Rare letter from prison— “Thug Love 4 Life, 2Pac” 2466. Tupac Shakur Autograph Letter Signed. Scarce ALS signed “Thug Love 4 Life, 2Pac,” one page, 8 x 10.5, September 17, 1995. Letter to his friend Ms. Desiree Smith, written from the Clinton Correctional Facility in New York. In full (spelling and grammar retained): “Here R those 3 brothaz I want u 2 find connectionz 4: 1) Jahad—Real cool, strong, a leader & Muslim but down 2 earth & Real. 2) Rashid—funny, uptown type of Nigga, cool & comedic. 3) Jamie—Spanish but cool, thuggish & young. Do what u can. They R expecting something soon. Don’t make me out 2 be a liar. Sweetheart Do this favor 4 me Nigga. I miss u. I love u. Shit don’t stop. C u soon.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Shakur’s hand, incorporating his full name, “Tupac Shakur,” in the return address area. Shakur had begun serving a sentence at the Clinton Correctional Facility in February 1995 after being convicted in a sexual assault case. His album Me Against the World was released a month into his sentence and made an immediate impact on the charts, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. Tupac’s confinement proved an important period in his artistic development as he took the time to read philosophical works including many by Niccolo Machiavelli, which inspired his pseudonym ‘Makaveli.’ Handwritten material from Tupac is very scarce and highly sought after. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
Back to Black signed “Amy, x”
2467. Amy Winehouse Signed CD Booklet. Back to Black CD booklet signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Amy, x,” with a first attempt at signing in pen partially visible beneath signature. In fine condition. A sought-after signature of the late English singer on her most famous album, a record that earned her five Grammy Awards in 2008, including Record and Song of the Year. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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2468. Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett Signed Tour Poster. Color 20 x 20 poster for Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s ‘Cheek to Cheek’ tour in 2014-15, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by both. Rolled and in fine condition. Consignor notes this was a limited edition of 100 prints. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200