Buy authentic, autographed memorabilia and collectibles at. Audie murphy inscribed and autographed oversized photo, framed. I believe the book is complete with no missing pages. Although only murphys name appears on the book cover, it was in fact a collaboration with writer david spec mcclure. Audie murphy 19241971 was an actor and the most decorated soldier of world war ii. Audie murphy, bw, 10x7 audie murphy 19241971 was born to a poor irish sharecropper in kingston, texas. Audie murphy signed photo cut auto psadna authenticated encapsulated grade 6. Signed autograph universal audie murphy studio shot 1956 a signed studio shot of audie murphy. To hell and back murphy, audie, 19241971 isbn 0553242970 1 copy separate to hell and back murphy, audie isbn 1481559044 manual entry 1 copy separate allinferno e ritorno murphy, audie 1 copy separate. Army, as well as french and belgian awards for heroism. Murphy received the medal of honor for valor that he demonstrated at the age of 19 for. Audie murphy autographed signed photograph item 55258.
Americas mostdecorated soldier, with 21 medals including the congressional medal of honor, audie murphy wrote his story to remind a forgetful public. The story inside told of his return to farmville, texas. He was one of the most decorated american combat soldiers of world war ii. Its filled with information and photographs and has a wealth of information about your favorite american hero, audie murphy. Audie murphy autographed and signed vintage 8x10 photo. This book is a 1949 first printing autographed by the author, audie murphy. To hell and back first edition audie murphy bauman. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Signed in blue ballpoint on the front free end page. Holt paperbacks 2002 first published in 1949 by holt, rinehart and winston number of pages. Candid black and white photograph of murphy alongside fellow actor scott brady and an unidentified woman.
Audie murphy 19241971 was born to a poor irish sharecropper in kingston, texas. Murphy, who was all at the same time a movie star, an irresponsible gambler, emotionally unstable, and the most decorated american soldier of world war ii. A rare collection of specially decorated souvenir envelopes honoring audie murphy. This is a large book and has more information than any ive found over the years and is the most accurate. Audie murphy was a household name for many decades, being a true war hero who later became a major movie star. Audie murphy played the role of a hero in dozens of hollywood westerns, and it was a role that suited him well. His military exploits and courage were legendary, and became the subject of a hollywood film. This audie murphy autograph reproduction would look great in an album or display. Decorated envelopes or stamps cancelled on the first day of issue honoring audie murphy. Between his birth in 1925 and premature death in an airplane accident in 1971, smith paints murphy as a man whose courage on the battlefield. Among his 33 awards was the medal of honor, the highest award for bravery that a soldier can receive. Audie murphy reallife world war ii hero audie murphy is depicted in a black and white photograph as cavalry lieutenant jed sayre in the 1953 film, column south. Audie murphy collectibles, autographs, memorabilia, and more. To hell and back is audie murphy s 1949 world war ii memoir, detailing the events that led him to receive the medal of honor and also to become one of the most decorated footsoldiers of the war.
Audie leon murphy 20 june 1925 28 may 1971 was an american soldier, actor, songwriter, and rancher. The epic combat journal of world war iis most decorated g. Audie murphy autographed signed photograph historyforsale. Lake city collectibles audie murphy autographed and signed vintage 8x10 photo this item is signed audie murphy audie leon murphy june 20, 1924 ae may 28, 1971 was an american soldier in world war ii, who later became an actor, appearing in 44 american films. Here at nostalgia autographs we offer bette davis autographs, audie murphy autographs, errol flynn autographs and more. When he returned to america after the war, murphy found success as an actor and screenwriter. Audie murphy collectibles, autographs, memorabilia, and. If you decide you want to look for different celebrity collectible merchandise for other stars, click here to return to our master celebrity autographs and memorabilia index of most commonly searched. Its a small town of about 3,000 people, about an hour northeast of dallas. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Collecting eddie murphy memorabilia eddie murphy autographed photos. Now showing, the second book about audie murphy by fan sue gossett. Many other examples of audie murphy s autograph exist on this website and can be seen in the documents section of this website. Published in 2015, the price of valor is an easy to read biography of audie l.
The life of audie murphy, americas most decorated hero of world war ii. Our audie murphy autograph check image is a wonderful mememto. The true initial edition of this book was done by henry holt, new york, in 1949. To hell and back murphy, audie isbn 0805070869 210 copies separate to hell and back murphy, audie isbn 1567311164 26 copies separate to hell and back murphy, audie 18 copies separate to hell and back murphy, audie isbn 0805070869 12 copies separate to hell and back murphy, audie isbn 0553420 9 copies separate to hell and back. In addition, he was also decorated for bravery by the governments of france and belgium, and was credited with killing over 240 german. Between his birth in 1925 and premature death in an airplane accident in 1971, smith paints murphy as a man. He also received recognitions from france and belgium. He received every military combat award for valor available from the u. World war ii history will always recall one of its greatest heroes. This book mentions audie murphy and quotes him throughout the book. The author, harold simpson wrote it with audie murphy s family blessing. All of our eddie murphy autographed photos are certified authentic and are rare unique hollywood collectibles.
His father abandoned the family while audie was still in grade school, and the young audie dropped out of fifth grade to help support his family by doing farm work. Films and career of audie murphy by sue gossett this is definitely a musthave book for any murphy fan. Signed autograph universal audie murphy studio shot 1956. Signed autograph universal audie murphy studio shot 1956, price. Other popular celebrity autographs and memorabilia searches. He was the sixth of 12 children, two of whom did not survive to adulthood. He soon proved himself more than equal to the demands of combat soldiering, fighting his way. Farmersville, texas, my hometown, celebrating audie murphy day in farmersville, texas.
First edition of the firsthand wwii account by audie murphy, the wars most decorated hero. Audie murphy inscribed and autographed oversized photo. On may 28, 1971, a tragic plane crash ended the life of a man whose wartime exploits and western movie roles inspired a generation of americans. More than fifty years later, this classic wartime memoir is just as gripping as it was then. Unfollow audie murphy autograph to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. After securing a publishing contract in 1947, murphy and mcclure. The purpose of this page is to help you conveniently find audie murphy collectibles, autographs, and memorabilia items that youre looking for.
Description audie murphy inscribed and autographed oversized photo, framed. Comprising a typed letter on universal studios letter head, signed audie murphy, informing fan club members that the club is being dissolved. Audie murphy autograph famous celebrity autographs. On june 20, 1924, audie murphy was born in a sharecroppers house in hunt county, texas. Be sure to shop our collection now, as these murphy signed photographs are in. American soldier by harold simpson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Murphy died while on a business trip raising money to finish production of budd boettichers a time for dying and he was buried with full military honors in arlington national cemetery. To john thanks for the many favors sincerely, audie. Although only murphy s name appears on the book cover, it was in fact a collaboration with writer david spec mcclure. The classic bestselling war memoir by the most decorated american soldier in world war ii, back in print in a trade paperback.
One photograph showed him with his special girl, 19yearold mary lee. This is filled with photos and information about all the films of audie murphy. The shot is dated by the on the lower edge of the photo. Murphy had attempted to to join the marines and navy first, but was turned down due to his small size. Jul 25, 2002 buy to hell and back new ed by murphy, audie isbn. Life magazine put him on its cover, identifying him simply as americas most decorated soldier. Audie murphy was a farm boy who won fame for his incredible bravery while serving in wwii and later went on to become a movie star. Shop for audie murphy related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. This book is the story of his war years, and was made into a movie in which he starred in 1955. Audie murphy enlisted in the united states army at 16 in 1942. The book was autographed by audie murphy in 1949 when he visited the texas state capitol in austin, texas. Originally published in 1949, to hell and back was a smash bestseller for fourteen weeks and later became a major motion picture starring audie murphy as himself. Be sure to shop our collection now, as these murphy signed photographs are in highdemand, making them fast to go. Audie murphy personified the moral value and selfless valor that americans admire.
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