Tony Martin Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
TONY MARTIN
Born: December 25, 1913 in San Francisco, California
Died: July 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California
Died: July 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California
Tony Martin (1913-2012), a popular crooner of the 1940s and 1950s, made his first hit record in 1938, "Now It Can Be Told". After serving in the Navy in WWII, Martin made a brief but fairly successful stint on Mercury in 1946-47 that helped get things going again, after which he moved to RCA and enjoyed many pop hits over the next decade. He has 20 years of starring film roles to his credit, the last being Let's Be Happy (1957) He also got a lot of work in radio and television, and performed with considerable success on the cabaret circuit with dancer-actress Cyd Charisse, his wife of sixty years until her death in 2008. Martin is the last of the old musical comedy stars still performing.
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TONY MARTIN He has signed a blank "shopping memo" affixed to an album leaf. Signature: "Tony Martin", 3x2 lined printed shopping memo affixed to a 6x4 green album leaf. Martin, (1913-2012), was a popular crooner of the 1940s and 1950sSale Price $63.00
$70.00
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TONY MARTIN The singer and cabaret performer signs his name on this pink album sheet Inscribed signature: "John/Tony Martin" in blue ink. 5¾x4½.Tony Martin (1913-2012) was a popular crooner of the 1940s and 1950s whoseSale Price $81.00
$90.00
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TONY MARTIN; BUSTER SHAVER 4½x3¾ album leaf, signed on one side by the crooner, and on the other by the vaudeville musician Signature: "Tony Martin", 4½x3¾ album leaf. Dated at bottom right corner "10-6-48" (unknown hand). Also signed on verso: "Buster Shaver.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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TONY MARTIN Handwritten note by the popular crooner Autograph Note signed: "Jim/Best wishes/Tony Martin", 5x3 index card. Martin (1913-2012) was a popular crooner of the 1940s and 1950s whoseSale Price $144.00
$160.00
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TONY MARTIN He signs "Best Wishes" on a car for a fan Autograph note signed: "Kayo:/Best wishes,/Tony Martin", 4¼x3 card. Martin, (1913-2012), was a popular crooner of the 1940s and 1950s whoseSale Price $180.00
$200.00
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TONY MARTIN He writes "Best wishes" on a card for a fan Autograph Note signed: "Kayo-/Best wishes,/Tony Martin", 4¼x3 card with 1x2¾ color photo affixed. Martin, (1913-2012), was a popular croonerSale Price $180.00
$200.00
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TONY MARTIN Vintage studio photo, inscribed in person to collector Saul Goodman Photograph inscribed and signed: "Saul,/Tony Martin". B/w, 8x10. Martin, (1913-2012), was aSale Price $288.00
$320.00
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TONY MARTIN He inscribes a movie still from Let's Be Happy (1957) Photograph inscribed and signed: "Best wishes/Edward/Tony Martin". B/w, 10x8. Shown with Vera Ellen in Let's Be Happy (1957).Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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TONY MARTIN The actor is shown wearing a suit and tie in this black and white photograph. Inscribed Photograph signed: "Warren/Good/Wishes/always/Tony Martin" in blue felt tip, B/w 8x10.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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TONY MARTIN Publicity photograph shown wearing a sports coat, signed in blue felt tip Inscribed Photograph signed "Warren-/my sincere/best wishes/to you-/Tony Martin". B/w, 8x10.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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TONY MARTIN Looking as dreamy as ever, the hunky singer and actor inscribes this photo to a fan Inscribed Photograph signed: "Stan/Best/Wishes/Tony Martin" in purple felt tip, B/w 8x10.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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TONY MARTINThe singer and actor smiles at the camera in this signed 8x10 sepia photograph Inscribed Photograph Signed: “Ruth-/Sincere best/wishes/Tony Martin” in blue ink on an 8x10 sepia-toned photograph. Includes white border, image itself 7½x9½ (one surface).Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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TONY MARTIN Vintage studio photo for Fox, wearing checkered suit and paisley tie, inscribed in person to collector Saul Goodman Photograph inscribed and signed: "Saul/Tony Martin". B/w, 8x10. Collector's ink stamp on verso dates signature: 10/8/1937.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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The singer signs this check for $200 made out to Arthur P. Jacobs, a significant film producer of the 1960s and 1970s who worked on the Planet of the Apes series, Doctor Dolittle, and Play It Again, SamSale Price $288.00
$320.00
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TONY MARTIN He signs a $276.12 check to a flower shop, drawing on his joint account with spouse Cyd Charisse. Check signed: "Tony Martin", 9x3½. Beverly Hills, California, 1962 April 11.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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TONY MARTIN Tony Martin sings a movie still from Let's Be Happy (1957). Photograph signed: "Best wishes/Tony Martin". B/w, 10x8. Shown with Vera Ellen in Let's Be Happy (1957). MartinSale Price $378.00
$420.00
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TONY MARTIN Vintage 5x7 photograph signed by the entertainer Photograph signed: "Best wishes/Tony Martin". B/w, 5x7. Martin, (1913-2012), was a popular crooner of the 1940s and 1950sSale Price $342.00
$380.00
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TONY MARTIN Publicity photo shown from the chest up wearing a tie and pinstriped jacket Photograph signed "Tony Martin" in red ink. B/w, 8x10. Martin, (1913-2012), was a popularSale Price $378.00
$420.00
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TONY MARTIN The successful singer poses in light suit and tie with a smoldering look, signs name in blue ink Photograph signed: "Best wishes/ Tony Martin" in blue ink. B/w, 8x10. TonySale Price $378.00
$420.00
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TONY MARTIN He signs a contract to appear on TV's On Broadway Tonight (1965). Contract signed: "Tony Martin". 1 page, front and verso, 8½x11. No place, 1965 January 4. Standard AFTRA Engagement Contract for a Single Television Appearance between On Broadway Tonight Co.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce Tony Martin's signature and likeness for a series of stamps raising money for needy film industry veterans. The form is signed twice by Martin, once as an autograph sample and again to grant permission. A remarkable, perfectly verified example!Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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TONY MARTIN He signs a First Day Cover honoring Al Jolson First Day Cover signed: "Tony/Martin", 6½x3½. FDC honoring Al Jolson, 29-cent same stamp affixed, postmarked New York, NY, September 1, 1994, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. Stamped "The American Music Stamp Festival", the envelope shows an Art Craft cachet at left picturing popular singers.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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TONY MARTIN and CYD CHARISSE The actor and his dancer-actress wife sign on this FDC honoring the 50th anniversary for Talking Pictures First Day Cover Signed: "Cy/Charisse", "Tony Martin". 6½x3½. First Day Cover honoring the 50th Anniversary of Talking Pictures, postmarked Hollywood, CA, October 6, 1977.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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TONY MARTIN Signed picture postcard shown wearing a tuxedo Postcard Photograph signed: "Tony Martin". B/w, 3½x5½. Martin, (1913-2012), was a popular crooner of the 1940s and 1950sSale Price $414.00
$460.00
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TONY MARTIN He signs and dates a printed photograph of an illustration, shown holding a microphone Printed art signed: "Sincere/best wishes/Tony Martin/4-24-96". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 5½x8½ (one surface). Photo of an illustration.Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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TONY MARTIN He signs the typed lyrics to "Kiss of Fire," a hit for him in 1952. Typed lyrics signed: "Tony Martin". 1 page, 8½x11. Titled: "Kiss of Fire", Words and Music by Lester Allen and Robert Hill (Adapted from A.G. Villoldo).Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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JOHN RAITT and TONY MARTINOriginal portrait of Martin, drawn by John Raitt, signed by both! Original Art signed: "Tony Martin", 5½x8½. Pencil drawing also signed by the artist "J Raitt".Sale Price $396.00
$440.00
