Autographs from people credited in 2009 My Music: The Big Band Years
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HARRY AKST - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 19623Signatures from Harry Akst and Bert E. Friedlob are written to cabaret singer Hildegarde, including the sentiment "Harry Akst/Saluta Hildegarde (a Goddess)". An additional unknown signature appears on the verso. Akst is noted for his popular songs and Friedlob for film production.Price: $200.00
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CHARLIE BARNET - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 321684Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Charlie Barnet" in black ink, accompanied by an unsigned magazine photograph. Charlie Barnet, a prominent jazz saxophonist and bandleader, is recognized for his composition "Cherokee" and pioneering integration in music.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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CHARLIE BARNET - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 27135Photograph inscribed and signed by Charlie Barnet, depicting him in a tuxedo while holding an alto saxophone. It includes the inscription "To Maurice /Best Wishes/Charlie Barnet". Barnet was a notable jazz saxophonist and band leader, active since 1933.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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CHARLIE BARNET - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180123Photograph inscribed and signed by Charlie Barnet, reading "To Chares Silvia /Best Wishes/Charlie Barnet". Barnet, a notable jazz saxophonist and band leader, gained fame with his composition "Cherokee" and led an integrated swing band.
Price: $280.00
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CHARLIE BARNET - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180643Photograph inscribed and signed by Charlie Barnet with the inscription "To Charles Silvia/Best Wishes/Charlie Barnet". Capturing the jazz saxophonist in a herringbone jacket, it highlights his significance in music history after composing "Cherokee".
Price: $280.00
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LES BROWN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 279282Photograph of Les Brown features him behind a microphone for NBC, inscribed and signed: "To Joanne/Best of luck/Les Brown". Brown, a prominent bandleader and saxophonist, had a successful career spanning over sixty years, including collaborations with Doris Day and Bob Hope.
Price: $280.00
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LES BROWN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 279844Photograph of young Les Brown holding a saxophone and wearing a tuxedo, inscribed and signed: "To Frank/Best Wishes/Les Brown". Captioned at the bottom margin, it highlights his long career as a bandleader and musician.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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LES BROWN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 294557Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Howard,/Best wishes,/Les Brown". Les Brown, a prominent bandleader, is known for his extensive career with his orchestras and notable hits like "Sentimental Journey".
Price: $200.00
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LES BROWN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 266605Photograph of Les Brown, signed with the inscription "All My Best/Les Brown". Brown, a prominent bandleader and saxophonist, is known for leading jazz dance bands and his association with Bob Hope, performing until shortly before his death in 2001.
Price: $200.00
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LES BROWN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 312518Publicity photograph signed by Les Brown, inscribing "Best of Luck" in blue ink. Brown, a renowned bandleader, led his orchestras for over sixty years and gained fame with the hit "Sentimental Journey".
Price: $280.00
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LES BROWN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 27172Photograph of Les Brown shows him holding a saxophone. It is signed with the inscription, "Best of luck/Les Brown." Brown, a prominent bandleader, led his orchestras for over sixty years, achieving fame with the hit "Sentimental Journey."
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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LES BROWN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 264749Philatelic envelope signed by Les Brown, commemorating the Centennial of Sound Recording with a 13-cent stamp postmarked Washington, D.C., on March 23, 1977. Brown led his dance bands for over sixty years, gaining fame with "Sentimental Journey."
Price: $70.00
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SAMMY CAHN - AUTOGRAPH 1966 - HFSID 202526Index card signed by Sammy Cahn in black ink, featuring the signature "Sammy Cahn/'66". Cahn, a renowned lyricist, won multiple Academy Awards and is known for songs like "Three Coins in the Fountain" and "Let It Snow".
Price: $100.00
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SAMMY CAHN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 344521Photograph inscribed by Sammy Cahn shows him at a typewriter, typed inscription reads: "For Shawn,/With high hopes-/'Cahn-tinually'/Sammy Cahn". Cahn, an Academy Award-winning lyricist, is known for songs like Three Coins in the Fountain and High Hopes.
Price: $260.00
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SAMMY CAHN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1982 - HFSID 266607Photograph of Sammy Cahn sitting behind a piano, signed with a typed letter stating, "Sammy Cahn /82". The lyricist expresses gratitude and incorporates titles of three Academy Award-winning songs in his message to William Van Buskirk.
Price: $260.00
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SAMMY CAHN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 03/17/1972 - HFSID 270886Check signed by Sammy Cahn, dated March 17, 1972, payable to Plymouth Music Company for $1.79. It includes a stamped endorsement on the verso. Cahn was a renowned lyricist, celebrated for songs like “Three Coins in the Fountain” and “All the Way”.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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SAMMY CAHN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/21/1974 - HFSID 345568Check signed by Sammy Cahn as “Sammy C.” in black ink, dated June 21, 1974, and payable to “Charlie's Rest.” for $30. Cahn was an acclaimed lyricist and songwriter, known for works like “Three Coins in the Fountain.”
Price: $200.00
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SAMMY CAHN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 48519Photograph of Sammy Cahn signed with the inscription "For John D. Buchanan,/With High Hopes!/All The Way!". Cahn, a renowned lyricist, won multiple Academy Awards and collaborated with Frank Sinatra, contributing to numerous classic songs.
Price: $280.00
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SAMMY CAHN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1977 - HFSID 985Photograph of Sammy Cahn sitting behind music staff, signed with a typed letter stating "Sammy Cahn /'77". Cahn writes to Dean Collins, including the message "'High Hopes, High Apple-pie, in the sky Hopes!' with good wishes.
Price: $240.00
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SAMMY CAHN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1978 - HFSID 18506Publicity photograph of Sammy Cahn sitting behind a music staff, wearing a bow tie and tuxedo. Photograph signed: "Sammy Cahn /'78", with a typed inscription reading: "FOR BILLLUETGE, WITH THE 'CAHN-HIGH HOPES OF HIS FRIENDS SAMMY, ALL THE WAY!"
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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SAMMY CAHN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1979 - HFSID 192786Publicity photograph of Sammy Cahn sitting behind a piano, signed with "Sammy Cahn/'79". Includes a typed inscription addressing John Norbutt, emphasizing the accessibility of music and words. Cahn is a renowned lyricist known for multiple award-winning songs.
Price: $280.00
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SAMMY CAHN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1981 - HFSID 201499Publicity photograph of Sammy Cahn sitting behind a typewriter, signed with "Sammy Cahn/'81". Includes a typed inscription to Karen and Jim Oleson expressing flattery and hopes for the Fan Club. Cahn is an acclaimed lyricist and songwriter.
Price: $280.00
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SAMMY CAHN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1988 - HFSID 200112Publicity photograph of Sammy Cahn playing a piano, signed with "Sammy Cahn". Featuring a typed note stating "With the/'cahn-stant'/HIGH HOPES/ALL THE WAY". Cahn, a renowned lyricist, won multiple Academy Awards and collaborated with Frank Sinatra.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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SAMMY CAHN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1989 - HFSID 200113Photograph of Sammy Cahn lying on a piano, signed with "Sammy Cahn/-'89". Cahn, a renowned lyricist, won multiple Academy Awards and an Emmy, known for songs like "Let It Snow" and "Come Fly With Me."
Price: $280.00
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SAMMY CAHN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1989 - HFSID 27205Photograph of Sammy Cahn sitting behind a piano, signed as "Sammy Cahn/-'89". Cahn, a renowned lyricist, won multiple Academy Awards for songs including "Three Coins in the Fountain" and "Call Me Irresponsible", and is in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Price: $280.00
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SAMMY CAHN - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 02/02/1961 - HFSID 262675Contract signed by Sammy Cahn for an appearance on Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall on February 8, 1961, receiving $1,500.00 as a "Guest Artist." It is initialed by Cahn and includes a rider signed by Roncom Productions, Inc.
Price: $450.00
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SAMMY CAHN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/01/1964 - HFSID 276771Document signed by Sammy Cahn, transferring song rights to his ex-wife Gloria Franks. Dated June 7, 1977, in Los Angeles, it references the musical composition Get Away for a Day. Cahn is a noted lyricist and Academy Award winner.
Price: $380.00
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SAMMY CAHN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 343567First Day Cover signed by Sammy Cahn in black felt tip. Postmarked Kansas City, Missouri, on June 19, 1973, with an 8c stamp. Cahn, an Academy Award-winning lyricist, is known for songs like "Three Coins in the Fountain" and "Let It Snow."
Price: $120.00
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SAMMY CAHN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 18507Philatelic envelope signed by Sammy Cahn, commemorating the Canadian Algonkian Indians as a First Day Cover. Cahn, an award-winning lyricist, is known for songs like "Three Coins in the Fountain" and "Let It Snow".
Price: $120.00
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SAMMY CAHN - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED 1989 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 164427First Day Cover signed by Grammy, Tony, and Academy Award winners including "Sammy Cahn/-'89", "Chick Corea", "Richard Adler", and "Art Garfunkel", postmarked July 3, 1978, honoring songwriter George M. Cohan.
Price: $280.00
