Final Judgment of Divorce Between Norma Jeanne Di Maggio and Joseph Paul Di Maggio, Superior Court State of California
“A Full True and Correct Copy of the Original on file and made in my Office and entered Oct 31, 1955 Judgment Book 2988 Page 88 (signed by) M. Leach, Deputy, and then (at the bottom) by Judge Elmer D Doyle”. This certified copy was most likely made as proof of divorce for banking or legal reasons. A wonderful, displayable artifact from perhaps the most famous courtship and marriage of the 20th Century. A plethora of information is available on the internet for Joe Di Maggio, Marilyn Monroe, Norma Jeanne Di Maggio, the marriage, the divorce, and more! And who was not enamored by the story? This writer was fascinated, and I was only 1 year old at the time.
Unframed, Deputy Leach signature and certificate date in blue ink as is Judge Elmer D. Doyle’s signature at the 10″ line; Immediately after Doyle’s signature at the 10th inch of the paper, with Doyle’s signature slightly folded (buy can be unfolded for framing or display. In plastic slip jacket.
FWIW: The Di Maggio Wedding Certificate sold at auction for $123k. That’s how much collectors love the story and the celebrities involved. Ken Goldin of Golding Auctions used this quote at the time Goldin Auctions achieved the 123k sale ” Despite the divorce, they remained friends until her death in 1962 from a drug overdose, and DiMaggio had roses delivered to her grave every week after her death until he died in 1999, according to the Post.”. Of course, the Wedding Certificate was the sole, personal document issued on the day of their marriage (Jan 14, 1954), and Weddings are more glamorous than divorces, and of course the Divorce Certificate is just an official contemporary copy, but Gees!
Item Date: Judgment Date Oct 25, 1954
Measurement: 8.5" x 13.5"
Item Condition: Fold at the 10" line, 2 paper punch holes at the top for placement in legal binder. Excellent Condition.
Price: $1,775
SKU 1039-47
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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