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RICHARD ARLEN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19039Photograph signed by Richard Arlen, addressed to George with the inscription, "It was a great pleasure being with you. Good Luck." Includes a captioned magazine photograph of Arlen. Notable for Arlen's role in Wings (1927).
Price: $120.00
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RICHARD ARLEN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1935 - HFSID 67753Richard Arlen autographing a magazine photo with the inscription, “Good luck and Best Wishes”, directed to Mabelle in 1935. Noted for co-starring in Wings, he remained active in film until the 1970s.
Price: $120.00
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ROBERT ARON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON CALLING CARD SIGNED CIRCA 1975 - HFSID 294203Autograph note on calling card signed: "Robert", addressed to "My dear Paul", written circa 1975. The note discusses Mr. Chenevere's request for advice. Robert Aron was a notable French writer and member of the Académie Française.
Price: $280.00
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GENE AUSTIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1935 - HFSID 280709Autograph note signed by Gene Austin reads, "To Audrey/a pretty Girl/Sincerely/Gene Austin", on a meal ticket card. Dated 1935, it includes a printed Thank You from the Trocadero French Grill. Austin was a popular crooner and songwriter.
Price: $200.00
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GENE AUSTIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1938 - HFSID 19027Album leaf signed by Gene Austin, reading "To Perry/From/Gene Austin". Includes an ink note indicating the date, "Gene Austin - radio - 5-8-38." Austin is recognized for his contributions to popular music in the 1920s.
Price: $200.00
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NEWTON D. BAKER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/05/1930 - HFSID 344462Note signed by Newton D. Baker thanking a friend for his message. Autographed in black ink with the text: "Thank you, my dear Mr. Elsbach, for your gracious message..." dated December 5, 1930, on letterhead of Baker, Hostetler & Sidlo.
Price: $280.00
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LESLIE BANKS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 165665Note signed by Leslie Banks in black ink, reading, “To Bill/with my best wishes” followed by his signature. Banks, a British character actor, is known for roles in films such as The Most Dangerous Game and Henry V.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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REAR ADMIRAL REGINALD R. BELKNAP - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/30/1942 - HFSID 311746Autograph note signed by Reginald R. Belknap, a Rear Admiral (retired), expressing best wishes to Ronald Smith at Washington's Statue in New York on April 30, 1942. Belknap served in four wars and commanded Mine Squadron One during World War I.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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ELMER A. BENSON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 273345Autograph note signed by Elmer A. Benson, stating, "You have honored me by requesting my autograph. I wish you success." Accompanied by the original mailing envelope postmarked November 19, 1973, addressed to Danny Franklin in Phoenix, Arizona.
Price: $120.00
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JOHN BOLES - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1948 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 165668Album leaf signed by John Boles, Cecil Parker, and Charles Victor, including notes reading, “To Bill/Best regards/from/John Boles/1948”, “Best wishes/Cecil Parker”, and “Charles Victor”. Signed in 1948, it is an extremely rare item.
Price: $200.00
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LOUIS BROMFIELD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 29745Autograph note signed by Louis Bromfield, stating, "written with an arm worn off to the nub!" Bromfield, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for Early Autumn, wrote this note while living in France, mingling with cultural icons.
Price: $160.00
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LOUIS BROMFIELD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1942 - HFSID 287182Autograph note signed: "Malabar 1942/ For/Zita Anne Flynn/With the best wishes of/Louis Bromfield", includes a typed bio card. Bromfield, a Pulitzer Prize winner, wrote several novels adapted into films and lived in France during World War II.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON SUPREME COURT CARD SIGNED 10/11/1945 - HFSID 79446Note signed by Harold H. Burton, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice, reads: "With best wishes to/Wm D. Moore/from/Harold H Burton/Associate Justice/10-11-45". Signed shortly after his appointment, it is imprinted with "Supreme Court of the United States/Washington, D.C."
Price: $240.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON SUPREME COURT CARD SIGNED 12/05/1946 - HFSID 82315Supreme Court Card signed by Harold H. Burton includes an autograph note reading "With best wishes to/James Timbers/from/Harold H Burton/Associate Justice/12-5-46". Burton served as an Associate Justice from 1945 to 1958, appointed by President Truman.
Price: $240.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 05/28/1946 - HFSID 46866Supreme Court card signed by Harold H. Burton, addressed to George W. Walberg with cordial regards. The autograph note signed reads, "To George W. Walberg/with cordial regards from/Harold H Burton/Associate Justice/5-28-46."
Price: $240.00
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REAR ADMIRAL GORDON CAMPBELL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 11/17/1920 - HFSID 24066Letter from Gordon Campbell, dated November 17, 1920, addressed to Mr. Cole, expressing his inability to write sentiment. Signed with his name, this item highlights Campbell's notable role as a Q-ship captain in WWI, known for sinking German submarines.
Price: $200.00
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FRANK CARLSON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1974 - HFSID 273595Autograph note signed by Frank Carlson expresses "Best Wishes" to a fan, stating "With Best Wishes/to Danny Franklin" on the front and "Frank Carlson/U.S. Senator Retired" on the verso. Postmarked May 1974.
Price: $80.00
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LORD RICHARD G. CASEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 01/05/1971 - HFSID 23717Handwritten note signed: "I am/Yours sincerely/Casey" accompanies a typed Christmas message to Mrs. Saul Padover. Casey expresses gratitude for a recent meeting and hopes for future encounters. This note is dated January 5, 1971, from East Melbourne, Australia.
Price: $100.00
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IRVIN S. COBB - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/26/1942 - HFSID 140305Card signed by Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb, dated February 26, 1942, containing a greeting for Mrs. Robert P. Wurtzel. Includes a captioned magazine photograph affixed to the card. Cobb authored over 60 books, including Paths of Glory.
Price: $200.00
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ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET GEORGE ELVEY CREASY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 175098Autograph note signed by George Elvey Creasy, a senior Royal Navy officer, reading, “Dear Mr. Croxton/yours sincerely/George Elvey Creasy” in red ink. Stamped in London on December 15, 1970, and mounted on a white sheet with a brief bibliography.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 06/30/1922 - HFSID 35338Autograph note signed: "Josephus Daniels", dated June 30, 1922. Addressed to Mr. Edward J. Stotesbury, expressing regards from the author. Josephus Daniels served as Secretary of the Navy and later as Ambassador to Mexico.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 12/27/1918 - HFSID 315291Letter signed: "Josephus Daniels" as Secretary of the Navy, dated December 27, 1918, addressing J. Leon Buchen. Expressing pleasure in providing his autograph, this typed letter is on official letterhead and reflects Daniels' role during the post-World War I period.
Price: $160.00
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REGINALD DENNY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 100138Autograph note signed by Reginald Denny and Luise Rainer, addressed to fans. Denny writes, “To Mary/from/Sincerely Yours/Reginald Denny,” while Rainer writes, “To Marie/Luise Rainer” on the verso, showcasing both actors' signatures.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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GRAND ADMIRAL KARL DONITZ - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 260541Autograph note from Karl Dönitz, unsigned, includes the message "Affectionate greetings also/Mr. Gaffin!" and is imprinted with German text. Dönitz was a notable WWII naval leader and briefly succeeded Hitler as Führer, negotiating Germany's surrender.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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HENRY C. DWORSHAK - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 293549Signed typed note by Henry C. Dworshak, stating, "In compliance with your request, I am pleased to send my autograph for your collection." Accompanied by a franked Senate envelope and a black and white newspaper photograph.
Price: $120.00
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PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 10/16/1959 - HFSID 16477Typed letter signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower as President, dated October 16, 1959, expressing gratitude for birthday wishes. The letter includes a personal message: "Thank you so much for your good wishes for my anniversary."
Price: $650.00
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JAMES MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER FITZMAURICE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/28/1930 - HFSID 38898Autograph note signed by James C. Fitzmaurice, co-pilot of the first east-west transatlantic flight, stating, "To American Legion Post No. 60/Logansport, Indiana/Best wishes/Sincerely/Jas. C. Fitzmaurice/Columbus/28-2-30". Fitzmaurice completed this historic flight in 1928.
Price: $420.00
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JAMES MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER FITZMAURICE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 05/19/1930 - HFSID 176711Autograph note signed by James Michael Christopher Fitzmaurice reads, “To Eleanor Scanben/'Keep on Flying'/Jas C. Fitzmaurice/Colonel/New York/New York 19-5-30,” written in iron gall ink. Included is a printed captioned photograph of Fitzmaurice.
Price: $420.00
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PHILIP GIBBS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/21/1921 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 88267Handwritten notes on an album leaf feature autographs from Philip Gibbs and Nina Fales Peck. Gibbs signs, "With kindest regards/to Dr. and Mrs. Wainwright/from Philip Gibbs KBE/Feb. 21st 1921," while Peck's includes a drawing and humorous lines dated Feb. 26th - March 3rd, 1921.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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JAMES GLEASON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 342924Album page signed by James Gleason and Russell Gleason in blue ink, including the inscriptions "To Bill/ from/ James Gleason" and "Russell Gleason". This item originates from the collection of child actor Billy Seay, who transitioned to a successful art career.
Price: $200.00