Potter & Potters June 16 sale really brought on the heat from start to finish. After a full day of spirited bidding, 29 lots realized $1,000-$2,499; 16 lots made $2,500-$9,999; and one lot broke the five-figure mark. Instruments, albums, and ephemera with provenance to the most beloved performers of the 20th century took many of the top lot slots in this important sale. A Gibson Lucille electric guitar signed by B.B. King, Eric Clapton and other members of Kings original band was estimated at $8,000-$10,000 and delivered $16,800. This instrument was part of Kings 70th birthday tribute concert held in Memphis at the Orpheum Theater in October 1995. A letter on Atlantic Hotel stationery signed by all four Beatles and British comedian Nat Jackley was estimated at $4,000-$6,000 and realized $8,400. This note from September 1967 confirmed the reservation for Louise George for the dates of Sept. 9-14, 1967. Beatlemania came to the Atlantic Hotel of Newquay, Cornwall, UK, in September 1967 as the most famous rock group in the world spent three days there filming scenes for their film, Magical Mystery Tour. A copy of Pink Floyds Meddle album was estimated at $1,000-$2,000 and sold for $6,600. This 1971 example was signed on the front cover by Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Rick Wright. Meddle was the last of Pink Floyds albums to see lyrical contributions from all members, as it was during this time that Roger Waters began to take on a greater leadership role in the group. James Bond 007 related materials also walked the red carpet at this entertaining event. A James Bond Secret Agent Shooting Attach Case with its original box made $3,840. It was released in 1965 in Bronx, N.Y., by Multiple Toy Makers. Its accessories remained factory sealed beside the original attach case. Tucked underneath were instructions, a passport case, and decals on a tabbed file divider. An all original box of James Bond Thunderball bubble gum and trading card packs produced by Somportex in 1966 was estimated at $300-$500 and soared to $4,800. The lot included 71 (of 72) packs along with two open wax packs and six loose cards from the set. A James Bond KKS Luger Pistol Attach Case produced in Japan by KKS was estimated at $300-$500 and realized $4,560. This ca. 1960s set included a hard plastic black fitted case containing a 007 Luger, silencer, scope, rifle attachments, time bomb, and bullets. A James Bond T-Diamond 7 Cap Firing Machine Gun made in Japan by Tada/Atom was estimated at $400-$800 and also went for $4,560. This hard plastic, battery-operated example from the 1960s had a Thunderball tie-in text to its box lid and a gilt 007 decal on the rifle. A large The 007 Car Is Here! promotional banner was estimated at $200-$300 and sold for $3,600. This ca. 1960s/70s double-sided, cotton banner was detailed with yellow letters on a navy background, a thick stitched canvas border, and metal grommets. It is believed the banner was posted while the 007 car was touring to promote one of the Bond films. Three boxes of Topps Star Wars trading card sets from 1977/78 were estimated at $300-$500 and scored $4,560. Each box had 36 sealed packs. The collection included two second series sets and one fourth series set, as well as a quantity of other Star Wars trading cards. An early edition of Gary Gygax and Dave Arnesons Dungeons & Dragons Fantasy Game Rules White Box Set was estimated at $400-$600 and served up $2,880. Printed in Lake Geneva, Wis., by Tactical Studies Rules in 1974, the lot included four staple-bound booklets and Reference Sheets, in their original printed holder. A ca. 1970s Walt Disney World Main Street USA cigar store figure was estimated at $1,500-$2,500 and sold for $2,880. This 60-inch-tall original wood and insulation figure was modeled after an Indigenous Chief that once stood outside of the cigar store at the Main Street USA attraction at Walt Disney World during its first year of opening. A large Pinocchio Collectors Edition marionette realized $2,040. It was made in Los Angeles by Bob Baker Marionettes in the 1990s and was one of 200 copies manufactured. The auction started out on solid footing thanks to the high level of enthusiasm around a first-rate James Bond collection. But some of the lots with the most bidding and highest hammer prices fell in other categories, such as music and entertainment. It gives us plenty to look forward to for our next auction in the category, according to Joe Slabaugh, director of cataloging. Potter & Potter, founded in 2007, is a Chicago area auction house specializing in paper Americana, vintage advertising, rare books, playing cards, gambling memorabilia, posters, fine prints, vintage toys, and magicana - antiques and collectibles related to magic and magicians. For more information, visit www.potterauctions.com.