W.C. FIELDS Original Prohibition-era W.C. Fields comedy sketch. Manuscript Comedy Sketch titled and signed: "One of the six best Cellars/By/W.C. Fields", 13¼p, 6x8¼, separate sheets. No place, no date. The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect on January 16, 1920. As of that date, "the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited." Prohibition is the topic of this comedy sketch, One of the Six Best Cellars, which is written with a bit of satire. The phrase "six best cellars" was an expression first used in 1920 referring to the best hideaways where liquor was stored during Prohibition. The phrase was used in a "Los Angeles Herald" story on December 8, 1920 stating that actress Mabel Normand, known to be a heavy drinker, had one of the "six best cellars" of Prohibition liquor in the Hollywood film colony. Although not dated, this comedy sketch was likely written during the Prohibition era. In the early 1920s Fields wrote many comedy sketches while performing in New York's vaudeville, most notably in the Ziegfeld Follies.
W.C. FIELDS. ALS: "Willie", 2p, separate sheets, 8½x11. Bel Air, Cal., Sunday (October 15, 1939). Original envelope addressed by Fields to: "Miss Jane Fowler/National Park College/Forest Glen/Maryland". Lightly creased. Fine condition. JANE FOWLER was the daughter of his friend, Gene Fowler. Fields had developed a crush on Jane but the affection was unreciprocated. To "my dear nice niece Janey pie". In full: "Thanks for your letter of the 11th, but first I want to tell you that I was coming to forest Glen and engage quarters close to the college, listen to the lesson and get a little added education. Further I could watch you and see that you took your salt peter but when I read your envelope, 'W. C. Feilds' [he has circled the "ei"] I swooned. My own plum, do they not teach you I before E except after C. Suppose after our wedding you go to the Cadillac agency and say 'two 16's, one sport roadster and one coupe, hand the gentleman in attendance a check for $17,000.00 and you sign it 'Jane Feilds.' You do not like the jailhouse any more than I do. If as much. Dear do be careful.
W. C. FIELDS Signing as "The great man/Continental Claude", he pens a letter to his mistress Carlotta in New York Autograph Letter signed: "The great man/Continental Claude", 1p, 8½x10¼. On lightweight airmail paper. No place, no date, but with original envelope postmarked Los Angeles, Hollywood, December 27, 1939. Addressed by Fields to Miss C. Douglas [Carlotta Monti], Hotel Marie Antoinette, Broadway at 66 St., New York City. Torn flap. Creased, soiled and worn. Unrelated notes on verso (unknown hand). In full: "Something or other was at ah La Cava's Morales you know her and she enquired about you. I told her you were making the grade in N.Y. That you had been on here to attend your case but returned. She expressed regrets she had not seen you. She made La Cava a sweater. I think I admired the sweater and she suggested making me one. Being continental and never forgetting the days of chivalry I accepted graciously. She evidently knows Margo and they are coming some afternoon to measure me. Do you think I should order a pair if drawers too? This thing is running into a book, so will saw off. Keep well- and think for pastime. Always my best and most important wishes. M.M. sends Love." Creased, folds, lightly nicked edges. W.C.
VERDI WRITES TO MARIA WALDMANN WHO APPEARED IN HIS FIRST PRODUCTION OF AIDA IN MILAN GIUSEPPE VERDI. ALS: "G. Verdi", 1p, 4½x3½. Sant'Agate, 1889 November 18. To his close friend, Maria Massari Waldmann.In Italian, partially translated. In part: "Thank you, my dear Maria, and thanks to your kind Duke for the affectionate remembrance...Greetings to the Duke and a warm handshake...." On February 8, 1872, mezzo-soprano MARIA MASSARI WALDMANN starred as Amneris in the Milan premiere of Aida under Verdi's direction. At the time of this letter, Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) spent part of the year at the Villa Verdi at St. Agata diBusseto, close to his birthplace in Le Roncole, and part in Genoa in an apartment in the Palazzo Doria. Inscription on verso of Verdi's letter, in Italian: "To my dear/friend Margherita/from/Maria Massari/Zavaglia/Ferrara, 22-1-905". There is a collection of nearly 100 letters from Verdi to Waldmann in La Biblioteca del Conservatorio "G.B. Martini" in Bologna, Italy. Lightly stained. Overall, fine condition.
GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph showing Reeves in classic Superman pose. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Sharon/Thanks for watching/George 'Superman'/Reeves". B/w, 7x9. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series. Reeves' death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted.
WILLIAM F. CODY, JAMES LONGSTREET and others Signatures of Cody, Longstreet and other prominent Chicagoans of the era, collected on both sides of a 6x4 sheet in 1899. Signatures on both sides of a 6x4 sheet: "W.F. Cody / 'Buffalo Bill'", "Nate Salsbury", "John M. Burke /'Arizona John'", and "Allison Nailor, Jr.". Dated in unknown hand at left: "April 20, 1899." On verso: "Yours Truly/James Longstreet/July 15 '99" and "Ferdinand W. Peck". Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 40x20. William Frederick Cody earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody had begun his wild west career herding cattle at age nine. Five years later, he became the Pony Express' youngest rider. Throughout the Civil War, Cody worked as a government scout, extracting from life and the West all it had to offer. His western notoriety grew with his adventures, including those during the Sioux War, in which he purportedly fought a duel with Chief Yellow Hand.
SUPERMAN COLLECTION Amazing collection of signed photographs of the early Superman cast, framed to an overall size of 38¼ x 41½. GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph of Reeves in character as Clark Kent. Photograph signed: "George Reeves". B/w, 9x7. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
STEVE McQUEEN Signed move still from the move Bullitt. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Kevin/Best Wishes/Steve McQueen". B/w, 8x10. Still from the 1968 film, Bullitt. Steve McQueen (1930-1980) played a police detective in the film, portraying him in the stunt-driving role typical of his anti-hero image. McQueen had his first starring film role in The Blob (1958), the same year he began a three-year run as a moody bounty hunter in TV's Wanted: Dead or Alive. McQueen was nominated for the Best Actor Academy Award for The Sand Pebbles (1966). Among his many other movie hits were The Magnificent Seven (1960), The Great Escape (1963), The Cincinnati Kid (1965) and Papillon (1973). He was married to actress Ali MacGraw from 1973-1977. Writing light but legible. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 15½ x 23¼. Frame exhibits wearing at corners. 
GIACOMO PUCCINI The Italian composer signs this touching sentiment on a photograph mount. Photograph Mount inscribed and signed: "Alla bella & gentile Signorina / Marietta Stern, / ricordo / Giacomo Puccini / Roma Gen: 1918" Photograph of Puccini by Vuillemenot Montibone, 6½ x 8½, 11¾ x 17 photograph and mount overall. Puccini was in Rome preparing for the European debut, on January 11, 1919, of his opera, Il trittico. This was a trilogy of three one-act operas including Il tabarro, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. Photograph is creased and toned. Photograph mount creased. Framed to an overall size of 24½ x 27. Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), the greatest Italian opera composer of his time. He wrote a number of operas, including his three most famous works, La Bohème, Tosca and Madama Butterfly, while living at Torre Del Lago, the home he had purchased in 1891. Puccini and his family lived at Torre Del Lago until 1921, and the home became a museum after the death of Puccini's wife in 1930. Light partial postmark to the right of Puccini's head.
GEORGE REEVES The actor signs a script for The Adventures of Superman episode “Lady in Black” Script signed: " George Reeves / Superman". 47 pages, p1 and p47 displayed, p2-46 stored within framing. Script measures 7½ x 9½. Framed to an overall size of 49 x 32½. Script for The Adventures of Superman episode “Lady in Black”, written by Jackson Gillis. Fine condition. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
FOR THE VICTOR TALKING MACHINE COMPANY'S RECORDING OF HIS 1929 PERFORMANCE OF AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, GERSHWIN RECEIVES ROYALTIES OF ONE CENT PER RECORD SOLD! GEORGE GERSHWIN. Typed Document Signed: "George Gershwin", 1p, 8x10. No place, 1929 November 1.Headed:"Victor Talking Machine Company/Statement of Royalty Due on Selections by/George Gershwin". The statement is titled: "Sold by the Victor Talking Machine Company for period ending Sept. 30, 1929". Two different records were sold: An American in Paris - Parts 1 and 2 (8331 copies), $83.31 royalty and An American in Paris - Parts 3 and 4 (8327 copies), $83.27 royalty. Total: $166.58 royalty. Gershwin was paid royalties of a penny per copy! He has signed beneath this statement: "I accept the above statement of my royalty account for records of my performance in accordance with my contract dated March 13, 1929 and acknowledge the receipt of the amount for the period shown on said statement in full and final settlement of said account." An American in Paris, inspired by Gershwin's time spent in the French capital, was a groundbreaking symphonic 
GEORGE REEVES Action photograph of Reeves as Superman apprehending two villains. Photograph signed: "Thank you / for watching / George Reeves / Superman". B/w, 9 x 7½. Framed to an overall size of 17½ x 28½. Fine condition. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
W. C. FIELDS Preparing for his role as "The Great Man" in his last starring role, later titled Never Give a Sucker an Even Break, Fields hires his own writer, to be paid by him, not by the studio. The writer (John T. Neville) has also signed. Documentary Letter Signed: "W. C. Fields", "John T. Neville", 1 page, 8½x11. Universal City, California, 1941 February 22. Neville acknowledges that he has been hired personally by W. C. Fields in connection with Fields' pending movie for Universal Studios, and understands that is to be compensated by Fields, owed nothing by Universal. Fields signs his "approval and consent to the foregoing." Ink note at top left (unknown hand), underlined in red: "The Great Man". W.C. FIELDS (1879-1946) began entertaining as an amusement park juggler at the age of fourteen. He was a vaudeville headliner before he was twenty and toured Europe in 1901, giving a command performance at Buckingham Palace. His Broadway debut in The Ham Tree (1905) was followed by appearances in the Ziegfeld Follies (1915-1921) and in George White's Scandals (1933). Fields starred in Poppy on Broadway (1923) and the next year made his first film, Janice Meredith (1924).
GEORGE REEVES Breakaway shirt & tie worn by Reeves in the The Adventures of Superman. Ephemera Unsigned: Shirt and tie worn by actor George Reeves on classic The Adventures of Superman television series in 1953. Accompanied by letter from prior owner when on loan to the Smithsonian National Museum of Modern History in 1987. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959)made his film debut in 1939. He played one of Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus in Gone With the Wind (1940). Reeves' career took a turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1958 television series. In The Adventures of Superman, Reeves portrayed the character again. Reeves was neither the first nor the last film Superman, of course. Kirk Alyn preceded him, while Christopher Reeve and many others have followed. Reeves was never able to shake off being typecast as Superman; the television show ran until he was 44 years old. His death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted.
FRANZ LISZT Rare, signed photograph of the Hungarian composer Photograph signed: "F Liszt," 5x7. In 1865, Franz Liszt (1811-1886) joined the Franciscans, earned the title Abbe, and began teaching piano and composition. He would, in a few years, enter the period in his life he called “vie trifurquee” (1869-1886). Liszt termed this interval his “three-pronged life” because he lived in and travelled between Rome, Italy, Weimar Germany and Budapest, Hungary. During this period, the respected maestro wrote the bulk of his compositions, which eventually totaled over 700 works. A child prodigy at the piano, Liszt began his career as a composter in Weimar, where he was appointed court music conductor in 1842. He then focused on religious music and composed 14 symphonic poems, including Les Preludes, Orpheus and A Faust Symphony. Fine condition. Frame worn at corners. Framed to an overall size of 17x27. 
JULES MASSENET On the date of the premier of his comic opera masterpiece Manon, he penned and signed these four double bars from Act II. Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "J. Massenet”, in /Paris/1 er presentation op: comique/samedi 19 Janvier 1884 [1st presentation opera: comic/Saturday 19 January 1884]", in black ink, 9½x2½. The composer has drawn four double bars of music, and written in French: "Prelude de l'act II (Manon) [Prelude to Act II (Manon)]".This historical musical quote was written on the first performance of his comic opera, Manon, considered his operatic masterpiece. The opera, which premiered at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, is a staple in the repertoire of many operatic companies and has been featured on numerous recordings, beginning with the historic first recording in 1923. Jules Massenet (1842-1912), who was extremely popular in his day, wrote numerous operas, but Manon established his reputation as a composer. Lightly creased with folds, vertical fold at 1 word of writing. Slightly soiled. Irregularly cut. Overall, fine condition.
W. C. FIELDS and FLO ZIEGFELD Both sign a contract for Fields' appearance in the play "J. P. McEvoy's Comic Supplement". Not a standard form contract, this one has been written with Fields in mind. Contract signed: "Flo Ziegfeld", "W. C. Fields", 4 pages, 7¼x10½. Also initialed by both at a minor correction: "F.Z.", "W. C. F." New Amsterdam Theatre, New York, N.Y., 1924 November 10. On Ziegfeld's personal letterhead, Fields signs his acceptance of a commitment to appear in a play bearing the temporary title "J. P. McEvoy's Comic Supplement," to be produced on or before January 15, 1925. Fields is guaranteed top billing in the play credits and all advertising, and will receive $1, 750 per week for the full run of the play. He must attend five weeks of rehearsals without compensation. Clause 5 is of special interest: "You agree to get in touch promptly after the execution of this agreement with the author of this play, Mr. McAvoy and to aid and facilitate him and co-operate with him in every matter to the end that the parts to be assigned to you shall be adapted to your special talents and ability. You agree to render such services without any additional compensation.
GEORGE REEVES Striking photograph of Reeves in his service uniform Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Jack / George / Reeves". B/w, 6¾ x 9 Framed to an overall size of 31 x 20½. Minor chips on corners of frame. Fine condition. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series.
GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph of Reeves in character as Superman Photograph signed: "George / Reeves". B/w, 6¾ x 8¾. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series. Reeves' death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted. Minor chip at top of frame.
WINTER DANCE PARTY TOUR: BUDDY HOLLY, DION DiMUCCI and others 5x3 card signed by at least 5 members of the Winter Dance Party tour which claimed Buddy's life in 1959, framed with Holly's Greatest Hits album. Signatures: "Buddy Holly" in pencil and "Frankie Sardo" and, on verso, "Dion", "Carl Bunch/Drums/Crickets", and an unidentified signer in pencil, and in blue ink "Dion", "To/Elliott/Love =/Debbie/Stevens", 5x3 card. Framed with an album cover for Buddy Holly's Greatest Hits. Holly had written many of the songs featured on the album, including "Peggy Sue", "That'll Be the Day" and "Maybe Baby". Holly, who was graduated from Lubbock High School in 1955, was recording for Decca Records within a year. Born on September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas as Charles Hardin Holley, the future recording star became known as "Buddy".His first record contract dropped the "e" in Holley, and he adopted the spelling.Before going to Lubbock High School, Holly had attended Lubbock's J.T. Hutchinson Junior High, where he met Bob Montgomery.
WILLIAM F. CODY Autograph letter to General Nelson Miles (1896), introducing a friend, signed "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody" ALS: "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody", 1 page, 6x9½. New Hampshire House, New York, 1896 January 29. To General Nelson A. Miles, Washington, D.C. In full: "Please permit me to introduce Mr. J.L. Cunningham and (sic, an) old personal friend who wishes to speak to you. If you will give him a hearing. You will greatly oblige." Both NELSON MILES and BILL CODY overlapped in their time of military service during the western campaigns against the Indians. Cody was Chief Scout for the 5th Cavalry and Miles commanded the 5th Infantry. They served under Philip Sheridan. In 1896, the year of this letter, Cody's Wild West Show was extensively touring and he was also developing his land in Cody, Wyoming; while Miles was Commander in Chief of the Army. Great associations, worthy of further research. Lightly creased. ¾-inch separation at upper left blank horizontal fold. 2-inch separation at lower left horizontal fold touches 1 word (all intact).
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI Gioacchino Rossini sends an autograph letter in Italian to send an article. Autograph Letter Signed: "Rossini" in Italian, 1p, 4¼ x 5½. No place, no date. To Severini. In full: "Please send, within today, the portion of the opera La Fata Bianca [The White Fairy] which has the tenor's role, to Mr. Curioni. All is well." Curioni was the Italian tenor, Alberico Curioni.By the time he was 18, Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) had written his first opera. The Italian composer is best known for his comic opera, The Barber of Seville, and his grand opera, William Tell, with its famous overture. The "Overture" to the four-act William Tell became one of the most familiar of all operatic works when it was used to open the radio and television show, The Lone Ranger. Guillame Tell was first performed in Paris in 1829. The Italian composer, the leading representative of the Bel Canto School of Opera and one of the last masters of opera buffa, spent his later years in Paris and his native Italy. Lightly stained, lightly creased, with folds. Light ink transfer from a different letter. Ink smudging present on some letters.
GEORGE REEVES Signed photograph showing Reeves in classic Superman pose. Photograph inscribed and signed: "George Reeves". B/w, 7x9. Inscription in Spanish, not translated. Best known for playing the "Man of Steel" on film and on television,George Reeves (1914-1959), born George Bessolo, made his film debut in 1939. Reeves played Stuart Tarleton, one of the Scarlett O'Hara's hopeful beaus, in David O. Selznick's Civil War epic, Gone With the Wind. Making an excellent impression in that role, in 1940, Reeves was cast in 17 films, including Knute Rockne, All American, Virginia City, The Fighting 69th, 'Til We Meet Again, Pony Express Days and Meet the Fleet. Shown with his girlfriend, played by Jan Clayton, and her unwelcoming father (Grant Mitchell), Father is a Prince (1940). Reeves' career took a fateful turn when he wascast as Superman/Clark Kent in 1951's Superman and the Mole Men, a role he reprised in the 1953-1957 television series. Reeves' death by gunshot wound on June 16, 1959, was officially ruled a suicide, but suspicions of murder have persisted. Minor chips on frame.Stage Performers | Checks
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JACK ALBERTSON - CHECK ENDORSED 07/24/1974 CO-SIGNED BY: JAMES "JIMMIE" KOMACK - HFSID 86355JACK ALBERTSON and JAMES KOMACK Jack Albertson and James Komack sign a check. Partly printed check signed: "James Komack" as producer and endorsed "Jack Albertson" on verso as co-star, 8¼x3¼. Los Angeles, 1974 July 24.Sale Price $288.00
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ROBERT B. ALTMAN - PAYCHECK ENDORSED 08/14/1970 - HFSID 39283ROBERT ALTMAN. Check endorsed: "Robert B Altman", 7¼x3¼. North Vancouver, B.C., 1970 August 14. Check No. 192, drawn of the account of Warner Bros. Inc. at the Royal Bank of Canada, Vancouver Branch, payable to Altman for $317.29. Also signed by a representative of Warner Bros. Inc.
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EDWARD ANDREWS - CHECK ENDORSED 01/23/1968 - HFSID 86559EDWARD ANDREWS Los Angeles AFTRA check in the amount of $3000. endorsed by him in 1968 Check Endorsed: "Edward Andrews", 7x3¾ check. Hollywood, California, 1968 January 23. Los Angeles AFTRA Federal Credit Union check #12392, drawn on Bank of America and payable to Edward Andrews for $3000.
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MARY ASTOR - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 04/14/1970 - HFSID 344285MARY ASTOR The actress signs this check for $100 to the IRS Check signed: "Mary Astor" in blue ink. 6x2¾. April 14, 1970. Check no. 935 drawn from the account of Mary Astor at United California Bank in Laguna Hills, California. Payable for $100.00 to Internal Revenue Service.
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MARY ASTOR - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 11/27/1969 CO-SIGNED BY: ANTHONY PAUL DEL CAMPO - HFSID 344202MARY ASTOR The Academy Award-winning actress signs this check to her son for $54.31 Check signed: "Mary Astor" in black ink and endorsed on verso: "Anthony del Campo". November 27, 1969. Check no. 968 drawn from the account of Mary Astor at United California Bank in Laguna Hills, California. Payable for $54.31 to Anthony del Campo.
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CARL BALLANTINE - CHECK ENDORSED - HFSID 38416CARL BALLANTINE 1970 check from the Los Angeles AFTRA Federal Credit Union, made out to and endorsed by comedian Carl Ballantine Check endorsed "Carl Ballantine" with account number in blue ink. 8½x3½. Jan. 13, 1970. Check no.
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/05/1965 - HFSID 168524JACK BENNY Jack Benny signs a check to pay City National Bank of Beverly Hills $2,285.94. Check signed: "Jack Benny", 8x3. Beverly Hills, California, 1965 May 5. Check No. 10322, drawn on his account at the Bank of America in Beverly Hills, payable to City National Bank of Beverly Hills for $2,285.
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/12/1965 - HFSID 168528JACK BENNY This check signed by the legendary comedian is paired with a black and white photograph of him, and matted in the Gallery of History style to a size of 16½x12.
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/13/1967 - HFSID 171081JACK BENNY He signs a check to his golf club (1967). Partly Printed Check signed: "Jack Benny", 8¼x3¼. Beverly Hills, California, 1967 June 13. On his "Jack Benny - Master Account" at the Bank of America, Beverly Hills, payable to Hillcrest Country Club for $193.10.
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/29/1965 CO-SIGNED BY: VIKKI CARR - HFSID 169714JACK BENNY and VIKKI CARR The comedian signs and the singer endorses a check for $514. Check signed: "Jack Benny", 8½x3¼. Beverly Hills, California, 1965 July 29. Check No. 10627, drawn on his account at the Bank of America in Beverly Hills, payable to Vikki Carr for $514.30.
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JACK BENNY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/09/1964 - HFSID 169937JACK BENNY He signs a check payable to a golf club he co-founded in response to anti-Semitic discrimination. Partly Printed Check signed: "Jack Benny", 8¼x3¼. Beverly Hills, California, 1964 December 9.Drawn on Benny's Master Account at the Bank of America for $25.
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JOEY BISHOP - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 02/24/1967 - HFSID 278543JOEY BISHOP 1967 paycheck to Bette Joy Senese for $117, signed by Bishop Check signed "Joey Bishop". 8x3 with perforated left edge. Feb. 24, 1967. Check no. 110 for $117.30, made out to Bette Joy Senese and drawn on the account of Joey Bishop Productions, Inc.
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BILL BIXBY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 05/15/1970 - HFSID 280376BILL BIXBY $30.10 check signed by Emmy Award-nominated actor Bill Bixby and his accountant in 1970 Check signed "Wilfred B. Bixby" and "John Perry", both in blue ink. 8¼x3 with perforated left and bottom edges. May 15,1970. Check No. 2931 for $30.
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BILL BIXBY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/24/1970 - HFSID 342451BILL BIXBY $36.93 check signed by Emmy Award-nominated actor Bill Bixby and his accountant in 1970 Check signed "Wilfred B. Bixby" and "John Perry", both in blue ink. 8¼x3 with perforated left and bottom edges. July 24,1970. Check No. 2951 for $36.
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BILL BIXBY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 07/24/1970 CO-SIGNED BY: JOHN PERRY - HFSID 269866BILL BIXBY He writes a $247.85 check to his bank, countersigned by an accountant. Check signed: "Wilfred B. Bixby", 8¼x3. Beverly Hills, California, 1970 July 24. Check No.
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$260.00
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BILL BIXBY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 08/07/1970 CO-SIGNED BY: MURRAY A. NEIDORF - HFSID 280483BILL BIXBY He signed this check for $164.05 in 1970, also signed by his accountant. Check signed: "Wilfred B. Bixby", 8¼x3. Beverly Hills, California, 1970 August 7. Check No.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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BILL BIXBY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 09/28/1966 - HFSID 269040BILL BIXBY A check from the actor to Bonnie Davis for $10.00 Check signed: "Wilfred B Bixby", 6x2¾. Hollywood, California, 1966 September 28. Check No. 410, filled out by Bixby, drawn on his account at Union Bank, payable to Bonnie Davis for $10.00.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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BILL BIXBY - CHECK SIGNED & ENDORSED 11/26/1968 - HFSID 321238BILL BIXBY A check from the actor to himself, payable for the amount of $50.00 Check signed and endorsed: "B. Bixby", on verso: "Bill Bixby", and two unidentified signatures. 8¼x3. November 26, 1968. Check no. 1931 drawn on the account of Wilfred B. Bixby at Certified Public Accountants.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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TOM BOSLEY - CHECK ENDORSED 02/20/1973 - HFSID 280375TOM BOSLEY $35.51 check endorsed by Tony Award-winning actor Ton Bosley in 1973. This check was endorsed one year before he first appeared as Howard Cunningham in Happy Days. Check endorsed "For deposit only/Tom Bosley" in blue ink. 7x3 with perforated top and left edges. Dated Feb. 20, 1973. Check no. 36664 for $35.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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EILEEN BRENNAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/06/1983 - HFSID 280568EILEEN BRENNAN 1983 check for $20 signed by Oscar-nominated actor Eileen Brennan Check signed "Eileen Brennan". Endorsed on verso in black ink in unknown hand. 6x2¾ with perforations at top edge. Jan. 6, 1983. Check no.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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EILEEN BRENNAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/13/1983 - HFSID 280476EILEEN BRENNAN 1983 check for $20 signed by Oscar-nominated actor Eileen Brennan Check signed "Eileen Brennan" in blue ink. Endorsed on verso in black ink in unknown hand. 6x2¾ with perforations at top edge. Jan. 13, 1983. Check no.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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JIM BRITT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/03/1948 - HFSID 323154JIM BRITT The Hall of Fame sportscaster signs a check for $32.00. A rare signature! Check signed: "Jim Britt", 8¼x3. Chestnutt Hill, Massachusetts, 3 June 1948. Check no. 3, drawn on The National Shawmut Bank of Boston, payable to "Joe Laccitello" for $32.00 dollars. Endorsed by Laccitello on verso.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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JIM BRITT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 06/18/1948 - HFSID 342498JIM BRITT The MLB sportscaster signs check for $31.00 in blue ink Check signed: "Jim Britt" in blue ink. 8¼x3. June 18, 1948. Check no. 252 drawn from the account of Jim and Margaret Britt at Shawmut Bank in Boston, Massachusetts. Payable for $31.00 to Joe Laccitallo (endorsed on verso). Endorser merits further research.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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LENNY BRUCE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 08/03/1962 - HFSID 226584LENNY BRUCE Partly Printed Check filled out and signed: "Lenny Bruce," 8x31/8. Beverly Hills, 1962 August 3. Drawn on the Union Bank for $49.65 payable to Southern California Gas Co. "Lenny Bruce" printed in ink above signature. Light bank stamping over signature.
Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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LENNY BRUCE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/06/1962 - HFSID 153484LENNY BRUCE. Check filled out and signed: "Lenny Bruce", 5¾x2¾. Chicago, Illinois, 1962 December 6. Check No. 108, drawn on his personal account at The Cosmopolitan National Bank of Chicago, payable to "Cash" for $10.
Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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LENNY BRUCE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/20/1962 - HFSID 168992LENNY BRUCE The comedian signs a check with his birth name in Chicago in December 1962 - the month and year he faced prosecutors on obscenity charges in the city. Check signed: "Leonard A. Schneider", 6¼x2¾. Chicago, Illinois, 1962 December 20. Not numbered.
Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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GEORGE BURNS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/30/1942 - HFSID 319878GEORGE BURNS The vaudeville star signs his name on a check to the Postmaster for the amount of $13.35 Check signed: "George N Burns", 8¼x3. January 30, 1942. Beverly Hills, California. Check no. 1881 drawn on the account of George N. Burns and Grace Allen Burns at Bank of America.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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GEORGE BURNS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 03/31/1942 CO-SIGNED BY: MEL BLANC - HFSID 82928GEORGE BURNS and MEL BLANC Starred on the Burns and Allen radio shows. Partly Printed Check signed: "George N. Burns", 8x3. Beverly Hills, Calif., 1942 March 31.Drawn on the joint account of "George N. Burns and Gracie Allen Burns", Bank of America, payable to "MEL BLANC" for $73.50. Endorsed on verso: "Mel Blanc".
Sale Price $432.00
$580.00
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GEORGE BURNS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 09/08/1982 - HFSID 82934GEORGE BURNS George Burns signs a check from his business account for one penny. Partly Printed Check signed: "George Burns", 6x2¾. Beverly Hills, Calif., 1982 September 8.Drawn on his business account (c/o Annabelle Lewis Brown & Assoc.), Bank of America, payable "To Whom It May Concern" for $00.01.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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GEORGE BURNS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/02/1942 CO-SIGNED BY: DAVID KLEIN, PAUL "POPS" WHITEMAN - HFSID 83384GEORGE BURNS, PAUL WHITEMAN and DAVID KLEIN George Burns signs a check from his business account to Paul Whiteman and David Klein. Check signed: "George N Burns", 8¼x3. Beverly Hills, California, 1942 December 2. Check No. 1990, drawn on the account of George N.
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
