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.
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.
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.
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 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.
ANTONIN DVORAK A signed autograph note on a postcard giving instructions to a music publisher in London. Addressed in his hand and mailed from Prague in 1892. Both sides of the postcard can be viewed in the frame! Autograph Note Signed with two musical quotes: "A. Dvorak" in English, 5½x3¾. On verso of stamped postcard addressed by Dvorak to: "Novello & Ewer/ 1 Berners Street/London", postmarked Prague, March 24, 1892. In full: "I have no objection to it, when the two bars notes the Viola [c note] page 291. 207 are to be omitted and given to the Cello [two bars, two notes]". Czech composer Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) isbest known for his symphony in E minor, From the New World,composed in 1893. He is also noted for success in adapting folk music to serious romantic music. Dvorak was the Director of The National Conservatory of Music from 1892-1895. Note side is soiled, worn torn edges (all intact). Corners torn away affecting some writing and 1 musical quote. Address side is soiled and worn, edge flaws are framed over. Light stains.
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 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.
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.
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. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY 6¾x9 black and white photograph mount with an exceptional quality image of the western icon, signed "W.F Cody, 'Buffalo Bill'" Inscribed Photograph Mount signed: "W.F Cody,/"Buffalo Bill"/To- W.S. Metz", B/w 6½x8 image, 6¾x9 overall. Photographer imprint at lower mount reading: "Prince/Parisian Panel/31 Union Square. New York/Penna Ave. & 11th St. Washington D.C."William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) 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. Cody's theatrical career was launched that same year with his re-enactments of such Indian battles.
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.
JOHN LENNON and MAY PANG Framed Gallery of History display (46x30) featuring the t-shirt from Caribou Ranch studio given to Lennon when he recorded there with Elton John, accompanied by an authentication signed by Lennon's lover at the time, May Pang, and by a photo of Lennon and Pang together Comprises: (1) DS: "May Pang". 1 page, 8x5. No place, no date. In full: "From John Lennon's T-shirt collection, Caribou Ranch t-shirt. Given to John during his visit to Caribou Ranch Studio, when he and Elton John recorded 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds'". Fine condition. (2) Extremely Rare Caribou Ranch T-shirt. Long-sleeve Collegiate Pacific, cream-colored, size 34-36. Slightly stained. Fine condition. From October 1973 until March 1975, JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) and MAY PANG lived, loved and worked together. During the Lennon-Yoko Ono separation and at Ono's instigation, their young, personal assistant became his constant companion. Deeply emotional and trying "to find himself", Lennon worked diligently to create the songs for his 1974 album Walls and Bridges, in which he dedicated one song to Ono and "Surprise Surprise" to his lover.
GEORGE JESSEL, MADELINE KAHN, BETTE MIDLER, NIPSEY RUSSELL, DANNY THOMAS, JESSE WHITE and MARY WICKES Original self-caricatures drawn by these legendary comedians. Collection comprised of 7 pieces of signed original artwork that includes: 1.) Original Artwork signed “George/Jessel”. 5x7. Fine condition. George Jessel (1898-1981, born in New York City), who became known as the "Toastmaster General of the United States" for his frequent role as Master of Ceremonies at entertainment and political gatherings, appeared in vaudeville (he was a partner of Eddie Cantor at age 11) and on Broadway before having a radio show, That's My Kid. 2.) Original Artwork signed “M. Kahn”. 5½ x 9. 2 horizontal creases, otherwise fine condition. Operatically trained, Madeline Kahn (1942-1999) achieved her greatest successes in manic comedy roles, earning Best Supporting Actress nominations for Paper Moon (1973) and Blazing Saddles (1974). She garnered a Golden Globe nomination for her short-lived TV sitcom, Oh, Madeline! (1983) and won a Tony for her performance in The Sisters Rosenzweig (1992). 3.) Original Artwork signed “BETTE”. 5¼ x 8¼.
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. 
JULES MASSENET He has signed these autograph music and lyrics, the last four measures of his religious cantata, The Virgin, and dated it himself (1880) Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "J. Massenet/Paris 17-8-80", 1p, 10¾x3½. Inscribed by Massenet in French: "To Miss Eugenie Hautier/souvenir with respect". Massenet has identified the four long measures as the last measures of "Holy Friday", Third Scene of his religious cantata The Virgin scored by Massenet for four voices, one for each long measure, identified by Massenet as "Marie Salome", "Marie Magdalena", "Jean" and "Simon", with words penned in his hand. French composer Jules Massenet (1842-1912) made his name with the comic opera Don César de Bazan (1872). Other operas followed, including Manon (1884), considered by many to be his masterpiece, Le Cid (1885) and Werther (1892). In the 3rd Part of The Virgin, "Good Friday", Mary-Salomé, Mary-Magdeleine, John and Simon have sought refuge in the Virgin's home.
JULES MASSENET Massenet handwrote, dated and signed this note with two bars of musical notation in Paris in 1887 Autograph musical quotation signed: "J. Massenet", in brown ink, 1p, 4½x7 (one sheet folded). To an unnamed recipient. In French, translated in full: "We will be there! Cou-nt on me!/ until Monday/ your affectionate/”. Paris, France, May 9, 1887. Massenet wrote two bars of music with lyrics (in French, not translated) on this note above his signature. French composer Jules Massenet (1842-1912) made his name with the comic opera Don César de Bazan (1872). Other operas followed, including The Virgin (1880), Manon (1884, considered by many to be his masterpiece), Le Cid (1885) and Werther (1892). In addition to his ambitious operas and orchestral works, Massenet wrote over 200 popular songs, many of them based on published poems. Lightly toned and creased. Random ink stains. Folded in half horizontally and unfolded. Otherwise, fine condition. 
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.
W. C. FIELDS Very youthful 4½x6½ image in bow tie and stiff collar Photograph signed: "W. C. Fields" B/w, 4½x6½. 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 (1922). Fields starred in Poppy on Broadway (1923) and the next year made his first film, Janice Meredith (1924). Fields' style, verbal rather than visual, and his irascible con-man philosophy made him a favorite, especially with the advent of sound, where his raspy voice provided the final touch to his comedy. He starred in movies including My Little Chickadee (1940) and Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941). Nobody contributed more wry quotations ("Anyone who hates children and animals can't be all bad.") to American folklore. Signature in poor contrast but legible. Light silvering. Surface creases. Corners worn and chipped. Ink stamp on verso. Multiple pencil marks (unknown hand) on verso.
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. 
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.
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.
W. C. FIELDS Signed contract for purchase and delivery of a Phaeton automobile from a Cadillac dealership in Chicago (1916). Itemized bill for the "fully loaded" luxury car includes a credit for trade-in of his 1915 Pathfinder. Document signed: "W. C. Fields/Sherman Hotel", 1 page, 8½x11. Chicago, 1916 December 29. Also signed "H. M. McCord" as Sales Manager. Signed order form for one Type 55 Phaeton, with the following extra equipment: 1 Bumper ($10), 1 Spotlight ($5), Royal Cord tires all around ($70), 2 extra Royal Cord tires ($101.27), 2 extra Tubes ($12.73), 1 extra Rim ($7.25). Total price = $2,471.25. The order is contingent on the satisfactory sale of Fields' 1915 Pathfinder touring car, provided by him in partial payment. Two filing holes at left edge. Lightly toned and soiled at edges. "Duplicate" stamp at upper right corner. Upper left corner has small staple holes and is lightly creased. Horizontal mailing folds. Otherwise, fine condition. Accompanied by typed letter (1 page, 8½x11) to Fields from H. M. McCord, dated 1917 January 3, informing him that the Pathfinder has been sold, for a $400 credit toward his purchase price, and assuring him of good service on his new Phaeton. Lightly toned.Stage Performers | Sentiments
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NICK "THE REBEL" ADAMS - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 299296NICK ADAMS His ink signature on a typed sentiment, matted with a photo of Adams (with pointed pistol) in the role of Young Dillinger Typed Sentiment signed: "Yours truly,/Nick Adams", 5¼x2 slip clipped from the closing of a letter.Sale Price $216.00
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GEORGE ADE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 12/11/1908 - HFSID 112408GEORGE ADE Americanhumorist and author signs a 4¼x2¾ card in 1908 Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely,/George Ade/Dec 11- 1908", 4¼x2¾ card. In the year he signed this autograph, Ade's home, Hazelden Farm (built in 1903), near Brook, Indiana, was a campaign stop for William Howard Taft.
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LARRY ADLER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 160876LARRY ADLER Small card signed "Sincerely" by Adler Card signed "Sincerely/Larry Adler". 2¾x1¾ card. Adler (1914-2001, born Lawrence Cecil Adler in Baltimore, Maryland) was widely acknowledged as the world's best harmonica player and brought new credibility to the instrument.
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BRIAN AHERNE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 18950BRIAN AHERNE Brian Aherne signs in bold blue Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best wishes/Brian Aherne.", 4½x3½ card. British actor Aherne (1902-1986) made his first U.S. appearance on the Broadway stage in The Barrets of Wimpole Street (1931).
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BRIAN AHERNE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 100646BRIAN AHERNE Aherne signs in black Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely/Brian Aherne.", 5x3 card. British actor Aherne (1902-1986) made his first U.S. appearance on the Broadway stage in The Barrets of Wimpole Street (1931).
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JOHN W. ALBAUGH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 304461JOHN W. ALBAUGH Handwritten sentiment of the theatre magnate and Shakespearean actor Autograph Sentiment signed: "Yours Truly/J W Albaugh", 3½x1½. John W. Albaugh (1837-1909) was performing Shakespeare by age 16, and would become known as the best "Iago" in America.
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JOHN W. ALBAUGH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 02/28/1902 - HFSID 304455JOSEPH W. ALBAUGH Signature of the actor and theatre manager, given after his retirement from the stage Autograph Sentiment signed: "Feb.28.1902/Yours,/John W. Albaugh", 4½x2. John W.
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EDWARD ALBEE - FIRST DAY COVER WITH AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 297237EDWARD ALBEE The Pulitzer Prize winner writes a quote from his play Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? on this FDC honoring Christmas 1991 First Day Cover with Autograph Sentiment Signed: "Edward Albee" and "'Well, that's blood under the bridge.'/ (V. Woolf)/ E. Albee", 6½x3½.
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ROBERT ALDA - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 313787ROBERT ALDA The Tony Award winning actor signs a 4½x2½ card "Good luck!" Autograph Sentiment signed: "Good Luck/Robert Alda", 4½x2½ card. Robert Alda (1914-1986) starred as George Gershwin in his first film, (Rhapsody in Blue, 1945), but played villains and character roles most of his career.
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BEATRICE ALLEN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 78444BEATRICE ALLEN Signed autograph sentiment on a 7x4 album leaf Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Yours Very Sincerely/Beatrice Allen/A Week-End", 7x4½ album leaf. Beatrice Allen appeared in Broadway plays from 1910 (Skylark) to 1933 (The Scorpion), in both comedies and dramas. She was in the Ziegfeld's Follies of 1912.
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ELIZABETH ALLEN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 18940ELIZABETH ALLEN Index card signed with "All the best" by Tony-nominated actor Elizabeth Allen. With a small printed color photo of Allen in a red gown affixed. Autograph sentiment signed "To Kayo,/All the best,/Elizabeth/Allen" in blue ink. 4½x3 card. With 1½x2¾ printed color photo affixed at left edge.
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LESTER ALLEN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 304457LESTER ALLEN Handwritten sentiment of the comic performer Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely/Lester Allen", 5½x3, affixed to a 5½x3½ card (2 surfaces). Lester Allen (1891-1949) was a vaudevillian who acted on stage and screen and in circuses.
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MARY ALLEN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1946 CO-SIGNED BY: TONY VENCO - HFSID 46785MARY ALLEN The ballet dancer signs her name with a sentiment Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Mary Allen/'Pauline Grant Ballet'" in black ink. 5¼x4¼. Co-signed: "Best wishes/Tony Venco" (signer merits further research).
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SARA ALLGOOD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 03/21/1913 - HFSID 343874SARA ALLGOOD The Irish actress signs her name with a sentiment on this card, dated 1913 Autograph sentiment signed: "Yours Sincerely/Sara Allgood/March/21st/1913" in black ink. 5½x2. Sara Allgood (1893-1950) was an Irish actress.
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JUNE ALLYSON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 312405JUNE ALLYSON Asked for a comment, the actress replies, "I can't think of a thing to say." Autograph Sentiment signed: "I can't/think of a thing/to say -/June/Allyson", 4x5 Frequently portraying wholesome
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LEON AMES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 82864LEON AMES Signature in black ink on 5x3 card Autograph sentiment signed: "Thank you /Sincerely/Leon Ames", 5x3 card. Actor Leon Ames (1902-1993), born Leon Waycoff, began his film career as a matinee idol but is best known for playing a befuddled patriarch in both films and on television.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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DAME JUDITH ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: GLORIA DEHAVEN - HFSID 24610JUDITH ANDERSON and GLORIA DeHAVEN Both pen their signatures and sentiments to TV/Radio host George Sanders Autograph Sentiment signed: "All good wishes/Sincerely/Judith Anderson" and, on verso, inscribed signature: "To George/Wonderful seeing/an old L.A. buddy.
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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EDWARD ANDREWS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 100653EDWARD ANDREWS He signs his "Best wishes" Autograph Sentiment Signed: "Best wishes/Edward Andrews". 5x3 white index card. Readily recognizable character actor Edward Andrews (1914-1985) was in his forties before finding prominent roles. After that, he was seen very often on TV from the early 1950s to the mid-1980s.
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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MACLYN ARBUCKLE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 171772MACLYN ARBUCKLE Handwritten sentiment of the actor Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely/Maclyn Arbuckle", 4¾x2¾. Newspaper photograph, b/w, 1½x1¾, affixed at blank left edge.
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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MACLYN ARBUCKLE - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 297804MACLYN ARBUCKLE The actor signs a 3½x2¼ slip of paper. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely/Maclyn Arbuckle", 3½x2¼ slip of paper. Stage and screen comic actor Macklyn Arbuckle(1866-1931) made his debut film debut (billed as Maclyn Arbuckle) in 1914 in The County Chairman.
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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LILLIAN ARDELL - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 280864Slip of yellow paper signed "Best wishes" by actress Lillian Ardell with her name and the name of her character in Tobacco Road, Grandma Lester. With a short newspaper article on Ardell giving her 1,998th portrayal of Grandma Lester.
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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LUCIE ARNAZ - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 224785LUCIE ARNAZ Signature of Lucie Arnaz on an index card. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Love/Lucie Arnaz", 5x3 index card. Born Lucie Desiree Arnaz in 1951, Arnaz, the oldest child of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, made her television debut (along with her brother, Desi, Jr.) on the last half-hour I Love Lucy episode in 1957.
Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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LUCIE ARNAZ - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 28488LUCIE ARNAZ The daughter of Lucy and Desi signs an album leaf. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Love/Lucie/Arnaz", 4½x5½ album leaf. Unidentified signer on verso. LUCIE ARNAZ, the oldest child of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, made her television debut (along with her brother, Desi, Jr.
Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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ERNEST ARNLEY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 78449ERNEST ARNLEY. Autograph Sentiment signed: "All good wishes/Sincerely/Ernest Arnley", 5¼x6¼ album leaf. Fragment of printed playbill (5¼x3) bearing photo of Arnley (pink-hued b/w, 2¼x3) affixed above signature.
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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EDDY ARNOLD - FIRST DAY COVER WITH AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1992 CO-SIGNED BY: JERRY REED, DONNA FARGO, HANK WILLIAMS JR. - HFSID 200677COUNTRY MUSIC: EDDY ARNOLD, DONNA FARGO, JERRY REED and HANK WILLIAMS, JR Eddy Arnold, Donna Fargo, Jerry Reed and Hank Williams, Jr. sign a philatelic envelope honoring Cole Porter. Philatelic Envelope signed: "Eddy/Arnold/1992", "Love/Donna/Fargo", "Jerry Reed/'92", and "Hank/Williams, Jr.", 6½x3½.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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EDDY ARNOLD - FIRST DAY COVER WITH AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1992 CO-SIGNED BY: JERRY REED, DONNA FARGO, HANK WILLIAMS JR. - HFSID 222463COUNTRY MUSIC: EDDY ARNOLD, DONNA FARGO, JERRY REED and HANK WILLIAMS, JR Eddy Arnold, Donna Fargo, Jerry Reed and Hank Williams, Jr. sign a philatelic envelope honoring George Gershwin. Philatelic Envelope signed: "Eddy/Arnold/1992", "Happy Wishes/Donna Fargo", "Jerry Reed/'92", and "Hank/Williams/Jr.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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ELIZABETH ASHLEY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 278299ELIZABETH ASHLEY She signs a board with a black and white photograph attached. Autograph Sentiment Signed: "Best Wishes/Elizabeth Ashley", 5x7 board with 1½x2¾ b/w newspaper photograph attached. Ashley's 1961 breakthrough stage appearance in Take Her, She's Mine won her the Theatre World Award.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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LENA ASHWELL - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 304459LENA ASHWELL Handwritten sentiment of the English actress, a pioneer in entertaining troops in wartime Autograph Sentiment signed: "Yours sincerely/Lena Ashwell", 3x1¾. In addition to the stage roles
Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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ED ASNER - FIRST DAY COVER WITH AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 13346ED ASNER Ed Asner signs honoring Performing Arts Series 1980 - W.C. Fields stamp! First Day Cover signed: "Best of Life/Ed Asner", 6½x3½. First Day Cover honoring W.C. Fields, 15-cent same stamp affixed, postmarked Beverly Hills, CA, January 29, 1980, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.
Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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ROSCOE ATES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 305676ROSCOE ATES The actor signs a 6x4½ pink album leaf with a stammer "BBBBest Wishes" Autograph Sentiment signed: "BBBBest Wishes/Roscoe Ates", in bright blue ink, 6x4½ pink album leaf. Born in rural Mississippi, Rosco Ates (1895-1962) began as a vaudeville musician and stage actor.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
