This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/24/2025
[BRETT, Jeremy (1933-1995), subject]. [PRITCHARD, Linda, subject]. Unique Archive of Photographs, Autographs, and other Archival Material. [V.p., 20th – 21st centuries]. A wonderful archive, including: a photograph album with over 100 photos of his personal and professional life, in color or black and white (6 x 4"). And: an album with 133 slides pertaining to Brett's and Pritchard's involvement in “The Keep Hope Alive" marathon for cancer research. And: a collection of over 20 color or black and white photos (sizes range from approximately 8 ¼ x 11 ¾" to 4 x 6") mostly including images of Brett and/or Pritchard in relation to the fundraiser, 2 copies of books written by Pritchard (On the Wings of Paradise and The Road Is Long), a large folding greeting card (approximately 11 ½ x 8 ½" – some wear, creasing, tape residue) made to Pritchard, wishing her well on the marathon, signed by numerous people, including Brett and his son, David. And: 5 autograph postcards signed by Brett to Pritchard. As per Robert Hess, the Sherlockian collector: “A number of years ago I was extremely fortunate to purchase en masse the estate of Jeremy Brett. Years later, I sold the collection to a friend and dedicated Jeremy fan. After their [Hess' friend] passing, I reacquired the collection from the family. It had been enhanced with photographs, autograph material and mementos from Linda Pritchard. Linda was someone I knew of, but had never communicated with. As most fans know, Linda first met Jeremy during the run of the play, “The Secret of Sherlock Holmes." Linda asked Jeremy for his help in raising money for cancer research. Jeremy help her set-up and support “The Keep Hope Alive" marathon, which raised over 50,000 pounds for cancer research. Their contract continued on with Linda becoming his close friend, his ‘pixie,' caring for him devotedly during his deteriorating health at the last years of his life." From the collection of noted Sherlockiana collector, Robert Hess.