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GREGORY ABBOTT Signed CBS publicity photograph of the platinum selling recording artist. Inscribed to a fan. Inscribed printed photograph signed in ink: "Robert/All the best/Gregory Abbott", in red ink. B/w 8x10. Captioned in lower margin ©1986 CBS, Inc. R&B singer Gregory Abbott (b.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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FAYE ADAMS Adams writes a fan in regards to a previous letter Autograph Letter signed: "Faye Adams", 1p, 6x9½. New York, N.Y., 1956 February 16. On letterhead of Hotel Gorham to "Dear Ronnie" [Wilson], in full: "It is always a very pleasant surprise to receive a letter from a fan.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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ASHFORD & SIMPSON: NICK ASHFORD and VALERIE SIMPSON Singing group Ashford and Simpson sign a black and white publicity photograph of Ashford hugging Simpson. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Nick/Ashford" and "Valerie/Simpson".Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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ASHFORD & SIMPSON: NICK ASHFORD and VALERIE SIMPSON Singing group Ashford and Simpson sign a black and white publicity photograph of Ashford standing behind Simpson. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Nick/Ashford" and "Valerie/Simpson".Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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ASHFORD & SIMPSON: NICK ASHFORD and VALERIE SIMPSON Singing group Ashford and Simpson sign a black and white publicity photograph. Photograph signed: "Nick/Ashford" and "Valerie/Simpson". Simpson has written: "Warmest Wishes" and added "&" between the signatures.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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ASHFORD & SIMPSON Publicity photograph for the duo's time with Warner Bros. Records, signed with all the best by Ashford & Simpson Printed photograph signed: "All the Best!/Nick/Ashford", "+/Valerie/Simpson", in black felt tip, B/w 8x10. Songwriters and performers Nick Ashford (1941-2011) and Valerie Simpson (b.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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CHRIS BARBERA rare signature from the jazz and blues trombonist Inscribed signature: "To Penelope/Chuck Barber", in blue ink, 6½x4¾. Beginning his career in the early 1950's, Chris Barber (1930-2021) has been playing trombone for over 50 years.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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CLAUDJA BARRY Publicity photograph of Barry dressed in black and draped in glittering fabric, signed to a fan in green ink Inscribed printed photograph signed: "Tom/I love you/Claudja Barry", in green ink, B/w 8¼x10.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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FONTELLA BASS. Photograph signed: "Fontella/Bass". Color, 8x10. The daughter and granddaughter of gospel singers, Fontella Bass earned some recognition in St. Louis music circles as singer with Little Milton Campbell's jazz ensemble, and recorded a minor hit duet with Tina Turner, "Poor Little Fool" (1963).Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JOE BATAAN. Autograph Note unsigned: "Chicano Power/Bad Boy #1/U.S.F./1699", 5x3 lined card. Bataan, also known as Joe Riot, was born in Spanish Harlem in 1942 and became an active gang member. The son of an African American father and Filipino mother, he calls himself Afrofilipino.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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KATHLEEN BATTLE The NAACP Image Hall of Fame Award winner signs a note in blue ink on a 5x3 card. Autograph Note signed: "To Jane Mendoza/Best wishes/always,/Kathleen Battle" in blue ink, 5x3 card. American opera singer Kathleen Battle was born on August 13, 1948 in Portsmouth, Ohio.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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KATHLEEN BATTLE The Emmy Award winner signs in black felt tip on a 5x3 card. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best wishes,/Kathleen Battle" in black felt tip, 5x3 card. American opera singer Kathleen Battle was born on August 13, 1948 in Portsmouth, Ohio.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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KATHLEEN BATTLE Youthful 5x7 black and white image of the Grammy Award winner Inscribed Photograph signed: "To Sandra/Best wishes!/Sincerely/Kathleen Battle/1/79" in blue ink, B/w 5x7. American opera singer Kathleen Battle was born on August 13, 1948 in Portsmouth, Ohio.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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CLIFF BENNETT Album leaf signed with his best wishes; signatures of "The Viscounts" on verso Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Cliff Bennett", 4½x3¾ album leaf. Also signed on verso "The Viscounts" with 3 illegible names. Ink caption(unknown hand) at lower left.Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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BROOK BENTON Inscribed photo for Olde World Records, with a heart traced on the wall behind him Photograph inscribed and signed: "Cat Kidman/regards/Brook Benton". B/w, 8x10 overall, 7½x9 image.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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BROOK BENTON Signed youthful photo in white sweater, leaning on a chair Photograph signed: "Best/Wishes/Brook/Benton". B/w, 8½x10 overall, 7½x9¼ image. Brook Benton (1931-1988),Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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ANGELA BOFILL The artist signs her name with a sentiment about love Autograph sentiment signed: "Share/your/love!/Angela/Bofill", in black ink, 5x3 card. Angela Tomasa Bofill(b.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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ANGELA BOFILL The artist signs her name with a sentiment about love Autograph sentiment signed: "Love to last,/Angela/Bofill", in black ink, 5x3 card. Angela Tomasa Bofill(b.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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ADA BROWN Vintage photo of the blues singer. Extremely rare signature! Photograph inscribed and signed: "To 'Kitty'/If I don't wish/you/success in/a big way/Glory!/'Ada Brown'". Sepia, 8x10.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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JAMES BROWN. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Alan/Stevens/I feel good!/I hope you do too!/James/Brown". B/w, 8x10. Captioned in lower margin. From the All Music Guide: "The Godfather of Soul, James Brown was one of the figures most responsible for turning R&B into soul...turning soul...Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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[JAMES BROWN].Documentation relating to Brown's June 17, 1973 appearance at Buffalo, New York's Memorial Arena.Comprises: (1) Partly Printed DS: "Joseph D. Giovino" as Chairman of theSale Price $450.00
$500.00
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JAMES BROWNRock and Roll Hall of Famer pens his name on this Fender Stratocaster! Guitar signed: "My Best/James". Fender Stratocaster-style electric guitar, 39½x12¾, with Brown's portrait airbrushed onto the body.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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ELECTRIC GUITAR SIGNED BY "THE GODFATHER OF SOUL" WITH PART OF THE TITLE TO HIS 1965 SIGNATURE SONG, "I GOT YOU (I FEEL GOOD)", ONE OF HIS FIRST TWO TOP 10 HITS JAMES BROWN. Guitar signed: "My/Best/James Brown/I/[illegible]/98" on the pick guard.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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JAMES BROWN Color publicity photograph of the "God Father of Soul" donning a blue suit. Inscribed to a fan. Printed photograph signed in ink: "James -/Keep the Faith/Best wishes/James Brown". Color, 8x10. Captioned: "James Brown/'The Godfather of Soul'" at lower margin.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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JAMES BROWN The "Godfather of Soul" and his third wife sign a card for a fan. Signature: "James/Brown" in blue ink, 6x4 card. Also inscribed and signed in black ink "To Eliz/We Love You/Mrs. James Brown/Adrienne/God Bless". Ink note (unknown hand) on verso: "James & Adrenne Brown/11-4-86".Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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JERRY BUTLER The composer signs a note on a 5x3 card in black felt tip. Autograph Note signed: "To Tom/I Wish You/Happiness/Jerry Butler" in black felt tip, 5x3 card. An award-winning performer,Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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JERRY BUTLER The front man for The Impressions signs an 8½x2½ music sheet and adds a witty quotation. Autograph Quotation signed: "4/18/94/Never/Gonna Give/You up/I used the/Poetic License/To Speak in/the Vernacular/Sincerely/Jerry Butler", 8½x2½ music sheet.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JERRY BUTLER The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer signs an 8½x2½ music sheet and adds an inspirational message. Autograph Quotation signed: "4/18/94/Only The/Strong/Survive/& Knowledge is/Strength!/Jerry Butler", 8½x2½ music sheet.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JERRY BUTLER "The Ice Man" is shown singing on stage in this black and white photograph. Photograph signed: "Let it Be Music/Peace & Love/Jerry Butler", B/w 8x10. An award-winning performer,Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JERRY BUTLER First day cover signed honoring W.C. Handy, signed "Musically" First Day Cover signed: "Musically/Jerry Butler", 6½x3¾. FDC honoring W.C. Handy, 6-cent stamp affixed, postmarked Memphis, TN, May 17, 1969, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
