BUDDY HOLLY Notebook page with his handwritten answers to a high school English quiz, signed by him at the top with the original spelling of his name ("Holley") Autograph Manuscript signed: "Buddy Holley" at upper margin, 1 page, 8x10½ lined sheet. Holly's answers to a ten-question test, likely for an English class as the answers refer to types of sentences. He answered seven questions correctly. 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. Buddy, Bob and a friend, Jerry Allison, began performing at school functions, and by September of 1953, Buddy had a regular show on Lubbock radio station KDAV. It was in Allison's home that "The Crickets" were born (with Niki Sullivan on rhythm guitar, Allison on drums and Joe B. read more...
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REX ALLEN Check for $9.62 written to the famed Brown Derby Restaurant in Hollywood, gathering place of movie stars Check signed: "Rex E. Allen", in blue ink, 8½x3¼. Hollywood, California, 1959 April 10. Check #6885, drawn on the account of Rex E. read more...
Sale Price $315.00
$350.00
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REX ALLEN The actor signs a check for $19.54 to pay Lowell Thomas Check signed: "Rex Allen", 8½x3¼. Beverly Hills, Cal., 1959 October 15. Drawn on his account at the Bank of America, payable to Lowell Thomas for $19.54. read more...
Sale Price $315.00
$350.00
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LUIGI ALVA The famed tenor endorses a $590.89 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association, in blue ink Paycheck endorsed: "Luigi Alva" in blue ink. 6x3½. New York, N.Y. January 4, 1965. read more...
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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LUIGI ALVA The famed tenor endorses a $1,507.50 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association, in black ink Paycheck Endorsed: "Luigi Alva" in black ink. 6x3½. New York, N.Y. January 27, 1965. read more...
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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LUIGI ALVA The famed tenor endorses a $699.70 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association, in blue ink Paycheck endorsed: "Luigi Alva" in blue ink. 7x3¾. New York, New York. May 11, 1964. Check No. read more...
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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LUCINE AMARA and MAX RUDOLF She endorses a $204.60 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association, signed by conductor Rudolf Check signed "Max Rudolf", endorsed: "Lucine Amara", 7x3½. New York, New York, 1954 March 3. Check No. read more...
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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LUCINE AMARA She endorses a $685.17 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association Check endorsed: "Lucine Amara", 8x3½. New York, New York, 1969 June 23. Check No. 100559, on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc., at The Chase Manhattan Bank, payable to Amara for $685.17. read more...
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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LUCINE AMARA and MAX RUDOLF She endorses a $292.60 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association, signed by Rudolf Check signed "Max Rudolf", endorsed: "Lucine Amara", 7x3½. New York, New York, 1954 December 10. Check drawn on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. read more...
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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DESI ARNAZ $50 check signed by Arnaz in 1952 Check signed "Desi Arnaz" in blue ink. 7¾x2¾ with perforated top and left edge. July 28, 1952. Check no. 3340 for $50, made out to Andrew C. Hickox and drawn on Arnaz's account at the Hollywood office of California Bank in Hollywood, California. read more...
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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CESARE BARDELLI He endorses a $300 paycheck from the Metropolitan Opera Association Paycheck endorsed: "Cesare Bardelli", 7½x3¾. New York, N. Y. 1966 March 16. read more...
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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INGRID BJONER She endorses a $2,250 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association. Check endorsed: "Ingrid Bjoner", 6x3½. There is a second (illegible) endorsement. New York, N.Y., 1962 December 14. Check #11867, drawn on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc. read more...
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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LUCREZIA BORI She signs this check to pay Farran Zerbe for one cent! Check Signed: "Lucrezia Bori," 6¼x3¾. New York, 1933 May 12. Drawn on The National City Bank of New York, payable to "Farran Zerbe" for one cent. Never cashed. read more...
Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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SMILEY BURNETTE The actor who played Gene Autry's sidekick Frog Milhouse used this check to help pay off a loan Check signed: "Smiley Burnette", 7x3. Studio City, California, 1958 September 29. Check No. read more...
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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SAMMY CAHN Sammy Cahn signs a check to pay Plymouth Music Company $1.79. Check signed: "Sammy Cahn", 7½x3½. Los Angeles, California, 1972 March 17. Drawn on his account at City National Bank of Beverly Hills, payable to Plymouth Music Co. Inc. for $1.79. Stamped endorsement on verso. read more...
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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SAMMY CAHN This check was signed by the immensely popular songwriter to pay a business associated with his theater work Check Signed: “Sammy C.” in black ink on a 6x2¾ check. Dated June 21, 1974. Payable to “Charlie's Rest.” for $30. read more...
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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SAMMY CAHN Sammy Cahn signs a check to pay Flower Fashions of Beverly Hills for $8,400.00. Check signed: "Sammy Cahn", 7½x3½. Los Angeles, California, 1972 September 1. read more...
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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SAMMY CAHN $51.75 check signed by Oscar and Emmy Award-winning songwright Sammy Cahn in 1972, the year that he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Check signed "Sammy Cahn". 7¼x3½. Dec. 12, 1972. read more...
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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ANSELMO COLZANI He endorses a $6,622.50 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association Check Endorsed: "Anselmo Colzani", 6x3½. New York, New York, 1964 May 26. Check No. 19993, drawn on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association at the Bank of New York, payable to Colzani for $6,622. read more...
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ANSELMO COLZANI He endorses a $100 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association Check Endorsed: "Anselmo Colzani", 7½x3¾. New York, N.Y., 1964 May 25. Check #54326, drawn on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association at the Chase Manhattan Bank, payable to Anselmo Colzani for $100. read more...
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ANSELMO COLZANI He endorses a $7,540.71 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association Check Endorsed: "Anselmo Colzani", 6x3½. New York, New York, 1965 May 28. Check No. 25550, drawn on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association at The Bank of New York, payable to Colzani for $7,540. read more...
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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ANSELMO COLZANI He endorses an $856.50 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association Check Endorsed: "Anselmo Colzani", 7½x3¾. New York, N.Y., 1965 December 9. Check #42597, drawn on the account of the Metropolitan Opera Association at the Chase Manhattan Bank, payable to Anselmo Colzani for $856. read more...
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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NADINE CONNER She endorses a $75 check from the Metropolitan Opera Association. Tour Account check #19! Check Endorsed: "Nadine Conner", 8½x3½. New York, N.Y., 1942 March 20. read more...
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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AARON COPLAND. Check endorsed: "for deposit/Aaron Copland", 8¼x3. Koskiusko, Mississippi, 1977 August 15. Check No. 1299. Drawn on the account of Magic Lantern Books at the Attala Bank of Kosciusko, payable to Copland for $2.00. read more...
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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RICHARD CROOKS The American Tenor endorses this check for $1,500 Check endorsed: "For deposit/Richard Crooks", 8¼x3. White Plains, New York, 1941 October 31. Check No. read more...
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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DORIS DAY She signs a check to Katie Mattox for $28.56 in 1970 Check signed: "Doris Day Melcher", 7¼x3. North Hollywood, California, 1970 February 22. Check No. 751. read more...
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DORIS DAY Day's signature as "Doris Day Melcher" on a PSA/DNA certified check for $6.00. Extremely rare! Check signed: "Doris Day Melcher", in red felt tip, 6x2¾ encased in 9¾x4¾ PSA/DNA capsule. read more...
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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DORIS DAY The famous actress and singer who began her entertainment career as a dancer signed this check made out to Beverly Dairies Check Signed: "Doris Day" in blue ink. 6x3½. Dated April 18, 1951. Paid to Beverly Dairies in the amount of $22. read more...
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DORIS DAY and JEROME B. ROSENTHAL The popular actress signs this check for $2.45, which is also countersigned by the lawyer she later sued for $23 million for mishandling her affairs Check signed: "Doris Day" and "Jerome B. Rosenthal" both in blue ink, 6x3½. read more...
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DORIS DAY and JEROME B. ROSENTHAL The Oscar-nominated actress signed this $9,905.25 check in 1950 to pay off a second mortgage, countersigned by the lawyer she later sued for $23 million for mishandling her affairs Check signed: "Doris Day", "Jerome B. Rosenthal", 6x3¼. read more...
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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DORIS DAY Doris Day signs a check to Century Artist for $375.00. Check signed: "Doris Day", 6x2½, matted to a 16x12 board. Also included are two unsigned color photos size 6¼x6¼ and 6¼x9½. Hollywood, California, 1947 July 10. read more...
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00