Harry James Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
HARRY JAMES
Born: March 15, 1916 in Albany, Georgia
Died: July 05, 1983 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Biography
Harry James (1916-1983) was an outstanding trumpet player who left Benny Goodman's orchestra to form his own band in 1939, the year a young singer named Frank Sinatra made his first recordings with him. A popular favorite in the swing era, he continued to tour with a more jazz-oriented sound after the big bands waned in popularity.
2005-Rumor-Has-It... (Sound), 1987-Radio-Days (Sound), 2004-The-Aviator (Sound), 2000-The-Yards (Sound), 1998-The-Life-and-Times-of-Hank-Greenberg (Sound), 1956-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 2009-Johnny-Mercer:-The-Dream's-on-Me (Other), 1982-Showbiz-Goes-to-War (Other), Baseball (Sound), 1980-Raging-Bull (Sound), 1960-Peter-Gunn (Sound), 2002-Livshunger (Sound), 1997-The-Game (Sound), 2005-Great-Performances (Other), 1994-That's-Entertainment!-III (Other), 2009-Coco-Chanel-&-Igor-Stravinsky (Sound), 2007-The-Sopranos (Sound), 1957-Outlaw-Queen (Performer), 1956-The-Opposite-Sex (Performer), 1978-The-Merv-Griffin-Show (in person), 1964-The-Hollywood-Palace (in person), 1959-The-Dinah-Shore-Chevy-Show (in person), 1958-The-Big-Beat (in person), 1956-The-Benny-Goodman-Story (in person), 1954-Screen-Snapshots:-Hollywood-Stars-on-Parade (in person), 1952-The-Jackie-Gleason-Show (in person), 1945-The-All-Star-Bond-Rally (in person), 1944-Road-to-Victory (in person), 1940-Too-Many-Girls (in person), 1991-Flirting (Sound), 2009-My-Music:-The-Big-Band-Years (Other), 1957-The-Lux-Show (Sound), 2001-The-Curse-of-the-Jade-Scorpion (Sound), 1961-Make-Room-for-Daddy (Performer), 1946-If-I'm-Lucky (Performer), 1969-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (in person), 1953-1969-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1961-The-Best-of-the-Post (in person), 1960-The-Donna-Reed-Show (in person), 1950-I'll-Get-By (in person), 1947-Carnegie-Hall (in person), 1944-Bathing-Beauty (in person), 1943-Swing-Fever (in person), 1942-Syncopation (in person), 1945-Man-from-Oklahoma (Sound), 1998-Biography (Other), 1960-Perry-Como's-Kraft-Music-Hall (Sound), 2007-Emile-Norman:-By-His-Own-Design (Sound), 1997-Addicted-to-Love (Sound), 1955-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (Other), 1977-All-You-Need-Is-Love (Other), 1993-Lipstick-on-Your-Collar (Sound), 1946-Home,-Sweet-Homicide (Sound), 2000-My-Dog-Skip (Sound), 2000-My-Dog-Skip (Music Department), 1983-The-Sting-II (Performer), 1954-1955-Shower-of-Stars (Performer), 1946-Do-You-Love-Me (Performer), 1942-Trumpet-Serenade (Performer), 1980-Sinatra:-The-First-40-Years (in person), 1970-Happy-Days (in person), 1961-The-Ladies-Man (in person), 1958-The-30th-Annual-Academy-Awards (in person), 1957-Riot-in-Rhythm (in person), 1957-The-Bob-Hope-Show (in person), 1954-Leave-It-to-Harry (in person), 1953-How-to-Marry-a-Millionaire (in person), 1950-What's-My-Line (in person), 1946-Hollywood-Park (in person), 1944-The-Shining-Future (in person), 1993-American-Masters (Other), 2000-Small-Time-Crooks (Sound), 1999-The-Matrix (Sound), 1993-Swing-Kids (Sound), 1955-Screen-Snapshots-Series-34,-No.-6:-Hollywood-Shower-of-Stars (in person), 1950-Moments-in-Music (Other), 1989-Valentina (Sound), 2005-Bully-the-Kid (Sound), 2005-Bully-the-Kid (in person), 1996-Swingers (Sound), 2003-Mona-Lisa-Smile (Sound), 2003-The-Matrix-Revolutions (Sound), 1986-Hannah-and-Her-Sisters (Sound), 1970-The-Mike-Douglas-Show (Sound), 1950-Young-Man-with-a-Horn (Sound), 1937-New-Faces-of-1937 (Sound), 1950-Young-Man-with-a-Horn (Music Department), 1976-That's-Entertainment,-Part-II (Other), 1953-Harry-James-and-His-Music-Makers (Performer), 1944-Two-Girls-and-a-Sailor (Performer), 1942-Private-Buckaroo (Performer), 1976-John-Denver-and-Friend (in person), 1963-The-Jerry-Lewis-Show (in person), 1957-1958-The-Big-Record (in person), 1958-The-Lucy-Desi-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1954-Shower-of-Stars (in person), 1954-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1953-The-Name's-the-Same (in person), 1950-The-Jackpot (in person), 1948-On-Our-Merry-Way (in person), 1943-Best-Foot-Forward (in person), 1942-Springtime-in-the-Rockies (in person), 1937-Hollywood-Hotel (in person)
Theater Credits
Swing! - Music (December 9, 1999 - January 14, 2001), Sophisticated-Ladies - Music (March 1, 1981 - January 2, 1983), After-Midnight - Music (November 3, 2013 - Present)
Style
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 209341Index card signed in blue ink by Harry James, with the signature reading "Harry James". Known for his trumpet playing and leadership of a band during the swing era, James had a significant career in music and film.Price: $120.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 280720Card signed by Harry James in black ink, with the signature reading "Harry James". Included is an envelope. James was a renowned trumpet player who transitioned from Benny Goodman’s orchestra to his own band during the swing era.
Price: $120.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 27053Autograph letter signed: "Harry James", on Hotel Lincoln letterhead, addressed to "Dear Sirs". Expressing his endorsement of Chesterfield cigarettes, stating, "I think 'Chesterfields' are the best cigarettes made. You may quote me."
Price: $380.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 161051Card signed by Harry James includes an autograph sentiment reading "Sincerely/Harry James". James, an influential trumpet player and bandleader, enjoyed popularity during the swing era and appeared in films like Man With a Horn.
Price: $120.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 224713Photograph of Harry James playing his trumpet, inscribed and signed: "For Jane/Regards/Harry James". It serves as a publicity image for "Harry James and his BIG BAND", highlighting his significant contributions to the swing era and later jazz.
Price: $200.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 285081Photograph of Harry James in a black tuxedo, inscribed and signed with "To/'Shirley Jeane'/Best Wishes/Harry James". James was a prominent trumpet player and bandleader from the swing era, involved in music and film during the 1940s and 1950s.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 468Publicity photograph of Harry James holding his horn, inscribed and signed: "To/'Rupe'/Sincerely/Harry James". Known for his contributions to the swing era, James formed his own band in 1939 and had notable appearances in film and television.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 48563Photograph of Harry James playing his trumpet, inscribed and signed: "For John/Regards from/Harry James". Captioned publicity photo featuring an image of the prominent trumpet player, known for his contributions to the swing and jazz eras.
Price: $200.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 166492Photograph of Harry James playing his trumpet, inscribed and signed: "For 'John'/Best Regards/Harry James". James, an influential trumpet player from the swing era, toured extensively and appeared in films, including Man With a Horn.
Price: $200.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 279849Photograph of Harry James holding his trumpet, inscribed and signed: "to/'Frank'/Sincerely/Harry James". Known for his contributions to the swing era and jazz, he formed his own band after leaving Benny Goodman's orchestra in 1939.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 09/05/1982 - HFSID 253110Check signed by Harry James, made out to La Costa for $138.96. Signed in blue ink as "Harry James" on September 5, 1982. Issued by the Harry James Orchestra account at Bank of America, Beverly Hills, California.
Price: $220.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 11/11/1982 - HFSID 346116Check signed by Harry James, featuring his signature "Harry James" in blue ink. Dated November 11, 1982, it is drawn on the Harry James Orchestra account, payable to A F M Local 101-473 for $24.96.
Price: $220.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 166397Photograph of Harry James holding his trumpet, signed with "Harry James" below a facsimile signature. James, an acclaimed trumpet player, formed his own band in 1939 and had a successful career in music and film during the swing era.
Price: $200.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 175163Photograph of Harry James holding his trumpet, signed with "Sincerely/Harry James". Known for his work in the swing era, James formed his own band after leaving Benny Goodman's orchestra and appeared in films like Man With a Horn.
Price: $240.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180635Black and white publicity photograph of an older Harry James playing his trumpet. Photograph signed: "Sincerely/Harry James". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 7¼x8¼ (one surface). Publicity photo captioned in lower margin.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 203711Photograph of Harry James shows him playing his trumpet. Signed with "Sincerely/Harry James", it captures the renowned trumpet player known for his swing era popularity and contributions to music in films like Man With a Horn.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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HARRY JAMES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 41311Photograph of Harry James holding his trumpet, signed with "Harry James". It features a facsimile signature below the genuine one. James was a renowned trumpet player and bandleader, known for his contributions during the swing era.
Price: $180.00
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HARRY JAMES - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 06/26/1946 - HFSID 289002Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce Harry James's signature and likeness for stamps, signed twice by James on June 26, 1946. This document grants exclusive rights for use in fundraising for film industry veterans.
Price: $750.00
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HARRY JAMES - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 343588First Day Cover signed by Harry James in black ink, honoring the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Postmarked New York, October 15, 1964, with a 5c stamp affixed. Includes historical context about James's career.
Price: $140.00
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HARRY JAMES - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 285008Photograph of Harry James holding his horn, inscribed and signed "To Diane/Harry James". Also imprinted with his name at the lower margin. James was an influential trumpet player and bandleader, known for his contributions to the swing era and television.
Price: $240.00
