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LOVETT V. ADAMS As Captain of the brig Two Saints, owned by Benjamin Mumford, he signs an account sheet upon his return to New York (1796). Autograph Document signed: "Lovett V. Adams", 1 page. 15¼x19. New York, 1796 August 9. As Master of the brig Two Saints, owned by Benjamin M.Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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While directing The Frisco Kid for Warner Bros., he signs a receipt for $1,500 for his wife's living expenses on location. Also signed by Location Auditor Susan Hoffman, later to become a successful film producer.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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JOSEPH REID ANDERSON Joseph Reid Anderson writes a document about 14 Confederate Generals. Autograph Document not signed, 1p, 5½x8. "Richmond Dec 20 1890" at bottom in unidentified hand. Evidently, Anderson was asked about 14 Confederate Generals. In full: "Genl R.L. Page Norfolk Va/A.L.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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IRVING ASHER Irving Asher signs a travel allowance form for the production Elephant Walk. Document signed: "Irving Asher", 1p, 8½x11. Hollywood, California, 1953 June 24.Traveling expense form used on location during the production of Elephant Walk. The total amount for the traveling was $154.00.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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JOHN JACOB ASTOR This document lists the monies owed to Astor, then a predominant force in the American fur industry, by Joseph Winter, Manuscript DS: "John Jacob Astor", 1p, 7¾x9½, New York, 1814 July 18. Astor, as "merchant", acknowledges receiving monies owed him.Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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JOHN JACOB ASTOR, CO-SIGNED BY: PETER SMITH, SARAH ASTOR, MAGDALEN ASTOR The two business partners sign their names on this document agreeing to sell a portion of the Astor land to new owners, co-signed by Astor's wife and daughter Manuscript Document signed:Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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JOHN JACOB ASTOR A ledger from his Mackinaw fur trading post, unsigned by the business owner, detailing supplies and their prices Manuscript document unsigned. Written in several unknown hands, 4p, 6x7¾, front and verso. Mackinaw, [Michigan], 1819 August 21-23.Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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HY AVERBACKTV producer and director Hy Averback signed this document in 1956 in order to confirm his agreement to be paid for repeat broadcasts of radio's The Jack Benny Show. Document signed "Hy Averback" in blue ink. Also signed by a representative of J&M Productions in blue ink. 1 page, 8½x11, partial carbon copy.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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CHUCK BARRISGame show producer and songwriter Chuck Barris signed this document in 1969 to calculate his dues for the Directors Guild of America. Document signed "Chuck Barris". Blue ink notations in unknown hand and black ink date stamp. 1 page, 8½x11. Dec. 18, 1969.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JOHN BAYARD. Manuscript DS: "John Bayard Speaker", 1p, 7¾x4¼, affixed to 8x4½ sheet. Philadelphia, 1778 December 5. To David Rittenhouse, Esq., State Treasurer.Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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DENNY BEACH (LYDIA REED) As the young actress Lydia Reed's talent agent, Denny Beach types and signs a letter to Theatre World founder Daniel Blum, forwarding his client's biographical information for an upcoming publication Typed Letter Signed: "Denny Beach," in blue ink, 1 page, 7¼x10½. New York City, May 2, 1952.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD Pierre G. T. Beauregard signs a manuscript document for the estimate of the cost of running Fort Philips in Louisiana for the fiscal year 1860. Manuscript Document signed: "Respectfully Submitted/G. T. Beauregard/Capt Bvt Maj. Eng.", 1p, 7¾x12. Fort St. Philips, Louisiana, circa 1860.Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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ERASTUS BIGELOW Co-signed by HORATIO BIGELOW, DANIEL A. GLEASON, J. C. HOADLEY, C. F. FAIRBANKS, and C. B. BIGELOW17x14 Required Corporate Clinton Wire Cloth Co., a required 1879 annual filing with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, signed by corporate officers and Massachusetts state officials Document signed twice: "E. B.Sale Price $616.25
$725.00
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DAN BLOCKER With Bonanza a big hit, Blocker signs a four-year extension of his original contract, at a higher salary in each subsequent year. Documentary signed: "Dan Blocker", 2p, 8½x11. No place, 1961 August 17.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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DAN BLOCKER The actor best remembered as "Hoss" Cartwright agrees to start filming Bonanza's third season early. Documentary Letter signed: "Dan Blocker", 1p, 8½x11. Los Angeles, California, 1961 September 1. On letterhead of California National Productions, Inc. of Los Angeles.Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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This extremely rare document is an 1802 employment contract with McTavish, Frobisher & Co., for a canoe voyage carrying merchandise to and from Quebec and Grand Portage, now in Minnesota, a round trip of thousands of miles through four of the five Great Lakes. McTavish, Frobisher & Co. ran the the North-west Company of Montreal, which competed with the Hudson's Bay Company in the fur trade until 1821. A unique look at the fur trade in North America and the hardships and distance fur traders faced.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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Bowne as Mayor of New York, Bleecker as Comptroller and Morton as Clerk of the Council, sign an 1829 payment order for printing and stationary. Bleecker and Morton are very important in the history of New York City.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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WILLIAM BOYD Signs contract agreeing to allow the exhibition of forty Hopalong Cassidy pictures in the United Kingdom Typed Contract signed: "William Boyd" twice, 2p, separate sheets, 8½x11, National Broadcasting Company letterhead, 1952 March 2.Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce William Boyd's signature and likeness for a series of stamps raising money for needy film industry veterans. The form is signed twice by William Boyd, once as an autograph sample and again to grant permission. A remarkable, perfectly verified example!Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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Sarnoff, acting on behalf of NBC, which he would helm four years later, guarantees a bank loan taken out by two of Boyd's production companies that would produce episodes of his TV series, Hopalong Cassidy.Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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B.K. BROWNThe recorder for Thos. J. Fisher & Co. Real Estate Brokers signs this partly-printed release for a parcel of land in the city of Washington, D.C. Document Signed: "B.K. Brown" 2p (front and verso of a single sheet), 8½x14. Dated March 11, 1890. Partly-printed release from Edward J. Stellwagen and Frederick B.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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ROBERT A. CAMERON. Partly Printed DS: "R.A. Cameron/Col. Morton Rifles, 34 Ind. Inft.", 1p, 11x8½. Helena, Ark., 1862 December 20. Discharge papers of Private Stephen C. Falconburg of Captain Francis M. Hunter's Company E, 34th Regiment of Indiana foot volunteers "by reason of Disability".Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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DICK CLARK and CHIP TAYLOR They both sign a contract for American Bandstand Contract Signed: "RW Clark, pres." 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1961 March 13. Standard AFTRA Engagement Contract between Click Corporation (Clark) and Chip Taylor for his appearance on American Bandstand on March 13, 1961.Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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DICK CLARK and TINA MASON They both sign a Television Artist Series Agreement Contract Signed: "RW Clark, pres." 1p, 8½x11. Los Angeles, California, 1966 September 7. Amendment to AFTRA Television Artist Series Agreement dated June 1, 1966 between "dee cee productions inc." (Clark) and Tina Mason (Artist).Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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"AMERICA'S OLDEST TEENAGER" WILL APPEAR AS HIMSELF IN DEADMAN'S CURVE, A 1978 MADE-FOR-TV MOVIE ABOUT SINGING DUO JAN AND DEAN [DICK CLARK]. Typed Contract, unsigned, 1p, 8½x11. Studio City, California, 1977 November 1. Headed: "Actors Television Motion Picture Day Players Contract".Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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BOBBY RYDELL and DICK CLARKThey sign a contract for Rydell to appear on American Bandstand Document Signed: "Bobby Rydell"and"R W Clark, pres" [of Click Corporation], 1p, 8½x11. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1961 October 3.Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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JOHN H. CLIFFORD The Massachusetts Attorney General and Governor subscribes to shares of stock in a Michigan railroad. Document signed: "John H. Clifford, Trustee", 1 page, 5x8. New Bedford, Massachusetts, undated.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce Steve Cochran's signature and likeness for a series of stamps raising money for needy film industry veterans. The form is signed twice by Cochran, once as an autograph sample and again to grant permission. A remarkable, perfectly verified example!Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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DALE B. COLEMANThis statement for expenses during filming of a production in Las Vegas is signed by the production manager Document signed: “Dale B. Coleman” in blue ink. 8½x11. Traveling Expense Statement dated January 30, 1961 for loading crews, meals, and gratuity from multiple days at L.A.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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EDDIE COLLINS Eddie Collins signs a contract for the Boston Red Sox to assign the contract of James Tabor to the Little Rock Baseball Club of the Southern League for $100 retaining the "right to repurchase the contract of Player Tabor on or before September 10, 1937 for the sum of $500." Partly Printed Contract signed: "Edward T.Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
