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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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GENE AUSTIN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1937 - HFSID 225624Album leaf signed by Gene Austin includes the autograph sentiment "Sincerely/Gene Austin" and features a magazine photograph affixed to it. A pencil note mentions a 1937 performance at the Studio Theater, Vine St. Austin was a prominent early crooner.
Price: $200.00
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HARRY BABBITT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 09/05/1988 - HFSID 209379Card. Autograph sentiment signed "Best Wishes,/Harry Babbitt/Sept. 5 '88" in ink, featuring an ornate printed border. Harry Babbitt, known for his vocal contributions to hits like "Three Little Fishes" and "White Cliffs of Dover", was part of Kay Kyser's band.
Price: $140.00
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WILKIE BARD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 297687Card signed by Wilkie Bard includes the autograph sentiment, "Yours Sincerely, Wilkie Bard". Bard, an English music hall star known for introducing popular songs like I Want to Sing in Opera and The Night Watchman, lived from 1874 to 1944.
Price: $90.00
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WILKIE BARD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1944 - HFSID 142847Card signed by Wilkie Bard includes the autograph sentiment "Yours sincerely/Wilkie Bard" in blue ink. Bard, a British vaudeville performer, is known for songs such as "I Want to Sing in Opera" and "The Night Watchman".
Price: $90.00
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THE BEVERLEY SISTERS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 78466Album leaf signed by a member of The Beverley Sisters with the sentiment, “With every good wish xxx/ Beverley Sisters” in dark blue ink. The group, popular in the 1950s and 1960s, was known for hits like Sisters.
Price: $90.00
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THE BOSWELL SISTERS (CONNEE BOSWELL) - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1951 - HFSID 287983Album leaf signed by Connee Boswell as "Connie Boswell," including the sentiment, "Good luck/from/Connie/Boswell." Dated March 30, 1951, this item commemorates the American singer's successful career, particularly as part of the Boswell Sisters.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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WILL BRADLEY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1941 - HFSID 207183Card signed by trombonist Will Bradley includes the autograph sentiment "Sincerely/Will Bradley", dated April 3, 1941. It is mounted on a larger sheet with pencil notes. Bradley is known for his work with the Boogie Woogie Orchestra.
Price: $100.00
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COUNT BASIE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 27140Guestbook page signed by Count Basie, Dick Haynes, Marilyn Hare, and Chili Williams. Basie's sentiment reads, "Good to be with/you again/Count Basie" in black ink, while others sign in green ink. Contains small photographs and various notations.
Price: $400.00
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WARREN COVINGTON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 03/21/1996 - HFSID 345917Card signed by trombonist Warren Covington in black ink, dated March 21, 1996, with the inscription, "Warren Covington/Thank You,-/3/21/96". Covington led the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and recorded albums as leader of The Commanders.
Price: $120.00
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BILL DARNELL - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 296583Autograph sentiment signed by Bill Darnell reads "Sincere Wishes/Bill Darnell" in blue ink on a 5x3 piece of paper. Darnell was a prominent session vocalist in the 1930s and 1940s, known for hits like "Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy" and "M-I-S-S-I-P-P-I".
Price: $100.00
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AL DONAHUE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 225966Circular sheet signed by Al Donahue, including his sentiment, “Best Wishes/ Al Donahue,” along with 15 members of his orchestra, such as Phil Brito, Dee Keating, and Bart Varsalona. Al Donahue was an American bandleader active in the 1940s.
Price: $420.00
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TOMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 175943Album leaf signed "Sincerely/Tommy Dorsey" in blue ink by Tommy Dorsey, accompanied by a small b/w magazine photo affixed near the edge. Dorsey, a prominent big band leader, was part of the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra in the 1930s.
Sale Price $250.00
$325.00
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TOMMY DORSEY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 322023Autograph sentiment signed: "Sincerely/Tommy Dorsey", in black ink. Tommy Dorsey, part of the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, is known for his contributions to music and television. He died in 1956 after a notable career.
Price: $220.00
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EDDY DUCHIN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 322029Autograph sentiment signed: "Best wishes/Eddy Duchin", in black ink. Eddy Duchin, a pop musician known for his sentimental music, formed a popular combo in the 1930s and served in World War II before passing away at age 40.
Price: $140.00
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HARRY FIELDS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 327253Signature from Harry Fields, a composer and jazz pianist, is featured with the autograph sentiment "Sincerely-/Harry Fields" in blue ink. Fields, active in the 1940s and 1950s, composed for artists like Charlie Ventura and films such as The Blue Hour.
Price: $160.00
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HELEN FORREST - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 327257Autograph sentiment signed by Helen Forrest reads "Best wishes - /Helen Forrest" in black ink. Forrest, a prominent big band singer, recorded numerous singles and appeared in films like Bathing Beauty and Two Girls and a Sailor.
Price: $100.00
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GLENN MILLER BAND (HAL McINTYRE) - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 04/09/1946 - HFSID 26831Signature from Hal McIntyre, a founding member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, is signed in blue pencil with the sentiment "Sincerely/Hal McIntyre". An unsigned newspaper photograph and clipping are affixed, highlighting McIntyre's musical contributions during and after World War II.
Price: $90.00
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GUY LOMBARDO ORCHESTRA (GUY A. LOMBARDO) - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 1570Index card signed by Guy Lombardo in black ink, inscribing "Best Wishes/Guy Lombardo". Lombardo, a prominent bandleader known for his New Year's Eve programs, formed the Royal Canadians in 1924 and was a national champion speed-boat racer.
Price: $140.00
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HENRY HALL - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 160887Card featuring Henry Hall's signature reading "Good wishes/Henry Hall" is inscribed in ink. Hall is recognized for his significant contributions to the BBC Dance Orchestra and his popularity as a radio star in Britain during the 1930s.
Price: $120.00
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HENRY HALL - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1939 - HFSID 68031Album leaf signed by Henry Hall includes a sentiment reading "With all good wishes/Henry Hall/1939". An attached facsimile signature states "Here's to the next Time/Henry Hall". Hall is recognized for directing the BBC Dance Orchestra in the 1930s.
Price: $320.00
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JACK HYLTON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 159985Album leaf featuring an autograph sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Jack Hylton". Jack Hylton, a British pianist and orchestra leader, formed Jack Hylton & His Orchestra in 1921, gaining popularity before disbanding in 1935.
Price: $120.00
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JACK HYLTON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 07/08/1950 - HFSID 166668Album leaf signed by Jack Hylton with the sentiment "Best Wishes/Jack Hylton/July 8th 1950". Hylton was a British pianist and orchestra leader known for his performances and recordings, including a final Royal Command Performance in 1950.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 161051Card signed by Harry James includes an autograph sentiment reading "Sincerely/Harry James". James, an influential trumpet player and bandleader, enjoyed popularity during the swing era and appeared in films like Man With a Horn.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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JEWEL & WARRISS (BEN WARRISS) - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1939 - HFSID 88012Autograph sentiment signed by Ben Warriss and Jimmy Jewel reads "Best Wishes/Jewel/+/Warriss/Empire/Nottingham/1939", dated 1939 and written in blue ink. Additionally, there is a signature on the verso by "David Wyke".
Price: $120.00
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SAMMY KAYE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 321732Autograph sentiment signed: "Swing + Sway/Sammy Kaye" in black ink. Sammy Kaye, a prominent band leader of the big band era, is known for his engaging performances and hits like "It Isn't Fair" and "Room Full of Roses".
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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SAMMY KAYE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 322055Album leaf signed by Sammy Kaye features his tagline, "Swing & Sway/Sammy Kaye". Kaye, a prominent big band leader, is known for his radio performances and hits. He contributed to films and continued his orchestra legacy until 1986.
Price: $120.00
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SAMMY KAYE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1939 - HFSID 207159Album leaf signed by Sammy Kaye includes the autograph sentiment, "Swing & Sway/Sammy Kaye", dated September 14, 1939. Kaye was a prominent leader of a big band, known for his performances and popular songs in the 1930s and 1940s.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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PAULA KELLY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1971 - HFSID 295325Card signed by Paula Kelly in black ink, inscribed with "The Modernaires/Paula Kelly". Kelly joined the Modernaires in 1940, transitioning from the big band era to nightclub jazz. Accompanied by an ink note on the attached sheet of paper.
Price: $80.00
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DOROTHY LAMOUR - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 160268Card containing an ink sentiment signed "Best Wishes! Dorothy/Lamour" with a newspaper photograph of Lamour affixed. Lamour, known for her roles in the Road to films, was an iconic star and radio singer from the 1930s.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
