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PHILIP ABBOTT The actor signs a 5x3 card in black felt tip. Signature: "Philip Abbott", 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. His noteworthy films include The Bachelor Party (1957) and Sweet Bird of Youth (1962).Sale Price $126.00
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PHILIP ABBOTT Red ink signature of the air force vet turned actor Signature: "Philip/Abbott", 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. His noteworthy films include The Bachelor Party (1957) and Sweet Bird of Youth (1962).Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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US Army General Adams who invented V-Mail during World War II, signs a guest register, along with his wife Madeleine. On verso are signatures of some prominent figures in the hospitality industry, including leading hotel executive BirdsallSale Price $162.00
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HUGH J. ADDONIZIO Signature of the infamous New Jersey Congressman and Mayor Signature: "Hugh Joseph Addonizio". 3½x2. Hugh Joseph Addonizio (1914-1981) was an Italian-American Democratic politician, serving the state of New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1962. He was also the Mayor of Newark from 1962-1970.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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JOHN AGAR Agar signs for a fan - including what appears to be his phone number! Signature: "John Agar/St. 76366", 2¾x1½, irregularly cut piece of paper. "St. 7 6366" may be his telephone number. An apparently rising star in such war and Western filmsSale Price $126.00
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JOHN AGAR and ORRIN TUCKER John Agar and Orrin Tucker sign an album leaf. Signatures: "John Agar" and, on verso, "Orrin Tucker", 6x4½ album leaf. Magazine photos, b/w, 1x1, of Agar and b/w, 1¾ x2½, of Tucker affixed at lower right corners.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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CLAUDE AKINSThe actor pens his name on this index card Signature: "Claude/ Akins" in black felt tip, 5x3. A versatile character actor, Claude Akins (1918-1994) made a great villain, but could also adeptly occupy both sympathetic and comic roles.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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CLAUDE AKINSThe actor pens his name in black felt tip on this index card Signature: "Claude/ Akins" in black ink, 6x4. A versatile character actor, Claude Akins (1918-1994) made a great villain, but could also adeptly occupy both sympathetic and comic roles.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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VISCOUNT ALBERT ALEXANDER OF HILLSBOROUGH. Signature: "Alexander of Hillsborough", 5x3 card with typed caption. Albert Victor Alexander (1885-1965), later honored with the title Viscount of Hillsborough, was elected to the British Parliament for the Labour Party in 1922.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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JOHN J. ALLEN, JR.The congressman from California pens his name on this 3½x2 card in black ink Signature: “John J. Allen Jr.”, in black ink, 3½x2 card. California congressman John Joseph Allen, Jr. (1899-1995) served in the U.S. House as a Republican.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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GORDON ALLOTT Inscribed signature on an album leaf which also bears a newspaper photo of him Inscribed Signatature: "To George Sanders with best wishes/Gordon Allott/USS Colorado", 8x10 album leaf. Newspaper photo (b/w, 1¾x3¼) affixed below signature. Ink dated (unknown hand) at top: "2-13-62".Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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BEN C. AMSDENThe flying ace who earned five kills during his flying career signed this card in black ink Signature: "Ben C. Amsden/ VF-22", in black ink, 3½x2 Navy pilot Ben C. Amsden (b. 1922) served on the USS Cowpens, making 116 carrier landings and 30 catapult launches.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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WILLIAM R. ANDERSON Signature of the man who skippered the first US nuclear submarine on its historic voyage under the North Pole Signature: "William R. Anderson", 6x4 blue card. Captain William R. Anderson commanded the Nautilus (SSN-571), the first nuclear powered submarine in the U.S.Sale Price $108.00
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RICHARD ASBURYThe armed forces pilot who guarded bombers headed into Germany during WWII signed this card in black ink Signature: “Richard Asbury”. 3½x2. Richard Asbury (1920-2013) was an airplane pilot who became a flying ace towards the end of WWII.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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WAYNE ASPINALL Colorado Congressman who pushed for Alaskan statehood Signature: "Wayne N. Aspinall/M.C. Colo's 4th/Colorado", 3½x2 card. Wayne Aspinall (1896-1983), a lawyer, teacher and businessman, served in both World Wars. He was a veteranSale Price $90.00
$100.00
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JEAN PIERRE AUMONT Signature in purple ink on an album leaf Signature: "Jean Pierre/Aumont", 5x3¾ album leaf. French actor Jean Pierre Aumont (1911-2001) made his first film in 1931, reaching stardom in Jean Cocteau's play The Infernal Machine (1934).Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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BRUCE BAIRNSFATHERClipped pencil signature from 1919, affixed to an album leaf with ink caption Signature: "Bruce/Bairnsfather" in pencil, irregularly trimmed and affixed to a 4½x2¾ album leaf. Ink note (unknown hand) includes "signed Feb. 3rd 1919/Cheltenham Town Hall.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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HOWARD BAKER, JR. Signature from the Tennessee Senator in black ink Signature: "Howard/Baker", 6x4 card. BAKER (1925-2014) served as U.S. Senator from Tennessee from 1967-1985, not seeking reelection. He was Senate Minority Leader (1977-1981), Majority Leader (1981-1985) and Chief of Staff to President Reagan (1987-1988).Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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HOWARD BAKER Signature from the Tennessee Senator in black ink Signature: "Howard Baker", 5x3 card. BAKER (1925-2014) served as U.S. Senator from Tennessee from 1967-1985, not seeking reelection. He was Senate MinoritySale Price $81.00
$90.00
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HOWARD BAKER He signs an index card in black ink, twice! Signature(s): "Howard Baker" and, "Howard Baker" as U.S. Senator from Tennessee on front and on verso of 5x3 ruled index card. Date stamped "1980 Oct 1" on ruled side, which also has pencil notes (unknown hand). Howard Henry Baker, Jr. (1925-2014), the son of Howard H. Baker, Sr.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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BERT BANDSTRAThe U.S. Congressman from Iowa signed this business card-sized piece of paper in blue ink Signature: “Bert Bandstra/M.C. Iowa” in blue ink. 3½x2½. Democrat Bert Bandstra (1922-1995) served Iowa's 4th District for one term as a United States Congressman, from 1965-1967. Following the assassination of popular Democratic President John F.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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VAN T. BARFOOT The World War II hero signs modestly as "Van T. Barfoot/M. H." Signature: "Van T. Barfoot/M. H.", 5x3. Sergeant (later Colonel) Van Thomas Barfoot (1919-2012), half Choctaw Indian on his mother's side, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism on the Salerno beachhead on May 23, 1944.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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HERBERT ERNEST BATES The novelist signs a 3x1¾ card Signature: "H. E. Bates., 3x1¾. Herbert Ernest "H. E." Bates (1905-1974) was known primarily for two types of fiction: stories set in the rural Midlands, and stories of World War II.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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HERBERT ERNEST BATES Clipped signature as a Squadron Leader, the RAF rank under which he wrote his wartime stories Clipped Signature: "Yours respectfully/H. E. Bates/S/Ldr", 3x2½, Affixed to a 8x4½ sheet with a newspaper obituary. English author Herbert Ernest "H. E.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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RALPH FREDERICK BEERMANNThe Nebraskan member of Congress signed this business card-sized paper in blue ink Signature: “Ralph F. Beerman” in blue ink. 3½x2½. Ralph F. Beermann (1912-1977) was a U.S. Congressman that represented the 3rd District (1961-1963) and 1st District (1963-1965) of Nebraska.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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ALPHONZO E. BELL, JR. The popular California politician signed this business card-sized paper in blue ink Signature: “Alphonzo Bell/California” in blue ink on a 3½x2½ piece of paper. Alphonzo E. Bell Jr. (1914-2004) was a United States Congressman who served the state of California from 1961-1977.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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HENRY BELLMON Henry Bellmon signs as Governor of Oklahoma Signature: " Henry Bellmon-/Governor of Okla". 3 ¼ x2 white card signed in black ink. Henry Bellmon (born 1921) won a Silver Star as a Marine tank platoon during World War II, participating in four amphibious landings in the Pacific, including Iwo Jima.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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HENRY BELLMON Henry Bellmon signs as U.S. Senator of Oklahoma Signature: " Henry Bellmon-/U.S. Senator of/ Okla". 3 ¼ x2 white card signed in black ink. Henry Bellmon (born 1921) won a Silver Star as a Marine tank platoon during World War II, participating in four amphibious landings in the Pacific, including Iwo Jima.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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CHARLES E. BENNETT Charles E. Bennett signs a card in blue ink. Signature: "Charles Bennett/M. C. Florida", 3½x2 card. Charles Edward Bennett (1910-2003) was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Florida from 1949-1993. A former Eagle Scout and veteran of WWII, Bennett sponsored the 1954 bill that added "In God We Trust" to U.S. coins and currency.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
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LLOYD BENTSEN. Signature: "Lloyd Bentsen/U.S.S. - Texas" as U.S. Senator, 3½x2 card. In 1970, attorney and WWII veteran Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr. (1921-2006), who had been a U.S. Representative from Texas from 1948-1955, defeated George H.W. Bush to become U.S. Senator from Texas, serving from 1971-1993.Sale Price $63.00
$70.00
