Tennis | Notes

Autograph note extending birthday wishes, signed on a napkin by Arthur Ashe in 1983. The note reads, "Happy Birthday/'Bill'/I Hope You Have/Many More,/Arthur/Ashe/3/11/83". Signature is light but completely legible.

Album leaf signed by Arthur Ashe with the inscription "For Dina/'Peace',/Arthur Ashe" and co-signed by Don Ameche on the verso. Additional ink note mentions Ameche's name and date, 7-28-77.

Album leaf signed by James "Rip" Brown as "Rip," inscribed with "Hi Dora!/And always best/wishes./James Brown/(Rip)". Also signed on verso by Hardy Amies and Dick Frank. Ink notes indicate dates from October 1969.

Index card signed by Don Budge, the first tennis player to win a Grand Slam, includes an autograph note reading, “To Joe/ Good luck/ Don Budge.” Budge's accomplishments include winning Wimbledon, the U.S., French, and Australian Opens in 1938.

Card signed by Dwight F. Davis, identified as Coolidge's Secretary of War, dated 1928. Addressed to an unknown recipient, it includes the message, "I am pleased to add my autograph to your collection. Yours very truly".

Autograph note signed by Robert Donner reads, “Mr. Axelrod./Hope this helps -/R.” on a 5x3 piece of paper. Donner, a versatile actor known for roles in Cool Hand Luke and The Waltons, wrote this note to gallery founder Todd Axlerod.

Postcard signed by Robert Donner, sending holiday greetings to Phyllis Diller. The verso includes the autograph note signed "Bob Donner" and a hand-addressed message. It features a color image of the Dorado Hilton in Puerto Rico.

Autograph note signed by Robert Donner expresses his fondness for his character Exidor from Mork & Mindy. Dated July 10, 1984, the note highlights Donner's transition from playing "heavies" to comedy.

Album leaf signed by Pancho Gonzalez and Alfie Howard, with Gonzalez writing, "To Dora/Best wishes/Pancho Gonzalez" and Howard inscribing "Best Wishes/Alfie Howard Town Crier/London". Both autographs are on the front and verso.

Publicity postcard of Billie Jean King, inscribed to a fan with the autograph note signed: "Go for it,/Jeffrey!/Billie Jean King" on the verso. Postmarked February 24, 1978, it depicts King in action and includes a facsimile signature.

Autograph note signed: "To Perry-/Best wishes/Fred Perry." showcases the signature of British tennis star Fred Perry. Known for his remarkable achievements, including three consecutive Wimbledon Championships, Perry's note is written in black ink on an album leaf sheet.