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EDEN AHBEZ Extremely rare autographed note from the songwriter and hippie father to radio personality George Sanders, calling him nature's "Disc Jockey". Also signed by Sylvester and Frances Cross Autograph note signed: "eden ahbez", "Sylvester Cross", "Frances Cross", 1 page, 7½x10.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI The Japanese-American jazz pianist signs an autograph musical note for the song, "Lazy Day". Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Toshiko Akiyoshi", 8¼x3. On printed staves, Akiyoshi has penned bars of music which she has titled: "Lazy Day".Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI The Japanese-American jazz pianist signs an autograph musical note for the song, "Tales of a Coutesan". Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Toshiko Akiyoshi", 8¼x3. On printed staves, Akiyoshi has penned nine bars of music which she has titled: "Tales of A Courtesan".Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI The jazz pianist signs her name and best wishes in black ink Autograph note signed: "To Robert/ Best wishes/ Toshiko Akiyoshi" in black ink. 5x3 card. A successful jazz pianist, conductor, arranger and composer, Toshiko Akiyoshi (b.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI The celebrated jazz pianist signs a First Day Cover honoring Muddy Waters and Billie Holiday in her native Japanese First Day Cover signed in Japanese. First Day Cover honoringSale Price $63.00
$70.00
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HARRY AKST and BERT E. FRIEDLOB Signatures from the Songwriters Hall of Fame member and Hollywood producer, written to cabaret singer Hildegarde Autograph sentiment signed: "Harry Akst/Saluta Hildegarde (a Goddess)", "Bert E. Friedlob", and one unknown signature on verso, 9½x2¼.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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STEVE ALAIMO Inscribed youthful photo, in open collared striped shirt Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/M. R. T./Steve Alaimo". B/w, 8x10 Steve Alaimo (b. 1939) had some charting Top 100 hits between 1963 and 1971, beginning with "Every Day I Have to Cry" (1963).Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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BOB ALLEN Album leaf signed by big band vocalist Bob Allen in blue ink. Allen sang with Hal Kemp and Tommy Dorsey, among others. Signature: "Bob Allen" in blue ink. Pencil notations under signature and at top edge in unknown hand. According to the notations on this leaf, Allen signed this in 1944 while he was with Tommy Dorsey's orchestra. 6x4 album leaf.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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BOB ALLEN Black and white publicity photograph of a youthful Bob Allen wearing a suit and tie. Photograph Signed: "Sincerely-/Bob Allen". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 7¼x8½ (one surface). Captioned at bottom margin. Bob Allen (1913-1989) was a baritone ballad singer during the big band era.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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BOB ALLEN Small sepia publicity photograph of a youthful Bob Allen wearing a suit and tie. Photograph Signed: "Sincerely-/Bob/Allen". Sepia, 5x7 overall, image 4¼x5¾ (one surface). Captioned at bottom margin. Bob Allen (1913-1989) was a baritone ballad singer during the big band era.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JESS ALTMILLER Signature from the percussionist and "cocktail" instrumentalist while at the Fox Theatre in Philadelphia. Extremely rare! Signature: "Jess Altmiller/Fox Theatre/Philadelphia, Pa.", in black ink, 6x4½. Jess Altmiller was a vaudeville percussionist and head of the Jess Altmiller Quartet.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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CLAIRE ANDERSON Pencil signature on an album leaf Signature: "Claire Anderson". 6x4 album leaf. Pencil caption (unknown hand) rewrites her name and adds: "(Tommy Dorsey)". Singer/dancer Claire Anderson performed with Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra, and also appeared in the Broadway musicals Pal Joey (1940-1941) and Mexican Hayride (1944-1945). File holes at left margin.Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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THE ANDREWS SISTER: PATTY and MAXENE Black and white 5x7 photograph shown in camouflage ponchos and army helmets in promotional photo for the musical Over Here Photograph signed: "Patty", "Maxene". B/w, 5x7. Photo captioned: "The Andrews Sisters in Over Here! America's New Musical.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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MAXENE ANDREWS [PATTY ANDREWS] The entertainer signs a note for a fan and signs for her sister Patty as well. Autograph Note signed: "To/Dan/Sincerely/Maxine/Andrews/Patty/Andrews" in red ink, 5x3 card, affixed to a 5¼x4½ piece of paper (2 surfaces).Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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THE ANDREWS SISTERS: MAXENE ANDREWS Her ink inscription and signature (1986) on a 5x3 card printed with her name Autograph note signed: To/Dan/Glassinger/God/Bless!/Maxene/Andrews/3-14-'86", 5½x3½ card with her name imprinted at top.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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MAXENE ANDREWS 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 $616.25
$725.00
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THE ANDREWS SISTERS: MAXENE ANDREWS Photo of an older Maxene, inscribed and signed in 1993. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Sara/Thank you/for the request./God Bless!/Maxene/Andrews/1993". B/w, 8x10. From 1937 through the 1940s the Andrews Sisters were queens of the radio and juke box.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce Maxene Andrews's signature and likeness for a series of stamps raising money for needy film industry veterans. The form is signed twice by Andrews, once as an autograph sample and again to grant permission. A remarkable, perfectly verified example!Sale Price $616.25
$725.00
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THE ANDREWS SISTERS: MAXENE ANDREWS Inscribed signature on a 3x2 card. Inscribed signature: "To/Geo./Maxene/Andrews", 3½x2 card. From 1937 through the 1940s the Andrews Sisters were queens of the radio and juke box.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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THE ANDREWS SISTERS: MAXENE ANDREWS She signs the cover of the playbill for the hit 1974 musical Over Here! Playbill Cover signed: "Maxene/Andrews", 5½x9. Maxene and Patty Andrews are pictured on the cover. No place, no date on cover, but Over Here! ran for 341 performances at the Shubert Theatre, New York City, 1974-1975.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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THE ANDREWS SISTERS: PATTY ANDREWS Playbill Cover signed: "Patty Andrews", 5½x9. No place, no date on cover, but Over Here! ran for 341 performances at the Shubert Theatre, New York City, 1974-1975. From 1937 through the 1940s the Andrews Sisters were queens of the radio and juke box.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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THE ANDREWS SISTERS IN OVER HERE! Surviving sisters Maxene and Patty, and co-star Janie Sell, sign the cover of the playbill for their 1974 hit Broadway musical. Playbill Cover signed: "Maxene/Andrews", "Patty" and "Janie Sell", 5¾x9.Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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TONI ARDEN Big band singer Arden writes note to a fan Autograph Note signed: "For Frank/To Frank/Best/Toni Arden", 5¾x4 album leaf. Ink note (unknown hand): 4-13-72.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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TONI ARDEN Inscribed photo in evening gown, leaning on a column Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Charles Silvia/Sincerely/Toni Arden". B/w, 8x10. Toni Arden, a big band singer of theSale Price $180.00
$200.00
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TONI ARDEN B/w photograph onstage in the spotlight with curtains behind her Photograph inscribed and signed: "Thanks/Sincerely/ Toni Arden". B/w, 8x10 overall, 9¼x7 image with white margins.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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TONI ARDEN B/w head shot with bangs leaning her head on her hand Photograph signed: "Live/ Toni Arden". B/w, 8x10 overall, 7½x8½ image with white margins and Toni Arden printed on bottom margin.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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AMY ARNELLThe singer inscribes this photo on behalf of the two talented performers Inscribed Photograph Signed: “To Gene/ May the best/ of everything be/ yours for the asking/ Love/ Amy & Tommy” in black ink. B/w, 10x8. Amy Arnell was a big band vocalist who performed with Tommy Tucker and his Orchestra.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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GUS ARNHEIM Bust view photo in tux, inscribed and signed in green ink Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Chas. Silvia/Sincerely/Gus Arnheim". B/w 8 x 10. Photo: Maurice Seymour. Gus ArnheimSale Price $144.00
$160.00
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GUS ARNHEIM Inscribed photo, in tux with boutonniere Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Ed/Sincerely/Gus Arnheim". B/w, 8 x 10. Captioned in lower margin. Gus Arnheim (1887-1955) led one of the most popular West Coast orchestras from 1927 through the 1930s, based mostly at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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GUS ARNHEIM Signed photo, in suit and checkered tie Photograph signed: "Sincerely/Gus Arnheim". B/w, 8 x 10. Gus Arnheim (1887-1955) led one of the most popular West Coast orchestras from 1927 through the 1930s, based mostly at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
