Cole Porter Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
Died: October 15, 1964 in Santa Monica, California
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COLE PORTER Bold signature of Cole Porter. Signature: "Cole Porter", 3¾x1¼ piece of paper. Composer and lyricist Cole Porter (1891-1964), who was born in Peru, Indiana, won two Tony Awards in 1949 read more...
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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COLE PORTER The Tony Award winning composer signs on this 5x3 card in black ink Signature: "Cole Porter", 5x3 lined index card. Composer and lyricist Cole Porter (1891-1964), who was born in Peru, Indiana, won two Tony read more...
Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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COLE PORTER Ink signature on a 6x4 album leaf Signature: "Cole Porter", 6x4¼ album leaf. Cole Porter (1891-1964), known for his bouncy, lively style and witty lyrics, composed music and lyrics for more than 20 musicals, including Anything Goes (1934), Kiss Me, Kate (1948), Silk Stockings (1955) and High Society (1956). read more...
Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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COLE PORTER He signs this handwritten letter congratulating a friend on a new book Autograph Letter Signed: "Cole" in pencil, 1½ pages, 6x8, front and verso. London, no date, Thursday. On letterhead of the Hotel Splendide and Green Park Restaurant to "Dear Douglas read more...
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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COLE PORTER He signs an autograph letter giving the address of the agent for his new show. Autograph Letter Signed: "Cole" in pencil, 1 page, 10¾x7. New York, New York, Tuesday. On letterhead of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to "Dear Harvey- read more...
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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COLE PORTER He signs a scathing, handwritten letter, berating "Mrs. S." for giving away the wrong French painting: "... get the Maquette back quick. Shame!!" Autograph Letter Signed: "C. P." in pencil, 2 pages, 8¼x5¾, front and verso. No place, 1955 May 6. read more...
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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COLE PORTER Inscribed and signed photo, framed with a biographic plaque in the Gallery of History style to 14x21. Photograph inscribed and signed: "For Eddie/with best wishes/Cole Porter." B/w, 3x4. read more...
Sale Price $2,890.00
$3,400.00
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COLE PORTER His signed check for $300, payable to his secretary, and endorsed by her on verso. Check signed: "Cole Porter", 6¼x2¾. Peru, Indiana, 1946 November 8. Check No. 61, drawn on the Wabash Valley Trust, payable to Margaret Moore for $300. read more...
Sale Price $1,870.00
$2,200.00
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COLE PORTER Signed 1946 check, payable to R. C. Kelly for $100. Check signed: "Cole Porter", 6¼x2¾. Peru, Indiana, 1946 December 18. Check No. 65, drawn on his "special account" at the Wabash Valley Trust Company, payable to R. C. Kelly for $100. read more...
Sale Price $1,105.00
$1,300.00
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COLE PORTER Signed 3x4 photo Photograph signed: "Cole Porter". B/w, 2¾x3¾. Among the songs penned by the composer and lyricist known for his urbane, witty lyrics and sinuous music are read more...
Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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COLE PORTER His signed letter, accompanied by letters from his cousin, after family members attended his hit musical, Kiss Me Kate Typed Letter signed: "Cole", 1 page, 7¼x10½. New York, N.Y., 1949 December 5. On letterhead of the Waldorf-Astoria Towers to "Dear Harvey". In full: "I am very sorry but I cannot accept your check. read more...
Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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COLE PORTER His notarized signature on a document giving power of attorney to the lawyer filing his tax returns Document signed: "Cole Porter", 1 page, 8½x13. New York, N.Y., 1939 March 20. read more...
Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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COLE PORTER and SOL C. SIEGEL The songwriter and producer sign a royalty agreement for the film Les Girls, and also stipulating the instances where songs not written by Porter may be used in the film. Typed DS: "Cole Porter", 2 pages, separate sheets, 8½x11. read more...
Sale Price $2,550.00
$3,000.00
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COLE PORTER Inscribed and signed sheet music, "Don't Fence Me In," which he composed for Hollywood Canteen when asked to write a "cowboy song." Sheet Music signed: "To Pat/Cole Porter", 4 pages, 9x12. "Don't Fence Me In", lyric and music by Cole Porter. From the 1944 Warner Bros. read more...
Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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COLE PORTER His inscribed signature and best wishes on an album leaf Autograph note signed: "To Danny/with best wishes/Cole Porter", 4¾x4¼ album leaf. Composer and lyricist Cole Porter (1891-1964), who read more...
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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COLE PORTER He signs his agreement to serve as a patron of a benefit ball at the Waldorf-Astoria. Partly Printed Card signed: "Cole Porter", 4¾x3½. In full: "I hereby read more...
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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COLE PORTER Promissory note signed by Cole Porter, who borrows $6,000 in 1942. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Cole Porter", 1 page, 8½x3½, front and verso. Peru, Indiana, 1942 August 8. Wabash Valley Trust Company, Peru Indiana promissory note. read more...
Sale Price $1,105.00
$1,300.00
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COLE PORTER Sheet music signed on the cover, "So in Love" from Kiss Me Kate. Original Sheet Music signed: "Cole Porter" on cover, 6 pages, 9x12. The song, "So in Love", from MGM's 1948 "Color Musical", Kiss Me Kate, words and music by Cole Porter, picturing Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson on the cover. Covers are lightly creased and soiled. read more...
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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COLE PORTER Unsigned telegram from Porter and his mother to a cousin in Indiana Telegram unsigned, 1 page, 8x6½. New York, N.Y., February 9 (no year). Teletype message to James Omar Cole, Goodenough Farm. In full: "Dear Omar, Will you please let me know how much you gave Dr. Moorhead. read more...
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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COLE PORTER Unsigned telegram he sent from Venice, with an unsigned, handwritten reply by his bookkeeper cousin Telegram unsigned, sent by Porter, 1 page, 8½x7. Venice (Italy), 1925 July 7. To Harvey Cole, Peru, Indiana. read more...
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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COLE PORTER He signs a typed letter (1935) forwarding a signed deed to his financial manager in Indiana. Typed Letter signed: "Cole", 1 page, 8¼x10½. No place, 1935 January 4. On personal letterhead with his London, Paris and New York addresses to Albert H. Cole, Peru, Indiana. read more...
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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COLE PORTER He signs a letter to a financial adviser in his home town, giving instructions on his accounts and inquiring when more money will arrive from an estate. Typed Letter signed: "Cole", 1 page, 8½x11. New York, N.Y., 1945 January 8. On letterhead of the Waldorf-Astoria to A. H. read more...
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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COLE PORTER He signs a typed 1948 letter concerning the management of his mother's farm. Typed Letter signed: "Cole", 1 page, 5¾x9. New York, N.Y., 1948 February 17. On letterhead of the Waldorf-Astoria Towers to "Dear Harvey" [Albert H. Cole]. read more...
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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COLE PORTER He signs a brief, typed letter (1943): "Please let me know how I stand with the bank?" Typed Letter signed: "Cole", 1 page, 5½x8½. Los Angeles, California, 1943 February 22. To "Dear Harvey" [Albert H. read more...
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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COLE PORTER He signs a typed 1947 letter to a cousin. Typed Letter signed: "Cole". 1 page, 7¼x10½. New York, N.Y., 1947 March 26. On letterhead of the Waldorf-Astoria Towers to James Omar Cole, Goodenough Farm, Peru, Indiana. read more...
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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COLE PORTER He signs a typed letter reporting on his expenses for 1932. Typed Letter signed: "Cole", 1 page, 8¼x10½. Paris, 1933 April 22. On personal letterhead to Albert H. Cole, Peru, Indiana. read more...
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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COLE PORTER He signs a typed 1945 letter to the editor of Sigma Chi magazine. TLS: "Cole Porter", 1 page, 5¾x9. Waldorf-Astoria, New York, 1945 April 25. To Chester W. Cleveland, Editor, The Magazine of Sigma Chi, Chicago. read more...
Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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COLE PORTER He signs a typed letter declining to compose the score for a Bing Crosby movie which "is not my dish." TLS: "Cole", 1p, 8½x11. Los Angeles, 1951 May 2. To Louis Shurr, London. In full: "Thank you for your long cablegram. I cannot change my mind about the Crosby picture. read more...
Sale Price $4,250.00
$5,000.00
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COLE PORTER Typed and signed letter of thanks for the gift of two books by Isak Dinesen. Typed Letter Signed: "Cole", 1 page, 5¼x7. New York, March 10. To Slim. On The Waldorf Astoria Stationary. In full: "Thank you so much for the two books by Isak Dinesen. I know I shall enjoy them greatly. read more...
Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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COLE PORTER Cole porter types and signs a letter thanking for the excerpt from a letter by Tom Maturo. Typed Letter Signed: "Cole", 1 page, 5¼x6¾. New York, 1964 May 12. To Doctor. On The Towers The Waldorf-Astoria Stationery. read more...
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00