Frank Buck Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
FRANK BUCK
Born: March 17, 1888 in Gainesville, Texas
Died: March 25, 1950 in Houston, Texas
Died: March 25, 1950 in Houston, Texas
Frank Buck (1884-1950) made his first expedition to South America in 1911. He eventually traveled to Malaya, India, Borneo, New Guinea and Africa. From these and other expeditions, he brought back many exotic species of animals, which he sold to zoos and circuses, ultimately acquiring the nickname "Bring 'em Back Alive". The Frank Buck Zoo, named in his honor, is located in Gainesville, Texas, the birthplace of the adventurer.
1941-Jungle-Cavalcade (Writer), 1934-Wild-Cargo (Writer), 1941-Jungle-Cavalcade (Performer), 1934-Wild-Cargo (Producer), 1934-Wild-Cargo (in person), 1952-Your-Jeweler's-Showcase (Writer), 1949-Africa-Screams (Performer), 1943-Tiger-Fangs (Performer), 1942-Jacare (Other), 1942-Jacare (Director), 1949-We,-the-People (in person), 1942-Jacare (in person), 1946-Jungle-Terror (Other), 1935-Fang-and-Claw (Director), 1935-Fang-and-Claw (in person), 1932-Bring-'Em-Back-Alive (in person), 1935-Fang-and-Claw (Writer), 1932-Bring-'Em-Back-Alive (Writer), 1932-Bring-'Em-Back-Alive (Performer), 1937-Jungle-Menace (Performer), 1935-Fang-and-Claw (Producer)
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Oversized 11x16¾ press kit for 1946's Jungle Terror, starring and signed by hunter and documentarian Frank Buck. Jungle Terror is a re-release of Jungle Menace, the only movie in which Buck had a dramatic acting role.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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FRANK BUCK Frank Buck signs an album leaf. Signature: "Frank Buck", 6x4¼ album leaf. Hunter, author and filmmaker Frank Buck (1884-1950) made his first expedition to South America in 1911. He eventually traveled to Malaya, India, Borneo, New Guinea and Africa.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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FRANK BUCK Frank Buck signs the question card at a mental telepathists' show. Signature: "Frank Buck", 4x5 card. Imprinted: "The College Inn, Sherman Hotel, Chicago, Ask Myrus, The Mental Marvel". Myrus was a mental telepathist who performed at clubs. His wife would collect the autographs of celebrities who attended his shows.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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FRANK BUCK and SYLVIA SIDNEY Frank Buck and Sylvia Sidney sign an album leaf. Signature: "Frank Buck" and on verso: "Sylvia Sidney", 6x4¼ album leaf. Dated (unknown hand) at upper margins of both signature sheets.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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FRANK BUCK Frank Buck sends an autograph letter of acceptance to be part of a group of men. Autograph Letter Signed: "Frank Buck", 1p, 5½x6¾. Dallas, Texas, 1936 November 26. On letterhead of The Stoneleigh to "Dear Mr. Canwell". In full: "Thanks for your letter.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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FRANK BUCK Frank Buck signs an autograph note on an album leaf. Autograph Note signed: "To Perry/from/Frank Buck", 5¼x4 album leaf. Hunter, author and filmmaker Frank Buck (1884-1950) made his first expedition to South America in 1911.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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FRANK BUCK Frank Buck signs a note to a fan, asking why she'd want to collect handwriting when collecting tigers is so much more fun Autograph note signed: "Frank Buck", 6¾x4¼ album leaf. In full: "Dear Miss Stafford, Why collect hand writing when it's so much more fun to collect tigers?".Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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FRANK BUCK Frank Buck signs a note to a fan, accompanied by a rare young photo of the huntsman Autograph note signed: "For/Joyce/with the/sincere compliments/of /Frank Buck", 5½x4¼ Accompanied by young photo of the hunter with two penguins affixed to either side of him.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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FRANK BUCK Inscribed 6x4 album leaf Inscribed Signature: "For/Kitty/with sincere/regards/Frank Buck", 5¾x4½ album leaf. Autograph Quotation signed on verso: "Tis the song ye sing/And the smile ye wear/That's makin' the sunshine/everywhere' /Jane Griswold/1-23-34".Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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FRANK BUCK Sepia publicity photograph of Frank Buck in his hunting outfit looking past his shoulder. Photograph inscribed and signed: "For-/Irene/with affectionate/regard/Frank Buck". Sepia, 8x10 overall, image 7x8¾ (one surface).Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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FRANK BUCK Sepia publicity photograph of Frank Buck in his hunting outfit. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Noreen/from/Frank Buck". Sepia, 7½x9½. Hunter, author and filmmaker Frank Buck (1884-1950) made his first expedition to South America in 1911.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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FRANK BUCK Sepia publicity photograph of Frank Buck in his hunting outfit with his arms crossed in front of him. Photograph inscribed and signed: "For/Carolyn and Toni/with loving regards/and best wishes/from/Frank Buck". Sepia, 7½x9½.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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FRANK BUCK Sepia publicity book photograph of Frank Buck in his hunting outfit with his arms crossed in front of him. Book Photograph inscribed and signed: "For/Charles Allen Thomas III/with sincere regards/and best wishes./from/Frank Buck". Sepia, 6x9¼ overall, image 6x8 (one surface). Name imprinted at bottom edge.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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FRANK BUCKBlack and white publicity picture postcard of Frank Buck leading his expedition into the jungles of Ceylon after wild elephant. Postcard Photograph inscribed and signed: "Best wishes/to Gene Rears/from/Frank Buck". B/w, 5¼x3½. Captioned: "Frank Buck's Jungleland at N.Y.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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FRANK BUCK A 6x8½ image showing the hunter standing outside, hand in pocket and looking dignified, signed in black ink Book photograph signed: "Kindest regards/from/Frank Buck", in black ink, 5¼x7¾ affixed to a 6x8½ sheet (2 surfaces). Captioned at bottom margin: FRANK BUCK - At His Most Civilized.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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FRANK BUCK Frank Buck signs a sepia picture postcard of his Jungle Camp on Sunrise Highway, Long Island, New York. Postcard Photograph signed: "Frank Buck". Sepia, 5½x3½. Captioned: "Frank Buck Jungle Camp On Sunrise Highway, Long Island, N.Y.Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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Frank Buck sends a typed letter to Mr. David H. Murray, sale manager of Smith & Wesson that he is sending the required paperwork to receive the ".357 Magnum" for his trip included is an unsigned corresponding letter.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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FRANK BUCK Frank Buck sends a typed letter to Mr. David H. Murray, sale manager of Smith & Wesson about the 357 magnum prototype they are completing for him and the unsigned corresponding letters. Typed Letter Signed: "Frank Buck", 1p, 8½x11 personal letterhead. New York, New York, 1946 April 25. To Mr. David H.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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Frank Buck sends a typed letter to Mr. David H. Murray, sale manager of Smith & Wesson that he received the 357 magnum prototype and will send photographs included is an unsigned corresponding letter.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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FRANK BUCK Frank Buck sends a typed letter saying that he will be sending an advance copy of his book Animals Are Like That. Typed Letter Signed: "Frank Buck", 1p, 6½x8¼. New York, 1939 November 15. To Mr. Louis Sobol, New York City, New York.Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
