W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 179355

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.

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W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 265175

. 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. I answered your dear wire after I got the necessary funds together to pay for it but I made a mistake and sent it care of Booker T.…"

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350584

WILLIAM F. BUFFALO BILL CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 CO-SIGNED - HFSID 350584

Signatures of Cody, Longstreet and other prominent Chicagoans of the era, collected on both sides of a 6x4 sheet in 1899. Signatures on both sides of a 6x4 sheet: "W.F. Cody / 'Buffalo Bill'", "Nate Salsbury", "John M. Burke /'Arizona John'", and "Allison Nailor, Jr.". Dated in unknown hand at left: "April 20, 1899." On verso: "Yours Truly/James Longstreet/July 15 '99" and "Ferdinand W. Peck". Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 40x20. William Frederick Cody 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. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman who toured internationally until 1903.

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W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/13/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 292087

W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/13/1946 CO-SIGNED BY: NORMAN - HFSID 292087

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. His Broadway debut in The Ham Tree (1905) was followed by appearances in the Ziegfeld Follies (1915-1921) and in George White's Scandals (1933).

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W. C. FIELDS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/10/1924 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 287816

W. C. FIELDS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/10/1924 CO-SIGNED BY: FLORENZ FLO - HFSID 287816

Both sign a contract for Fields' appearance in the play "J. P. McEvoy's Comic Supplement". Not a standard form contract, this one has been written with Fields in mind. Contract signed: "Flo Ziegfeld", "W. C. Fields", 4 pages, 7¼x10½. Also initialed by both at a minor correction: "F.Z.", "W. C. F." New Amsterdam Theatre, New York, N.Y., 1924 November 10. On Ziegfeld's personal letterhead, Fields signs his acceptance of a commitment to appear in a play bearing the temporary title "J. P. McEvoy's Comic Supplement," to be produced on or before January 15, 1925. Fields is guaranteed top billing in the play credits and all advertising, and will receive $1, 750 per week for the full run of the play. He must attend five weeks of rehearsals without compensation. Clause 5 is of special interest: "You agree to get in touch promptly after the execution of this agreement with the author of this play, Mr. McAvoy and to aid and facilitate him and co-operate with him in every matter to the end that the parts to be assigned to you shall be adapted to your special talents and ability. You agree to render such services without any additional compensation." Red-nosed, gravel-voiced, bottle-hitting American comedian W. C.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 286052

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.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED 1903 - HFSID 286028

Signed photo and photo mount both as W.F. Cody and Buffalo Bill. Photograph Mount inscribed and signed: "W.F. Cody/'Buffalo Bill'/To Ormsby Trench/1903". B/w, 7x9 overall, image 3¾x5½ (two surfaces). Photo by Marceau Studios, 258 Fifth Avenue, New York. William Frederick Cody earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody's theatrical career was launched in 1872 with re-enactments of Indian battles. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman. Vintage mount is lightly foxed, soiled and slightly stained with some wear at edges. Photo is lightly soiled and slightly foxed. Signature and inscription in fine condition.

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W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 290553

Very youthful 4½x6½ image in bow tie and stiff collar Photograph signed: "W. C. Fields" B/w, 4½x6½. 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. His Broadway debut in The Ham Tree (1905) was followed by appearances in the Ziegfeld Follies (1915-1921) and in George White's Scandals (1922). Fields starred in Poppy on Broadway (1923) and the next year made his first film, Janice Meredith (1924). Fields' style, verbal rather than visual, and his irascible con-man philosophy made him a favorite, especially with the advent of sound, where his raspy voice provided the final touch to his comedy. He starred in movies including My Little Chickadee (1940) and Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941). Nobody contributed more wry quotations ("Anyone who hates children and animals can't be all bad.") to American folklore. Signature in poor contrast but legible. Light silvering. Surface creases. Corners worn and chipped. Ink stamp on verso. Multiple pencil marks (unknown hand) on verso. Finger print impressions at top right. Otherwise, fine condition.

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FRANK SINATRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350600

FRANK SINATRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: TOM - HFSID 350600

Oversized color photograph of Sinatra with his arm around alleged mob boss Tom Marson, signed by both and inscribed by Marson. Large Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Papa Frank/Love & Best/wishes/Tom Marson" and "Frank Sinatra". Color, 16x20. It is said that this photograph was given to a close friend of 30 years, Vincent Albanese. It was taken at about the same time as the famous 1976 photograph of Sinatra and several Mafia chieftains taken backstage at the Westchester Premier Theatre. That photograph pictured Sinatra with his arms around Marson and Gregory DePalma. Also pictured were Paul Castellano, Carlo Gambino, Joseph Gambino, Aladena Fratianno, Salvatore Spatola and Richard Fusco. Sinatra's connection to the mafia is documented in Kitty Kelley's His Way. Tom Marson was one of the upper echelon members of the Cosa Nostra and connected to Carlo and Joe Gambino. Truly, a conversation piece! Minor surface creases across entire photograph. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 27x37.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/29/1911 - HFSID 314417

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. Love to you". William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868.

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W. C. FIELDS - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/22/1941 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 290558

W. C. FIELDS - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/22/1941 CO-SIGNED BY: JOHN T. - HFSID 290558

Preparing for his role as "The Great Man" in his last starring role, later titled Never Give a Sucker an Even Break, Fields hires his own writer, to be paid by him, not by the studio. The writer (John T. Neville) has also signed. Documentary Letter Signed: "W. C. Fields", "John T. Neville", 1 page, 8½x11. Universal City, California, 1941 February 22. Neville acknowledges that he has been hired personally by W. C. Fields in connection with Fields' pending movie for Universal Studios, and understands that is to be compensated by Fields, owed nothing by Universal. Fields signs his "approval and consent to the foregoing." Ink note at top left (unknown hand), underlined in red: "The Great Man". 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. His Broadway debut in The Ham Tree (1905) was followed by appearances in the Ziegfeld Follies (1915-1921) and in George White's Scandals (1933). Fields starred in Poppy on Broadway (1923) and the next year made his first film, Janice Meredith (1924).

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Actors & Actresses from the 2000s | Cards

EDIE ADAMS - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 75483

Black and white picture postcard signed of a young Edie Adams in a plaid shirt. Picture Post card signed: "Edie Adams". B/w, 3½x5½ overall, image 3x4½ (one surface).

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
LARRY ADLER - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 145327

B/w picture post card from REX Records of Adler from the chest up and playing the harmonica, signed "Sincerely" in white ink. Picture post card signed "Sincerely/Larry Adler" in white ink. 3½x5½ overall, 3x4¾ image, one surface.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
JOHN AGAR - LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 174298

John Agar signs a lobby card for Ride a Violent Mile. Lobby Card signed: "John Agar". Color, 14x11. Movie still from Ride a Violent Mile (1957).

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
JOHN AGAR - LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 260164

John Agar signs a lobby card promoting Hold Back Tomorrow. Lobby Card signed: "God Bless/John Agar". Color, 14x11. Promoting Hold Back Tomorrow. © 1955, Universal Pictures Co., Inc.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
JOAN ALLEN - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 263883

The actress penned her signature on this printed card depicting a movie camera Printed Card Signed in Ink: "Joan Allen", 5x3½. Printed movie camera logo at left. Joan Allen (b.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
KAREN ALLEN - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 324679

The actress' signature on a card showing her image and naming her most famous role as Marion from Raiders of the Lost Ark Printed card signed in ink: "Karen Allen", in blue felt tip, 5x3. After starting out as a stage actress, Karen Allen's (b.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
WOODY ALLEN - LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 326865

Signed 14x11 lobby card for the 1980 film Stardust Memories. Lobby card signed: "Woody/Allen", in black ink.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
WOODY ALLEN - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 33164

B/w picture post card of comedian Woody Allen from the chest up in a t-shirt Picture post card signed: "Woody/Allen". B/w, 5x6½.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
WOODY ALLEN - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 215703

Postcard with B/w photograph of Allen wearing his glasses and a collared shirt and sweater Postcard Photograph signed: "Woody/Allen". B/w, 5x6½.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
PAMELA ANDERSON - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 263994

Pamela Anderson signs a lime green index card Printed card signed in ink: "Pamela Lee", 5x3½ card printed with movie symbols.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
ED ASNER - INSCRIBED CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 215141

Asner inscribes Christmas card for a fan! Christmas Card inscribed and signed: "Selwyn/And The Best of Life,/Ed Asner", 7x5 when folded. Printed on cover: "Season's Greetings". Inside message, above signature: "and best wishes for the New Year.…"

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
ED ASNER - INSCRIBED CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 215142

"Santa" Asner inscribes picture Christmas card for a fan! Christmas Card inscribed and signed: "Selwyn (Guess/Who)/Ed", 4x7¾. Printed at bottom: "Warmest Season's Greetings".

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
TOM ATKINS - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 264131

Printed card signed by the actor, noting his starring role in the film Lethal Weapon Printed card signed in ink: "Tom Atkins/Lethal Weapon", in black ink, 5x3½./FONTCharacter actor Tom Atkins (b. 1935), a familiar face to horror buffs, has appeared in the films of George A.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
SIR RICHARD ATTENBOROUGH - PLAYING CARD SIGNED 1990 - HFSID 146424

Richard Attenborough signs a 2 of diamonds in black ink. Playing Card signed: "Richard Attenborough/'90", 2¼x3½. British actor Attenborough (1923-2014), knighted in 1976, has been equally praised as an actor and director.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
GENE AUTRY - LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 284326

Signed lobby card for the 1944 film Firebrands of Arizona Lobby card signed "Gene Autry". Color, 14x11. Lobby card for Firebrands of Arizona (1944) with Autry's longtime sidekick Lester Alvin "Smiley" Burnette.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
GENE AUTRY - LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 226560

Signed lobby card for the 1937 Gene Autry singing cowboy western Oh Susanna Lobby card signed "Gene Autry". Color, 14x11 overall, 12¾x9¾ image, one surface.

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
GENE AUTRY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 280393

Shown with his horse Champion on a signed, color postcard promoting the Gene Autry Hotel in Palm Springs Postcard photograph signed: "Gene Autry". Color, 5x7. Not mailed. Caption on verso advertises the Gene Autry Hotel in Palm Springs, California.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
PEARL BAILEY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 965

Small 3½x5½ picture post card of the Jazz singer, wearing a gown with an extraordinary feathered hat Picture Post card signed: "Love/Pearl/Bailey." B/w, 3½x5½. Shown in as Dolly Levi in My Fair Lady.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
CARROLL BAKER - LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 284309

Color lobby card showing her as Harlow in the 1965 Paramount Pictures' film Lobby Card signed "Carroll Baker". Color 14x11 card © 1965 Paramount Pictures Corporation for Harlow.

Sale Price $342.00

$380.00
KATHY BAKER - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 341483

The three-time Emmy Award winning actress signs her name with "All the best" on this 3x5 printed card. Printed card signed in ink: "All the best,/Kathy Baker", 3x5, in black ink. Kathy Baker (b.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
KAYE BALLARD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 310937

The singer signs her name on a Christmas card, wishing a "Happy New Years" to a friend. Autograph note signed: "Happy New Years too/Dear Kevin/Kaye", in red ink, 10¾x3½ open flat, 5½x3½ closed.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
ANNE BANCROFT - INSCRIBED CARD SIGNED - HFSID 51601

Inscribed signature on a 5x3 card, to which a 1x1 photo of her is attached. Inscribed signature: "To Arthur-/Anne Bancroft", 5x3 card with 1x1 b/w photo affixed. Typed caption at top.

Sale Price $81.00

$90.00
BRIGITTE BARDOT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 152768

Small color publicity picture postcard of a young Brigitte Bardot holding a baby seal. Postcard Photograph signed: "Brigitte Bardot" Color, 4x5¾. French actress and sex goddess Bardot, born in 1934, was gracing the cover of magazines from 1950.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
BRIGITTE BARDOT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 171963

Small color publicity picture postcard of a young Brigitte Bardot wearing a white shirt and gold necklace. Postcard Photograph signed: "Brigitte Bardot" Color, 4x5¾. French actress and sex goddess Bardot, born in 1934, was gracing the cover of magazines from 1950.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
BRIGITTE BARDOT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 171964

Small color publicity picture postcard of a young Brigitte Bardot wearing a red dress with the strap off her shoulder. Postcard Photograph signed: "Brigitte Bardot" Color, 4x5¾. French actress and sex goddess Bardot, born in 1934, was gracing the cover of magazines from 1950.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
BRIGITTE BARDOT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 44137

This blank picture postcard has been signed by Bardot and features a color headshot of her as a young woman. Picture post card signed: "Qhec toute hul/sympathie/Brigitte Bardot". Color, 4x5¾.

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
BRIGITTE BARDOT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 176254

Black and white picture postcard of a young Brigitte Bardot wearing a black dress. Picture Post Card Photograph signed: "Brigitte Bardot". B/w, 3½x5½. Name imprinted at bottom margin.

Sale Price $306.00

$340.00
BRIGITTE BARDOT - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 226400

Black and white picture postcard of Brigitte Bardot holding her dress up in front of her. Picture post card signed: "Brigitte Bardot". B/w, 4x5¾. French actress and sex goddess Bardot, born in Paris, France in 1934, was gracing the cover of magazines from 1950.

Sale Price $306.00

$340.00
JENNIFER BEALS - LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 174313

Movie still from the film Flashdance Lobby Card signed: "Jennifer/Beals". Color, 14x11. Movie still from the film Flashdance, © 1983, Paramount Pictures. Jennifer Beals (b.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
WARREN BEATTY - LOBBY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 174348

A lobby card for the film Shampoo signed by the actor Lobby Card signed: "Warren Beatty". Color, 14x11. Movie still from the film Shampoo, ©1975 Columbia Pictures Industries. The film is an adult comedy about the sex lives of the aimless and the rich.

Sale Price $446.25

$525.00