Hildegarde Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
HILDEGARDE
Born: February 1, 1906 in Adell, Wisconsin
Died: July 29, 2005 in New York City, New York
Died: July 29, 2005 in New York City, New York
Hildegarde Loretta Sell (1906-2005) was popularly known by her first name only or simply as "The Incomparable Hildegarde". A classically trained pianist who played in vaudeville from 1926, she emerged as a popular singer in the 1930s and 1940s with hits that included "Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup" (written by her manager Anna Sosenko), "The Last Time I Saw Paris" and "I'll Be Seeing You". She also had a popular radio program, Hildegarde's Raleigh Room.
1958-1960 The Jack Paar Tonight Show (in person), 1958 The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (in person), 2006 The Beales of Grey Gardens (Sound), 1997 American Masters (in person), 1963-1970 Girl Talk (in person), 1962 The Merv Griffin Show (in person), 1960 The Arthur Murray Party (in person), 1959 The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show (in person), 1956 The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (in person), 1954 The Blue Angel (in person), 1964 The Mike Douglas Show (in person), 1954 Person to Person (in person), 1978 The Joe Franklin Show (in person), 1967 Today (in person), 1955 What's My Line (in person), 1935 Music Hath Charms (in person), 1957 The Ed Sullivan Show (in person), 1971 The David Frost Show (in person)
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HILDEGARDE The singer signed this index card in purple ink Signature: "Hildegarde", 5x3 index card. Hildegarde Loretta Sell (1906-2005) was popularly known by her first name only or simply as "The Incomparable Hildegarde". read more...Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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HILDEGARDE This piece of paper has been signed by the popular singer who had her own radio show Signature: "Hildegarde". 4x2 slip affixed to 6x4½ album leaf. Hildegarde Loretta Sell (1906-2005) was popularly known by her first name only or simply as "The Incomparable Hildegarde". read more...Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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HILDEGARDE This handwritten letter signed by the lounge singer thanks Mrs. Rubber for her help Autograph Letter signed twice: "Hildegarde", 2p (front and verso), 7¼x10½. No place, November 7, 1967. She has signed again boldly in the upper left corner. read more...Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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HILDEGARDE This personal letter is signed by the cabaret singer who was admired by many fans Autograph Letter signed: "Hildegarde", 5¾x3¾ card. No place, no date. On personal note card with return address inked out to "Dear Mrs Rubber" read more...Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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HILDEGARDE The nightclub singer who revolutionized the industry wrote this letter from the Hotel Belmont thanking a fan for a telegram Autograph Letter Signed: "Hildegard". One page. 7¼x10½, separate sheets. Chicago, Illinois, July 28, 1957. read more...Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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HILDEGARDE The performer signed this handwritten letter from Puerto Rico Autograph Letter signed: "Hildegarde", 7¼x10. San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dated August 8, 1966. On stationary for the Sheraton Hotel Puerto Rico. To "Dear Helen" read more...Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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HILDEGARDE The singer who gained international fame signed this handwritten letter on a postcard to a fan about his disappointment at not seeing her perform Autograph Letter Signed: "Hildegarde", 1p, 6x4 post card. New York, N.Y., August 31, 1981. read more...Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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HILDEGARDE The professional signer signed her name to a fan on this piece of paper in purple ink Autograph Note signed: "To/John H. Harte -/with my good wishes/Hildegarde", 3½x2¼ card. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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HILDEGARDE The evening singer and performer who grew famous worldwide signed and wrote this note sending her condolences over the legal problems her friend was having Autograph Note Signed: "Hilde", 6¼x3½ card. No place, no date. To "Judi Bar". read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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HILDEGARDE The evening singer signed this note to a fan in 1981 Autograph note signed: "To/Leon Moritz/God Bless you now/and always!/Love,/Hiledgarde/Aug. 25 - 1981", in black ink, 5x3. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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HILDEGARDE In this personal letter, the singer thanks a columnist for mentioning her in a publication Autograph Letter Signed: "Hildegarde" on verso of her personal imprinted card, 5½x3½. 5-cent stamp affixed, postmarked New York, New York, January 19, 1926. read more...Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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HILDEGARDE This black and white 3½x5½ signed photograph of the singer and pianist features her wearing a feather headpiece Inscribed Photograph signed: "To Lydia Bowles/Best Wishes/Hidegarde", in green ink, B/w 3½x5½. read more...Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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HILDEGARDE This black and white 5x6¾ photograph of the pianist and vaudeville star is signed in the bottom right corner Inscribed photograph signed: "To E. Hooley:/with good wishes/Hildegarde", in purple ink, B/w 5x6¾. read more...Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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HILDEGARDE This signed sepia-toned photograph depicts a darling smile from the singer Inscribed Photograph signed: "To/Mable Else:/with my good wishes/God Bless You/ and yours/Sincerely/Hildegarde". Sepia, 8x10. read more...Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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HILDEGARDE Vintage photograph of the singer at a young age, in a long dress, singing on stage against a black background Inscribed Photograph signed: "To Beni & Bless/Hildegarde", B/w 7x9¼. read more...Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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HILDEGARDE This black and white publicity photograph of the singer holding flowers is signed by her in blue felt tip Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Bruce Rodeniser and/Little Theatre Group = with my good wishes/God Bless you all - Sincerely/Hildegarde/Mar. 7 - 1952". B/w, 8x10. read more...Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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HILDEGARDE The cabaret singer who created a new era of stage showmanship signed this 5x6¼ black and white photograph in purple ink Inscribed Photograph Signed: “To Howie Weiner:/with Jazz and good wishes!/Hildegarde/July 15-/1988” in purple ink. B/w. 5x6¼. read more...Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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Shown in her later years in this black and white photograph, the nightclub singer and pianist is depicted in a shiny patterned blouse and turtleneck with a diamond clover broach at her neckline read more...Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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HILDEGARDE The singer and pianist who sang on her own radio show signed this black and white photograph in blue ink Photograph signed: "Bless you!/Hildegarde", in blue ink, B/w 8x10. read more...Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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HILDEGARDE Black and white publicity photograph of the pianist standing near a piano on stage wearing her trademark sleeves Photograph signed: "Bless You!/Hildegarde". B/w, 8x10. read more...Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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HILDEGARDE The lounge singer who became famous worldwide endorsed this check Check endorsed: "Hildegarde", 6¼x2¾. New York, New York, February 3, 1968. Check No. 1464, drawn on the private account of Justin Herman at First National City Bank, New York, New York, payable to Hildegarde for $73.75. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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HILDEGARDE The American evening performer signed three contracts in this collection of documents between her and the Music Corporation of America, all dated in 1957 Document multi-signed: "HILDEGARDE" on 3 different pages, 8½x11, 42 pages. read more...Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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HILDEGARDE The famed entertainer signed this First Day Cover that honors Lee De Forest First Day Cover signed: "Hildegarde/Aug, 1998", 6½x3½, The First Day Cover honors Lee De Forest, an American inventor with nearly 200 patents to his name. read more...Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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HILDEGARDE The famed entertainer signed this handprint of her right hand Handprint signed: "My right hand -/Hildegarde". Pen and ink, 8½x11. Hildegarde read more...Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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HILDEGARDE The singer left a message and signed this cover of Call Board magazine, by a photo of her at her 80th birthday concert in Carnegie Hall Magazine Cover inscribed and signed: "To dear Shirley and Edward/With love and tremendous admiration/Blessings! read more...Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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HILDEGARDE On this menu for the Chase Club, the popular singer and pianist signed her name along with a note Menu inscribed and signed: "To 'Buzz' -/I wish you/all good things -/Au Revoir -/Hildegarde". Three pages. 8½x11. St. Louis, Missouri, April 21, 1944. Menu for Chase Club, featuring Hildegarde. read more...Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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HILDEGARDE The pianist and singer signed this 1986 cover of Call Board that features a black and white image of her Inscribed program signed: "To the Rockland Hook & Ladder Co./Robert Rubin & Joy Levy/Blessings - Hildegarde/April 17-1995-Nyc", 8½x11, 5 pages. read more...Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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HILDEGARDE The nightclub singer signed this 1986 winter edition of Call Board magazine that features her on the cover Magazine signed: "Bless you!/Hildegarde", 6p, 8½x11. read more...Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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HILDEGARDE The nightclub singer who became a national star signed this souvenir program Program signed: "Hildegarde", 25p, 9x12. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, circa 1948. Souvenir program titled "Milwaukee Welcomes Incomparable Hildegarde! in Her Homecoming Song and Piano Concert". read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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HILDEGARDE The evening singer and pianist signed this program from the 1973 concert season Program signed: "Hildegarde", 8p, 5½x9. New York City, New York. 1973-1974 Season. read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
