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John le mesurier autograph signed black ink autograph of john le mesurier who is best known for playing the role of sergeant wilson in the long running bbc television sitcom dads army. Dads army bbc 50th anniversary cover signed james beck x10. Album page 206 bargain basement 377 carry on 305 doctor who 140 downton abbey 63 general interest 72 harry potter 279 historical james bond 417 letters 41 literature 100 lord of the rings 36 modern film 4030 modern tv 2609 music 868 politics 115 radio 121 royalty 14 signed books 55 signed theatre programmes 366 sport 119. Double mounted in cream and black to an overall size of 16 x 12 inches.
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Traditionally they were exchanged among friends, colleagues, and classmates to fill with poems, drawings, personal messages, small pieces of verse, and other mementos. They were popular among university students from the 15th century until the mid. As a very big fan of john le mesurier i have read all books written about him. Henry le mesurier historical records and family trees. The autographs are on records fanzine magazine photographs and autograph book pages. Books by john le mesurier author of the fellowship of the. He is perhaps best remembered for his comedic role. As a person born on this date, john le mesurier is listed in our database as the 46th most popular celebrity for the day april 5 and the 20th most popular for the year 1912. James le measurer is director of the syria civil defence support programme.
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Signed by aurthur lowe, clive dunn, john le mesurier, john laurie, ian lavender, arnold ridley, bill pertwee, larry martyn, john baron, and the legendary bbc announcer, john snagge. Robins father, actor john le mesurier, and his mother, buxom carry on star hattie jacques, had been married happily for years before a handsome young stranger destroyed the idyll. A selfconfessed jobbing actor, le mesurier appeared in more than 120 films across a range of genres, normally in smaller supporting parts. He is the recipient of an academy award, three baftas, two emmys and the cecil b. Buy do you think thats wise the life of john le mesurier by mccann, graham isbn. This guest book is a great way to keep track of all the memories you make with your friends on your birthday, baby shower, bar mitzvah, or other special event. A desirable circa 1970s autograph book page, clearly signed in ballpoint by john le mesurier.
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