WILLIAM F. CODY: BUFFALO BILL 4¼x6½ cabinet card photo, signed both as W.F. Cody and as Buffalo Bill Cabinet Card Photograph signed: "W.F. Cody/'Buffalo Bill'". B/w, 4¼x6½. Superb portrait of William F. Cody with his desirable double signature. Photographer's imprint, "Gessford/238 Fifth Ave./N.Y.", at lower mount. William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) was a rider for the Pony Express in 1860, a scout for the Kansas Cavalry against the Indians (1863) and served in the U.S. Army in the Civil War (1863-1865). From 1867-1868, he furnished buffalo meat for the Union Pacific Railroad construction crews, earning his nickname, "Buffalo Bill". Cody was a scout for the 5th U.S. Cavalry from 1868-1872 and in 1876. From 1872-1883, he was on stage as an actor at first in E.Z.C. Judson's play, Scouts of the Plains. He organized Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in 1883 and toured the United States and Europe successfully for over 30 years. Fine condition. 
WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY 6¾x9 black and white photograph mount with an exceptional quality image of the western icon, signed "W.F Cody, 'Buffalo Bill'" Inscribed Photograph Mount signed: "W.F Cody,/"Buffalo Bill"/To- W.S. Metz", B/w 6½x8 image, 6¾x9 overall. Photographer imprint at lower mount reading: "Prince/Parisian Panel/31 Union Square. New York/Penna Ave. & 11th St. Washington D.C."William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody had begun his Wild West career herding cattle at age nine. Five years later, he became the Pony Express' youngest rider. Throughout the Civil War, Cody worked as a government scout, extracting from life and the West all it had to offer. His western notoriety grew with his adventures, including those during the Sioux War, in which he purportedly fought a duel with Chief Yellow Hand. Cody's theatrical career was launched that same year with his re-enactments of such Indian battles.
GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph showing Reeves in classic Superman pose. Photograph inscribed and signed: "George Reeves". B/w, 7x9. Inscription in Spanish, not translated. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series. Reeves' death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted. Minor chips on frame.
GEORGE REEVES Breakaway shirt & tie worn by Reeves in the The Adventures of Superman. Ephemera Unsigned: Shirt and tie worn by actor George Reeves on classic The Adventures of Superman television series in 1953. Accompanied by letter from prior owner when on loan to the Smithsonian National Museum of Modern History in 1987. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959)made his film debut in 1939. He played one of Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus in Gone With the Wind (1940). Reeves' career took a turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1958 television series. In The Adventures of Superman, Reeves portrayed the character again. Reeves was neither the first nor the last film Superman, of course. Kirk Alyn preceded him, while Christopher Reeve and many others have followed. Reeves was never able to shake off being typecast as Superman; the television show ran until he was 44 years old. His death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted.
W. C. FIELDS Agreement with the J. Walter Thompson advertising firm setting strict rules for Fields' script for a radio broadcast, co-signed by producer and ad executive Norman Blackburn Document signed: "W. C. Fields", "Norman Blackburn", 1 page, 8¾x14. Hollywood, California, 1946 March 13. Agreement with the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency, acting as agent for Standard Brands, Inc., governing Fields' forthcoming appearance on the Chase and Sanborn radio program, March 24, 1946. The agreement stipulates that Fields must adhere strictly to a script approved in advance by the firm and by Fields himself, and that Fields shall not "improvise, extemporize or use unapproved material." It further stipulates that Fields shall be held blameless from any claims for "slander, libel, copyright infringement, etc." arising from the program. Fields is to receive $3,500 for his performance. W.C. FIELDS (1879-1946) began entertaining as an amusement park juggler at the age of fourteen. He was a vaudeville headliner before he was twenty and toured Europe in 1901, giving a command performance at Buckingham Palace.
GEORGE REEVES Striking photograph of Reeves in his service uniform Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Jack / George / Reeves". B/w, 6¾ x 9 Framed to an overall size of 31 x 20½. Minor chips on corners of frame. Fine condition. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
W. C. FIELDS Signed contract for purchase and delivery of a Phaeton automobile from a Cadillac dealership in Chicago (1916). Itemized bill for the "fully loaded" luxury car includes a credit for trade-in of his 1915 Pathfinder. Document signed: "W. C. Fields/Sherman Hotel", 1 page, 8½x11. Chicago, 1916 December 29. Also signed "H. M. McCord" as Sales Manager. Signed order form for one Type 55 Phaeton, with the following extra equipment: 1 Bumper ($10), 1 Spotlight ($5), Royal Cord tires all around ($70), 2 extra Royal Cord tires ($101.27), 2 extra Tubes ($12.73), 1 extra Rim ($7.25). Total price = $2,471.25. The order is contingent on the satisfactory sale of Fields' 1915 Pathfinder touring car, provided by him in partial payment. Two filing holes at left edge. Lightly toned and soiled at edges. "Duplicate" stamp at upper right corner. Upper left corner has small staple holes and is lightly creased. Horizontal mailing folds. Otherwise, fine condition. Accompanied by typed letter (1 page, 8½x11) to Fields from H. M. McCord, dated 1917 January 3, informing him that the Pathfinder has been sold, for a $400 credit toward his purchase price, and assuring him of good service on his new Phaeton. Lightly toned.
GEORGE REEVES The actor signs a script for The Adventures of Superman episode “Lady in Black” Script signed: " George Reeves / Superman". 47 pages, p1 and p47 displayed, p2-46 stored within framing. Script measures 7½ x 9½. Framed to an overall size of 49 x 32½. Script for The Adventures of Superman episode “Lady in Black”, written by Jackson Gillis. Fine condition. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
W. C. FIELDS and FLO ZIEGFELD Both sign and initial a typed documentary letter (1924) extending Fields' contractual obligation to a Ziegfeld production. Documentary Letter signed: "W. C. Fields", "F. Ziegfeld, Jr." , 1 page, 7¼x10½. New York City, 1924 November 12. On Ziegfeld's New Amsterdam Theatre letterhead to W. C. Fields, New York City. Both have initialed a one-line ink addition in Ziegfeld's hand. Noting that Fields' current Equity Run-of-the-Play Contract for J. P. McEvoy's "Comic Supplement" expires on June 1, 1925, Fields agrees to extend his commitment after that date at the rate of $1,750 per week, provided that Fields is successful through the Actors Equity Association in getting released from a conflicting commitment with Phillip Goodman. Fields' weekly salary is to rise to $2,000 per week if "Comic Supplement" should continue running into 1926. Red-nosed, gravel-voiced, bottle-hitting American comedian W. C. FIELDS (1880-1946), born William Claude Dukenfield, began his career in silents, later excelling in such films as David Copperfield (as Micawber), My Little Chickadee (with Mae West) and The Bank Dick.
GEORGE REEVES Action photograph of Reeves as Superman apprehending two villains. Photograph signed: "Thank you / for watching / George Reeves / Superman". B/w, 9 x 7½. Framed to an overall size of 17½ x 28½. Fine condition. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
WILLIAM F. CODY The famous Wild West showman pens a hopeful letter to his friend, stating "New England was never big for me. But wait till we start west. I predict a big season." The letter was written during the downfall of Cody's show empire due to outside expenses draining the immense profits from his show Autograph letter signed: "Col.", 1 page, 8½x11 framed to an overall size of 25½x18½. Buffalo Bill's Wild West combined with Pawnee Bill's Great Far East. May 29, 1911. Portsmouth, [New Hampshire]. In full: "Dear Mayor Glad Light, Your letter which found me is fine health. We had two bad towns last week. Fitchburg & Newburyport. No one ever done business in either. The week hurt us at least $2000 in Lowell-sent your bank 5100 today to take up one of my notes. Been getting good deposits from the mines. Been getting in shape [illegible] or any one. I believe I'll walk a sale of the [illegible]. Note if good are doing. [illegible]. While I telegraph you for now we are all OK here-now. And barring accident we will be OK. New England was never big for me. But wait till we start west. I predict a big season.
GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph of Reeves in character as Superman Photograph signed: "George / Reeves". B/w, 6¾ x 8¾. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series. Reeves' death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted. Minor chip at top of frame.
W. C. FIELDS Handwritten letter to his mistress Carlotta Monti, signed as "The Great Man". Monti is not spared Fields' caustic wit: "You say your voice has improved ... Thank Christ you never took up the cornet." Autograph Letter signed: "The Great Man", 2 pages (integral leaf), 8½x11. No place, 1939 January 11. To "Dear Carlotta". In full: "You say your voice has improved, but if you cannot commercialize on it, it will do you very little good, and cause others who have to listen to it quite a bit of business. Thank Christ you never took up the cornet. I will ask mickey mouse or pals to meet you at the station with station wagon. So look for either upon your arrival. [next 3 sentences written in cramped script in margin.] I will call you up at 8th St. Don't be fretting about your birthday. You know money is very good and I hate to hear anyone mention it. I will be out of town as the painters come in Monday. We will be most anxious to see you and have you tell us about London, Berlin, Paris, Moscow, etc. Carlo-Ta-Carlo-Ta". W.C. Fields (1879-1946) began entertaining as an amusement park juggler at the age of fourteen.
SUPERMAN COLLECTION Amazing collection of signed photographs of the early Superman cast, framed to an overall size of 38¼ x 41½. GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph of Reeves in character as Clark Kent. Photograph signed: "George Reeves". B/w, 9x7. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
JEAN HARLOW The glamorous leading lady signs a vintage photograph. Photograph signed: "Jean Harlow". B/w, 7 x 4¼. Beginning as an extra in 1928, Harlow began her rise to stardom in Howard Hughes' sound production of Hell's Angels in 1930. She starred in The Public Enemy and Platinum Blonde in 1931 and proved her comedic talents in such films as Dinner at Eight (1934) and China Seas (1935). Minor surface creases. Slight smudge at "H". Overall, fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 14¾ x 18½. (1911-1937) American actress Jean Harlow, the daughter of a dentist, eloped at 16 with a young businessman. The newlyweds settled in Los Angeles, where the bride soon found work as an extra in films. In between parts in features she was displayed more prominently in Hal Roach shorts, notably "Double Whoopee" (1928) with Laurel and Hardy. In 1929 she obtained a divorce and committed herself to a film career. Opportunity came with Howard Hughes when she was cast in his 1927 movie "Hell's Angels". After a slow start, she was cast opposite stars like Spencer Tracy and Clark Gable and became a superstar.
GRETA GARBO Garbo filled out and signed this application for a title search on a property in Beverly Hills (1944). Partly Printed DS: "Greta Garbo". 1 page, 8½ x 11. No place, 1944 September 8. Title Insurance Application for use by the Title Company in searching the records in connection with the purchase of property at 603 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California. She has filled in her name, birthplace, address, and occupation. In 1954, Garbo was awarded a Special Academy Award "for her unforgettable screen performances" in films such as Anna Christie, Anna Karenina, Camille and Ninotchka. After four Oscar nominations, she retired in 1941 at the age of 36. A millionaire many times over, Garbo had no need to act, nor any desire to conduct an active social life. Even after her death in 1990, the legend of Garbo was undiminished. To her devotees, she was not so much film legend as film goddess. Lightly creased. Fine condition. Anything signed by the reclusive Garbo is rarely encountered. Framed to an overall size of 32 x 18½.
W. C. FIELDS Signing as "The great man/Continental Claude", he pens a letter to his mistress Carlotta in New York Autograph Letter signed: "The great man/Continental Claude", 1p, 8½x10¼. On lightweight airmail paper. No place, no date, but with original envelope postmarked Los Angeles, Hollywood, December 27, 1939. Addressed by Fields to Miss C. Douglas [Carlotta Monti], Hotel Marie Antoinette, Broadway at 66 St., New York City. Torn flap. Creased, soiled and worn. Unrelated notes on verso (unknown hand). In full: "Something or other was at ah La Cava's Morales you know her and she enquired about you. I told her you were making the grade in N.Y. That you had been on here to attend your case but returned. She expressed regrets she had not seen you. She made La Cava a sweater. I think I admired the sweater and she suggested making me one. Being continental and never forgetting the days of chivalry I accepted graciously. She evidently knows Margo and they are coming some afternoon to measure me. Do you think I should order a pair if drawers too? This thing is running into a book, so will saw off. Keep well- and think for pastime. Always my best and most important wishes. M.M. sends Love." Creased, folds, lightly nicked edges. W.C.
GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph showing Reeves in classic Superman pose. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Sharon/Thanks for watching/George 'Superman'/Reeves". B/w, 7x9. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series. Reeves' death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted.
W.C. FIELDS. ALS: "Willie", 2p, separate sheets, 8½x11. Bel Air, Cal., Sunday (October 15, 1939). Original envelope addressed by Fields to: "Miss Jane Fowler/National Park College/Forest Glen/Maryland". Lightly creased. Fine condition. JANE FOWLER was the daughter of his friend, Gene Fowler. Fields had developed a crush on Jane but the affection was unreciprocated. To "my dear nice niece Janey pie". In full: "Thanks for your letter of the 11th, but first I want to tell you that I was coming to forest Glen and engage quarters close to the college, listen to the lesson and get a little added education. Further I could watch you and see that you took your salt peter but when I read your envelope, 'W. C. Feilds' [he has circled the "ei"] I swooned. My own plum, do they not teach you I before E except after C. Suppose after our wedding you go to the Cadillac agency and say 'two 16's, one sport roadster and one coupe, hand the gentleman in attendance a check for $17,000.00 and you sign it 'Jane Feilds.' You do not like the jailhouse any more than I do. If as much. Dear do be careful.Actors & Actresses from the 1930s
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GEORGE F. ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 295733GEORGE F. ABBOTT The Pulitzer Prize winning playwright signs a 5x3 card in black felt tip. Signature: "George Abbott" in black felt tip, 5x3 card. Known as "Mr. Broadway", George Abbott (1887-1995) died at age 107. He was involved in more than 120 productions in a career that began in 1912 and extended into the late 1980s.Sale Price $81.00
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GEORGE F. ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 100997GEORGE ABBOTT Autograph from the award-winning playwright, director and producer. Autograph sentiment signed: "George Abbott", 1p, 5x7. No place, no date. In full: "This is my autograph". On a sheet of his personal "Memo from George Abbott" stationery. Known as "Mr.
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GEORGE F. ABBOTT - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: PAUL GREEN, ARTHUR LAURENTS, GUY R. BOLTON, WOODY ALLEN, PADDY CHAYEFSKY, TAD MOSEL, JEAN KERR, PAUL FOSTER, LANFORD WILSON - HFSID 27234Ten famous playwrights including Arthur Laurents, Paul Green, Phil Foster, George Abbott, Jean Kerr, Guy Bolton, Woody Allen, Lanford Wilson, Paddy Chayefsky and Tad Mosel sign a First Day Cover honoring Carl Sandburg.
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GEORGE F. ABBOTT - INSCRIBED SHEET MUSIC SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: ANN PALMER - HFSID 180732GEORGE ABBOTT “Mr. Broadway” signs sheet music for Barefoot Boy with Cheek Sheet Music inscribed and signed: Best regards to Don Aelau/George Abbott", 6p, 9x11¾. Words and music to "After Graduation Day" (music by Sidney Lippman, lyrics by Sylvia Dee).
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GEORGE F. ABBOTT - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 37578GEORGE ABBOTT “Mr. Broadway” signs 5x3 card TNS: "George Abbott", 5x3 card. In full: "This is my autograph." Known as "Mr. Broadway", George Abbott (1887-1995) was involved in more than 120 productions in a career that began in 1912 and extended into the late 1980s.
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JOHN ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 44384JOHN ABBOTT Inscribed photo showing him in character from the film Crosswinds Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Gene/Good wishes/John Abbott". B/w, 8x10. Promotional photo for the Paramount Picture Crosswinds, captioned in lower margin.
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JOHN ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1981 - HFSID 18962JOHN ABBOTT Signed photo of the English character actor. Photograph signed: "with good/wishes/John Abbott/Hollywood/1981". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 6½x8½ (one surface). English-born
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WALTER ABEL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 317269WALTER ABEL The actor signs his name in blue ink Signature: "Walter Abel", in blue ink, 3½x1¾. Walter Abel (1898-1987) was an American actor with over 80 TV shows and films and over 40 Broadway appearances to his credit between 1918 and 1985.
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WALTER ABEL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 49613WALTER ABEL Small piece of green paper signed "best wishes" and affixed to an index card Autograph Note signed "To Ralph/best wishes/Walter Abel". With "Abel, Walter/Feb. 22 '39/'Off to Buffalo'" in blue ink in unknown hand on card and notations in blue ink on verso in unknown hand. 2½x1¾ signature affixed to 4¾x2¾ card.
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WALTER ABEL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 18965WALTER ABEL Index card with small b/w magazine photo of Abel, signed "best" by him Autograph Note signed: "To Tina/best/Walter Abel". With notations on verso in two shades of blue ink in unknown hand. 4¾x3 card. Captioned: "WALTER ABEL (1898- ) American/actor with Broadway stage experience. Made/Hollywood debut in 1935".
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WALTER ABEL - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 311247WALTER ABEL The actor's handwritten resume from the archive of Theatre World and Screen World, a comprehensive record of American stage and film since 1945 Autograph Resume signed, 1 page, 8½x11. New York City, no date.
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WALTER ABEL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 277864WALTER ABEL Small sepia-toned photograph of a young Abel from the shoulders up in a suit-and-tie, oiled hair and a thin mustache, signed "Best Wishes" Inscribed photograph signed "To [illegible]/Best Regards/Walter Abel". B/w sepia toned, 5x6¾ overall, 4½x6½ image, one surface, printed on cardstock.
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WALTER ABEL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 303976WALTER ABEL 2½x4 sepia image of the actor in casual jacket, smoking a pipe Photograph signed: "Walter Abel". Sepia, 2½x4. Walter Abel (1898-1987, born in St.
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WALTER ABEL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 306217WALTER ABEL Distinguished image of the actor, shown from the chest up in this black and white photograph. Photograph signed: "Walter Abel" in black ink, B/w 8x10¼. Walter Abel
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WALTER ABEL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 343425WALTER ABEL The handsome star of stage and screen signs his name with best wishes on this sepia tone photo Photograph signed: "With best wishes/Walter Abel". 8x10, sepia tone. Walter Abel (1898-1987), born in St.
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WALTER ABEL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 345426WALTER ABEL The actor pens his name in blue ink on this 8¼x9¾ movie still from Dream Girl (1948) Photograph signed: "Dream Girl/ Walter Abel/ after hard days [sic] work", in blue ink, b/w, 8¼x9¾.
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WALTER ABEL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 11/1957 - HFSID 342303WALTER ABEL The actor poses with cast mates in still from Two in the Dark, signs name in blue ink Photograph signed: "Allen Hale missed/ this me,/ Walter Abel/ 11/57" in blue ink. Sepia, 10x8. Walter Abel (1898-1987, born in St.
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GOODMAN ACE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 18961GOODMAN ACE The comedian and writer leaves his signature, to which he has jokingly added his wife Jane's mark ("X"). Autograph sentiment signed: "G. Ace/(X) [drawn arrow] Jane's mark/Sincerely,/Easy Aces", 4½ x 6 album leaf.
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GEORGE ADE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 33005GEORGE ADE. Signature: "George Ade", 4½x3½, affixed to 9x6 sheet. Signature on sheet imprinted "Hazelden Farm". Newspaper clipping affixed at lower margin of mounting sheet. In full: "Translation: Humorist-author George Ade made his early reputation with his writings in slang. Once, a Parisian admirer asked him if his books had been translated into French.
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GEORGE ADE - AUTOGRAPH 05/09/1913 - HFSID 222219GEORGE ADE. Signature: "George Ade/May 9 - 1913." on verso of business card, 3x1¾. Front is imprinted: "Ervin D. Koontz/Belington, W. Va./Philippi Lodge/No. 57 I.O.O.F/Huntersville Lodge/No. 65, F. & A.M." In 1913, Ade published Knocking the Neighbors.
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GEORGE ADE - AUTOGRAPH 1926 - HFSID 327903GEORGE ADE Signature from the author on letterhead from French Lick Springs Hotel dated 1926 Signature: "George Ade/1926", in black ink, 5¼x6½. Written on letterhead from French Lick Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana. In 1904,
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GEORGE ADE - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED 04/28/1904 - HFSID 174592GEORGE ADE. AQS: "George Ade", 5x2½ lined sheet. In full: "A government is the noblest work of the campaign committee." Beneath his signature, Ade has written: "Chicago - April 28 - 1904.
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GEORGE ADE - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED 05/25/1910 - HFSID 175027GEORGE ADE. AQS: "George Ade/May 25 - 1910", 5x2½ lined sheet. In full: "In uplifting, get underneath." In 1910, Ade published I Remember Him When: A Hoosier Fable Dealing With the Happy Days of Away Back Yonder.
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GEORGE ADE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 12/11/1908 - HFSID 112408GEORGE ADE Americanhumorist and author signs a 4¼x2¾ card in 1908 Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely,/George Ade/Dec 11- 1908", 4¼x2¾ card. In the year he signed this autograph, Ade's home, Hazelden Farm (built in 1903), near Brook, Indiana, was a campaign stop for William Howard Taft.
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GEORGE ADE - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED 12/04/1942 - HFSID 190155GEORGE ADE. Post Card Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Seymour J. Winnefrey./Best wishes,/George Ade./Decr 4th - 1942". B/w, 3½x5¼. Not filled in or stamped on verso. Signed two years after Ade published his last book.
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GEORGE ADE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/25/1920 - HFSID 18381GEORGE ADE. TLS: "George Ade", 1p, 8½x11. Chicago, Illinois, 1920 November 25. On letterhead of George Ade, Chicago Athletic Club to C.A. Floyd Perkins, Fisher Hill, Brookline, Massachusetts. Begins: "My dear sir". In full: "I am very grateful to you for your pleasant note.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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CELIA ADLER - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 300646CELIA ADLER The actress' handwritten resume from the archive of Theatre World and Screen World, a comprehensive record of American stage and film since 1945 Autograph Resume signed, 1 page, 8½x11. New York City, no date.
Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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LARRY ADLER - AUTOGRAPH 12/23/1943 CO-SIGNED BY: MARGERY HARTNETT, TIM HARTNETT, GEORGE FAULKNER - HFSID 16241LARRY ADLER, CO-SIGNED BY: MARGERY HARTNETT, TIM HARTNET, GEORGE FAULKNER Adler dated and signed this page "From one Gus Edwards kiddie to another" and with a stick figure doodle in 1943. Also signed by six other signers.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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LARRY ADLER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 18952LARRY ADLER Adler signed this small card, with a small clipped etching of him playing the harmonica, with "Best wishes" in blue ink. Accompanied by short William Morris biography. Autograph Note signed: "To Kayo/Best Wishes/Larry Adler" in blue ink. 4¼x2¾ card. With clipped b/w printed etching of Adler playing the harmonica in upper left corner.
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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LARRY ADLER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 160876LARRY ADLER Small card signed "Sincerely" by Adler Card signed "Sincerely/Larry Adler". 2¾x1¾ card. Adler (1914-2001, born Lawrence Cecil Adler in Baltimore, Maryland) was widely acknowledged as the world's best harmonica player and brought new credibility to the instrument.
Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
