• Auction 20999

    DJ Kool Herc & The Birth of Hip Hop

    4 August 2022 - 18 August 2022, New York

    SALE TOTAL: 851,130 (USD)
169 Lots for Sale 20999
Lot 1
CLIVE CAMPBELL BEFORE HE WAS DJ KOOL HERC, KINGSTON, JAMAICA
C. 1967
image: 2 1⁄2 x 2 in. (6.3 x 5 cm.)
sheet: 2 5⁄8 x 2 1⁄4 in. (6.6 x 5.7 cm.)
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$1,890
Lot 2
KOOL HERC (B. 1955)
SELF-PORTRAIT
oil on board
13 7⁄8 x 9 7⁄8 in. (32.2 x 25 cm.)
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$5,292
Lot 3
A GROUP OF THREE POLAROID PORTRAITS: TWO OF DJ KOOL HERC AT STAFFORD'S PLACE...
MID-1970S
each image: 3 7⁄8 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.), or the inverse
each sheet: 4 1⁄8 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$3,000 - $5,000

price realized
$5,670
Lot 4
JONAS KARLSSON (ACTIVE, VANITY FAIR, 2000s-2010s)
DJ KOOL HERC, THE ORIGINAL B-BOY, FOR VANITY FAIR,...
stamped photographer’s copyright credit in ink with affixed Vanity Fair reproduction limitation label (verso)
image: 13 1⁄2 x 18 1⁄2 in. (34.2 x 46.9 cm.)
sheet: 15 5⁄8 x 19 5⁄8 in. (39.6 x 49.8 cm.)
estimate
$4,000 - $6,000

price realized
$3,276
Lot 5
TWO PORTRAITS: CINDY CAMPBELL, “THE FIRST LADY OF HIP HOP,” 1974 AND KOOL...
C. 1975
each image approximately 3 1⁄2 x 3 1⁄2 in. (8.8 x 8.8 cm.)
each sheet approximately 3 1⁄2 x 3 1⁄2 in. (8.8 x 8.8 cm)
?envelope: 5 1⁄4 x 4 1⁄4 in. (13. 3 x 10.7 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $800

price realized
$2,520
Lot 6
HANDWRITTEN INVITATION TO A REC ROOM PARTY AT 1520 SEDGWICK AVENUE
CINDY CAMPBELL, DJ KOOL HERC, 1974
3 x 5 in.
estimate
$3,000 - $5,000

price realized
$27,720
Lot 7
8 CHANNEL MODEL 850 MIXER WITH TWO MODEL 804 TRANDUCER SPEAKER CABINETS
ACOUSTIC CONTROL CORPORATION, ca. 1973 Hello there
estimate
$100,000 - $150,000

price realized
$107,100
Lot 8
A 12 INCH DISCO BALL FROM 1520 SEDGWICK AVENUE
UNKNOWN, CA. 1970
estimate
$6,000 - $8,000

price realized
$37,800
Lot 9
AN 8 MM BELL & HOWELL FILM PROJECTOR WITH SUPER 8MM FILM OF ALI-FORMAN FIGHT
HERNDALE LEISURE CORPORATION AND VIDEO TECHNIQUES, INC, 1974
estimate
$6,000 - $8,000

Lot 10
A COLLECTION OF FIFTY-FIVE VINYL RECORDS
A COLLECTION OF FIFTY-FIVE VINYL LP RECORDS CHOSEN BY KOOL HERC FROMHIS
estimate
$10,000 - $15,000

price realized
$20,160
Lot 11
2 TECHNICS SL-1100A TURNTABLES; A GLI 3880 MIXER WITH GLI 1000 EQUALIZER; A...
VARIOUS, MID 1970S
estimate
$100,000 - $150,000

price realized
$201,600
Lot 12
DJ KOOL HERC WITH SOUND SYSTEM, AT T-CONNECTION
1980
image: 3 7⁄8 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x7.3 cm.)
sheet: 4 1⁄8 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$5,670
Lot 13
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND SMOKE MACHINE FROM 1520 SEDGWICK AVENUE WITH STORAGE...
VARIOUS, EARLY 1970S
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$2,142
Lot 14
A NECKLACE WITH TWO 45 RPM ADAPTER MEDALLIONS WORN BY DJ KOOL HERC, MID 1970S
ANONYMOUS, N.D.
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$2,772
Lot 15
‘REC ROOM DOZEN’: A COLLECTION OF 12 LP VINYLRECORDS
1970–1974
estimate
$4,000 - $6,000

price realized
$8,190
Lot 16
DJ KOOL HERC AT RAILROAD CLUB, BRONX, NY
1980S
image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (8.2 x 10.4 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$3,024
Lot 17
OHIO PLAYERS: PLEASURE,1972
WESTBOUND, 1972
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$4,032
Lot 18
DJ KOOL HERC, HEVALO BURNSIDE & JEROME AVE, BRONX, NY
EARLY 1970S
image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
sheet: 4 1⁄8 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
?envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$4,032
Lot 19
RARE EARTH: GET READY, 1969
MOTOWN, 1969
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$2,772
Lot 20
PURPLE SWEATER WITH LEATHER FRONT PANELS, 1970S

Length at back 27 in. (68.6 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$1,008
Lot 21
THE CREW: MIKE MIKE WITH THE LIGHTS, CLARK KENT, COKE LA ROCK, DJ KOOL HERC...
EARLY TO MID-1970S
image: 2 7⁄8 x 3 7⁄8 in. (7.3 x 9.8 cm.)
sheet: 3 1⁄4 x 4 1⁄8 in. (8.2 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $800

price realized
$2,394
Lot 22
AJ LESTER WOOL AND LEATHER SWEATER, LATE 1970s
PURCHASED AT THE AJ LESTER IN HARLEM, NYC
Length at back 27 in. (68.6 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$3,024
Lot 23
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS OF DJ KOOL HERC: ONE AT T-CONNECTION, BRONX, NY AND...
EARLY 1980S
each image: 3 7⁄8 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet: 4 1⁄8 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$2,016
Lot 24
FOUR PAIRS OF SNEAKERS WORN BY DJ KOOL HERC
VARIOUS MAKERS & DATES
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$2,016
Lot 25
A BOOM-BOX BELT BUCKLE OWNED AND WORN BY DJ KOOL HERC
CA. 1985
estimate
$100 - $200

price realized
$1,890
Lot 26
“KOOL HERC” CUSTOM PAINTED DENIM VEST, 2003

Length at back 30 1⁄2 in. (77.5 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$2,772
Lot 27
SEVEN PAIRS OF SUNGLASSES WORN BY DJ KOOL HERC
VARIOUS
estimate
$100 - $200

price realized
$3,780
Lot 28
THREE BELTS WORN BY DJ KOOL HERC
VARIOUS
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$1,008
Lot 29
DJ KOOL HERC AT THE CORNER OF BOSTON ROAD AND SEYMOUR AVENUE
C. 1984
image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$630
Lot 30
A 14 INCH DISCO BALL FROM 1520 SEDGWICK AVENUE
UNKNOWN, CA. 1970
estimate
$3,000 - $5,000

price realized
$6,930
Lot 31
BABE RUTH: KID’S STUFF, 1976
CAPITOL,1976
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$378
Lot 32
A COLLECTION OF TEN 45 RPM VINYL SINGLES
VARIOUS
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$756
Lot 33
CARLOS SANTANA AND BUDDY MILES LIVE
COLUMBIA, 1972
estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$3,780
Lot 34
ROY AYERS: “FREAKY DEAKY”
POLYDOR, 1978
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$1,134
Lot 35
DJ KOOL HERC AT EMMA’S PLACE, GUNHILL ROAD AND WHITE PLAINS ROAD, BRONX,...
1980S
image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (8.2 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$1,134
Lot 36
MAGIC DISCO MACHINE: SCRATCHIN’
TOWER, 1975
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$1,134
Lot 37
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS AT STARDUST BALLROOM, BRONX, NY: KOOL HERC & AL B...
C. 1984
each image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
each envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$5,040
Lot 38
AN OUTFIT WORN IN THE MOVIE, BEAT STREET, 1984

Length of jacket at back 27 in. (68.6 cm.). Length of pants inseam 36 in. (91.4 cm.)
estimate
$10,000 - $12,000

price realized
$15,120
Lot 39
A STETSON HAT WORN IN THE MOVIE BEAT STREET, 1984

Brim 3 in. (7.6 cm.); int. diameter 8 in. (20.3 cm.); ext. diameter 14.5 in. (36.8 cm.)
estimate
$3,000 - $5,000

price realized
$35,280
Lot 40
KOOL HERC’S PERSONAL COPY OF THE SCRIPT FOR THE FILM BEAT STREET
ORION, 1984
estimate
$3,000 - $5,000

price realized
$37,800
Lot 41
BEAT STREET MOVIE BOMBER JACKET, 1984

Length at back 25.5 in. (64.8 cm.)
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$4,032
Lot 42
TWO PORTRAITS OF DJ KOOL HERC AT STARDUST BALLROOM, 3435 BOSTON ROAD, BRONX,...
C. 1979
image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
each envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $800

price realized
$1,260
Lot 43
A COLLECTION OF NINE 12” SINGLES
VARIOUS 1970S – 1980S
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$2,016
Lot 44
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS OF DJ KOOL HERC: ONE AT T-CONNECTION, BRONX, NY AND...
MID 1980S
each image approximately: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet approximately: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$1,260
Lot 45
HIGH SCHOOL EPHEMERA USED BY CINDY CAMBPELL
BRONX, N.Y., 1974
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$2,268
Lot 46
THREE INDEX CARD INVITATIONS INCLUDING TWO FOR A 1975 KOOL HERC PARTY
CINDY CAMPBELL, DJ KOOL HERC, 1975; MARC,POP, RONALD, COCO, 1972
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$21,420
Lot 47
A FLYER FOR A KOOL HERC PRODUCTION AT \"THE PLAYERS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVE DANCE...
DJ KOOL HERC, CINDY CAMPBELL, 1974
11 1⁄2 x 8 in.
estimate
$4,000 - $6,000

price realized
$20,160
Lot 48
FOUR POLAROID PORTRAITS: KOOL HERC AND COKE LA ROCK AT 1520 SEDGWICK AVENUE,...
C. 1976 - EARLY 1980S
each image approximately: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.), or the inverse
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$8,190
Lot 49
TWO FLYERS FOR DJ KOOL HERC EVENTS AT THE HEVELOW
KENNETH BYRD, [1975]
11 1⁄2 x 8 in. ea.
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$35,280
Lot 50
A CONTRACT FOR A DJ KOOL HERC PARTY AT THE EXECUTIVE PLAYHOUSE (AKA THE...
DJ KOOL HERC, 1975
13 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$15,120
Lot 51
DJ KOOL HERC WITH SHURE SOUND SYSTEM
1977
image: 3 5⁄8x 2 5⁄8 in. (9.2 x 6.6 cm.)
?sheet: 4 1⁄8 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
?envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$2,016
Lot 52
THE IMPERIAL DJ JC, CLARK KENT, AND HERC-LA-ROCK EARLY HIP HOP FLYER

11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$1,500 - $2,000

price realized
$2,772
Lot 53
A FLYER FOR DJ KOOL HERC AT SPARKLE, 1977⁄1978
DJ KOOL HERC, [1977]
11 1⁄2 x 8 in.
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$10,710
Lot 54
THREE FLYERS FOR DJ KOOL HERC AND THE HERCULORDS AT GALAXY 2000 AND RELATED...
THE L. BROTHERS, CLIVE CAMPBELL (AKA, DJ KOOL HERC), 1978-1979
11 x 8 1⁄2 in. each.
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$4,032
Lot 55
A SPARKLE PRODUCTION FLYER FEATURING THE HERCULORDS
DJ KOOL HERC, 1977
11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$5,670
Lot 56
COKE LA ROCK, INSIDE APARTMENT 1520 SEDGWICK, #2A
1976
image: 3 1⁄2 x 2 5⁄8 in. (8 x 6 cm.)
?sheet: 4 x 3 7⁄8 in. (10.1 x 9.8 cm.)
?envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in (13 x 10.4 cm.)
?
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$2,016
Lot 57
A COLLECTION OF FLYERS FOR DJ KOOL HERC AND OTHER EPHEMERA
VARIOUS, CA. 1975-1985
Varying. Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$500 - $800

price realized
$2,142
Lot 58
AN AUDUBON HIP HOP FLYER
SPARKLE PRODUCTIONS, 1978
11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$2,016
Lot 59
DJ BLACK JACK, STAFFORD PLACE CLUB, UNIVERSITY AVENUE, BRONX, NY
LATE 1970S
image: 2 7⁄8 x 3 7⁄8 in. (7.3 x 9.8 cm.)
sheet: 3 1⁄4 x 4 1⁄8 in. (8.2 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$504
Lot 60
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS: DJ KOOL HERC, MIKE MIKE WITH THE LIGHTS, TIMMY TIM,...
MID-1970S
each image approximately: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.), or the inverse
each sheet approximately: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (8.2 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $800

price realized
$1,260
Lot 61
A GROUP OF THREE POLAROID PORTRAITS OF CLARK KENT & KOOL HERC: ONE AT...
LATE 1970S - EARLY 1980S
each image approximately: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.), or the inverse
each sheet approximately: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄2 x 4 1⁄2 in. (13.9 x 11.4 cm.)
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$1,512
Lot 62
TWO EARLY HIP HOP FLYERS BY SPARKLE PRODUCTIONS AND PHASE 2
PHASE 2, SPARKLE PRODUCTIONS, c. 1978
11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$1,386
Lot 63
BUSY BEE, WATER BED KEV, STARSKI, RUBY DEE, MASTER ROB AND FRIEND AT...
1975
image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$4,032
Lot 64
TWO HIP HOP FLYERS
VARIOUS ARTISTS, 1978
11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$1,134
Lot 65
M.C. MONEY LOVE AT STAFFORD’S PLACE CLUB, UNIVERSITY AVENUE, BRONX, NY
LATE 1970S
each image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$756
Lot 66
A COLLECTION OF SEVEN 1979 T-CONNECTION, BLACK THEAER ALLIANCE, AND P.A.L. HIP...
VARIOUS, INCLUDING PHASE 2, 1979
11 x 8 1⁄2 in. ea.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$1,638
Lot 67
THREE ORIGINAL FLYER MASTERS FEATURING THE RAILROADERS CLUB, STAFFORD PLACE,...
VARIOUS, c. 1980
11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$7,560
Lot 68
A SPRING JAM HIP HOP FLYER FEATURING DJ AFRIKA ISLAM
DJ AFRIKA ISLAM, 1979
8 1⁄2 x 11 in.
estimate
$500 - $800

price realized
$1,386
Lot 69
A SET OF THREE HIP HOP FLYERS FEATURING SPANKARAMA AND THE PATTI-DUKE-A-THON
1979
11 X 9 in.; 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$1,890
Lot 70
A GROUP OF THREE POLAROID PORTRAITS: DJ KOOL HERC AND GRAND MIXER DST AT THE...
LATE 1970S - EARLY 1980S
each image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$2,016
Lot 71
AN EDENWALD CENTER FLYER FEATURING DJ KOOL HERC AND THE HERCULORDS
PHASE 2, 1979
11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$1,260
Lot 72
A COLLECTION OF THREE HIP HOP FLYERS
STRAIGHTMAN, DANNY T., 1979
14 x 8 1⁄2 in; 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$1,638
Lot 73
A SPOT 22 HIP HOP FLYER
PHASE 2, 1979
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$882
Lot 74
STEVIE-STEVE AND MONEY LOVE, T-CONNECTION, BRONX, NY
EARLY 1980S
image: 2 7⁄8 x 3 7⁄8 in. (7.3 x 9.8 cm.)
sheet: 3 1⁄4 x 4 1⁄8 in. (8.2 x 10.4 cm.)
?envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$1,260
Lot 75
AN ORGANIZATION YONKERS FLYER FOR THE SOULSONIC FREAKJAM FEATURING DJ AFRIKA...
PHASE 2, 1977
11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$1,638
Lot 76
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS: DJ KOOL HERC WITH BUSY BEE AND HIS FRIEND AT...
LATE 1970S - EARLY 1980S
each image approximately: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.), or the inverse
each sheet approximately: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $800

price realized
$1,386
Lot 77
FIVE 1979-1985 HERCULORDS FLYERS BY VARIOUS ARTISTS
VARIOUS ARTISTS, 1979-1985
11 x 81⁄2 in. ea.
estimate
$1,500 - $2,000

price realized
$4,410
Lot 78
A GROUP OF FOUR POLAROID PORTRAITS OF KOOL HERC: ECSTASY GARAGE, BRONX, NY;...
EARLY 1980S
each image approximately: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet approximately: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$4,032
Lot 79
A COLLECTION OF NINE FLYERS, INCLUDING BAMBAATAA, JAZZY JAY, RED ALERT,...
VARIOUS, 1980-1983
6 x 3⁄4 in; 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$500 - $800

price realized
$2,394
Lot 80
A COLLECTION OF EIGHT 1980S FLYERS.
SISCO KID, BUDDY ESQ, VARIOUS, c. 1980
Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$1,134
Lot 81
SIXTEEN FLYERS FOR THE ECSTASY GARAGE DISCO
VARIOUS, 1980-1981
Varying. Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$1,890
Lot 82
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS: DJ KOOL HERC WITH DOGS AND DJ KOOL HERC WITH DOGS...
EARLY TO MID-1980S
each image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.), or the inverse
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
each envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$504
Lot 83
A COLLECTION OF FOURTEEN 1980-1981 T-CONNECTION FLYERS
BUDDY ESQUIRE, EDDIE ED, PHASE 2/SISCO KID, DJ KOOL HERC, STRAIGHTMAN,
Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.; 8 1⁄2 x 6 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$2,016
Lot 84
A GROUP OF FRIENDS AT T-CONNECTION, BRONX, NY
EARLY 1980S
image: 2 7⁄8 x 3 7⁄8 in. (7.3 x 9.8 cm.)
sheet: 3 1⁄4 x 4 1⁄8 in. (8.2 x 10.4 cm.
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$756
Lot 85
FIVE STAFFORD PLACE FLYERS
VARIOUS, c. 1980
14 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$6,300
Lot 86
A COLLECTION OF SEVEN HARLEM WORLD AND AUDUBON FLYERS
VARIOUS, c. 1980-1983
Varying. Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$1,260
Lot 87
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS OF DJ KOOL HERC AT HILLSIDE PROJECTS, SEYMOUR AVENUE...
MID-1970S
each image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$4,788
Lot 88
AN ASSORTMENT OF 1980 HIP HOP FLYERS
VARIOUS ARTISTS, 1980
Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in; 14 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$3,528
Lot 89
NINE T-CONNECTION FLYERS FROM 1980-1981
DJ KOOL HERC, BUDDY ESQUIRE, PHASE 2, EDDIE ED, SISCO KID, 1980-1981
Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$1,890
Lot 90
DJ KOOL HERC WITH FRIENDS AT T-CONNECTION, BRONX, NY
EARLY 1980S
image: 2 7⁄8 x 3 7⁄8 in. (7.3 x 9.8 cm.)
sheet: 3 1⁄4 x 4 1⁄8 in. (8.2 x 10.4 cm.
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$5,040
Lot 91
FIVE T-CONNECTION, CLAREMONT CENTER, AND J.H.S. FLYERS
PHASE 2, STRAIGHTMAN, 1980
Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$3,528
Lot 92
THREE POLAROID PORTRAITS OF DJ KOOL HERC WITH FRIENDS: TWO AT SPIDER CLUB,...
MID-1980S
each image: 3 7⁄8 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet: 4 1⁄8 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$1,512
Lot 93
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS OF DJ KOOL HERC AT HILLSIDE PROJECTS, NEAR SEYMOUR...
LATE 1970S
each image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
each envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$2,772
Lot 94
SIX 1980 HIP HOP FLYERS FEATURING THE T-CONNECTION, ECSTASY GARAGE, STARDUST...
ANTHONY RILEY, SISCO KID, VARIOUS, c. 1980
Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$2,394
Lot 95
A COLLECTION OF FLYERS KOOL HERC APPEARANCES AT THE T-CONNECTION
VARIOUS, 1980
Varying. Mostly 8 1⁄2 x 6 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$1,638
Lot 96
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS: DJ KOOL HERC WITH TWO FRIENDS AT HILLSIDE PROJECTS,...
EARLY 1980S - 1984
each image: 3 7⁄8 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet: 4 1⁄8 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
?envelope: 6 1⁄2 x 4 5⁄8 in. (16.5 x 11.7 cm.)
estimate
$100 - $200

price realized
$252
Lot 97
TWO PORTRAITS OF DJ KOOL HERC WITH A FRIEND AT THE SPIDER CLUB, BRONX,...
MID-1980S
each image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
each envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$378
Lot 98
TWO PORTRAITS OF DJ KOOL HERC AND AL B., BOSTON ROAD AND SEYMOUR AVENUE,...
EARLY 1980S
each image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.), or the inverse
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
each envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$2,772
Lot 99
SIX 1980 ECSTASY GARAGE HIP HOP FLYERS AND INVITATIONS
VARIOUS, c. 1980
Varying.
estimate
$500 - $800

price realized
$1,512
Lot 100
FOUR AUDUBON GRAND BALLROOM FLYERS
UNKNOWN, 1980
11 X 8 1⁄2 in. each.
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$1,260
Lot 101
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS: DJ KOOL HERC POSING IN FRONT OF OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS...
EARLY 1980S
each image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
each envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $800

price realized
$756
Lot 102
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS OF DJ KOOL HERC AT AN AFTER-HOURS SPOT, COUNTRY CLUB,...
EARLY 1980S
each image: 2 7⁄8 x 3 3⁄4 in. (7.3 x 9.8 cm.)
each sheet: 3 1⁄4 x 4 1⁄4 in. (8.2 x 10.4 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$756
Lot 103
A COLLECTION OF FIVE 1981-1985 FLYERS
VARIOUS, C. 1981-1985
8 3⁄4 x 7 in.; 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$500 - $800

price realized
$630
Lot 104
A COLLECTION OF SIX FLYERS FOR ECSTASY GARAGE DISCO
VARIOUS, EARLY 1980s
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$1,008
Lot 105
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS OF DJ KOOL HERC: ONE AT ECSTASY GARAGE, BRONX, NY AND...
EARLY 1980S
each image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
each envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$1,134
Lot 106
A COLLECTION OF FLYERS AND RELATED EPHEMERA, INCLUDING T-CONNECTION AND OTHER...
VARIOUS, EARLY 1980s
Varying. Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$1,512
Lot 107
TWO FRIENDS POSING AT BOSTON ROAD AND SEYMOUR AVENUE, BRONX, NY
EARLY TO MID-1980S
image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$378
Lot 108
A COLLECTION OF SEVEN FLYERS, INCLUDING COLD CRUSH BROTHERS, GRAND WIZARD...
VARIOUS, 1981-1982
Varying. Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$500 - $800

price realized
$1,386
Lot 109
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS OF DJ KOOL HERC, BOSTON ROAD, NEAR SEYMOUR AVENUE
EARLY 1980S
each image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
each envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $800

price realized
$756
Lot 110
A COLLECTION OF TEN 1980 HIP HOP FLYERS.
VARIOUS, EARLY TO MID 1980s
Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$1,260
Lot 111
A COLLECTION OF SEVEN FLYERS, EDDIE CHEBA, GRAND WIZARD THEODORE, AND OTHERS
VARIOUS, EARLY 1980s
Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$756
Lot 112
FIVE 1981-1984 HIP HOP FLYERS AND INVITATIONS
EDDIE ED, DISCO PRINCE & REDSKI, VARIOUS c. 1981-1984
Varying.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$1,008
Lot 113
A GROUP OF FOUR POLAROID PORTRAITS: LINDA, CINCINNATTI, OHIO; DYANN;...
1970S
each image approximately: 3 1⁄2 x 4 1⁄4 (8.8 x 10.7 cm)
each sheet approximately: 3 1⁄2 x 4 1⁄2 in. (
envelope: 4 1⁄4 x 3 5⁄8 in. (10.7 x 9.2 cm.)
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$126
Lot 114
NINE HIP HOP FLYERS, 1985-1987
VARIOUS, 1985-1987
Varying.
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$1,512
Lot 115
FOUR POLAROID PORTRAITS: DJ KOOL HERC WITH FRIEND AT T-CONNECTION, BRONX,...
LATE 1970S
each image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
each envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$1,008
Lot 116
ELEVEN STARDUST FLYERS FEATURING DJ KOOL HERC AND OTHERS
VARIOUS, 1980-1985
Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$1,512
Lot 117
TWO POLAROID PORTRAITS OF DJ KOOL HERC AND DEEDA GREEN: ONE AT STARDUST...
EARLY TO MID-1980S
each image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.), or the inverse
each sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄8 x 4 1⁄8 in. (13 x 10.4 cm.)
estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$252
Lot 118
A COLLECTION OF TWELVE 1981-1985 HIP HOP FLYERS
1981-1985
Varying.
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$1,134
Lot 119
A COLLECTION OF 5 1983-1984 FLYERS.
VARIOUS, c. 1983-1984
Varying. Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$1,638
Lot 120
COLLECTION OF EIGHT FLYERS FOR T-CONNECTION AND OTHER VENUES
VARIOUS, EARLY 1980s
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$1,386
Lot 121
CD III, ‘GET TUFF’
C. 1983
image: 3 3⁄4 x 2 7⁄8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm.)
sheet: 4 1⁄4 x 3 1⁄4 in. (10.4 x 8.2 cm.)
envelope: 5 1⁄2 x 4 1⁄2 in. (13.9 x 11.4 cm.)
estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$378
Lot 122
A COLLECTION OF ELEVEN 1980 - 1985, 2003 - 2004 HIP HOP DOCUMENTS AND FLYERS
VARIOUS ARTISTS, 1981-1985, 2004
Varying. 11 x 8 in.; 6 x 4 in.; 15 3⁄4 x 10 in.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$756
Lot 123
NINE PRE-1981 HIP HOP FLYERS FEATURING THE T-CONNECTION, SPARKLE, THE PARKSIDE...
VARIOUS, c. 1981
Mostly 11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$882
Lot 124
HAND DRAWN FLYER FOR F.B.P. AND PRINTED FLYER FOR BUSHES
VARIOUS, 1986-1987
11 x 8 1⁄2 in.
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$252
Lot 125
DJ KOOL HERC AT SUPER RECORD SHOP, BOSTON ROAD, BETWEEN FISH AVENUE AND...
C. 1984
image/sheet: 3 1⁄2 x 4 1⁄4 in. (8.8 x 10.7 cm.)
estimate
$200 - $400

price realized
$882
Lot 126
THE TOKEN AWARD PRESENTED TO DJ KOOL HERC
PEOPLE’S HALL OF FAME CITY LORE, 1994
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$882
Lot 127
KOOL HERC (B. 1955)
Sonic Bad
acrylic and spray paint on canvas
24 x 24 in. (60.9 x 60.9 cm.)
estimate
$3,000 - $5,000

Lot 128
DJ KOOL HERC'S COPY OF THE HISORY OF RAP
RAP MASTERS, 1994
estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$504
Lot 129
A COLLECTION OF 12 BELT BUCKLES WORN BY DJ KOOL HERC
VARIOUS
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$1,134
Lot 130
ZULU NATION WORLDWIDE HALL OF FAME AWARD
UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION, N.D.
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

Lot 131
CLICK JACKET AND PANTS OUTFIT WORN AT THE \"JACK THE RAPPER\" CONVENTION, 1992...

The Click jacket length at back 38 1⁄2 in. (97.8 cm.), pants inseam 31 1⁄2 in. (80 cm.)
The Karl Kani shirt length at back 35 1⁄2 in. (91.2 cm.), pants inseam 32 1⁄2 in. (80 cm.)
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$504
Lot 132
KOOL HERC (B. 1955)
Camacho the Artist
acrylic on canvas
22 x 27 7⁄8 in. (55.9 x 70.8 cm.)
estimate
$3,000 - $5,000

price realized
$5,040
Lot 133
A DEF JAM RECORDINGS VARSITY JACKET, 2000

Length at back 32 in. (81.28 cm.)
estimate
$200 - $300

Lot 134
REVERSIBLE MAN ART FAUX FUR AND LEATHER HOODED JACKET, MID-1980S

Length at back: 35 in. (88.9 cm.)
estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$504
Lot 135
ADIDAS MENS FULL TRACKSUIT, 1990S

The jacket length at back 36 in. (91.44 cm.)
pants inseam 30 in. (76.2 cm.)
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$252
Lot 136
ORANGE LEATHER SCHOTT JACKET, 1990s

Length at back 34 in. (86.4 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $700

Lot 137
SOURCE SPORTS ‘KOOL HERC’ JERSEY, 1999

Length at back 29 in. (73.6 cm.)
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$378
Lot 138
HUDSON OUTERWEAR RED, WHITE AND BLACK LEATHER JACKET, 1990

Length at back 32 in. (81.3 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

Lot 139
360 BLACK INNOVATORS AWARD PRESENTED TO DJ KOOL HERC
360 BLACK, 1992
estimate
$100 - $200

price realized
$252
Lot 140
SPECIAL AWARD FROM WEST COAST HIP-HOP PIONEERS PRESENTED TO DJ KOOL HERC
1999
estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$126
Lot 141
THE HIP-HOP PIONEER AWARD PRESENTED TO DJ KOOL HERC

estimate
$2,000 - $2,500

price realized
$1,512
Lot 142
AN AFRICAN SHIRT, PANT AND HAT SET WORN AT THE SOURCE AWARDS, 1999

estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$504
Lot 143
HIP-HOP PIONEER AWARD PRESENTED TO DJ KOOL HERC
1999
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$882
Lot 144
‘SLEIZEBAG’
ACRYLIC AND SPRAY PAINT PORTRAIT ON CANVAS,INSCRIBED TO DJ KOOL HERC
acrylic and spray paint on canvas
18 x 14 1⁄4 in. (45.7 x 36.2 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

Lot 145
JMJ LEGENDS AWARD PRESENTED TO DJ KOOL HERC
CORE DJ RETREAT IV / PRINCE ENTERTAINMENT, C. 2005
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$252
Lot 146
RED VARCITY JERSEY, 2000

Length at back 32 in. (81.3 cm.)
estimate
$600 - $800

Lot 147
AWARD PRESENTED TO DJ KOOL HERC - THE FOUNDER OF HIP-HOP
UNIVERSAL NUBIAN ASSOCIATION, 11 AUGUST 2001
estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$252
Lot 148
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESENTED TO DJ KOOL HERC
NYC ARTS CYPHER, 2010
estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$126
Lot 149
APPRECIATION AWARD PRESENTED TO DJ KOOL HERC
BLACK JUS, 2014
estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$252
Lot 150
TRIBECA DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION AWARD WITH RELATED EPHEMERA INCLUDING PASS,...
VARIOUS INCLUDING QUESTLOVE AND OTHERS, 2018
estimate
$2,000 - $2,500

Lot 151
AN AFRICAN SET WORN AS 2018 HONOREE AT TRIBECA DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION AWARDS

estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$252
Lot 152
AN ORIGINAL YONI STAINLESS STEEL AND DIAMOND BEZEL WATCH WITH FOUR BANDS

estimate
$800 - $1,200

Lot 153
A CEZER STAINLESS STEEL WATCH

estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$126
Lot 154
THREE BELT BUCKLES OWNED AND WORN BY DJ KOOL HERC
VARIOUS
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$378
Lot 155
EIGHT PAIRS OF SUNGLASSES WORN BY DJ KOOL HERC
VARIOUS
estimate
$100 - $200

price realized
$756
Lot 156
FIVE SEDGWICK & CEDAR JACKETS, 2005

estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$756
Lot 157
TWO ‘INVEST’ BASEBALL CAPS WITH KOOL HERC’S SIGNATURE AND DRAWINGS, MID-2000s

estimate
$100 - $200

price realized
$378
Lot 158
A COLLECTION OF THREE TEE-SHIRTS DJ KOOL HERC

estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$756
Lot 159
ROYAL TESTAMENT JACKET WORN IN MUSIC VIDEO FOR YELAWOLF’S ‘LET'S ROLL’ FT. KID...

estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$378
Lot 160
TWO DJ KOOL HERC HANDMADE NECKLACES WITH “X’ MEDALLIONS
DJ KOOL HERC, N.D.
estimate
$100 - $200

price realized
$126
Lot 161
A COLLECTION OF 16 BEADED NECKLACES
DJ KOOL HERC, VARIOUS DATES
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$1,008
Lot 162
TWO DJ KOOL HERC HANDMADE NECKLACES
DJ KOOL HERC, N.D.
estimate
$100 - $200

Lot 163
ICON AWARD PRESENTED TO DJ KOOL HERC
SOURCE 360, N.D.
estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$504
Lot 164
A COLLECTION OF AFRICAN CLOTHING

estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

Lot 165
TWO SPALDING BASKETBALLS, ONE SIGNED

estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$126
Lot 166
A UNICYCLE OWNED AND USED BY DJ KOOL HERC
SCHWINN, c. 1990
estimate
$500 - $700

Lot 167
A PAIR OF BONGO DRUMS OWNED BY DJ KOOL HERC

estimate
$200 - $300

price realized
$378
Lot 168
A GOLD SAINT CHRISTOPHER MEDAL
UNKNOWN, [N.D.]
2cm.
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$126
Lot 169
THE CAMPBELL FAMILY HANDCRANK COFFEE GRINDER

estimate
$100 - $200

price realized
$504
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