Elizabeth Taylor Lot of Signed Items (Including Contracts, Playbills) With Worn Bracelet Charms...

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Elizabeth Taylor Lot of Signed Items (Including Contracts, Playbills) With Worn Bracelet Charms A large and interesting lot of Elizabeth Taylor signed items and memorabilia from the estate of her close friend and lawyer Victor Zelman.

Lot includes: (1) Document signed "Elizabeth Taylor Fisher" in blue ballpoint on May 20, 1960, authorizing Zelman to trade securities on her behalf. Measures 8.5" x 11". White-out and rust from paperclip at top left, overall very good condition; (2) Questionnaire signed "Elizabeth Taylor Fisher" in blue ballpoint on 20 May 1960, with Taylor stating "Actress" for her occupation and other personal details. Measures 8.5" x 11". Rust from paperclip impression at top left, Very Good condition; (3) Agreement signed "Elizabeth T. Fisher" in blue ballpoint on December 8, 1960, and also signed by Eddie Fisher, regarding an investment in MCL Films. Measures 8.5" x 11". Folds, two punch holes at top, staple punctures at top left, and light creasing. Overall Very Good condition; (4) Agreement signed "Elizabeth Taylor" in black felt-tip, dated 5 November 1963, authorizing Zelman to trade securities on her behalf. Measures 8.5" x 11". Discoloration at top left from paperclip, else near fine; (5) Notarized agreement boldly signed "Elizabeth Taylor" in blue felt-tip, dated 20 December 1985. Agreement designates Zelman as Taylor's trustee and authorizes him to interact with Columbia Pictures regarding payments owed her for the film Suddenly Last Summer. Four page agreement on four separate sheets stapled together measures 8.5" x 11", signed by Taylor on the last page. Near fine condition; (6) Playbill for The Little Foxes signed by Taylor on the front cover, "To Victor / Lots of love / Elizabeth" in black felt-tip. Near Fine condition; (7-8) Two autograph notes signed to Eddie Fisher, written on gift tags in the shape of Christmas trees. First note reads "For my man who has nothing but his old 'yidina' and a few of these / I love you / Elizabeth." Second note reads simply, "Eddy / I love you / Elizabeth." Both written in blue ballpoint. Notes open to a triangular shape, measuring approximately 3.75" x 4". Light wear, in very good condition; (9-13) Five Christmas gift tags, each inscribed by Taylor in blue ballpoint, "Eddie" or "Eddy." One is inscribed "Eddie Fishbomb." Each measures 2" x 4". Some smudging and wear, very good condition; (14-16) Three 8" x 10" glossy photos of a young Elizabeth Taylor. Universal Pictures photos from 1941 are marked "E.T-1," "E.T-2," and "E.T-6." A few dings and small abrasions, else near Fine. (17-20) Four 12 carat gold-filled pendants for a charm bracelet, each worn by Elizabeth Taylor as stated by Zelman. Charms are from Taylor's fan club, in various shapes such as a heart or circle. First charm is engraved "Your Fan Club" on one side and "April 4, 1950" on other side. Second is engraved "'Raintree County'" on one side and 1957 on other. Third charm is engraved "'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'" on one side and 1958 on other. Fourth charm is engraved "'Suddenly Last Summer'" on one side and 1959 on other. Each charm is stamped "1/20-12KGF". Charms come in a plastic bag upon which Victor Zelman handwrites, "Fan Club Charms From Bracelet Worn by Elizabeth Taylor Given to Victor Zelman." Each charm measures approximately 1" x 1". Light rubbing, overall near Fine. Lot also includes a newspaper clipping showing Victor Zelman walking with Elizabeth Taylor's children.

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