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JOANN CASTLE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED CIRCA 1997 - HFSID 324323Letter from the Lawrence Welk pianist to a fan, urging her to see her perform if she's ever in the Branson Area, and saying that she hopes retirement is going well for her Typed letter signed: "Jo Ann Castle", in black ink, 8½x11. Circa 1997.Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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AL DONAHUE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/23/1940 - HFSID 223639Al Donahue sends a typed letter to a collector about his upcoming tour dates and to send back his money for the photographs. Typed Letter Signed: "Al Donahue", 1p, 7¼x10½ personal letterhead. New York, New York, 1940 April 23. To Mr. Harry Blair, Jr.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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GEORGE DUNING - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/12/1975 - HFSID 22330Short handwritten letter from the prolific composer of movie and TV scores Autograph Letter signed: "George Duning", 1 page, 8½x11. La Canada, California, 1975 June 12.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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F.W. EASTMAN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/12/1896 - HFSID 304586Writing while on a burlesque tour, he promises to try a newly submitted verse "when we are making a change." Autograph Letter signed: "F. W. Eastman", 1 page, 8x10. Sheffield [England], 1896 August 12. On letterhead of Arthur Hendrey's No.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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ZIGGY ELMAN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/14/1960 - HFSID 224483The Big band leader and composer sends money for a Christmas Party for the Crippled Children & Employees Fund. Autograph letter signed: "Ziggy Elman", 4x5. No place, May 14, 1960. On his personal letterhead, in full: "Enclosed check in the amount of $25.00.…"
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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CLARENCE GASKILL - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/19/1940 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 257020Songwriters Gaskill and Armstrong send two songs to N.B.C. in 1940. Typed letter signed: "Clarence Gaskill" and "Harry Armstrong", who has added two bars and first two words of his most famous composition, the classic "Sweet Adeline", 1p, 7½x10.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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FLORENCE GEORGE - TYPED LETTER UNSIGNED 05/29/1941 - HFSID 75809In this unsigned typed letter from 1941, lyric soprano Florence George thanks bandleader and newspaper columnist Chaw Mank for a card and lets him know that she'll have a guest appearance on CBS radio's Ford Summer Hour.
Sale Price $85.50
$95.00
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BENNY GOODMAN - REFERENCE LETTER SIGNED 4/1941 - HFSID 257379Benny Goodman signs an important typed statement about Eric Simon. Important Typed Statement signed: "Benny Goodman", 1p, 8½x11. New York, 1941 April.
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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JOYCE GRENFELL - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/06/1965 - HFSID 143720Handwritten and signed letter from 1965 to a fan about a show and an album Autograph letter signed "Joyce Grenfell" in blue ink. 2 pages (1 sheet front and verso), 6¾x5, on addressed stationery. April 6, 1965. Addressed to "Mrs. Home". In full: "Dear Mrs.…"
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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JOYCE GRENFELL - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/27/1962 - HFSID 1437191962 letter to a fan about an out-of-production record Typed letter signed "Joyce Grenfell". 1 page, 6¾x5¼, on addressed stationery. March 27, 1962. Addressed to Mrs. Esther Home, Milton Court Hotel, S.W. 7, Chelsea. In full: "Dear Mrs.…"
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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JUNE HAVER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 270209Haver as a fan to Phyllis Diller Autograph Letter signed: "June", 1p, 5¾x7¾. No place, no date. To actress/comedienne Phyllis Diller. In full: "What a lovely afternoon spent with you. Can't wait til tonight. I have always loved you!…"
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JUNE HAVER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/25/1998 - HFSID 270210She writes a thank-you note to Phyllis Diller in 1998 Autograph Letter Signed: "Junie", 1 page, 6¼x4¼. No place, 1998 March 17. On red-bordered card imprinted with her name to comedienne and actress Phyllis Diller. Begins: "Hi, Little Friend".
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JUNE HAVER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/12/1982 - HFSID 297099The actress writes to a fan on her personal stationary. Autograph Letter signed: "June", 1 page, 6½x8½. No place, 1982 December 12.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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HORACE HEIDT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/12/1949 - HFSID 27042Big band leader Horace Heidt signed this typed letter on his personalized stationery to a fan in 1949. Typed letter signed "Horace Heidt". 1 page, 8½x11, on Heidt's personalized stationery. Oct. 12, 1949. Addressed to Mr. Carleton Lloyd, Yorkville, New York.
Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 27053The bandleader touts Chesterfield cigarettes. Autograph Letter signed: "Harry James", 1p, 6x9¼. On letterhead of the Hotel Lincoln. New York, New York, no date. To "Dear Sirs". In full: "I would like to say that I think 'Chesterfields' are the best cigarettes made.…"
Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
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GENE JOHNSTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/10/1933 - HFSID 222424The music publisher signs a typed 1933 letter to a reporter, touting a new song Typed Letter signed: "Gene Johnston", 1 page, 8½x11. Los Angeles, California, 1933 September 10. On letterhead of Gene Johnston, Inc. to Jimmy Starr, Herald-Express, Los Angeles.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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SAMMY KAYE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/28/1940 - HFSID 223640Sammy Kaye sends a typed letter of regret that he cannot send an 8x10 photograph as requested. Typed Letter Signed: "Sammy Kaye", 1p, 8½x11. New York, 1940 November 28. On letterhead of Exclusive Management Music Corporation of America (featuring a "Swing and Sway" logo) to Mr.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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HAL KEMP - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/01/1933 - HFSID 207182He signed this typed letter on a postcard, addressing it himself, in 1933. Typed Letter signed: "Hal Kemp", 5½x3¼ post card. Chicago, 1933 December 1. Addressed in his hand to Lester Meadows, Chicago. In full: "Thanks for your very nice letter.…"
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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HENRY KING - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CIRCA 1961 - HFSID 207178Rare letter from the bandleader and actor requesting that all his mail be forward to his address in Houston, Texas Autograph letter signed: "Henry King", in blue ink, 8½x11. In full: "Dear Mr. [illegible]: Please direct all mail to the above address - Thank you -".
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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KAY KYSER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/06/1948 - HFSID 207177Kay Kyser sends a typed letter resigning as a member Director of the Friar's Club. Typed Letter Signed: "Kay", 1p, 7¼x10¼. Hollywood, California, 1948 October 6. On his personal letterhead to Mr. Harry Cohn, Columbia Pictures, Hollywood, California.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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KAY KYSER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/15/1940 - HFSID 325108A signed letter from the popular bandleader saying that he unfortunately isn't able to help any amateur musicians due to the limitations of his program, but that a reputable publisher would be of assistance Typed letter signed: "Kay Kyser", in black ink, 7¼x10½.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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DOROTHY LAMOUR - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/30/1957 - HFSID 1212Dorothy Lamour signs a letter of "thanks" for gefilte fish and knishes. Typed Letter Signed: "Dottie & Bill". 1p, 7 ¼ x10 ½ personal stationery. Hollywood, California, 1957 March 30. To: Mrs. Rose Schneider.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DOROTHY LAMOUR - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/15/1948 - HFSID 19982Dorothy Lamour signs a letter of thanks to a movie appreciation club member. Typed Letter Signed: Dorothy Lamour". 1p, 7 ¼ x10 ½ personal letterhead. 1948 December 15, Hollywood, California. To: Miss Elizabeth Samuel Brooklyn 12, New York.…"
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JULES LANDE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/14/1935 - HFSID 207175The popular New York City bandleader disputes a handwriting expert on his supposed qualities, signs name in black ink Typed letter signed: "Jules Lande" in black ink. 4 pages, 7¼x10½. Written on Jules Lande and his St. Regis Hotel Orchestra letterhead.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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FRANCES LANGFORD - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/21/1993 - HFSID 176491LS: "Frances Langford", 1p. 8½x11. No place, 1993 January 21. On her personal letterhead to Steven Mitnick, Oldwick, New Jersey. In full: "Thank you for your letter of December 18, 1992.…"
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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STEVEN LEONARD - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/04/1939 - HFSID 207179The charming Chicago orchestra leader writes letter to a fan, updating her on the band's upcoming projects Typed letter signed: "Steven Leonard" in blue ink. 1 page, 7x9½. Chicago, Illinois. November 4, 1939.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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TED LEWIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CIRCA 1929 - HFSID 225598Post card signed by the travelling performer featuring a beautiful photograph of a forest in Oregon Autograph Letter Signed: "Ted Lewis" in pencil on verso of 5½x3½ picture postcard.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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CAROL LOFNER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/26/1933 - HFSID 223628The band leader and pianist sends letter of thanks to a journalist for the good review, signs name in black ink Typed letter signed: "Carol Lofner" in black ink. 1 page, 7¼x10½. Written on personalized "Carol Lofner and his Orchestra" letterhead. March 26, 1933.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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JOHNNY LONG - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/18/1950 - HFSID 27107Johnny Long sends a typed letter to George Sanders of thanks for playing his records and to promote his latest release "Calico Ball". Typed Letter Signed: "Johnny Long", 1p, 8½x11. New York, New York, 1950 April 18. To Mr.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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VINCENT LOPEZ - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/25/1932 - HFSID 223633He signs a typed letter promoting his radio programs. Typed Leter signed: "Vincent Lopez", 1 page, irregularly cut to 5¾x8¼; affixed to 6½x9¾ sheet of black paper. New York, N.Y., 1932 April 25.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
