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DAME EMMA ALBANI GYE - PRINTED DOCUMENT SIGNED IN INK 07/27/1893 - HFSID 287821Document signed by Emma Albani, accepting a bank draft for 280 pounds sterling from Augustus Harris in London on July 24, 1893. The document is notable for its connection to the marriage of the future King George V.
Price: $200.00
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WALTER J. DAMROSCH - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/28/1935 - HFSID 31582Application for membership signed by Walter Damrosch for the National Association of Performing Artists, dated August 28 - 35. Document includes handwritten address 133 E. 80th St/New York and details his contributions to American music.
Sale Price $450.00
$550.00
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DOM DELUISE - ANNOTATED DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/22/1983 - HFSID 173086Consent form signed by Dom DeLuise in 1983 for a KABC Radio interview regarding his roles in Cannonball Run II and Happy. Document includes black ink signature and notations in other inks. Signed on August 22, 1983.
Price: $280.00
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NELSON EDDY - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 07/24/1946 - HFSID 289223Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund signed twice by Nelson Eddy on July 24, 1946, permitting the use of his name and likeness for fundraising stamps. Document verifies his signature and likeness for charitable purposes.
Price: $850.00
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RUDOLF FRIML - ANNOTATED DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/21/1965 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 169213Postal receipt signed by "Dailey Paskman" and "Rudolf Friml" in 1965, featuring notations by Paskman. The document is dated December 27, 1965, and addressed from Paskman in New York City to Friml in Munich, Germany.
Price: $420.00
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RUDOLF FRIML - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/17/1936 - HFSID 157736Contract signed by composer Rudolf Friml selling his rights to the operetta Katinka to MGM for $1 in 1936. Signed in blue ink by Friml and a notary public, with additional ink marks and stamps. Dated April 17, 1936.
Price: $650.00
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GENEVIEVE - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 03/21/1960 - HFSID 262636Contract signed by Genevieve in blue ink for her guest appearance on Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall on May 11, 1960, for $7,500. Also signed by an Assistant Secretary for Roncom Productions, Inc., dated March 21, 1960.
Price: $320.00
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GEORGE GERSHWIN - DOCUMENT FRAGMENT SIGNED 10/25/1930 - HFSID 217378Document signed by George Gershwin as "Taxpayer" on October 25, 1930. It includes a waiver regarding tax assessment and collection. Gershwin is recognized as a significant composer, known for works like Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy and Bess.
Price: $1,800.00
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GEORGE GERSHWIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/30/1929 - HFSID 286058Typed document signed by George Gershwin, dated November 1, 1929, detailing royalties from An American in Paris recordings sold by the Victor Talking Machine Company. Gershwin accepts the royalty statement, affirming receipt of $166.58 for his performance.
Price: $3,750.00
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GEORGE GERSHWIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/30/1936 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 286059Document revealing the revenue split between George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin from their collaborations, signed by both as "George Gershwin" and "Ira Gershwin". Dated September 30, 1936, it discusses compensation from RKO Studios and is countersigned by a notary public.
Price: $4,500.00
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RICHARD HALE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/31/1954 - HFSID 281836Membership application signed by Richard Hale in 1954. Document signed "Richard Hale." Includes a carbon copy of the initiation fee receipt. Hale was an opera baritone and actor known for roles in Peter and the Wolf and Star Trek.
Price: $360.00
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GWYNNE HOWELL - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/19/1978 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 154204Printed rehearsal sheet signed by J. Carreras and Gywnne Howell on the verso, dated December 19, 1978, in London. The sheet relates to a rehearsal for Un Ballo in Maschera, with Howell as Count Ribbing and Carreras as Gustavus III.
Price: $100.00
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DOROTHY KIRSTEN - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/19/1955 - HFSID 262392Document signed by Dorothy Kirsten, consisting of a 1955 contract for her appearance on The Perry Como Show dated September 19, 1955. The contract details her $5,000 payment for the show on November 12, 1955, and is six pages long.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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IRENE MANNING - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/09/1953 - HFSID 178200Contract signed by Irene Manning in 1953, hiring Fosters' Agency as her European agent for one year, with a 10 percent commission. Signed as "Irene Manning", the contract details her representation in Great Britain, Ireland, and continental Europe.
Sale Price $345.00
$420.00
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IRENE MANNING - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/16/1951 - HFSID 257399Contract signed by Irene Manning in 1951, hiring The William Morris Agency, Inc. for two years with a 10 percent commission. Signed by Manning and a representative, this document highlights her career as a light opera singer and actress.
Price: $420.00
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ROBERT MERRILL - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/20/1955 - HFSID 262354Document is a partly printed carbon document signed by Robert Merrill regarding a television appearance on The Perry Como Show scheduled for November 12, 1955. It includes Merrill's phone and social security numbers, which are blacked out in the image.
Price: $320.00
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GRACE MOORE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/21/1925 - HFSID 22461Application for regular membership to The American Society of Recording Artists signed by Grace Moore on January 21, 1935. Printed document includes her name and association with Columbia Studios, along with an embossed seal and docketing details.
Price: $600.00
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PATRICE MUNSEL - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/23/1956 - HFSID 262351Contract signed by Patrice Munsel for her appearance on The Perry Como Show dated March 23, 1956. Munsel, receiving $6000.00, signed as Performer. Document also includes a secretary's signature and an ink stamp for payment processing.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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PATRICE MUNSEL - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/16/1953 - HFSID 176318Printed release form signed by Patrice Munsel in ink on January 16, 1953, granting permission for the use of her name and likeness for editorial or promotional purposes. Munsel was a celebrated operatic soprano known for her talents and early achievements.
Price: $360.00
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JAN PEERCE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/26/1956 - HFSID 262459Document signed "Jan Peerce" in blue ink, dated Sept. 26, 1956, directing Roncom Productions, Inc. to forward his payment for appearing on The Perry Como Show to his agent. Peerce debuted at the Metropolitan Opera in 1941.
Price: $460.00
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MARGUERITE PIAZZA - CONTRACT MULTI-SIGNED 10/10/1950 - HFSID 287645Contract signed by Marguerite Piazza for a TV appearance on Nash Airflyte Theatre, dated October 10, 1950. Document includes her signature twice and an accompanying letter confirming her understanding of the contract terms.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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LILY PONS - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/17/1961 - HFSID 255626Contract signed by Lily Pons as Actor, hiring the William Morris Agency for a one-year term in 1961, allowing a 10 percent commission. Authenticated with signatures from both Pons and an agent. Document consists of 6 pages.
Sale Price $525.00
$625.00
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GLADYS SWARTHOUT - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/26/1946 - HFSID 22884Typed document signed by Gladys Swarthout, dated February 26, 1946, authorizing the National Broadcasting Company to use her name and likeness for advertising. Swarthout, an acclaimed opera singer and film star, performed many roles, notably in Carmen.
Price: $360.00
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HELEN TRAUBEL - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/11/1964 - HFSID 173351Document signed by Helen Traubel authorizing the Mitchell J. Hamilburg Agency to receive payments from 20th Century Fox Studios. Signed on August 11, 1964, in Los Angeles, it includes her statement regarding payment authorization.
Price: $360.00
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CLIFTON WEBB - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 296232Handwritten I Owe You for $187.00 made out to Opening Night in pencil, signed by Clifton Webb. Document details Webb's financial acknowledgment, dated with no specific place. Webb is known for his stage and film performances, including Laura.
Price: $280.00