GIACOMO PUCCINI The Italian composer signs this touching sentiment on a photograph mount. Photograph Mount inscribed and signed: "Alla bella & gentile Signorina / Marietta Stern, / ricordo / Giacomo Puccini / Roma Gen: 1918" Photograph of Puccini by Vuillemenot Montibone, 6½ x 8½, 11¾ x 17 photograph and mount overall. Puccini was in Rome preparing for the European debut, on January 11, 1919, of his opera, Il trittico. This was a trilogy of three one-act operas including Il tabarro, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. Photograph is creased and toned. Photograph mount creased. Framed to an overall size of 24½ x 27. Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), the greatest Italian opera composer of his time. He wrote a number of operas, including his three most famous works, La Bohème, Tosca and Madama Butterfly, while living at Torre Del Lago, the home he had purchased in 1891. Puccini and his family lived at Torre Del Lago until 1921, and the home became a museum after the death of Puccini's wife in 1930. Light partial postmark to the right of Puccini's head.
GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph of Reeves in character as Superman Photograph signed: "George / Reeves". B/w, 6¾ x 8¾. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series. Reeves' death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted. Minor chip at top of frame.
W. C. FIELDS Handwritten letter to his mistress Carlotta Monti, signed as "The Great Man". Monti is not spared Fields' caustic wit: "You say your voice has improved ... Thank Christ you never took up the cornet." Autograph Letter signed: "The Great Man", 2 pages (integral leaf), 8½x11. No place, 1939 January 11. To "Dear Carlotta". In full: "You say your voice has improved, but if you cannot commercialize on it, it will do you very little good, and cause others who have to listen to it quite a bit of business. Thank Christ you never took up the cornet. I will ask mickey mouse or pals to meet you at the station with station wagon. So look for either upon your arrival. [next 3 sentences written in cramped script in margin.] I will call you up at 8th St. Don't be fretting about your birthday. You know money is very good and I hate to hear anyone mention it. I will be out of town as the painters come in Monday. We will be most anxious to see you and have you tell us about London, Berlin, Paris, Moscow, etc. Carlo-Ta-Carlo-Ta". W.C. Fields (1879-1946) began entertaining as an amusement park juggler at the age of fourteen.
GEORGE REEVES Action photograph of Reeves as Superman apprehending two villains. Photograph signed: "Thank you / for watching / George Reeves / Superman". B/w, 9 x 7½. Framed to an overall size of 17½ x 28½. Fine condition. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
GEORGE REEVES The actor signs a script for The Adventures of Superman episode “Lady in Black” Script signed: " George Reeves / Superman". 47 pages, p1 and p47 displayed, p2-46 stored within framing. Script measures 7½ x 9½. Framed to an overall size of 49 x 32½. Script for The Adventures of Superman episode “Lady in Black”, written by Jackson Gillis. Fine condition. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
WILLIAM F. CODY: BUFFALO BILL 4¼x6½ cabinet card photo, signed both as W.F. Cody and as Buffalo Bill Cabinet Card Photograph signed: "W.F. Cody/'Buffalo Bill'". B/w, 4¼x6½. Superb portrait of William F. Cody with his desirable double signature. Photographer's imprint, "Gessford/238 Fifth Ave./N.Y.", at lower mount. William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) was a rider for the Pony Express in 1860, a scout for the Kansas Cavalry against the Indians (1863) and served in the U.S. Army in the Civil War (1863-1865). From 1867-1868, he furnished buffalo meat for the Union Pacific Railroad construction crews, earning his nickname, "Buffalo Bill". Cody was a scout for the 5th U.S. Cavalry from 1868-1872 and in 1876. From 1872-1883, he was on stage as an actor at first in E.Z.C. Judson's play, Scouts of the Plains. He organized Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in 1883 and toured the United States and Europe successfully for over 30 years. Fine condition. 
FRANZ LISZT Rare, signed photograph of the Hungarian composer Photograph signed: "F Liszt," 5x7. In 1865, Franz Liszt (1811-1886) joined the Franciscans, earned the title Abbe, and began teaching piano and composition. He would, in a few years, enter the period in his life he called “vie trifurquee” (1869-1886). Liszt termed this interval his “three-pronged life” because he lived in and travelled between Rome, Italy, Weimar Germany and Budapest, Hungary. During this period, the respected maestro wrote the bulk of his compositions, which eventually totaled over 700 works. A child prodigy at the piano, Liszt began his career as a composter in Weimar, where he was appointed court music conductor in 1842. He then focused on religious music and composed 14 symphonic poems, including Les Preludes, Orpheus and A Faust Symphony. Fine condition. Frame worn at corners. Framed to an overall size of 17x27. 
GEORGE REEVES The actor signs a contract to appear on The Tony Bennet Show. Partly Printed Document Signed: "George Reeves", 1 page, 8 x 10½, 1956 July 10.Headed: "Standard AFTRA Engagement Contract for Single Television Broadcast and for Multiple Television Broadcasts within One Calendar Week". Contract between Reeves and Roncom Productions, Inc., New York, New York, for Reeves to appear as Guest Star on The Tony Bennet Show. Reeves was to be paid $1250 for his appearance, which was to be taped on August 11, 1956. Also signed by a Producer from Roncom Productions, Inc. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 32¾ x 17¼. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 
SUPERMAN COLLECTION Amazing collection of signed photographs of the early Superman cast, framed to an overall size of 38¼ x 41½. GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph of Reeves in character as Clark Kent. Photograph signed: "George Reeves". B/w, 9x7. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
BUDDY HOLLY His handwritten answers to an English test at Lubbock High School, 1953 Autograph Manuscript signed: "Buddy Holley", 1p, 8x10½. Lubbock (Texas), 1953 March 17. An English grammar test. Holly (original spelling "Holley") has headed the page,signing his name in the upper left and writing "English 22v (2)" beneath his name. At the upper right, he has penned "Lubbock High School" and the date "March 17, 1953". Headed: "Test" by Holly, the test had 40 questions; just the answers are written. Holly had to identify parts of speech ("adv", "noun", "pronoun", "conjunction") and types of sentences ("run-on", "phrase", "sub. clause"). Only one answer (the first) is marked wrong. Holly was graduated from Lubbock High School in 1955 and within a year was recording for Decca Records. He was an innovator who wrote his own material and was among the first to use such advanced studio techniques as double-tracking. Holly pioneered and popularized the now-standard rock-band lineup of two guitars, bass and drums. He began experimenting with orchestration shortly before his death in 1959. His first song recorded with the Crickets in 1957 was "That'll Be the Day". "Peggy Sue" followed.
FOR THE VICTOR TALKING MACHINE COMPANY'S RECORDING OF HIS 1929 PERFORMANCE OF AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, GERSHWIN RECEIVES ROYALTIES OF ONE CENT PER RECORD SOLD! GEORGE GERSHWIN. Typed Document Signed: "George Gershwin", 1p, 8x10. No place, 1929 November 1.Headed:"Victor Talking Machine Company/Statement of Royalty Due on Selections by/George Gershwin". The statement is titled: "Sold by the Victor Talking Machine Company for period ending Sept. 30, 1929". Two different records were sold: An American in Paris - Parts 1 and 2 (8331 copies), $83.31 royalty and An American in Paris - Parts 3 and 4 (8327 copies), $83.27 royalty. Total: $166.58 royalty. Gershwin was paid royalties of a penny per copy! He has signed beneath this statement: "I accept the above statement of my royalty account for records of my performance in accordance with my contract dated March 13, 1929 and acknowledge the receipt of the amount for the period shown on said statement in full and final settlement of said account." An American in Paris, inspired by Gershwin's time spent in the French capital, was a groundbreaking symphonic 
W. C. FIELDS Preparing for his role as "The Great Man" in his last starring role, later titled Never Give a Sucker an Even Break, Fields hires his own writer, to be paid by him, not by the studio. The writer (John T. Neville) has also signed. Documentary Letter Signed: "W. C. Fields", "John T. Neville", 1 page, 8½x11. Universal City, California, 1941 February 22. Neville acknowledges that he has been hired personally by W. C. Fields in connection with Fields' pending movie for Universal Studios, and understands that is to be compensated by Fields, owed nothing by Universal. Fields signs his "approval and consent to the foregoing." Ink note at top left (unknown hand), underlined in red: "The Great Man". W.C. FIELDS (1879-1946) began entertaining as an amusement park juggler at the age of fourteen. He was a vaudeville headliner before he was twenty and toured Europe in 1901, giving a command performance at Buckingham Palace. His Broadway debut in The Ham Tree (1905) was followed by appearances in the Ziegfeld Follies (1915-1921) and in George White's Scandals (1933). Fields starred in Poppy on Broadway (1923) and the next year made his first film, Janice Meredith (1924).
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI Gioacchino Rossini sends an autograph letter in Italian to send an article. Autograph Letter Signed: "Rossini" in Italian, 1p, 4¼ x 5½. No place, no date. To Severini. In full: "Please send, within today, the portion of the opera La Fata Bianca [The White Fairy] which has the tenor's role, to Mr. Curioni. All is well." Curioni was the Italian tenor, Alberico Curioni.By the time he was 18, Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) had written his first opera. The Italian composer is best known for his comic opera, The Barber of Seville, and his grand opera, William Tell, with its famous overture. The "Overture" to the four-act William Tell became one of the most familiar of all operatic works when it was used to open the radio and television show, The Lone Ranger. Guillame Tell was first performed in Paris in 1829. The Italian composer, the leading representative of the Bel Canto School of Opera and one of the last masters of opera buffa, spent his later years in Paris and his native Italy. Lightly stained, lightly creased, with folds. Light ink transfer from a different letter. Ink smudging present on some letters.
WILLIAM F. CODY ("BUFFALO BILL") Signed photo and photo mount both as W.F. Cody and Buffalo Bill. Photograph Mount inscribed and signed: "W.F. Cody/'Buffalo Bill'/To Ormsby Trench/1903". B/w, 7x9 overall, image 3¾x5½ (two surfaces). Photo by Marceau Studios, 258 Fifth Avenue, New York. William Frederick Cody earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody's theatrical career was launched in 1872 with re-enactments of Indian battles. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman. Vintage mount is lightly foxed, soiled and slightly stained with some wear at edges. Photo is lightly soiled and slightly foxed. Signature and inscription in fine condition. 
WILLIAM F. CODY, JAMES LONGSTREET and others Signatures of Cody, Longstreet and other prominent Chicagoans of the era, collected on both sides of a 6x4 sheet in 1899. Signatures on both sides of a 6x4 sheet: "W.F. Cody / 'Buffalo Bill'", "Nate Salsbury", "John M. Burke /'Arizona John'", and "Allison Nailor, Jr.". Dated in unknown hand at left: "April 20, 1899." On verso: "Yours Truly/James Longstreet/July 15 '99" and "Ferdinand W. Peck". Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 40x20. William Frederick Cody earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody had begun his wild west career herding cattle at age nine. Five years later, he became the Pony Express' youngest rider. Throughout the Civil War, Cody worked as a government scout, extracting from life and the West all it had to offer. His western notoriety grew with his adventures, including those during the Sioux War, in which he purportedly fought a duel with Chief Yellow Hand.
WILLIAM F. CODY Readying his TE Ranch and stating that his Wild West Show is "doing big". ALS: "Col" with "Cody" in text, 1p, 8¼x11¼. New York, no year April 7.With an original "Buffalo Bill's/Wild West" envelope addressed by Cody to: "Mattie & Eli Jer[?]/TE Ranch/Ishawood/Big Horn Co W[yoming]." Postmarked Owensboro, KY, May 10, 1901.In 1895, Cody began moving cattle to Wyoming. He received a large herd from his friend and hunting companion, Mike Russell. The herd wore the TE brand. Thus Cody named his ranch the TE Ranch. The TE was once rated at 4600 acres, but Cody added other ranches to it and the conglomerate was considered his Big Horn Basin Holdings. He was about 50 when he bought the TE and he considered it a haven from the world. To Mattie & Eli.In full: "The wild west show doing big. Now my dear good friends-the next two months you have got lots to do-hire plenty men-to get the crops in-plow lots of new ground-get in every acre you can-Make a good big garden-clean up all the deadwood in the timber pasturers (sic)-And plant grass seed among the trees-don't cut any green bushes or trees.
GEORGE REEVES Breakaway shirt & tie worn by Reeves in the The Adventures of Superman. Ephemera Unsigned: Shirt and tie worn by actor George Reeves on classic The Adventures of Superman television series in 1953. Accompanied by letter from prior owner when on loan to the Smithsonian National Museum of Modern History in 1987. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959)made his film debut in 1939. He played one of Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus in Gone With the Wind (1940). Reeves' career took a turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1958 television series. In The Adventures of Superman, Reeves portrayed the character again. Reeves was neither the first nor the last film Superman, of course. Kirk Alyn preceded him, while Christopher Reeve and many others have followed. Reeves was never able to shake off being typecast as Superman; the television show ran until he was 44 years old. His death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted.
JOHN LENNON and MAY PANG Framed Gallery of History display (46x30) featuring the t-shirt from Caribou Ranch studio given to Lennon when he recorded there with Elton John, accompanied by an authentication signed by Lennon's lover at the time, May Pang, and by a photo of Lennon and Pang together Comprises: (1) DS: "May Pang". 1 page, 8x5. No place, no date. In full: "From John Lennon's T-shirt collection, Caribou Ranch t-shirt. Given to John during his visit to Caribou Ranch Studio, when he and Elton John recorded 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds'". Fine condition. (2) Extremely Rare Caribou Ranch T-shirt. Long-sleeve Collegiate Pacific, cream-colored, size 34-36. Slightly stained. Fine condition. From October 1973 until March 1975, JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) and MAY PANG lived, loved and worked together. During the Lennon-Yoko Ono separation and at Ono's instigation, their young, personal assistant became his constant companion. Deeply emotional and trying "to find himself", Lennon worked diligently to create the songs for his 1974 album Walls and Bridges, in which he dedicated one song to Ono and "Surprise Surprise" to his lover.
WINTER DANCE PARTY TOUR: BUDDY HOLLY, DION DiMUCCI and others 5x3 card signed by at least 5 members of the Winter Dance Party tour which claimed Buddy's life in 1959, framed with Holly's Greatest Hits album. Signatures: "Buddy Holly" in pencil and "Frankie Sardo" and, on verso, "Dion", "Carl Bunch/Drums/Crickets", and an unidentified signer in pencil, and in blue ink "Dion", "To/Elliott/Love =/Debbie/Stevens", 5x3 card. Framed with an album cover for Buddy Holly's Greatest Hits. Holly had written many of the songs featured on the album, including "Peggy Sue", "That'll Be the Day" and "Maybe Baby". Holly, who was graduated from Lubbock High School in 1955, was recording for Decca Records within a year. Born on September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas as Charles Hardin Holley, the future recording star became known as "Buddy".His first record contract dropped the "e" in Holley, and he adopted the spelling.Before going to Lubbock High School, Holly had attended Lubbock's J.T. Hutchinson Junior High, where he met Bob Montgomery.
GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph showing Reeves in classic Superman pose. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Sharon/Thanks for watching/George 'Superman'/Reeves". B/w, 7x9. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series. Reeves' death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted.
GEORGE REEVES Striking photograph of Reeves in his service uniform Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Jack / George / Reeves". B/w, 6¾ x 9 Framed to an overall size of 31 x 20½. Minor chips on corners of frame. Fine condition. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph showing Reeves in classic Superman pose. Photograph inscribed and signed: "George Reeves". B/w, 7x9. Inscription in Spanish, not translated. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series. Reeves' death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted. Minor chips on frame.
STEVE McQUEEN Signed move still from the move Bullitt. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Kevin/Best Wishes/Steve McQueen". B/w, 8x10. Still from the 1968 film, Bullitt. Steve McQueen (1930-1980) played a police detective in the film, portraying him in the stunt-driving role typical of his anti-hero image. McQueen had his first starring film role in The Blob (1958), the same year he began a three-year run as a moody bounty hunter in TV's Wanted: Dead or Alive. McQueen was nominated for the Best Actor Academy Award for The Sand Pebbles (1966). Among his many other movie hits were The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1963), The Cincinnati Kid (1965) and Papillon (1973). He was married to actress Ali MacGraw from 1973-1977. Writing light but legible. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 15½ x 23¼. Frame exhibits wearing at corners. Broadway Performers | Other
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (BUD ABBOTT) - COLLECTION WITH ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - HFSID 350616BUD ABBOTT and LOU COSTELLO Black and white publicity photographs of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Comprises: (1) Bud Abbott. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Kay/Sincerely/Bud Abbott". B/w, 7½ x 9¼. Fine condition. (2) Lou Costello.Sale Price $1,360.00
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CHARLES AIDMAN - AUTOGRAPH STATEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 40479CHARLES AIDMAN The actor signs a script for Edgar Lee Masters' Spoon River Anthology, saying his work on the play had been his most "fulfilling project as a writer, actor, + director" Autograph statement on script signed: "Charles Aidman", in blue ink, 59 pages, 5x7¼.
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EDWARD ALBEE - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT SIGNED 1981 - HFSID 153506EDWARD ALBEE The playwright signed this manuscript from A Delicate Balance in 1981 Autograph Manuscript Signed: "From 'A Delicate Balance'/by/Edward Albee (1981)", 1p, 8½x11. Headed: "Agnes:". In Full: "Time. Time happens, I suppose. To people.
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EDWARD ALBEE - COLLECTION 02/19/1988 - HFSID 269487EDWARD ALBEE The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright wrote this letter to a Baltimore acquaintance in 1988, saying that they wouldn't be able to meet in New York City Autograph letter signed "Edward Albee". 1 page, 8½x11. Feb. 19, 1988. In full: "Dear Henry: Nice to hear from you.
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EDWARD ALBEE - FLYER SIGNED - HFSID 221064He signed this flyer promoting a U.S. 10-cent stamp honoring Robert Frost, featuring a facsimile of Frost's handwritten copy of his popular poem "Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening" and a printed excerpt from the poem identified as President Kennedy's favorite lines
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JONELLE ALLEN - COLLECTION WITH NANCY SELTZER - HFSID 321325Seltzer writes on behalf of her client Jonelle Allen to Editor John Willis, forwarding Allen's publicity materials to appear in a forthcoming Theatre World. She also signs for Allen on her resume. Two items.
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JUNE ALLYSON - MAGAZINE ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 78100JUNE ALLYSON Black and white magazine advertisement for the 1957 film, My Man Godfrey. Magazine Advertisement signed: "June/Allyson". B/w, 8x10. Ad for the 1957 film, My Man Godfrey. Frequently
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DON AMECHE - INSCRIBED SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 276780DON AMECHE The actor inscribes and signs the outline of his left hand. Sketch inscribed and signed: "To Dennis -/Best wishes/Don Ameche". Drawn and signed in blue ink, 8½x11. Don Ameche (1908-1993) played mostly second leads until 1939, when he memorably played the title role in The Story of Alexander Graham Bell.
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LEON AMES - DIRECTORY PHOTO SIGNED - HFSID 328065LEON AMES The longtime film and television actor signs photo front the Actor's Directory in blue ink Directory photo signed: "Leon Ames" in blue ink. 4½x3 irregularly cut. Features 1x1½ b/w photo of Ames with a small biography.
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LYNN ANDERSON - ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1978 - HFSID 325003LYNN ANDERSON The Grammy Award winning country singer signs an advertisement for her performance with Fred Travalena at Harrah's Casino, Reno Advertisement signed: "Lynn Anderson" in black felt tip, 8x4.
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EDWARD ARNOLD - CARICATURE SIGNED CIRCA 1937 - HFSID 903EDWARD ARNOLD The actor signs below a caricature of him on a 3½x5½ lined page affixed to a 6½x7¼ page. Caricature signed: "Edward/Arnold". 3½x5½ lined page affixed to 6½x7¼ thicker paper. Hand printed caption on each sheet, with date "1937".
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JANE ASHER - ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 324402JANE ASHER Advertisement for a 1998 production of Things We Do For Love featuring the actress, signed in blue felt tip Advertisement signed: "Jane Asher/x", in blue felt tip, signed on 2x1 tape affixed to 4x8¼ advertisement. Advertisement for the comedy Things We Do For Love at the Gielgud Theatre, 1998. Jane Asher (b.
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BURT BACHARACH - COMMEMORATIVE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 27129BURT BACHARACH Burt Bacharach signs a philatelic envelope for the 80th anniversary of Rehovot. Philatelic Envelope signed: "Burt Bacharach", 7x4. First Day Cover on the 80th anniversary of Rehovot, postmarked June 5, 1970, purple Israeli stamp affixed, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.
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THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON) - COLLECTION WITH MAY PANG - HFSID 91358Framed Gallery of History display (46x30) featuring the t-shirt from Caribou Ranch studio given to Lennon when he recorded there with Elton John, accompanied by an authentication signed by Lennon's lover at the time, May Pang, and by a photo of Lennon and Pang together
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RICHARD BENJAMIN - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK TWICE - HFSID 342863RICHARD BENJAMIN The actor and director signs still form his 1973 film Westworld twice in green ink Inscribed printed photograph signed in ink twice: "To Beth,/ Richard Benjamin" in green ink and 'To Beth,/ Richard/ Benjamin" in green ink (overwritten in black ink in unknown hand). Color, 10x8.
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JOAN BENNETT - THIRD PERSON AUTOGRAPH DOC. MULTI-SIGNED - HFSID 265782JOAN BENNETT Joan Bennett signs a third person autograph document five times. Third Person Autograph Document signed five times: "Joan Bennett", "Miss Bennett" (three times), and "Joan" in text, 2p, 8x12½. No place, no date. Handwritten autobiography, probably intended for a theatrical program.
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TRACIE BENNETT - ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 324387TRACIE BENNETT The Award winning English actress signs an advertisement for Sheffield Theatres production of Guys & Dolls. Advertisement signed: "love Tracie Bennett", in blue ink, 5¾x8¼. Tracie Bennett(b.
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JACK BENNY - COLLECTION - HFSID 287526Western-style shirt and pants worn by Benny in the 1940 comedy, Buck Benny Rides Again, accompanied by an inscribed photo of Benny in Western garb riding a wooden horse, and a signed newspaper photo of him recalling the movie with the caption "Buck Rides a Barber Chair"
Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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MILTON BERLE - ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 157144MILTON BERLE He signs an 11x17 ad for a National Portrait Gallery/Museum of Broadcasting exhibit on pioneers of American broadcasting. Advertisement signed: "Milton Berle", 1 page, 11x17, front and verso. Headed: "The National Portrait Gallery and The Museum of Broadcasting".
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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CLINT BLACK - ARTICLE SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: LISA HARTMAN - HFSID 298215CLINT BLACK and LISA HARTMAN Signatures of the country music couple on a fan newsletter Article signed: "Clint Black", "Lisa Hartman Black", 4 pages, 11x15. Signed on the front cover of The Killin' Times: a Newspaper for Fans, Winter 1999. In 1989, CLINT BLACK (b.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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SIDNEY BLACKMER - DIRECTORY PHOTO SIGNED - HFSID 324052SIDNEY BLACKMER A photograph and mini biography clipped from The Players Directory, signed by Blackmer above his image Directory photo signed: "Sidney Blackmer", in blue ink, 4¼x1½. Sidney Blackmer (1895-1973) made his film debut in the popular silent serial, The Perils of Pauline (1914).
Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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MEL BLANC - COLLECTION WITH WALTER LANTZ - HFSID 90668MEL BLANC and WALTER LANTZ 18½x23½ Gallery of History frame containing two photos: one each of Lantz and Blanc surrounded by images of their associated cartoon characters Comprises: (1) WALTER LANTZ. Photograph signed: "Walter Lantz". B/w, 4¼x5½. Fine condition. (2) MEL BLANC.
Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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AUBREY BOUCICAULT - AUTOGRAPH FRAGMENT SIGNED - HFSID 142465AUBREY BOUCICAULT The British stage actor signs his name with a sentiment on this piece of paper Autograph fragment signed: "send my autograph/yours truly/Aubrey Boucicault" in black ink. 3x1¼.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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CHARLES BOYER - WAIVER SIGNED 02/08/1956 CO-SIGNED BY: DAVID NIVEN, DICK POWELL, WILLIAM A CRUIKSHANK JR. - HFSID 287622FOUR STAR PRODUCTIONS: DICK POWELL, DAVID NIVEN, CHARLES BOYER and WILLIAM A. CRUIKSHANK JR. As board members, they authorize a special meeting of the company and approve a pending merger
Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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RICHARD BRIERS - ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 324469RICHARD BRIERS Advertisement for a performance of Bedroom Farce signed by Richard Briers, who appears as a featured actor in the play Advertisement signed: "Richard Briers", in black ink, signed on 5¾x¾ tape affixed to 5¾x8¼ advertisement. Advertisement for a performance of Bedroom Farce at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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JACQUELINE BROOKES - COLLECTION WITH BARNA OSTERTAG - HFSID 321328Ostertag writes on behalf of her client Jacqueline Brookes to Theatre World founder Daniel Blum, regarding publicity materials. Brookes, in turn, submits a signed, handwritten resume which appeared in Theatre World's 1955-1956 volume. Two items.
Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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DONALD BUKA - DIRECTORY PHOTO SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: SCOTT BRADY - HFSID 328038DONALD BUKA and SCOTT BRADY The two actors sign a directory photograph near their respective images Directory photograph signed: "Donald/Buka," in brown ink, and "Scott Brady" in blue ink. Sepia, 8x6½. Directory photograph with printed mini biography.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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JOSEPH BULOFF - DIRECTORY PHOTO SIGNED - HFSID 323857JOSEPH BULOFF The Russian character actor signs a magazine page from The Players Directory. Very rare! Directory Photo signed: "Joseph Buloff" in black ink, b/w, 7¼x11. Joseph Buloff (1899-1985), born in Russia, started his American acting career in the 1930s in shorts and on Broadway.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN - COLLECTION - HFSID 90878FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN Signature from "The handsomest man in the world" framed with an unsigned photograph shown in character as Messala from the 1925 film Ben-Hur Signature: "Francis X./Bushman", 5x3¾. A former sculptor's model, Francis Xavier Bushman (1883-1966) had a beautiful physique which, combined with his handsome looks, propelled him to stardom in pre-20s silents.
Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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JAMES CAGNEY - COLLECTION - HFSID 282925JAMES CAGNEY This two-piece collection features a signed album leaf and an unsigned book of sheet music from the actor's film Yankee Doodle Dandy Collection: 1) Signature: “J Cagney” in ink. 4¼x5½. One page. Torn along left edge. Otherwise, fine condition. 2) Sheet Music Unsigned. 9½x12¼.
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
