GEORGE "SUPERMAN" REEVES - SCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 350472

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 was cast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.

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W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/29/1916 - HFSID 283836

Signed contract for purchase and delivery of a Phaeton automobile from a Cadillac dealership in Chicago (1916). Itemized bill for the "fully loaded" luxury car includes a credit for trade-in of his 1915 Pathfinder. Document signed: "W. C. Fields/Sherman Hotel", 1 page, 8½x11. Chicago, 1916 December 29. Also signed "H. M. McCord" as Sales Manager. Signed order form for one Type 55 Phaeton, with the following extra equipment: 1 Bumper ($10), 1 Spotlight ($5), Royal Cord tires all around ($70), 2 extra Royal Cord tires ($101.27), 2 extra Tubes ($12.73), 1 extra Rim ($7.25). Total price = $2,471.25. The order is contingent on the satisfactory sale of Fields' 1915 Pathfinder touring car, provided by him in partial payment. Two filing holes at left edge. Lightly toned and soiled at edges. "Duplicate" stamp at upper right corner. Upper left corner has small staple holes and is lightly creased. Horizontal mailing folds. Otherwise, fine condition. Accompanied by typed letter (1 page, 8½x11) to Fields from H. M. McCord, dated 1917 January 3, informing him that the Pathfinder has been sold, for a $400 credit toward his purchase price, and assuring him of good service on his new Phaeton. Lightly toned. Horizontal mailing folds. Upper left corner has small staple holes and is lightly creased.

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GEORGE "SUPERMAN" REEVES - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED CIRCA 1953 - HFSID 350552

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 was cast 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. Chipped along edges of frame and at corners. Shirt exhibits yellowing and staining. Fine condition.

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FRANZ LISZT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350519

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.

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GEORGE "SUPERMAN" REEVES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350609

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 was cast 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. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA.

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GEORGE "SUPERMAN" REEVES - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350626

GEORGE SUPERMAN REEVES - COLLECTION WITH ROBERT SHAYNE, NOEL NEILL, STERLING - HFSID 350626

Amazing collection of signed photographs of the early Superman cast, framed to an overall size of 38¼ x 41½. 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 was cast 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. Signature has light contrast, otherwise fine condition.

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GIACOMO PUCCINI - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED CIRCA 1918 - HFSID 350572

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.

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W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 283831

Three-page autograph letter to his mistress Carlotta Monti, signed by Fields as "Continental Claude", calling Hitler "full of mierda" and confiding, "like the three monkeys I see nothing, know nothing, and won't drink anything 'cept Beer." Autograph Letter signed: "Continental Claude", 3 pages, 8½x11. Bel Air, Labor Day. To "Katrinka & Claudia". ["Katrinka" was Fields' pet name for Carlotta Monti.] In full: "I suppose you are wondering why you have not received your packard as yet. And telling your friends I am not a man of my word. Give me time and I can explain anything. Practically all nations will be in the war by the time this missive arrives. But you, unfortunately for yourself contended the whole world would be at war. It was then I accepted your wager 'I'll bet you the whole world will be at war by 1940. If not you give me a packard.' It was a bet made in all fairness. I forget what I was to receive had you lost. However all is fair in something or other and war. I will pay off if it becomes real serious. I firmly believe it will be of short duration, in which case you will receive a small packard. Hitler is full of 'mierda' [Spanish for "shit"] and the unfortunate part of it for him is it is mostly in his neck and he can taste it.…"

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JULES MASSENET - INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 08/17/1880 - HFSID 35516

He has signed these autograph music and lyrics, the last four measures of his religious cantata, The Virgin, and dated it himself (1880) Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "J. Massenet/Paris 17-8-80", 1p, 10¾x3½. Inscribed by Massenet in French: "To Miss Eugenie Hautier/souvenir with respect". Massenet has identified the four long measures as the last measures of "Holy Friday", Third Scene of his religious cantata The Virgin scored by Massenet for four voices, one for each long measure, identified by Massenet as "Marie Salome", "Marie Magdalena", "Jean" and "Simon", with words penned in his hand. French composer Jules Massenet (1842-1912) made his name with the comic opera Don César de Bazan (1872). Other operas followed, including Manon (1884), considered by many to be his masterpiece, Le Cid (1885) and Werther (1892). In the 3rd Part of The Virgin, "Good Friday", Mary-Salomé, Mary-Magdeleine, John and Simon have sought refuge in the Virgin's home. They try to comfort Christ's mother. In the distance one can hear the threatening voices of the people and the soldiers.

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JULES MASSENET - MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 06/09/1887 - HFSID 85659

Massenet handwrote, dated and signed this note with two bars of musical notation in Paris in 1887 Autograph musical quotation signed: "J. Massenet", in brown ink, 1p, 4½x7 (one sheet folded). To an unnamed recipient. In French, translated in full: "We will be there! Cou-nt on me!/ until Monday/ your affectionate/”. Paris, France, May 9, 1887. Massenet wrote two bars of music with lyrics (in French, not translated) on this note above his signature. French composer Jules Massenet (1842-1912) made his name with the comic opera Don César de Bazan (1872). Other operas followed, including The Virgin (1880), Manon (1884, considered by many to be his masterpiece), Le Cid (1885) and Werther (1892). In addition to his ambitious operas and orchestral works, Massenet wrote over 200 popular songs, many of them based on published poems. Lightly toned and creased. Random ink stains. Folded in half horizontally and unfolded. Otherwise, fine condition.…"

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GEORGE GERSHWIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/30/1929 - HFSID 286058

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 composition that evoked the energy and tone of that city during the 1920s, complete with the sounds of authentic, European-style automobile horns! The recording was made by the Victor Talking Machine Company just a few weeks after its December, 1928 premiere.

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STEVE McQUEEN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350602

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.

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GEORGE "SUPERMAN" REEVES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350608

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 was cast 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. Framed to an overall size of 36½ x 24. Fine condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA.

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GIOACCHINO A. ROSSINI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 350542

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. Framed to an overall size of 32½ x 24½.

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W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/11/1939 - HFSID 290554

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. He was a vaudeville headliner before he was twenty and toured Europe in 1901, giving a command performance at Buckingham Palace.

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GEORGE "SUPERMAN" REEVES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 354505

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 was cast 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.

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GEORGE GERSHWIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/14/1931 - HFSID 347996

This framed letter that features the composer's autograph shows his interest in new phonograph recording technology Typed Letter Signed, "George Gershwin". 8¼x10½. One page. Dated September 14, 1931. On his personal letterhead. Gershwin writes to a representative of R.C.A. which was the parent company of N.B.C. (created in 1926 to broadcast on radio) and Victor Labs (acquired in 1929 which built phonographs.). The conglomerate was able to remain at the forefront of early broadcasting technology for many years due to the unique merging of technologies. Gershwin's association with R.C.A. was a long and fruitful venture. It was R.C.A. that recorded "An American in Paris", which was used in the 1951 musical film of the same name. Gershwin's letter in full: " My dear Mr. Clark: I received your invitation to dinner at the Savoy-Plaza on September seventeenth. I am tremendously interested in hearing the new development in phonograph recording, which you will probably demonstrate account of a previous engagement which I have for that evening. Perhaps some day you will permit me to come down to the New York offices and listen to the new development. With many thanks, I am Yours sincerely, George Gershwin gg/ob". Annotated in pencil in another hand: "File CC arrange for.…"

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GEORGE "SUPERMAN" REEVES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1957 - HFSID 350578

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 was cast 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. Framed to an overall size of 12x14. Fine condition.

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GEORGE "SUPERMAN" REEVES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350610

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 was cast 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. Framed to an overall size of 23½ x 21¼. Fine condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/29/1896 - HFSID 285979

Autograph letter to General Nelson Miles (1896), introducing a friend, signed "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody" ALS: "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody", 1 page, 6x9½. New Hampshire House, New York, 1896 January 29. To General Nelson A. Miles, Washington, D.C. In full: "Please permit me to introduce Mr. J.L. Cunningham and (sic, an) old personal friend who wishes to speak to you. If you will give him a hearing. You will greatly oblige." Both NELSON MILES and BILL CODY overlapped in their time of military service during the western campaigns against the Indians. Cody was Chief Scout for the 5th Cavalry and Miles commanded the 5th Infantry. They served under Philip Sheridan. In 1896, the year of this letter, Cody's Wild West Show was extensively touring and he was also developing his land in Cody, Wyoming; while Miles was Commander in Chief of the Army. Great associations, worthy of further research. Lightly creased. ¾-inch separation at upper left blank horizontal fold. 2-inch separation at lower left horizontal fold touches 1 word (all intact). ¾-inch separation at lower right blank horizontal fold. ¾-inch vertical tear at upper edge (all intact). Lower left corner missing.

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BUDDY HOLLY - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350538

BUDDY HOLLY - AUTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: DEBBIE STEVENS, THE CRICKETS (CARL - HFSID 350538

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. The duo quickly became known for their musical talent and lack of stage fright.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350584

WILLIAM F. BUFFALO BILL CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 CO-SIGNED - HFSID 350584

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. Cody's theatrical career was launched that same year with his re-enactments of such Indian battles. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman who toured internationally until 1903.

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W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 179355

Signing as "The great man/Continental Claude", he pens a letter to his mistress Carlotta in New York Autograph Letter signed: "The great man/Continental Claude", 1p, 8½x10¼. On lightweight airmail paper. No place, no date, but with original envelope postmarked Los Angeles, Hollywood, December 27, 1939. Addressed by Fields to Miss C. Douglas [Carlotta Monti], Hotel Marie Antoinette, Broadway at 66 St., New York City. Torn flap. Creased, soiled and worn. Unrelated notes on verso (unknown hand). In full: "Something or other was at ah La Cava's Morales you know her and she enquired about you. I told her you were making the grade in N.Y. That you had been on here to attend your case but returned. She expressed regrets she had not seen you. She made La Cava a sweater. I think I admired the sweater and she suggested making me one. Being continental and never forgetting the days of chivalry I accepted graciously. She evidently knows Margo and they are coming some afternoon to measure me. Do you think I should order a pair if drawers too? This thing is running into a book, so will saw off. Keep well- and think for pastime. Always my best and most important wishes. M.M. sends Love." Creased, folds, lightly nicked edges. W.C.

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Broadway Performers | Photographs

JOHN ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 44384

Inscribed photo showing him in character from the film Crosswinds Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Gene/Good wishes/John Abbott". B/w, 8x10. Promotional photo for the Paramount Picture Crosswinds, captioned in lower margin.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
JOHN ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1981 - HFSID 18962

Signed photo of the English character actor. Photograph signed: "with good/wishes/John Abbott/Hollywood/1981". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 6½x8½ (one surface).

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
BETTYE ACKERMAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 24566

Photograph inscribed and signed: "Warm regards/to you, Joseph./Bettye Ackerman". B/w, 8x9¾ overall, image 6¾x8½ (one surface). Actress Bettye Ackerman (1924-2006) is best known to television audiences as Dr.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
BROOKE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 202199

Small b/w publicity photo of Adams in a light colored blouse and scarf and dark jacket, signed "All the best" Inscribed photograph signed "To Herbert/All the/best/Brooke Adams". With black ink notations on verso in unknown hand. B/w, 4x6¼, printed on cardstock.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
BROOKE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 75176

Signed b/w Avco Embassy Pictures publicity headshot of Adams Photograph signed "Brooke/Adams" in blue ink. B/w, 7¾x10 overall, 7¾x9 image, one surface. Avco Embassy Pictures publicity photo for A Man, A Woman and a Bank (1979).

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
DON ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 278058

Black and white publicity photograph of Don Adams tied to his costar, Barbara Feldon, in the television show Get Smart. Photograph signed: "Get Smart,/Don Adams". B/w, 8x10. Shown with Barbara Feldon (not signing).

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
NICK "THE REBEL" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 70201

Youthful image of the actor shown from the shoulders up in this black and white photograph. Inscribed Photograph signed: "To/Chaw -/God bless/you/Sincerely/Nick Adams". B/w, 8x10.

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
NICK "THE REBEL" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 288635

Shown as Johnny Yuma, "the Rebel," brandishing his sawed off shotgun Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Helen, /Get well soon. You have a great/husband and/he worries about you. Me too -/Your friend/Nick/The Rebel". B/w, 8x10.

Sale Price $595.00

$700.00
NICK "THE REBEL" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 289991

Inscribed 8x10 photo in a 10x13 mat, thanking a fan club member for "helping me get to the top" Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Shiley/Thanks for joining the/Club and helping me get to/the top./Your friend/Always/Nick Adams". B/w, 8x10 image, matted to 10x13.

Sale Price $722.50

$850.00
NICK "THE REBEL" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 294003

Shown in casual shirt and very close-cropped hair Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/George -/Thanks -/It was/great working/with you -/Your friend/Nick Adams". B/w, 8x10.

Sale Price $595.00

$700.00
NICK "THE REBEL" ADAMS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 294016

Candid black and white photograph showing the actor who played Johnny Yuma on the ABC television series The Rebel Inscribed Photograph signed: "For Dave-/a real great guy/in every way/Thank you for/everything/Your Pal,/Nick", in blue ink, B/w 10x8.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
WESLEY ADDY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 212835

Veteran film and TV actor Photograph inscribed and signed: "Best wishes, Sue/Wesley Addy". B/w, 8x10. Wesley Addy (1913-1996) was featured on the daytime drama The Edge of Night in the 1950s. A generation later, he could be seen on TV in the Ryan's Hope and Loving.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
WESLEY ADDY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 212837

Veteran film and TV actor Photograph inscribed and signed: "Best wishes, Sue/Wesley Addy". B/w, 8x10. Wesley Addy (1913-1996) was featured on the daytime drama The Edge of Night in the 1950s. A generation later, he could be seen on TV in the Ryan's Hope and Loving.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
WESLEY ADDY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 294553

Younger image of the soap opera star Photograph signed: "Wesley Addy". B/w, 8x10. Wesley Addy (1913-1996) was featured on the daytime drama The Edge of Night in the 1950s. A generation later, he could be seen on TV in the Ryan's Hope and Loving.

Sale Price $81.00

$90.00
LUTHER ADLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 251845

Black and white publicity photograph of Luther Adler from The Last Angry Man -1959 Photograph signed: "Luther/Adler", B/w 8x10, © 1959 Columbia Pictures Corp. Actor-director Luther Adler (1903-1984) made his Broadway debut in 1921 and joined The Group Theatre in 1931.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
RICHARD ADLER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 05/05/1987 - HFSID 205217

Black and white publicity photograph of composer Richard Adler Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Gene/McCluskie -/with best wishes,/Sincerely,/Richard Adler/5-5-87". B/w, 8x10.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
RICHARD ADLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 11/07/1991 - HFSID 200036

Black and white publicity photograph of composer Richard Adler Photograph signed: "with best/wishes -/Sincerely,/Richard/Adler/11-7-91". B/w, 8x10.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
IRIS ADRIAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180210

Black and white photograph of Iris Adrian - swimsuit and heels with a ladder backdrop Photograph Inscribed and signed: "Emil Vhor/Nice hearing/from you/me in/1948/Iris Adrian", B/w 8x10. Trained as a dancer, Adrian (1912-1994) appeared in The Ziegfield Follies of 1931.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
IRIS ADRIAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 182899

Black and white still of Adrian and [Bob Hope] from the film Paleface (1948) Photograph inscribed and signed: "From Bobs/picture/'Paleface'/Bill Van Buskirk/Love from us/Iris Adrian". B/w, 8x10. Shown with Bob Hope (who did not sign), in a scene from Paleface (1948).

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
IRIS ADRIAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 182900

Black and white still of Adrian and [George Raft] from the Broadway 1942 Photograph inscribed and signed: " Bill Van Buskirk/Happiness/Iris Adrian". B/w, 8x10. Shown with George Raft in a dance scene in Broadway 1942.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
IRIS ADRIAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 182901

Black and white publicity photograph of Iris Adrian - head shot with "eyelashes"!! Photograph inscribed and signed: "Bill - Love to you/from me & my Eye-lashes/Iris Adrian". B/w, 8x10. Trained as a dancer, Adrian (1912-1994) appeared in The Ziegfield Follies of 1931.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
IRIS ADRIAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 182903

Black and white photograph of Iris Adrian in Lady of Burlesque 1943 Photograph inscribed and signed: "Bill Von Buskerk/Hi!/Iris Adrian". B/w, 8x10, captioned at lower margin "Iris Adrian in Lady of Burlesque".

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
IRIS ADRIAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 182906

Black and white photograph of Iris Adrian wearing wool plaid sleeves and black hat Photograph inscribed and signed: "Pedro Serna/Happiness/and all that/good stuff./Iris Adrian". B/w, 8x10 , © 1946 RKO Radio Pictures, Inc.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
IRIS ADRIAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 216077

Black and white publicity photograph of Iris Adrian in a dance costume sitting on a bench Photograph inscribed and signed: "Pedro Serna/Have a good/life - But/be Selfish/with your/time -it/goes fast/Iris Adrian". B/w, 8x10.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
IRIS ADRIAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 272184

Black and white photograph of Iris Adrian as she appeared on The Jack Benny Program Photograph inscribed and signed: "Michael James/Love from us/Iris Adrian". B/w, 8x9¾.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
IRIS ADRIAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 323651

The Ziegfield Follies dancer smiles in candid 4x6 photograph, signs her name in blue ink Inscribed photograph signed: "Clint/ Hi!/ & love/ Iris Adrian" in blue ink. Color, 4x6. Trained as a dancer, Iris Adrian (1912-1994) appeared in The Ziegfield Follies of 1931.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
IRIS ADRIAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 342305

The actress poses with her Jack Benny Show co-stars, signs name in black ink Inscribed photograph signed: "Frank - Jack - and me -/ Iris Adrian" in black ink. B/w, 8x10. Trained as a dancer, Iris Adrian (1912-1994) appeared in The Ziegfield Follies of 1931.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
IRIS ADRIAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 182908

Vintage photograph of a glamorous Iris Adrian Photograph signed: "Iris Adrian". B/w with silver tones, 8x10. Trained as a dancer, Iris Adrian (1912-1994) appeared in The Ziegfield Follies of 1931.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
IRIS ADRIAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 18951

Vintage black and white photograph of Adrian in full dance regalia - including fishnets! Photograph signed: "Iris Adrian". B/w, 8x10. Trained as a dancer, Adrian (1912-1994) appeared in The Ziegfield Follies of 1931.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
IRIS ADRIAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 326716

Candid photograph of Iris Adrian still lovely in her elder years (3½x5¼) Photograph signed: "Iris Adrian" in silver ink. Color, 3½x5¼. Trained as a dancer, Iris Adrian (1912-1994) appeared in The Ziegfield Follies of 1931.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00