VERDI WRITES TO MARIA WALDMANN WHO APPEARED IN HIS FIRST PRODUCTION OF AIDA IN MILAN GIUSEPPE VERDI. ALS: "G. Verdi", 1p, 4½x3½. Sant'Agate, 1889 November 18. To his close friend, Maria Massari Waldmann.In Italian, partially translated. In part: "Thank you, my dear Maria, and thanks to your kind Duke for the affectionate remembrance...Greetings to the Duke and a warm handshake...." On February 8, 1872, mezzo-soprano MARIA MASSARI WALDMANN starred as Amneris in the Milan premiere of Aida under Verdi's direction. At the time of this letter, Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) spent part of the year at the Villa Verdi at St. Agata diBusseto, close to his birthplace in Le Roncole, and part in Genoa in an apartment in the Palazzo Doria. Inscription on verso of Verdi's letter, in Italian: "To my dear/friend Margherita/from/Maria Massari/Zavaglia/Ferrara, 22-1-905". There is a collection of nearly 100 letters from Verdi to Waldmann in La Biblioteca del Conservatorio "G.B. Martini" in Bologna, Italy. Lightly stained. Overall, fine condition.
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.
W. C. FIELDS 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.
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.
JULES MASSENET 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.
W.C. FIELDS, MAURICE CLEARY and GENE TOWNE The legendary comedian and actor and two others sign a six-month agreement for the production and airing of radio broadcasts starring Fields. Typed DS: "W.C. Fields" as Party of the First Part on page 4 and intiialed: "W.C.F." three times on page 3 and once on page 4, 4p, 8½x13, separate sheets, bound together onto 9x13¾ blue legal sheet (imprinted "Stephen Monteleone/Attorney and Counsellor at Law/Petroleum Securities Building/Flower Street at Tenth/Los Angeles)". Los Angeles, California, 1932 November 11.This agreement, which is for a period of six months (November 11, 1932-May 11, 1933), states that Fields, who "possesses special, unique and unusual ability as an artist", Cleary, "skilled and experienced in arranging for the production of any such performances [by Fields] and the disposal of the same for use over the radio", and Towne, who "possesses unique ability in the presentation of original stories and plays to be used [by Fields] in broadcasting the same over the radio", agree to collaborate on radio performances.
W. C. FIELDS 11x14 sepia photo of Fields in the stage version of his skit, "The Caledonian Express," signed and inscribed to author and publisher Arthur Samuels. Field's inscription includes one of his famous lines from the stage and screen skit: "You'll ha to git oot/o' the compartment." Oversized Photograph inscribed and signed: "To My friend/Arthur -you'll ha to git oot/o' the compartment,/from his friend/Bill Fields/Oct 11 - 1928." Sepia, 11x14. Remarkable studio portrait inscribed to Arthur Samuels, who was involved with the publishing of "Ladies Home Journal" and authored Poppy. Half-view left profile by Hal Phype. Fields has quoted one of his lines from the Earl Carroll's Vanities sketch "The Caledonian Express" (1928), in which the legendary comedian played four Scottish characters trying to remove an uninvited guest from a train compartment. Fields repeated the skit in the film Follow the Boys (1945), but that time played the intruder. Samuels' Poppy made Fields a Broadway star in 1923, and he reprised the role in two film versions. Surface creases at upper right corner with fraying at that corner, else fine, handsome and rare.
BUDDY HOLLY Notebook page with his handwritten answers to a high school English quiz, signed by him at the top with the original spelling of his name ("Holley") Autograph Manuscript signed: "Buddy Holley" at upper margin, 1 page, 8x10½ lined sheet. Holly's answers to a ten-question test, likely for an English class as the answers refer to types of sentences. He answered seven questions correctly. 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. Buddy, Bob and a friend, Jerry Allison, began performing at school functions, and by September of 1953, Buddy had a regular show on Lubbock radio station KDAV.
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.
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.
W.C. FIELDS. ALS: "Willie", 2p, separate sheets, 8½x11. Bel Air, Cal., Sunday (October 15, 1939). Original envelope addressed by Fields to: "Miss Jane Fowler/National Park College/Forest Glen/Maryland". Lightly creased. Fine condition. JANE FOWLER was the daughter of his friend, Gene Fowler. Fields had developed a crush on Jane but the affection was unreciprocated. To "my dear nice niece Janey pie". In full: "Thanks for your letter of the 11th, but first I want to tell you that I was coming to forest Glen and engage quarters close to the college, listen to the lesson and get a little added education. Further I could watch you and see that you took your salt peter but when I read your envelope, 'W. C. Feilds' [he has circled the "ei"] I swooned. My own plum, do they not teach you I before E except after C. Suppose after our wedding you go to the Cadillac agency and say 'two 16's, one sport roadster and one coupe, hand the gentleman in attendance a check for $17,000.00 and you sign it 'Jane Feilds.' You do not like the jailhouse any more than I do. If as much. Dear do be careful.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
WILLIAM F. CODY The famous Wild West showman pens a hopeful letter to his friend, stating "New England was never big for me. But wait till we start west. I predict a big season." The letter was written during the downfall of Cody's show empire due to outside expenses draining the immense profits from his show Autograph letter signed: "Col.", 1 page, 8½x11 framed to an overall size of 25½x18½. Buffalo Bill's Wild West combined with Pawnee Bill's Great Far East. May 29, 1911. Portsmouth, [New Hampshire]. In full: "Dear Mayor Glad Light, Your letter which found me is fine health. We had two bad towns last week. Fitchburg & Newburyport. No one ever done business in either. The week hurt us at least $2000 in Lowell-sent your bank 5100 today to take up one of my notes. Been getting good deposits from the mines. Been getting in shape [illegible] or any one. I believe I'll walk a sale of the [illegible]. Note if good are doing. [illegible]. While I telegraph you for now we are all OK here-now. And barring accident we will be OK. New England was never big for me. But wait till we start west. I predict a big season.
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 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.
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.
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. 
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.
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.Broadway Performers | Sheet Music / Lyrics
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STEVE ALLEN - INSCRIBED SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 215121STEVE ALLEN Steve Allen inscribes sheet music titled Green. Sheet Music inscribed and signed: "Selwyn-/All good wishes!/Steve Allen", 12p, 8½x11. Titled: "GREEN by Steve Allen, Composer/Author of "This Could Be the Start of Something Big".Sale Price $162.00
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STEVE ALLEN - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 226128STEVE ALLEN Steve Allen signs sheet music titled Steve Allen Song Book. Sheet Music signed: "Steve Allen" on the cover, 80p, 9x11¾. Titled: "Steve Allen Song Book". A compilation of twenty-six songs. Composed by Steve Allen.
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EDDY ARNOLD - TYPED LYRIC(S) SIGNED 1990 - HFSID 201098EDDY ARNOLD Eddy Arnold signs typed lyrics to "Welcome to my World" in 1990. Typed Lyrics signed: "Eddy/Arnold/1990", 1p, 8½x11. Lyrics to "Welcome to my World", words and music by Ray Winkler and John Hathcock
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EDDY ARNOLD - TYPED LYRIC(S) SIGNED 1990 CO-SIGNED BY: HANK COCHRAN - HFSID 201100EDDY ARNOLD and HANK COCHRAN Eddy Arnold and Hank Cochran sign typed lyrics to "Make the World Go Away". Typed Lyrics signed: "Eddy/Arnold/1990" and "Hank Cochran"", 1p, 8½x11. Lyrics to "Make the World Go Away", by Hank Cochran.
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FRED ASTAIRE - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 253132FRED ASTAIRE Sheet music for "Triplets" from The Band Wagon signed by the actor and dancer Sheet Music signed: "Fred Astaire", 8p, 9x12, front and verso. "Triplets", words by Howard Dietz, music by Arthur Schwartz. From MGM's The Band Wagon, the 1953 musical starring Astaire as Tony Hunter, a movie star whose career is in a downturn.
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JOAN BENNETT - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 269564JOAN BENNETT Joan Bennett signs sheet music for the song, "That Old Feeling", from Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938. Sheet Music signed: "Joan Bennett" on front cover, 6p, 9¼x12¼. Sheet music for the song, "That Old Feeling", from Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938, a Technicolor picture starring Warner Baxter and Joan Bennett.
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GEORGE BURNS - TYPED LYRIC(S) SIGNED 11/1985 CO-SIGNED BY: SONNY THROCKMORTON - HFSID 201057GEORGE BURNS and SONNY THROCKMORTON George Burns and Sonny Throckmorton sign a typescript to the song I Wish I Was Eighteen Again". Typescript signed: "George Burns" and "Sonny Throckmorton", 1p, 8½x11. The five stanzas of "I Wish I Was Eighteen Again", words and music by SONNY THROCKMORTON.
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ABE BURROWS - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 301542ABE BURROWS Sheet music for Leave Us Face It (We're in Love), signed on the front cover Sheet Music signed: "Abe Burrows", 4 pages, 9x12. Sheet music for Leave Us Face It (We're in Love). American playwright ABE BURROWS (1910-1985) wrote and often directed classic American musical comedies.
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CHER - TYPED LYRIC(S) SIGNED 1992 - HFSID 201114CHER. Typed Lyrics signed: "All my love/Cher/'92". Lyrics of "The Way of Love" (original French lyrics by Michel Revgauche, English lyrics by Al Stillman, music by Jack Dieval). This song, recorded by several artists, was a big hit for Cher in 1972.
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CLAUDETTE COLBERT - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 226589CLAUDETTE COLBERT Claudette Colbert signs sheet music tiled "Arise My Love". Sheet Music signed: "Claudette/Colbert", 6p, 9x12. Titled: "Arise My Love". Words by Ned Washington, Music by Frederick Hollander. From the 1940 Paramount Picture starring Colbert as journalist Augusta Nash and Ray Milland as Tom Martin.
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CLAUDETTE COLBERT - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 226590CLAUDETTE COLBERT Claudette Colbert signs sheet music for the song "Tomorrow is Forever" Sheet Music signed: "Claudette/Colbert", 4p, 9x12. Titled: "Tomorrow is Forever", from the film of the same name.
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CLAUDETTE COLBERT - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED CIRCA 1944 - HFSID 226591SINCE YOU WENT AWAY Claudette Colbert signs sheet music for the song "Together". Sheet Music signed: "Claudette Colbert", 6p, 9x12. The song "Together" by B.G. DeSylva, Lew Brown and Ray Henderson,
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J. FRED COOTS - INSCRIBED SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 75329J. FRED COOTS 1930 copy of I Miss a Little Miss (who Misses Me in Sunny Tennessee, with music for ukulele and tenor banjo, signed by Coots, who wrote the music for this song. Inscribed sheet music signed "To Lindi/from/J Fred Coots".
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J. FRED COOTS - INSCRIBED SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 207984J. FRED COOTS 1955 copy of Dreams Were Made for Lovers, signed "Sincerely" by Coots in blue ink Inscribed sheet music signed "For Lee Diamond/Sincerely/J. Fred Coots" in blue ink. B/w and blue, 4 pages including covers, 9x12, 1 sheet folded front and verso.
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J. FRED COOTS - INSCRIBED SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 298077FRED J. COOTS The Hall of Fame songwriter signs the sheet music to his song "It's That Time of the Day". Inscribed Sheet Music signed: "To Lee Diamond/Sincerely/J. Fred Coots", 2 pages, 9x12. Sheet Music to his song "It's That Time of the Day", the theme song of the Ted Mack "Matinee" on NBC-TV.
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J. FRED COOTS - INSCRIBED SHEET MUSIC SIGNED 01/03/1976 - HFSID 207985J. FRED COOTS 1959 copy of Love Me Fortissimo, signed "Sincerely" and dated by Coots in 1976 Inscribed sheet music signed "To Ronald Krugman/Sincerely/J. Fred Coots/Jan 3, 1976" in blue ink. B/w and violet, 4 pages including covers, 9x12, 1 sheet folded front and verso.
Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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BOB (GEORGE ROBERT) CROSBY - TYPED LYRIC(S) SIGNED - HFSID 201083BOB CROSBY. Typed Lyrics signed: "Bob Crosby", 1p, 8½x11. Titled: "A Foggy Day (In London Town)". Words by Ira Gershwin, Music by George Gershwin. This song, introduced
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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IRENE DUNNE - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 269568IRENE DUNNE The actress signs the sheet music for the song "Wishing [Will Make It So]" from her 1939 film Love Affair. Sheet Music signed: "Irene Dunne" on front cover, 6p, 9x12. Sheet music for the song, "Wishing [Will Make It So]" from the 1939 R.K.O. Radio Pictures Inc. film, Love Affair, which starred Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer.
Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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ALICE FAYE - INSCRIBED SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 252353ALICE FAYE Sheet music for "You'll Never Know", signed to a fan with "Always" Sheet Music inscribed and signed: "Maran -/Always/Alice Faye" on front cover, 4p, 9x12. Sheet music for the song, "You'll Never Know", words by Mack Gordon, music by Harry Warren.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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ALICE FAYE - INSCRIBED SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 252354ALICE FAYE Sheet music for "Hold My Hand", signed to a fan by Faye in black felt tip Sheet Music inscribed and signed: "For Norm -/Alice Faye" on front cover, 6p, 9x12. Sheet music for the song, "Hold My Hand", lyrics by Jack Yellen and Irving Caesar, music by Ray Henderson.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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ALICE FAYE - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 251601ALICE FAYE A book of sheet music for It's Swell of You, signed by Faye in black ink Sheet Music signed: "Alice Faye" on front cover, 4p, 9x12¼. Titled, "It's Swell of You", words and music by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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ALICE FAYE - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 251602ALICE FAYE Sheet music for "A Journey to a Star", signed by the actress on the front cover Sheet Music signed: "Alice Faye" on front cover, 4p, 9x12. Sheet music to the song, "A Journey to a Star", by Harry Warren (music) and Leo Robin (lyrics).
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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GARY LEWIS AND THE PLAYBOYS (GARY LEWIS) - TYPED LYRIC(S) SIGNED - HFSID 322201GARY LEWIS Typed lyrics for the 1965 pop hit This Diamond Ring, signed by Lewis in blue felt tip Typed lyrics signed: "Gary Lewis", in blue felt tip, 8½x11. Gary Lewis (b.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED - HFSID 29540IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs sheet music for the song "Liza (All The Clouds Roll Away)" from the Broadway musical Ziegfeld Show Girl. Sheet Music signed: "Ira Gershwin" on front cover, 6p, 9x12. Sheet music for the song "Liza (All The Clouds Roll Away)" from the Broadway musical Ziegfeld Show Girl.
Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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IRA GERSHWIN - TYPED LYRIC(S) SIGNED 02/28/1973 - HFSID 42969IRA GERSHWIN Ira Gershwin signs a philatelic envelope with typed lyrics honoring George Gershwin. Philatelic Envelope with typed lyrics signed: "Ira Gershwin", 6½x3½. First Day Cover
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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NORMAN GIMBEL - AUTOGRAPH LYRICS SIGNED - HFSID 225581NORMAN GIMBEL The songwriter who won an Oscar for “It Goes Like It Goes” penned his autograph and some song lyrics on this index card Autograph Lyrics Signed: “I will follow him/ follow him/ where ever he may go/ N Gimbel”. 5x3 index card. The lyrics are from his song “I will follow him”.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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NORMAN GIMBEL - AUTOGRAPH LYRICS SIGNED - HFSID 225582NORMAN GIMBEL The American songwriter who has earned screen credits in hundreds of productions pens lyrics from "Canadian Sunset" on this card Autograph Lyrics Signed: "Once, I was alone-/ so lonely and then/ you came out of/ nowhere-/ like the sun up from the hills/ N Gimbel". 5x3 index card.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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LILLIAN GISH - TYPED LYRIC(S) SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: FRANKIE LAINE - HFSID 207071LILLIAN GISH and FRANKIE LAINE. Typescript signed: "Lillian Gish." and "Frankie Laine", 1p, 8½x11. Headed: "Wrap Your Trouble in Dreams/(And Dream Your Troubles Away)". Five typed stanzas to the song, which was written by Ted Koehler and Bill Moll with music by Harry Barris.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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ELLIOTT GOULD - TYPED LYRIC(S) SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: IRA LEVIN, MILTON SCHAFER - HFSID 201062IRA LEVIN, MILTON SCHAFER and ELLIOTT GOULD Ira Levin, Milton Schafer and Elliott Gould sign typed lyrics to "She Touched Me". Typed Lyrics signed: "Elliott/Gould", "Ira Levin" and "Milton Schafer", 1p, 8½x11. Typed lyrics headed: "She Touched Me".
Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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PETER LIND HAYES - AUTOGRAPH LYRICS SIGNED - HFSID 224619PETER LIND HAYES Peter Lind Hayes pins lyrics from the G.I. Show On The Beam. Autograph Lyrics signed: "Peter Lind Hayes", 7¾x3½. He has penned: "'Why Do They Call A Private A Private?'/Lyric: Tech.-Sgt. Peter Lind Hayes Music: P.F.C./Frank Loesser/From G.I.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
