GERALD R. FORD The Nation's bicentennial President signs a commemorative printer's plate. Commemorative Metal Printer's Plate inscribed and signed: "To Robert L. White, best wishes,/Gerald R. Ford" as 38th President, 14¾x 6½. Printer's plate for the production of commemorative matchbooks. A sheet of completed matchbooks (two rows of seven covers per row) are displayed beneath the plate. The covers for the matchbooks, which are made of blue silk, bear gold foil impressions reading "The President and Mrs. Ford", a facsimile signature of Gerald Ford and the image of the White House. The commemorative matches were presented to the President by the Maryland Match Corporation in Washington, D.C.As the President and First Lady during America's bicentennial celebration, Gerald and Betty Ford were deluged with "birthday presents", such as this printing plate. Nearly two years earlier, upon becoming the 38th U.S. President (1974-1977) upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, Gerald R.
FRITZ SAUCKEL These incredibly rare documents are a handwritten, dated and signed account of Nazi Germany's forced labor and mass deportation operations by Germany's chief of slave labor recruitment. They were written by Sauckel for his lawyer during his trial before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremburg after World War II. They are important documentation of the 20th century's worst war and of some of the worst atrocities ever recorded in human history. They are also a typical example of the defense used by many defendants in the postwar Nuremberg trials: they were only following orders. This defense failed to sway Sauckel's tribunal; he was found guilty of war crimes and later hanged. Historically Important Autograph Manuscript signed twice (at top of first page and at bottom of last page): "Fritz Sauckel", in pencil, as war crimes defendant, 26 pages, 8x10½. IN GERMAN WITH 1945 ENGLISH TRANSLATION WITH FOOTNOTES AND COMMENTS. Nuremburg [Germany], 1945 July 15. This text was provided by Sauckel to his attorney as a means of fully describing the organization of the forced labor department, and Sauckel's duties and responsibilities.
OMAR BRADLEY A bound copy of his Memorial Day Address (1948), inscribed and signed to his longtime secretary, Mary Pitcairn, by America's last five-star general Speech inscribed and signed: "To Miss Mary Pitcairn/With appreciation for/your loyal and/untiring assistance/Omar N. Bradley", 5p, 6x9. Leather-bound, soft cover copy of his Memorial Day Address, titled "That We Might Learn to Live as Bravely as They Died", Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 1948. Inscribed and signed on third free end page. Omar N. Bradley (1893-1981), a corps commander in North Africa and Sicily (1943), commanded of the U.S. First Army, which landed at Utah and Omaha beaches, Normandy, on D-Day, June 6, 1944. In August 1944, he became the Commander of the 12th Army Group, the largest force ever commanded on the field. He headed the new Veterans Administration (1945-1948). On September 20, 1950, Bradley was promoted to Five-Star General of the Army, and would be the last surviving general of 5-star rank. From 1950 to 1953, he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Large 14½x18¼ signed sketch of the President who was elected to four terms. Sketch Signed: "Franklin D. Roosevelt" in pencil. Also signed by the artist and dated circa 1941. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) is one of the best-known Presidents in United States history. Before his tenure in the Oval Office, he served as Governor of New York. This position gave him valuable experience working with progressive-minded individuals to improve the economy. He served in the position for just over 12 years, dying 11 weeks into his fourth term. Roosevelt oversaw the U.S. during the Great Depression and World War II. His progressive platform introduced Social Security and the first national minimum wage. During his first term as Commander-in-Chief, he ended Prohibition. This decision is largely credited with helping him to a landslide 1936 election victory. Frame slightly chipped at corners. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed in the Gallery of History style: 26¾x37.
GEORGE S. PATTON Patton writes to his aunt from Fort Bliss Texas ALS: "Your devoted nephew/George", 1p, 7½x10½. Ft. Bliss, Tex, 1916 February 3. To Aunt Nanni. In full: "I am very sorry to hear that you have been sick and hope that you are much better by now. But don't try to get up too soon. I have had a little Gripe my self lately but am well now. This is a most uninteresting place and the feeling that I will not be here long keeps me from taking much interest in it. I think that every one here would rather be in the Islands. With lots of love." AUNT NANNIE(Anne Wilson, his mother's sister) helped raise Patton and his sister, Nita. In 1915, Patton was sent to Fort Bliss where the post commander was Brigadier General John J. Pershing. Mexico was then in turmoil as the consequence of revolution, and Army troops were guarding the border to prevent depredations against American life and property. Patton led routine cavalry patrols. Despite the arrival at Fort Bliss of 
EMPEROR AND EMPRESS HIROHITO Spectacular pair of rare, signed photographs in original Imperial frames. These signed photographs measure 5¾ x 8½ inches and are housed in their original blue leather Imperial frames. Both feature formal, full-length images, individually signed in bold Japanese calligraphy with black sumi ink by Hirohito and Empress Kojun. Signed royal portraits presented in matching pairs are very scares as they were given only to guests of the emperor. Fine condition. Overall frames measure 8 x 10¾. Light surface scratches present on the frames. Easel damaged on the back of Emperor Hirohito's frame. Otherwise, fine condition. HIROHITO (1901-1989), born Michinomiya Hirohito, Japanese emperor during World War II, was originally designated as "Showa" or "Enlightened Peace". He became emperor in 1926 following the death of his father Taisho. Despite having supreme authority in Japan, he did little more than to ratify the policies of his ministers. Historians debate Hirohito's role in Japan's expansionist policies, which began in 1931 and one of the major causes of World War II.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER As President of Columbia University, he signs a typed letter to Robert Cutler concerning University projects to be funded by the Harriman brothers, framed with an unsigned photo in the Gallery of History style. TLS: "Ike" as President of Columbia, with ALS: "DE" on first page of 1½ pages (separate sheets) typed letter, 7¼x9½. Columbia University, New York, 1950 December 13.To Robert Cutler, Old Colony Trust Company, Boston,about planning and financing The American Assembly, an affiliate of Columbia University founded by Eisenhower in 1950 "to illuminate issues of public policy". The ALS on the first typed page,in full: "Dear Bobby-This formal dissertation was, as is obvious, prepared by a staff assistant. If you knew how pressed I am, almost to the point of panic, you'd forgive me for not re-writing it. So far as meaning goes, it expresses my sentiments very well indeed!" The typed letter,in part: "Since our delightful Boston visit, we have gone ahead rapidly with the plans for The American Assembly…Mr. W.
GENERAL COURTNEY H. HODGES Photograph signed in 1946 by the Commanding Army General that was first to enter Paris in World War II! Autographed Photograph Signed: " Courtney H. Hodges/Gen. U.S. Army/Dec. 1, 1946.", 8x10. Reverse bears a Signal Corps credit stamp. Hodges (1887-1966) was the Commanding General of the Third U.S. Army from February 16, 1943 to January 25, 1944, when he turned it over to Lieutenant General Patton. First Army soldiers commanded by Hodges were the first Americans to enter Paris on their way across Northern France and through the Ardennes Forest. They were also the first to cross the Siegfried Line into Germany in September 1944 and reach the Rhine in March 1945. Minor surface creasing and slightly creased and worn at corners and edges. Ink stamps and notes (unknown hand) on verso. Fine condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA. 
KING GEORGE VI, CO-SIGNED BY: QUEEN ELIZABETH (THE QUEEN MOTHER) This exquisite presentation album - signed by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as King and Emperor and as Queen Consort - contains an historic 78-RPM recording of the BBC radio broadcast of George VI's coronation and an address by him as king. It comes framed, Gallery of History Style, in a presentation case with a UV-resistant UF-3 Plex lid. Two items: 1) Album signed "George R I" by King George VI and "Elizabeth R" by Queen Elizabeth on vellum inside front cover. "14¼x12½x3¾. On cover: "The Coronation/of/The Majesties/King George VI and Queen Elizabeth/in/Westminster Abbey/and/H.M. The King's Broadcast Message/May 12th, 1937" in gilt. "R.I" stands for "Rex Imperator" (King Emperor), a title used from 1877, when Queen Victoria became Empress of India, to 1948, following Indian independence. Album has purple satiny-fabric endpapers. Contains 15 78-RPM records, 11¾ inches in diameter each by the Gramophone Co., Ltd. of Hayes, Middlesex, England, in paper sleeves.
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT'S THIRD INAUGURATION Oversize black and white photograph showing FDR being inaugurated for his third term, signed by the President, his Vice President and Secretary of State, Chief Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Hughes and Supreme Court ClerkCharles Elmore Cropley, who held the President's family bible while the oath was administered. Handsomely framed to 17½x15. Photograph signed: "Franklin D Roosevelt", "Charles E. Hughes, Jan. 20, 1941", "Charles Elmore Cropley/January 20, 1941.", "Cordell Hull" and "H.A. Wallace", B/w 13¼x10¼, framed to 17½x15. On Monday, January 20, 1941, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the nation's first and only president to be inaugurated to a third term in office. FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT (1882-1945, born in Hyde Park, New York) is an American politician who served as president during two of the most difficult times in world history, the Great Depression and World War II. He also served as president for four terms (1933-1945), longer than any other president in history.
WWII - COMMANDING THE TROOPS Outstanding collection of signed items from the Generals who were instrumental in winning WWII. 1). First Day Cover signed "Omar N Bradley", "Maxwell D. Taylor", "R. E. Cushman, Jr.", "Nathan F. Twining" and "Mark W. Clark", 6¼x3½. FDC honoring the heroic people of the Philippines. Postmarked Washington D.C. September 27, 1944. 3-cent stamp showing the island of Corregidor, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. Fine condition. 2). Annotated Signature "Lt. Gen. Patton / APO 758 40 PM NY" 3½x1½. Fine condition. 3). Photograph Mount Signed "Douglas MacArthur" and "R K Sutherland" 7¾ x7. Photograph showing MacArthur and Sutherland in dress uniform having discussions in the back of a vehicle. Minor creasing, otherwise fine condition. 4). Magazine Photograph Signed: "M. B Ridgeway" 5½x8½. Captioned "Preparing for the invasion of Sicily, July 1943: George S. Patton (left) and Omar N. Bradley inspect the 82nd Airborne Division on June 4, 1943. Ridgeway and his artillery commander, Maxwell D. Taylor (right, wearing sunglasses) were the escorts. Fine condition.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT As Governor of New York, he used this red, silver-tipped pen to sign a railroad bill creating the Board of Transit Control in 1931 Document Signed: "Franklin D Roosevelt", 1 page, 9x14½. Albany, New York. April 27, 1931.Certificate authenticating that FDR used the attached pen to sign Senate Bill 12, the railroad unification bill. In full: "THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the pen hereunto affixed was used by me in signing Senate Bill Introductory Number 12, Printed Number 2455, entitled: 'AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to the plan of readjustment provided for in article seven thereof, to authorize the creation of the board of transit control and subsidiary corporations, to prescribe its and their duties and powers, to exempt its and their properties, income and securities from taxation and to make such securities legal investments, and to authorize the acquisition and operation of railroads and other transportation facilities, and otherwise.' and which became a law by my signature April 23, 1931, being Chapter 689 of the Laws of 1931.World War II | Sentiments
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PHILIP ABBOTT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 294991PHILIP ABBOTT The actor signs "Good luck" on a 5x3 card. Signature: "Good luck-/Philip Abbott" in black felt tip, 5x3 card. After highly decorated air force service in World War II, Philip Abbott (1923-1998) debuted on stage in 1948 and in film in 1957.Sale Price $144.00
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ABIE ABRAHAM - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 347832ABIE ABRAHAM The survivor of the Bataan Death March pens a sentiment in black felt tip on this index card Autograph Sentiment signed: “Best Wishes/ Abie Abraham/ Ghost of Bataan” in black felt tip, 5x3. Abie Abraham (1913-2012) first enlisted in the Navy in 1932, and then enlisted in the Army in 1934.
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CLAUDE AKINS - FIRST DAY COVER WITH AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 180050CLAUDE AKINS He signs this first day cover honoring the 1976 Christmas stamp First Day Cover signed: "Best Wishes/ Claude Akins" in black felt tip, 6½x3½. First Day Cover for the 1976 Christmas stamp.
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HARDY AMIES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT ON CALLING CARD SIGNED - HFSID 80208HARDY AMIES The English dressmaker sends Christmas greetings on a portion of his personal calling card Autograph sentiment on calling card signed: "Happy Christmas/Hardy", 2¼x1½ card. Imprinted: "Mr. Hardy Amies.
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JACQUES ANDRIEUX - FIRST DAY COVER WITH AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 266973JACQUES ANDRIEUX. First Day Cover signed: "In all friendship/J. Andrieux" in French, 6½x3¾. FDC for the 10-cent Air Mail Booklet Pane, 10-cent stamp affixed, postmarked San Francisco, CA, January 5, 1968, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.
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JEAN-PIERRE AUMONT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: DOUGLAS COFFIN - HFSID 74566JEAN PIERRE AUMONT Signed with his "best regards" on an album leaf Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best/regards/Jean Pierre/Aumont", 5¼x4½ album leaf. Also signed on verso "Douglas Coffin". Pencil note (unknown hand) at upper edge: "Jean Pierre Aumont 1980", also with a dating caption (1980).
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FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 343047FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW The famed 1930s actor, considered one of Hollywood's biggest child stars ever, signs his name for a fan in black ink Autograph sentiment signed: "from/ Freddie Bartholomew" in black ink. 5x3 index card.
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MAJOR GENERAL JAMES C. BATES - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 02/02/1906 - HFSID 131747James C. Bates Signature: "Very respectfully/J.C. Bates/Major General U.S. Army/Chief of Staff", 41/4x41/4. War Department, Office of the Chief of Staff, Washington, D.C., 1906 February 2.In January 1906, Major General JAMES C.
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RAYMOND BAXTER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 175049RAYMOND BAXTER The BBC presenter and WWII fighter pilot signed this slip of paper in blue ink Autograph Sentiment Signed: “Best wishes!/ Raymond Baxter”. 3½x1. Blue ink.
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IAN HAY (JOHN) BEITH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 166680IAN HAY (JOHN) BEITH The British author signs this album leaf in black ink Autograph Sentiment signed: “Yours very sincerely/ Ian Hay Beith” in black ink, 6¼x3¾.
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NORMAN C. BLAMEY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 06/27/1987 - HFSID 317325NORMAN BLAMEY Handwritten sentiment of the English portrait and religious painter Autograph Sentiment signed: "With good wishes and apologies/for the delay/Norman Blamey/27.VI.87", 7x5½.
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DIRK BOGARDE - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 161039DIRK BOGARDE Dirk Bogarde signs a typed sentiment in blue ink. Type sentiment signed: "Dirk Bogarde", 4¼x1¾ piece of paper attached to 4½x2¼ (two surfaces). Signed below typed sentiment: "Best
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LT. COLONEL HAROLD BROWN - FIRST DAY COVER WITH AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 299543HAROLD BROWN The Tuskegee airman signs an FDC honoring another black hero of World War II First Day Cover signed: "To - Fred/May you always have/tailwinds/Harold Brown/lt. Col USAF (Ret)/99th FS/332 FG", 6½x3¾.
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TOM BROWN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 55183TOM BROWN He has added a "Cheerio!" to his signature on an album leaf. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Cheerio!/Tom Brown", 5½x4½ green album leaf. The child of a stage couple, Tom Brown (1913-1990) was on stage and radio from early childhood, appearing in several Broadway comedies.
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RED BUTTONS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1978 CO-SIGNED BY: DON LURIO - HFSID 74570RED BUTTONS and DON LURIO The actors sign opposite sides of a 5½x4½ album leaf. Autograph Sentiments signed: "Best Regards/Red Buttons" and, on verso, "Best Regards/Don Lurio", 5½x4½ album leaf. Names written (unknown hand) in pencil at upper portion of each side.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 262978RICHARD E. BYRD Richard E. Byrd signs his wishes an index card. Autograph Sentiment signed: "Good luck/R E Byrd", 5x3 index card. Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957) made the first of his
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1930 CO-SIGNED BY: PAUL A. SIPLE, JOHN S. O'BRIEN, JACK BURSEY, JOHN HAROLD MORRISON, ALF B. ROBINSON, LAWRENCE CLARENCE WOOLHOUSE, LIEUTENANT (JG) HARRY ADAMS, JOHN J. BAYER, ARTHUR BERLIN, JOHN BUYS, VICTOR H. CZEGKA, JOE DE GANHAL, LAURENCE M. GOULD, WILLIAMS C. HAINES, BENDIK JOHANSEN, RICHARD W. KONTER, CHARLES E. LOFGREN, FREDERICK C. MELVILLE, THOMAS B. MULROY, CHARLES J. MCGUINNESS, RUSSELL OWEN, SVERRE STRON, JOHN L. SUTTON, GEORGE W. TENNANT, WILLARD VAN DER VEER, VACLAY J. VOJTECH, W. HOWARD KELLY, H.B. CREAGH - HFSID 24063The famed explorer pens his name along with a sentiment on a slip of paper affixed to a larger sheet, which also features the clipped signatures (spread across 3 pages) from members of his Antarctic expedition that spanned from 1928-1930! Extremely Rare!
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1931 - HFSID 27977RICHARD BYRD The famed polar explorer signs "All good wishes" on the verso of a business card Autograph sentiment signed: "All good wishes/R E Byrd", in black ink, 3¾x2. On verso of business card for Charles B. Whittelsey.
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TOMMY COOPER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 146837TOMMY COOPER The Welsh comedy magician extends his best wishes, size 3x1¾ Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Tommy Cooper", 3x1¾. Welsh comedy magician Tommy Cooper
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SIR R. STAFFORD CRIPPS - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 143761SIR STAFFORD CRIPPS Signed typed sentiment of the British leader, clipped from a closing Typed Sentiment signed: "[Yours sincerely,]/R. Stafford Cripps", 3x1½. Richard Stafford Cripps
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GENERAL GEORGE H. DECKER - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 171620GEORGE H. DECKER The Army Chief signs on this 3½x1¼ slip of paper in blue ink Typed Sentiment Signed: Sincerely, "GH Decker", 3½x1¼ slip. DECKER(1902-1980)
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 215327JACK DEMPSEY The fighter signs his name and adds a sentiment on this index card Autograph Sentiment Signed: "Best Wishes/ Jack Dempsey" 5x3 index card with a b/w, 1x1¼ newspaper photograph affixed to the left of the autograph sentiment.
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RICHARD DENNING - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 290704RICHARD DENNING His ink signature on a card with printed request for his signature Autograph Sentiment Signed: "Richard Denning", 4¼x2¾, card bears request that he autograph and return it. Richard Denning (1914-1988) appeared in numerous film supporting roles, beginning with The Buccaneer (1938).
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JAMES H. DOUGLAS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 301297JAMES H. DOUGLAS Handwritten sentiment of the investment banker and air force officer who served three Presidents but resigned in protest from FDR's administration Autograph Sentiment signed: "Good luck to you in this/and more important projects/James H. Douglas", 5½x3¼. James H. Douglas, Jr.
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FREIDRICH FRANZ DUKE OF MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN (GERMANY) - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 09/09/1986 - HFSID 316958FRIEDRICH FRANZ, GRAND DUKE OF MECKLINBURG-SCHWERIN He signs with, "kind regards," accompanied by 4x6 unsigned photo of the Grand Duke shown in dinner jacket, tea cup in hand Autograph Sentiment signed: "With kind regards/Friedrich Franz/Grafherzog [Grand Duke] v. Mecklinburg/Hamburg 9.9.86," 8x6.
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REAR ADMIRAL EDWARD ELLSBERG - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 175051EDWARD ELLSBERG The Rear Admiral who wrote the book that inspired the film Hell Below signed this bright piece of paper Autograph Sentiment Signed: “With the regards/ of/ Rear Admiral Edward Ellsberg/ USNR (ret).”. 3½x1¾.
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DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS JR. - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 1994 - HFSID 324255DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, JR. Dated 1994, the actor signs his name with wishes of good luck Autograph sentiment signed: "Good luck!/Douglas Fairbanks/1994", in black ink, 5x3. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
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GLENN FORD - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: THE DOMINOES (BILLY WARD) - HFSID 25245GLENN FORD and BILLY WARD Glenn Ford and Billy Ward sign names for radio personality George Sanders in blue ink Signature: "Best always-/Glenn Ford" in blue ink. Co-signed on verso:
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BILL GALLO - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 209321BILL GALLO Signed in black ink on a card with printed border Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best from/Bill Gallo", 5x3 card with printed border. Bill Gallo, one of America's best-known sports cartoonists, has drawn over 14,000 sports cartoons over his over four decades (from 1960) with the New York "Daily News".
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JOHNNY GROTH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283301JOHNNY GROTH The centerfielder signs his name on this card and adds his "best wishes" Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Johnny Groth", in black ink, 5x3.
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