Howard Hughes Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
HOWARD HUGHES
Born: December 24, 1905 in Humble, Texas
Died: April 5, 1976 in Houston, Texas
Died: April 5, 1976 in Houston, Texas
Biography
Larger than life HOWARD HUGHES (1905-1976), movie mogul, aircraft designer and builder, political intrigue, and the world's richest man at the time of his death, dashing lothario turned ultra-eccentric recluse, continues to fascinate, as evidenced by a film biography (The Aviator, 2004), and even a film about a fake biography (The Hoax, 2007).
1952-The-Las-Vegas-Story (Producer), 1950-The-Tattooed-Stranger (Producer), 1947-The-Sin-of-Harold-Diddlebock (Producer), 1943-The-Outlaw (Producer), 1931-The-Front-Page (Producer), 1954-She-Couldn't-Say-No (Other), 1952-One-Minute-to-Zero (Other), 1952-The-Las-Vegas-Story (Other), 1943-The-Outlaw (Other), 1931-The-Front-Page (Other), 1943-The-Outlaw (Director), 2007-Best-Evidence (Other), 2011-Tony-Curtis:-Driven-to-Stardom (Other), 2003-2008-60-Minutes (Other), 2004-Howard-Hughes:-His-Life,-Loves-and-Films (Other), 2000-Golden-Saddles,-Silver-Spurs (Other), 2000-Howard-Hughes:-His-Women-and-His-Movies (Other), 2013-America's-Book-of-Secrets (in person), 1957-Jet-Pilot (Other), 1955-Son-of-Sinbad (Other), 1951-His-Kind-of-Woman (Other), 1951-His-Kind-of-Woman (Writer), 1951-His-Kind-of-Woman (in person), 1957-Jet-Pilot (Producer), 1955-Son-of-Sinbad (Producer), 1951-His-Kind-of-Woman (Producer), 1950-Vendetta (Producer), 1932-Sky-Devils (Producer), 1932-Cock-of-the-Air (Producer), 1931-The-Age-for-Love (Producer), 1954-The-French-Line (Producer), 1954-The-French-Line (Other), 1992-Tribulation-99:-Alien-Anomalies-Under-America (Other), 2005-The-American-Experience (Other), 2002-Cleavage (Other), 1956-The-Conqueror (Producer), 1953-Second-Chance (Producer), 1951-Two-Tickets-to-Broadway (Producer), 1951-The-Whip-Hand (Producer), 1943-Behind-the-Rising-Sun (Producer), 1930-Hell's-Angels (Producer), 1928-The-Mating-Call (Producer), 1956-The-Conqueror (Other), 1953-Second-Chance (Other), 1951-The-Racket (Other), 1951-Two-Tickets-to-Broadway (Other), 1951-Flying-Leathernecks (Other), 1930-Hell's-Angels (Other), 1928-The-Mating-Call (Other), 1930-Hell's-Angels (Director), 1930-Hell's-Angels (Writer), 1947-Paramount-News-Special:-1947,-Year-of-Division (in person), 2011-The-Will (Other), 1999-2000-Biography (Other), 1996-American-Justice (Other), 2004-History-vs.-Hollywood (Other), 1952-Macao (Producer), 1932-Scarface (Producer), 1928-The-Racket (Producer), 1927-Two-Arabian-Knights (Producer), 1926-Swell-Hogan (Producer), 1926-Swell-Hogan (Other), 1955-Underwater! (Other), 1953-Devil's-Canyon (Other), 1953-Affair-with-a-Stranger (Other), 1952-Angel-Face (Other), 1932-Scarface (Other), 1928-The-Racket (Other), 1927-Two-Arabian-Knights (Other), 1927-Two-Arabian-Knights (Director), 2006-The-American-Aviator:-The-Howard-Hughes-Story (in person), 2008-Where-I-Stand:-The-Hank-Greenspun-Story (Other), 2007-Underworld-Histories (Other), 1997-Great-Romances-of-the-20th-Century:-Elizabeth-Taylor-and-Richard (Other), 2006-The-Hoax (Other), 2003-Sex-at-24-Frames-Per-Second (Other), 2000-Cubby-Broccoli:-The-Man-Behind-Bond (Other), 2004-Modern-Marvels (Other), 1993-Katharine-Hepburn:-All-About-Me (Other)
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36736The eccentric billionaire writes his wife, Jean Peters, asking to see her at 11:30, with Peters responding she does not feel too well, but will see him anyway. Hughes goes on to explain an item bought at auction, saying it was luckily higher priced than expected, since Peters doesn't "have a high regard for things that are too cheap"Sale Price $4,250.00
$5,000.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36755Hughes mistakenly wishes Peters a Happy Thanksgiving, with Peters informing him that thanksgiving is actually the following day, and then thanks him for a lovely gift of flowers. Hughes, a reclusive billionaire, lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,250.00
$5,000.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36772Hughes writes to his wife, saying he would love to see her when she has finished watching her movie, with Peters responding that she will join him once her guests leave. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,250.00
$5,000.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36785Hughes writes to Jean, saying he will be meeting her soon, and she responds saying she has decided she wants a new phonograph for her birthday. Hughes goes on to describe the best way it should be done. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,250.00
$5,000.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36787Hughes writes to his wife, saying that he is feeling weak tonight, and that he had terrible premonitions about her. Jean replies saying something troublesome did happen, but that she is fine now realizing that he is her only source of happiness. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,250.00
$5,000.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36790Hughes writes to his wife Jean, asking her if she would like to join him after watching a cinema since she has had trouble sleeping, and she replies that she will although she may get sleepy soon. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,250.00
$5,000.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36791He writes to his wife, Jean, explaining that he has had regular "movements" recently without the aid of an enema, and she replies that she is glad he is having some normality. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,250.00
$5,000.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 36768Hughes writes to his wife, Jean, asking her to watch an opera program: "You may be in it!". He then goes on to discuss the program with her, with Peters writing one note in response, but not signing. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 36734He writes a letter to his wife Jean Peters (who slept in a separate bedroom), asking that she join him in his room after she has finished watching a film. Hughes then goes on to ask an associate for a car rental, and discusses doing work alone due to one of his workers falling ill
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36753Hughes discusses a haircut he is planning for that night, jokingly quipping: "Tonight's the night for Sampson to lose his strength". Hughes then asks if Peters would like to watch a movie featuring Sammy Davis, and Peters replies: "No - I definately do not see Samie Davis at this hour"
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36759He writes to his wife Jean, saying that he has been feeling much better, and the only thing that would make it better is a splendid evening with her. She writes back saying she is glad he is feeling better, and will see him later in the evening. Hughes, a reclusive billionaire, lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36762He writes to his wife Jean, saying he heard her coughing last night and was concerned. Jean reassures him it was only her asthma, and that she has taken some medicine for it. Hughes, a reclusive billionaire, lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36763Hughes writes to his wife on some great news he can't wait to tell her, but informs her he is feeling a bit under the weather, and to "handle him delicately". Peters replies she will be quiet as a mouse, and Hughes goes on to discuss how her car is almost finished. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36764Hughes writes to his wife to meet at 11:15, and the two proceed to watch television together (presumably in the same room), with Hughes penning several notes about the shows and commercials. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36741Hughes writes to his wife, Jean, apologizing for the delay in their nightly meeting (they lived in separate quarters) due to "a terrible accident", with Peter's telling him to take his time. He later pens a few notes on wanting to watch Slattery's People with her, but could not due to agonizing pains
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36745HOWARD HUGHES and JEAN PETERS A letter between Hughes and Peters, with Hughes writing to Jean and telling her to enjoy her time with her friend, but that he will be messaging her later to establish "an ETR - 'R' for Rendezvous" Autograph letter double signed: "Howard", "J", "H", 1 page, 8½x14 (front and verso).
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36746HOWARD HUGHES and JEAN PETERS A brief letter between Hughes and Peters, with Hughes inviting her up to see him after his doctor leaves, and Peters responding that will be fine Autograph letter signed: "Howard", "J", 1 page, 8½x14. No place, no date, but circa 1964.Hughes' letter begins: "My Sweetheart".
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36722HOWARD HUGHES and JEAN PETERS Hughes writes a note to his wife saying he has sent for the doctor and will give her a progress report, with Peters writing in response that she will await his call and that she loves him very much Autograph letter signed: "Howard", "J", 1 page (front and verso), 8½x14.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36731Hughes writes to his wife asking if her mother has retired to bed, with Peters replying that she has, and she will join him in his room soon. The letter goes on with Hughes speaking to Peters (presumably while they are in the same room) about a show they are watching, detailing the way amphibian planes work
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36751HOWARD HUGHES and JEAN PETERS A brief letter between Hughes and his wife, Jean, asking why she postponed a recent movie viewing. Peters responds that the movie was booked up, and awaits to see him at 11:00 Autograph letter signed: "Howard", "J", 1 page, 8½x14 (front and verso). No place, no date, but circa 1964.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36771Hughes apologizes for oversleeping and recommends a movie for him and his wife to watch, with her writing back that she is already watching one. They both go on to discuss her past high school boyfriends. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36773He writes to his wife, saying he will be meeting with her after he has seen his Dr., with Peters responding she is currently working on her "tapes". She then pens him a note in regards to what she seeks in a new car. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36775Hughes writes a brief letter to Jean, remarking that he hoped tonight was not "too depressing", and that good things will begin happening. Peters responds with love, and says everything sounds very exciting. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36776HOWARD HUGHES and JEAN PETERS Hughes sends a loving note to his wife, who has a separate bedroom. ALS: "Howard" on front, 2p, 8x8½, ruled yellow sheet, front and verso (hinged to show both sides). No place, no date. To his wife, actress Jean Peters. Begins: "Dearest Love".
Sale Price $4,250.00
$5,000.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36777A letter between Hughes and his wife, Jean, with her speaking of a new car they have, saying she enjoys everything about it except the color and seat. Hughes responds saying it will be changed immediately. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36780Hughes writes to his wife, Jean, asking if she will "please do one little something for me tonight?" when they meet later. She responds, saying "Please don't worry - I won't disappoint you". A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36782Hughes writes to Jean, saying they should meet soon, and the two go on to discuss a recent boat purchased. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36783Hughes writes to Jean asking to meet her later in the night, and the two exchange the letter discussing the plot of a movie and the actors/actresses in it. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 36784Hughes writes to his wife, saying he was very sick earlier, and that he needs her to love him. She writes back saying she did not noticed his note at first, and he goes on to discuss his sickness in more detail. A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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HOWARD HUGHES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: JEAN PETERS - HFSID 38073He writes to his wife saying how sorry he is that's she sick, and how he knows it's his fault; she reassures him it wasn't, and that she'll be watching a fashion show soon. Hughes then goes on to pen several notes about a show they are watching (presumably in the same room). A reclusive billionaire, Hughes lived in separate quarters (but in the same house) from his wife and was mostly confined to his bedroom, speaking to her almost entirely in notes and letters.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
