Julien's to Hold Live Televised Online Auction of Bob Hope's Estate Starting 10/13

"Collector and museum quality" items from the life, career and estate of the legendary Bob Hope will be sold during a live televised and real-time online auction conducted by Julien's Auctions (www.juliensauctions.com) in October 2008. Mr. Hope's extraordinary career spanned Vaudeville, Broadway, radio, television and film, and his numerous USO tours to entertain U.S. military troops earned him the admiration of generations of fans around the world.

Catalogs with items and descriptions of property from the estate of the legendary Bob Hope to be Sold in a Live Televised/Online Auction can be acquired by contacting Darren Julien of Julien's Auctions at darren@juliensauctions.com (818-694-8090) or Hillary Rips at hillary@juliensauctions.com (310-836-1818).

Details for the Los Angeles preview are below as well as information for the first exclusive auction preview onboard Queen Mary 2 of items during its transatlantic crossing prior to the upcoming exhibit at the Beverly Hilton from October 13th through the 17th.

Exhibition open to the public October 13th - 17th (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily)

PREVIEW OF UNPRECEDENTED ENTERTAINMENT, GOLF AND POLITICAL MEMORABILIA FROM Bob Hope'S LEGENDARY LIFE AND CAREER

Highlights in this historical auction from the life and career of Mr. Hope include:

- A one page letter dated October 23, 1943 from Bette Davis to Mr. Hope
- A red and white feathered Indian headdress worn by Mr. Hope on the cover of Life Magazine on May 11, 1962
- A Movado watch inscribed "To Bob Hope in sincere appreciation - The Cleveland Press Christmas Show 1944"
- A turquoise western suit made by Nudies of North Hollywood, worn by Mr. Hope on several television shows including Barbara Mandrell, Mandrell Sisters Show and Ann Margaret Rhinestone Special
- The contents of his Burbank office that he used for over 50 years.

Highlights from Mr. Hope's golf collection include:

- A complete set of golf clubs from various makers (woods 1 - 6, irons 3 - 9 and a brass head putter
- His Dunlop Bogie Buster golf bag
- A Tiffany and Company sterling silver golf club given to Mr. Hope for his 95th birthday by NBC
- 24k gold plated golf tees; two Chrysler Classic ball markers bearing Mr. Hope's image
- A white, pink and blue striped golf shirt; Izod cardigan sweater; a red sports jacket made by Arthur Cross

For more information, visit: www.juliensauctions.com

Photo courtesy Julien's Auction

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