PATRICK F. "BIG CASINO" GARRETT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/16/1900 - HFSID: 346675

The legendary sheriff who gunned down Billy the Kid signed this typed letter regarding a transfer of money Typed Letter Signed: "P. F. Garrett, Sheriff". 8½x6¼. Dated August 16, 1900. One page. In Full: "For value received, I hereby transfer…to Mr. S. Spitz of Santa Fe New Mexico, my account against the Territory of New Mexico for Fifty Dollars…for Requisition issued by the Governor of the Territory of New Mexico." Accompanied by a mailing envelope addressed to Garrett. Patrick Garrett (1850-1908) lived a fairly long life despite his proclivity for gunfights and maintaining the law. After being elected to Sheriff in Lincoln County, New Mexico in November of 1880, Garrett engaged in a nine-month chase to hunt down Billy the Kid, even crossing county lines. He shot and killed the criminal on July 15, 1881. Garrett published a book about Billy the Kid and his unlawful lifestyle, making him out to be a ruffian. Other sources mythicized Billy the Kid, and this latter point-of-view generally won the day despite Garrett's best efforts. Following this lawful murder, Garrett became a Texas Ranger and continued to engage in law enforcement activities until 1901, when he was appointed the Collector of Customs in El Paso.

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/01/1934 - HFSID: 285815

The former outlaw writes to a history professor regarding an old friend and photos of his brothers. Typed Letter Signed: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 8½x11. Hollywood, California, 1934 April 1. On his personal stationery, which is imprinted "Author of/'When The Daltons Rode'" at upper left. To Virgil Y. Russell, History Dept, Casper, Wyoming. In full: "It has been seldom that I have been so, in years, that I could not answer my letters but natural conditions seem to have gotten the best of me. I have Been [handwritten by Dalton] on the 'Bum' for four or five years, cant (sic) die nor get well, but in the last few months I seem to be getting better. I remember old 'Tex Cooper' well. I always considered him one of my best friends. Under separate cover I am mailing you one of my small photos, taken about four years ago. It would not be possible to get one of my brothers at this time, as you suggest, you know, men were not much for having their picture taken, in those days, little did they think about getting into trouble. With sincere apologies for my delay in not ansewering (sic) sooner. P.S. The photograph you mention was publisher (sic) in the American Magazine about four years ago.…"

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/09/1936 - HFSID: 350473

The former outlaw assigns all rights, including the Dalton name, to his stepdaughter. TLS: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 6x8. Hollywood, California, 1936 March 9. To his stepdaughter Jennie Gilstrap Perrier, Skiatcok, Oklahoma. In full: "I hope this finds you well and happy. My shoulder is getting worse. Your mother Julia and I borrowed from your oil money when you were young to make my first picture, and also to pay Double Day to print the book When The Daltons Rode. We have never repaid you. I am making assignment of all my rights, title, and interest including the Dalton name, to your mother Julia. This I am giving to you for the money I owe you, upon her passing, and any interest in my brother Frank Dalton's name that I used in the motion picture. There are no other Dalton heirs, and all in perpetuum rights are yours." 2 file holes at upper blank margin. Lightly soiled, light stains at right margin. Overall, fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage for Emmett Dalton and Julia A. Lewis, 1p, 8½ x 14. Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1908 September 1. 2 file holes at upper margin. Lightly soiled, else fine condition. With Final Decree from the state of Oklahoma signed by the Judge of the County Court, 1p, 8½ x 14.

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/15/1935 - HFSID: 350565

The only surviving Dalton Gang member writes a letter to a publisher regarding facts surrounding his supposed shooting from the hip and the use of two guns. Typed letter signed: "Emmett Dalton", black ink, 1p, 8½ x 11. Hollywood, California, June 15, 1935. To Mr. C.W. Mowre/Dell Publications/New York City. In full: "Dear Mr. Mowre:/Thank you for the two all western magazines you sent me last week. You certainly gave me a large spriad (sic) this time. Its all appreciated if you never get paid. "Chuch" told me that you had sent him a fan letter, last issue, giving me the devil for saying the Pine Pinyons were on the Salt River, etc. Then, last week Mr. McBride, who works on the L.A. Times here called my hand for saying in the last all western about faning a gun, shooting from the hip and the two-gun man. He said "I thought you claimed there was never such a man as that." Of course, he was a very good friend of mine and I very easily talked him out of "When The Daltons Rode" and told him to use it as a reference. I was too sick to read the articles at that time but you will not find any of that two-gun bunk, shooting from the hip or gun faning, any where in "When The Daltons Rode.

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COLE YOUNGER - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID: 314411

Plains Indian "peace pipe", an heirloom given by Younger to his close friend Harry Hoffman, who attended Cole at his death bed. This well-used Minnesota red pipestone comes from Hoffman's collection, with a notarized statement signed by him. Ephemera, unsigned. Catlinite pipestone "peace pipe", each separated piece roughly 8x3½ (due to length of handle), with the much-handled patina of an authentically used pipe (very different from the clean surfaces found on souvenir pipes). This easily worked rock type, drawn from quarries near the Pipestone River in Minnesota, was in use by several Plains Indian nations for making ceremonial pipes. "Catlinite" is a descriptive term applied to the stone since American painter George Catlin wrote about it in 1832. Accompanied by Typed Statement signed: "Harry C. Hoffman", in full: "one Indian peace pipe, given to Harry C. Hoffman by Cole Young", 7¾x4¾. Notarized by Charles Wright at Oxford, Ohio, September 21, 1948. COLE YOUNGER (1844-1916) was a Confederate guerrilla fighting in divided Missouri during the Civil War. Joining the band of William Quantrill, he participated in the bloody raid on Lawrence, Kansas.

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EMMETT DALTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/19/1931 - HFSID: 285947

The only surviving Dalton Gang member signs this letter regarding his new book and wanting to hang a photo relating to the James Boys in his den, dated 1931 Typed letter signed: "Emmett Dalton", 1p, 8x10. No place, June 19, 1931 . To Marx Reimers, St. Paul, Minnesota. In full: "Thank you very kindly for your letter of June nineteenth, with enclosures. I am sending you an autographed photograph of myself, taken about ten years ago. The story 'West of 96' is published by Doubleday, Doran and Company, Garden City, New York, and is on sale at most all the large book stores and many department stores also. It is published under the title of 'When the Daltons Rode' and is about 80,000 words, illustrated, and much more complete than 'West of 96' which is about half that length. I would be pleased to receive a photo of the arch from which you say the James Boys started, for my private 'Den'. With Kindest regards." Emmett Dalton (1871-1937) and his three brothers led a murderous gang of train robbers, who used a network of informers and hideouts to evade a widespread manhunt. He was the only member of the Dalton Brothers' Gang to survive the 1892 attempt to rob two banks simultaneously in Coffeyville, Kansas.

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COLE YOUNGER - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID: 350569

Rare sepia-toned photo of a middle-aged Younger, one of Quantrill's Raiders during the American Civil War, and a member of the James-Younger gang. Inscribed photograph mount signed "To/W. A. Bell./Yours Truly/Cole Younger". B/w sepia-toned, 4¼x7¼ photo affixed to an 8x12 sheet of brown cardstock. Younger (1844-1916) was one of Quantrill's Raiders, a notorious band of American Civil War guerillas, as well as a member of the James-Younger Gang with Frank and Jesse James. Younger, a Missourian, joined William Quantrill after Union-supported bandits from Kansas killed his father. He participated in Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, Kansas, one of the worst atrocities of the war, in which about 180 people were killed. After the war, Younger became an outlaw with brothers James, John and Robert, later joining the James brothers, who had also been members of Quantrill's Raiders. He may have felt forced into crime; a new state constitution passed after the Civil War severely curtailed the rights of former Confederate sympathizers. Younger robbed trains and banks and murdered policemen and civilians from at least 1868 until Sept. 7, 1876. On that day, the James-Younger Gang tried to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota.

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JOHN H. SELMAN - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/10/1880 - HFSID: 285912

The criminal signs documents in jail; he later becomes a lawman and kills John Wesley Hardin. Manuscript DS: "J.H. Selman", 1p, 7¾x5¼. Shackelford County, Texas, 1880 September 10. In full: "Personally appeared before me John Selman who on oath says that the allegations in the foregoing petition he believes to be true." Also signed: "W.C. Pace/CDCSC". In full: "Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 10 day of Sept AD 1880." On verso is related unsigned manuscript. In part: "The petition of John Selman would show that petitioner is illegally restrained of his liberty by H.C. Jacobs sheriff of Shackelford County Texas…." Selman lived on both sides of the law. His career included cattle rustling, robbery and murder -- and arresting cattle rustlers, robbers and murderers. Three months before this document was signed, he was arrested in Fort Davis, Texas just two days after his second marriage. His brother and fellow outlaw Tom Cat Selman had been lynched when they were taken into custody, but John was transferred back to Shackleford County for trial. He had lived there several years earlier and had connected with gunfighter John Larn. Together, they rustled cattle and robbed.

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COLE YOUNGER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/26/1899 - HFSID: 293173

Writing from prison in Stillwater, Minnesota, the outlaw thanks a state senator for a speech advocating his release. Autograph Letter signed twice: "Cole Younger", 2 pages, 7½x12¼. Stillwater, Minnesota, 1899 March 26. Signed on both pages. To "Hon. M. G. Daly, Senate Chambers, St Paul, Minnesota". In full (spelling errors in original): "Mrs. McNeil, Mrs. Greene and Hon. G. H. Schurmer was here to day. Wish I could repeat all they said in regard to the speech you made in the Senate in favor of the Wilson Bill. I had read what little the papers give and felt very grateful. But if posable I would feel still more after hearing them speak so highly. They were wishing I could have herd you. I told them I would feel very happy as it was if you could only here them praising you. They said everone said it was one of the best speeches made in the Senate during the session. Let me assure you there will never be any act of ours in or out of prison that will caus you to regret having extended a helping hand to us in this our hour of distress and our heart felt gratitude is yours in full and our wish will ever be that Gods best blessings will fal upon you and your Family and believe us truly your ture and greatful but unfortunate friends. [signature] Over.…"

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GRETA GARBO - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/08/1944 - HFSID: 350557

Garbo filled out and signed this application for a title search on a property in Beverly Hills (1944). Partly Printed DS: "Greta Garbo". 1 page, 8½ x 11. No place, 1944 September 8. Title Insurance Application for use by the Title Company in searching the records in connection with the purchase of property at 603 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California. She has filled in her name, birthplace, address, and occupation. In 1954, Garbo was awarded a Special Academy Award "for her unforgettable screen performances" in films such as Anna Christie, Anna Karenina, Camille and Ninotchka. After four Oscar nominations, she retired in 1941 at the age of 36. A millionaire many times over, Garbo had no need to act, nor any desire to conduct an active social life. Even after her death in 1990, the legend of Garbo was undiminished. To her devotees, she was not so much film legend as film goddess. Lightly creased. Fine condition. Anything signed by the reclusive Garbo is rarely encountered. Framed to an overall size of 32 x 18½.

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FRITZ SAUCKEL - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT SIGNED 07/15/1945 - HFSID: 286032

These incredibly rare documents are a handwritten, dated and signed account of Nazi Germany's forced labor and mass deportation operations by Germany's chief of slave labor recruitment. They were written by Sauckel for his lawyer during his trial before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremburg after World War II. They are important documentation of the 20th century's worst war and of some of the worst atrocities ever recorded in human history. They are also a typical example of the defense used by many defendants in the postwar Nuremberg trials: they were only following orders. This defense failed to sway Sauckel's tribunal; he was found guilty of war crimes and later hanged. Historically Important Autograph Manuscript signed twice (at top of first page and at bottom of last page): "Fritz Sauckel", in pencil, as war crimes defendant, 26 pages, 8x10½. IN GERMAN WITH 1945 ENGLISH TRANSLATION WITH FOOTNOTES AND COMMENTS. Nuremburg [Germany], 1945 July 15. This text was provided by Sauckel to his attorney as a means of fully describing the organization of the forced labor department, and Sauckel's duties and responsibilities.

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FRANK JAMES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/12/1884 - HFSID: 350450

Extremely rare autograph letter written by Western outlaw Frank James to his wife and son from an Alabama jail (1884), discussing the hardships of imprisonment, his feelings of betrayal by "my pretended friends", and family attendance at his coming trial. Contained in a 9x14½ brown leather folio with a b/w photo of James. Autograph and signed material by James is extremely rare and highly desirable! Rare autograph letter signed "Frank James". 2 pages, 8½x14, 1 sheet, front and verso, ruled paper. Comes in a 9x14½ (27x28¼ unfolded) brown leather folio with a 5¼x6¼ b/w photo of James and a Charles Hamilton letter of authentication. Dated: Mar. 12, 1884. James wrote this letter to his wife and son after surrendering and awaiting trial for bank robbery. "My Dear Wife and Robert... I am truly in hope I may not be ill any more while in jail at least... the only money I spend is for stamps and tobacco... As I write it rains and the heavy peals of thunder and vivid flashes of lightning very nearly raises me out of my chair... I have scarcely any fire and think I will let it die... I am waiting very impatiently for Mr. Cooper to come from the post office.…"

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Notorious & Crime | Sentiments

MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 268126

He signs a short sentiment on a 3¾x1¾ lined sheet. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Yours Very Respectfully -/Wm. W. Belknap/Bvt Maj. Genl. Vols.", 3¾x1¾ lined sheet, cut from letter.

Sale Price $187.00

$220.00
JILL BENNETT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 160625

Card signed with her best wishes Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Jill Bennett", 5½x1¾ card. English actress Jill Bennett (1931-1990) was best known for her stage work, but she also appeared in several films, beginning with Moulin Rouge (1952) and on TV dramas.

Price: $90.00
JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 23316

The American financier signs "For Autographic Purposes only" on this 3½x2 card Autograph Sentiment signed: "For Autographic/Purposes only/Jay Cooke", 3½x2 card.

Sale Price $340.00

$400.00
JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 81314

The American financier pens a sentiment regarding a received letter Autograph Sentiment Signed: "Your letter of 10th inst/is rec'd/Jay Cooke". 4½x2¾ card.

Sale Price $340.00

$400.00
JAY COOKE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 86936
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The financier whose company's failure was responsible for the Panic of 1873 penned a sentiment on this 5½x2½ card Autograph Sentiment Signed: "Jay Cooke" beneath closing of letter in another hand: "Sincerely yours", 5½x2½.

Sale Price $300.00

$400.00
RICKY FEACHER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 343976

The Cleveland Browns wide receiver signs his name and number with "best wishes" Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Ricky Feacher/#83" in black ink. 5x3. Richard Feacher (b. 1954) is a former professional American football wide receiver.

Price: $90.00
EDWIN FORREST - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 19637

Slip of paper signed "Yours Sincerely" by actor Edwin Forrest, whose rivalry with English actor William MacReady caused New York City's Astor Place riot of 1849. Affixed to a small card. Autograph sentiment signed "Yours Sincerely,/Edwin Forrest".

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
EDWIN FORREST - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 304605

The controversial actor pens a sentiment Autograph Sentiment signed: "Truly/Edwin Forrest", 4½x2¼ card, affixed to a 7½x4¾ sheet.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
CARL "SKOONJ" FURILLO - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 124919

Carl Furillo signs an index card in blue ink. Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Carl Furillo", 5x3 index card. Carl Furillo had his best season in 1953, when he hit .344 to win the NL batting title.

Price: $90.00
SIR EUGENE GOOSSENS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 6/1935 - HFSID 224558

The classical conductor and composer for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra signs his name under an affixed black and white, 3½x5½ newspaper photo Autograph sentiment signed: "for Kenneth Kendall//Sincerely/Eugene Goossens/Cincinnati/June/'35".

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
ESTELLE GRANE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 343916

The two last residents of the town of Mercur, Utah sign their names on this slip of paper Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Regards:/HL Grane/Estelle Elisabeth Dower Grane" in blue ink. 6½x1¾.

Price: $90.00
MAL HALLETT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1939 - HFSID 321681

The bandleader and jazz musician signs with "Best luck" and dates it for 1939 Autograph sentiment signed: "Best luck/Mal/Hallett/1939", in blue ink, 5¼x4½. Mal Hallett (1893-1952) was an American bandleader and jazz violinist.

Price: $160.00
JULIAN HAWTHORNE - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 157477

Typed sentiment by the prolific author Typed Sentiment signed: "Sincerely yours,/Julian Hawthorne", 4¼x1½ slip. Julian Hawthorne (1846-1934) was the son of novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne (and brother-in-law of George P.

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JULIAN HAWTHORNE - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 223509

Typed sentiment by the author and son of novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne. Typed Sentiment signed: "Sincerely yours,/Julian Hawthorne", 5x1½ slip, affixed to a 7x5½ piece of paper (2 surfaces).

Price: $180.00
E. HOWARD HUNT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT UNSIGNED - HFSID 176766

Unsigned autograph sentiment on a 5x3 card: "one is enough" Autograph Sentiment, unsigned: "One is enough", 5 x 3. Former CIA operative E.

Price: $120.00
PAUL KELLY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 19936

Each signs an autograph sentiment, on opposite sides of an album leaf. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely/Paul Kelly", 6x4½ album leaf. Also signed on verso: "Sincerely/Mary Boland".

Price: $160.00
EGON KRENZ - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 03/25/1991 - HFSID 171994

East Germany's last communist leader signs with good wishes on a 6¼x3¼ card. Autograph sentiment signed: [in German, translated] "With many good wishes/Egon Krenz/25.3.91" in blue ink, 6¼x3¼ card. Signed March 25, 1991. Egon Krenz (b.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
MAX LERNER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 131850

The controversial journalist and author offers his best wishes, signs name in red ink Autograph sentiment signed: "With my best regards/ Max Lerner" in red ink. 5x3 card.

Price: $90.00
AIMI MacDONALD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 160404

The Scottish actress extends best wishes on a slip with a magazine photo attached. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Aimi MacDonald", 5x3½ card. Magazine photo affixed at left edge. Scottish dancer and actress Aimi MacDonald (b.

Price: $90.00
JOHN MCCULLOUGH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 12/13 - HFSID 40133

A rare signature from the Shakespearean actor, signed "Very truly yours" Autograph sentiment signed: "Baltimore/Dec. 13/Very truly yours/John McCullough", in black ink, 4¾x3. John McCullough (1832-1885) was an Irish born American actor, moving to America at the age of 16.

Price: $160.00
EDWARD MEZVINSKY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 214787

In happier days, he signed this this handwritten note on his Congressional paper. Autograph Note signed: "Best Wishes/Edward Mezvinsky/M.C. Iowa", 1 page, 6x9. On his personal Congressional letterhead. Democrat Edward Mezvinsky (b.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
BILL MOYERS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 222176

His handwritten sentiment in black felt tip Autograph Sentiment signed: "With best regards/Bill Moyers", in black felt tip, 5x3 card. A former print journalist and Press Secretary to President Lyndon B. Johnson, Bill Moyers (b. 1934) was the publisher of "Newsday" from 1967-1970.

Price: $80.00
ROSE PAGET MCLAREN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 141959

She signs a brief autograph note with her maiden name (Rose Paget). Autograph Note signed: "In gratitude for an ideal/welcome/Rose Paget", 1 page, 5½x8½. Lady Rose McLaren (1919-2005) was born Ruth Paget in an aristocratic British family.

Price: $90.00
WESTBROOK PEGLER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 176397

Small card signed with columnist Westbrook Pegler's "Best wishes" Autograph sentiment signed "Best wishes/Westbrook Pegler" in blue ink. 5¼x3¼ card.

Price: $100.00
RANDY QUAID - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 346896

The actor signs his name along with a sentiment on this index card Autograph Sentiment signed: "God Bless!/ Randy Quaid" in blue ink, 5x3. Randy Quaid (b. 1950) is an American actor with over 110 movies and TV shows to his credit.

Price: $80.00
GEORGE RAFT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 145311

George Raft signs a card with an autograph sentiment in blue ink. Autograph sentiment signed: "My Best/George Raft", 4¾x3 card. Actor George Raft (1895-1980), best known for his tough-guy roles, frequently played gangsters.

Price: $140.00
THOMAS D. RICE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1839 - HFSID 160762

Clipped signature of the actor who performed in blackface as "Jim Crow" Autograph Sentiment signed: "Yr Obdt Svt/Tho. D. Rice/1839", 4½x2 affixed to slightly larger sheet. Clipped from a letter. Ink note (unknown hand): 1860.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
ADELE RITCHIE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1906 - HFSID 142463

The vaudeville star known for her musical comic roles signs her name on this 4x2¾ card Autograph sentiment signed: "Very Truly/Adele Ritchie" in black ink. 4x2¾.

Price: $200.00
PETE ROSE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 68214

Pete Rose signs an index card Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Pete Rose", 5x3 card. Pete Rose, born in 1941, is major league baseball's career leader in hits (4,256), singles, at bats and games played, had more than 200 hits in a season ten times.

Price: $90.00
DOROTHY RUSSELL - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT ON CALLING CARD SIGNED - HFSID 171709

The notorious daughter of celebrated diva Lillian Russell pens a sentiment on her calling card. An extremely rare signature! Autograph Sentiment on Calling Card signed: "Very Cordially/Dorothy Russell", 3¼x2¼. Printed name on verso, "Miss Dorothy Russell".

Price: $200.00