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Buddy Holly Banjo and Personal Items. Buddy Holly achieved a profound impact on popular music and obtained legendary status in roughly 18 months of national fame, but due to his untimely death the true impact he may have had and the music he may have made will never be known. Lubbock, Texas knew of Buddy's talents for a much longer time.Featured here is a gorgeous banjo once owned and used by Holly in good condition with some mild tarnishing, as well as a leather belt with "BUDDY" tooled into it with a bronco rider buckle. The history of the banjo is interesting as his brother, Larry Holley, tells it (in part): "buddy came to me and said he knew of a banjo for sale at a good bargain, so we went over to the guy's house and bought it . . . Buddy was into Bluegrass music at that time nad he learned to play it pretty good. The instrument seemd to be lost all these years, but I found it in Mother's storage house under a bunch of junk. I had wondered for many years what had become of it. I thought maybe Buddy had hocked it long ago. Buddy never played it on a recording that I know of, but I have heard him play it some with Bob Montgomery . . .I do not know if Buddy ever played the banjo at a live performance, but he probably did on some early appearances around town." In 1951 Buddy met Bob Montgomery, a fellow seventh-grader at Hutchinson Junior High, who also played guitar and sang country songs. Montgomery's taste in music ran to country music, especially Hank Williams, and Montgomery would be a major influence over Buddy's choice of music. Billing themselves as "Buddy and Bob," they played junior high assemblies and local radio shows. Their sets were basically country, beefed up by harmonics and their own guitar accopaniment. They called it "Western and Bop." Buddy and Bob became Lubbock's leading performers and soon added Larry Wellborn to play bass. Included in this lot is an original business card From "Buddy and Bob" showing Buddy Holley (note original spelling), Larry Welborn adn Bo
Auction 612 | Lot: 21242 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $60,000.01
"Johnny's Mic... Not Ed's... Not Fred's" to quote from the white engraved inscription clearly visible on the collar of this Shure SM33 microphone. That white engraving distinguishes this piece as Johnny's Tonight Show microphone, as can be clearly seen in the many photos of the mic sitting on Johnny's desk. As Tonight Show sound man Stan Sweeney writes in his COA, "This is the one and only microphone that is inscribed 'Johnny's mic . . ' and this one with the distinct etching was used on a daily basis." To our knowledge, this is the only Shure SM 33 that Johnny ever used on The Tonight Show. That says it all!

If only this mic could talk. Through the administrations of seven U.S. presidents, Johnny Carson was the undisputed king of late night television with The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. We all remember him sitting at his desk nervously playing with his pencils, adjusting this very microphone, swapping jokes and stories with guests that included legends in all fields of endeavor of the late 20th century.

The story of how this microphone was "rescued" is told by the current owner: "Almost twenty years ago in the mid 80s, my position as a crew member of The Tonight Show gave me the opportunity to literally rescue this microphone. During one of our technical upgrades at NBC, a large amount of equipment was being discarded along with this microphone. It was not uncommon for the studios at the time to just get rid of antiquated equipment. All of production audio was being replaced. I realized the mic should be saved, and its been in my safekeeping ever since. As we all know, Johnny Carson was the King of late night TV for thirty years and this microphone, with the inscription, Johnny's Mic... Not Ed's... Not Fred's (Ed McMahon, Announcer; Fred DeCordova, Producer) was used on his desk from the late 1960s throughout the 1970s."

Technically, this microphone is (to quote from Shure's spec sheet
Auction 612 | Lot: 23307 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $50,787.50
Imagine Owning John Lennon's Brambach Baby Grand Piano. John Lennon and Yoko Ono moved to New York in 1972, and into their home in the Dakota in 1973. They also purchased a secret home in Cold Spring Harbor on Long Island in the mid 1970s, a place for them to get away from the city and get back to nature, getting some much-needed privacy. Moving into this half-million dollar, four-acre estate on a hill overlooking the bay, they both found themselves in the perfect place to be musically creative.

For this secret hideaway, John Lennon and Yoko Ono purchased a beautiful 1917 mahogany Baby Grand piano. John and Yoko used this fine instrument to create some of their timeless masterpieces. It was from this period that the couple were working on the 1980 multi-platinum album "Double Fantasy", featuring such classics as "Starting Over", "Woman", "Watching the Wheels", Beautiful Boy", "I'm Losing You", "Walking On Thin Ice", and more. According to Yoko, John wrote one of his last love songs to her on this piano - "Dear Yoko." It was this song that John filmed a video of in their home during April, 1980.

This piano was last auctioned by Yoko Ono at Sotheby's on June 23, 1984 to raise money for the Spirit Foundation that John and Yoko founded in 1978. The Spirit Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that funnels funds to numerous charities, some of which focus on AIDS support services, abused and needy children and the aging. This historic instrument has not been offered publicly since 1984, and has been off the market for over 20 years.

Just sitting at this magnificent Brambach piano, you can picture John, hard at work composing; or just fooling around, playing his favorite songs, even the occasional Beatles tune during the happy years he and Yoko spent together in their lovely Long Island home. Now imagine this historic instrument in your own home, yours to enjoy. (Note: this piano presents beautifully, but the soundboard requires some restoration). This is a chance
Auction 612 | Lot: 22483 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $41,825.00
Keith Richards Performance-Used Gibson ES350T Guitar This beautiful sunburst finish, all-original Gibson ES350T is accompanied by several photos of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards playing it on stage. The historic guitar is in fine, gently-used condition and includes a vintage hard case. A serial number of A25023 traces its manufacture back to 1957. The semi-acoustic ES350T model is probably best known as the favorite guitar of Check Berry but many other guitarists have been known to play them including Eric Clapton.
Auction 612 | Lot: 23503 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $34,057.50
Paul McCartney Signed and Used Bass Guitar. In 1956, Walter Hofner conceived an amplified semi-acoustic bass that revolutionized popular music. Many players revere Hofner's 500/1 Violin Bass as a legend because of its historical significance and its warm, double-bass-like amplified tone, and a playing ease that simply eludes most ordinary basses. The design was was launched at the 1956 Frankfurt Music Fair and rose to fame after Paul McCartney bought his first Hofner bass in a shop in Hamburg in 1961, and used it on many of the Beatles' most famous songs. McCartney, who continues to use the Hofner to this day, and the design is often referred to as the "Beatle bass." Featured here is one such Hofner bass (right handed) used by McCartney during a September 11 benefit concert photo shoot. It's signed by the former Beatle in silver marker and dated 2001. In excellent condition with some mild cracking in the finish. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 612 | Lot: 22482 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $29,875.00
John Lennon Drawing and Lyrics to Unpublished Song The Beatles (and their wives) spent about two months in Rishikesh, India between February and April of 1968 to study under the tutelage of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. While there, they spent at least part of their time writing songs for their upcoming album which was to be called "The Beatles" (the "White Album"). One of the songs John wrote during that period was called Subtle Woffell and was never recorded or published. Offered here is an original John Lennon drawing of "Subtle Woffell" himself sitting under a tree with the first verse of the lyrics written below: "beneath the deep Ambrosia tree the Subtle Woffell lies. and he will sing to comfort thee under the purple skies." John has also written "happy birthday Colin with love from John: some time in March- Rishikesh. 1968." An incredible item- original Lennon artwork, handwritten lyrics, and a signature ("John"). In ink on light brown paper, 11.5" x 9" in size, fine condition with a small tear at the top edge affecting nothing. Truly museum quality.
Auction 612 | Lot: 23501 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $29,875.00
1960 George Harrison Letter From Hamburg- Incredible Content This three page letter on lined paper is not dated but almost certainly written in September and October of 1960 at Hamburg, Germany. It is a funny, newsy letter from George to Arthur Kelly, his best buddy back in Liverpool, written using many interesting Scouse and slang terms. Arthur, by the way, holds a very important place in George's musical career. Harrison's mother bought George his first guitar when he was 13 which he taught himself to play. He formed, with his brother Pete and friend Arthur Kelly, his first band- a short-lived skiffle group called "The Rebels." The content of this letter is an absolute goldmine for the Beatle historian. For some background, the Beatles went to Hamburg on August 16, 1960 to play the Indra Club, a dive frequented by rowdy drunks. The Indra was not quite on the main Hamburg "drag" and they moved to the bigger and nicer Kaiserkeller Club down the street in early October. This important letter was written during this formative period in the Beatle's career.

The letter starts out (in ink): "Dear Archibald Lad, How are ye? I am playing many a rolling rock in Germanyingdaleboroughland, and have much gold. John-Paul+Stuart Deane (possibly a reference to Stuart Stucliffe's tendency to dress like James Dean?) are also having a luvly time too. We have Pete Best Mrs. Bests little lad with us from Kasbah fame and he is drumming good. His dad is a boxer in the Stadium." Pete Best had just joined the group. His mom owned the Casbah Club in Liverpool where the Beatles had visited. The letter goes on: "I can speak gut Germen now and we are staying here until Christ. and then we are going with a man to Berlin." George then inquires about Arthur's family and mentions that his mum is going to Canada to visit his sister (Louise). "We are earning 18 pounds a week now and after Chrimbo when we go to Berlin we will earn 60 marks a night [30 pounds a week]." In the next paragraph, George talks about T
Auction 612 | Lot: 23505 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $25,000.00

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Errol Flynn "Captain Blood" Costume. The swashbuckler had been around long before Errol Flynn drew a cutlass, but the Tasmanian-born actor re-invigorated the genre with his mix of good looks, charisma, and derring-do. "Captain Blood" was the first -- and arguably best -- in a string of such movies that starred Flynn. This lot features a jacket worn by Flynn in his role of doctor-turned-pirate Peter Blood. The item is in great condition with not a one of its (many) buttons missing. (Total: 1 Item)
Auction 612 | Lot: 23242 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $11,950.00

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$17,925 or more
Bill Clinton's Fleetwood Mac Signed Saxophone. An avid saxophone player (and collector), when former-president Bill Clinton played the instrument on "The Arsenio Hall Hall Show" while campaigning for the presidency in 1992, it became one of the defining moments of his career. Featured here is one of Clinton's saxophones, signed by the classic line-up of Fleetwood Mac, who performed at his 1993 inauguration (their single "Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow" had become the de facto theme song for his campaign). In excellent condition with a few small dings and scratches. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 612 | Lot: 21222 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $8,962.50
Beatles Two-Color "The Saints/My Bonnie" 45 In-House Experimental Pressing. With his 1961 recording of "My Bonnie," Tony Sheridan forever secured rock and roll immortality. The recording's place in music history is assured as the first studio session to feature the Beatles. An in-house experimental pressing of perhaps one of the rarest U.S. Beatles pressings, pressed in half-yellow, half-black vinyl. Also included is a regular stock copy of the single, which was released in 1964 as MGM #K1-3213. Both are in VG++ condition. (Total: 2 )
Auction 612 | Lot: 22413 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $8,962.50
John Lennon Signed Book. A copy of "Guide to Bonsai Trees" signed and dated 1978 by Lennon in black ink on the flyleaf and given to a friend as a gift. In extremely good condition. With COA from Frank Caiazzo of Beatles Autographs.
Auction 612 | Lot: 22468 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $8,962.50

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$13,444 or more
Brandon Lee "Crow" Costume. Poised to become a breakout star, Brandon Lee -- son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee -- died tragically in an accidental shooting on the set of the 1994 gothic revenge movie "The Crow." Featured is a black leather trench coat worn by Lee in the film.
Auction 612 | Lot: 23270 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $8,962.50
Britney Spears "Boys" Costume. Featured is the performance costume worn by Britney Spears during the song "Boys" from the 2001 "Britney Spears Live from Las Vegas" video. Included in the lot are a pair of black leather boots, bra top with sequins, wrist cuffs, halter top, and pants.
Auction 612 | Lot: 21347 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $7,170.00
"Beatles '65" Gold Record Award. Presented to the band to commemorate the sale of more than $1 million worth of the Capitol LP "Beatles '65." Released in December of 1964, it became the fastest selling album of the year, selling more than a million copies in its first week and displacing Elvis Presley's latest soundtrack from the #1 spot.
Auction 612 | Lot: 22434 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $7,170.00

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$10,755 or more
Beatles "Rubber Soul" Gold Sales Award. The plaque on this white matte-style award reads: "Presented to the Beatles to commemorate the sale of more than one million dollars worth of the Capital Records long-playing album 'Rubber Soul.' " Certified gold by the RIAA on December 24, 1965, the album saw the band push into more artistic areas with their music and stands as one of their finest recordings. In very good condition with some scrapes and dings to the frame. A very rare item.
Auction 612 | Lot: 22435 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $6,572.50
John Lennon Signed Lithograph. A 30" x 23" pencil sketch of Yoko Ono from the "Bag One Portfolio," One of a set of limited edition prints. In 1969, as a wedding gift for Yoko, John drew the portfolio as a chronicle of their wedding ceremony, honeymoon, and their "bed-in" pleas for world peace. The "Bag One" series, which contained several erotic sketches, was first published and exhibited on January 14, 1970, at the London Art Gallery. On January 16th, the sketches were seized by Scotland Yard police following complaints of obscenity by members of the public. The portfolio, which contains 14 pieces, was published in a limited edition of 300 lithographs. This one is numbered 170/300, and is fine condition. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 612 | Lot: 22454 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $6,572.50
John Lennon Signed "Helter Skelter" Contract. "Helter Skelter" was one of the fiercest and most brutal rock songs in the Beatles' catalog; Composer Paul McCartney has said that the track was written and recorded with the aim of making the noisiest, rawest hard rock song possible. While this wasn't an area the Beatles explored often, "Helter Skelter" can hold its own against the heaviest outings by the heaviest groups of the era. Featured here is a double-sided contract, dated October 15, 1968, establishing the royalties for the song between Maclen Music Ltd. and writers McCartney and John Lennon, signed by the latter on the reverse side in black ink. In great condition with some overall light tanning and a one-inch tear and small stain near the bottom edge. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 612 | Lot: 22463 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $5,975.00
"Star Trek" Bridge Chair. One of the most influential TV shows ever, the original "Star Trek" ranks as nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, having generated ten feature films, four spin-off series, scads of merchandise, and legions of fans over the course of 40 years in the public consciousness. Featured is a bridge chair used by Uhura from the starship Enterprise used in the original series. It's in excellent condition, even after boldly where no man has gone before. With COA from Interstellar Products & Collectibles. (Total: 1 Item)
Auction 612 | Lot: 23200 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $5,437.25
Jack Albertson "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" Costume. Though "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" was greeted with audience indifference in 1971, it has since become a classic. Featured here is the costume worn by veteran actor Jack Albertson in his role as the amiable "Grandpa Joe"; included are hat, scarf, jacket, pants, and overcoat. All are in excellent condition. (Total: 5 Items)
Auction 612 | Lot: 23306 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $5,377.50
Harry Houdini Used Handcuffs. A pair of handcuffs which were owned and used by master illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini. These heavy cuffs, probably iron, measure 10" in length, are approximately 3" wide at the actual cuff when closed, are conjoined by five links, and, of course, come with a key. This amazing piece of entertainment and magic history comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Sidney Radner, a protege of the escape artist Hardeen (Houdini's Brother). Before Houdini died, he instructed his brother to destroy his magic accouterment. Instead, Hardeen kept the items and then passed them along to Radner, the curator of the Houdini Museum in Las Vegas and the honorary curator of the Houdini Historical Center. He is also the owner of the largest collection of Houdini memorabilia in the world. A bit worn, naturally, but still in fine condition.
Auction 612 | Lot: 21356 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $5,078.75
"Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" Signed Script. A black comedy with a bit of a mean streak. Mel Stuart's 1971 musical adaption of Roald Dahl's book has become a cult classic that is hugely popular on the midnight movie circuit. Featured here is actor Jack Albertson's ("Grandpa Joe") personal copy of the script, with doodles and unidentified signatures. In very good condition with moderate wear and discoloration to the cover. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 612 | Lot: 22345 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $4,780.00
Earl Holliman "Forbidden Planet" Costume. Fred M. Wilcox's 1956 feature "Forbidden Planet" stands as a sci-fi classic. The movie starred comedic actor Leslie Nielsen in one of his few dramatic roles, that of a starship commander who investigates the disappearance of a planet's colony only to find two survivors and a deadly secret. (Shakespeare's "The Tempest" remade with monsters, ray guns, and Robby the Robot in his film debut.) This lot is a two-piece outfit worn by actor Earl Holliman in his role as the ship's cook. The costume consists of a gray short-sleeved shirt and gray pants with the original MGM label sewn into the waistband. It's an out-of-this-world item.
Auction 612 | Lot: 23243 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $4,780.00
John Wayne Costume Jacket. Offered is a jacket worn by John Wayne in the 1968 adventure movie "Hellfighters," in which Wayne played oil well fire specialist Chance Buckman (based on Red Adair), who extinguishes massive fires in oil fields around the world. A hot item in great condition.
Auction 612 | Lot: 23301 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $4,780.00
Madonna Handwritten Lyrics. Featured are the handwritten lyrics to the Material Girl's song "Thief of Hearts," from her 1993 album "Erotica," with notations, written in blue and black ink on a sheet of white notebook paper. In excellent condition with little wear. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 612 | Lot: 21114 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $4,182.50
Bob Dylan Signed Book Contract. Contract between publishing company Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., and the singer-songwriter, engaging Dylan to write a follow-up book to "Writings and Drawings." Signed by Dylan, who also initialed the contract "BD" five times. "Writings and Drawings," published in 1973, was followed by the book referred to in this contract, "The Songs of Bob Dylan, 1966-1965," published in 1976. The document is in Fine condition, with light soiling at the margins of some pages, a black mark at the lower right margin of the signature page, and the usual staple holes at the upper left corner. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 612 | Lot: 21057 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,943.50
Buddy Holly Signed Crickets Payroll Checks. Although his life and career were tragically cut short, Buddy Holly remains one of the most popular and influential singers in music history. Widely considered to be one of the true founders of rock and roll, he topped the charts with hits like "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue" before dying in a plane crash that also claimed the lives of Richie Valens and J. P. "Big Bopper" Richardson on February 3, 1959. Offered here are three payroll checks dated June 12, 1958, September 26, 1958, and January 14, 1959, signed by band manager Norman Petty and endorsed on the back by Holly, bassist Joe Mauldin, and drummer Jerry Allison, respectively. Each is endorsed using a bold signature. Buddy Holly endorsed checks are extremely rare, and the few that are known to exist all reside in private hands. A Norman Petty check is on display at the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, but it is not endorsed by Holly, making the one here an even bigger prize. With COA from PSA/DNA. (Total: 3 Items)
Auction 612 | Lot: 21079 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,883.75
Beatles "Please Please Me" Mother Disc. This is the one that started it all, the A-side only, 11" mother disc for the Beatles' first American single (VJ #498). Condition is VG+ with some tarnishing.
Auction 612 | Lot: 22382 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,883.75
Douglas Fairbanks "Thief of Baghdad" Sword. A steel prop sword used by the legendary swashbuckling actor in the 1924 silent-era adventure movie "The Thief of Baghdad." Cinema's first action hero, Fairbanks spared no expense for what may be the most lavish fantasy movie ever made, an adaptation of "A Thousand and One Nights" in which the magic-carpet ride was but one of many fantastic visual marvels. Although quite rusted, the sword is still a handsome piece with a keen blade and plenty of character.
Auction 612 | Lot: 23207 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,824.00
Janis Joplin Sketch with Photograph. A large, signed pencil sketch of high school classmate Linda Jean Rogers drawn by Janis Joplin and dated 1959. Joplin often drew such portraits of her fellow students for fun, as well as a way to make extra money (she charged $1 apiece). Included in the lot is a copy of Rogers' student ID card, upon which the sketch was based. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 612 | Lot: 21099 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,585.00
Bee Gees Ivor Novello Award. Presented to the pop group in recognition of their bestselling album "Night Fever."
Auction 612 | Lot: 21247 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,585.00
John Lee Hooker's "Hollywood Walk of Fame" Award. Here is the award presented to Hooker on September 11, 1997, by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The plaque reads, in part: "Presented to John Lee Hooker on the occasion of the placement of your star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame," and is framed and mounted along with a miniature version of Hooker's star. With COA from Hooker's son.
Auction 612 | Lot: 21261 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,585.00
Paul McCartney Autographed Album. Featured in this lot is a copy of the soundtrack album for the movie "Give My Regards to Broad Street," signed by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney who plays himself in the movie, an exaggerated day-in-the-life tale. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 612 | Lot: 22378 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,585.00
John Candy "Spaceballs" Costume. Worn by the late comedy actor as "Barf the Mawg" (half man, half dog) in Mel Brooks' 1987 sci-fi- spoof "Spaceballs." Included in the lot are a head mock-up with ears and eyepiece, two gloves, shoes, jumpsuit, and tail, as well as a press photo from the movie of Candy in costume. (Total: 11 items)
Auction 612 | Lot: 23232 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,585.00
Elizabeth Taylor Costume Dress. Here is a beautiful gray dress worn by Taylor in the 1954 period drama "Beau Brummell." This was a busy year for the then 22-year-old actress; in that year alone she also appeared in "Rhapsody," "The Last Time I Saw Paris," and "Elephant Walk."
Auction 612 | Lot: 23296 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,585.00
Playboy Magazine Vol. 1 No. 1. Founded by Hugh Hefner in 1953, "Playboy" quickly became known for its photos of beautiful women. Sales skyrocketed, Playboy Enterprises took off, and a slew of imitators followed. The company has since developed into a multi-faceted operation that handles publishing, entertaining, licensing, and online features, and a multi-million dollar philanthropic foundation; and it remains the leading men's magazine today. Featured is a rare copy of the first issue of the magazine, boasting a classic Marilyn Monroe cover and full-color nude portrait. It set the basic format that the magazine still follows today, with contents that include articles on sports, food, and music, fiction (in this case excerpts from Boccaccio's "Decameron" and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Sign of Four"), "Playboy's" trademark brand of humor, and -- of course -- photo spreads of beautiful women in the altogether. The magazine is in great condition with moderate wear to the cover and some rust on the staples.
Auction 612 | Lot: 21357 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,346.00
Johnny Depp "Benny & Joon" Costume. Teen idol turned acclaimed actor, Johnny Depp has a penchant for taking challenging, quirky roles -- and often stealing the show in the process -- in art house movies and big-budget flicks alike. Featured in this lot is a costume worn by Depp in the 1993 romantic comedy "Benny & Joon"; included are a pair of green-and-purple striped trousers, a white dress shirt with the initials "JD" stenciled on the label, and a black wool suit coat. All are in excellent condition.
Auction 612 | Lot: 23240 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,346.00
Judy Garland Costume Overalls. Her distinctive voice and disarming sincerity allowed Judy Garland to make the jump from the stage to the big screen at the age of 17 in "The Wizard of Oz." This lot features the overalls worn by Garland in the musical romance "Summer Stock," in which she played a New England farmer who allows a group of actors use her barn as a theater for their play. Included is a photo of Garland in costume on the set with her daughter, Liza Minelli.
Auction 612 | Lot: 23249 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,346.00
Beatles "Love Me Do" and "P.S. I Love You" Mother and Master Discs. The two 12" master and two 10" mother discs for for the single "Love Me Do" and its B-side, "P.S. I Love You" (Tollie #9008). Released in the U. S. on April 25, 1964, "Love Me Do" sold 758,00 copies in the first week. By June 30, more than 1 million copies had been sold. The "Love Me Do" discs are in VG condition; the "P.S." master is VG+, and the corresponding mother is VG+ with uniform tarnishing from age. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 612 | Lot: 22406 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $3,107.00
Olsie Robinson Used Bass. Here is a rare, '50s-vintage violin-style Gibson EB-1 bass guitar used by Little Richards' bassist, Olsie Robinson. In good condition with only a few minor dings to the body and some wear to the finish on the back. Brown contoured case with pink lining included.
Auction 612 | Lot: 21244 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $2,987.50
Frank Sinatra "My Way" Gold Record Award. Certified gold by the RIAA on March 12, 1970, this matte-style award was presented to Reprise Records to commemorate the sale of more than $1 million worth of Sinatra's classic LP "My Way."
Auction 612 | Lot: 21281 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $2,987.50
Edward Van Sloan Glasses from "Dracula." Directed by Tod Browning and released in 1931, the original screen adaptation of Bram Stoker's "Dracula" launched both actor Bela Lugosi's career and Universal Studios' classic horror-movie cycle of the 1930s. Featured in this lot are the eyeglasses worn in the stage production by actor Edward Van Sloan in the role of the vampire-slaying Professor Abraham Van Helsing. A unique item in excellent condition.
Auction 612 | Lot: 23241 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $2,987.50
Beatles "Misery" and "I Saw Her Standing There" Mother Discs. Vee-Jay Records had planned on releasing "Misery" as VJ #585 with the B-side "I Saw Her Standing There" in 1964 when they learned that Capitol Records had already released it as the B-side of "I Want to Hold Your Hand." Vee-Jay immediately cancelled their plans and later reassigned the 585 number to Betty Everett's "Shoop Shoop Song" single. The 12" mother disc for "Misery" is in VG++ condition; the one for "I Saw Her Standing There" is in VG+ condition with some tarnishing. (Total: 5 )
Auction 612 | Lot: 22409 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $2,868.00
Grateful Dead Wes Wilson Signed "The Quick and the Dead" Poster # FD12, 5/10-11/66 (Family Dog, 1966). Don't miss this early Family Dog poster, one of the highlights of our Music Poster collection. It contains a very popular image: a well-dressed skeleton smoking a cigar. It also features two of San Francisco's most popular bands, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and the Grateful Dead. Topping it all off, this poster has a vintage signature in pencil from the artist Wes Wilson on the lower right. In nearly perfect condition, this poster would be the centerpiece in any quality Rock and Roll or Fine Art collection. Its overall size is 14.25" x 19.75". NM-.
Auction 612 | Lot: 23377 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $2,868.00
Superbowl-Used Fleetwood Mac Signed Guitar. While most bands undergo a number of changes over the course of their careers, few groups experienced such radical stylistic changes as Fleetwood Mac. Initially conceived as a hard-edged British blues combo in the late '60s, the band gradually evolved into a polished pop/rock act over the course of a decade. Featured is a pale yellow Gibson Explorer electric guitar used during a 1993 Super Bowl performance and signed by band members Mick Fleetwood, Billy Burnette, Bekka Bramlette, John and Christine McVie, and Rick Vito, as well as by actor Gary Busey. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 612 | Lot: 21223 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $2,629.00
"The Beatles & Frank Ifield On Stage" Portrait Cover LP Vee-Jay 1085 Mono (1964). Vee-Jay's last gasp at marketing the Mop Tops, the record was issued just weeks before the company lost its rights to press Beatles recordings. The record is in quite nice condition; the cover does have some scuffing at the bottom spine and along the edges. Condition: VG++ (record)/VG (cover).
Auction 612 | Lot: 22374 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $2,629.00
Beatles"Anna" and "Ask Me Why" Mother Discs. One of the rarest Beatles singles, the special pressing of "Ask Me Why" (VJ Special #8) was limited to a miniscule handful of copies circulated amongst Los Angeles radio stations in 1964 for promotional purposes, possibly to test the reaction to "Anna" as a follow-up single to "Please Please Me." If that was the case, Vee-Jay must have determined that "Anna" wasn't a very strong single, as it went with "Twist and Shout" and "Do You Want To Know a Secret" for its next Beatles 45s. Both 12" discs are in VG+ condition with some tarnishing.
Auction 612 | Lot: 22387 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $2,629.00
Jimi Hendrix Denim Hat. A street-style denim hat that originally belonged to Jimi Hendrix -- very cool item on its own, the rock-god status of its former owner makes it a real treasure.
Auction 612 | Lot: 21313 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $2,390.00
Elvis Signed Contract with Photos. 1955 was an important year for Elvis Presley; the singles he'd been cutting for Sun Records in Memphis were starting to top the national country charts, his rock-and-roll sound (and the sound of rack and roll in general) was becoming more solidified, and his stage shows grew ever wilder and more provocative, with Elvis' swiveling hips causing enormous controversy. Featured is a Memphis Federation of Musicians contract for a September 28, 1955, performance at the B & B Club in Gobler, Missouri, signed by Elvis. Also included is a typed, signed letter from Elvis' personal manager Bob Neal to club owner Jimmy Haggett that accompanied the contract, and four vintage photos of Elvis performing. The documents are in fine condition with minimal discoloration and some folding creases. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Auction 612 | Lot: 21379 | Apr 22, 2005

Sold For: $2,390.00

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