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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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 09/27/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285879

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/16/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285882

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/16/1967 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS MAMA - HFSID 285882

The Mamas and the Papas sign a document amending their agreement with Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1967 August 17. To the Grammy Award-winning duo in letter form from Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. Amendment to their Agreement of October 4, 1965 (updated on April 28, 1966). In part: "Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. shall have the right to assign to Wingate Music Corp., all rights acquired by it pursuant to the terms of the Agreement including, without limitation the songwriting services of any or all of you and any copyrights acquired thereunder...." Also signed: "Larry Newton" as President of Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. The Mamas and the Papas, who were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972, had already had a Grammy Award-winning hit, "Monday, Monday" (1966), by the time they signed this document. Their other hits included "California Dreamin'" and "Dedicated to the One I Love". In September 1967, just a month after signing this document, the Mamas and the Papas hired Lou Alder, who also managed Jan & Dean and Carole King, to supervise, direct and produce their recording sessions.

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/16/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285882

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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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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 - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/01/1966 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350318

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

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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 08/16/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285882

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

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Pop Music | Art / Illustrations

EDIE ADAMS - ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 75065

Eddie Adams signs an illustration of her in black ink. Illustration signed: "Edie Adams". B/w, 8½x11.

Sale Price $115.00

$140.00
JUDY CANOVA - SELF-CARICATURE SIGNED - HFSID 15758

Self-Caricature of the popular radio performer, actress, singer and yodeler. Self-Caricature signed: "Just chewing up a yodel -/Judy Canova". Blue marking pen, 6x8½.

Sale Price $215.00

$260.00
JUDY CANOVA - SELF-CARICATURE SIGNED 08/01/1981 - HFSID 15759

Self-Caricature of the popular radio performer, actress, singer and yodeler dated two years before her death. Self-Caricature signed: "Judy Canova". Blue marking pen, 8½x11. At upper right margin, Canova has dated the drawing: "Aug 1st/'81".

Price: $260.00
EDDIE CANTOR - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 254908

Eddie Cantor signs a pencil drawing of him wearing a hat and looking up. Original Art signed: "All good thoughts/Eddie Cantor", 5¾x8¼. Pencil drawing of Cantor. Artist's name (illegible) at lower right margin.

Price: $300.00
DENNIS DAY - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED CIRCA 1941 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 155461

Signed 11x14 pencil drawing from 1941 of Day by Ahrens, who sketched many popular 1940s singers Original art signed: "Success & Best Wishes/To Dorothea/Dennis Day" and "D.A. Ahrens", 11x14 overall, drawing 5¼x8 (one surface).

Price: $320.00
DONNA FARGO - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 16140

She pens doodles of flowers, stars and a tic-tac-toe game for a fan Inscribed Original Art Signed: "To Kathy/Love and best wishes!/Donna", 6x9 sheet. Beneath her drawings of hearts, flowers and a tic-tac-toe game, Fargo has written: "doodles by donna/fargo".

Price: $360.00
DONNA FARGO - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 16138

She pens doodles of flowers, stars and a tic-tac-toe game Original Art Signed: "doodles by donna fargo", 1p, 5x8. Country music singer/songwriter Donna Fargo (b.1945) writes upbeat songs about love, home and America.

Price: $360.00
FERRANTE & TEICHER - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 343733

The piano duo, known for their experimental sound, both sign their names with best wishes and leave a drawing of dueling pianists under a black and white affixed photo of themselves on a 11½x3½ page Inscribed original art signed: "To Jim/All our best wishes/Ferrante" an

Sale Price $345.00

$420.00
JUNE HAVER - SELF-CARICATURE SIGNED 1988 - HFSID 191539

Haver draws and signs a smiling stick figure Self-caricature signed: "June/Haver/Keep/Smiling!!!/1988", 5x7¾ card. Ink drawing of a stick figure with a smiling face.

Price: $360.00
HIGHWAY 101 (MICHAEL SCOTT "CACTUS" MOSER) - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 346775

The drummer for the country band signed this index card and drew a cactus Inscribed Original Art Signed: "Joe / Cactus / [drawn cactus] / Moser / Hwy 101". The musician drew a cactus on the 3x5 index card. Michael Scott "Cactus" Moser (b.

Price: $140.00
EDDY HOWARD - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED CIRCA 1949 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 155460

Eddy Howard and Dorothy Ahrens sign an original art of Eddy Howard. Original Art inscribed and signed: "To/Dot/One Swell Job/Sincerely/Eddy Howard" in pencil. Pencil sketch, 11x14 overall, oval image 8¾x6¾ (one surface). Also signed in pencil: "D.A.…"

Price: $320.00
PEE WEE HUNT - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 180111

Printed Art signed: "Pee Wee Hunt". B/w, 8x11¼ heavy paper. Reproduction of a 1937 drawing by Albert von Stempa. Hunt (1907-1979) was a trombonist and good humored vocalist for many years with the Casa Loma Orchestra (1929-1943).

Price: $180.00
DOROTHY KIRSTEN - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED CIRCA 1944 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 155466

Dorothy Kirsten and Dorothy Ahrens sign an 11x14 sketch of Dorothy Kirsten. Original Art signed: "Sincerely/Dorothy Kirsten" and "D.A.A. Ahrens/1944". B/w pencil sketche on cardstock, 11x14 overall, image 4¼x6 (one surface).

Price: $320.00
DOROTHY KIRSTEN - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED CIRCA 1948 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 155467

Dorothy Kirsten and Dorothy Ahrens sign a 10¾x14 sketch of Dorothy Kirsten. Original Art signed: "Sincerely/Dorothy Kirsten", "D.A.A. Ahrens/1948", "D.A.A." and "D.A.A.". Three b/w pencil sketches on cardstock, 10¾x14 overall.

Price: $320.00
LIBERACE - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 4227

The performer pens a note for a fan, adding an original drawing of his piano Inscribed Original Art Signed: "To/Judy Van Bramer,/Sincerely yours,/Liberace", 5½x3¼ postal card. He has drawn a piano below his signature. Typed address on verso, but no postmark.

Price: $220.00
LIBERACE - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 16185

The performer pens a piano with candelabra atop for a fan in ink Inscribed Original Art Signed: "To Kayo,/Liberace", 4¼x2¾ card. Below signature he has drawn a piano with candelabra atop it. Magazine photo (color, 1¼x2¾) affixed at left edge.

Price: $220.00
LIBERACE - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED CIRCA 1957 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 254821

Both brothers sign on this typed poem from a fan, Liberace adding a drawn candelabra atop a piano Inscribed Original Art Signed: "Liberace", "George Liberace!", 1 page, 8½x11.

Sale Price $425.00

$500.00
TONY MARTIN - PRINTED ART SIGNED 04/24/1996 - HFSID 265155

He signs and dates a printed photograph of an illustration, shown holding a microphone Printed art signed: "Sincere/best wishes/Tony Martin/4-24-96". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 5½x8½ (one surface). Photo of an illustration.

Price: $380.00
LAURITZ MELCHIOR - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED 1948 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 155450

Pencil drawing of baritone Lauritz Melchior sitting with his wife Kleinchen on a sofa and holding a certificate, drawn, signed and dated by Dorothy A. Ahrens in 1948 Original art signed: "Kleinchen", "Lauritz Melchior" and"D . A. Ahrens/1948" .

Price: $440.00
MITCH MILLER - INSCRIBED PRINTED ART SIGNED - HFSID 299623

9x11 printed image of the bandleader Inscribed Printed Art signed: "To Howard/all best/Mitch/Miller", Color 9x11.

Sale Price $165.00

$200.00
MARNI NIXON - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 298665

The singer signs below an ink sketch of a flower on a 6x4 card. Original Art signed: "Marni/Nixon", 6x4. Card featuring a large sketch of a flower in black ink (unknown hand).

Sale Price $165.00

$200.00
MARNI NIXON - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 299342

The singer signs below an ink sketch of a flower on a 4x3 card. Original Art signed: "Marni/Nixon", 4x3. Card featuring a sketch of a flower in black ink.

Price: $200.00
MARNI NIXON - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 300130

The singer signs above an ink sketch of a Christmas tree and a treble clef on a 4x3½ card Original Art Signed: "Marni/Nixon", 4x3½. Card featuring a sketch of a Christmas tree. American singer Marni Nixon was born on February 22, 1930 in Altadena, California.

Price: $200.00
MARGUERITE PIAZZA - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED 1950 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 155465

11x14 pencil drawing of Piazza, inscribed to, and also signed by, the artist, Dorothy Ahrens Original Art inscribed and signed in ink: "To Dorothy/all good wishes/Marguerite Piazza". 10¾x13¾ card stock paper.

Sale Price $175.00

$220.00
THE PLATTERS - ILLUSTRATION SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 41131

B/w illustration of the Platters, with bust illustrations signed by Monroe Powell, Gene Williams, Geri Holiday, Terry Smith, Sherman James and Buck Ram, who transformed the Platters into a hit machine Illustration signed "Monroe Powell", "Gene/Williams", "Geri/Hol…"

Price: $340.00
MAJOR LANNY ROSS - SELF-CARICATURE SIGNED - HFSID 16107

Self-caricatures and signature in red ink on a 5x3 card Self-Caricatures signed: "Lanny Ross", 5x3 card. Ross has drawn his right and left profiles. Lanny Ross (1906-1988) began his career in the 1930s as a radio crooner, best known for singing "Moonlight and Roses".

Sale Price $345.00

$420.00
JEAN SHEPARD - INSCRIBED PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 54330

8x10 color printed portrait, inscribed and signed in 1981 Inscribed Printed Art Signed in ink: "To Tim -/ Love/ Jean Shepard /6-9-81". Color, 8x10.

Price: $180.00
ERNEST TUBB - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 15991

His ink drawing of "a dead tree in the winter - in Texas". Original Art signed: "E. T.", 8x5. Captioned in his hand "A dead tree/in the winter - in Texas".

Price: $480.00
RUDY VALLEE - INSCRIBED ILLUSTRATION SIGNED 06/12/1985 - HFSID 264902

Rudy Vallée signs an illustration of himself to a fan. Illustration inscribed and signed: "To Dennis/Sincerely/Rudy Vallée/6-12-85". B/w, 8x10. Reproduction of a drawing of Vallée.

Price: $260.00
IAN WHITCOMB - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 202728

The British Invasion musician signs 4x6 printed drawing of himself in blue ink Printed art signed in ink: "Ian/ Whitcomb" in blue ink. B/w, 4x6. Features printed 1966 drawing of Whitcomb by Don Bachardy.

Price: $180.00