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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.…"
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.
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.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.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.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.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.
Agreement with the J. Walter Thompson advertising firm setting strict rules for Fields'
script for a radio broadcast, co-signed by producer and ad executive Norman Blackburn
Document signed: "W. C. Fields", "Norman Blackburn", 1 page, 8¾x14. Hollywood,
California, 1946 March 13. Agreement with the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency,
acting as agent for Standard Brands, Inc., governing Fields' forthcoming appearance on the
Chase and Sanborn radio program, March 24, 1946. The agreement stipulates that Fields
must adhere strictly to a script approved in advance by the firm and by Fields himself, and
that Fields shall not "improvise, extemporize or use unapproved material." It further
stipulates that Fields shall be held blameless from any claims for "slander, libel, copyright
infringement, etc." arising from the program. Fields is to receive $3,500 for his performance.
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
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ED WYNN - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 12/24/1932 - HFSID 500961932 certificate for 250 shares in Wynn Commercial Enterprises, signed by actor and comedian Ed Wynn as president to his brother Leon Leopold, trustee to his first wife Hilda Keenan Wynn Stock certificate signed "Ed Wynn" as President in black ink and by secretary in green ink.Price: $500.00
