Green Hornet special poster of Bruce Lee for theatrical release of TV episodes
Lot 691

(ABC-TV, 1966-1967)    The recent death, and rapidly growing cult mania surrounding martial arts master Bruce Lee inspired reissues of his earlier work, and this one is for a repackaging of several  1966 Green Hornet TV episodes into a feature-length product, and exploits the kind of name and image his great Hong Kong films made for him. This example is a special size, 17 x 22 in., unfolded, with a few slight handling defects, but overall fine.  Acquired from Linda Lee.  For estimate and bidding information, click here.


Bruce Lee signature “Kato” cap from The Green Hornet
Lot 694 




(ABC-TV, 1966-1967)  Original black chauffeur cap worn by Bruce Lee in his iconic role as “Kato”, trusty sidekick to Van Williams who played the Green Hornet.  Manufactured by Sportster Caps of black wool with orange silk lining, patent leather brim and black leather band.  It exhibits small moth holes on the top; otherwise remains in remarkable condition.  One of the most iconic and endearing wardrobe items from Lee’s short career.  From the Bruce Lee Collection sale, 1993.  For estimate and bidding information, click here.


Superb Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute “gold stripe” student membership card signed by Bruce Lee as President
Lot 683

Rare original 3 ½ in. x 2 ½ in. Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute “gold stripe” student membership card signed “Bruce Lee” as President. Not dated or filled out. Bruce Lee’s Chinese name was Lee Jun Fan. His first Gung Fu school was in Seattle. This signed card was sent by Lee to Taky Kimura who was 36 when he had first met 18-year-old Bruce Lee in Seattle in 1959. Kimura eventually became head instructor of Seattle’s Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute. After he moved to California in 1964, Lee would sign the cards and send them to Kimura to fill out and distribute to members. Kimura was best man at Linda and Bruce Lee’s wedding in 1964 and one of the pall bearers at Bruce Lee’s funeral nine years later. Fine condition.  Comes with a COA from Taky Kimura.  For estimate and bidding information, click here.



Prop “Hornet” dart used by Bruce Lee in the The Green Hornet
Lot 689


(ABC-TV, 1966-1967)  Carved and painted wood with flexible plastic wings and faux-ruby eyes, 2 ½ x 4 ¾ in. dart used as his character Kato’s primary weapon (apart from his hands and feet, of course). Very Fine.  From the Bruce Lee Collection sale, 1993.  For estimate and bidding information, click here.


Bruce Lee copiously illustrated martial arts book owned by him and given to his longtime friend and student, Taky Kimura
Lot 679


Martial Arts book, printed in Hong Kong, 62 pages, 5 in. x 7 ¼ in.  In Chinese. Softcover. On the front free endpaper, Bruce Lee has drawn fingers of his hand touching an object, his hand breaking a wooden log, and his fist hitting a piece of wood. He has written six Chinese characters at the left. On the title page printed in red, Lee shaded some of the letters. The martial artist depicted in the photographs is clean shaven; Bruce Lee has added a goatee, mustache, and hair on each side of his face beneath the ears on some of the photographs. Some of Lee’s penned captions: “finger thrust to sand.” “claw,” “claw (throw bag to left and grasp with left),” “Throw bag to right and catch with right,” “finger thrust,” “back of palm,” “fist,” “shoulder,” “elbow,” “head.” Lee has drawn arrows on a few photos. Over 50 words penned by Bruce Lee on 34 photographs! Taky Kimura first met Bruce Lee in Seattle in 1960. He eventually became head instructor of the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute. Kimura was best man at Linda and Bruce Lee’s wedding in 1964 and one of the pallbearers at Bruce Lee’s funeral nine years later. Overall, fine condition.   For estimate and bidding information, click here.