W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/12/1924 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 283420

W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/12/1924 CO-SIGNED BY: FLORENZ FLO ZIEGFELD - HFSID 283420

Both sign and initial a typed documentary letter (1924) extending Fields' contractual obligation to a Ziegfeld production. Documentary Letter signed: "W. C. Fields", "F. Ziegfeld, Jr." , 1 page, 7¼x10½. New York City, 1924 November 12. On Ziegfeld's New Amsterdam Theatre letterhead to W. C. Fields, New York City. Both have initialed a one-line ink addition in Ziegfeld's hand. Noting that Fields' current Equity Run-of-the-Play Contract for J. P. McEvoy's "Comic Supplement" expires on June 1, 1925, Fields agrees to extend his commitment after that date at the rate of $1,750 per week, provided that Fields is successful through the Actors Equity Association in getting released from a conflicting commitment with Phillip Goodman. Fields' weekly salary is to rise to $2,000 per week if "Comic Supplement" should continue running into 1926. Red-nosed, gravel-voiced, bottle-hitting American comedian W. C. FIELDS (1880-1946), born William Claude Dukenfield, began his career in silents, later excelling in such films as David Copperfield (as Micawber), My Little Chickadee (with Mae West) and The Bank Dick. The vaudeville veteran, who appeared in every version of the "Ziegfeld Follies" from 1915 to 1921, made his last film, Sensations of 1945, in 1944. FLORENZ ZIEGFELD, JR.

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JESSE WHITE - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350356

JESSE WHITE - COLLECTION WITH DANNY THOMAS, GEORGE JESSEL, MARY WICKES, NIPSEY - HFSID 350356

Original self-caricatures drawn by these legendary comedians. Collection comprised of 7 pieces of signed original artwork that includes: 1.) Original Artwork signed “George/Jessel”. 5x7. Fine condition. George Jessel (1898-1981, born in New York City), who became known as the "Toastmaster General of the United States" for his frequent role as Master of Ceremonies at entertainment and political gatherings, appeared in vaudeville (he was a partner of Eddie Cantor at age 11) and on Broadway before having a radio show, That's My Kid. 2.) Original Artwork signed “M. Kahn”. 5½ x 9. 2 horizontal creases, otherwise fine condition. Operatically trained, Madeline Kahn (1942-1999) achieved her greatest successes in manic comedy roles, earning Best Supporting Actress nominations for Paper Moon (1973) and Blazing Saddles (1974). She garnered a Golden Globe nomination for her short-lived TV sitcom, Oh, Madeline! (1983) and won a Tony for her performance in The Sisters Rosenzweig (1992). 3.) Original Artwork signed “BETTE”. 5¼ x 8¼. Fine condition. Midler is a Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer, and stage and film actress known for her vibrant personality on and offstage.

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W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/11/1932 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 276293

W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/11/1932 CO-SIGNED BY: GENE TOWNE , MAURICE - HFSID 276293

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. Fields is to be paid 60%, Cleary will receive 20% and Towne will be given 20% of net profits and royalties.

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W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/11/1932 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 276293

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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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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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JESSE WHITE - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350356

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W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 10/11/1928 - HFSID: 285843

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.

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W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/12/1924 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 283420

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W. C. FIELDS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/11/1932 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 276293

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W. C. FIELDS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID: 290553

Very youthful 4½x6½ image in bow tie and stiff collar Photograph signed: "W. C. Fields" B/w, 4½x6½. 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 (1922). Fields starred in Poppy on Broadway (1923) and the next year made his first film, Janice Meredith (1924). Fields' style, verbal rather than visual, and his irascible con-man philosophy made him a favorite, especially with the advent of sound, where his raspy voice provided the final touch to his comedy. He starred in movies including My Little Chickadee (1940) and Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941). Nobody contributed more wry quotations ("Anyone who hates children and animals can't be all bad.") to American folklore. Signature in poor contrast but legible. Light silvering. Surface creases. Corners worn and chipped. Ink stamp on verso. Multiple pencil marks (unknown hand) on verso. Finger print impressions at top right. Otherwise, fine condition.

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W. C. FIELDS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/10/1924 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 287816

W. C. FIELDS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/10/1924 CO-SIGNED BY: FLORENZ FLO - HFSID 287816

Both sign a contract for Fields' appearance in the play "J. P. McEvoy's Comic Supplement". Not a standard form contract, this one has been written with Fields in mind. Contract signed: "Flo Ziegfeld", "W. C. Fields", 4 pages, 7¼x10½. Also initialed by both at a minor correction: "F.Z.", "W. C. F." New Amsterdam Theatre, New York, N.Y., 1924 November 10. On Ziegfeld's personal letterhead, Fields signs his acceptance of a commitment to appear in a play bearing the temporary title "J. P. McEvoy's Comic Supplement," to be produced on or before January 15, 1925. Fields is guaranteed top billing in the play credits and all advertising, and will receive $1, 750 per week for the full run of the play. He must attend five weeks of rehearsals without compensation. Clause 5 is of special interest: "You agree to get in touch promptly after the execution of this agreement with the author of this play, Mr. McAvoy and to aid and facilitate him and co-operate with him in every matter to the end that the parts to be assigned to you shall be adapted to your special talents and ability. You agree to render such services without any additional compensation." Red-nosed, gravel-voiced, bottle-hitting American comedian W. C.

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THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON) - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 91358

THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON) - COLLECTION WITH MAY - HFSID 91358

Framed 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. Old friend Elton John sang backup on that song and played accompaniment on "Whatever Gets You thru the Night".

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GIUSEPPE F. VERDI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/18/1889 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 286064

GIUSEPPE F. VERDI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/18/1889 CO-SIGNED BY: MARIA - HFSID 286064

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.

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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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Broadway Performers | Sports Cards

MICHAEL ANSARA - INSCRIBED TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 320281

Trading card signed and inscribed with "To Keith/Michael/Ansara" by Michael Ansara, known for his role as Cochise on Broken Arrow. Card includes a brief career bio on the verso and has a color border with a black and white image.

Price: $160.00
MICHAEL ANSARA - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 301399

Trading card signed by Michael Ansara, reading "Michael/Ansara". This Starline Hollywood Hall of Fame card #83 from 1991 displays his image and career highlights on the verso, commemorating his notable role as Cochise in Broken Arrow.

Price: $100.00
CLINT BLACK - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343306

Trading card signed by Clint Black in black felt, from the film Maverick: The Movie. Clint Black, a notable country singer, is recognized for his hit single "A Better Man" and his Grammy-winning duet "A Bad Goodbye".

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00
ROBERT CULP - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 306268

Trading card signed by Robert Culp, showing him in character as Jeffrey Grissom from the series The Dead Zone. The signature is in silver ink. Culp is known for roles in I Spy and The Greatest American Hero.

Price: $100.00
ANN B. DAVIS - INSCRIBED TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 320280

Trading card signed by Ann B. Davis, inscribed as "To Beth!/Love/Ann B Davis" in blue ink. Davis is known for her role as Alice Nelson in The Brady Bunch and as Schultzy in The Bob Cummings Show.

Sale Price $150.00

$180.00
CHARLES S. DUTTON - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 306275

Trading card signed: "Charles S. Dutton" in black ink. This Playbill trading card is for a production of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Charles S. Dutton is an Emmy Award-winning director and actor known for his impactful career.

Price: $120.00
JOAN FONTAINE - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 291982

Trading card signed by Joan Fontaine, the Academy Award-winning actress, is a 1991 Starline Hollywood Walk of Fame card numbered No. 118. It includes her signature, "Joan Fontaine", and highlights her significant film career, including roles in Rebecca and Suspicion.

Price: $120.00
BETH FOWLER - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 306273

Playbill trading card signed by Beth Fowler in black ink, featuring her signature “Beth Fowler.” It relates to her renowned role as Mrs. Lovett in the revival of Sweeney Todd (1989) and highlights her Tony Award nomination.

Price: $120.00
PETER FRAMPTON - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 288593

Trading card signed by Peter Frampton, inscribed with "Peter/Frampton". This Starline Hollywood Walk of Fame card number 231 celebrates Frampton's success following Frampton Comes Alive and highlights his notable career in the 1970s.

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00
PENNY FULLER - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 306279

Trading card signed by Penny Fuller, displaying her signature as "Penny/Fuller". This card is associated with the presentation of An American Daughter at the Cort Theatre, which ran from April 13 to June 29, 1997.

Price: $90.00
BRAD GARRETT - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343313

Trading card signed by Brad Garrett in blue felt tip, referencing his role in Casper. Card depicts Garrett with co-stars from Everybody Loves Raymond and includes a movie synopsis on the verso.

Price: $80.00
ELLIOTT GOULD - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 301405

Trading card signed by Elliott Gould, from the 2007 Donruss Americana series. The card showcases the actor, known for his roles in films like M*A*S*H and Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice, and television appearances.

Price: $100.00
JUNE HAVOC - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343279

Trading card signed by June Havoc in blue felt. Havoc, a dancer and Broadway actress, achieved early fame and later starred in films and authored the play Marathon 33. Item is encased in a plastic sleeve with a sticker seal.

Sale Price $135.00

$160.00
PAT HINGLE - INSCRIBED TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 306267

Trading card signed by Pat Hingle, inscribed with "To Mike Salmon/Pat Hingle" in gold felt tip. Depicting Hingle as Commissioner Gordon from the Batman film series, this 1995 DC Comics trading card showcases his iconic role.

Price: $160.00
TERRENCE HOWARD - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343291

Trading card signed by Terrence Howard, showing his signature in blue felt tip on a 2008 Marvel trading card from the film Iron Man. The verso includes a scene description from the film. Howard is an Oscar-nominated actor known for Hustle and Flow.

Price: $160.00
TAB HUNTER - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 288598

Trading card signed by Tab Hunter, inscribed with his name. This Starline Hollywood Walk of Fame card, number no.112, highlights Hunter's career from films to music, including his hit single "Young Love" and his sitcom The Tab Hunter Show.

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00
BILL IRWIN - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 306277

Trading card signed by Bill Irwin, featuring his signature "Bill Irwin". It relates to the presentation of Largely New York at the St. James Theatre, which ran from May 1 to September 2, 1989.

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00
KEVIN McCARTHY - INSCRIBED TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 306276

Trading card signed by Kevin McCarthy, inscribed with "K's/First/Film '52" in black ink. The card includes a quote from Biff in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, marking McCarthy's first major film role in 1951.

Price: $120.00
KEVIN McCARTHY - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 303466

Trading card signed: "Kevin McCarthy", includes a printed quote from Death of a Salesman on the verso. Kevin McCarthy (1914-2010) began his career with the original 1948 production of Death of a Salesman and gained fame in Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00
FRANCES MCDORMAND - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343287

Trading card signed by Frances McDormand in black felt, originating from Transformers: Dark of the Moon. McDormand is an Academy and Tony Award winning actress known for her roles in various acclaimed films and stage performances.

Price: $120.00
ED McMAHON - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 297403

Trading card signed by Ed McMahon, the announcer of The Tonight Show, in black felt tip, stating "Ed McMahon". This is Star Line Hollywood Walk of Fame trading card No. 197, depicting McMahon and detailing his career highlights.

Price: $120.00
KATHRYN MEISLE - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 306270

Playbill trading card signed by Kathryn Meisle for the presentation of The Constant Wife at the American Airlines Theatre. Signature is on the verso. The show ran from June 16, 2005, to August 25, 2005.

Price: $90.00
CRAIG T. NELSON - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343304

Trading card signed by Craig T. Nelson from The Incredibles, with his signature in blue felt. Nelson, a prominent screen and television actor, is known for his role in Coach and has received multiple Emmy nominations.

Price: $120.00
FIRST LADY NANCY DAVIS REAGAN - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 322952

Trading card signed by Nancy Davis Reagan in black ink, featuring a printed photograph of her on the front and a small biography on the verso. The card is titled "Nancy Reagan." Reagan served as First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989.

Price: $180.00
MORT SAHL - TRADING/SPORTS CARD UNSIGNED - HFSID 306726

Limited edition Playbill trading card, showcasing the cover and opening night cast page for Mort Sahl on Broadway. Unsigned, this card commemorates the opening night performance on October 11, 1987, at New York's Neil Simon Theatre.

Price: $20.00
JACQUELINE SCOTT - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 306269

Trading card signed by Jacqueline/Scott in blue ink, depicting her as Carol Maxwell in a scene from the 1963 The Outer Limits episode "The Galaxy Being." Scott is recognized for numerous television roles and guest appearances.

Price: $160.00
JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343302

Trading card signed by Jamie-Lynn Sigler in blue felt. Sigler is an American actress, known for her role as Meadow Soprano in The Sopranos. The card is encased in a plastic sleeve with a sticker seal affixed.

Sale Price $85.00

$100.00
LOIS SMITH - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 343297

Trading card signed by Lois Smith from the film Twister, with the inscription "Lois/Smith" in black felt tip. This 1996 Universal Bros. card includes a scene synopsis on the verso and an authenticity sticker sealed at the top margin.

Price: $180.00
MALACHI THRONE - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 302527

Trading card signed by Malachi Throne as "Malachi Throne" in blue felt tip, depicting him as Romulan Senator Pardek from Star Trek: the Next Generation. Throne is recognized for roles in The Menagerie and Unification.

Price: $180.00
MALACHI THRONE - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 308065

Trading card signed by Malachi Throne in black felt tip, showing him as Joseph Wrona from The Six Million Dollar Man two-part episode "The Bionic Woman". Card number A6, commemorating his extensive career in film and television.

Price: $180.00