THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/27/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285879

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/27/1967 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS MAMA - HFSID 285879

The singing group The Mamas and the Papas sign a document terminating their contract with Lou Adler. Rare Partly Printed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Dennis Doherty", "Cass Elliot" and "Lou Adler", 2p, 8½x10½, separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 27. To Lou Adler, who has signed under "Agreed to and Accepted". In part: "We have requested that you terminate your contract with Dunhill Records, Inc., pursuant to which you act as our Producer in connection with the making of phonograph records for Dunhill Records, Inc. In consideration of your doing so, and in consideration of your rendering services as our Producer in the future, we agree as follows: We hereby engage your nonexclusive services as a producer and as an independent contractor to supervise, direct and produce our recording sessions, up to the point of delivery of finished tapes...." The award winning quartet, whose songs include "Monday, Monday", hires their producer, agreeing to pay him "two (2%) percent of the suggested retail list price of all records manufactured and sold after January 1, 1967....…"

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

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/28/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285881

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/28/1967 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS MAMA - HFSID 285881

The Mamas and Papas sign a document to Dunhill Records, Inc., Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp. Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Gilliam Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 3p, 8½x11, separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 28. In letter form to Dunhill Records, Inc., Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp. A listing of seven points to confirm the "understanding and agreement between you and the undersigned....". In part: "Trousdale agrees to cancel as of October 1, 1966 the 10% collection charge which was deducted in the computation of our writers' royalties for the last half of 1966...We acknowledge and agree that mechanical royalties are payable by Dunhill and its parent and affiliated companies to Trousdale and Wingate on 90% of gross sales and that writers' royalties are payable by Trousdale and Wingate on the same 90% basis...You and we hereby acknowledge that the sum of $13,330 was expended for re-mastering and reprinting slicks and labels in connection with the replacement of Jill Gibson...." Also signed three times by the President the music entities with whom the contract was made.

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JULES MASSENET - MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 01/19/1884 - HFSID: 285851

On the date of the premier of his comic opera masterpiece Manon, he penned and signed these four double bars from Act II. Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "J. Massenet”, in /Paris/1 er presentation op: comique/samedi 19 Janvier 1884 [1st presentation opera: comic/Saturday 19 January 1884]", in black ink, 9½x2½. The composer has drawn four double bars of music, and written in French: "Prelude de l'act II (Manon) [Prelude to Act II (Manon)]". This historical musical quote was written on the first performance of his comic opera, Manon, considered his operatic masterpiece. The opera, which premiered at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, is a staple in the repertoire of many operatic companies and has been featured on numerous recordings, beginning with the historic first recording in 1923. Jules Massenet (1842-1912), who was extremely popular in his day, wrote numerous operas, but Manon established his reputation as a composer. Lightly creased with folds, vertical fold at 1 word of writing. Slightly soiled. Irregularly cut. Overall, fine condition.

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RITCHIE VALENS - RECORD SIGNED - HFSID: 350539

Valens signs the label of a demo record that was never released as a single. Record signed on label: "Yours Truly,/Ritchie Valens". "'Rocking All Night'/vocal by/Ritchie Valens". 10-inch diameter record on Del-Fi label. Del-Fi Records, Studio City, California. Record numbered in another hand: "32127". Valens, originally Richard Valenzuela, was discovered by Del-Fi Records' President Bob Keane when he was 16. "Rocking All Night", a rockabilly song, was never released as a single; it was just a "demo" record. It would be sent to radio stations in the hope that it would be played. It did appear on his first Del-Fi album, Ritchie. "Donna" and its flip side "La Bamba" were recorded for Del-Fi in 1958. "Donna" quickly rose into the Top 10, resulting in his 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, at the age of 17. Label lightly soiled, record file notes in crayon on record. Photograph has surface crease at upper left. Fine condition. Framed, 28¼x28.

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

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

Framed 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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JULES MASSENET - INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 08/17/1880 - HFSID: 35516

He has signed these autograph music and lyrics, the last four measures of his religious cantata, The Virgin, and dated it himself (1880) Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "J. Massenet/Paris 17-8-80", 1p, 10¾x3½. Inscribed by Massenet in French: "To Miss Eugenie Hautier/souvenir with respect". Massenet has identified the four long measures as the last measures of "Holy Friday", Third Scene of his religious cantata The Virgin scored by Massenet for four voices, one for each long measure, identified by Massenet as "Marie Salome", "Marie Magdalena", "Jean" and "Simon", with words penned in his hand. French composer Jules Massenet (1842-1912) made his name with the comic opera Don César de Bazan (1872). Other operas followed, including Manon (1884), considered by many to be his masterpiece, Le Cid (1885) and Werther (1892). In the 3rd Part of The Virgin, "Good Friday", Mary-Salomé, Mary-Magdeleine, John and Simon have sought refuge in the Virgin's home. They try to comfort Christ's mother. In the distance one can hear the threatening voices of the people and the soldiers.

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EDVARD GRIEG - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 1890 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285959

EDVARD GRIEG - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 1890 CO-SIGNED BY: ERNESTINE - HFSID 285959

Both sign their names on this album leaf containing several bars of music drawn by Grieg Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Edvard Grieg" 1p, 6x3½. Leipzig, 1891. Three bars of music labeled: "Andante" at top by EDVARD GRIEG (1843-1907). Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist who learned how to play at the age of six and went on the attend Leipzig Conservatory. His works include music for Ibsen's Peer Gynt (1876) as well as many choral, orchestral, and chamber pieces. On verso is an Autograph Note signed: "Schumann Heink" in German, New York, 1902 January. From the late 1880s to the early 1900s, the exceptional contralto voice of ERNESTINE SCHUMANN HEINK (1861-1936) was heard frequently at concerts and festivals throughout Europe. She was primarily known for her interpretations of Wagner and Strauss. In 1905, she took out U.S. naturalization papers. Her German-language recording of "Silent Night" earned sales for Victor Red Seal records unmatched by any other artist. When the U.S. entered World War I, Schumann-Heink put herself wholeheartedly behind the American war effort, promoting Liberty Bonds and entertaining troops, despite having a brother in command of an Austrian warship and a son in the German navy.

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THE BEATLES (PAUL McCARTNEY) - GUITAR SIGNED - HFSID: 275359

The Beatles guitarist penned his signature on this Union Jack guitar after a 2006 concert in Columbus, Ohio. Not played or owned by Paul McCartney. Guitar Signed: "Paul McCartney" on the Union Jack pick guard. Squier Tele electric guitar by Fender, cream-colored body, with a red, white and blue pick guard patterned after the British flag. Accompanied by a black fabric, zippered carrying case with strap, and a letter of authenticity from the man who obtained the signature in person in October 2005, after a concert in Columbus, Ohio. Perhaps the most successful singer/composer in rock 'n roll history, Sir Paul McCartney (b. 1942) will always be remembered as a member of the Beatles, the band which took America by storm during its 1964 tour. The Beatles were one of many popular British bands part of the "British Invasion"; other bands who got major exposure in the United States include the Dave Clark Five, the Rolling Stones, and the Who. Before they broke up in 1970, the band released some of the greatest albums of all time, including three albums certified Diamond (at least 10x Platinum) by the RIAA: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), The Beatles (also known as The White Album, released in 1968), and Abbey Road (1969).

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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 MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/28/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285881

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JULES MASSENET - MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 06/09/1887 - HFSID: 85659

Massenet handwrote, dated and signed this note with two bars of musical notation in Paris in 1887 Autograph musical quotation signed: "J. Massenet", in brown ink, 1p, 4½x7 (one sheet folded). To an unnamed recipient. In French, translated in full: "We will be there! Cou-nt on me!/ until Monday/ your affectionate/”. Paris, France, May 9, 1887. Massenet wrote two bars of music with lyrics (in French, not translated) on this note above his signature. French composer Jules Massenet (1842-1912) made his name with the comic opera Don César de Bazan (1872). Other operas followed, including The Virgin (1880), Manon (1884, considered by many to be his masterpiece), Le Cid (1885) and Werther (1892). In addition to his ambitious operas and orchestral works, Massenet wrote over 200 popular songs, many of them based on published poems. Lightly toned and creased. Random ink stains. Folded in half horizontally and unfolded. Otherwise, fine condition.…"

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/28/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285881

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/27/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285879

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Music | Posters

THE BEATLES (PETE BEST) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 80956

24x18 black and white publicity photograph of Peter Best with the members of The Silver Beatles. Photograph signed: "Pete Best/[paragraph sign]". B/w, 24x18 overall, image 22x15¾ (one surface). Captioned at bottom margin.

Price: $725.00
JOHNNY CASH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 281346

This fantastic (and huge) 33¾x63¾ color poster is a promotion for TNT's 1999 spectacular An All-Star Tribute to Johnny Cash, and is signed by Johnny Cash and three members of his backing bands the Tennessee Two and Tennessee Three - Marshall Grant, W. S.

Price: $2,400.00
ALICE COOPER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER 1996 - HFSID 226787

Poster signed: "Alice Cooper/96". Color, 24x36. Promotional poster for "Madison Scare Garden", which was billed as "America's Scariest Halloween Scream Park". Names of the event's sponsors at lower portion.

Price: $360.00
JEFFERSON DEANGELIS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER 11/25/1905 - HFSID 296261

The Broadway actor signs a 5½x3¼ post card with a black and white newspaper photograph of him affixed. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely Yours/Jefferson DeAngelis/Nov 25/05", 5½x3¼ post card.

Sale Price $135.00

$160.00
DOM DELUISE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER 1987 - HFSID 280236

Color 27x41 poster promoting Hot Stuff signed by Dom DeLuise with a heart Poster signed: "Love/[drawn heart]/Dom DeLuise/'87 [drawn happy face]/xx". Color, 27x41. One-sheet movie poster for the 1979 movie Hot Stuff.

Sale Price $215.00

$260.00
PHYLLIS DILLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 36483

A signed 10¼x13½ color poster for the Winter 1966-1967 issue of Gentlemen's Quarterly, picturing the comedian on the cover Poster signed: "Phyllis Diller". Color, 10¼x13½.

Price: $260.00
PHYLLIS DILLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 36484

This 11x15 poster for The Symphonic Phyllis Diller is signed by the comedian who moonlighted as a pianist Poster signed: "Phyllis Diller" 11x15. Phyllis Diller (1917-2012) was one of the greatest female comedians of the 20th Century.

Sale Price $175.00

$220.00
PHYLLIS DILLER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 216160

A signed 10¼x13½ color poster for the Winter 1966-1967 issue of Gentlemen's Quarterly, picturing the comedian on the cover Poster signed: "Phyllis Diller". Color, 10¼x13½.

Price: $280.00
FATS DOMINO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER CIRCA 1956 - HFSID 251042

Fats Domino signs a color 27x41 movie poster for the movie Shake, Rattle and Rock! Poster signed: "Fats Domino". Color, 27x41. Movie poster for Shake, Rattle and Rock! The 1957 rock musical was a showcase for four top rock and roll talents of the 1950s.

Price: $300.00
MELISSA ETHERIDGE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 256924

21x30½ poster shown with a guitar for the "Yes I Am" album! Poster signed: "Melissa Etheridge". Color, 21x30½. Captioned: "Melissa/Etheridge/Yes I Am". Etheridge (b.

Price: $750.00
MONTE HALE - INSCRIBED POSTER SIGNED - HFSID 323967

A large 21x47 poster for the film Pioneer Marshal, signed by the star to a fan, telling him to "Keep in touch" Inscribed poster signed: "For J.T./A friend of mine/Keep in touch/Monte Hale", 21x47.

Price: $320.00
KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS - ANNOTATED POSTER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 181185

Five members of the country band are shown with Johnnie Johnson in a poster for their collaborative work That'll Work in concert. Annotated Poster signed: "Greg Martin", "Doug Phelps", "Ricky Phelps", "Fred Young" and "Richard Young", Color 11x23.

Price: $320.00
DOROTHY LAMOUR - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 276768

She signs a poster of herself in a sultry pose. Poster signed: "Aloha!/Dorothy/Lamour". Color, 13x13 overall, image 9¾x3¾. Captioned: "Legendary Stars of the Cinema: Dorothy Lamour". Shown wearing a Hawaiian lei.

Sale Price $345.00

$420.00
MARMALADE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 146746

B/w publicity poster signed by all four members of The Marmalade's current line-up - original member Graham Knight, Sandy Newman, Alan Holmes and Glenn James Taylor - in blue ink.

Price: $320.00
THE MONKEES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER CIRCA 1986 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 59138

Poster signed: "David Jones", "Peter Tork" and "Mickey Dolenz". Color, 11x14. Promotional poster for the 20th anniversary world tour of the Monkees, accompanied by three other groups: Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Herman's Hermits and The Grass Roots.

Sale Price $315.00

$380.00
ROY ORBISON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER CIRCA 1988 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 281348

This fantastic 21¾x30 color poster was printed in honor of what would have been Elvis Presley's 53rd birthday. It's signed by some of the backup musicians who helped Presley become a legend, including Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roy Orbison, backup drummer D. J.

Sale Price $1,275.00

$1,500.00
DOLLY PARTON - INSCRIBED POSTER SIGNED - HFSID 226230

Dolly Parton inscribes a 20x22½ color poster. Poster Inscribed and signed: "For my Friend,/Seluyn/With Love/Dolly Parton". Color, 20x22½. Songs like "Here You Come Again" and "Two Doors Down" have made Parton one of the most famous country singers alive.

Sale Price $250.00

$320.00
LUCIANO PAVAROTTI - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER 1997 - HFSID 217808

Limited edition 19½x15 poster depicting Pavarotti in three of his most famous roles. Poster signed: "Luciano Pavarotti '97". B/w with brown highlights, 19½x15. Headed: "Luciano/Pavarotti/In Concert".

Price: $700.00
CHARLEY PRIDE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 286678

Color 22x22 signed poster showing the cover of his first greatest hits album. Poster signed: "Charley/Pride", B/w 22x22. Charley Pride (1938-2020) is possibly the most successful African American country music artist.

Price: $220.00
KENNY ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 226229

The country star is shown head on in this large orange printed poster sketch! Poster Signed: "Kenny Rogers". 21x23½, Color.

Price: $240.00
ROY ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 58287

Singing cowboy and star of early television signs a color 24x30 poster of eight photographs depicting Roy, Dale Evans, Gabby Hayes, Roy's horse, Trigger and his dog, Bullet. Poster signed: "Happy Trails/Roy Rogers/Trigger". Color, 24x30.

Sale Price $545.00

$650.00
ROY ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 58854

Singing cowboy and star of early television signs a color 24x30 poster of eight photographs depicting Roy, Dale Evans, Gabby Hayes, Roy's horse, Trigger and his dog, Bullet. Poster signed: "Happy Trails/Roy Rogers/Trigger". Color, 24x30.

Price: $900.00
ROY ROGERS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 58961

Singing cowboy and star of early television signs a color 24x30 poster of eight photographs depicting Roy, Dale Evans, Gabby Hayes, Roy's horse, Trigger and his dog, Bullet. Poster signed: "Happy Trails/Roy Rogers/Trigger". Color, 24x30.

Sale Price $350.00

$425.00
THE SUPREMES (MARY WILSON) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 317197

One of the original Supremes signs her name in blue ink on a 12x18 poster of lyrics to "Stop! In the Name of Love" Poster signed: "Mary Wilson" in blue felt tip, color, 12x18. A print of the lyrics to the hit song "Stop! In the Name of Love".

Sale Price $225.00

$280.00
PATRICK SWAYZE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 256926

26x40 publicity poster for Disney's 1994 movie Tall Tale, signed by actor Patrick Swayze in blue ink. Swayze starred as Pecos Bill. Poster signed "Patrick Swayze" in blue ink. Color, 26x40. Poster for the 1994 Walt Disney film Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure.

Sale Price $485.00

$575.00
SHIRLEY TEMPLE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 59886

She signs her maiden name to this 24x30 color poster, framing features vignettes from her career as the most popular of all child stars. Poster signed: "Shirley Temple". Color, 24x30. Matted and framed to an overall size of 28x40. Two 5x3 metallic plaques inset in pink mat.

Price: $900.00
SHIRLEY TEMPLE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER - HFSID 61715

24x30 color poster illustrated with her child star roles, signed as "Shirley Temple" (unusual after her 1950 marriage). Poster signed: "Shirley Temple". Color, 24x30. The poster charmingly captures vignettes of the child star's career.

Sale Price $495.00

$600.00