GEORGE GERSHWIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/30/1929 - HFSID 286058

Typed Document Signed: "George Gershwin", 1p, 8x10. No place, 1929 November 1. Headed: "Victor Talking Machine Company/Statement of Royalty Due on Selections by/George Gershwin". The statement is titled: "Sold by the Victor Talking Machine Company for period ending Sept. 30, 1929". Two different records were sold: An American in Paris - Parts 1 and 2 (8331 copies), $83.31 royalty and An American in Paris - Parts 3 and 4 (8327 copies), $83.27 royalty. Total: $166.58 royalty. Gershwin was paid royalties of a penny per copy! He has signed beneath this statement: "I accept the above statement of my royalty account for records of my performance in accordance with my contract dated March 13, 1929 and acknowledge the receipt of the amount for the period shown on said statement in full and final settlement of said account." An American in Paris, inspired by Gershwin's time spent in the French capital, was a groundbreaking symphonic composition that evoked the energy and tone of that city during the 1920s, complete with the sounds of authentic, European-style automobile horns! The recording was made by the Victor Talking Machine Company just a few weeks after its December, 1928 premiere.

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THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON) - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 91358

THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON) - COLLECTION WITH MAY - HFSID 91358

Framed Gallery of History display (46x30) featuring the t-shirt from Caribou Ranch studio given to Lennon when he recorded there with Elton John, accompanied by an authentication signed by Lennon's lover at the time, May Pang, and by a photo of Lennon and Pang together Comprises: (1) DS: "May Pang". 1 page, 8x5. No place, no date. In full: "From John Lennon's T-shirt collection, Caribou Ranch t-shirt. Given to John during his visit to Caribou Ranch Studio, when he and Elton John recorded 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds'". Fine condition. (2) Extremely Rare Caribou Ranch T-shirt. Long-sleeve Collegiate Pacific, cream-colored, size 34-36. Slightly stained. Fine condition. From October 1973 until March 1975, JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) and MAY PANG lived, loved and worked together. During the Lennon-Yoko Ono separation and at Ono's instigation, their young, personal assistant became his constant companion. Deeply emotional and trying "to find himself", Lennon worked diligently to create the songs for his 1974 album Walls and Bridges, in which he dedicated one song to Ono and "Surprise Surprise" to his lover. Old friend Elton John sang backup on that song and played accompaniment on "Whatever Gets You thru the Night".

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BUDDY HOLLY - ANNOTATED DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 350341

Tan notebook divider for his high school English class, on which he has written autograph notations and signed his name with the original spelling ("Holley"). Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by his niece. Signature: "Buddy Holley", 2 pages, 8x10, front and verso. Tan notebook divider hand-printed "English" on the tab by Holley (later misspelled by Decca Records as "Holly") while a student at Lubbock (Texas) High School. The future rock star has signed his name at the top of the sheet and has also written the following other names on the tab divider in a geometric shape: "Bob Montgomery, Donnie Tillery, 'Gallimore,' Tommy Weir, Bill Nolan, Kenney Stevenson, Gene Medley, Tommy Simmons, Arthur Gentry". On verso (the side on which the blue "English" tab is visible), Holly has printed: "Echo/McGuire" twice and drawn a doodle. He also wrote another name or word but crossed it out. Minor creases at the "B" and "y" of Buddy. 2 file holes at blank left margin. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Holly's niece, Cindy Weir, who notes that this tab-divider was "found enclosed in zip-up binder." Fine condition.

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BUDDY HOLLY - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350538

BUDDY HOLLY - AUTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: DEBBIE STEVENS, THE CRICKETS (CARL - HFSID 350538

5x3 card signed by at least 5 members of the Winter Dance Party tour which claimed Buddy's life in 1959, framed with Holly's Greatest Hits album. Signatures: "Buddy Holly" in pencil and "Frankie Sardo" and, on verso, "Dion", "Carl Bunch/Drums/Crickets", and an unidentified signer in pencil, and in blue ink "Dion", "To/Elliott/Love =/Debbie/Stevens", 5x3 card. Framed with an album cover for Buddy Holly's Greatest Hits. Holly had written many of the songs featured on the album, including "Peggy Sue", "That'll Be the Day" and "Maybe Baby". Holly, who was graduated from Lubbock High School in 1955, was recording for Decca Records within a year. Born on September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas as Charles Hardin Holley, the future recording star became known as "Buddy". His first record contract dropped the "e" in Holley, and he adopted the spelling. Before going to Lubbock High School, Holly had attended Lubbock's J.T. Hutchinson Junior High, where he met Bob Montgomery. The duo quickly became known for their musical talent and lack of stage fright.

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ANTONIN DVORAK - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 03/26/1892 - HFSID 348009

A signed autograph note on a postcard giving instructions to a music publisher in London. Addressed in his hand and mailed from Prague in 1892. Both sides of the postcard can be viewed in the frame! Autograph Note Signed with two musical quotes: "A. Dvorak" in English, 5½x3¾. On verso of stamped postcard addressed by Dvorak to: "Novello & Ewer/ 1 Berners Street/London", postmarked Prague, March 24, 1892. In full: "I have no objection to it, when the two bars notes the Viola [c note] page 291. 207 are to be omitted and given to the Cello [two bars, two notes]". Czech composer Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) is best known for his symphony in E minor, From the New World, composed in 1893. He is also noted for success in adapting folk music to serious romantic music. Dvorak was the Director of The National Conservatory of Music from 1892-1895. Note side is soiled, worn torn edges (all intact). Corners torn away affecting some writing and 1 musical quote. Address side is soiled and worn, edge flaws are framed over. Light stains. Framed in the Gallery of History style: 36¾x22¼.

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FRANZ LISZT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350519

Rare, signed photograph of the Hungarian composer Photograph signed: "F Liszt," 5x7. In 1865, Franz Liszt (1811-1886) joined the Franciscans, earned the title Abbe, and began teaching piano and composition. He would, in a few years, enter the period in his life he called “vie trifurquee” (1869-1886). Liszt termed this interval his “three-pronged life” because he lived in and travelled between Rome, Italy, Weimar Germany and Budapest, Hungary. During this period, the respected maestro wrote the bulk of his compositions, which eventually totaled over 700 works. A child prodigy at the piano, Liszt began his career as a composter in Weimar, where he was appointed court music conductor in 1842. He then focused on religious music and composed 14 symphonic poems, including Les Preludes, Orpheus and A Faust Symphony. Fine condition. Frame worn at corners. Framed to an overall size of 17x27.

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J. P. "BIG BOPPER" RICHARDSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350527

Scarce photograph of the 1950s Rock 'N' Roller Rare Photograph inscribed and signed: "To / Reg - / Thanks / for the wonderful / hospitality / Big / Bopper". B/w, 6¾ x 8½. Publicity photograph by Van Dyck Studio, Beaumont (imprint at lower left edge). Ink lightly beaded (completely legible). Minor surface creases (most not evident head on) at background. Fine condition. Framed, not by the Gallery of History: 15¼x17¾. Not reviewed by us for conservation integrity. Mat has separated from frame, resulting in the photograph not being flush with glass. Frame is scratched and chipped, backing paper is torn at upper portion. "As is" framing. Jiles Perry Richardson (1930-1959) was a Texas disc jockey who called himself "The Big Bopper" after the latest dance craze, the bop. His song, "Chantilly Lace", which he wrote and sang, reached the "Top Ten" in 1958. In January 1959, The Big Bopper was booked on the Winter Dance Party tour that would cover most of the Midwest. The tour included such headliners as Buddy Holly, Dion and the Belmonts, Waylon Jennings and Ritchie Valens.

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RITCHIE VALENS - INSCRIBED RECORD SIGNED - HFSID 350345

His two-sided hit record "Donna"/ "La Bamba," inscribed and signed on the label and framed in a display to 33x18. Record inscribed and signed: "Love/To Mary/Ritchie/Valens" on label of "Donna" side. 45-rpm record, produced by DelFi, "Donna" on one side, "La Bamba" on the flip side. Born Richard Valenzuela in 1941 in California's San Fernando Valley, the 17-year-old Chicano rocker was given the stage name Ritchie Valens before the release of his first hit, "Come On, Let's Go", which rose to Number 42 on the U.S. charts in October 1958. After this tune's regional success in the western states, Valens quickly followed up with two nationally popular songs. Written for his girlfriend, the sentimental and somewhat mournful "Donna" was a surprising contrast to the tune on the record's flip side, the vibrant "La Bamba", a Rock and Roll version of a Latino folk dance. "Donna" quickly rose into the Top 10, resulting in Valens' instant demand on the concert circuit. The song was released shortly before his death in a plane crash near Mason City, Iowa, February 3, 1959. Label lightly scuffed and worn, else fine. Tape stains and slight paper loss on label on verso. Record in fine condition.

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THELONIOUS S. MONK - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/23/1963 - HFSID 279599

His rare signature on a letter of agreement with Columbia Records, concerning recorded distribution of his live performance at the 1963 Newport Jazz Festival. Documentary Letter signed: "Thelonious Monk", 1 page, 8½x11. Forest Hills, N.Y., 1963 September 23. On letterhead of Columbia Records. Monk signs his assent to a letter referencing a prior agreement by him with Columbia Records (1962 July 30), and declaring that no additional compensation will be owed him for the recording of his performance at the 1963 Newport Jazz Festival unless the company issues a complete LP album featuring his performance exclusively. Jazz pianist and composer Thelonius Monk (1917-1982) has been called "the high priest of bebop," although his idiosyncratic style defies glib categorization. Several of his compositions, including Round Midnight and Blue Monk are classics of the genre. Although Monk had been performing since the early 1940s and had already written some of his classic songs, it was not until the mid-1950s that his avant-garde style began to attract a wide audience. In 1956 he released Brilliant Corners, considered one of the classic jazz albums of all time. Monk's reputation has only grown since his death: he received posthumously a special Pulitzer Prize for Music and a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement.

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JANIS "PEARL" JOPLIN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 350306

Rare signed poster that promoted a performance in 1967. Poster signed: "Janis Joplin". 13¼ x 20 visible. This poster promoted a concert held August 24-27, 1967, at the Chet Helm's Family Dog, Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco, California. The feature performers were Big Brother and the Holding Company, Bo Diddley, Bukka White, Salvation Army Banned, and the North American Ibis Alchemical Co. Joplin (1943-1970) was one of the great rock and blues singers of her time, making her material distinctly her own with her wailing, raspy, supercharged emotional delivery. She starred as the frontwoman for San Francisco psychedelic band Big Brother & the Holding Company, later leaving the group in the late 60s for a career as a solo artist. Shortly before her death in 1970 from a heroin overdose, she assembled the Full Tilt Boogie Band for what turned out to be her final album, Pearl. Janis Joplin is rare in any form. Tack holes at all corners. 1-inch diagonal tear at upper right corner. Ink notes in unknown hand at lower right margin. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 16x23.

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/26/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 285875

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/26/1967 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS MAMA - HFSID 285875

The Mamas and Papas sign a document requesting that the royalties from Dunhill Records, Inc. be paid. Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1967 September 26. To Dunhill Records, Beverly Hills. In full: "The undersigned hereby irrevocably instruct and direct you to pay a sum equal to twenty (20%) per cent of any and all royalties payable to us from Dunhill Records, Inc., attributable to the sale of records embodying our performances on master recordings produced by Lou Adler, to Mr. Lou Adler at 800 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, California 90024. All recording costs are to be borne solely by us." Adler's name and address are crossed out in black pen, most probably before this document was sold to a collector/dealer. The day after this contract, Adler resigned from Dunhill Records and was hired by The Mamas and the Papas to be their producer and as an independent contractor to supervise, direct and produce their recording sessions. Adler also managed Jan & Dean and Carole King. The Mamas and the Papas were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972. Their hits include "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday" (1966 Grammy) and "Dedicated to the One I Love".

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THE BEATLES - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350379

THE BEATLES - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK CO-SIGNED BY: THE BEATLES (JOHN - HFSID 350379

Poster of a matador lancing a bull that's been signed by all four. Poster signed: "John Lennon", "George/Harrison", "Paul McCartney" and "Ringo Starr". 18¾ x 39½ visible. "Beatlemania" hit England in 1963, causing a musical revolution that quickly spread to America and rapidly throughout the world. The Beatles' songs, most of which were composed by Lennon and McCartney, owned the top of the charts. "I Want to Hold Your Hand", "A Hard Day's Night", "I Feel Fine", "We Can Work It Out", "Penny Lane", "Hello Goodbye" and "Let It Be" are just a few of their legendary hits. John, Paul, George and Ringo influenced not only the music, but also the fashions and lifestyles of young people during the 1960s. Their films include A Hard Day's Night (1964), Help! (1965) and Yellow Submarine (1968). The Beatles disbanded in 1969; however, their music, the memories and their charisma live on. Tack holes at corners. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 50 x 48¾.

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GEORGE GERSHWIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/14/1931 - HFSID 347996

This framed letter that features the composer's autograph shows his interest in new phonograph recording technology Typed Letter Signed, "George Gershwin". 8¼x10½. One page. Dated September 14, 1931. On his personal letterhead. Gershwin writes to a representative of R.C.A. which was the parent company of N.B.C. (created in 1926 to broadcast on radio) and Victor Labs (acquired in 1929 which built phonographs.). The conglomerate was able to remain at the forefront of early broadcasting technology for many years due to the unique merging of technologies. Gershwin's association with R.C.A. was a long and fruitful venture. It was R.C.A. that recorded "An American in Paris", which was used in the 1951 musical film of the same name. Gershwin's letter in full: " My dear Mr. Clark: I received your invitation to dinner at the Savoy-Plaza on September seventeenth. I am tremendously interested in hearing the new development in phonograph recording, which you will probably demonstrate account of a previous engagement which I have for that evening. Perhaps some day you will permit me to come down to the New York offices and listen to the new development. With many thanks, I am Yours sincerely, George Gershwin gg/ob". Annotated in pencil in another hand: "File CC arrange for.…"

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THE GRATEFUL DEAD (JERRY GARCIA) - OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED "THE FULL MONTY" - HFSID 350586

THE GRATEFUL DEAD (JERRY GARCIA) - OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS SIGNED THE FULL - HFSID 350586

Jerry Garcia Nude Man with Beard Painting (undated). Original Artwork Signed “Garcia”. Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia presents us with the "full Monty" in this oil on stretched canvas painting. Approximately 23¾ x 18 visible, framed to an overall size of 26x33. Fine condition. Accompanied by letter of provenance. THE GRATEFUL DEAD, the most enduring band of the psychedelic era, released a number of recordings, however they were best known for their concert tours which attracted thousands of fans, called "Deadheads", who faithfully followed the band on its many concert tours. The Dead, which toured extensively from the winter of 1965 through July 9, 1995 (except in 1975), was founded in San Francisco from remnants of Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions by JERRY GARCIA in 1965. Other original members included BOB WEIR (guitar, vocals) and PHIL LESH (bass) who, like Garcia, played with the Dead from 1965 to 1995. MICKEY HART joined the band as a second drummer in 1968. Keyboardist BRENT MYDLAND performed with the band from 1980 until his death from a drug overdose a decade later. Garcia himself, the core of the group, was found dead in his room at a rehab center in 1995.

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FRANK SINATRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350600

FRANK SINATRA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: TOM - HFSID 350600

Oversized color photograph of Sinatra with his arm around alleged mob boss Tom Marson, signed by both and inscribed by Marson. Large Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Papa Frank/Love & Best/wishes/Tom Marson" and "Frank Sinatra". Color, 16x20. It is said that this photograph was given to a close friend of 30 years, Vincent Albanese. It was taken at about the same time as the famous 1976 photograph of Sinatra and several Mafia chieftains taken backstage at the Westchester Premier Theatre. That photograph pictured Sinatra with his arms around Marson and Gregory DePalma. Also pictured were Paul Castellano, Carlo Gambino, Joseph Gambino, Aladena Fratianno, Salvatore Spatola and Richard Fusco. Sinatra's connection to the mafia is documented in Kitty Kelley's His Way. Tom Marson was one of the upper echelon members of the Cosa Nostra and connected to Carlo and Joe Gambino. Truly, a conversation piece! Minor surface creases across entire photograph. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 27x37.

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GIUSEPPE F. VERDI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/18/1889 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 286064

GIUSEPPE F. VERDI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/18/1889 CO-SIGNED BY: MARIA - HFSID 286064

ALS: "G. Verdi", 1p, 4½x3½. Sant'Agate, 1889 November 18. To his close friend, Maria Massari Waldmann. In Italian, partially translated. In part: "Thank you, my dear Maria, and thanks to your kind Duke for the affectionate remembrance...Greetings to the Duke and a warm handshake...." On February 8, 1872, mezzo-soprano MARIA MASSARI WALDMANN starred as Amneris in the Milan premiere of Aida under Verdi's direction. At the time of this letter, Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) spent part of the year at the Villa Verdi at St. Agata diBusseto, close to his birthplace in Le Roncole, and part in Genoa in an apartment in the Palazzo Doria. Inscription on verso of Verdi's letter, in Italian: "To my dear/friend Margherita/from/Maria Massari/Zavaglia/Ferrara, 22-1-905". There is a collection of nearly 100 letters from Verdi to Waldmann in La Biblioteca del Conservatorio "G.B. Martini" in Bologna, Italy. Lightly stained. Overall, fine condition.

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GIACOMO PUCCINI - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED CIRCA 1918 - HFSID 350572

The Italian composer signs this touching sentiment on a photograph mount. Photograph Mount inscribed and signed: "Alla bella & gentile Signorina / Marietta Stern, / ricordo / Giacomo Puccini / Roma Gen: 1918" Photograph of Puccini by Vuillemenot Montibone, 6½ x 8½, 11¾ x 17 photograph and mount overall. Puccini was in Rome preparing for the European debut, on January 11, 1919, of his opera, Il trittico. This was a trilogy of three one-act operas including Il tabarro, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. Photograph is creased and toned. Photograph mount creased. Framed to an overall size of 24½ x 27. Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), the greatest Italian opera composer of his time. He wrote a number of operas, including his three most famous works, La Bohème, Tosca and Madama Butterfly, while living at Torre Del Lago, the home he had purchased in 1891. Puccini and his family lived at Torre Del Lago until 1921, and the home became a museum after the death of Puccini's wife in 1930. Light partial postmark to the right of Puccini's head.

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/01/1966 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350318

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/01/1966 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS - HFSID 350318

Promissory note in the amount of $20,000 signed by all four members. Promissory note signed “J. Phillips”, “Michelle Phillips”, “Dennis Doherty” and “Cass Elliot”. 1p, 8x9. No place, December 1, 1966. In part: “FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned do severally and jointly promise to pay to Dunhill Records Ltd., or order, at the office of Dunhill Records Ltd. At 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York, 10019, or at such other place as may be designated in writing by the holder of this note, the principal sum of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.) Dollars together with interest on the principal sum accruing from the date hereof at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum, said payment to be made on demand provided that no demand shall be made prior to May 31, 1967.” The Mamas and the Papas, who were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972, created a Grammy Award-winning hit, "Monday, Monday" (1966). Their other hits included "California Dreamin'" and "Dedicated to the One I Love". CASS ELLIOT was only 30 when she died of a heart attack in London in 1974. JOHN PHILLIPS was 65 when he died in 2001 of heart failure. DENNIS "DENNY" DOHERTY died in 2007 at age 66.

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RITCHIE VALENS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350533

Signed yearbook-style high school photo (2½x3½) Photograph signed:"Ritchie/Valens". B/w, 2½ x 3½. High school rocker Ritchie Valens signed this photo taken during his senior year. That school year, the 17-year-old named Richard Valenzuela was discovered by Del-Fi Records. Valens' first record, "Come On, Let's Go," became an overnight success in September 1958. The following February, the young singer-songwriter joined the Winter Dance Party Tour with Buddy Holley. During the Tour, their plane crashed (February 3, 1959), taking the lives of Holly, J.P. "Big Bopper" Richardson, the pilot and Valens, whose hits would include "Donna" and "La Bamba". Lightly creased. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 14¼ x 21¾.

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J. P. "BIG BOPPER" RICHARDSON - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL MANUSCRIPT UNSIGNED - HFSID 350592

Working Manuscript for his song "Walking Thru My Dreams" which was released immediately after his death. Autograph Manuscript, not signed, 1p, 8x10½. Original working manuscript of his song "Walking Thru My Dreams". The song was released immediately after his death in a plane crash near Mason City, Iowa on February 3, 1959. The crash also killed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. In full with misspellings: "Walking thru my Dreams/When I close my eyes/I cant fall a sleep/keep tossin & a turnin tumbling/a talking & a mumblin'/What to do/I start countin sheep/& end up countin kisses/Its you I always see/I want you close to me/keep dreaming about you/Walking thru my dreams/I see your lovely face/walking thru my dreams each nite/Walkin thru every place/but I only love you in my dreams & that/aint right./But who knows somday, dreams came/true it seems/So there in slumber land, I know ill hold/your hand/& we'll go walkin thru my dreams." This song was released on the flip side of the ballad "Someone Watching Over You". Some of the Big Bopper's best works were written during his many sleepless nights that he had often utilized for creative inspiration.

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GIOACCHINO A. ROSSINI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 350542

Gioacchino Rossini sends an autograph letter in Italian to send an article. Autograph Letter Signed: "Rossini" in Italian, 1p, 4¼ x 5½. No place, no date. To Severini. In full: "Please send, within today, the portion of the opera La Fata Bianca [The White Fairy] which has the tenor's role, to Mr. Curioni. All is well." Curioni was the Italian tenor, Alberico Curioni.By the time he was 18, Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) had written his first opera. The Italian composer is best known for his comic opera, The Barber of Seville, and his grand opera, William Tell, with its famous overture. The "Overture" to the four-act William Tell became one of the most familiar of all operatic works when it was used to open the radio and television show, The Lone Ranger. Guillame Tell was first performed in Paris in 1829. The Italian composer, the leading representative of the Bel Canto School of Opera and one of the last masters of opera buffa, spent his later years in Paris and his native Italy. Lightly stained, lightly creased, with folds. Light ink transfer from a different letter. Ink smudging present on some letters. Framed to an overall size of 32½ x 24½.

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BILLIE HOLIDAY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 350505

Striking vintage photograph of the legendary singer. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Junior/stay cool/Billie Holiday". B/w, 8x10. Photo by Robin Canon. Official publicity photo by Associated Booking Corp., New York. Exceptional jazz singer of the depression and war years, Billie Holiday (1915-1959) inscribed this photo (circa 1940s) with the jazz expression, "Stay cool". Holiday was anything but - she was hot! From the time she made her first recordings with Benny Goodman in 1933, Holiday's popularity rose rapidly. There followed her most productive years with Count Basie's band and Artie Shaw's band. Jazz saxophonist Lester Young dubbed her "Lady Day", a nickname that remained lifelong. In spite of a narcotic addiction, her style was inimitable and her fans loyal; following rehabilitation in 1947, Holiday performed her torchy ballads to a "standing room" audience in New York's Carnegie Hall (1948). Known for songs such as "My Man" and "Mean to Me", Holiday told of her turbulent life and career in her autobiography, Lady Sings the Blues (1956). Creased. Lightly soiled. Mounting stains at corners, 1 affects a ½x1½ inch area at lower right of photo. Another touches a ½-inch circular area at upper right of photo. Tack holes at corners.

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BUDDY HOLLY - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 285871

His handwritten answers to an English test at Lubbock High School, 1953 Autograph Manuscript signed: "Buddy Holley", 1p, 8x10½. Lubbock (Texas), 1953 March 17. An English grammar test. Holly (original spelling "Holley") has headed the page, signing his name in the upper left and writing "English 22v (2)" beneath his name. At the upper right, he has penned "Lubbock High School" and the date "March 17, 1953". Headed: "Test" by Holly, the test had 40 questions; just the answers are written. Holly had to identify parts of speech ("adv", "noun", "pronoun", "conjunction") and types of sentences ("run-on", "phrase", "sub. clause"). Only one answer (the first) is marked wrong. Holly was graduated from Lubbock High School in 1955 and within a year was recording for Decca Records. He was an innovator who wrote his own material and was among the first to use such advanced studio techniques as double-tracking. Holly pioneered and popularized the now-standard rock-band lineup of two guitars, bass and drums. He began experimenting with orchestration shortly before his death in 1959. His first song recorded with the Crickets in 1957 was "That'll Be the Day". "Peggy Sue" followed.

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1910 FRUITGUM COMPANY (BILLY WOLFE) - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1996 - HFSID 342231

Handwritten note from the 1910 Fruitgum Company and Jackie Wilson All-Star Band manager to a fan, dated 1996. Extremely rare! Autograph note signed: "To Larry-/May god bless!/Billy Wolfe/"The 1910 Fruitgum Co"/+/The Jackie Wilson/All-Star Band/96", in black ink, 5x3.

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$140.00
1910 FRUITGUM COMPANY (RUSTY OPPENHEIMER) - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 318444

Collection of the bubble-gum pop band including the signed autograph notes of 5 band members; Rusty Oppenheimer, Chuck Travis, Mark Gutkowski, Bruce Shay and Larry Ripley. 5 pieces total in the collection. Collection: 1) Autograph note signed: "Ken/Best of/Luck/Rusty/1910," 5x3 card.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
311 (P-NUT ) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 271911

This headshot of the bassist wearing an Iron Maiden t-shirt is signed in yellow Photograph signed: "P-Nut!" in yellow felt. 8x10. Aaron Wills "P-Nut" (b. 1974) is the bass guitarist for the band, 311.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
98 DEGREES (JUSTIN JEFFRE) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 271995

98 DEGREES: JUSTIN JEFFRE Signed color photo in sleeveless black shirt, singing into a microphone Photograph signed: "Best Wishes/98"/Justin Jeffre". Color, 8x10.…"

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
A HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN FILM PLAY CAST - SHOW BILL SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 320697

A playbill for A History of the American Film signed by Maureen Anderman, Swoosie Kurtz, Brent Spiner, April Shawhan, David Garrison, and 5 others Show bill signed: "Gary Bayer", "Jeff/Brooks", "April/Shawhan", "Mary Catherine/Wright", "Brent/Spiner", "Maureen Anderman", "Swoosie Kurtz",

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
A HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN FILM PLAY CAST - SHOW BILL SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 314797

Swoosie Kurts, April Shawhan, Christopher Durang and Judith Gordon sign on a Playbill for a production of A History of the American Film Show bill signed: "Judith Gordon", "Chris Durang", "Swoosie Kurtz", "April Shawan", in blue ink, 66 pages, 5½x9.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS PLAY CAST - SHOW BILL SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 314561

Emlyn Williams and George Rose sign their names on a Playbill for a production of A Man For All Seasons Show bill signed: "George Rose", "Emlyn/Williams", in black ink, 42 pages, 6x9.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
A MUSICAL JUBILEE PLAY CAST - SHOW BILL SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 301534

Seven members of this star-studded production sign the cast page of the Playbill Show Bill signed: "Lillian Gish", "John Raitt", "Cyril Ritchard", "Patrice Munsel", "Tammy Grimes", "Dick Shawn", "Larry Kert", 60 pages,

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
A-HA - MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 59202

The Norwegian pop sensation signs a 16x11 magazine photo. Magazine Photograph signed: "Morten Harket" "Magne Furuholmen" and "Pal Waaktaar [drawn smiley face]", in blue ink. Color, 16x11.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
LEE AARON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 224357

Publicity photo for her own record label Hipchic, sitting on the floor in frayed blue jeans Photograph signed: "Lee Aaron". B/w, 8x10. Captioned in lower margin. Canadian rock and jazz singer Lee Aaron (b.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
CLAUDIO ABBADO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 206959

Color photograph (4x6) of Italian conductor Claudio Abbado- open neck shirt standing in front of a brick wall Photograph signed: "Claudio Abbado". C. 4x6. Claudio Abbado (1933-2014) was the son of composer and violist Michelangelo Abbado.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
CLAUDIO ABBADO - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 186881

Black and white publicity photograph of Italian conductor Claudio Abbado Printed photograph signed: "Claudio Abbado", in bold gold ink. B/w 7x9½, captioned at bottom margin Neujahrskonzert 1991, Photo: Fayer Wien.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
CLAUDIO ABBADO - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 186882

Black and white publicity photograph of Italian conductor Claudio Abbado Printed photograph signed: "Claudio Abbado", in bold gold ink. B/w 7x9½, captioned at bottom margin Neujahrskonzert 1991, Photo: Fayer Wien.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
CLAUDIO ABBADO - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 186883

Black and white publicity photograph of Italian conductor Claudio Abbado Printed photograph signed: "Claudio Abbado", in bold gold ink. B/w 7x9½, captioned at bottom margin Neujahrskonzert 1991, Photo: Fayer Wien.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
CLAUDIO ABBADO - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 190684

Vintage black and white photograph of Italian conductor Claudio Abbado-standing with his arms folded Photograph signed: "Claudio Abbado". B/w 8¼x10¼, captioned in lower portion. Claudio Abbado (1933-2014) was the son of composer and violist Michelangelo Abbado.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
RUSS ABBOT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 154462

Color photo of Abbot with his arms folded - smiling at the camera Photograph Inscribed and signed: "Richard/Russ Abbot/Dib Dib". Color, 8x10. Captioned in lower margin.

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
RUSS ABBOT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 165760

Signed 4x6 photo, wearing a white sport coat over a floral shirt, captioned with the address of his London agent Photograph signed: "Russ Abbot/XX". Color, 4x6. Captioned in lower margin.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
RUSS ABBOT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 146220

Signed 4x6 photo of him wearing a brightly printed jacket and white shirt Photograph signed: "Russ Abbot/XX", in silver ink. Color, 4x6. Captioned in lower margin.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
EMMA ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 27853

Signed Autograph Quotation from Paul and Virginia, an opera performed by her company Autograph Quotation signed: "Emma Abbott", 4¼3½ In full: "By the air that I breathe/and by the heaven above me/by the God I adore/and who my truth doth see,/By thy tears, thy smiles s…"

Sale Price $306.00

$340.00
GREGORY ABBOTT - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 325461

Signed CBS publicity photograph of the platinum selling recording artist. Inscribed to a fan. Inscribed printed photograph signed in ink: "Robert/All the best/Gregory Abbott", in red ink. B/w 8x10. Captioned in lower margin ©1986 CBS, Inc. R&B singer Gregory Abbott (b.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
PAULA J. ABDUL - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 223586

Black and white publicity photo of Paula Abdul shown wearing a top hat Inscribed printed photograph signed in ink: "Louise-/Live! Love!/& Be Happy!/Paula/Abdul". B/w, 8x10. Paula Julie Abdul (b.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
PAULA J. ABDUL - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 223587

Black and white publicity photo of Paula Abdul shown wearing a top hat Inscribed printed photograph signed in ink: "To Sharon -/lots and lots/of love to you!/XOXO/Paula/Abdul". B/w, 8x10. Paula Julie Abdul (b.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
PAULA J. ABDUL - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 258392

Black and white publicity photo of Paula Abdul shown wearing a top hat Inscribed printed photograph signed in ink: "To Fera/Wishing you/lots and lots/of love!/Paula/Abdul". B/w, 8x10. Paula Julie Abdul (b.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
DAVID ABEL - PROGRAM SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 200711

Signed 1959-1960 program for a Community Concert Association concert by Abel and Stafford Program signed "David Abel" and "Sidney Stafford", both in blue ink. B/w, 4 pages, 6x9¼, 1 sheet folded, front and verso.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
SHIRLEY ABICAIR - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 146849

Signed 3½x5½ captioned photo, playing a zither Photograph signed: "Shirley Abicair". B/w, 3½x5½. Captioned in lower margin. Australian singer, musician, author and British TV personality Shirley Abicair (b.

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
BESSIE ABOTT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1907 - HFSID 78440

She was singing with Caruso on the night of the San Francisco earthquake. Autograph Sentiment signed: "With pleasure!/Bessie Abott/New York/1907", 4¾x5¼. Abott's personal monogram printed at top of sheet.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
MAURICE ABRAVANEL - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 328057

The conductor signs a program for Israel in Egypt. Extremely rare! Inscribed Program signed: "To Max Lovenherz,/wishing you happy listening!/Maurice Abravanel" in blue ink, 11 pages, 8½x11. Program for Israel in Egypt.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
VICTORIA ABRIL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 347101

The actress and singer best known for appearing in the 1990 film Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! Pens her name on this index card Signature: “V. Abril” in black ink, 6x4. Victoria Abril (b. 1959) is a Spanish actress.

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
VICTORIA ABRIL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 347102

The Silver Bear Award-winning actress signs this index card in black ink Signature: "V. Abril" in black ink, 6x4. Victoria Abril (b. 1959) is a Spanish actress. She is most famous for portraying the character of Marina in Pedro Almodóvar's dark comedy, Tie Me Up!

Sale Price $72.00

$80.00
E. C. "EDDY" ACKERMANN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 10/1923 - HFSID 300200

Shown with traditional raised collar, signing in Brussels with a French inscription Photograph inscribed and signed in French: "A mon cher ami, et/grand artist L. [illegible surname]/E. C. Ackermann/alias/Eddy/Brussels/Octobre 1923".

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00