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| 49001 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Signed Contract. A two-page advance payment agreement between the comedy duo and Universal Pictures dated March 28, 1949, signed on the second page by Abbott and Costello in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with file and staple holes to the top edge and a large crease to the lower right corner of the first page. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 49002 | Fatty Arbuckle Signed Letter to Wife Minta (1924). Spokane, Washington, September 22, 1924, one page, 8.5" x 11", Davenport Hotel letterhead. Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle (1887-1933) was not only hugely popular, but responsible for helping to develop the screen careers of comic geniuses Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. Arbuckle sent this letter to his recently reconciled wife, Minta, about a month before she filed for divorce a second time. Two years earlier, he had been charged with first-degree murder, which eventually was reduced to manslaughter, for the death of Virginia Rappe, a 30-year-old actress who had been a guest at a wild party thrown in room 1220 at San Francisco's St. Francis Hotel on September 5, 1921. Two days after the shindig, Rappe was hospitalized, and died from peritonitis caused by a ruptured bladder the following day. Arbuckle was accused of raping and crushing the actress with his 320-pound body; and, though he was vilified by the Hearst newspapers and a D.A. who intimidated witnesses into giving false statements, he eventually was acquitted after three highly publicized trials. Nonetheless, his acting career was ruined, and he struggled to make a few additional films, mainly as a director using the pseudonym "William Goodrich." A sad, broken man, he drank heavily, and this, combined with his obesity, led to his early demise from a heart attack at age 46. He writes to Minta (in part): "I suppose you can order a bottle of wine in any language in Paris and they will know what you mean. Hope you have a very pleasant time on the voyage over, as no doubt you will, because I know from experience, that you have no weakness for feeding the fish. However, on a boat as large as you are going across on, the suggestion of salt pork doesn't affect even the most squeamish stomach." Shortly after reaching Paris, Minta again filed for divorce. Near Fine condition, with original folds (including two small tears at right margin), paper clip mark top left, one hole punch top margin, and two small chips at edges. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 49003 | Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Signed Contract and Four Royalty Statements. This excellent lot includes an August 5, 1952, merchandising contract, 8.5" x 13", six pages, between Desilu Productions and Western Printing and Lithographing Company, boldly signed in blue ballpoint on page six by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz; and four royalty statements, each 8.5" x 11", from Western Printing: two dated December 31, 1960 (I Love Lucy comic #25), May 31, 1961 (I Love Lucy comics #31 and #32), and February 28, 1962 (I Love Lucy comic #35). The contract is affixed to a blue sheet of paper with seven staples. The statements are stapled into a 9.5" x 15" file folder. All items include pencil annotations in another hand. In Fine condition, with original folds; two of the statements include a piece of yellowed cellophane tape.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49004 | I Love Lucy Merchandising Contracts, One Signed by Lucy and Desi. This lot of contracts referring to the merchandising of characters from the I Love Lucy TV show includes: a February 19, 1953, merchandising contract, 8.5" x 13", seven pages, between Desilu Productions and Western Printing and Lithographing Company, boldly signed on page seven by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz; a January 6, 1959, merchandising agreement, 8.5" x 11", two pages, between Desilu Productions and Western Printing and Lithographing Company; and a merchandising file of agreements between Desilu Productions and Western Printing and Lithographing Company, January 6, 1959, 8.5" x 11", two pages; December 3, 1959, 8.5" x 11", one page; December 8, 1960, 8.5" x 11", one page; November 28, 1961, 8.5" x 11", one page; and December 6, 1961, 8.5" x 11", one page. Also included are four attached notes referring to Desilu, the "actual child of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz," and the merchandising of the Fred and Ethel Mertz characters. This is an excellent lot of original materials from an historic television sitcom. In Very Fine condition, with some wear, light toning, punch and staple holes, and minor creasing. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 49005 | John Barrymore Signed 1936 Investment Document. This original, six-page, 8.5" x 13" contract between Barrymore and the Equitable Investment Corporation was signed and notarized on August 29, 1936, giving the company permission to act as the actor's investment counselor. Signed "John Barrymore" in black ink on page six. In Fine condition with original folds, minor creases, and two staples in top margin. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 49006 | John Barrymore Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Grand Hotel star, signed by him in blue ink in the upper left corner. In Excellent condition, matted to an overall size of 11" x 13.5".Not Sold. |
| 49007 | Lionel Barrymore Signed Photo. Vintage matte finish b&w 8" x 10" photo portrait of the actor, inscribed and signed by Barrymore in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild handling wear and some toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49008 | Saul Bass Original Closing Credits Art for Around the World in 80 Days. One of the most accomplished graphic designers of the 20th century, Saul Bass became notorious in the film industry after creating the title sequence for Otto Preminger's controversial drama The Man with the Golden Arm in 1955. His work became a hot commodity soon after, and Bass designed innovative, memorable credit sequences for Alfred Hitchcock (Psycho, North by Northwest), Martin Scorsese (Goodfellas, Age of Innocence), Stanley Kubrick (Spartacus), and many others. This approximately 11" x 4" piece of design art by Bass is Ronald Colman's onscreen credit from the closing credits sequence for Around the World in 80 Days. The piece is in Excellent condition, matted to an overall size of 20" x 15" with a little wear and some handwritten notes in pencil on the mat.Not Sold. |
| 49009 | Batman Returns (1992) Set Design Blueprint. A stunning 42" x 37" blueprint design drawing for the plaza and gothic cathedral featured in Tim Burton's 1992 blockbuster sequel. The drawing is dated May 1991 and lists D. Wager as the artist, and features front, side, and overhead views for the large set. In Fine to Very Fine condition with overall wrinkling, mild wear to the edges, and some fading.Not Sold. |
| 49010 | Humphrey Bogart Signed Letter. A single-page typed letter on Bogart's personal stationery, dated August 22, 1949, signed "Bogie" in blue ink. It reads: "Dear Kate, Here's a little fan letter for you. This dame must be really rugged. Probably chews nails or a reasonable facsimile. Thought you might like to know how your work is received here and there." In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mailing creases that do not affect the signature. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49011 | Charles Brackett Family Documents Archive. This lot of materials owned by prolific screenwriter-producer Charles Brackett (Oscar winner for The Lost Weekend, Sunset Boulevard, and Titanic) includes: Equitable Investment Corporation file containing ATT stock certificates in the name of Mrs. Lillian Fletcher Brackett, 1969-1974, photocopies and carbons, correspondence; receipt, October 20, 1959, signed by Charles Brackett; certified copy of Charles Brackett death certificate, March 17, 1969; Edgar T. Brackett original land deed, Saratoga County, NY, June 17, 1919; Power of Attorney notarized document signed by Lillian Fletcher Brackett, July 10, 1972; and a "Valuable Papers" folder containing Edgar T. Brackett and M. Emma Corliss' marriage certificate, November 22, 1882, with original envelope; two TLS from Director of Consular Service, Department of State, Washington, to Senator Edgar T. Brackett, October 26, 1917, and November 6, 1917, one page each, State Dept. letterhead; Department of State certificate, 17" x 14", with official seal, appointing "Charles W. Brackett Vice Consul of the United States of America at Nantes, France," January 2, 1918, signed by Robert Lansing; Commercial Travelers Mutual Accident Association of America, Utica, New York, Charles W. Brackett insurance policy and identification card, April 23, 1924. Overall Fine condition with minor wear and age toning.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49012 | Mr. and Mrs. William A. Brady 1910 Engraved Sterling Silver Chalice from A Woman's Way Company. William A. Brady Sr.'s production of the Thompson Buchanan play A Woman's Way ran for a total of 112 performances at New York's Hackett Theatre from February 22 through May 1909. This 5.75" x 4.75" sterling silver chalice presented to Brady and his wife, actress Grace George, features the engraved inscription "May You Live These Fifty Years/TO MR. & MRS. WM A BRADY/From 'A Woman's Way' Company/January Eighth/Nineteen Hundred and Ten". George had a featured role in the production, as did Robert Warwick, who frequently was cast in prominent parts by Brady. In Fine condition with minor wear and tarnishing. From the William and Alice Brady Estate Archive.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49013 | William A. Brady Jr., Silver Bowl from Cast of 1926 Play The Two Orphans. William A. Brady Sr.'s revival of Adolphe D'Ennery and Eugene Cormon's play The Two Orphans opened at New York's Cosmopolitan Theatre on April 5, 1926, and ran into early May. During this period, his son, William Jr., worked in various capacities for his father, as well as producing theatrical shows on his own. This beautiful, elegant silver bowl, 5" x 8.25", decorated with Angathas leaves was produced in London, England, in 1889. The bottom is engraved "Presented to William A. Brady, Jr./by the stars of The Two Orphans Company/April 17th, 1926". The outside of the bowl, near the top rim, is engraved with the signatures of the following cast members: May Robson, Mrs. Thomas Whiffen, Robert Loraine, Henrietta Crosman, Mary Nash, Florence Nash, Fay Bainter, William Seymour, Robert Warwick, Jose Ruben, Wilton Lackaye, and Henry E. Dixey. A stunning memento from a major Broadway production. In Very Fine condition with minor tarnishing. From the William and Alice Brady Estate Archive.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49014 | William A. Brady Street Scene 1931 Annotated and Cast Signed Script. 9" x 11", 150 pages, front cover marked in black ink "Property of Wm. A. Brady/The Playhouse/137 W. 48th Street, New York City." Theatrical impresario William A. Brady produced this Elmer Rice play at New York's Playhouse. This was his personal copy of the Pulitzer Prize-winning script, signed by all 50 members of the original cast, including Erin O'Brien-Moore (who later co-starred with Humphrey Bogart in Warner Bros.' Black Legion), Beulah Bondi (Boris Karloff's victim in The Invisible Ray), Matt and Ed McHugh (brothers of Warner Bros. favorite Frank McHugh), and John Qualen (The Grapes of Wrath, The Searchers, and other John Ford classics). Several of the actors reprised their roles in Samuel Goldwyn's 1931 film version. The script features handwritten annotations in black ink throughout. In Very Good condition with some age toning in the paper; the front cover is loose and has some paper loss along the spine. From the William and Alice Brady Estate Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49015 | Grace George Brady 1916 Replica Sterling Silver Coronation Spoon. This 10-inch sterling silver spoon, made in 1916 by Wakely and Wheeler of London, England, is a replica of the original 12th-Century Anointing Spoon, the only remaining piece of the Royal Regalia preserved among the British Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. The original spoon is believed to have been used at the coronation of King John in 1199. Replicas have been produced since 1874. This 1916 replica, housed in a Tiffany of New York case, and measuring 11.5" x 4" x 1", was owned by Grace George, prominent actress and wife of theatrical impresario William Brady, Sr. The initials "G.G.B." are embossed in gilt on the lid. The spoon is in Excellent condition with minor tarnish; the case is Very Good, with some wear, scratches, and chipping on the right end and bottom. From the William and Alice Brady Estate Archive.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49016 | Alice Brady's Baby Gloves. This pair of 3" x 5" leather baby gloves with fur lining were worn by actress Alice Brady during infancy. Born on November 2, 1892, Brady achieved great success on Broadway (where she persuaded a young ne'er-do-well named Humphrey Bogart to take up acting) and in Hollywood, achieving two Best Supporting Actress nominations for My Man Godfrey (1936) and In Old Chicago (1937), for which she won the Oscar. A unique memento of a wonderful actress who died before her time in 1939 at age 46. In Very Fine condition with some wear and soiling. From the William and Alice Brady Estate Archive.Not Sold. |
| 49017 | Alice Brady Charm Bracelet with Attached Coins Engraved with 10 Film Titles. This 7" bracelet includes 11 attached 1934 and 1935 silver coins from the United States. The reverse of the ten coins (dimes, quarters, and half dollars) are engraved with the following Alice Brady film titles: When Ladies Meet (1933), Broadway to Hollywood (1933), Beauty for Sale (1933), Stage Mother (1933), Should Ladies Behave (1933), Mrs. Fane's Baby is Stolen (1934), The Gay Divorcee (1934), Gold Diggers of 1935 [engraved as "1936"] (1935), Let 'Em Have It (1935), and Lady Tubbs (1935). The 11th coin (a 1934 silver dollar) is engraved "from Alan." Another rare memento of a superb, Oscar-winning actress who died at the height of her thespian powers in 1939. In Very Fine condition. From the William and Alice Brady Estate Archive.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 49018 | Alice Brady Charm Bracelet with Attached Coins Engraved with Film Titles. This 9" bracelet includes nine attached 1936 coins from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The reverse of four coins are engraved with the following Alice Brady film titles: My Man Godfrey (1936), Go West Young Man (1936), Three Smart Girls (1936), and Call It a Day (1937). This is a rare memento of a superb, Oscar-winning actress who died at the height of her thespian powers in 1939. In Fine condition. From the William and Alice Brady Estate Archive.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49019 | Alice Faye Engraved Silver Cigarette Case Gift to Alice Brady, In Old Chicago (1937). This 4.5" x 3" Cartier-style silver cigarette case, a gift from Alice Faye to Alice Brady, is boldly engraved "For Alice with love from Alice" inside the lid. The case includes a 14k gold clasp with onyx ornament. Directed by Henry King, 20th Century-Fox's In Old Chicago features Alice Faye as Belle Fawcett and Alice Brady as Mrs. O'Leary in a cast that includes Tyrone Power, Don Ameche, Brian Donlevy, and Andy Devine. Brady won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance. In Fine condition with minor wear and tarnishing. From the William and Alice Brady Estate Archive.Not Sold. |
| 49020 | Alice Brady Original Charcoal Sketch, Four Still Photos, and 1938 Income Tax Return. This excellent lot of original memorabilia featuring Oscar-winning actress Alice Brady includes original charcoal sketch by artist Janet Dexter, 7.5" x 10.5"; three original 8" x 10" b&w portraits and one 3.5" x 5.5" b&w postcard photograph sent to Alice's stepmother, Grace George; and a 1938 Individual Income Tax Return, two pages, 8.5" x 14", with two pages of typed financial information attached. In Fine to Very Fine condition. From the William and Alice Brady Estate Archive.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49021 | Alice Brady Document Archive. This lot pertaining to Oscar-winning actress Alice Brady includes a four-page letter signed from Alice Brady to "Father dear" in pencil, 4.5" x 7.25"; 1938 Individual Income Tax Return "Completed Copy," four pages, 8.5" x 11", with two pages of typed financial information attached; two typed letters signed from Alex Kempner to Brady, March 3 and March 23, 1939, Hollywood, one page each, 8.5" x 11", Alex Kempner, Inc. letterhead, referring to payments for her performances in Hal Roach's Zenobia (1939), and John Ford's Young Mr. Lincoln (1939), her final film; also included is a 3.25" x 5.5" duplicate receipt for the deposit of funds into her account at the Bank of America; 1938 Income Tax Information Return to Brady from Hal Roach Studios, Inc., one page, 8.5" x 3.5"; Western Union Telegram to William A. Brady Sr., from Mrs. James J. Corbett offering sympathy at the time of Alice Brady's death, October 29, 1939, one page, 8" x 6"; and Western Union Telegram to William A. Brady Sr., from Robert F. Wagner on the death of Alice, and referring to "her brilliant and renouwned [sic] career," October 30, 1939, one page, 8" x 6". In Fine condition with original folds, minor wear, and age toning. From the William and Alice Brady Estate Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49022 | Alice Brady's 1937 Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for In Old Chicago. In 1936, Alice Brady received her first Oscar nomination, for Best Supporting Actress in the classic Depression satire My Man Godfrey, costarring William Powell and Carole Lombard. The following year, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Mrs. O'Leary in 20th Century-Fox's In Old Chicago (1937), co-starring Tyrone Power and Alice Faye, but she never laid her hands on the original famed statuette. In her absence (due to a broken ankle), a stranger walked onto the stage, accepted the award, then disappeared without a trace. Shortly after the Academy issued a replacement, Alice tragically died of cancer at age 46. Most accounts erroneously state that Alice died before receiving her award, however, a clipping included in the lot features a photo of Charles Winninger and Alice, holding the replacement award, more than likely shot on the set of their 1938 comedy Goodbye Broadway. Film historians, be ready to correct your records! Another fascinating note -- these smaller awards were not presented after WWII for the competitive categories. In fact, they were considered second rate, despite the fact they are Awards of Merit. Few of these smaller awards exist, as most were traded when the Academy permitted actors to exchange them for full-sized statuettes. The plate is engraved "Presented to Alice Brady in recognition of her performance in 'In Old Chicago' 1837 (engraver's error)." This is a one-of-a-kind Oscar with an incredible history! Also included is a newspaper clipping. Gold-plated bronze on black Belgium marble base, 6" x 6.25" x 3.25", manufactured by Dodge Inc. of Los Angeles. In Fine condition with a 3/4" chip at bottom left corner of base. From the William and Alice Brady Estate Archive.Sold for: $59,750.00. |
| 49023 | Richard Burton Photo by Jean Howard. A wonderful b&w 10.5" x 13" photo of Richard Burton circa 1953 taken by Jean Howard, a former Ziegfeld girl who became a noted Hollywood photographer in the 1940s and '50s. The photo is in Very Fine condition with two of Howard's credit stamps on the reverse.Not Sold. |
| 49024 | Marlon Brando Signed Book. A copy of the 1996 book Jewish Power: Inside the American Jewish Establishment by J.J. Goldberg, inscribed "Caroline, let's be amazed and stay amazed - Do you know what that means? I don't -- Love, Marlon" by Brando on the first free page in black ink. "Caroline" was Caroline Barrett, Brando's personal assistant during the last years of his life. The book is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by an LOA from Caroline Barrett. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49025 | Marlon Brando Autographs. A 4" x 6" notepad sheet with Juno Pictures logo signed three times by Marlon Brando in black ink and once in pencil. The paper also lists dance and wardrobe call times for a scene in the 1995 movie Don Juan DeMarco. Brando loathed signing autographs and even certain documents, and quite often had his personal assistant, Caroline Barrett, sign for him. While on location for Don Juan, he demonstrated versions of his signature for Barrett, hence the multiple signings. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a fold crease and some mild wear. Accompanied by an LOA from Caroline Barrett. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 49026 | Breakfast at Tiffany's Oversized Promo Banner. A large, 18' x 3' vintage promotional banner for Blake Edward's incomparable 1961 romantic comedy. The banner bears a classic image of star Audrey Hepburn and the tagline "The gayest sophisticated comedy Hollywood has served up in years". In Fine to Very Fine condition with some large areas of soiling.Not Sold. |
| 49027 | Louise Brooks Signed Letter. A typed letter dated October 13, 1966, and addressed "Dear Dorothy", signed "Regards, Louise" by the actress in red pencil. It reads in part: "Just mailed my HUMPHREY AND BOGEY script to POSITIF and SIGHT AND SOUND. I have some prevailing fear of S&S. I am hoping that the editor there, out of a too cautious disposition, does not prevent my dealing with Humphrey's sexual magnificence." In Very Fine condition with mild toning and wear, and mailing creases that do not affect the signature. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49028 | Louise Brooks Signed Letter. A one-page type letter, undated, signed by Louise Brooks in light green pencil. The letter is addressed "Dear Dorothy" and reads in part: "The BBC interview, which ran 50 minutes, was pretty good, although the kid who interviewed me was a screaming pansy. Happily, we did not discuss Chaplin. That such a barren little man could have produced such a monumental collection of work is beyond belief." In Fine condition with mild to moderate toning, mailing creases, and some wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 49029 | Richard Burton Photo by Jean Howard. A wonderful b&w 10.5" x 13" photo of Burton circa 1953 taken by Jean Howard, a former Ziegfeld girl who became a noted Hollywood photographer in the 1940s and '50s. The photo is in Very Fine condition with two of Howard's credit stamps on the reverse.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49030 | Johnny Carson Signed Banquet Invite. An invitation to the Fourth Annual Southern California Bowling Writer's Association awards banquet held on July 9, 1956, inscribed and signed by the Tonight Show host in black ballpoint. Carson served as the MC for the event. In Fine to Very Fine condition with toning to the inside edges and mild handling wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49031 | Mae Clarke's Photographs from Stage and Early Film Career, 1922-29. This rare lot of 13 original b&w photographs from actress Mae Clarke's own collection includes her signature and inscriptions on some of the images, and her handwritten annotations on the reverse of each. Many also feature the photographer's stamp on the reverse. Included are two 5" x 8" shots of her in a ballerina costume at age 12; a 9" x 7.5" shot of her posing as first-prize winner in a 1922 pageant at the Ocean Pier Fish Market in Atlantic City; an 8" x 10" cheesecake shot taken on the roof of the Strand Theatre in New York, 1924; an inscribed and signed 8" x 10" portrait from Clarke to her father, 1924; a 5" x 7" candid of Clarke with her parents on the Atlantic City boardwalk in 1925, a 8" x 10" portrait from 1925; a 8" x 10" portrait taken in New York, 1927; a 7" x 9" vaudeville portrait taken in New York, 1927; a 8" x 10" cheesecake shot from 1929 ; a 8" x 10" Hollywood portrait inscribed and signed by Clarke to her father, circa 1929-30; a candid of Clarke arriving with her dog "Max" on a Los Angeles train "The Chief", to begin work on her first film, Big Time (1929); and a 8" x 10" candid of Clarke with her first agent, Leo Morrison, in 1929. In Very Good to Fine condition with age toning and minor wear. A few have edge and corner chips, and the 1929-30 portrait has two hole punches in the top border. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49032 | Mae Clarke's Annotated Book of Photos from Big Time (1929). This superb collection of 64 original b&w 8" x 10" photos was owned by actress Mae Clarke, who appears in all the scenes from her very first feature film, which also introduced audiences to her rambunctious costar, Lee Tracy. Several of the photos include Clarke's own handwritten descriptive annotations on the reverse. Two of the scenes featuring Stepin Fetchit were once loaned to "Step" by Clarke, who included notes to the actor in her annotations. Big Time was directed by Kenneth Hawks, brother of the legendary Howard Hawks, but his career was tragically cut short when he was killed in a plane crash at age 31 the following year. In Fine to Very Fine condition with minor age toning, these "Key Book" stills are held together with two metal clips along the left border.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 49033 | Clarence S. Bull and Russell Ball Portraits of Mae Clarke. This beautiful lot includes 12 stunning poses of the superb actress Mae Clarke taken during the years 1930-1934. The Clarence Bull photos, taken at MGM, each include his credit stamp on the reverse; four also include the stamp "Mae Clarke/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer." The Russell Ball photos, also taken at MGM, each include his credit stamp; four of the five also include a snipe referring to the film This Side of Heaven (1934). A fantastic lot of double-weight prints in Fine to Very Fine condition, with minor age toning, wear, and a few pinholes.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49034 | James Whale's Waterloo Bridge 13 Original 1931 Still Photos Featuring Mae Clarke. This fantastic lot of 13 original 8" x 10" b&w Universal stills all feature Mae Clarke in director James Whale's controversial pre-Code classic about an American girl who is forced into a life of prostitution in London during World War I. One of the early sound era's most naturalistic actresses, Mae Clarke -- born Violet Mary Klotz in Philadelphia in 1910 -- also possessed a unique natural beauty that set her apart from more steamy (and less gifted) contemporaries like Jean Harlow, with whom she co-starred in The Public Enemy just before signing on with "Jimmy" Whale for Waterloo Bridge. Following her superb performance in this heartbreaking film, she also worked for Whale in two more Universal films, the legendary Frankenstein (1931), with Boris Karloff, and Impatient Maiden (1932), with Lew Ayres. These excellent stills (one is mounted on cardboard) include a gorgeous portrait of Clarke, one scene with a very young Bette Davis, and several scenes with male lead Douglass Montgomery. In Fine to Very Fine condition.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 49035 | Mae Clarke's Waterloo Bridge Still Photos. This excellent lot of 12 original b&w 8" x 10" Universal stills all feature Mae Clarke in director James Whale's controversial pre-Code classic Waterloo Bridge. A favorite of "Jimmy" Whale during his early career at Universal, Mae Clarke earned glowing reviews for her superb, heartbreaking performance in this film, which she followed up with two more projects for "the Ace of Universal," Frankenstein (1931) and Impatient Maiden (1932). Clarke also costarred in several hard-hitting Warner Bros. crime classics: The Public Enemy (1931) and Lady Killer (1933), in which she is accosted with a grapefruit and dragged by the hair, respectively, by James Cagney; and The Man with Two Faces (1934), with Edward G. Robinson. All 12 stills (one is a duplicate, one is trimmed to 8" x 8.75") feature Clarke in scenes with male lead Douglass Montgomery and players Frederick Kerr (the crusty old Baron in Frankenstein), Doris Lloyd, Enid Bennett, and Ethel Griffies. One has a 1" tear at right border; otherwise, they are in Fine to Very Fine condition.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 49036 | Mae Clarke Collection of 19 Original Still Photos and 1933 Telegram from Fanny Brice. This excellent lot of 19 original 8" x 10" b&w still photographs feature the fabulous Mae Clarke in Universal and MGM publicity shots, two steamy scenes from James Whale's Impatient Maiden (1932), one scene from Three Wise Girls (1932), candid poses at her home in Hollywood, with her dogs, with makeup man Don Cash, in publicity shots for the James Cagney comedy Great Guy (1936), riding in a Rolls Royce, and proudly standing next to her Buick coupe in a publicity shot for Parole Girl (1933). Several of the photos include Clarke's handwritten annotations on the reverse. The lot also includes a Western Union telegram, dated March 3, 1933, one page, 8" x 6", from Fanny Brice to Clarke, in which her ex-sister-in-law refers to an accident in which Clarke was involved. Clarke's first husband (out of three) was Lewis Brice. A few photos have minor chipping on the corners and borders; otherwise, all are in Fine condition.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 49037 | Mae Clarke's Dress from Universal. In 1991, the Universal horror classic Frankenstein turned 60 years old. Boris Karloff (the Monster, of course), Colin Clive (the Monster Maker) and James Whale (the director) had all long passed on to their rewards, and the only star of the film still alive was 80-year old Mae Clarke, who'd played the heroine, Elizabeth. The January 1991 issue of Connoisseur magazine paid tribute to Frankenstein ("Frankenstein at Sixty," by Stefan Kanfer ) and invited Mae -- primarily remembered for James Cagney hitting her with a grapefruit in The Public Enemy (1931), and later living at the Motion Picture Country Home -- to come back to Universal and be photographed on the studio's old Frankenstein back lot village set. For this honor, Mae selected a striking red dress, pleated, with a bow accented with rhinestones. Mae posed on the set, recapturing some of her old allure, and Connoisseur awarded her a full-page color picture (although she likely wasn't pleased by the caption - "Clarke, still in one piece, on the set today"). This lot includes both the dress and the magazine and both are in Excellent condition. Mae Clarke died in 1992, and it's nice to realize that the actress, whose reign as Queen of Universal had been sadly brief, enjoyed this late-in-life recognition. A rather touching Frankenstein artifact. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49038 | Colin Clive Autograph. A 5.5" x 4.25" autograph album page signed by the Frankenstein star in blue fountain ink. In Very Fine condition with some areas of toning that do not adversely affect the autograph. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49039 | Gary Cooper Divorce Agreement. A 16-page legal agreement, dated November, 1951, regarding the separation of Gary Cooper from wife Veronica May Cooper, signed in fountain ink by Gary Cooper. There are an additional four pages of "exhibits," listing financial assets, and the document is rich in detail regarding the custody of their daughter Maria and the financial holdings and responsibilities of both Mr. and Mrs. Cooper. Hollywood gossip at the time claimed the marriage was falling apart because of Gary's affair with Patricia Neal. At any rate, Gary and Veronica never divorced; he resumed living with her in July 1954 and she was his widow when he died in May 1961. The document is marked "Original," measures 5" x 13.5," and comes with its blue legal backing. A fine era professionally for Cooper, whose High Noon was released eight months later and won him his second Oscar. In Fine to Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 49040 | James Dean Photo by Jean Howard. This stirring b&w 10" x 13" photo of iconic actor James Dean was taken by Jean Howard, a former Ziegfeld girl who became a noted Hollywood photographer in the 1940s and '50s. The photo is in Very Fine condition, and the reverse bears two of Howard's credit stamps as well as the notes "'East of Eden'/1953/Jimmie Dean" written in red grease pencil by an unknown hand. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49041 | James Dean Vintage Press Archive. A talented actor whose life was cut tragically short at age 24, James Dean quickly became a pop icon. This collection of newspapers and magazines from the 1950s includes vintage issues of Life, Look, and Redbook; newspaper clippings; and special editions of The Fairmount News, from Dean's hometown in Indiana, that detail his life, his death, and memorials dedicated to him. Items are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition. A great selection of rare articles.Not Sold. |
| 49042 | Brandon De Wilde Contract and Portrait. A 13.5" x 26" matted display of an undated contract between Contemporary Artists, Ltd. and actor Brandon De Wilde, signed in blue ink by De Wilde. The actor, who tragically died in a car accident in 1972 at the age of only 30, is of course best-remembered as Joey in Shane (1953). Matted between the two pages is an 8" x 10" still portrait of De Wilde, probably from his late teen years. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49043 | Marlene Dietrich Photo Signed by George Hurrell. A b&w photo of the stunning actress with a 19.5" x 14.5" image size, #153 in a limited edition of 250, signed by photographer George Hurrell. In Excellent condition, matted to an overall size of 26.5" x 21.5".Sold for: $776.75. |
| 49044 | Walt Disney Signed Photo Portrait. A fantastic b&w 11" x 14" portrait of Walt Disney, with a large signature and inscription reading "To Howard + Elsie with best wishes" handwritten by Disney in black ink. A great example of Disney's rare signature, in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very minor edge wear and corner bumping, and some faint creases to the lefthand corners. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 49045 | Walt Disney Productions Correspondence, 1955-56. A set of Disney business correspondence that includes a letter dated March 2, 1955 on Lady and the Tramp letterhead, a four-page agreement dated June 2, 1955 on Walt Disney Productions letterhead (last page detached), and a rejection letter dated July 12, 1956 on Walt Disney Productions letterhead. Items are in overall Very Fine condition with some tanning and fold creases.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 49046 | Walt Disney Commemorative Medal. An intricately styled brass medal, 3" in diameter and .25" thick, commemorating Disney's life and achievements. With a relief image of Walt Disney on the front, and Mickey Mouse (along with other characters) en verso. In Very Fine condition with a minor area of scratching on the back and very slight tarnishing on the side. Not Sold. |
| 49047 | Buddy Ebsen Silver Boots, Unknown Origin. This lot presents a fascinating mystery. One of the classic bad luck stories of Hollywood history concerns Buddy Ebsen's allergic reaction to the aluminum dust in the Tin Man makeup used during the production of MGM's classic The Wizard of Oz. The accident infected his lungs and proved nearly fatal -- Buddy almost suffocated -- and Jack Haley took over the role (with different makeup). Of course, the mishap never damaged Buddy's incredibly prolific career, and he outlived every principal actor in The Wizard of Oz, but it did enter movie mythology as one of those might-have-been moments. This lot features a pair of what appear to be Tin Man boots, found in Buddy's garage. The boots do not match the boots seen in surviving shots of Buddy in the test makeup, nor do they look like the boots Jack Haley wore in the film. Could they have been an early discarded pair? Or a pair that Buddy wore after his test shots and before Haley replaced him? The answer, to be honest, is proving elusive, but the fact remains that they are Tin Man-style boots, and they did belong to Buddy Ebsen. The boots are 13" tall and 12" long, have slits in the back and padding inside them, and are riveted together down the front and under the bottom. There is also some silver tape on both boots, which are in overall Fair condition. At the least these boots must have been a reminder to Buddy Ebsen (who titled his 1994 autobiography The Other Side of Oz) of a famous career mishap that might have proved fatal professionally and personally. From the Buddy Ebsen Estate.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49048 | Ed Wood's Jail Bait and Test Tube Babies Photos. This excellent lot features 20 original 8" x 10" b&w still photographs from two exploitation "classics" by infamous director Edward D. Wood Jr.: Jail Bait (1954) and Test Tube Babies (1948), both starring Timothy Farrell (1922-1989). For 26 years, Farrell worked as a bailiff for the Los Angeles County Marshal's office, while simultaneously acting in low-budget films. In 1951, he was arrested during a vice raid, and finally was fired from his Marshal's post in 1971, after receiving a felony conviction for using officers in "political activities." Originally sentenced to six months in the slammer, he eventually was put on probation due to health reasons. The stills from Jail Bait feature Ed Wood, Farrell, Lyle Talbot, and Wood's girlfriend, Dolores Fuller. In Very Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 49049 | Timothy Farrell Dance Hall Racket Photos. This lot of 11 b&w original 8" x 10" still photographs from the 1953 exploitation flick Dance Hall Racket features Timothy Farrell as the notorious Umberto Scalli, owner of a seedy club. Incredibly, in this sequel, Scalli is in fine health-after getting whacked at the end of Racket Girls, made two years earlier! The photos also feature Lenny Bruce in his film debut. In Very Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 49050 | Timothy Farrell's Girl Gang Annotated Original Script and 13 Still Photos. This fantastic lot from the 1954 exploitation "classic" Girl Gang (here titled "Girl Gangs") includes 13 original steamy, action-packed stills; Timothy Farrell's own complete script (no page numbers), including his annotations written in blue ballpoint; and a group of documents including shooting schedules, location list, and a cast list including the addresses and phone numbers of all the actors. The stills are in very Fine condition; the script is Fine with some wear; the documents are Very Good to Fine with paper-clip marks.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 49051 | W.C. Fields Signed Portrait. This 10" x 13.5" sepia portrait is a stunning early image of the acerbic, misanthropic, booze-swilling, absolutely irresistible comic genius William Claude Dukenfield, a.k.a. W. C. Fields (1880-1946). The inscription reads (in full) "To my friend Billy Kurtz from his friend Bill Fields/Nov. 21-1919." This rare image of a handsome, 39-year-old Fields is an absolute must for the classic comedy collector. The copyright of the Strauss Peyton Studio is included on the front and the reverse. In Very Fine condition, with a left border trimmed long ago, some minor foxing along the borders, and some silver toning at bottom and center of the image. Accompanied by an LOA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 49052 | Film Stars of the 20th Century Signed Lithograph. A 30" x 24" lithograph signed in black ink by James Stewart, Gregory peck, Janet Leigh, Joseph Cotten, Robert Mitchum, Jane Russell, Gene Kelly, Tippi Hedren, and dozens of others. Number 36 in a limited edition of 100. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 49053 | Frankenstein and Other Vintage Horror Movies Newspaper Ad Printing Blocks. A great set of 15 printing blocks used to print newspaper ads for such classic horror films as King Kong, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Tower of London, Murders in the Rue Morgue, Phantom of the Opera (1943), The Mummy's Hand, and others . The blocks measure approximately 2.5" x 1.5" and are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49054 | Dwight Frye Handwritten Letter To His Mother, Two Days Before his Death. To vintage horror fans, Dwight Frye is a virtual superstar. In Dracula, he played Bela Lugosi's servant Renfield, gobbling flies and spiders and giggling the creepiest laugh in the movies. In Frankenstein, he portrayed Fritz, Colin Clive's hunchbacked dwarf assistant, beholding the creation of Karloff's hapless Monster and torturing the creature with whip and torch. Yet these gothic roles carried a curse, typecasting the former Broadway star and eventually condemning him to bit part obscurity. Fans rarely recognized him or asked him for an autograph (possibly based on Dracula and Frankenstein, because they were afraid to do so!) and collectable material on him is extremely rare. This letter is extraordinary, written by Frye to his mother (whom he called "Muzzie") on 7.25" x 10.25" stationery and dated November 5, 1943 -- two days before he died. Frye writes from his Hollywood home that he's awaiting that morning the delivery of a chair (he and his wife Laura had sold their refrigerator to afford the new chair and a desk). He continues with news that he's ordered the family's turkey for Thanksgiving (which they plan to celebrate the Sunday after the holiday). He notes, "Haven't been out to have my wig tried on but expect a call any day now", a reference to the 20th Century-Fox film Wilson (he'd won the role of Newton D. Baker, secretary of war, and hoped it would spark his failing career; Fox was preparing a hairpiece for him to wear in the part). He notes that he is "working hard at the plant" (he'd taken a job as a tool designer at the Douglas aircraft factory in Santa Monica at night while seeking film work by day). He hopes to complete a course at UCLA if he has the time and notes that his son Buddy, then 12-years old, is painting some things in his room. He expresses appreciation for his mother canning vegetables ("we'll be grateful all winter") and concludes, "Love from us all. Dwight." Two evenings later, Frye took Laura and Buddy to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. As they boarded the bus for home, he suffered a heart attack, dying at 11:15 that night at Hollywood Receiving Hospital. He was only 44 years old. This surviving 65-year old letter is in Excellent condition, written in black ink on beige paper, filling the first side and two-thirds of the reverse. It had been folded into thirds and the writing is still sharp and neat with no fading. As horror fans know, Dwight Frye also left his truly distinctive mark on such horror classics as The Vampire Bat, Bride of Frankenstein, and Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to own a signed and ultimately touching memento from an actor who truly sparked the genre where the blood was the life, and "it" was alive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 49055 | Dwight Frye Early Portrait Inscribed and Signed to His Wife. For horror fans who have indelible memories of Dwight Frye giggling as the lunatic Renfield in Dracula and scuttling as the hunchbacked Fritz in Frankenstein, this very rare 8" x 11.75" sepia portrait might be a surprise. It presents Frye, circa 1925, when he was a dapper, versatile Broadway star, hailed as "a future Barrymore." At the time, Frye was in love with a New York dancer named Laurette Bullivant, and he writes to her on the portrait, "Laurette/You by any other name would be as sweet/Dwight." Frye and Laurette would marry in 1928 and soon head to Hollywood, where Dracula, Frankenstein, The Vampire Bat, Bride of Frankenstein, and similar credits would tragically reduce Frye from "future Barrymore" of the stage to almost freak status in the movies. Laurette was his widow when Frye died in 1943 at the age of 44, the cruelly-humbled actor never expecting that his horror films would eventually win him posthumous cult status. The reverse includes the handwritten notation "Property of Dwight Frye/Bucksport, Maine" -- this being Dwight David Frye, the only child of Dwight and Laurette, who died in 2003. A striking portrait, a charming inscription and a moving testimony to Dwight Frye's promise before horror films provided him an unexpected fate -- and posterity. In Fine condition with two small tears on the right border and minor age toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 49056 | Greta Garbo Original Signed Personal Check. This rare personal check, 6.25" x 2.75", drawn on the Chase Manhattan Bank of New York was filled out and signed in green felt tip by the legendary Greta Garbo. The check, dated June 21, 1968, is made out to "Cash." Includes Chase cancellation stamp, dated June 21, en verso. Garbo did not sign often, so this check is a fabulous find indeed! Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 49057 | Greta Garbo Original Signed Personal Check. This rare personal check, 6.25" x 2.75", drawn on the Chase Manhattan Bank of New York was filled out and signed in blue felt tip by the legendary Greta Garbo. The check, dated October 27, 1969, is made out to Peter Viertel (1920-2007), an author and screenwriter whose Hollywood credits include Alfred Hitchcock's Saboteur (1942), John Huston's The African Queen (1951), and Beat the Devil (1953), The Sun Also Rises (1957), The Old Man and the Sea (1958), and White Hunter, Black Heart (1990), which he adapted from his own novel for director Clint Eastwood. He was the son of Salka Viertel, who co-starred with Garbo in the German-language version of Anna Christie (1930) and wrote the screenplays for three of Garbo's best films, Queen Christina (1933), The Painted Veil (1934), and Anna Karenina (1935). Garbo did not sign often. In fact, during the making of Anna Karenina, the reclusive actress refused to sign an autograph for costar Basil Rathbone (who was playing her husband), then the highest-paid freelance actor in Hollywood. After Garbo passed away in 1992, details about Peter Viertel's close friendship with Garbo were published in his autobiography, Dangerous Friends: At Large with Huston and Hemingway. The reverse is signed in blue ink by Peter Viertel, who also included the note "Deposit to the account of Conte Frederic Chandon de Briailles", who was president of the Chandon Champagne Company and a good friend of Garbo. This check is a fascinating bit of Garbo history, and in Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 49058 | Judy Garland Signed Licensing Agreement, 1940. Includes a licensing renewal agreement signed by Judy Garland in association with Whitman Publishing. The 1940 agreement between Whitman and Garland bears the child star's signature in black ink and specifies that Garland's likeness and name be published in combination with those of Mickey Rooney's. Must have been a spectacular year for the 19-year-old. The Wizard of Oz (1939) was nominated for six Oscars that year (winning two), and with that performance Judy's star was born. Also included is the original 1939 contract, signed by Judy's mother Ethel. With the expected age toning and mailing creases, and minor corner wear. Otherwise, the set is in overall Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 49059 | Judy Garland Signed Contract. A letter signed in full in green ink by Judy Garland, dated December 9, 1946, agreeing to renew a contract with Western Printing & Lithographing Co. of Racine, Wisconsin, to produce books about her -- i.e., paint books, paper doll cut-out books, and the fiction book Judy Garland and the Hoodoo Costume. The letter is also signed by Western Printing's assistant secretary and the Asst. Treasurer of Loew's Incorporated (i.e., MGM). The lot contains an additional copy of the letter and contract (unsigned), a photocopy of the original nine-page contract, as well as a letter dated April 15, 1948 , in which Western Printing notes that the Garland contract has been terminated and that the company should discard all plates, art and "electros" of (alas)Judy Garland and the Hoodoo Costume. Directions to destroy this letter after scrapping the material make it all sound rather sinister. At any rate, the Garland autograph is a beauty, and comes from the year of the release of The Harvey Girls. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 49060 | Judy Garland Signed Contract. Dated January 12, 1962, engaging Garland to appear in the movie The Lonely Stage (released in 1963 as I Could Go on Singing), signed by Garland herself in blue ink. Matted and framed along with a secretarial 8" x 10" glossy. Both are in great condition. With COA from PSA/DNA. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 49061 | Judy Garland Signed Licensing Agreement, 1942. An eight-page licensing agreement, dated February 13, 1942, signed by then 21-year-old Judy Garland in black ink. The agreement gave Western Publishing Company "exclusive right, license, and permission to manufacture, publish, sell, advertise, and distribute" items that included the Judy Garland cut-out paper doll and paint books, among other items. Garland signed the agreement on the last page; her signature is large and legible. In Very Good condition with mild yellowing and very minor corner wear. A significant piece of Judy memorabilia, signed a mere three years after The Wizard of Oz. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $449.32. |
| 49062 | Teri Garr's Young Frankenstein Annotated Original Script. This is the Fourth Draft complete 20th Century-Fox script by Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks, dated February 7, 1974, 134 pages, with additional two-page scene insert, "Production Requirements" page, and "Revised Call Sheet." This ingenious and hilarious parody, inspired by Universal's classic Frankenstein series (particularly Son of Frankenstein), has itself become a true classic. After Gene Wilder dreamed the idea, he called his pal Mel Brooks, and the rest is comedy-horror history. Acting in films from the age of 15, Teri Garr was a mere 26 when she co-starred in Young Frankenstein with a superb cast including Wilder, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle, Kenneth Mars, Cloris Leachman, and Gene Hackman. This unique memento from the film includes Garr's own annotations, including the handwritten addition "and Teri Garr as 'Inga' " on the title page (which is no longer attached and has a three-inch tear at bottom and a chipped upper left corner). The front cover is missing. The back (yellow) cover is inscribed "I Love You!!! Marvin Miller" (who was one of the assistant directors). The remainder of the script is Fine with some wear and creasing.Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 49063 | Teri Garr's Cher TV Show Script. This was Teri Garr's personal script from the Cher TV show, taped October 16 and 17, 1975 and telecast November 2, 1975. The show also featured George Burns and Gregg Allman and the Allman Brothers (Cher had married Gregg Allman in June of that year). Teri appeared on the show in various skits and the vaudeville finale. The script is housed in a white binder with Teri's name embossed on the cover, and includes the rehearsal sheet, staff list with addresses and phone numbers, all dialogue and lyrics, and Teri's annotations. Teri appeared on a number of episodes of the Cher show, as well as The Sonny and Cher show that followed in 1976. In Very Fine condition. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 49064 | Teri Garr's Family Plot Shooting Script. This script, marked "Untitled" and dated January 13, 1975, was the "rainbow shooting script" for Alfred Hitchcock's Family Plot, the director's final film. The screenplay was by Ernest Lehman, based on Victor Canning's novel The Rainbird Pattern. Phyllis Garr, mother of actress Teri Garr, was wardrobe mistress on the film (and many others) and the script contains her extensive handwritten notes, on Universal Studios Wardrobe forms and yellow lined paper, regarding costumes for stars Karen Black, Barbara Harris, and other cast members. Also included in the folder are four 4" x 5" b&w Western wardrobe test photos of Diana Darin, Luana Patten, and Linda Hutchings from 1961's The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come, on which Ms. Garr was wardrobe mistress. (Her talents were clearly eclectic.) There are many annotations in the script by Ms. Garr and the script comes incongruously but charmingly in a yellow "Pee-Chee All Season Portfolio" binding with sports figures on the front and back cover. In Very Fine condition. A fascinating artifact from Hitchcock's swan song. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 49065 | Teri Garr's Signed Oh God! Shooting Script. This lot features Teri Garr's final script for the 1977 comedy hit Oh God!, that co-starred George Burns and John Denver. The script, dated October 19, 1976, is signed by Teri in blue ink on the title page, which reads "Written by Carl Reiner, From 1st Draft Screenplay by Larry Gelbart, from the Novel by Avery Corman." (Reiner received director credit only, and Gelbart and Corman received the writing credit.) This is the rainbow shooting script with many annotations by Garr in pen and pencil. The lot also contains a 22-page shooting schedule; also a January 18, 1977 Warner Bros. call sheet marked "Closed Set: No Visitors! " Oh God! won Saturn Awards (from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films) for Best Actress (Teri Garr), Best Actor (George Burns), and Best Fantasy Film. The script is housed in a red ring binder and is in Excellent condition. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 49066 | Teri Garr's Signed and Annotated One From the Heart Script. One From the Heart was a 1982 release starring Teri Garr, Frederic Forrest, and Raul Julia, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The drama/romance, set in Las Vegas but entirely filmed on a Hollywood soundstage, was a rather notorious box office flop, although it garnered an Oscar nomination for Best Music. This was Teri Garr's personal script, marked "radio draft" and signed "T. Garr" in pencil on the title page. She has marked her lines as "Franny" in yellow highlighter and added many annotations. The script, housed in a yellow binder, has an orange cover labeled "Zoetrope Studios" and Teri has signed her name on it as "Teri Garrrrrf." Progression of Scenes page included. In Excellent condition. Sold for: $262.90. |
| 49067 | Teri Garr's Signed and Annotated Mr. Mom Script. Teri Garr's script for the 1983 comedy super hit Mr. Mom, that co-starred Michael Keaton. Teri has signed her name in full in green ink on the title page of this "rainbow shooting script" (different color pages with revisions), marked "Eighth Draft Ninth Revisions." The script was by John Hughes, with the title page adding "Revisions by Norman Steinberg." The star penned many annotations in the script, which is housed in a plastic green ring binder and is in Very Good condition.Not Sold. |
| 49068 | Lillian Gish and Dorothy Gish Signed Items and Glove. This Gish sisters lot includes Lillian Gish inscribed and signed b&w 8" x 10" portrait, stamped en verso "Kenneth Alexander, Photographer of Women Exclusively, 542 5th Avenue, New York," near fine; Dorothy Gish inscribed and signed b&w 6.75" x 8.5" portrait, chip out bottom left corner, else near fine; Dorothy Gish typed and signed letter to Bryant Hepburn, March 7, 1923, one page, 8.5" x 11", Inspiration Pictures letterhead, mentions the film The Bright Shawl (Edward G. Robinson's first feature film) and a glove sent with the letter as a gift to Hepburn, Fine with original folds, age toning, and minor creases; and Dorothy Gish formal evening glove, 18" x 2.5", kid leather, three buttons, three folds. Fine condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49069 | Cary Grant Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" headshot of Cary Grant, copyrighted 1955 by Paramount, inscribed and signed by Grant in black ink. That year, Grant appeared in his third Alfred Hitchcock production,To Catch a Thief. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild wear, toning, and a couple of slight creases along the edges. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 49070 | Sydney Greenstreet's Robe from Casablanca, Also Worn by Hugo Haas. Sydney Greenstreet, the "Fat Man" of Bogart's The Maltese Falcon, once upon a time wore this massive (size 58) green robe with golden-brown sash and green tassels. It bears the Warner Bros. Pictures tag (sewn into interior under the collar) May 25, 1942, that lists the production as #410 -- the starting date and production number of no less than Casablanca. Greenstreet supported Bogart and Bergman in the Best Picture Academy Award winner of 1943 as Signor Ferrari, the oddly sinister proprietor of the "Blue Parrot." It's possible Greenstreet wore the robe in a scene cut or altered (Casablanca underwent many revisions), or perhaps the studio provided it to him to relax in between scenes during the shoot. The robe has a flamboyantly decadent majesty about it. In addition, there's a second Warner Bros. tag, dated May 14, 1947, sewn near interior left sleeve and noting that Hugo Haas -- himself a corpulent actor who played heavies masterfully -- also donned this robe. The film was likely My Girl Tisa, a "United States Pictures" release filmed with Warner personnel. Such wickedly distinguished lineage might inspire the robe's new owner to chuckle lecherously while wearing it -- consider yourself duly warned. A quite spectacular piece of vintage Hollywood apparel, associated with a beloved classic the American Film Institute voted the #2 film of all time. In Excellent condition. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 49071 | D.W. Griffith Autograph Display. A 4.5" x 2.5" notecard inscribed, signed, and dated March 1, 1933 by the pioneer motion picture director in black ink. The card has been matted and framed along with a program booklet for his 1924 historical epic America and a copy of his New York Times obituary, to an overall size of 19" x 16.5". In Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 49072 | Oliver Hardy's Signed Last Will, 1957. This two-page Last Will and Testament is signed in black ink "Oliver N. Hardy," (the "N" stood for "Norvell") and is dated October 29, 1941. Hardy leaves his entire estate to his third wife Lucille, whom he'd married the year before, and also names her executrix of the will. Two witnesses have also signed the document. Oliver Hardy died August 7, 1957, and his partner Stan Laurel never again performed. There are minor staple perforations at the top of each page, but otherwise the document is in Excellent condition and the signature is outstanding. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA and University Archives.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 49073 | Rita Hayworth Signed Photo. A b&w 6" x 8" promo photo of the beautiful starlet from You'll Never Get Rich (1941), inscribed "How do you like me best? With long or short hair?" and signed by Hayworth in green ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some creasing, surface marks, and a paperclip indention. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 49074 | Rita Hayworth Signed MCA Contract and Correspondence. This MCA Exclusive Agency Contract, 8.5" x 13.5", two pages, dated July 15, 1959, extended an American Guild of Variety Artists agreement between Rita Hayworth and MCA Artists, Ltd., for a period of three years. The contract is signed "Rita Hayworth" in blue ballpoint at the bottom of page two. Included is a file of correspondence, inter-office memos, and postage receipts related to the contract. Fine condition, with original folds, hole punches in top margins, and staple marks. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49075 | Edith Head Red Garters Costume Design Art. A chorus girl costume design sketch for the 1954 musical Western, by Edith Head in watercolor on 14.5" x 23" illustration board. The sketch is signed by Head and features numerous costume department stamps and handwritten notations on the reverse. In Very Fine to Excellent condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49076 | Audrey Hepburn Signed My Fair Lady Lobby Card. An 11" x 14" lobby card for the 1964 musical, signed by Hepburn in black felt tip. Number eight in a series of eight, and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 49077 | Audrey Hepburn Signed My Fair Lady Lobby Card. An 11" x 14" lobby card for the 1964 musical, signed by Hepburn in black felt tip. Number four in a series of eight, and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 49078 | Audrey Hepburn Signed My Fair Lady Lobby Card. An 11" x 14" lobby card for the 1964 musical, signed by Hepburn in black felt tip. Number three in a series of eight, and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 49079 | Audrey Hepburn Signed My Fair Lady Lobby Card. An 11" x 14" lobby card for the 1964 musical, signed by Hepburn in black felt tip. Number two in a series of eight, and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 49080 | Audrey Hepburn Signed My Fair Lady Lobby Card. An 11" x 14" lobby card for the 1964 musical, signed by Hepburn in black felt tip. Number six in a series of eight, and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 49081 | Audrey Hepburn Signed My Fair Lady Lobby Card. An 11" x 14" lobby card for the 1964 musical, signed by Hepburn in black felt tip. Number five in a series of eight, and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 49082 | Sidney Howard Signed Contract. An accomplished and prolific American playwright and screenwriter, Sidney Howard became the first person to win both a Pulitzer Prize (for Drama, They Knew What They Wanted, 1924) and an Academy Award (for Best Adapted Screenplay, Gone With the Wind, 1939). He was also the first winner of a posthumous Academy Award - in August of 1939, Howard died on his Massachusetts farm, crushed to death by his tractor, six months before the Oscar ceremony. This two-page contract, dated December 5, 1935, employed Howard to write an outline continuity for the movie Dodsworth (1936), for which he was also Oscar-nominated. The contract is signed on the second page by Howard in black fountain ink and is in Very Fine condition with some rusty staple marks to the top edge. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49084 | Boris Karloff's Personal Arsenic and Old Lace Original Cast Photo. A rare b&w 8" x 10" photograph of the Anchorage, Alaska, Community College Theatre Workshop production of Arsenic and Old Lace, March 1957. Karloff is seated near right. Very few originals of this photo were produced. A Christmas gift from Evelyn Karloff to authorized Karloff biographer Scott Allen Nollen, in Very Fine condition. From the personal collection of authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen.Not Sold. |
| 49085 | Boris Karloff's Wood-Bound Scrapbook. This charming baby scrapbook was in honor of Michael Gleason, the son of actor Russell Gleason (who appeared in such films as All Quiet on the Western Front) and writer Cynthia Lindsay (who later wrote the 1975 Karloff biography Dear Boris). Russell was the son of James and Lucille Gleason, who were close friends of Karloff, as was Cynthia. Michael was born June 1, 1939 and this book contains many cards and telegrams from the Hollywood community. Most notable are a number of warm and funny communiqués from Karloff to the newborn and his parents. There's a June 2 telegram that Boris signed as "Sara Jane Karloff" (who was only seven months old at the time); also a Western Union "money order message" from Karloff in which his partially torn message notes the couple's "eight pounds of flesh" and reads, "...why not call him Shylock," signing as "The Blackmail Kid." Perhaps most fascinating is a letter handwritten to little Michael by Karloff while acting in Universal's Tower of London, dated September 12, 1939, and reading: "Sir, I am instructed by my father to inform you that I am on to the penguin or etching gag. However, mother's away & he's in the Tower and the picture was promising. Sara Jane." We're not sure what the inside joke is all about, but the letter comes with the envelope addressed and marked "Special Delivery" by Karloff and postmarked "Universal City, Sept. 13, 1939," complete with its ten-cent special delivery stamp (plus three-cent stamp). The reference to the "Tower" is a wonderful connection to Tower of London, in which Karloff was playing Mord, the Tower executioner. There are also first birthday cards from the Karloffs, one signed by Boris in pencil as "Sara Jane" and one signed in fountain ink as "Boris and Dorothy." Other celebrities whose congratulations are included are Ralph Morgan, Pat O'Brien, and "Uncle George Cukor." The album is 11" x 14," with a brown wooden cover, the name "Michael" added to the cover along with a cutout of a little boy and a train. The cover has become loose, otherwise the item is in Very Good condition. After Russell Gleason's death, Cynthia remarried and Michael's stepfather adopted him; he went by the name of Michael Lindsay, became a TV producer and died in 2006. A very endearing item with insight into Boris Karloff as a devoted, caring and witty friend.Sold for: $956.00. |
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| 49087 | Boris Karloff Matted Contract and Photo. An impressive 16.5" x 27" matted display of a two-page contract signed in black fountain ink by Boris Karloff, for his guest star appearance on the February 26, 1952 episode of The Texaco Star Theatre. This of course was the phenomenally popular TV show hosted by Milton Berle, and Karloff appeared as a guest several times. Centered between the two contract pages is a full-length 8" x 10" still of Karloff as the Monster in Bride of Frankenstein. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49088 | Boris Karloff Signed Licensing Agreement, 1962. An October 1, 1962, agreement signed by Boris Karloff on the final page in blue ballpoint. The contract served to bind Karloff and Western Publishing Company to a one-year licensing agreement, allowing Western Publishing to exclusive rights to Karloff's name and likeness for the comic book series Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery. Also included are related handwritten letters to Western, signed by Boris' widow Evelyn Karloff (from 1981 and 1982) and royalty statements for Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery comic publications spanning the years 1962-1968. In overall Very Good condition with minor corner and border folds and slight yellowing. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 49089 | Boris and Evelyn Karloff Personal Christmas Card and Fishing Photo. An extremely rare Christmas card designed by Evelyn Karloff's sister, Kate Adamson. The inside features the printed names "EVELYN & BORIS KARLOFF." Sent by Evelyn to Karloff biographer Scott Allen Nollen on November 16, 1983. The full-page letter on the inside of the unfolded card is signed by Mrs. Karloff and includes information on the card's creator, comments about Boris' personality, the founding of the Screen Actors Guild, an interest in cricket, and his appearance on This Is Your Life in 1957. In Very Fine condition and accompanied by the original envelope addressed by Evelyn Karloff. Also included is a rare b&w 5" x 7" photo from the Karloffs' 1953 trip to Acapulco, depicting Boris and Evelyn, their companions, and an impressive deep-sea fishing catch. A Christmas gift from Evelyn Karloff to Nollen, in Very Fine condition. From the personal collection of authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen.Not Sold. |
| 49090 | Boris Karloff Owned and Worn Necktie with Signed Letter from Evelyn Karloff. This fine necktie was purchased at Lewin and Sons by Boris Karloff after he and his wife, Evelyn, moved back to London during the 1950s. It is one of only two such garments known to exist. It was a gift from Evelyn to Karloff biographer Scott Allen Nollen, mailed to him from London in 1981. (Therefore, the tie has only had two owners.) Accompanying the tie are two pieces of exceptional provenance: a letter from Evelyn that mentions the gift of the tie, handwritten and signed by her in blue ink, and the original envelope in which the tie and letter were mailed. The tie is in Excellent condition, and the letter and envelope are in Very Fine condition. From the personal wardrobe of Boris Karloff and the private collection of authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 49091 | Henry King Abbott Enterprises Inc. Office Book, 1930-1940. This 9" x 11.5" leather-bound book with gilt title and marbled endpapers, includes three sections -- By-Laws, Minutes, and Ledger -- and contains 102 Henry King ink signatures! Hollywood director Henry King (1886-1982), whose impressive credits include In Old Chicago (1937), Jesse James (1939), The Song of Bernadette (1943), and 12 O'Clock High (1949), was also president of Abbott Enterprises, Inc. This office book contains typewritten information pertaining to the company's stock. In Fine to very Fine condition with some wear and small chips on the cover. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 49092 | Mario Lanza Signed Portraits. This lot of three Mario Lanza fan-mail still photographs includes one signed and inscribed 8" x 10" MGM b&w portrait, near fine with minor creasing; and two signed b&w 3.5" x 5" portraits. In Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49093 | Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 3.5" x 5" photo of the legendary comedy duo circa the 1930s, inscribed "Thanks Mertyn!" and signed by both Laurel and Hardy in blue ink. In Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49094 | Stan Laurel Signed Story Purchase for A Close Shave. Includes an Affidavit of Authorship and a Bill of Sale, both related to the Stan Laurel's sale of A Close Shave, "an original motion picture story," both dated November 17, 1926 and both bearing the neat, clean ink signature of Stan Laurel. The affidavit contains Laurel's Los Angeles home address, and the Bill of Sale mentions Hal Roach Studios and Laurel's payment for the story ($10!). This was just prior to the official formation of the Laurel and Hardy team. Both documents have a small paper clip mark, otherwise they are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49095 | Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Signed Contracts. A pair of two-page agreements on Hal Roach Studios letterhead, undated (circa 1932), one signed by Laurel in blue ink and the other by Hardy in black. The agreements suspended the contracts between the comedy duo and the studio for 60 days. Laurel used the time off for a vacation to visit his father in the UK; Hardy and his wife joined them, and the vacation became a working tour, with enormous crowds greeting them everywhere they went. It was on that trip that Stan and Ollie went from being merely co-stars to close personal friends. The documents are in Very Fine condition with slight fold creases, paperclip indentations, and a few small rust stains. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 49096 | Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Signed Contracts. A pair of modifying agreements to contracts between comedy duo Laurel and Hardy and Hal Roach Studios, granting them eight additional weeks of time off. One is a three-page agreement dated November 28, 1932 and signed on the last page by Hardy in black ink; the other is a two-page agreement dated December 12, 1932 and signed on the last page by Laurel in black ink. The contracts cover the better part of 1933, a pivotal year in the duo's career that saw them make the transition from shorts to feature films in such early classics as Fra Diavolo and Sons of the Desert. Both are in very Fine condition with fold creases, paper clip indentations, and mild wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $3,346.00. |
| 49097 | Stan Laurel Signed Letter to Roach Studios. Laurel and Hardy's stint with Hal Roach Studios in the 1930s resulted in what is widely considered to be the duo's best work; it also saw regular clashes between Laurel (the brains behind the operation) and studio head Roach, in terms of both artistic and business differences. This one-page typed letter on Laurel's personal stationery highlights one such incident. Dated March 18, 1935, it reads: "Dear Sirs: Answering yours of the fourteenth instant. I, at no time agreed the contract be terminated forthwith. Your statement, you have not been able to secure my cooperation is pure fabrication and subterfuse [sic]. I am still under contract with you, and I am prepared to continue under contract to expiration date." The letter is signed by Laurel and is in Very Fine condition with mailing creases and some wear along the edges. It is accompanied by the original mailing envelope, as well as a certified mail receipt dated March 14, 1935 and signed on the reverse by Laurel in pencil; both in Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $3,346.00. |
| 49098 | Stan Laurel Signed Employment Agreement with Roach Studios. By 1936, Laurel and Hardy were as strong as ever, but Laurel's dealings with producer Hal Roach had been strained to the breaking point by artistic differences. Stand-offs between the two were commonplace during the late 1930s, with Roach often threatening to pair Hardy with someone else. Laurel's contract with Roach expired a year before Hardy's, and for a brief time the duo was indeed separated. In October 1938, Roach's rival Mack Sennett announced that he had signed Laurel to star in comedy features for his new studio. Those films were never made, since by April of 1939 the dispute between Laurel and Roach was settled and the comedy team was working for him again. They made two more films for Roach before splitting with him for good and signing with 20th Century-Fox and MGM. This 25-page employment agreement dates from that turbulent period -- specifically, October 8, 1937 -- and is signed by Stan Laurel on the last page in black ink. It paid Laurel $2,500 a week for two years, as well allowing him to retain writing and directing duties to the tune of $25,000 per picture (a degree of creative control Laurel was not allowed at Fox or MGM). A great item with intriguing content, in Very Fine condition with some very light wear and discoloration. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 49099 | Bruce Lee's Face Mask Used When Sparring. A fencing-style metal mesh face mask owned and used by Bruce Lee during his workout, training, and teaching programs at his Jun fan Gung Fu Institute circa 1966-67. The mask, used primarily as protection from eye and face jabs during sparring, shows a fair amount of use and contact, and is a good example of how Lee pulled equipment from other sports for use in his technique, training, and teaching regimes. The mask is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some wear from use, but still sturdy. Accompanied by LOAs from Taky Kimura and from University Archives.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49100 | Bruce Lee's Face Mask Used When Sparring. A fencing-style metal mesh face mask owned and used by Bruce Lee during his workout, training, and teaching programs at his Jun fan Gung Fu Institute circa 1966-67. The mask was used primarily as protection from eye and face jabs during sparring, and it shows a fair amount of use and contact. The item is a good example of how Lee pulled equipment from other sports for use in his technique, training, and teaching regimes. It is in Very Fine condition with some wear from use, but still sturdy. Accompanied by LOAs from Taky Kimura and from University Archives.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 49101 | Bruce Lee's Umpire Mask. A metal-and-leather umpire's mask owned and used by Bruce Lee during his workout, training, and teaching programs at his Jun fan Gung Fu Institute circa 1966-67. The mask shows a fair amount of use and contact, and is a good example of how Lee pulled equipment from other sports for use in his technique, training, and teaching regimes. The mask is in Fine condition with wear from use, but still sturdy. Accompanied by LOAs from Taky Kimura and from University Archives.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 49102 | Bruce Lee's Ear Guard Used When Sparring. A MacGregor brand red leather and plastic ear guard with a large handwritten "D" on the back, owned and used by Bruce Lee during his workout, training, and teaching programs at his Jun fan Gung Fu Institute circa 1966-67. The wrestling-style guard is a good example of how Lee pulled equipment from other sports when it served his technique, training, and teaching regimes. The guard is in Very Fine condition with some soiling and wear from use, but still sturdy. Accompanied by LOAs from Taky Kimura and from University Archives.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49103 | Bruce Lee's Ear Guard Used in Sparring Practice. A MacGregor brand red leather and plastic ear guard owned and used by Bruce Lee during his workout, training, and teaching programs at his Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute circa 1966-67. The wrestling-style guard is a good example of how Lee pulled equipment from other sports when it served his technique, training, and teaching regimes. The guard is in Very Fine condition with some soiling and wear from use, but still sturdy. Accompanied by LOAs from Taky Kimura and from University Archives.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49104 | Bruce Lee's Fencing Helmet Used When Sparring. A fencing-style helmet with metal mesh face mask owned and used by Bruce Lee during his workout, training, and teaching programs at his Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute circa 1966-67. The mask, which lee acquired in Hong Kong, was used primarily during sparring practice. Lee is known to have incorporated many techniques from the sport of fencing into his own style of martial arts. The mask is in Very Fine condition with some wear from use. Accompanied by LOAs from Taky Kimura and from University Archives.Sold for: $2,987.50. |
| 49105 | Bruce Lee's Fur-Lined Silk Jacket. A cultural icon and easily the most influential martial artist of the 20th century, Bruce Lee elevated martial arts films to a new level of popularity and in doing so sparked the first major surge of interest in Chinese martial arts in the West. His untimely passing in 1973 at age 32 left a void that many have tried to fill. This patterned black silk fur-lined Chinese-style jacket was worn regularly by Bruce Lee during his years in Hong Kong. In Very Fine condition some large tears to the fur lining and stains to one sleeve. Accompanied by a LOA from Bruce Lee's Brother, Robert Lee, and an LOA from University Archives.Not Sold. |
| 49106 | Bruce Lee's Inscribed and Signed Chinese-Language Martial Arts Booklet. A 59-page martial arts instructional booklet autographed "Bruce Lee Shiu Loong" (the name he used during his early film career in China) and inscribed "The Chinese twenty-four foot fighting technique" on the front cover by Lee. He also inscribed on the back cover and at the top of page 32, "Property of Bruce Lee, 1122 Jefferson St., Seattle, Wash.," and made this incomplete notation on the inside front cover: This book deals mainly on foot technique and is... " Lee also numbered several images and outlined others in red ink. An empty space near the back of the book bears a line of Chinese text possibly written by Lee. In Very Good to Fine condition, with soiling, creasing, and some tears to the cover (only slightly affecting the signature), some missing page corners, and mild overall toning. Lee used this booklet extensively while developing his Jun Fan Gung Fu style, and later passed it along to a friend. A fantastic item. Accompanied by LOAs from Taky Kimura and University Archives, and a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49107 | Bruce Lee's Inscribed Choy Lay Fut Martial Arts Book. A 40-page instructional booklet with "Tan Tui Sect" written in Chinese on the front cover by Lee in pencil, and inscribed "The 'Six Forms from the darted foot Clan' is a long range Gung Fu. It is practiced and used to [sic] against more than one opponent, and is noted for its speed of footwork and the kicking technique." by Lee in blue ink on the title page. Lee studied the Choy Lay Fut technique regularly, and he used this booklet in the early '60s before he began developing and teaching his own Jun Fan Gung Fu style. The item is in Fine condition with some wear and toning, and some tears and stress along the spine that have been repaired with tape. Accompanied by LOAs from Taky Kimura and University Archives, and a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
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| 49108 | Bruce Lee's Annotated Mantis Style Boxing Martial Arts Booklet. A 50-page Chinese-language softcover booklet with numerous annotations and drawings in pencil by Bruce Lee on more than 20 pages. Lee used this book while he studied and developed his Jun Fan Gung Fu style, and wrote the pamphlet's title, "Mantis Style Boxing", in English on the first blank leaf. On many of the b&w photo images, Lee labeled stances and drew the positions of opponents and arrows indicating the direction of force. On the last flyleaf, Lee listed in pencil his ten martial arts forms: Right Collapsing Hand Hammer with Right Closed Door Legs, Three Folded Hands, Crash Hammer Hand Ring, Golden Snack Fists, Virtual Legs with Pick Bell Hands, Crash Hammer Ring Hit, Hand Leg Simultaneous Attack, Shadow Hand Hit, Side Leg Kick, and Chain Legs Method. In Fine condition with tape repair to spine, back cover missing, and some mild creasing, wear, and toning. A unique, must-have item. Accompanied by LOAs from Taky Kimura and University Archives, and a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
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| 49109 | Bruce Lee's Annotated Martial Arts Booklet. A Chinese-language booklet with photo illustrations that features numerous handwritten notations by Lee related to the descriptions and photos of techniques described on each page. The book dates circa 1965-67, and Lee used it extensively while developing his Jun Fan Gung Fu style in Seattle, and later passed it along to a friend. The booklet is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear, toning, and soiling. Accompanied by LOAs from Taky Kimura and University Archives, and a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49110 | Bruce Lee Signed Jun Fan Gung Fu Membership Card. A rare original 3.5" x 2.5" Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute "red stripe" student membership card signed by Bruce Lee in black ink in the space labeled "president" circa 1965-67. The card was pre-signed by Lee and apparently never issued, as the remaining info boxes and signature areas are blank. Very few "red stripe" cards were ever signed by Lee, according to Taky Kimura, Lee's close friend and assistant instructor at Jun Fan, Lee's first Gung Fu school. (Bruce's Chinese name was Lee Jun Fan, making "Jun Fan Gung Fu" literally "Bruce's Gung Fu".) A very special item in Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOAs from Taky Kimura and from University Archives.Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 49111 | Vivien Leigh Signed Letter with Photos. A single-page typed letter on personal stationery, dated July 9, 1963, and signed by Leigh in blue ink. Accompanied by three b&w photos of the actress ranging in size from 4" x 5" to 7" x 9". Items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 49112 | Carole Lombard Signed Photo. An alluring b&w 10" x 13" portrait of the comedic actress whose life was cut tragically short, inscribed and signed by her in silver ink. The photo is in Very Fine condition; the writing is a bit faint against the black background, but is otherwise a very nice sample of her autograph. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 49113 | Peter Lorre Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of Lorre signed by the star of M in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49114 | Bela Lugosi Signed Photograph. Striking, gloss finish photograph of an etching by N. Goode of the legendary Bela Lugosi, boldly inscribed in black ink "To Ruth with sincere regards Bela Lugosi." The signature, which the actor has sharply underlined, features the characteristic accent mark that Lugosi placed over the "e" in his name when signing his early autographs. In Fine condition, the photograph shows age toning and minor surface wear. There is minor staining at the upper left corner. The photograph was mounted to paper at one time and shows signs of glue and paper residue covering the back. There is a slight smudge to the "i" in Lugosi and while one is drawn to Lugosi' penetrating gaze, the signature is strong. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $609.45. |
| 49115 | Bela Lugosi Stubborn King David Program, 1903. It's February 10, 1903, the troupe is the National Actors Company of Transylvania, the theater is in Budapest, and 20-year-old Bela Lugosi is playing the role of "Carafia Antonio, fogeneralis" in Kurucz Feja David -- which translates as Stubborn King David. This remarkably intact 12" x 17" program lists the actors, all 31 of them, and it's awesome to see the name of "Lugosi Bela" on this handsome paper from more than 105 years ago. The program advertises the "operette" Boszorkanyvar as the next night's attraction. There are a few very tiny tears (no paper missing) and several barely perceptible smudges; otherwise, it is in Fine condition. This poster looks basically like it did over a century ago, when Bela Lugosi was acting for a troupe from Transylvania - but had no idea he'd win worldwide fame as Count Dracula. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49116 | Bela Lugosi Signed Contract. A two-sided 8.5" x 22" Screen Actors Guild Minimum Contract for Free Lance Players, dated June 11, 1937 engaging Lugosi to co-star in the Republic serial SOS Coastguard, signed by him in black fountain ink and also initialed twice in regard to starting date and co-star billing, and once more on an attached flyer. Republic executive E. Goldstein has also signed the contract. It's notable that Lugosi's career was in trouble at the time; indeed, this was his last film work before Son of Frankenstein began shooting more than 16 months later. Also intriguing is that his character's name, as noted on the contract, is "Boroff," which sounds suspiciously like a contraction of the name of his rival, Boris Karloff. There are some small tears at the top of file hole area, otherwise Very Good condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49117 | Bela Lugosi Painting by Richard Sheffield. Bela Lugosi, Hollywood's immortal Count Dracula, seems to inhabit this portrait, body and soul -- and maybe he does! The back story: In 1953, Los Angeles teenager F. Richard Sheffield, Jr, fascinated by the Lugosi persona, met his idol one Saturday at the fading star's modest apartment. Although Lugosi was failing, Sheffield sensed the power of the old magic (as well as the man's genuine charm and kindness) and fell under his formidable spell. He became the star's devoted acolyte for the last three years of Lugosi's life, and throughout the actor's final real-life melodramas -- including his drug addiction, alcoholism, and final (and stormy) marriage. (He even watched Bela acting his never-finished role in his posthumously released Plan 9 from Outer Space.) Sheffield asked Lugosi if he could paint his portrait, and after the star proved a restless subject, the teenager opted to use one of Bela's favorite photos. It was a strikingly devilish portrait from 1930, when Bela was campaigning to star in Universal's film of Dracula after his triumph in the vampire role on Broadway. Sheffield nailed the details -- the blue eyes, even the mole on the left cheek -- and the background is properly fiery, as if we're beholding Dracula in hell. The canvas is 23" x 29," and signed "F. Sheffield '53" in the lower right corner. Bela, as Sheffield recalls, was "flattered and impressed that a 14-year-old kid did a decent job" and displayed the painting in his Hollywood apartment. A baroque bonus is the magnificent wooden, ornately-designed frame, a splendidly gothic show in itself, worthy of a Transylvania castle, measuring a huge 45" x 48.5," painted gold and featuring, appropriately, four carved bats. The painting has some minor age blemishes, and the paint has faded in a few areas of the frame, otherwise it is in overall Very Fine condition. Richard Sheffield was the last person to see Bela Lugosi alive (mere hours before his death on August 16, 1956). He was a pallbearer at the funeral, has done much to perpetuate the Lugosi legacy, and most recently joined Gary Don Rhodes in co-authoring the fascinating new book Bela Lugosi: Dreams and Nightmares. This portrait appears in the book. Sheffield's unusually deep bond with Bela Lugosi radiates and resonates in this wonderful painting, almost 52 years after Bela Lugosi went to his real-life grave (dressed in his Dracula cape).Sold for: $7,170.00. |
| 49118 | Jayne Mansfield Signed Photo. A glamorous b&w 8" x 10" photo inscribed and signed by the platinum blonde bombshell in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with a few spots of toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 49119 | Jayne Mansfield Autograph with Calendar. A 4.5" x 4" card inscribed "To Richard Always," dated October, 26, 1959, and signed by Mansfield in blue ballpoint. In Very Fine to Excellent condition, accompanied by a copy of the 1959 Playboy pin-up calendar featuring the platinum blonde bombshell as Miss July. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49120 | Meteor Production Design Art. A piece of production design art for the 1979 sci-fi flick, acrylics on 23" x 15.5" illustration board. Though the cast boasted such talent as Sean Connery, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, Martin Landau, and Henry Fonda, it flopped at the box office and is regarded as one of the least-well received movies of the '70s disaster movie craze. The drawing is in Very Fine to Excellent condition. Not Sold. |
| 49121 | Early Miss America Trophy from 1925. A large silver-plated trophy awarded to "The Most Beautiful Professional Bathing Girl, Bathers Revue, Atlantic City Pageant, September 8-12, 1925." The Miss America Pageant, as it would soon come to be called, originated in 1921, making this one of the earliest awards associated with the event. The trophy consists of a 17.5" x 19.5" silver-plated clamshell on a 6" x 15" circular wood base with sterling silver dedication plaque, and is in Very Good to Fine condition with moderate wear and some tarnishing.Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 49122 | Tom Mix Vintage Photo Archive, Set of Eleven. A set of 11 vintage photos of Hollywood's first Western superstar, Tom Mix. Included are two 8" x 10" photos of Mix on horseback (one, a dynamic shot of the actor riding across a river, the other of Mix performing a horse trick); a 5" x 10" publicity photo of Mix in full cowboy garb; a 7" x 9.25" photo of a young girl on horseback (probably his daughter Ruth or his daughter Thomasina); an 8" x 10" photo with a printed caption reading "Monument to Native Sons of the Golden West"; a 4" x 6" photo of Mix with two circus performers; a 2.5" x 3.5" photo of Mix standing next to a car with a woman looking on from the passenger seat; a 4.75" x 6.75" photo of Mix with a man at the Wild West Show; a great 4" x 5" shot of Mix hanging from a tree; a 4" x 5" photo of Mix riding horseback through a mansion set; a 5" x 7" photo ad for "Tom Mix Watches." All are b&w and in overall Good to Very Good condition with the expected age-toning, a few corner chips and minor corner creases, and a some areas of discoloration. In all, a fascinating look at the Western film legend.Not Sold. |
| 49123 | Tom Mix Vintage Photo Archive, Set of 11. This lot of 11 vintage b&w Tom Mix photos includes some real gems: a 3" x 4" photo of a shirtless Mix displaying what appears to be injury due to buckshot (with Mix smiling wryly!); a 3.5" x 5.5" postcard photo of Mix and his wife on vacation in the snow; a 5" x 7" photo of Mix with his horse; an 8" x 10" publicity photo of Mix with printed signature; a 3.75" x 6" photo of Mix with a man at the Wild West Show; a 3.75" x 6" photo of Mix with a performer at the Wild West Show; a 7" x 5" of Mix on set with fellow co-stars; and four 5" x 7" film stills. In overall Very Good condition with the expected age-toning, mild corner/border wear, and two instances of small chipping and discoloration. Simply a great set of images with that Tom Mix charisma shining through every shot. Not Sold. |
| 49124 | Tom Mix Vintage Photo Archive, Set of Nine. A great set of nine vintage photos of Western film legend, Tom Mix. Included are two 8" x 10" publicity photos of Mix from the same photo shoot (looking quite dapper in a formal cowboy-style suit); a knock-out 5" x 7" photo of Mix with his wife, actress Victoria Forde; a 5" x 7" photo of Mix flanked by three unknown men in front of Department of Justice building; a 3.5" x 5.5" photo of Mix on horseback winning the relay race at the 1913 Prescott Fair; a 4.75" x 6.75" photo of Mix with mounted police and two women; a 4.75" x 6.5" photo of Mix with mounted police; an 8" x 10" photo of Mix with a San Francisco police officer; an 8" x 10" photo of Mix with a mounted police officer in England (with three minor creases to photo). The b&w photographs are in overall Very Good to Fine condition with the expected age-toning, minor corner wear, and a few areas of mild discoloration. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 49125 | Tom Mix Photo Archive. Set of six vintage b&w photos includes four assorted 8" x 10" photos of legendary movie cowboy Tom Mix, as well as a 4" x 6.5" photo inscribed and signed to Mix by Texas Ranger Sgt. Manuel T. "Lone Wolf" Gonzaullas, and a 7" x 9" photo inscribed and signed to Mix from opera star Rosa Raisa. The photos are in Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49126 | Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable How to Marry a Millionaire Photo by Jean Howard. An impressive collection of legs is featured in this b&w 10" x 13.5" promo photo from the 1953 romantic comedy, taken by Jean Howard, a former Ziegfeld girl who became a noted Hollywood photographer in the 1940s and '50s. The photo is in Fine to Very Fine condition, and is affixed to a piece of heavy illustration board, with Howard's credit stamp on the reverse. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49127 | Marilyn Monroe Some Like It Hot Set of 49 Contact Sheets A set of 49 b&w 8" x 10" contact sheets from the legendary set of Some Like It Hot. Includes fascinating behind-the-scenes images from what the AFI calls America's number one comedy of all time. Candid shots of Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Joe E. Brown, and the rest of the cast and crew... even director Billy Wilder giving direction to undoubtedly his most challenging cast-member ever, the notoriously tardy Ms. Monroe! What is overwhelmingly evident, however, is the blast they had while filming the romp -- each image a wonderfully unique reminder of the fabled film and Monroe's eternal star quality. In Very Fine condition with moderate curving, corner and border wear, and minor yellowing. Sold for: $6,572.50. |
| 49128 | Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Photos. Set of four b&w 11" x 14" photos of the iconic actress by Bernard of Hollywood, from various limited edition series of 200 to 500 prints. Each is matted to 16.5" x 19.5" and in Excellent condition.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 49129 | Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Photos. Set of four b&w 11" x 14" photos of the iconic actress by Bernard of Hollywood, from various limited edition series of 300 to 1,000 prints. Each is matted to 16.5" x 19.5" and in Excellent condition.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 49130 | Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Photos. Set of three color 11" x 14" photos of the iconic actress by Bernard of Hollywood, from various limited edition series of 300 to 1,000 prints. Each is matted to 16.5" x 19.5" and in Excellent condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49131 | Marilyn Monroe Signed Check. A check for $19 from Marilyn Monroe to T. Lane, dated April 3, 1953, handwritten and signed by Monroe in black ink. In Very Fine condition with the usual bank cancellation marks. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 49132 | Marilyn Monroe Signed Check. A check for $50 dated April 10, 1953 and signed by Marilyn Monroe in blue ink. The check pre-dates her break-out appearances in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How to Marry a Millionaire -- as well as her nude centerfold in the debut issue of Playboy -- by a few months, and is in Very Fine condition with a fold crease and the usual bank cancellation marks. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 49133 | Marilyn Monroe's Academy Membership Card and SAG Checks. Featured is Marilyn Monroe's printed membership card for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (1962). Sadly, it would be her last. The card measures 3.5" x 2.25". It is imprinted in blue, issued for the year 1962 and "Marilyn Monroe" is typed above the printed words "Active Member." The card is in pristine condition. Also included are four checks drawn on the "Marilyn Monroe Trustee Account" each signed by Inez C. Nelson. All are were made payable to the Screen Actors Guild in the amount of $25 for dues. Light vertical folds appear on each check, and all are in Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 49134 | Marilyn Monroe Some Like It Hot Promo "Calendar". A rare 8.5" x 11" six-page promotional booklet for the comedy classic with a wall calendar design promoting the movie's March 18, 1959 release date. Gorgeous pictures of Monroe in the signature black dress with ukulele from the movie. In Very fine condition.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 49135 | Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lauren Bacall How to Marry a Millionaire Photo by Jean Howard. A great b&w 10" x 13.5" promo photo from the 1953 romantic comedy featuring co-stars Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lauren Bacall, taken by Jean Howard, a former Ziegfeld girl who became a noted Hollywood photographer in the 1940s and '50s. The photo is in Very Fine condition, and has been framed to an overall size of 11.5" x 15".Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49136 | Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Book Set by Andre de Dienes and Scrapbooks. A copy of Andre de Dienes' 2002 box set featuring a large-format hardcover 233-page retrospective, softcover reprint of Sunbathing Review magazine ( Autumn of 1958 ) with 24 full-page advertising photos and magazine covers, and a softcover facsimile of de Dienes Monroe photo proofs with notations. The set is #2,757 in a limited edition of 20,000. The book is accompanied by seven scrapbooks containing assorted vintage newspaper and magazine clippings related to Monroe. The box set is in Excellent condition, the scrapbooks are Very Fine.Not Sold. |
| 49137 | Cast Signed Murder by Death Photo. A b&w 11" x 14" photo still from the 1976 caper comedy signed by stars Peter Sellers, David Niven, Maggie Smith, Elsa Lanchester, Alec Guinness, James Coco, James Cromwell, Peter Falk, Eileen Brennan, Estelle Winwood, and Richard Narita. Framed to 11.5" x 14.5" and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 49138 | Ryan O'Neal Scrapbook of Photos and Notes on Guests. This spiral-bound album primarily contains eccentrically cut-out pieces of yellow and pink paper documenting celebrities who were O'Neal's guests at various times. References are also made to longtime partner Farrah Fawcett and daughter Tatum O'Neal. The lot also includes six b&w 8" x 10" photos of O'Neal with first wife Joanna Moore and baby Tatum, four color snapshots (one a Polaroid of Fawcett), and several greeting cards sent by and to family members. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some minor wear.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49139 | Jack P. Pierce's Scrapbook. Jack P. Pierce was the true Dr. Frankenstein of Universal City. The most legendary makeup artist in Hollywood history, Pierce was a scrappy genius, an unassuming artist, and a genuine creator of folklore. His name is synonymous with Golden Age Universal, where he was makeup chief from 1927 until 1947. Pierce designed and protected the beauty secrets of actresses, designed and applied brilliantly believable age makeups, and worked cinema magic. Most famously, he created monsters. Boris Karloff's Frankenstein Monster and Mummy, Claude Rains' bandaged Invisible Man, Elsa Lanchester's Bride of Frankenstein, Lon Chaney Jr.'s Wolf Man -- indeed, every Universal creature of the night who inspired nightmares throughout the Depression and World War II came into being via the tricks, tools, and remarkable imagination of Jack Pierce. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own Pierce's personal scrapbook. It's an amazing artifact, so packed with original photos, clippings and correspondence that lifting the massive 18-pound, 16.5" x 18" book provides the spine-tingling sensation of actually holding classic Universal history in your hands. Although the consignor has removed some of the horror material to preserve in his own collection, a gothic treasure-trove remains -- and all of the shots are originals (with some of them actual proofs, pre-dating the originals), as are all the clippings. Among the material, all personally attached to the book by Pierce with makeup tape, are: A newspaper photo of Jacques Lerner in Pierce's simian makeup in 1927's The Monkey Talks; a magazine photo of Conrad Veidt with Pierce on 1928's The Man Who Laughs; newspaper and magazine clippings on 1931's Frankenstein; a two-page spread on 1932's The Old Dark House, with photos of Karloff as Morgan and Elspeth Dudgeon as the 102-year old Mr. Femm, plus reviews; multiple pages on 1932's The Mummy, with stills of Karloff and Zita Johann, trade paper coverage of Karloff presenting Pierce the Hollywood Filmograph award for makeup (with trade paper photos of Karloff and Pierce with the trophy), a Universal Weekly page devoted to the film, congratulatory telegram to Pierce and Karloff on the film, the magazine feature "Makeup Secrets of Movie Horror Pictures;" a Spanish magazine feature; Claude Rains portraits (in goggles and bandages) from The Invisible Man; magazine photo of Elsa Lanchester in Bride of Frankenstein, separate magazine photos of Karloff and Lanchester, clippings including a New York Times story on the film (May 10, 1935) and Spanish magazine feature; trade ad for Werewolf of London, two stills of Henry Hull, the Variety review and a Feg Murray newspaper sketch of Hull as the lycanthrope; Douglass Montgomery in old age makeup from The Mystery of Edwin Drood; magazine photo of Karloff in The Raven; portrait photos of Karloff and Lugosi in The Invisible Ray; two Karloff portrait photos from Night Key; candid photo of Pierce with Karloff, Lugosi and director Rowland V. Lee clowning on Son of Frankenstein, plus page from the press book, a Feg Murray color newspaper sketch of Karloff's Monster, Buffalo Times rotogravure two-page spread sketch entitled "Monsters in the Making"; Karloff "attacking" Pierce candid from Tower of London, plus photos of Basil Rathbone, Ian Hunter and Vincent Price; candids from Black Friday of Pierce with Karloff, and of Karloff with Stanley Ridges; photos of Vincent Price and Margaret Lindsay in House of the Seven Gables; four shots from The Mummy's Hand, including two of Tom Tyler's Mummy; two photos of Pierce with John Barrymore on The Invisible Woman; two photos of Lon Chaney Jr. in Man Made Monster; three shots of Chaney Jr. as The Wolf Man, plus clippings; two photos of Chaney and Lugosi in The Ghost of Frankenstein; Lionel Atwill in Asian makeup as "the Baron" in Junior G-Men of the Air; photo of Chaney in The Mummy's Tomb; Hollywood Reporter story "Bela Lugosi Collapses Under Monster Makeup" regarding 1943's Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, plus Newsweek review of film; seven stills from 1943's Phantom of the Opera; David Bruce in makeup as 1943's The Mad Ghoul; photos of Karloff and J. Carrol Naish in House of Frankenstein; photo of Vicky Lane in Jungle Captive; photo of Chaney in House of Dracula. Of course, there's more than horror here -- in fact, the scrapbook dates all the way back to 1915 and covers a half-century of film and TV history. There's original material related to many Universal classics of the 1930s and 1940s: All Quiet on the Western Front, East of Borneo, Back Street (both the 1932 and 1941 versions), Great Expectations, Show Boat (both the 1929 and 1936 versions with a magnificent two-page spread on the latter), Three Smart Girls, Arabian Nights, and many more. The stars are here too: beautiful photo portraits of Deanna Durbin (including a candid of Jack attending her 19th birthday party), clippings of Abbott and Costello joining Jack in making an effigy of Hitler, photos of Tom Tyler (as Buffalo Bill), Sidney Fox (in Asian makeup), Edward G. Robinson, Irene Dunne, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, Maria Montez, and a 1931 full-length portrait of starlet Bette Davis (with original snipe en verso). There are "thank you" letters from charities and wartime organizations that Jack assisted, a spread of photos from 1948's Joan of Arc (which Jack worked on after leaving Universal), candids of Jack from various phases of his career, and finally, a page with a horseshoe drawing, signed by the company of Mr. Ed -- Jack's professional swan song -- signed by stars Alan Young and Connie Hines, director Arthur Lubin, and the voice of the horse (of course), Allan "Rocky" Lane, who's signed his own name as well as Mr. Ed's. The book is brown leather, inscribed on the lower right corner: "Jack Pierce from Harry Gladstone." There is some minor tattering on some pages and a few cracked edges on some pictures, and Jack has written names and/or dates on some photos. Still, the overall quality of the material is Very Good and the impact of this material and its history nearly overwhelming. Jack Pierce died in 1968, fearing that Hollywood had virtually forgotten him. Fans of classic cinema have embraced him with a respect he never enjoyed in his lifetime, and this scrapbook is an intimately personal testimony to his genius. The Jack Pierce scrapbook is a wonderful relic from a bygone Hollywood, carrying the very essence of the man who once was this scrapbook's proud custodian. Not Sold. |
| 49140 | Tyrone Power's Passport. A US passport issued to Tyrone Power in 1954 and renewed in 1956, signed by him on the third page and across the top of his picture on page four. The passport contains numerous stamps from from Power's travels through Europe during the mid-'50s, with stops in England, Ireland, France, Italy, and Germany. The passport is in Very Fine condition with large, bold, clear signatures. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 49141 | Anthony Quinn Signed Contract. A 13-page employment agreement dated April 17, 1961, engaging Anthony Quinn to appear in Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962), signed on the last three pages by Quinn and initialed by him on the attached rider in blue ink. Requiem was originally written (by Rod Serling) and performed as 90-minute live drama on the TV anthology series Playhouse 90 in 1956; Quinn appeared in the starring role in the 1962 theatrical version, to great acclaim. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some toning and mild wear from handling. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49142 | Claude Rains Signed Photo. An 8" x 10" b&w photo inscribed and signed by Rains in black ink. Very mild wear and toning, otherwise in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 49143 | Rat Pack Signed Card with Photo. An exceedingly scarce item, this 5.5" x 9" section of cardstock bears the signatures of all five members of the legendary Rat Pack, with "The Sands Hotel Las Vegas/Rat Pack '64" inscribed on the reverse in an unknown hand. According to PSA/DNA, the the card bears the signatures of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Peter Lawford in blue ink, and has secretarial signatures for Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop in black. In Very Fine condition with some instances of light creasing that do not adversely affect the signatures. Accompanied by a b&w 11" x 14" photo of the group in front of the Sands Hotel marquee. Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 49144 | Basil Rathbone Signed Contract. Double-sided agreement with the Theatre Guild of New York, dated September 22, 1947, engaging Rathbone to perform a radio version of the play The Admirable Crichton, signed by the actor in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with some wear and toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49145 | George Reeves Autograph. A 4" x 3" autograph album page signed by tragic Adventures of Superman star George Reeves in blue ballpoint. In Very Fine condition with some areas of discoloration that do not overtly affect the signature. A rare and highly desirable autograph. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 49146 | Miklos Rozsa Signed Quo Vadis Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" promo still from the 1951 Biblical epic, inscribed and signed on the reverse by composer Miklos Rozsa, who also added a few notes of handwritten music. Rozsa composed the score for the film, as well as 96 others -- including the epic Ben-Hur. The photo is in very Fine condition with a heavy crease to the left edge and tape on the reverse, none of which affect the autograph.Not Sold. |
| 49147 | Jane Russell Signed MGM Contract. Three-page contract dated April 8, 1953, between MGM and actress Jane Russell approving the release of the soundtrack to Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, signed by her on the last page in blue ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with file holes to the top edge and some stains to the front page that affect appearance but not the signature. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49148 | Seinfeld Cast-Signed Series Finale Script. A table draft script for the final episode ("The Finale"), 152 pages, dated March 31, 1998, and signed on the front cover by Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards. The episode -- written by Larry David -- was the third most watched finale of a U.S. television series ever, and brought the New York four back into contact with their nemeses (including the Soup Nazi, Bookman, and the Bubble Boy). Accompanied by a transcript of the season 4 episode "The Contest," 68 pages, November 18, 1992, with cast signatures embossed on the front cover, both in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 49149 | Dinah Shore's 1958 Emmy Award. This Emmy Award for Best Female Personality -- Continuing Performance was presented to singer and television personality Dinah Shore in 1956. After appearing on many television shows in the early days of television, she landed her own, The Dinah Shore Show, in 1951. Over the course of 12 seasons from 1951-1963, Shore made 125 hour-long programs and 444 fifteen-minute shows. She won her first of many Emmy awards for the show in 1955; this particular award was her third, and the fourth for which she was nominated. The award stands 15" high and the base measures 7.5" in diameter. It is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear, tarnishing, and scratches.Sold for: $6,572.50. |
| 49150 | Frank Sinatra Autograph with Doodle. A 5.5" x 4.5" autograph album page inscribed "Hi Ronnie!!" and signed by Frank Sinatra in blue ballpoint, with a small clown doodle added by him below the signature. In Very Fine condition with some wear and adhesive residue along the left edge. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 49151 | Frank Sinatra Signed Rare Photo. A fascinating b&w 10" x 13" photo of Sinatra in clown garb circa the late-1950s, matted to an overall size of 13.5" x 17.5", with an inscription and signature by him in blue ink on the lower edge of the matting. The photo is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some small areas of surface wear and creasing; the matte is in Very Fine condition with some mild to moderate toning and a tear through the top portion, none of which affects the autograph. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 49152 | Frank Sinatra and Others Musician-Signed $100 Federal Reserve Note. This $100 federal reserve note, printed in 1950, has been signed by more than a dozen celebrities, including Frank Sinatra, Joey Bishop, Liberace, Jimmy Stout, Mitch Miller, Sammy Kaye, and others. The note is in Fine condition with a heavy center crease and some wear and deterioration along the edges, but the signatures are largely unaffected. A one-of-a-kind item. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 49153 | Frank Sinatra Signed 35th Annual Academy Awards Program. This 9" x 12", 18-page program for the Oscars ceremony held on April 8, 1963, is signed by host Frank Sinatra on page five. The inscription reads (in full) "Hi Tom-Frank Sinatra". Some of the films nominated include Lawrence of Arabia, The Longest Day, The Manchurian Candidate, Mutiny on the Bounty, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Days of Wine and Roses, That Touch of Mink, Bird Man of Alcatraz, Lolita, The Miracle Worker, Freud, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? and The Music Man. The interior pages are Very Fine, but separated from the outer cover, which is Fine with slight paper loss where the staples have been torn loose. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 49154 | Frank Sinatra Original 1985 Oil Painting. Frank Sinatra supremely conveyed a vast emotional spectrum, both musically and cinematically, for a half century. During his later years, after retiring from films, he enjoyed having ample time to indulge his love of painting, which he found both physically relaxing and artistically invigorating. In her introduction to the 1991 book A Man and His Art: Frank Sinatra, his daughter Tina writes: "Like most artists, Dad's moody. He's said that he likes to get his paintings finished quickly because his mood begins to change. He's got his attention directed at the canvas for a period of time, and then he wants to move on to the next one." In 1985, Sinatra went through a phase during which he favored the pattern used in this painting, an explosive burst of bold colors (including his favorite, orange) in all directions. This rare 38" x 38" painting, framed in 1.5" gold-colored aluminum, also includes a 1" pink matte. It is signed "Sinatra 85" at lower right. Sinatra created this work as a personal gift for his longtime aide and closest friend, Jilly Rizzo, whom he considered "the brother I never had." From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $26,290.00. |
| 49155 | Frank Sinatra Original 1987 Acrylic Painting. Frank Sinatra enjoyed painting as a relaxing alternative to his original artistic passion-singing-the perfectionism of which sometimes taxed him to his limits. In her introduction to the 1991 book A Man and His Art: Frank Sinatra, his daughter Tina writes: "For the past ten years or so my father has painted in a geometric abstract style, which has been very satisfying for him. He is a fastidious person, a detail man, so he relishes the precision required to paint severe forms." This large abstract painting features a grid of geometric shapes of various bold colors (including Sinatra's favorite, orange). This rare 40" x 46" painting, framed in 1.75" gold-colored aluminum, is signed "Sinatra 87" at lower right, and includes the inscription "Willy Rizzo/Happy Birthday/Feb 9-88" written by Sinatra in black felt tip on the reverse. This painting was a personal birthday gift from Sinatra to Jilly Rizzo's son, William, on February 9, 1988. Sinatra often created paintings for family members and close friends, and this work has been in the sole possession of Willy Rizzo since he received it more than 20 years ago. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $11,950.00. |
| 49156 | Frank Sinatra Original 1990 Oil Painting. While he was influenced by several abstract artists, Sinatra's painting-like his singing-was not imitative, but interpretive. This abstract painting combines Sinatra's fascination with geometric shapes and his interest in the less severe forms found in nature. Less vibrant colors are bisected and trisected by lines and shapes of offsetting tones. The bold colors include orange, Sinatra's favorite. This work is reflective of why Sinatra was driven to paint. Unlike performing, which was publicly exhilarating, painting became his favorite way to relax and restore his energy. This rare 51" x 26.5" painting, framed in 1.75" gold-colored aluminum, also includes a 1" white matte. It is signed "Sinatra 90" at lower right, and signed and dated "Frank Sinatra/Rancho Mirage 1990" on the reverse. Sinatra created this work as a personal gift for his longtime aide and closest friend, Jilly Rizzo, whom he considered "the brother I never had." From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $23,900.00. |
| 49157 | Frank Sinatra Original Sketch on Mirabelle Restaurant Tablecloth, Signed and Dated "Xmas 1986". Freehand, black-ink sketch on cloth, cut from a larger tablecloth used at Sinatra's table at the Mirabelle Restaurant, which is noted on the back of the frame. Double-matted to 22" x 17" in a 29" x 23.5" frame. This unique, rather surreal Sinatra artwork features a house with two chimneys, and a figure standing on the roof, who appears to be envisioning a train steaming across the sky above. Sinatra was greatly interested in trains (including his own collection of electric trains), and this one conjured from his own fertile imagination includes an engine, coal car, and two passenger cars. Signed in blue ink and inscribed to confidant and close friend Jilly Rizzo (in full): "Frank Sinatra/Xmas 1986". In Fine condition with original creases and a small brown stain above the coal car -- chocolate perhaps? From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $6,572.50. |
| 49158 | Frank Sinatra Bronze Bust of From His Columbia Years, Circa 1943. An excellent bust of Frankie "The Voice" wearing his trademark floppy bow-tie during the "Bobbysoxer Years," when the teenage girls were dropping in the aisles at New York's Paramount Theater. The bust measures 4" x 2.5" on a 3" x 3" x .75" wooden base, and is in Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 49159 | Frank Sinatra 1974 Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year Award. This 20" x 20" plaque, featuring a red background in an aluminum frame, includes a 13" x 13" image of Sinatra in an aluminum frame and a 5.5" x 2.5" silver-colored plate engraved (in full): "Frank Sinatra / Entertainer of the Year 1974 / Presented by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for Outstanding Contribution to the Las Vegas Tourist Authority." This is a fabulous, one-of-a-kind award that Sinatra in turn presented as a gift to his closest friend and confidant, Jilly Rizzo. In Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 49160 | Frank Sinatra Caesar's Palace/Bust Music Box Commemorating His 40th Year in Show Business. This 5.5" x 3.5" x 2" bust set on a 1.75" x 4" x 4" acrylic base houses a music box that plays the classic "My Way." It was produced by Caesar's Palace to celebrate Sinatra's 40th year in show business on his 64th birthday, December 12, 1979, and given only to the 500 guests who attended this historic concert. Fine condition with working music box. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49161 | Frank Sinatra's Engraved Honorary Badge from Buffalo City Police Department. This 3" x 2.5" gold-toned police badge is housed in a 4" x 3.25" x 1" black jeweler's case bearing the manufacturer's name "Blackinton." The badge features a bison running atop the name "Frank Sinatra." In Very Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 49162 | Frank Sinatra's Engraved Honorary House Detective Badge from NYPD Plaza, Numbered "007". This 2" x 1.75" gold-toned police detective badge is housed in a soft, brown leather case which unfolds to 6.5" x 3.75". It was presented to "Honorary House Detective" Frank Sinatra by the NYPD. In Very Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 49163 | Frank Sinatra's Cartier "H.H." Cufflinks from Hubert Humphrey. U.S. Senator from Minnesota and 38th Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, Jr. (1911-1978) was the Democratic nominee for President in 1968 (following the withdrawal of President Lyndon B. Johnson and the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy). Though Sinatra was instrumental in helping JFK gain the White House in 1960, he couldn't quite repeat the feat eight years later for Humphrey, who lost by a narrow margin to Richard Nixon. As a way to acknowledge Frank for his campaign efforts, Humphrey presented him with this pair of elegant Cartier monogrammed "apple" cufflinks. After the 1968 election, Sinatra, a lifelong Democrat, already soured by previous snubs by the Kennedy family, switched to the Republican party, supporting Nixon and Ronald Reagan, and palling around on the golf course with Spiro Agnew. In Very Fine condition though there is a minute amount of black ink on the back of one of the cufflinks (not visible from front). From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49164 | Jilly Rizzo Archive of Personal Items Related to Frank Sinatra. These items owned by Sinatra right-hand man Jilly Rizzo were acquired from Ol' Blue Eyes during the years 1972-1984. These unique mementoes include Vice President Spiro Agnew motorcade assignments, Sinatra in Concert tour schedules, a shooting schedule for The First Deadly Sin, Cannonball Run II belt buckle from director Hal Needham, and Frank Sinatra novelty $50 and $100 bills. Items are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition, with minor wear and creases. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49165 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Bound Copy of Dirty Dingus Magee Script. Frank Sinatra's right-hand man for 35 years, Jilly Rizzo, was ever-present in the studio and on location whenever his pally was making a motion picture. After completing the shoot for the satirical Western Dirty Dingus Magee in 1970, Sinatra "retired" from films, then reluctantly returned to the screen a decade later in the grisly thriller The First Deadly Sin. This unique Dirty Dingus Magee presentation copy of the final draft script, 110 pages, was bound for Jilly Rizzo by Frank Sinatra and the California Bookbinding Co. on Selma Avenue in Hollywood. This script, beautifully bound in burgundy material, with the title and the name "Jilly Rizzo" embossed in gold lettering on the front cover and spine, and housed in a matching slipcase, was in the possession of Rizzo from 1970 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. Fine condition with minor wear on the slipcase. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49166 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Bound Copy of Sinatra: The Main Event Tour Itinerary. Sinatra right-hand man Jilly Rizzo joined Frank, Pat Henry, and the bands of Joe Malin and Woody Herman on the road for ten concert dates during October 1974. Opening at the Boston Gardens, the tour featured The Main Event, a televised live show from Madison Square Garden, on October 13, and closed at the Dallas Convention Center on the 29th. In each city, Jilly's presence was augmented by eight plainclothes and 20 uniformed police officers. Jilly could be spotted during the early moments of the show, which was announced by none other than Howard Cosell in his trademark style, as if it were a pugilistic contest. Ol' Blue Eyes actually sang in a boxing ring, offering a "wild, knocked-out, coo-coo, groovy" version of "The Lady is a Tramp" and an updated version of "The House I Live In." This unique The Main Event "Sinatra In Concert 1974" itinerary was used by Jilly Rizzo throughout the tour and at the Madison Square Garden broadcast. Housed in a custom vinyl three-ring binder, embossed in gold lettering with the title and the name "Jilly Rizzo" on the front cover, the contents include the tour dates, musician manifest, staging requirements for the shows, and transportation and lodging requirements for each city and venue. Also included is the VIP list for the television broadcast, and an air charter contract signed by Jerry Weintraub. This one-of-a-kind item was in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1974 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. In Very Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49167 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Copy of Sinatra: Spring Tour '75 Concert Itinerary. From April 24 to May 14, 1975, Sinatra right-hand man Jilly Rizzo was back on the road with Frank, securing arenas and stadiums from Los Angeles to New Haven, up and down the West Coast, through the Midwest and into Canada before arriving back in New York. No matter where he was, he could always be seen carrying Sinatra's official tour itinerary in a vinyl three-ring binder with his name embossed on the front cover. This unique Sinatra: Spring Tour '75 itinerary, housed in a custom black vinyl three-ring binder, is embossed in gold lettering on the front cover with the title and the name "Jilly Rizzo." Contents include the complete tour dates and transportation and lodging requirements for each city; a separate section, marked by a file tab, is included for each venue. This one-of-a-kind item was in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1974 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. In Very Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49168 | Jilly Rizzo's Two Personal Bound Copies and Mickey Rudin's Bound Copy of Sinatra: "The Concert"'76 Concert Itinerary. From May 1-10, 1976, Jilly Rizzo was back on the road for Frank Sinatra's spring tour. While Jilly was the official right-hand man, a note in his official tour itinerary for the Miami show on November 19 illustrates how Ol' Blue Eyes used local security: "Mr. Sinatra, and his party will be escorted to the building (approximately thirty minutes from the hotel) by Dick Curtis, the Fontainebleau Security Men, and in conjunction with the Miami Beach Police Department. The above mentioned people will be at the hotel at 7:00 p.m., on 19 November 1976, and will await instructions as to departure time from Mr. Sinatra. The procedure for Mr. Sinatra's return will be the same as above." These three unique, bound Sinatra "In Concert" '76 volumes include the complete itinerary used by Jilly Rizzo and Mickey Rudin during all the dates. The vinyl bindings are embossed in black lettering with the title; two of the volumes are also embossed with the name "Jilly Rizzo," and the third is embossed "Mickey Rudin." Contents include the complete tour dates, and transportation and lodging requirements for each city. This one-of-a-kind item was in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1974 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. In Very Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49169 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Copy of Sinatra: "Fall Tour" 1976 Concert Itinerary. In October 1976, Sinatra right-hand man Jilly Rizzo was back on the road for Frank's fall tour, flying to 12 dates along the East Coast, including Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Norfolk, and Richmond. Following the October 22 performance at the Jefferson Civic Center in Birmingham, Frank, Jilly and party flew directly to Atlanta, for a concert at the Omni the next evening. This unique Sinatra: "Fall Tour" 1976 itinerary, housed in a custom black vinyl three-ring binder, is embossed in gold lettering on the front cover with the title and the name "Jilly Rizzo." Contents include the complete tour dates and transportation and lodging requirements for each city; a separate section, marked by a file tab, is included for each venue. This one-of-a-kind item was in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1974 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. In Very Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49170 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Copy of Sinatra and Friends 1977 Television Script. On April 6, 1977, Frank Sinatra's right-hand man, Jilly Rizzo, accompanied Ol' Blue Eyes to NBC Studios in Burbank to begin taping the television special Sinatra and Friends, co-starring Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Loretta Lynn, Robert Merrill, Leslie Uggams, Alan Calm, and John Denver. The following day, they enjoyed a game at Dodger Stadium, where Frank sang the national anthem before returning to NBC to finish taping the show, which NBC aired on April 21. This unique Sinatra and Friends final draft script, dated April 1, 1977, 61 pages, housed in a blue three-ring binder embossed in gold lettering on the front cover, was used on the set by Rizzo throughout the taping. It has no notations, but contents include the full rehearsal and shooting schedules, the complete line-up of numbers performed by Sinatra and company, and all the lyrics to the songs. This script was in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1977 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. In Very Fine condition with minor age toning on the paper. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49171 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Bound Copy of Contract on Cherry Street Script. Prior to his mother's death in 1977, Frank Sinatra had vowed never to act in television films. Accepting a role as an anti-Mob detective in Edward Anhalt's adaptation of Philip Rosenberg's novel Contract on Cherry Street -- which had been his mama's favorite book -- he hired top craftsmen such as director William Graham and composer Jerry Goldsmith. During production, New York was hit by a 24-hour blackout on July 13-14, 1977. Though Frank and right-hand man Jilly Rizzo were staying on the 38th floor of the Waldorf Towers, they walked down the stairs to street level, and then climbed up eight flights to the NBC studios to rehearse. Frank surrounded himself with a fine supporting cast, including Martin Balsam, Verna Bloom, Martin Gabel, Harry Guardino, Henry Silva, and Jilly, who played Louis Silvera, a bodyguard for the Manzaro crime family. This unique presentation copy of the Contract on Cherry Street final draft script, dated June 9, 1977, 150 pages, was bound for Jilly Rizzo by Frank Sinatra and the California Bookbinding Co. on Selma Avenue in Hollywood. The script, beautifully bound in burgundy material, with the title and the name "Jilly Rizzo" embossed in gold lettering on the front cover and spine, and housed in a matching slipcase, was in the possession of Rizzo from 1977 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with minor wear on the slipcase. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49172 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Copy of Cinderella at the Palace Script. On November 2, 1978, CBS Television broadcast the two-hour special Cinderella at the Palace, which brought together a who's who of top Las Vegas performers who were under contract to Caesars Palace. Aside from Frank Sinatra, other stars included host Gene Kelly, Paul Anka, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jackie Gayle, Merv Griffin, Tom Jones, Ann-Margret, Andy Williams, Jimmie Walker, Don Knotts and Rip Taylor. This unique Cinderella at the Palace First Draft script, dated June 6, 1978, 126 pages, bound with three metal clips and marked "Jilly" in pencil on the cover, was used on the set by Rizzo throughout the taping. Contents include the cast list, full rehearsal and shooting schedules, the complete line-up of numbers performed by Sinatra and company, and all the lyrics to the songs. This script, which includes some pencil annotations, was in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1978 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. In Fine condition with minor wear, creases, and some separation of the cover at the clips. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49173 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Bound Copy of A Night with the Champ: A Tribute to Joe Louis Sinatra Program Book. On November 9, 1978, Sinatra right-hand man Jilly Rizzo served as assistant to producer John Francis for A Night with the Champ, a tribute to legendary boxer Joe Louis, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Sponsored by the Joe Louis International Sports Foundation, this lavish celebration of the historic career of "The Brown Bomber," who first became Heavyweight Champion of the World by defeating James J. "Cinderella Man" Braddock in 1937, included a dinner committee on which Jilly joined such other notables as Dave Bradley and Don King. Individual accolades were offered in this lavish companion program book by Ryan O'Neal, Sammy Davis, Jr., Merv Griffin, Ralph Edwards, and the owners of many Vegas casinos and hotels. This unique A Night with the Champ book, dated November 9, 1978, was bound for Jilly Rizzo by Frank Sinatra. Beautifully bound in burgundy leather, with the title and the name "Jilly Rizzo" embossed in gold lettering on the front cover, was in the possession of Rizzo from 1978 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. In Very Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49174 | Jilly Rizzo's Two Personal Bound Copies of Sinatra: "On Tour" 1978 Concert Itinerary. On June 14, 1978, Sinatra right-hand man Jilly Rizzo and others in Frank's crew joined Ol' Blue Eyes and his musicians at NBC Studios in New York to rehearse for a series of six dates at major venues in Cleveland, Kalamazoo, Cincinnati, Washington, Huntington and Terre Haute. Five additional dates were scheduled for late October, leading off in Providence, hitting Toledo, Atlantic City and New York, then closing in Chicago on Halloween night. These unique, bound Sinatra "On Tour" volumes include the complete itinerary used by Jilly Rizzo during all the dates. The vinyl bindings are embossed in gold lettering with the title; one of the volumes is also embossed with the name "Jilly." Contents include the complete tour dates, rehearsal information, and transportation and lodging requirements for each city: a separate section, marked by a file tab, is included for each venue. These unique items were in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1974 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. Very fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49175 | Jilly Rizzo Personal Invitation Plaque to Frank Sinatra's 40th Anniversary Celebration at Caesars Palace. On December 12, 1979 -- Frank Sinatra's 64th birthday -- Caesars Palace was the venue for a celebration of his 40th year in show business. VIP attendees received a special, elaborate invitation, made of acrylic with a gold bas-relief of Ol' Blue Eyes and a gold-on-black summons to appear for the event. During the event, Jilly Rizzo was responsible for making sure that the likes of Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Cary Grant, Don Rickles, and Orson Welles were well taken care of. NBC was on hand to tape the performance for a two-hour TV special. This pristine acrylic invitation, 6.75" x 9", is housed in its original box, complete with a label embossed to "Mr. Jilly Rizzo" and all the original inserts: a letter describing the invitation from Caesars Executive Vice President and COO Harry Wald, dated November 13, 1979, on Caesars Palace letterhead (including official gold seal); RSVP form; and Caesars Palace return envelope. Of all these official invitations sent out by Sinatra, this one to his best friend and confidant was the most important of all. The fact that it remained unused proves that it was merely a courtesy when it came to Jilly! This invitation was in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1979 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. In Very Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49176 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Copy of Sinatra: The Man and His Music Script. At NBC Studios in Burbank on November 28-29, 1981, Frank Sinatra re-teamed with the legendary Count Basie to videotape another The Man and His Music TV special. Lifelong jazz-lover and Sinatra right-hand man Jilly Rizzo was on hand to enjoy the great line-up of songs, including "The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else," a masterful version of "Pennies from Heaven," "The Girl from Ipanema," and "Baubles, Bangles and Beads." This unique Sinatra: The Man and His Music revised draft script, dated October 26, 1981, 68 pages, with unattached orange construction-paper covers, was used on the set by Rizzo throughout the taping. Contents include the full rehearsal and shooting schedules, the complete line-up of numbers performed by Sinatra and Basie, and all the lyrics to the songs. This script, which includes some handwritten annotations, was in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1981 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. Very fine condition with minor creases on the covers. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49177 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Copy of The 1981 Unabridged Traveler's Guide to Sun City, South Africa Sinatra Tour Packet. Sinatra right-hand man Jilly Rizzo found himself in the middle of an international controversy during the summer of 1981, when Ol' Blue Eyes played a series of dates in Sun City, South Africa, for which he was condemned by the United Nations Special Committee on Apartheid. Before the Sinatra contingent left on the tour, Jilly and each member of the band received Frank's official "Unabridged Traveler's Guide" covering the proper etiquette they were to follow at customs, hotels, and restaurants while in South Africa, then in Argentina and Brazil, where further dates were scheduled. This unique Unabridged Traveler's Guide is marked "Jilly" in black marker on the front cover. Contents include information on customs, lodging, dining, gambling, and other leisure activities, and staging requirements for the Sinatra performances. This volume is a one-of-a-kind treasure related to one of Frank Sinatra's major tours, and was in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1981 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49178 | Jilly Rizzo Personal Copies of Two-Volume 1987 Sinatra Italian Tour Newspaper Archive. In May and June 1987, Sinatra right-hand man Jilly Rizzo enjoyed a month-long tour of Italy with Frank, who thrilled enormous crowds in Palermo, Verona, Rome, Milan, Genoa, Santa Margherita, and Bari, where Signor Rizzo enjoyed visiting the home of his ancestors. The Italian press flooded every major newspaper with details about Ol' Blue Eyes, who had all the articles compiled into two large volumes to present to his crew. This unique two-volume spiral-bound set, Sinatra Italian Tour, was presented to Jilly Rizzo by Frank Sinatra. Contents include every major newspaper article (in Italian) published in Italy during the tour. These rare volumes are from Frank Sinatra's most extensive tour of the home of his ancestors, and was in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1987 until his death in 1992, when they became part of his estate archive. In Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49179 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Copy of Frank, Dean and Sammy: Together Again! 1988 "Rat Pack" Concert Itinerary. During the spring of 1988, Sinatra right-hand man Jilly Rizzo was back on the road with Frank-and, for the first time, on a national tour with Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. for the "Together Again!" concerts, an historic reunion of the legendary Rat Pack. From the start, Dino's heart wasn't in it. His son, Dean Paul, had been killed the previous year, when his Air National Guard jet fighter had crashed into San Gorgonio, the same mountain that had claimed the life of Dolly Sinatra a decade earlier. Martin also hated the huge, impersonal venues booked for the tour, and his depressed state didn't fit into Frank's plans of staying up to party into the wee small hours with his former "Summit" pallies. After only three shows, Dean left the tour in Seattle and was replaced by Liza Minnelli. This unique, spiral-bound Together Again! itinerary-a rare Rat Pack treasure-is marked "Jilly Rizzo" in blue ink on the front cover. Contents include a separate tour calendar; the complete tour dates; Frank, Dean, and Sammy's itinerary; staff list; hotel rooming lists; luggage tag list; musicians' itinerary; and technical crew itinerary. This volume is a one-of-a-kind treasure related to the last gasp of the Rat Pack, and was in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1988 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. Fine condition with minor wear on the covers. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49180 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Copy of Frank Sinatra, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme Diamond Jubilee World Tour 1991 Concert Itinerary. From September 15 to October 12, 1991, Frank Sinatra, Steve Lawrence, and Eydie Gorme took their "Diamond Jubilee World Tour" across Europe on a four-week jaunt. Frank Sinatra Jr. conducted the orchestra. Following rehearsals in London on September 17, they played Antwerp, Milan, Rome, Pompeii, Oslo, Malmo, Paris, Frankfurt, The Hague, and Dublin before returning to Los Angeles. Sinatra right-hand man Jilly Rizzo had received the tour itinerary, but remained behind in Palm Springs, having experienced a "falling out" with Frank. This spiral-bound Diamond Jubilee World Tour 1991 itinerary was owned by Rizzo; contents include the complete tour dates, musicians and crew itinerary, staff itinerary, luggage tag list, rehearsal and tour calendar, and separate transportation and lodging information for each European city and venue. This volume is a one-of-a-kind treasure related to one of Frank Sinatra's major tours, and was in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1991 until his death the following year, when it became part of his estate archive. In Very Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49181 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Copy of John Denver and Friend 1976 Sinatra Television Script Signed by Denver. On February 6-8, 1976, Sinatra's right-hand man Jilly Rizzo was on hand in Los Angeles to support Frank during the taping of the ABC-TV special John Denver and Friend, which aired on March 29. The show also featured the music of several past Sinatra collaborators, and Sinatra sang "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "Come Fly with Me" with Nelson Riddle, "All or Nothing at All" with Harry James and His Orchestra, and performed several duets with Denver, including "All of Me," "My Kind of Town", and "The Lady is a Tramp" with Count Basie. Denver even transformed one of hits for Frank, re-titling it "Thank God I'm a Country/City Boy." Following the three-day taping, Denver inscribed a heartfelt tribute inside the binder housing Rizzo's personal copy of the script: "Jilly, I love having you around and being with you. Will you be the Sgt. at Arms on all my shows? Peace. Your friend, John Denver." This unique John Denver and Friend second draft script, dated February 2, 1976, 87 pages, housed in a blue three-ring binder, embossed in white lettering on the front cover with the title and the name "Jilly," was used on the set by Rizzo throughout the taping. There are no notations, but the contents do include the cast and staff lists, the full shooting schedule, the complete line-up of numbers performed by Denver, Sinatra and company, and all the lyrics to the songs. This script was in the possession of Jilly Rizzo from 1976 until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. In Very Fine condition with minor age toning inside the binder at the edges. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49182 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Copy of Frank Sinatra A Man Alone, Signed by Author. First edition (December 1969), limited to 500 copies, orange cloth binding with gold cover and spine titles, dust jacket. This extremely rare book was never offered for sale. Four hundred of the 500 copies were personally signed by author Rod McKuen on the limitation page for Frank Sinatra, the remaining 100 were retained by McKuen. The material in the book was written for Sinatra, who recorded much of it for his Warner-Reprise album A Man Alone. This copy, #136, was presented by Sinatra to his closest friend and right-hand man, Jilly Rizzo. In Very Fine condition with minor wear. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49183 | Jilly's Saloon, 256 West 52nd Street, Manhattan, Seven Original Items. For three decades, Jilly's in Manhattan, like the Copacabana before it, was the place to be. The favorite hangout of Frank Sinatra, the bar and restaurant attracted a who's who of patrons from all walks of life, especially those who frequented the Broadway theater district. This unique lot of seven original items owned by Sinatra right-hand man Jilly Rizzo includes an original small china saucer with rim and name "Jilly's" in gold; original china "dinner bell" with clapper intact, and rim, handle and name "Jilly's" in gold; original Jilly's business card, "Home of the King," including address and phone number; original "Mister J" matchbook, complete and intact; original Jilly's matchbook cover, includes handwritten notes and phone number inside; "Christmas Greetings" gift card with inscription: "Dear Jilly, Thanx for being so nice to us-it's always fun with you! Love-Frank and Myra/Something to help celebrate the [New Year]"; and Chinese art box with navy-blue-cloth bound exterior and padded light-blue-cloth interior. Jilly's was famous for having "the best Chinese food" in Manhattan, and this item reflects Rizzo's love of the Asian cuisine that was so favored by Sinatra and his cohorts. These items were in the possession of Jilly Rizzo until his death in 1992, when it became part of his estate archive. In Very Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49184 | Frank Sinatra's Caesar's Palace Medallion Commemorating His Inaugural Performance, November 1968. A commemorative medallion measuring 4" in diameter, featuring a profile headshot of Sinatra with laurel leaves in his hair and around the perimeter. The reverse includes the tribute: "IN COMMEMORATION OF THE INAUGURAL PERFORMANCE OF THE NOBLEST ROMAN OF THEM ALL AT CAESAR'S PALACE BE IT KNOWN BY THIS DICTUM THAT YOU ARE ELECTED ONE OF CAESAR'S SPECIAL GUESTS WITH THE REQUEST TO ATTEND THE FRANK SINATRA PREMIERE PERFORMANCE NOVEMBER MCMLXVIII". The medallion, on a 15" chain, is in Very Good condition with some wear and tarnishing. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 49185 | Star Trek Original Series Set of 609 35mm Film Frames. Includes 609 frames from the actual 35mm film shot for the original Star Trek television series. These are first-print originals from the very film that ran through the camera as various episodes were being filmed. These original film frames were later marketed by Gene Roddenberry and Majel Barret through a mail order company called Star Trek Enterprises. (References to the company and this venture are noted in The Star Trek Compendium, on page 139.) Each is in 35mm film, but mounted in a half-holder because it had to be in 16mm format for broadcasting purposes. All are from footage shot before June 1969. Images are categorized by exterior and interior shots of the Enterprise, shots of various actors, alien species, and scenes from specific episodes, including "Arena", "The City on the Edge of Forever", "Amok Time", "The Trouble with Tribbles", and "Let This Be Your Last Battlefield". Included with this set is an original Catalog #2 from Star Trek Enterprises that lists all the items being offered at that time. The frames we're offering in this lot were ordered from Catalog #1, which featured the first frames offered in the promotion from Star Trek Enterprises. All items in overall Very Fine condition.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 49186 | Gloria Swanson Signed Contracts with Photos. This exceptional lot representing one of the great Hollywood actresses of the silent and sound eras includes a Hawks-Volck Agency contract, January 5, 1938, two pages, signed on page two by Swanson, A. George Volck, and Peter B. Hawks; American Federation of Radio Artists contract, April 15, 1941, four pages, signed on page four by Swanson, J. S. Rex Cole, and Volck; Screen Actors Guild Agency Division contract, April 15, 1941, one page, signed by Swanson, Cole, and Volck; Screen Actors Guild Agency Division contract, May 7, 1941, one page, signed by Swanson, Cole, and Volck; and three 8" x 10" b&w portraits of Swanson. The contracts are Fine with original folds and minor age toning; the stills are very good with some staining along borders. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49187 | Shirley Temple Signed Documents. Includes two-page typed letter on Western Publishing letterhead, dated February 23, 1945, clarifying a previous agreement, signed by Shirley Temple and her parents in black ink; and a single-page typed letter to Whitman Publishing, dated August 21, 1946, also signed by Temple in black ink. Both are in Very Fine condition with mild wear, mailing creases, and some tanning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49188 | Shirley Temple Document Archive. Set of three documents includes a nine-page licensing contract dated December 18, 1944, between Shirley Temple and Western Publishing, signed on the last page by Shirley and her parents; a one-page letter on Western Publishing letterhead with carbon copy, dated April 29, 1946, regarding payment and licensing; and a single-page letter dated July 29, 1946 regarding approval of a manuscript, signed by George Temple in black ink. Items are in overall Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49189 | Ed Neal's Texas Chain Saw Massacre Props. One of the most intelligent, effective, and disturbing horror movies ever made, the 1974 low-budget indie The Texas Chain Saw Massacre quickly became a cult classic whose cinematic influence can still be felt. This set of memorable props used in the movie by actor Ed Neal in his role as The Hitchhiker include his rabbit-skin pouch, three gruesome color snapshots from inside a slaughterhouse, and 14 tinfoil packets containing gunpowder. Fans will recognize these from an early scene in the movie that introduces Neal's character and sets up the horrific chain of events that unfolds soon after. A great set of unique items in overall Fine to Very Fine condition, they have been in Neal's possession since filming wrapped. Accompanied by an LOA from Ed Neal.Sold for: $4,481.25. |
| 49190 | Ed Neal's Texas Chainsaw Massacre Bone Bracelet. One of the most intelligent, effective, and disturbing horror movies ever made, the 1974 low-budget indie The Texas Chain Saw Massacre quickly became a cult classic whose cinematic influence can still be felt. This bracelet made from small animal bones was worn throughout the movie by actor Ed Neal in his role as The Hitchhiker. A unique item, easily recognizable to fans of the movie, in Very Fine to Excellent condition, they have been in Neal's possession since filming wrapped. Accompanied by an LOA from Ed Neal.Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 49191 | Rudolph Valentino 1926 Funeral Admission Card and Photos. Includes an original admission card for Valentino's funeral mass held at St. Malachy's Church, New York City, on Monday, August 30, 1926, and 26 b&w 8" x 10" still photographs (18 featuring Valentino), including scenes from Blood and Sand (1922) and Son of the Sheik (1926). The photos also include Lila Lee and Walter Long (later a regular in the Laurel and Hardy Hal Roach shorts). The card is Very Fine, with some soiling; the stills range from Very Good to Fine, with some creases, chipping (one is trimmed on bottom border), and scrapbook residue en verso.Not Sold. |
| 49192 | Alberto Vargas Signed Letter and Playing Card. Peruvian-born illustrator Alberto Vargas is best remembered for his colorful pin-up girl renderings that decorated the noses of many a WWII-era bomber. Included is a Two of Hearts card from a Vargas-themed deck signed by the artist in black ink, along with a two-page typed letter on Vargas' personal stationery, dated August 25, 1947, with some excellent content. It reads in part: "We are quite gratified that the copyright lawyers seem to be of the same opinion as we, namely, that this is is only a decoy-move by that lowly individual in order to harass me in my work... As for the copyright of pics., I remember I discussed this with you when the rat put out 14 or 15 Varga-Girls...without my signature, this being the basis for the second suit we slapped on Esq[quire magazine]." A legal dispute with said publication over the use of the name "Varga" resulted in a judgment against Vargas, and he struggled financially until Playboy magazine began to use his work as "Vargas Girls" in the '60s. The letter shows some mild wear and toning; otherwise, both items are in Very Fine condition, and accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Vargas at work. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 49193 | John Wayne High School Yearbook Signed as "Marion Morrison". This rare 8" x 11", 225-page 1924 Glendale High School Yearbook includes four photographs of young junior class Vice-President Marion Morrison, one of which (on page 121) is signed in blue ink. The future John Wayne is shown in full football gear on page 159 and with the Drama Club stage crew on page 75. Morrison is also mentioned in his capacities as vice-president and junior representative in the cabinet of the school government. This is a must for the Wayne collector. The interior pages are Fine; the cover is Very Good, with some separation at the spine, tears, small chips, and brittleness at the edges.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 49194 | John Wayne and Tay Garnett Signed Letter. July 27, 1941, one page, 8.5" x 11". A unique, early signed Wayne item, this letter refers to a proposed radio show and film, both to be called "Three Sheets to the Wind," which would have been a follow-up to Seven Sinners (1940), a Wayne film directed by Tay Garnett the previous year. No fan of the Duke can afford to miss this terrific piece, boldly signed by Wayne and Garnett. In Fine condition with original folds and minor creasing in the upper left corner. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 49195 | Assorted Vintage Movie Newspaper Ad Printing Blocks. This set of 35 printing blocks were used to print newspaper ads for an assortment of B-grade sci-fi and horror films in the 1950s and '60s. Titles include 20 Million Miles to Earth, Mighty Joe Young, Gorilla at Large, The Wasp Woman, House of Wax, Frankenstein's Daughter, Konga, Rocketship X-M, and many others. The blocks measure approximately 2.5" x 1.5" and are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 49196 | Assorted Golden Age Actress Signed Photographs. Set of 29 vintage b&w 8" x 10" autographed photos that includes Marion Davies, Irene Dunne, Ginger Rogers, Rosalind Russell, Virginia Bruce, Madge Evans, and others. In overall Very Fine condition.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 49197 | Assorted Golden Age Actor Signed Photos. Set of 38 vintage b&w 5" x 7" autographed photos that includes Ralph Bellamy, Oscar Shaw, Robert Taylor, Warren Hull, Hugh Trevor, and others. In overall Very Fine condition.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49198 | Golden Age Actresses Vintage Hurrell and Sascha Photos. Included is a b&w 11" x 14" photo portrait of Vivian Duncan inscribed and signed by her in black ink, signed by photographer Sascha in the lower left corner; a b&w 11" x 14" photo portrait of Fifi D'Orsay with a George Hurrell and MGM studio stamps on the reverse; and a b&w 11" x 14" photo of Luise Rainer, inscribed and signed by her in black ink, with a Hurrell studio stamp on the reverse. All three have been matted to an overall size of 16" x 20" and are in Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49199 | Assorted Hollywood Golden Age Signed Photos. A group of 25 b&w photos with autographs ranging from stamped to secretarial to the real thing. Signers include Lew Ayres, Sidney Blackmer, Sally Blane, Mae Clarke, Bing Crosby, Marion Davies (2), Madge Evans, Glenda Farrell, Louise Fazenda, Ralph Forbes, Jean Harlow (signed by Mama Jean Harlow), Evelyn Knapp, Frank Lawton, Francis Lederer (3), Douglass Montgomery, Chester Morris, Merle Oberon, Roger Pryor, Al and Lee Reiser, Conrad Thibault (3), Lee Tracy, Spencer Tracy, Helen Twelvetrees, Henry Wadsworth, and a copy of the Irene Dunne Club News, signed twice inside by Ms. Dunne. The Harlow, of course, is secretarial; others such as the Lew Ayres, Madge Evans, Frank Lawton, Spencer Tracy (faded), Merle Oberon, and Henry Wadsworth appear genuine. Overall condition ranges from Very Good to Excellent. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 49200 | Assorted Hollywood Golden Age Signed Photos. There are enough autographed photos of stars and character actors in this giant lot to start your own memorabilia shop -- more than 75 signed photos in 5" x 7" and 8" x 10" size from more than 50 different players. While the Jean Harlow is signed by her mother (in white ink), most appear to be the real thing, and they range from the legendary to the obscure: Walter Abel (2), Michael Bartlett, Monte Blue, Carl Brisson (2), Clive Brook, John Buckler (2), Bruce Cabot (3), Joseph Calleia, Walter Cassel (2), Chick Chandler, Frank Chapman, Stuart Churchill, Walter Connolly (2), Alan Dinehart (2), Richard Dix, Jack Durant, Nelson Eddy (2), Ralph Forbes (2), William Gargan, Ross Graham, Fernand Gravet, Alexander Gray (4), Jean Hersholt, Neil Hamilton, Russell Hardie, Jean Harlow, John Herrick, Edward Everett Horton (2), Philip Huston (2), Walter King, Otto Kruger, Andrew Lacey, Fred Laurence, Eric Linden, Barry McKinley, Frank Millaughley, James Milton, Douglass Montgomery (4), Robert Montgomery, Colleen Moore, Moroni Olsen (3), Frank Parker (2), Mary Pickford, Dick Purcell, Charles Quigley, Addison Randalf (2), Gene Raymond, Phillip Reed, Erik Rhodes, Charles Rogers, Larry Ross (3), Lowell Sherman, Conrad Thibault (3), Lee Tracy, and Donald Woods. The pictures range from Good to Excellent condition. A marvelous collection. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 49201 | Large Archive of Signed and Stamped Vintage Photos and Fan Letters. A collection of over 80 signed and stamped publicity photos and fan letters from early Hollywood, including Norma Shearer, Errol Flynn, Mae Clarke, Elissa Landi, Tallulah Bankhead, Billie Dove, Bebe Daniels, John Gilbert, Clara Bow, Claudette Colbert, Dorothy Mackaill, Joan Blondell, Ginger Rogers, Anita Page, Margaret Lindsay, Betty Furness, Joan Bennett, Nelson Eddy, and dozens more. In overall Fine condition with moderate yellowing and slight curving to the photos (ranging from 3.5" x 5.5" to 6" x 8"), with the expected mailing creases to letters. A treasure trove for fans of early Hollywood's stars and starlets.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 49202 | Assorted Female Stars Vintage Publicity Photos. Set of 31 b&w 5" x 7" headshots from circa the 1930s includes Bette Davis, Irene Dunne, Made Evans, Una Merkel, Mary Carlisle, Alice Faye, and others. Each is secretarially signed, and in Very Fine condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49203 | Assorted Male Stars Vintage Publicity Photos. Set of 27 b&w 5" x 7" headshots from circa the 1930s includes Ralph Bellamy, Gary Cooper, Humphrey Bogart, Spencer Tracy, Robert Young, and others. Each is secretarially signed, and in Very Fine condition.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 49204 | Vintage 1950s Scrapbook of Celebrity Snapshots and Autographs. This unique collection of memorabilia, housed in a 11" x 12.5" scrapbook, includes scores of original snapshots, including candid shots of James Cagney, Errol Flynn, Van Heflin, Bob Hope, Duke Ellington, Nat "King" Cole, Paul Newman, Ethel Waters, Henry Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Maxwell, Desi Arnaz, Peter Lawford, and many others; newspaper clippings; and cut and pasted-in autographs-including those of Humphrey Bogart, Clayton Moore, Franchot Tone, Buster Crabbe, Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Andy Devine, Lee Marvin, Mickey Rooney, Grace Kelly, Robert Young, Mickey Spillane, Debbie Reynolds, James Whitmore, Esther Williams, Susan Hayward, Angela Lansbury, Red Buttons, Red Skelton, Cab Calloway, and many others. Note: Some of the signatures are secretarial. This treasure trove is in overall Very Good condition, with age toning, wear, and some paper loss; the snapshots are Fine; and the autographs are Very Good with some wear and cellophane tape stains.Not Sold. |
| 49205 | Assorted Celebrity Signed Checks. Set of 28 actor and musician signed checks includes signatures from Vincent Price, Eddie Van Halen, Ava Gardner, Goldie Hawn, Bob Newhart, Gregory Peck, Ray Manzarek, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Jim Nabors, Mel Torme, and others. In overall Excellent condition with the usual bank cancellation marks. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49206 | Vintage Autograph Book Signed by Stars of the '40s. This vintage hardcover autograph book boasts a great selection of '40s-era celebrity signatures that includes Gene Krupa, Broderick Crawford, Billie Holiday, George Reeves, Glenn Miller, Cesar Romero, Woody Herman, as well as a vintage b&w snapshot of Frank Sinatra and Fan Club membership card. A great collection of autographs in Very Fine condition with mild wear and toning, and some brittleness to a few pages. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 49207 | Candidate Signed 2007 Democratic Presidential Debate Program. A program booklet from the Democratic Presidential debate held June 3, 2007, at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, signed by candidates Joe Biden, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chris Dodd, John Edwards, Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinich, Barack Obama, Bill Richardson, and moderator Wolf Blitzer in felt tip. The debate ran two hours and was televised live on CNN. A unique piece of political memorabilia from what has already become an historic presidential race. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 49208 | Theda Bara Cleopatra Long Pearl Bra and Jewel Tassel, and Salome Gold Pantaloons with Pearls. 1918's Salome, in some film historian's judgement, surpassed Cleopatra. Indeed, Theda Bara threw herself passionately into the role of the infamous biblical temptress, causing a sensation. This lot presents pieces from both Cleopatra and Salome -- the Queen of the Nile's plunging bejeweled bra, and Herod's stepdaughter's gold pantaloons with pearls. Faux jewels, multi-colored stones - and realize that enjoying these costumes in color was never possible for anyone who ever saw these long-lost black and white films. The 90-year old costume pieces are in amazingly good shape, having been lovingly created for a Silent Screen superstar and truly standing the tests of time. Very Good condition. These costumes capture all the gaudy splendor of early Hollywood movie-making, and have the distinction of having been actually worn by one of the great legends of the screen in all her vampy splendor in two of her most famous roles. Theda personally presented these costumes to the consignor shortly before her 1955 death. Magnificent! From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $8,962.50. |
| 49209 | Theda Bara Cleopatra Necklaces and Pearl Halter Top. The press called her "Purgatory's Ivory Angel," "The Devil's Maidservant," "The Vampire" and of course, "The Vamp." Indeed, Theda Bara's sex siren emoting gave the dictionary a new word and definition: "Vamp: a woman who uses her attractions to win passionate love and to bring her lover to a debased, humiliated, or impoverished condition." Cleopatra was "the Vamp's" most celebrated performance. It was Theda's first film in Hollywood (her previous films had been shot on the east coast) and producer William Fox indulged her with spectacular sets and costumes, many of the latter scandalously revealing to 1917 audiences. This lot offers three breathtaking relics from Theda's epically slinking performance as "the Serpent of the Nile." There is a magnificent alabaster necklace that, placed around a vixen's neck, plunges an impressive 34 inches; a necklace fashioned of tiny seashells with flower decoration and tassel, worn with the first necklace; and a mother of pearl-encrusted halter top, with thousands of "pearls" on white net material - a stunning effect. These artifacts carry the essence of Theda's amazingly magical screen presence and are highly desirable mementoes from her most famous portrayal. Theda Bara personally presented these items to the consignor shortly before the actress's death in 1955. Very Good condition. From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $6,572.50. |
| 49210 | Theda Bara Cleopatra Head Piece. Truly fit for a Queen, at least a very voluptuous and serpentine one, is this metal head piece -- formed and designed to resemble a coiled snake -- that once adorned the anointed head of Theda Bara as she played her most infamous performance, Cleopatra in 1917. The snake is posing on profile, its black eye (with silver center) gazing right at you, and the snakeskin motif of the crown is on the inside as well as the outside of the band. Once upon a time two pyramid decorations dangled from each side of the crown; one is lost to the ages, but the other survives in this lot, now loose but with its original attachment string. Surely placing this adornment atop her Cleopatra wig helped Theda believe fervently in her Serpent of the Nile role. The piece was a personal gift from Theda to the consignor shortly before her death in 1955. Excellent condition. From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $19,120.00. |
| 49211 | Theda Bara's Madame DuBarry Gown. 1918's Madame DuBarry, based on the Alexandre Dumas novel, starred Theda Bara as Jeanne Vauberniere, the milliner who eventually becomes the mistress of a king. Naturally her costumes were exquisite and the masterpiece of the lot was this amazingly beautiful gown, a silver, gold and blue creation that Theda treasured and kept in her Beverly Hills home for more than 45 years after Madame DuBarry's release. The 90-year old gown is truly everything a French king's mistress could have dreamed of, with ermine accents throughout, and survives in gloriously preserved Excellent condition. The lot includes a copy of Statement magazine, Issue # 4, 2007 which contains a sepia-toned picture of Theda wearing this gown in Madame DuBarry. (The magazine also features pictures of some of the other Theda Bara material in this auction, all given by Theda to the consignor shortly before she died in 1955.) Classic movie material at its most magical. From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $7,170.00. |
| 49212 | Theda Bara Bra Top from Cleopatra and Shawl from A Fool There Was and The She-Devil. Theda Bara once reflected on her screen infamy: "Why, women kicked my photographs as they went into the theatres where my pictures were playing, and once on the streets of New York a woman called the police because her child spoke to me." Little wonder, considering that the on-screen Theda richly lived up to her billing as "Destiny's Dark Angel" and "The Satanic Sorceress of the Shadow Stage." This lot offers two of Theda's most notorious costume pieces. First, there's her Cleopatra halter top, a magnificent creation, festooned with faux jewels, embroidered snakes and even brass sphinx heads! And there's a splendid brown silk shawl with tassels, more 90" long, and sensual to the touch, that was part of Theda's finery as "The Vampire" in her star-making A Fool There Was (1914), in which she hissed (via subtitle) the immortal words, "Kiss me, my fool!". Joan Craig, who received this archive and jewelry from Theda shortly before the star's death, remembers this shawl was also part of Theda's wardrobe from The She-Devil (1919). Fox Studios advertised the film as "The Story of a Woman Who Raised Havoc with a Dozen Lovers," and it was one of Theda's personal favorites. "She loved the role," recalls Joan. "I remember Theda parading around her house wearing this shawl. It was especially significant to her." All three items are truly resplendent, were favored mementos of their former owner, and were worn in at least three of her legendary performances. In Excellent condition. From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $5,377.50. |
| 49213 | Theda Bara's Jewelry. Three pieces of Theda Bara's jewelry: necklaces and bracelets in Mediterranean shades of red, brown, and pale green. The red-beaded necklace decorated Theda in her famous performance as Cleopatra (1917). The strings have torn on the brown and pale green pieces but can be easily repaired. All part of the lovingly preserved costume finery of the screen's all-time Vamp Supreme. These pieces, as is the case with all the Theda Bara lots in this auction, were personally given by Theda to the consignor shortly before the star's death in 1955. In Fine condition. From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 49214 | Theda Bara's Cleopatra Falcon Coronation Crown. When Theda Bara presented young teenager Joan Craig with her cherished costumes shortly before her death, Joan asked her what was the most precious item. Theda instantly replied that it was her falcon coronation crown from Cleopatra (1917). The former star savored the memory of personally designing this piece, and choosing the various colors of thread that weaved through the majestic crown. Of course, 1917 audiences couldn't fully appreciate the creation in the black-and-white film, but you can enjoy the crown now in all its colorful magnificence! One can imagine the thrill Theda enjoyed the day when she first wore her wondrous Queen of the Nile coronation crown, fashioned as a falcon, with multi-colored wing and tail feathers and a cocked head so the left eye peers imperiously at you. (The right eye is still there too.) The wingspan measures a full 22," while tip of beak to end of tail feather measures 15." Of course, the wings draped down either side of the queen's head and the interior still has the attached, very thin tissue paper -- a worthy ingredient of a true star's headpiece. This is a striking curio from a legendary actress in her most celebrated role, and had been one of Theda's most cherished reminders of her long gone but never forgotten superstardom. In Excellent condition. From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $10,755.00. |
| 49215 | Theda Bara's Beaded Leg Band from Cleopatra. While Claudette Colbert, Vivien Leigh, and Elizabeth Taylor have all been memorable cinema Cleopatras, Theda Bara epitomized the role for millions of moviegoers worldwide when she triumphantly (and very flamboyantly) essayed the doomed Queen in the 1917 film version. Tragically, the long-lost film remains elusive, one of the most sought-after of all missing-in-action Silents. Surviving stills give hints of the delirious decadence with which Theda tackled her role, as do this auction's surviving costume pieces. A wonderful example is this beaded leg band, which Theda personally presented to the consignor shortly before her death and identified as being from Cleopatra. The piece can be seen clearly, wrapped around Theda's lower leg in a gorgeous still image from Cleopatra; just imagine the beads accentuating her every step! It features a scarab in the center, flanked by two serpents, with 11 strands of translucent red beads. The band is likely brass and there is some tarnishing on the front upper and lower areas; also some additional beads have come unattached from the piece (but are included in the lot). Good condition. The band virtually screams Egyptian royalty - at least Silent screen Hollywood style - and the fact that it was wrapped around Theda Bara's leg in Cleopatra gives the piece a truly seductive distinction in film history. From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 49216 | Theda Bara Cleopatra Necklace Part of Theda Bara's Cleopatra jewelry was this dazzling necklace -- two serpents posing on profile, eyes staring at you, with faux-jade centerpiece and a sparkling translucent blue stone set in a six-pointed star. This decoration hangs suspended from the band, and the snakes seem pleased with themselves, as if aware of the foreshadowing they represent for that inevitable finale with the asp. Tarnished brass is still impressive and the overall effect formidable indeed, and the item is in overall Very Fine condition. This necklace was part of the costume and jewelry archive that Theda Bara personally presented to the consignor shortly before her death in 1955, and the star identified this piece as being from the long-lost epic. A stunner! From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 49217 | Theda Bara Yellow-Beaded Necklace. It was in The Devil's Daughter (1915) -- in which Theda Bara starred in the title role, of course -- that she played "La Giocanda" and promised (via subtitle), "As this man has done to me, so do I henceforth to all men. My heart is ice, my passion consuming fire. Let men beware!" Typical of her vampy weaponry to achieve this vengeful mission is this yellow-beaded necklace, which Theda saved from her movie wardrobe and preserved until her 1955 death -- almost 30 years after she had departed the silver screen. The star personally gave the piece to the consignor. A charming curio in Fine condition. From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49218 | Theda Bara Carmen Wig and Salome Hairpiece. In his poem The Vampire, Rudyard Kipling describes that sexy, wicked creature of the title as "a rag and a bone and a hank of hair." Here are two "hanks of hair" once worn by Theda Bara, the silent screen's most infamous "vampire." There is a full blonde wig with center part and cascading tendrils, the longest tumbling a seductive 30" from the crown. Joan Craig, who personally received this archive as a gift from Theda shortly before the star's death in 1955, recalls Theda identifying the blonde wig as being from Carmen (1915), in which Theda played the alluring Gypsy of the title. The other is a hairpiece of black tendrils, falling 18" from the tie-string attachment, and was part of Theda's lethal pulchritude as Salome (1918), one of her greatest hits. The wigs are human hair, especially made for Theda by her mother, a professional wig-maker by trade. These are strange but oddly compelling items, and Theda Bara surely vamped in these wigs with her most passionate "Kiss me, my fool!" abandon. In Very Good condition. From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49219 | Theda Bara Wig. "I have always been a charlatan," said Theda Bara of her own stardom. Indeed, few actresses in the history of cinema so magically transformed themselves as did Theda, whose self-creation as "the vampire" made her one of the movie's first true superstars. This wig was part of her alluring artifice, a brown hairpiece that survives in four parts: top piece, tendrils, and two small curls, all undoubtedly applied by Theda for maximum "vamp" effect." The item was especially created for Theda by her mother, a professional wig maker. The wig was among the tools of the trade for the star of A Fool There Was, Cleopatra and Salome, and Theda Bara still owned and preserved this wig late in her life, when she personally gave it to the consignor not long before her death in 1955. In Very Good condition. From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49220 | Theda Bara Wig. After leaving the screen in 1926, Theda Bara maintained her mystique until her death almost 30 years later. She also preserved the various costumes and accoutrements that had assured her infamy as the screen's greatest all-time vamp. This black wig perched on Theda's head as she lured who-knows-how-many poor fools to a disastrously sordid end. It survives in four pieces, which was likely its original design, so Theda could customize its appearance as the whatever seductive whimsey struck her. As with the other Theda wigs in this auction, it was specially created by Theda's mother, a wig maker by trade, and personally given by Theda to the consignor not long before her 1955 death. A bizarre Hollywood artifact, but also a striking and rather touching one. In Very Good condition. From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49221 | Theda Bara's Personal Photo Album. From the perfumed lair of "The Vampire" herself! This was Theda Bara's personal scrapbook, circa 1920, in which the cinema's most exotic vamp paid tribute to her own lascivious allure. There are twelve 8" x 10" original portraits, 55 5" x 7" original portraits, and two 8" x 10" stills with other players. These last two, loose in the album, are stamped en verso by the William Fox Studios, with information about the respective productions (In the Light and When Men Desire, both 1919) and are both heralded as "A Theda Bara Super Production." The photos are truly stunning: Theda as Cleopatra, Theda with a raven on her shoulder, Theda clutching her hair, etc. While there are several benign shots (holding baby chicks or posing with her hound), the emphasis is overwhelmingly on the decadent. Many shots have the photographer's name in lower corner (mostly National of NY), with only a couple shots with chipped corners, and are in overall Excellent condition. The pictures might be nearly 90 years old, but the eyes are still haunting and hungry, and the artistry of Theodosia Goodman's transformation into "Theda Bara" still powerful. Theda personally presented this scrapbook to the consignor in 1955, shortly before her death. Marvelous cinema history from the lady who made it happen. From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 49222 | Theda Bara's Copy of The Clemenceau Case (1915). Near the very end of her life, Theda Bara invited her adored young friend Joan Craig to her bedside and presented her two final gifts. One was a lucky rabbit's foot that Theda had always carried. The other was this book, which, as Joan remembers, was "very precious" to Theda and a cherished item that the actress always kept in her bedroom. It's a reprint of Alexandre Dumas' The Clemenceau Case. Theda's film version (the first to give her true star billing) was one of ten 1915 releases in which she played and her picture graces the maroon cover, with gold lettering proclaiming, "William Fox Presents THEDA BARA in The Clemenceau Case by Alexandre Dumas Fox Film Corporation, picturized and produced by Herbert Brenon." The book measures approximately 5" x 7" and has 214 pages (no pictures inside), plus a list of other books in the Royal Publishing Company's series. There are several tiny scars on the book and a few little age marks on Theda's cover portrait; otherwise, it is in Very Good condition. Incidentally, Theda was stabbed to death in The Clemenceau Case, and had a pet python, on loan from the Bronx Zoo! From the Joan Craig Costume Archive of Theda Bara. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Joan Craig.Sold for: $2,270.50. |
| 49223 | Boris Karloff Radio Show Recordings. Boris Karloff was a frequent guest star on the radio. This lot contains a handsome 11" x 12.5" album with the engraved cover, "Thank You Boris Karloff The Lady Esther Screen Guild Players Present Arsenic and Old Lace Motion Picture Relief Fund Inc. November 25, 1946 Compliments of Lady Esther." Karloff performed this broadcast on that date but the four 78 rpm records inside feature Boris' appearances on The Jack Benny Show (January 19, 1947) and The Burl Ives Show. Good condition. Fascinating artifacts in this age of the CD! From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 49224 | Boris Karloff Early Life Pictures. The haunting eyes and gothic countenance are already in evidence in these copies of photos from the childhood of William Henry Pratt -- and the early stage career of Boris Karloff. Six pictures and eight negatives show the future horror superstar as a boy, a young man and a dapper and versatile stock company actor (already toying with character makeup). In Very Good condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49225 | Boris Karloff Pre-Frankenstein Film Stills. "I was an actor for twenty years before Frankenstein, and nobody knew it but me!" laughed Boris Karloff. This lot of ten stills representing his Hollywood struggles include shots from His Majesty, the American (1919, village mob shot, Karloff not identifiable), The Last of the Mohicans (1920, Karloff not identifiable), Without Benefit of Clergy (1921, Karloff not identifiable), The Man from Downing Street (1922, Karloff as a maharajah), Lady Robinhood (1925, Karloff not identifiable), The Greater Glory (1926, Karloff not identifiable), Soft Cushions (1927, Karloff as a sheik), Two Sisters (1929, Karloff with actress), The Sea Bat (1930, Karloff with Gibson Gowland), and a portrait of a young Karloff from an unidentified film, with toothpick in mouth (negative included for this shot). All but Two Sisters and The Sea Bat have the Museum of Modern Art stamp on the reverse and appeared in Cynthia Lindsay's 1975 book Dear Boris. In Very Good condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49226 | Boris Karloff Pre-Frankenstein Photos from 1931. In 1931, Boris Karloff became one of Hollywood's most striking pre-Code villains, and this lot traces his professional ascent that would climax in Frankenstein. The seven 8" x 10" stills include a shot of the January 1931 Central Casting Directory with a portrait of Karloff as jailbird "Galloway" in The Criminal Code; an additional portrait of Karloff as Galloway; a shot of Karloff as dope-peddler "Cokey Joe" in Young Donovan's Kid; a still as the perverse "Isopod" of Five Star Final; as gangster Gaffney in Scarface; and two shots as evil "Nikko" in The Miracle Man. (Karloff actually filmed The Miracle Man after Frankenstein, but before the horror classic's release changed his life and career.) Also included are a negative of the Central Casting Directory page and two negatives of a Karloff portrait from Young Donovan's Kid. The stills from Young Donovan's Kid and The Miracle Man have the Museum of Modern Art stamp on verso and appeared in the book Dear Boris. The Five Star Final shot, with Boris leering at Ona Munson's fishnets, is especially effectively vile. In Very Good condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49227 | Boris Karloff Frankenstein Archive. "My dear old Monster," said Boris Karloff affectionately. "I owe him everything. He's my best friend." Universal's Frankenstein, brilliantly directed by James Whale, premiered at Yuletide of 1931, and Karloff's horrific yet heartrending portrayal of the creature catapulted him to world-wide fame. This lot pays homage to the film and performance that made Boris Karloff a living legend, including a shot of the test makeup, 22 different stills, two shots of the Monster portrait Karloff sent to fans in the 1960s, a frame blow-up, a behind-the-scenes shot of Karloff relaxing on the set, a slide of Karloff and Colin Clive, a color shot of the poster, and a color picture of Karloff, circa 1965, fondly looking at a Frankenstein shot on the back cover of Castle of Frankenstein magazine. The lot also includes eight negatives. The stills (not originals) are in Fair to Very Good condition. A wonderful archive devoted to one of the screen's most iconic performances, from the family of the man who truly made Mary Shelley's Monster immortal. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 49228 | Boris Karloff Night World and The Old Dark House Photos. After Frankenstein, Universal proclaimed Karloff "the Sensation of the Film World" and starred him in two new pictures in 1932. This lot includes three 8" x 10" stills from Night World, with Karloff as dapper but doomed nightclub owner Happy MacDonald. There are also eight 8" x 10" stills from Boris' follow-up horror film, The Old Dark House, elegantly directed by Frankenstein's James Whale and boasting Boris as the nightmarish butler Morgan. (Check out that broken nose!) These include portraits and shots of Karloff with co-stars Charles Laughton, Gloria Stuart, and Melvyn Douglas, as well as five negatives. In overall Good to Very Good condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49229 | Boris Karloff The Mask of Fu Manchu and The Mummy Photos. Karloff assured his horror film royalty via two classic performances. The Mask of Fu Manchu file includes 16 stills of Boris as the unspeakable Fu, including two shots with makeup man Cecil Holland and a wonderful candid of Boris (in Fu regalia) and Myrna Loy (as Fu's sex-crazed daughter, Fah) posing at MGM with the visiting Australian Cricket Team; cricketer-actor C. Aubrey Smith (not in the film) is also in the shot. The Mummy archive offers a very rare original candid of Karloff (in makeup as the 3,700-year-old Ardath Bey) on a Universal stage with the film's designer Willy Pogany, both holding a sketch of the film's leading lady Zita Johann; the shot has a crease in upper right area, but overall is a dazzler. There are also 16 different shots of Karloff in both the Ardath Bey and Im-Ho-Tep makeups (designed and applied by the great Jack P. Pierce -- the latter makeup requiring eight hours of application). Included are six negatives from The Mummy. In Good to Very Good condition and a bounty for classic horror buffs! From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 49230 | Boris Karloff The Ghoul Photos. In 1933, Karloff's fame as Hollywood's top horror star won him passage to England -- where he'd not been since leaving his native country 24 years earlier -- to star in The Ghoul. This lot includes a marvelous candid shot of Karloff, on ship, seeing his homeland for the first time in nearly a quarter-century; his widow Evelyn had written on the reverse details about the return and that it was "a most tearful moment for Boris." Also in the lot: a terrific behind-the-scenes photo of Boris in the title role, filmed by the crew as his esteemed co-star Sir Cedric Hardwicke sits behind the camera; a shot of the Ghoul crashing through a barred window; and a portrait pose of Karloff from The Ghoul, sans makeup and looking very much the distinguished star in overcoat and with cane. Good to Very Good condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49231 | Boris Karloff 1930s Portraits and Sketch by Nocolai Fechin. Even "monsters" got the star treatment from the publicity departments in Golden Age Hollywood, and this lot proves it. Included is an original, dramatically intense b&w 8" x 10" Universal portrait of Karloff, in three-piece suit and smoking a pipe, circa 1933; "KARLOFF Universal Pictures Star" stamped en verso, as is "Please Credit Photo by Ray Jones Universal Pictures." (Note Universal was now billing Karloff by his last name only, a la MGM's "Garbo.") Also included: a portrait of Karloff, probably from the same photo session and wearing a hat (no credit en verso); and a 6" x 8" photo of a sketch of Karloff, circa 1933, by noted artist Nocolai Fechin. This photo of the sketch, which captures its subject as both handsome and demonic, has a copyright notice en verso from the National Portrait Gallery of London and was used as the frontispiece in the 1975 book Dear Boris. A copy of the picture in its layout page from that book is included too. Good to Very Good condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49232 | Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi Archive. This lot commemorates the greatest and most moving collaboration in horror film history, with Karloff family material from Universal's trio of "KARLOFF and Bela LUGOSI" classics of the mid-1930's. The Black Cat lot features a still of Boris and Bela playing the famous chess game and five small negatives of Karloff close-ups; The Raven lot contains an 8" x 10" negative close-up of Boris in the disfigured Bateman makeup, plus two stills, one looking at his horrific reflection and one with Lugosi and Samuel S. Hinds; and The Invisible Ray offers an 8" x 10" full-length portrait and still of the discarded test makeup, and a very rare 4" x 5" candid shot of Karloff on the set with visiting tennis champion Kay Stammers. In Very Good condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49233 | Boris Karloff Vintage Photo Signed by Roman Freulich. A stunning b&w 11" x 14" shadow-enshrouded portrait of Boris Karloff with a pipe, signed by photographer Roman Freulich in black ink in the lower right corner. Freulich was a master of still portraits at Universal and took this study of Karloff shortly after the star's phenomenal success in Frankenstein. In Very Fine condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 49234 | Boris Karloff Bride of Frankenstein Archive. Widely hailed as the greatest horror film of the Golden Age, Universal's Bride of Frankenstein (1935), masterfully directed by James Whale, truly set Karloff's Monster amok -- talking, laughing, and climactically weeping as Elsa Lanchester's horrific Bride screamed in his heartbroken face. This archive fully celebrates this beloved classic, with a full-length pose original 8" x 10" of Karloff's Monster, plus 40 separate 8" x 10" stills that include portraits, scenes with co-stars Colin Clive, Elsa Lanchester, Valerie Hobson, Ernest Thesiger, Dwight Frye, O.P. Heggie, et al, and candid and behind-the-scenes shots. A wonderfully comprehensive collection. One particularly unusual item is an original close-up of the dummy of the Monster created for the film, with "Karloff Universal Pictures Star" stamped en verso. Most of the stills are in Very Good condition, and the lot also includes three 8" x 10" negatives and two small negatives. An amazing file from the family of the star whose timeless performance truly made this film a masterpiece. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 49235 | Boris Karloff The Black Room Archive. Columbia's The Black Room (1935) presents two of Karloff's truly virtuoso performances, playing medieval twins: good Count Anton and evil Count Gregor. This lot offers six shots of Boris's wicked Gregor: four moody portraits, a shot with leading lady Marian Marsh and a still with Thurston Hall and John Buckler. In Good to Very Good condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49236 | Boris Karloff 1930s Portraits and Candids. This lot presents Boris Karloff at the peak of his 1930s popularity, in the form of portraits, candids, snapshots, and postcards. Included are 19 different portraits and 17 different candids. Portraits include a matte finish 3" x 5" of the portrait he sent to fans mid-late 1930s (some pinhole damage); candids show him enjoying cricket, floating in his pool, picking fruit, carrying a water can into his greenhouse, smiling on the tennis court, sitting by hearth with wife Dorothy, attending a Hollywood party with Cary Grant, Olivia de Havilland, Gloria Swanson and others, chatting with pal James Cagney at a formal affair, smiling with baby daughter Sara Jane, and so on. Two of the best: Boris relaxing in his cricket jacket, reading with a Bedlington terrier nestled beside him; and Boris, peeking in his farmhouse window, dressed and bearded as...Santa Claus! Wonderful mementoes of the legendary actor, both formal and informal. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49237 | Boris Karloff Warner Bros. Photo Archive. In 1935 Boris Karloff signed a non-exclusive contract with Warner Bros. and headlined five melodramas for that studio. The lot includes three stills from The Walking Dead, two from West of Shanghai (plus three negatives), one from The Invisible Menace, two from Devil's Island (plus three negatives), and one from British Intelligence (plus an 8 " x 10" negative portrait). Also in the lot: a magnificent, original 11" x 14" profile portrait from Devil's Island, with "Elmer Fryer Hollywood" embossed in the lower left corner. Karloff had saved relatively few of his own oversize portraits at the time of his death, and this was one of them. One of The Walking Dead stills has border damage; another still from that film and the one from British Intelligence have the Museum of Modern Art stamp en verso and appeared in the book Dear Boris. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49238 | Boris Karloff The Man Who Changed His Mind Photos. In 1936, Boris Karloff returned to England again, this time to star as a mind-switching very mad doctor in The Man Who Changed his Mind. He signed for another British film (Juggernaut), and he and Dorothy spent six months there, leasing a countryside estate called "Old Malt House." This lot includes one still of Boris (with chimpanzee) in The Man Who Changed his Mind; a 6.5" x 8" photo of Boris on the cricket field (his widow Evelyn has written on the reverse regarding Boris and several Hollywood Cricket Club members, in London at the same time, challenging the Oxford University cricketers to a match); and nine 9" x 11.5" professionally-made photographs of Old Malt House. Also three shots of nearby inns and pubs. A different type of lot, and quite charming. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49239 | Boris Karloff Charlie Chan at the Opera and Night Key Photos. Two great Karloff makeups and performances: a wonderfully over-the-top Mephistopheles in Charlie Chan at the Opera and a kindly old genius in Night Key. With horror films imperiled by international censorship trouble in 1936, Karloff extended his professional horizons - playing mad opera singer "Gravelle" in 20th Century-Fox's Chan film, and kindly old inventor David Mallory in Universal's crime melodrama Night Key. The Charlie Chan at the Opera file contains two portraits of Karloff in full opera devil regalia, plus a negative of one of the portraits. The Night Key lot offers a great original portrait of Karloff in age makeup, with "KARLOFF Universal Pictures Star" stamped en verso and original snipe, plus a shot of Karloff with leading lady Wendy Barrie and a negative of a different portrait. All shots are 8" x 10." The man could -- and did -- play every type of role. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49240 | Boris Karloff Son of Frankenstein Archive. Karloff's third and final performance as the harrowing, heartbreaking Monster came in Universal's Son of Frankenstein (1939). This epic horror film, directed with flair by Rowland V. Lee, co-starred Basil Rathbone as the Frankenstein heir, Bela Lugosi as broken necked old Ygor and Lionel Atwill as one-armed Inspector Krogh. It proved to be a box office smash that saved the horror genre from the tomb where censors had buried it alive. This archive pays tribute to Karloff's farewell Monster portrayal with four portraits of Karloff's creature, plus two shots of the Monster with Lugosi's superbly evil Ygor and - most curiously - a color shot of Boris in the classic makeup! Actually, this "color" shot has a 3-D effect - and is the creation of Kenneth Strickfaden, the legendary electrical special effects creator. Strickfaden, a professional photographer, originally color-tinted by hand this shot of the Monster, standing next to Strickfaden's "mad lab" creation, the Nebularium. He experimentally achieved the effect via panes of glass and various miniature electrodes, insulators and metal balls. Strickfaden has added his trademark "Elecstrick" on the laboratory paraphernalia. Considering Strickfaden was on the set of all of Universal's Frankenstein films, his color depiction of the Monster is certainly likely accurate. (This is a copy of his original.) All shots are 8" x 10" and are in Very Good condition. Also included is the negative for one of the portraits and a slide of Strickfaden's color shot. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 49241 | Boris Karloff Devil's Island Photo by Elmer Fryer. A b&w 11" x 14" photo of Karloff as a wrongfully imprisoned French surgeon -- a rare heroic role for him -- in the 1939 thriller. In Fine to Very Fine condition with Fryer's credit stamp in the lower left corner. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49242 | Boris Karloff Devil's Island Vintage Publicity Photo by Elmer Fryer. A b&w 11" x 14" photo of Karloff as a wrongfully convicted surgeon -- a rare leading role as a protagonist -- in the 1939 thriller, in Very Fine condition with Fryer's credit stamp in the lower left corner. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49243 | Boris Karloff Photo with His Baby Daughter. A charming b&w 8" x 10" portrait of Karloff with his infant daughter Sara Jane, who was born on her father's 51st birthday -- November 23, 1938 -- while he was playing the Monster in Universal's Son of Frankenstein. Baby Sara Jane bears a striking resemblance to her father in the eyes. Some very mild wear along the edges, in otherwise Excellent condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49244 | Boris Karloff Tower of London and Black Friday Archive. "I've never killed in hot blood before!" exulted Karloff as Mord, the executioner with bald pate, club foot, and giant axe in Universal's Tower of London (1939). Then in his next film for Universal, Black Friday (1940), the chameleon-like Karloff was Dr. Sovac, a clotheshorse mad doctor, performing a mayhem-wreaking brain transplant. The Tower of London file features two 8" x 10" portraits of Boris as the bloodthirsty Mord, plus three candids; also an 8" x 10" portrait negative and four small negatives. The Black Friday folder contains an 8" x 10" Karloff portrait as the sinister Sovac, a shot of his test makeup, a b&w reproduction of the title card (with co-star Bela Lugosi), a candid of Karloff on the set playing "cat's cradle" with singer Gloria Jean; and one negative. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49245 | Boris Karloff Columbia "Mad Doctor" Series Archive. Boris Karloff's "Mad Doctor" series for Columbia ran from 1939 to 1942 and spawned five unholy films. This lot features them all: The Man They Could Not Hang (two portraits, one still with Lorna Gray and others, one portrait negative), The Man with Nine Lives (three 8" x 10" stills, including candid of Karloff reading the comics to a little boy) with a negative and a color slide, Before I Hang (original 8" x 10" portrait with Evelyn Keyes with photographer stamp and snipe en verso, additional still with Keyes and Bruce Bennett), The Devil Commands (8" x 10" scene with Anne Revere), and The Boogie Man Will Get You (two 8" x 10" originals with Peter Lorre, photographer stamp and snipe en verso), with negative. One of the shots with Lorre has a surface scratch, otherwise Good to Very Good condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49246 | Boris Karloff Frankenstein Family Photo. A wonderful Golden Age horror discovery! This is a terrific, never-before-published candid shot taken between scenes of Universal's Son of Frankenstein (1939), in which Boris Karloff portrayed his "dear old Monster" for the third and final time in a feature film. The b&w 8" x 10" photo shows Karloff, in complete Monster makeup, seated in the special "Monster chair" Universal had built for him and in which he relaxed between scenes. The star has removed the sheepskin jersey he wore in the film, revealing his suspenders, and is seated with his boots up - showing the unusual design of the boots, which helped give the Monster his leaning-forward stalk. Boris is hosting a visiting family of four and has his arms around two boys - an unknown hand has written on the back in pencil, "On set/family friends the Browns." The background is fascinating too, showing a looming makeshift "forest" and a vigilant studio security guard. Rarely does so unusual and striking a shot emerge to surprise vintage horror fans and this one - featuring Karloff's Frankenstein Monster at peace and with friends - is a stunner. Excellent condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 49247 | Boris Karloff Black Friday Photo. A great, intense b&w 11" x 14" photo of Karloff in the 1940 horror thriller Black Friday, one of eight movies in which he appeared with fellow horror legend Bela Lugosi. In Very Fine condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49248 | Boris Karloff Arsenic and Old Lace Broadway and National Tour Archive. Boris Karloff -- despite severe stage fright -- made American theater history as mad Jonathan Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace, which opened on Broadway on January 10, 1941, and ran 1,444 performances. As a maniacal killer transformed by a drunken plastic surgeon to look like Boris Karloff, the star romped through a year-and-a-half run in New York, followed by a 66-week national tour, enjoying "the happiest role of my life." This archive includes shots of Karloff with cast members, original publicity photos, shots of the Arsenic company at West Point, where they performed the play Easter Sunday of 1941, street poster ad for the national company; and four negatives. A virtual treasure trove of material on this beloved play. Included too is an additional archive of photos devoted to co-producers/authors Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and two photocopies of a magazine advertisement Karloff provided during the run of Arsenic for Williams Shaving Cream. Pictures are 8" x 10" or slightly smaller and are in Good to Very Good condition. An incredible collection of dynamic theater history. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49249 | Boris Karloff The Climax and House of Frankenstein Archive. Two Universal super melodramas awaited Karloff after he completed his Arsenic and Old Lace tour in 1944. The Climax starred Boris as a sinister hypnotist, and this lot includes a still of Karloff with actress Jane Farrar, a photocopy of a candid shot of Boris with director George Waggner, and a photocopy of a two-page November 7, 1944 magazine story (title not identified) with seven shots from the film. The rowdy House of Frankenstein starred Karloff as a mad doctor who revives Lon Chaney Jr.'s Wolf Man, John Carradine's Dracula, and Glenn Strange's Monster, and the lot offers two 7" x 9" matte finish portraits of Karloff, three glossy 8" x 10" portraits (one from the 1957 Screen Gems release of Shock! Theatre, which misidentifies the still as being from The Black Cat), an 8" x 10" shot of Boris with Chaney and Strange, an 8" x 10" still of an early poster, a 3" x 5" shot of Karloff with J. Carrol Naish (as the hunchbacked Daniel); also a negative of that shot and negatives of two Karloff portraits. Bonus: a candid of Boris and Chaney Jr. at Universal from early 1944. Pictures. In Fair to Excellent condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49250 | Boris Karloff and Val Lewton Archive. Karloff hailed RKO Studio's brilliant horror producer Val Lewton as "the man who rescued me from the living dead and restored my soul." This lot honors the star, the producer and the trio of classics Karloff headlined for the dynamic, doomed Lewton. The Body Snatcher boasts Karloff's arguably greatest all-time performance, and the lot includes an original 7.5" x 9" portrait of Boris in the title role, with original snipe attached; three 8" x 10" portraits, and two 8" x 10" scene stills, one with Bela Lugosi and one with Henry Daniell; also a negative of a Karloff full-length portrait. Isle of the Dead offers four shots (one original, with Museum of Modern Art stamp on the reverse) and three negatives; Bedlam contains four shots, all with Museum of Modern Art stamp on the reverse. The Bedlam file also has a photocopy of Karloff's magazine advertisement for Williams shaving cream (the ad "plugs" Bedlam). All stills 8" x 10" unless otherwise noted and in Good to Excellent condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49251 | Boris Karloff Arsenic and Old Lace 1945 Pacific Tour Photos. Film and world history combined! Karloff aided the war effort, traveling to the South Pacific in February of 1945 to star in a USO production of Arsenic and Old Lace -- the rest of the roles acted by members of the military. This fascinating lot includes an original 8" x 10" shot of Karloff with Maurice Evans, who produced the tour (the latter in uniform) and Boris has written on the reverse in fountain ink, "Yes I know! The top button on my shirt and the zipper on my pants show and I'm grinning so hard there is all the bridgework!" Also a 6.6" x 8.5" portrait of a smiling Karloff, on which Dorothy Karloff had written in green ink, "Taken in Honolulu when he was there with Maurice Evans - during 2nd World War - for USO" Expansive lot includes an additional six photos of Karloff with the cast, signing autographs for the troops, hobnobbing with soldiers, sipping milk from a cocoanut, etc., plus six negatives. An unusual and compelling lot, especially desirable for Karloff's humorous words penned on the back of the one picture. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49252 | Boris Karloff 1940s Candid Photo Archive The 1940s were an exciting decade for Boris Karloff: Broadway stardom in Arsenic and Old Lace, a climax to his horror glory as The Body Snatcher, and status as one of Hollywood's most respected character actors. He worked hard and played hard and this lot focuses on the play: Boris with wife Dorothy at a dance at the Waldorf-Astoria, Boris posing with Elsie the Borden Cow, publicizing RKO films in Manhattan, a proof sheet of shots with his dog and cat, and a photo of Boris in drag with Ed Wynn, Vincent Price, Clifton Webb, Danny Kaye, Eddie Cantor, and as the "Floradora Sextette." Also of interest: several 8" x 10" photos of Boris and wife Evelyn (whom he wed after his divorce from Dorothy) in the audience at a 1948 Truth or Consequences show, apparently as part of the gag. Pictures range from 2" x 3" snapshots to 8" x 10" stills, condition from Fair to Excellent. Fascinating glimpse into the life of a world-famous but basically very private man. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49253 | Boris Karloff and Wife Evelyn Photos. In April of 1946, Boris Karloff wed Evelyn Hope Helmore, who was his constant companion until his death in 1969. This original 5" x 7" shot taken of Evelyn and Boris, about six months after their marriage, features Karloff in full Frankenstein Monster makeup and costume! Boris signed to play in Goldwyn's The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, which originally was to feature an episode with Karloff in Monster makeup. Universal gave Goldwyn official permission to use the copyrighted makeup and even sent Jack Pierce to apply it, but, alas, the scene mysteriously never appeared in the release version. Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" and a packet of ten personal snapshots of the newlyweds' home on Mulholland Drive, plus two 8" x 10" stills of him as evil Dr. Hollingshead in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Negative of "Evelyn and Monster" shot and Mitty shot included. In Fine to Very Fine condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 49254 | Boris Karloff Late 1940s Films and Stage Appearance in On Borrowed Time. A repertoire of Karloff roles from the late 1940s. Photos include him as crazy designer van Druten in Lured (one shot with Lucille Ball), Chief Guyasuta in DeMille's Unconquered, Tishomingo in Tap Roots, and the Swami in Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff. Also included is an original 3.5" x 5" shot of Boris and wife Evelyn on the set ofTap Roots (her handwriting in pencil on the reverse) with negatives, an Unconquered shot, two Meet the Killer shots, and six original 8" x 10" shots of Karloff as "Gramps" in the fantasy play On Borrowed Time. (Karloff played the role at the El Patio Theatre in Los Angeles in November of 1946, and Jack Pierce did his makeup.) All pictures have the photographer's stamp on the reverse. The lot also includes a clipping from Hedda Hopper, and a negative of a publicity shot of Karloff with the child actor from the play, Tommy Ivo. In Fine condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49255 | Boris Karloff Onstage in 1948 and 1949. In 1948 and 1949, Karloff survived two Broadway flops, and ironically, one of the few extensive files he saved was on one of them. The Linden Tree, by J.B. Priestley, provided Karloff the role of an old professor, opened in March of 1948 and ran only seven performances. The file includes five 8" x 10" pictures (four of them originals, with photographer's stamp en verso) and two b&w snapshots of the marquee of the Music Box Theatre with Karloff's name billed above the play's title, 13 magazine and newspaper clippings and reviews, and a flyer from the play's Philadelphia opening showing Karloff with the play's producer, Maurice Evans. The Shop at Sly Corner premiered in New York in January 1949, and also lasted only seven performances. This file contains four 3" x 5" photos (with photographer's stamp en verso), six different 8" x 10" shots of Karloff with co-players Ethel Griffies (of Werewolf of London) and Jay Robinson (Caligula in The Robe), and a newspaper clipping regarding Evelyn Karloff visiting the House of Parliament and being received by author E.P. Smith. In Very Fine condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49256 | Boris Karloff Photo Portrait by Paul Jones. A b&w 11" x 14" photo portrait of Karloff and an unidentified young boy, signed and dated 1950 by photographer Paul Martin on the matting just below the lower right corner. Matted to an overall size of 16" x 20", the photo is in Very Fine condition with some wear around the edges of and mild to moderate toning to the mat. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49257 | Boris Karloff's Peter Pan Photo Archive. Boris Karloff enjoyed one of the great triumphs of his life in the dual role of Mr. Darling and Captain Hook in Peter Pan, which premiered on Broadway in April of 1950. Jean Arthur played Peter, Leonard Bernstein wrote the music and lyrics and the play was a smash hit. This lot offers four color transparencies of Karloff as the infamous Hook, a b&w 8" x 10" shot of Karloff as the pirate king, a photo of the "Lost Boys" in the show with Karloff having added the name of each boy and the character each played on the reverse in fountain ink, an 8" x 10" shot of two of the boys in the show aiming pistols at Karloff's head (plus a negative of the shot), four black-and-white postcards of Karloff as Hook (showing his hook!), a shot of Karloff with one of the boys, a sketch of Boris in full Hook regalia, two negatives of Karloff as Hook, and a 1982 article from the London Times titled "Peter Pan No Longer the Pretend Boy," added to the file in later years by Evelyn Karloff. Bonus: an autographed 8" x 10" shot of Joe E. Marks as "Smee," inscribed to Sara -- but he forgot to sign his name! This was surely one of the great joys of Karloff's career -- and a trademark of his performance was to invite children from the audience after the show to visit him in his dressing room (where they loved trying on his hook). In Fine to Very Fine condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 49258 | Boris Karloff 1950s Portrait and Candid Photos. In some ways, the 1950s provided Karloff's most rewarding decade, as he acted in virtually every area of show business and worked all over the world. This lot is a mix of publicity photos and personal snapshots. It includes 13 candid photos from The Monster of the Island (1953) taken in Italy; publicity photos of the Karloffs in Acapulco posing with a giant swordfish they caught, plus 20 snapshots taken in Acapulco; 19 snapshots taken in Hawaii during the shoot of Voodoo Island (1957), plus color shot of Karloff sitting in director's chair; Boris and Evie in a New York theater, Boris sitting by a CBS camera, on the beach with his pants legs rolled up, attending the premiere of The Glenn Miller Story, chatting with bobbies in London, dining with friends, etc. Pictures range from small snapshots to 8" x 10" stills, with several negatives included, and are in Fine to very Fine condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49259 | Boris Karloff at the Dakota and Premiere of Man of a Thousand Faces. At the time of his Broadway success in Peter Pan, Karloff moved into New York City's historic Dakota apartment house -- fated for fame as the location for Rosemary's Bay and the murder site of John Lennon. This 7.5" x 9.5" original shot shows Karloff in his Dakota flat, located high in the eaves of the building, the gothic rooftop visible through his window. Karloff maintained this apartment for the rest of his life and, with all the ghost stories associated with the Dakota, some suspect his specter still visits his old aerie. The lot also includes an original 6" x 8" still of Karloff and Evelyn attending the London premiere of Man of a Thousand Faces (1957), the Lon Chaney biopic starring James Cagney. Posing with the Karloffs is actress Shane Cordell, showing them her "fan of a thousand faces" that opens to reveal several Chaney characterizations. The original snipe notes that Karloff himself is " 'a man of a thousand faces' whose macabre makeups have won him world-wide fame." Both pictures have minor surface wear and creases and are in overall Very Fine condition. An intriguing lot. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49260 | Boris Karloff Photo Portrait by Walter Bud. A tastefully matted b&w 11" x 14" portrait of Karloff taken later in life, signed by photographer Walter Bud in the lower left corner. In Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49261 | Boris Karloff 1960s Portraits and Candid Photos. Boris Karloff's passion for acting and devotion to his fans never left him and this lot honors the star both at his craft and at his leisure during the final decade of his life. Included are more than 40 shots: on a boat, at the beach, with a dog, chatting with Vanessa Redgrave, attending a premiere, visiting Sara and his two grandsons, and still playing cricket (even when nearing 80). Formats include some color 8" x 10" photos and snapshots and a fine variety of portraits, showing him actually a vitally handsome man to the very end. In overall Very Fine condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49262 | Boris Karloff 1960s Film Photos. The lot offers three shots from 1963's The Raven (including a rare promotional tour shot with Peter Lorre); one from The Terror (being strangled by Sandra Knight, a former Mrs. Jack Nicholson); two from The Comedy of Terrors; one from Black Sabbath; two from Die Monster Die!; three from The Venetian Affair; and two negatives from The Raven. In Very Fine condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49263 | Boris Karloff as "Mother Muffin" on The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. This lot is hopelessly devoted to Karloff's awesomely kinky Mother Muffin, who capered unforgettably on a 1966 episode of TV's The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. It includes two 1991 letters to Evelyn Karloff from Stefanie Powers ("April Dancer" herself), one a photocopy and the other an original with her signature; a color 8" x 10" close-up of Boris in Mother Muffin bonnet and wig; three black and white 8" x 10" publicity pictures, two of them portraits of Boris as Mother, the other showing him with Stefanie Powers (in tights) and Robert Vaughn (in a guillotine), with a negative of one of the portraits; and a two page color magazine feature on Karloff and the episode. In Very Fine condition. A valentine to one of the most infamous and delightful performances of Boris Karloff's late life. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49264 | Boris Karloff in Targets, House of Evil, and I Spy. Many Karloff fans consider his brilliant performance in Peter Bogdanovich's Targets (1968) his apotheosis, and this lot includes twelve 8" x 10" shots from that unforgettable film, as well as two copies of a 5" x 7" French ad for the film and a negative of the ad. Additionally, the lot contains an 8" x 10" shot from a 1967 Karloff guest appearance on TV's I Spy with Bill Cosby and Robert Culp (with negative), and a candid shot from House of Evil, one of the star's final American/Mexican horror films. The shot shows Karloff with the film's director Jack Hill, who has signed: "To Sara Best wishes Jack Hill 'House of Evil'." In Fine condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49265 | Boris Karloff Universal Composite and Vanity Fair Artwork. Here are two wonderful Karloff items. First is an original Universal Studios still from 1937, showing Karloff surrounded by head shots of some of his most famous roles of the 1930's: Frankenstein's Monster, Morgan of The Old Dark House (both final and test makeup), The Mummy, Bateman in The Raven (both makeups), Rukh in The Invisible Ray (test and final makeup), and Mallory in Night Key. Original snipe on the reverse hails Karloff as "The Man of Many Faces" and identifies the roles. The shot appears in the book Dear Boris and has the layout overlay for identifications of the makeups. The second item is a color two-page illustration by Robert Schulenberg, featured in the March 1983 Vanity Fair, titled "The Stars Look Down from Mount Olympus," with 29 stars caricatured as Greek gods: John Barrymore as Zeus, Mae West as Aphrodite, Conrad Veidt as Hades, etc.; Karloff appears as Charon, the ferry man of the River Styx! This was Evelyn Karloff's personal copy, sent to her by a friend who noted on the reverse that she might get a lithograph from Vanity Fair. Both the still and the illustration (folded in half and preserved in plastic) are in Excellent condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49266 | Boris Karloff Photo from Devil's Island by Schuyler Crail. A great b&w 11" x 14" publicity photo of Karloff from Devil's Island, which was produced by Warner Bros. in 1938, with Schuyler Crail's photographer stamp on the reverse. In Very Fine condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49267 | Boris Karloff Photo Portrait by Walter Bud. A great vintage b&w 11" x 14" photo portrait of Karloff taken later in life, signed by photographer Walter Bud in the lower left corner. Tastefully matted and in Very Fine condition with some wear to the bottom edge of the mat. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49268 | Boris Karloff Photo Portrait. A great b&w 11" x 14" photo portrait of a smiling Karloff, pipe between his teeth, signed by photographer "Herky" in the lower right corner. In Very Fine condition, and matted to an overall size of 16" x 20". From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49269 | Boris Karloff Photo Portrait by Walter Bud. A vintage b&w 11" x 14" photo portrait of Karloff posing with a pipe, taken later in the actor's life, signed by photographer Walter Bud in the lower left corner. Matted and in Very Fine condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49270 | Boris Karloff Devil's Island Photo by Elmer Fryer. A b&w 11" x 14" photo of Karloff as surgeon wrongfully convicted and sent to the titular prison colony in the 1939 thriller. In Very Fine condition with Fryer's credit stamp to the lower left corner. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49272 | Boris Karloff Signed Photo. A great b&w 5" x 7" photo of Karloff circa his stint as the host of the horror/suspense-themed TV anthology series Thriller, inscribed and signed by him in the lower left corner in white grease pencil. In Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 49273 | Boris Karloff's Arsenic and Old Lace Reception Guest Book, Alaska, 1957. In March of 1957, Boris Karloff reprised his role of Jonathan in Arsenic and Old Lace in Anchorage, Alaska. The Community College Theatre Workshop, Little Theatre, and Symphony of Anchorage hosted a reception on the eve of rehearsal in his honor -- hence this 6" x 7" guest book with green leather cover, which Karloff signed in full, inside on the special guests page, in blue fountain ink. Additionally, Karloff gave the play's director, Frank Brink, his old "Arsenic" shoes (Brink had requested them when Karloff proposed a gift) and the book contains a typed note, reading, "My dear Frank, You can't possibly know what this experience has meant to Evie and me. And of course we will come back whenever you want us. I meant what I said last night. It was indeed the most rewarding moment of my career. Now I can't imagine why you would want my old Arsenic shoes but they are yours. They tramped through hundreds of performances of 'Arsenic' and other works as well, mostly because they were comfortable. Please rest your mind. I have no emotional attachment to them." Karloff signed the note in black fountain ink, "love, Boris Karloff." The book contains two color snapshots of the shoes, with a printed card identifying them and signed in blue ink by Karloff's widow Evelyn. She also signed the guest book, as did more than 200 guests and 30 members of the company. Later in 1957, director Frank Brink was one of the guests on theThis Is Your Life show honoring Karloff. An unusual item with two great Karloff signatures, and a keepsake that held considerable sentiment for its famous former owner. In Excellent condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 49274 | Boris Karloff Album Page Signed "Frankenstein" with Ivor Novello Signature. Rare 4.25" x 2.5" album page signed in full "Boris Karloff/Frankenstein". The great Boris Karloff was a frequent signer for his many fans, but it is rare indeed to find anything on which he also signed the name of his most famous film. The reverse features the signature of English actor Ivor Novello, a star of silent films whose career ended just a few years after the "talkies" arrived. His most famous role is the serial-killer title character in Alfred Hitchcock's 1927 thriller The Lodger. This is a terrific, unique piece for the horror collector! In Fine condition with minor age toning. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 49275 | Boris Karloff Signed Thank You Card. A 5" x 4" thank-you card with the printed message: "I cannot thank you enough for your good wishes which reached me during my recent stay in the hospital. They had the desired effect as I am fully recovered and back at work again.", signed by Karloff in large, bold script with a black felt tip. In Excellent condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 49276 | Boris Karloff's Alaska Scrapbook. A remarkable item in its own right -- with an original painting cover, and a genuine fur-trimmed front and a fur-covered back -- this scrapbook commemorates Boris Karloff's 1957 visit to Alaska to star in an Anchorage production of Arsenic and Old Lace. The play's director Frank Brink and his wife Jo (who painted the cover of a theater building backed by snow-covered mountains) created this scrapbook for Karloff, which contains 25 pages (now in plastic sleeves); there are several additional pages with clippings inside the book. Snapshots, a map, newspaper coverage of Karloff's arrival, his reception, Karloff's offer to present his proceedings to help build a new theater, the play itself, Karloff visiting an air force hospital and an oil field -- expansive coverage. The Brinks had written in the front of the scrapbook, "Evelyn and Boris, You walked so easily among us -- Surely we must have known you somewhere before. Love, Jo and Frank." The fur is detaching slightly from the lower right corner on the back cover; otherwise Very Good condition. Karloff called this visit to Alaska "the highlight of my life," saying he'd never received so warm and hospitable a greeting, so this surely must have been a cherished and meaningful keepsake for Boris. A wonderful item. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49277 | Boris Karloff's Arsenic and Old Lace 1957 Alaska Trip Archive This huge archive covers Karloff's March 1957 trip to Alaska to star in an Anchorage revival of Arsenic and Old Lace, and includes snapshots, the play's program, stills, letters, Pan American's Guide to Alaska pamphlet, newspaper clippings, picture of cast signed by members on the reverse (but not by Karloff), and a note to the Karloffs from the cast ("If we know what pure kindness and absolute generosity are, it's because we've known the Karloffs"). A huge lot covering an adventure that Karloff called his favorite professional engagement. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49278 | Boris Karloff's Stage Sketch for The Linden Tree. This beautiful painting, 6" x 16" in a 9" x 19" mat, was the set design for The Linden Tree, a play that starred Boris Karloff, was written by J. B. Priestley and opened on Broadway March 2, 1948. Priestley had originally rejected Karloff for the role of an aging academic professor. "Put his name on the marquee and people will think my play is about an axe murderer!" the playwright protested. Karloff cabled Priestley, "I promise you I would not have eaten the baby in the last act," and the author was so amused that he gave his blessing to Karloff's casting. Alas, despite outstanding reviews for Karloff, the play lasted only seven performances. Its failure was one of the deep professional regrets of Karloff's life, and he kept this painting of the set by scenic designer Peter Wolf and displayed it in his home. The reverse still has the mounting clasps. In Very Good condition. How telling that a visitor to Karloff's home would find no evidence of Frankenstein or one of his horror film sensations, but would see this memento of one of the actor's "noble failures." A truly classy curio for Karloff collectors. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49279 | Boris Karloff Black Cat Sketch by Tomy Sansevero. A 22.5" x 29 " pencil sketch of Karloff as he appeared in the 1934 adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's short story, signed by artist Tomy Sansevero. In Excellent condition, matted to an overall size of 24" x 36". From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49280 | Boris Karloff's Personal This is Your Life Script Signed by Ralph Edwards. A copy of the final draft script for the November 20, 1957 episode of the popular '50s documentary TV series This Is Your Life, labeled "Stage Manager" and kept as a souvenir by Boris Karloff -- subject of that episode. The script is signed on the first page by host Ralph Edwards, numbers 53 pages, is unbound, and in Very Fine condition with minor wear and no insect chews. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49281 | Boris Karloff's Personal Targets Script. Before his death, Boris Karloff owed movie producer Roger Corman three days worth of work, and decided to finish out his contract by appearing in the thriller Targets, written and directed by an up-and-coming Peter Bogdanovich. In it, Karloff plays an aging horror-film star who, while making a personal appearance at a drive-in theater, confronts a psychotic Vietnam veteran turned mass-murdering sniper. It would be one of his final -- and most memorable -- roles, as the iconic actor died less than a year later. This is Karloff's personal copy of the "Release Dialogue Script," dated July 16, 1968. It is not a shooting script but basically a studio-prepared written record of the film, with all dialogue included and all action described. The script is 115 pages long (no annotations) and includes the opening and final credits. Karloff was immensely proud of this film and with good reason. In Excellent condition with very mild wear. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 49282 | Boris Karloff in 1968: Life, Red Skelton, and Jonathan Winters. At the age of 80, Boris Karloff was still a major star, and quite a gallant one. This lot includes the cover of the March 15, 1968 Life magazine, which featured the headline "Happy 150th, Dear Frankenstein," and a cover photo of Karloff's face hovering above the birthday candles. Attached is the article, "Happy Sesquicentennial, Dear Monster," by Samuel Rosenberg. (A negative is included of the birthday shot.) In September, he was a guest star with Vincent Price on The Red Skelton Show. Karloff was in a wheelchair then, and when he sensed the audience's sympathy for him diluted the show's humor, he bravely played the show on his feet with the aid of a cane. Here are two very rare color rehearsal shots from that show, one 3" x 5" with the photographer's stamp en verso and one 8" x 10", both showing Karloff, Price, and Skelton. Karloff also guest-starred on The Jonathan Winters Show that October, movingly singing "It Was a Very Good Year," and here is Karloff's own sheet music, with pencil marks he made for accents and emphasis. Also included in sheet music for "September Song," which he possibly sang on another program. "I intend to die with my boots and my greasepaint on," Karloff insisted, and he came close -- on February 2, 1969, a little over three months after The Jonathan Winters Show appearance, he died in London. Moving material in Fine to Very Fine condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49283 | Boris Karloff's Stetson Trilby. This striking trilby hat, made of a wool/synthetic blend by Stetson, was owned and worn by Boris Karloff during an unspecified period in his life. The hat is a size 7 1/8 and has a small, metal "Stetson" pin affixed to the hatband. A charming item from the personal wardrobe of a legend, in Excellent condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 49284 | Boris Karloff's Personal Cigarette Lighter. A Ronson Whirlwind cigarette lighter with brushed finish, owned and used by Boris Karloff. One side is engraved with the logo of the Surrey County Cricket Club, the other is engraved with "County Champions" and the years 1952-58 inclusive. In Very Fine, working condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 49285 | Boris Karloff's Favorite Portable Cricket Seat. One suspects Boris Karloff's dream job, rather than playing monsters, would have been playing cricket. His favorite past time during the Golden Age of Film was romping the fields with the Hollywood Cricket Club, and he enthusiastically followed the game throughout his life. This was Karloff's favorite portable cricket seat. Take this 30" oh-so-British contraption with you to a cricket game, place it in the ground, open up the metal clasp "seat," insinuate your tail bone onto it and -- by Jove! -- you have a chair to lean against as you cheer those fine fellows on your team to victory. The rod is green, the "seat" has a black rubber-trim for comparative comfort, and Boris enjoyed this seat at many a game. The stick is missing some paint and a tad scuffed -- after all, it saw a lot of use -- but it's still in ever-so-serviceable condition. Looking for an item that saw plenty of Karloff use and likely has his DNA? This is it. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49286 | Boris Karloff's Wooden Walking Cane. A simple yet elegant wooden cane with painted handle, used by the iconic horror film actor during the latter years of his life. The cane is 36" in length and is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some areas of moderate wear, primarily to the handle. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 49287 | Boris Karloff's Miniature Cricket Game. In the early and mid-1930s, a fan seeking Boris Karloff, the spine-tingling portrayer of Frankenstein's Monster, the Mummy, and other classic horror roles, might very likely have found the star playing cricket. He was a devoted member of the Hollywood Cricket Club, even displaying its insignia on his Ford and frequently dressing casually in his cap and striped official club jacket. Karloff's passion for the game lasted all his life and in his late years, he enjoyed playing this miniature cricket game. This charming set contains five 1.5" metal figures, one with a paddle and four in fielding positions, plus a green Batting Dice (marked "O," "2," "4," "6," and "How's That?") and a white Fielding Dice (marked "Not Out," "Bowled," Stumped" and "Caught"), and a small wicket. The lot includes the original four-page directions book, its foreword reading, "This is a game designed to give cricket enthusiasts all the thrills of their favorite game indoors. It can, in fact, be played anywhere. No preparations are necessary." The game was one of the "Games in the Rain" series marketed by Um-Bak of London. In Very Good condition. A visitor to a late-in-life Karloff on a rainy day would be far more likely to find him playing this game than watching a TV showing of one of his old horror classics. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 49288 | Glenn Ford's Lacquered Screen-Worn Cowboy Boots. He got his start in crime dramas, but it was the Western that propelled Glenn Ford to legend status. Ford appeared in a whopping 55 Westerns during his career, including such classics as 3:10 to Yuma, The Fastest Gun Alive, and Cimarron. In those three movies, and more than a dozen others, he wore this pair of boots, which have been lacquered and mounted to a 15.75" x 15.75" wood plaque. A plate reading "Glenn Ford/Legendary Actor/wore these boots in 21 classic westerns" is affixed to the plaque, and the titles of those 21 classics have been printed on the sides of the boots in gold letters. The boots showed a fair amount of wear prior to being preserved; otherwise, the item is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49289 | Glenn Ford's Encased Eleanor Powell Dancing Shoes. Former wife of Glenn Ford and the mother of his only child, Eleanor Powell made the transition from the Broadway stage to Hollywood soundstage in 1935, where her stunning tap dancing skills quickly made her a star. Powell went on to star opposite many of the decade's top leading men such as Jimmy Stewart , George Murphy, Nelson Eddy, Robert Young, and Fred Astaire (who supposedly was a little intimidated by Powell, as she was considered the only female dancer capable of out-dancing him). This pair of fuchsia tap shoes was owned and worn by Powell opposite Astaire in the classic musical Broadway Melody of 1940. Preserved as a memento by Ford, they are encased in a 14.5" x 7.5" x 7.75" display box with a small plaque reading "Eleanor Powell/Broadway Melody 1940/MGM." The shoes are in Very Good condition with some wear and cracking from age and rigorous use, and are affixed to the case's wooden base by a screw through each heel. Powell's shoes are rarely available at auction, and these would be the first from the classic movie that made her a superstar. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 49290 | Glenn Ford's Jacket and Cap from The White Tower. A khaki jacket and tan corduroy cap worn by Ford in the 1950 mountaineering adventure movie. The cap is in Excellent condition and the jacket is Very Fine with some areas of soiling. Accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Ford wearing the items in the movie. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49291 | Glenn Ford's Flannel Shirt from The Redhead and the Cowboy. This red-and-black checkered flannel shirt worn by Ford in the 1951 Western. The shirt is accompanied by two b&w 8" x 10" promo stills from the film that show Ford wearing the shirt while posing with co-star Rhonda Fleming. In Very Fine to Excellent condition, with a few very small pinholes in the back. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 49292 | Glenn Ford's Wool Trenchcoat from Young Man with Ideas. A long, reversible trenchcoat with a tan canvas layer on one side and a wool houndstooth pattern on the other, worn by Ford in the 1952 comedy Young Man with Ideas. Included is a color 8" x 10" photo and a photocopy of a magazine page circa the late '40s, both showing Ford wearing the coat. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49293 | Glenn Ford's Boy Scouts of America Jacket with Patches. A red wool Boy Scouts of America official jacket with 67 assorted patches dating from 1954-60 sewn onto the front, back, and sleeves, as well as a label bearing Ford's name sewn inside below the collar. Ford was an avid Scout throughout his youth, eventually reaching the rank of Eagle Scout, and continued to support the organization throughout his life. A patch appears to missing from above the left breast pocket; otherwise, the jacket is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49294 | Glenn Ford's U.S. Naval Reserve Uniform Cap. A size 7 1/4 U.S. Navy service uniform cap with fretting, worn by Glenn Ford while serving in the United States Naval Reserve. Ford, who had served in the Marines from 1942-44, joined the Reserve in 1958 and was commissioned as a lieutenant commander and designated as a public affairs officer. During his tours of duty Ford promoted the Navy through radio and television broadcasts, personal appearances, and documentary films. He was promoted to commander in 1963 and captain in 1968 before retiring from the service in the 1970s. The cap has a label reading "Captain Glenn Ford" inserted under the clear plastic inner lining, is accompanied by a matching vinyl protective cover worn over the cap in inclement weather, and is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49295 | Glenn Ford's US Naval Reserve Dress Uniform Coat and Hat. A size 7 1/4 U.S. Navy dress white uniform cap with fretting, worn by Glenn Ford while serving in the United States Naval Reserve. Ford, who had served in the Marines from 1942-44, joined the Reserve in 1958 and was commissioned as a lieutenant commander and designated as a public affairs officer. During his tours of duty Ford promoted the Navy through radio and television broadcasts, personal appearances, and documentary films. He was promoted to commander in 1963 and captain in 1968 before retiring from the service in the 1970s. This Navy dress uniform coat has a Western Costume Co. label bearing Ford's name sewn inside the right inner pocket; the production number places it in the 1960s or '70s, and it was likely made for use in a TV production or commercial. The cap has a label reading "Captain Glenn Ford" inserted under the clear plastic inner lining, and is in Very Fine condition with some small areas of discoloration and soiling. Accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Ford wearing the coat and hat. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49296 | Glenn Ford's Spurs. A handsome pair of Spanish spurs owned and used by Ford, with an ornate letter "G" engraved on the side of each. In Fine condition with some wear to the leather straps and moderate rust from regular use. Accompanied by a b&w 8" x 8.5" photo of Ford with his spur collection in which this set is visible. A great item, from the collection of a legendary cowboy. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 49297 | Glenn Ford's Screen-Worn Spurs from Cowboy. A magnificent set of spurs worn by ford in the 1958 Western opposite Jack Lemmon and Brian Donlevy. The spurs are in Very Fine condition with some wear from use, and are accompanied by a b&w photocopied image of Ford with his spur collection, with this set visible. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 49298 | Glenn Ford's Dark Gray Trilby Hat. A light gray trilby worn by Ford in the 1962 drama The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, made by Gelot of Paris, with the actor's name embossed on the sweatband. In Excellent condition, accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photocopy image of Ford with the hat. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49299 | Glenn Ford's Nightshirt from Cimarron. A white nightshirt worn by Ford in the epic 1960 Western -- one of Ford's signature roles. The shirt has an MGM costume label sewn inside the collar and is accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photo of the actor wearing it opposite co-star Maria Schell, whom Glenn almost married after completing this film. The shirt is in Very Fine condition with some areas of yellowing and soiling. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49300 | Glenn Ford's Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Mariachi Costume. A two-piece mariachi costume worn by Ford in Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1962), accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" promo still featuring him in the costume. In Very Fine condition with some small holes. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49301 | Glenn Ford's Tuxedo, Worn in The Courtship of Eddie's Father. Black tuxedo jacket and pants with matching bow tie, worn by Ford in the 1963 romantic comedy. In Very Fine to Excellent condition, accompanied by one color and two b&w photo stills from the movie that show him in the tux. Ford's name is printed on a costume label on the inside of the inner pocket. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49302 | Glenn Ford's Trenchcoat from The Money Trap. A khaki trenchcoat worn by Ford in the 1965 thriller, accompanied by two b&w 8" x 10" promo photos from the movie that show Ford wearing it opposite co-star Rita Hayworth. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49303 | Glenn Ford's Screen-Worn Sportcoat. A black-and-tan houndstooth sportcoat worn by Ford in several during the '60s, including 1964 comedy Dear Heart, and the 1965 crime drama The Money Trap. The coat is accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" promo photo featuring Ford wearing it opposite Geraldine Page in Dear Heart, another b&w 8" x 10" of him wearing it opposite Elke Sommer, in Money Trap, as well one color 8" x 10" and two b&w snapshots also featuring him in the jacket. The coat has a small hole worn through the fabric of the left lapel, but is otherwise in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49304 | Glenn Ford's Cowboy Hat and Coat from Rage. A straw cowboy hat and heavy corduroy coat worn by Ford in the 1966 Western/thriller, in which he played a doctor racing the clock after being infected with rabies. Both are in Excellent condition, accompanied by a pair of b&w 8" x 10" promo stills from the movie, each showing Ford wearing the hat and coat. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49305 | Glenn Ford's Marine Corp Uniform Cap with Naval Reserve Insignia. In 1958, Ford joined the U.S. Naval Reserve and was commissioned as a lieutenant commander and designated a public affairs officer, promoting the Navy through various media. Later, Ford went to Vietnam in 1967 for a month-long tour of duty as a location scout for the training film Global Marine, traveling with a combat camera crew from the demilitarized zone south to the Mekong Delta. This olive drab uniform cap dates from that period, and was kept by Ford as a memento. Curiously, it has a Naval Reserve emblem pinned of the the Marine Corps emblem printed on the front. The cap is in Very Fine condition with some wear from use, and is accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Ford in uniform, wearing the cap. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49306 | Glenn Ford's Poncho from Day of the Evil Gun. A heavy red-and-black poncho with white fringe along the bottom, worn by Ford in the 1968 Western. The poncho is in Excellent condition, and is accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Ford wearing it in the movie. (It is also prominent in a least one of the movie's promotional lobby cards.) From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 49307 | Glenn Ford's This is Your Life Cowboy Hat. An Eddy Bros. cowboy hat signed by the numerous friends and relatives who appeared with Ford on the February 18, 1973 episode of the biography series. Signatures include host Ralph Edwards, Lt. General Lew Walt, director George Marshall, Marine Corps. Col. Jim Williams, rodeo champ-turned-actor Casey Tibbs, and many others. In Excellent condition, accompanied by a DVD copy of the show. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49308 | Glenn Ford's Corduroy Coat and Hat from Santee. A heavy corduroy coat with fur collar and black Resistol cowboy hat worn by Ford in the 1973 Western. The hat boasts a Nudie Cohn logo and Ford's name embossed on the sweatband. The items are accompanied by one color and one b&w 8" x 10" promo photo featuring the actor wearing the coat and hat as the title character, and both are prominent in the the movie's poster art as well. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 49309 | Glenn Ford's Striped Sport Coat and Sunglasses. A tasteful navy blue-and-white pin-striped sport jacket from Ford's personal wardrobe, with a pair of aviator sunglasses and simple white linen pocket square in the breast pocket. The items are accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" of him meeting Richard Nixon in the jacket, and another b&w 8" x 10" of Ford posing with an unknown woman while wearing the jacket, with the sunglasses and pocket square visible. All items are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 49310 | Golden Boy Costume Robe Given to Glenn Ford by William Holden. Worn by Luther Adler in the original stage version of Golden Boy, this costume boxer's robe was kept by playwright and screenwriter Clifford Odets, who later gave it as a gift to actor William Holden following the filming of the 1939 movie version. Holden, in turn, gave it as a birthday present decades later to Glenn Ford, along with a plaque that reads: "Happy Birthday Glenn/This is something very special to me that I would like you to have and keep. We have been through a lot together......and never once did I lose my respect for you. You are my very best friend! Always, Bill Holden/May First 1981." The Robe is in Very Fine condition with some areas of wear, and the plaque is Excellent. Also included is a color 8" x 10" photo of Ford and Holden together. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49311 | Glenn Ford's Monogrammed Bath Robe. A dark gray fleece bath robe with the initials "GF" embroidered on the left breast in dark red thread, from Glenn Ford's personal wardrobe. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 49312 | Glenn Ford's Light Gray Trilby Hat. A light gray trilby owned and worn by Ford, made by Gelot of Paris, with the actor's name embossed on the sweatband. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a few very small areas of pitting to the fabric. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49313 | Glenn Ford's Flat Cap. A tasteful brown wool from Ford's personal wardrobe, with the initials "GF" perforated into the leather sweatband. Ford acquired the cap while on location in London during the filming of It Started with a Kiss (1959). In Excellent condition, accompanied by a b&w photocopied image of Ford wearing the cap. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49314 | Glenn Ford's Sombrero. A handsome sombrero from Glenn Ford's personal wardrobe, with his name embossed on the sweatband. In Excellent condition, accompanied by a color snapshot of Ford wearing the item. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49315 | Glenn Ford Owned Western Shirts. Set of three Western-style shirts from the personal wardrobe of the legendary Hollywood cowboy. All have Ford's name on labels sewn inside the collar and are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49316 | Glenn Ford's Personal Cowboy Hat. A black Resistol cowboy with Ford's name embossed on the sweatband, from the personal collection of one Hollywood's great Western stars. In Very Fine condition, in need of some reshaping. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49317 | Glenn Ford's Cowboy Hat. A tan Biltmore Western cowboy hat with Ford's name embossed on the sweatband, from the personal collection of one Hollywood's great Western stars. In Very Fine condition with some small areas of pitting and wear. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49318 | Glenn Ford's Nudie Cowboy Hat. A tan Resistol cowboy hat with Ford's name and Western wear designer Nudie Cohen's logo embossed on the sweatband, from the personal collection of one Hollywood's great Western stars. In Very Fine condition with some small areas of soiling and in need of a little reshaping. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49319 | Glenn Ford's Fur-Lined Overcoat with Hat. A tan full-length overcoat with a lush fur lining, and a brown wool Irish country Hat, both owned and worn by Ford. The coat and hat are in Excellent condition, and are accompanied by three color snapshots and four color 8" x 10" photos of Ford wearing them while traveling abroad. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 49320 | Glenn Ford's Black Velvet Robe. A black velvet robe with white brocade trim, owned and worn by Ford. In Excellent condition, accompanied by one b&w and two color 8" x 10" photos of Ford wearing the item. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49321 | Glenn Ford's Jacket and St. Christopher Medallions. A blue Adidas track jacket, two St. Christopher medals, and one Taurus horoscope medallion, all owned and worn by Ford. The items are accompanied by two color photos; one featuring Ford wearing the jacket and posing with Sean Connery, the other of Ford wearing the jacket along with the medallions. Also visible in the photo are Ford's lacquered screen-worn cowboy boots, also offered in this auction. All are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49322 | Glenn Ford's Monogrammed Belt Buckle and Bolo Tie. A handsome Crumrine custom-made brass belt buckle with and "F" emblazoned on the front and "Glenn Ford/1941-91/Fifty Years of Great Westerns" engraved on the back, from the actor's personal effects. It is accompanied by a matching silver bolo tie with Ford's name engraved on the back. Both are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49323 | Glenn Ford's Ocean's Eleven Slot Machine from Frank Sinatra. A vintage one-armed bandit from the fabled Sands Casino, given to Glenn Ford as a gift from Frank Sinatra, and kept in his home for many years. During its heyday, the Sands was the center of entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip, a well-earned reputation bolstered by the fact that during the filming of Ocean's Eleven at the hotel-casino Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, Sammy Davis Jr., and Peter Lawford took the stage together for the first time, and became forever known as the Rat Pack. This slot machine is one of several seen in the movie and later obtained by Sinatra, who gave them as gifts. An undoubtedly cool piece of entertainment history, the slot machine is in Very Fine condition with some wear and tarnishing, and is accompanied by a baseball cap featuring a Sands logo. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $6,572.50. |
| 49324 | Glenn Ford's Doorstop from Gilda Soundstage. A 9.5" wooden doorstop labeled "From Columbia Stage 5/Gilda" in Glenn Ford's handwriting. The doorstop was used on the soundstage at Columbia where much of the movie was shot, and Ford saved it as a souvenir. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49325 | Glenn Ford's Dressing Room Door Number from Columbia Studios. Ford made his film debut in 1939 with 20th Century-Fox's Heaven With a Barbed Wire Fence, but it was with Columbia Studios that he signed his first major deal. Ford remained with the studio for 14 years, quickly graduating from B-grade movies such as Babies for Sale and Convicted Woman to A-list productions such as Gilda and The Big Heat. This 9" x 10.5" piece of wood comes from Ford's dressing room door and bears the room number "303" (his frequent co-star Rita Hayworth was next door in 302). The item is in Very Fine condition, with some notes written on the back in black felt tip by Ford. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49326 | Glenn Ford's Torpedo Run Depth Gauge and US Navy Certificate. Includes a depth gauge from the set of the 1958 war drama Torpedo Run, 7" in diameter and mounted on a 14" x 11.5" wooden plaque. The gauge is accompanied by a Scroll of Honor from the United States Navy League, presented to Ford in '58, the same year he joined the US Naval Reserve as a public relations officer. Both items are in Excellent condition, and accompanied by a color 8" x 10" promo still from the movie. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49327 | Glenn Ford Japan Photo by Sanford Roth. A b&w 14" x 8" photo of Glenn Ford on location in Japan while starring opposite Marlon Brando in Teahouse of the August Moon (1956). Framed to an overall 14" x 16.5" and initialed by Roth, with his credit stamp on the reverse. In Excellent condition aside from some mild wear to the frame. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49328 | Glenn Ford Japan Photo by Sanford Roth. A b&w 10.5" x 13.5" photo of Glenn Ford on location in Japan while starring opposite Marlon Brando in Teahouse of the August Moon (1956), by photographer Sanford Roth. Framed to an overall 14" x 16.5" and initialed by Roth, with his credit stamp on the reverse. In Excellent condition aside from some mild wear to the frame. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49329 | Glenn Ford's Photo from Frank Sinatra with Engraved Frame. A color 8" x 10" photo of Frank Sinatra and wife Barbara in a sterling silver frame engraved "For Cynthia and Glenn with our love, affection and friendship/Barbara and Francis/2-14-80". In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49330 | Glenn Ford's 80th Birthday Party Photo Album. A clapboard-themed photo album containing 56 original candid snapshots from Glenn Ford's 80th birthday celebration, assembled as a gift for Glenn by Mickey Rooney. The "credits" on the front cover list Mickey and Jan Rooney as the hosts, George Marshall as the "director", and Glenn's son Peter as the "Cameraman", and gives the date of the event as April 27, 1996. Guests included Dane Clark, Tony Martin, Cyd Charisse, Shirley Jones, Debbie Reynolds, Ed Begley Jr., Ann Francis, and Evelyn Keyes. There is some soiling to the cover, otherwise it is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49331 | Glenn Ford Signed Tanning Board with Tanning Goggles. A vintage tanning board circa 1949, signed on the back by Ford in brown felt tip and accompanied by a pair of tanning goggles. Ford resisted using too much makeup while on a set, and used these items for many years to darken his skin naturally. In over all Very Fine condition with, ironically, some tanning to the reverse side of the board. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49332 | Richard Nixon Signed Letter to Glenn Ford. A single page-page typed letter on personal letterhead, dated October 15, 1975, from Richard Nixon to friend and supporter Glenn Ford, signed by Nixon in black ink. The letter reads in part: "This is just a note to tell you that Mrs. Nixon and I have thoroughly enjoyed your new television program, The Family Holvak. There are far too few programs which are clean, decent and also entertaining on television these days." The salutation is also written in Nixon's hand. The letter is in Excellent condition and has been matted to an overall size of 9" x 12". From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 49333 | Frank Sinatra Signed Letter to Glenn Ford. A single-page typed letter on personal stationery, dated January 1980, and signed "Francis Albert" by Ol' Blue Eyes in blue ink. It reads in part: "Dear Glenn, I just cannot express to you how delighted I was at the Anniversary program on NBC last night... The fact that you were there meant and means a great deal to me." In Excellent condition, matted and framed to an overall size of 12" x 15". From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49334 | Ronald Reagan Handwritten Letter to Glenn Ford (1981). A one-page handwritten letter on White House stationery, from then-President Ronald Reagan to Glenn Ford. Postmarked May 4, 1981, the letter was written slightly more than a month after John Hinckley's failed assassination attempt against him, and the script is clear and largely clean, though it does appear shaky in some places. (The President's staff was eager for him to appear to be recovering quickly -- so much so that he signed a piece of legislation the morning after his operation, despite being on morphine. All in all, he did not lead a Cabinet meeting until Day 26 of his recovery, did not travel beyond Washington until Day 49, and did not hold a press conference until Day 79.) It reads: "Dear Glenn, Thanks very much for your note & generous words. I'm feeling fine and even surprising the Dr's, which makes me feel even better. Nancy sends her love & again thanks. Sincerely, Ron". The letter and its mailing envelope are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mailing creases, and have been matted and framed along with a set of 20 memorial postage stamps to an overall size of 13" x 23". From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 49335 | Carl Sandburg Handwritten Letter to Glenn Ford. A single-page handwritten letter on personal stationery, undated, from famed American writer Carl Sandburg to Glenn Ford, written and signed in green ink. It reads: "Dear Glenn Ford - You were gracious to read those lines of Father to Son. The applause was a tumult I enjoyed sharing with you. I won't forget the signed photograph you mentioned. May luck [sic] stars forever be over you. Yrs. Carl Sandburg". True to his word, the author included a b&w 5" x 7" photo inscribed "For our good friend Glenn Ford" and signed by Sandburg in black ink. Both items have been matted and framed together to an overall size of 12.5" x 9" and are in Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49336 | Glenn Ford's Birthday Signature Book. A leather-bound journal containing handwritten birthday messages and signatures from various friends, colleagues, and family members. The entries date from his 80th birthday in 1996 to his 89th in 2005, and include Debbie Reynolds, Cyd Charisse, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Robert Stack, Ed Begley Jr., Mickey Rooney, Angie Dickinson, Red Buttons, and numerous others. In Excellent condition.From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 49337 | Glenn Ford's Leather Bound Signature Book. A handsome signature book with ornate, heavy brown leather binding, featuring handwritten entries from various, friends, guests, family members, and colleagues ranging from 1974 to 1988. Entries include John Wayne (as "Duke"), Robert Mitchum, Sean Connery, George Kennedy, Vera Miles, Cary Grant, and many others. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some nicks, scuffs, and wear to the cover, an area near the front where the binding is starting to separate, and deep hinge creases. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 49338 | Glenn Ford's Personal Movie Poster Collection. A group of 28 framed vintage movie posters and lobby cards, each from kept as a memento by Ford from some of the numerous movies he appeared in. Included are posters for So Ends Our Night (lobby card), The Redhead and the Cowboy, Affair in Trinidad, Cowboy, The Loves of Carmen (lobby card), Adventures of Martin Eden (pair of matching lobby cards), Blackboard Jungle (two posters), Appointment on Honduras, Texas, Trail, The Fastest Gun Alive, Gazebo (two), The Big Heat, Jubal, Experiment in Terror, Love is a Ball, Cry for Happy, It Started with a Kiss, The Courtship of Eddie's Father, Cimarron, Torpedo Run, Is Paris Burning?, Human Desire, Pocketful of Miracles, Americano, and 3:10 to Yuma. The items range in size from 13" x 10.5" to 29" x 42", are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition, and are accompanied by seven color snapshots of Ford with many of the posters visible in the background. Fantastic items with some great history behind them. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49339 | Glenn Ford Owned Artwork - Fate is the Hunter Scene. A 26" x 35" oil on canvas painting depicting an engine test scene from the 1964 drama Fate is the Hunter, artist unknown, from the personal collection of Glenn Ford. Framed to 33.25" x 45.5" and in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49340 | Glenn Ford Original Painting. An abstract work titled Autumn in Quebec, 38" x 26", oil on canvas, painted by Glenn Ford in 1986, signed by him in the lower right corner. Ford only painted about 20 works in his lifetime; two of these were gifted to friends, and of the remaining 18, only three are being offered in this auction. Framed to an overall size of 43.5" x 32" and in Excellent condition with some minor wear to the frame. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 49341 | Glenn Ford Waterfalls 2 Original Painting. An abstract impasto work titled Waterfalls 2, 16" x 20", oil on canvas, painted by Glenn Ford in 1967, signed by him in the lower right corner. Ford only painted about 20 works in his lifetime; two of these were gifted to friends, and of the remaining 18, only three are being offered in this auction. Framed to an overall size of 22.25" x 26.25" and in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 49342 | Glenn Ford Original Oil Painting. An abstract piece by Ford of a large red, orange, and yellow "X" against a dark background, titled Crossroads, oil on canvas panel, 18" x 24". Ford only painted about 20 works in his lifetime; two of these were gifted to friends, and of the remaining 18, only three are being offered in this auction. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 29.75" x 23.75". From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49343 | Glenn Ford's Gold Leaf Panels from Max Steiner's Home. For most of their marriage Glenn Ford and his family lived in a house in Cove Way in Beverly Hills that originally belonged to Oscar-winning composer Max Steiner, writer of film scores for King Kong, Casablanca, Gone With the Wind, Citizen Kane, and many other classic films. This pair of ornate panels with gold leaf paint were among those that graced the walls of the home's China Room, where Steiner composed his work on piano. After they moved, Ford returned to the home to find the room was to be destroyed, and managed to save some of the panels. The panels measure 22.5" x 76" each and are in Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 49344 | Glenn Ford's Gold Leaf Panel from Max Steiner's Home. For most of their marriage, Glenn Ford and his family lived in a house in Cove Way in Beverly Hills that originally belonged to Oscar-winning composer Max Steiner, writer of film scores for King Kong, Casablanca, Gone With the Wind, Citizen Kane, and many other classic films. This ornate panel with gold leaf paint was among those that graced the walls of the home's China Room, where Steiner composed his work on piano. After they moved, Ford returned to the home to find the room was to be destroyed, and managed to save some of the panels. The panel measures 22.5" x 76" and is in Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 49345 | Glenn Ford's Gold Leaf Panel from Max Steiner's Home. For most of their marriage, Glenn Ford and his family lived in a house in Cove Way in Beverly Hills that originally belonged to Oscar-winning composer Max Steiner, writer of film scores for King Kong, Casablanca, Gone With the Wind, Citizen Kane, and many other classic films. This ornate 22.5" x 76" panel with gold leaf paint was among those that graced the walls of the home's China Room, where Steiner composed his work on piano. After the Ford family moved, Glenn returned to the home to find the room was to be destroyed, and managed to save some of the panels, including this one. In Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 49346 | Glenn Ford's Artwork from William Cameron Menzies. A haunting pastoral drawing, gouache and charcoal on drawing paper, by William Cameron Menzies, signed by the Academy Award-winning art director and filmmaker in the top right corner. Image size is 25.5" x 18", and it has been matted and framed to an overall size of 38.5" x 31.25" and in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 49347 | Glenn Ford Owned Artwork - Christmas Scene. A mixed media collage featuring a Christmas scene by Raymond Moretti, 21" x 19", from the personal collection of Glenn Ford. Inscribed "To Glenn Ford" in French and signed by the artist, with more of the inscription hidden under the mat. In Excellent condition, matted and framed to 28" x 26". From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 49348 | Glenn Ford Gilda Photo Engraving. A 12" x 12" black marble plate bearing an engraved reproduction of Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth promo photo for the 1946 film noir classic Gilda, and engraved with the caption "Gilda & Johnny Together Again". In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49349 | Eleanor Powell's Clown Painting by Leon Franks. A 16" x 20" oil on canvas clown painting by Leon Franks, from a series of Ringling Bros.-themed paintings by him, inscribed "To Ellie - Best Wishes" and signed by Franks. Accompanied by a copy of the painting instructional book Clowns and Characters that features the painting on the cover and interior, inscribed "To Ellie - my best forever" and signed by Franks as well. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 22.75" x 27". From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 49350 | Glenn Ford Owned Artwork - Street Scene. A 24.75" x 48.25" blue tone oil on linen painting of a European street scene, from the personal collection of Glenn Ford. Framed to 34" x 58.5" and in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 49351 | Portrait of Glenn Ford by Don Bachardy and Mementos from Christopher Isherwood. Includes an ink portrait of Glenn Ford by novelist Christopher Isherwood's companion Don Bachardy; a postcard from Bachardy to Ford's wife, Cynthia; and an engraved lighter form Isherwood (Ford's close friend). The small Ronson Varaflame cigarette lighter is engraved "To Glenn from Chris" on one side. It needs new flint and fuel, otherwise in Excellent condition with no hint of tarnish. The 11" x 14" framed ink sketch by Bachardy is signed and dated January 24, 1963, and in Excellent condition. The 4" x 6" postcard features a b&w portrait of Isherwood by Roddy McDowall, and was mailed from Bachardy to Cynthia Ford from Marina Del Rey, California, on November 1, 1982. The handwritten message reads in full: "31 October/Dear Cynthia - The photographs are very impressive. I hope that you are as pleased with them as we are. The one of Christopher has a look of his which I know but have never seen in any other photograph of him. Congratulations! And thank you so much for the beautiful prints. With love from us both, Don." Bachardy was Isherwood's life partner and collaborator, and the two were close friends of the Fords. It is in Fine condition with minor wear. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49352 | Glenn Ford's Capitol-Flown Flag with Letter. A large U.S. flag with 48 stars, flown over the United States Capitol Building during an unspecified period, with a letter of provenance dated March 22, 1956 from Architect of the Capitol J. George Stewart to then-Vice President Richard Nixon. Nixon passed the flag along to Ford, a close friend and supporter, many years later. The flag is in Excellent condition, and the letter is in Very Fine to Excellent condition and framed to an overall size of 11" x 12.5". From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 49353 | Glenn Ford's This is Your Life Presentation Script. A 42-page presentation transcript of Glenn Ford's appearance on the popular biographical series This Is Your Life, in a dark blue leather binding with Ford's name embossed on the cover. The show taped on October 17, 1972, and aired February 18, 1973. The guests included Ford's son Peter, his mother Leanna, director George Marshall, leading ladies Rita Hayworth and Grace Hickson, Marine Corp. General Lewis Walt, drama coach Harold Clifton, and others. In Very Fine condition with some mild wear and tanning to the pages, and accompanied by a DVD copy of the show. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 49354 | Glenn Ford's 1972 Republican National Convention Photos and Transcript. A Democrat during the first half of his life, Glenn Ford -- like friend and fellow actor Ronald Reagan -- switched to the Republican Party. Ford campaigned actively for Richard Nixon and for Reagan during their respective presidential campaigns, and in 1972 he was selected as a special guest speaker at the Republican National Convention held in Miami Beach. At the time, he was also serving in active service in Vietnam as part of the U.S. Naval Reserve. Included are five color 8" x 10" photos from the convention, four of them featuring Ford behind the podium with then-Vice President Gerald Ford in the background. Also included is a 12-page partial transcript from Ford's session, annotated with pronunciation cues and other edits in his hand. The photos are in Very Fine to Excellent condition, four of them matted to an overall size of 13.5" x 12". From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49355 | Glenn Ford's Richard Nixon '72 Presidential Campaign Memorabilia. A close friend of Richard Nixon's, Ford supported both his presidential campaigns (as he would friend and fellow actor Ronald Reagan's several years later). Included here is a matted and framed color 5" x 6" photo with a printed inscription to Ford and signature from Nixon in black ink on the matting, overall size of 12" x 15", and a pinback campaign button and bumper sticker bearing the slogan "President Nixon. Now more than ever." There is some soiling and mild wear to the sticker; otherwise the items are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49356 | Glenn Ford's Ronald Reagan '84 Presidential Memorabilia. During the first half of his life, Glenn Ford supported the Democratic Party, though in later years he joined the GOP, and campaigned for his friend Ronald Reagan in the 1980 and 1984 presidential elections. Included in this lot is a color 6" x 7.5" photo of President Reagan and the First Lady inscribed to Ford and signed by them in black ink, an invitation to the Presidential Inaugural Ball held on January 21, 1985, a commemorative invitation to Reagan's swearing-in ceremony, and a "This is Reagan Country" bumper sticker. The photo has been matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5" x 15.5". There are some slight wrinkles to the bumper sticker; otherwise, all items are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 49357 | Glenn Ford's Honorary Law Enforcement Badges. Set of two display cases includes seven honorary deputy sheriff's badge's awarded to Ford from Summit County, Ohio; Denver, Colorado (received by Ford at the world premiere of 3:10 to Yuma); Jackson County, Minnesota; and Maricopa, Coconino, Tombstone, and Pima Counties in Arizona. The cases measure 5.75" x 3.75" x 1.75" and the contents are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with some instances of tarnishing condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $627.38. |
| 49358 | Glenn Ford's Horseshoes from Henry Fonda. A pair of chrome horseshoes mounted on a 15" x 12" plaque with a metal plate reading "To Glenn from Hank and 'Ol' Fooler' ", a gift to Ford from friend and co-star Henry Fonda. Ol' Fooler was the roan horse that costarred with Ford and Fonda in the 1964 film The Rounders -- Ford's favorite Western. In Very Fine condition with a little bit of wear and some pitting to the chrome finish. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 49359 | Glenn Ford's Kanab Rodeo Trophies. A well-known star of great Western movies, Glenn Ford's skills with a horse also spilled over into his personal life. These two trophies were awarded to Ford in the 1940s at the Kanab Rodeo in Kanab, Utah. One is a cup standing 10" and engraved with "Kanab Rodeo Rescue Race won by Glenn Ford and Big Boy Williams" and dated 1942, the other stands 9" with a horse ornament and is engraved "Glenn Ford/winner/Wild Horse Race/Bareback and Saddle" with no date given. Both are in overall Fine condition with heavy tarnishing and some mild wear to the bases. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49360 | Glenn Ford's US Navy Service Plaques. Glenn Ford is as well-known for his military service as his acting career, including a short stint in the Marines during WWII and a lengthy stint as a public relations officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1958-77. Included are Ford's "silent service" appreciation plaque, USN Chuting Stars plaque, Sixth Fleet appreciation plaque, Honorary Submariner certificate (1950), U.S. Naval Reserve Certificate of Retirement (1977), U.S. Naval War College certificate, USN Certificate of Appreciation (1968), Meritorious Service citation from the Secretary of the Navy, Commodore of the Oklahoma Navy commission certificate, and two 15" U.S. Department of the Navy seals, plus a pair of Navy baseball caps. Items are in overall Very Fine condition, accompanied by four b&w 8" x 10" photos of Ford receiving some of the citations. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49361 | Glenn Ford's City of Hope Humanitarian Awards. Included are Ford's City of Hope Award from 1952; his City of Hope Golden Anniversary Award from 1963; his City of Hope Golden Torch Award; and his City of Hope Torch of Life Award. The awards range in size from 6.5" to 16" and are in overall Very Fine condition with some areas of minor wear. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49362 | Glenn Ford "Man of the Year" Award. A 14.5" x 8" plaque honoring Ford as the Optimist International Man of the Year for 1954-55, for his services supporting the Optimists' "Friend of the Boy" Activities. In Very Fine condition with some dings and scratches. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49363 | Glenn Ford's Shooting Awards (1955). Includes a First Place patch and two medals for the Southwestern Command Pistol Team and a First Place patch and three medals for the Southwestern Command Rifle Team. Ford was credited with being the fastest gun in Hollywood Westerns, able to draw a pistol and fire in 0.4 seconds. Both sets of awards are in Very Fine condition with some areas of discoloration, and are encased in 5.5" x 7.5" x 1.75" display boxes. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49364 | Glenn Ford's Charity Awards. This set of five plaques includes a Nu Sigma Nu Award from USC for service to the medical profession (1955), a service plaque from the Junior Auxiliary Jewish Home for the Aged of Los Angeles (1965), an appreciation plaque from Santa Monica Hospital for Ford's performance in The Santa Monica Hospital Story (1967), an LA County Medical Association community service award (1969), and an appreciation award from an IMC charity gala benefiting Alzheimer's Disease (1985). The awards are in Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49365 | Glenn Ford's Rodeo Trophies. This set of three rodeo trophies from Glenn Ford's personal collection includes a Mesquite Rodeo Steer Throwing trophy (for a time of four seconds), a Rodeo Cowboys Association award for best Horseman in Motion Pictures (1954-56), and a Rodeo Cowboys Association Award of Commendation and Appreciation (1960). The latter Rodeo Cowboys trophy has a broken handle (the pieces are included); otherwise, the items are in Fine to Very Fine condition with some tarnishing and wear. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49366 | Glenn Ford's Photoplay Achievement Award. a 16" trophy presented to Ford by Photoplay magazine on February 9, 1956, "For his untiring devotion to religious and civic life and his contribution to the youth of our nation." In Fine to Very Fine condition with a few areas of tarnishing and mild wear to the wooden base. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49367 | Glenn Ford's Motion Picture Trophies. Includes Ford's California Fashion Creators Distinguished Achievement Award (1956, Favorite All-Time Male Star award from the Hollywood International Spotlight Awards (1983), and Southern California Motion Picture Council Gold Halo Award of Special Merit (1986). In overall Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49368 | Glenn Ford's Boy Scout Books and Awards Includes a Scout-O-Rama award for 1957, Best Scout-O-Rama award for 1959, a Boy Scouts certificate of appreciation from 1961, three Boy Scout handbooks -- including the one he used when he joined scouting in May 1928, Troop 13 in the Black Cat patrol -- with handwritten notations by him, and eight merit badge booklets. Items are in overall Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49369 | Glenn Ford Naval Appointment and Civic Award. Includes a document appointing Ford as a lieutenant commander in the US Naval Reserve, dated October 23, 1958, and signed by Secretary of the Navy Thomas Gates; and an appreciation plaque to Ford from Motorola's PRIDE Program. Both are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49370 | Glenn Ford's Perennial Top Box Office Star Award. Wood plaque presented to Glenn Ford in 1960 "For his versatility in comedy or drama, for his sensitive performance in 'Cimarron', for his ceaseless humanitarian and philanthropic efforts" by the Downtown Long Beach Associates. It measures 12" x 14.5" and is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49371 | Glenn Ford's Assorted Trophies. Includes Ford's UCLA Theater Arts Dept. Kap & Bells Honorary Membership (1960), Downtown Long Beach Associates Perennial Top Box Office Star Award (1960), TV Week Guest of Honor Logie Award (1972), unspecified National Enquirer award trophy (1976), Jeanie Golden Angel Award (1986), and unspecified merit of achievement award (1988). The merit award is missing a screw that leaves it only partially attached tot he base; otherwise, all are in overall Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49372 | Glenn Ford's Cowboy Hall of Fame Trophy. In addition to his many Western roles, Ford was a regular rodeo competitor, and it was only appropriate that he received this 13.5" trophy when he was named a lifetime member of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City in 1960. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 49373 | Glenn Ford's Assorted Rodeo Trophies. An avid horseman, Glenn Ford participated in a number of rodeos. Included are his Rodeo Cowboys Association Certificate of Appreciation, Flagstaff Roundup High Country Bulldogging First Place trophy, Gila Rodeo Wild Bull Riding trophy, Charreada de Durang Carrera de Caballos Broncos trophy, Casa Grande Round-Up Best Horseman trophy, and Stillwater Rodeo Bronc Bust Winner trophy. Items are in overall Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49374 | Glenn Ford's Boy Scout Awards. Includes an 9.5" x 13" official Eagle Scout stained glass tableau with wooden display stand, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity; a 10.5" x 8.5" Boy Scouts of America Citizenship and Character Building Program plaque; an 18.5" x 23" framed Merit Award from the 1958 Scout-O-Rama; and a 12" x 9.5" Superior Scouting Achievement merit award plaque presented to Ford in 1961 by the Crescent Bay Area chapter of the Boy Scouts. All are in Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49375 | Glenn Ford's Department of Defense/VFW Awards. Includes a commendation plaque from the Department of Defense for Ford's production of of two DoD orientation films, and a Medal of Honor award plaque from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Both measure approximately 13" x 17" and are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49376 | Glenn Ford's US Marine Corps Plaques. Includes an 1st Marine Brigade Eagle, Globe and Anchor Observer's Club membership plaque, Third Marine Amphibious Force plaque, and Fleet Marine Force plaque. In overall Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49377 | Glenn Ford Assorted Service Awards. Includes a United Cerebral Palsy citation, American Cancer Society distinguished Service Award, Santa Monica Hospital Associates membership plaque, Cancerama "thank you" plaque, National Tuberculosis Association award, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce meritorious service award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society citation of merit, and a United Cerebral Palsy distinguished service award. Items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49378 | Glenn Ford's Soap Box Derby Trophy. Won by Ford in 1965 at the 28th All American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, this stylish trophy features a shiny stainless steel oil can atop a large wooden pedestal, measuring a total of 28.5". Ford beat Fess Parker and Frankie Avalon to win this trophy. In Very Fine condition with some tarnishing to the brass plate on the base. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49379 | Glenn Ford's Citizenship and Other Awards. Includes a Bank of America Citizenship Award, a small plaque from the San Diego Chamber of Commerce honoring his contribution to the U.S. Naval Reserve, a USO Distinguished Service medal; a pair of commemorative Winchester centennial anniversary medallions, a Girls Friday of Showbiz Angel of the Year Award, a weather gage presented to Ford by the Prime Minister of British Columbia, and a name desktop nameplate from Ford's service in the USRN. All items are in Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49380 | Glenn Ford's Various Award Plaques. Includes a 9.5" x 12" award for "Best Dressed Male Star" from the California Fashion Designers 16th Annual Costume Ball (1965); a 8" x 9.5" award from the Professional Photographers of Southern California (1967); and a 14" x 11" award from the National Film Society (1979). Items in overall Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49381 | Glenn Ford's Military Awards with Photos (1967). In 1958, Glenn Ford joined the U.S. Naval Reserve and was commissioned as a lieutenant commander and designated a public affairs officer; Ford went to Vietnam in 1967 for a month's tour of duty as a location scout for a training film, traveling with a combat camera crew from the demilitarized zone south to the Mekong Delta. Included here is a set of U.S. Naval Reserve service medals in a 10.5" x 12.5" display box, Special Forces plaque, a USNR appreciation plaque, a green beret with assorted insignia, USNR ball cap, and 21 unpublished b&w 8" x 10" photos of Ford during service in Vietnam. Items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49382 | Glenn Ford's International Film Festival Awards. Includes a special prize from the Varna IV Film Festival of Bulgaria (1971), a Corriere Della Sera Merit of Achievement Award from the famous Italian newspaper (1988), and a plaque from the Azienda per la Promozione Turistica del Trentino. All are in Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 49383 | Glenn Ford Crystal Star from Richard Nixon. A 4" x 4" x 1.5" Waterford crystal star with a separate 3.25" x 2.5" x 2.5" wood-and-brass base given as a thank you gift from Richard Nixon to Glenn Ford, for the actor's assistance with Nixon's re-election campaign. A small brass plate on the base reads: "With deep appreciation/Richard Nixon/November 1972". The statuette is in overall Very Fine condition with a chipped point on the star and some mild wear to the base. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49384 | Glenn Ford's Shriner Hats and Awards. Includes three Shriner "Ambassador at Large" fezzes; a color 5.25" x 7.5" photo of Ford wearing one of the hats; a 14" x 10" Shriner of the Year plaque, awarded to Ford in 1976, and a 16" Ambassador at Large trophy. All are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 49385 | Glenn Ford's Rudolph Valentino Award. A Rudolph Valentino Award given to Ford in 1977 for his outstanding contribution to motion pictures. Awarded annually since 1972, the Valentino Awards are given to an actress, an actor, and a director who have reached a high level of international success. The statuette depicts Valentino in his iconic role from The Sheik, and with only three such statuettes awarded from year to year they are not often found in circulation. The award stands 14" and one edge of the inscription plate has come loose from the base; otherwise, it is in Very Fine condition with some mild wear to the base. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 49386 | Glenn Ford's Gold Shovel from Crystal Cathedral Groundbreaking. This shovel with a gold-painted blade was used by Ford in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Crystal Cathedral on December 4, 1977, accompanied by a 54" commemorative crystal shovel in a 8.75" x 12.75" display. Both are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49387 | Glenn Ford's Western Heritage Wrangler Award. A 11.5" bronze statuette with 9" x 1.5" x 4" wood base, awarded to Ford by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center in 1978 for his "Outstanding Contribution to the West through Motion Pictures." In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 49388 | Glenn Ford's Golden Horse Film Festival Achievement Award. A 13.5" silver plate awarded to Glenn Ford in recognition of 50 years in the film industry by the Golden Horse Film Festival of Taiwan. In Very Fine condition with some tarnishing and areas of wear. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49389 | Glenn Ford's USA Film Festival Achievement Award. A 3.25" x 6.25" x 2.75" glass lifetime achievement award presented to Ford by the USA Film Festival in 1990. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49390 | Glenn Ford's Screen Actors Guild Certificate. A Screen Actors Guild Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Glenn Ford on May 1, 2006, in honor of 90th birthday and in acknowledgement of his illustrious career. (Sadly, Glenn died four months later.) In Excellent condition, and framed to an overall size of 20.5" x 16.5". From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49391 | Glenn Ford's Cowboy Hall of Fame Membership Certificate. A lifetime membership for Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ford to the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center in Oklahoma City. The certificate is undated, matted to an overall size of 9" x 12", and in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49392 | Glenn Ford's Honorary Texas Law Enforcement Badges. This display case includes three honorary deputy sheriff's badge's awarded to Ford from Harris and El Paso Counties, Texas, as well as an honorary badge from the Texas Rangers. The case measure 5.75" x 3.75" x 1.75" and the contents are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with some instances of tarnishing. Also included is a framed certificate of appointment from the El Paso sheriff department, as well as a 11" x 14" b&w photo of Ford receiving the El Paso badge on the set of Cowboy, taken by photographer Homer Van Pelt, matted to an overall size of 16" x 19" with a credit stamp on the reverse. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 49393 | Glenn Ford "American Cowboy" Plaque From City of Flagstaff. Presented to Glenn Ford "for his True Portrayal of the American Cowboy" by the city of Flagstaff, Arizona. Ford starred in numerous Westerns during his lengthy career, including such classics as The Fastest Gun Alive (1956) and the original adaptation of 3:10 to Yuma (1957). The plaque measures 9" x 12" and is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49394 | Glenn Ford's Assorted Keys to the City. Includes Ford's keys to the cities of Seattle, Mexico City, Seoul, Kelcowna, Statesboro, Juneau, Washington D.C., and Rio de Janeiro, most mounted on wooden plaques. In overall Very Fine condition, accompanied by a color 8" x 10" photo of Ford with many of the awards visible in the background. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49395 | Glenn Ford's Honorary California Law Enforcement Badges. Set of nine honorary law enforcement badges presented to Glenn Ford by the State of California. Included is an honorary police chief badge from Redondo beach and eight assorted honorary deputy sheriff badges from Santa Barbara, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Diego, and Orange Counties, all in Excellent condition and encased in a 8.5" x 10.5" x 2" display box. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 49396 | Glenn Ford's Honorary New Mexico State Police Badges. Set of five honorary law enforcement badges presented to Glenn Ford by the State of New Mexico. Included are two Bernillo County deputy Sheriff badges, two New Mexico State Police badges, and a Santa Fe Police patrolman's badge, all in Excellent condition and encased in a 8.5" x 10.5" x 2" display box. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49397 | Glenn Ford Vietnam War Era Military Plaques. Includes Khe Sanh and Imperial City of Hue service plaques, Operations Deckhouse 5 plaque (1967), plaque from officers and servicemen of the Marine Corps, 27th Fighter Squadron plaque, Seventh Fleet plaque, Vietnam Intelligence Effort Active Participation plaque, Cam On Nheiu Lam service plaque, and 504 tactical Air Support Group plaque. Items in overall Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49398 | Glenn Ford's Rodeo Trophies. Assorted trophies from the Yuma Bull Run and Rodeo, El Paso Stockyard Roundup and Rodeo, Sedona Rodeo, Feather River Rodeo, and Chochise County Roundup. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with instances of wear and tarnishing. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49399 | Glenn Ford's Rodeo Award Trophies. Set of three trophies includes an American Rodeo Cowboy Award, Prescott Frontier Days Wild Horse Race Winner trophy, and Cedar City Rodeo and Stampede Best Horseman trophy. In overall Fine condition with some wear and tarnishing, and some pieces missing from and loose top portion to the Rodeo Cowboy Award. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49400 | Glenn Ford's Piano, Given to Him by Judy Garland. When Glenn Ford's good friend Judy Garland gave this gorgeous Steinway baby grand piano to him, she didn't just have it delivered. Garland visited the Ford home after it arrived with a good friend of hers in tow -- none other than former pianist, composer, and actor Oscar Levant, who proceeded to play "Rhapsody in Blue". On that amazing evening Levant became the first of many house guests who would tickle the ivories or sing while accompanied by the instrument at the Ford home; Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Robert Goulet, Diana Shore, Debbie Reynolds, and Tony Martin, just to name a few. The Steinway & Sons Baby Grand, Model S, bears the serial number 373322, and was manufactured in 1961. Steinway Grand Pianos appreciate in value for reasons of artistic merit and craftsmanship. The piano has been professionally appraised at $24,690.00, when tuned, and though this figure is based on the age, condition, size, grade and rarity of this instrument, the fantastic provenance of this baby grand, the stories and history, make it truly priceless! The Steinway is in Excellent condition, and is accompanied by two framed b&w 9.5" x 13.5" original silver prints of Garland as photographed by Roddy McDowall, a pair of wrought iron music holders, one 7" x 10" and 8" x 10" color portrait of Ford seated at the piano, and four color snapshots of various guests playing the instrument. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $9,560.00. |
| 49401 | Glenn Ford's Custom Dining Room Table and Chairs. A stunning table with set of ten matching chairs handmade by painter, sculptor, craftsman, actor, and Hollywood stuntman George Montgomery. As a boy, Montgomery had developed considerable skill in crafting with wood, and as an adult pastime he began building furniture, first for himself and then for friends. His talent was such that his hobby became a full-fledged cabinet-making business that he ran for 40 years while still working in film, employing as many as 20 craftsmen at one time. Glenn Ford was one of his clients, and this dining set was the centerpiece of the Ford dining room for decades, and guests who have sat before it include Frank Sinatra, Gregory Peck, Kirk Douglas, Jimmy Stewart, Max Von Sydow, Sydney Poitier, Anthony Hopkins, Jack Lemmon, and Roger Moore. The quality of the wood is surpassed only by the craftsmanship involved, and the table and chairs are in Excellent condition, having been well-cared for. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49402 | Glenn Ford's Gaming Table and Dart Board. This elegant gaming table from Neiman-Marcus was a regular fixture in the Ford home for many years. When not in use, the roughly coffee table-sized piece measures 16.5" x 64.5" x 32"; when in use, however, the bottom portion folds out to raise the table to a height of 39". It features a small roulette wheel on the surface, which lifts off to reveal a craps table underneath. A set of betting chips are included. The table is accompanied by a 17.5" dart board with a 31" x 31" wood-paneled mounting board and set of darts, also owned and used by Ford. The table is in Excellent condition, and the dart board and mount are Fine to Very Fine with the expected number of holes from regular use and the occasional miss. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49403 | Glenn Ford's Pool Table. A gorgeous Brunswick pool table acquired by Glenn Ford in the 1960s, one of the highest-quality tables available at the time. Ford played countless games on this table with his friends and guests -- such icons as John Wayne, Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra, William Holden, David Niven, Richard Burton, and Roy Rogers -- over the many years he owned it. The table measures 113" x 63" x 32" with a 101" x 51" field of play, and is accompanied by a set of cues and the original billiard balls, rack, and bridge, as well as one color and one b&w 8" x 10" and one color snapshot of Ford with the table. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $7,767.50. |
| 49404 | Glenn Ford's Couch with Marilyn Monroe's Favorite Painting. This plush, eight-foot couch with tartan design and matching footrests was custom-made for Glenn Ford for the personal bar in his house. It provided a place to sit for the numerous celebrity guests who attended Ford's private parties, some of whom would sleep on it after the evening's festivities. The couch is accompanied by a haunting painting of a little girl that Ford had given Marilyn Monroe, one she considered to be her favorite. On the reverse of the painting Ford has provided a detailed handwritten account of his time with Marilyn, including a romantic encounter on the aforementioned couch. He writes in part: "This was Marilyn Monroe's favorite painting - after she had been through the house... Her psychiatrist Dr. Ralph Greenson had made her cry - she said 'Glenn take me home.' We got in my car and I did not know where she lived. She said 'No Glenn, your home' - where she stayed all night in the bar on the plaid sofa. She said "Just hold me' and a I did - and more. I still have this because she forgot it." Ford also adds: "I think Marilyn wanted to die. When we made love she whispered 'I wish I could die right now, while I'm happy.' " Fascinating items with a unique history, the couch is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with many small holes across the back; the painting framed to an overall 17.5" x 19.5" and in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 49405 | Eleanor Powell's Piano from King Vidor. When Eleanor Powell first moved to Hollywood at the start of her film career, she lived in a house owned by accomplished director King Vidor. When she eventually moved out, Vidor gave her this baby grand piano that she often used to accompany her by her studio pianist as she practiced her future dance routines. Ultimately, it was used to play "Here Comes the Bride" on the day she married Glenn Ford. The Everett Baby Grand Piano, Original Boston Series 50, bears the serial number 45192, and was manufactured in 1923. A NAMM label attached underneath reads: "For the advancement of music National Assoc of Music Merchant A18399." The Everett piano has been professionally appraised at a value of $5,250.00, and though this figure is based on the age, condition, size, grade and rarity of this piano, the unique backstory increases this baby grand's value exponentially. Based on comparisons of pianos of this age, condition and nature offered for sale in newspapers and the internet by private parties, music stores, auction houses, and piano teachers, this value has been certified through research in Directories of the Music Industry such as, The Presto Piano Buyers Guide, The Pierce Musical Instrument Atlas, The Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments and The Bluebook of Pianos, and the Piano Times Newspaper. EVERETT The Everett Piano Company was established in Boston, Mass., in 1883, by the John J. Church Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, one of the leading music publishing concerns of America. From its earliest inception, the Everett was a piano of high quality. These pianos are well known for its tonal quality, including a robust, resonant bass, rich and warm tenor and a treble with a singing tone, bell-like in its clarity. Baby grand pianos have been built as small as 42" long, though the smallest size that one is likely to encounter is about 4'6" long. Teresa Carreno, foremost pianist of her time; Walter Damrosch, long-time conductor of the N.Y. symphony and pioneer radio conductor; Cecile Chaminade, eminent French composer; the pianist Alfred Reisenauer, John Philip Sousa-these are but a few of the many great artists who played Everett grands on the concert stage or owned, used and admired them in private life. Because of the growing vogue of the small piano in the home and the shrinking market for grands. Everett made pianos known for their beauty of its case designs. Special attention was given to this important feature of artistic piano making that even the regular models of this line are noteworthy for their simplicity and grace. Cabinets using hardwood solids and veneers were hand-sanded and hand-rubbed over multiple coats of lacquer to assure timeless beauty. These pianos are valued as well as for their musical capabilities. The piano is in Very Good condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 49406 | Eleanor Powell's Steamer Trunk. This large vintage steamer trunk was owned and used by Glenn Ford's wife Eleanor Powell as she traveled on movie shoots and vaudeville tours. The 28" x 58" x 23" trunk features numerous compartments and still contains her rosin box, large travel mirror, luggage, and other personal items. In Very Fine condition with some wear from use. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49407 | Glenn Ford's Steamer Trunk. This vintage 30" x 41" x 22" steamer trunk was used by Glenn Ford when filming on location, often sent in advance so his personal belongings would be waiting for him when he arrived. The trunk has a large "G.F." monogrammed on the top, and bears decals from such locations as Paris, Tokyo, Manila, London, Cairo, and other locales. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear to the outside from use. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49408 | Eleanor Powell's Chaise Lounge. An antique tufted velveteen chaise lounge that belonged to Glenn Ford's first wife, dancer and actress Eleanor Powell. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49409 | Glenn Ford's 19th Century French Day Bed. A light green French day bed, constructed in the 19th century, owned by Glenn Ford and a fixture in his home for many years. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49410 | Glenn Ford's Fan Club Desk. During his early years in Hollywood, Glenn Ford would sit at the small, elegant desk and answer his fan mail and other correspondence. The desk features a hinged front panel that folds down to become a 29" x 21" desktop and to reveal assorted drawers, cubby holes, and a storage compartment with a lock. The desk measures 43" x 31" x 18" and is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49411 | Glenn Ford's Personal Office Desk and Chair. A stately 46" x 29.5" x 23.5" wooden desk owned and used by Glenn Ford for many years in his personal office, accompanied by a black leather chair he used with it. The sturdy desk is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some dings and scratches in the finish from years of use, but is otherwise in solid condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49412 | Glenn Ford's Pair of Wing-Backed Chairs with Table. This pair of floral print wing-backed chairs with 4' x 4' table were originally situated in the dining room of the Ford home, at which Glenn Ford would often sit with a guest for private conversation after dinner. The table can be moved next to the larger dining room table also offered in this auction, to allow seating for 12. Each chair measures 46" x 28" x 30", and the set as a whole is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49413 | Glenn Ford's Antique Lanterns from William Randolph Hearst's San Simeon Estate. This pair of antique gas lanterns originally hung at the San Simeon home of William Randolph Hearst and his paramour, Marion Davies; she later presented them to Glenn Ford as a housewarming present when he and his family moved into their home on Oxford Way, where the lanterns were converted to electric power and installed at the front gate. They are in Very Fine condition with some wear from the elements. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49414 | Glenn Ford's Floor Lamp. One of Glenn's favorites, this ornate floor lamp graced the hearth of the fireplace in the Ford home for many years. The lamp stands 63" in height and is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by two color snapshots, one color 8" x 10", and two b&w 8" x 10" photos of of Ford and the lamp -- including one of Glenn with friend George Kennedy. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49415 | Glenn Ford's Wooden Cocktail Trolley. A very striking wooden three-tiered cocktail trolley with and fold-out table leaves on either side, a drawer at the rear, and large wooden rear wheels, from the personal effects of Glenn Ford. The trolley measures approximately 20" x 29" x 32" and is in virtually Excellent condition with only the slightest dings and scratches. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 49416 | Glenn Ford's Director's Chair. A brown director's chair owned and used by Ford, with his name printed in yellow on both sides of the backing. In Very Fine condition with some very mild wear and soiling. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 49417 | Glenn Ford's Director's Chair. A light tan director's chair with red script pouch owned and used by Ford on the set of the classic film noir, Framed, with his name cards inserted into clear plastic holders on both sides of the backing. In Fine condition with some areas of wear and soiling, and some small holes. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49418 | Glenn Ford's "Great Westerner" Director's Chair. A striking director's chair, 45" tall with brass foot rest and brown leather armrests, seat, and backing, owned and used by Ford. The actor's name is embossed on one side of the backing, and "A Great Westerner" is embossed on the other. In Very Fine condition with mild wear from use, and accompanied by a color 6.5" x 8" photo of Ford posing with the chair. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $1,045.63. |
| 49419 | Eleanor Powell's Saddle. A Mexican-made leather side saddle, purchased by Glenn Ford but used by wife Eleanor Powell while on location in Brazil for the filming of Americano in 1953. The saddle is well-used by still sturdy and in Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear. A great item from the collection of an accomplished horseman. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49420 | Glenn Ford's Pipe Rack and Some of His Smoking Pipes. An avid pipe smoker, Ford collected dozens of pipes during his lifetime, and stored many of them on this wooden rack that measures 32" x 5" x 6" with spaces for 48 pipes. The rack is in Very Fine to Excellent condition, and included with it are six pipes from Ford's personal collection, each well-used and in Fine to Very Fine condition. The items are accompanied by one color and one b&w 8" x 10" of Ford with the rack and his collection of pipes. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 49421 | Glenn Ford Owned Pipes. Like many pipe smokers, Glenn Ford owned a collection of smoking pipes, including the two in this lot. One has a crack in the bowl and a small piece missing from the mouthpiece; otherwise, they are in Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49422 | Glenn Ford's Pipes with Engraved Case. A wooden case by Dunhill with "G.F." engraved on the lid, containing two pipes - one very nice briar and one polished red wood pipe - owned and used by Ford. An avid pipe smoker, Ford had more than 100 in his collection, the first of which he bought when he was in the military. That pipe helped him get his big Hollywood break, when he encountered Bette Davis by chance, who was looking for a co-star for A Stolen Life (1946), and she asked: "Do you have a pipe and a decent jacket?" When he returned for a screen test, Ford made sure he had both a jacket and his lucky pipe. Ford got the role, and it made him a star. Contents are used but in Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49423 | Glenn Ford's Monogrammed Liquor Travel Case. From the personal effects of Glenn Ford, this handsome 9" x 13" x 5" tan leather case with "GF" monogrammed on the front opens to reveal compartments containing one sealed bottle each of Smirnoff vodka and Justini & Brooks scotch, as well as four plastic shot glasses, small plastic spoons, a metal bottle opener, and a package of tissues secured inside the lid. There is some tarnishing to the bottle opener and discoloration and tearing to the tissue packet, otherwise the case and contents are in very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 49424 | Glenn Ford's Fishing Rod with Travel Case. A six-foot Johnson Accu-Rod fishing rod with Glenn Ford's name embossed on the reel, from the actor's personal effects. The rod disassembles into six pieces including the reel, and comes with a brown leather travel case with "GF" monogrammed on one side. There are some small areas of discoloration to the case, otherwise the items are in overall Excellent condition. Accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Ford with the rod and reel. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49425 | Glenn Ford's Sterling Silver Champagne Bucket with Stand. An elegant 9" x 9.5" Dunhill sterling silver champagne bucket from the personal effects of Glenn Ford, accompanied by a matching 26" stand. The set was a fixture in Ford's dining room from the early '60s on, and used for his famous parties that drew countless Hollywood luminaries. Both items are in Very Fine condition with moderate overall tarnishing and a few small dings and scratches. A stylish compliment for any bar or dining room. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 49426 | Glenn Ford's Honduran Cigars and Cigar Case. Glenn Ford not only enjoyed pipe tobacco, he was an avid cigar smoker as well. This wooden Cuban Rounds cigar box includes ten Honduran seed cigars from Havana, each with "Handmade for Glenn Ford" embossed on the wrapper, and is accompanied by a tan leather cigar case with "G.F." monogrammed on the flap. There are some small pieces of wood missing from the box, otherwise all items are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 49427 | Glenn Ford's Personal Travel Typewriter. A small vintage Olivetti typewriter with a travel case that has Ford's name embossed on it, owned and used extensively by the actor while on location. There are some small areas of wear and soiling to the case; otherwise, the item is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49428 | Glenn Ford's Personal Travel Effects. Includes a pair of brown leather slippers with a matching zippered travel case monogrammed "G.F."; a 12-piece grooming set in monogrammed leather travel case; and a monogrammed black leather travel case containing a built-in travel clock, three-piece grooming set, monogrammed brass business card holder with 16 cards, Porsche cigarette lighter, and two Zippo-style lighters engraved to Ford from the Marine Corps. Items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49429 | Glenn Ford's Louis Vuitton Luggage Set. A matching four-piece Louis Vuitton luggage set from Ford's personal effects that includes two suitcases, a Valpak, and a travel satchel. Each has one of Ford's luggage tags on the handle, and most bear labels from the grand Hotel in Taiwan and Hawaii state customs department. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear from use. Accompanied by three color snapshots of Ford with the luggage. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 49430 | Glenn Ford's Mugs and Beer Steins. Set of 12 decorative ceramic coffee mugs and beer steins, many of them hand painted, from Ford's personal collection. These decorated the bar in Ford's home, where the actor entertained numerous friends and film industry colleagues. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49431 | Glenn Ford's Model Ship. A man with an affinity for the sea, Ford not only loved boating but also building model ships such as this one. This large scale model sailing vessel was assembled by Ford and displayed in his home for many years. It measures 32" in length and 21" in height from bottom of the display stand to tip of the main mast. The model is in Very Fine condition with a few pieces of broken rigging, easily restored. Accompanied by b&w 8" x 10" photo of Ford at work on the item. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 49432 | Glenn Ford's Model Yacht. A man with an affinity for the sea, Ford loved boating as well as building model ships such as this one. This large scale model double-masted sailing yacht was assembled by Ford and displayed in his home for many years. It measures approximately 60" in length and 57" in height from bottom of the display stand to tip of the main mast. The model is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by color 8" x 10" photo of Ford sitting next to the ship in his home. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 49433 | Glenn Ford's "To Be Successful" Framed Needlepoint with Photos. A 22.5" x 12.5" framed needlepoint that reads "To be successful you need friends. To be very successful you need enemies." The inscription "From 'Blue Eyes' " is written on the back in black felt tip in Ford's handwriting. The piece was a gift to Ford from close friend Frank Sinatra, and is accompanied by a color snapshot and a color 8" x 10" photo of the two posing with the item. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 49434 | Frank Capra's Movie Camera Gifted to Glenn Ford. This beautiful Bell & Howard 16mm movie camera was once the property of Frank Capra, one of the most notable, talented American filmmakers of the Golden Age. A hugely influential filmmaker before, during, and after World War II, Capra's filmography reads like a list of classics: It Happened One Night, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Lost Horizon, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Meet John Doe, Why We Fight, Arsenic and Old Lace, It's a Wonderful Life, and many more. Capra eventually gave the camera as a gift to Glenn Ford, who co-produced and starred in Capra's final film, Pocketful of Miracles (1961). The camera is in remarkable, like-new condition, and comes with its original carrying case, which bears a Frank Capra Productions Inc. mailing label, and is in Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 49435 | Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett The Lost Weekend Original Photos and Negatives. This group from Billy Wilder's 1945 Paramount drama The Lost Weekend, starring Ray Milland in his Oscar-winning role as an alcoholic writer, includes: four b&w 8" x 10" photos of Wilder and Bracket embracing, used to publicize the film; eight original b&w 4" x 5" negatives used to print the aforementioned "embrace" photos; b&w 8" x 10" copy of a cartoon based on the film, published in the London News Chronicle, October 1945; and 12.5" x 18" poster featuring the text: "Paramount extends heartiest congratulations to Billy Wilder honored with the LOOK Achievement Award for his direction of "The Lost Weekend"/Billy Wilder has also been nominated for an Academy Award for the best achievement in directing." The poster has some minor staining from an office fire on the reverse; otherwise, items are in overall Fine condition. From the Billy Wilder Archive. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49436 | Billy Wilder Original 4" x 5" Negatives. This lot of 4" x 5" negatives includes a b&w copy neg of a childhood photo of Billy Wilder (and six 3" x 4.5" prints struck from it); original b&w negs of candid portraits of Wilder; original b&w negs of Wilder toasting with an unidentified man; original color negs of Wilder and frequent collaborator Charles Brackett; an original b&w neg of Wilder, writer George Axelrod, and an unidentified man; and original b&w negs of Wilder and others on a production set. In Fine condition. From the Billy Wilder Estate Archive.Not Sold. |
| 49437 | Billy Wilder Sunset Boulevard Original Production Stills with William Holden. This excellent lot of rare on-set 8" x 10" (one is 8.5" x 10.5") b&w Sunset Boulevard production stills showing director Billy Wilder with star William Holden are from the legendary director's own collection. Two of the stills feature a duplicate image; all show director and star in relaxed, candid moments during a break in shooting this classic film noir masterpiece. All include the stamp of photographer Mac Julian on the reverse. One of the photos has minor toning along right edge; otherwise they are in Fine to Very Fine condition. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49438 | Billy Wilder Ace in the Hole Location Stills Archive. This extensive lot of stills depicts locations and sets used in Billy Wilder's 1951 drama Ace in the Hole, the first film on which he served as writer, producer, and director. The lot (which shows no cast members) includes 47 b&w 8" x 10" location shots; 24 b&w 6.5" x 8.5" location shots; and 18 b&w 4" x 5" location shots. In Fine to Very Fine condition. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 49439 | Billy Wilder's File of Yul Brynner Photographs. This lot of 12 b&w 8" x 10" portraits depicts actor Yul Brynner (The Ten Commandments, The Magnificent Seven) in various poses. All photos are stamped "OCT 11 1952" on the reverse. Four of the photos have spots covered over in permanent marker. In Fine to Very Fine condition with minor staining along borders and reverse. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 49440 | Billy Wilder Sabrina Photo Archive. This lot from Billy Wilder's charming 1954 Paramount classic Sabrina, starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden, includes five b&w 8" x 10" portraits of Hepburn; 19 b&w 4" x 5" candid photos of Bogart, Hepburn, Wilder, Hal Wallis, and others taken on the set (all dated October-November 1953 en verso); and 23 b&w 2.25" x 2.25" contact prints of Wilder directing Hepburn and others. Also included is the "Exhibitor Laurel Awards Official 1954 Nomination" of Sabrina as "one of the best pictures to be currently distributed," September 1, 1954, 10" x 14". In Fine to Very Fine condition with some age toning and minor wear. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 49441 | Marilyn Monroe Publicity Photos and Billy Wilder The Seven Year Itch Final Script. Original "Final Script" by Billy Wilder and George Axelrod, August 10, 1954, 113 pages, blue covers with three metal clips, for the 1954 20th Century-Fox romantic comedy based on the three-act play by Axelrod. Cover is marked "Property of Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation." Featured are 13 original b&w 8" x 10" stills with Marilyn Monroe in various scenes from the film and in candid moments with costar Tom Ewell. The script is Fine to Very Fine with some wear and toning on cover and along edges; the photos are Fine to Very Fine with minor wear and two hole punches to the top border of one photo. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 49442 | Marilyn Monroe Publicity Photos and Billy Wilder The Seven Year Itch Final Script. Original "Final Script" by Billy Wilder and George Axelrod, August 10, 1954, 113 pages, blue covers with three metal clips, for the 1954 20th Century-Fox romantic comedy based on the three-act play by Axelrod. Cover is marked "Property of Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation." Featured are eight original b&w 8" x 10" publicity stills with Marilyn Monroe in various cheesecake poses. The script is Fine with some wear and toning on cover; the photos are Fine to Very Fine with minor toning on two photos, and two hole punches in the top border of one. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 49443 | Billy Wilder Spirit of St. Louis Original Production Photographs. This excellent lot of original b&w 8" x 10" production stills (some double-weight) from Billy Wilder's 1957 Warner Bros. biopic, starring James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh, includes shots of Wilder on the set with Stewart, mogul Jack L. Warner, producer Leland Hayward, and the Spirit of St. Louis plane. Most of the stills include the stamp of photographer Mac Julian and a descriptive snipe on the reverse. In overall Fine condition. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49444 | Some Like It Hot Vintage Promo Photos. Set of 13 b&w 8" x 10" promo photos that includes shots of the principal cast, many from the movie's beach scenes. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition, with some discoloration to the edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 49445 | Some Like It Hot Vintage Promo Photos. Set of 14 b&w 8" x 10" promo photos consisting mostly of photos of Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, including a few shots of them in the makeup chair. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition, with discoloration to the edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 49446 | Some Like It Hot Vintage Original Promo Photos. Set of 12 b&w 8" x 10" promo photos that includes five shots of the movie's beach locations and several shots of George Raft and assorted gangster characters. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition, with some discoloration to the edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Not Sold. |
| 49447 | Some Like It Hot Vintage Promo Photos. Set of 11 b&w 8" x 10" promo photos that includes some great gangster-related images from the movie -- namely George Raft popping out of the giant cake with a Tommy Gun -- as well as a slightly more provocative shot of a young actress popping out of the same cake, only with much less clothing than George, and no gun. The stunt was used by Wilder to garner true "reaction footage", and one can gather by the actors' expressions that Wilder was pleased with the results of this risqué tactic. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition, with some discoloration to the edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Not Sold. |
| 49448 | Some Like It Hot Vintage Promo Photos. Set of seven original b&w 8" x 10" promo photos for the classic comedy, including two shots of Marilyn Monroe, two shots each of Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis in and out of drag, and a shot of the now-iconic closing scene with Lemmon and Joe E. Brown. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some discoloration to the edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Not Sold. |
| 49449 | Some Like It Hot Vintage Promo Photos. Set of seven b&w 8" x 10" promo photos that includes shots of Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Joe E. Brown, and Billy Wilder. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition, with some instances of discoloration to the edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49450 | Some Like It Hot Vintage Promo Photos. Set of seven b&w 8" x 10" promo photos that features a wide variety of shots of the cast and crew, including a photo of director Billy Wilder doctored to include a miniature Marilyn Monroe and a word balloon reading "Alex! What the hell is is this doing on the set?". In overall Fine to Very Fine condition, with some discoloration to the edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Not Sold. |
| 49451 | Some Like It Hot Vintage Promo Photos. Set of seven b&w 8" x 10" promo photos that includes shots of Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and Billy Wilder. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition, with some discoloration to the edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Not Sold. |
| 49452 | Some Like It Hot Vintage Promo Photos. Set of seven b&w 8" x 10" promo photos that includes shots of the principal cast and director Billy Wilder. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition, with some discoloration to the edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49453 | Some Like It Hot Vintage Promo Photos. Set of 14 b&w 8" x 10" promo photos consisting of mostly behind-the-scenes photos of the cast and director Billy Wilder. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition, with some discoloration to the edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $322.65. |
| 49454 | Some Like It Hot Photos by Robert Coburn. Set of six b&w 8" x 10" promo photos by Hollywood photographer Robert Coburn, featuring shots of Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis in various poses, most of them in costume as "Daphne" and "Josephine." All have Coburns studio stamp on the reverse. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition, one with heavy discoloration to the top edge, the rest with some minor discoloration to the edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Not Sold. |
| 49455 | Some Like It Hot Vintage Promo Photos. Set of 16 b&w 8" x 10" promo photos that includes shots of Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Joe E. Brown, and Billy Wilder -- as well as shots of Marilyn's ukulele dance and a set visit by Sammy Davis Jr. (Porgy and Bess was being filmed next door, and Davis, Sidney Poitier, and Dorothy Dandridge would often swing by.) The photos are accompanied by six United Artists press releases with captions for the images. The photos are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition, with some discoloration to the edges; the releases are in Fine condition with fire damage to the edges that have left them brittle along the folds. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Not Sold. |
| 49456 | Some Like It Hot Vintage Press Releases and Promo Photos. Set of 21 b&w 8" x 10" promo photos primarily from the movie's beach scene, featuring some great shots of Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe, and Billy Wilder, accompanied by six original press releases containing captions for the photos. The pics are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition, with some discoloration to the edges, and the releases are in Fine condition with some burn damage that has left the folded edges brittle. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49457 | Billy Wilder's The Apartment Awards and Photo Archive. This lot from Billy Wilder's multiple Oscar-winning comedy-drama starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, and Fred MacMurray includes 17 b&w approximately 11" x 14" candid production stills showing the director at work with his cast. Also included are three 1960 Motion Picture Arts Club award certificates (for Best Producer, Best Director, and Best Screen Writer); two 1960 Venice Film Festival certificates, one for nomination, one for diploma; Film Critics' Circle of the Foreign Language Press Award of Merit certificate for "Best American Film of 1960"; and Foreign Press Association Award for "Best American Motion Picture of 1960." In Fine condition with minor toning on the awards and slight warp on the photos. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 49458 | Billy Wilder Signed Documents and Photo Archive. This lot includes three documents signed by Billy Wilder: a June 4, 1942, document for Equitable Investment Corporation; a typed letter dated May 5, 1955, to Equitable Investment Corporation; a September 8, 1966, receipt from Title Insurance and Trust Company; Certificate of Membership in the Motion Picture Division of the 1940 Campaign to Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt and Henry A. Wallace; August 25, 1986, deed for a cemetery plot from James and Clarence Pierce Mortuaries; Wilder's January 1947 typed essay "The Case for the American Film," pertaining to The Lost Weekend; program notes for "A Tribute to Billy Wilder"; typed letter to Rex Cole, Equitable Investment Corporation, from Maxwell Arnow, Columbia Pictures, October 17, 1955; 28 b&w 8" x 10" production stills (one signed by Wilder and dated "94") showing the director with Erich von Stroheim (Sunset Boulevard), Charles Brackett, Ray Milland, Paul Whiteman, Ingrid Bergman, Mickey Rooney, Claudette Colbert, Joan Fontaine, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Maurice Chevalier, and others; two b&w 5" x 7" photos, one of Wilder in uniform during World War II; and one of Wilder with Erich von Stroheim; and three 4" x 5" b&w photos, one showing Wilder with Kirk Douglas. In Fine to Very Fine condition. From the Billy Wilder Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 49459 | Billy Wilder Correspondence Archive from Hollywood Notables. This fine lot of signed letters to Billy Wilder from Hollywood celebrities includes a June Havoc TLS, November 19, 1948, one page, personal letterhead; Jose Ferrer two TLS, July 13, 1944, one page; and January 14, 1946, two pages, business letterheads; Oscar Hammerstein II TLS, May 27, 1948, one page, personal letterhead; Joan Crawford TLS, November 2, 1960, one page, personal letterhead; Joan Fontaine ALS [no date], one page, personal letterhead; Anne Baxter TLS, January 5, 1953, one page, personal letterhead; Steve Allen TLS, September 12, 1960, one page, personal letterhead; Maurice La Louque two ALS, May 9, 1955, two pages; and November 2, 1955, one page, personal letterheads; Marlene Dietrich ALS, June 18, 1958, two pages, personal letterhead; Neil Hamilton TLS, August 16, 1943, one page, mentions film Five Graves to Cairo; Bob Cummings, October 28, 1960, one page, personal letterhead; Eddie Fisher TLS, December 7, 1953, one page, personal letterhead; Mischa Novy TLS, September 22, 1958, one page, personal letterhead; Tony Curtis TLS, September 30, 1963, one page, personal letterhead; and Loretta Young three TLS to J. S. Rex Cole of the Equitable Investment Corporation. In Very Good to Fine condition with original folds, minor wear, age toning, and staining along borders. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49460 | Billy Wilder Signed Correspondence Archive From Hollywood Filmmakers and Artists. This superb lot of personal correspondence to Billy Wilder from his fellow artists includes signed letters from Mrs. Lee Strasberg, Dino de Laurentiis, John Sturges, Samuel Goldwyn Jr., Sidney Sheldon, David O. Selznick, Curt Siodmak, Irwin Allen, Cecil B. DeMille, and others. The letters span 1948-61, with many on business and movie production letterhead, and are in Very Good to Fine condition with original folds, some wear, age toning, and staining. From the Billy Wilder Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49461 | Billy Wilder Production and Correspondence Archives for The Seven Year Itch and Witness for the Prosecution. This significant lot from two of Billy Wilder's classic 1950s films includes a production and correspondence file, daily production report file, "detail picture cost statements" file, "index to breakdown" file, "cross plot" chart file, daily shooting schedule file, call sheet file, revised shooting schedules file for The Seven year Itch; plus a production and correspondence file, musical cue sheets, set designs, and location sheets for Witness for the Prosecution. In Very Good to Fine condition, with minor wear, age toning and staining. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 49462 | Clint Eastwood Early Signed Letter to Billy Wilder (1954). A fascinating single-page, handwritten and letter, dated October 25, 1954, from Clint Eastwood to director Billy Wilder, in which he expresses interest in playing pioneering aviator Charles Lindbergh in Wilder's The Spirit of St. Louis (1957). At the time the letter was written, the 24-year-old Eastwood was still months away from his feature film debut -- in an uncredited role as a lab technician in the sci-fi flick Revenge of the Creature (1955). The letter is written and signed by the actor-director in blue ballpoint. Also included is a single-page letter on Universal letterhead, dated October 20, 1954, from director Arthur Lubin (Buck Privates, Phantom of the Opera) to Wilder, suggesting that a "lad" named Clint Eastwood (who had yet to be seen on the silver screen) be considered "for the forthcoming Lindbergh picture." Ultimately, James Stewart was cast as "Lindy," but Eastwood obviously rebounded from the loss. Letters are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some folds, creasing; soiling, and file holes punched to the top edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $7,767.50. |
| 49463 | Billy Wilder and James Stewart Signed The Spirit of St. Louis Contract. A five-page contract dated February 28, 1956 on Warner Bros. letterhead, signed in black ink on the front page by both Billy Wilder and James Stewart. The contract gives permission for Thompson Valves to use Stewart's likeness as Lindbergh to promote its product for one year. Despite being 47 years old at the time, James Stewart lobbied Warner Bros. for the role of Lindbergh, and even underwent a strenuous diet and exercise regime to look more like Lindbergh in 1927 (when he was 25 at the time). In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some discoloration along the edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 49464 | Charles Lindbergh Signed Letter to Billy Wilder Regarding Spirit of St. Louis, 1957. A two-page typed letter from Charles Lindbergh to Billy Wilder, signed by the aviation pioneer on the last page in black ink. The letter is dated April 9, 1957, and expresses Lindbergh's admiration for Wilder's biopic The Spirit of St. Louis. Lindbergh writes, in part, "...let me tell you it is quite a sensation to see one's life portraid [sic] on the screen -- enjoyable, startling, humorous, serious, fascinating, stirring mind and emotion in quite an extraordinary way." Also included is Wilder's typed, unsigned response to Lindbergh, in which he comments on his collaboration with Lindbergh for the film, writing "As far as I'm concerned, the best that came out of it was getting to know you. I shall treasure this for the rest of my life." In Very Good condition, all three pages stapled together on the upper left corner, with center folds to the Lindbergh letter. From the Billy Wilder Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 49465 | Billy Wilder Witness for the Prosecution Personal Final Script. This unique final draft of the screenplay for the classic 1958 Paramount courtroom drama starring Charles Laughton, Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, and Elsa Lanchester was used during production by writer-director Billy Wilder. A few pages include pencil annotations. The cover is signed "Billy Wilder," and the word "Prosecution" has been crossed out, with the substitution "prostitute" written in pencil below. Dated June 10, 1957, 131 pages, red construction-paper covers with two metal clips. In Fine to Very Fine condition with minor wear, age toning, and creasing on the covers. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 49466 | Agatha Christie Signed Letter to Billy Wilder. South Devon, December 11 (no year), two pages (front and reverse of personal letterhead), 5.5" x 7". This is a rare handwritten letter with excellent content from a great mystery and crime writer to an equally brilliant film director regarding his 1958 screen adaptation of her 1948 short story "The Witness for the Prosecution" (which she had reworked for the stage in 1953). Christie writes: "Dear Billy Wilder/Larry Bachman tells me that you never heard whether I liked your picture Witness for the Prosecution. Well - I did. What's more - I enjoyed it - a thing I never...did to when seeing a film made from one of my books! You did a wonderful job and I admire that film very much still. Most people do. So let me make amends. Yours, Agatha Christie". In Fine condition with original folds, one staple and one hole punch in top margin. From the Billy Wilder Archive. Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 49467 | Billy Wilder Archive of Celebrity Signed The Apartment Letters and Telegrams. This fantastic lot of personal correspondence from Hollywood and film-industry notables to writer-director Billy Wilder, congratulating him on the success of his classic 1960 comedy-drama, includes letters from George Sumner Albee, Johnny Green, John Sturges, Joan Crawford, Ray Stark, Robert Stack, Kirk Douglas, Fred Zinneman, Sammy Davis Jr. and others. The items are dated 1960-61, and are in Very Good to Fine condition, with original folds, two hole punches in top margin, minor wear and staining. From the Billy Wilder Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49468 | Alfred Hitchcock Signed Letter to Billy Wilder. An astounding letter from one great motion picture director to another! This single-page, typed letter on Hitchcock's personal stationery is dated June 29, 1960, and reads "Dear Mr. Wilder, I saw THE APARTMENT the other day. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed it, and how beautifully made. [sic] I felt this so much that I was impelled to drop you this note. Kindest regards, Alfred Hitchcock." Hitch, whose shocking classic Psycho had opened two weeks earlier, was an excellent judge of quality, apparently, as Wilder went on to win the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay for the film. The letter is signed by Hitchcock in black ink, and the "Dear Mr. Wilder" is written in his hand as well. The letter is in Very Fine condition with mailing creases, two punch holes to the top edge, and some minor wrinkling and edge wear. From the Billy Wilder Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 49469 | Billy Wilder Fortune Cookie Archive Including Letter from Walter Matthau. This extensive lot from Wilder's 1966 comedy classic includes a document signed by Wilder's writing partner, I.A.L. Diamond; typed letters from Wilder (no signatures); typed signed letters to Wilder from Walter Matthau (signed "Love, Walter"), Art Mondell, Walter Mirisch, and Marvin Mirisch; six b&w 8" x 10" production stills (no stars); three cast and credits lists; cost and budget list; April 20, 1966, shooting schedule; newspaper and magazine reviews; and the February 21, 1967, issue of Daily Variety with Wilder's address label attached. In Very Good condition with original folds, some wear, age toning, creases, and fire damage. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 49470 | Billy Wilder Double Indemnity Production Archive, Including Script with Alternate Ending. This is a unique, magnificent lot from the production many consider the Granddaddy of film noir, Billy Wilder's brooding 1944 Paramount masterpiece Double Indemnity starring Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, and Edward G. Robinson (in one of his finest performances as Keyes, the wily insurance investigator). These stunning noir materials include a rare copy of a October 10, 1935, letter, from PCA administrator Joseph I. Breen to Louis B. Mayer, a rare dialogue continuity script with the original ending of the movie, notes regarding gas chamber details from the original ending, typescripts and yellow copies of Raymond Chandler and Billy Wilder's original 1943 story treatment, a production and correspondence file, review file, and James M. Cain's "Author's Suggested Treatment" notes. In Very Good to Fine condition with some wear, age toning, small tears, and staining. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $13,145.00. |
| 49471 | Billy Wilder The Lost Weekend Production Archive. When Paramount's The Lost Weekend, directed by Billy Wilder from a screenplay by Wilder and Charles Brackett, opened in 1945, the film broke new ground in Hollywood and went on to win four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor for Ray Milland's powerful, realistic performance as alcoholic Don Birnam, a self-tortured novelist suffering from writer's block. This unique, original Paramount production archive from the film that garnered Wilder two personal Oscars includes signed letters of congratulation from film industry figures to Wilder and Charles Brackett, signed letters to Wilder and Brackett from filmgoers who admired the film, unsigned yellow letter carbons from Wilder and Brackett, original telegrams of congratulation to Wilder and Brackett, daily production reports, documents and correspondence between Paramount and the Cannes Film Festival, test screening reports, a proposal for a new ending by Charles Jackson, Wilder's "The Case for the American Film" essay, production budget, dialogue continuity script, and other items. This extraordinary archive from one of the great American films ranges in quality from Good to Very Fine condition, with some wear, brittleness, soling, and age toning. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 49472 | Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett The Lost Weekend Production Archive. When Paramount's The Lost Weekend, directed by Billy Wilder from a screenplay by Wilder and Charles Brackett, opened in 1945, the film broke new ground in Hollywood. It went on to win four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor for Ray Milland's powerful, realistic performance as alcoholic Don Birnam, a self-tortured novelist suffering from writer's block. This unique, original Paramount production archive-loaded with superb noir content-includes a typed letter from Raymond Chandler to Brackett, a copy of the original script, publicity materials, Paramount Pictures censorship file regarding the movie, telegrams and interoffice memos to and from Wilder and Brackett, letters of congratulation from Jack Warner, Hal B. Wallis, Darryl F. Zanuck, James M. Cain, E. A. Dupont, John Houseman, and others, and other items. The condition of this extraordinary, unique lot ranges from Very Good to Fine, with some toning, creasing, edge chipping, and staining. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $4,481.25. |
| 49473 | Billy Wilder The Emperor Waltz Awards and Preview Comments File. This lot from Billy Wilder's 1948 Paramount musical comedy The Emperor Waltz, starring Bing Crosby and Joan Fontaine, includes: The Exhibitor Laurel Award Selection 1948, notifying the recipient that "It is hereby publicly acknowledged that Billy Wilder's THE EMPEROR WALTZ has been chosen as one of the best pictures during the four-week period ending July 7, 1948", 10" x 14"; and Emperor Waltz first, second, third, fourth, and final preview comment files. In Very Good to Fine condition, with some age toning, minor wear, and light discoloration from an office fire. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Not Sold. |
| 49474 | Billy Wilder A Foreign Affair Production Archive. This extensive lot from Billy Wilder's 1948 Paramount political drama starring Marlene Dietrich, Jean Arthur, and John Lund includes synopsis; cast and credits listings; daily production reports dated January 8-February 12, 1948; dialogue continuity script dated February 20, 1948, 48 pages, blue-paper covers with three staples; production budget dated December 1, 1947-January 31, 1948, blue-paper covers with four metal clips; two files of preview response sheets; four Breen Office censorship files, each bound with two metal clips; copies of letters and inter-office memos; newspaper and magazine reviews; lyrics to song "Black Market" by Frederick Hollander; Paramount censorship file; story treatment, May 13-31, 1947; and tourist guide to Berlin. In Very Good to Fine condition with some wear, age toning, chipping, and staining. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 49475 | Billy Wilder Ace in the Hole Production Archive. This extensive lot from Billy Wilder's 1951 Paramount drama starring Kirk Douglas as an unscrupulous reporter includes: a production budget dated July 10-August 30, 1950, 15 pages, blue paper covers with four metal clips; scrapbook of reviews for The Big Carnival, Paramount Films S. A., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, multiple pages; Dialogue Continuity script, September 12, 1950, multiple pages, marked "Billy Wilder" in blue ink on front cover, blue paper covers with six staples; Release Dialogue Script, January 3, 1951, Paramount Pictures, multiple pages, paper covers with two staples; Final White script, July 6, 1950, Paramount Pictures, 114 pages, paper covers with two metal clips; reviews file, including press releases, newspaper and magazine clippings, magazines and trade publications (Life, Cahiers de Cinema, Cine Revue France); Italian poster, 13" x 28", titled L'Asso Nella Manica, featuring images of Kirk Douglas and Jan Sterling, folded; 1953 award nomination from Caracas, Venezuela, film festival; Production Cost file, multiple pages in folder with metal clip; and ten b&w 8" x 10" and eight b&w 7" x 9.5" still photos documenting the exploitation of the film. In Very Good to Fine condition with some wear, age toning and brittleness, and minor fire damage. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 49476 | Billy Wilder Ace in the Hole Production Archive. This extensive lot from Billy Wilder's 1951 Paramount drama starring Kirk Douglas as an unscrupulous reporter includes: sheet music for song "Ace in the Hole" by James Dempsey and George Mitchell; Production and Correspondence File: including typed signed (Jean Negulesco, Rene Clair [in French], Irving Shulman) and autograph letters to Wilder; legal documents pertaining to a lawsuit against Wilder regarding the content of Ace in the Hole; copies of Wilder letters related to the films Ace in the Hole/The Big Carnival and Stalag 17; casting, credits, budget, music, and preview comment sheets; press releases and reviews from newspapers, magazines and trade publications (Hollywood Reporter, Film Daily, Daily Variety, Editor and Publisher, Tele-Cine, Cine Revue France, Life); Finnish poster, 16" x 23", titled The Big Carnival, with images of Kirk Douglas and Jan Sterling; "Ace in the Hole" essay by Billy Wilder, three pages; and two b&w 8" x 10" still photos, including Kirk Douglas portrait. Condition ranges from Fair to Fine, with some wear, age toning and brittleness, edge tears and chipping, and fire damage. From the Billy Wilder Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49477 | Billy Wilder Sabrina Production Archive. This extensive lot from Billy Wilder's charming 1954 Paramount classic Sabrina, starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden, includes: correspondence file including copies of letters and telegrams; Sabrina Fair Final White Script by Wilder, Samuel Taylor, and Ernest Lehman, October 7, 1953, Paramount Pictures, 134 pages, paper covers with two metal clips; 24 b&w 8" x 10" still photos of storyboards for the film; five b&w 8" x 10" still photos of Audrey Hepburn; synopsis file; shooting schedule file; scenario and pre-production cost file; detail production cost file; daily call sheet file; personnel budget file; production budget dated October 6-November 20, 1953, 11 pages, blue paper covers with four metal clips; Sabrina Fair Dialogue Continuity script, Prod. 11506, marked "Wilder" in blue ink on front cover, green construction-paper covers with five staples; daily production reports file; newspaper and magazine reviews, including Daily Variety with Wilder's address labels attached; Paramount International News, December 21, 1953; Picture Post (UK), January 23, 1954; Chicago Stagebill, Harris Theatre, with Audrey Hepburn as "Gigi, November 23, 1952. Condition ranges from Good to Fine, with some wear, age toning and brittleness, small tears and chips. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 49478 | Billy Wilder Sabrina Script and Production Archive. Three files of original Paramount materials related to the production of writer-director Billy Wilder's charming 1954 film starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden. Included are handwritten portion of script draft by screenwriter Ernest Lehman; Sabrina Fair "Final White Script" by Wilder, Samuel Taylor, and Ernest Lehman, October 7, 1953, 134 pages, two metal clips; script insert sheets, sequence notes, test screening audience response cards. All items are in Fine condition with minor wear and age toning. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 49479 | Billy Wilder The Seven Year Itch Production Archive. This extensive lot from Billy Wilder's 1954 20th Century-Fox romantic comedy includes original Final Script by Wilder and George Axelrod, August 10, 1954, 113 pages, blue covers with three metal clips; Dialogue and Continuity Script, June 9, 1955, blue covers with two metal clips; 20 original b&w 8" x 10" stills featuring Tom Ewell and various costars; six original b&w 4" x 5" negatives featuring Evelyn Keyes in wardrobe tests; 12 original b&w 4" x 5" photographs featuring Evelyn Keyes in wardrobe tests; one original b&w 4" x 5" photograph showing Wilder, Marilyn Monroe, and Tom Ewell on the set; four 8.5" x 11" art director's sketches of the film's major sets; large folder of press releases, publicity, and newspaper reviews; Motion Picture Exhibitor "Laurel Awards Official 1955 Nomination" certificate honoring The Seven Year Itch as "One of the Best Pictures to be Currently Distributed," July 6, 1955, 10" x 14", parchment with gold seal and blue ribbon. In Very Good to Fine condition with some wear and age toning. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 49480 | Billy Wilder The Seven Year Itch Production Archive. This extensive lot from Billy Wilder's 1954 20th Century-Fox romantic comedy starring Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell includes an ALS from Butch Bernard (who plays Ricky in the film) to Wilder, one page, 6" x 8", signed "Yours truly: Butch Bernard"; "Temporary Incomplete" script by Wilder and George Axelrod, July 23, 1954, 88 pages, green construction-paper covers with three metal clips; "Final" script by Wilder and Axelrod, August 10, 1954, 113 pages; blue construction-paper covers with three metal clips; and a file of 20th Century-Fox cast and credits lists and inter-office correspondence regarding casting. The lot ranges from Very Good to Fine condition, with minor age toning and staining. From the Billy Wilder Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 49481 | Billy Wilder and George Axelrod The Seven Year Itch Screenplay File with Revised Final Script. This extensive lot contains the following materials from Wilder and Axelrod's collaboration on the 1955 20th Century-Fox romantic comedy The Seven Year Itch: a Revised Final Script, August 9, 1954, multiple pages, typescript on typing paper, yellow legal pad pages, and 8.5" x 11" tablet pages, with annotations in pencil and ink, typed inserts taped and stapled in, and loose pages with green cover wrapped around; and a partial revised screenplay, original typescript with pencil annotations, 8.5" x 11" typing paper, yellow pad pages, and tablet pages. Very Good condition with age toning, tears and chipping, and tape residue. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 49482 | Billy Wilder and George Axelrod The Seven Year Itch Early Annotated Screenplay Draft. This early 120-page draft of the screenplay for Wilder and Axelrod's romantic comedy The Seven Year Itch 91955), starring Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell, consists of the original typescript on 8.5" x 14" legal pad pages, 8.5" x 11" tablet pages, and 8.5" x 11" typing paper. The entire script includes extensive pencil annotations and cut-and-pasted inserts. In Very Good condition with age toning, folds, small tears and creases, and adhesive residue. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 49483 | Billy Wilder and George Axelrod The Seven Year Itch Screenplay File. An extensive archive of materials from Wilder and Axelrod's collaboration on the 20th Century-Fox romantic comedy The Seven Year Itch (1955) that includes typed screenplay draft, 51 pages, 8.5" x 11"; and annotated screenplay pages, typescript on 8.5" x 11" typing paper, 8.5" x 14" yellow legal pad pages, and 8.5" x 11" tablet pages. This is a terrific file of working drafts for a classic film. In Very Good condition, with age toning, some tears and chipping, and staining on some of the pages from spilled beverages. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 49484 | Billy Wilder Spirit of St. Louis Location List and Call Sheets. This unique, original lot from Billy Wilder's 1957 Charles Lindbergh biopic includes "Location Movement List to Santa Maria," 8.5" x 11", 14 pages; and Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., call sheets, 8.5" x 11", 105 pages, referring to James Stewart, Richard Deacon, Arthur Space, and other cast members. In Fine condition with minor creases, age toning, and wear. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49485 | Billy Wilder Spirit of St. Louis Archive of Signed Letters from Actors Seeking Lindbergh Role. This terrific, original lot referring to Wilder's 1957 Charles Lindbergh biopic includes autographed and typed letters to the director from Richard Anderson, Carleton Young, Grant Williams, and many others. Most of the letters include a reply (typed on yellow paper) from Rosella Stewart, Wilder's secretary. Some of the correspondence includes attached resumes and/or 8" x 10" b&w publicity photos. In Very Good to Fine condition with original folds, minor wear, age toning, and creasing. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 49486 | Billy Wilder Spirit of St. Louis 1957 Production Archive. This extensive lot includes projection room notes; voice-over script; four-page synopsis; telegrams and copies of letters to Wilder and others from Leland Hayward; Warner Bros. inter-office memos, telegrams (one to Joshua Logan), and copies of letters from Wilder (no signatures) and other studio personnel; and copies of letters (on yellow paper) from Rosella Stewart, Wilder's secretary. In Very Good to Fine with original folds, some wear, age toning, and creasing. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 49487 | Billy Wilder Spirit of St. Louis Storyboard Archive. Extensive collection of original Warner Bros. Cinemascope ratio storyboards for Wilder's 1957 Charles Lindbergh biopic starring James Stewart. These 9.75" x 3.5" b&w sketches (on 11" x 8.5" sheets) are highly detailed, impressive images that were used to direct the actual color, widescreen shots by veteran Hollywood cinematographers Robert Burks and J. Peverell Marley. These stunning images are accompanied by notes describing the action in the shots. In Fine condition with minor age toning and binder hole punches along left borders. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 49488 | Billy Wilder Spirit of St. Louis Production Archive. Seven files of original Warner Bros. documents related to the production of Wilder's 1957 biopic based on the book by Charles Lindbergh (portrayed in the film by James Stewart). Included are extensive correspondence to and from Wilder (no signatures) and producer Leland Hayward (signature), cast and credits listings, research notes, projection room notes, shooting schedules, Newsweek magazine with article on film; shooting schedules, production meeting notes, instructions for the director of photography, insert shot list; correspondence to and from Wilder (no signatures), including mentions of Wilder's other 1957 films, Witness for the Prosecution and Love in the Afternoon, and a TLS from director Jean Negulesco; eight sets of production notes, ten synopses; notes to Wilder from technical advisor General Bertrandias, manuscript and typescript notes from technical advisor Harlan "Bud" Gurney; location movement lists, on-site housing list, cross plot chart; April 1957 Box Office "Blue Ribbon Award" for "The Best Picture of the Month for the Whole Family" presented to Billy Wilder, and a Box Office review referring to same. All items are in Fine condition with minor wear, age toning, and paper clip and staple marks. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 49489 | Billy Wilder Spirit of St. Louis Scripts and Photos. Two original scripts and three original b&w still photographs from the Warner Bros. production of writer-director Billy Wilder's 1957 biopic of aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh (James Stewart). The (non-annotated) scripts include the "Second Draft, Part I", October 18, 1955, 125 pages, green construction-paper covers with two metal clips; and "Final," January 8, 1957, 97 pages, yellow construction-paper covers with two metal clips, marked "This script is the property of Leland Hayward-Billy Wilder Prod., Inc., Warner Bros. Studio, Burbank, Calif." The script is dated just a few months before the film's premiere, and was more than likely issued as an "as-shot" draft. The photos show three aircraft used as research for the film, including an image of the original 1927 Spirit of St. Louis plane. The screenplay was adapted by Wilder, Wendell Mayes, and Charles Lederer from Lindbergh's 1954 Pulitzer Prize-winning book. Stewart, who had achieved a stunning career as a command pilot during World War II, lobbied Warner Bros. for the part, despite the fact that he was nearly twice as old as Lindbergh had been during the 1927 Transatlantic flight. The scripts are in Fine condition with minor age toning; the photos are Very Fine. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 49490 | Billy Wilder Witness for the Prosecution Production Archive. This extensive lot from Billy Wilder's classic 1958 Paramount courtroom drama starring Charles Laughton, Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, and Elsa Lanchester includes: a copy of the screenplay by Wilder and Harry Kurnitz, April 18, 1957, 141 pages, blue construction-paper covers with one metal clip; Final Script by Wilder and Kurnitz, June 10, 1957, 143 pages, red construction-paper covers with two metal clips; copies of script drafts by Wilder and Kurnitz, multiple pages; Charles Laughton essay, "A Great Craftsman," tribute to Billy Wilder and Witness for the Prosecution, three pages; Witness for the Prosecution play program; newspaper and magazine reviews; cast sheets, call sheets, shooting schedule, multiple pages; German scrapbook, Zeugin der Anklage, including publicity, b&w photos, and reviews; and Oscar brochure, "Schedule of Academy Membership Screenings of the Nominations for the 30th Annual Academy Awards for Achievements during 1957." In Good to Very Good condition with some wear, age toning, small tears, staining, and minor fire damage. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 49491 | Billy Wilder Folder of Correspondence to Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller Regarding Turmoil on the Set of Some Like It Hot. This unique 19-page documentation of the countless problems created by Marilyn Monroe on the set of Billy Wilder's classic 1959 comedy Some Like It Hot is an absolute must for the Marilyn collector. During production of the film, Monroe was married to playwright Arthur Miller, to whom the majority of these "Straight Telegram" pages are addressed. Monroe's unprofessional behavior and habitual tardiness on the set prompted Wilder to quote publicly about the situation, an incident that angered Miller, who accused the director of creating a harsh environment that precipitated the pregnant Marilyn's subsequent miscarriage. The correspondence, primarily typed yellow sheets used in the preparation of actual telegrams, includes signed letters and memos sent to and from Wilder, Miller, and journalist Joe Hyams, dated 1958-59, as well as a mimeograph report of a production meeting in which the handling of Monroe is discussed. All pages are two-hole punched in top margin, and in Very Good to Fine condition with some wear, soiling, and age toning. From the Billy Wilder Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 49492 | Billy Wilder Some Like It Hot Original Script with Annotations, 8.5" x 11", 156 pages, green paper covers with two metal clips. This rare, original screenplay by Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond for the 1959 comic masterpiece starring Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, and Tony Curtis includes extensive pencil annotations (in an unidentified hand) throughout. The final page ends with the famous line "Well -- nobody's perfect" and goes on to read: "Jerry looks at Osgood, who is grinning from ear to ear, claps his hand to his forehead. How is he going to get himself out of this? But that's another story -- and we're not quite sure the public is ready for it." In Very Good condition with some wear, toning, moisture staining, small tears, and creases. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 49493 | Billy Wilder Some Like It Hot Production Archive Including Call Sheets. This original production lot from Billy Wilder's 1959 comedy masterpiece includes several cast and credits listings; 20-page shooting schedule; two-page revised shooting schedule; seven-page "Overall Music breakdown"; three-page set and location list; correspondence (no Wilder signatures); two pages of notes from "A Tribute to Billy Wilder"; unsigned contract between Wilder and Mirisch Video, nine pages; and 8.5" x 14" call sheets, various colors, multiple pages, referring to Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, George Raft, Pat O'Brien, Joe E. Brown, and other cast members. Very Good to Fine condition with some wear, toning, and minor fire damage at edges. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 49494 | Billy Wilder Some Like It Hot Production Archive. This extensive lot from Billy Wilder's classic 1959 United Artists comedy starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon includes "First Draft" script by Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond, 69 pages, red construction-paper covers with three metal clips; "Dialogue Continuity" script by Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond, February 17, 1959, 69 pages; "Cutting Continuity" script, February 20, 1959, 49 pages; typescript publicity booklet featuring a synopsis and biographies of the cast and crew, 49 pages; correspondence and telegrams to and from Wilder (no B.W. signatures); research notes, cast lists, Academy Award nominations brochure, an issue of Film Daily with an ad for the film, and dozens of newspaper and magazine articles. The lot ranges from Fair to Fine condition, with evidence that some of the material was exposed to an office fire at some point. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 49495 | Billy Wilder Scrapbook from 1959 Vienna Tour. This lot from Billy Wilder's 1959 trip to Austria includes newspaper and magazine clippings (in German) and b&w still photographs featuring the director and the stars of Some Like It Hot, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, and Tony Curtis. The publications include Neues Osterreich, Die Presse, Illustrierte Kronen Beitung, Wochen-Presse, and Osterreichische Film und Kino Zeitung. The photos and clippings are housed in clear vinyl page-protector sleeves stored in a two-ring binder. A rare personal memento of one of world cinema's great directors. The clippings and photos are in Fine condition; the binder is Very Good with wear and age toning. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Not Sold. |
| 49496 | Billy Wilder The Apartment Production Archive. This extensive lot from Billy Wilder's multiple Oscar-winning comedy-drama starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, and Fred MacMurray includes three reviews files, an awards file, Daily Variety, March 16, 1960, and March 27, 1961 (includes the full-page disclaimer by John Wayne, referring to his Alamo co-star, Chill Wills', infamous self-promotion regarding his Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination), with Wilder's address labels attached, a 1960 British Academy Awards program, 33rd Academy Awards nominations brochure, still photograph file, production file, Feature Story Manual, 49 pages, including synopsis, cast and credits, production story, actor biographies, green paper covers with one staple, and a file of typed signed and autograph letters and telegrams to Wilder from admirers of the film (Francis Lederer, James Cagney, Naomi Stevens, Martin Gabel, William Daniels, ASC, William Inge) and copies of replies (including one to Alfred Hitchcock) from his secretary, Rosella Stewart. Condition ranges from Good to Fine condition with some wear, age toning and brittleness, small tears and chips. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 49497 | Billy Wilder A Foreign Affair Four Award Certificates and 36 Original Negatives of War-Torn Europe. This outstanding lot from Billy Wilder's 1948 Paramount political drama starring Marlene Dietrich, Jean Arthur, and John Lund includes: Screen Directors' Guild certificate "on the NBC Screen Directors' Playhouse broadcast/A FOREIGN AFFAIR/March 6, 1949", 11.75" x 8.75"; two Exhibitor Laurel Award Selection certificates for 1948, notifying the recipient that "It is hereby publicly acknowledged that Billy Wilder's A Foreign Affair has been chosen as one of the best pictures during the four-week period ending July 7, 1948", 10" x 14"; Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Certificate of Nomination for Award, stating "Be it known that Charles Brackett was nominated for an Academy Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement-Screenplay "A Foreign Affair", December 31, 1948, 10" x 11.75", signed by Academy President Jean Hersholt; and 36 original negatives (23 in 2.25" x 3.5" and 13 in 2" x 2") depicting postwar Berlin, Stalingrad, and desert locations taken during production of the film. The awards are in Very Good to Fine condition, with age toning, some foxing, creases and minor staining from an office fire. The negatives are in Excellent condition. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 49498 | Billy Wilder Some Like It Hot Golden Globe Nomination for Best Comedy. Hollywood Foreign Press Association Certificate of Nomination for Award, 1959, 8.5" x 11", for Billy Wilder's comic masterpiece starring Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, and Tony Curtis. Very Good condition with staining from an office fire along left margin. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 49499 | Billy Wilder The Apartment Three 1960 Golden Globe Nomination Certificates. These three "Hollywood Foreign Press Association Certificate of Nomination for Award" documents, each measuring 8.5" x 11", nominate The Apartment as Best Comedy, Billy Wilder as Best Director, and Shirley MacLaine as Best Actress in Musical or Comedy. These are unique items from this magnificent 1960 Billy Wilder comedy-drama, starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, and Fred MacMurray, which went on to win five Academy Awards, including two for Wilder (Best Director and Best Screenplay, with I.A.L. Diamond), Best Picture, Best Art Direction, and Best Editing. Fine condition with minor age toning. From the Billy Wilder Archive.Sold for: $537.75. |
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| 50001 | Beach Boys Autographed Album. There were essentially seven Beach Boys on the Holland album, the classic lineup of the Wilson brothers, Mike Love, and Al Jardine, but pictured prominently on the back cover were also composers/musicians/vocalists Ricky Fataar and Blondie Chaplin. All seven have autographed the back cover of this copy. Condition of album cover: VG 5; of record: EX 7. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 50002 | Beach Boys Autographed Document. A single-page document dated April 1, 1965, granting consent to a special meeting of the board of directors of the Beach Boys International Fan Club, signed by Mike Love and Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson. It was around this time that the group had their second #1 single, "Help Me, Rhonda", and Brian Wilson was beginning to experiment behind the soundboard. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 50003 | Beach Boys Autographs (1967). Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, and Michael Love have signed this "Waiver of Notice and Consent to Holding of Special Meeting of Board of Directors" on January 1, 1967 for the The Beach Boys International Fan Club. Signatures have been certified by David Keith of Rockaway Records as well as by PSA/DNA. Also included is a copy of the album Best of the Beach Boys (Capitol Star Line Series 502545), a reissue of (Capitol 2545, 1966) in EX 7/NM 8. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 50004 | Sonny Bono Business Card. A vintage business card printed during Bono's stint as a representative at Phil Spector's Philles Records, Inc. in the early '60s. In Very Fine condition with mild toning and wear.Not Sold. |
| 50005 | Johnny Cash Signed Photo with Poster. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Man in Black circa the late 1950s, signed by him in blue ink, accompanied by a vintage 14" x 11" concert poster for a performance at the Terp Ballroom in Austin, Minnesota. The photo has some mild overall toning but is otherwise in Excellent condition. The poster is Fine to Very Fine with moderate toning, crunched corners, and a fold crease down the middle. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 50006 | Johnny Cash Signed Tour Book & Others. Includes souvenir picture album inscribed and signed on the front cover by Johnny Cash and on the back cover by Luther Perkins in blue ink; two souvenir program books, and one copy each of Johnny Cash Song and Picture Folio #1 and 2. Items are in overall Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 50007 | Johnny Cash Signed Photo with Memorabilia. A b&w 8" x 10" photo signed by Cash in blue ink, accompanied by a copy of PM News with Cash on the cover (Very Good to Fine condition), Johnny Cash: Hymns from the Heart music folio, 1963 Hollywood Bowl Tour program book, and copies of the LPs The Holy Land, Hymns from the Heart, Hymns by Johnny Cash, and Songs of the Soil. Items are in overall very Fine condition unless otherwise noted. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50008 | Johnny Cash Stage Worn Shirt. A head-turning heavy black stage shirt with gold and silver eagles embroidered on the back and on each breast, owned and worn on stage by the Man in Black himself. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Kathy Cash.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 50009 | Petula Clark Signed "Downtown" Gold Single Award. A gold album award for Clark's 1965 hit single "Downtown", inscribed and signed on the glass by the singer in black felt tip. The award was presented in-house by Warner Bros. to Harry Rosen and his staff for their part in selling one million copies of the song. The award is framed to an overall size of 11.5" x 11.5" and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 50010 | Kurt Cobain's Personally Owned, Stage and Screen-Worn Wrist Watch. It was the only watch he wore, according to good friend and legendary Babes in Toyland singer Kat Bjelland. Kurt Cobain's wrist watch, like most pieces in his wardrobe, was staple. Worn until his last days, the watch was everywhere: during the taping of the 1993 Nirvana Unplugged album and video, in Nirvana's "Heart Shaped Box" music video, in multiple press photos with his bandmates, even in random candid shots, the watch is ever-present. No stylist required by the anti-fashon icon... individuality is funny that way. That original watch -- Kurt's odd little black timepiece -- is offered here for the first time at auction, with a touching and fascinating provenance. The aforementioned Kat Bjelland was given the watch within days of Cobain's funeral as a memento of her longtime friend (as a gift from his wife Courtney). According to Bjelland, it stopped ticking one week after Kurt's death. She chose to leave the watch unrepaired. The story behind the image on the timepiece -- the face on the face -- is also quite unique, and emblematic of Cobain's unpretentious character: the watch is a Hong Kong-manufactured promotional item for a Seattle-area car dealer, Tom Peterson, and only a handful were produced. Although it's missing part of the wrist band, the watch is in good shape considering how often Cobain wore it. A typical result of sweat, greenish oxidation is present on the back, and a tiny rhinestone (which once sat at the 12 hour) has been shaken loose within the frame of the face. The watch comes with a notarized letter from Kat Bjelland and is in overall Fine condition. In the end, an entire generation was touched by Cobain's music and persona, both of which are emulated to this day -- fans young and old simply want to feel a connection to the iconic musician. And if anything represents Kurt Cobain's iconic style, this is it.Not Sold. |
| 50011 | Eddie Cochran Autograph with Photo. A rare autograph by the early Rock and Roll pioneer who died tragically young, matted along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of him to an overall size of 11" x 18". In Very Fine to Excellent condition with just a little wear and some toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50012 | Country and Western Stars Vintage Autograph Album. Vintage leatherbound autograph album with zipper closure, signed by such major Country and Western music stars as Hank Williams, Maybelle Carter and her daughters June, Anita, and Helen Carter, Marty Robinson, Billy Stewart, Stonewall Jackson, Marvin Rainwater, Billy Byrd, Ernest Tubb, and many more. In Very Fine condition with some wear to the spine and hinges; the pages themselves are in Excellent condition. A fantastic set of autographs. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 50013 | Doors/Jim Morrison Signed, Handwritten Sheet Music and Correspondence Archive Regarding the Doors Publishing Rights. When the Doors played their first New York City gig in November of 1966, the town took notice, as did Elektra VP Steve Harris. Within the month, the Doors signed with Elektra's Nipper Music. What a groundbreaking period for the young band, and Rock and Roll in general -- neither would ever be the same after this. Included in this stellar lot are multiple letters, applications, and memos regarding this transitional time. But the most incredible items in this time capsule are handwritten pages of sheet music with Jim Morrison's signature gracing the base of "I Looked At You". His signature, in black ballpoint, has been certified by PSA/DNA, as have the rest of the notations, including Morrison's emphatic comment in red ink: "Metronome! Do it!" The lot also includes handwritten sheet music, in pencil, for "My Eyes Have Seen You"; typed ASCAP applications for Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, and Robby Krieger (all dated November 1966); a 1966 letter establishing the incorporation of the Doors' publishing company; 1966 memos to and from Doors lawyer Max Fink discussing BMI and ASCAP membership for the band; and 1967 correspondence from Elektra to Fink requesting lead sheets and copyright assignments for multiple songs including "Strange Days" and "Love Me Two Times". An outstanding group of items in overall Very Fine condition with the expected age-toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50014 | Bob Dylan Signed Empire Burlesque Album. A copy of Dylan's 1985 studio LP signed on the front cover by him in black felt tip. The songwriting on the album is generally considered to be some of Dylan's strongest of his '80s output, and the album and cover are in Excellent condition.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 50015 | Bob Dylan Unsigned Performance Contract (1966). A hiring agreement dated April 1, 1966, engaging Bob Dylan for a performance at Colton Hall in Bristol, England, on May 10, 1966. It was during this period that Dylan was engaged in his world tour, playing acoustic and electric sets at shows such as this one, to polarized crowds. Two months after the tour concluded, Bob Dylan had a motorcycle accident that changed the course of his career, causing him to cease touring and drop out of the life of a celebrity pop star for several years. The contract is unsigned by Dylan and in Fine to Very Fine condition with a vertical fold crease, mild wear, and rusty staples.Not Sold. |
| 50016 | Bob Dylan Promotional Brochure Group of 2 (1963-67). Bob's famous poem of his youth, "My Life In a Stolen Moment", appears in the first of two brochures, created as a program for a 1963 concert performance. It is eight 4" x 9" pages in length, and features numerous black and white photos of a very young Dylan. In Very Good condition. The second brochure is a four 4.25" x 7" page, b&w program for D. A. Pennebaker's 1967 film, Don't Look Back, and reprints lyrics from "Subterranean Homesick Blues." In Fine condition.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50017 | Jerry Garcia Hand Signed and Numbered Print, Facets I, Limited Edition (1991). Beautiful abstract litho from the late Jerry Garcia. As lead guitarist and vocalist for the Grateful Dead, Garcia found his interests divided between visual expression and musical performance, and this piece is a prime example of the former. The colorful, planar, kaleidoscopic image is infused with shades of orange, pink, yellow, blue, and green -- facets of a sunset, perhaps. Number 65 in a limited edition of 500, it has been signed by Garcia and numbered in pencil. The print measures 20.75" x 25.75", and has been matted to an overall size of 25" x 30". With a minor area of gray discoloration on lower border and traces of fingerprints (Jerry's?) along top border, the piece is in overall Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 50018 | Gerry and the Pacemakers Signed Photo. A vintage color 8.25" x 9.5" magazine photo signed by Gerry Marsden, Freddie Marsden, Les Maguire, and Les Chadwick in blue ballpoint. In Very Fine condition with very mild handling wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50019 | Jimi Hendrix Photo by Ed Thrasher. A b&w 11" x 14" profile shot of Hendrix by graphic designer/photographer Ed Thrasher, who was the art director on Hendrix's Electric Ladyland LP. Thrasher's photo credit is both handwritten and stamped on the reverse. In Very Fine condition with some edge wear, rippling, and bent corners.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50020 | Buddy Holly Set of Rare Backstage Photos with Negatives, 1958. During their 1958 heyday, Buddy Holly and the Crickets were a great success in England as well as in the States. The group toured England in March 1958, inspiring John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and others who would be on the forefront of the British Rock scene; and it was on this tour that the Stratocaster guitar was introduced to the UK and the first generation of British rockers. This set of b&w photos was taken during one of the two shows Holly and the Crickets performed at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on March 20, 1958. Opening acts included the Montanas, the Tanner Sisters, Gary Miller, and Ronnie Keene and His Orchestra. The eight 4" x 6" and thirteen 6.5" x 10" photos include shots of Holly relaxing backstage and signing autographs for fans, as well as images of his legendary guitar. The photos are in Excellent condition and are accompanied by the original negatives.Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 50021 | Buddy Holly Signed 45 -- Last Known Item Autographed by Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper, Acquired Just Before Fatal 1959 Crash. It was Monday night, February 2, 1959: The line-up at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, included Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson), Dion and the Belmonts, and Frankie Sardo. "Good night! We've got a plane to catch but we'll be back in spring!" Holly declared after his final song "Brown Eyed Handsome Man". As the young musicians were leaving the Surf Ballroom, a teenager from Clear Lake named Jim Anderson -- waiting patiently between the dressing room and the exit -- persuaded Holly, Valens, the Bopper, and the other performers to sign the Buddy Holly 45 rpm vinyl record he received as one of the first fans admitted through the Surf's door that night. It was late, approximately 12:20am. Buddy, Ritchie Valens, and the Bopper then hopped into a car driven by the Surf's manager, leaving at approximately 12:30am, arriving at the Mason City airport at 12:40 am. Within 25 short minutes, the trio would be tragically killed in a fiery plane crash. The last known item to be autographed collectively by Holly, Valens, and the Bopper is this teenager's signed 45 single. Only one other autographed 45 from that evening is known to exist. Those signatures, however, were acquired between sets. Items from Buddy's last performance are not only rare but are, for the most part, non-existent. The Surf Ballroom performance was scheduled at the last minute -- there was simply no time to prepare any promotional posters or handbills. The 45 singles of Holly's new release "It Doesn't Matter Anymore"/"Raining In My Heart", were the only items handed out as promotions for that final show. Rare is an understatement. Few items from that last performance exist, and this exceptional, signed 45 resonates with the personalities of these wondrously talented musicians, whose careers were tragically cut short minutes after they signed it. This is a truly singular piece of Rock and Roll history... so historic, in fact, the signed 45 was showcased in the 2000 BBC documentary Rock Shrines -- Buddy Holly, featuring Jim Anderson's son Scott Anderson detailing the night's events while holding the precious 45, encased in a 12.5" x 12.5" double-sided frame. Jim Anderson gave the 45 to Scott in 1997 -- a strikingly appropriate gift, as Scott took over management of the Surf Ballroom the previous year. Certified as authentic by PSA/DNA, the autographed 45 also has the blessing of Buddy Holly authorities Randy Steele and Bill Griggs, as well as Holly fans and experts around the world. The 45 was also signed by Dion (of the Belmonts), his band mate Carlo Mastrangelo, and accompanying act Frankie Sardo. Included with the lot is a letter of authenticity from Scott Anderson tracing the history of the piece, from his father's encounter with the musicians on that tragic night, to the current consignor's possession of the extraordinary item. It's a cliché, but if only this item could talk! Accompanied by COA from PSA/DNA, an LOA from Scott Anderson, and VHS and DVD copies of the BBC documentary Rock Shrines -- Buddy Holly. Hear an interview with Bob Hale about this lot.Sold for: $31,070.00. |
| 50022 | Lightnin' Hopkins Signed Album Cover. The legendary Bluesman has signed in ink at the top of the back cover of this British release on the Realm label. Although the name of the album, Lightnin' Hopkins Sings the Blues, is the same as that of the Crown label release in the US in 1961, the contents are different. The main thing here is the autograph! Condition of album cover: EX 7, of record: NM 8. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50023 | Elton John "I'm Still Standing" Video-Worn Hat. This straw boater was worn by Elton John in the 1983 music video for the single "I'm Still Standing." The song became a substantial hit for John on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching #4 on the charts in the UK and #12 in the US. The item is in Excellent condition, and has been matted and framed along with 7" x 9" b&w photo of Elton wearing the hat, to an overall size of 33.75" x 26.5". Accompanied by a letter of Authenticity from the Elton John AIDS Foundation.Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 50024 | Brian Jones Signed Fan Magazine (Panther Books, 1964). The late Brian Jones, original heartthrob of the Rolling Stones, signed this copy of A Panther Pixtar on Brian Jones in blue ink on one of the interior pages. This thin 16-page British fan magazine is quite rare on its own, and is loaded with black and white photos of Brian. In Very Good condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 50025 | Ron "Pigpen" McKernan Handwritten "Kathy" Lyrics. A sheet of 8.5" x 11" notebook paper with the lyrics for the song "Kathy" handwritten by Ron McKernan in blue ballpoint. A founding member of the Dead, McKernan died in 1973 at the age of 27, making his autograph and handwritten items such as this very rare. the page is Very Fine condition with fold creases.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 50026 | Glenn Miller Signed Letter Display. A single-page typed letter on Glenn Miller Orchestra letterhead, dated August 4, 1941, with a large bold signature by Miller in black ink. The letter rejects seven songs submitted to the orchestra by an aspiring songwriter. In Very Fine condition, matted and framed along with a b&w 11" x 14" photo of Miller to an overall size of 25.5" x 20.5". Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50027 | Liza Minnelli Signed Poster with Dancing Canes. A poster for Minnelli's "Liza's Back!" 2002 stage show, signed by her and David Gest in black felt tip. The poster is framed to an overall size of 20" x 28" and is accompanied by two of her dancing canes. Items are in overall Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50028 | Monkees Autographed Photo. A color 11" x 14" photo of the '60s Pop-Rock quartet, signed by Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Michael Nesmith in black felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 25" x 22" and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 50029 | Carl Perkins Handwritten "Honey Don't" Song Lyrics. A sheet of 8.5" x 11" paper with the lyrics to the song "Honey Don't" written out by Perkins in black ink, signed and dated March 15, 1955, by him. The song was released on January 1, 1956 as the B-side to "Blue Suede Shoes". Both quickly became Rockabilly classics, and "Honey Don't" has since been covered by more than two dozen artists (including the Beatles). The page was most likely written by Perkins in the '90s, and it has been matted and framed to an overall size of 16" x 25" and is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 50030 | Carl Perkins Handwritten "Matchbox" Lyrics. Lyrics for the Rockabilly classic handwritten and dated January 10, 1955, on a 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper by Carl Perkins in black ink. The lyrics have been tastefully matted and framed, along with a copy of the "Matchbox" 45 single released by Sun records, to an overall size of 27.5" x 24". The lyrics are in Excellent condition, and the record is Fine.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 50031 | Iggy Pop and Others Signed Leather Jacket. A black leather motorcycle jacket signed by Iggy Pop, a Korn band logo in an unknown hand, and other signatures in various shades of felt tip. The jacket is well-worn but in otherwise Very Fine to Excellent condition, with clear signatures.Sold for: $627.38. |
| 50032 | Prince Signed Letter to Employees. A one-page typed letter on Paisley Park stationery, dated December 5, 1990, from Prince to his employees, signed by musician in purple ink. The letter announces the naming of a president and vice-president for the company. In Very Fine condition with two fold creases and some tanning to the left edge. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $627.38. |
| 50033 | Prince's Hat from "My Name is Prince" Video and CD Cover. In 1992, "My Name Is Prince" returned Prince & the New Power Generation to radio and the Top 40 in the US after their previous single, the provocative "Sexy M.F.", failed to chart. The song is about Prince himself, and his musical prowess; ironically, not long after this single was released, Prince changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol (aka, the Love Symbol). This black peaked hat with gold plastic chain-link veil and early version of the Love Symbol was worn by the Artist in the video for the single. The hat is in Excellent condition, and is accompanied by a copy of the CD single, in which the hat is visible on the cover. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 50034 | Noel Redding Handwritten Magazine Article. A five-page first-person account of his time in the Jimi Hendrix Experience, handwritten by Noel Redding in blue ink on composition book paper. Redding wrote the piece for an Italian magazine in the '70s, and tearsheets from that issue are included with the lot. (Notice that Redding's article was translated into Italian.) The pages are in Very Fine condition with mild wear. An intriguing behind-the-scenes item.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50035 | Charlie Rich Owned and Worn Jacket. A navy blue blazer with dark blue velvet lapels and pocket flaps owned and worn by the influential Country/Western singer-songwriter. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance from Rich's former road manager, Al Holcomb.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50036 | Rolling Stones Band Photo by Dezo Hoffman (1964). A b&w 11.5" x 9" press photo of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and Brian Jones lounging on the grass in Regents Park in June 1964, shot by noted music photographer Dezo Hoffman, with his credit stamp and caption info on the reverse. In Fine to Very Fine condition with edge wear, bent corners, and a deep 3.5" crease to the upper left corner that has been reinforced with tape.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 50037 | Rolling Stones Rare Photos. Set of three b&w 11" x 14" photos of the Stones behind the scenes at the photo shoot that provided the album cover for Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967), featuring great shots of Brain Jones, Mick Jagger, and Charlie Watts. Each is in Excellent condition.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50038 | Rolling Stones Framed Autographs. An 8" x 10.5" magazine page featuring a b&w photo collage of the Stones' classic line-up, signed in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. A great item made all the more desirable by the presence of an exceedingly rare Jones autograph. In Very Fine condition with a slight crease to the lower right corner, matted and framed to an overall size of 15" x 21". Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 50039 | Bruce Springsteen Handwritten Unpublished Song Lyrics. Lyrics to an unpublished, unrecorded song handwritten on a sheet of composition notebook paper in blue ballpoint by Springsteen. The lyrics are loose and note-like in structure, suggesting a very early draft for a song that was never completed. The page is in Very Fine condition with some wear and toning along the edges. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a COA from Gotta Have It!'s Ed Kosinski.Not Sold. |
| 50040 | Bruce Springsteen Unpublished Handwritten Song Lyrics. Lyrics to an unpublished, unrecorded song handwritten on a sheet of composition notebook paper in black ballpoint by Springsteen. The page is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some wear and toning along the edges. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a COA from Gotta Have It!'s Ed Kosinski.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 50041 | Bruce Springsteen Unpublished Handwritten Lyrics. Lyrics to an unpublished, unrecorded song handwritten on a sheet of composition notebook paper in blue ballpoint by Springsteen. The lyrics are loose and note-like in structure, suggesting a very early draft for a song that was never completed. The page is in Very Fine condition with some wear along the edges and mild overall toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a COA from Gotta Have It!'s Ed Kosinski.Not Sold. |
| 50042 | Bruce Springsteen Unpublished Handwritten Lyrics. Lyrics to an unpublished, unrecorded song titled "We've Got to Do It Now", handwritten on a sheet of composition notebook paper in blue ballpoint by Springsteen. The page is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and toning.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 50043 | Bruce Springsteen Unpublished Handwritten Lyrics. Lyrics to an unpublished, unrecorded song handwritten on a sheet of composition notebook paper in black ink by Springsteen. The lyrics are loose and note-like in structure, suggesting a very early draft for a song that was never completed. The page is in Very Fine condition with very mild wear and toning along the edges. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a COA from Gotta Have It!'s Ed Kosinski.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 50044 | No lot. Not Sold. |
| 50045 | Beatles Related: Star-Club Membership Card 1964. A membership card to the legendary Hamburg music venue that rose to world renown thanks to performances by the Beatles, Black Sabbath, Cream, the Searchers, Bill Haley, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many others. The card is unsigned and in Excellent condition.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 50046 | Ed Hill's Yellow Suit, Worn Onstage with Elvis. Bright yellow pants, vest, and jacket with yellow silk trim and black beading, owned by Ed Hill of the Stamps and worn onstage by him while performing with Elvis. In 1971, Presley invited Sumner and his gospel group the Stamps to tour with him, and the group became a fixture on Presley's tours, up to and including his last concert in 1977. The Stamps also appeared on many of Presley's studio recordings during the last years of his life. Fondly referred to within the Stamps as the "Big Bird" costume, the suit is in Very Fine condition, with some very mild soiling and tearing to the jacket lining near the collar. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 50047 | J.D. Sumner's Stage Worn Suit. A black polyester three-piece suit with beaded trim, owned and worn onstage by the late gospel vocalist J.D. Sumner while performing with Elvis. The Stamps, in addition to accompanying Elvis on tour from 1971-77, also appeared on many of Presley's studio recordings during the last years of his life. In Excellent condition with a couple of very small stains to one pants leg. From the J.D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 50048 | J. D. Sumner's The Three Nails Stage Worn Costume. Includes the robe, sandals, and pouch worn by Sumner in the lead role of "Josh" in the highly acclaimed musical drama production of 1971 from Gospel Festival, U.S.A. -- The Three Nails. The costume is accompanied by a sealed LP copy of the cast album, program book, promo handbill, and a three-page contract dated June 10, 1970 and signed by the late Dottie Rambo, the Oak Ridge Boys' William Lee Golden, and of course, the late J. D. Sumner. The costume and LP are in Excellent condition, and the documents are in Very Fine condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Not Sold. |
| 50049 | J. D. Sumner's Vintage Blackwood Brothers Stage-Worn Suit. A burgundy suit coat and pants with matching burgundy-and-black striped tie, personally tailored for and worn onstage by Sumner during his time with the Blackwood Brothers quartet. Sumner wore the suit during television and personal appearances during his 12-year tenure with the group. The suit was specially tailored for Sumner and has his name embroidered on a tag sewn onto the left inner pocket. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some very mild wear. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Not Sold. |
| 50050 | J. D. Sumner's Blue Suit Worn On Stage with Elvis Presley. A dark blue jacket and pants with rhinestone and metal stud decorations, owned and worn onstage by Sumner. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a few missing or tarnished studs. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 50051 | J. D. Sumner's White Tuxedo. A white tuxedo jacket and pants with rhinestone trim to the lapels, collar, sleeves, pockets, and cuffs, owned and worn by gospel singer J. D. Sumner. In Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50052 | J. D. Sumner's Yellow Sport Coat with Director's Chair. A soft yellow sport coat from J. D. Sumner's personal wardrobe, accompanied by a director's chair from his personal belongings. The jacket is a fan favorite worn in personal appearances and videos by Sumner during the last years of his life, and as such he was often photographed in it. The director's chair also became a fixture for Sumner at his personal appearances during his last few years onstage. Both are in Excellent condition and accompanied by a color 5" x 7" photo of Sumner in the coat, sitting in the chair at an unknown function. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50053 | J. D. Sumner's Masters V Tour Jacket. After J. D. Sumner disbanded the Stamps in 1980, he joined Jake Hess, Hovie Lister, Rosie Rozell, and James Blackwood to form the Masters V, and the group toured until 1988. This brown satin tour jacket comes from Sumner's personal wardrobe; his name is embroidered on the left breast, a large Masters V logo is on the back, and a "Grammy Winners 1982" patch is on the left sleeve. In Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50054 | J. D. Sumner Leather Jacket. A handsome heavy deep burgundy leather coat with eel skin appliqués and satin lining, from J. D. Sumner's personal wardrobe, in Excellent condition. Worn on the cover of his 1984 LP The Masters V Superlative Bass. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 50055 | J. D. Sumner's Suede Coat. A dark brown suede coat with fringe, circa 1970s, owned and worn by the gospel singer and worn regularly while touring with Elvis. In Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 50056 | J. D. Sumner's Vintage Mouton Lamb Fur Coat. A three-quarter length men's fur coat with chocolate mink collar, from the personal wardrobe of J. D. Sumner. An eye-catching item, especially when worn by the 6'6" Sumner. In Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Not Sold. |
| 50057 | J. D. Sumner's Signature Style Cowboy Boots. Since his '50s days with the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, whenever J. D. Sumner performed on stage, screen, or television, his stylized boots were a constant. This gorgeous pair of shiny deep burgundy leather boots is by Clampton, size 13D, and regularly worn by Sumner in performance. In Very Fine condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50058 | J. D. Sumner Framed Album Cover and Stamps Quartet Photos/Poster. One matted and framed album cover of Sumner's 1984 solo release Thank God for Kids, overall size of 18.5" x 18.5". Also included: a color 19" x 19" photo of the Stamps; and a 19.5" x 19.5" promo poster for the Stamps. All in Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50059 | J. D. Sumner's Vintage Phonograph. A vintage Victor phonograph, type M 20007, owned by gospel singer J. D. Sumner. It was given to him as a birthday present in 1977 by his family to celebrate his participation on "Way Down", Elvis' last chart hit prior to his death the same year. The paper license sticker is still attached to the bottom of the phonograph, and lists a date of 1902. In overall Very Good to Fine condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 50060 | J. D. Sumner's Appointment to Governor of Tennessee's Staff. A certificate appointing gospel singer J. D. Sumner as an aide de Camp to the staff of the governor of Tennessee, dated November 19, 1986. Accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Sumner matted and framed to 11.75" x 14.75". Both are in Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50061 | Mary Sumner's Stamps Tour Jacket. Right out of the 1970s is this black and orange varsity-style jacket with Mary Sumner's name embroidered on the left breast, a large "Stamps On Tour" logo on the back, and "TCB" lightning bolt logo patch on the left sleeve. In Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50062 | Mary Sumner's Coral Necklace and Earrings. A vintage coral-and-silver squash blossom necklace with matching earrings, given to Mary Sumner by her husband, gospel vocalist J. D. Sumner. The ensemble features beautiful red coral settings in fine silver. It was later given to their granddaughter, Kathy, after Mary's death in 1992. In Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Not Sold. |
| 50063 | Mary Sumner's Diamond Ring from J. D. Sumner. This stunning diamond ring was presented as a gift from gospel singer J. D. Sumner to his wife, Mary. The couple was married for an impressive 52-and-a-half years, and during that time Sumner took great delight in presenting gifts such as this one to his beloved wife. The diamond and platinum wedding set consists of a 2.67k diamond center stone and a lady's 14k white gold ring guard appointed with 20 baguette cut diamonds, two marquee cut diamonds, and six round diamonds, for a total of weight of approximately 2.75k. The ring was later given to J. D. and Mary's daughter, Shirley, after Mary passed away in 1992. It is in Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Not Sold. |
| 50064 | Traveling Wilburys 1989 Contract Signed by Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty (twice), Jeff Lynne and Barbara Orbison. This 14-page contract, dated January 1, 1989, between Gone Gator Music and Bob Dylan, George Harrison, the Estate of Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty, selling the rights to the song "Last Night", from the band's 1988 debut LP album . Each of the writers/musicians and Barbara Orbison signed in ballpoint on page 14. Petty signed twice, both as writer and publisher of the song. An great item featuring a rare set of autographs, in Very Fine condition with small staple holes at top left. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50065 | U2 Rattle and Hum Standee. A large four-panel promotional standee for U2's 1988 rockumentary. Misinterpreted as self-indulgent and maligned by critics at the time, the film and its companion album represent some of the band's best work of the '80s and the end of their pre-Achtung Baby era. The standee measures approximately 174" x 75" and is in Very Fine condition with some wear.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50066 | Stevie Ray Vaughan Signed T-Shirt Display (1989). Nicely framed display, featuring a special "Bud Rocks the Burgh '89" t-shirt, signed "All the Love! Stevie Ray Vaughan '89." The shirt is displayed against a Budweiser "This Bud's For You" logo sheet, with two color pictures of Vaughan, plus a cut-out of his Stratocaster guitar and "SRV" logo. Overall display size is a whopping 52" x 38", and it is in Excellent condition. Includes a letter of authenticity from Stevie Ray Vaughan fan club president and expert Craig Hopkins. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50067 | Verdine White Stage-Worn Pants. A pair of white fringed pants with studs, rhinestones, and various national flags sewn on, worn by bass player Verdine White during performances with Earth, Wind, and Fire. In Excellent condition, accompanied by color snapshot of White wearing the pants, a set list signed by White in black felt tip, a sheet of sample backstage passes, and an unused ticket to the band's July 9, 2008, show at Nokia Theatre. Proceeds from the sale of this item will benefit Operation Oasis, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit faith-based organization offering solutions for economically and socially challenged residents in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50068 | The Who - Tour Date Books for Quadrophenia '96, A Quick One '97, Ted's in the Sheds '97, and Abbey Road '01. These 6" x 8.5" spiral tour books give play dates, days off, travel days, personnel, theater and accommodations information, and more for the Who's Quadrophenia 1996 tour, A Quick One Europe 1997 tour, Ted's In the Sheds 1997 tour, Together On Stage 2000 tour and the Abbey Road 2001 tour. From the personal archives of John Entwistle, with notations written in his hand. Fascinating details from the insider's eye in Excellent condition. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 50069 | The Who - John Entwistle's Simpsons Memorabilia. Set of promo items includes a yellow bowling ball with bag, both with the Simpsons logo; a box of six Bart Simpson mini squirt guns; a copy of The Simpsons Forever!; and a revised final draft screenplay for the season 12 premiere episode "A Tale of Two Springfields" (52 pages, dated January 27, 2000). The Who figures prominently in the story, and the merchandise was sent to Entwistle along with the proposal script. Entwistle and bandmate Roger Daltrey both appeared as themselves in the episode; Pete Townshend was unavailable and was impersonated by his brother, Paul. The script and book are in Very Fine condition with some wear; the other items are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 50070 | The Who - John Entwistle Owned and Worn Shirt. A tasteful Wrangler brand cotton dress shirt with Southwestern theme, owned and worn by the late Who bassist. In Excellent condition, accompanied by a color snapshot of Entwistle wearing the item. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50071 | The Who - John Entwistle Owned and Worn Dress Shirt. A Wrangler brand cowboy-cut cotton dress shirt owned and worn by the late Who bassist. In Excellent condition, accompanied by a color snapshot of Entwistle wearing the item. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50072 | The Who - John Entwistle's "Billy Bob's Texas" Dress Shirt. A denim shirt with the logo for the legendary "World's Largest Honky Tonk" embroidered on the left breast, owned and worn by the late Who bassist. In Excellent condition, accompanied by a color snapshot of Entwistle wearing the item. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50073 | The Who - John Entwistle's Fur Coat. A lush black fur coat owned and worn by the late Who bassist while on tour. The coat has the initials "JAE" embroidered on the lining. It was acquired by a former girlfriend of Entwistle's at an estate sale and given to him as a gift. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a self-portrait sketch by Entwistle, ink on 8.25" x 11.75" paper, in Very Fine condition. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 50074 | The Who - John Entwistle Sketch Original Art Group (1976). Group of 11 preliminary sketches prepared by Who bassist John Entwistle, for a cartoon portrait of the band. Most of the sketches are of John -- his head, torso, etc. Ink and pencil on thin white paper fragments, in assorted large sizes. Photocopies of the finished piece are included. Condition is Excellent. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 50075 | The Who - John Entwistle "Cosmic Sherlock Holmes" Sketches. A series of four sketches of a character called "Cosmic Sherlock Holmes", pencil and/or ink on 16" x 23.5" and 13" x 16" drawing paper, by the late Who bassist. Entwistle created this and other artwork for decades, many of which was later collected and released in limited edition reproductions. Unsigned, in very Fine condition. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 50076 | The Who - John Entwistle "Germans" Preliminary Sketch Original Art Group Set of three comic sketches (plus a fourth with Nazi armband detail) by the late Who bassist, mostly in pencil, of German characters. The art is on white paper in various sizes. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Not Sold. |
| 50077 | The Who - John Entwistle Pirate Sketches. A pair of pirate-themed sketches on 16" x 23.5" and 23.25" x 33" drawing paper, by the late Who bassist. Entwistle was a constant doodler, and his sketches were later collected and released in limited edition reproductions. Unsigned, in Very Fine condition. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 50078 | The Who - John Entwistle Elton John Preliminary Sketch Group (undated). Set of 6 preliminary fine-line marker sketches on tracing and white paper of Rock icon Elton John. Elton is pictured as a flying superhero in most. Also included are two photocopy prints of the finished art, one in full size, the other reduced. The final art can be seen online at www.thewho. The art ranges from Very Fine to Excellent condition. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 50079 | The Who - John Entwistle Rolling Stones Preliminary Sketch Group of 7 (undated). The Who bassist John Entwistle created this set of seven studies of his friends, the Rolling Stones -- Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and two sketches of Ron Wood. The sketches, all close-ups, were done in marker, on 16.5" x 11.75" tracing paper, for an undisclosed project. All the art is in Excellent condition, except for one of the Woody pieces, which has a small hole torn through the paper, with several scratches. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 50080 | The Who - John Entwistle Rod Stewart Preliminary Sketch Group of 5 (undated). Five pages of Rod Stewart studies, drawn in ink, by the Who's thundering bassist, John Entwistle. The finished drawing can be found online, at WhiteFang's Who Site. The art is in marker on tracing paper, measuring approximately 16.5" x 23.25", and is, other than some edge wear and folds, in Excellent condition. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 50081 | The Who - John Entwistle Preliminary Art and Signed Poster (art undated, poster 2000). Set of preliminary sketches of the four original members of the Who, by bassist John Entwistle (who died in 2002). Included are seven sketch's on tracing paper, in pen and pencil, plus a signed copy of the 2000 Walnut Street Gallery art show poster. The art is in Excellent condition; the poster in VG+ condition, with a large crease. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate and COA from PSA/DNA. Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 50082 | Ronnie Wood Tony Sketch Original Art (1963). Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood is also known as a fantastic artist. Here's a very early pencil sketch, presumably of Tony Munroe, of one of Ronnie's pals from the Yiewsley area of London, who went on to join Wood's first professional band, the Birds, in 1964. The image area is approximately 4" x 4.5", on a clipped scrap of paper. Overall condition is Very Good. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from the John Entwistle Estate. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50083 | Frank Zappa 1967 Art Paste-Up Advertisement for The Mothers of Invention Concert at Lindy Opera House in Los Angeles. A 12.5" x 20" paste-up advertisement for the Mothers of Invention concert at the Lindy Opera House in Los Angeles, February 3 and 4, 1967. The ad includes the Mothers' grouping of songs for the concert, which the band listed here as "Songs of Love," "Songs of Spiritual Significance," "Songs We're Sick of Playing," and "Songs We Just Learned This Week That WiIl Sound Crappy." Great shots of Frank Zappa and the gang and note the concert admission price ($3 to $4). Also included is the Los Angeles Free Press typed invoice for printing this display ad ($461.70) with the notation, "To be deducted from ticket money collected at Book Store for Mother's Concerts Feb 3/4/67." In Excellent condition. An evocative piece that truly captures Zappa and the Mothers. Sold for: $657.25. |
| 50084 | Frank Zappa Initialed 1974 Concert Contract. A nine-page contract dated October 24, 1974, engaging Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention for a 75-minute set at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, initialed 14 times throughout by Zappa in black ink. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50085 | Frank Zappa Related - GTOs Band Signed Contract. A "groupie group" that consisted of Cynthia Sue Wells, Christie Ann Frka, Sandra Lynn Rowe, Judith Edra Peters, Linda Sue Parker, Luz Selenia Offerrall, and Pamela Ann Miller (better known as supergroupie Pamela Des Barres), the GTOs performed sporadically in the late '60s with the support of Frank Zappa, who would produce their only album, Permanent Damage. This four-page contract, dated August 8, 1968, officially formed the group as a business entity. It is initialed by all seven members on the front page and signed by each of them on the last page in either black or red ink. In Very Fine condition with a little wear and toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 50086 | CSN Box Set Guide Photo and Unused Album Slick (Atlantic, 1991). Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA. The best and the rest of Crosby, Stills and Nash were collected for a great four-CD boxed set, which featured various solo tracks from all three performers, as well as tracks from all their albums, plus outtakes. This lot includes a large photo print of the front cover image, used as a color guide, plus an unused "slick" of the covers. As a bonus, a copy of the boxed set, signed by Graham Nash in gold ink, is included. All items are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50087 | Henry Diltz Photos of Crosby, Stills and Nash Meeting House, Group of 4 (c. 1968). While David Crosby, Steven Stills, and Graham Nash all knew each other from years of bumping into one another at events like the Monterey Pop Festival, the three finally got together and blended their voices for the first time as CSN at a mutual friend's house -- Mama Cass Elliott, of the Mamas and Papas, at a party in December, 1968. Here are two prints each of Elliott's cozy dining room where the magic first happened, plus a shot of the exterior of the house, as photographed by Henry Diltz. The oversize prints, which measure approximately 19.75" x 13.5", came directly from Graham Nash's collection. The prints, each of which is stamped on the back with Diltz's name and address, average Excellent condition, although one of the exterior prints has a few light creases in the lower right corner.Not Sold. |
| 50088 | Joni Mitchell Photo by Graham Nash. A haunting color 19.5" x 13.5" photograph of folk singer Joni Mitchell taken by then-boyfriend Graham Nash, who used double exposure for an almost eerie effect. Matted to an overall size of 20.5" x 14.5" and in Very Fine condition.Sold for: $627.38. |
| 50089 | Joni Mitchell Photos by Graham Nash. A pair of b&w 11" x 14" photos of Joni Mitchell taken by Graham Nash circa 1969, including a fascinating image of an out-of-focus Joni (flanked by an in-focus image of her as seen through a magnifying glass), labeled "Joni '69", dated 1987, and signed by Nash in pencil. With mild corner wear, otherwise in Very Fine to Excellent condition. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 50090 | Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Photos by Henry Diltz. A great set of four b&w 20" x 16" photo portraits by folk musician and photographer Henry Diltz, one each for David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young. Diltz was the official photographer for the Woodstock, Monterey Pop, and Miami Music Festivals, and has photographed more than 80 album covers. Each is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with Diltz's credit stamp on the reverse.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 50091 | Crosby, Stills & Young Photo by Henry Diltz A color 11" x 14" photo of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Neil Young taken by folk musician and noted photographer Henry Diltz. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50092 | Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Photo by Henry Diltz. A color 11" x 14" photo of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young at an unknown performance, taken by folk musician and noted photographer Henry Diltz. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50093 | Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Photo by Henry Diltz. A color 11" x 14" photo of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young with Dallas Taylor (drummer) and Calvin "Fuzzy" Samuel (bassist), taken by folk musician and noted photographer Henry Diltz. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50094 | Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Photo by Henry Diltz. A color 11" x 14" photo of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, Neil Young, with Dallas Taylor (drummer) and Bruce Palmer (bassist), taken by folk musician and noted photographer Henry Diltz. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50095 | David Crosby Photos by Graham Nash. A pair of b&w 11" x 14" photos of David Crosby taken by bandmate Graham Nash circa 1972, including one labeled and dated 1972, in pencil, by Nash, featuring a pensive Crosby reading Michener's Kent State: What Happened and Why. In Very Fine to Excellent condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50096 | Crosby, Stills & Nash Photo by Henry Diltz. A color 11" x 14" photo of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash taken at an unspecified performance by folk musician and noted photographer Henry Diltz. In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 50097 | Crosby, Stills & Nash Photos with Signed Album Cover. A great set of three color 18.5" x 12" photo portraits by photographer Joel Bernstein, one each for David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash, taken during the high seas photo session that generated the cover art for the band's 1977 album CSN. Each is in Excellent condition, accompanied by a copy of CSN signed on the front cover by Nash in black felt tip. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50098 | Graham Nash Photos, Set of Four. A set of four b&w 11" x 14" photos by Graham Nash circa 1986-88. One is labeled "Dallas 86" and signed and dated by Nash in pencil, another is labeled by Nash "New York City - '88", also in pencil. In Very Fine to Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50099 | Graham Nash Self Portrait Photos. Set of five b&w 11" x 14" self portrait photos by Graham Nash taken over a series of years, each featuring an image of Nash as reflected in a mirror. One has been signed in the lower right corner by Nash in pencil. In overall Very Fine condition with some curling and corner dings. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50100 | Graham Nash Concert Set List. This undated set list for a Graham Nash concert, handwritten by Nash on an 8.5" x 11" notebook page, includes "Long Time Gone", "Our House", "Guinevere", " Carry Me", "Wooden Ships", "Déjà Vu", "Teach Your Children", and other favorites. In Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 50101 | Graham Nash and Others Signed Bridge School Benefit Concert Poster (1986). Neil Young's annual Bridge School benefits draw some amazing performers each year. Here's an unusual poster for the first of these events, printed on brown felt, autographed by Graham Nash, David Crosby, Tom Petty, Don Henley, Bruce Springsteen, Nils Lofgren, Robin Williams, and Bill Graham. From all accounts, it was an amazing, all-acoustic show. The felt poster measures approximately 16" x 20", and it is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $2,151.00. |
| 50102 | Bob Dylan and Others Signed Bridge School Benefit Poster (1988). For the second Bridge School Benefit, the concert moved to the Oakland Coliseum. Among the performers who signed this 16" x 20" felt poster were Bob Dylan; David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash; Tom Petty and several Heartbreakers, including Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Howie Epstein, and Stan Lynch; Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir; Billy Idol; Tracy Chapman; and G. E. Smith. Some signatures have slightly yellowed, but overall, this incredible piece of Rock memorabilia is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $2,270.50. |
| 50103 | Stephen Stills and David Crosby Signed Immigration Papers. Single-page Canadian employment and immigration forms from September 1989, signed by Stephen Stills and David Crosby, with pictures attached. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 50104 | David Crosby, Graham Nash 1991 Set List with Guest Art Garfunkel. This set list for a May 18, 1991, concert by Crosby and Nash, handwritten by Graham Nash on an 8.5" x 11.5" notebook page, features 18 selections, including "Guinevere", "Our House", "Long Time Gone", "Wooden Ships", "Teach Your Children", and other classics. The list features the signatures of Crosby, Nash, and special guest Art Garfunkel, who signed as "little Artie Garfunkel." Nash also wrote in the top margin "When will Art come on?". A fantastic item documenting a collaboration between three of Rock and Roll's greatest musicians and singers. In Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 50105 | Crosby, Stills and Nash Fillmore Concert Posters, Autographed Set of 3 (Bill Graham, 1997). Matched set of three posters, each measuring approximately 13" x 19", and each signed by their respective performers: David Crosby signed the green poster, Stephen Stills signed the orange poster, and Graham Nash signed the purple poster. A great-looking set! Each poster is printed on heavy paper stock. The green poster has a very light area of foxing; otherwise, all are in NM- condition, and will display nicely. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 50106 | Graham Nash Self-Portrait Sketches. Set of three self-portrait caricatures by Graham Nash, ink on 8.5" x 11" drawing paper. Each is signed and numbered by Nash, and in Excellent condition.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50107 | Joni Mitchell Untitled Portrait Original Art (circa 1969). From former life partner Graham Nash comes this colorful work of art. Presumably a self-portrait, drawn in felt markers. Joni's sketch work is reminiscent of Picasso's later art, in that the artist has stripped the lines down to the bare essence. A beautiful piece, done on sketchpad paper measuring approximately 12" x 18". Some light stains along the upper edges, and a tiny lower right corner fold; otherwise in Excellent condition.Sold for: $2,270.50. |
| 50108 | Crosby, Stills & Nash Daylight Again Album Artwork. Five separate art elements that were used for the trippy UFO-themed album cover for Crosby, Still & Nash's 1982 LP, designed by Mac James and painted by Gilbert Williams. Also included are Mark Hanauer and Henry Diltz's photo illustrations. Items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 50109 | Graham Nash's Woodstock T-Shirt. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young was one of the last acts to play during the legendary music festival, taking the stage around 3 a.m. -- after Johnny Winter and before the Paul Butterfield Blues Band -- for nine acoustic and seven electric songs. (Neil Young skipped most of the acoustic set and played throughout the electric set, though he refused to be filmed.) This is Graham Nash's t-shirt from that historical concert, a personal souvenir from a career highlight. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and soiling.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 50110 | Crosby, Stills & Nash RIAA Gold Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Graham Nash to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the legendary trio's 1969 debut album. It spawned to hit singles ("Marrakesh Express" and "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes"), peaked at #6 on Billboard's Top Pop Albums chart, and quickly lifted the band to stardom. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Very Fine condition with some tarnishing to the album. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 50111 | Graham Nash Songs for Beginners RIAA Gold Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Nash to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of his 1971 first solo album, and one of four high-profile albums released by each partner of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young following their chart-topping Déjà Vu of 1970. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Very Fine condition with some tarnishing to the album.Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 50112 | Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young 4 Way Street RIAA Platinum Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Graham Nash to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of the 1971 CSN&Y double-live album. Their first live album, it shipped as a gold record and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition. Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 50113 | Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young So Far RIAA Gold Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Graham Nash to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the 1974 CSN&Y compilation album. Their first compilation album, it shipped as a gold record and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart -- their third chart-topping album in a row. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 50114 | Graham Nash's ASCAP Award. Featured on Crosby, Stills and Nash's 1977 LP CSN, "Just a Song Before I Go" reached #7 on the Billboard singles charts and remains a mainstay on '70s-themed radio stations nationwide. Nash, who wrote the piece on a dare during a ride to the airport, received this award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers in acknowledgement of its success. The plaque measures 10.5" x 16" and is in Very Fine condition.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 50115 | Crosby, Stills & Nash Daylight Again RIAA Gold Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Graham Nash to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the 1982 CS&N album. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 50116 | Beach Boys Band Signed Guitar. A white signature series electric guitar with band logo on the body, signed by Brian Wilson in green felt tip and inscribed "Pet Sounds" and signed Mike Love in blue on the pickguard. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 50117 | Chuck Berry Autographed Guitar. A white Signature Series electric guitar with Berry's name and image printed on the body, signed on the pickguard by the Rock and Roll pioneer in silver felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 50118 | Bon Jovi Signed Guitar. A white electric guitar with Bon Jovi logo on the body, signed by Jon Bon Jovi in blue felt tip on the pickguard. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50119 | Bono Autographed Guitar. A black S101 electric guitar with U2 logo, signed by vocalist Bono on the pickguard in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 50120 | Brooks & Dunn Signed Guitar. A red California electric guitar with band logo on the body, signed by the Country duo in black felt tip on the pickguard. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50121 | Garth Brooks Autographed Guitar. A Laurel electric guitar with stars-and-stripes design and Garth Brooks logo on the body, inscribed "God Bless" and signed by bestselling Country artist on the pickguard in black felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 50122 | Jerry Cantrell Signed Guitar. An Autograph Pros electric guitar with honey burst finish, signed on the pickguard by the former Alice in Chains guitarist in black felt tip, in Anaheim, California, January 2006. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50123 | Cher Autographed Guitar. A rose-pink Stratocaster-style electric guitar with Cher logo on the body, signed by her in black felt tip on the pickguard. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50124 | Kenny Chesney Signed Guitar. A white Laurel electric guitar with "KC" logo on the body, signed by Chesney in black felt tip on the pickguard. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50125 | Collective Soul Signed Guitar. A blonde Fender Squire Stratocaster signed on the body by Ed Roland, Dean Roland, Joel Kosche, Will Turpin, and Ryan Hoyle in black felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50126 | Alice Cooper Autographed Guitar. A white Signature Series electric guitar with Alice Cooper image and logo printed on the body, signed by the legendary shock rocker in blue felt tip on the pickguard. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 50127 | The Crickets - Joe Mauldin and Jerry Allison Signed Guitar. A white Signature Series electric guitar with Buddy Holly and the Crickets image and logo printed on the body, signed on the pickguard by Joe Mauldin and Jerry Allison in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 50128 | Miley Cyrus Autographed Guitar. A white Galveston electric guitar with a hot pink Hannah Montana logo, signed on the pickguard by the pop star and actress in black felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 50129 | The Kinks' Ray Davies Signed Guitar. A black Autograph Pros electric guitar signed on the pickguard by the Kinks frontman in gold felt tip at the Tibet House Benefit Concert in New York City on February 22, 2002. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50130 | Deep Purple Band-Signed Guitar. A purple (of course) Signature Series electric guitar with Deep Purple logo, signed on the pickguard by Ian Gillan, Steve Morse, Roger Glover, Don Airey, and Ian Paice. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 50131 | Eurythmics Autographed Guitar. A black Signature Series electric guitar with a Eurythmics logo, signed on the pickguard by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50132 | Foo Fighters Band-Signed Guitar. A black Laurel electric guitar with a Foo Fighters logo printed on the body, signed on the pickguard by bandmembers Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett, Nate Mendel, and Taylor Hawkins in black felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50133 | Foreigner Band-Signed Guitar. This Copley CA-804 acoustic guitar has been signed by Foreigner members Kelly Hansen, Mick Jones, Jeff Pilson, Tom Gimbel (who added "Hot Blooded" below his signature), Paul Mirkovich, and Jason Bonham in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50134 | Lowell Fulson's Twice-Signed 1965 Cherry Red Gibson ES 335 Guitar and Signed Concert Poster. A winner of the Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, Lowell Fulson (1921-1999) was a hugely influential Bluesman whose career spanned more than 60 years and whose songs were covered by such luminaries as Elvis Presley and Eric Clapton ("Reconsider Baby," in 1960 and 1994, respectively). Along with T-Bone Walker, Fulson was primarily responsible for the Blues style popular on the West Coast during the late 1940s and 1950s. During the early '50s, Fulson's touring band included Ray Charles (then in the infancy of his incredible career) and saxophonist Stanley Turrentine (then just a teenager). This Gibson ES 335, serial number 8656890, which Fulson used to write and record his biggest hit, "Tramp" (for Kent Records), in 1965, is a superb working piece of Blues history. It is signed "Lowell Fulson" in silver paint pen on both front and back. The guitar is accompanied by a c.1965 concert poster advertising Lowell "Mr. Tramp" Fulsom (a spelling he sometimes used) and His Revue performing at Esther's Orbit Room in Oakland, California, boldly signed by the Bluesman. Also included is a folder of information proving the absolute authenticity of the guitar: an August 1997 (laminated) typed and signed affidavit from Fulson himself; and photos showing him playing and signing the guitar. Fulson lavished great care on this superb guitar, which is in Very Fine condition, with the expected dings, scratches, and tiny paint cracks achieved from 32 years of playing the Blues. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $8,365.00. |
| 50135 | Green Day Band-Signed Guitar. A black Signature Series electric guitar signed on the pickguard by Green Day bandmembers Billie Joe Armstrong, Tre Cool, and Mike Dirnt. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 50136 | Guns N' Roses Band-Signed Guitar. A white Signature Series electric guitar with a GN'R logo printed on the body, signed by the band's classic line-up: on the pickguard by Axl Rose, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, and Steve Adler in blue felt tip, and on the body in black felt tip by Slash. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 50137 | Buddy Guy Autographed Guitar. A black Signature Series electric guitar with white polka dots on the body, signed by the Blues legend in (appropriately) blue felt tip on the pickguard. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50138 | Emmy Lou Harris Signed Guitar. A black Autograph Pros electric guitar signed on the pickguard by Harris in blue felt tip at the Birchmere Club in Alexandria, Virginia, on October 23, 2006. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50139 | Scott Ian Signed Guitar. A black Autograph Pros electric guitar signed on the pickguard by the Anthrax rhythm guitarist in blue felt tip at the Comfort Inn Hotel in Springfield, Virginia on October 6, 2005. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50140 | Eric Johnson Signed Guitar. A red Autograph Series guitar signed on the pickguard by Johnson in blue felt tip at Guitar Center in Manchester, Connecticut on an unspecified date. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50141 | Journey Band-Signed Guitar. A black Signature Series electric guitar signed on the pickguard by Journey bandmembers Steve Augeri, Neal Schon, Ross Valory, Jon Cain, and Deen Castronovo in blue felt tip. There is some slight smudging to two of the signatures, otherwise the guitar is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50142 | Kerry King Signed Guitar. A black Autograph Pros electric guitar with custom airbrushed Slayer design, signed on the pickguard by guitarist Kerry King in blue felt tip at the Palomar Hotel in Washington, DC, on Febraury 19, 2007. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50143 | Mark Knopfler Signed Guitar. A red Sebring electric guitar signed on the body by the Dire Straits guitarist in black felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Roger Epperson Authentication LTD.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 50144 | Kris Kristofferson Signed Guitar. An Autograph Pros acoustic guitar signed on the pickguard by Kristofferson in silver felt tip in New York City on July 23, 2001. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 50145 | Jonny Lang Signed Guitar. An Autograph Pros guitar with honey burst finish signed on the pickguard by the Blues/Rock musician in blue felt tip at the Birchmere Club in Alexandria, Virginia, on August 14, 2006. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 50146 | Nick Lucas Signed 1929 Gibson Prototype Guitar. Known as "The Crooning Troubadour" during his heyday from the mid-'20s to early '30s, Nick Lucas' career as a singer was eclipsed only by his talent as a Jazz guitarist. In the late '20s, the Gibson Guitar Company and Lucas collaborated and created the Nick Lucas Special, a series of deep-bodied acoustics designed to project sound during live performances. This 1929 Gibson prototype, serial number 87885, is one such guitar, a one-of-kind instrument owned and used on stage by Lucas. The Nick Lucas Special went through numerous changes in shape, size, woods, and bridge design between 1928-1934. This guitar is unique in that the design features a top, back, and sides made from Brazilian rosewood that complements the 19-fret fingerboard with mother of pearl inlays and the early Gibson logo inlaid in the head. This guitar served as the blueprint for what became a popular Gibson model. As an added bonus, it is inscribed on the back "To My Friend, Nick Morro, From Your Friend" and signed by Lucas in white ink. Well-cared for over the past 80 years, it is in Very Fine to Excellent condition, and accompanied by documentation and a letter of authenticity. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $5,975.00. |
| 50147 | Dave Matthews Signed Guitar. An S101 electric guitar with honey burst finish and Dave Matthews logo, signed on the pickguard by the singer-songwriter in black felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 50148 | Dave Matthews Signed Guitar. A black Autograph Pros electric guitar with custom airbrushed image of Matthews on the body, signed on the pickguard by the singer in blue felt tip at the Peninsula Hotel in New York City, on September 24, 2003. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50149 | Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Autographed Guitar. A cherry red S101 electric guitar signed on the body by Tim McGraw in black felt tip and by Faith Hill on the pickguard in black felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50150 | Misfits Band-Signed Guitar. This white Laurel electric guitar has been signed on the black pickguard by current Misfits members Jerry Only (who added a skull drawing above his autograph), Dez Cardena, and Robo in silver felt tip. In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 50151 | Dave Mustaine Signed Guitar. An Autograph Pros electric guitar with vintage sunburst finish, signed on the pickguard by the Megadeth frontman in black felt tip at Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona on September 13, 2006. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50152 | Willie Nelson Autographed Guitar. A white Signature Series electric guitar with Willie Nelson logo and image, signed by the Country legend on the pickguard in black felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 50153 | Stevie Nicks Autographed Guitar. A black S101 Series electric guitar Signed "Love, Stevie Nicks" on the pickguard by the Fleetwood Mac vocalist in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50154 | Ozzy Osbourne Signed Guitar. A black Signature Series Electric Guitar, signed on the pickguard by the Black Sabbath frontman in black felt tip. In Excellent conditions.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 50155 | Les Paul Autographed Guitar. A black Epiphone Les Paul Junior model electric guitar, signed by Les himself in silver on the pickguard. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 50156 | The Police Band Signed Guitar. A red S101 electric guitar with band logo on the body, signed by Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland in blue felt tip on the pickguard. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 50157 | Rascal Flatts Band-Signed Guitar. A Laurel electric guitar with sunburst pattern, signed on the pickguard by Rascal Flatts members Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney in black felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50158 | REM Band Signed Guitar. A Laurel electric guitar with sunburst finish and band logo on the body, signed by Michael Stipe and Peter Buck in blue felt tip and by Mike Mills in black felt tip on the pickguard. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50159 | REO Speedwagon Band-Signed Guitar. A pale green Galveston electric guitar signed on the pickguard by band members Kevin Cronin, Neal Doughty, Dave Amato, Bryan Hitt, and Bruce Hall in blue felt tip. There are some areas of what appears to be adhesive stains, none of which affect the signatures; otherwise, the guitar is in Excellent condition.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 50160 | Sex Pistols Band-Signed Guitar. A black Signature Series electric guitar with Sex Pistols logo printed on the body, signed by Johnny Rotten in black felt tip, and by Steve Jones, Glen Matlock, and Paul Cook in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 50161 | Simon and Garfunkel Signed Guitar. A Laurel electric guitar with honey burst pattern, signed on the pickguard in blue felt tip by legendary Folk Rock duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 50162 | Sly Stone Signed Guitar. A white Laurel electric guitar signed on the pickguard in blue felt tip by the Sly and the Family Stone frontman. The guitar is in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 50163 | Smothers Brothers Signed Guitar. An Autograph Pros acoustic guitar signed on the pickguard by Tom and Dick Smothers in silver felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50164 | George Strait Signed Guitar. An Indiana electric guitar with sunburst pattern signed by Strait on the pickguard in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50165 | Taylor Swift Signed Guitar. A pink Copley CA-400 acoustic guitar with signed by the Country music singer-songwriter in pink felt tip on the pickguard. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50166 | James Taylor Autographed Guitar. A white Signature Series electric guitar signed on the pickguard by the great American music icon in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50167 | Pete Townshend Autographed Guitar. A Les Paul electric guitar with a Who-themed Union Jack design, signed on the pickguard by Townshend in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 50168 | Derek Trucks Signed Guitar. An Autograph Pros acoustic guitar signed on the pickguard by Trucks in silver felt tip at the Strathmore Concert Hall in Rockville, Maryland, on January 14, 2006. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50169 | Roger Waters Autographed Guitar. A black S101 electric guitar with a Pink Floyd logo printed on the body, signed on the pickguard by bassist Roger Waters in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50170 | Verdine White Autographed Bass Guitar. Dapper threads and a flowing mane of hair combined with kinetic dance moves and unique bass lines have made Earth, Wind, and Fire member Verdine White one of the most memorable bassists of his era. This black Ibanez Soundgear bass guitar comes from White's personal collection and is inscribed "Peace and Blessings, EWF 2008" and signed by White in silver marker. It is in Excellent condition, and is accompanied by a notarized letter of authenticity from White, as well as a color photo of the bassist also autographed by him. Proceeds from the sale of this item will benefit Operation Oasis, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit faith-based organization offering solutions for economically and socially challenged residents in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 50171 | Keith Whitley's Custom Fender Telecaster. Keith Whitley's brief career as a mainstream Country star lasted from 1984 until his untimely death in 1989 at age 33; however, he remains an influence upon many singers and songwriters. A white Fender Telecaster with mother of pearl pickguard and ebony neck inlays, owned and used by the late Country singer. Unlike the other guitars in this session, this one has not been signed. In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 50172 | Hank Williams III Signed Guitar. A black Autograph Pros acoustic guitar signed on the body by Hank III in silver felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50173 | Ann and Nancy Wilson Signed Guitar. A red S101 electric guitar with Heart logo on the body, signed by Ann and Nancy Wilson in blue felt tip on the pickguard. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 50174 | Young Rascals Band-Signed Guitar. A black Signature Series electric guitar signed on the pickguard by bandmembers Felix Cavaliere (who added "Lonely Too Long" beneath his signature), Eddie Brigati, Gene Cornish, and Dino Danelli in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50175 | Best of Bread RIAA Gold Album Award. This award commemorating the compilation album's Gold status was presented to Bread member Larry Knechtel. Framed to an overall size of 17.5" x 21.5" and in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear to the frame; it was professionally rematted by Knechtel. From the Larry Knechtel Collection.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 50176 | Best of Bread II RIAA Gold Album Award. This award commemorating the compilation album's Gold status was presented to band member Larry Knechtel. Framed to an overall size of 17.5" x 21.5" and in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some wear to the frame; it was professionally rematted by Knechtel. From the Larry Knechtel Collection.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 50177 | Robert Cray Band Signed Don't Be Afraid of the Dark RIAA Gold Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Mark Hamlin to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the 1988 LP, signed by Cray on the front in blue felt tip. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50178 | The Crickets "Oh, Boy!" Gold Single Award. Released as a single (along with the B-Side "Not Fade Away"), Buddy Holly and the Crickets' "Oh, Boy!" peaked at #10 on the US charts, and #3 on the UK charts, in early-1958. This 12" x 12" award was produced in-house by the record label before RIAA was issuing their own industry-wide awards to commemorate the song's best-selling status. It's in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 50179 | Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Signed American Dream RIAA Platinum Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Larry King to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of CSN&Y's 1988 reunion album, signed on the front by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash in blue felt tip. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 50180 | The Elegants "Little Star" Gold Single Award. The Elegants performed informally under the boardwalk by their homes until their one, and only, hit single "Little Star" dominated the radio in 1958. The doo-wop group, still in their teens, toured with Buddy Holly, Dion and the Belmonts, Chuck Berry, and Jerry Lee Lewis; however, none of their subsequent singles reached the same level of success of "Little Star", and the band eventually fell into obscurity. This 12" x 12" award was produced in-house by the record label before RIAA was issuing their own industry-wide awards to commemorate the song's best-selling status. It's in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 50181 | Chuck Gregory "Subterranean Homesick Blues" Award. An in-house award presented to Chuck Gregory by Columbia Records for his work as a session musician on Bob Dylan's classic 1965 single. Plaque measures 10" x 12" and is in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 50182 | Michael Jackson Signed Thriller RIAA Platinum Award. Presented to Drake Hall to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of the 1984 megahit, signed by Jackson in black felt tip. In just over a year, Thriller became the best-selling album of all time, with sales estimated to be well above 45 million copies worldwide. It reached number one in the US and the UK simultaneously -- the first album to do so -- and seven of its nine songs became top 10 singles. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 50183 | Waylon Jennings Signed Greatest Hits RCA Gold Album Award. An RCA award presented to the company's Miami office to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of Jennings' 1979 greatest hits LP, inscribed and signed by him in gold felt tip. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50184 | Lynyrd Skynyrd Gold & Platinum RIAA Platinum Album Award. An RIAA award presented to MCA Records to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of Skynyrd's 1979 greatest hits LP. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 50185 | Best of Dolly Parton RIAA Gold Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Eddie Mascolo to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of Parton's 1975 greatest hits LP. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame.Not Sold. |
| 50186 | Prince Purple Rain Australian Platinum Album Award. ARIA sales award presented to Jill Willis to commemorate triple-platinum sales of Prince's 1984 soundtrack album, recently ranked by Entertainment Weekly as the #1 LP of the past 25 years. Framed to an overall size of 20" x 16" and in Excellent condition with mild wear to the frame.Not Sold. |
| 50187 | Prince and the New Power Generation "Cream" RIAA Gold Single Award. An RIAA award presented to Jill Willis to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the 12-inch single "Cream". From the 1991 LP Diamonds and Pearls, the song hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and made the top 20 in the UK. The award is framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50188 | Prince's "Cream" MTV Video Music Award. This MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video was presented to Jill Willis for her work on the video for "Cream" by Prince and the New Power Generation. "Cream" was a #1 hit in the US, and it made the Top 20 in the UK. The award is in Very Fine to Excellent condition.Sold for: $6,572.50. |
| 50189 | Prince and The New Power Generation "7" RIAA Gold Single Award. An RIAA award presented to Jill Willis to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the 12-inch single. From the 1992 LP Love Symbol, it was the most successful single off that album, peaking at #3 on the Top 40 charts. The award is framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50190 | Linda Ronstadt Simple Dreams Australian Sales Award (1979). Presented to Linda Ronstadt to commemorate the sale of more than 250,000 units in Australia, framed to an overall size of 30.25" x 20.25" and in Excellent condition.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50191 | Peter Rudge Gold Ticket Award - Bangladesh Concert Ticket. Presented to Peter Rudge to commemorate the sale of more than five million tickets at Madison Square Garden from 1968-77. The award includes a gold replica of a ticket for the groundbreaking Concert for Bangladesh, one of the most notable concerts of the era, and is framed to an overall size of 10" x 12". In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 50192 | Steely Dan Gaucho RIAA Gold Album Award. An RIAA award presented to MCA Records to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of 1980 LP that was Steely Dan's last release before their 10-year breakup. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50193 | J. D. Sumner Homecoming RIAA Gold Video Award. Presented to Sumner to commemorate the sale of more than 50,000 copies of the Gaither Vocal Band's 1995 concert video. Framed to an overall size of 13" x 19" and in Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Not Sold. |
| 50194 | J. D. Sumner's Homecoming Texas Style RIAA Gold Video Award. Presented to Sumner to commemorate the sale of more than 50,000 copies of Bill and Gloria Gaither's 1996 concert video. Framed to an overall size of 13" x 19" and in Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Not Sold. |
| 50195 | John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Two of a Kind RIAA Platinum Album Award. An RIAA award presented to MCA Records to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of the soundtrack LP to the 1983 romantic comedy. The movie was a bomb that adversely affected the careers of both stars, though the LP managed to recoup some of the losses. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50196 | Vaughan Brothers Family Style RIAA Platinum Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Tony Davis to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of the 1990 LP by Stevie Ray and Jimmy Vaughan, released a month after the former's tragic death. It was the only commercial recording they collaborated on, and Stevie Ray's last studio performance. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 50197 | The Who - John Entwistle Jerry Maguire RIAA Gold Album. Presented to the Who bassist to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the soundtrack album to the 1996 romantic comedy. (The Who's "Magic Bus" featured prominently on the soundtrack.) Framed to an overall size of 21" x 22.5" and in Excellent condition. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50198 | The Who - John Entwistle's Liberty Bell Award. A miniature replica of the Liberty Bell presented to late Who bassist John Entwistle in 1996 by then-mayor of Philadelphia Edward G. Rendall. The award measures 6' x 8" x 5" and is in Excellent condition.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 50199 | The Who Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award. Founded in 1964 by Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon, the Who quickly became one of the most influential bands of the 1960s and '70s thanks in part to their cutting-edge music and energetic performances. This crystal statuette by Tiffany was presented to the band in 2001 by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, in recognition of their creative contributions over 37 years of making music (other recipients that year included the Beach Boys, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr., and Bob Marley). The award stands 9.5" high and is in Excellent condition.Sold for: $13,145.00. |
| 50200 | Wings "Silly Love Songs" RIAA Gold Single Award. Presented to Wings to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of the 1976 single. Paul McCartney recorded the song in response to criticism that he wrote too many lightweight Pop songs. The song took the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reached #2 in the UK, and was one of the best-selling singles of the '70s. The award is framed to an overall size of 13" x 17" and in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame.Not Sold. |
| 50201 | Annette Picture Sleeve Group of 6 (1959-63). Tasty group of mostly rare, foreign picture sleeves with records, including "Ballin' the Jack" (Italy - Disneyland 208, 1958) in VG 5/NM 8; "Pineapple Princess" (Japan - Disneyland 102, 1959) in EX 7/VG-EX 6; a 33 1/3 copy of the single "The Parent Trap" with Tommy Sands (Buena Vista 803, 1961) in EX 7/EX 7; a white label promo of "Bella Bella Florence" (Buena Vista 407, 1962) in NM 8/NM 8; and from the first of her beach movies, Beach Party, the single "Secret Surfin' Spot"/"Swingin' and Surfin'" (Italy - Buena Vista 702, 1963) in VG 5/NM 8; plus the EP Annette (France - Buena Vista 501, 1959) in EX 7/NM 8. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50202 | Annette Picture Sleeve Group of 12 (1958-63). Twelve sensational picture sleeves w/ 45 records of America's favorite Mouseketeer, including her first picture sleeve for "How Will I Know My Love?" (Disneyland 758, 1958) in EX 7/NM 8; her first picture sleeve for the Buena Vista label, "Pineapple Princess" (Buena Vista 362, 1960) in NM 8/NM 8; "Talk To Me, Baby" with Paul Anka (369, 1960) in EX 7/NM 8; "Lonely Guitar" (339, 1959) in NM 8/EX 7; "O Dio Mio" (354, 1960) in NM 8/NM 8; "Dream Boy" (374, 1961) in MT 9/EX 7; "Indian Giver" (375, 1961) in EX 7/VG-EX 6; "Dreamin' About You" (388, 1961) in VG-EX 6/EX 7; "The Truth About Youth" (394, 1962) in NM 8/VG-EX 6; "Mister Piano Man" (405, 1962) in EX 7/NM 8; "Merlin Jones" (431, 1964) in VG-EX 6/EX 7; and "The Parent Trap" with Tommy Sands (802, 1961) in EX 7/EX 7. All but the first three of the 12 singles listed are white label promo copies! Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50203 | Beach Boys "Surfin" Original 45 (X Records 301, 1961). The Beach Boys' first single had three early iterations. This was the earliest, and the small label pressing is extremely rare. The song was also released on the Candix label in 1961 as Candix 301, then again on Candix 331 later the same year before finally becoming a hit in early 1962. Condition: VG-EX 6.Not Sold. |
| 50204 | Beach Boys "Surfin'" Rare Promo Copy 45 (Candix 301, 1961). Just about as rare as the original release on the X label is this promo copy on the Candix label. Candix pressed the single under two different numbers, and the song didn't creep onto the national charts until the second release under Candix 331, when it inched onto the Hot 100 peaking at #75 in 1961. This one will go nicely with your copy of the original X Records release! Condition: VG-EX 6. Not Sold. |
| 50205 | Beach Boys "When I Grow Up" Rare Red Vinyl 45 w/ Picture Sleeve (Capitol 5245, 1964). We're having a hard time finding anyone who's even heard of a red vinyl version of this single, so it's safe to say it's pretty darn rare. It may, in fact, be unique. At any rate, you know you want it! Condition: EX 7 (writing at right top of Side B of picture sleeve)/EX 7 (record). Sold for: $5,377.50. |
| 50206 | Beach Boys "Heroes and Villains" Rare Picture Sleeve (Capitol 5826, 1966). The rarest US Beach Boys picture sleeve of all. It was produced before it was determined that the single would actually be produced on the Brother label, at which time the sleeve was exported to Canada and elsewhere, although Canada released its own Capitol sleeve under the number 1001. The Brother version had its own sleeve. Condition: NM 8.Not Sold. |
| 50207 | Blind Faith 2-Disc Acetate (Columbia Recording Studios, 1969). The supergroup's album on two one-sided acetates, dated July 15, 1969. A rare artifact! Condition: EX 7 (Disc 1)/VG-EX 6 (Disc 2).Sold for: $310.70. |
| 50208 | Big Bill Broonzy Test Pressing (IRC I-02 White Label, 1955). Considered by some as the greatest Blues singer of all time, Big Bill copyrighted over 300 songs during his lifetime. This test pressing is a ten-inch 33 that includes "My Woman Mistreats Me", "Let's Reel and Rock", "Terrible Flood Blues", "Mean Old World", "Barrelhouse When It Rains", "You Do Me Any Old Way", "My Gal Is Gone", "Evil Hearted Me", "WPA Rag", and "Living On Easy Street". Probably a circa 1955 reissue of original 1937 recordings. Condition: EX 7.Not Sold. |
| 50209 | Charles Brown Drifting Blues LP (Score 4011, 1957). Except for two Aladdin releases five years earlier, this is the most valuable album from Mr. Brown, who's probably best known by later generations for his "Please Come Home for Christmas," notably covered by the Eagles in 1978. The cover shows some wear, but the record is close to perfect. Condition: VG 5/NM 8.Not Sold. |
| 50210 | James Brown Try Me! Mono LP (King 635, 1959). Known as the "smoking gun" cover, this one is the most valuable of the Godfather's commercial albums. Condition: VG-EX 6/VG-EX 6.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 50211 | Johnny Cash Autographed EP, 45 Records, Promo Kit (1955-60). Great selection of Johnny Cash memorabilia from the early years! The highlight is an autographed copy of the Sun EP Johnny Cash Sings Hank Williams from 1958 (Condition: EX 7/EX 7). Also included is a promo kit circa 1960 titled Wanted: Johnny Cash chockful of press release info and stationery in a nifty two pocket folder, with three 8" x 11" glossy photos. And finally there are the records, 10 great Sun singles, all in EX 7 unless otherwise noted: "Cry! Cry! Cry!" (Sun 221, 1955), "I Walk the Line" (241, 1956), "There You Go" (258, 1956) in VG-EX 6 with writing on the label, "Next In Line" (266, 1957), "Home of the Blues" (279, 1957) in VG-EX 6, "Ballad of A Teenage Queen" (283, 1957), "Guess Things Happen That Way" (295, 1958), "It's Just About Time" (309, 1958), "Luther Played the Boogie" (316, 1959) in NM 8, and "Katy Too" (321, 1959) with writing on the label. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50212 | Hits By the Charms EP (De Luxe 357, 1956). One of the prime R&B vocal groups that gave impetus to early Rock and Roll. Their biggest hits are on this first EP ("Hearts of Stone" and "Ling, Ting, Tong"). Condition: EX 7 (1" tape on top seam)/VG-EX 6. Not Sold. |
| 50213 | The Clovers Sing EP (Atlantic 537, 1954). One of the great vocal groups of the '50s had a string of 20 hits on the R&B charts from 1951-56, 19 of which were Top Ten, and three of which reached #1. Four of their biggest are on this, their second EP. Our offering is on the rarer, first blue label. Condition: EX 7/NM 8. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50214 | The Wonderful World of Sam Cooke LP (Keen 86106, 1960). The great Soul crooner's first albums were in the Keen label, and this one's one of the most valuable and sought-after. Sensational copy -- the finest we've ever seen of this LP. Condition: MT 9/MT 9.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50215 | Crests/Don Dell with the Up-Starts, Group of 2 (1959-1961). Two New York City group rarities, one (Crests) a classic vocal group, the other (Don Dell with the Up-Starts) not widely known outside the NYC area. The Angels Listened In was the only EP from the Crests, fronted by Johnny Maestro, and included their signature classic "16 Candles" plus "Six Nights A Week", "Flower of Love", and the title cut. Our offering is in VG 5/VG 5. The even rarer single "A Special Love"/"Someone For Me" by Don Dell with the Up-Starts on East Coast Records came with a cardboard sleeve similar to an EP cover. Condition: EX 7/EX 7.Not Sold. |
| 50216 | The Crests Sing All Biggies Mono LP (Coed 901, 1960). This was the first LP from the group most famous for their '50s classic, "Sixteen Candles." Striking cover and label -- this copy's quite possibly the nicest in existence! Condition: NM 8/MT 9.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 50217 | Crystals "I'm A Woman" 45 Test Pressing (c. 1963) Phil Spector's most successful "girl group" had a string of hits in the early 1960s... and this wasn't one of them! It sounds as if it could have been, but this was never released. Writing on the label by an unknown hand... you don't suppose Phil's...? Condition: EX 7.Not Sold. |
| 50218 | Dominoes Featuring Clyde McPhatter and Jackie Wilson LP (King 733, 1960). Billy Ward and His Dominoes were an influential part of the early '50s movement that saw R&B being integrated into Pop and Rock and Roll culture. And more specifically, the group was a launching pad for two incredible singers, Clyde McPhatter and Jackie Wilson, both now enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Wilson replaced McPhatter in the group in 1953, and songs from both pre- and post-1953 are included here. Condition: VG-EX 6/EX 7.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 50219 | Drifters Unique Splash Vinyl 45 (Atlantic 2201, 1963). Oh, my! Have you seen anything like this? Perhaps another splash vinyl, but chances are not for this single. We think it's one of a kind. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group's 1963 hit "I'll Take You Home" in splashy color! Condition: NM 8.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 50220 | Bob Dylan "Subterranean Homesick Blues" Promo 45s and Rare Picture Sleeve (Columbia 43242, 1965). Dylan fans, you're in luck! Here is the rare picture sleeve in VG-EX 6, plus a copy of both the black vinyl issue and the rarer red vinyl issue, both in EX 7. All were issued as promotional-only and are highly sought-after. But you know that!Sold for: $956.00. |
| 50221 | The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Rare Promo Mono LP (Columbia 1986, 1963). We've offered a copy of the equally rare commercial version of Dylan's second album that had four more tracks than the "common" mass-distributed copy, but we've never offered a copy of the promotional issue before. The front cover has a title/time DJ sticker, the back cover is stamped "DEMONSTRATION NOT FOR SALE," and the white promo label also verifies "RADIO STATION COPY - NOT FOR RESALE" and lists the four tracks left off the commercial version (which is what the disk included here is). It's the real deal, one of just a handful thought to exist. Bands 3 and 6 of Side One are reversed on the record itself. There's a water stain on the back cover; otherwise, the cover would have graded at least EX 7. Condition: VG-EX 6/EX 7. Not Sold. |
| 50222 | Bob Dylan Acetate w/Song Sheet (MPHC Reference Recording, 1963). Dylan never released his "I'd Hate To Be You On That Dreadful Day", and it was 1983 before it and other demos were released as Witmark Demos, a German box set. Eric Clapton included the song on his 1978 album Backless. Included with this demo acetate is a copy of the sheet music for the obscure gem. Condition: EX 7 (song sheet)/EX 7 (acetate). Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 50223 | Bob Dylan "Quit Your Low Down Ways" Acetate (MPHC Reference Recording, 1963). Unreleased rarity recorded in 1963 finally appeared in the US in 1991 on The Bootleg Series. Acetate is an eight-inch 33 rpm disc. Condition: EX 7.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 50224 | Bob Dylan "I Don't Believe You" Acetate (MPHC Reference Recording, 1964). Song appeared on Dylan's fourth album, Another Side of Bob Dylan. Another Witmark Demo, this is an 8" acetate recording, and comes with a two-page song sheet that has some water staining. Condition: VG-EX 6.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 50225 | Fourmost "Here, There and Everywhere" Single with Autographs. Includes a a 45 featuring the Fourmost's 1966 cover of the Beatles' "Here, There and Everywhere", backed with their own "You've Changed", accompanied by a 5" x 4" autograph album page signed by members Brian O'Hara, Mike Millward, Billy Hatton, and Dave Lovelady in blue ink. The page is in Very Fine condition with mild wear; the disc is VG-5.Not Sold. |
| 50226 | The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye LP (Tamla 221 Second Press, 1961). The first album from the Motown great, and this copy's immaculate! Condition: NM 8/NM 8.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 50227 | Bill Haley EP Group of 4 (1954). The earliest EPs from seminal Rock and Rollers Bill Haley and the Comets, including his first three on the Essex label, all titled Dance Party (Essex 102, 1954) in VG-EX 6/NM 8, (117, 1954) in EX 7/VG 5, and (118, 1954) in VG-EX 6/VG 5; plus the group's first on Decca, Shake Rattle and Roll (Decca 2168, 1954) in a scintillating MT 9/NM 8, the latter containing Rock's anthem "Rock Around the Clock." Sold for: $310.70. |
| 50228 | Impalas Sorry (I Ran All the Way Home) Stereo LP (Cub 8003, 1959). A more rare stereo version of the Brooklyn group's only album. This one just doesn't turn up often. Condition: EX 7/NM 8.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 50229 | Little Anthony and the Imperials EP (End 203, 1958). The first EP by the seminal Brooklyn vocal group featured their first and biggest hit, "Tears On My Pillow." First time we've offered a copy of this rare gem. Condition: EX 7/VG-EX 6.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50230 | Marvelettes Playboy Mono LP (Tamla 231, 1962). Stunning copy of the second album by the Motown "girl group" -- the first Motown group to score a #1 single. Condition: NM 8/MT 9.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50231 | Party After Hours 10" Red Vinyl LP (Aladdin 703, 1955). One of the most coveted R&B recordings of all, and in its rarer red vinyl version. Featured are selections by greats Amos Milburn and Wynonie Harris, with contributions from Velma Nelson and "Crown Prince" Waterford. It's bawdy and rockin' and an all-time R&B classic! Condition: VG-EX 6/VG-EX 6. Not Sold. |
| 50232 | Teen Kings (Roy Orbison) "Ooby Dooby" 45 (Je-Wel, 1956). The first record from one of Rock and Roll's defining voices. This is the label variation which shows Vocal Roy Oribson on the A-side, misspelling Roy's last name. Highly sought-after classic! Condition: EX 7.Not Sold. |
| 50233 | Carl Perkins Signed Blue Suede Shoes EP (Sun 19, 1958). Rare EP is signed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on the back cover. Songs included: "Blue Suede Shoes", "Movie Magg", "Sure to Fall", and "Gone Gone Gone". Condition: EX 7/MT 9. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50234 | Platters Sing For Only You EP (Federal 378, 1956). The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group's first EP, and only one for this label. By 1956, the group had already moved to the Mercury label, where they quickly became mega-stars, and the #1 vocal group of the '50s. Rare to find it this nice. Condition: EX 7/VG-EX 6.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50235 | Paul Revere and the Raiders Like, Long Hair LP (Gardena Records 1000, 1961). Four years before the group would become a fixture on the Pop charts, they had a minor hit with the title cut, but the album didn't sell that well, and the small label release is a scarce find today, especially in such nice condition. Condition: NM 8/VG-EX 6. Not Sold. |
| 50236 | Rolling Stones Picture Sleeve Group of 5 (London, 1964-66). Nice selection from the Bad Boys' early years, including their third most valuable sleeve for "Heart of Stone" (London 9725, 1964) in EX 7/EX 7; plus "Time Is On My Side" (9708, 1964) in NM 8/NM 8; "Get Off Of My Cloud" (9792, 1965) in EX 7; "Paint It Black" (901, 1966) in NM 8; and "Mother's Little Helper" (902, 1966) in NM 8. Note: records are included with the first two listed sleeves only. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 50237 | The Rolling Stones Beat Beat Beat Rare 10" LP (Germany - Decca 60368, 1965). Album was a mail order-only item that featured the classic line-up of Mick Jagger, Keith Richard, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts, plus Ian Stewart, who was playing keyboards for the band in these early days. There were only 2,000 copies produced, with pressings ceased in 1967. Songs included were "Around and Around", "Confessin' the Blues", "I Wanna Be Your Man", "Not Fade Away", "It's All Over Now", "Carol", "Time Is On My Side", "Poison Ivy", "Tell Me (You're Coming Back to Me)", and "Bye Bye Johnny." Condition: EX 7/NM 8.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 50238 | The Rolling Stones Mono LP (Canada - London 3375, 1964). This is the Canadian edition of the band's first London release, and this is the rarer cover version with "Free full color photo of THE ROLLING STONES inside" printed on the front. The photo is included, and this is one sweet, pristine copy! Condition: MT 9/MT 9.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 50239 | Ronettes Picture Sleeve Group of 4 (1964-67). Sparkling group of sleeves and records from Phil Spector's "girl group" includes "Walking In The Rain" (Philles 123, 1964) in NM 8/MT 9; "Born To Be Together" (Philles 126, 1965) in NM 8/MT 9; "Is This What I Get For Loving You" (Philles 128, 1965) in EX 7 (sleeve only); and a sharp Italian sleeve for "You Came, You Saw, You Conquered!" (Italy - A&M 834, 1967) in NM 8/MT 9. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50240 | Del Shannon "Two Kinds of Teardrops" Red Vinyl 45 (Big Top 3143, 1963). Rare red vinyl pressing of the Top 50 follow-up to one of his biggest hits, "Little Town Flirt." And this rarity is in pristine shape! Condition: NM 8.Not Sold. |
| 50241 | Sun 45 Group of 20 (1956-65). Bountiful group includes gems from three of Sun's biggest sons, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. All are in NM 8, unless otherwise noted: Cash's "I Walk the Line" (Sun 241, 1956) in MT 9, "Ballad of a Teenage Queen" (283, 1957) in MT 9, "It's Just About Time" (309, 1958), "Mean Eyed Cat" (347, 1960), "Oh Lonesome Me" (355, 1961), and "Wide Open Road" (392, 1964); Lewis' "Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On" (267, 1957), "Breathless" (288, 1958), "High School Confidential" (296, 1958) in EX 7, "I'll Sail My Ship Alone" (312-A, 1959), "Little Queenie" (330, 1959) in EX 7, "What'd I Say" (356, 1961) in EX 7, "Cold Cold Heart" (364, 1961) in MT 9, "Save the Last Dance For Me" (367, 1961) in MT 9, "Ramblin' Rose" (374, 1962), "Teenage Letter" (384, 1963), and "Carry Me Back to Old Virginia" 396, 1965); and Perkins' "Blue Suede Shoes" (234, 1956) in original sleeve, "Matchbox" (261, 1957) in MT 9, and "Glad All Over" (287, 1957) in MT 9.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 50242 | Gene Vincent Promo 45 Group of 4 (Capitol, 1956-59). Super group, especially for you promo collectors. Included are white label promo copies of "Lotta Lovin' " (Capitol 3763, 1957) with a promo sleeve and very rare photo insert, in EX 7 (insert)/ VG-EX 6 (small defect in run-out groove); "Crazy Legs" (3617, 1956) in NM 8; "Race With the Devil" (3530, 1956) in NM 8; and "Say Mama" (4105, 1959) in NM 8.Not Sold. |
| 50243 | Billy Ward and His Dominoes Sea of Glass Signed Promo LP (Liberty 3056, 1958). Rare promo was sent directly by Ward to friends to whom he dedicated, "Hope you enjoy this album as much as we did making it!" above his bold, artistic signature. The record is scarce in nice condition anyway, but this has the added bonus of being a promo and having Ward's signature! The back cover and the record's labels have been stamped relatively inconspicuously "PROMOTIONAL NOT FOR SALE". Condition: VG-EX 6 (wear along top edge, but otherwise EX 7)/NM 8 (record). Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 50244 | The Best of Muddy Waters LP (Chess 1427, 1957). It's a scarce LP in any grade, but practically non-existent in this grade. Condition: VG-EX 6 (with writing at back top)/NM 8.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50245 | The Sound of Kathy Young LP (Indigo 504, 1961). Scarce album, and this copy is peerless! Condition: GM-MT 10 (with shrinkwrap)/GM-MT 10. Not Sold. |
| 50246 | Various Rare Surf Instrumental 45s, Group of 7 (Various, 1961-66). Cowabunga, man! Some surf tunes that are hard to come by, including the Chantays "Beyond" (Downey 126) in NM 8 and "Three Coins in the Fountain" (Downey, 130) in EX 7; the Duals "Stick Shift" on the original label (Star Revue, 1961) in VG-EX 6; the Monarchs "Friday Night" (Zone Records, 1963) in GD-VG 4; the Rhythm Rockers "Surf Around" (Fenton, 1964); Sir Frog "Mustang" (Downey, 1966); and a super rare two-sided 45 acetate of the Aquanauts "Lost Horizon"/"Shipwreck" (Studio F, 1963?) in VG-EX 6 and in true stereo. Dude!Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50247 | Jazz/Blues EP Group of 7 (Various, 1951-56). Jumpin' tunes are the hallmark of these seldom-seen EPs, which include Count Basie's Jamboree (Verve 5062, 1956) with Joe Williams vocals in VG-EX 6/EX 7; Tiny Bradshaw's Tiny Bradshaw (King 208, 1952) in VG-EX 6/VG 5, Light and Choice (King 351, 1955) in VG-EX 6/VG-EX 6, and Stomping Room Only (King 360, 1956) in VG-EX 6/EX 7; Piano Red In Concert (Groove EGA-6, 1956) in VG 5/VG-EX 6; Tab Smith (King 263, 1954) in VG 5/VG-EX 6; and Sonny Thompson Vol. 3 (King 273, 1953) in VG-EX 6/VG-EX 6. Not Sold. |
| 50248 | R&B EPs Group of 6 (Various, 1954-60). Nice selection of some highly sought-after EPs, including All Star Rock and Roll, featuring Lavern Baker, Ruth Brown, Ivory Joe Hunter, and Clyde McPhatter (Atlantic 575, 1955) in EX 7/VG-EX 6; Ruth Brown Sings (Atlantic 535, 1954) in VG-EX 6/NM 8; Bull Moose Jackson Sings His All Time Hits Vol. 2 (Atlantic 261, 1954) in EX 7/NM 8; The Medallions (Dootone 202, 1956) in VG-EX 6/EX 7; The Midnighters Sing Their Greatest Hits (Federal 333, 1955) in NM 8/NM 8; and a 33 1/3 jukebox EP of Junior Parker's Driving Wheel (King 208, 1952) in MT 9/MT 9, with jukebox strips.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50249 | Various R&B EPs, Group of 5 (1955-68). Wide-ranging R&B EP group includes Al Hibbler's Unchained Melodies (Decca 2283, 1955) in EX 7/EX 7; Lee Allen's Walkin' With Mr. Lee (Ember 103, 1958) in NM 8/VG-EX 6; Hank Ballard and The Midnighters Singin' and Swingin' Volumes 1 and 2 (King 435 and 451, 1959), both in EX 7/EX 7; and a white label EP by Booker T. and the MG's without a cover (or name) that's excerpted from the group's album Doin' Our Thing (Stax 100, 1968) in NM 8. Not Sold. |
| 50250 | Various R&B EPs, Group of 4 (Various, 1955-60). A quadruple dip of highly sought-after R&B EPs, including the Album 1 of the series Rhythm and Blues featuring the Penguins (Dootone 101, 1955) in VG-EX 6 (4" seam split top)/NM 8; The Nutmegs (Herald 452, 1960) in VG-EX 6 (2" ss bottom right)/EX 7; Chuck Willis' What Am I Living For (Atlantic 612, 1958) in EX 7/VG-EX 6; and Round IX of Battle of the Groups, featuring Little Anthony and the Imperials, the Temptations, the Chantels, and the Flamingos (End R-9) in EX 7 (record only). Not Sold. |
| 50251 | Various Rock EP Group of 6 (Various, 1956-59). Iconic '50s Rock and Rockabilly artists represented on these choice EPs, which include Bobby Darin's That's All (Atco 4504, 1959) in EX 7/EX 7; Sonny James' Young Love (Capitol 827, 1957) in VG-EX 6/NM 8; Buddy Knox (Roulette 301, 1957) in VG-EX 6 (tape stain on cover)/VG 5; and three Sal Mineo vehicles: a promo from Scotch Brand Cellophone Tape, Sal Sings (Epic 27283, 1957) in EX 7 (2" seam split at top corner)/VG-EX 6, and Parts 1 and 3 from the soundtrack Rock Pretty Baby, starring Mineo and featuring music composed by Henry Mancini and performed by Jimmy Daley and the Ding-A-Lings (Decca 2480/2482, 1956), both in VG-EX 6/NM 8. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 50252 | Various EPs Group of 4 (Various, 1956-64). Choice EPs from some classic artists, including a jukebox EP from the Beach Boys, Shut Down Volume 2 (Capitol 2027, 1964) in NM 8/VG-EX 6; Pickin' Berries With Chuck Berry (Chess 5124, 1958) in VG-EX 6 (sticker tear on back cover, tape at top right corner, sticker stain)/EX 7; Rockin' and Rollin' With Fats Domino (Imperial 140 black label, 1956) in NM 8/MT 9; and a rare 33 1/3 Compact Promo EP from Ernie Maresca, Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out) (Seville SSP-1, 1962) in VG-EX 6 (stickers on each label)/EX 7. Not Sold. |
| 50253 | Various Doo-Wop EPs Group of 4 (Various, 1956-60). Cool selections headlined by the Teenagers' (with Frankie Lymon) first EP, The Teenagers Go Rock'n (Gee 601, 1956) in VG-EX 6 (seam repair on top seam)/VG-EX 6 (writing on label), Frankie Lymon At the London Paladium (Roulette 304, 1958) in VG-EX 6 (tape on cover)/EX 7, the Dell-Vikings' Come Go With Us (Dot 1058, 1957) in NM 8/NM 8, and The 5 Satins Sing Vol. 3 (red label Ember 102, 1960) in VG-EX 6/VG 5. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 50254 | Various Artists EPs Group of 8 (Various, 1957-63). Dynamite group of EPs includes Jimmy Bowen (Roulette 302) in VG 5 (tear on back)/VG-EX 6; the very rare Joey Dee Teaches You How to Dance the Authentic Peppermint Twist (Promo from Vaseline Hair Tonic) in VG-EX 6/EX 7; Brenda Lee's The Grass Is Greener (Decca 2764) in EX 7/NM 8 and By Request, a juke box EP with strips (9507) in NM 8/EX 7; Kathy Linden Hits (Felsted 35001) in VG-EX 6/EX 7; Domenico Modugno's Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Decca 2633) in NM 8/EX 7; the Ventures' Walk Don't Run (Dolton 503) in EX 7/VG-EX 6; and a rare EP with contents excerpted from the album A Christmas Gift For You, which includes cuts by the Ronettes, the Crystals, Darlene Love, and Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans, with a special Christmas paper sleeve, issued only as a promo in VG 5/EX 7.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50255 | Various Artists Compilation Rock 'N Roll with Rhythm & Blues Rare LP (Aladdin 710, 1955). Seminal R&B label released this brilliant compilation featuring cuts by Amos Milburn, Shirley & Lee, Charles Brown, Gene & Eunice, and others and packaged it in an album cover that was amazingly avant-garde for the day. It's a rare one in any grade, and this copy's cover is probably one of the nicest in existence. Condition: NM 8/VG-EX 6. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50256 | Elvis Presley "Milkcow Blues Boogie" 45 (Sun 215, 1955). The third and rarest of Elvis' five Sun singles, b/w "You're A Heartbreaker." Condition: VG-EX 6.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 50257 | Elvis Presley "Baby Let's Play House" 45 (Sun 217, 1955). Memphis pressing of Elvis' fourth Sun single, b/w "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone." Condition: VG-EX 6.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 50258 | Elvis Presley "Mystery Train" 45 (Sun 223, 1955). The last of Elvis' five Sun releases was his most successful, with both sides charting high on the Country charts. In fact, the flip side, "I Forgot to Remember to Forget", went to #1 and stayed there for five weeks. You won't find a nicer copy of this classic! Condition: MT 9.Not Sold. |
| 50259 | Elvis Presley Picture Sleeve Group of 15 (RCA, 1956-69). Some of Elvis' finest picture sleeves, including three with their original record. All in EX 7 unless otherwise noted. Picture sleeves without records: both versions of "Don't Be Cruel"/"Hound Dog" (RCA 6604, 1956) -- with "Don't Be Cruel" on top in NM 8 and with "Hound Dog" on top in VG-EX 6 with 3/4" cut on back of cover; two versions of "Love Me Tender" (6643, 1956) -- one in light pink in NM 8 and one in dark pink in VG-EX 6 with writing on back cover; "Teddy Bear" (7000, 1957) in NM 8; "Don't" (7150, 1958); "I Need Your Love Tonight" (7506, 1959) in MT 9; "It's Now or Never" (7777, 1960) in NM 8; "Are You Lonesome Tonight" (7810, 1960); "Can't Help Falling In Love" (7968, 1961); "Ain't That Loving You Baby" (8440, 1964); and "I'm Yours" (8657, 1965). These sleeves include the records: "Return to Sender" (8100, 1962) in EX 7/NM 8; "Devil In Disguise" (8188, 1963) in EX 7/NM 8; and "If I Can Dream" (9670, 1968) in EX 7/EX 7.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50260 | Elvis Presley 45 & Picture Sleeve Group of 24 (RCA, 1956-67). Mega-selection of 24 picture sleeves, seven of which are accompanied by the original 45 record. Sleeves with records include "Love Me Tender" (pink RCA 6643, 1956); "All Shook Up" (6870, 1957); "Teddy Bear" (7000, 1957); "Jailhouse Rock" (7035, 1957) in VG 5/EX 7; "Hard Headed Woman" (7280, 1958) in VG 5/EX 7; "A Big Hunk of Love" (7600, 1959) in VG-EX 6/VG-EX 6; and "It's Now or Never" (7777, 1960) with writing on the cover (woc) -- all in VG-EX 6/VG 5 unless otherwise noted. These additional sleeves are without records, and all in VG-EX 6 unless otherwise noted: "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck" (7240, 1958); "One Night"/"I Got Stung" (7410, 1959); "I Need Your Love Tonight"/"A Fool Such As I" (7506, 1959) in EX 7; three copies of "Stuck On You" (7740, 1960) -- two in VG 5 with woc, the other in VG-EX 6; two copies of "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" (7810, 1960) in VG-EX 6 and EX 7; "Surrender" (7850, 1961); "Little Sister"/"His Latest Flame" (7908, 1961) in VG 5 with woc, staple holes, and tear on sleeve; "Can't Help Falling In Love" (7968, 1961) in EX 7; two copies of "Good Luck Charm" (7992, 1962); "She's Not You" (8041, 1962) in EX 7; "Devil In Disguise" (8188, 1963); "Indescribably Blue" (9056, 1967) in EX 7; and "Big Boss Man" (9341, 1967) in EX 7. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50261 | Elvis Presley Promo 45 Group of 10 (RCA, 1956-67). Just the group for promo collectors or for completists that collect all-King all the time! Included are "Perfect for Parties Highlighter" (RCA 7-37, 1956) in VG-EX 6; "Hound Dog"/"Don't Be Cruel" (447-0608, 1964) in VG-EX 6; "All Shook Up" (0618, 1964); "Crying in the Chapel" (0643, 1965) in VG-EX 6; "Blue Christmas" (0647, 1965); "Viva Las Vegas" (8360, 1964); "Long-Legged Girl" (9115, 1967); "There's Always Me" (9287, 1967); "Big Boss Man" (9341, 1967); and "How Great Thou Art" (162, 1967). All are in EX 7 unless otherwise noted, and most have some writing and sticker stains on the labels. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 50262 | Elvis Presley Picture Sleeve Group of 32 (RCA, 1956-69). Giant picture sleeve collection, all from the '50s and '60s! Unless otherwise noted, all are in EX 7. Included are "Jailhouse Rock" (RCA 7035, 1957) in VG-EX 6; "Stuck On You" (7740, 1960) in VG-EX 6; "It's Now Or Never" (7777, 1960); three copies of "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" (7810, 1960); "Surrender" (7850, 1961) in VG-EX 6; "I Feel So Bad" (7880, 1961); three copies of "Little Sister"/"His Latest Flame" (7908, 1961); two copies of "Can't Help Falling In Love" (7968, 1961); two copies of "Good Luck Charm" (7992, 1962), one in EX 7 and one in VG-EX 6; three copies of "She's Not You" (8041, 1962), two in EX 7 and one in VG 5; "One Broken Heart For Sale" (8134, 1963) in VG-EX 6; "Devil Disguise" (8188, 1963); "Bossa Nova Baby" (8243, 1963); "Viva Las Vegas" (8360, 1964) in VG 5; "Such A Night" (8400, 1964) in VG-EX 6; "Ask Me" (8440, 1964); "I'm Yours" (8657, 1965) in VG-EX 6; "Tell Me Why" (8740, 1965); "Indescribably Blue" (9056, 1967) in VG-EX 6; "Big Boss Man" (9341, 1967) in VG-EX 6; "You'll Never Walk Alone" (9600, 1968); "A Little Less Conversation" (9610, 1968); "If I Can Dream" (9670, 1969) in VG-EX 6; and "In The Ghetto" (9741, 1969) in VG-EX 6.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50263 | Elvis Presley Uncut "Raised on Rock"/"For Ol' Times Sake" 45 Proof Sleeves. A set of three uncut proof sleeves for the Elvis 45 "Raised on Rock"/"For Ol' Times Sake". Released in September of 1973, the 45's sleeve was actually in color, making this black and white proof even cooler. In Very Fine condition with mild age-toning and minor border wear.Not Sold. |
| 50264 | Elvis Presley "Moody Blue" Blue Vinyl 45 (RCA 10857, 1977). The experimental colored vinyl editions of this single weren't meant for distribution and were pressed in very small numbers. So don't hate us if we're offering just one copy of each color! Condition: EX 7.Sold for: $663.23. |
| 50265 | Elvis Presley "Moody Blue" Green Vinyl 45 (RCA 10857, 1977). If you didn't care for the blue version of this experimental series, perhaps a nice, soothing green? What a chance to nab one of these rarities! Condition: Label Side One EX 7, Side Two VG 5 with a small tear/EX 7 (record).Sold for: $717.00. |
| 50266 | Elvis Presley "Moody Blue" Red Vinyl 45 (RCA 10857, 1977). Of course, for sheer pizzazz, you can't beat a red vinyl copy! This is one of five different color versions of this single that were experimental pressings, and very limited pressings at that! Condition: NM 8. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 50267 | Elvis Presley "Moody Blue" Yellow Vinyl 45 (RCA 10857, 1977). Then again, nothing like yellow to brighten up your day! Just one of five color versions pressed in very limited quantities of one of Elvis' last hit singles prior to his death. This copy's stunning! Condition: MT 9. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 50268 | Elvis Presley "Moody Blue" White Vinyl 45 (RCA 10857, 1977). Perhaps the most unusual of all the color variations of this single, Side A is a cream color, and Side B is white. Why different colors for each side? The story is, both sides started out white, but one side became off-white from hanging in Colonel Parker's offices amid ever-present cigar smoke! Ok, that's crazy, but the provenance of these colored-vinyl copies lends credence to the story. Each of the color variations was issued in very limited quantities, so we're especially pleased to be able to offer nice copies of each. Condition: MT 9. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 50269 | Elvis Presley EP w/Paper Cover (RCA 747, 1956). The extremely scarce paper cover of this copy is considered "Cover 1" by Jerry Osborne is his latest edition of Presleyana, and aside from a 2" tear at the top, the cover/envelope would grade MT 9. It's still as nice as you're likely to find, and the record is just stunning. Condition: EX 7(paper cover)/GM-MT 10 (record). Not Sold. |
| 50270 | Elvis Presley EP (RCA 1254, 1956). Elvis' first EP was a two-record set that reprised most of the cuts from his first LP, which was also self-titled. The record labels are the dog-on-top, no horizontal silver line version, while the cover is the version that only has the song selections on back (no ads for other RCA albums). This copy's in stellar condition: EX 7/NM 8. Sold for: $286.80. |
| 50271 | Elvis Presley EP (RCA 1254, 1956). Two-disc version EP excerpted from the groundbreaking first album of the same name. Labels are dog on top, without horizontal silver line. Back cover is the first version with RCA best sellers shown that include George Beverly Shea's Beautiful Garden of Prayer. Condition: EX 7/EX 7.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 50272 | Elvis Presley/Jaye P. Morgan Promo Double EP Sampler (RCA 992/993, 1956). One of the rarest Elvis promotional items, this EP package was made to get retail stores into the record business. The idea of Elvis Presley and lounge singer Jaye P. Morgan being together was to emphasize the fact that Elvis' EP had sold 1,000 times better than had Jaye's, that record and phonograph player sales were on the rise, so retail stores should be aware of the increase and spend more money with RCA. The cover is a double-gatefold pocket sleeve, with Elvis printed on the front and Jaye P. on the back. Promotional info appears on the inside. There are two variations concerning the contact information listed inside: one lists "Mr. L.F. Korands"; this copy lists "Mr. Walter H. Awe". The questionnaire inside has been neatly filled in, using a blue ball-point pen. The records are the black label "dog on top" label, and are the original records made especially for this set. In addition, this set has the ultra-rare 1.25" paper band which came wrapped around this set. It pictures the Presley and Morgan EPs, and reads "One of these albums sold..." (with check-off boxes for two, four, ten, twenty, hundred, and thousand) "...times better than the other... which one?" Nothing against Jaye P., who was a nice singer and extremely easy on the eyes, but the year was 1956, and the King had ascended! Comes with the original mailer envelope. Condition: NM 8 (cover)/NM 8 (white band)/EX 7 (white mailer envelope)/NM 8 (record).Not Sold. |
| 50273 | Elvis Presley EP Group of 5 (RCA, 1956). Five EPs from Elvis' magic year of 1956 including Heartbreak Hotel (RCA 821 -- white title strip at top of front cover) in NM 8/EX 7; Elvis Presley (830 -- black title strip) in NM 8/EX 7; Elvis Volume I (992 -- black title strip) in NM 8/EX 7; Elvis Volume II (993 -- black title strip) in EX 7/EX 7; and Strictly Elvis (994 -- black title strip) in NM 8/NM 8. All have dog-on-top labels. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 50274 | Elvis Presley EPs, Group of 5 (RCA, 1956). 1956 was Elvis' breakthrough year, and these EPs from that year perfectly illustrate why! Included are two copies of Elvis Presley (RCA 830), one in NM 8/EX 7, the other in NM 8/MT 9; Any Way You Want Me (965) in NM 8/NM 8; Love Me Tender (4006) in NM 8/MT 9; and his first, Elvis Presley (747) in VG-EX 6/EX 7.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 50275 | Elvis Presley EPs, Group of 9 (RCA, 1956-60). Select EP group from the King's early years, including The Real Elvis (RCA 940, 1956) in EX 7/VG-EX 6; Elvis Vol. 1 (992, 1956) in EX 7/VG-EX 6; two versions of Love Me Tender, one with the black title strip at the top of the cover in VG 5/EX 7, the other without title strip in EX 7/VG-EX 6 (sticker tear on label); Just For You (4041, 1957) in VG-EX 6 (two tack holes top right front)/EX 7; two copies of Jailhouse Rock (4114, 1957) one in EX 7/EX 7, the other in GD 4/VG-EX 6; A Touch of Gold Volume 3 (5141, 1960) in VG 5 (tape on top and bottom seams/VG 5; and Viva Las Vegas (4382, 1964) in VG 5/VG-EX 6. Sold for: $334.60. |
| 50276 | Elvis Presley Sound of Leadership EP Box (RCA Promo SPD-19, 1956). First time we've seen this rare set -- must be because we weren't at the RCA employee meeting in Miami back in June, 1956 when this was given to the attendees as a souvenir! Inside the elegant box were eight gray label EPs, two songs per side, of past and current RCA releases by stars such as Perry Como, Eddy Arnold, Eddie Fisher, Mario Lanza, the Ames Brothers, Vaughn Monroe, Kay Starr, and many Big Band classics. Oh, yeah... and Elvis' "Heartbreak Hotel"! Included is a four-page insert "The Sound of Leadership" plus seven white record-separator sheets. Quite a scarcity! Condition: VG 5 (box, with wear along edges and tape along left side)/EX 7 (records). Not Sold. |
| 50277 | Elvis Presley EPs, Group of 5 (RCA, 1957-58). Call it the "Young Elvis" lot -- all these great EPs were originally issued during the Elvis' glory days of 1957 and 1958. Included are Elvis Sings Christmas Songs (RCA 4108, 1957) in VG-EX 6/EX 7; Jailhouse Rock (4114, 1965) in EX 7/NM 8; King Creole (4319, 1958) in EX 7/NM 8; King Creole (Vol. 2 -- 4321, 1958) in EX 7/EX 7; and Elvis Sails (4325, 1958) in EX 7/VG-EX 6. All are original pressings, with dog on top labels, except Jailhouse Rock, a 1965 reissue with dog on side labels. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50278 | Elvis Presley Pop Transcribed Spot Promo EP (RCA H08W-1023-24, 1957). Promo-only came without special sleeve or cover. Rare issue we haven't offered before consisted of six 30-second radio spots for upcoming RCA releases, including two spots for Elvis' Christmas Album. Condition: VG 5 (Side 1 with tape on label)/EX 7 (Side 2).Not Sold. |
| 50279 | Elvis Presley A Touch of Gold Volume/EP (RCA 5088 Maroon label, 1959). This rarer original cover version of the EP has A, Touch, and Gold on three separate lines on the front, with of dangling between Touch and Gold, and just to the left. Near perfect copy! Condition: NM 8/NM 8.Not Sold. |
| 50280 | Elvis Presley A Touch of Gold Volume II (RCA 5101 Maroon Label, 1959). Nice copy with great eye appeal, but cover has 3" seam split along top and 2" seam split along bottom border. Rarer original maroon label. Condition: EX 7/EX 7.Not Sold. |
| 50281 | Elvis Presley Peace In the Valley EP (RCA 5121 Maroon label, 1959). This maroon label re-issue of Elvis' 1957 gospel EP of the same title is much rarer and more valuable than the original. Condition: EX 7/NM 8. Not Sold. |
| 50282 | Elvis Presley Follow That Dream Promo EP (RCA 4368, 1962). Special promo copy with paper sleeve was for radio stations and juke box operators. Condition: NM 8/EX 7.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 50283 | A Date With Elvis Mono LP (RCA 2011, 1959). Beautiful copy of the original issue version, with Disc 1 and Cover 1a, with the red sticker showing titles affixed neatly to the front cover, and original inner sleeve advertising other RCA artists' releases. Condition: NM 8/EX 7.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50284 | Elvis Presley Christmas Programming From RCA Victor Promo LP (RCA 33-66, 1959). The kind of rarity that makes collecting Elvis so much fun. This compilation featured seasonal contributions from 12 RCA artists of the day, including Perry Como, the Boston Pops Orchestra, Mario Lanza, and most importantly, Elvis. The unique paper sleeve/cover is just about impossible to find in a condition this nice! Condition: EX 7/ EX 7. Sold for: $776.75. |
| 50285 | Elvis Presley Clambake Sealed Mono LP (RCA 3893, 1967). This one's still sealed, so the bonus 12" x 12" color photo is included. Condition: GM MT 10/ Still Sealed!Sold for: $334.60. |
| 50286 | Elvis as Recorded at Madison Square Garden Promo LP (RCA SPS 33-571-1, 1972). This special promotional-only release has the same contents as the commercial release of the same title, but on two discs instead of one, and with special DJ title and timing strip on the front of a plain white cover. The cover is a double-pocket gatefold. Condition: VG-EX 6 (2 seam splits top right and bottom right)/MT 9 (both discs). Not Sold. |
| 50287 | Elvis Presley Blue Hawaii Blue Vinyl Stereo LP (RCA 2426, 1977). Elvis' all-time biggest Billboard album was Blue Hawaii, released in 1961. Jerry Osborne's Presleyana describes this blue vinyl version from 1977 as "experimental pressing only, not intended for sale or distribution." Proof that there weren't many produced is that it didn't even come with a cover. But you want to keep it in something more colorful than a plain white sleeve, so we're including a nice commercial cover in VG-EX 6. You're welcome! The disc is blue-ming pristine! Condition: MT 9. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50288 | Elvis Presley Elvis is Back! Cartridge Magazine Loading (RCA Victor, 1960). Until recently, even renowned Elvis expert Jerry Osborne thought these unique cartridges were produced only during 1959 and 1960, and that the only Elvis LP to appear in the format was this title. Although it's not certain how many of the King's LPs were offered this way, we do know his two biggest-charting albums were, as well as this 1960 release, Elvis' first album after his discharge from the Army. The box is in great condition, with some mild wear and discoloration, while the cartridge looks pristine. Condition: EX 7 (cover)/ NM 8 (cartridge).Not Sold. |
| 50289 | Elvis Presley G. I. Blues Cartridge Magazine Loading (RCA 3130, 1960s). Until recently, even renowned Elvis expert Jerry Osborne thought these unique cartridges were produced only during 1959 and 1960, and that the only Elvis LP to appear in the format was Elvis Is Back! Au contraire! Although it's not certain how many of the King's LPs were offered this way, we do know his two biggest-charting albums were, including this classic that was originally issued on vinyl in 1960. The box is in nice shape, with just a few indications of minor wear, while the cartridge looks pristine. Condition: EX 7 (cover)/NM 8 (cartridge).Not Sold. |
| 50290 | Elvis Presley Blue Hawaii Cartridge Magazine Loading (RCA 4027, 1960s). Chances are you haven't seen Elvis' biggest album of all-time in this format -- we certainly hadn't! This precursor format to 4- and 8-track cartridges and to the compact cassette wasn't aggressively marketed, and was produced over just a few years, from 1958 to about 1965. The box shows some wear, with the paste-on cover chipping along the right side, but the cartridge itself looks perfect! Now, if we could only locate a player... Condition: VG 5 (box)/NM 8 (cartridge).Not Sold. |
| 50291 | Elvis Presley Songs From Elvis Acetate (1973). Acetate includes eight songs from Elvis -- no, not the King's second album released in 1956 that also was titled simply Elvis -- this acetate is from 1973 when the title was reprised. Songs included on the acetate were "Fool", "Where Do I Go From Here", "Love Me, Love the Life I Lead", "For Lovin' Me", "Padre", "I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen", "It's Impossible", and perhaps the highlight, Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right". Condition: VG-EX 6. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 50292 | Elvis Presley "Hound Dog" 1977 Reissue Stamper Disc. RCA stamper disc (RCA J2PW-5695-PB-1109-A) used to press the 1977 reissue of the classic 45. Condition: NM-8.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50293 | Elvis Presley Vintage Promotional Photo. An 11" x 14" colored photograph of Elvis with a printed on inscription and signature, published by Moss Photo Services circa 1956. In Fine condition with wear, tears, tack holes, and discoloration to edges and corners, and some creasing and surface wear.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 50294 | Elvis Presley in Uniform Photo Portrait. A b&w 11" x 14" photo of Elvis Presley in uniform with garrison cap. Elvis received his draft notice from the US Army on December 20, 1957, was granted a deferment until March 24,1958, in order to finish shooting King Creole, and served until honorably discharged on March 5, 1960 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. The photo is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild overall toning and some very small corner dings.Not Sold. |
| 50295 | Elvis Presley and Valerie Allen Rare Photo. A rare b&w 8" x 10" photo of Elvis Presley with then-girlfriend, actress Valerie Allen (I Married a Monster from Outer Space, Pillow Talk). In Excellent condition, with the original negative included.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 50296 | Elvis Presley in Uniform Photo Portrait. A b&w 11" x 14" photo of Elvis Presley in uniform with dress cap. Elvis received his draft notice from the US Army on December 20, 1957, was granted a deferment until March 24,1958, in order to finish shooting King Creole, and served until honorably discharged on March 5, 1960, with the rank of Staff Sergeant. The photo is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild overall toning and some very small corner dings.Not Sold. |
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| 50297 | Elvis Presley Blue Hawaii Large Contact Sheets. Set of 29 b&w 11" x 14" contact sheet featuring images taken on the set of the 1961 musical-comedy. Each sheet bears approximately 5-20 images, including shots of Elvis, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury, director Norman Taurog, and others. All have date stamps on the back ranging from March 22 to April 7, 1961. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition.Sold for: $1,673.00. |
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| 50298 | Elvis Presley Blue Hawaii Contact Sheets. Set of 46 b&w 8" x 10" contact sheet featuring images taken on the set of the 1961 musical-comedy. Each sheet bears approximately one dozen images, including shots of Elvis, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury, Howard McNear, director Norman Taurog, and others. All have date stamps on the back ranging from April 10-24, 1961. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition.Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 50299 | Elvis Presley Blue Hawaii Photo Contact Sheets. Set of 46 b&w 8" x 10" contact sheet featuring images taken on the set of the 1961 musical-comedy. Each sheet bears approximately one dozen images, including shots of Elvis, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury, director Norman Taurog, and others. All have date stamps on the back ranging from March 30 to April 10, 1961. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition.Sold for: $2,151.00. |
| 50300 | Elvis Presley Framed Stay Away Joe Photo. A large, an approximately 16" x 20" photo of Elvis Presley in the 1968 musical Western Stay Away Joe, matted and framed to an overall size of 23.5" x 28.5", from the collection of J. D. Sumner. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50301 | Vernon Presley's 1930 Address Book. This 2" x 3" leather book, with the title "Addresses" in gilt on the front cover, was owned and used by Elvis Presley's father, Vernon. The front and back endleaves include the calendars for 1930 and 1931, respectively. The 36 pages marked "addresses" (an additional sheet was torn out at some point) include the pencil notation "Property of Vernon Presley" (first page) and nine other entries. The 44 pages marked "memorandum" feature four pencil and ink entries, including one marking the birth of his identical twin sons -- "Elvis - Jesse/1-8-35" (Jesse was stillborn); another noting "Gladys' Birthday/4-25-12"; and the final notation "Mr. Vernon Presley/Mrs. Gladys Presley (Smith)". A unique piece of Presleyana, the book is in Near Fine condition, with some wear and minor nicks in the leather on the spine and back cover. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Elvis' cousin, Jerry Presley.Not Sold. |
| 50302 | John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley Autographed Knights of Columbus Dinner Program, 1956. The autographs of two of the 20th Century's most iconic figures on the same item! This 6" x 9" program for the Annual Columbus Celebration of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Knights of Columbus, held on October 14, 1956. Delivering the address was the Honorable John F. Kennedy, United States Senator from Massachusetts, and he signed the program's front cover in blue ink. As fate would have it, signing the back cover in pencil was "Elvis A. Presley," who two weeks later made his second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Adding to the item's charm is the fact that Kennedy's signature is near the "K of C" insignia, while Elvis's autograph on the back neighbors the cartoon of a sinister-looking magician in an advertisement for Crawford "Marvel-Lift" Garage Doors. The program is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with a small amount of discoloration to the spine, and both autographs are sharp and neat. A truly unique item, commemorating the very top echelon of political and musical giants. Not Sold. |
| 50303 | Elvis Presley Contract for Purchase of Graceland This unique piece of Presleyana is perhaps one of the most historic Elvis items ever offered: the real estate sale contract for Graceland, dated March 17, 1957, two pages (front and back), 8.5" x 14", signed on the reverse by Vernon and Gladys Presley, and a carbon copy of the agreement, dated March 21, with Elvis' carbon copied signature alongside his parents'. Items signed by all three family members are extremely rare, due to Mrs. Presley's untimely death on August 14, 1958. The Civil War-era, plantation-style house, situated on 13.5 acres of land in the then-rural outskirts of Memphis, was dubbed "Graceland" by its original owner, F. E. Toof, whose daughter was named Grace. As part of Elvis' offer of $102,500, the Presley's home at 1034 Audubon Drive in Memphis was traded in for a value of $55,000. The contract is also signed on verso by realtor Virginia Grant and seller Ruth Brown Moore. Also included in this lot is an additional 8.5" x 14", two-sided contract form, dated March 17, 1957, signed by Vernon Presley, Grant, and Moore. Fine condition, with the exception of a 5" x 3.5" section cut from the contract signed by Vernon and Gladys, Grant, and Moore. Includes a letters of authenticity from Elvis' neighbor and classmate, Thomas B. Morgan Jr. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $21,510.00. |
| 50304 | Elvis Signed Postcard A 3.5" x 6" postcard featuring a b&w image of a young Elvis in the broadcast studio with legendary TV and radio personality George Klein, inscribed and signed on the reverse in blue ink. Klein was a close friend of Elvis' in high school and throughout his meteoric career. In Fine to Very Fine condition with a clean, bold autograph. From the George Klein Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Klein.Not Sold. |
| 50305 | Elvis Signed International Hotel Menu Cover. This 8.25" x 10" cover to a wine menu from the famed International Hotel in Las Vegas (now known as the Las Vegas Hilton) features a color image of Elvis and is inscribed and signed by him in black felt tip. Presley performed 58 record-breaking consecutive shows at the venue in 1969, and many more through 1976. In Fine to Very Fine condition with trimmed edges and some mild wear.Not Sold. |
| 50306 | Elvis Presley Signed Elvis Generation Fan Club Card and Other Items. An exceedingly rare "Elvis Generation" membership card autographed on the front by Elvis himself in blue ballpoint. The original owner of the card, a German fraulein, obtained the autograph from Presley at Boeing Field in Seattle on April 29, 1973; she had met Elvis once before, at Bad Nauheim in September of 1959, during Presley's time stationed in Germany. The card is in Excellent condition, and is accompanied by four color snapshots taken during the signing, a notarized LOA, two checks signed by guitarist Scotty Moore (one to bass player Bill Black and endorsed by him), and a check endorsed by drummer D.J. Fontana. The checks are in overall Very Fine condition, and two of them are from Fernwood Studios, where Elvis' bandmates recorded while Elvis was in the service. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 50307 | Elvis Presley Signed Leasing Contract for a Stutz Blackhawk. Produced from 1971-87, the Stutz Blackhawk was a muscle car disguised as a luxury land yacht. Using Pontiac Grand Prix hardware and a 7.5 liter V8 engine, the 2.5-ton vehicle could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds and had a top speed of 130 mph. Fuel economy was a whopping eight miles per gallon. Elvis was so enamored with the Blackhawk that he bought the second prototype of the design directly from distributor Jules Meyers, and purchased four more over the years. This GM contract, dated September 6, 1974, is written for a black-on-black 1973 Blackhawk III with leather interior, sunroof, wire hubcaps, and 18-karat gold trim, and is signed on the back by Elvis in black ink. Also included is a February 21, 1985, typed letter on Graceland letterhead from Twyla Dixon, verifying that the serial number on the contract matches that of the Blackhawk III on display at Graceland. Both items are in Excellent condition with fold creases and very light wear. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $5,377.50. |
| 50308 | Elvis Presley Summer Festival Hotel Banner (Hilton, 1975). Viva Las Vegas! This remarkable item is an enormous, colorful hotel banner-style poster, featuring a glittering image of the King in full concert mode. Only a few of these posters, which hung in the Las Vegas Hilton, were produced. This ribbon-shaped example measures approximately 47.5" x 73.5", and has been professionally restored and linen-backed, leaving it in Excellent condition.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 50309 | Elvis Presley Telegram. A Western Union telegram, dated November 27, 1973, to Don Butler in Room 395 in Nashville's Saint Thomas Hospital. It reads, "Sorry to hear you have been ill. Hope you're feeling better. Regards from us all Elvis." Telegram measures 5.5" x 8.5," is folded and includes its original Western Union telegram envelope. 1973 was the year of Elvis's Aloha from Hawaii TV special and his divorce from Priscilla. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a notarized LOA from Donald Butler, former business manager and agent for the Stamps Quartet.Not Sold. |
| 50310 | J. D. Sumner's Invite to Graceland Benefit. An invitation from Priscilla Presley to gospel singer J. D. Sumner to a benefit party at Graceland, held October 7, 1994 -- the night before the Elvis Aaron Presley - The Tribute concert. In Excellent condition, matted and framed to an overall size of 18.25" x 29". From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 50311 | Elvis Presley It Happened at the World's Fair Movie Poster. A beautiful, very rare oversized full-bleed poster of the "King" himself advertising for the Reveille amplifier company and promoting his appearance in It Happened at the World's Fair. The movie marked the big-screen debut of one Kurt Russell, then 12 years old. The script called for Kurt to kick Elvis in the shins, but the young thesp was hesitant to do so -- until Elvis paid him $5 to take the shot. In Fine condition with some wear, discoloration, and some pinholes and separations at the folds.Not Sold. |
| 50312 | Elvis and The Blue Moon Boys Signed Poster. A 23" x 16" poster titled Elvis and the Blue Moon Boys, signed and dated 1999 by D.J. Fontana, Scotty Moore, and Bill Black's son, Louis Black, in black felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 31" x 24" and in Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Not Sold. |
| 50313 | Elvis Presley Vintage Toy Guitar. A plastic Elvis-themed toy guitar with Elvis and "Hound Dog" decals on the body, produced by Emenee in 1956. In Very Fine condition with mild to wear to the body and a small scrape on the neck, still in the original cardboard box which is Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and tear. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 50315 | Stamps Sunglasses Designed by Elvis Presley. A pair of gold tone sunglasses with the Stamps Quartet logo monogrammed on one stem and "Don" on the other. The glasses were custom designed by Elvis and presented to various members of the group. This particular pair was made for Don Butler, who at the time had recently become the business manager for the quartet. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear from use. Accompanied by a notarized LOA from Donald Butler, former business manager and agent for the Stamps Quartet.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 50316 | Elvis Presley's Beloved Graceland, In Miniature. A highly detailed 10.5" x 5" x 8" plaster replica of Elvis' Graceland Estate, complete with miniature Corinthian columns and lion statues perched on both sides of the portico, presented to Frances Sumner, daughter of J. D. Sumner, at a 1999 Elvis Presley Fan Club luncheon appropriately themed "Green green Grass of Home". This was the only time these were made and distributed, making them a rare collectible. In Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Not Sold. |
| 50317 | Elvis Presley Elvis! Elvis! Elvis! Promo Mobile. A vintage 18" x 24" promotional mobile advertising the 1973/74 recordings Elvis Aloha from Hawaii: Via Satellite, Elvis: As Recorded Live on Stage in Memphis, and Having Fun with Elvis On Stage. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild edge wear.Not Sold. |
| 50318 | Elvis Presley's Microphone from J. D. Sumner. This Shure brand microphone originally belonged to Gospel singer J. D. Sumner, who later gifted it to Elvis. It was used onstage by Presley for several years, and after his death, was returned to Sumner who retired it as a tribute to his friend. In Very Fine condition with some wear from use, accompanied by a 15.75" x 9.5" x 11.5" display case. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $7,767.50. |
| 50319 | Elvis Presley Scrapbook, 1969. This large scrapbook with an Elvis logo on the metal cover is one of only four commissioned as an in-house promotional item by Colonel Tom Parker, to promote and commemorate Elvis' 1969 return to live performances. That year, Elvis began a series of legendary concerts at the International Hotel in Las Vegas (now known as the Las Vegas Hilton), performing 58 record-breaking consecutive shows at the venue in 1969, and many more through 1976. This 17-page scrapbook contains press clippings detailing his return to the stage. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 50320 | Elvis Summer Festival Rare Banner. An 11" x 27.5" banner from Elvis' Summer Festival performances in Las Vegas during August 1970. Footage from these performances were released in November of that year as the concert film Elvis: That's the Way It Is, his first non-dramatic film since the beginning his movie career in 1956. The banner is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some small instances of fraying along the edges, and is framed to 20" x 30". Sold for: $597.50. |
| 50321 | Elvis' Receipt from Kang Rhee Institute. A receipt from the Kang Rhee Institute to Elvis Presley, denoting the purchase of shin and forearm pads for $65, dated July 12, 1977 (about a month before his death). An avid martial arts student, Elvis trained from 1970-1974 under Master Kang Rhee himself at the instructor's school in Memphis. Elvis trained with the other students in regular training sessions, and on occasion had the opportunity to test and promote students of lower rank (hence the pads). The receipt is in Fine to Very Fine condition with three fold creases and some mild wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 50322 | Elvis Presley Nashville Banner Front Page Plate, August 17, 1977. The plate used to press the front page of the August 17, 1977, edition of the Nashville Banner daily newspaper, featuring coverage of Elvis' untimely passing on the day before. The plate has been framed to an overall size of 16.75" x 24" and is in Excellent condition. From the J.D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 50323 | Elvis Presley's Honorary Sheriff Badge. Given to Elvis less than a year before his death, this Shelby County Sheriff badge (serial number 1) was presented by Sheriff Gene Barksdale on September 1, 1976 as a token of appreciation for his support of the department. The badge is encased in a Perspex block with a dedication plate affixed to it, and is accompanied by a custom wooden display box with a SCSD seal on the hinged lid. Elvis had an infatuation with law enforcement, and he worked his way up to the ranks at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office in his hometown of Memphis. He first received an honorary sheriff's badge from Sheriff Bill Morris in 1970, and ultimately acquired several authentic badges (as well as actual law enforcement authority) from subsequent sheriffs in Shelby County. This is fantastic, one-of-a-kind item is in Excellent condition.Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 50324 | Elvis Presley Elvis in Concert RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to Jack Thomas (production engineer) to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the 1977 soundtrack LP released in conjunction with the TV special of the same which featured some of Elvis' final performances. Framed to an overall size of 16" x 20" and in Excellent condition.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 50325 | Elvis Presley Stage Worn Scarf. A 35" x 35" white satin scarf worn onstage by Elvis during a 1976 Lake Tahoe concert, later given to a fan. Two medium-sized sweat stains, otherwise in Excellent condition.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50327 | Elvis Presley Scarf with Backstage Pass. A lavender satin scarf with a silk-screened image of Elvis' signature and Hilton logo on it, one of many that Presley would wear and eventually throw to his screaming fans during his concerts. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some small stains and a little fraying along the edges. Accompanied by a 3.5" x 2.25" "Elvis On Tour Show Member" pass, in Fine condition. Accompanied by a notarized LOA from Donald Butler, former business manager and agent for the Stamps Quartet.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 50328 | Elvis Presley's White Silk Scarf. A 35" x 35" white silk scarf worn onstage by Elvis, taken by assistant Sam Thompson from Elvis' luggage at the singer's direction on the morning of August 16, 1977. Thompson was traveling separately from the tour at the time, and it was customary for those who traveled ahead of Elvis to keep several of the scarves handy for presentation to dignitaries and officials. Sadly, Elvis died later that day, and his brilliant career was cut short. The scarf is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some small areas of soiling, and is accompanied by a notarized letter of authenticity from Thompson.Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 50329 | Elvis' Brown Suede Jacket. This handsome brown suede jacket with tie belt was worn regularly by Elvis in the 1950s. Elvis purchased the jacket from Lansky Brothers in Memphis, who supplied him with much of his clothing. In the early '60s Elvis gave the jacket to his cousin Harold Loyd, who worked on the grounds of Graceland for many years. The jacket has been well cared for and is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Harold Loyd on TCB letterhead. Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 50330 | Elvis Presley's Black Patent Leather Stage Boots. A pair of Italian-made black patent leather boots with zipper closures, owned and worn onstage by Elvis. The boots are well-used but still sturdy and attractive, and in overall Fine to Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Elvis' cousin, Jerry Presley.Sold for: $7,170.00. |
| 50331 | Elvis Car Warranty and Other Auto Items. Set of assorted items related to Elvis' white 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV includes a warranty card made out to Elvis; owner's manuals and assorted maintenance log documents; dashboard cigarette lighter, set of keys, and two key chains -- one a Lincoln Continental identification key ring with ID code printed on it; and a receipt for updated auto tags dated 1974. Elvis drove the car for two years before giving it to his hairstylist, Homer Gilleland. Items are in overall Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Elvis' cousin, Jerry Presley.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 50332 | Elvis Presley's Electric Shaver with Vestor Presley Autograph. A small Remington electric shaver owned and used by Presley, who kept it handy in his car, and later given to his close childhood friend Thomas Morgan. The razor is in Excellent condition aside from some very mild wear from use, and is accompanied by a piece of foam packing signed by Vestor Presley in black felt tip. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Elvis' cousin, Jerry Presley.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 50333 | Elvis Presley's Tab Can Under Glass. A vintage Tab can, its contents consumed by Elvis, obtained by Mary Sumner on August 12, 1975, in Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis left it behind at the motel room of gospel singer J. D. Sumner and his wife during a visit; Mary kept it as a souvenir until her death in 1992. In Excellent condition, accompanied by a 15.75" x 9.25" x 11.75" display case with a label detailing its history and a color 5" x 7" photo of Mary Sumner and Horace Parrish with Elvis during the '60s. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 50334 | Elvis Presley's Guitar Pick with Photo. Authentic Elvis Presley stage-used guitar pick was personally handed to J. D. Sumner during a 1975 concert in Jackson, MS benefiting tornado victims. Included is a framed color 8" x 10" photo of Presley taken during the concert. From the personal collection of J. D. Sumner, both in Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Not Sold. |
| 50335 | Lisa Marie Presley's Childhood Dress. Lisa Marie Presley was born in Memphis exactly nine months after her parents' May 1, 1967, wedding. Growing up as the offspring of Rock and Roll royalty, she was pampered and indulged by her father -- dressed in fur coats, showered with jewels, and once flown to Idaho aboard his private jet, the Lisa Marie, so she could play in the snow! Standing in contrast to that is this simple white crocheted dress with red ribbon trim worn by Lisa Marie as a tot, in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Elvis' cousin, Jerry Presley, and a notarized LOA from Patsy Anderson. Not Sold. |
| 50336 | Elvis Presley's Giant Teddy Bear, Presented to Him Onstage in 1976. A large purple and white teddy bear given to Elvis by a fan during a Labor Day, September 6, 1976, performance in Huntsville, Alabama. Elvis later gave the bear to gospel singer J. D. Sumner to give to his grandson, who kept it in a prominent place in his room throughout his childhood. The bear measures five feet tall and is in Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 50337 | Elvis Presley's Hubcap from His Lincoln Continental Limo, with Photo. A hubcap from Elvis' prized 1973 Lincoln Continental six-door limousine, framed to an overall size of 24" x 24" and in Very Fine condition. The 26-foot limo was the last one that Elvis owned during his lifetime. Always generous with his material possessions, the King gave it to J. D. Sumner for the Stamps' use. This is one of the six hubcaps from the car; four are still on the limo, and the remaining two are in the Sumner collection. Accompanied by a color 8" x 10" photo of the fabled car (now showcased in the Elvis Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee). Both items are framed to archival standards to an overall size of 18.5" x 22.5". From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 50339 | J. D. Sumner's Telephone from Elvis Presley. An unusual desk telephone consisting of a gold handset and rotary dial in a discrete wooden box with hinged lid, used by Sumner throughout the 1970s. It was given to him as a gift by Presley, and similar to one Elvis himself used. Dyana Butler, daughter of Don Butler, the former president of Sumar Talent Agency and manager and agent for J. D., recalls: "I was visiting J. D. in his office one day as I did quite frequently -- I loved J. D. and Mary, his wife, and I spent a lot of time with Mary when J. D. was out of town. On this particular day, J. D. was in town and I stopped by to give him a hug and share a few laughs. I noticed the gold telephone sitting on his desk and asked about it. He told me about Elvis believing J. D. had a 'direct line' to God. Elvis told J. D. if he was going to be talking to God, he needed a special phone, so Elvis gave him the gold telephone and referred to it as God's Hotline." The phone is in Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the J.D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by letters of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch and Dyana Butler.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 50340 | Elvis Presley Hair Clippings. A small sampling of Elvis' hair clippings, obtained by his stylists, Homer Gilleland. "Gill" traveled frequently with Elvis while he toured, cutting, styling, and coloring the King's hair while he was on the road from the late 1950s until 1976. Gilleland saved numerous clippings of Elvis' hair, and later passed them along to Elvis' childhood friend, Thomas Morgan. This sampling of jet black hair from that collection is matted and framed along with provenance documents and a notarized letter from Morgan., to an overall size of 34.5" x 20". In Excellent condition.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 50341 | Elvis Presley's Cigar Butt. In October 1975, Elvis was J. D. Sumner's guest at the National Quartet Convention, where a special privacy room was constructed for Elvis beside the stage. It allowed him to view the acts without being seen, and thus avoid disrupting the convention. This cigar butt was left behind in the room by Elvis. Accompanied by a notarized LOA from Donald Butler, former business manager and agent for the Stamps Quartet.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 50342 | Elvis Presley's Turquoise Bracelet. A large raw turquoise bracelet owned and worn by Elvis, who later gave it and a matching ring (also offered in this auction) to J. D. Sumner while they were on tour together. Sumner later gave both to Don Butler, former president of the Sumar Talent Agency and business manager and agent for the Stamps Quartet. The bracelet is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a notarized LOA from Peggy Butler.Sold for: $5,078.75. |
| 50343 | Elvis Presley Omega Watch Engraved to George Klein. An Omega watch with a 14k goldfilled bezel, given as a Christmas gift from Elvis to his close friend George Klein. The stainless steel back is engraved "To my friend G.K. from E.P. 12-25-74." Originally a digital watch with a red dial, the original digital movement was replaced with a simple-yet-elegant electric movement. A great item with wonderful history behind it, the watch is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some very mild wear. From the George Klein Archive, accompanied by a letter of provenance from Klein.Sold for: $2,987.50. |
| 50344 | Elvis Presley's Star of David Watch. One of several Star of David watches that Elvis designed with Marty Lacker and had manufactured by Harry Levitch Jewelers of Memphis. The goldtone watch with brown leather strap is designed so that the image of the Star of David with a cross appears on the face every 20 seconds. Elvis gave these watches as gifts to his closest friends; this particular watch he gave to childhood friend George Klein. Still functional, and in Very Fine to Excellent condition with a little wear to the finish. From the George Klein Archive, accompanied by a letter of provenance from Klein.Sold for: $7,170.00. |
| 50345 | Elvis Presley Top Ten Men of the Year Award Watch. One of several of watches Elvis had made in 1971 as awards for recipients of the Memphis Jaycees' Top Ten Men of the Year award. This particular watch was awarded to Elvis' close personal friend, George Klein. The watch is from the same design that Elvis commissioned from Memphis jeweler Harry Levitch circa 1969 -- a series of customized premium Swiss-made watches, which the King gave to family, close friends, selected staff, band members, and other privileged sorts. These served to identify the wearer as one with "all access" status at Elvis' concerts and tours. Mr. Levitch crafted a bezel with "Elvis Presley" in raised circular letters. A Mathey-Tissot "Automatic" model, it is self-winding, water-resistant, has a sweeping second hand, and day/date display, with a stainless steel underside and an adjustable wrist band. The watch is still functional and in Very Fine to Excellent condition with only very mild wear. From the George Klein Archive, accompanied by a letter of provenance from Klein.Sold for: $11,352.50. |
| 50346 | Elvis Presley's Turquoise Ring. A large raw turquoise ring owned and worn by Elvis, who later gave it and a matching bracelet (also offered in this auction) to J. D. Sumner while they were on tour together. Sumner later gave both to Don Butler, former president of the Sumar Talent Agency and business manager and agent for the Stamps Quartet. The ring is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a notarized LOA from Donald Butler, former business manager and agent for the Stamps Quartet.Sold for: $5,377.50. |
| 50347 | Elvis Presley's Blue Star Sapphire Ring. A stunning blue star sapphire ring owned and worn by Elvis, who purchased it from Lowell Hays & Sons in Memphis. Elvis, known to be extremely generous with friends, family, colleagues, and even perfect strangers, gave the ring to his close friend George Klein during one of his visits. The small stone is set in a 14k white gold ring. The item is in Excellent condition, accompanied by the original box. From the George Klein Archive, accompanied by a letter of provenance from Klein.Sold for: $8,962.50. |
| 50348 | Mary Sumner's TLC Necklace From Elvis Presley. A rare TLC necklace with Elvis Presley's trademark lightning bolt logo, given to Mary Sumner as a gift from Presley. Elvis became a close friend of the Sumner family in the early 1970s, as J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet toured with him as his back-up singers. The necklace was later given to Mary's daughter, Frances, after the former's death in 1992. In Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Not Sold. |
| 50349 | J. D. Sumner's TCB Necklace from Elvis Presley. A diamond-encrusted necklace featuring Elvis' famous "TCB" lightning bolt logo, personally given to J. D. Sumner by Elvis. J. D. had befriended a young Elvis in the early 1950s and made a lasting impression upon the future King of Rock and Roll. Presley loved gospel music and going to the monthly performances by Sumner's group, the Blackwood Brothers Quartet at Ellis Auditorium in Memphis. He was a familiar face to Sumner, and after not seeing Elvis for a while, he wondered why the earnest young man had quit attending. Then before a performance Sumner noticed Elvis hanging around the front of the venue where the group members would greet their fans before a show, sign autographs, and sell records and photos. When Sumner asked Elvis where he'd been lately, he admitted he just didn't have the money to attend. Sumner suggested that Elvis go a back door and tell the doorman that "J. D. said I could get in." Sumner wore his necklace with pride and dedication to one of his best friends and favorite entertainers (Presley's was the only music Sumner listened to aside from his own). Sumner wore the necklace almost constantly, and as a result it may be the most-photographed TCB necklace in circulation. He later gave it to his daughter Shirley shortly before his death in 1998. This ornate version of the necklace was custom-made for Elvis' close friend and band member, truly one-of-a-kind, boasting 17 sparkling diamonds. A stunning item in Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Not Sold. |
| 50350 | Elvis Presley's Star Sapphire Ring. A large men's 14k yellow gold nugget ring appointed with one oval black star sapphire and one diamond, owned and worn by Elvis Presley. In Excellent condition, accompanied by a color 8" x 10" photo showing the ring on Elvis' right ring finger, as well as a letter of authenticity from jeweler Lowell Hays, who originally sold the ring to Elvis while the latter was on tour in Ashville, North Carolina. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $44,812.50. |
| 50351 | Elvis Presley's Two-Piece Custom Chamois Leather Suit. This supple white chamois leather jacket and pants set was one that Elvis had custom-made for himself circa 1974. After admiring a similar one worn by singer Jackie Wilson, Elvis commissioned North Beach Leather to tailor a set of four for him, each slightly different from the others. The handmade suit has a large collar, thick leather stitching along the seams, a floral motif trimming, and a large illustration of a nymph-like figure entwined in vines hand-painted on the back of the jacket. Elvis wore the suit during the summer of 1974 while playing his record-breaking series of consecutive gigs at the Las Vegas Hilton, as seen in the accompanying photographs. After Elvis' death, the suit fell into the possession of Elvis' second cousin, Jerry Presley. Perhaps the best provenance for the suit are the bloodstains in seat of the pants from Elvis' receiving B-12 vitamin shots before shows; due to the lack of inner lining in the trousers, the leather was directly stained. The stains have been tested by Jerry Presley and have been confirmed to be DNA and not ink, paint, or other material. The suit is complete and in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition, devoid of holes and tears, and shows only some minor spots of soiling. The overall wear is minimal, but distinctively bright white patches under the arms contrast with the overall cream color of the suit, suggesting some discoloration with age. A fantastic, one-of-a-kind item. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Elvis' second cousin, Jerry Presley. Not Sold. |
| 50352 | Elvis Presley's Personal Piano, Used to Compose the Song "I Miss You". This beautiful upright piano was originally purchased in 1960 by Elvis' father Vernon, who intended it for the children of his second wife, Dee Stanley. A man who apparently knew how to shop for a piano, Vernon bought it from none other than Jackie Marshall, pianist for the legendary gospel group, the Blackwood Brothers. Manufactured by Shoninger, it was at the time considered the "Cadillac of Pianos". At some point it eventually wound up at Graceland, where it was played by Elvis from time to time. The piano was moved around quite a bit by the family: Elvis not only kept it handy at Graceland, he also took it with him to his Walls Mississippi Ranch and Chino Canyon, California homes. It was at the latter location that Donnie Sumner used the piano to compose the song "I Miss You", which Elvis recorded in 1973 for the Sincerely, Elvis album. It returned to Graceland from Chino Canyon when that home was sold after Elvis' death. It remained at Graceland until Vernon decided to sell his home and much of its contents before relocating to Graceland; at that point it was acquired by Elvis' second cousin, Jerry Presley. The piano is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some areas of mild wear from use and age. It is accompanied by COAs from Jerry Presley, Donnie Sumner, Jack Marshall, and Bonnie Burnette.Not Sold. |
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| 51001 | Beatles "Can't Buy Me Love" 45/Picture Sleeve (Capitol 5150, 1964). Here is the group's second #1 single on the Capitol label, their second Capitol picture sleeve and the rarest non-promotional sleeve of all. Condition: VG 5/VG-EX 6.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 51002 | Beatles "My Bonnie" Promo and Commercial 45s w/Picture Sleeve (MGM 13213, 1964). The highlight here is the promo copy of MGM's 1964 re-release of the single that Decca had originally released in the US in 1962. It went nowhere in '62, but did quite well during the Beatlemania days of early 1964. The promo's rare, and we've also included a copy of the commercial copy and its picture sleeve. All are in EX 7. Not Sold. |
| 51003 | Beatles Related George Martin Promo 45 w/Picture Sleeve (United Artists 745, 1964). The Beatles' longtime producer provided music for the soundtrack of their first movie, A Hard Day's Night, including two instrumental versions of the group's songs "And I Love Her" and "This Boy", which he re-titled "Ringo's Theme." The disc is a white label promo, but the really scarce item here is the picture sleeve. Condition: VG-EX 6/VG-EX 6. Not Sold. |
| 51004 | 4 By the Beatles Sealed EP (Capitol 5365, 1965). Beautiful copy is still sealed, but a piece of the shrink in missing from the top left corner, as is a spot on the back cover. Condition: NM 8/Still sealed.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 51005 | The Beatles & Frank Ifield On Stage Mono LP Group of 2 (Vee-Jay 1085, 1964-70). The "portrait" version of this album is far and away the more valuable of the two original versions from 1964 -- the other being the "Jolly What!" version. The cover's the valuable component here, and this cover's being offered without the record. The condition is VG 5, with overall wear and a small cutout hole at the top left. We're also including a Near Mint copy of the 1970s reissue, complete with the record. Condition: VG 5 (original cover without record) and NM 8/NM 8 for the reissue. Not Sold. |
| 51006 | The Beatles vs. The Four Seasons Mono LP (Vee-Jay DX-30, 1964). Having lost its two biggest names to other labels, Vee-Jay issued this two-disc set to maximize the appeal of both groups. It's basically a combination of Introducing the Beatles and Golden Hits of the 4 Seasons. The cover has a 2" seam split at top right. Condition: VG-EX 6 (cover)/VG-EX 6 (both records). Not Sold. |
| 51007 | This Is The... The Savage Young Beatles LP (Savage 69, 1964). Nice copy of the album, a repackaging of the earlier My Bonnie LP by Tony Sheridan and the Beat Brothers. The orange cover is much rarer than the standard yellow cover, and the original outer plastic sleeve is mostly intact. Condition: NM 8/VG-EX 7Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 51008 | Beatles '65 Sealed Mono LP (Capitol 2228, 1964). Sealed copy of the group's fourth Capitol album, not counting the documentary The Beatles Story. The mono version is much rarer. Condition: MT 9 (slight discoloration back cover)/Still sealed. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 51009 | The Amazing Beatles Sealed Mono LP (Clarion 601, 1966). Includes four selections by the Beatles from their Tony Sheridan days, plus six selections by the Swallows. Cover is sealed except at bottom 1" and top 3" of the record opening, and the shrinkwrap is missing a 1" x 3" piece out of the back cover at top left. Condition: MT 9 (cover)/ Still sealed (record).Not Sold. |
| 51010 | Beatles Yesterday and Today 1st State Butcher Cover Stereo LP (Capitol 2553, 1966). Unbelievably pristine copy of what's arguably the most famous -- or infamous -- single item of Beatles memorabilia. This original cover for the Yesterday and Today album caused such a stir before hitting retail markets that virtually all copies were pulled before the public could get buy one at retail outlets. The album was released in the US in 1966, in-between Rubber Soul and Revolver. There was even a name for the photo -- "Somnambulant Adventure," the little-used adjective referring to sleep-walking, which, of course, is completely incongruous to the image, unless you were a Beatle! So, what big brain initially decided to issue the album with this cover in the first place? In fact, the Beatles didn't even know the photo was being used as an album cover, and it wasn't anywhere other than the US. An excellent site for details about the rise and fall of the Butcher Cover can be found online at "All about the Beatles Butcher cover". The cover in "1st State" (not censored by a paste-over, which is how many copies were dealt with) is rare enough, especially in the Stereo version, but it's practically unheard of to find a specimen like this -- 1966 fresh! Beatles memorabilia continues to be in great demand, driven by the respect and recognition of every generation since the '60s. And the Butcher Cover may be the most sought-after Fab Four artifact of all. Condition: MT 9 (cover)/GM-MT 10 (record).Sold for: $21,510.00. |
| 51011 | Beatles Yesterday and Today Second State Mono Butcher Cover (Capitol 2553, 1966). This second state cover is a West Coast pressing (#6 on lower right corner of back cover) and is still in its original shrinkwrap. Also present is the original inner sleeve and a reproduction of the official recall letter from Capitol for the offending cover. Condition: EX 7 (front of cover)/VG-EX 6 (back of cover with writing)/VG 5 (record). Not Sold. |
| 51012 | Beatles - Paul McCartney Signed Yesterday and Today Third State Mono Butcher Cover (Capitol 2553, 1966). Here's another Butcher Cover for you to consider, and this one's been signed by Sir Paul on the front -- "Cheers!" indeed! This is a third state copy, meaning the Butcher Cover had been pasted over by the "trunk" cover for re-distribution, then carefully peeled later to reveal the infamous pose that is still so sought-after decades later. Peeling the cover is a tricky matter, and this one was smartly done. The image area is mostly unaffected, with just some minor peel tears along the left lower border. There is wear along all the edges, with the spine taped top to bottom and a 5" seam split at bottom right. Don't worry -- frame it and display not only the iconic image, but also the autograph of one of Rock's greatest icons! Also enclosed is the peeled "trunk" cover, intact but heavily wrinkled from the peeling process. Record is not included. Condition: GD-VG 4. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 51013 | Beatles Yesterday and Today Butcher Cover (Capitol, 1970s). So what's with this one anyway -- no record, blank back, no Capitol number on front, no information along the top border or on the spine? Seems a few years after the infamous cover had been printed and subsequently pulled from the shelves, Mr. Lennon wanted some copies of the "Butcher Cover" to give to his friends, so he prevailed upon Capitol to print up a special order! Not too many of these out there, especially in such great condition. Condition: MT 9.Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 51014 | Beatles Yellow Submarine Rare Mono LP (Apple - UK, 1969). Since this album wasn't even released in mono in the US, if mono's your thing, you'll have to nab a foreign release, like this UK version. Condition: EX 7/EX 7.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 51015 | Beatles KYA Christmas Promo LP (KYA Radio, 1969). Merry Christmas & Happy New Year was a one-sided LP giveaway from San Francisco radio station KYA which included selections from the group's fan club Christmas records. It's a scarce one! Condition: VG-EX 6. Not Sold. |
| 51016 | Beatles Help! Interview Recording. A 7" reel-to-reel tape recording of an interview with the Beatles in which they discuss their then-upcoming movie Help! (1965) and other projects. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with very nice sound quality. Not Sold. |
| 51017 | Beatles "Revolution" and "Hey Jude" Mothers (Denmark, 1968). Danish Mothers of two of the group's hits from 1968. For your review ('cause we know you knew this at one time), the chronological sequence is the master tape, acetate, master, mother, stamper, and, finally, the record. The shiny metal mother can be played; in fact, the sound is the purest of all, but it will tear up a normal stylus rather quickly! Condition: EX 7 (both discs).Not Sold. |
| 51018 | Beatles Apple Press Conference Contact Sheet and Beatles Biographies Set. Includes an 8" x 10" contact sheet featuring 35 b&w images of John Lennon and Paul McCartney at the 1968 press conference in which they announced the formation of Apple Corps, plus three vintage press release bios for John, Paul, and George. Items are in overall Very Fine condition.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 51019 | Beatles Signed Photo Autographed for George Klein. On August 27, 1965, the famous Summit Conference of Rock and Roll occurred when the Beatles, on the eve of playing the Balboa Stadium in San Diego, paid a visit to Elvis Presley at his home in Bel-Aire, California. (Elvis was in the process of shooting Paradise, Hawaiian Style in Hollywood.) That night, between 10 and 11 p.m., John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr arrived in limousines at Elvis's home, and the King personally greeted them at the door for what forever after became known as the "summit meeting" of Pop music and Rock and Roll. "If you guys are going to stare at me all night," joked Elvis, "I'm going to bed!" In fact, Elvis was awed too, but the ice broke and the evening found Elvis and John, Paul and George playing guitars (while Ringo, without drums, banged the side of a chair), the group admiring Elvis's new sauna, laughing at a fan who had infiltrated the house and began screaming hysterically, and discussing the terrors of fame. In one moving (and retrospectively chilling) moment, John noted that Elvis was very brave to perform in public before the wildly screaming and actually dangerous fans -- after all, onstage, the Beatles had each other. This b&w 6.5" x 8" autographed photo of the Fab Four was obtained the next day by "Memphis Mafia" member Jerry Schilling. At the end of their meeting the night before, the Beatles invited Schilling and several of Elvis' friends to visit them the next day. At the gathering, Schilling asked the Beatles to sign some photos for Elvis' friends, including this one, inscribed to radio and TV personality George Klein, Elvis' friend since high school. The photo bears the signatures of John, Paul, George, and Ringo in blue ballpoint near their respective images in the photo. Though our third-party authenticator, Roger Epperson, was able to certify each signature with the exception of John's, Schilling states he witnessed John's signing the picture as well. One of them added the inscription "To George/Best wishes/the Beatles" along the left edge. The autographs are bold and clear, although it appears the pen may have failed as Paul was using it, as a couple of letters in his signature are faint compared to the rest. The photo is in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with just a little edge wear and a small amount of soiling to the lower left corner. A rare and fantastic item from an historic encounter. From the George Klein Archive. Accompanied by letters of provenance from George Klein and Jerry Schilling.Sold for: $13,145.00. |
| 51020 | Beatles Signed Ticket (1963). A ticket for the Beatles' May 17, 1963, performance at the Grosvenor in Norwich, signed on the reverse John Lennon and Ringo Starr in blue ink, with Lennon signing for George Harrison in blue ink as well. A great set of signatures from the end of their pre-celebrity period. Items autographed by the band after 1963 are difficult to find, and extremely scarce after 1969. The card is in Fine condition with some edge wear and many small creases, some of which run through the signatures but not severely. Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 51021 | The Beatles A Hard Day's Night Window Card Poster and Die-Cut Ticket (United Artists, 1964). The Fab Four appear in their first film, which is advertised with this Movie Window Card poster, measuring approximately 13.75" x 22", and in VG condition; and a die-cut, unused ticket to the special Thursday matinee, August 13th, at the New Royal Theatre in San Francisco. The ticket has "misprint" written on the back, along with two small tape residue stains; otherwise, it is in NM- condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51022 | The Beatles - 1964 Jacksonville, Florida, Unused Concert Ticket. One day after Hurricane Dora struck the Jacksonville, Florida area, causing flooding and some $300 million in property damage, the Beatles arrived to perform outdoors in the Gator Bowl in front of 20,000 screaming fans. Here is an unused pink ticket from that event with a nice portrait of the Fab Four in magenta, in Excellent condition. It is accompanied by its original mailing envelope bearing a WAPE radio station logo (radio sponsor for the concert) in Fine condition with some wear and discoloration.Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 51023 | Beatles Cow Palace Used Ticket (1965). A used ticket to the Beatles' August 31, 1965, evening performance at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, the final show of their 1965 North American Tour. The second of two shows, it was attended by 17,000 fans. In Very Fine condition with minimal wear. Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 51024 | Beatles Cleveland Stadium Concert Ticket Stub (1966). A stub from their August 14, 1966, show, which was delayed for 30 minutes when -- four songs into the show -- 2,500 of the 20,000 attendees stormed the baseball field upon which the Beatles were performing. In Very Good to fine condition with some wear, toning, and a small tear to the top edge.Not Sold. |
| 51025 | Beatles Unused Busch Stadium Ticket. An unused press ticket for their August 21, 1966, performance at Busch Memorial Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. (Earlier in the day, the band had performed in Cincinnati before rushing 341 miles to St. Louis for the show that night.) In Very Fine condition with some areas of tanning, and "Football Cardinals" written near the right edge in black ink.Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 51026 | Beatles Shea Stadium 1966 Concert Ticket. An unused ticket for their August 23, 1966, show in New York, one of their last before retiring from live performances to focus exclusively on recording. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild wear and tanning along the edges.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 51027 | Beatles Shea Stadium 1966 Unused Ticket. An unused ticket for their August 23, 1966, show in New York, one of their last before retiring from live performances to focus exclusively on recording. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some toning along the edges. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 51028 | Beatles Shea Stadium Concert Tickets Signed by Sid Bernstein. A group of five unused tickets numbered consecutively for the Beatles' August 23, 1966, show in New York, each signed on the reverse by concert promoter Sid Bernstein. This was one of their last before retiring from live performances to focus exclusively on recording. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild toning along the edges. Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 51029 | Beatles Band Signed Autograph Book (1962). This nondescript small black leatherette autograph book contains one of the most desirable collections of Beatles autographs to be found. The book has been signed on the sixteenth page by all four members of the band -- John and Paul in blue ballpoint, George and Ringo in black. McCartney added the inscription "Best wishes/The Beatles" at the top of the page, John signed "with love", and he, George, and Ringo each added X's. The autographs were obtained by a fan after the group's December 2, 1962, performance at the Embassy Theatre in Peterborough, and are excellent examples of their signature from that period. The page is in Excellent condition with minimal wear, and the book overall is in Fine to very Fine condition with some mild wear and some looseness in the binding. Accompanied by an LOA from Beatles historian Frank Caiazzo and a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $5,975.00. |
| 51030 | Beatles Signed Autograph Album Page Circa 1962, with Photo. Before there was John, Paul, George, and Ringo there was John, Paul, George, and Pete. By spring of 1962 The Beatles were a permanent quartet and were on their way to superstardom. By that time, they had recorded their first single ("My Bonnie"), signed with Brian Epstein, and were discussing with renowned producer George Martin the possibility of producing their first album. This 4.5" x 3" autograph album is signed by Pete Best as well as John Lennon and Paul McCartney in blue ink, with each adding "love" after their signatures. The page was signed in mid-1962, and it was only a few months after these autographs were obtained that Pete was abruptly removed from the band and replaced with Ringo Starr, cementing the line-up that would forever be recognized as The Beatles. It is accompanied by a 15.5" x 13" b&w photo of the original Fab Four performing an early gig at the Cavern Club, #874 in a limited edition of 10,000, also signed by Best. There is some very mild wear and discoloration to the edges of the page; otherwise, both items are in Excellent condition. A fantastic set of autographs. Accompanied by a LOA from Beatles historian Frank Caiazzo and a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $3,346.00. |
| 51031 | George Harrison and Paul McCartney Signed Beatles Promo Card. A vintage 6.25" x 4.5" Parlophone promotional photocard featuring the Beatles circa 1963, signed on the reverse by George Harrison in blue ballpoint and Paul McCartney in black. Signed near the end of their pre-celebrity period, this is an excellent piece to have, since items autographed by the band after 1963 are difficult to find. After the band stopped doing live concerts in 1966, they came together as a group mostly just for recording sessions, and that only until production concluded on "Abbey Road" in August, 1969. Both signatures and large and bold, and the card is in Fine to Very fine condition with some wear and a crease near the right edge that runs the the "U" in "Paul". Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 51032 | Beatles Signed Promo Card. A vintage 7.5" x 5" Parlophone promotional photocard featuring the Beatles circa 1963, signed on the front by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr in blue ballpoint, with Lennon also signing for George Harrison. Someone added "June 1963. At Southern Sporting Club. Manchester." in purple ink in the lower right corner. The signatures are large and bold, and the card is in Good condition with wear to the corners and edges, and several creases, some of which run through the autographs. A great collection of Beatles signatures, signed while on the cusp of celebrity. Items autographed by the band after 1963 are difficult enough to find, and, after 1969, extremely scarce, making this very desirable. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 51033 | The Beatles Band-Signed Please Please Me Album Cover. A vintage album cover for the British Parlophone Records edition of the Beatles' first LP, signed on the reverse by the band members. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison each provided bold, clear signatures: John and George in blue ballpoint, with George adding "love from" and both adding "XXX" after their signatures. Paul has signed in blue fountain pen and added "love" before and "XXX" after his signature. These three signatures date from mid-1963. The Ringo Starr autograph was taken from another Please Please Me album cover that was signed by him in 1964 in black ballpoint, removed from that cover and affixed to this one by a professional paper restoration expert. Rush-released on March 22, 1963, in the UK to capitalize on the success of singles "Please Please Me" and "Love Me Do", the album was the first of what would be many groundbreaking, chart-topping, iconic LPs released by the Beatles over a relatively brief seven years. It continues to score high on numerous "Greatest Album" and "Greatest Song" lists. Signed copies of the album are very desirable. Condition of album cover: VG-EX 6. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and an COA from Beatles historian Frank Caiazzo.Sold for: $10,755.00. |
| 51034 | Beatles Signed Original 1963 "She Loves You" Swedish 45 Picture Sleeve. This extremely rare Swedish 45 rpm pressing of "She Loves You", backed with "I'll Get You", includes a picture sleeve featuring the signatures of all four Beatles on back. The 7" x 7" sleeve has been matted and framed to 23" x 17", with a brass plate engraved "THE BEATLES AUTOGRAPHED SWEDISH 45 RPM PICTURE SLEEVE 'SHE LOVES YOU' October 24, 1963". The sleeve was signed in black ballpoint by the Fab Four while they were in Sweden on their first tour outside Britain. Beatles record sleeves of any kind, particularly foreign releases, are very rare and highly collectible. The record is included in a separate white sleeve. The sleeve is in Very Fine condition; the record is Fine to very Fine with a few minor scratches. Accompanied by a COA from Beatles historian Frank Caiazzo and a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 51035 | Beatles Signed Olympia Theatre Program Book. A vintage program book from the 18-day concert event at the Olympia Theatre in Paris, signed by each of the Beatles in black felt tip -- John Lennon and Ringo Starr on their respective photos on the front cover, and Paul and George on theirs on the back cover -- as well as French chanteuse Sylvie Vartan in black felt tip and American singer Trini Lopez in blue ink. The autographs were obtained by Gilbert Miller, part of the musical comedy act Miller and Archer, who performed on the same bill. Miller befriended the band during the event, and Brian Epstein approached him for advice regarding an offer to the band had received to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show -- which the Beatles were not familiar with. The rest, as they say, is history. Miller obtained the autographs for his 11-year-old daughter, and the program book has been in her care ever since. It is in Very Good to Fine condition with spine splits, rusty staples, mild to moderate wear and creasing, and a large piece missing from the upper right corner of the front cover -- part of Ringo's photo -- little of which affects the large, bold signatures. George Harrison's autograph was written on the darker part of his photo, making it a little difficult to fully discern. The item is accompanied by a notarized letter of authenticity from Miller, as well as a copy of the 2004 debut issue of Vegasreport magazine, which includes a four-page article on Miller in which he discusses his encounter with the Fab Four. Signed as Beatlemania was about to sweep the U.S., this is an excellent piece to have as items autographed by the band after 1963 are difficult to find, and, after 1969, extremely scarce. After the band stopped doing live concerts in 1966, they came together as a group mostly just for recording sessions, and that only until production concluded on Abbey Road in August, 1969. A unique item with a great history behind it. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 51036 | Beatles Signed Tour Book with Photo and Ticket Stub. A vintage "The Beatles Show" tour book signed on the front cover by John, Paul, George, and Ringo in blue ink, The pen seems to have been failing when Paul and George signed, as ink is only visible in the tail of the "Y" in Paul's signature, yet the names were perfectly and clearly pressed into the silver surface of the cover by the tip of the pen. The tour book is in Good condition with a split to the lower half of the spine, mild wear, and some heavy creases to the front cover including one that runs close to McCartney's signature. Also included is a 6" x 8" b&w photo of the band and a stub from their October 29, 1964, performance at the A.B.C. Cinema in Plymouth, both in Very Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 51037 | Beatles Rare Postcard Signed by John, Paul, George, and Substitute Drummer Jimmie Nicol. This super rare, 4" x 5.75" postcard featuring a painting of the Manhattan skyline was signed in early June 1964 by the Fab Three plus one: drummer Jimmie Nicol, who substituted for an ailing Ringo Starr for a grand total of five gigs, the first staged in Copenhagan on June 4. Following every performance, John and Paul would ask Jimmie how things were going, to which the percussionist would reply, "It's getting better," a phrase that later helped to inspire the song "Getting Better" on the Sergeant Pepper album. This is a superb item from only "five days in the life" that a true Beatles fan cannot live without! Signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by all four. In Very Fine condition, with some age toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $7,170.00. |
| 51038 | Beatles 1965 Memorabilia Lot with Autographs from Set of Help! This fantastic lot of original Beatles items includes a copy of The Beatles British fan publication, 7" x 9.75", 32 pages, annotated throughout by previous owner, front cover signed by all four during making of the 1965 film Help!. (The McCartney and Starr signatures have been authticated by PSA/DNA, but the Lennon and Harrison signatures have been traced over and cannot be verified.) Also included is a Bahamas Ministry of Tourism 5" x 7" b&w photo of George, Ringo, and Paul, signed by Ringo; typed letter signed from Patrick Kelly of The Tampa Tribune "To Whom It May Concern," March 4, 1965, 7" x 7.25", one page, providing identification for Miss Georgeen Trollinger to interview the Beatles while in the Bahamas; business cards of J. Robert Rowley, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, and Patrick Kelly, Tampa Tribune; typed note signed from C. E. Neubauer, Managing Editor of The Tampa Tribune "To Whom It May Concern,", undated, 7.5" x 4.5", one page, providing identification for Miss Georgeen Trollinger to interview the Beatles while in the Bahamas; b&w 5" x 7" photo of Paul McCartney in cardboard folder; b&w 8" x 10" photo of George Harrison with birthday cake; b&w 5" x 7" photo of Ringo Starr; autograph letter signed from Lila Keogh to Georgeen Trollinger, Liverpool, May 20, 1965, 5.75" x 8.25", four pages, referring to The Beatles; b&w 5" x 7" photo of the Goodyear blimp; two b&w 4.25" x 7" photos of the Beatles with Brian Epstein and George Martin; contact sheet of nine 2.25" x 2.25" photos of The Beatles in the Bahamas; b&w 5" x 7" reproduction of signed Ringo Starr photo in cardboard folder; b&w 5" x 7" photo of Ringo and Paul on beach in Bahamas, in cardboard folder; and a b&w 5" x 7" photo of Ringo Starr in cardboard folder. These outstanding, rare Beatles treasures range from Fine to Very Fine; the signed fan magazine has some wear, with minor creases and tears on the front cover.Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 51040 | Beatles Related: Star Club Program, 1963. Program for the Star Club of Hamburg, Germany, printed in German and listing the musical acts to appear there from May to September, 1963. The program measures 8.5" x 12", and some of the talent who performed there that season were the Searchers, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bill Haley, and Chubby Checker. The reverse features 20 portraits of musical attractions, including Gene Vincent, Ray Charles, Bill Haley, Little Richard, Brenda Lee, and the Beatles. It was, of course, the Star Club where the Beatles performed April 13-May 31, 1962, returning that November. The Star Club was also the site of the recording Live! at the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962, released 15 years after the fact in 1977. The previous owner of this artifact has placed "X" marks by some of the pictures, possibly to indicate which artists he/she had seen. There are also some pen marks on the list of performers. A fascinating piece of Pop music history, in Fine condition. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 51041 | Meet The Beatles Record Club Promo Brochure (Capitol, 1964). Here's one of the rarest Beatle items offered in this sale -- a four-page mini-brochure made for record club members, urging them to order copies of the American LP debut from England's hot new hitmakers. "You've read about them in Time, Newsweek, The New York Times... You see them on the Ed Sullivan and Jack Paar shows and on the Walter Cronkite and Huntley-Brinkley news broadcasts, now you can... Meet the Beatles!" Printed in light blue and black, this 5" x 8" booklet opens up to reveal mis-identified photos of the lads, with John and George's photos switched -- we suppose all long-haired young men looked alike to Capitol's art staff! Incredible! Even more astounding is the back page, which is completely devoted to an ad for the then-current Al Martino album, Painted, Tainted Rose, Capitol's way to hedge their bets in case the Fab Four turned out to be a flop! Other than a very minor, quarter-inch separation of the pages along the bottom seam (which actually appears to be slightly mis-cut, rather than from wear and tear), the brochure is in Near Mint- condition.Not Sold. |
| 51042 | The Beatles Original Advertisement for 1964 Carnegie Hall Concerts. The Beatles two performances at New York's Carnegie Hall on February 12, 1964, were among their very few public concert appearances (including a Washington, D. C. show the day before) during their first trip to the United States, ostensibly to play the Ed Sullivan Show that same week. This original 14.5" x 10.5" ad by Theatre Three Productions promotes the Beatles, Shirley Bassey, Tony Bennett, and Count Basie, and their upcoming performances at the famous venue. Folds and creases, otherwise Very Good.Not Sold. |
| 51043 | Beatles Related Telegram from President of Vee-Jay Records, 1964. A telegram dated January 10, 1964, from Randy Wood, president of Vee-Jay Records, to Gold Record Distribution. It reads: "New Beatles LP-1062 and Beatles-Ifield LP-1085 Monsters/lithos and information enroute. Don't wait-tie up big users/This is best seller since Presley days." In Fine to very fine condition with some wear and mild to moderate toning.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 51044 | Beatles Lot of Five Items Including Call Sheet and Press Release for February 9, 1964, Ed Sullivan Show. This lot of rare, original Beatles memorabilia includes an original snipe from the reverse of still photograph, December 11, 1963, 5.75" x 8.5", showing the Fab Four with a large toy panda, to accompany "Lawrence Malkin's London APN story"; original memo, 8.5" x 7.25", from CBS Audience Mail Dept. to the Beatles, referring to "8,870 pieces of fan mail" addressed to the quartet, and "one more request for an autographed picture to adorn our office"; original call sheet, 8.5" x 11, from The Ed Sullivan Show, February 9, 1964, including references to the Beatles performances of "All My Loving", "Till There Was You", "She Loves You", "I Saw Her Standing There", "I Want to Hold Your Hand", "Twist and Shout", and "Please Please Me"; original CBS News press release, 8.5" x 11", two pages, dated February 1964, titled, "Ed Sullivan on the Beatles: 'I've Never Seen Anything Like It' "; and National Record News "Special Beatles Issue," 11.5" x 15", four pages, featuring numerous articles and photographs. Near Fine to Fine condition, with original folds, minor wear and tiny tears (newspaper) and chipping (photo snipe).Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 51045 | The Beatles Original Advertisement for 1965 Shea Stadium Concert. The first major Rock and Roll arena concert took place at New York's Shea Stadium on August 15, 1965, when Beatlemania was at its height. During the gig, John, Paul, George, and Ringo were nearly overwhelmed by a record 55,600 screaming fans, many of them young women. This original 12" x 9.5" advertisement for "The Beatles in Person!" features shots of all four "Beatle haircuts." In Fine to Very Fine condition with one center fold and minor creases.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 51046 | Beatles Framed Royalty Agreement, 1965. A single-page agreement on Capitol Records of Canada letterhead, dated July 13, 1965, setting a royalties rate for the Beatles' cover of Carl Perkins' "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby" at 1.5 cents. In Very Fine condition, matted and framed along with a copy of the EP featuring the aforementioned song, to an overall size of 22" x 18".Sold for: $836.50. |
| 51047 | Beatles "News From Nems" 1965 Publicity Release. An 8" x 13" press release from London's "News from NEMS," listing "Forthcoming Engagements -- The Beatles." Nems Enterprises was the company of Beatles' manager Brian Epstein and this typed page lists 23 dates, from June 19 to September 1, 1965, and includes such milestone performances as June 27 (concert in Rome), August 14 (taping of The Ed Sullivan Show), August 15 (Shea Stadium concert), and August 29 and 30 (Hollywood Bowl concert). Bottom of sheet lists NEMS Enterprises business address and telephone. In Excellent condition. A great artifact from official Beatles headquarters, related to one of their legendary years. Not Sold. |
| 51048 | Beatles Shea Stadium 1966 Concert Memorabilia. Includes 17 color snapshots, a small info card noting future concerts at the stadium, a slip of paper listing ticketing info, and a press pass signed by promoter Sid Bernstein, from the Beatles August 23, 1966, concert at Shea Stadium. The info card mentions the possibility of the Beatles playing the venue again in 1967; alas, this show was one of the band's last before retiring from touring altogether. The photos are in Very Fine to Excellent condition, the other items are in Fine to Very Fine with mild wear, fold creases, and tape residue.Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 51049 | Beatles Hard Day's Night Movie Poster. Although this film was put together with a low budget ($500,000) and a strict deadline (six and a half weeks), as United Artists wanted to pump out a movie featuring the Beatles before their moment in the sun was over, director Richard Lester managed to produce a truly fun and entertaining film. Tracing a "typical day in the life" of the Fab Four, the film follows the group on their way to "The Big Show," plagued by problems and misadventures along the way. As with most movies of this type, the plot serves merely as an excuse to showcase a number of popular Beatles songs, including "Tell Me Why," "Can't Buy Me Love," and, of course, "Hard Day's Night." This classic three sheet (41" x 81") is linen backed with very mild wear but otherwise in Very Fine to Excellent condition. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 51050 | The Beatles "Butcher Cover" Promotional Poster (Capitol, 1966). Original Yesterday and Today promo poster, featuring the quickly withdrawn "Butcher Cover" design. Graphics are sharp and clean. Poster measures approximately 18" x 22". Very Fine condition, with slight roll creases.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 51051 | Beatles Alternate Cover Art for Yesterday and Today. This set of color key film separations features an alternate, unused version of the "trunk" cover used to replace the controversial "butcher" cover art for the LP Yesterday and Today. Released in 1966, it was the last Beatles album to be created exclusively for the American market by Capitol Records without the group's direct consent (the label had reconfigured every one of the Beatle's LPs in America up to that point). The Beatles saw to it that the album was graced with a cover depicting the quartet in butcher smocks and handling raw pieces of meat and dismembered baby dolls -- their comment on how Capitol was handling their repertory. Initially, Capitol's art department went along with the gag and approved the cover, but negative reactions from record chain buyers and disc jockeys forced Capitol to reconsider and a new, tamer photo replaced the original. These four 13" x 13" separations are the only known surviving color key for this version of the cover, and are in Excellent condition, matted and framed to an overall size of 21.25" x 21.25". Accompanied by an LOA from Beatles historian Perry Cox.Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 51052 | Beatles Harmonica. This special M. Hohner harmonica was released as a Beatles collectible in the early '60s, with Beatles-themed artwork. This is the more common box with Paul's and George's names reversed on the lid. Also included is the original 7" x 11" backing card. Items are in overall Very Fine condition with some wear to the card and box, and a little tarnishing to the harmonica.Not Sold. |
| 51053 | Beatles Vintage Brunch Bag. A rare Beatles vinyl brunch bag manufactured in the mid-'60s by Aladdin, measuring 8" in height with a black carrying strap. A true survivor, as many of these did not withstand the test of time compared to more durable metal lunch boxes. The thermos is missing, otherwise the item is in Fine condition with a minor area of light soiling on the lid, the prior owner's name written in faded ink on the inside lining, and an area where the zipper has separated from the bag. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 51054 | Beatles Cellophane Tape Display Card. This rare cellophane tape display card was manufactured in the Philippines in 1966, the same year the Beatles unwittingly offended the country's first lady, Imelda Marcos, and barely made it back to England in one piece! A great bit of Beatles memorabilia in Very Fine condition with mild corner wear and minor age-toning to board.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51055 | Frank Ifield Concert Program with the Beatles (Arthur Howes, 1962). Rare program booklet for a 1962-63 English tour featuring headliner Frank Ifield ("I Remember You"), and including the "exciting" Beatles, who were just beginning to experience chart success with their first hit single, "Love Me Do." The program measures approximately 7" x 9.25", and is in GD condition, with paper loss in the upper left corner and general wear.Not Sold. |
| 51056 | Beatles Tour Book (1964). Sixteen page tour book from the Fab Four's breakout year of 1964, in which they headlined a tour that featured co-headliner Mary Wells and eight other acts. Lots of photos and promotional ads of other tours that featured the Kinks, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Gene Pitney, Marianne Faithful, Cilla Black, and others.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51057 | Beatles - Murray the K Memorabilia Group (1964). Legendary New York DJ Murray Kaufman's fame had already made its way to England before the Beatles landed in the US in 1964, and the group was eager to meet Murray the K when they hit New York. Murray showed them New York, the Beatles appeared on the DJ's program, and the group even referred to him as "The Fifth Beatle." Included in this group is a 7" 33 rpm record As It Happened collecting interviews between the deejay and the group, as well as interviews about the group with such insiders as their manager Brian Epstein during the salad days of 1964. It comes with a paper sleeve with photos on both sides (Condition: EX 7/VG 5). Also included is a 1976 reissue autographed by Murray (Condition: NM 8/EX 7). Want more? How about a press kit with releases and photos, plus two programs (Murray the K's Easter Show and Xmas Show) from 1964 offering up an embarrassment of riches in top acts of the day, including the Chiffons, Drifters, Ben E. King, Kingsmen, Righteous Brothers, Johnny Tillotson, Dionne Warwick, the Zombies and many others. A unique slice of Rock history from a milestone year. Not Sold. |
| 51058 | Beatles "Yesterday" Broadcast Music Citation. A Special Citation of Merit presented to Maclen Music by Broadcast Music, Inc. in recognition of more than one million broadcast performances of the Beatles' 1965 hit single. According to the Guinness Book of Records, it also has the most cover versions of any song ever written -- more than 3,000 of them. Framed to an overall size of 16" x 13" and in Very Fine condition with some mild wear to the frame.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51059 | Beatles Rubber Soul RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to the Beatles by the RIAA to commemorate the sale of $1 million worth of the Fab Four's December 1965 LP. Recorded in just four weeks in order to be on the market for Christmas, the album exhibited a sound influenced by contemporary Folk Rock. It became a major artistic achievement, a commercial and critical success, and marked a turning point for the band's sound. The award is framed to an overall size of 17.5" x 21.5" and in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame. Sold for: $7,170.00. |
| 51060 | Beatles "Hey Jude" Broadcast Music Citation. A Special Citation of Merit presented to Maclen Music by Broadcast Music, Inc. in recognition of more than one million broadcast performances of the Beatles' 1968 hit single. Framed to an overall size of 16" x 13" and in Very Fine condition with some mild wear to the frame.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51061 | The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to Capitol Records to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the 1977 live album. The LP featured songs compiled from two separate performances (August 1964 and August 1965) at the famous amphitheater. At the time, the Beatles were among the few major acts of the 1960s to have not released a live album, and demand from fans was strong, so much that the album reached #1 on the UK charts #2 on the Billboard chart in the United States, even though the recordings used were 12 to 13 years old. The award measures 17" x 21" and is in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame.Not Sold. |
| 51062 | Beatles Live at the BBC RIAA Multi-Platinum CD Award. Presented to Capitol Records to commemorate the sale of more than four million copies of the 1994 double-live CD. Released in 1994, the album includes 69 tracks from the numerous recordings they made for BBC radio shows during 1963-1965. Framed to an overall size of 13" x 17" and in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 51063 | Beatles Related - John Lennon Roots Stereo LP (Adam VIII 8018, 1975). The story behind this album is at least as interesting as the album itself, which featured Lennon covering classic, mostly '50s Rock and Roll songs recorded in sessions produced by the legendary Phil Spector. An excellent account of the events leading up to the release of the album, the album's quickly being pulled from store shelves, and the ensuing court battle between Lennon and Adam VIII's owner Morris Levy, are documented in fascinating detail by William McCoy and Mitch McGeary at www.rarebeatles.com. Because only a few copies were pressed, and most were destroyed, the relatively few copies that survived are collector's items. The album has been widely counterfeited, but this one's the real deal, with John Lennon Sings The Great Rock & Roll Hits printed on the edge of the cover. Condition: NM 8/MT 9.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51064 | Beatles Related - John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band Test Pressing LP (WMEX, 1970). After esoteric albums Two Virgins, Life With the Lions, and Wedding Album, Lennon enjoyed commercial success with The Plastic Ono Band -- Live Peace in Toronto 1969, and even bigger success with this album in 1970. This test pressing comes in a plain white cover penciled "John Lennon with the Plastic Ono Band" on the front and "ADVANCE COPY" on the back. Somewhere along the way a WMEX (Boston radio station) label got slapped onto the disc. The inner sleeve has lyrics to all 11 cuts on the LP. First time we've offered a copy of this rarity. Condition: VG-EX 6.Not Sold. |
| 51065 | Beatles John Lennon "Instant Karma" Acetate (Bell Sound Studios, 1970). It's a 10" one-sided stereo acetate of Lennon's third solo release on Apple, produced by Phil Spector. Condition: VG 5.Not Sold. |
| 51066 | Beatles Related - Cynthia Lennon Signed Copy of John. First edition copy of Cynthia Lennon's biography of her late husband and former Beatle, #524 in a limited edition of 1,000, signed by in black felt tip. In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 51067 | John Lennon Signed Beatles Monthly Magazine. Two copies of the March 1966 edition of Beatles Monthly, one of which has been signed on page one by John Lennon in blue ballpoint. The page features a nice full-page image of Lennon taken during the recording sessions for Rubber Soul, and the autograph was obtained by a female fan outside the EMI Abbey Road Studios in London. A rare, desirable signature from a period when the Beatles rarely gave autographs. The signed copy is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear and tape repairs to the spine that do not affect the signature; the second copy is in Very Fine condition. Accompanied by an LOA from Beatles historian Frank Caiazzo and a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 51068 | Beatles Related - John Lennon Original Drawing and Unpublished Song Lyrics. 11.75" x 9", black ink on sheet from sketch pad. During the spring of 1968, the four Beatles and their wives were students of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh, India, where they also wrote songs that eventually were recorded for The Beatles (aka "The White Album"). One of John Lennon's songs left unrecorded and unpublished was titled "Subtle Woffell," the first verse of which is included on this sketch at bottom left: "beneath the deep Ambrosia tree/the Subtle Woffell lies/and he will sing to comfort thee/ under the purple skies." The figure lounging under the tree in the sketch is the Subtle Woffell, who has an eye-rolling expression on his face and nine fingers on his right hand ("Number nine?..."). The inscription at bottom right reads: "happy birthday Colin/with love from John: some time in March-Rishikesh, 1968." All four Beatles created birthday drawings and cards for "Colin," a fellow student of the Maharishi (presumably Colin Boyd, brother of George Harrison's wife, Pattie). In Fine condition with slight wear and a tiny tear along the top edge. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $17,925.00. |
| 51069 | Beatles Promo Card Autographed by John Lennon. A 6" x 4" promo card with a b&w photo of the band (circa 1968) on the front, and inscribed and signed by Lennon on the reverse in green ink. A rare autograph on a great piece of Beatles memorabilia. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 51070 | Beatles Related - John Lennon Signed "Honey Pie" Agreement. A two-page document dated October 15, 1968, granting Maclen Music Limited publishing rights for the music to the 1968 Beatles song "Honey Pie", signed on the second page by John Lennon in black ink. The song appeared on the band's 1968 "White Album", and although credited to Lennon and Paul McCartney it was written entirely by the latter. Maclen was the U.S. arm of Northern Music, the company founded in 1963 by music publisher Dick James, band manager Brian Epstein, and the Beatles to publish songs written by Lennon and McCartney. A great item featuring a rare signature from Lennon, made even more desirable by its presence on an official Beatles business document. The document is in Excellent condition, matted and framed along with a color 7" x 7" photo to an overall size of 30" x 39". Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 51071 | Beatles Related - John Lennon and Yoko Ono Signed Postcard. This postcard form the Russian Tea Room in New York City features a Milton Glaser drawing of Peter the Great on the front and, more importantly, signatures from John Lennon and Yoko Ono on the back in blue ballpoint. A rare item bearing both signatures, In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild tanning and wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,374.25. |
| 51073 | Beatles Related - John Lennon #9 Dream Serigraph. An approximately 21" x 14" serigraph of a watercolor painting by John Lennon, titled "#9 Dream". Signed by Yoko Ono, #11 in a limited edition of 300. In Excellent condition, framed to 28" x 21". Accompanied by a COA from Bag One Arts, Inc.Not Sold. |
| 51074 | Beatles Related - Alan Aldridge "Happiness is a Warm Gun" Limited Edition Illustration. A 15.5" x 21" lithograph of Alan Aldridge's "Happiness is a Warm Gun" illustration from the book The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics, signed, numbered, and dated by the artist. Number 67 in a limited edition of 100, matted and framed to an overall size of 24" x 33" and in Excellent condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51075 | Beatles Related - John Lennon Limited Edition Rickenbacker Guitar. A John Lennon-themed Rickenbacker guitar, #1,536 in a limited edition 2,000 designed by Greg Rich. Considered by many to be the creator of "art guitars," Rich was the head of Gibson's Custom Shop from 1987 to 1993. Rickenbacker guitars became permanently intertwined with the sound and look of the Beatles, primarily through Lennon's preference for the brand, primarily the 325 model. This limited edition re-issue is decorated with images of Lennon and of characters from the Beatles' cult classic movie Yellow Submarine. It is accompanied by two pickguards -- a clear one that allows art on the body to be seen underneath, and a white one with a Lennon logo printed on it -- as well as a hard carrying case. The guitar is in Excellent condition. Sold for: $17,925.00. |
| 51076 | Beatles Related - Plastic Ono Band Live Peace in Toronto 1969 RIAA Gold Album. Presented to bass guitarist and Beatles collaborator Klaus Voorman to commemorate the sale of more than $1 million worth of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's live album. The album was intended as a soundtrack recording for D.A. Pennebaker's documentary movie Sweet Toronto. Lennon and Ono made a deal with Pennebaker to license their portion of the show for record, in exchange for rights to include their appearance. Unfortunately the deal fell through, as Lennon had been ill the day of the concert and it showed on camera. The movie was shelved until Showtime presented their performance in the 1980s, and the full movie has since appeared on home video and DVD. Though the LP failed to chart in the UK, it was a hit in the US, reaching #10 and going gold. The award is framed to an overall size of 17.5" x 21.5" and in Excellent condition with some mild wear to the frame.Sold for: $2,987.50. |
| 51077 | Beatles Related - John Lennon - Live in New York City RIAA Gold Video Award. Presented to Dennis White to commemorate the sale of more than 25,000 copies of the 1986 companion video to the concert LP. Recorded on August 30, 1972 at Madison Square Garden, the album and concert film captured Lennon's last full-length concert performance. The award is framed to an overall size of 12" x 16" and in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 51078 | Beatles Related - John Lennon: Personal Suitcase Used from February 1964-late 1966 and Vanity Case. John Lennon was carrying this suitcase when the Beatles first visited the United States to play the Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964. The 30.5" x 19.25" x 7.5" case is black leather, lined with tartan wool fabric, and fastened with two brass clips. Also included in this lot is a 13" x 12" x 5.75" black-leather vanity case, lined with lilac moiré fabric and fastened with one stainless-steel clip. Accompanying these two cases are excellent provenance: a signed, handwritten note from John's first wife, Cynthia Lennon; the hardcover book The Unseen Beatles, by Bob Whitaker, which includes a photo of the suitcase on page 120; and a booklet on the Beatles' first US visit, featuring a photo of the Fab Four with the suitcase at JFK Airport in New York on February 7, 1964. Also included are a previous auction catalog including a description of the suitcase, and the February 1997 issue of Beatles Memorabilia, featuring a listing of the suitcase. This is an extraordinary opportunity for the Beatles collector to own a major John Lennon item that was there when Beatlemania began! Both cases are in very good condition with some wear and tear from the two years-plus that Lennon used them on tour.Not Sold. |
| 51079 | Beatles Related - Paul McCartney Signed Postcard. A 5.5" x 3.5" postcard sent to the staff of the legendary Rock venue The Cavern by Paul McCartney in October 1968. The card is addressed "The Cavern Matthew St. Liverpool where else?" and inscribed "Thanks for the afternoon. love Paul (McCartney)" by him in black ink. The postcard was sent by Paul just a few days after he made a surprise visit to the club with wife Lynda, and allowed the staff to take pictures. (Those eventually surfaced in 1993.) The postcard is in Very Fine condition with clean, bold handwriting, and is accompanied by a color 8" x 10" White Album photo print of McCartney from 1968 (Excellent condition) and a vintage Cavern Club membership card for the 1963 season (Very Good to Fine with moderate wear). Accompanied by a LOA from Beatles historian Frank Caiazzo and a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $2,270.50. |
| 51080 | Beatles Related - Paul McCartney Signed Abbey Road Album. A copy of the 1995 re-issue of the groundbreaking LP, signed on the front cover by Paul McCartney in blue felt tip during his 2005 Back in the U.S. tour. Cover and album are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 51081 | Beatles Related - Paul McCartney Handwritten Letter to Prince. A two-page letter on 8.25" x 11.25" stationery, undated, handwritten by McCartney in blue ink to Pop megastar Prince. The letter references the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts that McCartney helped found in 1996. It reads in part: "Dear Princely person, Hi there! I know how hard it is to always be getting letters that ask for some favour or another, so it was not easy for me to accept the job of Lead Patron for a Performing Arts School to be located in my home town, Liverpool. But, you guessed it! I did agree to do it, so now I'm writing to "friends and all good people" to try and interest them in the scheme." McCartney wrote his address on the upper right corner of the first page and included a cartoon face below his signature on the second page. A unique item with great content. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $7,767.50. |
| 51082 | Beatles Related - Paul McCartney Signed High in the Clouds Children's Book. A first edition copy of Paul McCartney's 2005 children's book, signed on the front of the dustjacket by him in blue felt tip. Most signed copies of this book were signed on the title page by McCartney at various book signings, making this cover-signed version a rarity. Both book and dustjacket are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COAs from PSA/DNA and Beatles historian Frank Caiazzo.Not Sold. |
| 51083 | Beatles Related - Paul McCartney Autographed CD. A copy of Paul McCartney's 2006 CD, signed on the front cover by the former Beatle in black felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Frank Caiazzo and a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 51084 | Beatles Related - Paul McCartney Signed The Space Within Us DVD. A copy of McCartney's 2006 concert video signed on the front cover by him in silver felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Frank Caiazzo and a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 51085 | Beatles Related - Paul McCartney Egypt Station Limited Edition Lithograph. An approximately 22" x 18.5" lithograph by McCartney titled Egypt Station, #197 in a limited edition of 200 signed and numbered by the artist. In Excellent condition, matted and framed to 35" x 27". Accompanied by COAs from Celebrity Art and from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 51086 | Beatles Related - George Harrison Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the late Beatle guitarist circa the 1970s, inscribed "To Gary/best wishes" and signed by him in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with some staining to the upper left corner. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 51087 | Beatles Related - George Harrison Live in Japan Signed Limited Edition Book/CD Set. In 1991, George Harrison was persuaded by close friend Eric Clapton to join him on tour with him in Japan. Harrison spent December of that year performing a series of extremely well-received shows that featured his songs, and some of Clapton's as well. It would be his last ever tour, and a memorable one for him. This book/CD box set chronicles the tour with a large-format leather-bound volume that includes a foreword by Eric Clapton, almost 500 previously unpublished photographs, facsimiles of rare memorabilia, a reproduction laminate pass, guitar picks, and specially pressed two-CD set. This is #263 in a limited edition of 3,000 signed by Harrison. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 51088 | Beatles Related - George Harrison Signed Please Please Me Album Cover. A vintage cover for the Beatles 1963 debut LP signed by George Harrison in 1965 on the reverse in blue ballpoint. The cover is in GD-VG 4 condition with heavy wear along the edges, none of which affects the autograph. The image areas of the front and back covers are not affected. A great signature from the early days of Beatlemania. Accompanied by a LOA from Beatles historian Frank Caiazzo and a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 51089 | Beatles Related - George Harrison Cloud Nine Swedish Gold Album Award. Presented to Harrison to commemorate the sale of more than 50,000 copies in Sweden of his 1987 comeback LP. Cloud Nine re-established Harrison as a critically-acclaimed recording artist, thanks in part to the chart-topping track "Got My Mind Set On You." That song reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and #10 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It was also George Harrison's final studio album released in his lifetime. Framed to an overall size of 13.5" x 16" and in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 51090 | Beatles Related - Ringo Starr Handwritten Postcard to His Grandmother. A postcard from Hamburg, Germany, handwritten by Ringo Starr to his grandmother, date unknown, in black ink. It reads: "Dear Grandma/Arrived hear [sic] OK. The weather is cold. We are having a good time. Hope you are looking after yourself. Love and luck, Ricky/XXX". Also included is a business card for Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, the band Ringo played drums for before being hired away by the Beatles (he had performed with them in Hamburg a few times prior). The items are in Very Fine condition with mild toning and wear, and a tape pull to the business card.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 51091 | Beatles Related - Ringo Starr Signed Three Faces Limited Edition Artwork. Giclee piece by Starr titled Three Faces, 32' x 10", #56 in a limited edition of 100, signed by Starr in the lower right corner. In Excellent condition, matted and framed to an overall size of 37" x 14.75". Accompanied by COAs from Celebrity Art and from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 51092 | Beatles Related - Pete Best Signed "Pete Best Story" Manuscript with Signed Derek Taylor Letter. Includes a 24-page typed manuscript for the article "The Pete Best Story" by British journalist and former Beatles press agent Derek Taylor, signed on each page by Best in blue or black ink. The manuscript has corrections and notations on several pages in an unknown hand, and is accompanied by a single-page letter from Taylor to his editor regarding the article, signed "Derek" in black ink. The documents are in overall Very Fine condition with paper clip indentations, mild toning, and fold creases. A fascinating bit of Beatles memorabilia. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 51093 | Beatles Related: Stuart Sutcliffe Handwritten Letter. Regularly referred to as "The Fifth Beatle" and often credited with naming the band, Stuart Sutcliffe was a gifted painter and more interested in art than music. This three-page, double sided letter on Bruno Koschmider Betriebe letterhead was handwritten by Sutcliffe in blue ink circa 1960, while the Beatles were playing a series of gigs in Hamburg. It reads in part: "I can't really get talking to these German girls because I've still got a guilty conscience about the war. Actually, I can't speak the language, and it's a bit difficult making small talk." Later, he states: "Anyway, as I said before we're having quite a hectic time here but Liverpool is better and I'm dying to get back and paint...". Ironically, Sutcliffe would soon meet his German fiancee, Astrid Kirchherr, quit the Beatles, and relocate to Hamburg to study art at the Hamburg State Art College. He died soon after from a cerebral hemorrhage at age 21. The letter is in Fine condition with heavy fold creases, some wear, a few small tears, and a little discoloration. Several small doodles by Sutcliffe illustrate the text throughout. A great item with fantastic content. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $3,346.00. |
| 51094 | Beatles Related - Astrid Kirchherr Handwritten Letter to Millie Sutcliffe. A two-page letter letter handwritten by German photographer and artist Astrid Kirchherr to Millie Sutcliffe, mother of late founding Beatle, Stuart Sutcliffe. Kirchherr had been Sutcliffe's girlfriend during the last two years of his life, and wrote this letter circa April-May 1962, shortly after his untimely death from a cerebral hemorrhage at age 21. It reads in part: "...I hope you can still read my letter! It is very hard for me to right in bed!...I know I am a bit stupid, but I know that you don't care if I am a bit stupid or not. ...So how are my sisters (referring to Stuart's sisters, Pauline and Joyce)? I hope they soon feel like writing to me. Tell Pauline George sings a lovely song...'A Picture of You' and John sings 'Love is a Swinging Thing' and 'Money', they are both very good songs." She concludes with drawings of two biscuits for her "sisters", a bottle of whiskey, and a valentine inscribed "Astrid loves Stuart forever." In Very Fine condition with mild wear and mailing creases.Not Sold. |
| 51095 | Beatles Related - Stuart Sutcliffe Handwritten "Sure Fire Bet" Lyrics. The Beatles' former bass player, Stuart Sutcliffe was also a gifted painter, more interested in art than music. He left the band in late 1961 to study art at the Hamburg State Art College; sadly, he died a few months later of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 21. An artifact from Sutcliffe's time as a musician, this single page bears the lyrics to "Sure Fire Bet", written by Gene Pitney for Ricky Nelson, handwritten by Sutcliffe in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some water damage , wear, fold creases, and a couple of small tears. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 51096 | Beatles Related - Stuart Sutcliffe "Rain" Handwritten Poem. Stu Sutcliffe's time in the Beatles was short, but his influence, particularly on John, was enormous. These three 4.5" x 7.5" memo book pages feature a poem titled "Rain" handwritten by Sutcliffe in black ink, with the title and credit "Sutcliffe" written by him in blue ink. According to one of Stuart's sisters, it was written by him circa 1954-55. It reads in part: "The end. The lamp appears/All radiant bright, and clears/away our worries, with a smile/of warmth, for the washer. While/our window's shine/in cleanliness pure, and Divine." The pages are in Fine to Very Fine condition with some overall toning and edge wear, but no creases, tears, or other major defects. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 51097 | Beatles Related - Klaus Voorman Drawing of Stuart Sutcliffe on Back of Letter. A superb drawing in black ink on the reverse of a single-page handwritten letter from Beatles associate Klaus Voorman to Stuart Sutcliffe's sister, Pauline. The letter was written circa 1962, in reaction to Sutcliffe's sudden death from a cerebral hemorrhage at age 21, and on the reverse he provided a full-page drawing of Sutcliffe in heaven, surrounded by cherubs and wearing wings and a halo with his guitar slung across his shoulder. The letter reads in part: Just a little drawing of your beautiful brother in heaven. I hope it makes you happy...all the little angels are Stuart's fans, they have a Stuart fan club. The angels say Stuart is much better than Elvis and he looks much more beautiful." The letter is in Very Fine condition with fold creases and mild wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 51098 | Beatles Related - Mal Evans "Martha My Dear" Handwritten Lyrics. A sheet of 8" x 10" paper with the lyrics for "Martha My Dear" handwritten in black ink by Mal Evans, road manager and assistant to the Beatles. The song was written by Paul McCartney, credited to "Lennon/McCartney", and released on The Beatles in 1968. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 51099 | American Folk and Blues Festival Program Books 1965-67. Set of program books from the 1965, '66, and '67 festivals, featuring articles, lyrics, and photos of such performers as Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, Roosevelt Sykes, Otis Rush, Son House, and others. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 51100 | Biggest Show Vintage Program Books. Set of four program books includes The Biggest In Person Show of '56, The Biggest Show of Stars for '59 Winter Edition, Show of Stars (1959), and WDAS Charities Presents Freedom Show - 1966. In overall Very Good condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51101 | Biggest Show of Stars for 1960 Autographed Program Book. A vintage copy of the program book from the 1960 music showcase, featuring a fantastic selection of signatures that includes Fabian, Brenda Lee, Jimmy Clanton, Chubby Checker, Freddy Cannon, Bill Black, Jimmy Charles, Gary Miles, Bob Beckham, and others. Twenty-four pages, in Very Good to Fine condition with mild cover wear, moderate spine wear, a popped staple, and largely unfaded pages. From the Larry Knechtel Collection. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 51102 | Biggest Show of Stars Vintage Program Books. Set of four program books includes Biggest Show of 1961, Biggest Show of Stars For 1962, The Big Show (1961, spine almost completely split), and Jimmy Evans' Cavalcade of Jazz (date unknown). In overall Fine condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51103 | Dick Clark Caravan of Stars 1961 Autographed Tour Book. A 24-page tour from Dick Clark's 1961 showcase, signed by Clark, Linda Scott, Clarence Henry, Shirley Owens, Beverly Lee, Micki Harris, and Doris Coley of the Shirelles, and four members of the Jive Five. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild scuffing to the cover and some spine wear. From the Larry Knechtel Collection. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 51104 | Dick Clark Annual Yearbooks and Assorted Vintage Program Books. Set of five program books includes Dick Clark Annual Yearbooks for 1958 and '59 (front cover detached), Caravan of Stars 1960, Caravan of Stars Summer Edition 1964, Teen Carnival (1963), and a copy of the debut issue of Dance, Teens! (1958). In overall Fine condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51105 | Country Music Spectacular Original Program Signed by Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Carl Perkins, Johnny Western, and Gordon Terry. This original 8.5" x 11", 12-page concert program is a souvenir from a late 1950s Country Music Spectacular Jam-bor-ee gig at The Playhouse in Wichita, Kansas, promoted by the Harry Peeples Agency, which specialized in "rodeos, sporting events, theatricals, circuses, and stags." The booklet contains 8" x 10" portraits of all eight performers on the bill (only the June Carter and Roger Miller photos aren't signed). The signatures obviously were obtained at various times (the Carl Perkins photo, for example, includes the date "1959" written in blue ballpoint). The Country music collector would be hard-pressed to find a similar item in such beautiful condition including the signatures of these genre legends (only George Jones --incredibly -- and Johnny Western remain). In Very Fine condition with one vertical center fold and very minor wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 51106 | Forest Hills Music Festival and Yardbirds Vintage Program Books. Set of three program books includes Forest Hills Music Festival 1967 and 1969, and a Yardbirds tour book of unknown date. In overall Very Fine condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51107 | Alan Freed and Others Signed Program Book. A program book for the 1954 Alan Freed Easter Jubilee signed on the first page by the legendary DJ and music promoter in blue ink. the program has also been signed by Buddy Knox and the Rhythm Orchids, Charlie Gracie, Anita Ellis, the members of the Pearls, and others throughout. In Fine condition with some spine stress and a detached cover. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 51108 | Alan Freed Vintage Program Books (1952-57). Set of four program books includes Alan Freed's Holiday Jubilee 1952 and '55 (the latter with heavy fold creases) and Christmas Jubilee 1956 and '57. In overall Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 51109 | Alan Freed Vintage Program Books (1955-59). Set of four program books for Alan Freed and His Rock 'n' Roll first, second, third, and fifth anniversary shows. Freed was credited with both naming and and establishing Rock and Roll as a genre before a payola scandal destroyed his career. The program books are in overall Fine condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51110 | Alan Freed Vintage Program Books (1955-59). Set of four program books includes Alan Freed Presents the Big Beat (1959, covers split and detached), and Alan Freed's Easter Jubilee for 1955, '56, and '59. In overall Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 51111 | Jerry Garcia Signed Grateful Dead Ticket Stub (1973). A stub from the Dead's September 17, 1973 concert in Syracuse, New York, signed by Jerry Garcia in black ink. In Fine condition with some wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 51112 | Jimi Hendrix Concert Ticket Stubs. Set of four ticket stubs from various Hendrix concerts during 1968-69, including his February 17, 1968, show at Sam Houston Coliseum and March 2, 1968 show at Hunter College. Items are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some instances of wear and toning.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51113 | Buddy Holly and the Crickets Autographed British Tour Program Book. During their 1958 heyday, Buddy Holly & The Crickets were big in America, and even bigger in England, their popularity rivaling that of Elvis. Unlike Presley, they actually toured England, spending a month there playing a series of shows that were still being written about 30 years later. In the process, they introduced the majesty of the Fender Stratocaster to the United Kingdom, and Holly's stage persona and music went on to inspire the likes of Hank Marvin of the Shadows, John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and others who would be on the forefront of the coming British Invasion. This is a rare copy of the program book from that historic tour that has been signed on the back cover by Holly, Jerry Allison, and Joe Mauldin. The program is in Fine condition with mild overall wear, a 1" spine split, and a vertical fold crease down the center of the book. Holly's autograph is large and clear, as are the rest. A rare autograph on a significant item. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $3,585.00. |
| 51114 | Vintage Jazz Program Books. Set of five program books includes Rhythm and Blues Jazz Scrapbook (1963), Jazz Runs at Laurel (1968), and Jimmy Evans' Cavalcade of Jazz (unknown date), plus Erroll Garner and Wild Man Steve tour books (dates unknown). In overall Very Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 51115 | Monterey International Pop Festival 1967 Program Book. A lavish, full-color, 80-page program book from the legendary music festival. Among the many musical acts that performed over the weekend of June 16-18 were the Mamas and Papas (Papa John Philips, along with Beatles' publicist Derek Taylor and others, was responsible for organizing the event), the Association, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Jefferson Airplane, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, the Who, the Byrds, Otis Redding, the Grateful Dead, Simon and Garfunkel; Eric Burdon and the Animals, and more. The program is in Very Fine condition with some wear.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 51116 | Murray the K Vintage Program Books. Set of five program books for events hosted by the legendary disc jockey includes Murray the K's Show of Shows 1963, Murray the K's Easter Parade of Stars 1960, Murray the K's Parade of Stars (date unknown), and Murray the K's Big Holiday Show 1962, 1963, and 1965. In overall Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 51117 | Murray the K Vintage Program Books. This set of five program books for events hosted by the legendary disc jockey includes Murray the K's Easter Show (1966), Murray the K's Music in the Fifth Dimension (1967), Murray the K's Twist Party (1961), and Murray the K's Xmas Show (1963 and '64). In overall Very Good to Fine condition.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 51118 | Vintage R&B and Jazz Program Books Group of 5. Set of five program books includes The Sam Cooke Show 1954 tour book, Little Richard/Fats Domino 1957 tour book, An Evening with Ray Charles tour book circa 1959, Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival 1972, and Jimmy Evans' Cavalcade of Jazz (date unknown). In overall Fine condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51119 | Show of Stars Vintage Program Books. Set of five program books includes Show of Stars (1954, 1959, and 1963), The Show of Stars Spectacular (1963), and Jimmy Evans' Cavalcade of Jazz (date unknown). In overall Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 51120 | TAMI Show Program Book. A vintage program book for the first and only Teen Age Music International Show, featuring entries on Gerry and the Pacemakers, the Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, the Beach Boys, and others. The concert was held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium over a two-day period in November, 1964; and footage was released as a concert movie that December. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some spine stress.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 51121 | Winter Carnival for Peace Ticket Stub with Playlist. Includes a used ticket stub from the January 28, 1970 benefit concert presented by the Vietnam Moratorium Committee, which featured the second and final appearance of Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys project. The ticket is stapled to a 8.5" x 14" sheet of paper listing the 11 acts who performed at the festival (including Harry Belafonte, Dave Brubeck, the Rascals, and the cast of Hair) and contributing patrons. The ticket is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear and discoloration; the playlist is in Very Good to Fine condition with wear, fold creases, wrinkling, and areas of discoloration.Not Sold. |
| 51122 | Woodstock Program Book. A very rare program book from arguably the greatest music festival ever. This copy is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with minor wear.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 51123 | Assorted Vintage Rock and Roll Program Books. Set of six program books includes Rock-a-Rama (1951), "Jumpin" George and his "Rock 'N Roll" Jubilee (1952), Robin Seymour's Original Rock 'n' Roll Revue (1956), Fantabulous Rock 'n' Roll Show of 1957, a Peggy Lee and Benny Goodman tour book (1965), and the Soupy Sales Easter In Person Show (circa 1965). In overall Fine condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51124 | Eric Burden & the Animals, Iron Butterfly Tijuana Pop Festival Event Poster (Leo Blum, 1968). Poster measures approximately 14" x 20", and is in VG- condition with tape stain and tear 2.25" bottom right side. Not Sold. |
| 51125 | Anonymous Artists of America Great Highway Concert Poster FD-691916 (Family Dog, 1969). Later Family Dog poster, printed only one time. The Anonymous Artists of America were Acid Test graduates who formed a commune, as well as a Rock band. The black on white poster measures approximately 17.5" x 22.5", and is in VG condition with some dark spotting along the left side and upper right edge.Not Sold. |
| 51126 | Artists Rights Today Signed Uncut Benefit Concert Poster and Handbill (ART, 1986). A beautiful collaborative design by the "Big Five" -- Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, Alton Kelley, Wes Wilson, and Stanley Mouse -- is showcased on this uncut sheet, combining the poster with six handbills. The benefit show included performances from many of the players who were regulars at the San Francisco shows during the 1960s, including Jesse Colin Young (Youngbloods), John Cippolina and Greg Elmore (Quicksilver Messenger Service), James Gurley (Big Brother and the Holding Company), and Richard Olsen (the Charlatans). The poster was signed by all five artists, including the late Griffin and Kelley. The overall paper size measures approximately 28.5" x 22.5", and is in Excellent condition.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 51127 | Artists Rights Now Signed Benefit Concert Poster and Handbill Uncut Sheet (ART, 1986). A second show and poster design for this Artist's Rights benefit, with art by the "Big Five" of Rock Poster artists -- Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, Alton Kelley, Wes Wilson, and Stanley Mouse. The performers include Maria Muldaur, Sal Valentino, Zulu Spear, and many others. This poster is printed with metallic silver ink, and is absolutely fabulous! The poster image is surrounded by six handbill designs, and the entire, uncut sheet measures approximately 29' x 23". The poster was signed in pencil by all five artists, and is in Excellent condition.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 51128 | Artist Rights Now Benefit Concert Poster and Handbill Signed Uncut Sheet (ART, 1987). Here's a third gorgeous design, for a very colorful set of handbills and poster, of an all-star show benefiting Artists Rights Now. Performers include Country Joe, Jerry Garcia, John Cippolina, Nick Gravenities, Maria Muldaur, and many more. The printing includes six handbills, and the overall size is 29" x 23". Signed at the bottom, in pencil, are the the artists: Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, Alton Kelly, Wes Wilson, and Stanley Mouse. Excellent condition.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 51129 | Association/Quicksilver Messenger Service Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-18 (Bill Graham, 1966). First-printing version, with white reverse and deep red "Wes Wilson" artist credit. Also appearing were Grass Roots and Sopwith Camel. Poster measures approximately 14" x 20", in VG condition with light edge wear and corner creases.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 51130 | Atlanta International Pop Festival Event Poster (1969). Featuring Chuck Berry, Al Kooper, Blood Sweat & Tears, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Johnny Winters, Joe Cocker, and many others. The two-day festival brought in more than 200,000 fans from all around. A-style poster measures approximately 28" x 22" and is in NM- condition.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 51131 | Atlanta International Pop Festival Event Poster (1969). Featuring Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Sweetwater, Canned Heat, Spirit, and many others. Over 200,000 people flocked to the Atlanta speedway for this 2 day festival for the amazing line-up. B-style poster measures approximately 28" x 22", and is in NM- condition. Not Sold. |
| 51132 | Avalon Ballroom Concert Postcard Lot of 17 (Family Dog, 1967-68). FD-93-1, 96, 99, 100-1, 103-1, 104-1, 107-1, 108-1, 113-1, 115, 118-1, 120, 122, 124/125 (uncut), 129, 130, and 132. All in NM- condition.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 51133 | Avalon Ballroom Concert Postcards Lot of 12 (Family Dog, 1967-68). FD-46 (1967), FD-48-1 (1967), FD-55 (1967), FD-59 (1967), FD-60 (1967), FD-63 (1967), FD-80 (1967), FD-82 (1967), FD-83 (1967), FD-90 (1967, FD-124 (1968), and FD-134 (1968). All in VF condition.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 51134 | Avalon Ballroom Concert Postcards Lot of 13 (Family Dog, 1968). FD-131, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, and 147. All in NM- condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51135 | Avalon Ballroom Postcard Lot of 13 (Family Dog, 1967-68). FD-92-1, 94-1, 95-1, 97-1, 98-1, 105-1,110-1, 111-1, 112-1, 117-1, 121 (B), 123, and 133. All in VF condition.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 51136 | Battle of the Blues Apollo Concert Handbill (1965). Double-sided handbill for two great Apollo shows: Jimmie Reed, Muddy Waters,T-Bone Walker, and John Lee Hooker Battle of the Blues with Dee Dee Warwick and others; and a special Motown Revue, starring Martha and the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, the Spinners, and more. The handbill is printed with magenta ink, on paper measuring approximately 11" x 8.5". In VG- condition, with edge wear, center fold with a half-inch separation, and a small red sticker in the upper left corner of the reverse side.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51137 | Beach Boys Los Angeles Surf Fair Concert/Event Poster (1962). From the collection of original Beach Boy David Marks (who has since rejoined Mike Love in the current version of the band) comes this rarely-seen poster, celebrating the World's Fair of Surfing at a special Surf Fair event, held at the Santa Monica Civic Center. The poster measures approximately 13" x 19.75", and is in VG- condition with fold lines.Not Sold. |
| 51138 | The Beach Boys/Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Boston Garden Concert Poster (Budd Flippo Attractions, 1968). Unusual poster promoting a presentation by Guru to the Stars Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and one of his biggest celebrity supporters, Mike Love, who appeared with his band, the Beach Boys. This poster features great images of both Yogi and the Boys in black and red. The poster measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in VG+ condition, with minor creasing and a small lower right corner crunch.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 51139 | Big Brother and the Holding Company/Grass Roots Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster, FD-11 (Family Dog, 1966). This early Family Dog poster, featuring a photograph of a gargoyle high atop the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, was the artistic work of Victor Moscoso. But the real story here isn't about that, or the headline act (the Grass Roots), but a young female singer making her debut with opening act Big Brother -- yes, this was Janis Joplin's first gig with the band that would make her famous. The poster is a first printing example, measuring approximately 13.5" x 20". In VG- condition, with slight staining, tack holes, and three tiny holes within the image area. In any condition, this one is tough to find.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 51140 | Big Brother and the Holding Company/Charles Lloyd Quartet California Hall Concert Poster (Green Joint Project, 1967). Can you imagine spending Christmas with Janis Joplin? Unusual California Hall poster, measuring approximately 14" x 20", and in VG- condition, with a large corner crease in the upper left, and light dust shadows along both left and right sides. Original printing.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 51141 | Big Brother and the Holding Company "Contact" Avalon Concert Poster FD-52 (Family Dog, 1967). First printing version of this Rick Griffin-designed poster, subtitled Keep in Touch!, and featuring Charles Lloyd and Sir Douglas Quintet appearing with Janis Joplin and the Big Brother boys. Measures approximately 14.25" x 20", in NM condition. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Not Sold. |
| 51142 | Big Brother and the Holding Company/Moby Grape Sausalito Concert Poster (The Ark, 1967). Intensely beautiful psychedelic poster, crediting Moby Grape as headliners for a show better remembered today for the appearance of Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company. Also appearing were Sons of Champlin. The poster measures approximately 16.25" x 21.75", and has been professionally restored to Excellent condition, with linen backing. A gem! From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 51143 | Big Brother and the Holding Company Ark Concert Poster (The Ark, 1967). This Ark show poster design draws its inspiration from the Art Nouveau posters of Alfons Mucha. First printing, measuring approximately 16" x 22". In VG+ condition, with tack holes. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 51144 | Big Brother and the Holding Company Carousel Ballroom Concert Poster (1968). This colorful poster, with graphics by Crazy Arab, were for a show that never happened, as Janis Joplin and the boys had to cancel (they came back and played one of their hottest shows ever a few weeks later). This rare poster, which featured the Clara Ward Singers and H. P. Lovecraft as opening acts, measures approximately 14" x 19", and is in VG condition, with tack holes and damage to one corner.Not Sold. |
| 51145 | Big Brother and the Holding Company Carousel Ballroom Concert Poster (1968). Bob Seidemann designed this handmade-looking poster for a great show featuring Janis Joplin and her band, Big Brother, plus the original Fleetwood Mac, starring guitarist Peter Green, and Dr. John. The poster measures approximately 13" x 22.5", and is in VG condition, with paper tanning, tack holes, and a tape stain in the lower right corner.Not Sold. |
| 51146 | Big Brother & the Holding Co./MC5/Grande Ballroom Concert Poster (Russ Gibb, 1968). For a two-night stand, Big Brother rocked Detroit. This poster features a unique group shot of the band. Poster design by artist Gary Grimshaw. Poster measures approximately 13" x 22", and is in NM- condition.Not Sold. |
| 51147 | Big Brother and the Holding Company/Blue Cheer Shrine Concert Poster (Pinnacle, 1968). Cool b&w poster, for Janis Joplin and band's January 12/13, 1968 shows at the Shrine in Los Angeles. This first-printing poster measures approximately 26.75" x 19.5", and is in NM- condition.Not Sold. |
| 51148 | Blues Project Matrix Concert Poster NR-6 (Neon Rose, 1967). For this concert, only handbills were printed. This poster, the first of two printings by artist Victor Moscoso, was printed shortly after the actual event. The negative image of a Victorian-era nude, are in eye-popping shades of pink and green against a blue lettered background. This tough-to-find poster measures approximately 14.75" x 20", is in VG+ condition, with tack holes. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 51149 | The Byrds/Sonny and Cher SRO for RFK Robert Kennedy Benefit Concert Poster (1968). Benefit concert for presidential candidate Senator Robert Kennedy, held at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, May 24, 1968. Also appearing were Mahala Jackson and Rosey Grier. Kennedy, the anti-Vietnam War candidate, was slain the following month, following his crucial win in the California primaries. This rare poster is printed on heavy daygo orange stock, and measures approximately 11" x 17". In Near Mint condition.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 51150 | California Hall Concert Handbills Lot of 4 (1967). Charles Lloyd Quartet April 23,1967; Blue Cheer July 7-8, 1967; Steve Miller Blues Band July 14-15, 1967; and Youngbloods July 21-22, 1967. All in VF condition.Not Sold. |
| 51151 | Freddy Cannon Colorado Springs City Auditorium Concert Poster (Steve Scott, 1965). Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon was a popular performer through the early to mid- sixties, and still performs and records today. This poster features a cool "cannon" graphic in red and black. The poster measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in VG condition, with assorted stains and edge wear.Not Sold. |
| 51152 | Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster, FD-23 (Family Dog, 1966). King of "Dada" Rock, Captain Beefheart was riding high on his first hit single, "Diddy Wah Diddy" at the time of this early Family Dog concert. Opening the show was the Charlatans, the first local "supergroup" of the new hippie scene. This original poster measures approximately 14.25" x 19.75", and is in VG condition, with tack holes in each corner.Not Sold. |
| 51153 | Caravan of Stars with Peter and Gordon Concert Poster (1965). A typical mid-'60s package tour, with some notable stars: Peter and Gordon, Tom Jones, the Shirelles, Them (featuring Van Morrison), Mel Carter, Billy Joe Royal, Brian Hyland, and Ronnie Dove all appeared at this Conneaut Lake Park, PA Convention Center. The poster measures approximately 22" x 28", and is in VG- condition, with paper tanning and light stains, tack holes, corner paper loss, and writing.Not Sold. |
| 51154 | Carousel Ballroom Concert Handbill Group (1968). Cool 'n' colorful collection of handbills from the old Carousel Ballroom, including Big Brother and the Holding Company/Fleetwood Mac/Dr. John the Night Tripper (Double Double Mojo, June 20-23), Booker T. and the MGs/It's a Beautiful Day/Tim Buckley (Heart in Hands, June 14-16), Jefferson Airplane/Grateful Dead/Fleetwood Mac (Medals, June 7-9), John Lee Hooker/Loading Zone/Mother Earth (Flying Dragon, April 4-6), and the Thursday Night Jam (Pig Jar, undated). In addition, there's a Big Brother and the Holding Company/Big Mama Thornton California Hall card dated April 28-29. All items are in NM- or better condition.Not Sold. |
| 51155 | Johnny Cash Five Minutes to Live Melrose Theatre Nashville Movie Poster (1961). Can you imagine Country music legend Johnny Cash as a psycho killer? This rarely seen gritty crime film treats us to just that, along with performances by guitarist Merle Travers, Ronnie Howard, and Vic Tayback. Incredible! This "boxing style" poster was for a special "sneak preview" showing in Nashville for radio DJs and their guests. On card stock, measuring approximately 14" x 22", in VG- condition, with paper tanning, assorted light dings, and tack holes. Wild photo of Johnny, too!Sold for: $657.25. |
| 51156 | Johnny Cash Hollywood Bowl Concert Poster (KFOX, 1963). A truly All-Star line-up joined Johnny for this Hollywood Bowl blockbuster. A virtual Who's Who of Country Music: George Jones, Faron Young, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, the Louvin Brothers, Grampa Jones, Loretta Lynn, and Mother Maybell, June Carter, and the Carter Family all appeared, as well as film star Walter Brennan, who had just ended his run on the hit television show The Real McCoys at the time. Incredible! The poster measures approximately 14.5" x 28.5", and is in VG condition with paper tanning, tack holes, and edge wear.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 51157 | Chambers Brothers Fillmore Concert Poster, Group of 3 (Bill Graham, 1967-68). The "time has come today" to pick up these great posters, featuring the Chambers Brothers: BG-58, also featuring Quicksilver Messenger Service and Sandy Bull, measuring approximately 13.75" x 24.75, VG with tack holes; BG-102, also featuring Sunshine Company and Siegal Schwall, approximately 14" x 21", VG+ with edge and corner wear; and BG-122 with Buffalo Springfield and Richie Havens, approximately 14" x 21.125", VG, mounted loosely on purple mat board. All posters are first printings.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 51158 | Charlatans "Triptych" Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster, Group of 3 (Family Dog, 1967). Three individual concert posters, all featuring the Charlatans as headliners, which form a single image when viewed together: FD-63 "CHA", with Blue Cheer (first printing, measuring approximately 14" x 21.75", VG+, with one tack hole); FD-67 "RLAT", with the 13th Floor Elevators (first printing, approximately 13.5" x 21.75", VG- with tack holes, corner and edge damage); and FD-71 "TANS", with the Youngbloods and the Other Half (believed to be a second printing, approximately 13.75" x 21.75, GD+ condition, with tack holes, slight paper loss in the upper right corner, edge wear, and tears).Not Sold. |
| 51159 | John Coltrane/Miles Davis Shelly's Mann-Hole Concert Poster (1963). Two Jazz giants share the bill on this rare poster. Saxophonist Coltrane had played with trumpeter Davis' band in the mid- to late-1950s; here, his Quartet receives top billing over Davis' Sextet, although the poster is advertising two sets of separate shows at the Hollywood club owned by drummer Shelly Mann. The orange and black poster measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in Good condition, with holes, paper loss, and light paper tanning. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 51160 | Conqueroo 11th Door Club Concert Handbill (1966). Very early psychedelic handbill, from one of the very first Austin clubs to promote this style of music and event (much to the dismay of the locals, who successfully fought to close the venue). Printed on brown paper measuring approximately 10" x 14"; in VG condition with minor edge stains and small tears.Not Sold. |
| 51161 | Conqueroo "Giant Chicken Scratch" Austin Club Saracen Concert Handbill (1966) Austin's short-lived Club Saracen was one of the first venues in town to take a chance on the new "psychedelic" sound. Here's a rare handbill promoting a show featuring Conqueroo, presented by "the Sacred White Mushroom" Printed on tan paper measuring approximately 10" x 14". In VG+ condition, with a small edge stain, lower left.Not Sold. |
| 51162 | James Cotton Blues Band/It's a Beautiful Day Kaleidoscope Concert Poster (1968). While the distinctive round posters of the early Kaleidoscope shows proved too costly to continue, the San Andreas Fault art for this b&w poster still retains a certain element of circular design, making for an eye-catching item. The poster measures approximately 14.25" x 20.25", and is in VG condition with tack holes, slight damage along the top edge, and some light paper tanning.Not Sold. |
| 51163 | Cream Disraeli Gears Lenticular Display. A rare 12.25" x 10.75" psychedelic lenticular reproduction of the cover for Cream's 1967 sophomore LP, in Excellent condition with very minor wear to the edges. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 51164 | Cream Winterland/Fillmore Concert Posters, Uncut Sheet of 2 (Bill Graham, 1968). This double poster is a dream-come-true for any Cream fan! It includes BG-109, featuring Cream, Big Black, and Loading Zone, with a Lee Conklin design; plus BG-110, designed by Stanley Mouse, featuring Cream, James Cotton Blues Band, Jeremy and the Satyrs, and Blood, Sweat, and Tears. The combined first printing posters measure approximately 28.5" x 22.5", and overall condition is VG, with edge wear, creases, and paper tanning.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 51165 | Dave Clark Five Linen Wall Hanging (Ulster, c. 1960s). Irish-made linen print in blue, red, and gray, featuring well-drawn portraits of the band, along with faux signatures and guitar motifs. Measures approximately 31" x 20". In Excellent condition.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51166 | Neil Diamond Winter Garden Concert Poster (Shubert Organization, 1972). Neal Diamond's sold-out performances at the Winter Garden in '72 marked the first solo performer to play Broadway since Al Jolson. After this set of shows, Diamond took a sabbatical that lasted four years. This original poster measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in VG+ condition, with light edge wear.Not Sold. |
| 51167 | Donovan Cow Palace Concert Poster BG-86 (Bill Graham, 1967). Subtle autumn colors dominate this attractive, Bonnie MacLean-designed poster, featuring the English singer-songwriter. First printing example, with uncorrected yellow color areas in the "One" and "Sept." lettering. Measuring approximately 14" x 21", in VG condition, with tack holes, a slight crease along the left side, and a tiny tear along the top edge. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Not Sold. |
| 51168 | Doors Pay Attention New Year's Eve Denver Concert Poster FD-D18 (Family Dog, 1967). Also known as Space Man, this is the red triangle original edition version that many collectors consider the true first printing. Rick Griffin drew the pill-holding alien. The poster measure measures approximately 12.75" x 21.5" There are two small areas of color loss along the bottom, and another much smaller area along the top, that appear to be printing/paper defects rather than tape pulls; otherwise, the poster is in Excellent condition. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 51169 | Doors Pay Attention FD-18 Concert Poster Autographed by Rick Griffin (Denver Dog, 1967). Also known as The Space Man this incredible Rick Griffin-designed poster is a favorite with collectors. First pressing B with the black triangle with a deep purple background. The poster measures approximately 12.50" x 21.25", and is in NM condition.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 51170 | Doors/Chuck Berry/Big Brother and the Holding Company Winterland Concert Poster BG-99 (Bill Graham, 1967). Great holiday-themed poster for a set of shows running from December 26 through 31, 1967. Bonnie MacLean provided the peace-sign graphics. Poster measures approximately 14" x 21", and is in NM condition.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 51171 | Doors Matrix Concert Poster NR-10 (Neon Rose, 1967). First printing of this important poster, with the original green border. Approximate size is 13.75" x 20". Condition is VG, with a few tiny areas of color loss in the upper right corner, and a very light rippled moisture damage in the lower right half. Still a very vibrant and attractive item! From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 51172 | The Doors/Peanut Butter Conspiracy Whisky A-Go Go San Francisco Concert Poster (Love Conspiracy Commune, 1967). Black-and-white version of this scarce poster featuring the Doors, appearing at the short-lived San Francisco branch of LA's famous nightclub. Poster measures approximately 14" x 20", in VG condition, with tack holes, edge wear, and creasing along the upper third.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 51173 | Tommy Dorsey/Jimmy Dorsey Terrytown Area Concert Poster (1953). "Those Fabulous Dorseys" vintage concert poster from Nebraska. The poster measures approximately 14" x 21.75", and is in VF condition.Not Sold. |
| 51174 | Bob Dylan Don't Look Back Movie Poster (1967). Art print measuring approximately 20" x 30", featuring the somewhat bizarre Alan Aldridge/Harry Willock color illustration. Original printing, in NM- condition.Not Sold. |
| 51175 | Alan Freed Movie Posters. Set of three vintage one-sheet posters includes Shake, Rattle and Roll (1956), Mr. Rock and Roll (1957), and Rock Around the Clock (1956). The posters are in Fine condition with toning, wear, fold creases, and some tearing.Not Sold. |
| 51176 | Joan Baez & Grateful Dead Peace Concert Handbill (1966). Rare handbill from the October 8, 1966 rally for write-in candidate for congress, Phil Drath. Also appearing were Joan's sister Mimi Farina and Quicksilver Messenger Service. Condition is Good+, with water stains and tack holes on all corners. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 51177 | Grateful Dead "Skeleton and Roses" Avalon Concert Poster FD-26 (Family Dog, 1966). Second printing of the classic and popular poster, featuring the famous Mouse/Kelley "Skeleton and Roses" design later reworked as a live album cover. Poster measures approximately 14.25" x 20", and is in NM- condition. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 51178 | Grateful Dead "Logo" Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster FD-33 (Family Dog, 1966). Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley teamed to provide the graphics for this early Dead poster. This is an original printing, measuring approximately 14" x 20". The poster is in VG condition, with tack holes and some paper tanning. Classic logo caption: "May the Baby Jesus shut your mouth and open your mind"!Sold for: $717.00. |
| 51179 | Grateful Dead Anniversary Party Old Cheese Factory Concert Poster (1966). The Dead let the good times roll in this seldom-seen Stanley Mouse poster from 1966. The show itself was recorded and is available on the Grateful Dead's website, so how about a nice poster to go with it? It measures approximately 14.25" x 19.75", and is in VG condition, with tack holes and damage to the lower right corner.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 51180 | Grateful Dead Three Indian Dudes Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster, FD-54 (Family Dog, 1967). Rick Griffin designed this poster, utilizing an old photo to which he added some hand lettering. Joining the Dead for two nights was Quicksilver Messenger Service and Johnny Hammond. The first-print poster measures approximately 14.5" x 20"; it's in VG+ condition, with tack holes and a strip of glue residue on the back.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 51181 | Grateful Dead/Jefferson Airplane/Canned Heat Kaleidoscope Concert Poster (1967). First in a series of round posters for the Hollywood Rock venue. The poster measures approximately 18.5" across, and is in VG+ condition, with light glue residue on the reverse side. Tough to find! From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 51182 | Grateful Dead Memorial Carousel Ballroom Concert Poster (1968). A striking "skull" design by Alton Kelly makes this Carousel Ballroom poster a favorite for Deadheads. This poster is not part of any numbered series but bears the designation A.O.R. 2.160, for where the poster appears in the book The Art of Rock. Also on the bill was Charlie Musselwhite and Petris. The days of the week across the top of this poster have been blackened out with ink -- this appears to be a typo correction, as the actual concert dates were in 1968, not '69, as these dates would imply. Measurements are approximately 14" x 22"; in VG condition, with staple holes and slight paper loss from the upper left corner. Not Sold. |
| 51183 | Grateful Dead/The Bank Concert Poster (1968). This poster reflects the difficulties of the bands, venues, and fans had to go through in the late '60s. The bold statement of "The Police can only close us with YOUR fear. Please help us, the Music, and yourself. Bring Friends to The Bank. Come clean, be safe, be happy." gives you a picture of the struggles of the time. Poster measures approximately 15.25" x 23", and is in NM- condition. Not Sold. |
| 51184 | Grateful Dead/Wake of the Flood/Rick Griffin Poster (1973). Promotional poster with added art work by Rick Griffin. Poster measures approximately 17" x 23", and is in NM- condition. Not Sold. |
| 51186 | Grateful Dead Radio City Music Hall Concert Poster (G.D.P., 1980). This is the scarcer version of the Dead's 1980 tour posters. For a whole week, the Grateful Dead and their fans took over the most famous theater in the world, Radio City Music Hall. Poster measures approximately 27.5" x 21.25", and is in NM- condition. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 51187 | Grateful Dead The Downs At Santa Fe Concert Poster (1982). Very colorful New Mexico design. The poster measures approximately 16" x 21", and is in NM condition. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 51188 | Grateful Dead Grass Valley Concert Poster (1983). Unique horizontal California concert poster. The poster measures approximately 14" x 18", and is in NM condition.Not Sold. |
| 51189 | Bill Haley and Cornell Gunter Vintage Concert Poster. A vintage poster, 14" x 22", touting performances by Cornell Gunter and the Coasters, Bill Haley and the Comets, Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, Del Shannon, and many others at the Hollywood Bowl in 1972. In Very Fine condition with some tanning, matted to an overall size of 18" x 26".Not Sold. |
| 51190 | Jimi Hendrix Experience/John Mayhal Fillmore/Winterlamd Concert Poster BG-105 (Bill Graham, 1968). Second printing of this incredibly popular Flying Eyeball poster, featuring iconic graphics by Rick Griffin. Also appearing on the bill was Bluesman Albert King. This second-printing poster, published shortly after the actual event, measures approximately 14" x 21.75", and is in NM- condition.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 51191 | Jimi Hendrix Experience Ellis Auditorium Memphis Concert Handbill (Concerts West, 1969). Great b&w handbill for a Memphis show, which featured Noel Redding's Fat Mattress as the opening act. Printed on glossy 8.5" x 11" paper. In VG condition, with tack and staple holes within the outside margins, and a few small scratches next to the date.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 51192 | Jimi Hendrix KPPC Radio Promotional Poster (c. 1969). Before they were known as KROQ, Los Angeles' prime Rock FM station was known as KPPC. It was originally owned by a Pasadena church, and until 1970, the station was broadcasting out of the basement of the church, even after being sold and reformatted to Rock music. This poster, which asks the question, "What sort of person listens to KPPC?", features a great b&w photo of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. It measures approximately 22.5" x 28.5", and is in VG+ condition, with a few minor age spots. Rare.Not Sold. |
| 51193 | Jimi Hendrix Insel Fehmarn Germany Festival Event Poster (1970). More than 70,000 fans were on hand to see performers such as Canned Heat, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Peter Green, Joan Baez, Mungo Jerry, Ten Years After, and many more. This poster is first pressing "B". Poster measures approximately 11.25" x 32", and is in VF condition.Sold for: $627.38. |
| 51194 | James Taylor/Jimi Hendrix Experience Berkeley Community Theatre Concert Poster (Bill Graham, 1970). One of Jimi Hendrix's last shows in the United States. After his Band of Gypsys project, Jimi wanted to reunite his original backing band, the Experience. Mitch Mitchell was on board, but Noel Redding declined. The second show from this concert was later released on CD. The poster measures approximately 13.5" x 20.5", and is in VF condition. Not Sold. |
| 51195 | Jimi Hendrix Axis: Bold As Love Lenticular Display. The Jimi Hendrix Experience's second album from 1968 was even trippier than the first, and this lenticular display re-creation of the album's cover takes the psychedelic effect even further. Far out, man...Sold for: $507.88. |
| 51196 | Highwaymen Autographed Concert Poster. A poster for the Highwaymen's 1995 The Road Goes on Forever tour of Australia and New Zealand, signed by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings in black felt tip. A great collection of signatures made all the more desirable by the passing of Jennings and Cash in recent years. In Excellent condition with some very mild edge wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 51197 | Honk Orange County Fairgrounds Pavillion Concert Poster, Signed by Rick Griffin (1969). The Jazz-Rock band in concert, as advertised by this terrific b&w poster, designed by Rick Griffin. The poster measures approximately 22" x 17.5", and is in NM condition. Signed in marker by Griffin.Not Sold. |
| 51198 | Hot Tuna/John Mayall Anaheim Youth Benefit Concert Poster Autographed by Rick Griffin (1975). This Orange County Jam poster features great graphics by poster/comix artist Rick Griffin. Line-up included special guests Honk, Sons of Champlin, and Les Moore. The poster measures approximately 15.50" x 23", and is in NM condition. Not Sold. |
| 51199 | Human Be-In Pow-Wow Event Poster (1967) Second printing for the Gathering of the Tribes event poster. Among the attendees: Timothy Leery, Richard Alpert, Dick Gregory, Allen Ginsberg, Michael McClure, and bands like Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane. Poster measures approximately 14" x 20"; in VG condition with paper tanning, creases, and small stains.Not Sold. |
| 51200 | Jefferson Airplane Winterland/Fillmore Concert Poster BG-29 (Bill Graham, 1966). "Purple" version of this famous poster, designed by Wes Wilson. This version, and two others (black and magenta versions) are all considered original printings by Eric King's poster book. Joining the Airplane was Butterfield Blues Band and Muddy Waters. Poster measures approximately 13.25" x 24.25", and is in Near Mint condition. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Not Sold. |
| 51201 | Jefferson Airplane/Jimi Hendrix Fillmore Concert Poster BG-69 (Bill Graham, 1967). This is the famous poster announcing Jimi Hendrix's first Fillmore gig, opening the show for headliners Jefferson Airplane. It also marks the arrival of the Summer of Love - note the Opening of the Fillmore Summer Series title in the upper left corner. This is the original edition, not the pirated version that also circulates. Needless to say, an important poster for any collector. It measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in VG+ condition, with tack holes.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 51202 | Jefferson Airplane Edwardian Ball Fillmore Concert Poster (S. F. State College, 1967). Stanley Mouse created this dandy image for the San Francisco State College Coming Home and Edwardian Ball concert event at the Fillmore Auditorium. A great, colorful first-printing poster, measuring approximately 14" x 20.75", in NM- condition. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 51203 | Jefferson Airplane/Big Brother and the Holding Company New Year's Eve Winterland Concert Poster BG-100 (Bill Graham, 1967). Grace Slick and Janis Joplin (and their respective bands) appeared together for this momentous concert, which also featured Bay Area faves Quicksilver Messenger Service. Bonnie MacLean's colorful peace sign design remains a favorite with sixties-era collectors. This poster was only printed once. It measures approximately 14" x 21", and is in NM condition. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 51204 | Joint Show Rick Griffin Event Poster (1967). An art show put on by the "Big Five" Rock Poster artists (Rick Griffin, Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley, Wes Wilson, and Victor Moscoso), with posters for the event designed by each. Of the posters, this one by Griffin remains the most popular with collectors, both then and now. The first-printing poster measures approximately 22" x 28", and is in NM condition.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 51205 | George Jones and Tammy Wynette Concert Poster. A vintage poster for performances by George Jones and Tammy Wynette at the Charlotte Coliseum, 22" x 28" and in Fine to Very Fine condition with some toning, wear, soiling, and tack holes to the corners.Not Sold. |
| 51206 | B.B. King Civic Auditorium Portland Concert Poster (1972). Get ready for "An Evening of Blues", with this attractive, blue-hued poster for B.B.'s Portland's Civic Center show in 1972. The poster measures approximately 17.5" x 22.75", and is in VF condition, with very light edge wear.Not Sold. |
| 51207 | Gladys Knight & the Pips/The Dells Easter Spectacular Festival Poster (1965). After leaving in 1962 to start a family, Gladys rejoined the already touring Pips in 1964. In the years to come they put out numerous hits, including their #2 hit "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" in 1967. Poster measures approximately 17" x 22" and is in VG+ condition.Not Sold. |
| 51208 | Jerry Lee Lewis/Freddy Hart Portland Civic Auditorium Concert Poster (Jack Roberts, 1972). The Killer rocks out Portland in this early '70s show, which featured Freddie "Easy Loving" Hart as the opener. This original "boxing" style poster measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in VG condition, with light corner crunches.Not Sold. |
| 51209 | Charles Lloyd Quartet Concert Posters, Group of 2 (1967-68). The Charles Lloyd Quartet consisted of pianist Keith Jarrett, bassist Cecil McBee (later Ron McClure), and drummer Jack DeJohnette, who, along with saxophonist Lloyd, became the first Jazz band to play the Fillmore. Their far-out brand of Fusion Jazz was popular with the San Francisco Rock crowd; these two posters feature the Quartet as headliners for both the Avalon Ballroom (Family Dog FD-74 Tripping or Taj Mahal poster) and the original Fillmore Auditorium (Grass Roots Productions show). The Avalon poster measures approximately 14" x 20"; the Grass Roots poster is approximately 12.5" x 18", and both are first printings in VG+ condition. Not Sold. |
| 51210 | Love/Canned Heat/Hour Glass Blue Law San Diego Concert Poster (1967). This electric blue and orange poster, featuring L.A.'s Love, and Duane Allman's Hour Glass, is one we rarely see. It's an original printing, measuring approximately 15.75" x 21.5", and is in NM- condition.Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 51211 | Bob Marley & the Wailers Greek Theater/UC Berkeley Concert Poster (Superb/Overland Productions, 1978). This poster is for the Kaya tour. Designed by Colleen Cannon. During the month before, Marley was awarded the Peace Medal of the Third World from the United Nations. Poster measures approximately 12" x 18", and is in NM condition. Sold for: $478.00. |
| 51212 | MC5/Grande Ballroom Concert Poster (Uncle Russ, 1967). Poster was only printed once before the show and features Scott Richard Case, Billy C and the Sunshine, MC5, Gang, and Odd and Ends. Poster designed by Detroit's artist Gary Grimshaw. Poster measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in NM condition. Not Sold. |
| 51213 | Joni Mitchell/Jackson Browne Waikiki Shell Concert Poster (Hawaii, 1972). Singer, composer, lyricist, and painter -- Joni Mitchell's talents have inspired countless people for over 40 years. Poster measures approximately 10.5" x 16", and is in VG condition, with one tack hole and nick on right side, plus tape on top two corners. Otherwise, a very stunning poster.Not Sold. |
| 51214 | Moby Grape/Sparrow Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster FD-43 (Family Dog, 1967) The beautiful Movie Star poster, designed by Mouse and Kelley, featuring a photo of silent star Alla Nazimova, from her 1923 epic Salome. This is the first version of this important poster, bearing the "Double-H Press" credit in small type. This credit was a typo on the artwork, as the actual printer was California Litho Plate; the mistake was corrected by removing the credit midway through the run, creating two original, first printing versions of the poster. This example measures approximately 14" x 20", and is in NM- condition. One of our favorites! From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51215 | Van Morrison Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster (Sound Proof, 1969). A great Rick Griffin design, complete with otherworldly lettering which is completely indecipherable, is the highlight of this unusual poster. It measures approximately 21.75" x 11", and is in VG condition, with tack holes and edge wear.Not Sold. |
| 51216 | Mothers of Invention/Tim Buckley Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster BG-97 (Bill Graham, 1967). Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley teamed to provide the classy-looking graphics for this poster, which also includes opening act Chambers Brothers. This is the second version of the poster, which was created by altering the printing plate (by adding "#97" and correcting the spelling of Graham's name in thin lettering along the lower portion of the poster) during the original press run. Poster measures approximately 12.75" x 21.75", and is in NM condition. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Not Sold. |
| 51217 | Mothers of Invention/Tim Buckley Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster BG-67 (Bill Graham, 1967). First printing copy of this attractive and popular poster, featuring a Stanley Mouse design. Sharing the bill was the Chambers Brothers. The poster measures approximately 12.75" x 22". The poster is in VG+ condition, with a creased upper left corner.Not Sold. |
| 51218 | The New Comix Art Show Poster (Phoenix Gallery, 1969). Victor Moscoso created a collage comic strip, utilizing the work of his fellow Zap Comix artist pals Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Rick Griffin, Gilbert Shelton, plus Art Spiegelman, Kim Deitch, George Metzger and others, to create this unique art show poster. Printed in black on heavy card stock, measuring approximately 16" x 22.5". NM condition. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 51219 | Newport '69 at Devonshire Downs Event Poster (1969). A multi-colored illustration of Jimi Hendrix dominates this cool festival poster, which also lists the Byrds, Creedence Clearwater, Eric Burdon, Ike and Tina Turner, Jethro Tull, Joe Cocker, Marvin Gaye, Spirit, Steppenwolf, and many more performers for a three-day Rock Music extravaganza. This first printing poster measures approximately 24" x 36", and is in Excellent condition. Sold for: $717.00. |
| 51220 | Pink Floyd San Diego Concert Poster (Direct Productions, 1971). Randy Tuten designed this enigmatic poster, which also featured Finnegan as an opening act. The poster measures approximately 14.5" x 21", and is in Near Mint condition.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 51221 | Queen A Night At The Opera Saginaw Civic Center Concert Poster (WHNN, 1976). The one-time-printing poster is amazing to say the least. The poster measures approximately 15" x 22.5", and is in VG+ condition, with neat pin holes.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 51222 | Quicksilver Messenger Service/Avalon Ballroom FD-25 Concert Poster (Family Dog, 1966). The artists chose a picture of a Native American man to represent the way Native Americans lived in harmony with the land. Poster designed by artists Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley. Poster measures approximately 13.75" x 20", and is in VF condition. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 51223 | Quicksilver Messenger Service Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster, FD-32 (Family Dog, 1966). The famous Chicken on a Unicycle design, by Zap Comix artist Victor Moscoso, is featured on this classic poster. Original printing, measuring approximately 14.25" x 20" In Very Good condition, with light stains and corner tack holes.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 51224 | Quicksilver Messenger Service/Miller Blues Band Dancing Lady Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster FD-42 (Family Dog, 1966). This Victor Moscoso-designed poster is also nicknamed Chicken Lady. First printing, with the ticket outlet strip printed in a gold rectangle. Poster measures approximately 13" x 19", and is in NM- condition, with some very light wear along the upper right corner. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51225 | Quicksilver Messenger Service/Miller Blues Band Plains of Quicksilver Avalon Concert Poster FD-53 (Family Dog, 1967). One of the more interesting Victor Moscoso poster designs, featuring concentric circular lettering, vivid dayglo colors, and mirror images of the Quicksilver members at the top and bottom. It's difficult to tell which of two printings this poster is, but we believe it to be the second, printed on slightly thinner paper stock than the original. It measures approximately 14.25" x 20", and is in VG+ condition, with tack holes.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 51226 | Rolling Stones/Ike and Tina Turner/Yardbirds ABC Ardwick Concert Handbill (1966). Rare English handbill on goldenrod stock measuring approximately 9" x 5.75". Other than two very minor stains in the lower outside border, in beautiful NM condition.Not Sold. |
| 51227 | Rolling Stones European Tour Concert Poster (Sea Presentation, 1970). Gorgeous travel-style first-printing poster for the Stones 1970 trek through Europe. Poster design by John Pasche. Measures approximately 24.25" x 33.25". In NM- conditionNot Sold. |
| 51228 | Rolling Stones "Round" Knebworth Festival Event Poster (1976). Knebworth has been the site of one of Britain's best music festivals since 1974. This festival featured such headlines as the Rolling Stones, Todd Rundgren, 10cc, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Poster measures approximately 24.5" across, and is in NM- condition. You don't see this poster in this condition very often.Not Sold. |
| 51230 | Pete Seeger/Berkeley Community Theater Concert Poster (1968). A benefit concert for the Woody Guthrie Memorial. Poster measures approximately 14" x 20", and is in VG condition, with staple holes and the top right corner had a small piece .5" x .5" missing. Other wise a very attractive poster. Not Sold. |
| 51231 | Martin Sharp Legalize Cannabis Hyde Park Event Poster (Bog O Posters, 1967). Impressive poster, printed on gold foil paper, for a London pro-marijuana rally. Artist Martin Sharp is best remembered for his album cover designs for Cream, including Wheels On Fire. The poster measuring approximately 20" x 30", and is in VG+ condition, with very light edge wear.Not Sold. |
| 51232 | Shiva's Headband Austin Concert Handbill (Vulcan Gas Co., 1968). Rare Texas handbill, designed by Jim Franklin. Measures approximately 9.75" x 10, in VG+ condition with slight edge wear. Very cool!Not Sold. |
| 51233 | Sons of Champlin/Cold Blood Gater Benefit Nourse Auditorium Concert Poster (1969). This red on goldenrod paper poster is one we don't see too often. It measures approximately 15" x 20", and is in NM- condition.Not Sold. |
| 51234 | Bruce Springsteen Roxy Concert Poster (CBS, 1975). Oversized (approximately 40" x 25") promotional poster from Columbia Records, celebrating the Boss' October 16-19, 1975 run at Los Angeles' Roxy Club, and Springsteen's Born to Run album. Classic, early Bruce, in a hard-to-find item. Near Mint condition.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 51235 | Stevie Ray Vaughan/Buddy Guy Auditorium Shores Austin (1990). This incredible purple on green concert poster was Stevie's last performance in Austin, Texas only a few months before his death. This poster measures approximately 11" x 17" and is NM condition.Not Sold. |
| 51236 | Summer of Love Twentieth Anniversary Signed and Numbered Poster, 260/350 (1987). This is one that needs to be seen to be truly appreciated. Five of the top poster artists collaborated on this stunningly beautiful design, recalling the Glory Days of Psychedelic Rock. The silkscreen poster is on high-quality art paper, which measures approximately 20" x 26". It's been signed in pencil by Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley, and Wes Wilson.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 51237 | Texas International Pop Festival Concert Poster (1969). The mega-event for Dallas Rock fans in 1969, this outdoor festival featured, among others, Led Zeppelin, Santana, Sly and the Family Stone, Janis Joplin, and many more. This colorful 23.75" x 17.5 poster has long been a coveted item among Texas collectors. This copy has a few small stains, tears, and tack holes, and grades GD+. Comes with a white mat for framing.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 51238 | Them (Van Morrison) Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster BG-20 (Bill Graham, 1966). Advertised as one of the last tour appearances with Van Morrison on the 1966 U.S. tour. Designed by artist Wes Wilson. Poster measures approximately 14" x 20", and is in VG- condition, with neat tack holes and two small pieces missing at top corners. Not Sold. |
| 51239 | 13th Floor Elevators Zebra Man Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster, FD-28 (Family Dog, 1966). The so-called Zebra Man in this Kelley/Mouse-designed poster was originally printed as a b&w cover to Life magazine in 1954. It makes for very vibrant image on this first-print poster, which measures approximately 14.25" x 20". In VG+ condition, with tack holes in margin areas, and damage to one corner.Not Sold. |
| 51240 | 13th Floor Elevators Avalon Ballroom Concert Handbill FD-28, Uncut Sheet of 2 (Family Dog, 1966). The classic Zebra Man design, on a two-up sheet of handbills for a show featuring Texas psych pioneers 13th Floor Elevators, plus Bay Area faves Quicksilver Messenger Service. Beautiful example; other than slight tape-pulls on the reverse side, in NM- condition. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Not Sold. |
| 51241 | 13th Floor Elevators/Moby Grape Pyramid Eye Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster FD-34 (Family Dog, 1966). Original printing, with the Bindweed Press credit in the lower right corner. Poster measures approximately 14.25" x 20", and is in VG condition, with tack holes and edge wear. A tear on the right side border goes slightly into the design.Not Sold. |
| 51242 | 13th Floor Elevators/Great Society/Sopwith Camel Fillmore Concert Poster BG-25 (Bill Graham, 1967). A fetching portrait of Great Society (and soon-to-be Jefferson Airplane) vocalist Grace Slick, shot by Herb Green, adorns this popular poster. Wes Wilson's trippy lettering also makes this one a stand-out. Second printing. Measuring approximately 13.5" x 21", in VG- condition with tack holes, edge damage, and corner paper loss. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51243 | 13th Floor Elevators The Angel Austin Concert Handbill (Electric Grandmother, 1967). Extremely rare handbill for an Elevators show at the Doris Miller Auditorium in Austin, Texas. Electric Grandmother later became known as Vulcan Gas Company; this was their very first show. Great graphics on this one, by Mark Weakley. Original printing, measuring approximately 8.5" x 11". In VG+ condition, with light edge stains.Not Sold. |
| 51244 | 13th Floor Elevators Rams Head Austin City Coliseum Concert Handbill (Electric Grandmother, 1967). Another rare, trippy, original handbill by Austin's leading Psychedelic band of the '60s. This was the third show by the collective later known as Vulcan Gas Company. Purple on blue paper, measuring approximately 8" x 11". In VG condition, with light foxing along the lower border area.Not Sold. |
| 51245 | Ike and Tina Turner Workin' Together In-Store Promotional Poster (Liberty Records, 1971). Promo poster for the groundbreaking album that featured the duo's hit reworking of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Proud Mary". Poster measures approximately 24.25" x 34.5". In Very Good+ condition, with only minor light staining and handling wear.Not Sold. |
| 51246 | Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Beck Concert Poster. A 17" x 30" poster for their December 1, 1989 performance at the L.A. Sports Arena. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some small holes, edge wear, and some creasing.Not Sold. |
| 51247 | Vulcan Gas Company Concert Handbill Group of 4 (1968-69). Four wild handbills from the legendary Austin, Texas venue: Steve Miller Band/Freddy King, measuring approximately 9.25" x 11.75"; Fred McDowell, measuring approximately 8.25" x 7"; Shiva's Headband, measuring approximately 7" x 14"; and Texas & Fat Emma/Shiva's Headband, measuring approximately 11.75" x 8.75". All average NM condition.Not Sold. |
| 51248 | Vulcan Gas Company Concert Handbill, Group of 4 (1968-69). Four handbills from Austin, Texas' favorite Rock concert venue of the late '60s: Shiva's Headband, 5/23-24/68, measuring approximately 8" x 9"; The Children/New Atlantis, 11/28-29/68, measuring approximately 11.75" x 8"; Muddy Waters/Sunnyland Special, 4/25/69, measuring approximately 10" x 10"; and a related Dallas handbill for The End of Cole, featuring Nazz, Illinois Speed Press, and others, measuring approximately 11" x 8.5". Two have designed by Jim Franklin. The Muddy Waters handbill has some light stains along one edge, otherwise all are in NM- condition.Not Sold. |
| 51249 | West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band Kaleidoscope Uncut Concert Poster (1967). Exceedingly rare uncut round poster for the Kaleidoscope's third event, featuring the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band and Canned Heat. Neon yellow and orange colors still pop off the page, which measures approximately 20" x 20". Other than edge wear within the white borders, including some dust shadows, the image area looks positively NM.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 51250 | The Who Winter Gardens Morecambe Concert Handbill (Cassap-Komlosy Productions, 1966). "The Incredible Who" headline this English handbill, which also lists Mike Berry, best known to Americans for his role on the popular television import, Are You Being Served?. The handbill measures approximately 5.75" x 9", and is in NM conditionSold for: $657.25. |
| 51251 | Who/Troggs/MC5 Coliseum Concert Poster (Russ Gibb, 1968). A classic poster with an amazing line up of performers. Poster by artists Gary Grimshaw. The poster measures approximately 13" x 22", and is in NM condition.Not Sold. |
| 51252 | The Who City Hall Newcastle Handbill (Kit Lambert, 1969). Handbill for December 19, 1969 concert in England, which included a performance of Tommy. The handbill measures approximately 6.625" x 9.5", and is in GD+ condition, with a hole punched in the upper right corner, and a vertical 2" scratch along the left side.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 51253 | The Who/Poco Hollywood Palladium Concert Poster (Magic Circus, 1969). This beautiful piece, featuring a great "beetle" design by Rick Griffin, is one of the most sought-after California Rock posters. Utilizing a "split-fountain" printing technique, each print is slightly different; this copy has slightly darker print along the lower portion of the poster. We believe this to be a first printing, measuring approximately 16" x 22.5". In NM- condition.Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 51254 | Woodstock Festival Handbill and T-Shirt. A 4.5" x 7" handbill featuring the original poster design for the event that shaped a generation and defined the '60s. Listed as the event site is Wallkill, New York, the second choice after the town of Woodstock; the final destination was, of course, Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel. This handbill features an Art Nouveau-inspired design by artist David Byrd that is rarely seen, as opposed to the much more famous dove-on-a-guitar image that is featured on the vintage t-shirt that accompanies it. Both are in Excellent condition.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 51255 | Woodstock Festival Original Event Poster (1969). The first version of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair poster, featuring Art Nouveau-style graphics by David Byrd, and announcing Wallkill, New York as the location (this was later changed to New Bethel). The poster is an original printing, measuring approximately 13.5" x 22.25:, and is in NM condition. A strikingly beautiful poster for an earth-shaking event that is about to experience its fortieth anniversary in 2009. Were you there?Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 51256 | Woodstock Festival Classic Original Poster (Woodstock Music & Art Fair, 1969). Nice original print of the classic "dove and guitar" poster, for the best-remembered outdoor Rock festival of all time. This early version includes canceled act Jeff Beck Group in the Sunday line-up, and omits their replacement, Jimi Hendrix. The poster measures approximately 24" x 37", and is in VF condition.Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 51257 | Woodstock Festival Flyer (Woodstock Music and Art Fair, 1969). Billed as An Aquarian Exposition, this is the final version original two-panel flyer for Rock's most famous outdoor event. The former location, in Walkill, NY was replaced by this point by a large field near the town of White Lake -- Max Yasgur's farm. The flyer measures approximately 8" x 8.5" unfolded, and is in VF condition, with only some minor handling wear.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 51258 | Woodstock An Aquarian Exposition Original Handbill (1969). This is the original design for the event that shaped a generation. Listed as the event site is Wallkill, New York, the second choice after the town of Woodstock. This interesting postcard, featuring an art nouveau-inspired design by artist David Byrd, is rarely seen, as opposed to the much more famous "3 Days of Peace, Love, and Music". Handbill measures 4.5" x 7.25", and is in NM condition.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 51259 | Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention/Tim Buckley Pepperland Concert Poster (1970). For two nights this great line up blew away San Rafael, California. Poster designed by Mark T. Behrens. Poster measures approximately 13" x 21", and is in VG condition, with a few tack holes.Not Sold. |
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| 52001 | Forrest Ackerman and Others Signed Famous Monsters Convention Poster, 24" x 36". A 24" x 36" poster for the 35th Anniversary Famous Monsters of Filmland Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy World Convention, inscribed and signed to Sara Karloff (daughter of, you guessed it, Boris Karloff) by "Mr. Science Fiction" Forrest Ackerman, Bela Lugosi Jr., and Dwight Frye, Jr., son of actor Dwight Frye. Stapled along the edges to a same-sized piece of cardboard, otherwise in Very Fine condition with no creases, scuffs, or fading, and minimal wear to the edges. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 52002 | Lucille Ball Notecards from Friars Club Roast Speech. Twenty typed and handwritten notecards from Ball's speech during the Friars Club roast of Dean Martin, accompanied by the namecard that marked her place on the dais. In Very Fine condition with some staining.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 52003 | Ingrid Bergman Signed Document with Photo, Framed to 27.5" x 16". A release for dated April 12, 1948 and signed by Bergman in black ink, matted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of the actress with Casablanca co-star Humphrey Bogart to an overall size of 27.5" x 16". In Excellent condition with some toning.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 52004 | Shirley Temple Black Signed Contract, 1975. A 23-page license agreement between Shirley Temple Black and Western Publishing Company, signed by Black on the last page, in blue ink and initialed by the child star five times on various pages. Accompanied by additional letters to Black, each regarding the aforementioned contract. In Very Good condition with minor wear and creases to corners. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52005 | Louise Brooks Signed Card with Photo (1962). A 4.5" x 6" Christmas card inscribed, dated 1962, and signed by the silent-era actress in red pencil. In Very Fine to Excellent condition, accompanied by a beautiful b&w 11" x 14" photo portrait of her. Not Sold. |
| 52006 | Billie Burke and Shirley Temple Signed Autobiographies. Includes With a Feather on My Nose signed by Burke (Fine condition) and Child Star signed by Temple (Excellent condition). Not Sold. |
| 52007 | Richard Burton Signed Photo. An 8" x 10" b&w photo inscribed and signed by Burton in black ink. In Very Fine condition with some edge wear.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 52008 | James Cagney Autograph Framed with Original Spanish Lobby Card for Angels with Dirty Faces. A 4.5" x 2.5" autograph cut bearing James Cagney's signature, large and in green ink, matted and framed alongside an original Spanish lobbycard for the 1938 crime drama Angels with Dirty Faces. Arguably one of his quintessential roles, Cagney's performance as thug Rocky Sullivan won him his first of three Oscar nominations. The 21" x 18" piece is framed with an ultra-violet filtering, museum-quality plastic lens and is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52009 | James Cagney Award Plaque (1970). A plaque acknowledging Cagney's membership in the Golden Circle of California organization, dated 1970-71 and listing Ronald Reagan as governor and John Wayne as chairman. 13" x 11" and in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52010 | Henry Calvin's Mustache from His "Laurel and Hardy" Appearance with Dick Van Dyke (1963). One of the best-remembered episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show was the March 6, 1963 episode "The Sam Pomerantz Scandals," in which Van Dyke and Henry Calvin did a remarkable (and heartfelt) impersonation of Laurel and Hardy. (Stan Laurel himself tuned in that night and enjoyed it.) This lot includes Calvin's Oliver Hardy mustache, housed, for whatever reason, in a Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge envelope. The mustache is in its original two pieces, well-preserved, and comes with an 8" x 10" still (in Excellent condition) showing Dick and Henry as Stan and Ollie. A fascinating lot from an unforgettable night of classic television -- and a true curio related to the legend of Laurel and Hardy. From the Henry Calvin Collection.Not Sold. |
| 52011 | Henry Calvin's Framed Awards (1960-62). Set of three awards includes a Distinguished Community Service Citation from the city of Flint, Michigan; a Box Office Blue Ribbon Picture of the Month Award for Toby Tyler; and a Box Office Blue Ribbon Picture of the Month Award for Babes in Toyland, all from the personal collection of actor Henry Calvin. Each is framed to an overall size of 9.5" x 12" and in Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Henry Calvin Collection.Not Sold. |
| 52012 | Henry Calvin Framed Zorro Puzzles. A pair of vintage Zorro TV series jigsaw puzzles, assembled and framed to an overall size of 18" x 15" From the personal collection of actor Henry Calvin, who played "Sgt. Garcia" in the series. In Very Fine condition with some wear to the frames. From the Henry Calvin Collection.Not Sold. |
| 52013 | Chicago Cast-Signed Poster (1997) 14" x 22". A 14" x 22" promo poster for the 1997 Shubert Theatre production of the musical, signed by 15 cast members in silver ink. In Excellent condition, framed, and accompanied by a Playbill from the production. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52014 | Montgomery Clift Signed Letter (1961). Single page typed letter on personal stationery, dated November 18, 1961, and signed by Clift in blue ink. In Excellent condition with a mailing crease.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52015 | Coneheads Spaceship Model (1993). A plastic spaceship model used during production on the 1993 comedy starring Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtain, based on the classic Saturday Night Live characters. The Model measures approximately 4.5" x 8" x 6" with a one-inch wooden base; A small antenna piece has broken off of one side, otherwise it is in Excellent condition.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 52016 | Coneheads Production Art Group of 3 (1993). "Three Moons Over Romulak" production design artwork from the 1993 comedy. Four variations of one image in acrylic on three pieces of 20" x 15" illustration board. In Very Fine to Excellent condition.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 52017 | Gary Cooper Autograph with Photo (1954). Includes a vintage postcard autographed by the High Noon star in 1954, matted and framed along with a striking b&w 8" x 10" photo of Cooper to an overall size of 16" x 20". All items in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52018 | Joan Crawford Signed Photo. An stunning b&w 8" x 10" photo of a young Joan Crawford, circa the late 1930s, inscribed and signed by her in blue ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild overall toning, matted and framed to an overall size of 15.25" x 17.25"Sold for: $507.88. |
| 52019 | Joan Crawford Signed Letters and Photos. Includes four typed letters on personal stationery, dating from August 20, 1973 to February 13, 1975, each signed by Crawford, plus five b&w 8" x 10" publicity photos of the actress, one signed by her in black felt tip. In overall Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52020 | Joan Crawford Vintage Signed Photos. Set of four vintage b&w 8" x 10" publicity photos of the elegant and infamous leading lady, each inscribed and signed by her. In overall Very Fine condition with mild wear and tanning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 52021 | Joan Crawford and Others Signed Photos. Set of four vintage b&w 8" x 10" publicity stills includes three signed by Joan Crawford (two with George Hurrell credit stamps on the reverse) and one signed by Phillip and Joan Terry. In overall Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 52022 | Joan Crawford Signed Photo. An 10.5" x 13.5" book page featuring a photo of Crawford circa the 1930s, inscribed by her in black ink. The reverse bears an earlier b&w photo of her and a caption describing her resemblance to Gloria Swanson. Matted to an overall size of 16" x 19", and in Very Fine condition. Sold for: $203.15. |
| 52023 | Joan Crawford Signed Letter. A single-page letter on personal stationery, undated, handwritten and signed by Crawford on black ink. In Very Fine condition with some wear and mailing creases, accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a newspaper clipping referenced in the letter. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52024 | Joan Crawford Signed Photo and Notecard. Includes a b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Mildred Pierce star, inscribed and signed by her in black ink. Glued to the lower right corner of the photo is a 3" x 5" notecard also inscribed and signed by her. In very Good to Fine condition, with some toning to the card, glue residue on the reverse of the photo, mild wear to the photo overall. Accompanied by an LOA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52025 | Walter Cronkite Artwork, 30" x 12.5". A dark gray abstract design on black illustration board, 30" x 12.5", by veteran news anchor and journalist Walter Cronkite. In Very Fine condition with some minor edge wear and a small piece missing near the upper left corner. "Walter Cronkite's Universe" is written en verso in an unknown hand (in pencil).Not Sold. |
| 52026 | Bette Davis Autographed Photos. Includes a b&w 8" x 10" signed by Davis in black ink and matted to 12" x 16" with a handwritten note by her, plus to autographed b&w 8" x 10" photos and a handwritten note matted along with unsigned photos of the actress to 18" x 24". Items are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 52027 | Marlene Dietrich Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the legendary actress, signed by her in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition. Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52028 | Marlene Dietrich Autograph with Photo. A 4" x 2" signature cut in black ink, matted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo to an overall size of 14" x 20". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52029 | Marlene Dietrich Signed Photo. A sultry b&w 10" x 13" photo portrait of the actress inscribed and signed by her in black ink. In Very Fine condition with some silver toning to the edges, matted to an overall size of 15.75" x 20".Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52030 | Marlene Dietrich Signed Photos. Includes one b&w 11" x 14" and two b&w 5" x 7" photos of Dietrich, each signed by her. In overall Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52031 | Marlene Dietrich, Isabella Rossellini, and Bette Midler Signed Books. Signed copies of Marlene Dietrich's ABC, Some of Me by Rossellini, and The Saga of Baby Divine by Bette Midler. In overall Excellent condition.Sold for: $209.13. |
| 52032 | Disney Photo to Howard Hein (1955). A b&w 8" x 10" photo illustration featuring Minnie Mouse, presented to Howard Hein on the occasion of the first Buena Vista sales conference, held in October 1955. The photo is matted and framed to an overall 13" x 16" and is accompanied by a pair of vintage t-shirts featuring Minnie and Donald Duck. In overall Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52033 | Michael Dorn Autograph. A color 8" x 10" photo of Michael Dorn as "Worf" from Star Trek: The Next Generation, part of a 12" x 15" display plaque. Number 550 in a limited edition of 2,500.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52034 | Diana Dors Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" publicity photo of the glamorous actress, autographed by her in blue ink and in Excellent condition. Sold for: $155.35. |
| 52035 | Kirk Douglas and Others Signed Lust For Life Lobby Card (1956). An 11" x 14" lobby card for the 1956 biopic about painter Vincent Van Gogh, signed by star Kirk Douglas, director Vincent Minnelli, and costume designer Walter Plunkett. Douglas earned his third Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Van Gogh. The lobby card is in Very Fine condition, and has been matted and framed to an overall size of 18" x 15".Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52036 | Marie Dressler Signed Photo. Vintage sepia matte-finish 11" x 14" photo signed by the actress in black fountain ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild creasing and silvering. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 52037 | Vivian Duncan Photo with Signed Mat (1924). A b&w 11" x 14" photo of Vivian Duncan, one half of the Duncan Sisters vaudeville act, matted to an overall size of 15.5" x 18.75", and dated August 1924 and inscribed and signed by Duncan on the lower portion of the mat. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some toning to the matte and toning, silvering, and mild wear to the photo.Not Sold. |
| 52038 | Clint Eastwood and Others Rawhide Vintage CBS Promo Stills, Set of 25. This set of 25 b&w 8" x 10" promo stills from the classic TV western drama of 1959-66 includes shots featuring Clint Eastwood, Eric Fleming, Paul Brinegar, June Lockhart, Ralph Bellamy, Martin Balsam, Troy Donahue, and other cast members and guest stars. The show ran for 217 episodes over eight seasons and launched Eastwood's early acting career, and is still popular today. The photos are from the series' first four seasons and are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild toning and/or wear, and several are accompanied by CBS photo slips featuring cutlines and broadcast info. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 52039 | Jean Fenwick and Vivienne Osborne Portraits by Bull and Hurrell, set of 12. Clarence Bull and George Hurrell were very likely the greatest portrait photographers of Golden Age Hollywood. This lot features six 11" x 14" portraits by Bull of Jean Fenwick, actress and sister of Marian Marsh made memorable as the villainess of Arrest Bulldog Drummond (1939); and six portraits by Hurrell of actress Vivienne Osborne, who played in such films as Supernatural (1933) and Dragonwyck (1946). All have the respective photographer's stamp en verso and the Fenwick group also contains two 8" x 10" portraits of the actress, one with Bull's stamp en verso. Some minor surface wear and border stains, otherwise in Very Fine condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52040 | Fireball 5000 Document and Photo Archive (1966). Includes a copy of the script (final draft, March 1, 1966, 96 pages plus revisions), 11 b&w 8" x 10" photos, assorted press notes and clippings, and a design mock-up for the box lid for the AMT model kit based on the titular race car (signed by kustomizer George Barris). Items are in overall Very Fine Condition with some mild wear and curling to the photos. From the George Barris Archive.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52041 | Flintstones Production Art Piece (1999). A 12" x 10" color piece of production art labeled "8/13/99 Bedrock matte painting with temp foreground element. 1:85 to 1 aspect ratio. 2K". In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52042 | Glenn Ford's Sketch of Christopher Isherwood by Don Bachardy, 28.5" x 23". The pen and ink portrait of Isherwood by Don Bachardy is on 28.5" x 23" illustration paper and is inscribed "for Glenn with much affection, from his old friend Chris" in the upper left corner. In Excellent condition, matted and framed to 30" x 24.5". From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 52043 | Glenn Ford's Leather Pressing of Will Rogers. A large leather pressed image of the famed American writer and humorist, from the personal collection of Glenn Ford. Framed to an overall size of 13.5" x 17.5" and in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52044 | Glenn Ford's Personal Celebrity Photos. Set of one b&w 10" x 12.5" photo of Greta Garbo and six color 11" x 14" photos featuring Dorothy Lamar, Fred Astaire, Ingrid Bergman (in costume as Joan of Arc), Bing Crosby, Gloria DeHaven, and Laraine Day, all from the personal collection of Glenn Ford. Each is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52045 | Helen Modjeska Inscribed Cabinet Photo. A b&w 4.25" x 6.5" photo of the renowned 19th century Polish actress, inscribed, dated 1888, and signed by her in black ink. In Fine condition with mild wear and moderate overall toning, in a double-sided 5.5" x 7.5" frame. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52046 | Johnny Longden Signed Photo to Glenn Ford. An 14" x 11" photo illustration of jockey Johnny Longden breaking the world's Riding record in 1956, inscribed and signed by him to Glenn Ford along the top edge of the matte in blue ink. Matted and framed to an overall size of 21" x 17" and in Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52047 | Glenn Ford Menu Card from Restaurant de la Tour d'Argent, Paris, Signed by Celebrity Guests. This 4.75" x 7" card (which unfolds to 9.5" x 7") features a handwritten list of courses prepared for a Thanksgiving dinner given by Glenn Ford for the cast and crew of the MGM film The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse on November 24, 1960, at the Restaurant de la Tour d'Argent in Paris. The card is signed on the inside by Ford, whose inscription includes the comment (presumably referring to the pumpkin pie) "it was awful." The reverse card features 11 blue ballpoint signatures, including those of several members of the Four Horsemen company: Ford, Vincente Minnelli (director), Yvette Mimieux (actress), Walter Plunkett (costume designer), and Urie McCleary (art director). In Fine condition with extra vertical fold in middle of card. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52048 | Glenn Ford's Letter from 1973 Inaugural Committee. A single-page typed letter on Inaugural Committee 1973 letterhead, dated December 29, 1972, to Ford from chairman Raymond Caldiero. It reads in part: "Please accept this official Inaugural license plate with my sincere thanks for your past and future time and efforts on behalf of our President's re-election." A handwritten notation from Caldiero tells Ford that he can keep the plate through 1973. In Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52049 | Ray Caldiero Signed Letter to Glenn Ford. Washington, D.C. [no date], one page, 8.5" x 11", Inaugural Committee-1973 letterhead. The letter reads (in full): "Glenn -- I'm returning your copy of the D.C. registration -- just in case you get stopped. Looking forward to seeing you in Washington. Best personal regards, Ray Caldiero." In Fine condition with original folds, minor creases, and slight wear along bottom edge. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52050 | Bob Dole Signed Letter to Glenn Ford. A single-page typed letter on Republican National Convention letterhead, dated September 22, 1974, from convention chairman Bob Dole to Glenn Ford, thanking him for his support. The letter is signed by Dole in black ink, and is accompanied by a color 11" x 14" photo of Nixon's inauguration, inscribed to Ford and signed by various supporters in blue ink. Both are in Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52051 | Glenn Ford's Porcelain Mouse with Signed Letter from Julie Harris. A small porcelain given as a gift to Ford from his The Family Holvak co-star Julie Harris. Accompanied by a signed handwritten note from Harris dated March 30, 2003, in which Harris states that the mouse had been given to her by Dirk Bogarde, with whom she starred in the TV movie The Little Moon of Alban. Both items are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52052 | Glenn Ford Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff Appointment. A single-page legal document dated January 14, 1958, naming Glenn Ford an honorary deputy sheriff for Sacramento County, signed by then-sheriff Donald Cox. The badge referenced in this document is also featured in this auction. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some wrinkling, creasing, and discoloration along the edges, and a one-inch tear to the bottom edge. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52053 | Glenn Ford Gwyllyn Productions, Inc. Stock Certificate. A certificate for 100 shares of stock in Ford's production company, Gwyllyn Productions, Inc., issued May 24, 1971. (Gwyllyn was Ford's birth name.) The certificate bears the number 1, and is unsigned. In Excellent condition, matted to an overall size of 11" x 14". From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52054 | Glenn Ford Avis Promotional Items. Set of Avis promo items from 1981, during which Ford was a spokesman for the rental car company, that includes a 8.5" x 11.5" print ad featuring Ford, a small brochure featuring Ford on the front, one large and three small pinback buttons with the motto "We try harder", and two Avis name badges bearing Ford's name. Items are in overall Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52055 | Glenn Ford's Monogrammed Leather Magazine Holders. Set of one red leather picture holder and three red leather magazine holders (labeled Time, Newsweek, and Life, the latter containing the December 1983 issue), each monogrammed with Ford's initials. In overall Very Fine condition with some instances of soiling. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52056 | Glenn Ford Owned George Washington Display. A 22.5" x 18.5" display featuring four quarters (including one from 1932 and one bicentennial issue), two blocks of postage stamps, and a b&w image, commemorating the first president of the United States. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52057 | Glenn Ford's 1961 Inauguration License Plate. A Washington, DC license plate issued especially for John F. Kennedy's 1961 presidential inauguration, owned and used by Ford, a personal friend of JFK. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52058 | Glenn Ford's Keepsakes from Frank Sinatra. Includes a Western Union Telegram from Frank and Barbara Sinatra dated May 1, 1989, wishing Glenn Ford a happy birthday, accompanied by an elaborate invitation to a 40th anniversary tribute to Sinatra at Caesar's Palace and two cocktail napkins with "Barbara and Blue Eyes" printed on them. In overall very Fine to Excellent condition with some creases to the telegram. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52059 | Glenn Ford's "Love Your Enemies" Sign. A 16" x 11" wooden sign painted with the motto "Love your enemies, but keep your gun oiled!", which hung in Ford's bar among his rare books. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52060 | Glenn Ford's Penmanship Award from 1928. A Certificate of Proficiency in Penmanship awarded to a 12-year-old Glenn Ford on June 15, 1928. The award lists the actor's birth name of Gwyllyn, which he later changed when he became an actor. Framed to an overall size of 22" x 18.5" and in Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52061 | Glenn Ford's Sunday School Promotion Certificate. A certificate dated October 6, 1929, promoting a young Gwyllyn Ford from the Intermediate to Senior Department at First Methodist Sunday School in Santa Monica, California. It was at this church that Ford taught Sunday school as a young man, and where he proposed to wife Eleanor Powell during Christmas services on December 25, 1942. In Excellent condition, matted and framed to an overall size of 13" x 17". From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52062 | Glenn Ford's Civil Defense Certificates. Includes a 6.75" x 5.75" framed USS Baya logo with honorary submariner card dated July 25, 1950; a Disaster Relief and Civil Defense Citation for Meritorious Service dated December 8, 1957; and a Civil Air Patrol Certificate of Appreciation dated November 28, 1970. Items are in overall Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52063 | Glenn Ford's Medical Center Humanitarian Award, Presented by Rita Hayworth. Presented to Glenn Ford in 1952, and inscribed "For his national humanitarian non-sectarian activity in behalf of the National City of Hope Medical Center." The brass statuette stands 6" high with a marble base measuring 4.5" in diameter, and is in Fine condition with a moderate amount of wear and tarnishing. It is accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Rita Hayworth presenting the award to Ford. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52064 | Glenn Ford's Nu Sigma Nu Award from USC. A 17.5" trophy presented to Ford by the University of Southern California chapter of Nu Sigma Nu in 1955 "For his outstanding service to the medical profession through his work in motion pictures". The trophy is in Fine condition with a few dings and moderate tarnishing. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 52065 | Glenn Ford Owned Box for Key to Washington, D.C. An olive green leather box with "Glenn Ford/World Premiere MGM's 'Torpedo Run'/October 23, 1958" embossed on the lid, and "Key to Washington, D.C." embossed on the inside of the lid. Contents extant. In Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52066 | Glenn Ford's Navy League Membership Certificate. Issued to Ford on October 23, 1958, acknowledging him as a member of the Navy League of the United States. It measures 18" x 15" and is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52067 | Glenn Ford's IFPA Certificate of Merit. Presented to Ford by the Industry Film Producers Association in 1960 for the production of the recruiting film "Taiwan - Island of Freedom". In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 15" x 12". From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52068 | Glenn Ford's Awards from Arizona. Includes a 10" x 10" plaque from the city of Scottsdale and a 11.5" x 14.5" plaque from Phoenix, both naming Ford an honorary citizen; a 11" Honorary Citizen trophy from Scottsdale; and a 11.5" trophy naming him an honorary member of the Scottsdale Board of Directors. Items are in overall Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford. Not Sold. |
| 52069 | Glenn Ford's Mannequin's Association Award. A 12.5" Venus Award for Best Dressed Actor presented to Ford in 1965 by the Mannequins Association. In Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52070 | Glenn Ford's Freedom Documents Foundation Award. Presented to Ford in 1966, the plaque measures 14" x 17" and is in Very Fine condition with some mild wear and tarnishing. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52071 | Glenn Ford's Eye Dog Foundation Award. Presented to Glenn Ford and Kathryn Hays in 1967 by the Eye Dog Foundation in recognition of their support of the foundation's program for providing guide dogs to the blind. The award measures 18" x 15" and is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with minor wear to the wood plaque. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52072 | Glenn Ford's Ambassador for the City of Los Angeles Proclamation. Presented to Ford on February 21, 1967 by the City of Los Angeles, measuring 12.5" x 15.5" and in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52073 | Glenn Ford's Various Award Plaques. Includes Ford's Photoplay Magazine Editors' Award (1967), wooden plaque from the actors and actresses of Spain, Interstate Circuit of Theatres Citation plaque,and Industrial Photography Certificate of Merit. All are in Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52074 | Glenn Ford's Will Rogers Memorial Award. Presented to Glenn Ford "For outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment and for achievements which reflect devotion to his craft and fellow workers" by the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association, February 8, 1974. The plaque measures 8" x 12" and is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52075 | Glenn Ford's Delta Kappa Alpha Certificate. A certificate naming Glenn Ford as an honorary member of the University of Southern California chapter of the Delta Kappa Alpha cinema fraternity, dated May 8, 1976. Matted to an overall size of 9" x 12" and in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52076 | Glenn Ford's Mississippi State Navy Appointment Award. A 16.5" x 14" plaque from the Executive Department of the State of Mississippi appointing the actor as an admiral in the state navy and an aide-de-camp on the governor's staff, issued on October 7, 1977. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52077 | Glenn Ford's Silver Box from the Freedoms Foundation. An ornate 5" x 3.5" x 2.5" sterling silver "American Freedom Box" presented to Glenn Ford with appreciation for service and defense of freedom" by the Freedoms Foundation in 1983. The box is accompanied by a 9.5' x 6" x 8" wood display case with clear plastic lid. Both are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 52078 | Glenn Ford's American Humane Association Award. Presented to Ford by the AHA in 1984. The award measures 9" x 11" and is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52079 | Glenn Ford's Simon Wiesenthal Center Award and Russian Language Award. Includes a framed citation from the Simon Wiesenthal Center acknowledging Ford's role in rehabilitating liberated survivors of Nazi death camps during World War II, presented to him in 1985. Accompanied by an unspecified award plaque inscribed in Russian. Both are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52080 | Glenn Ford's "Crash" Corrigan Award. A 14" x 12" plaque presented to Ford in 1985. The award is named after legendary actor and stuntman Ray "Crash" Corrigan. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52081 | Glenn Ford's British Columbia Arts Award. A 14" statuette presented to Ford in 1986 for his contributions to the Canadian film industry, in Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52082 | Glenn Ford's Belgian Newspaper Award. A 12" statuette presented to Glenn Ford by the Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws in 1956. The publication named Ford the best male star of the year. In Very Fine condition, accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Ford accepting the award. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52083 | Glenn Ford's Hotel del Coronado Medal. A 2" medallion on a red ribbon, given to Glenn Ford when he attended the 100th anniversary celebration of the opening of the historic Hotel del Coronado, one of the few surviving architectural examples of the wooden Victorian beach resort. In Excellent condition, accompanied by color snapshots of Ford wearing the medal at the ceremony with the likes of Van Johnson, Lloyd Bridges, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and Esther Williams. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52084 | Glenn Ford's San Sebastian International Film Festival Award. A striking Donostia Award presented to Ford at the 1987 San Sebastian International Film Festival. Ford was the second actor to earn the prestigious award after its inception in 1986 (Gregory Peck was the first). The item stands 14" and is in Very Fine condition with some wear, and is accompanied by one color and one b&w 8" x 10" of Ford with the award. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 52085 | Glenn Ford's Honorary Law Degree from UWLA. An Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Western Los Angeles awarded to Ford in 1991. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52086 | Glenn Ford Golden Star Halo Award. Presented to Ford on December 5, 1997, for "outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry" by the Southern California Motion Picture Council. The certificate has been matted to an overall size of 11" x 14" and is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52087 | Glenn Ford's Jeanie Golden Halo Eagle Award. Awarded to Ford in 1997 for his contributions to the entertainment industry and the performing arts. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52088 | Glenn Ford's Friendship Medallion from Mayor of Seoul. A 2" x 2" brass medallion in the shape of an eight-point star, presented to Ford by Mayor of Seoul Kim Hyun Ok. In overall Very Fine Condition with moderate tarnishing, accompanied by the original display box. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52089 | Glenn Ford United Jewish Appeal Plaque. Award for Distinguished Service from the United Jewish Appeal to Glenn Ford. The plaque measures 11" x 13.5" and is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52090 | Glenn Ford's Assorted Awards. Includes a Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures honorary membership certificate, an award of appreciation from the Glove Theatre in regards to the 2003 Glenn Ford Film Festival, and an award of merit from the AARP National Retired Teachers Association, plus a Stunts Unlimited t-shirt owned and worn by Ford. Items are in overall Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52091 | Glenn Ford's Phoenix Rodeo Trophy. A 15" sterling silver trophy with wooden base, presented to Ford for winning the Phoenix-Tucson Round-Up & Rodeo Quarter Horse Race. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and tarnishing. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $209.13. |
| 52092 | Glenn Ford's Printer's Devil Membership Certificate. A 10.5" x 8.5" wood plaque from United Western Newspapers naming Ford an honorary printer's devil (aka, a printing apprentice), with the actor's name featured on a piece of lead type. In Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52093 | Glenn Ford's Circus of the Stars Belt and T-Shirt. A black leather belt with Circus of the Stars tiger cage sterling silver Tiffany buckle engraved with Ford's name, worn by him on the 1987 edition of the annual TV variety show. Accompanied by a white t-shirt with a large Circus of the Stars logo on the back, smaller logo on the left breast, and Ford's name embroidered on the right. Items are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52094 | Glenn Ford's Leather Belt. Black leather belt, size 36, with Western-themed buckle, owned and worn by the actor. In Very Fine condition with some wear from use. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52095 | Glenn Ford's Uniform Cap with Cover. A US Navy commander's dress uniform hat, crown missing, with unattached all-weather cover. Owned and used by Ford during his time in the Naval Reserve. In Fine to Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52096 | Glenn Ford's Sport Coat. A dark blue wool sportcoat with Royal Navy crest on the left breast pocket, owned and worn by Ford. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some small pinholes to the left sleeve. Accompanied by one color and one b&w 8" x 10" photo of Ford wearing the coat. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52097 | Glenn Ford Owned Dress Shirts. One yellow, one gray pin-stripe, and two checkered dress shirts from Ford's wardrobe. All have his name on labels sewn inside the collar and are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52098 | Glenn Ford Owned Dress Shirts. Four white dress shirts from Ford's wardrobe. Each with his name on a label sewn inside the collar. All are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52099 | Glenn Ford Owned Dress Shirts. Two white, one light gray, and one pink dress shirt from Ford's wardrobe. Three have his name on labels sewn inside the collar, the fourth has his initials stamped inside the collar. All are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52100 | Glenn Ford's Gold-Plated Pen and Pencil Set. A 14k gold-plated Cross brand ink pen with Ford's name engraved on the side, accompanied by a matching retractable soft-tip pencil with "W.H." engraved on one side (it originally belonged to Ford's close personal fiend, William Holden). Also included is the original clamshell storage case. The case has some wear and staining on the lid, otherwise the items are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $227.05. |
| 52101 | Glenn Ford's Apollo Mission Matchbooks. Collection of eight matchbooks includes four each commemorating the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 lunar missions, owned by the actor. All are in Excellent condition, complete and unused. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52102 | Glenn Ford's Monogrammed Briefcase. A tan leather briefcase with "G.F." monogrammed near the handle, owned and used by Ford. In Very Fine condition with some mild wear from use. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52103 | Glenn Ford's Personalized Blanket. A large red polyester blank with "Glenn" embroidered near one corner, from the actor's personal effects. It measures 50" x 68" and is in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52104 | Glenn Ford's Monogrammed Towels. Set of three red bath towels monogrammed with the initials "GF", from the personal effects of actor Glenn Ford. All are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some small areas of discoloration. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52105 | Glenn Ford's Monogrammed Note Box. A small red, wooden note box, 5" x 7" x 1.25", with the initials "GF" monogrammed in gold, from the actor's personal effects. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52106 | Glenn Ford's Playboy Club Keys and Membership Cards. Includes two Playboy Club keys, two membership cards, and a five-ounce whiskey flask with Playboy bunny logo embossed on the leather cover, all from Ford's personal effects. Items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52107 | Glenn Ford's Monogrammed Silver Box. A 9.5" x 2" x 3" sterling silver box with wood-lined interior, with "G & K" engraved on the lid in large letters. ("K" was possibly Ford's wife Kathryn Hays.) In Very Fine condition with some areas or tarnishing. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52108 | Glenn Ford's Monogrammed Humidor, Lighter, Cigar Holder and Wallet. Includes a 10" x 2.5" x 8" black wooden humidor with a brass plate monogrammed "G.F.", small 14k gold-plated Zippo-style cigarette lighter engraved "Thanks, from Glenn", monogrammed black leather Dunhill cigar holder, and monogrammed black leather wallet. Items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52109 | Glenn Ford's Monogrammed Shoehorn. A polished bone shoehorn with wood handle and metal band engraved "G. F. 12-60", in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52110 | Glenn Ford's Humidor with Lighter, Wallet, and Cigar Holder. A wooden 11.5" x 3.5" x 8" humidor with "Glenn" engraved on a brass plate affixed to the lid, accompanied by a monogrammed tan leather Dunhill cigar holder, a brown leather wallet monogrammed "G.F.", and a small 14k gold-plated Zippo-style cigarette lighter engraved "Thanks from Glenn". There is some tarnishing to the humidor's nameplate, otherwise the items are in Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52111 | Glenn Ford's Assorted Ashtrays. Set of 26 ceramic ashtrays from Glenn Ford's personal effects, in overall Excellent condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Not Sold. |
| 52112 | Glenn Ford Owned Keys and Keychains. Set of 28 keys and assorted keychains from the personal effects of Glenn Ford, many from various hotels around the world. In overall Very Fine condition. From the Glenn Ford Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Peter Ford.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52113 | Freejack Production Design Artwork (1992) Set of 4. Includes one 17" x 8.5", one 13.75" x 11", one 14" x 30", and two 20" x 30" production design illustrations for the 1992 sci-fi film. In overall Very Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 52114 | Ava Gardner Signed Check with Photo (1977). A check for 150 British pounds dated March 11, 1977, signed by Gardner in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with the usual bank cancellation marks. Accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photo of the actress. Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52115 | Ava Gardner Signed Contract (1948). A seven-page contract, dated May 24, 1948, between Western Printing and Lithographing Company and MGM star Ava Gardner, who has signed in black fountain ink. The contract calls for "paint or coloring books and cut-out printed Ava Gardner paper dolls," bears a notary stamp and is also signed by two Western publishing executives, and on an additional page by an MGM vice-president. In Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52116 | Ava Gardner Signed Licensing Agreements, 1950 & 1951. Two licensing agreements dated December 8, 1950, and September 19, 1951, respectively, both signed by Ava Gardner in black ink. In overall Very Good condition with mild toning and mailing creases. A great set of signatures from Ava at her peak. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52117 | John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, and Olivia De Havilland Signed Photos. Includes a pair of 5" x 7" photo portraits of Sir John Gielgud, signed by him and matted and framed together to an overall size of 8.5" x 21.5"; a b&w 5" x 7" photo of Sir Laurence Olivier in Hamlet, signed by him in black felt tip; and a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Olivia De Havilland in Gone With the Wind, signed by her in blue ink and mounted on a 12" x 15" wall plaque. Items are in overall Excellent condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 52118 | John Edward Grant Scripts (1940s). John Edward Grant (1905-1966) was a prolific screenwriter whose passions were writing and bullfighting (he wrote the screenplay for 1951's Bullfighter and the Lady). He also was a close pal of John Wayne, and wrote some of the Duke's best-remembered films (Sands of Iwo Jima, McClintock!, and many more). This lot includes Grant's 179-page story treatment for Johnny Eager (1942), the MGM film noir that starred Robert Taylor and Lana Turner and for which Van Heflin won a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award. There is pencil annotation in the treatment, possibly by John Lee Mahin, who collaborated with Grant on the screenplay. Also included is Grant's Plan M, "a play in three acts," set during World War II. Both are in Excellent condition. Not Sold. |
| 52119 | Hurd Hatfield Signed Picture of Dorian Gray Photo. A b&w 10" x 13" promo still from the 1945 adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel, inscribed, signed, and dated 1989 in silver felt tip by Hatfield. Matted and framed to an overall size of 18.5" x 14", and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52120 | Susan Hayward Signed Photo Portrait. A lushly attractive b&w 8" x 10" portrait of Susan Hayward from 1941, when she was a fiery and fiercely ambitious Paramount contract player, signed in ink, "To Jack Sincerely Susan Hayward." Hayward, holding a flower, was just 24 years old and 17 years away from her Academy Award-winning performance in I Want to Live! Previous owner has penciled the actress's name on verso. A stunning autograph in Excellent condition. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 52121 | Rita Hayworth Signed Card with Photo. A 4" x 6" notecard signed by the actress in purple ink, accompanied by a b&w 11" x 14" photo of her in stunning evening attire. Both items are in Very Fine to Excellent condition. Not Sold. |
| 52122 | Rita Hayworth Autograph with Photo. A 3" x 4" signature cut in black ink, matted and framed along with a b&w 16" x 20" photo to an overall size of 22" x 30". In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52123 | Rita Hayworth Autograph with Photo. A 5.5" x 4.5" signature cut in black ink, matted and framed along with a b&w 11" x 14" photo to an overall size of 15" x 23.5". In Excellent condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 52124 | Katharine Hepburn Signed Card with Photo. A 3" x 5" notecard signed by the legendary actress in black ink, accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photo of her. Both are in Excellent condition. Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52125 | Katharine Hepburn Signed Letter. A single-page typed letter on personal stationery, dated February 24, 1994, signed by Hepburn in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild toning and wear, and a mailing crease. Accompanied by original mailing envelope. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52126 | Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, and Others Signed Photos, Set of 7. A group of seven signed photos including a b&w 5" x 7" of Charlton Heston, signed by the late actor in black ink. Also includes a 7.5" x 10" b&w photo signed by Sir Laurence Olivier in blue ink, a 5" x 7" b&w photo signed by Sir John Gielgud in black ink, a b&w 8" x 10" image of Rudolph Nureyev (apparently removed from a book) signed by the dancer in black ballpoint, two Petula Clark signed b&w photos (one 8" x 10" the other 7" x 9"), and a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Jane Withers, signed by the child star in blue ink. Also included is a 5" x 7" image of Greta Garbo and a b&w 8" x 10" of Jerry Lee Lewis and Dennis Quaid, each with printed autographs. In overall Very Good condition with moderate tanning to the Olivier, Withers, and Garbo photos, a torn right border and corner wear to the Nureyev image, and hole punches along the left border of the Withers image.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 52127 | Highlander II Production Art (1991), Set of 4. Four pieces of production art, two each of watercolor on paper and illustration board (one with pencil overlay), size ranging from 17" x 11" to 30" x 20", from the 1991 sequel. In Very Fine to Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52128 | Joyce Jillson NASA Jumpsuit, Passport, Wallet and Documents. A NASA jumpsuit with shuttle mission patches circa the early '80s, US passport, wallet, and assorted membership cards, photos, and documents belonging to the late celebrity psychic. In overall Very Fine condition.Sold for: $209.13. |
| 52129 | Shirley Jones and Pat Boone Vintage Sheet Music and Autographs (1957-97). Original sheet music for the title song from the 1957 musical film April Love, accompanied by a pair of lottery tickets signed by Boone and Jones. Items are in Very Fine to Excellent condition, matted and framed to an overall size of 30" x 25.5". Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52130 | Boris Karloff Related Anna Lee Signed Photo from The Man Who Changed His Mind with Letter. A b&w 8" x 10" re-strike photograph from the 1936 Boris Karloff classic The Man Who Changed His Mind, boldly inscribed and signed "For Scott A. Nollen/A vintage picture! How young I was then! Anna Lee." Also included is a two-page typed letter, dated August 3, 1989 to Karloff biographer Scott Allen Nollen from the actress, signed by her in black ink. Lee (co-star of eight John Ford films and longtime co-star on General Hospital) writes extensively about the productions of the Karloff horror classics The Man Who Changed His Mind (1936) and Bedlam (1946). Lee mentions actors' unions, engaging in poetry "jam sessions" with Karloff, legendary producer Val Lewton, director Mark Robson, actress Vivien Leigh, Gone with the Wind, and John Ford. An extraordinary letter loaded with fascinating Hollywood content, used as research for the books Boris Karloff: A Critical Account (1991) and Boris Karloff: A Gentleman's Life (1999). Both items are in Very Fine condition. From the personal collection of authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52131 | Boris Karloff Original Universal Portrait, from His Personal Collection. A b&w 8" x 10" portrait of Boris Karloff used for publicity purposes by Universal Studios. This shot, taken during the late 1940s, was again printed by Universal in 1965. A Christmas gift from Evelyn Karloff to authorized Karloff biographer Scott Allen Nollen, in Very Fine condition. From the personal collection of authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen.Not Sold. |
| 52132 | Boris Karloff Original Snapshot from Voodoo Island Set. An extremely rare personal, not professional, color 4" x 4" photo of Boris and Evelyn Karloff taken in Hawaii during the production of Voodoo Island in 1956. A Christmas gift from Evelyn Karloff to authorized Karloff biographer Scott Allen Nollen, in Very Fine condition. From the personal collection of authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen. Not Sold. |
| 52133 | Boris Karloff's Personal Arsenic and Old Lace Program (1957). Twelve pages, 8.5" x 11", illustrated. Unused play program from Karloff's personal collection of memorabilia, carried back to Hollywood after his triumphant 1957 performances in Arsenic and Old Lace in Anchorage, Alaska, where he donated his entire salary to the Community College Workshop to help build a new theater. A Christmas gift from Karloff's widow, Evelyn, to authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen in 1983. The program includes a biography and photos of Karloff, the supporting cast, and the production personnel. In Excellent condition with the slightest of aging on the spine. From the personal collection of authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen.Not Sold. |
| 52134 | Evelyn Karloff Archive of Ten Signed Letters with Excellent Boris Karloff Content. A wonderful set of ten signed letters written to authorized Karloff biographer Scott Allen Nollen between 1981 and 1991, with extraordinary personal content written during a lengthy correspondence that resulted in the books Boris Karloff: A Critical Account (1991) and Boris Karloff: A Gentleman's Life (1999). In these letters, Mrs. Karloff writes of her late husband's education, personality, demeanor, interests; his Grammy Award; and Karloff's friends and colleagues such as Christopher Lee, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Edwards, Forrest Ackerman, Vincent Price, Peter Bogdanovich, George Schaefer, Jane Wyatt and Milburn Stone; and mentions such Karloff classics as Frankenstein (1931) and The Body Snatcher (1945). In overall Very fine condition. From the personal collection of authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 52135 | Zita Johann Signed Letter Referring to Boris Karloff, The Mummy. A one-page letter on 8.5" x 11" parchment paper, dated January 11, 1985, West Nyack, New York, from actress Zita Johann to authorized Karloff biographer Scott Allen Nollen. Johann describes her ordeal acting for neophyte director Karl Freund during the making of the 1932 Universal horror masterpiece The Mummy, mentioning Freund, Universal founder Carl Laemmle, and her confusion and distress at the director's hands. Used as research for the 1991 book Boris Karloff: A Critical Account and the 1999 book Boris Karloff: A Gentleman's Life. In Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the personal collection of authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52136 | Ian Wolfe Signed Letter Referring to Boris Karloff, The Raven and Bedlam. A two-page handwritten letter on personal letterhead, dated January 20, 1989, to Karloff biographer Scott Allen Nollen from character actor Ian Wolfe (1896-1992). Wolfe, who worked with nearly every major Hollywood director in his seven-decade film career, writes specifically about the Universal horror classic The Raven (1935) and the Val Lewton RKO horror classic Bedlam (1946). His extensive comments about Karloff are accompanied by mentions of Bela Lugosi, the Screen Actors Guild, and even "Richard" Harrison of the Beatles! Signed three times on the front and "Luv, Ian" on the back by Wolfe in blue ink. Also included is the original envelope, addressed in Wolfe's hand. The reverse includes his full return address and yet another handwritten note. Extraordinary Hollywood content, used as research for the books Boris Karloff: A Critical Account (1991) and Boris Karloff: A Gentleman's Life (1999). In Very Fine condition. From the personal collection of authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52137 | Henry Brandon Signed Document Referring to Boris Karloff. A two-page typed question from authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen and a two-page handwritten answer from character actor Henry Brandon, who appeared as the villain opposite Karloff in the "Mr. Wong" film Doomed to Die (1940), and as heavies in such classic films as Babes in Toyland (1934), the serial Drums of Fu Manchu (1940), John Ford's masterpiece The Searchers (1956) with John Wayne and Natalie Wood, and the science-fiction classic The Land Unknown (1957). Brandon writes extensively about Karloff, mentioning the 1946 play On Borrowed Time and the TV program Hallmark Hall of Fame, includes personal insights on Karloff's personality and demeanor, and mentions such film and theatrical figures as Milburn Stone, Judith Anderson, George Schaefer, Maurice Evans, and Tom Helmore -- Evelyn Karloff's first husband. Used as research for the 1991 book Boris Karloff: A Critical Account and the 1999 book Boris Karloff: A Gentleman's Life. In Very Fine condition. From the personal collection of authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52138 | Ray Bradbury Signed Letter Referring to Boris Karloff, Frankenstein, and Bride of Frankenstein. A one-page, 8.5" x 11" letter on the personal stationery of authorized Karloff biographer Scott Allen Nollen that includes a letter from Nollen to Ray Bradbury, with the latter's reply printed below the letter's original contents. It refers to Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein and Arsenic and Old Lace, and is signed "Ray" and dated "5/10/96" in black ink. Sent by Bradbury to Nollen during the writing of the 1999 book Boris Karloff: A Gentleman's Life. In Very Fine condition. From the personal collection of authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen.Not Sold. |
| 52139 | Tony Randall Signed Note Referring to Boris Karloff. A one-page handwritten letter from authorized Boris Karloff biographer Scott Allen Nollen to actor Tony Randall, who added his handwritten comments about Karloff on the reverse in blue ink and dated May 9, 1996. Used as research for the book Boris Karloff: A Gentleman's Life (1999). In Very Fine condition. From the personal collection of authorized biographer Scott Allen Nollen. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52140 | Evelyn Karloff's Cricket Club Membership Book. Boris Karloff used to describe himself as "the happy rabbit" of the Hollywood Cricket Club, played at every opportunity in the 1930's and thereafter followed the game avidly. In 1991, 22 years after the star's death, the Surrey County Cricket Club awarded his widow, Evelyn Karloff, a Life Membership. The benefits included this handsome 2.5" x 4" book, the cover reading "Surrey County Cricket Club Life Member 1991" and the inside containing a sticker with Mrs. Karloff's printed name and address, a list of membership privileges, a calendar of the games and vouchers to attend. Also included is a medallion on a red string, the medallion's reverse reading, "Members must wear this medallion prominently to gain access to the Pavilion and Members' Enclosure." In Excellent condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 52141 | Boris Karloff's Monogrammed Date Book Cover. A 5.75" x 8.5" hardcover date book holder from Boris Karloff's personal effects, with his initials on the front cover. In Fine condition with moderate wear to the covers, spine, and hinges. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52142 | Boris Karloff Lithograph by Robert Aragon. A 17" x 23" lithograph portrait of Karloff by artist Robert Aragon, #2 in a limited series of 2,000, numbered and signed by the artist in the lower right corner in silver ink. Matted to an overall size of 24" x 30" an in Fine to Very Fine condition with what appears to be a 26" cut of mild depth that extends from the top portion of the matting down the center of the art. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Not Sold. |
| 52143 | Boris Karloff Frankenstein's Monster Fan Painting. A 21" x 31" acrylic painting on canvas of Boris Karloff in his most famous, most iconic role, that of Frankenstein's Monster. In Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Boris Karloff Estate Collection. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sara Karloff Sparkman.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 52144 | Gene Kelly & Others Signed Anchors Aweigh Animation Cel Reproduction. A 20" x 16" color photo from the 1945 musical classic with a reproduction animation cel overlay featuring Jerry the Mouse, signed in the lower right corner by actor-dancer gene Kelly and animators William Hanna and Joseph Barbera in black felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 52145 | King Vidor Signed War and Peace Lobby Card. Original color lobby card from War and Peace (1956), showcasing Audrey Hepburn and signed "To Jack/Best, King Vidor." In addition to War and Peace, Vidor directed such classics as The Big Parade, Hallelujah, and Duel in the Sun, and entered the Guinness Book of Records for "Longest Career by a Film Director" at 67 years. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52146 | Ernie Kovacs Signed Letter (1961). A single-page typed letter on E&EK Enterprises letterhead, dated March 22, 1961, and signed by the comedian and television pioneer in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mailing creases and torn file holes to the top edge. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52147 | Labyrinth Owl Digital Design Detail Artwork (1986), Set of 15 Drawings. Set of 15 14" x 22" acrylic design drawings on illustration board used for digital animation texture mapping of the owl-themed costume worn by David Bowie in the 1986 Jim Henson fantasy film. In overall Excellent condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52148 | Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Lot of 19 Original Candid Photos. This extensive lot of b&w stills from Oliver Hardy's own personal photo collection, various sizes, includes great images from the comedy team's tours of Europe, including shots of them being met by a huge crowd in Grantham, England. This is an extraordinary lot including never-before-seen images of the greatest comic partnership of all time. Some photos include photographer's stamp and/or annotations by Hardy's wife, Lucille, en verso. Overall Fine to Very Fine condition.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 52149 | Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Lot of 24 Original Candid Photos. This extensive lot of b&w stills from Oliver Hardy's own personal photo collection, various sizes, includes great images from the comedy team's tours of Europe. This is an extraordinary group including never-before-seen images of the greatest comic partnership of all time. Some photos include photographer's stamp and/or annotations by Hardy's wife, Lucille, on the reverse. Seven of the photos are 2.75" x 1.75", housed in a pocket-size "Belmont Booksnaps" album, which also includes two 2.75" x 1.75" negatives. The majority of the photos are Fine; a few have minor creases, one has a tear in upper right corner, one has missing bottom right corner, and one has a footprint.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 52150 | Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Lot of 46 Original Candid Photos. This extensive lot of b&w stills in various sizes from Oliver Hardy's own personal photo collection includes great images from the comedy team's tours of Europe, shots of Hardy with his wife, Lucille, and shots of Laurel's daughter, Lois, at play. Also included are six 9" x 3.5" comic-art panels from a Laurel and Hardy strip. This is an extraordinary lot including never-before-seen images of the greatest comic partnership of all time. Some photos include photographer's stamp and/or annotations by Lucille on the reverse. Overall Fine to Very Fine.Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 52151 | Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Lot of 17 Original Candid Photos. This extensive lot b&w stills from Oliver Hardy's own personal photo collection, various sizes, includes great images from the comedy team's tours of Europe. This is an extraordinary lot including never-before-seen images of the greatest comic partnership of all time. Some photos include photographer's stamp and/or annotations by Hardy's wife, Lucille, on the reverse. Overall Fine to Very Fine.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 52152 | Laurel and Hardy Photos and Clippings from the Estate of Lucille Hardy. Lucille Hardy was married to Oliver Hardy from 1940 until his death in 1957. This lot from her estate contains fascinating personal material: 21 typed diary pages on French Line stationery regarding her 1951 voyage with Hardy to Guatemala, eight photographs (various sizes) of the duo on tour, a packet of newspaper clippings with stories on the team's planned comeback and Hardy's illness, a front page headline clipping from the Los Angeles Mirror News announcing Hardy's death, clippings on Hardy's funeral, Los Angeles Herald-Examiner and Times clipping on Laurel's death, her funeral card from Stan Laurel's Forest Lawn memorial service, an L.A. Times clipping on Laurel's funeral, and a wonderful L.A. Times cartoon (February 26, 1965) of Laurel and Hardy as angels after Laurel's death. Also, a 14-page program (with many pictures) from Laurel and Hardy's appearance at the Lido in Paris, a copy of Newsweek (August 19, 1957) with Hardy's obituary and Mrs. Hardy's copy of the 1976 book The Laurel and Hardy Scrapbook, signed by the author, Jack Scagnetti. All material is in Fine to Very Fine condition. The fact that Oliver Hardy's widow personally maintained this collection gives it a special and very touching poignancy. Sold for: $3,346.00. |
| 52153 | Al Lehman Costume Design Portfolio. Portfolio containing six period costume design sketches, watercolor on 10" x 15" illustration board, by Al Lehman for an unknown production. Sketches are Very Fine with some tanning to edges; portfolio is Very Good.Not Sold. |
| 52154 | Al Lehman Buck Rogers Design Sketches (c. 1980), Set of 2. A pair of 11" x 14" watercolor costume design sketches for the 1979-81 sci-fi TV series. Both are matted to an overall size of 16" x 20" and in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52155 | Al Lehman Buck Rogers Alien Design Sketches (c. 1980), Set of 2. A pair of 11" x 14" watercolor character design sketches for an alien character from the cult classic sci-fi TV series, matted to an overall size of 16" x 20" and in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52156 | Al Lehman Buck Rogers "Hawk" Character Design Art (c. 1980) set of 2. A pair of 11" x 14" watercolor character design sketches for the character "Hawk" from the second season of the sci-fi TV series, with a feather sample attached to one with tape. Matted to an overall size of 16" x 20" and in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52157 | Al Lehman Costume Sketches for Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (c. 1980), Set of 17. Set of 17 costume design sketches by Lehman for the cult 1979-81 TV series, most with fabric swatches attached. Includes designs for Pamela Hensley, Gil Gerard, and aliens such as the Vorvon from the classic "Space Vampire" episode. In overall Very Fine condition.Sold for: $209.13. |
| 52158 | Harold Lloyd Signed Check with Photo (1941). A check for $400 dated November 22, 1941 and signed by the Silent Era comedian in black ink. Matted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" still from Safety Last! to an overall size of 12" x 16". Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52159 | Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Cancer Research Award (1998). Presented to the Seinfeld star for aiding in research for women's cancers by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on February 22, 1998. The award measures 3" x 3.5" x 2" on a 5" x 2" x 3.5" wooden base, and is in Very Fine condition with three areas of noticeable chipping to the crystal star.Not Sold. |
| 52160 | Joseph Mankiewicz Signed Dragonwyck Lobby Card. Beautiful original color lobby card from 20th Century-Fox's Dragonwyck, released in 1946, showing Vincent Price in his richly dramatic death scene, flanked by Gene Tierney and Glenn Langan and signed "Sonny - Joseph L. Mankiewicz, June, 1986." The card has some wear on the upper border but still has vibrant color, and the ink autograph is sharp and neat. In Fine condition. A wonderful item from one of the 1940s' most sophisticated and memorable melodramas. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52161 | Mars Attacks! Production Design Art (1996). Dozens of design sketches photocopies, photos, blueprints, and other production design art from Tim Burton's 1996 sci-fi comedy. In overall Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52162 | Marian Marsh's Coat with Fur Collar and Cuffs. A sumptuous brown velvet coat with fur collar and cuffs, worn by Marian Marsh in her very early years as a budding Hollywood starlet. The silk-lined coat is accompanied by an original b&w 11" x 14" photo of young Marian enveloped in the elegant piece, as well as one of her own clippings of the same image from Motion Picture Magazine. Though there is a repairable rip to the seam under the right arm, the coat is in overall Very Good condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 52163 | Marian Marsh Portraits. George P. Hommel took these two charming sepia-toned portraits of Marian Marsh very early in her Hollywood career, likely in 1929, when she was billing herself as "Marilyn Morgan" and playing small parts in such films as Hell's Angels. Her star-making role of Trilby in John Barrymore's Svengali was waiting in the wings. Both pictures have Hommel's stamp on the revere and are in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52164 | Marian Marsh Vintage Publicity Photos. The young starlet Marian Marsh hit the pinnacle of her career with the first few films she made... and what a peak it was. Barrymore, Karloff, Lorre -- all Marsh's leading men. By the time she was 29, however, Marsh was content to retire from movies altogether. This set of 14 b&w 11" x 14" portraits captures the young, stunning Marsh at the height of her career. All but one were shot by Elmer Fryer (his photographer's stamp embossed on the lower corners) and though three of the photos have small tackholes, the group is in overall Fine condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 52165 | Marian Marsh 11" x 14" Portraits. Marian Marsh was one of the most photogenic actresses of Golden Age Hollywood, and this beautiful batch of 14 11" x 14" portraits proves it. The photographers include some of Hollywood's finest -- Freulich, Elmer Fryer, Ernest A. Bachrach, Irving Lippman, A.L.Shafer -- and they capture Marian being coy, seductive, playful, at the beach, in the boudoir and so on. Some surface flaws and scratches, otherwise in overall Fine condition. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 52166 | Marian Marsh 11" x 14" Photographs. Marian Marsh was unforgettably tragic and beautiful as Trilby in John Barrymore's Svengali (1931), and these nine breathtaking 11" x 14" portraits capture her uniquely charming sensuality. The photos are by a number of famed Hollywood photographers -- Ray Jones, Ernest Bachrach, Traxel, two by Elmer Fryer, three by Thomas -- and these portraits come from the personal collection of Ms. Marsh, who died in 2006. The wedding gown picture has a 2" tear and 2.5" tear in bottom area, minor surface scratches and wear on several others; items in overall Fine condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 52167 | Marian Marsh Correspondence with David R. Hochreich. A small archive of correspondence between Marian Marsh and David R. Hochreich (original owner of Vocafilm and "talkies" pioneer). Includes an unsigned contract between Marsh and Hochreich, allowing him to represent the young actress, as well as handwritten letters to Hochreich from Marsh, and multiple telegrams and an early signed 1931 letter from Hochreich on his General Talking Pictures letterhead. In Very Good condition with the expected age-toning and minor dings and border/corner wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $143.40. |
| 52168 | Marian Marsh Signed Checks. A set of more than 100 personal checks dating from 1932-37, each signed by Marian Marsh. Condition ranges from Very Good to Very Fine, with the usual bank cancellation marks. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52169 | Marian Marsh and Husband Photos and Signed Registry. In 1960, actress Marian Marsh married Clifford Henderson, an aviation pioneer who was the founder of Palm Desert, California. This lot features three original 8" x 10" photos of Marian attending the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio in 1938, as well as the original signed letter from Clifford Henderson inviting her to the race -- more than 22 years before they married. Stationery of National Air Races bears a colorful insignia and come with original envelope, also with insignia and its two-cent stamps, and the pass to the race. Also included is an 11.5" x 14.5" binder, commemorating the opening of the Shadow Mountain Club in Palm Desert in 1948, signed by various guests, including Charles Farrell, the ex-star who had founded the Palm Springs Racquet Club. In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52170 | Marian Marsh Correspondence from Carl Laemmle, Jr., Billie Burke, Desmond Carter and Edgar Selwyn and Signed Photo. This lot includes a beautiful 10.5" x 13.5" portrait of Marian, taken by Elmer Fryer (his embossed name in lower left corner), signed "To Jack Sherrill A splendid business man. Sincerest regards Marian." Sherrill had been Marian's agent, and apparently she had second thoughts about him, took back the picture or never gave it to him at all, and tried to erase his name! The picture has a one inch tear in the left border and a small smudge, otherwise in Fine condition. Also included are Christmas and New Years greetings in the form of a telegram from famed Universal Studios "Crown Prince" Carl Laemmle, Jr., a pre-printed Christmas card from Mrs. Flo Ziegfeld (aka Billie Burke, "Glinda" of The Wizard of Oz), and a card from actor/playwright Edgar Selwyn. Also notes from lyricist Desmond Carter. Finally, a curiosity: pages of printed information about Van Camp's pureed fruits and vegetables, on which Marian has written in pencil, "These pennies have been here since Jan. 20, 1931. By, M.M." (January 20, 1931 would have been the time Marian was starring in Svengali.) The pennies are gone, but the words remain. In Very Fine condition. Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52171 | Marian Marsh and Clifford Henderson Personal Letters and Signature Book. Although film star Marian Marsh and aviation pioneer and Palm Desert founder Clifford Henderson married in 1960, their friendship went back decades. This lot contains a letter dated June 26, 1936 on National Air Races stationery, reading: "Dear Marian Just a note to tell you that a certain busy aviator will be flying west today and will be looking forward to seeing you..." and signed "Cliff." Also included is a 1970 letter from Donald Douglas (founder of Douglas Aircraft) regarding an air show and a signature book presented to Henderson for his birthday in 1975, including the signatures of General James Doolittle (the aviation legend and Medal of Honor winner for the Doolittle Raid in World War II), John K. Northrop (co-founder of Lockheed Aircraft and founder of Northrop Aircraft), famed racing pilot Jacqueline Cochran, air racing husband and wife Jimmy and Mae Haizlip, and Dick Merrill, who flew the first round-trip trans-Atlantic flight in 1936. In Excellent condition. Not Sold. |
| 52172 | Marian Marsh Correspondence Archive. Included in Marian Marsh's saved correspondence from well-known friends are letters from writer Val Guest, Marx Brothers director Eddie Buzzell, Lord William Waleran, Geraldine Fitzgerald's husband, Sir Edward Lindsay-Hogg, and others. Also included is a cool little piece of history: an invitation to the grand opening of the Trocadero Grill. In Very Fine condition with mild corner and border wear and moderate age-toning. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52173 | Set of Five Marian Marsh Scripts. Features a set of five scripts including: two Come Closer scripts (1936, with Gene Lockhart), one "final" and one missing its front cover but both complete; one script from The Man Who Lived Twice, her 1936 film with Ralph Bellamy; a partial script for her 1937 film Great Gambini; and a first draft of a Polan Banks screenplay, Share My Heart. In Very Good condition with the expected age-toning and mild border/corner wear. From the Marian Marsh Archive.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 52174 | Marian Marsh Film and Radio Scripts. Marian Marsh saved her scripts, even for the films she opted not to appear in. This lot includes the scripts for Counterfeit (Columbia, 1936); Marian has signed the cover in green ink "Miss Marsh", adding her character's name of "Verna"; The Barrier (Paramount, 1937), in which Jean Parker apparently replaced Marian in the female leading role; and She Didn't Want a Sheik (aka The Sheik Steps Out, 1937), in which Lola Lane replaced Marian as the female lead. Also included is a script for a 1937 radio interview show Marian performed with Tom Brown, hosted by writer and radio personality Elza Schallert; and the script for the June 19, 1938 Woodbury's Hollywood Playhouse episode "In Love and How," in which Marian co-starred with Tyrone Power and Mary Astor. Finally there are two curiosities: a script for Screen Stars Reveal Secrets of Film Make-up that bears Carole Lombard's name, and a few pages from the screenplay for Dante's Inferno. In overall Very Good to Fine condition. Not Sold. |
| 52175 | Marian Marsh's 16mm Print of Crime and Punishment. Marian Marsh played in approximately 40 feature films, but had only one in her possession -- a 16mm print of Crime and Punishment. The 1935 version of Dostoyevsky's classic co-starred Peter Lorre as Raskolnikov and Marian as Sonya. The tyrannical and brilliantly stylish director Josef von Sternberg worked his typical magic in the film, enhancing Marsh's performance as the prostitute who saves murderer Lorre (and herself) from self-destruction. The film is on two 13.5" reels, which, in this age of DVD, is rather a curiosity. From the Marian Marsh Archive.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52176 | Marian Marsh's Makeup Box. In a 1998 interview with actress Marian Marsh, she referenced a makeup box given to her by Academy Award-winning actress Marie Dressler. Marsh surely had numerous makeup kits and containers, but this is the only "makeup box" in her possession, and it is most likely that treasured gift from the legendary actress. The top and the front panel of the 7" x 13" x 6" box open to expose a mirror, a small wooden drawer, and four compartments. In Very Good condition with a few lines of discoloration to the mirror and minor nicks to the brown textured leather exterior. From the Marian Marsh Archive.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52177 | Marian Marsh's Jewelry. A gorgeous collection of jewelry owned and worn by Svengali star Marian Marsh. The set includes some beautiful cuffs, beads, bangles, and bracelets, as well as an intricately beaded necklace and a number of sterling silver rings. From the Marian Marsh Archive.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 52178 | Dean Martin Signed Check with Photo (1974). A personal check for $100 dated April 16, 1974, signed by Dino in black felt tip. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with the usual bank cancellation marks, and accompanied by a b&w 11" x 14" photo of Martin. Sold for: $310.70. |
| 52179 | Ilona Massey Autograph with Photo. An autograph album page inscribed and signed by the actress in black ink, matted along with a b&w 8" x 10" headshot of Massey to an overall size of 16" x 20". In Very Fine condition with some white out and wear to the top edge of the page.Not Sold. |
| 52180 | Louis B. Mayer Signed Letter with Photo (1943). A single-page letter on personal stationery, dated April 1, 1943, from the studio mogul to Colonel Edwin A. Halsey, signed by Mayer in black ink. Matted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Mayer to an overall size of 18.5" x 13.5", and in Very Fine condition with some toning. Sold for: $388.38. |
| 52181 | Marilyn Monroe Vintage Bathing Suit Photo (c. 1950s). A gorgeous b&w 8" x 10" photo of Marilyn in a black and white bathing suit, circa the early '50s. An International News Photos credit stamp is on the reverse, as is a pasted-on slip of paper with caption info. The photo was taken prior to a morale-boosting visit of Marines at Camp Pendleton before they shipped off to Korea. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild wear and small creases.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 52182 | Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Photos, Set of 3. Set of one 8" x 10" and two 11" x 14" b&w photos of the iconic actress by Bernard of Hollywood, from various limited edition series of 200 to 300 prints. Matted to 14.5" x 12.25" and 16.5" x 19.5", respectively, and in Excellent condition.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 52183 | Paul Newman Signed Check with Photo (1969). A personal check for $25 dated December 14, 1969, signed by the Cool Hand Luke star in black ink, in Very Fine condition with the usual bank cancellation marks. Accompanied by a b&w 8" x 10" photo of the actor. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 52184 | Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine Autographs with Photo. A pair of 4.5" x 3" signature cuts in blue ink, matted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo to an overall size of 14" x 20". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52185 | One Step Beyond/Perry Mason Screenplays (c. 1963). Includes scripts for the One Step Beyond episodes "The Explorer" (season 2 episode 26) and "The Voice" (season 3 episode 9), and the Perry Mason episode "The Case of the Kindly Keen-Ager" (season 7 episode 10). In overall Very Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 52186 | George Pal Signed Letter and Photo (1964). Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA. A single page typed letter on MGM letterhead, dated December 2, 1964, and a b&w 8" x 10" promo still for The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, both signed by George Pal. In Very Fine to Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52187 | David Peel Signed Photo. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA. A b&w 4" x 6" photo of the British actor during his period in service to the Royal Navy, inscribed and signed by him in black ink. Peel created one of the most memorable movie vampires with his performance as "Baron Meinster" in Brides of Dracula (1960). The photo is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52188 | Phantom Lady Lobby Card with Ella Raines, Franchot Tone, and Alan Curtis Autographs. What an outstanding set of autographs from Phantom Lady, the classic film noir from 1944. The signatures of Ella Raines in blue ink, Franchot Tone in green ink, and Alan Curtis, also in green ink, grace this superb display, double-matted alongside an original lobby card from the cult fave. Ella's captivating performance hit its peak in the film's infamous, frenzied drum solo scene with Elisha Cook, Jr. (at his most lascivious); her transformation from good to bad (and back again) is one of those celebrated noir set-pieces film historians have been raving over since noir's inception! Professionally framed to an overall size of 20" x 18", the piece is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52189 | Phantom of the Opera Cast-Signed Poster (1993). A 14" x 22" poster for the musical signed by 35 castmembers in silver and black felt tip. In Excellent condition, accompanied by a program book, assorted mailers, and a Playbill for 1993 performances at the Music Hall in Fair Park, Dallas. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52190 | Mary Pickford and Others - Vintage Signed Actor/Actress Photos, Set of 25. Includes a photo of Mary Pickford, "America's Sweetheart" and future Hollywood Academy founder and power figure, in a charming early pose, circa 1912 and signed "Sincerely - Mary Pickford" in black fountain ink. Also signed portraits of Silent stars Blanche Sweet and May Allison (who replaced her husband James Quirk after his 1932 death as editor of Photoplay magazine), as well as 24 signed portraits in various sizes of vaudeville/circus/wild west attractions from the early era of the 20th Century -- a weight lifter, an Indian chief, a lady dancer standing on her toes with eight birds perching on her, minstrels (including Joe Cook), and an aquatic act -- a panorama of all aspects of entertainment. The Pickford and Allison autographs are in Excellent condition, while the rest range from Fair to Very Good. A remarkable archive.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 52191 | Willy Pogany Signed Letter (1931). A typed, single-page letter to Samuel Goldwyn Studios from the art director and illustrator of children's books, dated December 9, 1931 and signed by Pogany in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild toning, staple holes to the upper left corner, and mailing creases. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52192 | Harry "Snub" Pollard Signed Contracts (1938). Set of three Screen Actors Guild freelance contracts includes a May 23, 1938, agreement for Rollin' Plains; an August 27, 1938 agreement for Where the Buffalo Roam; and an October 21, 1938, agreement for Little Tenderfoot (released as Song of the Buckaroo in 1938), the first and third of which have been signed by the silent era comedian in blue ink. The scripts are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52193 | Wiley Post Autograph. A 6" x 4.5" autograph album page signed by pioneer aviator Wiley post in blue ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild tanning along the edges. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52194 | Vincent Price Correspondence Archive. Set of 29 assorted letters to Price or with content relating to him from friends, family, and colleagues, dates ranging from 1935-60. In overall Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52195 | Gilda Radner Signed Photo. A color 8" x 10" photo of the late comedienne and original Saturday Night Live cast member, signed by her in red felt tip. In Excellent condition. Sold for: $203.15. |
| 52196 | Vanessa Redgrave Autograph with The Loves of Isadora Lobby Card. A 6" x 3.5" signature cut in blue ink, matted and framed along with a lobby card for the 1968 biopic The Loves of Isadora, to an overall size of 20" x 27". In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52197 | Riot Squad Document Archive (1941). A set of documents from the 1941 crime drama that includes nine Screen Actors Guild contracts for assorted principal and supporting players, two dialogue continuity scripts, a master shooting schedule, three copies screenplay (two with handwritten notations), and other items from the production. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear. Not Sold. |
| 52198 | Thelma Ritter Signed Photo. An 8" x 10" b&w Paramount Pictures promo photo of Ritter circa 1961, inscribed and signed by her in blue ink. In very Fine condition with a mild wear and a tear and crease to the top edge, otherwise. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52199 | Tex Ritter Arizona Redman Document Archive (1940). A set of documents from production on the 1940 Tex Ritter Western (ultimately released as Arizona Frontier) includes 17 Screen Actors Guild contracts for various supporting players, a dialogue continuity script, a dialogue script for a promotional trailer, and a copy of the screenplay. Also included are contracts for Rainbow Over the Range (1940) signed by Dennis Moore, Dorothy Fay, Post Park, Chuck Morrison, and Stephan Forbes. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA. Not Sold. |
| 52200 | RKO-Radio Pictures 1940-1941 Annual Hardcover Book Featuring Citizen Kane. 11.5" x 15", 48 pages, alligator leather with spiral binding, embossed cover title. This superb RKO annual includes a full page devoted to Citizen Kane, here publicized under its original title of "John Citizen, U.S.A." Other featured films include That's Right, You're Wrong with Kay Kyser and Ginny Simms, Kitty Foyle with Ginger Rogers, My Favorite Wife (here titled "Passport to Life") with Cary Grant, Too Many Girls with Lucille Ball, The Devil and Miss Jones with Jean Arthur, Hitchcock's Mr. and Mrs. Smith with Carole Lombard, Three Girls and a Gob with Maureen O'Hara, and many more. A two-page spread dedicated to RKO directors and producers includes David Butler, John Farrow, Garson Kanin, Harold Lloyd, Ray McCarey, Lewis Milestone, Erich Pommer, Cliff Reid, Robert Stevenson, Orson Welles, and others. A blank, 8.5" x 11", yellow RKO inter-department memo is also included. In Fine condition with minor wear on the leather and a 4-inch abrasion on the back cover.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52201 | Edward G. Robinson, Dan Duryea, Joan Bennett Autographs with Original Scarlet Street Lobby Card (1945). A fantastic set of autographs from Edward G. Robinson, Dan Duryea, and Joan Bennett, double-matted alongside an original lobby card for the 1945 film Scarlet Street. As the quintessential noir fall-guy, Edward G. Robinson's Christopher Cross (Chris Cross -- get it?), is an amateur artist and emotionally battered husband (his wife, played by Rosalind Ivan, is truly one of noir's shrewest shrews). Swindled by a sexy/savvy femme fatale, Joan Bennett, threatened by her thug boyfriend (Dan Duryea), Cross is eventually driven to commit the ultimate noir deed in this Fritz Lang masterpiece! Gorgeously framed to an overall size of 20" x 20", the piece is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $221.08. |
| 52202 | Woman in the Window Lobby Card Framed with Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett Autographs (1944). Autograph cuts from Edward G. Robinson, in blue ink, and Joan Bennett, in black ink, double-matted and framed alongside an original lobby card for Fritz Lang's 1944 classic Woman in the Window. A beautiful display, in Excellent condition, framed with an ultraviolet filtering, museum-quality lens. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52203 | Ginger Rogers Signed Photograph. An attractive b&w 8" x 10" photo of the renowned dancer and Fred Astaire's best-known co-star, inscribed, dated 1991, and signed by Rogers in blue felt tip. In the inscription, Rogers identifies the shot as one taking to promote the 1951 drama Storm Warning, in which she appeared opposite Ronald Reagan and Doris Day. The photo is in Excellent condition, and has been matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25" x 16.25".Not Sold. |
| 52204 | Ginger Rogers Signed Photos. Includes a b&w 8" x 10" inscribed, dated 1976, and signed by both Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire; a b&w 10" x 13" photo portrait inscribed and signed by Rogers; and two b&w 8" x 10" photos inscribed and signed by Rogers and matted along with one b&w and one color 5" x 7" photo and a signed handwritten letter dated September 29, 1977, to an overall size of 18" x 24". Items are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear and toning.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52205 | Ginger Rogers Signed Licensing Agreement, 1942. A two-page licensing agreement, dated April 15, 1942, signed by Ginger Rogers in black ink. The agreement gave Western Publishing Company "exclusive right, license and permission to manufacture, publish, sell, advertise, and distribute" books including a character with Rogers' name and physical likeness. Rogers signed the agreement on the second page; her signature is large and legible. The lot also includes a contract and letter, both signed by writer Lela E. Rogers, regarding her 1942 book Ginger Rogers and the Riddle of the Scarlet Cloak. Lela Rogers was Ginger's mother and a Hollywood figure in her own right. A fascinating group of signed documents from the Rogers women! In Very Good condition with moderate age-tanning, minor corner wear, and the typical mailing creases. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52206 | Mickey Rooney Signed Licensing Agreements, 1939 and 1940. Two licensing agreements signed by Mickey Rooney in association with the Whitman Publishing book series Little Big Books, dated January 1, 1939, and November 4th, 1940, respectively. The 1939 agreement was signed by then 18-year-old Rooney on the second page in black ink. The 1940 agreement between Whitman and Rooney bears the child-star's signature in blue ink on page nine and specifies that Rooney's likeness and name be published in combination with those of Judy Garland's. Also included is a 1938 letter extending the contract, signed by Rooney's mother, and an MGM memo from 1940, regarding details of the Whitman/Rooney agreement. With minor corner wear, mailing creases, and moderate age-toning, otherwise, the set is in overall Very Good to Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52207 | Ann Savage Signed Detour Lobby Card (1945). There's no escaping the long arm of the law in Detour -- or the censors in 1940s Hollywood, for that matter. Edgar G. Ulmer's original ending to this dark, pulpy noir allowed Tom Neal's poor sucker to escape a potential murder conviction. When the Production Code fellas took umbrage at the idea of an unpunished crime, Ulmer was forced to change the ending to the still-fantastic version seen today (it's out on DVD and worth multiple viewings). Ann Savage's well-placed inscription and signature grace this original lobby card, double-matted to an image size of 13" x 10" and beautifully framed to an overall size of 19" x 16". What a great homage to a film with the most curious murder scene in the film noir canon -- death by telephone cord, anyone? In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52208 | Seinfeld Scripts with Printed Signatures (1992). A pair of transcripts for the season 4 episode "The Contest," 68 pages, dated November 18, 1992, both with castmembers' signatures emboss on the front cover. In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52209 | Seinfeld VHS Tape Set plus Display Case. Included are 58 VHS tapes totaling all 180 broadcast episodes (and some clip shows and gag reels), plus a 19.25" x 18" x 10.5" Plexiglas display case with the show's logo on it, as well as a copy of the commemorative Goodbye, Seinfeld magazine. All items in overall Excellent condition. Not Sold. |
| 52210 | Ann Sheridan Signed Letter with Photo (1960). A single-page letter on personal stationery dated October 16, 1960, signed by Sheridan in green ink. In Very Fine condition with two glue residue stains across the letter -- one over the signature -- matted along with a b&w 8" x 10 photo to and overall size of 18" x 24". Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52211 | Anne Shirley Photos, Group of 4. Includes a 5" x 9" b&w photo of a very cherubic young Anne, with handwriting on the back, reading "Dawn O'Day, Stage and Screen Star". Dawn O'Day was Anne's screen name as a child actress until age 16, when she changed her name to Anne Shirley (inspired by the character's name from Anne of Green Gables in which she starred as leading lady, you guessed it, Anne Shirley). The childlike writing on the reverse is in black ink, and is more than likely Anne's own inscription and signature. Also included is a 7" x 5" b&w photo of Shirley with her third husband, writer Charles Lederer, as well as a 4" x 6" of an older Shirley posing with an unknown young man. A framed paper doll set of Shirley from 1936, 11.5" x 9" accompanies the photos. Though Anne retired in 1944, her final film, the great Murder My Sweet, granted her some of the punchiest dialogue in film noir history. With a finale like that, one can excuse the gorgeous young actress for retiring at age 26! In overall Very Good condition with mild age-tanning, a few chipped areas to the framed piece, and slight curving to the photos. Not Sold. |
| 52212 | Simone Simon Autograph with Signed Curse of the Cat People Lobby Card (1944). A 3.5" x 2.5" Simone Simon signature cut in black ink, along with an 11" x 14" lobby card for the 1944 horror film signed by screenwriter DeWitt Bodeen. items matted and framed to an overall size of 17" x 18" and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52213 | Frank Sinatra "My Way" Music Box. This green-painted, wooden music box, measuring 2.5" x 2" x 1.75", was one of the gifts Sinatra had custom-made to present to his friends. A 2" x 1.5" piece of sheet music is affixed to the underside of the lid. In Very Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52214 | Jilly Rizzo's Personal Copy of Frank Sinatra A Man Alone, Signed by Author (1969). First edition (December 1969), limited to 500 copies, orange cloth binding with gold cover and spine titles, dust jacket. This extremely rare book was never offered for sale. Four hundred of the 500 copies were personally signed by author Rod McKuen on the limitation page for Frank Sinatra, the remaining 100 were retained by McKuen. The material in the book was written for Sinatra, who recorded much of it for his Warner-Reprise album A Man Alone. This copy, #137, was presented by Sinatra to his closest friend and right-hand man, Jilly Rizzo. In Fine condition with minor wear and small tears and creases to the dustjacket. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 52215 | Frank Sinatra-Owned Needlepoint Folk Art and 1954 Issue of Prevue Magazine. This hand-drawn needlepoint pattern was a gift to Frank Sinatra from a grateful couple in Deal, New Jersey, who previously had received an autographed photo from Ol' Blue Eyes. Stapled to the pattern is a letter from the presenters; and the January 1954 Prevue magazine, with a Marilyn Monroe cover and a 10-page article on Sinatra titled "The Greatest Comeback in Hollywood History." These items were in the possession of Jilly Rizzo until his death in 1992, when they became part of his estate archive. In Fine to Very Fine condition. From the Jilly Rizzo Estate Archive. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from William Rizzo.Not Sold. |
| 52216 | Keely Smith and Louis Prima Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" publicity photo of singers Keely Smith and Louis Prima, Inscribed by her and signed by both in red ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition. Sold for: $167.30. |
| 52217 | Barbara Stanwyck Signed Photo. A b&w 11" x 14" photo signed by the Double Indemnity actress in black ink and matted and framed to an overall size of 16" x 19.5". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $209.13. |
| 52218 | Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray Autographed Double Indemnity Publicity Still (1944). A 9" x 7" publicity still from the 1944 classic Double Indemnity, Billy Wilder's maiden voyage into film noir. Publicity stills such as these, depicting the "happy couple" in a warm embrace, were pushed by Paramount in an effort to create mass appeal for the risque film. What would inevitably become the godfather of all films noirs needed no help from the studio -- the film garnered seven Oscar nominations and is hailed by most film historians as the one of the best of the noir genre. The signatures, both in black ink, are large and clean. In Excellent condition, double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15" x 13.5". Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52219 | Barbara Stanwyck, Joe Penner, and Allan Jones Signed Photos, Set of 3. Includes a very impressive 11" x 14" portrait of Barbara Stanwyck (inscription and signature faded, but still readable -- she signed "Missy/Barbara," "Missy" being her nickname among her peers); an 8" x 10" of radio star Joe Penner, of "You wanna buy a duck?" fame (appropriately posing with a duck); and Allan Jones, who has signed the shot "Buck." All are inscribed to "Verne" or "Vern" and have surface wear and pin holes in corner. The Stanwyck picture has a small tear at top and some small surface scars. In Very Good to Fine condition. Not Sold. |
| 52220 | Star Trek: The Next Generation Set of Cast Signed Photos (1998). Includes color 8" x 10" promo photos for Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) signed by Patrick Stewart, Gates McFadden, and Jonathan Frakes, each in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52221 | Blaze Starr Stage Worn Necklace with Signed Photo and Letter. A framed display containing the burlesque entertainer's performance-worn necklace alongside a signed 7" x 9.5" color photo of Starr with the necklace, and a heart-shaped handwritten note attesting to the fact that she wore the jewelry in her performances from the early '70s to 1984. The display also provides the cover art for Starr's autobiography, Blaze Starr -- My Life as Told to Huey Perry, in which she wore the rhinestone and faux ruby necklace. Starr, known for her vivacious exotic performances, eventually earned the nickname "The Hottest Blaze in Burlesque"... as well as an obscenity charge in Philadelphia! The framed piece measures 16.5" x 35" and is in overall Very Fine condition with minor nicks to wooden frame and four small nail holes along top side of frame (not visible from front).Not Sold. |
| 52222 | James Stewart and Donna Reed Signed Items. Includes a personal check for $139.24 dated April 26, 1949 and signed by James Stewart in blue ink (Very Fine with the usual bank cancellation marks), a 3" x 5" notecard signed by Donna Reed in black ink (Excellent condition), and an 11" x 14" reproduction of a lobby card for It's a Wonderful Life (Very Fine condition). Sold for: $179.25. |
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| 52223 | Leopold Stokowski Signed Letters. A set of three letters, signed by Leopold Stokowski and Paul Tucci, regarding Tucci's first season as the principal bassoonist of the Houston Symphony in 1958. Stokowski, best known for his collaboration with Walt Disney to create Fantasia (conducting the music and appearing in the classic film), was the conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and the NBC Symphony Orchestra, to name a few. At age 73, he stepped in as the Music Director of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and remained there from 1955 to 1961. These typed notes on Stokowski's letterhead are signed by him in black ink, and by Tucci in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with heavy vertical mailing creases and mild age toning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $149.38. |
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| 52224 | Glenn Strange Signed Riders of Sundown Contract (1940). A Screen Actors Guild freelance contract dated March 19, 1940, engaging Strange for the role of "Bret Stockton" opposite Tex Ritter in the Western Riders of Sundown (released in 1940 as Cowboys of Sundown), signed by Strange on the back in blue ink. Glenn Strange, of course, later won major horror genre distinction as the Frankenstein Monster in House of Frankenstein (1944), House of Dracula (1945), and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), and returned to his western roots as Sam the bartender on the TV's long-running Gunsmoke. In Very Fine condition with mild wear. Sold for: $191.20. |
| 52225 | Glenn Strange Signed The Colorado Trail Contract (1940). A Screen Actors Guild freelance contract dated March 9, 1940, engaging Strange for the role of "Vic Insley" opposite Tex Ritter in the Western The Colorado Trail (released in 1940 as Pals of the Silver Sage), signed by the Monster of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein on the back in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with mild wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA. Sold for: $203.15. |
| 52226 | The Stratton Story Cast-Signed Baseball with Scripts (1948). A baseball signed by actors James Stewart, June Allyson, Agnes Moorehead, and Frank Morgan, director Frank Wood, producer Jack Cummings, and several other cast and crew members; a 56-page story treatment; and two scripts dated October 6 and October 25, 1948, with revised pages throughout. Baseball is in Very Fine condition; scripts are Fine. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $807.82. |
| 52227 | Gloria Swanson Portrait. A 16" x 20" portrait of the legendary actress, acrylic on illustration board, in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52228 | Gloria Swanson Signed Sunset Boulevard Poster. A vintage 27" x 21" poster for the classic movie, inscribed, signed, and dated 1980 by Swanson in black felt tip. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some toning, matted to 30" x 24". Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 52229 | Danny Thomas TV Guide Cover Portrait (1959). A color 11" x 14" photo portrait of Thomas, used as the cover art for the December 12-18, 1959 issue of TV Guide, a copy of which is included. Studio stamp en verso. Matted to an overall size of 16" x 20", in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52230 | Gene Tierney Signed Laura Lobby Card (1944). An original lobby card for Laura, the beloved 1944 film noir, signed by the film's star Gene Tierney in pencil on the upper border. Otto Preminger's classic tale of obsession has become a cult favorite among film aficionados, and non-aficionados... who on earth could resist the lure of Gene Tierney's gorgeous face? Not Dana Andrews' Lt. McPherson, that's for sure. Vincent Price's turn as Laura's dandy playboy, the palpably uncomfortable bath scenes with Clifton Webb, and Webb's Oscar-nominated performance combine to make this a stand-out piece. In Very Good condition with the expected age-toning, corner wear, two small areas of white-out, and a very small tear to top border (slightly affecting the signature) which has been backed with tape en verso. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52231 | Gregg Toland Signed Contract with Samuel Goldwyn Company (1932). October 1, 1932, one page, 8.5" x 11". This contract signed by Gregg Toland and Samuel Goldwyn, Inc., Vice President Abraham Lehr extended the ace cinematographer's contract for an additional year at a salary of $200 per week. While working for Goldwyn during this period, Toland shot The Kid from Spain (1932) and Roman Scandals (1933), both starring Eddie Cantor, The Masquerader (1933) with Ronald Colman, and Nana (1934), co-starring Anna Sten, Lionel Atwill, and Mae Clarke. In between Goldwyn projects, he also served as director of photography on the MGM films The Nuisance and Tugboat Annie (both 1933). Later in his career, he created the stunning cinematography for such masterpieces as William Wyler's Wuthering Heights (1939), John Ford's The Grapes of Wrath (1940), and Orson Welles' Citizen Kane (1941). Tragically, Toland died of a coronary thrombosis at the young age of 44, and the cinema lost one of its true photographic geniuses. This contract, featuring a bold Toland signature, is in Fine condition with two hole punches and minor paper-clip marks in top margin. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52232 | T-Rex Prop Panther Figurine. A plaster figurine of a crouching panther with a lantern in its jaws, with plastic base, from the movie T-Rex. The battery-operated lantern is in working condition; the tail has been broken off and reattached at some point. The statuette measures approximately 2.5" x 5" x 6" and is in overall Very Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 52233 | Triangle Motion Picture Company Original Film Treatments and Shooting Scripts by Nina Wilcox Putnam and Others, 1915-18. A total of 17 original story treatments and two shooting scripts from archives of Triangle Motion Picture Company (formed by Thomas H. Ince, D.W. Griffith, and Mack Sennett), including a shooting script by Nina Wilcox Putnam (co-author of the story for the 1932 Karloff classic The Mummy and the 1924 stage version of Dracula). Also included is a story treatment by Harold Vickers for the 1916 silent The Men She Married (starring Montagu Love and Gail Kane), and a shooting script for the unproduced film The Cub, written by William H. Clifford. Includes additional story treatments from noted writers C. Gardner Sullivan, Julien Josephson, Elaine Sterne Carrington, Robert Shirley, James Keene, and Monte M. Katterjohn. In overall Very Good condition with center creasing, moderate age-toning, minor nicks to borders, and rusting from original clips. Each stored in original, labeled filing envelopes from Triangle archives. From the Thomas H. Ince Archives.Not Sold. |
| 52234 | Triangle Motion Picture Company Original Story Treatments and Shooting Scripts, 1915-18. A total of 16 original story treatments and two shooting scripts (unfilmed) from archives of Triangle Motion Picture Company (formed by Thomas H. Ince, D.W. Griffith, and Mack Sennett), including: The Throwback by Oscar-nominated writer Josephine Lovett, with notes on Ince's ownership (in an unknown hand) on cover: "Property of NYMPC. Purchased by T.H.I. (Thomas H. Ince) Finish will have to be changed." Ince directed films for New York Motion Picture Company (NYMPC) before partnering up with Griffith and Sennett in 1915, making this treatment a fairly early one from his Hollywood years, one that he took with him from NYMPC to Triangle. Other treatments include The Evil Intruder by Monte Katterjohn, God's Deal by Julien Josephsen (with a note to hold for Ince written on cover), The Eternal Fire by Olga Printzlau, among others. Two "shooting scripts" are also included: A Yankee Princess by W.H. Clifford, and Her Price by Lanier Bartlett (with a handwritten note on the censors' editing of the "spicy" story). In overall Very Good condition with center creasing, moderate age-toning, minor nicks to borders, and very minor rusting from original clips. Each stored in original, labeled filing envelopes from Triangle archives. From the Thomas H. Ince Archives.Not Sold. |
| 52235 | Tron Crew-Signed magazine with Premiere Invite (1982). Includes a copy of Cinefex magazine #8 (April 1982), with a detailed cover feature on the movie's special effects, signed throughout by numerous crew members. Accompanied by an invite and two unused tickets to the cast and crew screening and two unused tickets to the after party. All items in Excellent condition.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52236 | Tron Signed Art Design Pieces (1982). Set of two conceptual design drawings for the groundbreaking 1982 science fiction feature, both watercolor on paper and mounted on heavy illustration board, includes a 11.5" x 9" piece signed on the reverse by artist David Mattingly and an 11.25" x 6.5" signed on the reverse by artist Peter Lloyd. The Lloyd piece has masking tape along the edges and tack holes to the corners, otherwise both are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 52237 | Tron Early Script and Design Art (1980). A 3" three-ring binder that contains a revised copy of the screenplay dated April 23, 1980, interspersed with pages featuring reproductions of early storyboards; images of early character designs; and early production design images. In overall Very Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 52238 | Tron Production Images (1982) Set of 22. Set of 22 b&w 20" x 12" printouts of frames (largely the same image) and four b&w 20" x 12.5" photo negative images from the 1982 sci-fi feature. In overall Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52239 | Lana Turner's Invite to FDR's 1941 Birthday Celebration and Luncheon with the First Lady. An invitation and ticket with detached stub for the reception and dinner that followed the President's birthday celebration on January 30, 1941 at the Willard Hotel, accompanied by an invitation for a luncheon with Eleanor Roosevelt, sent to actress Lana Turner. Both are in Very Fine condition with some toning and wear.Not Sold. |
| 52240 | Mae West Signed Photo. A b&w 11" x 14" photo signed by West in black felt tip, matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5" x 19". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $221.08. |
| 52241 | Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner Signed Checks (1974-86). Pair of personal checks includes one dated July 22, 1974, and signed by Gene Wilder in blue ink, and one dated March 3, 1986, and signed by Gilda Radner in black ink (as "Gilda Wilder"). Both are in Excellent condition with the usual bank cancellation marks. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52242 | Billy Wilder The Fortune Cookie and Bluebeard's Eighth Wife Script Lot. This lot includes Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett's sequenced screenplay for the 1937 Paramount classic Bluebeard's Eighth Wife (on carbon paper) stamped "Ernst Lubitsch" on the front cover, 9" x 14", sequences A through E, all dated March 12, 1937, except sequence E (dated March 13), paper covers with three interior metal clips; Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond's Oscar-nominated original screenplay for United Artists' The Fortune Cookie, 8.5" x 11", 174 pages, green paper covers with two metal clips; The Fortune Cookie correspondence file including budget information; 1966 Screen Writers' Annual Award "Nomination for Writing Achievement" for The Fortune Cookie; and 1966 Southern California Motion Picture Council Inc. "Comedy Award" for The Fortune Cookie. With the classic comedy The Fortune Cookie, Billy Wilder brought together the powerhouse team of Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau for the first time. Bluebeard and the correspondence file are Very Good to Fine condition. Fortune Cookie script and awards are Very Good with some evidence of being in a studio office fire. From the Billy Wilder Estate Archive.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52243 | Billy Wilder The Emperor Waltz Production Archive (1946). This extensive lot from Billy Wilder's 1948 Paramount musical comedy The Emperor Waltz, starring Bing Crosby and Joan Fontaine, includes a copy of the script by Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder, 8.5" x 11", 123 pages, paper covers with two metal clips; production budget dated May 23-August 12, 1946, 9" x 14.5", 15 pages, blue paper covers with four metal clips; Dialogue Continuity script, September 21, 1946, 8.5" x 13", 58 pages, blue paper covers with three staples; Charles Brackett essay, "My Wilder Moments (or my afterthoughts after ten years of collaboration with Billy Wilder)," 8.5" x 14", 3 pages, original typed draft, with typed and pencil corrections; Shooting Schedule, June 4-September 14, 1946, 8.5" x 11", 4 pages; Daily Production Report file, 8.5" x 14", multiple pages with two metal clips; and correspondence, inter-office memos, notes, and reviews. Very Good to Fine condition, with age toning, some wear, small tears and chips, and minor damage from a studio fire. From the Billy Wilder Estate Archive.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 52244 | Anna May Wong Autograph With Photo. An autograph page bearing a clipped inscription and autograph in both Chinese and English from the first Chinese-American movie star. In Excellent condition, matted along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Wong to an overall size of 16" x 20".Sold for: $155.35. |
| 52245 | Assorted Vintage Actor and Actress Photos Including Lillian Gish, Others - Set of 30. Set of 30 vintage promo photos from the 1900s-'20s that includes Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Bessie Love, Eddie Carr, Laurence Crane, Pauline Frederick, and Lillie Langtry. Some are autographed. Sizes range from 5" x 7" to 10" x 12.5". In overall Fine condition.Sold for: $209.13. |
| 52246 | Vintage Autograph Book Signed by Olivia de Havilland and Other Stars of the '30s. Vintage autograph book with red felt softcover, signed by Una Merkel, Colleen Moore, Olivia de Havilland, Marion Davies, Bebe Daniels, Conrad Veidt, and many others. In Very Fine condition with mild wear; each of the pages has a vertical fold crease down the middle.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52247 | Gloria Swanson and Others Signed Photos and Documents. Includes a b&w 8" x 10" signed by Anna May Wong, b&w 8" x 10" signed by Norma Shearer, b&w 11" x 14" signed by Ginger Rogers, 12" x 16" sketch portrait signed by Gloria Swanson, 9.5" x 12.5" and 7.5" x 12.5" photos signed by Catherine Deneuve and matted to 20" x 16", an unsigned b&w 8" x 10" of Marion Davies, and a handwritten letter from Eleanor Powell matted with three b&w 8" x 10" photos and a party invite to a size of 18" x 24". Items are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 52248 | Gary Cooper and Others Vintage Star Signed Photos and Letters. Set of 37 assorted letters and photos featuring signatures from Gary Cooper, Philip Crane, Robert Royce, Frank Forest, Ronald Colman, Douglass Montgomery, Merle Oberon, and others. In Overall Fine to Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 52249 | Joan Crawford and Others Stars of '40s Signed Autograph Book. A vintage autograph book with green hardcover that includes signatures from Vincent Price, Irene Dunne, Joan Crawford, Kitty Carlisle, Charles Boyer, and others. In Very Fine condition, most pages have a vertical fold crease down the center. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52250 | Errol Flynn and Others Autographed Photos, Set of 6. Set of six vintage b&w 8" x 10" autographed photos of Pat O'Brien, Paulette Goddard, Errol Flynn, Red Skelton, John Shelton, and Bing Crosby, and a b&w 5" x 7" photo signed by Gary Cooper. In overall Very Fine condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52251 | Marion Davies and Others Vintage Golden Age Actress Signed Photos. The lot features signed photos from six vintage Hollywood actresses: Marion Davies (7.5" x 10", inscribed and signed in fountain ink, filing holes on left side), Bette Davis (8" x 10," late in life, inscribed and signed in black marker), Gloria Swanson (5" x 7," late in life, inscribed and signed in green ink), Mae West (8" x 10," late in life, inscribed and signed in black ink), Lana Turner (at her prime, signed in fountain ink), and Betty Hutton (10" x 13," inscribed and signed in fountain ink). Perhaps most interesting is an additional 11" x 14" publicity sketch of Hutton as Annie Oakley for MGM's musical classic Annie Get Your Gun, inscribed in upper right area "Dearest Dick/Without you my life would have been a nightmare. I love you/Betty Hutton," and in lower center area, "Remember anything you can do -- I can do better/All My Love Betty Hutton." This picture has pin holes, some border damage and surface spots, but is still a very impressive photo and autograph. Other shots are in Excellent condition. The lot also contains a Betty Hutton Dixie Picture Lid (promoting C.B. DeMille's The Greatest Show on Earth) and a 3.5" x 5.5" card of Hutton as Annie Oakley with pre-printed signature. Sold for: $687.13. |
| 52252 | Betty Grable and Others Vintage Celebrity Publicity Photos. Set of 12 assorted b&w publicity photos includes images of Betty Grable, Linda Darnell, Dorothy Lamour, Gene Tierney, Marlene Dietrich, Deanna Durbin, and others, ranging in size from 2.5" x 4" to 8" x 10". In Very Fine condition.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52253 | Lynne Golding and Others Signed Autograph Album, circa Early 1950s. A vintage autograph book, measuring 7.5" x 4.5" and dating from the early '50s, containing assorted celebrity signatures, most of them Australian entertainers and performers including ballerina Lynne Golding. In Good condition with wear to the leather cover, tape residue along borders, and mild wear and moderate tanning to the pages. Not Sold. |
| 52254 | Anthony Quinn and Others Actors' Autographs with Photos. Includes signature cuts from Anthony Quinn, Jack Oakie, Melvyn Douglas, Ann Southern, Edward Arnold, Ed Begley, and Fredric March, each matted along with a b&w 8" x 10" to an overall size of 12" x 16". Most of the autographs are in pencil, and they are in overall Very Fine condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52255 | Lacy Troupe and Others Signed Vintage Autograph Book. A vintage leatherbound autograph book circa 1953, containing autographs from assorted variety artists such as Hackford and Doyle, the Lacy Troupe, and Wilson Keppel and Betty. In Very Good condition with some wear, tanning, and spine separating from contents. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52256 | Joan Rhodes and Others Signed Vintage Autograph Book (c. 1955). A vintage autograph book circa 1955, containing autographs from assorted circus performers such as strongwoman Joan Rhodes and Ron Marion and His Chimpanzees. In Very Fine condition with some wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52257 | Walt Disney and Others Assorted Entertainment Autographs Display. Set of 19 signature cuts and signed b&w snapshots including Walt Disney, Hedda Hopper, Jack Palance, Gary Cooper, Joan Crawford, Joan Fontaine, Cecil B. deMille, and others. Items in overall Fine to Very Fine condition, matted to an overall size of 32.5" x 28".Sold for: $776.75. |
| 52258 | Sydney Pollack and Others Actor and Director Signed Checks, Set of 15. Set of 15 actor signed checks includes signatures from Sydney Pollack, Francis Ford Coppola, Ross Martin, Cornel Wilde, Blake Edwards, Phil Silvers, and others. In overall Excellent condition with the usual bank cancellation marks. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 52259 | Rudolph Nureyev and Other Stage Performers' Autographs. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA. Includes signed photos of Rudolph Nureyev, Margot Fonteyn, Beverly Sills, and others, ranging in size from 3.25" x 5.25" to 24" x 31". In overall Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 52260 | Jack Lord and Other Actors Signed Checks, Set of 44. Set of 44 actor signed checks includes signatures from Karl Malden, Rory Calhoun, Jack Lord, Bubba Smith, Danny Thomas, Rod Taylor, Charles Bronson, Bruce Dern, Eddie Albert, Glenn Ford, and others. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with the usual bank cancellation marks. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 52261 | Jamie Lee Curtis and Other Actress Signed Checks, Set of 44. Set of 44 actress signed checks includes signatures from Suzanne Pleshette, Jackie Collins, Jamie Lee Curtis, Carrie Fisher, Doris Day, Yvonne Craig, Adrienne Barbeau, Julie Andrews, Jill Ireland, Jessica Lange, Molly Ringwald, and others. In overall Excellent condition with the usual bank cancellation marks. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52262 | Mickey Spillane and Other Celebrity Autographs, Set of 16. Set of 16 autographs includes Sonny Bono, Ken Kesey, Marcel Marceau, George Bush Sr., Barbara Bush, Maria von Trapp, Alex Haley, Anne Rice, Richard Matheson, Simon Wiesenthal, Norman Mailer, Frank Borman, John Cage, Mickey Spillane, Dr. Benjamin Spock, and Joseph Heller. In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52263 | Anne Rice and Other Celebrity Autographs, Set of 17. Set of 17 autographs includes Maria von Trapp, Dr. Benjamin Spock, Sonny Bono, Joseph Heller, Mickey Spillane, Norman Mailer, Barbara Bush, Ken Kesey, Anne Rice, and others. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52264 | Maya Angelou and Other Celebrity Autographs, Set of 8. Set of eight autographs includes Clive Barker (2), Dr. Benjamin Spock, Mickey Spillane, Norman Mailer, Maya Angelou, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Anne Rice. In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
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| 52265 | Aerosmith Signed Band Autobiography (1997). A copy of the band's 1997 autobiography, signed on the first free page by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, and Joey Kramer in black ink. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 52266 | Tori Amos Autographed Photo. A color 8" x 10" photo signed by Amos, matted and framed to an overall size of 21" x 25". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52267 | Maxene Andrews Autograph with Andrews Sisters Mini Records. This great piece of memorabilia from the best-selling female vocal group features 7.5" x 5" inscribed and signed by Maxene Andrews in black ink, matted along with a b&w 8" x 10" promo of the Andrews Sisters and five mini-78 records to an overall size of 16" x 20". (The songs on the records are "Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen", "Beer Barrel Polka", "Pennsylvania Polka", "Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar", and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Co. B".) The items are in overall Very Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 52268 | Animals Autographs Group of 2 (1960s). Two sets of autographs reflecting the different lineups before and after 1965 of one of the most successful of the British Invasion bands. 1962-65 line-up: Eric Burdon, Alan Price, Chas Chandler, John Steel, and Hilton Valentine on 4" x 5.5" card. 1965-66 line-up: Eric Burdon, Chas Chandler, John Steel, Hilton Valentine, and Dave Rowberry on 4.5" x 6" card. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 52269 | Band of Gypsys Signed Drum Head. A 12.5" drum head with Band of Gypsys band logo, signed by Billy Cox and Buddy Miles in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52270 | Beach Boys 1964 Concert Ticket. Ticket for the band's February 21, 1964 performance at Hoquiam High School, in Very Fine to Excellent condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of the original performance contract.Not Sold. |
| 52271 | Beatles "Sweet Georgia Brown" Promo 45 (Atco 6302, 1964). Originally recorded by the Beatles in 1961 when they were backing up Tony Sheridan, this '64 release as Beatlemania was running rampant had Sheridan re-recording his vocals to clean the lyrics up a bit. It didn't sell very well, so even the commercial version is relatively scarce. This one's a white label promo. Condition: EX 7.Not Sold. |
| 52272 | The Beatles EPs Collection Box Set (Parlophone 14, 1981). Complete set of all UK EPs and the double Magical Mystery Tour EP with book. Plus a stereo EP that was only issued in this box set, which included "Inner Light", "Baby You're A Rich Man", "She's A Woman", and "This Boy". Condition: VG-EX 6 (box)/ MT 9 (sleeves/MT 9 (records, except Beatles For Sale No. 2 record in NM 8). Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52273 | Beatles Please Please Me Mono LP (UK - Parlophone 1201, 1964). Released before "Fab Four" was a household term in the US, this album launched the group to worldwide fame. Most of the cuts eventually showed up on Vee Jay's US release Introducing the Beatles. Although an original '60s pressing, this has the second label variation. Condition: VG-EX 6/NM 8.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52274 | Beatles Revolver Mono LP (UK - EMI 7009, 1966). Classic album featuring one of Rock's all-time best covers by artist Klaus Voorman. Condition: EX 7/EX 7.Not Sold. |
| 52275 | Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Mono LP (UK - Parlophone7027, 1967). Original UK pressing from 1967 in Mono. Condition: EX 7/NM 8. Not Sold. |
| 52276 | The Beatles (The White Album) (UK 7067/68, 1968). This two-disc masterpiece invariably gets mentioned whenever there's a "Which is the Beatles' best album?" discussion. The mono UK version is exceedingly rare. It comes with the four color prints of each Beatle, plus the giant poster that often was discarded. The mix is very different from the US pressings, as is the gatefold design with its record openings at the top. All four labels on the two discs have an "8" marked in orange. Condition: VG-EX 6/EX 7. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52277 | Beatles LP Group of 7 (Various labels, 1960s-70s). Around the world with the Moptops! Included are two German releases, A Hard Day's Night (Odeon 83739, 1960s) in EX 7/EX 7 and Magical Mystery Tour Plus Other Songs (Apple 7204449, 1970s) in true stereo in VG-EX 6 (tape tear at front right top corner)/NM 8; a Japanese reissue of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Apple 8163) in EX 7/NM 8; a Holland reissue Beatle's Greatest (Parlophone 3001) in VG-EX 6 (sticker tear at front right top)/NM 8; and an Australian The Beatles' Greatest Hits Volume 2 (Parlophone 7534); plus the French-released instrumental Franck Pourcel Meets the Beatles (EMI 11041, original pressing c. 1970) in EX 7/EX 7; and a '70s UK reissue of The Chipmunks Sing the Beatles Hits (EMI) in EX 7/NM 8. Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52278 | Beatles Let It Be LP (Canada - Apple 6351, 1970). This Canadian version of the last release before the group disbanded is much different from the US release. It included a 160-page book insert chronicling in words and pictures the recording of the eclectic collection of songs on the album. The outer cover is in EX 7; inner cover VG-EX 6; book insert EX 7; book EX 7; and the record is in VG-EX 6. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52279 | Beatles LP Group of 7 (1970s-80s). Included are five UK re-releases by the Fab Four, including two copies of Please Please Me (Parlophone 3042) -- a flat finish cover in EX 7/NM 8 with a b&w 10" x 8" glossy photo and a high gloss cover in EX 7/NM 8; With the Beatles (3045) in EX 7/NM 8; A Hard Day's Night (3058) in EX 7/NM 8; and a white vinyl copy of Let It Be (Apple 7096) in VG-EX 6/MT 9; plus a blue label German release of Rubber Soul (Odeon 74066) in EX 7/NM 8 and a sealed copy of the US picture disc version of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Capitol 11840). Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52280 | Beatles Radio Spots, Group of 2 (1964 and 1969). Included is the two-sided 33 record of 16 spots for radio play promoting the group's first full-length movie A Hard Day's Night in VG-EX 6, and the one-sided 33 record of five cuts promoting their animated film Yellow Submarine in GD 3. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52281 | Beatles Help! Promo Stills, Group of 13. A baker's dozen of promo stills from Help, five of which are outdoor group shots. Also includes one still showing Ringo on the operating table with Professor Foot (actor Victor Spinetti) preparing for ring-removal surgery, a group shot on the beach in the Bahamas, and the Four on a tank turret with actress Eleanor Bron. Each image is a terrific memento of the Beatles in their second feature film... the Boys are in their element in these shots! The b&w photos are all 8" x 10", seven of which display minor traces of tape residue on the backs. In overall Very Fine condition with mild curving and tanning, and mild corner wear.Sold for: $3,346.00. |
| 52282 | Beatles Sam Houston Coliseum Concert Ticket Stub - August 19, 1965. Beatlemania was running high during these two shows in Houston on August 19, 1965, and the hot Texas weather probably didn't help much. This yellow ticket stub from the 8 p.m. performance is in Very Good condition with mild to moderate wear and soiling.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 52283 | Beatles Related - Help! Die-Cut Movie Ticket (United Artists, 1965). Oversized, die-cut ticket for the fourth showing of the film at L.A.'s old Cathay Circle Theatre, Monday, August 23rd, 1965. Numbered 521. In Good condition, with small stains on front, and glue stains from mounting on back. From the collection of Harlan Ellison.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52284 | Beatles Busch Stadium Used Ticket - August 21, 1966. Used ticket from the Fab Four's August 21, 1966, performance at Bush Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri. In Very Fine condition.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 52285 | Beatles International Amphitheatre Ticket Stub - August 12, 1966. Ticket stub from the August 12, 1966, performance in Chicago, the first show of their final tour. In Very Fine condition.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52286 | Beatles Dodger Stadium Concert Ticket Stub - August 28, 1966. A stub from the Beatles' August 28, 1966, concert at Dodger Stadium -- their second-to-last concert performance. In Very Fine condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52287 | Beatles Assorted Publications (1966). This lot features the 1966 Revolver album "Matching Music Book" with songs from Revolver, "Selected Highlights" from Beatles Matching Album Music Books (including "A Hard Day's Night," "Help!," "Yesterday," and more), a 10-page photo section and a list of the Beatles' August 1966 tour; and the sheet music for "Please Please Me," with photo of the Beatles on the cover. Also includes a CD of A Minute with the Beatles, the 30th Anniversary Celebration, 1964 - 1994, with an 18-page "Operations Manual", #41 in a Limited Collectors Edition of 400. The manual provided show teasers and programming hints, with the note, "Don't forget to put this manual in the control room so the air talent can use the scripts." All in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52288 | Beatles Related - The Family Way Soundtrack Counter Display (London, 1967). Paul McCartney provided the music for the movie starring Hayley Mills and her father John Mills. It looks like the album cover for the soundtrack release, but this is a counter display, with unused fold-out cardboard supports on the back. No record included. Condition: EX 7.Not Sold. |
| 52289 | Complete Set of Inflatable Beatles. A set of four 13" inflatable dolls, one for each member of the Fab Four, made by NEMS, the manufacturer of Beatles items during the '60s. Each is in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52290 | Beatles Help! Newspaper Printing Blocks (1965). Pair of vintage printing blocks used to print advertisements for the Beatles 1965 feature film; one bears an ad for the film, the other has a picture of the foursome. In Very Fine to Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52291 | Beatles Set of Three Promo Books (1964-66). A set of three Beatles tour books made available to members of the Beatles' fan club, containing fan club information, black-and-white photos, biographies, and much more. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear, spine stress, and rusty staples.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 52292 | Beatles Related - Pete Best Signed Guitar. A white Laurel electric guitar signed on the body by original Beatles drummer Pete Best in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52293 | Blackwood Brothers Iced Tea Drinking Glasses, Set of Six (c. 1950s). A vintage set of six large iced tea glasses, one for each of member of the Elvis-influencing gospel quartet plus pianist Jack Marshall, each bearing the performer's likeness, a quote from them, and their signature; the sixth glass bears the likenesses of all five. These items were originally sold during the 1950s. All are in Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Not Sold. |
| 52294 | Beatles Related: Invitation to Join Liverpool's Blue Angel Club (1961). The Blue Angel Club of Liverpool has a colorful distinction in pop music history. It was here on May 10, 1960, that "The Silver Beetles" auditioned for the club's owner, impresario Larry Parnes -- who failed to hire them. In 1961 the Beatles' manager Allan Williams ran the club and the Beatles and the Rolling Stones reputedly played this Merseybeat locale. This is an 8" x 10" invitation that Williams sent out for The Blue Angel's March 22, 1961 opening under his management, the first paragraph reading, "May we extend our reserved invitation to become a founder-member of the Blue Angel Club; tastful (sic) in decor and luxuriously furnished, occupying three floors, comparable only with West End establishments and catering for ladies and gentlemen of taste." The opening night's headliner would be Alma Williams. The illustration shows Marlene Dietrich in her notorious role of Lola-Lola in the 1930 film The Blue Angel. Very Fine condition. A true Beatles legend and lore curio. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52295 | David Bowie RCA Photo Award, 11.25" x 14.25". An in-house award presented to RCA Records exec Bob Spendlove "In sincere appreciation for your outstanding contribution in breaking and establishing David Bowie in the United States of America." Framed to an overall size of 11.25" x 14.25" and in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52296 | Bread On the Waters RIAA Gold Album Award. Before Larry became a member of the band Bread, he worked with the group on its sophomore LP, and was presented with this award to commemorate the sale of more than $1 million worth of copies. Framed to an overall size of 17.5" x 21.5" and in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame. From the Larry Knechtel Collection.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 52297 | Baby I'm-A Want You Platinum Album Award. This award to band member Larry Knechtel commemorated the album achieving Platinum status. Framed along with a small plaque reading "To Larry Knechtel to honor Bread on the occasion of selling over one million albums of 'Baby I'm-A Want You'/Elektra Records," to an overall size of 16" x 16" and in Excellent condition. From the Larry Knechtel Collection.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52298 | Bread's David Gates Goodbye Girl BPI Platinum Album Award. After Bread disbanded in 1973, leader David Gates recorded solo, continuing to use his former bandmate Larry Knechtel on recording sessions. This British award commemorated the sale of more than 150,000 British pounds worth of David Gates' 1977 LP, which featured the title track from the film of the same name. Framed to an overall size of 16.25" x 20.25" and in Excellent condition. From the Larry Knechtel Collection.Not Sold. |
| 52299 | Cadillacs "I Saw You" Acetate (Capitol 24320, 1963). Most of the classic vocal group's hits were on the Josie label, but in 1962-63, two singles were released on the Capitol label as by Bobby Ray & the Cadillacs, including this song b/w "La Bomba." This is a two-sided 8" acetate with the familiar Capitol label logo in an Audiodisc sleeve. Condition: EX 7.Not Sold. |
| 52300 | Maria Callas Handwritten, Signed Letter (1958). A one-page handwritten letter on hotel letterhead, dated February 16, 1958, written and signed by the legendary soprano in black fountain ink. The letter reads: "Dear friend - I cannot thank you enough for your lovely letter. I know there are fine persons like you in this egotistical world. Thank God otherwise it would really be dreadful to live." The letter is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild tanning, and has been matted along with a b&w 6" x 9" photo of Callas and framed to an overall size of 21" x 17".Sold for: $717.00. |
| 52301 | Cab Calloway Signed Cotton Club Program Book. A 1938 World's Fair Edition Cotton Club program book signed by bandleader Cab Calloway on an interior page in blue pencil. In Fine to Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52302 | Cream "Sweet Wine" 45 Acetate with Concert Ticket Stub (1966). A 45 acetate version of Cream's 1966 single, accompanied by a stub from their April 27, 1968 concert at the Oakland Coliseum. The disc is VG/EX-6, the stub is Fine to Very Fine.Not Sold. |
| 52303 | Crickets 45s, Group of 2 (Brunswick, 1957). The single that launched the group and their charismatic front man Buddy Holly to stardom, "That'll Be the Day"/"I'm Lookin' For Someone to Love" (55009) in MT 9, plus "Love's Made a Fool of You"/"Someone, Someone" (55124) in NM 8 and vintage sleeve.Not Sold. |
| 52304 | Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Band Signed Album (1971). A 1971 Japanese import LP signed on the cover by David Crosby and Graham Nash in black felt tip. Cover and records in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52305 | Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Band Signed So Far Album (1974). A copy of the 1974 compilation LP signed by each of the band members on the front cover in black felt tip. Album and cover in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 52306 | David Crosby "Oh Yes I Can" Signed Sheet Music and Graham Nash's "In the 80's" Record with Nash Signature. David Crosby signed his color cover portrait on this 9" x 12" Oh Yes I Can music book, which contains sheet music "Oh Yes I Can" and ten other songs. Also included is a "Not for Sale" Capitol Records 33 1/3 rpm release of Graham Nash's "In the 80's," the record noted on its label as "from the forthcoming LP 'Earth and Sky.'" The record comes in its original sleeve, which is signed by Nash. Both items are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52307 | Crosby, Stills & Nash Signed Tour Book with Ticket Stubs (1974-90). A CSN tour book signed on the front cover by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash in gold ink. In Excellent condition and accompanied by a stub from their July 28, 1974, concert in Houston, unused tickets from their July 14, 1974, show in Oakland, and an unused invite to a July 12, 1990, VH-1 sponsored performance on the Spirit of New York. Tour book is in Excellent condition, other items are Very Fine. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52308 | David Crosby and Graham Nash Signed Crosby-Nash Live Album (1977). A copy of the duo's 1977 live LP signed on the front cover by Crosby and Nash in black felt tip. Album and cover are both in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52309 | Bo Diddley LP Group of 2 (Checker, 1959-64). Two super copies from one of Rock's pioneers: Go Bo Diddley (9351, 1959) in MT 9/NM 8 and a white promo copy of Surfin' With Bo Diddley (12400, 1964) in EX 7/MT 9.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 52310 | Bob Dylan "Mixed Up Confusion" Promo 45 (Columbia 42656, 1963). Dylan's rarest promotional single, and this one's in pristine condition! Condition: NM 8.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 52311 | Bob Dylan Highway 61 Revisited Promo Mono LP (Columbia 2389, 1965). Milestone album included the epic "Like A Rolling Stone" and is widely considered one of the most important albums of the '60s. This one still has its shrinkwrap in place, except at record opening. But the record has been played just a few times. Label has a For Demonstration Use Only Not For Sale sticker. Condition: NM 8/NM 8.Not Sold. |
| 52312 | Duke Ellington Acetate Group of Four (1946). We were especially excited when we received these historic acetates. The Duke was such an important part of 20th-Century American music, with a legacy of some of Jazz/Big Band's most beloved compositions and performances. Ellington acetates are excessively rare, in fact, these are the first we have ever offered. The unique, raw quality of the acetates conveys a feeling of being there watching and listening to musical history being made. Included in this first lot are the one-sided "Happy Go Lucky Local Part 1"; the two sided "Happy Go Lucky Part 2" b/w The King Cole Trio's "Don't Learn That in School"; "Ritt & Drill"/"Tip Toe Topic"; and "Narcissa"/Billy Butterfield's "Malaguena." Condition of discs: VG 5, with some surface noise. A wonderful lot of historic significance.Not Sold. |
| 52313 | Duke Ellington Acetate Group of Five (1946). Our second group of Ellington acetates includes the one-sided "Translucency"; "Crosstown"/"Passion Flower"; "Park at 106th" b/w "Orchids for Madame" by an unknown artist; "Blue Lou"/"Who Struck John"; and Ellington on an unlisted side b/w "Uncle Joe" by the Dinning Sisters. Condition of discs: VG 5, with some surface noise. Again, these are excessively rare and historical items. A must for the Jazz collector.Not Sold. |
| 52314 | Duke Ellington Acetate Group of Five (1946). Our final treasure trove offering of rare Duke Ellington acetates includes "Faraway Blues"/"Jump For Joy"; "Memphis Blues"/Beale Street Blues"; "Royal Garden Blues"/"Violet's Blues"; "Translucency"/ "Rugged Romeo"; and "Jam 'A' Ditty" b/w a song by an unknown artist. Great stuff! Condition of discs: VG 5, with some surface noise.Not Sold. |
| 52315 | Missy Elliot Jacket Worn in Janet Jackson "Son of a Gun" Video (2001). A burgundy leather and suede jacket with intricate rhinestone/stud design worn by Missy Elliott in the music video for Janet Jackson's "Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song is About You)", released in 2001. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 52316 | Peter Frampton Autographed Guitar. A black Signature Series electric guitar signed on the pickguard by Frampton in black felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52317 | Bill Haley and the Comets Ticket - May 19, 1956. Unused ticket for their May 19, 1956 show at Loyola Field in New Orleans. In Very Fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 52318 | Jimi Hendrix's Gypsy Sun and Rainbow Band-Signed Photo. A color 11" x 14" photo of Hendrix performing at Woodstock signed by Gypsy Sun and Rainbow members Billy Cox, Larry Lee, Jerry Velez, and Juma Sultan in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 52319 | The Hollies Signed Sheet Music. Vintage sheet music for the Hollies' 1965 single "Look Through Any Window", signed on the front cover by Graham Nash, Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks, Eric Haydock, and Don Rathbone in black ink. In Very Fine condition with some wear and toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52320 | The Hollies Band Signed Album. A copy of the 1965 LP signed on the front cover by Graham Nash, Tony Hicks, Allan Clarke, and Bobby Elliott in black felt tip. The album is NM, the sleeve is Very Fine with some wear and toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $101.58. |
| 52321 | Buddy Holly 45s, Group of 7 (1957-58). Some of the very best Buddy Holly and the Crickets produced in very high grade, including "That'll Be the Day" (Brunswick 55009, 1957) in NM 8; "Oh, Boy!"/"Not Fade Away" (Brunswick 55035, 1958) in NM 8; "Maybe Baby" (Brunswick 55053, 1958) in NM 8; "Think It Over" (Brunswick 55072, 1958); "It's So Easy" (Brunswick 55094, 1958) in NM 8 and still in its original Brunswick sleeve; "Early In the Morning" (Coral 62006, 1958) in EX 7; and "Peggy Sue"/"Everyday" (Coral 61885, 1957) in NM 8.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52322 | Buddy Holly "Ting -A-Ling" Promo 45 (Decca 30650, 1958). Nice copy of this promo, with the original Decca sleeve. B/w "Girl On My Mind." Condition: EX 7.Not Sold. |
| 52323 | Buddy Holly 45s, Group of 3 (Brunswick, 1958). Three cherry copies: "Maybe Baby"/"Tell Me How" (55053) in NM 8; "Think It Over"/"Fool's Paradise" (55072) in EX 7; and "It's So Easy"/"Lonesome Tears" (55094) in NM 8.Not Sold. |
| 52324 | Buddy Holly 45s, Group of 5 (Coral, 1958). Five classic 45s, including his biggest solo, "Peggy Sue"/"Everyday" (61885) in MT 9, plus "I'm Gonna Love You Too"/"Listen to Me" (61947) in MT 9; "Early in the Morning" (62006) in VG-EX 6; "True Love Ways" (62210) in GM-MT 10; and "Reminiscing" (62329) in NM 8. Comes with four vintage Coral sleeves.Not Sold. |
| 52325 | The Buddy Holly Story EP (Coral 81182, 1959). Released just after Buddy's death, this EP included the songs from his last hit single, "Raining In My Heart"/ "It Doesn't Matter Anymore", plus "Early In The Morning" and "Heartbeat". Condition: Cover is NM-8 with a small cut hole to the left bottom corner; disc is still sealed.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 52326 | The Best of Buddy Holly Sealed Promo Stereo LP (Coral 7CXSB-8, 1966). Straight from the warehouse (Norman Petty's?) to you! The stereo version shows up much less often, and here's a still sealed copy of one! It's stamped "SAMPLE COPY" on back, at lower left. Condition: Still Sealed.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52327 | The Complete Buddy Holly US LP Box Set (MCA 6-80,000, 1979). This set put together for the first time the complete collection of every release by Buddy Holly and the Crickets, plus many rare and hard-to-find interviews, television appearances, and demo recordings. More than 120 tracks from the original mono and stereo masters are here, complete with session dates and personnel information, as well as rare unpublished photographs in a special 60-page souvenir scrapbook. The discs included are titled Lubbock, Texas (MCA Coral 8071, 1978); Clovis, New Mexico (MCA Coral 8072, 1978); Nashville, Tennessee (MCA Coral 8703, 1978); New York, N.Y. (MCA Coral 8704, 1978); Clovis, New Mexico (MCA Coral 8705, 1978); and Collectors (MCA 8076, 1978). All discs are in NM-8 condition.Not Sold. |
| 52328 | Buddy Holly Fan Club Membership Card. Vintage fan club card with a picture of Buddy by Bruno of Hollywood. In Mint condition and encased in a 3" x 5" plastic holder.Not Sold. |
| 52329 | Michael Jackson Signed Photo. A color 8" x 10" photo of Jackson, inscribed and signed by him in black felt tip. In Excellent condition, matted and framed to an overall size of 18.75" x 31.5".Sold for: $191.20. |
| 52330 | Michael Jackson "Who Is It" 12" Dance Mix (Epic, 1993). The King of Pop has signed on the front of this 12" single, which has four different versions of the title song, plus a mix of his huge hit from Thriller, "Beat It".Not Sold. |
| 52331 | Jefferson Airplane Signed Photo. A b&w 11" x 14" photo signed by Marty Balin, Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Spencer Dryden, Skip Spence, and Jack Casady in blue and black felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 52332 | George Hardie Signed Limited Edition Led Zeppelin Print. A 16.75" x 16.75" limited edition print of George Hardie's cover art for Led Zeppelin's 1969 debut album, signed by the artist. In Excellent condition, matted and framed to 27" x 28.5" and accompanied by a copy of the LP, certificates of authenticity, and a copy of the Record Art catalog featuring it.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 52333 | John Lennon and Yoko Ono LP Group of 6 (Apple 1968-80s). Group includes John and Yoko albums Two Virgins (US -- Apple 5001) in VG-EX 6 (stains and 3" seam split)/NM 6; two copies of Unfinished Music No. 2: Life With the Lions (US -- 3357) in VG-EX 6 (small hole)/EX 7, plus a Japanese copy w/Obi in NM 8/MT 9; and Wedding Album (Japan on Odeon 80702, 1980s) in EX 7/MT 9 (all four discs). Also included: two Yoko solo albums, Fly (US -- 3380, two discs) in VG-EX 6 (cut corner)/NM 8 and VG-EX 6, and Approximately Infinite Universe (3399, two discs) in VG-EX 6/NM 8 (both).Not Sold. |
| 52334 | The Lettermen Signed Concert Poster. A 14" x 21.5" poster signed by Gary Pike in blue ink and Donny Pike and Tom Butala in black. In Very Fine condition with some wear, corner crunches, mild tears to the edges, and a little discoloration. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52336 | Manfred Mann Framed Autographs. Signature cuts from Manfred Mann, Mike Hugg, Mike Vickers, Paul Jones, and Tom McGuinness, matted and framed along with images of the band to an overall size of 20" x 25". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52337 | Marvelettes Please Mr. Postman (Tamla 228, 1961). Original white label copy of the group's first album. Condition: VG-EX 6/EX 7.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 52338 | Nick Mason Signed Pink Floyd Drum Head. A 12.5" drum head with Pink Floyd band logo, signed by Nick Mason in black felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52339 | Monkees Band-Signed Promo CD. A promotional release of Rhino Record's 30th anniversary Monkees greatest hits CD in a guitar-shaped holder signed on the front by Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, and Micky Dolenz. In Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52340 | Monkees LP Group of 4 (Japan, 1970s-80s). Colorful copies of Japanese reissues, complete with Obis, including The Monkees with a cover unique to Japanese pressing (Arista 18RS27) in EX 7 (tape repair on Obi)/MT 9, More of the Monkees (18RS28) in NM 8/NM 8, The Best (20RS12) in NM 8/NM 8, and the two-disc Golden Story, a Japanese-only release (175R129/130) in NM 8/GM-MT 10.Not Sold. |
| 52341 | Moody Blues Gold Ticket Award (1981). Presented to the Moody Blues to commemorate the sale of more than 100,000 tickets at Madison Square Garden in 1981. Matted and framed to an overall size of 10" x 12" and in Excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 52342 | Lorrie Morgan Autographed Pants. Pair of black lycra pants worn by Morgan in her 1993 music video for the single "Half Enough", signed by her inside the waistband in silver felt tip. In Excellent condition, accompanied by a videotape copy of the video and LOA from the Shop at Home Network. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52343 | Graham Nash Signed Earth & Sky Album with Backstage Pass. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52344 | Crosby, Stills & Nash Tour T-Shirts from Graham Nash's Personal Collection. A set of ten assorted CSN tour t-shirts from Graham Nash's personal collection, in Excellent condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52345 | Crosby, Stills & Nash Tour T-Shirts from Graham Nash's Collection. A set of ten assorted CSN tour t-shirts from Graham Nash's personal collection, in Excellent condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52346 | Roy Orbison Sun 45 Group of 4 (Sun, 1956-58). Story is that Sam Phillips had told Orbison that he didn't need another Rock artist, until he heard the Orbison-fronted Teen Kings "Ooby Dooby" on the tiny Je-Wel label. Here are immaculate copies of four of the five Sun releases by famous Texan: "Ooby Dooby" in NM 8, "Rockhouse" in NM 8, "Devil Doll" in MT 9, and "I Like Love" in MT 9.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 52348 | Peter and Gordon Autographed Photo. A color 5" x 12" photo of the British-invasion era duo, signed by Peter Asher and Gordon Waller in blue ink. Matted and framed along with a "World Without Love" (their first hit single) songbook to an overall size of 23.5" x 19". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52349 | Robert Plant Signed Photo. A color 11" x 14" photo signed by the Led Zeppelin frontman in silver felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52350 | Playboy All-Star Jazz and Pop Poll Award (1968). This heavy chrome medallion was awarded to those smooth singers, the Four Freshmen. Brian Wilson often cites the close harmonies of the Freshmen as a major influence on the Beach Boys! Measures 2.5" across. Condition: VG+.Not Sold. |
| 52351 | Rosa Ponselle Signed Image. A 9.5" x 14" book or magazine page bearing a large printed photo of the enormously talented opera star of the 1920s and '30s, featuring a rare signature by her in black ink. In Excellent condition, matted to an overall size of 14.25" x 18.75".Not Sold. |
| 52352 | Elvis Presley Picture Sleeve/EP Group of 6 (RCA, 1956-66). A six-pack of the King, including the singles (with picture sleeves) "Hound Dog" (the 'A' side version)/"Don't Be Cruel" (RCA 6604) in EX 7/VG 5, "Love Me Tender"/"Any Way You Want Me" (6643) in EX 7/EX 7, and "Spinout" (Promo 8941) in VG-EX 6/NM 8. EPs included: Elvis Presley (830) in EX 7/EX 7, Love Me Tender (4006) in NM 8/NM 8, and Tickle Me (4383) in VG-EX 6/VG-EX 6.Not Sold. |
| 52353 | Elvis Presley EP Group of 2 (RCA, 1958-61). Included are Elvis Sails, an EP featuring press interviews of Presley when he is preparing to ship out to Europe after being drafted by the Army in 1958, and a copy of the Compact 33 EP Elvis By Request. Condition: NM 8/MT 9 for Elvis Sails; VG-EX 6/EX 7 for Elvis By Request.Not Sold. |
| 52354 | Elvis Presley EP Group of 5 (RCA, 1956-67). Another great mix of EPs from the King, all but the last one with dog-on-top labels: Love Me Tender with title strip (RCA 4006, 1956) in EX 7/EX 7; Elvis Sings Christmas Songs (4108, 1957) in VG-EX 6/NM 8; Jailhouse Rock (4114, 1957) in NM 8/NM 8; Elvis Sails (4325, 1958) in NM 8/NM 9; and Easy Come, Easy Go (4387, 1967) in EX 7/NM 8.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52355 | Elvis Related Great Country/Western Hits EP Box Set (RCA SPD-26, 1956). Twelve of RCA's biggest C&W acts of 1956 are represented on ten discs and 40 songs in this rare box set. Elvis contributes "Blue Moon of Kentucky", "Love Me Tender", "Mystery Train", and "Milkcow Boogie Blues". Four songs each are also contributed by Eddy Arnold, Chet Atkins, Johnnie and Jack, Jim Reeves, Hank Snow, Sons of the Pioneers, and Porter Wagoner, while Jim Edward, Maxine and Bonnie Brown (later known simply as the Browns), Homer and Jethro, Pee Wee King, and Del Wood are each featured on two songs. Quite a collection and quite rare! The box is in EX 7 condition, with minor wear at the corners, but the records are in exceptional condition -- all in MT 9, except the three discs featuring Elvis, Porter Wagoner, and Sons of the Pioneers, all of which are in NM 8, still outstanding condition for this rare set.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52356 | Elvis Presley Promo Sampler (RCA DJ-7, 1956). One side of the sampler has Elvis' "Love Me Tender" and "Anyway You Want Me." On the flipside are two selections by Jean Chapel, a prolific Country songwriter who followed Elvis from Sun Records to RCA in 1956. Issued as promo only with RCA white label. Condition: VG-EX 6, with some writing on the label.Not Sold. |
| 52357 | Elvis Presley Perfect for Parties and Save-On-Records Samplers (RCA, 1956). Two RCA promotional samplers for radio station use highlighting new releases. Perfect for Parties includes "Love Me" by Elvis, and Save-On Records has his "Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry Over You." Condition NM 8/NM 8 (Perfect) and EX 7/EX 7 (Save-On).Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52358 | Elvis Presley Pop Transcribed Spot 45 for Radio (RCA 0646, 1957). Promotional record included six 30-second spots promoting some of RCA artists' latest releases, including Elvis' "Jailhouse Rock." Condition: VG-EX 6 (tape on Side 1 label).Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52359 | Elvis Presley A Touch of Gold Volume I EP (RCA 5088, 1959). Original 1959 issue, black label, dog on side version. The "Loyal Elvis Fan" insert card is present. Condition: VG-EX 6 (cover, stains on back)/GM-MT 10 (insert card)/EX 7 (record).Not Sold. |
| 52360 | Elvis Presley Easy Come, Easy Go Promo EP (RCA 4387, 1967). Nice white label promo copy EP from the movie of the same name. Condition: EX 7 (writing on back)/EX 7.Not Sold. |
| 52361 | Elvis Presley Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite Stereo Juke Box EP (RCA 2006, 1973). According to Jerry Osborne's Presleyana, this EP is the only stereo RCA Elvis EP, and the only one showing just RCA (not RCA Victor) on the label and cover. Comes with the 10 juke box title strips. Condition: NM 8/NM 8.Not Sold. |
| 52362 | Elvis Presley E-Z Pop Programming No. 5 Promo LP (RCA, 1956). This scarce yellow label promo sampler included 12 cuts of RCA artists, including Elvis' "I Forgot to Remember to Forget" and "Mystery Train." Other artists represented were Perry Como, Eddie Fisher, Kay Starr, Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold, Jaye P. Morgan, Dinah Shore, Vaughn Monroe, and others. Condition: VG-EX 6.Not Sold. |
| 52363 | Elvis Presley Elvis' Gold Records - Volume 2 Sealed Mono LP (RCA LPM-2075, 1959). Compilation of Elvis' biggest hits from 1958-60 has the alternate title of 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong. One of the nicest of all the dozens of Elvis album covers has a full cover photo of the King on the back. Condition: MT 9/Still sealed.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 52364 | Elvis Presley Roustabout Sealed Mono LP (RCA 2999, 1964). Sealed copy of one of Elvis' most brilliantly-colored album covers. Condition: MT 9/Still sealed.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 52365 | Elvis Presley How Great Thou Art Sealed Mono LP (RCA 3758, 1967). Elvis in Still-Sealed pristineness! Condition: NM 8/Still sealed.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52366 | Elvis Presley Double Trouble Sealed Mono LP (RCA 3787, 1967). Sealed mono copy of the first version of the cover which touted the "Full Color Photo of Elvis" inside. Condition: NM 8/Still sealed.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 52367 | Elvis Presley Double Trouble Stereo LP (RCA 3787, 1968). Near Mint copy of the second stereo cover version, where "Trouble Double" replaces the bonus photo announcement. The photos were not included in this version, but it's rarer than the original version! Cover still has shrinkwrap mostly intact. Condition: NM 8/NM 8.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52368 | Elvis Sings The Wonderful World of Christmas Sealed LP (RCA 4579, 1971). Album came with a color 5" x 7" Elvis postcard and a red and white shrinkwrap sticker announcing the insert. Since this copy's still sealed, we're making the bold declaration that the insert is included! Condition: MT 9/Still sealed.Not Sold. |
| 52369 | Elvis Presley Radio Program and Promo (1980s). Double your Elvis pleasure with these two discs, highlighted by the radio station copy of a 3-hour recorded program by noted DJ and Rock historian Norm N. Nite. "The World of Elvis Presley" traces Presley's music from the '50s beginnings to the '70s, and it comes with the program's title/timing sheet. Also included is a 12" promo copy of two classic Elvis songs ("Little Sister" and "Rip It Up"), that had been re-released on the new compilation album I Was the One in 1983. The radio show disc is in EX 7; the 12" promo is in NM 8.Not Sold. |
| 52370 | Elvis Presley Armed Forces Record (US Air Force, c. 1960). It must be rare because none of our crack(ed) team has seen this particular record before! The 33 rpm record was issued only to radio stations, and included Elvis' "It's Now Or Never", plus selections by Nat "King" Cole, Kai Winding, Lawrence Welk, and Doris Day. Both labels have been stamped "DISCARDED". Condition: VG-EX 6.Not Sold. |
| 52372 | Elvis Presley Army Press Conference Photo. A rare, uncirculated b&w 11" x 14" photo of Elvis giving a press conference upon his honorable discharge from the US Army's 3rd Armored Division on March 4, 1960, after a two-year tour of duty. The photo has been framed to an overall size of 11.5" x 15" and is in Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 52373 | Elvis Presley Set of Four Rare Snapshots. Set of four unpublished b&w snapshots of a young Elvis entertaining friends at an unknown home. Three of the photos show him at a piano, the fourth depicts him playing a guitar. A great set of rare images, in Excellent condition.Sold for: $1,673.00. |
| 52374 | Elvis Presley Related Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller Signed Sheet Music (Leiber & Stoller, 1975). Three of Elvis' #1 hits were penned by the famed songwriting duo of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, including "Hound Dog", "Don't", and "Jailhouse Rock." The latter was originally copyrighted in 1957, the same year it held the #1 position on Billboard's Top Pop charts for seven weeks. This reissue of the sheet music, showing Elvis with his two songwriters, has been signed by both Leiber and Stoller, and is accompanied by a signed agreement between Jerry Leiber and the American Society of Composers, Authors, & Publishers (ASCAP) from 1975. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52375 | Elvis' Birthday Cake Crown Decoration. A gift befitting the King, this miniature crown adorned a three-tiered birthday cake presented to him during one of his concerts in the mid-'70s, and later given to J. D. Sumner of the Stamps. In Excellent condition, accompanied by two color 8" x 10" photo scans of Elvis with cake and crown. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 52376 | Prince Endorsed Check. A personal check for $1,000 written to "Prince R. Nelson", dated December 3, 1992, and endorsed on the back by Prince in purple ink. In Excellent condition with the usual bank cancellation marks.Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 52377 | Prince Nude Tour Itinerary (1990). Get a glimpse of the "inside" with this tour itinerary for Prince's European Tour of 1990, which included stop in Rome, Turin, Barcelona, Manchester, Lausanne, Nice, London, and other cities on The Continent.Not Sold. |
| 52378 | Prince "Sexy MF" RIAA Gold Video Award. Presented to Jill Willis to commemorate the sale of more than 50,000 copies of the music video for Prince's 1992 single. Framed to an overall size of 13" x 17" and in Excellent condition with mild wear to the frame.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 52379 | Artimus Pyle Signed Drum Head. A 12.5" drum head with inscribed and signed by the Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52380 | The Rascals Band-Signed Photo. A sepia-toned 11" x 14" photo signed by Eddie Brigati, Dino Danelli, Gene Cornish, and Felix Cavaliere in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52381 | Rascals "Groovin' " Handwritten Lyrics by Eddie Brigati. Released in 1967 on the album of the same name, "Groovin' " quickly became a hit single for the Rascals. This 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper features the lyrics to song handwritten by lead singer Eddie Brigati in purple felt tip. The Lyrics have been matted and framed along with a color 7" x 9" photo of the band to an overall size of 21" x 16". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 52382 | Paul Revere and the Raiders Autograph. A 7" x 10" sheet of hotel stationery signed by Paul Revere, Joe Correro Jr., Freddy Weller, Keith Allison, and Mark Lindsay in black ballpoint, matted and framed along with a 11" x 8.5" original concert poster to an overall size of 16" x 28". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52383 | Rolling Stones 1965 Tour Book and Ticket Stub. Includes a copy of the Stones' 1965 tour program book and a ticket stub from the their November 21, 1965 concert at Dallas Memorial Auditorium, in Fine to Very Fine condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52384 | Rolling Stones - Mick Jagger Signed Magazine. A circa the mid-'60s publication with 16 pages of b&w photos of Jagger, signed on the front cover by him in blue ink. In Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 52385 | Jack Scott EP Group of 2 (1958-60). Nice copies of two EPs by the Canadian Rockabilly/Pop artist, Jack Scott Sings (Carlton 1072, 1958) in EX 7/NM 8 and What In the World's Come Over You (Top Rank 1001, 1960) in EX 7 (3" tape top seam)/NM 8. Not Sold. |
| 52386 | Sex Pistols Never Mind the Bollocks Promo Items. Includes a t-shirt, pinback button, and a 33" x 25" window hanging -- all original promo items for the short-lived but hugely influential Punk band's sole studio LP. Items are in overall Very Fine condition with moderate to heavy discoloration of the shirt and hanging. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52387 | Phil Spector Signed Check. A check from Phil Spector Productions for $1,425, dated September 11, 1968, signed by the controversial, infamous music producer in what appears to be green highlighter. In Very Fine condition with a fold crease and the usual bank cancellation marks, matted and framed along with a b&w 6" x 9" photo of Spector, to an overall size of 16" x 16". Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52388 | Bruce Springsteen Blinded By the Light Rare Picture Sleeve (Columbia 45805, 1973). By far the rarest of the Boss' picture sleeves. The record is included here, but the picture sleeve's the thing! Condition: EX 7/VG 5.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 52389 | Leopold Stokowski Signed Letters and Other Correspondence. Includes two letters from famed conductor Leopold Stokowski to bassoonist Paul Tucci, signed by Stokowski in black ink, both referencing the 1959 season of the Houston Symphony Orchestra. Also included is a letter from Sir John Barbirolli, signed by the famous conductor in blue ink; a handwritten letter to Tucci from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Morton Gould; six signed letters from bassoon manufacturer Wilhelm Heckel; a 1964 invitation from First Lady "Lady Bird" Johnson to a private tour of the White House; and a letter from the Sorbonne regarding Tucci's French language studies. All are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild age toning and moderate mailing creases. Accompanied by an LOA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52390 | J. D. Sumner's Monogrammed Personal Tote Bag. A large black leather tote bag owned and used by Sumner, with his initials sewn onto the flap in white leather lacing. Sumner made use of it during his time touring with Elvis in the 1970s. In Fine to Very Fine condition from heavy use. A great item from the personal collection of "Mr. Bass Man". From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 52392 | Shirley Sumner Enoch's Glasses with Case. An eye-popping pair of gold metallic finish glasses with eyeglass, owned and worn by Shirley Sumner Enoch, daughter of gospel musician J. D. Sumner. The left stem has a "Stamps" logo printed on it in metal letters; the right reads "Shirley". In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the J. D. Sumner Estate. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Shirley Sumner Enoch.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 52393 | Surfaris Wipe Out EP (Decca 2765, 1963). Super rare EP on Decca had all three of the group's Billboard-charting tunes, led by the title cut surf anthem. Condition: EX 7 (small hole at right corner)/EX 7. Not Sold. |
| 52394 | Robin Trower Signed Guitar. A white Laurel electric guitar signed on the body by the Procol Harum guitarist in black felt tip. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52395 | Tina Turner Signed Contract (1977). Single-page agreement between Turner and International Creative Management, dated August 2, 1977, and signed by Turner using her real name, Martha Nell Turner, in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with staple holes to top left corner. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Not Sold. |
| 52396 | The Ventures Hawaii Five-O Award (1969). An Award of Special Merit from Liberty Records to Surf Rock legends the Ventures, in recognition of the success of their 1969 album. The LP's title track -- a cover of the theme song for the eponymous TV series -- helped the album reach gold status in 1971. In Excellent condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 52397 | RCA Victor Promo Stand-Ups - Lot of 11 (c. 1945). A lot of 11 delightful cardboard promos for RCA Victor recording artists, circa 1945, designed to decorate record and music shops and plug the RCA product. The 11 stars each stand 15" tall, their "feet" inserted into an RCA Victor record base, and they include (in full color) bandleaders Spike Jones, Vaughn Monroe, Sammy Kaye, Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Spivak, Wayne King, Freddy Martin, Erskine Hawkins, and Tex Beneke, as well as singers Perry Como and Betty Rhodes. All the stand-ups have weathered the decades very well except Ms. Rhodes, who has one unattached leg that can be repaired with glue. In overall Fine condition. Charming items that fully evoke the big band era of World War II. Sold for: $418.25. |
| 52398 | Diane Warren Handwritten "I Learned from the Best" Lyrics. An 11" x 16" sheet of paper with lyrics 2000 Whitney Houston single handwritten by songwriter Diane Warren in black felt tip. Matted to an overall size of 15.5" x 22.5" and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 52399 | Charlie Watts Signed Drum Head. A 12.5" drum head with signed by the Rolling Stones drummer in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 52400 | The Who Signed Band Photo. A color 11" x 14" photo signed by Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and John Entwistle in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 52401 | Woodstock Festival Signed Poster. An 11" x 15" reprint of a Woodstock Festival poster signed by Jim Fielder, Harvey Mandell, Joe McDonald, Stephen Stills, Tom Constanten, Wavy Gravy, Billy Cox, Larry Lee, Juma Sultan, Jerry Velez, Marty Balin, Bowzer Bauman, Ric Lee, Leo Lyons, Chick Churchill, Pete Townshend, and Tommy Shannon. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 52402 | Woodstock Unused Three-Day Festival Tickets, Set of 2. Something that is often forgotten about the legendary Woodstock festival is that it began as a profit-making venture (unlike the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, whose profits were intended for charity) and that it only became a free festival after the concert drew hundreds of thousands more people than the organizers had prepared for, resulting in torn-down entry gates. Still, tickets were sold, and featured here is a pair of unused three-day passes (one with a ticket price of $18, the other $24) for the legendary festival, both in Mint condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 52403 | Woodstock Festival Set of 3 Unused Tickets. Three pristine, unused tickets from the music festival that changed the world, one for each day of the event. Due to the enormous number of people who crashed the festival, Woodstock became a free concert and as a result, many tickets were never sold, left to be rediscovered in safes and elsewhere decades later. This par |