sabrina [Norma Ann Sykes,

Sabrina [Norma Ann Sykes, 1936-2016], handwritten letter to Arthur, 3 pages, Hilton San Juan

GBP 30.00 - 50.00 GBP 250.42
186

A London Palladium Variety Show commemorative brass plaque which reads: ARTHUR ASKEY LONDON

GBP 50.00 - 70.00 GBP 112.03
187

Pantomime: Babes in the Wood., original typed script for Hippodrome Theatre, Bristol 1975/6

1975/6 GBP 50.00 - 70.00 GBP 263.60
188 Sir Paul McCartney/Wings

Sir Paul McCartney/Wings: a telegraph from Paul and Linda McCartney to Arthur Askey which reads:

GBP 100.00 - 200.00 GBP 1,054.40
189

A black and white, 7.5 x 9.5", press photograph of HRH The Prince of Wales, now HM Charles III

GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 131.80
190

The Askey's Visitor book with autographs dating from 1965 to 1970 actors, famous personalities and

GBP 200.00 - 300.00 GBP 1,186.20
193

" For years they have clamoured for my LIFE STORY - I've said all in good time. Suddenly somebody

GBP 80.00 - 100.00 GBP 118.62
195

Assorted notebooks and loose papers handwritten by Arthur Askey including gags, sketches, Limericks,

GBP 100.00 - 200.00 GBP 210.88
197 Arthur Askey

"Before Your Very Eyes"., an Autobiography, Arthur's handwritten manuscript, in jotter,

GBP 200.00 - 400.00 GBP 210.88
199 Arthur Askey

"Before Your Very Eyes"., an Autobiography, hardback, The Woburn Press, published

GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 105.44
201

Commemorative Copy of Arthur Askey "Before Your Very Eyes"., an Autobiography, The Woburn Press,

GBP 80.00 - 120.00 Not Sold
204

An Aynsley presentation cabinet plate the centre transfer printed with photograph of Arthur Askey,

GBP 30.00 - 50.00 GBP 85.67
205

ARTHUR ASKEY O.B.E - THIS IS YOUR LIFE (broadcast 25th December 1974, 2nd appearance) hosted by

1974 GBP 300.00 - 500.00 GBP 1,449.80
206

Tribute Luncheon to ARTHUR ASKEY, 17th October 1974 Savoy Hotel his 50 Years in Showbusiness to

GBP 100.00 - 200.00 Not Sold
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