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EDEN AHBEZ - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 18383Note signed by eden ahbez, Sylvester Cross, and Frances Cross, addressed to George Sanders, referencing him as nature's "Disc Jockey." The note includes a personal message about love and music, accompanied by an unsigned newspaper clipping.Price: $160.00
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TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 201048Autograph musical quotation signed: "Toshiko Akiyoshi", featuring penned bars of music titled "Lazy Day". Akiyoshi, a Japanese-American jazz pianist, incorporates traditional Japanese elements into jazz and has been nominated for 14 Grammy Awards.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 225635Autograph musical quotation signed by Toshiko Akiyoshi, including nine bars of music for the song "Tales of a Courtesan". Akiyoshi, a notable jazz pianist and composer, incorporates traditional Japanese elements into her work.
Price: $220.00
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TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 342026Autograph note signed: "To Robert/ Best wishes/ Toshiko Akiyoshi" in black ink, showcasing Toshiko Akiyoshi, a notable jazz pianist and composer. Akiyoshi incorporates traditional Japanese culture into jazz, being the first woman to lead a big band.
Price: $100.00
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TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 264763First Day Cover signed in Japanese by Toshiiko Akiyoshi, honoring blues and jazz legends Muddy Waters and Billie Holiday. Postmarked Greenville, Mississippi, on September 17, 1994, it includes a 29-cent stamp and a cachet depicting the artists.
Price: $70.00
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HARRY AKST - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 19623Signatures from Harry Akst and Bert E. Friedlob are written to cabaret singer Hildegarde, including the sentiment "Harry Akst/Saluta Hildegarde (a Goddess)". An additional unknown signature appears on the verso. Akst is noted for his popular songs and Friedlob for film production.
Price: $200.00
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STEVE ALAIMO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 203721Photograph inscribed and signed by Steve Alaimo reads "To/M. R. T./Steve Alaimo". Alaimo, known for his charting hits and hosting Where the Action Is, features in a youthful image wearing an open collared striped shirt.
Price: $160.00
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BOB ALLEN - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1949 - HFSID 280741Album leaf signed by big band vocalist Bob Allen in blue ink, noting his signature as "Bob Allen". Signed in 1944 during his time with Tommy Dorsey’s orchestra, with additional pencil notations by an unknown hand.
Price: $90.00
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BOB ALLEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 203755Photograph of Bob Allen shows him in a suit and tie. It is signed "Sincerely-/Bob Allen". Allen was a baritone ballad singer known for his work with Hal Kemp's orchestra and later freelancing with notable bands.
Price: $200.00
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BOB ALLEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 203756Photograph of Bob Allen shows him in a suit and tie. Signed with "Sincerely-/Bob/Allen", this sepia publicity photograph highlights his career as a baritone ballad singer during the big band era, known for his work with Hal Kemp's orchestra.
Price: $200.00
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JESS ALTMILLER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 327237Signature from Jess Altmiller, a vaudeville percussionist, is obtained at the Fox Theatre in Philadelphia. Signed in black ink, it reads "Jess Altmiller/Fox Theatre/Philadelphia, Pa.". Altmiller was known for creating unique instruments like the cocktail violin.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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CLAIRE ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 280753Album leaf signed by Claire Anderson, with a pencil signature reading "Claire Anderson" and a caption referencing Tommy Dorsey. Anderson performed with Dorsey's Orchestra and in the Broadway musicals Pal Joey and Mexican Hayride.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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THE ANDREWS SISTERS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 294709Photograph of the Andrews Sisters, Patty and Maxene, shown in camouflage ponchos and army helmets for the musical Over Here. Signed by both artists as "Patty", "Maxene". Captioned as "The Andrews Sisters in Over Here! America's New Musical."
Price: $260.00
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MAXENE ANDREWS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 298987Note signed by Maxene Andrews and Patty Andrews, reading "To/Dan/Sincerely/Maxine/Andrews/Patty/Andrews" in red ink on a card. The Andrews Sisters were prominent entertainers during the 1930s and 1940s, known for their popular songs like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy".
Price: $140.00
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MAXENE ANDREWS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 03/14/1986 - HFSID 223664Card signed by Maxene Andrews, including an ink inscription dated 1986. The note reads, To/Dan/Glassinger/God/Bless!/Maxene/Andrews/3-14-'86. Andrews was part of the famous Andrews Sisters, known for their music during WWII.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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MAXENE ANDREWS - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 312535Resume signed by Maxene Andrews, featuring her handwritten details including date and place of birth, education, and experience. Item originates from the archive of Theatre World and Screen World, documenting American stage and film since 1945.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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MAXENE ANDREWS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 214049Photograph inscribed and signed by Maxene Andrews with the message "To Eli/God Bless!/Maxene Andrews". Celebrating the Andrews Sisters' impact on music and morale during WWII, this item represents their legacy as prominent entertainers from the 1930s to the 1940s.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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MAXENE ANDREWS - DOCUMENT MULTI-SIGNED 09/13/1946 - HFSID 288913Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund, signed twice by Maxene Andrews as “Marlene Andrews” and “Sincerely/Andrews/Sisters.” Dated September 13, 1946, it grants rights to reproduce her likeness for fundraising stamps benefiting film industry veterans.
Price: $700.00
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MAXENE ANDREWS - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 216325Card featuring Maxene Andrews' inscribed signature reading "To/Geo./Maxene/Andrews". The Andrews Sisters gained fame from the 1930s to the 1940s, entertaining troops during WWII and recording over 1,800 songs. Additional details include mounting tape remnants and an ink note on the verso.
Price: $140.00
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MAXENE ANDREWS - SHOW BILL SIGNED - HFSID 78833Playbill cover signed by Maxene Andrews with the inscription "Maxene/Andrews", related to the 1974 musical Over Here!. The musical highlights the home front during World War II and featured performances by the Andrews sisters.
Price: $180.00
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PATTY ANDREWS - SHOW BILL SIGNED - HFSID 78829Playbill cover signed: "Patty Andrews", associated with the musical Over Here!, which ran at the Shubert Theatre, New York City, from 1974 to 1975. The Andrews Sisters were renowned for their music and performances during WWII.
Price: $200.00
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PATTY ANDREWS - SHOW BILL SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 78835Playbill cover signed by Maxene Andrews, Patty Andrews, and Janie Sell from the 1974 Broadway musical Over Here!. The signatures include "Maxene/Andrews", "Patty", and "Janie Sell". The show ran at the Shubert Theatre from March 6, 1974, to January 4, 1975.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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TONI ARDEN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1972 - HFSID 283977Autograph note signed by Toni Arden reads, "For Frank/To Frank/Best/Toni Arden", dated 4-13-72. Arden, a big band singer from the 1940s, is known for her hit song "Padre" and her work with Columbia and Decca labels.
Price: $80.00
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TONI ARDEN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 177770Photograph inscribed and signed by Toni Arden with "To Charles Silvia/Sincerely/Toni Arden", depicting her in an evening gown while leaning on a column. Arden was a big band singer known for her hit "Padre" from 1958.
Price: $200.00
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TONI ARDEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 205821Photograph of Toni Arden performing onstage, inscribed and signed with "Thanks/Sincerely/Toni Arden". Arden, a 1940s big band singer, is known for hits like "Padre" and I Can Dream, Can't I?. Signature is light but legible.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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TONI ARDEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 205822Photograph signed: "Live/ Toni Arden" showcases Toni Arden, a big band singer from the 1940s, leaning her head on her hand. The signature is light but legible, with a crease in the top left corner.
Price: $200.00
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AMY ARNELL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 205111Photograph inscribed by Amy Arnell, stating, “To Gene/ May the best/ of everything be/ yours for the asking/ Love/ Amy & Tommy”, and signed in black ink. Arnell was a vocalist known for her work with Tommy Tucker and popular songs.
Price: $200.00
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GUS ARNHEIM - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 27117Photograph inscribed and signed by Gus Arnheim with the message "To Ed/Sincerely/Gus Arnheim." Arnheim, a prominent bandleader of the 1920s and 1930s, led a popular West Coast orchestra based at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles.
Price: $160.00
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GUS ARNHEIM - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 177766Photograph featuring Gus Arnheim in a tuxedo, inscribed and signed in green ink: "To Chas. Silvia/Sincerely/Gus Arnheim." The image is a bust view taken by Maurice Seymour, highlighting Arnheim's influential musical career during the 1920s and 1930s.
Price: $160.00
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GUS ARNHEIM - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 203752Photograph signed by Gus Arnheim, reading "Sincerely/Gus Arnheim." Arnheim led a popular West Coast orchestra from 1927 to the 1930s and appeared in 11 feature films. The item includes a pencil note on the verso by an unknown hand.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
