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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 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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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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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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GENE AUSTIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1935 - HFSID 280709Autograph note signed by Gene Austin reads, "To Audrey/a pretty Girl/Sincerely/Gene Austin", on a meal ticket card. Dated 1935, it includes a printed Thank You from the Trocadero French Grill. Austin was a popular crooner and songwriter.
Price: $200.00
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GENE AUSTIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1938 - HFSID 19027Album leaf signed by Gene Austin, reading "To Perry/From/Gene Austin". Includes an ink note indicating the date, "Gene Austin - radio - 5-8-38." Austin is recognized for his contributions to popular music in the 1920s.
Price: $200.00
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HARRY BABBITT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 11/1979 - HFSID 221595Autograph note signed by Harry Babbitt expresses gratitude to a fan, stating, "To Larry/Many thanks for/your support over the years/& for remembering me this year/of 1979. Have a very happy/Birthday!/Harry Babbitt/Nov '79."
Price: $160.00
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GRACIE BARRIE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 01/17/1935 - HFSID 317629Autograph note signed by Grace Barrie, addressed to "Ken Jr." and wishing "Always happiness + success." Barrie, a vocalist and sister of bandleader Dick Barrie, is known for her performances in four Broadway musicals and on television's Toast of the Town.
Price: $140.00
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BLUE BARRON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 225526Card signed "To Marie -/Most cordially/Blue Barron" in blue ink by big band leader Blue Barron. Pencil notations appear on the verso. Barron, known for his sweet orchestra, achieved a number one hit with Cruisin' Down the River in 1949.
Price: $90.00
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LEON BELASCO - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19113Card signed by Leon Belasco includes an autograph note reading "To Kayo/Good luck/Leon/Belasco." A color magazine photograph is affixed to the left side. Belasco was a violinist and entertainer, active in film, radio, and television from 1929.
Price: $200.00
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LAURA LEE BELL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 297865Note signed by Laura Lee Bell includes the inscription "To Tom/Love-/Laura Lee Bell" in brown felt tip. Bell, known for her role as Christine Blair on The Young and the Restless, is the daughter of the show's creators.
Price: $80.00
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BARNEY (ALBANY LEON) BIGARD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 27154Card featuring an inscribed signature from Barney Bigard reading, "To Kayo/Regards/Barney Bigard". Bigard, known for his work with Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong, is recognized for his contributions to jazz music.
Price: $90.00
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RAY BLOCH - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 83389Note from Ray Bloch, handwritten and signed, extending best regards to a fan. Autograph reads: "Dear Bruce,/My Best Regards to You/Ray Bloch". Bloch was a composer and conductor known for his work on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Jackie Gleason Show.
Price: $140.00
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IRENE BORDONI - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1932 - HFSID 19148Autograph note signed by Irene Bordoni in 1932, extending her best wishes in French with the inscription, "to Mr. R. Becker/Avec tous mes voeux/Irene Bordoni/1932". An ink note at the bottom dates the signature as May 9, 1932.
Price: $200.00
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THE BOSWELL SISTERS (CONNEE BOSWELL) - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 322059Handwritten note signed with her birth name, "Connie", reads "To/Donald/Best Wishes/from/Connie/Boswell". Connee Boswell, an American singer and member of the Boswell Sisters, pursued a successful solo career after the group disbanded in 1936.
Price: $140.00
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PERRY COMO - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 13363Philatelic envelope signed by Perry Como, featuring an autograph note reading "To Andy Wirt/Salute/Perry Como". It is postmarked from Portland, Maine, on April 24, 1981, with an 18-cent U.S. flag stamp, marking the first day of issue.
Price: $140.00
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PERRY COMO - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 24914Index card signed by Perry Como, with the note "To Bill/Best Always/Perry Como". Como, a renowned singer and television star, is known for numerous hit songs and several Emmy-winning shows. The card shows slight wear at the corners.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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PERRY COMO - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 88360Album leaf signed by Perry Como, including a note reading "To Colleen/My Best/Perry Como". Como, a prominent singer from the end of WWII, is known for his musical variety shows and numerous hit songs throughout his career.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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BOB (GEORGE ROBERT) CROSBY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 221603Autograph note signed by Bob Crosby, stating, "Happy Birthday to Larry. Many thanks for what you have done for show business! Have a great day. Musically yours Bob Crosby and the 'Bobcats!'" The note is from Crosby and his band, the Bobcats.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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BOB (GEORGE ROBERT) CROSBY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1952 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 34029Autograph note signed by Bob Crosby, Paul Coates, Macdonald Carey, and Al Petker, addressed to George. Crosby's note reads, "George-/Thanks for/many favors/Bob Crosby/Feb-1952" with additional inscriptions from the others on the verso, all in blue ink.
Price: $320.00
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BOB (GEORGE ROBERT) CROSBY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1979 - HFSID 298988Ticket to a charity ball signed by Bob Crosby includes an autograph note reading "Hi/Sonny!/Enjoy yourself!/Bob Crosby/1979." The event featured his orchestra on November 17, 1979, with the ticket stub remaining intact.
Price: $200.00
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XAVIER CUGAT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1938 - HFSID 567Album leaf signed by Xavier Cugat includes the inscription, "To Penny/best wishes from/Xavier Cugat". An additional ink note indicates the date as 4/3/38. Cugat, known as "The Rumba King," introduced Latin rhythms to U.S. audiences.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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MILTON DELUGG - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 101965Autograph note signed by Milton DeLugg reads "To Nanette/Sincerely/Milton DeLugg", written in blue ink. DeLugg, known for composing music for game shows and songs like "Hoop Dee Doo", had a diverse music career.
Price: $200.00
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AL DONAHUE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 67397Album leaf signed by Al Donahue, featuring an autograph note reflecting on his show business experiences. The note reads, "After all the years that I have/been in show business I should start/learning about poise and showmanship-"
Price: $80.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 34048Index card containing a note signed by Jimmy Dorsey states, "To Marc -/My Sincere good Wishes/Jimmy Dorsey". The verso includes a printed list of cover charges for The Roof, Hotel Pennsylvania, New York.
Price: $320.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 225527Card signed by Jimmy Dorsey contains a brief note to a fan, reading "To Marie -/Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey". Dorsey, an accomplished alto saxophonist and clarinetist, led a successful orchestra, recording 100 chart hits over his career.
Price: $280.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 285078Autograph note signed by Jimmy Dorsey, reading "To Lonnie-/Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey". Dorsey, a prominent musician, led his own orchestra after his brother left. Notably, he recorded many hits, including the classic "Too Marvelous For Words".
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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JIMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 287475Autograph note signed by Jimmy Dorsey reads, "Dear Lorraine - Lots of/good luck with your/Club./Sincerely/Jimmy Dorsey". Dorsey, a celebrated bandleader and musician, is known for his significant contributions to music, particularly with his orchestra's chart hits.
Price: $380.00
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EDDY DUCHIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 37643Autograph note signed by Eddy Duchin reads: "To Tony/Best wishes/Eddy Duchin." The note is written in pencil on the verso of a card promoting a dance event. Duchin was a popular pianist and subject of The Eddy Duchin Story.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
