J & S DeSimone Booksellers
Collectibles:
J & S DeSimone Booksellers sells more than just books.
We also have framed autographs with accompanying photos of historical figures such as Lincoln, George Patton, Amelia Earhart, Rommel, and many others.)
We sell also busts, figurines, statuary toys, military gear and uniforms, and many kinds of historical memorabilia. (As well as DVDs, CDs, prints, paintings, and a wide variety of other items and multimedia.)
Below is a list of our busts, figures, statuary, and below that a listing of our prize framed autographs. Our busts are of the highest quality and our selection of historic autographs are framed and accompanied by pictures of the signer.
If you have additional questions about a figure's or an autograph's condition or history, or if you're interested in some other tangible historical item or collectible, please contact us via our Contact page.
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Price List: Busts and Statuary Cabinet Busts by James J. Nance The Great Dictators of the 20th Century collection is meant to make available some of the most twisted, autocratic and demented souls the world has ever seen. These busts have literally taken hundreds of hours to painstakingly produce. Hours of careful photo and film archive reviews culminating in what we feel will certainly be the definitive collection. Each is Hand numbered and limited to an edition of 3000. Please enjoy.
Price List: Autographs Please contact us if you have any questions about a drawing, painting, or lithograph. Our Lithographs page also has an extensive number of prints, paintings, and other images pleasing to visual collectors. Stop by!
Please note that there are extra shipping charges on these items, and insurance is mandatory. Please contact the shop for pricing before checkout.
Life Sized White Poly-Styrene Busts:
George Washington $250
Thomas Jefferson $250
Benjamin Franklin $250
Abraham Lincoln
(Cold Cast Bronze with Custom Patina)
Busts are 16x11x6 and weigh 15 pounds.
Presidential or Prairie Lawyer $575 each.
Our studio has just put the finishing touches on the hand sculpted, hand painted Great Commanders of WWII collection below. You will not find these pieces in any store. Created from over 200 period photographs, we think you'll agree this collection is the best yet. The Great Commanders collection will be made available in limited quantities.
Sepp Dietrich was the only Waffen SS officer ranked as Army General. He moved up the SS hierarchy because of his party ties and incredible reliability. He was not known for his battlefield brilliance but was looked upon by his men with great reverence and respect. Mildly implicated in the 1944 plot to assassinate Hitler it is still unclear how involved he was. The bust of Sepp stands 6 1/2 inches tall and is made of hard resin. It is delicately hand painted. This is a limited hand numbered run of 3000 pieces, order promptly.
Sepp Dietrich 6.5 " tall
Item #00181
Available for: $39.00
Bernard Montgomery was a master of the "Set Piece" battle. Preferring to wait until he had numerical superiority "Monty" was snubbed by other more aggressive commanders as lacking battlefield spontaneity. However he was perfectly qualified to lead a battle of attrition against the Axis nations. His 8th army pushed the Germans out of North Africa. The bust of Monty stands 6 1/2 inches tall and is made of hard resin. It is delicately hand painted. This is a limited hand numbered run of 3000 pieces, order promptly.
Bernard Montgomery 6.5 " tall
Item #00182
Available for: $39.00.
Hideki Tojo, known as the " Japanese Warlord Tojo," was a passionate supporter of Nazi Germany and believed in pre-emptive strikes against China, Russia and the United States. Tojo became the prime minister of Japan, the minister of war, home minister, foreign minister and whatever else struck his fancy. His dreams of a pan-asian empire headed by Japan would abruptly end at the end of a hangman's noose in 1948. The bust of TOJO stands 6 1/2 inches tall and is made of hard resin. It is delicately hand painted and is part of a limited hand numbered run.
Hideki "Tojo" 6.5 " tall
Item #00184
Available for: $39.00
Benito Mussolini ruled Italy with an iron fist. Seeking to return Italy to the former glory of the Roman Empire he only managed to involve it in global conflict. Mussolini allied himself with Germany only after it seemed that Germany would win the early rounds of WWII. A brash bully and a pompous "show dictator " he would, in the end, be hunted down by Italian partisans and hung upside down like a side of beef. The bust of Mussolini stands 6 1/2 inches tall and is made of hard resin. It is delicately hand painted and is part of a limited hand numbered run.
Mussolini "Il Duce" 6.5 " tall
Item #00183
Available for: $39.00
Adolf Hitler would lead Germany into the most disastrous defeat suffered by any nation in history. Responsible for the deaths of over 60 million souls Adolf Hitler must be considered one of the greatest blights on humanity. His dream of a thousand year reich would end after only 12 short, miserable years. The bust of Adolf Hitler stands 6 1/2 inches tall and is made of hard resin. It is delicately hand painted and is part of a limited hand numbered run -- he even comes complete with beads of sweat!
Adolph Hitler "Der Fuhrer" 6.5 " tall
Item #00185
Available for: $39.00.
For the first time ever these definitive hand sculpted, hand painted civil war busts are available to you. Created from over 250 period photographs and paintings we think you'll agree this collection is utterly haunting. The Civil War bust Collection will be made available in limited quantities.
Ullyses S. Grant or "Unconditional Surrender" Grant gained initial recognition in 1862 for his famous capture of Fort Donaldson. soon thereafter he was catapulted to overall command of union forces. Grants penchant for organization and coordinated strategic movement soon tilted the war of the rebellion in favor of the North. The bust of Grant stands 6" tall and is made of hard resin. It is delicately hand painted and is part of a limited hand numbered run.
Ulysses S. Grant 6 " tall
Item #00175
Available for: $29.00
Robert E. Lee will forever be viewed as embodying the South's efforts to succeed from the Union. Ironically Lee was offered supreme Union command at the outbreak of hostilities but refused and remained loyal to his home state of Virginia.The bust of Lee stands 6" tall and is made of hard resin. It is delicately hand painted and is part of a limited hand numbered run.
Robert E. Lee 6 " tall
Item #00176
Available for: $29.00
William Tecumseh Sherman is vilified by the South and viewed by others as one who simply altered modern military tactics. Sherman burned his way through the south waging a heartless war against the southern populace. Most modern historians agree that it was Sherman that brought warfare to non-combatant enemy populations for the first time.The bust of Sherman stands 6" tall and is made of hard resin. It is delicately hand painted and is part of a limited hand numbered run.
William Tecumseh Sherman 6" tall
Item #00177
Available for: $29.00
"Stonewall" Jackson has gained almost spiritual stature in the South as one who most embodied the Southern cause. From 1st Manassas to Chancellorsville Jackson distinguished himself as a brilliant and stalwart commander. In 1863 he was shot at night by one of his own men, Jackson succumbed to his wounds and died 8 days later. The bust of Jackson stands 6" tall and is made of hard resin. It is delicately hand painted and is part of a limited hand numbered run.
"Stonewall" Jackson 6" tall
Item #00178
Available for: $29.00
Other busts, figures, and statuary include:
Teddy Roosevelt Bust:
Stands approx 10.5 inches tall on a black base. It’s hard to find statues of this popular historical figure!
$100
Thomas Jefferson Bust:
Stands approx 12 inches tall.
$125
Benjamin Franklin Bust:
Stands approx 11 inches tall on a 6.5” x 5” black base.
$125
U.S. Grant Bust:
Stands approx 12 inches tall.
$ 150
Martin Luther King Jr. Bust:
$150
Other figures, and statuary include:
Douglass MacArthur was not only a medal of honor recipient but still is one of the most famous and controversial Generals in American history. MacArthur fought in three major world wars: World War I, World War II and Korea. MacArthur was both a brilliant tactician and strategist. This figure captures MacArthur on his way back to the Philippines in 1945.
Made of highly detailed heavy resin this hand painted figure stands on a pedestal with silver name plaque. The pedestal rests on highly polished solid wood. This is a limited edition large 1/6th scale figure complete with certificate of authenticity. It's enclosed in a four-color collectable box with custom styrofoam insert protector.
General MacArthur over 12.5” tall
Item #00206
Available for: $139.00
Adolf Hitler was Chancellor of Germany and supreme leader from 1933 to 1945. Ruling Germany for twelve years and eventually committing suicide as the Russian army captured Berlin. Without a doubt Adolph Hitler bears the responsibility for over 60 million souls having perished during the longest most bloody conflict in human history. Made of highly detailed heavy resin this hand painted figure stands on a pedestal with silver name plaque. The pedestal rests on highly polished solid wood. This is a limited edition large 1/6th scale figure complete with certificate of authenticity. It's enclosed in a four-color collectable box with custom styrofoam insert protector.
Adolph Hitler over 12.5” tall
Item #00207
Available for: $139.00.)
The Allgemeine SS was Hitler's Praetorian guard charged with providing security for Reich leaders and dignitaries. This Oberscharfuhrer stands guard at Hitler's Reichkanzlerei in 1938, a time of great optimism for Hitler's 1000-year Reich.
Made of highly detailed heavy resin this hand painted figure includes a metal gun and helmet and stands on a marbelette floor with a hardwood base. This is a limited edition large 1/9th scale figure complete with certificate of authenticity. It's enclosed in a four color collectable box with custom styrofoam insert protector.
Allgemeine SS Oberscharfuhrer over 12.5” tall
Item #00201
Available for: $139.00
On June 5th, 1944 two great American airborne divisions, the 82nd and 101st, embarked on a mission that would liberate Europe from Nazi tyranny. This limited edition paratrooper celebrates that moment. You may choose either the 82nd or the 101st: while supplies last. Your paratrooper comes full loaded for D-Day. We've even added a first aid kit on the scrum covered helmet!
This figure comes complete with a metal gun and metal helmet. The Garand even has a leather sling just like the original. Made of highly detailed heavy resin this hand painted figure includes a metal gun and helmet and stands on a tarmac ground section with a hardwood base. This is a limited edition large 1/9th scale figure complete with certificate of authenticity. It's enclosed in a four color collectable box with custom styrofoam insert protector.
Paratrooper Embarking over 12.5” tall
Item #00203
Available for: $139.00
Khe-Sahn was on the most remote U.S. outposts in Vietnam. Placed in the Northern most regions of Vietnam it was a bastion defended by 5000 battle hardened Marines. Surrounded by well over 30,000 Viet Cong regulars the series of mountain bases held out for months. On the morning of January 21st, 1968 the Viet Cong launched their long anticipated all out attack. By June the Marines had repelled all attempts to take Khe-Sahn. This figure represents that courage and tenacity. This incredible 1/6th scale figure includes a comprehensive terrain base with actual red clay soil, sand bags and a deluxe polished wood base. The figure includes a metal helmet and gun and comes complete with a certificate of authenticity. Limited edition of 500.
U.S. Marine at Khe-Sahn over 13” tall
Item #00200
Available for: $139.00
On June 5th, 1944 Easy Company of the 506th, 101st airborne jumped behind German lines in France. By the morning of the 6th they attacked and destroyed a battery of German howitzers zeroed in on allied troops landing on Utah beach.By doing so they saved countless lives. This Captain celebrates that moment and that courage. You are now invited to own this limited edition, museum quality miniature.
It is complete with an incredible terrian base. Including rocks, mud, grass and a mud spackled German helmet. You won't find anything like this anywhere else. This is a limited run, hand numbered with a certificate of authenticity. Be sure to consider the acrylic case that is available for this piece; its yours for close to our cost!
Captain Easy Company over 12" tall
Item #00187
Available for: $139.00
Hauptsturmfuhrer 12th SSHitlerjugend Division
On June 6th, 1944, the 12th SS Hitler Jugend Division was ordered up to repel the Allied invasion at Normandy. While outnumbered and harassed by allied air cover the division fought heroically. Our Hauptsturmfuhrer is frozen in time as he ushers his men forward for a counterattack at Juno beach.
Your Hauptsurmfuhrer is complete with an incredible terrain base. Including rocks, mud, grass and even mud spackled German jackboots. This is a limited run ( 300 units worldwide ), with a hand numbered certificate of authenticity. This is a limited run and no doubt it will be quite popular. We recommend you purchase your unit now. Be sure to consider the acrylic case that’s available for this piece; it’s yours for close to our cost!
12th SS Hauptsturmfuhrer over 13” tall
Item #00192
Available for: $139.00
The Battle of Carentan was vital in continuing the allied advance through France following the D-Day landings. The 6th German Fallshirmjaeger Regiment (Frederick von der Heydt) belonging to the 2nd German Fallshirmjaeger Division defended Carentan. This elite Fallshirmjaeger heavy machine gunner is preparing to deploy his weapon during the infamous battle. This limited edition figure is rendered perfectly for the time. Included is the accurate cobblestone street base, we’ve even included building rubble! Painted with vibrant acrylic paints and dual coated with a heavy polymer finish this is a museum quality collectable: 1/9th scale. Made in the U.S.A.
The Fallshirmjaeger Heavy Machine Gunner over 13” tall.
Item #00199
Available for: $139.00
On June 6, 1944 the 2nd Ranger Battalion assaulted the beachhead at Normandy on Omaha Beach. Under tremendous fire they scaled the treacherous cliffs at Ponte-Du-Hoc. The Germans defending Ponte-Du-Hoc made many attempts to dislodge the Rangers. But to no avail, the Rangers were victorious and once again proved their elite status. This Ranger sports the heavy BAR weapon. Sculpted at the moment of attack on top of the Ponte-Du-Hoc cliffs. This limited edition figurine ( 500 worldwide ) can now be yours. Each casting is reinforced with stainless steel. The base has been carefully created to faithfully render the craggy cliff terrain found at Ponte-Du-Hoc. The Ranger comes complete with assault kit and shovel. Painted with vibrant acrylic paints and dual coated with a polymer finish this is a museum quality collectable like no other 1/9th scale. Made in the U.S.A.
Army Ranger at Ponte-Du-Hoc over 13” tall
Item #00198
Available for: $139.00
During April 1944, General FeldMarschall Erwin Rommel made tireless visits to the Atlantic wall. Reconstructing and reinforcing the fortifications that would stop any allied invasion from the west. This limited edition figure (only 500 units worldwide) captures that time and spirit. Rommel is in the classic uniform of the German General Staff and is holding his Marshall’s baton. It comes complete with an Atlantic wall section on the base and is of heirloom quality. You receive the figurine complete with polished hardwood base, terrain pedestal and certificate of authenticity. Made in the U.S.A.
Erwin Rommel over 12.5” tall
Item #00196
Available for: $139.00
We also have group figures and scenes including:
Grim Harvest: The Cornfield at Antietem: Five 1:32 scale painted pewter figures on free scenic display base.
$150
Loomis’ Battery: 1st Michigan Light Artillery Five 1:32 scale painted pewter figures, pewter cannon and scenic display base, prototypes pictured. $135
Stands of Corn: Two 1:32 scale stands of 19th cent. Corn, Painted Pewter on Resin Base. $20
Rangers Lead the Way: Normandy, Summer 1944 Five 1:32 scale painted pewter figures. (Prototypes Pictured) $80
In Defense of the Hedge: Five 1:32 scale Waffen SS Normandy, Summer 1944. ( Prototypes Pictured)
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Please note that there are extra shipping charges on these items and insurance is mandatory. Please contact the shop for pricing before checkout.
Civil War:
General Joshua L. Chamberlain, Signed Check $3000
General Butler $350
General Alexander Webb, Signed Invoice $350
General Oliver Howard, USA $450
Major General James Negly $250
General Henry Hunt, USA $425
Crosby $100
Major General Quincy Gillmore, USA $375
General Sickles $350 (two available)
General Irwin McDowell $375
General Washburn $350
Brigadier General William T. Clark, USA $325
General Winfield Scott Hancock $375
General Sherman $650
General James Longstreet, CSA $1800
General Winfield Scott, USA Signed Check $1200
General John Dix, USA , Signed Letter $850
General John A. Logan, USA $375
General G. K. Warren, USA Signed Letter $850
General Ambrose Burnside, USA $325
General Joseph Wheeler, CSA $450
General Simon Bolivar Buckner, CSA $450
WWI:
Eddie Rickenbacker $450
Ferdinand Foch $450
Admiral George Dewey, Signed Letter $1200
Korea:
10 Victories Korea $100
WWII:
General George Patton $2500
General Marshall $1200
Field Marshall Erwin Rommel $2800
General MacArthur $1200
General Omar Bradley Signed Letter $275
General Omar Bradley Signed Photo $325
General James Doolittle $300
US Navy Aces, Signed by 11 Ace Pilots $350 SOLD!
Ace in a Day $350
Doolittle's Raiders, Signed by 4 Pilots $150
Black Sheep Squadron, Signed by 4 Pilots $150
Crosby, WWII Ace in a Day, Battle of Okinawa $100
Presidents:
Abraham Lincoln $4800
Andrew Jackson $3000
Lyndon Johnson $350
Herbert Hoover Pair of Letters $400
Herbert Hoover Letter & Photo $650
Millard Filmore $700
Grover Cleveland $650
James Monroe $750
Misc. Historical Figures:
Amelia Earhart $3000
Clara Barton Signed Letter $2500
Jefferson Davis $1800
50th Anniversary First Transatlantic Flight $150
Junko Tabei $200
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