W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 283831

Three-page autograph letter to his mistress Carlotta Monti, signed by Fields as "Continental Claude", calling Hitler "full of mierda" and confiding, "like the three monkeys I see nothing, know nothing, and won't drink anything 'cept Beer." Autograph Letter signed: "Continental Claude", 3 pages, 8½x11. Bel Air, Labor Day. To "Katrinka & Claudia". ["Katrinka" was Fields' pet name for Carlotta Monti.] In full: "I suppose you are wondering why you have not received your packard as yet. And telling your friends I am not a man of my word. Give me time and I can explain anything. Practically all nations will be in the war by the time this missive arrives. But you, unfortunately for yourself contended the whole world would be at war. It was then I accepted your wager 'I'll bet you the whole world will be at war by 1940. If not you give me a packard.' It was a bet made in all fairness. I forget what I was to receive had you lost. However all is fair in something or other and war. I will pay off if it becomes real serious. I firmly believe it will be of short duration, in which case you will receive a small packard. Hitler is full of 'mierda' [Spanish for "shit"] and the unfortunate part of it for him is it is mostly in his neck and he can taste it.…"

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/29/1896 - HFSID 285979

Autograph letter to General Nelson Miles (1896), introducing a friend, signed "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody" ALS: "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody", 1 page, 6x9½. New Hampshire House, New York, 1896 January 29. To General Nelson A. Miles, Washington, D.C. In full: "Please permit me to introduce Mr. J.L. Cunningham and (sic, an) old personal friend who wishes to speak to you. If you will give him a hearing. You will greatly oblige." Both NELSON MILES and BILL CODY overlapped in their time of military service during the western campaigns against the Indians. Cody was Chief Scout for the 5th Cavalry and Miles commanded the 5th Infantry. They served under Philip Sheridan. In 1896, the year of this letter, Cody's Wild West Show was extensively touring and he was also developing his land in Cody, Wyoming; while Miles was Commander in Chief of the Army. Great associations, worthy of further research. Lightly creased. ¾-inch separation at upper left blank horizontal fold. 2-inch separation at lower left horizontal fold touches 1 word (all intact). ¾-inch separation at lower right blank horizontal fold. ¾-inch vertical tear at upper edge (all intact). Lower left corner missing.

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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 05/30 - HFSID 295784

Handwritten letter to former rival - now partner - Pawnee Bill Lillie - outlining plans for a California tour of their wild west show. "And if all goes well we could clean up a wagon load of money." Autograph Letter signed: "Col.", 1 page, 8½x11. Saco, Maine, May 30 (circa 1908). On letterhead of Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Far East to "Dear Major" [William Lillie]. In full: "The reason I would not sign up with Craft. They went back on the Contract they had Bacon draw and sent two of their own fixing. You see by the route of Sells Floto that they are playing all of the Country west of the Rockies and North West. And I think we should do it. I think the summer of the Great Panama Fair at San Francisco we could show all that Country. In the Spring three shows. San Francisco July, Aug. Sep. Then Southern Cal. Oct. And if all goes well we could clean up a wagon load of money." 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.

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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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W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/11/1939 - HFSID 290554

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. He was a vaudeville headliner before he was twenty and toured Europe in 1901, giving a command performance at Buckingham Palace.

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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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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 - 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 11/11/1932 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 276293

W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/11/1932 CO-SIGNED BY: GENE TOWNE , MAURICE - HFSID 276293

The legendary comedian and actor and two others sign a six-month agreement for the production and airing of radio broadcasts starring Fields. Typed DS: "W.C. Fields" as Party of the First Part on page 4 and intiialed: "W.C.F." three times on page 3 and once on page 4, 4p, 8½x13, separate sheets, bound together onto 9x13¾ blue legal sheet (imprinted "Stephen Monteleone/Attorney and Counsellor at Law/Petroleum Securities Building/Flower Street at Tenth/Los Angeles)". Los Angeles, California, 1932 November 11. This agreement, which is for a period of six months (November 11, 1932-May 11, 1933), states that Fields, who "possesses special, unique and unusual ability as an artist", Cleary, "skilled and experienced in arranging for the production of any such performances [by Fields] and the disposal of the same for use over the radio", and Towne, who "possesses unique ability in the presentation of original stories and plays to be used [by Fields] in broadcasting the same over the radio", agree to collaborate on radio performances. Fields is to be paid 60%, Cleary will receive 20% and Towne will be given 20% of net profits and royalties.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID 294154

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. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman who toured internationally until 1903.

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Actors & Actresses from the 2000s | Tickets

PETER BALDWIN - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 02/01/1952 - HFSID 224095

The British actor signs this meal ticket for a tuna salad and the "special" for $1.85 Meal ticket signed: "Peter Baldwin", signed on verso, in black ink. 3½x5½. Meal ticket for $1.85 at the Paramount Continental Café. Peter Baldwin (b.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
STANLEY DONEN - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 05/08/1956 - HFSID 224083

A meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Café for an order of beef totaling 1.40, signed on the verso by the director and producer. Extremely rare! Meal Ticket signed: "Stanley Donen" in pencil on verso, 3½x5½. Paramount Continental Cafe, 1956 May 8.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
STANLEY DONEN - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 05/21/1956 - HFSID 224082

A meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Café for an order of roast beef totaling 1.65, signed on the verso by the director and producer. Extremely rare! Meal Ticket signed: "Stanley Donen" in pencil on verso, 3½x5½. Paramount Continental Cafe, 1956 May 21.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
KIRK DOUGLAS - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 09/06/1950 - HFSID 182181

Kirk Douglas signs a meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Café on 1950 September 6 for a total of $2.55. Meal Ticket signed: "Kirk Douglas" in pencil, 3½x5½. Ticket No. 69323. Paramount Continental Cafe, 1950 September 6.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
PHYLLIS FRELICH - TICKET SIGNED 03/30/1980 - HFSID 142245

She signs an admissions ticket for the Sardi's Restaurant opening night party for Children of a Lesser God, for which she won a Tony as Best Actress. Ticket signed: "Phyllis Frelich", 5¼x4.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
MARLA GIBBS - INSCRIBED TICKET SIGNED 04/25/1989 - HFSID 148546

The actress signs on a ticket from the taping of her show 227. Annotated ticket signed: "Thank you Kelly/Marla Gibbs", in black ink, 4¼x2. Ticket for a taping of an episode from the television series 227. Marla Gibbs (b.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
PAULETTE GODDARD - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 04/20/1946 - HFSID 181895

White-and-green guest check for 95¢, signed by Goddard in 1946 Meal ticket signed "Paulette Goddard" in pencil. 3½x4¾. April 20, 1946. Check no. 42040 for a cheese blintz and ice tea, total of 95¢, at an unidentified restaurant.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
RICHARD HAYDN - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 07/18/1950 - HFSID 182280

The British actor signs his name on the back of this meal ticket totaling $1.90 from the Paramount Cafe Meal ticket signed: "Richard Haydn/Waiter .50" in pencil. 3½x5½. July 18, 1950. Meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Cafe.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
DEBORAH KERR - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 04/09/1951 - HFSID 182200

A meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Café, signed by the actress who starred in The King and I Meal Ticket signed: "Deborah Kerr" in pencil. One page. 3½x5½. Meal Ticket No. 95030 for the "Paramount Continental Cafe".

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
KARL MALDEN - MEAL TICKET SIGNED CIRCA 1959 - HFSID 181896

Karl Malden signs meal ticked from the Highlands Inn, Carmel, California. Meal Ticket Signed: "Karl/Malden/tip .75", 4¼x7½. Highlands Inn, Carmel Highlands, Carmel, California, 1958 December 10. Malden has ordered crab, puree and liver-no onions for a total tab of $4.68.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
JAMES MASON - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 01/31/1952 - HFSID 182386

James Mason signs a receipt from the Paramount Continental Café fro $5.45. Meal Ticket signed: "James Mason" in pencil, 3½x5½. Receipt from the Paramount Continental Cafe. Dated: "1-3-52".

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
LEO McCAREY - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 02/27/1952 - HFSID 181954

The acclaimed producer and director signs this meal ticket in pencil Meal ticket signed: "Leo McCarey" in pencil. 2¾x5. Meal ticket for fruit compote a la mode totaling $0.85.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
TERRY MOORE - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 02/28/1952 - HFSID 182258

Sued estate of Howard Hughes, claiming a secret marriage Meal Ticket signed on verso: "Terry Moore", 5¼x3½. Moore signs a meal check $1.10 for $1.10 at the Paramount Continental Cafe.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
BARBARA RUSH - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 01/10/1951 - HFSID 182219

Meal ticket for the Paramount Continental Café dated 1951 Meal Ticket signed: "Barbara Rush" in ink. 1p, 3½x5½. Paramount Continental Cafe, 1951 January 10. Pencil list of items ordered (unknown hand) totals $0.95.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
BARBARA RUSH - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 01/18/1951 - HFSID 182162

Meal ticket from Paramount Continental Café for the actress' lunch, signed on the bottom margin Meal Ticket signed: "Barbara Rush" in ink. 1p, 3½x5½. Paramount Continental Cafe, 1951 January 18. Pencil list of items ordered (unknown hand) totals $0.55.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
JANE RUSSELL - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 10/09/1951 - HFSID 182163

Jane Russell signs a meal ticket in pencil. Meal Ticket signed on verso in pencil: "Jane Russell", 3½x5½.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
EDGAR SMALL - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 04/10/1952 - HFSID 181929

The American actor who got his start in the entertainment business in New York City signed this meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Café Meal Ticket Signed: “Edgar Small”. 3½x5½. This meal ticket is from the iconic Paramount Continental Café.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
EDGAR SMALL - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 04/23/1952 - HFSID 181936

The screen and stage actor and producer penned his signature on this receipt from the Paramount Continental Cafe Meal Ticket Signed: "Edgar Small" in pencil. 3½x5½. This meal ticket is from the iconic Paramount Continental Café.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
EDGAR SMALL - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 05/20/1952 - HFSID 182393

The actor who got his start as a radio producer in The Big Apple signed this meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Café Meal Ticket Signed: "Edgar Small". 3½x5½. This meal ticket is from the iconic Paramount Continental Café.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
MEL STUART - INSCRIBED TICKET SIGNED - HFSID 303667

The director of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory signs a "golden ticket" to the factory. Ticket inscribed and signed: "To/Mike/from/Mel Stuart", 8x3½. Printed ticket for admission to the factory of Mr. Willy Wonka.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
RUTH WARRICK - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 08/06/1949 - HFSID 224060

Meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Café for an order of roast sirloin of beef and iced tea Meal ticket signed: "Ruth Warrick", 3½x5½. August 6, 1949. Warrick has ordered roast sirloin of beef and one iced tea.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
RUTH WARRICK - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 8/22 - HFSID 224058

Meal ticker from the Paramount Continental Café, signed by Warrick on the verso Meal ticket signed: " Ruth/Warwick" on verso, 3½x5½. Guest check for the Paramount Continental Café, August 22 [no year]. She has ordered eggs and jelly.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
ALAN YOUNG - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 04/27/1951 - HFSID 181918

1951 meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Cafe, signed by the Emmy Award-winning actor Alan Young Meal ticket signed "Alan Young" in lead pencil. 3½x5½, with perforated top edge. April 27, 1951. Meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Cafe for $1.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
ALAN YOUNG - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 05/14/1951 - HFSID 182366

1951 meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Cafe, signed by the Emmy Award-winning actor Meal ticket signed "Alan Young" in lead pencil. 3½x5½ with perforated top edge. May 14, 1951. Meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Cafe for $2.85.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
ALAN YOUNG - MEAL TICKET SIGNED 06/09/1951 - HFSID 182368

1951 meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Cafe, signed by the Emmy Award-winning actor Meal ticket signed "Alan Young" in lead pencil. 3½x5½, with perforated top edge. June 9, 1951. Meal ticket from the Paramount Continental Cafe for $1.20.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00