Autographs from people credited in 1952 Olympic Fund Telethon
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (BUD ABBOTT) - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350616Photographs of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello include a signed and inscribed photograph from Bud Abbott reading, To Kay/Sincerely/Bud Abbott, and a signed and inscribed photograph from Lou Costello reading, To Joe/Sincerely,/Lou Costello.Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - APPLICATION SIGNED 10/02/1946 - HFSID 350340Application for membership in the Friars Club signed by Lou Costello on October 2, 1946. Document includes typed details about Costello's background and acquaintances. Signature appears light but legible, with notes indicating a resignation date in 1952.
Price: $1,500.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - CONTRACT SIGNED 08/15/1955 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 177684Typed document signed by Lou Costello, Anne Costello, and others regarding financial arrangements following the film Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops. Dated August 15, 1955, it involves agreements with Bankers Trust Company and Universal Pictures Company, Inc.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - CONTRACT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 218010Contract signed by Lou Costello and Anne Costello in 1952, amending a previous employment agreement with Universal Pictures. Signed in black ink, with additional signatures from Universal representatives. Document includes blue ink date stamp and embossed seal, totaling 21 pages.
Price: $600.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/24/1953 - HFSID 177688Document signed by Lou Costello, dated February 24, 1953, regarding a loan repayment. The carbon typed document contains his signature beneath the approval statement and mentions a check for $6,056.00 sent to the Bank of America.
Price: $650.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/24/1952 - HFSID 226409Document signed "Lou Costello" in blue ink on June 24, 1952, declaring his betting losses exceeding wins from 1946. This affidavit, likely related to IRS tax issues, includes a notary public signature and an embossed seal.
Price: $600.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/17/1955 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 177693Typed document signed by Lou Costello, Anne Costello, Pat Costello, Margaret Jane Costello, Helen Cristillo, and Marie Kirk, dated September 17, 1955. Family members transferring interests in Cosman Productions, Inc. to Lou Costello to settle a tax bill.
Price: $650.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/24/1947 - HFSID 176143Document signed by Lou Costello, stating that the IRS can collect all earnings from the productions 'Buck Privates Come Home' and 'Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap'. Signed in ink on October 24, 1947, addressing Universal International Pictures, Inc.
Price: $650.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/18/1953 - HFSID 177686Document signed "Lou Costello" as President of Cosman Productions, Inc. in 1953 with Bank of America for a $35,000 loan. Notations appear in lead pencil and black ink. Titled "Escrow Instructions/(Real Estate Transaction)", it details repayment terms.
Price: $750.00
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ABBOTT & COSTELLO (LOU COSTELLO) - DOCUMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1948 - HFSID 173125Document signed by Lou Costello, consisting of a blank 1948 IRS tax form titled "Declaration of Estimated Income Tax By Individuals/Form 1040-ES and Instructions". Costello's signature appears on two pages. The form is unfilled and reflects his tax issues later in life.
Price: $750.00
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GRACIE ALLEN - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 285494Album leaf containing ink signatures from "Gracie Allen" and "George Burns". George Burns (1896-1996) and Gracie Allen (1895-1964) formed a beloved comedy team, known for The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, running from 1950-1958.
Sale Price $315.00
$375.00
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EDDIE "ROCHESTER" ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 281467Slip of ruled paper signed by Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, addressed to Billy "Froggy" Laughlin with the note "To Froggie/Hello From/Rochester." Both actors collaborated in the 1943 Our Gang short Calling All Kids.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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EDDIE "ROCHESTER" ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 294841Album leaf signed by Eddie Anderson features the inscription "To Jane/From Rochester". It is accompanied by an unsigned candid photograph taken when the autograph was signed outside a movie studio gate. Anderson is known for his role as "Rochester".
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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EDDIE "ROCHESTER" ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 250871Photograph of Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, shown on a horse in a black and white publicity shot. Inscribed and signed: "To Sam Klank/Best wishes/Rochester". Stamped on verso: "Photo by M. Smith, New York".
Price: $425.00
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EDDIE "ROCHESTER" ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1946 - HFSID 257426Photograph of Eddie "Rochester" Anderson smoking a cigar, inscribed and signed: "To Albert/Best Wishes/Rochester". Inscription includes an ink note on the verso detailing the signing date and location, adding historical context to the item.
Price: $425.00
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EDDIE "ROCHESTER" ANDERSON - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 270858Yellow card signed by Eddie Anderson as "Rochester" in blue ink, accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of Anderson in character. The photo includes a facsimile signature saying “Regards/Rochester.” Anderson is known for his long association with Jack Benny.
Price: $850.00
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EDDIE "ROCHESTER" ANDERSON - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE IN CHARACTER - HFSID 276302Album leaf signed by Eddie Anderson as his character, Rochester, with an inscribed signature reading, "To Diana/Hello/From/Rochester". The signature includes the year "96" in an unknown hand, with additional unknown writing on the verso.
Price: $280.00
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EDDIE "ROCHESTER" ANDERSON - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE IN CHARACTER WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 88326Album leaf signed by Eddie Anderson and Walter Pidgeon, with Anderson inscribing, "To Colleen/Hello From/Rochester" and Pidgeon writing, "Greeting to/Colleen/Walter Pidgeon" on the verso. Anderson is known for his role as Rochester on Jack Benny's show.
Price: $220.00
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EDDIE "ROCHESTER" ANDERSON - SIGNATURE IN CHARACTER - HFSID 226395Autographed piece of paper signed by Eddie Anderson as his character, Rochester. Anderson gained fame from his role on Jack Benny's radio show, creating a lasting association for over 20 years and appearing in several classic films with Benny.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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EDGAR BERGEN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 147Card signed by Edgar Bergen in black ink, including a 2x1½ photograph of Bergen and his dummy Charlie McCarthy. The card contains a typed note at the upper right. Bergen was a prominent ventriloquist known for his radio and television performances.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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EDGAR BERGEN - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 426Signature: "Edgar Bergen/&/Charlie McCarthy" on a piece of paper, showcasing both the ventriloquist and his dummy. Edgar Bergen, active from 1936 to 1956, signed McCarthy's name, highlighting their partnership in radio entertainment.
Price: $100.00
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EDGAR BERGEN - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 46587Album leaf signed in blue ink by Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, with the inscription "Edgar Bergen/and/Charlie". Bergen and McCarthy gained fame on radio from 1936 to 1956. Bergen humorously incorporates McCarthy's persona in the signature.
Price: $140.00
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EDGAR BERGEN - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 143571Album leaf signed by Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, and Cedric Hardwicke. Bergen signs as "Edgar Bergen/Charlie," while Hardwicke adds "Good Luck/Cedric Hardwicke" on the verso. Bergen and McCarthy were popular ventriloquist acts from 1937-1956.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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EDGAR BERGEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/17/1967 - HFSID 83380Check signed by Edgar Bergen on January 17, 1967, for $101.50 to Hunter and White. Signed "Edgar Bergen", drawn on his personal account at Security First National Bank, Los Angeles. Bergen starred in Don't Make Waves that year.
Price: $180.00
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EDGAR BERGEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/31/1966 - HFSID 278539Check signed by Edgar Bergen in blue ink, made out to Rose Bertold for $289.12 on May 31, 1966. Manuscript notes indicate it is a salary check. Drawn from Bergen's special account at the Sunset-Wetherly branch of Bank of America.
Price: $320.00
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EDGAR BERGEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/08/1965 - HFSID 272761Check signed by Edgar Bergen for $18.97 payable to Alta-Dena Dairy, dated December 8, 1965. Accompanied by an unsigned black and white photograph of Bergen. Check has bank cancellation holes and stamped endorsement on the verso.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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EDGAR BERGEN - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 06/26/1947 - HFSID 76533Contract documenting Edgar Bergen's agreement to appear in I Remember Mama, signed with his name and initials. Dated June 26, 1947, this carbon typed document consists of two pages, detailing his role for RKO Radio Pictures, Inc.
Price: $575.00
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EDGAR BERGEN - CONTRACT SIGNED - HFSID 319868Contract signed by Edgar Bergen, dated October 23, 1931. This agreement involves a performance in Long Beach, California, for one week at a rate of $265.00, detailing Bergen's engagement with Radio-Keith-Orpheum Western Vaudeville Exchange.
Sale Price $385.00
$460.00
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EDGAR BERGEN - CONTRACT SIGNED 08/24/1961 - HFSID 322857Contract for Edgar Bergen's appearance at the B & B Club in Indianapolis, signed "Edgar Bergen" in blue ink. Stipulating a rate of $4,500 per week plus a 2/6 pro rate, it is sourced from the William Morris Agency.
Price: $460.00
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EDGAR BERGEN - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/18/1943 - HFSID 322856Contract for Edgar Bergen's appearance on an untitled RCA radio program, signed "Edgar Bergen" in blue ink on September 18, 1943. The contract details a payment of $1,000 for his performance, highlighting Bergen's success with his ventriloquist act.
Sale Price $385.00
$460.00
