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The items in the forthcoming auction range from the tiny
to the enormous, from the mass-produced to the unique,
from the personal to the public, and from the wearable to
the hangable to the edible.
Franky Brooker introduces them in this YouTube film
Our recent auction raised
a fine sum for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity (which Gary strongly
supported) and your
generous bids are invited again for the items listed below. All formerly
belonged to Gary, or to Procol Harum.
The various auctions close around teatime on Sunday 7
September (UK time)
| A |
Elegant and historic 1968 poster for Quite Rightly So, immaculate condition. 'A Charm entirely their own'! 20 x 10 inches, approximately Needless to say, the four tuba mouthpieces are present to hold the paper flat, and are not included in the sale.
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| B |
Certificate for Spencer Zahn: AWSoP CD single as 2002 finalist, Package Design Entertainment 17 x 12 inches, approximately Needless to say, the four good tuba mouthpieces are there to hold the paper flat, and are not included in the sale.
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| C |
American Design award for AWSoP CD single artwork by Spencer Zahn, mounted and framed under glass 13 x 11 inches, approximately
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An apparently unplayed chocolate AWSoP single from Germany, with instructions (in German), in a purpose-made box. Probably dates from the 1960s. We cannot offer any guarantees about the food-worthiness of this item, and you play it on your turntable at your own risk.
Chocolate disc, 7 inches diameter, approximately
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| E |
Slightly tatty, but interesting: Procol band itinerary for Japanese concerts in Autumn 2003 showing travel and accommodation details in addition to the concert info 6 x 8½ inches, approximately, x 10 pages
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| F |
Artist’s Proof, double mounted and framed under glass, entitled ‘Marmite Baby’, and given by the artist, Dave 'guitar' Ball, to Gary Brooker during the ‘Echoes in the Night’ convention held by ‘Beyond the Pale’ at Wuppertal in 2013. 8½ x 12 inches, approximately
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| G |
The ‘faux grand’ piano shell made by Barry Sinclair, used on countless occasions to house (or hide) Gary Brooker’s various digital stage-pianos when – as with orchestras, for example – a more dignified effect is desirable. The faux piano is primarily painted wood, and the various sections are quickly bolted together to give the desired appearance. All bolts and a spanner are included, likewise groovy lamps to illuminate its belly with an attractive glow
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for a larger view |
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| H |
The programme from the Gary Brooker Ensemble’s second ‘Within Our House’ presentation on 4 October 1997; this was the very evening Gary first found out about, and gave his blessing for, the ‘Beyond the Pale’ website (launched four days later) … of which he remained a steadfast friend and supporter the rest of his days. 8 x 6 inches, approximately, x 12 pages Click the image, right, for a larger view
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| I |
Gary Brooker Ensemble, laminated poster for a charity fundraising concert, 16 April 2005 17 x 12 inches, approximately
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for a larger view |
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| J |
A photo of Gary Brooker and Rod Argent, signed and dedicated by the latter to the former 10 x 6 inches, approximately
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| K |
An action shot of Gary Brooker, Ringo Starr and Jack Bruce performing together on stage, the photo presented in a mount signed by the photographer, the Brookers’ friend Jim McCarthy 12 x 9 inches, approximately
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| L |
Blue-lensed sunglasses worn by Gary Brooker, most famously at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2006 5 x 1½ inches, approximately
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| M |
A metal license plate bearing the word ‘Harum’, formerly on a car from Johnson County, Kansas, and given to Gary by über-fan Pat Keating 12 x 6 inches, approximately
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| N |
A metal license plate bearing the word ‘Procol’, formerly on a car from Johnson County, Kansas, and also given to Gary by über-fan Pat Keating 12 x 6 inches, approximately
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| O |
Fabric patch, based on the A Salty Dog album cover artwork by Dickinson, depicting drummer BJ Wilson as the 'Hero'. The surrounding text, 'Whaling Stories', is the name of the Gary Brooker Fanclub in Germany, run by Michael Ackermann, who caused these patches to be made on antique weaving machines in Wuppertal.
The
patches – sent by Michael to Gary Brooker – are depicted with a ruler to
confirm that their width is about three inches. One is turned to shew
the weaving on the back. The patches are ready to sew on to your jeans,
hat, work shirt, or any other flexible surface. Or they can be glued to
instrument cases, etc. 3 x 3 inches, approximately
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Here are eBay links to lots containing one of these items https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/236298742131 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/236298669387 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/236298669878 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/236299550084 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/236298792303 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/236298694672 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/236298711410 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/236299567158 |
| P |
A fantastic, very large photo taken on the Willinghurst Estate in Surrey UK, showing Gary Brooker holding a huge dead pike and looking extremely happy. Suitable for framing! 30 x 20 inches, approximately Click the illustration adjoining, to see more detail |
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| Q |
Dave Ball, Half Hippie, Half Man … a typescript of the hilarious and frank autobiography of the erstwhile Procol guitarist, given by him to Gary Brooker, and well-thumbed 8½ x 12 inches, approximately, x 97 pages
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| R |
A small skull’n’crossbones flag, the Jolly Roger, used by GB in occasional piratical situations. 18 x 12 inches, approximately
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to see a close-up |
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| S |
An immense black stage backdrop, in excellent condition, bearing the Novum artwork by Julia Brown in white. It’s complete with fixings along the top (to fasten it to a lighting bar, for example) and comes in a sturdy carrying case with wheels for convenient trundling. It’s 40 feet wide and 20 feet high, approximately: great for a music room, a swimming pool, or a purpose-built rock’n’roll shrine
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to see a close-up |
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| T |
The poster from Gary’s last-ever performance, which raised over a million pounds sterling for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity 16 x 12 inches, approximately Needless to say, the four tuba mouthpieces are there to hold the paper flat, and are not included in the sale.
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to see a close-up |
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| U |
Procol Harum handbills advertising all the well-received Esoteric CD re-releases; artwork by Julia Brown
8½
x 6 inches, approximately |
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| V |
A certificate commemorating how Procol Harum were the most popular group in Israel at the end of 1972; mounted and framed under glass 14 x 11 inches, approximately
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| W |
Limited edition laser print of AWSoP artwork (1995) signed with the monogram of designer Spencer Zahn 8½ x 11 inches, approximately
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A large black stage backdrop, in excellent condition, bearing the Still There’ll be More artwork by Julia Brown in white. It’s complete with fixings along the top (to fasten it to a lighting bar, for example) and comes in a carrying case. It’s 20 feet square, approximately, so deploying it in a domestic setting will not be particularly problematic. A very nice souvenir indeed
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| Y |
Two venerable postcards from the early 1960s, proclaiming The Paramounts, and depicting the young Trower, Brooker, Wilson and (Diz) Derrick 6 x 3½ inches, approximately
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| Z |
Interesting piece of original art (après Dickinson, 1967)
depicting Gary Brooker and the Beardsleyesque girl from the first Procol
album cover, with other Procolers in silhouette. 14 x 11½ inches, approximately (there's a white border, not shewn here) Click ... well, you surely know by now what to do in order to see a larger version of the item depicted to the right of this text |
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Results of previous eBay charity auction |
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