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ANSEL ADAMS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 09/22/1957 - HFSID 172476Letter signed by Ansel Adams, dated September 22, 1957, discussing his career and new home. The autograph note includes a handwritten message to "Nick" about using the hotel address for letters, printed on Hawaiiana Hotel letterhead.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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ANSEL ADAMS - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 172493Index card signed by Ansel Adams, containing a typed note reading, “Thanks for Release / What accommodations do you and your wife/prefer in Yosemite?” Adams, a renowned nature photographer, was known for his high-resolution landscape images of the American West.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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ANSEL ADAMS - TYPED NOTE UNSIGNED CIRCA 1958 - HFSID 176721Typed note from Ansel Adams containing an unsigned message dated circa 1958, sent to a friend. The note includes Adams' personal letterhead from Yosemite National Park and discusses his plans for selecting prints. Text includes grammar mistakes and personal details.
Price: $300.00
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CHARLES AVERY AIKEN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/28/1952 - HFSID 18385Note written by Charles Avery Aiken to an autograph hunter in 1952, signed "Charles A. Aiken". The note expresses gratitude for the recipient's interest and discusses their ambition to collect autographs. Aiken was a noted American painter.
Price: $140.00
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BOB ANGLUND - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 10/17/1981 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 270429Postcard promoting Todd Emerson Anglund's first New York show, signed by Joan Walsh Anglund. Addressed to Phyllis Diller, it includes a handwritten note expressing affection. The postcard features a drawing by Todd Anglund and is postmarked October 17, 1981.
Price: $140.00
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LEON NIKOLAYEVICH BAKST - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 09/05/1916 - HFSID 174560Autograph note signed by Leon Bakst in Paris in 1916, reading "Le voici et avec/plaisir!/Leon Bakst/5 Sep 1916 Paris", translates to "Here it is, and with pleasure!" Bakst was known for his work with the Ballets Russes.
Price: $320.00
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TOM BATIUK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 01/14/1985 - HFSID 215372Letter written by Tom Batiuk to a fan on Funky Winkerbean letterhead, signed "Tom Batiuk". Dated January 14, 1985, it expresses gratitude for a letter and mentions an enclosed original and card.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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DANIEL C. BEARD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1913 - HFSID 268157Autograph note signed: "Yea Culver!/Dan Beard/His [sketch of campfire in front of a tent] Mark/1913", referencing Beard's connection to Culver Academy and his role in founding the Boy Scouts of America.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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DANIEL C. BEARD - THIRD PERSON TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 154903Typed note signed by Daniel C. Beard, dated April 12, 1906, expresses acceptance of an invitation to a dinner. It is written on personal letterhead and includes the signature "Dan Beard". Beard is known for founding the Boy Scouts of America.
Price: $375.00
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SIR CECIL W. BEATON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1972 - HFSID 253700Autograph note signed by Cecil Beaton expressing gratitude, dated 1972, and addressed to Mrs. Mary Allen in Washington, D.C. Includes a personalized message: "You are a faithful friend. Thank you so much. Best for 1972/from" [signature].
Price: $480.00
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KARL BENJAMIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 209203Autograph note, unsigned, contains a short response from artist Karl Benjamin reading, "How on earth can somebody's autograph be of help to students?" Known for his abstract paintings, Benjamin gained popularity in the 1960s and 2000s.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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THOMAS HART BENTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 08/07/1967 - HFSID 18348Autographed note signed by Thomas Hart Benton, stating, "I have no photos up here but here is the signature", addressed to William. Dated August 7, 1967, in Chilmark, Martha's Vineyard. Includes stray ink marks, with irregular cuts and adhesive residue on verso.
Price: $650.00
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PETER BLANC - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 180961Photograph of Peter Blanc includes an autograph note signed, stating, “This photo was taken in 1979. I'm a lot thinner now but still me. Some of my sculptures shown in the photo. Good luck with your collecting” in blue ink.
Price: $140.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 08/06/1923 - HFSID 16133Card signed by Gutzon Borglum in 1923, addressed to Vivian Liddle, includes a small flower drawing. It features the imprint "Metropolitan Club/Washington, DC" and is signed with the message, “Aug. 6 - 1923/Sincerely yours -/Gutzon Borglum.”
Price: $700.00
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MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 25085Margaret Bourke-White autograph note signed on the back of a form from Samuel Goldwyn Inc., Ltd., reading "To Don Levy/Sincerely,/Margaret Bourke-White". Noted for her compelling images of WWII, she was the first Western photographer allowed in the Soviet Union.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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JAMES BROOKS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1974 - HFSID 177456Postcard signed by James Brooks on the verso, with the message "Many thanks/for your/kind/birthday/wishes". Addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Allen, Jr., and postmarked October 27, 1974. Captioned "Tate Gallery/James Brooks: Boon 1957/Printed in Great Britain...."
Price: $120.00
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GLORIA CALAMAR - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/23/1985 - HFSID 180963Autograph note signed by Gloria Calamar, dated "2/23/85" and addressed to Don Glassinger with the message, "Enjoy!" Calamar, an American watercolorist, is known for her series The Traveling Artist and has held numerous exhibitions.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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MARC CHAGALL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1923 - HFSID 14244Postcard signed by Marc Chagall, addressed to his wife Bella Rosenfeld with the sentiment "To Bella/for long memory/Marc Chagall/Paris 1923". This black and white postcard was printed by Studio Jos. Rosmand in Paris, France.
Price: $700.00
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ROBERT W. CHAMBERS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/04/1933 - HFSID 222127Handwritten note features a signed message: "For Mrs. Ellis D. Robb/Robert W. Chambers/Feb. 4th 1933". Accompanied by a magazine photo of Chambers reading a book, this item is signed in the year of his death, 1933.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 01/01/1920 - HFSID 250791Artist Howard Chandler Christy offers an autograph on a piece titled "Howard Chandler Christy", dated 1936. The inscription emphasizes themes of loyalty to parents, religious beliefs, country, friends, ideals, and work, stressing the importance of staying on track to reach one's destination.
Price: $600.00
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BENJAMIN CONSTANT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/12/1899 - HFSID 18435Autograph letter signed by Benjamin-Constant, dated April 12, 1899, in Paris. The letter is written in French, sending his autograph to an unnamed woman. Benjamin-Constant is recognized for his landscapes, historical paintings, and oriental themes.
Price: $240.00
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RALPH WOLFE COWAN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 316873Autograph note signed: "Ralph Wolfe Cowan" addresses Henry, expressing joy for him having "the first RWC on your continent." Cowan, a noted portrait painter of monarchs and celebrities, is recognized for his extensive work since the 1950s.
Price: $200.00
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BRIAN CRANE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 323196Original art features a drawing of Opal Pickles from "Pickles", signed in black ink with the note: "To Carey Farrell/ May all your/ Pickles be sweet!/ Brian/ Crane". Brian Crane created "Pickles", debuting it in 1990.
Price: $160.00
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BRIAN CRANE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 323221Original art depicts Brian Crane's character "Earl Pickle", signed with an autograph note reading: "To Carey Farrell/all the best,/Brian/Crane" in black ink. Crane's "Pickles" comic strip debuted in 1990 and is widely syndicated.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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ROBERT BRUCE CRANE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 03/06/1890 - HFSID 18421Autographed letter signed by Bruce Crane, dated March 6, 1890, expressing thoughts on "Eulogism." Crane is recognized for his Impressionist paintings of rural landscapes. This letter is addressed to Mr. Skinner and includes best wishes from the artist.
Price: $200.00
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GEORGE CRUIKSHANK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 100127Handwritten note signed by George Cruikshank includes the text "I remain/dear Madam/yours truly/Geo. Cruikshank". Affixed to a larger sheet, it reflects Cruikshank's career as an illustrator and caricaturist, noted for his work with Grimm's Fairy Tales and Charles Dickens.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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LEONARD CRUNELLE JR. - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 06/01/1936 - HFSID 140269Album leaf signed by Leonard Crunelle, Jr. in pencil, dated June 1, 1936. Addressed to an unknown recipient, it includes the message, "I appreciate your visit to the Studio." Crunelle was a student of sculptor Lorado Taft.
Price: $80.00
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NICHOLAS DALLIS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 10/10/1968 - HFSID 17838Album leaf contains an inscribed signature by Nicholas Dallis reading "Nick Dallis/Best wishes to a/fellow Detroiter!/Oct. 10, 1968", along with a news photograph and a printed biography. Dallis created popular comic strips like Rex Morgan, M.D. and Judge Parker.
Price: $90.00
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HOMER CALVIN DAVENPORT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 200604Note written by cartoonist Homer Calvin Davenport, signed "I talk with you?/Yours/Homer Davenport." Includes black ink notations below the signature, with additional lead pencil and purple ink notations. Dated January 29, 1909, at the Ansonia Hotel in New York City.
Price: $160.00
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JIM DAVIS - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 06/16/1982 - HFSID 215390Typed letter signed by Jim Davis, dated June 16, 1982, expresses gratitude to a Garfield fan. It includes a message about the enjoyment of Garfield and mentions an enclosed autographed print, which is not present.
Price: $180.00