Fred Fredericks Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
FRED FREDERICKS
Born: August 09, 1929
Died: March 10, 2015
Biography
Harold "Fred" Fredericks, Jr. (born in 1929) took over drawing the comic strip, "Mandrake the Magician", in early 1965, shortly after the death of the strip's creator, Phil Davis, in 1964. Fredericks, who had worked for "The Press" of Atlantic City from 1947-1949, drew a strip, "Salty Ranks" after joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 1950. After his discharge in 1953, Fredericks, a veteran of the Korean War, began drawing historic strips and panels, including "New Jersey's Patriots" (1957-1959) and "Under the Stars and Bars" (1960). In 1960, he became a comic book artist, contributing to a number of Dell and Gold Key titles (as diverse as "Daniel Boone" and "The Blue Phantom") before taking over the "Mandrake" strip. Fredericks and his family moved to their home in Eastham, on Cape Cod, in 1972.
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FRED FREDERICKS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/13/1980 - HFSID 186483Letter signed by Fred Fredericks, dated February 13, 1980, addressed to "Dear Ms. Snow," expressing gratitude for a letter about Mandrake! Fredericks, who illustrated the comic strip Mandrake the Magician, includes a mention of a drawing.Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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FRED FREDERICKS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/25/1978 - HFSID 186484Letter by Fred Fredericks, dated April 28, 1978, addressing Ms. Rosen and apologizing for a delayed response. Signed with his name, it expresses regret for not having original art but mentions an enclosed sketch of Mandrake.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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FRED FREDERICKS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/04/1980 - HFSID 186521Letter from Fred Fredericks, dated June 4, 1980, addressed to Ms. Levine, mentions enclosing a drawing of Mandrake the Magician along with his autograph. Fredericks expresses gratitude for her interest in cartooning. Drawing is not included.
Price: $200.00
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FRED FREDERICKS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/28/1980 - HFSID 186523Letter signed by Fred Fredericks, dated August 28, 1980, and addressed to "Dear Ms. Kelley." It expresses gratitude for a letter and mentions an enclosed drawing, which is not present. Fredericks, a comic artist, is known for drawing Mandrake the Magician.
Price: $200.00
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FRED FREDERICKS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/03/1976 - HFSID 186522Autographed letter signed by Fred Fredericks, dated November 3, 1976. Addressed to Dear Ms. Mendoza, it expresses regret for not having original art but includes a sketch of 'Mandrake' as a substitute. Sketch is not included.
Price: $200.00
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FRED FREDERICKS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/05/1979 - HFSID 186482Autographed letter signed by Fred Fredericks, dated December 5, 1979, addressed to Dear Ms. Davis. Expressing gratitude for interest in Mandrake the Magician and mentioning an enclosed drawing. Drawing is not included. Fredericks took over the comic strip in 1965.
Price: $220.00
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FRED FREDERICKS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/13/1979 - HFSID 186520Letter written by Fred Fredericks, dated December 13, 1979, addressed to Dear Ms. Snow, thanking her for interest and mentioning a requested sketch of Mandrake. Fredericks, known for drawing Mandrake the Magician, signed as "Fred/Fredericks".
Price: $200.00
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FRED FREDERICKS - INSCRIBED PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 299718Image of comic book characters Mandrake and The Phantom signed by Fred Fredericks. Inscribed in ink with the text, “For/James D Wiemer/-all the/best from/the Phantom,/Mandrake &/Fred/Fredericks.” Fredericks took over the comic strip in 1965.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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FRED FREDERICKS - SELF-CARICATURE DOUBLE SIGNED 01/19/1982 - HFSID 15906Self-caricature and sketch of Mandrake the Magician by Fred Fredericks signed as "Fred/Fredericks" and dated January 19, 1982, addressed to "Dear Miss Sheffield". Includes an original drawing of Fredericks creating the character.
Price: $320.00
