GENERAL COURTNEY H. HODGES Photograph signed in 1946 by the Commanding Army General that was first to enter Paris in World War II! Autographed Photograph Signed: " Courtney H. Hodges/Gen. U.S. Army/Dec. 1, 1946.", 8x10. Reverse bears a Signal Corps credit stamp. Hodges (1887-1966) was the Commanding General of the Third U.S. Army from February 16, 1943 to January 25, 1944, when he turned it over to Lieutenant General Patton. First Army soldiers commanded by Hodges were the first Americans to enter Paris on their way across Northern France and through the Ardennes Forest. They were also the first to cross the Siegfried Line into Germany in September 1944 and reach the Rhine in March 1945. Minor surface creasing and slightly creased and worn at corners and edges. Ink stamps and notes (unknown hand) on verso. Fine condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA. 
JOSEPH STILWELL Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of General Stilwell wearing his four-star uniform Photograph signed: "Joseph W. Stilwell/Gen., U.S.A.", 8x10. Collector's notations to reverse date the autograph to May 28, 1946. Joseph Warren Stilwell (1883-1946) was a tactically skilled US Army officer who, at the date of this letter, was training the newly formed US Seventh Division. If assigned to the European or Pacific Theaters when World War II commenced, Stilwell might have been remembered as a gifted corps commander. Instead, President Roosevelt sent him in 1942 to the China-Burma-India Theater, where he led British and Chinese forces in combat and served as Chief of Staff to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek. Stilwell, who reveled in the nickname "Vinegar Joe," was not a talented diplomat. Although he led British troops on foot in a daring escape from Burma, he soon antagonized British commanders and Chiang himself.(Stilwell came to believe, not unreasonably, 
ALFRED T. TORBERT Exceedingly rare carte-de-visite photo of Torbert in uniform by Mathew Brady! Autograph Signed Photograph: "Yours truly/A. T. A. Torbert, Brig. Genl: Vols." 2½x4 carte-de-viste with backstamp of Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, New York & Washington. Alfred Thomas Archimedes Torbert (1833-1880), an 1855 graduate of West Point, was appointed a First Lieutenant in the Confederate States Army on March 16, 1861, just before the start of the American Civil War, but the Delaware native declined the appointment and remained a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. By August 1862, he was a Brigade Commander of the VI Corps of the Army of the Potomac, and Torbert was promoted to Brigadier General on November 29, 1862. On April 10, 1864, he was given command of the 1st Division of the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac. During Major General Philip Sheridan's Valley Campaigns (1864), Torbert commanded the Cavalry Corps of the Army of Shenandoah. He later commanded the Army of the Shenandoah from April 22, 1865-June 27, 1865.
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELTThis large 14½x18¼ sketch of the President who was elected to four terms in office is signed by him! Sketch Signed: “Franklin D. Roosevelt” in pencil. Also signed by the artist and dated circa 1941. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) is one of the best-known Presidents in United States history. Before his tenure in the Oval Office, he served as Governor of New York. This position gave him valuable experience working with progressive-minded individuals to improve the economy. He served in the position for just over 12 years, dying 11 weeks into his fourth term. Roosevelt oversaw the U.S. during the Great Depression and World War II. His progressive platform introduced Social Security and the first national minimum wage. During his first term as Commander-in-Chief, he ended Prohibition. This decision is largely credited with helping him to a landslide 1936 election victory. Frame slightly chipped at corners. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed in the Gallery of History style: 26¾x37.
1904: THEODORE ROOSEVELT's ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTE CERTIFICATIONOfficial Electoral College certification by the President of the Senate, William P. Frye, also signed by tellers of the US Senate and House of Representatives Printed Declaration signed: "Wm. P. Frye/President pro tempore" of the U.S. Senate and "Julius C. Burrows" and "J.W. Bailey" as tellers on the part of the Senate and "Joseph H. Gaines" and "Gordon Russell" as tellers on the part of the House of Representatives, 1p, 11½x28, Washington, District of Columbia,not dated.Certificate of the Electoral College votes deciding Theodore Roosevelt as President and Charles W. Fairbanks as Vice President. According to the 12th Amendment to the U.S.
ANDREW JACKSON His Presidential signature (bold and 6 inches long) on an 1836 patent for an improved machine to make ship's thimbles, also signed by Secretary of State Forsyth and Attorney General Butler, 11½x15½, framed with a portrait and biographic plaque to 29x25. Accompanied by a 3-page handwritten description of the device by the inventor, Prentice White. Patent signed: "Andrew Jackson" as President, "John Forsyth" as Secretary of State, "B. F. Butler" as Attorney General, 1 page, 11½x15½. Washington, D.C., 1836 July 1. Patent issued to Prentice White for [in part] "a new and useful improvement in the Machine for making Ship's Thimbles which improvements he states has not been known or used before his application; [White] hath made oath that he does verily believe that he is the true inventor or discoverer of the said improvement; hath paid into the treasury of the United States the sum of thirty dollars." Archivally double matted and framed with a seated portrait and a biographical plaque, to an overall size of 29.5 x 25.25.
FRITZ SAUCKEL 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.
BENITO JUAREZ The 26th President of Mexico and one of the more important of the nation signs an 1849 proclamation honoring those who fought for Mexico at the Battle of Molino del Rey in 1847, signed in iron gall ink Document Signed: "Benito Juarez" as Governor of Oaxaca, 1 page, 10½x17½. Place: Oaxaca, Mexico. Date: August 8, 1849. In Spanish, not translated. Proclamation honoring officers and men of the Mexican National Guard who fought bravely for their country at the Battle of Molino del Rey, September 8, 1847. Benito Juarez had been elected Governor of Oaxaca in 1847. After being exiled in 1848 after the Mexican War, Santa Anna returned as President in 1853 and sent Juarez into exile. In 1855, Juarez returned, joined Alvarez in a revolution against Santa Anna, who was overthrown and once again, sent into exile. As Alvarez's Minister of Justice, Juarez in 1855 wrote "Ley Juarez", the law abolishing special courts and reducing the power of the army and the church. In 1858, Juarez proclaimed himself de jure President of Mexico, obtaining U.S. recognition in 1859.
FRANK JAMES From Gallatin, Missouri, while awaiting trial for murder and armed robbery, James handwrote this remarkable and very affectionate 20-page letter to his wife, even quoting Shakespeare. This rich content letter includes references to some of James' friends and former partners Ebenezer Magoffin, and Bill and Frank Gregg. Curiously, James signs with the alias he used as an outlaw, "Ben". Autograph Letter signed: "Your true husband/Ben", 20 pages, 5x8. Castle St James [Gallatin, Missouri], July, circa 1883. A loving letter from Frank James to his wife, on his affection for her and recent happenings. In full: "My dear wife: Do you know your letter of last Sunday was the most interesting communication I have had from you since you left me. I think you are awakening to the fact that I love you much more than a "little bit" as you express it. Let me whisper to you right now that I feel a hundred times better since you have written as you have. How kind and good you can be when you want to. I have felt very much like spanking you several times of late, when you would say for instance "I sometimes believe you do love me a little bit".
WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY His autograph letter, signed as Cousin Will, asking to be sent "some more headache powders" to relieve the headache caused by his financial woes Autograph Letter signed: "Cousin Will", 1 page, 8x10. New Rochelle, N.Y., no date. To "Dear Frank and Nellie". In full [spelling errors in original]: "I've had a lot of hard upset. Twice I've had moneyed men who were ready to put up a $150,000 to back me with a new show. And that man Tammen has scared them out by telling them he had a contract for my services for 1916 which he hasent. But he still thinks if I cant get out with a show I come back and make more money for him, which will never do. However, I haven't given up. But will stay here until know what I can do. The men are still working at the mines. Say, please send me some more headache powders. This nervous strain makes my head ache. I am living here at Rochelle with my nephew and neice. Its only 45 minutes from New York. Love ever." William Frederick CODY (1846-1917) earned the name "BUFFALO BILL" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT This typed 1911 letter, addressed to a New York newspaper, contains numerous corrections in Roosevelt's hand. It's a scathing letter regarding a court decision and the newspaper's support for that decision - a decision that Roosevelt said violated one of the core philosophies of the Republican Party. This was written one year before Roosevelt tried to wrest the Republican presidential nomination from William Howard Taft - and, failing that, embarked on a third-party run under the Progressive banner. Public figures rarely commit such strong sentiments to writing, which makes this letter especially rare and significant. Superb content draftTyped Letter, heavily corrected with 216 words in Roosevelt's hand, not signed, on his personal letterhead, "The Outlook", "Office of Theodore Roosevelt", 2p, 7¾x9½, separate sheets. New York, May 30, 1911.To Mr. C.H. Betts, The Lyons Republican, 41 Williams Street, Lyons, N ew York. Most probably the final draft. In part: "Really it is hard to believe that 
FRANK JAMES Awaiting his second trial in a year, the famous outlaw writes a loving letter to his 7 year old son Robert ("My Dear Little Man") Autograph Letter signed: "Your Father/Frank James" in pencil, 1 pages, 5½x8½. No place, 1884 February 29. Written in block letters to "My Dear Little Man", in full: "I want you to hurry up and learn to ride so you can get you a new saddle. I want you to learn to write and write me a letter. Addressed in verso to "Robert F. James/at home". This letter was enclosed with a letter James wrote to his wife Annie. Accompanied by printed chart titled "The Deaf and Dumb Alphabet", showing the appropriate hand signals. Notation in Frank James' hand: "For Rob". FRANK JAMES (1843-1915) and his brother Jesse James fought as Confederate guerrillas in Missouri ("Quantrill's Raiders") during the Civil War. They joined Cole Younger and others in 1866 to form a gang led by Jesse, robbing banks and trains. Frank and Jesse survived and escaped the failed Northfield, Minnesota bank heist of 1876, forming a new gang.Military | Notes
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LT. GENERAL HAROLD R. AARON - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 10/01/1973 - HFSID 216362LIEUTENANT GENERAL HAROLD R. AARON The accomplished Army General signs this typed letter to a Mr. Pruett and his Special Education class Typed letter signed: "Harold R. Aaron" as Major General, 1p, 7x8½. No place, October 1, 1973. To: "Dear Mr.Sale Price $162.00
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 24575JOHN AGAR John Agar writes note to radio/TV host George Sanders Autograph note signed: "John Agar", 7¾x3 album leaf with 1x1¼ newspaper photograph attached at bottom left. No date, no place. In full: "To George- Nice to see you and talk to you again, old buddy.Sale Price $126.00
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MICHAEL ALDRIDGE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 316866MICHAEL ALDRIDGE Handwritten note on his calling card, signed with his initials Autograph Note signed: "Dear Mr. Slapinski,/Thank you for yr. letter./I enclose a photo with/my compliments. [Item not included.]/M. A.". 5½x3½ card imprinted with his name.Sale Price $126.00
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COLONEL BUZZ ALDRIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 24003BUZZ ALDRIN Pilot of the Lunar Excursion Module, Eagle, during the Apollo 11 mission signs a note with best wishes Autograph note signed: "To Jane Mendoza/With Best Wishes/Buzz Aldrin". 3x5 card. Aldrin, a 1951 West Point graduate, had flown 66 missions in Korea, winning the Distinguished Flying Cross.Sale Price $252.00
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COLONEL BUZZ ALDRIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 24004BUZZ ALDRIN The astronaut sends "Best Wishes" to a fan Autograph note signed: "To Bruce Weiss/With Best Wishes/Buzz Aldrin". 3x5 yellow card. Aldrin, a 1951 West Point graduate, had flown 66 missions in Korea, winning the Distinguished Flying Cross.Sale Price $252.00
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RICHARD ARLEN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19039RICHARD ARLEN. ANS: "Richard Arlen", 7¾x3¾. No place, no date. To George. In full: "It was a great pleasure being with you. Good Luck." Captioned magazine photograph, b/w, 1x1, of a 50-year-old Arlen affixed at upper right.Sale Price $108.00
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RICHARD ARLEN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1935 - HFSID 67753RICHARD ARLEN. ANS: "Richard Arlen", 5¾x4½. No place, 1935. To Mabelle. In full: "Good luck and Best Wishes". Magazine photo, b/w, 1½x2, affixed with photo corners at lower right corner.Sale Price $108.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL SAMUEL C. ARMSTRONG - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 311683SAMUEL C. ARMSTRONG The Union Brigadier General writes a note concerning the well-being of a friend Autograph Note Signed: "S.C. Armstrong," in black ink. 5x8, 1 page. In full: "Very glad to hear that Mr. Glilman is better...Send letters here to Everett Ham. Telegram to Care Maj Hopkins, 1 E 28 St." No date.Sale Price $450.00
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ROBERT ARON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON CALLING CARD SIGNED CIRCA 1975 - HFSID 294203ROBERT ARON Written very near the end of his life on his Académie Française calling card. (Aron died the night before he was to give his acceptance speech for the Academy.) Autograph Note on Calling Card signed: "Robert", 1 page, 5x3¼ Printed text: "Robert Aron/of the French Academy".Sale Price $252.00
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JEAN-PIERRE AUMONT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19028JEAN PIERRE AUMONT Handwritten note by the French film star and war hero Autograph Notes signed: "To Kayo/best wishes/Jean Pierre/Aumont", 4¼x2¾ card with color 1¾x2¾ photograph attached at left (two surfaces).Sale Price $234.00
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GENE AUSTIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1935 - HFSID 280709GENE AUSTIN The crooner pens a note on the back of a meal ticket Autograph Note Signed: "To Audrey/a pretty Girl/Sincerely/Gene Austin", 3½x2½ card. Pencil date (unknown hand) in lower right corner: "1935." Printed on verso is a printed Thank You from the Trocadero French Grill and a price total of $1.20.Sale Price $180.00
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GENE AUSTIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1938 - HFSID 19027GENE AUSTIN He pens a note on this album leaf for a fan Autograph Note Signed: "To Perry/From/Gene Austin", 6x4½ album leaf. Ink note (unknown hand) at bottom: "Gene Austin - radio - 5-8-38".Sale Price $180.00
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COLONEL JOHN T. AVERILL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 05/06/1873 - HFSID 33753John T. Averill, a U. S. Representative from Minnesota, wrote this letter on his paper business' stationery in 1873. In it, he answers the recipient's question of whether he was ever a member of the Minnesota State Legislature.Sale Price $216.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ROSS AYERS - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 01/22/1973 - HFSID 216377ROSS AYERS. TLS: "Ross Ayers", 1p, 7x8½. No place, 1973 January 22. To Mr. J.L. Pruett, Clute, Texas. On his Two-Star Major General red flag stationery sending his autograph. He has signed as Adjutant General, Texas Army Reserve National Guard.Sale Price $108.00
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ROBERT BADEN-POWELL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 05/30/1925 - HFSID 45859ROBERT BADEN-POWELL The Lieutenant-General who is credited as the founder of the Boy Scouts pens this kind note thanking for a poster, signed in iron gall ink Autograph Note Signed: "Robert BadenPowell" in iron gall ink. 1 page. 8x5. Date: May 30, 1925Sale Price $337.50
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NEWTON D. BAKER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/05/1930 - HFSID 344462NEWTON D. BAKER The Mayor and Secretary of War to Woodrow Wilson signs this note thanking a friend for his kind message Autograph note signed: "Newton D Baker" in black ink. 5¾x3¾. December 5, 1930. Written on letterhead of Baker, Hostetler & Sidlo. In full: "Thank you, my dear Mr.Sale Price $252.00
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BERNT BALCHEN - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 217975BERNT BALCHEN. TNS: "Bernt Balchen", 5x3 sheet. In full: "I am pleased to furnish you with my autograph for your collection." The Norwegian pilot/engineer was on the 1926 Amundsen/Ellsworth/Nobile Norge expedition in Spitsbergen when Commander Richard E. Byrd attempted to fly to the North Pole and return in the Josephine Ford.Sale Price $162.00
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LESLIE BANKS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 165665LESLIE BANKSNote signed by the British character actor in black ink Autograph(s) Note Signed: "Leslie Banks" 4½x6 In Full: "To Bill/with my best wishes" Leslie BanksSale Price $144.00
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MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 05/08/1878 - HFSID 22293NATHANIEL BANKS As US Representative, he orders the Printer to preserve a manuscript Autograph Note signed: "N. P. Banks", 1 page, 5½x7½. Washington, D.C. 1878 May 8.Sale Price $315.00
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MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 06/05/1860 - HFSID 22290NATHANIEL P. BANKS Banks as Governor of Massachusetts sends a note to a friend on a 5x2½ card Autograph note signed: "Walter Ingraham/from his friend/Nath. P Banks/Council Chamber Jan: 5 1860" as Governor of Massachusetts, 5x2½, attached to sheet of same size. Nathaniel P.Sale Price $315.00
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MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/23/1878 - HFSID 72557MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS Handwritten note signed on the day he delivered an address. Autograph Note signed: "N. P. Banks/Dec. 23, 1878", 5½x2¾. Apparently unrelated, and unsigned note on verso. Soldier and statesman Nathaniel P.Sale Price $270.00
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FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 296749FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW The actor writes to a fan explaining that he can send larger photographs for a nominal cost. Typed Note signed: "Freddie Bartholomew" in black ink, 1 page, 6x3¼. Culver City, California, no date. Written to "My Dear friend:" in full: "Thank you so much for your nice letter.Sale Price $234.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 27985CLARA BARTON Clara Barton sends an autograph letter on the back of her engraved business card about coming to visit over Christmas. Engraved "Clara Barton/President of the American National Association of the Red Cross," 3¼x2¼ card. Engraved at lower right: "Washington, D.C./Seventeenth & F Sts., N.W.Sale Price $510.00
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REAR ADMIRAL REGINALD R. BELKNAP - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/30/1942 - HFSID 311746REGINALD R. BELKNAP The veteran of four US wars signed here as a Rear Admiral (retired). Autograph Note signed: "Best wishes for Ronald Smith/from Reginald R. Belknap/Rear Admiral, U. S. N., retired/At Washington's Statue/Sub-Treasury,New York/April 30, 1942", 6x4½.Sale Price $180.00
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WILLIAM GARDNER BELL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 288114WILLIAM GARDNER BELL Handwritten note to fellow author Charles Scribner III Autograph Note signed: "William Gardner Bell", 1 page, 5½x3¼ paper. In full: "For Charles Scribner III,/with kind regards and/best wishes,/Sincerely,". William Gardner Bell (b.Sale Price $180.00
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ELMER A. BENSON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 273345ELMER A. BENSON. ANS: "Elmer A. Benson", 1p, 3½x4¾. No date, no place. In full: "You have honored me by requesting my autograph. I wish you success." Irregular upper edge. Fine condition. Accompanied by original mailing envelope, 9½x4.Sale Price $108.00
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LLOYD M. BENTSEN JR. - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 281654LLOYD M. BENTSEN, JR. Typed note on United States Senate stationery signed by Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr, U. S. Senator and Representative from Texas. Accompanied by an unsigned b/w headshot of Bentsen. Typed note signed "Lloyd Bentsen" as United States Senator in blue ink. 1 page, 5¼x8, on United States Senate stationery.Sale Price $144.00
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SHELLEY BERMAN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19087SHELLEY BERMAN He signs his "Best wishes" for a fan Autograph Note signed: "To Kayo-/Best wishes./Shelley Berman", 4¼x3 card. Berman was the first to win a Grammy for a nonmusical recording and the first standup comedian to appear in Carnegie Hall.Sale Price $108.00
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WILLIAM PETER BLATTY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 18336WILLIAM PETER BLATTYThe Academy Award winning screenwriter signs his article "They Believed I Was an Arab Prince". Autograph note signed: "His Royal Highness/Xeer-(Bill Blatty)-To one of my favorite commoners.", 1p, 9½x6¼. His article, "They Believed I Was an Arab Prince".Sale Price $144.00
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WILLIAM PETER BLATTY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 07/28/1971 - HFSID 18337WILLIAM PETER BLATTYThe Academy Award winning author of the The Exorcist signs his name with warmest wishes in blue felt tip Autograph note signed: "To Prince George from Prince Bill -/With my warmest wishes for your/continued success & happiness./Bill Blatty/July 28, 1971", 7¼x9½ album page.Sale Price $144.00
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