2007 April Signature Entertainment/Music Memorabilia Auction
| Sale Number: | 647 |
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| Auction Date: | April 14th at 1 PM CT through April 15th |
Featured Collections
From the Aurelia Dupont Collection
From the Sandy Miller Collection
From the Madison Collection
Session 1
Movie/TV Memorabilia
"Addams Family" Sitcom Prop Axe. Used in the classic Addams Family sitcom of the 1960s, this prop medieval axe consists of a soft rubber blade on a 22" wooden handle. In Excellent condition with minor wear from use.
Alfalfa's "Our Gang" Sailor Costume. Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer Hal Roach's Our Gang comedies are classics, and one of the funniest and most engaging child performers was Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer. Noted for his cowlick and his off-key crooning of "I'm in the Mood for Love," "Alfalfa" is one of the best-remembered of the Gang - partly because of his child prodigy comic timing, and, sadly, partly due to his tragic death by homicide (shot in 1959 over a $50 debt). This is a vintage child's-sized sailor's tunic, black with gold trim, plus white sailor hat (with studio stamp on the inside) worn by "Alfalfa" in the Our Gang shorts. A great memento of a Golden Age comedy series and a truly gifted and funny child performer. Both are in Excellent condition.
Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer Boxing Gloves From "Our Gang." A pair of vintage child-size leather boxing gloves worn by Carl Switzer as "Alfalfa" in one of the great Our Gang short films, quite likely "Glove Taps" (1937). The gloves are in Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate overall wear and a few minor tears.
Flo and Vera Costume Waitress Uniforms from "Alice." A nice pair of pink waitress costumes worn by Polly Holliday and Beth Howland in their roles as "Flo" and "Vera" on the hit sitcom. In Excellent condition with the actresses' first names written on the collars in black ink.
Rex Allen Worn Cowboy Boots. A pair of brown lizard-skin Tony Lama boots owned and worn by the great Republic Pictures' singing cowboy. In Excellent condition with minor wear.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Rex Allen Stage Worn Western Suit. A very nice Western-style shirt with striped trousers, worn by the famous singing cowboy. The costume is an early design by Nudie. Included with it is a b&w 8" x 10" photo inscribed and signed by Allen in black marker. The clothes are in Very Fine condition with a few very small holes on the shirt, and the photo is in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
"Apache Ambush" Costume Shirt. An elaborate Western shirt worn by a cast member in the 1955 B-grade Western. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 21" x 31". In Very Fine condition with some areas of discoloration.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Vintage Autograph Album with Numerous Signatures Including Thelma Todd. A vintage autograph book, measuring 6.5" x 4.5" and dating circa 1931, containing approximately 45 assorted signatures from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Included are Wallace Beery, Thelma Todd, Myrna Loy, Clark Gable, Mary Astor, and others. In Fine condition with moderate wear to the cover and mild to moderate wear and tanning to the pages.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Playboy Bunny Costume from "Beverly Hills Cop II." A complete Playboy Bunny costume consisting of a mauve-colored corset with a name badge reading "Michelle" on the hip, matching bunny ears headband, starched white collar, black bow tie, black fishnet hose, white cuffs, and silver-and-onyx cufflinks with Playboy Bunny logo, worn by an extra in the 1987 sequel and visible in the scene where Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) crashes the gate at a party at the Playboy mansion. (Little known fact: The Playboy Bunny costume is the only non-military uniform to date to have been granted a patent number in the US) In Excellent condition.
Dan Aykroyd's Harmonica From "The Blues Brothers." Following tapings of Saturday Night Live episodes during the show's earliest seasons, the cast would hang out at the Holland Tunnel Blues bar, which Dan Aykroyd had rented in order to have a place to park his Harley Davidson (it was cheaper than renting a parking spot). It was there that Aykroyd turned co-star John Belushi on to the Blues, and thus the Blues Brothers were born. This vintage Hohner harmonica was used by Aykroyd in his role as "Elwood Blues" in the 1980 comedy movie based on his and Belushi's classic SNL routines. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild to moderate wear.
Humphrey Bogart "Battle Circus" Costume Shirt. A khaki shirt worn by Bogart in the 1953 war movie, with an MGM studio tag sewn inside. In Excellent condition.
German Costume Tunic from "A Bridge Too Far." A costume German military tunic worn by an extra in the 1977 war film, with an MGM costume tag sewn inside. In Very Fine condition with some mild to moderate wear.
Richard Bright's Costume Hat From "The Godfather" Movies. This handsome black felt fedora by Tomasz & Williamson was worn by Richard Bright in his role as mob enforcer "Al Neri" throughout the Godfather movies, one of only a handful of actors to appear in all three films. Bright's association with the series led to his being typecast as gangsters and criminals throughout his career, but it also secured his place in movie history before his tragic death last year at the age of 68. Also included is a personal check for $59, dated November 2, 2003, made payable to Actors Equity and signed by Bright in blue ink. Both are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a LOA from Mrs. Richard Bright.
"Bruce Almighty" Prop Telephone. A decorative white-and-gold tone phone used by Jim Carrey in the 2003 comedy. In Excellent condition.
"Cleopatra" Miniature Boat. A 4" x 18" x 12" miniature boat constructed from sheet metal, a wooden mast, and small cloth sail that has detached from the mast, used in the making of the 1963 historical epic Cleopatra, a film made famous by the dubious distinction of nearly bankrupting 20th Century-Fox. The boat is in Very Good to Fine condition, with a fair amount of rust and tarnishing from age, and some warping of the mast and a broken boom and some fraying to the sail assembly. Accompanied by a COA from Planet Hollywood.
George Clooney Worn Pajamas from "Intolerable Cruelty." A pair of grey cotton Neiman Marcus men's pajamas worn by Clooney in the Coen Brothers' 2003 romantic comedy. In Excellent condition.
Bing Crosby "Road to Morocco" Hat. A Corti brand straw boater hat with black band, worn by Crosby in the 1942 comedy, the third of seven "Road" movies he appeared in with Bob Hope. Crosby's first name and that of his character ("Jeff") are written inside the crown in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with mild overall wear and some moderate to heavy wear and tearing to the sweatband.
Tom Cruise Costume Body Cast from "Born on the Fourth of July." A costume body cast complete with faux signatures (including "Semper Fi" and "Killroy [sic] was here"), worn by Cruise in the Academy Award-winning movie. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some wear from use during production.
Tom Cruise "Days of Thunder" Racing Suit. An authentic Simpson brand flame retardent racing suit worn by Cruise in the 1990 NASCAR drama. The suit is in Very Fine condition with moderate wear from production use, is adorned with sponsor patches, and has "Tom Cruise" and his character's name written on the label in black marker. Also included is a handwritten letter of authenticity; two b&w 8" x 10" promo photos from the movie, one featuring Cruise in the suit; a copy of the first draft of the script; a press kit booklet; and VHS copy of the movie.
Actual Gate from "Rebel Without a Cause." The original wooden gate from "Rebel Alley" location in Culver City, California, where Dean and Natalie Wood's characters meet in Rebel Without a Cause. Attached to gate is a life-size figure of Dean by artist John Leslie. The gate was found in pieces at the Culver City location by James Dean Gallery archivist David Loehr in 1988 and shipped to Indiana and reassembled. Included is a photo Dean and Sal Mineo from the production. In overall Excellent condition with some mild wear. An amazing piece of Hollywood history. This item was sold in our last auction, but the buyer failed to pay. Hence, we offer this movie treasure again. Don't miss out! From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
Prop Russian Submachine Gun From "Enemy at the Gates". A full-sized wood-and-steel prop PPSh-41 submachine gun used in the 2001 historical drama. In Very Fine condition with an appreciable amount of rust and wear added by the prop department.
Dale Evans Hat from the Roy Rogers Show. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans were "King ad Queen of the Cowboys," in films and TV. Do you remember that her horse's name was "Buttermilk?" And did you know it was Dale who wrote their theme song, "Happy Trails"? Here's one of Dale's hats, tan with a flamboyant but stylish string band about the crown. The inside of the crown has the color marking "Miller Fine Hats, Denver, Colorado" with the trademark drawing of a cowboy atop a bucking bronco, and "XXXX Quality" embossed on the inside band. This is a great memento from an iconic Western performer and a gallant lady who is still revered by her many fans. Excellent condition.
Dale Evans "Roy Rogers Show" Costume. A leather vest by Nudie Cohn and suede gaucho pants worn by Dale Evans on the 1950s Western television series. In Excellent condition with a Nudie label and costume tag with Evans' name on it sewn inside the vest.
"Exorcist: The Beginning" Costume Shirt, Prop Bible, and Sketches. Includes a corduroy shirt worn by Stellan Skarsgård in the 2004 prequel, a prop Bible, and two demon design sketches from the production, all in overall Excellent condition. Also included is a DVD copy of the movie.
Alice Faye Costume Dress. An off-white sleeveless full-length dress with elaborate brocade on the shoulders, hem, and sides, worn by the singer-actress in an unknown production. A faint Western Costume Co. stamp can be found on the inside. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate staining.
Glenn Ford's Bowler Hat from "Pocketful of Miracles." As Dave "the Dude" Conway, Glenn Ford (1916-2006) found one of his finest roles in Pocketful of Miracles (1961), directed by Frank Capra (his last film) and co-starring Bette Davis, Hope Lange, and Ann-Margret. This is Ford's black bowler from the film, with "Glen (sic) Ford" written on the inside band, along with the embossed "K.M. Biggs Inc. Lumberton N.C.," "Etchison Crafted," and "Challenger Quality." There is a black band around the crown; some wear on the brim and a small spot of staining on the front, and the inside band is loose, but otherwise it is in Fine condition. This is a stylish keepsake from a well-remembered film and a star of more than six decades worth of movies.
Sally Field Hat From "Forrest Gump." A vintage hat worn by the actress in the 1994 comedy during the scene where Forrest is awarded a Medal of Honor by President Lyndon B. Johnson, who makes the mistake of asking Gump about his combat injury. In Excellent condition.
Optical Diagnostic Machine Prop From "Forrest Gump." An elaborate eye examination machine used as a prop in a doctor's office scene in Forrest Gump. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some artificial wear added by the prop department.
Montgomery Clift's Bugle from "From Here to Eternity." One of the great heartbreaking moments in Hollywood films is the scene in From Here to Eternity (1953) in which Private Robert E Lee Pruitt (Montgomery Clift), mourning the death of his friend Private Angelo Maggio (Frank Sinatra), goes out into the night and blows "Taps." Here is the bugle Clift used in that unforgettable scene. The incredibly intense actor actually learned to play the bugle, even though he realized the studio, Columbia, would dub in the work of a professional in the release print. Clift was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar, and Sinatra won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in the movie, which was a critical and box office smash. The bugle has lost some if its shine over the past 50-plus years, and has a tiny ding on the side of the bell's mouth. "U.S. Regulation Made in U.S.A." is engraved near the bell. Curiously, when Clift failed to win the Oscar for this performance, director Fred Zinnemann, who did win the Best Director award for From Here to Eternity (and had insisted on Clift's casting) presented the actor with a consolation prize: a miniature bugle. This historic prop will stir memories of one of the movie's most powerful and touching scenes and performances. In Fine to Very Fine condition.
"Gilligan's Island" Prop Lot. Includes a plastic pineapple-shaped pitcher, a ceramic coconut-shaped tumbler, and three seashell necklaces used as props on the sitcom. All are in Excellent condition.
Jim Backus Tumbler From "Gilligan's Island." A 6" ceramic tumbler designed to resemble bamboo, along with a paper cocktail umbrella, used by Backus in his role as "Thurston J. Howell III" on the classic sitcom. In Excellent condition.
John Goodman "The Babe" Costume Yankees Uniform. A period New York Yankees uniform consisting of jersey, pants, stirrups, and hat, worn by Goodman in the 1992 biopic in which he played baseball legend Babe Ruth. This particular costume is the only complete one left from the production. Also included is an 11" x 16" poster for the movie. Both are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity.
Betty Grable Movie Costume. One of Hollywood's most universally known stars of the '40s and the archetypal "pinup girl", Betty Grable was known for her beauty and performances in Coney Island and How to Marry a Millionaire. Featured in this lot are the apron and bloomers worn by Grable in the 1950 musical Wabash Avenue. Also included in the lot is a photo from the movie of Grable wearing the costume. Betty Grable's name is written on a label in the costume.
Alec Guinness "Cromwell" Costume. A rather regal heavy tunic with matching trousers worn by Sir Alec Guinness as "King Charles I" in the 1970 historical drama, with an A. Berman's Ltd. costume tag bearing the actor's name sewn on the inside. Vittorio Nino Novarese won an Academy Award for the movie's designs costumes. In Very Fine condition with some mild wear to the collar.
Alec Guinness "Cromwell" Costume. An ornate, heavy, knee-length military coat and tunic worn by Guinness in his role as "King Charles I" in the 1970 historical drama about the English Civil War. Vittorio Nino Novarese won an Academy Award for designing this and other costumes for the film. In Excellent condition.
"Gunsmoke" Prop Whiskey Keg. A wooden prop whiskey keg, 22" tall and 12" in diameter, used in the classic television Western series. In Very Fine condition with some wear from production use.
"Gunsmoke" Prop Money Box. A prop 1800s-style stagecoach money box, 20.5" x 12" x 12", used in the long-running Western television series. In Very Fine condition with some wear from production use.
1800s Style Doctor's Examination Table from "Gunsmoke." Gunsmoke holds the record for TV's longest running drama series (20 years) and James Arness's "Marshall Dillon" held the title to the longest running TV character until Kelsey Grammar's "Dr. Frasier Crane" tied him with 20 years accumulated time on Cheers and Frasier. (Arness still holds the record for number of episodes: 612.) This table comes from Gunsmoke and the medical quarters of ol' "Doc Adams" (Milburn Stone). The black-cushioned table measures 22.5" wide and 72" long (and would have been inadequate for a wounded Marshall Dillon, since Arness was 79" tall!). Headpiece folds down. A great curio from one of TV's greatest all-time series, in Excellent condition.
Oliver Hardy's Costume Necktie. A vintage maroon necktie, comically short with a huge knot, worn by the portly comedian in a number of Laurel and Hardy short films. One of Hardy's comic trademarks was his sometimes nervous, sometimes polite twiddling with his tie, and as such this piece immediately evokes the beloved actor. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and soiling, with an MGM costume tag that has Hardy's name printed on sewn onto the back.
Richard Harris Costume Tunic from "Cromwell." A heavy costume tunic worn by Harris in the 1970 historical drama in which he played the title character. The tunic is in Very Fine condition with a Harris' name typed on the inner label and wear and tear added by the production's costume department; war is hell, after all, especially on one's wardrobe.
Naomie Harris "28 Days Later" Costume Dress. A red full-length cocktail dress worn by Naomie Harris in the climax of writer-director Danny Boyle's 2002 horror movie. In Very Fine to Excellent condition, with some stains applied for the shoot. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Bob Hope "Monsieur Beaucaire" Costume Vest. A purple vest with rhinestones and gold brocade, worn by Hope in the 1946 comedy. In Excellent condition, with a Western Costume Co. tag sewn inside.
Anthony Hopkins "Lion in Winter" Costume. A heavy woolen knitted tunic worn by Hopkins in the his role of Prince Richard in the classic 1968 drama, opposite Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn. The tunic is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear.
Rock Hudson Worn Sailor Tunic from "Blindfold." A black costume sailor's tunic worn by Hudson in the 1965 comedy-thriller, with his name typed on a Western Costume Co. tag sewn on the inside of the collar. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear.
"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" Prop Thuggee Sword. "If Adventure has a name..it must be Indiana Jones!" promised the publicity for this second film of the Jones trilogy. This 33" prop rubber saber was used in the 1984 sequel. In Excellent condition with some minor wear from use. COA from the Elstree Film Studios.
Peter Falk's Yellow Cab Hat from "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World." The grand epic of comedies, Stanley Kramer's all-star 1963 t's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World was a Technicolor, 175-minute spectacular. Twenty six-year-old Peter Falk was on the rise at the time, and proved he could hold his own with the celebrated cast as "The Third Cabbie." This Yellow Cab driver's hat was worn by Falk in a memorable scene in the ensemble comedy, with his name sewn inside. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and soiling.
Gene Kelly Costume Hat and Scarf From "On the Town." This MGM classic musical had it all: music by Betty Comden, Adolph Green, and Leonard Bernstein; the all-time hit musical number "New York, New York"; New York City location shooting; and perhaps most memorably, the spirited singing and hoofing of Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra. Here is a US Navy sailor's hat (with MGM costume tag) and black silk scarf worn by Kelly (who co-directed the film with Stanley Donen -- their directorial debut) in the 1949 musical. Kelly's name is typed on the costume tag. Both hat and scarf are in Excellent condition with some mild soiling to the hat.
"Laverne & Shirley" Matching Dresses. Here is a pair of matching red crepe dresses worn by actresses Shirley Williams and Penny Marshall on the popular sitcom Laverne & Shirley. You can tell which one was Laverne's -- it has the letter "L" embroidered on it, of course.
Mel Gibson's Prop Badge From "Lethal Weapon 3." A prop LAPD badge used by Gibson in the 1992 sequel. In Excellent condition.
Danny Glover's Prop Badge From "Lethal Weapon 3." A prop LAPD badge used by Glover in the 1992 sequel. In Excellent condition.
Spanky McFarland Costume Helmet From "Our Gang." A child's-sized plumed Roman-style helmet worn by George "Spanky" McFarland in an Our Gang short film. In Very Fine condition with mild wear, and a little looseness to the plume.
Prop .357 Magnum From "McQ." A prop Colt Python .357 Magnum used by an unspecified cast member in the 1974 crime drama starring John Wayne. In Very Fine condition with some mild wear and scratching.
Steve McQueen's Prop Luger From "The Great Escape." Used by Steve McQueen in one of his signature roles (one that featured some impressive motorcycle stunts by him), this prop German Luger pistol is in reality a single piece of wrought iron painted to resemble the real deal, used in stunt scenes that did not require a functioning firearm. The prop is in Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate overall chipping to the paint.
"Mission: Impossible" Prop Briefcase Telephone. One look at this item and you'll never take your cell phone for granted again: This prop briefcase telephone used by various cast members on the original Mission: Impossible television series (1966-73). In Fine condition with moderate wear and tear to the outside of the case, and a handle that has split completely.
Elizabeth Montgomery Costume Dress Form "Bewitched." A vintage knee-length floral print dress worn by Elizabeth Montgomery in the classic '60s sitcom, with a Western Costume Co. stamp on the inside front collar. In Excellent condition.
Brendan Fraser's "The Mummy Returns" Prop Pistol. This resin replica of a Colt .45 automatic was used by Brendan Fraser ("I hate mummies!") in the 2001 action-fantasy sequel. In Excellent condition with minor wear acquired from the prop department (for effect) and from actual use.
Prop Cannon from "Mutiny on the Bounty." One of roughly a half-dozen movie versions of the controversial incident, the 1962 version of Mutiny on the Bounty showcased Marlon Brando as Fletcher Christian and Trevor Howard as Captain Bligh, and is widely considered to be among both actors' finest work (as well as one of the least historically accurate depictions of the event). This small prop cannon, a four-pounder measuring approximately 9" x 21" x 36", was used as an aft-mounted gun aboard the H.M.S. Bounty in the movie, and is in Excellent condition with light wear.
Prop RPG Launcher from "Navy SEALs". A life-sized plastic prop RPG launcher from the 1990 action movie starring Charlie Sheen. Approximately 52" in length, and in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear from production use.
Paul Newman's Bowler from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." This handsome brown bowler was worn by Paul Newman in the 1969 Western, during the memorable "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" montage sequence, as Newman's "Butch," Redford's "Sundance" and Katherine Ross's "Etta" play and bicycle. The hat has " 'Butch' " and "P. Newman" written on the hatband in blue ballpoint, and is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with a few areas of mild to moderate surface wear around the crown. A great item from an American classic and one of the most charming scenes of 1960s cinema!
"North and South" Prop Musket. A replica Springfield rifled musket used in the 1985 television miniseries. Approximately 44" in length, and in Excellent condition with mild wear from use during production.
Barry Pepper Cleats from "61*." A pair of baseball cleats worn by Pepper in the 2001 sports drama 61*, about Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris' quests to break Babe Ruth's home-run record during the 1961 season. (Pepper played Maris, opposite Tom Jane as Mantle.) The cleats have HBO labels with Pepper's name inscribed in the lining in each of the shoes. In Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate wear from production use.
Brad Pitt "Ocean's Eleven" Costume. Includes a light grey cotton suit and a striped silk Anto dress shirt with the initials "BP" sewn inside the collar, worn by Pitt in the hit 2001 heist movie. Also included is a color 8" x 10" photo of Pitt wearing the suit in movie. All items are in Excellent condition.
Cavalry Tunic From "Rails to Laramie." A U.S. Cavalry uniform tunic worn by an extra in the 1954 Western, with the name "David Dyer" handwritten on a costume tag sewn inside. In Very Fine condition with some mild overall wear and some moth holes, most noticeable along part of the collar.
"Ray" Prop Ad Featuring Jamie Foxx. A prop ad from the movie Ray for the Ray Charles 45 single ("Sticks and Stones"/ "Worried Life Blues") featuring Jamie Foxx as Charles, from the 2004 biopic. Framed to an overall size of 12" x 15" and in Excellent condition with minor wear to the frame.
Ronald Reagan's Baseball Glove From "The Winning Team." A vintage leather baseball glove worn by Reagan in the 1952 sports biopic, in which the future President found a powerful role as Grover Cleveland Alexander. The film traced the rise, fall and redemption of Alexander, with Doris Day as Alexander's loyal wife. In Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate wear from use and aging.
Robert Redford "The Great Waldo Pepper" Costume Coveralls. A set of denim coveralls worn by Redford in the stirring 1975 drama of a stunt flyer who missed World War I, but "dogfights" in Hollywood. In Excellent condition.
Robert Redford Prop Aviator Goggles From "The Great Waldo Pepper." A great faux-vintage pair of aviator goggles with faked lens damage added by the prop department, worn by Redford in the 1975 aviation drama. In Very Fine to Excellent condition, with minor wear from use during production.
Robert Redford's Baseball Glove From "The Natural." "Boyhood dreams, a bat made from a tree struck by lightning and, most importantly, a never-ending passion for the game." This was the publicity tagline for The Natural, a powerful sports fantasy with a magical, triumphant ending that can reduce even non-baseball fans to tears. Robert Redford found one of his greatest roles as Roy Hobbs, the overage ball player who never loses his dream, and this is the vintage Rawlings leather baseball glove used by Redford in the filming of the 1984 drama. A winner all the way! In Very Fine to Excellent condition with "R. Redford" written along inside strap, and moderate overall wear from production use and age.
Christopher Reeve "Superman III" Costume. Although it's not one of the more highly regarded entries in the Superman movie canon, Superman III features one of the Man of Steel's most memorable movie moments, in which Superman is turned evil by synthetic Kryptonite. He eventually splits into two distinct beings, his corrupt doppelganger and mild-mannered Clark Kent, and the two battle each other to the death in a junkyard. This costume, a slightly darker-colored version of the Super-suit, was worn by Reeve in scenes featuring him as said evil twin. (Ironically, the color scheme is similar to that of the redesigned costume worn by Brandon Routh last year in Superman Returns.) The costume is in Excellent condition, and only the boots and belt are missing.
John Ritter's Captain Avenger Visor From "Hero at Large." A blue tinted visor with red plastic frame worn by Ritter as part of his Captain Avenger costume in the 1980 comedy. The visor has a stylized letter "A" on one signed and an elastic strap with the initials "J.R." written on it black ink. In Very Fine condition with some scratches and minor soiling.
Peter Sellers "Prisoner of Zenda" Costume Coat. A handsome grey wool suit coat with black trim worn by Sellers in the 1979 comedic version of Anthony Hope's classic adventure novel. In Excellent condition.
"The Shining" Prop Kitchen Knife. A German-made 15" chef's knife used in kitchen scenes in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 adaptation of the Stephen King novel. (Don't let Jack Nicholson's character in The Shining, Jack Torrance, near this knife!) In Very Fine condition with some scratches and wear from production use. Accompanied by a COA from Elstree Film Studios.
Musical Instruments
Lisa Simpson Saxophone, with Extras Including Platinum Album Presentation.The two decades-long (and counting) popularity of The Simpsons is a dynamic, cutting-edge chapter in TV history, and few sounds conjure the mad creativity of the early, irreverent, in-your-face episodes as Lisa Simpson wailing away on her saxophone. Doug Norwine, Heritage's Entertainment Director, was Lisa's sax alter-ego, both in the show's pivotal early years and on the top-selling music albums Simpsons Sing the Blues (which went Gold and Platinum) and The Simpson Yellow Album (partly produced by George Clinton, founder of Parliament Funkadelic). Now Doug and Heritage are offering the baritone sax he played in creating those Lisa S. musical flourishes heard-round-the-world. The musician and his saxophone saw action in the original Simpson TV incarnation, Matt Groening's 30-second Life in Hell "bumpers, " on 1987's late-lamented The Tracey Ullman Show.
As The Simpsons began its own phenomenal run in 1989, Doug continued to provide Lisa's saxophone sound, especially memorably in the popular "Bleedings Gums Murphy" episode and the well-remembered "God Bless the Child" number included on Simpsons Sing the Blues album. This is the same saxophone Doug played on the Ray Charles album My World and onstage with such legends as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Frankie Valli, Melissa Manchester, and Chaka Khan, as well as the Roseanne TV series and myriad TV and radio commercials. The Armstrong Heritage "Bari" saxophone comes with all the reeds that created the Lisa Simpson sax sounds, and with some great bonus items: the saxophone case, with "Lisa Simpson" written on it; a laser copy of a handwritten note from Yeardley Smith, voice of Lisa Simpson, praising Doug as "The genius behind lil' Lisa Simpson" (written on the letterhead of Lion Share Studios, where the recordings were made; a laser copy of Doug's sheet music for "God Bless the Child" signed and personalized by the voice of "Marge Simpson," Julie Kavner (with a funny and provocative inscription); a signed picture of Doug Norwine; and Doug's own platinum album presentation. This truly unique item and all its "extras" come complete with a COA from Doug Norwine.
The Simpsons transcended being a mere weekly show -- it proved to be both a culture shock and an iconic success story. This saxophone and accompanying artifacts fully capture an instantly recognizable sight-and-sound sensation from an ongoing TV classic. All items are in Excellent condition.
As The Simpsons began its own phenomenal run in 1989, Doug continued to provide Lisa's saxophone sound, especially memorably in the popular "Bleedings Gums Murphy" episode and the well-remembered "God Bless the Child" number included on Simpsons Sing the Blues album. This is the same saxophone Doug played on the Ray Charles album My World and onstage with such legends as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Frankie Valli, Melissa Manchester, and Chaka Khan, as well as the Roseanne TV series and myriad TV and radio commercials. The Armstrong Heritage "Bari" saxophone comes with all the reeds that created the Lisa Simpson sax sounds, and with some great bonus items: the saxophone case, with "Lisa Simpson" written on it; a laser copy of a handwritten note from Yeardley Smith, voice of Lisa Simpson, praising Doug as "The genius behind lil' Lisa Simpson" (written on the letterhead of Lion Share Studios, where the recordings were made; a laser copy of Doug's sheet music for "God Bless the Child" signed and personalized by the voice of "Marge Simpson," Julie Kavner (with a funny and provocative inscription); a signed picture of Doug Norwine; and Doug's own platinum album presentation. This truly unique item and all its "extras" come complete with a COA from Doug Norwine.
The Simpsons transcended being a mere weekly show -- it proved to be both a culture shock and an iconic success story. This saxophone and accompanying artifacts fully capture an instantly recognizable sight-and-sound sensation from an ongoing TV classic. All items are in Excellent condition.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Prop Telephone from "Tony Rome." An ivory-and gold tone French-style telephone used as a prop in Tony Rome (1967), the first of two movies in which Frank Sinatra played novelist Marvin H. Albert's tough-talking P.I. In Very Fine condition with some mild wear, tarnishing, and a few cracks in the plastic handset.
Frank Sinatra Army Campaign Hat From "From Here to Eternity." Part of the legend and lore of Frank Sinatra is his powerful, funny and heartbreaking performance as Pvt. Angelo Maggio in From Here to Eternity, the 1953 Academy Award winner for Best Picture. The film won an additional seven Oscars, including the Best Supporting Actor prize for Sinatra, fully launching his historic show business comeback. This World War II-style US Army campaign hat was worn by Sinatra in the classic drama, and has a Columbia Pictures stamp and Sinatra's name printed in black ink on the inside of the crown. Sinatra's Oscar acceptance speech, by the way, included this observation: "They're doing a lot of songs up here tonight but nobody asked me...I love you though." In Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild wear.
Indian Headdress Prop from "Spider-Man." A pseudo-Indian headdress worn by an extra in the the "Spider-Man Wrestles Randy Savage" scene of the first Spider-Man movie. In Excellent condition with some mild wear.
"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" Ferengi Head Prosthetic. This painted foam scalp prosthetic was worn by actor Armin Shimerman in his role as the Ferengi barman "Quark" on the Star Trek spin-off series. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and a few small tears from production use.
"Superman" Prop Fortress of Solitude Crystal. A 16" "crystal" (made from resin, actually) from the Fortress of Solitude set used for the 1978 Superman feature film. In Very Fine condition with some wear from production use, including attachment points carved into the surface on one side. Accompanied by a COA from Elstree Film Studios.
Loretta Swit "M*A*S*H" Costume. Includes a surgical mask, lab coat, and pants worn by Loretta Swit as "Major Margaret Houlihan" during Season 5 of the sitcom. In Excellent condition with a Western Costume stamp and Swit's name stamped on the inside of the coat.
Rip Torn U.S. Coast Guard Uniform Costume from "Yours, Mine and Ours." A set of dress whites worn by the actor in the 2005 remake, including trousers (with suspenders), shirt (with the initials "RT" and "May 2005" sewn inside, jacket (with medals and decorations), gloves, and hat. In Excellent condition.
Lana Turner Costume Army Uniform from "Homecoming." This olive-drab woman's U.S. Army uniform actually looked sexy when worn by the glamorous Turner in the 1948 war drama. She co-starred in this MGM saga with Clark Gable, and considering Lana's attraction to Gable (and vice-versa), the uniform was probably quite warm while Lana wore it! Includes jacket with lieutenant's bars and an MGM costume tag bearing Turner's name sewn inside, and trousers with "L. Turner" written inside the waistband. Lana used to laugh that, during the shooting of Homecoming, her gum got caught during a kissing scene in "The King of Hollywood's" dentures. Nobody's perfect. In Excellent condition.
Univesal Pictures Vintage Mortar and Pestle Prop. A large vintage wrought iron mortar and pestle used in unknown Universal horror movie production(s) in the 1930s and/or '40s. In Fine condition with moderate to heavy overall oxidation.
"The Untouchables" Prop Phone. Prop old-style wall-mounted phone used in the 1959 TV series starring Robert Stack. Solid oak construction with realistic crank action, it measures 9" x 20" x 6" and is in Excellent condition.
Brenda Vaccaro Famous TV Commercial Storyboards. A set of ten watercolor 5" x 4" storyboards for a Playtex tampon commercial featuring actress Brenda Vaccaro, framed to an overall size of 33.5" x 12.5". In Excellent condition.
Lot of Three Medieval Style Pitchforks from "Van Helsing." In the grand tradition of classic horror weaponry, these three wooden pitchforks come from Van Helsing, the 2004 homage featuring Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolf Man, Mr. Hyde and other children of the night. The film received a PG-13 rating "for Nonstop Creature Action Violence and Frightening Images, and for Sensuality." Apropos of the "Violence," these pitchforks are just the type angry villagers have used for years (in horror films) in mob action against supernatural villains. All three props saw action in Van Helsing, are approximately 58" long and appear convincingly formidable. A couple of spikes are missing here and there, otherwise they are in Very Fine condition. These are true curiosities from one of the most ambitious and top-budgeted of all horror shows.
Prop Broom and Pitchfork From "Van Helsing." An old-world style twig broom and wooden pitchfork used as props in the 2004 action/horror film. Both are in Excellent condition with mild wear from use during production.
John Wayne Costume Helmet From "Operation Pacific." A costume US Navy-style combat helmet worn by Wayne in the 1951 war drama. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear from production use.
John Wayne's Cavalry Gloves From "The Horse Soldiers." A nice pair of leather US Cavalry-style riding gloves worn by Wayne in the 1959 Civil War drama, directed by his great mentor, John Ford. Both star and director had reached iconic status by the time they made this film, and the tag line was appropriate: "Rides Where Only the Great Ones Go!" The Duke's cavalry gloves are in Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear.
Cavalry Frock Coat from "The Horse Soldiers." A full-length blue woolen frock coat with brass buttons worn in the 1959 Western starring John Wayne. A United Costumes tag is sewn on the lining. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some wear from production use. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
John Wayne Prop Lariat from "The Cowboys." A vintage lariat used by Wayne in the 1972 Western, in Excellent condition.
John Wayne's Prop Revolver from "Brannigan." Prop .357 Colt Python used by the actor in the 1975 crime drama, Wayne's spin on the gritty Dirty Harry-style cop dramas of the day. (Ironically, Wayne turned down the role that helped catapult Clint Eastwood to stardom.) In Excellent condition.
John Wayne Labeled White Shirt. Did you know John Wayne had a size 48 chest and a size 18 sleeve? This white, long-sleeved shirt, worn by the Duke in an undetermined film, provides these statistics in its "Western Costume Co., Hollywood" label, sewn into the inside collar of this costume piece. "John Wayne # 2" appears on the label as well, along with the number 2488-3. There's some staining on the inside collar, but since it likely came from John Wayne, what's wrong with that? Very Fine + condition.
John Wayne's Signature Cowboy Hat from his Great Western Bank Commercials. Late in his life, John Wayne donned cowboy attire one more time to film a series of commercials for the Great Western Bank of California. Wayne had already starred in his final film, The Shootist (1976), and these commercials, shot in Grants Pass, Oregon and telecast only in California, comprised his final work in cowboy costume. Here is the handsome cowboy hat that "the Duke" wore in those commercials. The tan hat is an approximately 7.5" size; the inside crown bears the trademarks "Resistol" and "Stagecoach," with a gold-and-brown drawing of such a vehicle (appropriate, since it was the 1939 film Stagecoach that made Wayne a true star). "American Eagle Outfitters" is embossed on the inside band, as is "Resistol 'Self-Comforting' "and another image of the "Stagecoach" trademark. The heavy string hatband with tassels is a fine complement to a hat truly worthy of a major and irreplaceable star. There is some minor staining on the left crown. By the way, apropos of this hat and those commercials, a giant bronze statue of John Wayne on horseback stands before the Great Western Bank tower at 8484 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. This worthy memento from one of the greatest of screen legends is in Very Fine condition.
Raquel Welch Costume Roller Skates from "Kansas City Bomber." A pair of vintage white leather roller skates, women's size 6 1/2, worn by Welch in the 1972 roller drama (she performed most of her own stunts in the movie). An MGM costume label bearing Welch's name is sewn onto the tongue of the left skate. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild to moderate wear from rigorous use during production.
Forrest Whitaker's Prop Flame Thrower From "Species". A life-size prop futuristic flamethrower weapon used by recent Academy Award-winner Forrest Whitaker in the 1995 sci-fi thriller. In Very Fine condition with artificial wear and some paint loss.
"Wild Bunch" Prop Mexican Army Rifle. Controversial to this day in regards to its graphically violent shoot-outs, Sam Peckinpah's gritty Western still stands as an influential classic. This 49" prop Mexican Army bolt-action rifle, molded entirely from rubber with a leather shoulder strap and no moving parts, was used by an extra in the 1969 film. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some very mild wear from use during filming.
Bruce Willis Leather Jacket From "Moonlighting." Brown leather coat with fringe, worn by Bruce Willis as "David Addison Jr." on the memorable '80s TV series. In 1987, Willis won both the Emmy and the Golden Globe for his work on "Moonlighting , in which he co-starred with Cybill Shepherd. In Excellent condition.
Emile LaVigne Skin Pulls from "Bonnie and Clyde". "They're young... they're in love... and they kill people." Thus went the promotional teasers for Bonnie and Clyde (1967), one of the pivotal films of its anarchic era. Faye Dunaway was a sensation as Bonnie Parker, both in the intensity of her acting and the novelty of her "look". This lot presents a pair of skin pulls, one used and one unused, created for Ms. Dunaway in Emile LaVigne's workshop for this Oscar-nominated performance. LaVigne designed the "pulls" for the bullet-holes effect in Bonnie's death scene. Both are in Excellent condition.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne Skin Pulls from "Bonnie and Clyde." "Some day, they'll go down together, They'll bury them side-by-side, To a few it'll be grief, to the law, a relief, But it's death for Bonnie and Clyde." Faye Dunaway recited this poem, of course, as infamous Bonnie Parker in the classic saga Bonnie and Clyde (1967). This is a pair of skin pulls, one used and one unused, designed for Ms. Dunaway in Emile LaVigne's workshop for her bullet-wound death scene. Both are in Excellent condition.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Richard Harris Sketches. A set of eight 12.5" x 19" sketches, pastel on paper, of the venerable actor by Artie Lane. These were originally begun in 1965 in connection with the film Hawaii (1966), the epic (189 minutes!) film version of the James Michener novel, which starred Julie Andrews, Max Von Sydow and Richard Harris. The film's plot spanned approximately 20 years, and makeup man Emile LaVigne referred to the paintings in developing Harris' age makeup. In Excellent condition. From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Eight-Page Handwritten Letter. As signed material by Katharine Hepburn is rare -- she was not kindly disposed to autograph seekers, in person or by mail -- this eight-page letter is an embarrassment of riches. It is undated, handwritten in blue ink on four sheets of hotel stationery (front and back) and mailed by the legendary actress to her friend, make-up artist Emile LaVigne. In it she discusses friends and family, life in New England, and even drops a line or two about Spencer Tracy. The letter is in Excellent condition, with some fold creases and mild tanning, and is accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked October 11, 1945.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Handwritten Letter. Two-page, undated letter on personal stationery, handwritten in black ink by Katharine Hepburn to make-up artist Emil LaVigne. In it she mentions needing surgery for an injured rotator cuff while filming On Golden Pond. The reference to On Golden Pond is desirable, as Hepburn's performance resulted in her fourth Oscar -- an Academy record. The letter is in Excellent condition, and is accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked November 10, 1982. From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Handwritten Letter. A single-page, double-sided handwritten letter to Emile LaVigne dated December 26, 1945, and signed by Katharine Hepburn in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and a mailing crease, accompanied by the original envelope.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Signed Photo. A b&w 14" x 11" photo of Hepburn and lifelong friend Emile LaVigne in an antique car, inscribed "Emile, My love" and signed by her in black ink. Ms. Hepburn was famous for being a non-signer of autographs and refused countless requests -- here's her inscription and signature in most desirable form! In Excellent condition.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Signed Christmas Card. An undated Christmas card inscribed and signed by Katharine Hepburn in black fountain pen, sent to her friend, make-up artist Emile LaVigne. In Excellent condition with light wear and mild tanning. From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Signed Christmas Card. A vintage, undated Christmas card inscribed and signed by Hepburn in black ink and sent to her friend, make-up artist Emile LaVigne. It reads: "This is just to let you know that I shall be thinking of you -- and thank you for your delicious box of goodies -- You were sweet to think of me." Hepburn and LaVigne were good friends, and he did her old age makeup as Clara Wieck Schumann in Song of Love (1947). In Excellent condition with minor tanning.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Signed Letter. A single-page, double-sided handwritten letter to Emile LaVigne dated January 7, 1948, written by Katharine Hepburn in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear, a mailing crease, and some ink smears, accompanied by the original envelope. From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Kim Hunter "Planet of the Apes" Prosthetics. Pair of latex prosthetics worn by the actress as "Dr. Zira" in one of the legendary sci-fi movies. (Hunter has the distinction of appearing in the first three of the five films in the "Apes" series.) Also included is a color snapshot of Hunter in full make-up and costume among production staff. All are in Excellent condition with minor wear.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Cast Signed "The Iceman Cometh" Photo. A b&w 11" x 14" cast photo from the 1973 adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's classic play, signed by director John Frankenheimer and actors Lee Marvin, Moses Gunn, Jeff Bridges, Fredric March, Robert Ryan, Sorrell Brooke, and many others. Presented as a gift to make-up artist Emil LaVigne. In Excellent condition.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Historic Emile LaVigne Telegram from Richard Nixon. In the first of four historic televised debates during the 1960 presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy not only looked better physically, he also came off as polished, articulate, and mature, giving a performance that dispelled many people's worries that the young senator was too inexperienced to be president. His opponent, Richard Nixon, was recovering from an illness, wore ill-fitting clothes, and sported a visible five o'clock shadow. It was an appearance that said a lot in the still-young medium of television, though people listening on the radio felt the debates were a draw, and set the tone for televised political debates to this day. This Western Union telegram, dated October 5, 1960, was sent to make-up artist Emile LaVigne from the Republican National Committee between the first and second debates. It reads: "Sir: your patriotic and magnanimous offer to make up Mr. Nixon is hereby accepted. Congratulations!". Unfortunately, it would be too little, too late, as Nixon ultimately lost the election by a narrow margin, and would have to wait eight more years to make it to the White House. A curious piece of Americana, the telegram is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and tanning and some light fold creases. From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne Straightening Irons. Set of two pairs of irons, used for straightening all varieties of follicles by the make-up artist. Tools of the trade in Very Fine condition with some rust. From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne Heater with Iron. A small electric tool heater with curling irons from the workshop of make-up and effects artist Emile LaVigne, both with his name etched on them in small lettering. The irons are in Excellent condition, and the heater is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some appreciable fraying around the wire sheathing at the connection points.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne Make-Up Sketch Book from 1938, Noting his Uncredited Work on "The Wizard of Oz". Two of MGM's most beloved productions were A Christmas Carol (1938) and, of course, The WIzard of Oz (1939). This small journal features a number of make-up design sketches and handwritten notes by LaVigne for uncredited work he did on both these classic films in 1938. The pages feature notes regarding designs for Nelson Eddy, Gene Lockhart, Ray Bolger, Judy Garland, and Fay Bainter, as well as a b&w 5" x 3.5" photo of make-up being applied to Leo G. Carroll for his role as the ghost of Jacob Marley. The journal is in overall Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear to the cover and clean, white pages; the photo is in Excellent condition with very mild wear and handwritten notes on the back. A wonderful Oz artifact!From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne AMPAS Membership Plaque. A 14.5" x 12" wood plaque commemorating make-up artist Emile LaVigne's acceptance as a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. A striking keepsake. In Excellent condition.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne Make-up Brush. LaVigne was acclaimed in Hollywood for his glamourizing of the great female stars, and this was his favorite "beauty brush" - used on the great ladies of the screen, from Faye Dunaway to Katharine Hepburn, from Judy Garland to Julie Andrews. The words "powder brush" have partly faded in the course of its legendary use. One of those "Oh-if-this-item could talk" artifacts! In Excellent condition.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne Photo Scrapbook For Various Films. A 12" x 12" photo album totaling 16 pages and more than 100 b&w and color snapshots of make-up artist Emile LaVigne at work on various productions, including Land of the Pharaohs, Lincoln, Invitation to a Gunfighter, The Story of Mankind, and many others. In overall Excellent condition.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne Blood Recipe and Clown Drawing. From the notes and documents of make-up artist Emile LaVigne comes this typed page titled "Blood (family recipe)" and a page featuring two sketches of clown faces with make-up notes written by LaVigne on the back of a page from the script for Fun with Dick and Jane (1977), accompanied by two b&w costume snapshots. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with tearing along one edge of the recipe, moderate overall tanning to the sketch, punch holes to both pages, and heavy wear to the photos.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne's Signed Academy Awards Book. Hollywood makeup artist Emile LaVigne took his copy of the 1964 book The Academy Awards: A Pictorial History and secured within it the personally inscribed autographs of a magnificent array of Oscar winners: John Wayne, Katharine Hepburn (twice), Fredric March (twice), Bette Davis, Henry Fonda, Jennifer Jones, Ray Milland, Gregory Peck (twice), Jason Robards, William Holden (twice), Charlton Heston, Eva Marie Saint, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Lemmon (twice, both times signed "Jack"), David Niven (three times), Yul Brynner, Ingrid Bergman, Joanne Woodward, Alec Guiness, Max von Sydow, Maximilian Schell, Paul Newman, Anne Bancroft, Elizabeth Taylor, Maggie Smith, Art Carney, Cloris Leachman, Gig Young, Fred Astaire, Dustin Hoffman, Goldie Hawn and George C. Scott. The book also bears the signatures of such stars as Richard Burton (who had signed with Taylor), Natalie Wood (twice), Peter Sellers, Charles Bronson, Sally Kellerman, Gilbert Roland, Jane Wyatt, Robert Young, Lauren Bacall, Don Knotts, Richard Chamberlain, Will Geer, Cameron Mitchell, Roy Scheider, Wilfrid Hyde-White, George Segal, Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Roddy McDowall, Nina Foch, James Coco, Peter Cushing and Telly Savalas. In some cases the star has signed on a picture of his/her Oscar-winning performance (e.g., Bette Davis on a portrait from Jezebel, Jennifer Jones on a picture from The Song of Bernadette, etc.); in most cases, they signed near their picture, while many of the winners of post-1964 signed the title page and inside cover pages. The 7.5" x 10" hardbound book has no dust jacket and has some cover staining, but is solidly bound, with the inside pages clean. LaVigne had added his name and address on the inside front cover and has enclosed in the back an Los Angeles Times obituary for fellow makeupFrom the estate of Emile LaVinge. man Frank Westmore. This is a unique and stunning array of major Hollywood Star autographs, in a compact and very desirable form, from the estate of man who worked intimately with most of the "greats." Very Fine condition.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Carole Lombard Signed Photo. A b&w 11" x 14" photo of Lombard, inscribed to Emile LaVigne and signed by her in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild tanning and wear, and some creasing and tearing to the top edge. From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Gregory Peck and Mickey Rooney Signed Photos to Emile LaVigne. Includes a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Peck inscribed and signed by him in black ink, and a b&w 11" x 14" photo inscribed and signed by Rooney in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and some light creasing. From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne Diary, 8mm Film, and Photo from "Land of the Pharoahs" Production. "Her Blood Stained Every Stone of the Pyramid!" was promotional tag for Land of the Pharoahs, the Howard Hawks historical drama that starred Joan Collins and Jack Hawkins. This small journal was kept by LaVigne while he worked on location in Italy and Egypt on this film. It only contains one brief entry, made in Rome and dated Sunday the 7th, 1954, along with handwritten bank account and hotel reservation notes and souvenir stamps. Also included is a b&w 3.5" x 2.5" photo of LaVigne visiting the Sphinx and a reel of 8mm footage shot by him in Egypt. All items are in Excellent condition.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
George Reeves Life Cast. Few stars offer such obsessive appeal as the late George Reeves, the star of TV's Adventures of Superman, whose mysterious 1959 death was the subject of last year's Hollywoodland. This is a rubber cast of a life mask of the late star, crafted by make-up and effects artist Emile LaVigne. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some light wear and discoloration. LaVigne's signature is on the wood backing.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Walter Wanger Signed "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" Letter. A typed letter, dated April 20, 1955, on letterhead from the producer to make-up artist Emile LaVigne, signed by Wanger in blue ink. It reads: "Dear Emile, Thank you very much for the wonderful job you did on 'The Body Snatchers.' I assure you I enjoyed having you with us and trust the picture will be a success and we will soon be making another." The film was released as Invasion of the Body Snatchers and became an instant sci-fi classic. Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" promo still of a body cast being made of actress Dana Wynter for role of "Becky Driscoll", as well as four color 3.5" x 4.5" snapshots from the set of Rooster Cogburn, including images of John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn. Items are in overall Excellent condition with some very mild wear and discoloration.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne "Wolf Man" Make-Up Hair. A generous portion of fine yak hair used by make-up artist Emile LaVigne in order to transform Lon Chaney Jr. into the Wolf Man for the 1948 horror/comedy Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. This hair comes from the full moon sequence in which Chaney actually morphed into the Wolf Man via special effects photography and gradual make-up application that lasted for hours, taking its toll on both the actor and the make-up man. It was Chaney's fifth appearance as the character -- "He was my baby!" said Chaney affectionately of the Wolf Man -- and the last time the werewolf would appear in a Universal picture until Van Helsing in 2004. In Excellent condition.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
"Wolf Man" Make-up Hair and Pictures. Included are a swatch of "fur" used to transform Lon Chaney Jr. into the Wolf Man for the 1948 horror-comedy Abbott and Costello Meet the Wolf Man, along with two vintage b&w 8" x 10" promo photos of the hair and prosthetics being to applied to Chaney by make-up artist Emile LaVigne. Wonderful mementoes from one of the great Universal classic monsters and perhaps the greatest horror-comedy ever produced. All are in overall Excellent condition.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Masks from "World Without End." Produced by Allied Artists in 1956 in an attempt to shed their "poverty row" image, World Without End was not only given a larger budget by the studio, it was shot in color Cinemascope and ran a full reel longer than their usual releases (a whopping 80 minutes, to be precise). The 26th century sci-fi grab-bag offered giant spiders, lovesick beauties in Vargas-designed costumes and, most ominously, the mutants -- menacing Rod Taylor and his time-lost astronaut comrades in makeup designed by Emile LaVigne. The make-up and effects were elaborate, and these three foam latex masks gave many a chill to 1956 audiences -- and are still impressive today. One of the masks has detailed facial hair. In Excellent condition with only minor wear from use and aging.From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Lon Chaney Jr. Signed Agreement. A one-page payment authorization agreement dated April 15, 1952, and signed by Chaney Jr. in black ink. In Very Fine condition with heavy fold creases and mild tanning.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Top Hat, Worn by Fredric March. "I'll show you what horror means!" vowed Fredric March in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and he surely kept his promise. March won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1932 (in a tie with Wallace Beery of The Champ), and his celebrated performance widely reigns as the all-time best of the many actors who have starred in Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tragedy of Good vs. Evil. This is the top hat March wore as the ape-like, shockingly sadistic Hyde in a portrayal still chilling 75 years after it first gave moviegoers nightmares. The hat size is approximately 7.5", with shiny black material and a thick band. The top of the inside is torn, and reads "Dunlap & Co., Dolph Martin, Minneapolis, Minn." Curiously, March wore a different top hat as Jekyll than as Hyde -- the Jekyll hat was higher and more tapered, the Hyde hat shorter and more stubby to suit the grotesque transformation. (One might fancifully imagine that the hat transformed too!) There appears to have been repair work over the past seven decades, especially with the inside band, and the overall result is Very Fine condition. This is a relic from an Academy Award-winning performance, one of the most daring films of the Pre-Code 1930s and an all-time milestone of the horror genre. Don this historic Mr. Hyde top hat and prepare to unleash your dark side!
Dr. Frankenstein's Leather Physician's Bag. This vintage leather physician's bag was used by various actors in in assorted Universal horror films during the 1930s and '40s, possibly including House of Frankenstein and House of Dracula. In Very Good to Fine condition, with moderate overall wear. Mad scientist not included.
Autographed Still of Marilyn Harris, "Little Maria" of Frankenstein, Signed to Dwight Frye's Son. The fatal "flower game" between Boris Karloff's Monster and Marilyn Harris's Little Maria in Frankenstein (1931) is perhaps the most famous and certainly the most haunting episode on that all-time horror classic. This 8 x 10" still captures the legendary lakeside scene, and Marilyn Harris autographed the picture in the mid-1990s. Curiously, she signed the still to Dwight Frye - the son of the cult figure actor who played "Fritz," the hunchbacked dwarf who torments the Monster in Frankenstein (and pays for it disastrously). A mutual friend of Harris and Frye secured the autographed picture for him, but Frye, not a collector, politely declined the gift. Ms. Harris died in 1999, Mr. Frye in 2003, and this item survives as a truly unique and desirable Frankenstein curio, with connections to two of the film's vividly-remembered featured players. Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Signed Portrait of Henry Hull as The Werewolf of London. Although Lon Chaney, Jr. became Hollywood's most famous werewolf, it was Henry Hull who first bayed at the full moon in Universal's Werewolf of London (1935). Hull's satanic makeup was very different from Chaney's (and preferred by many fans) and this 8" x 10" portrait is a chiller, personally inscribed in black ink and signed "Cordially Henry Hull." The still itself has some surface staining on the left border, just touching the werewolf's ear, as well as some creases, one of which crosses the word "Cordially." Overall Good condition. Hull late in life claimed he'd started to watch Werewolf of London on the late show, but never made it to the end -- "Nobody's pictures keep me from my sleep, not even my own!" This is a rare and very desirable signed portrait from the highly collectable realm of Universal classic horror. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Boris Karloff's Celluloid-Handled Cane. The poetic irony of Boris Karloff (1887-1969) was that his nightmarish Frankenstein's Monster, Mummy, and other Gothic creatures, rather than repel audiences, solidly established him as one of Hollywood's most beloved stars. This is the Horror King's personal cane, made of light brown celluloid with a silver band below the handle, stylishly monogrammed "BK." Karloff occasionally used canes after the 1931 shooting of Frankenstein, for the agonies of wearing the 48-pound Monster costume had taken their toll on his back. He relied more and more on canes as he aged, finally ending his venerable career in a wheelchair. The cane measures 36" long with a 4" wide handle. The stick is made of celluloid, the same substance used for film stock, which adds to its charm. This is certainly a handsome collectible from one of the cinema's true immortals. In Excellent condition.
Boris Karloff Signed "Peter Pan" Program. A program for the 1951 production of Peter Pan, which starred Jean Arthur in the title role and Boris Karloff as Captain Hook, signed by Karloff in pencil on his bio page. In Very Fine condition with mild overall wear, spine stress, and a fold crease to the front cover.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Boris Karloff Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo signed by the Frankenstein star, matted and framed to an overall size of 12" x 15". In Excellent condition with some dings to the wooden frame. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Boris Karloff Signed "Tales of Terror." A first edition copy of the 1943 horror anthology, inscribed and signed by Karloff, who edited the tome, in blue ink on the front free endpaper. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild wear and mild to moderate toning. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Carl Laemmle Signed Letter, Mentions Both "Hunchback" and "Phantom". The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) and The Phantom of the Opera (1925), both starring "The Man of a Thousand Faces" Lon Chaney, were the milestone SIlent classics of Universal Studios. The Notre Dame Cathedral on Universal's back lot stood for many years before it was destroyed in a fire, while Phantom's Paris Opera House set still survives after over 80 years on Soundstage 28. This one-page, typed letter on Universal Pictures letterhead, dated October 2, 1924, and signed by eccentric studio founder Carl Laemmle in black ink, mentions both these classics. Written in response to an admirer, it reads in part: "I know that there are hundreds of thousands of people who have neither the time nor the inclination to read a great many of the literary masterpieces of the world and that is exactly the reason why I have wanted for years to bring The Hunchback of Notre Dame to the screen... I wonder if you have read that we are planning now a follow up... Gaston Leroux's famous story, The Phantom of the Opera, with Lon Chaney in the leading role." Hunchback was Universal's most successful silent-era film, and Phantom endured numerous production production problems before finally being released in September 1925, to enormous box office reception. Both insured Chaney's status as a legendary actor. The letter is in Fine condition with mild tanning and two fold creases. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Carl Laemmle Signed Letter. Immigrant from Laupheim, Bavaria, Carl Laemmle was the founder of Universal Pictures and one of the great "moguls" of Hollywood history. This is a one-page, typed letter on Universal Pictures typed letterhead, dated June 13, 1924, in which Laemmle responds to a story suggestion from a fan. In Fine condition, with the usual mailing folds (one of which runs through the signature), a light paper clip impression to the top edge, and an original Universal promotional label affixed below the signature. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Bela Lugosi First Day Cancelled (Halloween!) Signed Envelope. This 4" x 7" mailing envelope features the black ink signature of horror legend Bela Lugosi - who signed this first day cancellation October 31, 1944! The $.03 stamp commemorates the "50th Anniversary of Motion Pictures," showing male and female members of the World War II Armed Services watching a film on a makeshift screen tied between trees in a jungle. The original owner has added a small picture of Lugosi (the pose he preferred using in his fan mail) above his signature. The Los Angeles postmark is sharp and clear, with the words "First Day of Issue - Hollywood Sta. -" stamped below the postage stamp. The wonderful black ink signature, the attractive stamp that richly evokes its era , and the All Hallow's Eve date make this a very desirable Lugosi item! Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Bela Lugosi Signed Dracula Print. An 8" x 10" print of Lugosi as Dracula, signed by the actor in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild wear to the corners and light tanning. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Bela Lugosi Signed Letter with Photo. This typed letter from Lugosi to Rudy Vallee is dated February 15, 1938, and was written in response to a letter congratulating Lugosi on the birth of his son. It reads simply: "My dear 'Rudy Vallee' -- Thank you, thank you." and is signed by Lugosi in black ink. It has been matted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of the actor to an overall size of 19" x 15". The letter is in Excellent condition, with very mild tanning and two horizontal fold creases. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Glenn Strange Signature. Towering cowboy heavy Glenn Strange won forever the affection of Vintage Horror fans via his three performances as Frankenstein's Monster in House of Frankenstein, House of Dracula , and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. This autograph reads "To Debby Glenn Strange Sam Gunsmoke," with Strange having added the name of the bartender role he played for many years on that perennial TV Western. Two bonuses: Strange wrote the autograph on a 3.5" x 9" flyer for the Universal Studios tour (Universal, of course, was the studio that produced the Frankenstein melodramas), and the flyer is also signed "To Debbie and David from Frankenstein" - presumably the studio employee who dressed up as the Monster on the Universal tour. (Among the pictures inside the flyer, in fact, is one of the Monster signing autographs.) The flyer bears the copyright of 1972 (Strange died September 20, 1973). There is minor creasing on the flyer, and some light staining with a spot on the last letters of "Gunsmoke," otherwise it is in overall Very Fine condition. The signature of this former "Monster" is very desirable, especially in this uniquely apropos form! Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Kenneth Strickfaden Electrical Equipment Prop Sketch. This pencil sketch by Strickfaden on an 8" x 10" lined paper page presents the "Resnonarium" - which appears to be just the type of electrical paraphernalia Dr. Frankenstein would have fired up in his lab one stormy night. Add to you collection and shout, "It's Alive!" Excellent condition.
Two Kenneth Strickfaden Drawings of Frankenstein Electrical Equipment. Creating and operating the electrical gadgetry for Universal's Frankenstein series was more than a job for Kenneth Strickfaden - it was a consuming passion. These two pencil sketches of "mad laboratory" props, drawn and saved by Strickfaden, prove how much he loved his work and how obsessive it was for him. The two sketches, one 4" x 4.5" and the other 5.5" x 7.5," are fascinating mementoes of this special effects genius. Excellent condition.
Two Kenneth Strickfaden Sketches of his Frankenstein Electrical Equipment. The electrical wizardry of Kenneth Strickfaden is a legendary part of Universal's classic Frankenstein series, and here are two drawings by Strickfaden himself, showing his famed, monster-making apparati: 1.) a pencil drawing on 7.5" x 9.5" paper of a generator, and 2.) an orange, brown and red color drawing on 6" x 7.5" paper of two conical pieces. In a sense Strickaden was the true mad doctor of Hollywood classic horror, and these are rare images of his famous equipment as sketched by their magically creative inventor. Excellent condition.
Edward Van Sloan Handwritten Personal Letter. Edward Van Sloan (1881-1964), revered for his powerful force-for-good performances as Prof. Van Helsing in Dracula(1931), Dr. Waldman in Frankenstein (1931) and Prof. Muller in The Mummy (1932), signs this birthday greeting (dated March 1, 1963) to his niece as "Uncle Van." He briefly inscribes the card and proceeds to "misquote" (as he puts it) Shakespeare: "I should be as old as you -- If like a crab -- I could go backward." The inside of the card opens up to a full letter, in which Van Sloan writes about his sister's poor health, his love of history, and other personal matters. The letter, written a year before his death, charmingly reveals the gracious and eloquent personality of this actor, who made an indelible impression in three of Hollywood's most legendary horror films and whose autograph in indeed rare in any form. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Wolf-Head Carved Chair from Universal Studios "Even a man who is pure in heart, and says his prayers by night..." would find it a thrill to sit on (or simply admire) this wolf-headed chair, a relic from the prop warehouse at Universal City, California, site of Hollywood's most hallowed horror classics. This baroque chair has great gothic style, festooned with a wolf 's head on each of its back posts, and was used in one of Universal's not-yet-identified vintage melodramas. The leather upholstery on the back and seat has engraved flowers (wolfsbane, perhaps?) and there are brass studs along the sides of the seat and back frame. The chair is 36" tall and has a two-inch tear (a bite mark, perhaps?) on the 16" seat, otherwise it is in Very Fine condition. We dare you to sit in this awesome artifact "...when the wolfsbane blooms, and the autumn moon is bright!"
Abbott and Costello Signed Television Contract. A three-page contract on NBC letterhead dated December 15, 1952, engaging the comedy duo's services for a live television production, signed by them in blue ink on the last page. Both signatures are very desirable and here are both on the same document at a time when the team found the live TV audience response to their routines invigorating. In Very Fine condition with mild tanning, fold creases, and staple and binder holes to the upper edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Harrison Ford Signed "American Graffiti" Contract. A two-page contract on Lucasfilm letterhead dated June 26, 1973, engaging the services of Harrison Ford for the role of "Bob Falfa" in American Graffiti; the role was one of a number of strong supporting roles for Ford in the '70s that helped pave the way for his break-out in Star Wars. Signed by the actor in blue ink and in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild tanning, fold creases, and the standard punch holes in the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Richard Dreyfuss Signed "American Graffiti" Contract. A two-page contract on Lucasfilm letterhead dated June 26, 1973, engaging the services of Richard Dreyfuss for the role of "Curt" in American Graffiti. Signed by the actor in blue ink, it is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild tanning, fold creases, and the standard punch holes in the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Ron Howard Signed "American Graffiti" Contract. A two-page contract on Lucasfilm letterhead dated June 26, 1973, engaging the services of Ron Howard for the role of "Steve" in American Graffiti. The movie went on to inspire the TV series Happy Days, which Howard also starred in. Signed by the actor in blue ink, it is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild tanning, fold creases, and the standard punch holes in the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Robert Smith, Mackenzie Phillips, and Candy Clark Signed "American Graffiti" Contracts. A set of three contracts on Lucasfilm letterhead dated June 26, 1973, engaging the respective services of Robert "Wolfman Jack" Smith, Mackenzie Phillips, and Candy Clark for roles in American Graffiti. Each is signed by the respective performers in blue ink and in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild tanning, fold creases, and the standard punch holes in the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Paul Le Mat, Charlie Martin Smith, and Bo Hopkins Signed "American Graffiti" Contracts. A set of three contracts on Lucasfilm letterhead dated June 26, 1973, engaging the respective services of Paul Le Mat, Charlie Martin Smith, and Bo Hopkins for roles in American Graffiti. Each is signed by the respective performers in blue ink and in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild tanning, fold creases, and the standard punch holes in the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Fatty Arbuckle Signed Contract (1923). A four-page agreement between Reel Comedies Incorporated and silent-era film comedian Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, employing to provide "a series of ten two-reel motion picture comedies not exceeding ten in number, all of proper and entertaining character," signed by Arbuckle in black ink on the last page, along with a notary seal. At the time, Arbuckle's career was still reeling from the blow caused by the scandalous death of Virginia Rappe and his perceived role in it, an experience from which he -- and Hollywood in general -- would never truly recover. The words "proper and entertaining character" in the agreement were surely related to that tragic situation.The contract is in Very Fine condition with mild wear and tanning and some fold creases, and is still in its original document cover.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Fatty Arbuckle Handwritten Letter to his Wife. In one of Hollywood's most notorious scandals, the career of comedian Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle came crashing down in 1921, after he was accused of complicity in the death of a young actress after a wild party. This four-page handwritten letter to his first wife, Minta Durfee, is dated September 4, 1924, and reads in part: "You are entitled to a little pleasure and comfort yourself, so go for it, I'm for you 100 percent. Please don't mention what I have said to Marie as I love her and wouldn't hurt her feelings for anything in the world but just the same you are the first one to be considered." The kind words belie the monstrous and vulgar image many reporters had painted of the tragic comic actor. In Fine condition with a small punch hole at the top of each page, fold creases, and a rusty paper clip mark to the first page. Also included is the original mailing envelope addressed by Arbuckle to Minta. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Louis Armstrong Signed Movie Contract. A single-page, double-sided Screen Actors Guild freelance contract dated June 2, 1947, engaging Satchmo to appear as himself in the musical comedy That's Life (released in 1948 as A Song is Born) for a sum of $2,500 per week for three weeks. The document is signed on the back by Armstrong in blue ink, and initialed twice by him on the attached rider. By the way, his original nickname was "Satchelmouth" -- a London music magazine mistakenly wrote "Satchmo" in 1932 and it stuck. In Fine condition with mild general wear and tear, fold creases, mild fading, staples along the right edge, and the usual binder and staple holes along the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Desi Arnaz Signed Original "I Love Lucy" Contract. The original ten-page agreement that effectively marks the official creation of I Love Lucy, still considered one of the greatest sitcoms ever produced more than 50 years after the fact. The document is typed on Desilu Productions letterhead and addressed to producer Jess Oppenheimer from Desi Arnaz, signed in black ink by both on the last page. It reads in part: "We (Desilu) hereby engage you (Oppenheimer) to render your exclusive services as a producer and head writer, as required by us, in connection with the production of a series of television programs tentatively entitled 'I Love Lucy' of 30 minutes duration weekly starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz." Arnaz and Oppenheimer began negotiating the producer's compensation before the October 1951 debut of the show, but did not finalize the deal until 1954; because of that, the first page features the original typewritten date of September 12, 1951, as well as the handwritten notation of December 21, 1954. The document is in Very Fine condition with light wear, binder holes and staples to the top edge. The contract was reproduced in Oppenheimer's 1996 memoirs. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.
Desi Arnaz Signed Contract for Final Episodes of "I Love Lucy." A 27-page contract dated October 1, 1956, between CBS Television and Desilu Productions for the 26 episodes of the six and final season of I Love Lucy, detailing the production schedule, compensation, exclusivity, and "morals" and service specifications for the shows actors and producers, including Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, William Frawley, Richard Keith, and others. Signed by Arnaz in blue ink on the last page, with two notary public witness statements, raised seals, and stamps. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and tanning, and the usual staple and punch holes to the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Fred Astaire Sketch and Signed Ticket. A 9" x 11" pencil sketch of Astaire, dated 1938, accompanied by a ticket to a December 16, 1974, opening-night supper party for the movie The Towering Inferno at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, signed by Astaire in black ballpoint. Both items are in Excellent condition with minor wear.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Original Celebrity Sketches Signed By Fred and Adele Astaire and Others. A selection of four small pen-and-ink sketches of various celebrities from the Golden Age of Hollywood, including Fred and Adele Astaire, signed by their respective subjects and affixed to a 11.5" x 9.5" photo album page. The drawings are by artist Robert L. Whittington. In overall Excellent condition with occasional instances of tanning and/or soiling.
Gene Autry Cowboy Hat. A handsome Stetson cowboy hat owned and worn by legendary singing cowboy Gene Autry, with his name embossed on the sweatband. In Excellent condition with virtually no wear.
Jim Backus and Ann Doran "Rebel Without a Cause" Photos with Negatives. Jim Backus and Ann Doran made a crucial contribution to Rebel Without a Cause via their performances as Jim Trask's largely clueless parents. The three shots here include a candid of the couple in formal costume attire, apparently reviewing their lines (back of set flat is visible in the background); a scene in the police station (with Virginia Brissac and Edward Platt also in the shot); and a shot of them at home in night clothes. Each picture has a damaged corner but otherwise in Very Fine to Excellent condition, and the original negatives are included.
Lucille Ball Signed Contract for Orson Welles Radio Program. A single-page, double-sided contract dated April 28, 1944, engaging comedienne Lucille Ball to appear on the Orson Welles Radio Show, signed by Ball in blue ink. This is from the era when Lucy was a glamorous MGM star, headlining such films as DuBarry Was a Lady. In Very Fine condition with mild tanning, a bisecting fold crease, very mild wrinkling, and the usual binder holes to the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Signed CBS Agreement. A two-page agreement on CBS letterhead dated March 5, 1957, between the comedic couple and CBS regarding a $600,000 collateral note. Signed on the second page by both in blue ink, and in Very Fine condition with light wear and tanning, and a staple hole to the upper left corner. Documents signed by both Lucy and Desi are rare. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Lucille Ball "The Lucy Show" Script and Costume Jewelry. A copy of the 45-page final draft of the sixth season episode "Lucy and Robert Goulet," dated June 8, 1967, with copious notes written throughout by an unknown hand. Also included two yellow wood bracelets with matching clip-on earrings, worn by Ball on the series. The items are in overall Excellent condition with some very mild wear.
John Barrymore's Silver Cigarette Holder. John Barrymore (1882-1942), arguably the greatest Hamlet of the 20th century, once claimed that the cigarette was the greatest gift an actor ever received. (He did not smoke as Hamlet.) Barrymore based his claim on the various ways an actor could hold a cigarette, gesture with it, exhale the smoke through his mouth or nostrils, etc. Indeed, John once stole a scene from brother Lionel in Rasputin and the Empress by almost placing the lit end of a cigarette in his mouth, then mugging at his calculated error! This 3.5" cigarette holder, with silver tip, was owned and used by "The Great Profile." In Excellent condition.
John Barrymore's Fishface Pipe, Given to Him by Carole Lombard. In the 1934 classic screwball comedy Twentieth Century, John Barrymore and Carole Lombard detonated their most explosive Hollywood performances -- he as gloriously mad theatre impresario Oscar Jaffe, she as his fiery discovery Lily Garland (aka Mildred Plotka). "The Great Profile" was an inspiration to Lombard; they formed a deep and devoted friendship, and a talisman of this bond were the bizarre and sometimes macabre gifts they affectionately presented each other. An example is this truly startling pipe, the bowl of which is a creature from the deep, a grotesque undersea monster Shakespeare or Poe might have envisioned, complete with green eyes, carved fins and a mournful mouth. Barrymore naturally loved this pipe and smoked it often (the tobacco smell and bite survive). The brown bowl/fishhead has an approximate circumference of 5", the black stem is about 4" long, and the craftsmanship is impressive. "Genuine Imported Briar" is engraved delicately in very small lettering on the left side. The pipe leered for years in the collection of the late Elaine Barrie Barrymore, John's fourth and final wife, before finding a safe haven with its current consignor. John Barrymore always joked that he preferred showing his left profile because his right side had "all the charm and nuance of a morbid deep sea fish." This "morbid deep sea fish" pipe truly has charm and nuance (perhaps Lombard heard Barrymore make this remark, and selected her gift accordingly?) and their magical connection makes this item a very desirable keepsake indeed. This wonderful evocation of the fun spirit of two legendary stars is a marvelous curiosity in its own right, and is in Excellent condition.
John Belushi Signed NBC Employee Card. A rare NBC Temporary Employee Identification card with a June 30, 1978, expiration date, signed by Belushi in black ink. In Fine to very Fine condition with moderate tanning and some mild creases and wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Ingrid Bergman Signed AFRA Form. An American Federation of Radio Artists membership form dated January 29, 1940, filled out and signed by Bergman in black fountain pen. In Very Fine condition with mild tanning and a fold crease that runs through the top of some of the signature. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Young Robert Blake Three-Document Archive, including Item from The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. In a 60-year plus career, Emmy Award-winner Robert Blake has achieved both fame (primarily for his performance in 1967's In Cold Blood) and infamy (mainly for his acquittal for the 2001 murder of his wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley). This packet, dealing wit Blake's early career, includes a handwritten 6" x 8" note on yellow paper dated September 19, 1944, advising the studio "Please discontinue deductions for Motion Picture Relief Fund from future pay checks," signed "Bobby Blake" in pencil with "James Gubitosi as Father" added (Blake, born Michael Gubitosi, was 10 years old at this time, and playing "Little Beaver" in Wild Bill Elliott's "Red Ryder" Westerns); a Warner Bros. 4" x 6" Employee's Starting Record form, dated March 19, 1947, for Blake's role as "Boy" in the classic The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, noting his social security number, $400 per week salary, address, birthdate and birth place, and signed in pencil "Bobby Blake;" and a 4" x 6" Warner Bros. Starting Record form, dated June 22, 1962, for Blake's role as "Harris" in PT 109, including address, $700 per week salary figure, etc., noting that Blake "traveled to Florida location as of this date" and signed in ink, "Robert Blake." Warner Bros, papers have a stamp on the verso and figures regarding compensation. These are unusual and very rare curios from an actor memorable on a variety of dramatic levels, both on and off screen. In Very Fine condition.
Bobby Blake "Little Beaver" Outfit - Shirt, Pants and Shoes and Photos. Decades before Robert Blake fully scored as the dramatic star of In Cold Blood and the Emmy-winning star of TV's Baretta, he was a child actor best-noted for playing "Little Beaver" in WIld Bill Elliott's Red Ryder westerns, produced from 1944 to 1947. Here is Blake's complete "Little Beaver" costume - soft brown leather pants, shirt and shoes. There's a Western Costume Co. tag in the pants with the name "Bobby Blake" printed on it. Also included are three shots of Blake wearing the Little Beaver costume, and one of his old mailing envelopes marked "Bobbie Blake." The costume has some wear to the shoes - otherwise Very Fine condition.
"Bobby" Blake 4X Quality Bailey Hat. "Bobby" Blake was fated to become Robert Blake, star of such films as In Cold Blood, Emmy winner for TV's Baretta and acquitted suspect in the 2001 murder of his wife. From the 1940s into the late 1950s he was known as "Bobby Blake," and this was his hat, with "Bobby Blake" engraved in the inside band. Also engraved on the inside leather band is "4X Quality Hand-Creased by Bailey." There's a small tan ribbon around the crown of the tan hat, which comes in a Stetson box in Excellent condition.
Clara Blandick, "Auntie Em" of The Wizard of Oz, Signed Album Page. A pink, 4" x 5" album page signed in pencil by Clara Blandick, best remembered for her wonderfully warm performance as Auntie Em in The Wizard of Oz (1939). The film Ms. Blandick notes in this album page, however, is The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (1936), the first film shot on location in three-strip Technicolor, and in which she played a landlady. Sadly, Ms. Blandick is also remembered for her suicide in 1962 (at age 81), leaving a note expressing, "I am now about to make the great adventure...". Signatures of the Oz players are, of course, very desirable and this one is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Robert Bloch Pen Sketch. A disturbing 12" x 16.5" sketch of a robot ripping its own head off, drawn in red, silver, and black ink by horror and sci-fi writer Robert Bloch, author of Psycho. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a fair amount of wear and discoloration purposely added for artistic effect.
Dan Blocker Signed Original "Bonanza" Agreement. A one-page, typed letter on California National Productions letterhead dated September 1, 1961, confirming Dan Blocker's oral agreement to star as "Hoss Cartwright" on the television series Bonanza. The agreement is signed by Blocker in blue ink, and i in Very Fine condition with light wear and tanning, two mailing creases, and some staple holes to the upper left corner.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Humphrey Bogart Signed Photo. One of the finest Bogart signed photos to ever surface, this 7.25" x 9" b&w studio publicity photo is inscribed "To Betty with every good wish" and signed by the actor in black ink in the upper right corner. Autographed Bogart material is rare, and authentically signed photos are even rarer as Bogart had secretaries sign most of his correspondence. This particular photo is in Very Fine condition with minor tape stains to the corners, and a Warner Bros. Pictures stamp and Henry Waxman photographer's credit stamp on the back. Accompanied by a COA from Daniel Cohen, noted autograph authenticator.
Humphrey Bogart Signed Contract. A one-page document dated September 22, 1953, severing Humphrey Bogart's relationship with Warner Bros. after 15 years. The document brought a mutual termination to an earlier employment contract from 1946, during which Bogart appeared in The Big Sleep and Treasure of the Sierra Madre. After the release of The Caine Mutiny and Beat the Devil in 1953, Warner Bros. decided to re-examine their relationship with the actor. Since the 1946 agreement, Bogart had appeared in only four films for Warner -- and nine for other studios -- and rejected three of their scripts over two years, while scoring various successes elsewhere. An excellent document marking the end of an era, it features an exceptional signature by Bogart in blue ink, and is in Fine condition with moderate tanning and wrinkling, and a fold crease across the center. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Clara Bow and Sam Jaffe Signed "It" Contract. A single-page contract dated April 12, 1926, and signed in black by Famous-Players-Lasky Corporation production executive Sam Jaffe and silent-era starlet Clara Bow. The contract engaged her services from June 6 to December 6, 1926, during which she made It, the career-defining movie that established her sex appeal and status as the "It Girl". In Fine condition with moderate overall tanning, two fold creases, and binder holes to the top edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Original Celebrity Sketches Signed By Clara Bow and Others. A selection of nine small pen-and-ink sketches by Robert L. Whittington of various celebrities from the Golden Age of Hollywood, signed by their respective subjects and affixed to a 11.5" x 9.5" photo album page. Included are Clara Bow, Isabel Jean, Sally O'Neal, and Betty Balfour. In overall Excellent condition with occasional instances of tanning and/or soiling.
Bowery Boys Signed Card. A 3" x 5" postcard signed by Leo Gorcey and Huntz Hall, leads of the Bowery Boys films in the 1940s and '50s, and director William Beaudine in black ink. In Very Fine condition with moderate tanning and some mild wear.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marlon Brando Signed "Julius Caesar" Contract. A five-page royalties agreement on MGM letterhead, dated February 4, 1953, between Brando and the studio, regarding the soundtrack and selected material from Julius Caesar. Brando's casting as Mark Antony had raised eyebrows, but he'd delivered a spellbinding performance that proved his versatility and true dramatic power, even in the classics. Boldly signed on the last page by Brando in blue ink, and in Very Fine to Excellent condition with the usual staple and punch holes. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marlon Brando Vintage "Viva Zapata" Costume Photo. A rare b&w 8" x 10" test photo of Brando in costume for Viva Zapata!, a role that earned him his second career Oscar nomination. In Excellent condition.
Louise Brooks Signed Photo. A rare satin-finish b&w 8" x 10" promo photo for the 1931 romantic comedy God's Gift to Women, inscribed "Glossy for Louise Brooks, 20/12/79, God's Gift to Women" by her on the reverse in black ink. The photo is from the estate of noted Brooks collector Bill Klein, who inherited many photos after her passing, most of which feature similar personal notations by Brooks. In Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Johnny Mack Brown Signed Photo. A great b&w 11" x 14" photo of the the silent-era cowboy hero by early Hollywood glamour photographer Ruth Harriet Louise, inscribed and signed by Brown in black ink. The photo features Louise's studio stamp on the back, and her name is embossed on the lower right corner. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with light edge wear and light overall tanning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Billy Martin & Levar Burton Signed "One In a Million" Contract Archive. A performance agreement for the TV movie One In a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story, dated March 29, 1978, and signed by Burton thrice in blue ink, plus contracts for the same production signed by Billy Martin and Jim Butsicaris (who appeared in the telefilm as themselves), a copy of the script, publicity stills with negatives, color slides, and a promotional brochure for the movie. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear.
John Candy Signed "Spaceballs" Agreement. A three-page agreement between Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. and John Candy, dated September 16, 1986, updating a previous agreement regarding the sci-fi comedy Spaceballs, signed by Candy on the last page in black ink. In Excellent condition, with the usual staple and punch holes to the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Frank Capra Signed "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" Contract. In the 1930s Frank Capra was the major recognized talent of Columbia Studios, winning three Best Director Academy Awards. This single-page letter on Columbia Pictures letterhead dated August 22, 1936, updates a prior agreement between the studio and Capra, signed by him in black ink, and refers to Mr. Deeds Goes to Town -- for which Capra won his second Oscar. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and tanning, a rusty paper clip mark to the upper left corner, a fold crease, and the usual staple and punch holes to the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Johnny Carson Signed "Tonight Show" Agreement. A six-page agreement between NBC and Johnny carson dated September 2, 1968, signed by Carson the last page in black ink. The contract establishes the amount of vacation time Carson received for 1969 and 1970, among other details. In Fine condition with mild to moderate tanning, light wear to the edges, mild soiling on the first page, and staple and binder holes to the top edge. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Johnny Carson "Tonight Show" Suit. A three-piece wool suit worn by Carson on The Tonight Show. In Excellent condition with a "Johnny Carson Tailored for [sic] Sheldon's" on the inside label.
Johnny Carson Microphone from the Tonight Show, from the "Art Fern" Skits. Remember Johnny Carson's "Art Fern" and his "Teatime Movie" skits on the Tonight Show? He was the mustached, nasal-voiced TV host, showing atrocious films (such as Dracula Gets Bombed on a Wino), rattling off cast names (usually ending with an animal act such as "Pellets the Nervous Rabbit"), advertising bottom-of-the-barrel stores with his stick pointer ("How do you get there?"), and leering at the blond bombshell "Miss Teatime Matinee Movie" (Carol Wayne and later Teresa Ganzel). This Electro-Voice Mercury model aluminum microphone was used in those racy, rapid-fire "Mighty Carson Art Players" episodes. It measures 10.5" -tall on a 5"-wide base. "Electro-Voice, Inc, Buchanan, Mich." is stamped onto the bottom of the base, along with "Model 423 A" and "Made in United States of America." There are also some markings under the base in black marker. Please note this is not Carson's desk microphone (sold in a previous auction). The "Art Fern" microphone is a relic from one of the best-remembered alter-egos of television's all-time King of Comedy, and is in Excellent condition.
Johnny Carson Signed Photos to his Secretary. Two b&w 8" x 10" photos of the legendary Tonight Show host signed by him in black ink, including one inscribed to his secretary, plus two b&w and three color 8" x 10" photos of Carson with various guests and colleagues. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear, although one of the signed photos displays moderate surface wear to the image.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Johnny Carson "The Tonight Show" Display Cards and Photos from his Secretary. Includes three b&w 14" x 11" photos of Johnny with various "guests" from the San Diego Zoo, plus four assorted b&w photos affixed to black cardstock used in various Tonight Show bits (including what appears to be a photo of Carson as a toddler). Items are in overall Fine condition with moderate wear.
Johnny Carson Handwritten Letter and Notecard to his Secretary with Stationery. Includes an undated, handwritten letter on personal stationery and a small notecard with a handwritten message, both from Carson to his secretary Shirley Wood, along with five sheets of his business stationery with matching envelopes. The items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear to the letter and notecard.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Johnny Carson Handwritten Letters to his Secretary. Two handwritten letters on personal stationery from the legendary talk show host to his secretary Shirley Wood, one dated December 27, 1984 and the other undated. Both are in Excellent condition with some mild wear to the envelopes.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford Signed United Artists Letter. A single-page letter dated May 24, 1949, discussing the possible disposition of United Artists assets, signed by board members and co-founders Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin in black ink. Film history rates both these stars as among the very greatest and most influential in cinema, and the two autographs together of "America's Sweetheart" and "The Little Tramp" on the same document makes this very desirable indeed. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild overall tanning, faint mailing creases, and a large handwritten notation in blue pencil in the upper left corner.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin, and Samuel Goldwyn Signed Contract. A three-page document updating a distribution agreement with Alexander Korda, dated July 22, 1936, and signed on the last page by Pickford, Fairbanks, and Chaplin in blue ink and by Goldwyn in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild wear, soiling, and tanning, staple holes to the upper left corner, fold creases, a handwritten pencil notation on the front page, and an ink stain affect the first letter in Pickford's signature.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Charlie Chaplin Signed 1923 Contract. A four-page agreement dated January 8, 1923, between Charlie Chaplin and Associated First National Pictures, detailing the payment and performance details for Pay Day and The Pilgrim, signed on the third page by Chaplin in black fountain ink. The two films were Chaplin's last before his historic co-creation of United Artists Studios, making this the last contract he would sign with anyone outside his own company. All of the executive signatures are notarized but Chaplin's is not, indicating this was his personal copy. In Fine condition with mild to moderate tanning, heavy fold creases, staple holes to the top corner, and mild overall wear and tear. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Charlie Chaplin Signed Photo. A striking b&w 8" x 10" photo signed by the legendary actor in black ink, matted and framed to an overall size of 13" x 16". In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear tot he photo.
Original Celebrity Sketches Signed By Charlie Chaplin and Others. A selection of ten small pen-and-ink sketches of various celebrities from the Golden Age of Hollywood, signed by their respective subjects and affixed to a 11.5" x 9.5" photo album page. The drawings are by artist Robert L. Whittington. Included are Charles Chaplin, Adolph Menjou, Ronald Coleman, and Norma Shearer. In overall Excellent condition with occasional instances of tanning and/or soiling.
Cheech and Chong Signed "Up in Smoke" Contract. A two-page payment agreement for the classic stoner film, dated February 19, 1981, signed on the last page by Cheech Marin (as "Richard Marin"), Tommy Chong (as "Thomas Chong"), and producer-director Lou Adler in remarkably clear handwriting. Up in Smoke was Cheech and Chong's first -- and arguably best -- feature film. Also included are related memos and documents. All items are in overall Excellent condition with light wear and the usual staple and binder holes.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Cassius Clay "Playboy" Photos. A set of 13 b&w 8"x 10" photos taken by photographer Jerry Yulsman for an interview printed in the October 1964 issue of Playboy. Clay had defeated Sonny Liston for the heavyweight title earlier that year and changed his name to Muhammad Ali soon after; only a few journalists (Howard Cosell among them) accepted it at that time, and each of these photos is labelled "Cassius Clay" on the back. Two of the photos are actually contact sheets featuring the photos taken during the session, and the rest are the exposures Yulsman made prints of. Only three of the photos were published with the interview, the rest remain unpublished to this day. These photos were acquired directly from the magazine; Yulsman died in 1999, and his widow confirmed that the negatives no longer existed, making these the only known copies. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with minor wear and cropping marks on some. All have the photographer's credit stamp en verso.
Bill Clinton "Tonight Show" Dossier from Johnny Carson's Secretary. Compiled and maintained by Johnny Carson's secretary, Shirley Wood, this was one of many files featuring info compiled on Tonight Show guests. This particular file was for (then) Governor of Arkansas Bill Clinton, who appeared on the show on July 28, 1988, around the time it was speculated he would seek the Democratic presidential nomination for the 1988 election. It includes a booking info sheet, transcript of the interview, fact sheet, and bio, and the folder is erroneously (and amusingly) mislabeled "Gov. George Clinton." The documents are in overall Excellent condition with mild wear.
Glenn Close Signed "The Natural" Contract. A three-page actor's theatrical agreement dated July 29, 1983, engaging the actress to play "Iris" in the 1984 baseball movie -- a performance that earned her an Oscar nomination. Signed by Close on the last page in in black ball point, and in Excellent condition with minimal wear and punch holes to the top edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Glenn Close Signed "Orphan Train" Contract Archive. Includes an employment contract for the TV movie Orphan Train, dated May 3, 1979, and signed by Close (one of her earliest roles), as well as three movie still proof sheets, a copy of the shooting script, and a promotional brochure for the movie. Items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear.
Iron Eyes Cody Personal Belt Buckle with Picture of Him Wearing It. Iron Eyes Cody (1907-1999) was in fact Italian - born Espera de Corti in Louisiana of first generation Italian immigrants. Nevertheless, he personified the nobility of the American Indian for over half-a-century in films and TV, never more movingly than as "The Crying Indian" of the "Keep America Beautiful" campaign. Indeed, Hollywood's Native American Community honored Cody in 1995. This 2" x 3" brass belt buckle features a wonderful engraving of a Native American riding a wild bucking horse, with clouds, cattle, cowboys and a wagon in the stirring background. The buckle comes with a 1948 8" x 10" candid photo of Cody wearing the buckle with his Western outfit, and flanked by Art Woodward and wardrobe designer/technical consultant Dwight Franklin. (Woodward's and Franklin's names are penned in the left margin.) Back of picture has their names added in ink and the notation, "Ernie Sutton's home, our buddy, Pasadena Calif." A May 22, 2003 COA comes from Marsh & Marsh Ltd. noting that the buckle was "received from Little Iron Cody, the Grandson of Iron Eyes Cody." The still has some border staining and minor creases and the buckle, based on how its shines in the picture, has tarnished a bit - still, this is a wonderful artifact from one of classic Hollywood's most noble personages. Very Fine condition.
Iron Eyes Cody 3X Stetson, Tailored by "Nudie". This is a handsome collaboration between Stetson and "Nudie" Cohn, the legendary designer of western attire, created for the legendary portrayer of the American Indian, Iron Eyes Cody, in honor of his 80th birthday. The hat is dark tan in color, with a splendid weaved band, a large resplendent feather (with some turquoise stones attached) and even two small charms of fish hooked to the band. The inside band reads "Happy 80th Birthday, "XXX Stetson," and "Made by Stetson especially for Iron Eyes Cody," and also features Nudie's engraved trademark. The "John B. Stetson Company 3X Beaver" trademark is engraved on the inside band as well. A wonderfully impressive hat, with connections to Stetson, "Nudie," and the famed "Crying Indian" of the "Keep America Beautiful" commercials. Comes in a the original Stetson box with the color trademark painting on the top. This is a beauty! Excellent condition.
Mickey Cohen Owned Shirt, Tie, and Wallet. A dark green silk shirt with "Mickey" embroidered over the pocket, leather wallet, and red, white, and blue polyester tie, all from the personal belongings of alleged gangster Mickey Cohen. Items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition, with mild wear.
Gary Cooper Signed Agreement. One of the most beloved leading men of all time, Gary Cooper won Oscars for Sergeant York (1941) and High Noon (1952), and placed #11 on the American Film Institute's List of 50 Greatest Screen Legends. This is a four-page, typed amendment to a previous agreement between Gary Cooper and Samuel Goldwyn Inc., dated February 18, 1936, the year Cooper starred in such hits as Mr. Deeds Goes to Town and The Plainsman. Signed on the last page in blue ink by Cooper. In Fine condition with two staples and punch holes to the top edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Gary Cooper Signed Contract. A 20-page employment agreement dated May 2, 1939, between Cooper and Samuel Goldwyn Inc., signed by Cooper on the last page in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate overall tanning and wear. Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Cooper. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Original Celebrity Sketches Signed By Gary Cooper and Others. A selection of nine small pen-and-ink sketches by Robert L. Whittington of various celebrities from the Golden Age of Hollywood, signed by their respective subjects and affixed to a pair of 11.5" x 9.5" photo album pages. Included are Gary Cooper, Irene Nazimova, Gilda Gray, and Claire Windsor. In overall Excellent condition with occasional instances of tanning and/or soiling.
Lou Costello Signed Contract. An 18-page contract between Costello and NBC, dated December 15, 1952, boldly signed by the comedian in blue ink on the last page. The agreement modifies an existing contract regarding an Abbott and Costello film series. In Very Fine condition with mild overall tanning and the usual staple and punch holes to the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Joan Crawford Signed Photo and Notecard. This 8" x 10" b&w photo of the infamous actress is signed by Crawford in black ink, with a 3" x 5" notecard also signed by the "Mildred Pierce" star in black glued to the lower right corner of the photo. Both are in great condition, with mild tanning to the right side of the card. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Laird Cregar Vintage Promo Photos. Laird Cregar (1913-1944) was a magnificent Hollywood villain, a 6'3," 300-lb. "heavy" best-remembered for his spine-chilling portrayal of Jack the Ripper in The Lodger (1944). He used to laugh ruefully that he received "fan mail" from people who took his screen image too seriously, and who would list the various ways in which they would like to kill him. Tragically, Cregar's fanatical determination to escape typecasting and play leading man roles resulted in a disastrous crash diet that led to the brilliant actor's death at the age of 31.This set of 11 b&w 8" x 10" promo stills of Cregar pay worthy tribute to the actor, including headshots and promo stills from Hudson's Bay, Blood and Sand, Charley's Aunt, I Wake Up Screaming, Rings on her Fingers, Ten Gentlemen from West Point, The Black Swan, Hello Frisco, Hello, Holy Matrimony, and an especially moody and eerie study from The Lodger, as well as a publicity portrait of Cregar. In overall Very Fine condition, mild wear and tanning, and small punch holes along one edge of each.
Bing Crosby Stetson Hat with Book, "My Life with Bing" by Kathryn Crosby. Bing Crosby was once upon a time the most famous and recognizable star in the world, and this lot honors him with two personal items: his 3X Stetson Hat, with "Made by Stetson especially for Bing Crosby" engraved in the headband, and a copy of the book My Life With Bing, by his wife Kathryn Crosby, who has signed inside in blue ink, "To Betty With Gratitude and Best WIshes, Kathryn Crosby." The hat is like new, superbly crafted with the color Stetson trademark in the crown and "John B. Stetson Company 3X Beaver" engraved on the inside band. The hardbound 8.5" x 11" 351-page book (with many great photos) comes with its cover dust jacket with a color portrait of Bing on the front cover and a color shot of Kathryn on the back. Also included inside the book is a color snapshot of the consignor with Kathryn Crosby, taken in San Francisco April 20, 1985. There's a small tear at the top of the front cover, and a paper clip marking at the top of the first few pages - otherwise Excellent condition. The hat comes in the original Stetson box. This wonderful lot celebrates one of the most beloved entertainers of all time.
Tom Cruise Signed "The Outsiders" Contract. A three-page contract dated March 15, 1982, engaging a (then) virtually unknown Tom Cruise to appear as "Steve Randle" in Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation of S.E. Hinton's classic book. Signed on the last page by Cruise in blue ink, the contract is in Excellent condition with minimal wear.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
George Cukor and Eddie Mannix Signed "Camille" Contract. Fans and historians overwhelmingly regard Camille as Greta Garbo's greatest performance. This two-page employment agreement on MGM letterhead dated July 15, 1936, engages George Cukor's services as director for that sumptuous costume tragedy, signed on the last page by Cukor and infamous studio exec and "fixer" Eddie Mannix in green ink. Cukor directed some of the greatest films in Hollywood history, while Mannix inspired his own particular legend and lore during his decades at MGM. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and tanning, and staples and punch holes to the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Tony Curtis Signed "Some Like It Hot" Contract. A four page contract dated September 19, 1958, regarding Curtis' appearance in the classic comedy. A highlight of Curtis' career, it's also ranked #1 on the AFI's list of greatest comedies and #14 on their list of greatest American films. In Very Fine condition with mild overall tanning and staple and binder holes to the top edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Bette Davis "Tonight Show" Used Photo Group from Johnny Carson's Secretary. A selection of a dozen b&w 8" x 10" photos of Bette Davis from Johnny Carson's Tonight Show files, including many of her on the show or that were used on the show during one of here visits (among them are some nice shots of her as a child and as a young actress). In overall Very Fine to Excellent with minor wear and adhesive residue on the backs of some.
Bette Davis Photo Display Cards used on "The Tonight Show" from Johnny Carson's Secretary. Set of eight b&w 11.5" x 8.5" photos affixed to heavy black cardstock, displayed by Johnny Carson onThe Tonight Show during a visit by the venerable actress. Shots include her with long-time nemesis Joan Crawford, having lunch with Hedda Hopper, and in blackface during her 70th birthday. All but two cards have Johnny's conversation cues affixed on the back. In overall Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear, mostly to the cardstock.
Bette Davis "A Piano for Mrs. Cimino" Signed Contract Archive. Includes a contract for the 1982 TV movie dated November 21, 1981 and signed thrice by Davis, a copy of the script, movie stills with negatives, color slides with negatives, press clippings, and two promotional brochures. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear.
"Dead Man's Curve" Signed Cast Contracts Archive. An assortment of signed cast contracts for the 1978 biopic about Jan & Dean, including Bruce Davison, Richard Hatch, Wolfman Jack, Dick Clark, Pamela Bellewood, Susan Sullivan, Priscilla Cory, Denise DuBarry, and June Dayton, plus a copy of the shooting script, publicity stills, color slides, a VHS screener copy of the movie, and a promotional brochure. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear.
Eddie Dean's 4X Nudie Designed Stetson with Hatband. An unkind critic once noted that "Cinecolor" hadn't helped an Eddie Dean western because "You can still see him." Nevertheless, this singing cowboy had the last laugh, appearing in over 50 films and TV shows, living to be 91 and enjoying this XXXX Stetson hat, with "Made especially for Eddie Dean" engraved in the inside hatband. The inside band also includes the engraved trademark of "Nudie's" - Nudie, of course being Nudie Cohn, "the Bill Blass of Blue Grass," who designed Elvis Presley's gold lame suit and the western attire for Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. The hat, a desirable collaboration of Stetson and Nudie Cohn, also comes with an beautiful extra outside band, with medallion, fur and feathers, to slip over the crown when in an especially festive outdoor mood. In Excellent condition!
Eddie Dean Boots, Designed by Eli Rios & Sons. Eddie Dean (1907-1999) was the Singing Cowboy of Poverty Row's PRC Studios. His low budget westerns were so-so, but Dean was appealing and his boots were spectacular - as witnessed by this pair of Dean's personal black leather cowboy boots, with a silver trim and a silver "ED" on each boot. These were personally designed and crafted for Dean by the Eli Rios & Sons Boots Co. of Mercedes, Texas, who designed boots for, among other notables, President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Masterfully crafted and Excellent condition!
Eddie Dean's Nudie's Tailored Shirt. This beautiful Western shirt, fashioned for Hollywood singing cowboy Eddie Dean, is a creation of the famous Nudie Cohn, famed costume designer. The two-tone orange apparel has snap buttons on both the front and the sleeves (six on each sleeve!) and has the trademark patch sewn into the inside collar, "Nudie's Rodeo Tailors North Hollywood California," with the alluring lariat-twirling cowgirl logo. The customary dazzling tailoring work by Nudie, in Excellent condition.
James Dean Photo by Sanford Roth. Striking print of Dean smoking a cigarette by a reservoir, taken by Roth during the filming of Giant and hand-developed by him. In Excellent condition with light wear and Roth's studio stamp en verso.
Photo of James Dean Playing Bongos by Sanford Roth. Stunning b&w 11" x 14" photo of Dean playing bongo drums -- one of his favorite pastimes -- shot by photographer Sanford Roth. In Excellent condition.
"Marty with Horns" Photo by James Dean. An extremely rare original 8" x 10" silver gelatin print shot of Martin Landau taken by James Dean in 1954 and hand-developed by Roy Schatt. The photo was taken in Dean's apartment -- Landau and Dean were good friends during the period Dean was living in New York -- with Landau carefully positioned near a pair of bull's horns. (Dean was an avid fan of bullfighting.) Schatt's studio stamp en verso. One of only two or three known to have been printed, it is in Excellent condition, and has been matted to an overall size of 13.5" x 13.5".
Photo of James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor on the Set of "Giant." A great, rare b&w 11" x 14" photo of Dean and Liz between takes on the set of Giant by Sanford Roth. In Excellent condition.
James Dean Double-Mirrored Facial Feature Sketch. Excellent and rather mystical sketch by Dean, a funhouse double reflection of a woman's nose lips, and seductive eyes (with ample eyelashes). Blue ink on white paper, 3" x 5" and in Excellent condition. From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
Photo and Negative of James Dean on "Rebel" Set. Here's Jimmy in a casual moment on the set, in glasses and holding a coffee cup and chatting with the crew. Film development lab time stamp en verso. There's a piece torn from upper left border, but the negative is complete.
Contact Sheet Proof of Natalie Wood and Two "Rebel" Negatives with James Dean. Three superb items: a contact proof of a smiling Natalie Wood with a tech crew member between scenes of Rebel Without a Cause, with the film developing lab's time and date stamp on the back. The negative of this shot is also included in the lot. In addition, another negative featuring James Dean, in sunglasses, sitting on a wall and talking with an associate at the Griffith Observatory. These outstanding behind-the-scenes images of both stars are magical.
Two Photos and Negatives from "Rebel Without a Cause." Fascinating, wonderfully atmospheric shots of James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo working at night on the old mansion set -- clearly a rehearsal, because the klieg lights are reflected in the windows and Dean is wearing his glasses in one of the shots. Each shot has a piece torn from upper left border, but the negative is fine.
James Dean Photo from "Rebel Without a Cause" Set with Negative. This is an excellent production shot from the Rebel soundstage -- James Dean at far left in a picture that captures much of the technical crew and equipment. The klieg light at far right gives the impression of a hothouse atmosphere of the set. In Excellent condition with very minor edge wear, with negative included.
James Dean Photos, Negatives, and Contact Proofs from "Rebel Without a Cause." It's one of the darkest and most exciting scenes of any classic film, and here are five shots from the tragic "Chickie Race" sequence of Rebel Without a Cause. There are three "long-shot" photographs with negatives of the night exterior set, plus two contact proofs -- one of James Dean and Natalie Wood at his car, and one of the company apparently between scenes. In Excellent condition with very light wear to the edges, and with the negatives included for each shot.
James Dean Contact Proofs from "Rebel Without a Cause" with Negatives. These shots present James Dean rehearsing in dark glasses as his character haplessly enters his new high school. Natalie Wood is seen in one (from the rear), and Sal Mineo is in both along with supporting players. Negatives included.
James Dean Rare Snapshot. A rare, unpublished b&w 3" x 3.5" photo of Dean at an outdoor location believed to be the set of Giant. In Excellent condition with minimal wear.
James Dean Senior Class Photo. A b&w photo of Fairmount High School's Class of '49, with a senior and future film legend named James Dean seated in the front row on the far right. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 21.5" x 10".From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
James Dean Wax Head. A rare wax replica of Dean from a display at Coney Island's now shuttered The World In Wax Museum, founded by Ms. Lillie Santangelo in 1926. The museum featured wax figures of various politicians, celebrities, and infamous murderers -- mostly the latter. The head is in Excellent condition, which is rare given its age and fragile nature. From the James Dean Museum archive.
James Dean's Autograph. A large signature from James Dean in black ink on an autograph album page, obtained by a fan at Bob J. Norton's Diner in California on March 15, 1955. Given the brevity of his career and star status, autographs by Dean are notoriously hard to find and much sought after. This particular specimen is in Excellent condition, marred only by some tearing along the left edge from being removed from the autograph book, which in no way affects this handsome signature. From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
James Dean and Edna Ferber "Giant" Photo by Sanford Roth. A great b&w 11" x 14" photo of Dean teaching Giant author Edna Ferber how to use a lasso on the set of the 1956 movie, shot by noted Dean photographer Sanford Roth. In Excellent condition with Roth's photo stamp en verso.
James Dean "Monty Brandean" Autograph. As an aspiring young thespian, James Dean idolized the two most influential actors of the era -- Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift -- to the point that he patterned much of his behavior after them (especially Brando). Occasionally, as if to announce his aspirations, he would sometimes sign letters as "James (Brando Clift) Dean." This 2.5" x 5" slip of paper bears one such signature, specifically "Monty Brandean," written in blue ink below his New York City address and telephone number (19 W. 68th St., Trafalgar 36086). On the reverse side is an intriguing to-do list in Dean's hand that includes a reminder to call celebrity photographer Phil Stern, who photographed Brando, Bette Davis, and eventually Dean; a reminder to meet Rebel Without a Cause director Nicholas Ray; to pick up a change of address card and tax form; and other sundry tidbits. An extremely rare version of Dean's signature and handwriting, in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very light wear to the edges, a few very small creases, mild tanning, and tape along one side. A truly unique item.
James Dean Motorcycle Cap. A vintage canvas motorcycle cap with leather bill by Hook-Fast Company, Inc., owned and worn by James Dean. A motorcycle enthusiast like his idol Marlon Brando, Dean went so far as to by a Triumph 500cc TR5 Trophy model bike after seeing Brando ride a similar model -- and wear a similar hat -- in The Wild One. The cap is in Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate wear. From the Bill Hickman Estate, a stunt driver, actor and close friend of James Dean.
James Dean Silver Belt Buckle. A sterling silver belt buckle with small horse-head emblem on the front and the initials "J.D." engraved on the back, plus matching silver belt loop and belt tip, all in Excellent condition. From the Bill Hickman Estate, a stunt driver, actor and close friend of James Dean.
James Dean's Motorcycle Gloves. A nice pair of horse-hide motorcycle gloves with flared forearm covers, owned and used by Dean. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear from use and age. From the Bill Hickman Estate, a stunt driver, actor and close friend of James Dean.
James Dean's Elementary School Basketball Jersey. Worn by Dean while he was a student at West Ward Elementary in Fairmount, Indiana in 1942. The shirts were hand-made by coach Ivan Seward, who dyed old t-shirts red and sewed an "F" onto the front of each one. Also included is a letter of authenticity dated September 30, 1985 and signed by Seward, and a b&w 8" x 10" photo of the team; Dean can be seen in the back row, fourth from the left. The letter and photo are both in Excellent condition with very light wear, and the shirt is in Fine condition with moderate staining, fading, and wear. From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
James Dean's Silver Flask. This sterling silver, English-made liquor flask bears the initials "JD." Supposedly, Dean often used it to spike his coffee while filming Rebel Without a Cause. The flask is in great condition with a few dents and dings and some very mild tarnishing. This flask, a highlight in the previous auction, was purchased then defaulted on. Letter of authenticity included. A one-of-a-kind item. From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
Pre Columbian-Style Bull Statue Featured in Sanford Roth Photos of James Dean. This medium-sized, ornate 14" x 18" pre-Columbian painted pottery model of a bull, visible in the foreground of a series of photos of James Dean (and his cat, Marcus) by Sanford Roth. The famed photographer met Dean during the filming of Giant, and served as the actor's photography tutor and also shot a number of great photos of the actor during the final months -- and final hours -- of his life. The bull was made in Pucara, Peru, is approximately 70 years old, and in Excellent condition, on a wood pedestal measuring 14" x 3" x 6". Included with the lot is a print of the photo.
Two White Binder Scrapbooks from the Jeanne De Casalis Archive. Jeanne De Casalis (1897-1966) was a British actress/playwright/mimic whose career encompassed stage, screen and radio and whose friends and contacts included many of the celebrated names in the British theatre. These scrapbooks contain pictures of Jeanne's husband and various letters from their theatrical friends and associates, spanning several decades. Very Fine + condition.
Sandra Dee's Faux Pearl Bracelet. A faux-pearl bracelet, 1" wide, owned and worn by by the Gidget star and wife of Bobby Darin. In Excellent condition.
Cecil B. DeMille Signed Checks. A pair of personal checks, both dated October 1, 1949, written to his wife Constance and son John B. DeMille, in Excellent condition with mild wear and the usual bank cancellation marks.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Bo Derek Signed "Bolero" Agreement. A two-page agreement dated December 5, 1983, regarding payment for delivery of director John Derek's first cut of the infamous 1984 film, signed by wife and leading lady Bo Derek on the last page in black ball point. In Excellent condition with minimal wear and staple and punch holes to the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Leonardo DiCaprio "Gangs of New York" Prop Battle Axe. A 28" prop axe wielded by DiCaprio in the climactic final battle in Martin Scorsese's 2002 historical drama. The item has a metal blade and shaft (which is covered in faux wood grain) with leather wrapping near the blade and a fake stone made of rubber at the base. The 6" spike at the top is spring-loaded and designed to slide into the shaft on impact, allowing for some gruesomely realistic fight scenes. In Excellent condition with a couple of small spots of wear from use on the set.
Marlene Dietrich Vintage Photo by Eugene Richée. An attractive b&w 11" x 14" photo portrait of Dietrich, shot by legendary studio photographer Eugene Robert Richée, with his credit stamp in the lower right corner. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and toning.
Roy Disney Signed "Absent-Minded Professor" Mortgage. Walt Disney Productions' original mortgage for The Absent-Minded Professor to the Bank of America, dated June 17, 1960, and signed by Roy Disney on the last page in black ink. An extremely rare document, in Very Fine condition with mild wear and tanning, and punch holes to the top edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Roy O. Disney Signed "Lady and the Tramp" Mortgage. The original, four-page "Mortgage of Chattels -- Pledge and Assessment" for 1955 animated feature, dated May 19, 1952, and signed by Roy O. Disney as president of Walt Disney productions in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild tanning, two horizontal fold creases, and the standard binder holes to the top edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Walt Disney Autograph. A 4.5" x 6" autograph album page with a large signature by Walt Disney in blue ink, with a signature by character actor Frederic Worlock in red ink and small newspaper photo of him affixed to the reverse. In Very Fine to Excellent condition, marred only by tearing along the right edge from being removed from the book.
Walt Disney Signed Check. A personal check for the sum of $25, dated December 16, 1959 and signed "Walter E. Disney" in black ink, with "Thank you, Mr. President" typed in the memo space in the upper left corner. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a fold crease and the usual bank cancellation holes and marks. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Walt Disney Passport. Disney autographs are rare and hugely desirable, and this one comes in truly amazing form. This United States passport is dated August 19, 1965, and was issued to the legendary animator shortly after the giant success of Mary Poppins (1964) and 16 months before his death (December 15, 1966). Disney signed the passport twice in blue ink (as "Walter E. Disney"), including once along the edge of his smiling photo. It bears only one set of visa stamps, for a trip to and from London. Following Walt's death, Roy O. Disney, completing his brother's ambitious theme park in Orlando, insisted that the name become Walt Disney World -- a worthy tribute. Perhaps no other show business figure gave so much joy to so many people -- hence Disney's enormous popularity with autograph collectors -- and this passport, with two ultra-rare signatures, accompanying photo and visa stamps, provides one of the most desirable Walt Disney artifacts Heritage has ever offered. In Excellent condition with only very minor wear.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Walt Disney Signed Contract. This two-page contract dated April 3, 1953, bearing Walt Disney's signature, was signed at a pivotal time in Disney's creativity and on the eve of one of the greatest promotional concepts in history. After a series of legendary hits such as Cinderella 1950, Alice in Wonderland (1951), and Peter Pan (1953), and two years before the opening of Disneyland (July 18, 1955), Disney signed this document, that reads, "Subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, [Walt] Disney hereby grants to the Corporation the right and license to use his name for all commercial purposes," signed with a flourish by Disney in blue ink. (It's difficult to admire Disney's famous signature and many believe he was in fact dyslexic.) As such, this contract secured the mass marketing power of the Disney name itself, paving the way for Disneyland, Disney World, and, indeed, the global Disney empire. There is minor smearing and a small spot of soiling to the signature; the contract itself is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild wear, tanning, fold creases, and the usual binder and staple holes along the top edge. The Walt Disney signature is one of the most desirable of all autographs, and this historic artifact offers it in a profound form. This is a superb item, giving retrospective tribute to Disney's creative energy and international impact.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Walt Disney Signed "Pinocchio" Production Book. One of the most magical and beloved of all the Disney classics, Pinocchio is charmingly timeless, with its title character's touching dreams and frightening adventures and the Oscar-winning song When You Wish Upon a Star. This is a rare, limited edition (only 100 were made) production book for the 1940 animated feature, inscribed to Don Niles and signed on the first free page by Walt Disney in black ink. The book features script and storyboard excerpts, and the signature is one of the largest and boldest samples of Disney's to be found. Also included is a typed letter on Walt Disney Productions letterhead, dated November 18, 1942, and signed by Disney employee Ray Farwell in black ink. The Book is in Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate cover wear and staining, and the signed page has detached. The letter is in Very Fine condition with mailing creases and mild wear. A wonderful ultra-rare memento of a Disney all-time classic and the magnificent Disney signature combine to make this a relic for which any Disneyana fan would wish upon a star!
Walt and Roy Disney Signed Letters. Included is a typed letter of recommendation on Walt Disney Productions letterhead, dated November 9, 1942, and signed by Walt in black fountain ink; plus a typed letter on personal letterhead, dated April 25, 1957, and signed by Disney's brother Roy in black ink. Both are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mailing creases and mild wear.
Michael Douglas Signed Agreement. A four-page agreement dated October 1, 1987, furnishing the services of Kirk Douglas as an actor in a television production of Inherit the Wind, signed in black ink on the last page by Michael Douglas on behalf of his father. In Excellent condition with minor wear and tanning, and a rusty paper clip mark on the left edge of the front age. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jimmy Durante's Hand-Carved Cane. A perfect cane for Jimmy, topped by a beautifully carved and detailed ivory head of an elfish-looking sprite with an epically-long "schnozzola". The polished bamboo stick extends 32.5" inches below the "neck" of the cane's smiling Durante-like head. In Excellent condition. "Stop the music!" and make your bid. From the Kaye Ballard Collection.
Charles Durning Signed "A Special Kind of Love" Contract Archive. An employment contract engaging Durning to appear in the TV movie, dated October 13, 1977, and signed by him three times in blue ink, plus promo stills with negatives and contact sheets, color slides, and a promotional brochure from the production. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear.
Clint Eastwood Signed Contract. A single page, double-sided, standard William Morris Agency contract dated January 11, 1973 and signed by Clint Eastwood in blue ink. (Later that year, Eastwood appeared in the Western High Plains Drifter and reprised his role as Dirty Harry Callahan in Magnum Force.) In Excellent condition with light wear and a fold crease.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Blake Edwards Signed "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Contract. A 26-page agreement dated June 7, 1960, hiring Blake Edwards to direct Breakfast at Tiffany's for a $100,000 salary plus six percent of the gross, signed by Edwards on the last page in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with mild overall wear and tanning, a rusted staple to the top left corner, and binder holes punched in the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Blake Edwards and Jack Lemmon Signed "Days of Wine and Roses" Contract. Two-page agreement regarding director Blake Edwards' payment for the 1962 drama, dated April 15, 1963, and signed by him and producer-actor Jack Lemmon in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with light wear and the usual staple and binder holes. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
11th Annual Emmy Awards Signed Program Book. A program for the 11th annual Emmy Awards, held May 6, 1959, signed on the back by Efram Zimbalist Jr., Fred Astaire, Dennis Weaver, Dinah Shore, Hermes Pan, and Barrie Chase. The awards that year were concurrently held at the Moulin Rouge Nightclub in Hollywood, the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York, and the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC, and hosted by Raymond Burr, who coincidentally won an award for Best Actor in a Dramatic series. This particular Emmy show awarded "An Evening with Fred Astaire" several honors, making this signed program very desirable with Astaire's signature. The program is in Fine condition with mild tanning and soiling, and some wear to the corners and edges.
Dale Evans Silver Bangle Bracelet. A sterling silver bracelet decorated with cowboy boot, hat, and lariat bangles, owned and worn by Dale Evans. Engraved "Happy Birthday, Love Roy" on the inside. In Excellent condition. From the Roy Rogers Estate.
Dale Evans Suit Coat and Skirt. A red coat with animal print collar and cuffs with a plaid skirt, owned and worn by Evans. In Excellent condition, with two color snapshots of Evans in the outfit (including one with husband Roy Rogers). Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Dale Evans' Black Hat. A stylish black felt ladies' evening hate with rhinestone brooch, owned and worn by the Queen of the Cowgirls. Black braid trims the hat on all sides. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Frances Farmer Signed Photo. A vintage matte-finish 5" x 7" photo portrait of Farmer, signed by the tragic actress in blue fountain pen. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild overall tanning.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Farrah Fawcett Tennis Dress with Shoes and Sunglasses. Includes a size 6 white tennis dress by A.J. Bari, size 9B beige shoes designed by Stuart Weitzman, and a pair of Steriflex sunglasses with rose-tinted lenses. All items are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Errol Flynn Signed Contract and Telegrams. A two-page letter-document on MGM Radio Attractions letterhead dated March 12, 1952, signed by Flynn and MGM booking agent Leslie Peterson on the last page in black and blue ink, respectively. The agreement is in regards to Flynn's appearing in episodes of Modern Adventures of Casanova. Also included are two telegrams between Flynn and peterson relating to the document. Flynn's lifestyle had caused both his health and his career to deteriorate; shortly after this letter, a debt-ridden Flynn moved from Hollywood to Europe in a failed bid to revive his career. The documents are in Very Fine condition with the usual file and staple holes. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jim Fowler "Tonight Show" Dossier from Johnny Carson's Secretary. Compiled and maintained by Johnny Carson's secretary, Shirley Wood, this was one of many files featuring introductions and potential questions for Tonight Show guests' appearances on the show. This particular file was kept on zoologist and Wild Kingdom co-host Jim Fowler, a Tonight Show regular who made some 40 appearances on the show. The documents are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Clark Gable Portrait. This 41.5" x 48" oil-on-wood painting of Clark Gable as Rhett Butler in Gone With the Wind was created circa 1940-41 for the first roadshow screenings of the movie, where it was displayed in theater lobbies alongside a matching Vivien Leigh/Scarlet O'Hara painting (now missing). In Very Fine condition with a few dings and a crayon mark.
Clark Gable Signed MGM Agreement. A Single-page agreement on MGM letterhead dated November 19, 1953, in which Gable gives permission for the studio to include his name in dialogue for the drama The P.O.W. Story. Signed by Gable at the bottom in blue fountain pen, it is in Very Fine condition with mild wear, two punch holes to the top edge, and a couple of wrinkles. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Clark Gable Signed "Teacher's Pet" Contract. A 43-page agreement between Perlsea Company and Clark Gable dated February 17, 1956, engaging the actor to appear in the 1958 romantic comedy, signed by Gable on the next-to-last page in black ink. In Very Fine Condition with minor wear and tanning. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Clark Gable Signed "The Misfits" Contract. A 17-page employment agreement dated January 30, 1960, engaging Clark Gable to render services as an actor for The Misfits, signed by him on the last page in blue ink. The movie would prove to be Gable's last, as he died after suffering a massive heart attack two weeks after filming wrapped. The document is in overall Very Fine condition with mild tanning and wear, and the usual staple and binder holes tot he top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Greta Garbo Owned Pocket Watch An Endura pocket watch with Swiss-made movement, an ornately textured goldtone overlay applied on white base metal, and an alarm function, owned and used by the reclusive Swedish bombshell. In Fine condition with slight loss to goldtone case finish consistent with normal wear and usage. The watch is currently not in working condition.
Judy Garland Autograph. A sheet of 8" x 11" stationery with a colorful floral pattern along the left, inscribed "To Joe - from your fan with love" and signed by Judy Garland in blue ball point. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild wear, some minor wrinkling, a couple of fold creases, and mild to moderate tanning along the edges. From the Joe Harnell Estate.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Judy Garland Signed Contract. A single-page agreement, 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 and matted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" glossy with a secretarial signature, to an overall size of 22.5" x 15.5". Both are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.
James Garner "Tonight Show" Dossier from Johnny Carson's Secretary. Compiled and maintained by Johnny Carson's secretary, Shirley Wood, this was one of many files featuring introductions and potential questions Tonight Show guests' appearances on the show. This particular file was for James Garner, and features question lists and notecards with printed intros from approximately two dozen appearances dating from 1967-86. The documents are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Teri Garr Signed "Young Frankenstein" Agreement. A one-page agreement dated November 17, 1989, permitting Brooksfilms Ltd. to use a still from Young Frankenstein for promotional purposes, signed by actress Teri Garr in black ink. In Excellent condition with some staple holes to the top edge and mailing creases.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Janet Gaynor Memorabilia "Adorable" 10" Picture Disc (RCA 17-4000, 1933). Backed with "My First Love To Last", both tunes are from the Fox Picture Adorable starring Janet Gaynor, who is pictured on both sides of this early picture disc. The music is by Leo Reisman and His Orchestra. Unique bit of Hollywood and recording history! Condition: VG-EX 6.
Richard Gere Signed "An Officer and a Gentleman" Agreement. An eight-page payment agreement between Paramount Pictures and Richard Gere dated January 28, 1986, in regards to An Officer and a Gentleman, signed by Gere on the last page in black ink. In overall Excellent condition with minimal wear and punch holes to the tope edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Evelyn Keyes "Gone With the Wind" Loan-Out Contract. Material on GWTW is always desirable, and this four-page contract dated January 24, 1939, between Selznick International Pictures and Cecil B. deMille Productions, Inc., agrees to loan-out actress Evelyn Keyes for the role of "Suellen" in Gone With the Wind. Ms. Keyes was on personal contract to deMille, and as such, the all-powerful producer signed the contract, not the actress herself. The document is signed by deMille on the last page, and is in Very Fine Condition with mild toning and a paperclip indentation to the upper left corner. A unique combination commemorating both a legendary producer/director and one of the greatest epics of all time! Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Thomas Mitchell "Gone With the Wind" Loan-Out Agreement. 1939 was arguably the greatest year of the Movies, and Thomas Mitchell was the year's top character actor, winning the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for Stagecoach and landing the plum role of Scarlett O'Hara's descending-into-madness father in Gone With the Wind. This two-page contract dated January 26, 1939, between Columbia Pictures and Selznick International Pictures, agrees to loan-out Mitchell for the role of "Gerald O'Hara" in the Civil War epic. The contract is signed by secretary Daniel T. O'Shea on the last page in black ink. In very Fine condition with light tanning and creasing, and a paperclip indentation to the upper left corner. Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" still of Mitchell in the film.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"Gone With the Wind" 1940 Loew's/Molcast Licensing Agreement. A 14-page licensing agreement between Loew's Incorporated and Molcast Manufacturing Co. dated January 24, 1940, signed by representatives of both companies on the last page in black ink. The agreement allowed Molcast to manufacture and sell a series of plastic plaques based on the film. It's interesting to note that Loew's Incorporated, who entered into the producing agreement with Selznick to provide Clark Gable and $1.25 million in production costs in exchange for distribution rights and 50% of the profits, has the authority here to make GWTW licensing agreements, not Selznick. The document is in Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear (primarily to the cover of the document), mild tanning, and the usual staple and binder holes along the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Civil War Architectural Pillar for "Gone With the Wind." A vestige of the Old South, as it was most magnificently recreated in David O. Selznick's Gone with the Wind. This towering eight-foot-plus pillar has survived the troubled 1939 production of this beloved epic, the film's producer David O. Selznick, its three directors, production designer William Cameron Menzies, and all of the stars except Olivia de Havilland. Peeled paint and age stains only add to the pillar's evocation of the decaying South. Hard to imagine a classic film with a more desirable artifact, and this one immediately delivers the iconic imagery of GWTW! Fine condition.
Civil War Architectural Pillar from Gone WIth the Wind. This eight-foot-high column immediately suggests memories of the classic film it graced almost 70 years ago. This antebellum-style pillar comes from one of the beloved film's Civil War sets that won Lyle Wheeler an Academy Award for Best Art Direction. Stately, iconic... and if you don't win the bidding,"Tomorrow is another day!" In Fine condition.
Framed Display of "Pin Up Girl" Betty Grable's Nylon Stockings. During the Word War II years, Betty Grable (1916-1973) was the most beloved of the pin-up girls, a super box office attraction heralded as "The Girl with the Million Dollar Legs." Indeed, her studio, 20th Century-Fox, actually insured Betty's legs with Lloyd's of London for...well, not a million, but a nevertheless impressive $250,000. This framed tribute to Betty Grable includes a pair of her nylon stockings, with the trademark information "Aristo," "Made in USA," "Nit of Dupont Nylon," "51 Gauge" and "15 Denier." Housing the stockings is an attractive 18" x 22" black wood frame, and matted inside above the nylons is a charming 8" x 10" color pose of breezily-blonde Betty, sporting a bathing suit, yachting cap and high heels. By the way, Betty Grable is among the stars immortalized in the forecourt of Grauman's Chinese Theatre, where, on February 15, 1943, a member of the Army, Navy and Marines lowered Betty as she indented her leg in the cement. (She didn't wear stockings at the ceremony.) A sweet and sexy display, in Excellent condition.
Cary Grant Signed Radio Contract. A one-page, double-sided agreement on CBS letterhead dated June 16, 1948, in which Grant agrees to star in an episode of the radio program Suspense for $2,000. Grant was at his peak at the time he signed this document, starring in films such as Mr. Blandings Builds his Dream House. Signed by Grant on the second page in blue-green fountain pen, it is in Very Fine condition with staples to the upper left corner and a couple of mailing folds. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Cary Grant and Randolph Scott Signed Letter. Both on contract to Paramount Studios in the early 1930s, Cary Grant and Randolph Scott shared quarters for a time, and apparently more. This typed letter from Scott dated November 6, 1944 refers to bonds both he and Grant presumably mutually held, and the selling and principal of these bonds. The letter is formal, aside from the "Dear Cary," and Scott has signed in full; so has Grant, on the "Agreed to and Accepted" line. The thin typing paper has minor tears at the top at the binding holes, but the signatures are clean and neat. An attractive duo of major star autographs, in Very Fine condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Charley Grapewin Signed Album Page. Charley Grapewin (1869-1956), grizzled character actor best-remembered as Uncle Henry in The Wizard of Oz, neatly signed in pencil this 4" x 5" album page. A veteran of over 100 films, Grapewin was also notable in the John Ford-directed films The Grapes of Wrath (1940, as Grandpa Joad) and Tobacco Road (1941, as Jeeter Lester). Oz remains his most beloved credit, and as with all the cast members of that treasured film, Charley Grapewin's signature is always desirable, especially in this Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
D.W. Griffith Autograph. A 3" x 5" autograph album page signed "Salt Lake City, D.W. Griffith," with a difficult-to-decipher line under his signature followed by "Birth of a Nation" and "May 13, 1943" in black fountain pen. Released in 1915, Birth of a Nation introduced many of the basic cinematic techniques still used in filmmaking; this is a rare mention of the historically significant and highly controversial movie in Griffith's own handwriting. The page is in Very Fine condition, with collector's typed notations along the bottom, punch holes to the left edge, and unobtrusive mounting remnants to two edges. Griffith, known as "The Shakespeare of the Screen" and "The Man Who Invented Hollywood," was sadly forgotten by the film colony and hadn't directed a film in 12 years at the time he signed this autograph. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Edmund Gwenn Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo inscribed and signed by the Miracle on 34th Street star -- the only only actor to win an Oscar for playing Santa Claus -- in black ink. In Very Fine condition with moderate toning, some discoloration around the edges, and mild creasing and tearing along the lower left edge, none of which affects the signature.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Larry Hagman Signed "Deadly Encounter" Contract Archive. Includes a contract for the 1982 made-for-TV thriller signed by Hagman, Susan Anspach's unexecuted contract for the movie, a test DVD (one of only two ever struck, a copy of the shooting script, publicity stills and color slides with negatives, press clippings, and a promotional brochure for the movie. Items are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Mark Hamill Signed "Star Wars" Contract. A 22-page agreement between Mark Hamill and Star Wars Production Limited dated June 11, 1976, engaging Hamill for a historic role. It reads in part: "The Company hereby engages and the Lender hereby agrees to make available his services as an actor playing the part of 'Luke' in a first feature cinematograph... entitled 'The Star Wars'", and stating his salary to be $13,000 payed in 13 weekly installments. It is signed on the last page in red ink by Hamill, and is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with light wear and staple and binder holes along the top edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Joe Harnell '70s TV Series Theme Music Composition Notebook 1976-77. This 64-page spiral bound music notebook features handwritten theme music by composer Joe Harnell for the original Incredible Hulk TV movie (including the score for the classic "The Lonely Man" theme) and several season two episodes of The Bionic Woman (including "Bionic Beauty," "Doomsday is Tomorrow," and the three-part Six Million Dollar Man crossover "Kill Oscar"). In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear. From the Joe Harnell Estate.
Joe Harnell '70s TV Series Theme Music Composition Notebook 1977-78. This 96-page spiral bound music notebook features handwritten theme music by composer Joe Harnell for several classic first-season episodes of the Incredible Hulk TV series (including the debut episode, "The Final Round," the music notations for which feature the memorable "The Lonely Man" theme used in the closing credits) and a few third season episodes of The Bionic Woman ("Fembots in Las Vegas," "The Over the Hill Spy," "The Martians are Coming, the Martians are Coming," and others). In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear. From the Joe Harnell Estate.
Phil Hartman Signed "Saturday Night Live" Contract. A single-page loan-out agreement between comedian Phil Hartman and NBC Studios dated November 23, 1996, engaging Hartman to appear as host of an episode of Saturday Night Live, signed by him twice in blue ink. Hartman had left the cast two years earlier after eight seasons on SNL; this was his second and last appearance as a guest host on the show before his untimely death in 1998. In Excellent condition with the usual staple and binder holes to the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Howard Hawks Signed Contract. In a career of over 40 years, Howard Hawks directed such classics as The Dawn Parol (1930), Scarface (1943), To Have and Have Not (1944), Red River (1948) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1952). This single-page agreement on Samuel Goldwyn letterhead dated March 31, 1936, is signed by the legendary director in black ink. The contract relate to the film Come and Get It (1936); during its shooting, Hawks battled producer Goldwyn and left the picture, which was finished by William Wyler. Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate tanning, mailing creases, and rusty staple imprints.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Susan Hayward Signed Letter. Besides having been one of Hollywood's all-time most beautiful actresses, the distinctions of Susan Hayward include an Academy Award for Want to Live! (1958) and having the only footprints in Grauman's Chinese Theatre's forecourt set in gold dust. This amusing 7.5" x 10.5" typed letter is on the personal stationary of Hayward's late husband (F. Eaton Chalkley), dated September 28, 1966, and written from her home in Florida to a business friend regarding a bill sent her: "...I received a notice from these cookies that I owe them money... If you have anything in your files on this I wish you'd let me know as soon as possible -- so that they don't Fi-Fa me -- because if they did that I'd just have to lower the boom and Fo-Fuum them..." She concludes the letter "Much love, Susan" in black ink and adds a typed "P.S. What is a Fi-Fa?". The letter, written shortly before the release of Valley of the Dolls (in which Hayward replaced Judy Garland) comes with the original mailing envelope postmarked Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ("Susan Hayward Very Funny" is written in pencil on it by a previous owner) and the $67.68 bill notice in question. The address where Hayward lived in Ft. Lauderdale after her husband's death appears on both the letter and the envelope. Susan Hayward was a great film actress and personality and this letter perfectly captures her vivacity and humor. In Very Fine condition.
Rita Hayworth Signed Photo. A vintage glossy b&w 3.25" x 4.75" photo signed by Hayworth in black fountain ink. In Very Fine condition with mild spotting and finish loss, mostly to the right side and not affecting the signature.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Rita Hayworth Owned Compact. A 4"-square gold-trimmed compact with floral "tapestry" motif, owned and used by Rita Hayworth - hailed by some during World War II as "The Thinking Man's Betty Grable." She was a fine actress and a great dancer, and this compact certainly reflected a classically beautiful reflection. In Excellent condition. From the Gordon Bau Estate.
Rita Hayworth Owned Brooch and Earrings. A pair of brass earrings with green costume jewels and a matching brooch, owned and worn by Rita Hayworth. In Very Fine condition with some discoloration to a few of the stones on the brooch and one earring. From the Gordon Bau Estate.
William Randolph Hearst Signed Letter. One-page typed letter on business letterhead, dated November 20, 1933, and signed by Hearst in black ink. In it Hearst advocates a simplified bureaucracy, stating: "The pest of politicians is becoming a menace. The country is supporting a swarm of parasites, and they are eating up the country's substance." In Fine condition with moderate tanning, some mailing creases, and light wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Nate D. Sanders.
Jim Henson Signed "Saturday Night Live" Contract. A four-page agreement on NBC letterhead dated October 10, 1975, engaging Muppet creator Jim Henson to produce seven short, live Muppet segments for Saturday Night Live, signed on the last page by Henson in black ink. Henson ultimately produced 15 segments for the show, but the SNL writers were never comfortable writing for the characters (who were also unpopular with the audience) and the segments were dropped after the first season. This left Henson free to work on what would soon become The Muppet Show. The contract is in Excellent condition, marred only by staple holes to the top left corner.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Audrey Hepburn Owned and Used Gold Mesh Purse. Once owned by Audrey Hepburn, this stunning gold mesh bag is an original by Whiting & Davis Co., with the tag in place along the lining. The tiny, delicate mesh tiles are all intact, with no discoloration. In Very Fine condition with no damage to frame, and with very minor wear to clasp, with small areas of discoloration to inner lining. This gorgeous bag measures 5" x 4" with a goldtone shoulder chain measuring a 23" drop. From the estate of Warner Bros. make-up artist Helen Turpin.
Audrey Hepburn Owned Opera Glasses. A pair of stylish, vintage French-made, mother of pearl-inlaid opera glasses owned and used by Audrey Hepburn, in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild wear and tarnishing. The original canvas carrying case is also included, and it is in Very Good to Fine condition with considerable surface wear. From the estate of Warner Bros. make-up artist Helen Turpin.
Katharine Hepburn Signed 1955 Movie Contract. A 12-page agreement dated September 1, 1955, agreeing to pay Hepburn ten percent of the net profits for appearing opposite Bob Hope in Not For Money (released as The Iron Petticoat in 1956), signed by her on the last page in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild tanning and wear and staples and binder holes to the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Katharine Hepburn Signed Contract. A standard Actors' Equity employment contract dated February 4, 1942, engaging Hepburn for the play Without Love, signed at the bottom by her in black fountain pen. In Very Fine condition with a few fold creases and some very mild tanning and wear. A great sample of her signature.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Alfred Hitchcock and Others Signed "Rear Window" Drawing. Dated December 22, 1953, and presented to one Pep Lee as a birthday gift, this playful baseball/broken window-themed drawing is titled "Picture 'Rear Window' " and signed by numerous cast and crew members of the classic thriller, including director Alfred Hitchcock and stars James Stewart and Grace Kelly. In Very Fine condition with some mild to moderate tanning, matted to an overall size of 24" x 33.5".Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Alfred Hitchcock Signed Contract. Three-page, double-sided AFTRA network television engagement contract between Hitch and NBC, dated October 10, 1977, and signed on the first page by the legendary director in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with mild tanning and staple and punch holes to the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Hal Holbrook "Killing of Randy Webster" Signed Contract Archive. Includes a contract for the 1981 TV movie signed by Holbrook, publicity stills with negatives, a copy of the master production script, press clippings, a VHS screener of the movie, and a promotional movie brochure. Items are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Alice Lake, "A Hole in the Wall" Album of Loose Double-Weight Stills. Here are 58 original stills from this drama of crime and psychic fakery, scripted by June Mathis, who wrote a number of Valentino's great films. The stills feature stars Alice Lake, Charles Clary and the supporting cast, with fun shots of a dramatic female psychic, a boudoir apparition and lots of 1921 filmic style and fashion. 85-plus years old stills in double-weight format and Excellent condition.
"The Honeymooners" Autograph Display. A collection of signatures by Honeymooners stars Jackie Gleason, Audrey Meadows, Art Carney, and Joyce Randolph, matted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of the cast to an overall size of 13" x 17". In Excellent condition with mild tanning around the edges of the autographs.
Bob Hope "Tonight Show" Dossier from Johnny Carson's Secretary. Compiled and maintained by Johnny Carson's secretary, Shirley Wood, this was one of many files featuring info on and potential questions for Tonight Show guests' appearances on the show. This particular file was for comedian Bob Hope, and features documents from numerous appearances dating from 1969-88. Also included are six b&w 10" x 12" photo prints of Hope in various performances opposite James Cagney, Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, and others. The items are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Harry Houdini's Skeleton Key Framed Display. Originally billed as "The Handcuff King," significant portion of Harry Houdini's early repertoire involved escaping from various sets of handcuffs (and other restraints) presented to him by challengers; he eventually expanded the act to include escapes from jail cells, locked canvas mailbags, crates tossed in rivers, and other such scenarios. This handsome display includes a skeleton from Houdini's extensive collection, framed along with reproductions of Houdini advertisements and a small plaque detailing the escapologist's amazing exploits, framed to an overall size of 28" x 26". Also included is a booklet titled "The Story Behind the Houdini Keys," detailing the history of the item and Houdini's collection in general. The key is in Fine to Very Fine condition with an expected amount of wear and tarnishing, and the display is in Excellent condition.
Moe Howard Handwritten Letter. An undated letter handwritten and signed in blue ink by head Stooge Moe Howard on personal stationery featuring caricatures of the Stooges from the New 3 Stooges animated series (1965-66). It reads in part: "We are writing a story for a full length picture to be started some time in April." In Very Fine to Excellent condition with two mailing creases and mild tanning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Moe Howard Signed Check. This City National Bank of Los Angeles check, dated January 30, 1975, is signed by Moe Howard, bowl-haircut boss of the Three Stooges. The check, made out for $17.50 amount to a Dr. Samuel Soskin, provides Moe's home address and his full signature in blue ink. This check was signed by Moe six days after the death of fellow Stooge Larry Fine and only a little over three months before Moe's death. Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Moe Howard Signed Contract. A two-page, double-sided William Morris Agency management contract dated August 9, 1967, and signed by Howard on the the back page in blue ball point. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and the usual staples and binder holes to the top edge.
Howard Hughes Signed Contract. Howard Hughes was one of the most enigmatic personalities in U.S. history, and his "Caddo Company" produced early Hollywood classics, including Hell's Angels (1930). Louis Wolheim was a famed, rough-featured Broadway star who died shortly after making his best-remembered film, All Quiet on the Western Front (1930). This three-page agreement dated April 28, 1928, employs Wolheim to appear in a movie with the working title of The Innocent, signed in black ink by producer Hughes on the last page. The film was released as The Awakening in 1928 and received an Oscar nomination for Best Art Direction; no known print exists and it is now considered lost. Also included is a letter on Hughes' Caddo Company letterhead, dated May 12, 1928, and referencing the agreement, signed by Joseph W. Engel in black ink, citing Wolheim's work on The Racket, the first American gangster movie. All items are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate tanning, some fold creases, and light wear.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Howard Hughes and Jean Peters Correspondence. This intriguing piece of history reflects a loving, yet odd, bond between Howard Hughes and the actress Jean Peters; a bond that would not survive Hughes' eccentricities. Passed between the married couple -- Hughes' isolation by this point had driven him to live separately from Peters -- the correspondence deals with Hughes' ailing stomach, their impending date to watch television, and thoughts on a program they viewed together. Even more intriguing, however, is Howard's plea to Jean: "Please love me back, and please don't give me up as a lost cause yet." An incredibly rare, earnest, yet foreboding, expression of love from one of history's most notorious recluses. The single page, with correspondence on both front and back, is signed by Hughes in black ink and by Peters in pencil. In Excellent condition with a center crease mark. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Howard Hughes Handwritten Letter Display. A two-page, handwritten letter in pencil to Colonel Robert C. Kuldell, the general manager of Hughes Tool Co., circa 1937, signed by Hughes. It reads: "Dear Colonel, Thanks for your letter of May 10th. I understand the Brewery radio situation thoroughly now, and will explain to Mr. Shurr why we are not interested. I am as glad as you are, no doubt, to find the $340,000 was not a loss. Shall appreciate hearing from you when you have completed your investigation of the various cost and profit ratios mentioned. As ever, my very best regards, Howard." The letter is in Very Fine condition with fold creases and mild staining and binder holes to the top of the second page. It has been matted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Hughes (with a Hughes Aircraft stamp en verso) to an overall size of 35" x 20". Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Sound Disks from "Hell's Angels", Given By Howard Hughes to Paul Grosso. On May 27, 1930 Hell's Angels had its gala Hollywood premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, overpowering the audience with its exploding zeppelin, splashes of Technicolor and "platinum blonde" vamp, Jean Harlow. Its production had been especially stormy. Producer/director/aviator Howard Hughes had spent over $2 million on this World War I epic, completed just as sound revolutionized the film business. Hughes put Hell's Angels back into production, hiring a pre-Frankenstein James Whale to direct, engaging a pre-stardom Harlow to replace the original leading lady Greta Nissen (due to her heavy accent), and doubling his prodigal investment. In those days of primitive sound in movies, the track was recorded on disks synchronized with the film on the various reels, and here are the disks from Hells Angels -- 17 in all, covering the film's 135 minutes. Very few of these disks have survived, and these belonged to Howard Hughes himself, who presented them to camera cart designer Paul Grosso. Each of the disks comes in its original sleeve, and also included in the lot is the February 1939 issue of American Cinematographer, which features Paul Grosso on the cover. Ultra-rare artifacts from one of the most sensational films in Hollywood history, and true relics from the dawn of talking pictures, in Very Fine condition.
Howard Hughes Signed Liability Contract. This historic document represents Hughes' official permission from the City of New York to undertake his historic flight around the world. The single-page document is signed by Hughes in black ink and dated July 7, 1938 -- just four days before his famous flight. It reads in part: "...Whereas, the City of New York... has permitted me/us to make an aircraft flight or flights from said Floyd Bennett Field, which flights are to be undertaken at our/my own risk and on our/my own responsibility... I/we do hereby agree to indemnify [New York City]... for any injuries or damages that may occur to persons or property... as a result of said flights or take-offs... regardless of how such injury or death may occur, whether while engaged in a flight or or attempted flight or by reason of our being on said Floyd Bennett Field...". Hughes trip took a total of 3 days, 19 hours, and 8 minutes, and quickly turned him into an international celebrity and aviation legend. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and mild to moderate tanning.
Howard Hughes Signed Letter to Wife Jean Peters, Including her Response, Regarding the Death of "Cissie," on Yellow Legal Paper with Fascinating Content. The mysteries of Howard Hughes (1905-1976) were myriad, and this hand-written letter is an intensely private look into the raging emotions and paranoia of this fabled producer/director/tycoon/aviator/eccentric. The letter is addressed to Jean Peters, the actress whom Hughes wed in 1957. It begins "Dear Love" and concerns the death of a woman named "Cissie," whose relationship to Hughes and Peters is a mystery. The letter reads in part, "...I have not stopped crying since I got your note. All I can say is that I love you very much. I would give anything in the world to be able to make you feel better and take care of you as I should...I love you more than you begin to realize; Howard." Ms. Peters writes below his message in black ink, addressing Hughes as "Dearest Love" assuring him that "..Cissie's liver was shot...," expressing her opinions on mourning the dead, etc. Hughes then resumes in blue ink, and ends with a bombshell regarding the departed Cissie - "I gave her hepatitis." (!) Then Jean Peters responds yet again, writing in the margins, "Howard - That is a crock," noting Cissie's medical history, adding that Cissie believed her doctor to be "a dope addict" and assuring Hughes "you did more for her than most sons do for their own mothers...She was a part of you and so I loved her. Anything that hurts you, hurts me." Ms. Peters refers to Cissies "surgery in 1959-60 for the chicken bone," so the letter obviously postdates that event and was probably written before Hughes and Peters divorced in 1971. This is a rare, intimate and ultimately very sad insight into one of the most powerful, unusual and haunted men in U.S. history! Fine condition. Comes with a typed transcript of the letter and a COA from PSA/DNA.
Rex Ingram Signed Contract. Rex Ingram (1895-1969) was a wonderfully commanding African-American actor who played everything from "De Lawd" (aka God) in The Green Pastures (1936) to "Lucius Ferry" (aka Lucifer Jr.) in Cabin in the Sky (1943). This is Ingram's Cabin in the Sky contract, a double-sided, one-page pact on MGM letterhead, dated July 9, 1942, and signed by the groundbreaking African-American actor in black ink. A great memento from a superb talent in one of his pivotal roles. In Very Fine condition with light edge wear, tanning, and creasing, and a few fold creases. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Tommy Lee Jones and Others Signed "The Amazing Howard Hughes" Contract Archive. Includes contracts for the 1977 TV biopic miniseries signed by Tommy Lee Jones, Ed Harris, Howard Hesseman, Dabney Coleman, Tovah Feldshuh, Morgan Brittany, Ed Flanders, Billy Baldwin, and Billy Bob Thornton; scripts for parts I and II; press clippings, a promotional brochure, and letters to former Hughes aide Noah Dietrich. Items are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Andy Kaufman Signed "Taxi" Script. A copy of the script for the episode of the sitcom Taxi titled "Latka the Playboy," inscribed "Abbi Dabbi, Thank you veddy much!" and signed "Andy Kaufman (Latka Gravas)" on the title page by the legendary comedian in black felt tip. The classic episode saw Kaufman's character develop a split personality named Vic Ferrari, and was a tour de force for the actor. The script is in Excellent condition, with minor wear.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Buster Keaton Signed W-4 Form. A W-4 form dated June 24, 1943, filled out and signed by Keaton in black ink. The signature comes from an interesting and rather sad era for the fallen Silent comedy star, then scrambling to find supporting roles in wartime comedies. In Fine condition with mild tanning and file holes punched along the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Buster Keaton, Fatty Arbuckle and Alice Lake Double-Weight Candid Pictures . Two Legends of silent screen comedy, Fatty Arbuckle and Buster Keaton, pose together with actress Alice Lake in this very rare, double-weight, original 8" x 10" still. Film title unknown, but it dates from the 1917-18 period when director/writer/actor Arbuckle was giving Keaton his first screen exposure and Ms. Lake was regularly co-starring with them. Ms. Lake smiles, but Arbuckle and Keaton look strangely unhappy, as if they're somehow seeing their private and professional tragedies looming before them. Outdoor background, with bridge and garden statuary, adds to the picture's charm. So does the knowledge that Keaton, after Arbuckle's catastrophic sex scandal, supported him for a time in gratitude for the stardom Arbuckle had provided him. A poignant picture, in Excellent condition.
Buster Keaton and Viola Dana Photos. This charming baker's dozen of original 8" x 10" photos shows Buster at play with silent screen actress Viola Dana. They're delighting a photographer by playing cards and baseball, doing push-ups, sitting on the diving board of an empty pool and more. It's interesting to note that Ms. Dana, who retired from the Movies in 1929, appeared in the Kevin Brownlow and David Gill documentary Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow in 1987 (the year she died at age 90). A delightful batch of Keaton publicity, all in Excellent condition.
Diane Keaton Signed "Godfather Part III" Contract. A two-page contract dated July 28, 1989, between Keaton and Zoetrope Italia regarding an earlier agreement regarding her performance in The Godfather Part III. Boldly signed twice by Keaton in blue ink on the last page and in Excellent condition with minimal wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Grace Kelly's Lipstick and Mirror Case. A brass lipstick case with rhinestone and bead-decorated hinged lid that springs open to reveal a mirror when the lipstick is removed, owned and used by Grace Kelly. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild scratching, tarnishing and wear.
Grace Kelly's Monogrammed Silver Table Lighter. A decorative 4.5" sterling silver Ronson table lighter engraved with the initials "GPK," owned and used by the actress. In Excellent condition with very mild tarnishing, and still in working order.
John F. Kennedy Navy Razor Kit. This small canvas pouch contains a G.I. shaving kit, owned and used by President John F. Kennedy during his years in the U.S. Navy, and is embossed with his initials. Contents include a two-piece safety razor and small box of Valet razor blades, with a couple of the original blades still inside. (An empty loop in the pouch most likely held a small bar of shaving soap.) The kit is in Very Good condition with considerable wear and tear but still sturdy, and the contents are very tarnished but in otherwise great shape.
Charles Laughton Signed Contract, Leading to Mutiny on the Bounty. A 23-page standard contract between Laughton and MGM, dated July 5, 1934, engaging the actor for two films: The Barretts of Wimpole Street and Marie Antoinette . He never made the latter, but instead starred as the infamous Captain Bligh in Mutiny on the Bounty, his trademark performance. This contract is of special personal interest because Laughton has crossed out the traditional "Morals Clause" that appeared in Hollywood contracts at the time. Laughton's biographers have noted his sensitivity about his homosexuality, and presumably he refused to compound his sexual concerns with legal stipulations. Laughton signed the last page of the contract in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with standard wear, and stapled into a legal carrying folder. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. An historic contract that led to one of Hollywood's all-time classic performances.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Signed Photo. A b&w 10' x 8" promo photo of the legendary comedy team, signed by both in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some very mild wear and soiling and mild toning along the edges.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Stan Laurel Signed Letter. A two-page typed letter on pale blue stationery, dated May 23, 1958, and signed by Laurel on the second page in blue ink. A reply to a fan, Laurel briefly discusses TV airings of Laurel and Hardy films, as well as a few minor medical problems he'd experienced. In Very Fine condition with mailing creases; included is the accompanied envelope with Laurel's return address stamped on it.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Stan Laurel Signed Photo from 1924. A great, rare vintage b&w 8" x 10" of the legendary comedian as a young man, inscribed and signed by him in purple ink. Also included is a clipping from a mailing envelope with Laurel's (then) return address. Both are in Fine condition with mild tanning and moderate soiling and wear -- none of which affects the signature.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Autographed Sketch. This 11" x 9.5" pencil sketch of the esteemed comedy duo has been signed by both Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in black ink, and is in Excellent condition with a little tanning.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Signed Photo. A rare sepia-tone 10" x 8" photo of the comedy duo, circa the late 1930s, inscribed and signed by both in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with a little fading to the signatures, a light crease on the left side passing through Laurel's signature, and some mild overall wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Nate D. Sanders.
Vivien Leigh Owned Brooch and Matching Earrings. Vivien Leigh's Academy Award-winning performances as fiery Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the WInd and as haunted Blanche Dubois in A Streetcar Named Desire have assured her status as one of the screen's most beautiful, versatile and stunningly dynamic stars. This lot includes, from the acclaimed actress's jewelry collection, a pair of small clip-on earrings with pale blue costume stones, along with a matching brooch. In Excellent condition with some mild tarnishing. From the Gordon Bau Estate.
David Letterman Signed NBC Contract. A ten-page agreement on NBC letterhead, dated January 15, 1990, between NBC Productions and Cardboard Shoe, Inc., engaging David Letterman as host of Late Night With David Letterman for two years with an option for a third. It was shortly after this contract expired that Letterman left NBC for CBS. The document is signed by Letterman on the last page in blue ink, and in Excellent condition with mild wear.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jerry Lewis and Others Photo and Prints Signed to Johnny Carson's Secretary. Includes a framed b&w 11" x 14" photo of Jerry Lewis, inscribed and signed by him in black ink; a framed 16" x 20" charcoal sketch of Peter Falk, inscribed and signed by him in black marker; and an unsigned, framed 16" x 20" print of a young Robert Blake. All are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some wear to the frames.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin Signed Photo. A b&w 5" x 7" photo inscribed and signed by the iconic comedy duo in black ink and matted to an overall size of 8" x 10". In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some very mild soiling. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin Signed Production Sheet for "The Stooge." A production sheet for the 1952 comedy, signed by the cast and crew in blue ink, including nice, bold signatures by stars Martin, Lewis, and Polly Bergen. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with moderate tanning around the edges.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin Signed TV Contract (1955). A three-page agreement between NBC and Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, dated December 8, 1955, engaging them to provide a ten-minute segment for The Milton Berle Show. The document is signed on the last page in blue ink by Martin and red ink by Lewis, and is in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild tanning, a few creases, and the standard staple and binder holes.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Carole Lombard's Wristwatch. A dainty vintage Bulova woman's wristwatch, with elaborate and delicate filigree on the bezel, sides, and wristband, owned and used by Carole Lombard. The second hand is missing and the mechanism is prone to starting and stopping, but it is otherwise in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and tarnishing.
Carole Lombard's Make-Up Compact. A round, 2" sterling silver make-up compact owned and used by Carole Lombard, with her initials embossed on the lid. The compact opens to reveal two compartments; the first a powder compartment with applicator puff, the second a rouge compartment with hinged lid that opens to reveal a small mirror. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a mild amount of wear and tarnishing on the inside.
Incredible Sophia Loren Signed Letters, Photos and Archive. Large collection of items includes signed and initialed letters from Sophia Loren and Carlo Ponti regarding the 1980 TV biopic Sophia Loren: Her Own Story; signed telegrams from Loren to Ponti; three VHS screener tapes of Her Own Story; contracts from Her Own Story signed by Armand Assante and Rip Torn; production letters for Her Own Story and the 1984 drama Aurora by Night; publicity photos for both films with negatives, color proof sheets, and color slides; and a copy of the October 22, 1984, issue of People with Loren on the cover and mentions of both films.
Rare Peter Lorre Signed "Man Who Knew Too Much" Promo Still. A b&w 8" x 10" promo still of Lorre in the original, 1934 version of Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller, inscribed and signed by him in blue ink. (Note the wonderfully grotesque make-up scar over his right eye.) In Very Fine condition with light wear and toning.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Peter Lorre Signed 1941 Warner Bros. Agreement. This letter on William Morris Agency, Inc. stationary, addressed to the Cashier of Warner Bros., dated June 2, 1941 and signed by Peter Lorre, is pivotal in his career - this was the year Lorre played Joel Cairo in Warner's classic noir melodrama The Maltese Falcon. The letter, concerning the delivery of Lorre's paychecks to the Morris Agency, is on pale green paper - a perfect backdrop for Lorre's's ink signature. Desirable format and Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus American Comedy Award 1992. Awarded to Julia Louis-Dreyfus for "Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a Television Series" for her performance as "Elaine" on Seinfeld. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild damage to the upper left corner of the base.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Viewers for Quality Television Award 1992. Awarded to Julia Louis-Dreyfus for "Best Supporting Actress, Quality Comedy Series 1991-92" for her performance as "Elaine" on Seinfeld. In Excellent condition with some mild wear.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus American Comedy Award 1993. Awarded to Julia Louis-Dreyfus for "Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a Television Series" for her performance as "Elaine" on Seinfeld. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some damage to the back side of the base.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus American Comedy Award 1994. Awarded to Julia Louis-Dreyfus for "Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a Television Series" for her performance as "Elaine" on Seinfeld. In Excellent condition with some mild scratches to the base.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Viewers for Quality Television Award 1994. Awarded to Julia Louis-Dreyfus for "Best Supporting Actress, Quality Comedy Series 1993-94" for her performance as "Elaine" on Seinfeld. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear and a few scratches.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus American Comedy Award 1996. Awarded to Julia Louis-Dreyfus for "Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a Television Series" for her performance as "Elaine" on Seinfeld. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild chipping to the left side of the base and some scratches on the back.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus American Comedy Award 1997. Awarded to Julia Louis-Dreyfus for "Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a Television Series" for her performance as "Elaine" on Seinfeld. In Excellent condition with some scratches to the back of the base.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus "Watching Ellie" Demo Reel. A test reel of about 10 minutes worth of 35mm footage for the 2002 sitcom, Dreyfus' first stab at a sitcom following conclusion of Seinfeld. Also included is the b&w negative. Both are in Excellent condition.
Lee Majors and Farrah Fawcett Signed Divorce Papers. A 19-page divorce document dated July 23, 1980, dissolving the marriage between Lee Majors and Farrah Fawcett -- one of the most turbulent show-biz unions ever -- and detailing the terms of settlement. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jayne Mansfield Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 3.5" x 3.5" glossy snapshot of Mansfield backstage, inscribed and signed by her in black ink. In Excellent condition with moderate signature contrast.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jayne Mansfield Signed Contract. A two-page, double-sided standard AFTRA television contract dated March 28, 1956, engaging Jayne Mansfield to appear on the show Play Ball for a sum of $2,000, signed by her in blue ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild wear and tanning and staple holes to the top left corner.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Charles Manson Signed Picture and Letter. This macabre grab-bag of material from the U.S.'s most infamous and frightening serial killer includes 1.) A signed-in-black-ink 5 x 3-1/2" color snapshot of Manson on a TV screen with Tom Snyder, on whose show Manson appeared June 12, 1981 (his first on network TV since the 1969 killings and conviction), 2.) a letter from Manson on small octavo to presumably a penpal, reading "To H.J.L. Regards + thanks for the pictures, that was nice of you Easy + Luck to you - Charles Manson. P.S. I kept the good ones. P.S. Do you want to send or traid (sic) some more pictures -". 3.) A June 11, 1981 article cut from The Kansas City Times, featuring Manson's picture, noting Manson's appearance on Snyder's show, citing his recent work detail as the prison chapel janitor, and including Manson's remark, "Living is what scares me, dying is easy." The letter comes with two bonus ironies: the octavo has a cutout sketch of an owl pasted to the recto, with the caption "The short-eared owl often hunts during daylight hours" (Manson, of course, hunted at night); and the letter comes with the original envelope from Vacaville, CA, postmarked July of 1981, return-addressed by Manson (his name is typed) and bearing an $.18 space stamp with the words, "Benefiting Mankind." Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Charles Manson Signed Color Sketch. Approximately 4.5" x 6" sketch by Charles Manson, which he has titled (in pink) "Pink Side." It's challenging to interpret what this strikingly strange, vaguely anatomical drawing is supposed to suggest (and maybe we're better off not knowing). The sketch is done in color pencil or perhaps very sharp crayon (if Manson had a new box of them); the sharp, bold full signature is in red ink. Excellent condition.
Charles Manson Signed Court Declaration. This copy of a six-page legal document, executed June 6, 1995, in San Francisco, serves this purpose: "The Attorney General is informed and believes that Charles Manson had and will in the future receive, royalties, income and/or profits (as defined in Civil Code section 2225, subdivision (a) (10) from the sale of rights, the value of which is enhanced by notoriety gained from the commission of the felony for which he was convicted." The document notes that "Manson and his agents and representatives hold all such income as involuntary trustees for the benefit of the family members of any and all victims, who are beneficiaries," and calls for an investigation, notably of Geffen Records, for whom Guns 'N Roses had recorded Manson's song "The Spaghetti Incident," written in the 1960s. Manson has signed this copy boldly and in black ink in the upper right area of the first page. This document exemplifies of the legalities still spawning over a quarter-century after the most spine-chilling murders in U.S history.
Charles Manson Signed Partial Satisfaction of Judgement Legal Papers. Voytek Frykowski, one of the murder victims of the Manson gang's horrific raid on Cielo Drive August 9, 1969, was found dead, according to Vincent Bugliosi's book Helter Skelter, "shot twice, hit over the head thirteen times with a blunt object, and stabbed fifty-one times." By California law, any royalties due Manson for his music go to the families of his victims, and two-page Partial Satisfaction of Judgement legal document, dated February 24, 1994, refers to Bartek Frykowski suing Geffen Records, for which Guns 'N Roses recorded Manson's song "The Spaghetti Incident." Frykowski acknowledges payment of $72,608.26, with the balance due tabulated at $1,338,873.74. Manson has boldly signed this copy in the upper right area of the first page in black ink. The document lists the infamous gang as defendants: "Charles Manson, Charles 'Tex' Watson, Susan Denise Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkle and Linda Kasabian." The nightmares continue, as this document demonstrates. A full Manson signature in unusual form, and in Excellent condition.
Charles Manson Booking Card. The undeniable fascination with the savagely tragic Manson murders is a reality in the history of U.S. criminology, and this lot captures the unique and lasting horror - a framed and matted display featuring Charles Manson's mug shot and booking card as he entered Folsom State Prison October 29, 1969. The card has the full black ink signature of the "Helter-Skelter" mastermind murderer, as well as his fingerprints, vital statistics, charge ("First Degree Murder") and final disposition ("Guilty"). A small plaque reading "Charles Manson Folsom State Prison 10-29-69" is matted below the booking card and the haunted and haunting picture (in which Manson's eyes really say it all). A chilling and compelling lot, in Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Mickey Mantle Signed NBC Contract. A two-page amendment between NBC and baseball-legend-turned-sports commentator Mickey Mantle, dated September 15, 1970, and signed by mantle on the second page in black ink. Following his retirement in 1968, Mantle remained in the public eye as a sportscaster, in this instance providing commentary for the pre-game of the 1970 World Series. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.
Roger Maris Signed "Perry Como Kraft Music Hall" Contract. An 11-page agreement dated September 5, 1961, engaging baseball star Roger Maris to appear on an episode of the Perry Como Kraft Music Hall variety show for a sum of $7,500. Signed by Maris in blue ballpoint on the front page, it is in Very Fine condition with some light tanning and a tiny separation along the right edge of the last page. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Dean Martin Owned Hat. A black Stetson Zephyr fedora, size 7, owned and worn by Dean Martin. Both his name and "Sands Hotel" are stamped into the hatband. In Excellent condition.
Music Memorabilia
Dean Martin Sands Hotel and Casino Casual Jacket. A vintage casual jacket with yellow-and-white hound's tooth pattern and Sands Casino patch sewn onto the left breast, size 44L, owned and worn by Dean Martin. In Excellent condition with some mild wear and fraying to the lining around the collar.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Dean Martin's Personal Sands Casino Lighter and Ashtray. A 2" x 1.5" stainless steel Hestia cigarette lighter with a Sands Casino logo on one side and the initials "DM" embossed on the other, plus a small glass Sands Hotel ashtray, both owned and used by Martin. Both are in Excellent condition with minor scratching to the lighter, which is short on fluid but otherwise in working condition.
Gummo and Groucho Marx Signed Agreement. A two-page document on NBC letterhead, dated September 27, 1956, and signed by both Gummo and Groucho Marx. The agreement settles a pay dispute involving an unaired episode of The Best of Groucho. Gummo left the Marx Brothers during their early vaudeville days when he was drafted during World War I, and the presence of his signature along with Groucho's makes for a very desirable piece. In Fine condition with mild tanning, wrinkling, and tearing to the edges, along with the usual staple and binder holes.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Groucho Marx Signed Contract. A 50-page agreement between Marx and NBC, dated July 27, 1956, and signed by Marx on the last page in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild overall tanning and wear around the edges, as well as staple and binder holes to the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Richard Matheson "Race Against Time" Scripts. A screenplay and two series presentations by Richard Matheson for a television series titled Race Against Time, with revisions dating from June 15 to October 3, 1966. The pilot for the unsold series aired on September 21, 1966, as an episode of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre titled "Time of Flight." In Very Fine to Excellent condition
Ken Maynard Boots. A pair of hand-tooled, black leather cowboy boots with red leather flame design, owned and worn by the cowboy actor/stuntman at numerous personal appearances. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Amazing Erik Menendez Archive. One of the most sensational murder trials in the history of the U.S. legal system was that of the Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, convicted in 1996 of the horrific 1989 shotgun murder of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. This archive of personal material from Erik Menendez includes a composition book diary, first dated October 17, 1988 and concluding June 19, 1989 (the murders took place 62 nights later). Erik writes of losing his virginity, sexual experiences, social life, and dreams, and the last entry reads: "And so Deppression (sic) strikes one more time. I am alone with so many friends. I don't know if I can become an actor. I don't know if I can become a tennis player. But I can die trying though I don't think I will." This truly strange, wide-ranging collection also includes a program from a Senior Class of 1989 Beverly Hills High School show (with Erik listed as a model), love letters and cards from various girlfriends, notes from pals, an appointment form with the Janice Patterson Agency of San Diego (apparently for TV commercial consideration, and pre-murder), two dental X-rays of Erik's teeth dated January 15, 1988, a snapshot of friend Andy Pierce, and five letters sent to Erik at the "Terminal Annex" of the Los Angeles County Jail, in original envelopes and all stamped "INSPECTED No Money Enclosed." the letters are supportive, with one jokingly expressing relief to learn Erik hadn't been raped in prison (then apologizing for his sense of humor). Finally, there's a rambling farewell note Erik had written to a girlfriend, and a pencil-written note to a friend ("Brian") in which Erik ponders "...what would you do to slowly and unnoticeably distroy (sic) the human race," then goes on about, sex, blood, the Book of Revelations, etc. These last two items were presumably written before the murders; the letter to the girlfriend is signed "Erik Martin Galen Menendez" and the apocalyptic note is signed "E-Man." A tragic, unnerving but undeniably fascinating archive of personal material from a notorious name in the history of US crime. In Excellent condition.
Rare Carmen Miranda Vintage Photos. Set of 12 photos includes a b&w snapshot of Carmen Miranda posing with servicemen; a b&w 4" x 7" photo of her with Don Ameche in That Night in Rio; nine b&w 8" x 10" promo stills featuring her in such films as Springtime in the Rockies, Weekend in Havana, and Greenwich Village; and a colorized 11" x 14" photo of her in an unknown production, wearing her classic fruit-studded garb. Items are in overall very Fine to Excellent condition with very minor wear.
Tom Mix Autographed Photo. A charming 8" x 10" b&w photo of the silent era Western star, inscribed in black ink by Mix in Portuguese to his friends at the Brazilian magazine Cinearte. In Very Good condition with moderate overall toning and a minor tear and fold on the lower right corner.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Audie Murphy's 3X Worth Walden Co. Hat with Hard Case and "ALM" Stamped in Gold on Case. Audie Murphy became a Hollywood star after achieving fame as World War II's most decorated soldier, a man who received the Congressional Medal of Honor and credit for having killed over 240 German soldiers. He became a movie actor and starred in the 1955 film version of his autobiography, To Hell and Back, a box office smash. His later years were unhappy ones, including an acquittal of a murder charge, pill addiction and bankruptcy, ending in his death by plane crash in 1971 and a funeral with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. This is Murphy's cowboy hat, designed by "Worth-Walden Co., Custom Hatters, Dallas," whose trademark appears on the top of the inside crown. The company's name is also engraved on the inside band, as is "Beaver Thirty-Five" and "Audie L. Murphy." The hat comes with its orignal very impressive black hinge-topped hatbox, with lock, carrying handle, and the gold initials "ALM" on the top. The hat has some staining on the crown and the box has some damage on the top - overall Fine condition. A handsome memento from a man with historic distinction in the military and Hollywood.
Eddie Murphy Tour Jackets. Included is a red-and-black varsity jacket with "Raw" embroidered on the back, worn by him during his 1987 comedy tour, plus a grey nylon racing jacket given to cast and crew members of the 1984 comedy movie Best Defense, with the film's logo on the back. Both are in Excellent condition with a little wear to the sleeves of the "Raw" jacket.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Nicholas Brothers Vintage Photos. Three vintage b&w 11" x 14" photo portraits of the tap-dancing Nicholas Brothers, Fayard and Harold. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and tanning.
15-Page Hand-Written Letter by Mabel Normand to Her Doctor After an Apparent Breakdown. A sad, rambling and very touching letter, written by Mabel in pencil on Western Union telegram paper (15 sheets) to her physician, Dr. Fulton. The letter was written at a time that Mabel was suffering both physical and emotional distress, and had been a patient at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. Her trusted Dr.Fulton apparently had taken a cruise to Alaska, and Mabel desperately writes to him about her other physicians, noting, "God only made one Dr. Dudley Fulton,so my opinions of the rest I could write line one little sentence of french [sic]..." Mabel writes of "dreadful painful nights" and of observing mothers with their babies - "those lovely young mothers who taught me a great lesson, and their sincereness [sic] in loving something thats [sic] part of them will make a tremendous difference in my work..." (Mabel had no children.) She ends the letter, "I wish you were home affectionately to my only Dr. Fulton Mabel." There are various tiny tears in the 15 pages, otherwise they're in overall Very Fine condition. This is a truly intimate and very moving piece, giving insight into the private torments of Mabel Normand. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Maureen O'Sullivan Signed "Tarzan" Contract. A 15-page contract between MGM and Maureen O'Sullivan dated November 13, 1931, engaging the actress for the role of Jane Parker in Tarzan the Ape Man, signed by O'Sullivan and Louis B. Mayer on the last page. The contract paid O'Sullivan $250 a week for several weeks, with the possibility of several extensions (the actress appeared in a total of six Tarzan movies during her career). The contract is in Fine to Very Fine condition with mild tanning and some overall wear and tear, and is still in its original legal folder (from which the fist page has detached). Also included are two b&w 8" x 10" glossies of O'Sullivan as Jane, one of which is signed in black ink. Both in Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Alice Lake, Over the Wire 61 Rare Double-Weight Stills from "Over the Wire". This saga of revenge (a woman's brother commits suicide as she listens over the phone, and she vows to marry the man who drove him to it and make his life hell!) was made in 1921. Featuring 61 double-weight stills of stars Alice Lake and Alan Hale, the photos tell this wild and woolly story (complete with a happy ending) in pictures, all five dozen-plus of them in Excellent condition.
Al Pacino Signed "Serpico" Contract. One-page agreement between Al PAcino and Produzione DeLaurentiis International, dated July 24, 1972, engaging the actor to star in the 1973 crime drama/biopic, and signed by Pacino and producer Martin Bregman in black ballpoint. In Excellent condition with minimal wear. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Paramount Pictures Vintage Studio Log Book. A great curiosity for studio move buffs, this heavy-duty log book was used to keep track of the shooting locations of various Paramount productions spanning from 1948 to 1968. The dozens of titles listed include The Misfits, Catch-22, The Graduate, Rear Window, Vertigo, and Breakfast at Tiffany's. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear.
"To KiIl a Mockingbird" Autographs, Including Gregory Peck. Handsome 8.5" x 11" advertisement for "A Conversation with Gregory Peck" at the Fort Worth Film Festival, October 23 (no date), signed in ink on the verso by Gregory Peck (who added his film role name of "Atticus"), Mary Badham (who added her role name "Scout"), Brock Peters (who played Tom) and Phillip Alford (who played Jem). All signatures are inscribed to "Jeanne" in blue ink. This is a wonderful piece that evokes a powerful and beloved film and the performance that won Peck his Oscar. Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Anthony Perkins Signed Letter. A one-page letter to a fan, undated but written circa 1964, typed and signed "Tony P" by the actor in black ink. Perkins mentions working with Alfred Hitchcock on Psycho, completing The Fool Killer, and looking forward to working with Brigitte Bardot in The Adorable Fool. Trimmed and in Very Good to Fine condition, with tape remnants to the bottom corners and encased in plastic. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Anthony Perkins Signed Agreement. A four-page loan-out agreement dated July 15, 1986, allowing for the use of footage of Perkins in the movie Psycho in an episode of the TV series Amazing Stories, signed on the last page four times by Perkins in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild to moderate overall tanning, light wear, and the usual staple and binder holes.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Freddie Prinze Signed Television Contract. Ten-page independent contractor's agreement between CBS and Prinze's production company, dated July 16, 1975, regarding his appearance on Dinah!. Prinze's meteoric rise to fame as a stand-up comic and star of the TV show Chico and the Man was cut short in 1977 by his death from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The contract is signed by Prinze in in black ink on the last page, and is in Excellent condition with minimal wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Anthony Quinn Made Sculpture. A 13" sculpture of a nude female torso in what appears to be a reclining dance pose sculpted, by the late actor. An accomplished artist prior to becoming an actor, Quinn's output was extraordinary, and in the '80s his art began to be exhibited on an international level, represented in many public and private collections, and has been the subject of numerous studies. This piece is in Excellent condition and is signed "A. Quinn" on the lower left leg.
Claude Rains Signed Photo. A b&w 5" x 7" photo inscribed and signed by the legendary actor in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild overall toning, and some deterioration to the lower part of the image, none of which affects the signature.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Natacha Rambova Color Sketch for "Salome." The Holy Bible meets Roaring '20s Art Deco in this original Rambova art creation, designed for Salome, the notorious 1923 film that starred Rambova's alleged lover, Alla Nazimova, in the title role. It's a spectacular, full color sketch of a naked Salome, on profile (her best side no doubt), carrying the severed head of John the Baptist on a platter. Wonderful use of color (Salome's eye-makeup alone is a spectacle), as she slinks before a blue curtain backdrop and traipses barefoot on a black and white checkerboard floor. The actual picture measures approximately 7" x 9", with some impromptu scribbles en verso; border damage doesn't affect the actual artwork. Overall Very Fine condition. A sensual showcase of Rambova's artistic gifts (and possibly her private fascinations), and a superb piece of baroque Hollywood depravity, silent screen style.
Natacha Rambova Color Sketch for Salome with Green and Blue Circle. This ultra-rare, approximately 8" x 11" sketch shows Salome, dressed to seduce, looking right at you and standing directly in front of what resembles a blue and green bull's-eye target. Rambova has included jewelry, a pagoda-style hat, a cylindrical dress with dropped waistline and splashy color -- all adorning a vamp who looks ready to pounce! The reverse features some odd, rather mystical-looking pencil-drawn flourishes -- a pillar, flowers, a weird four-legged winged creature (likely a griffin), etc. Mild border damage does not affect the artwork. This is an amazing artifact from one of the silent screen's most notorious films and infamous talents.
Rambova Salome Sketch, in Black, Gold and Turquoise. Rambova allowed her wanton creativity to run amok with this one - a voluptuary adorned in basic black, complete with gold and turquoise accouterments and an antenna-like flourish rising from her temple. This lascivious lady has lush blue and black eye makeup, and wears shoes festooned with bells on the toes. A piece of glorious high camp, this sketch is nevertheless remarkable in its evocation of the daring movie for which it was designed, and the prodigal era in which it was produced. This is a costume Natacha Rambova would probably have loved to have modeled privately for Valentino (and who says she didn't?). Border damage does not affect the actual 8.5" x 11" artwork. Very fine condition.
Natacha Rambova Two-Sided Panel with Pencil Sketches, Including a Drawing of Conrad Veidt from "Cabinet of Dr. Caligari." The dark side of Natacha Rambova reveals itself in this fascinating two-sided, pencil-sketched panel, dating from the early 1920s. One side features two profile drawings of attractive young ladies, circa 1922, one smiling, one dancing. The other side gets creepy: a crone, a skull face, male and female torsos and profiles, skeletons, and -- most notably -- a superb sketch of Conrad Veidt as Cesare, the "somnambulist" of the milestone horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920). The Veidt drawing is small (2" x 2") but has outstanding detail, especially in its shadowy and frightening eyes. An art study of a notable actor in an iconic performance, drawn by another famed cinema personality of the era, makes this very desirable indeed -- especially considering the highly collectible classic horror genre. Very Fine condition. This is truly haunting artwork, created by a notorious "dark lady" of early Hollywood.
Natacha Rambova Two-Sided Panel Pencil Sketches. Rambova shows off her artistic versatility in this eclectic sampling, which offers a fierce mandarin, a coy ballerina, a funny dog, an elegant lady on profile, and a gaunt, ghoulish-looking fellow (who resembles character player Tully Marshall). The other side has a striking head sketch and the name "Harrison Fisher" in the lower right corner (although it certainly appears to Rambova's work). The approximately 8" x 11" panel is in Very Fine condition.
Natacha Rambova Pencil Sketches - Two Panels of Nudes and Anatomy. Rambova produces a three-paneled one-woman art show, with her work ranging from the beautiful to the eerie. One one side, there are three sketches -- two of nudes, and one of a woman's face from four different angles, with remarkable depth in the eyes. On the reverse: nudes, a female nude in the wind, torso shots, a hand, a leg, a foot, an Asian-looking face and a hand -- translucent so you can see the bones, and drawn in such a way that the hand looks like a snake ready to strike. A third panel (separate from aforementioned two-sided panel) features nudes, a skull, a breast, a lip and mustache. Very fine condition. There must have been devils in Rambova's psyche, and it's clear that she tried to exorcise them in this fascinating art work.
Natacha Rambova Personal Items - Signed Receipt, Letter, Book and Newspaper/Magazine Clippings. This intriguing packet of personal items from Rambova includes a receipt, dated May 11, 1920 and signed in full "Natacha Rambova;" a handwritten letter in green ink, dated March 1 and addressed to "My Dear Ella," mentioning Salome and signed "Sincerely, Natacha Rambova," with original envelope postmarked Los Angeles March 2, 1922; approximate 4" by 6" booklet on DuBarry perfume, with name "Richard Hudnut" engraved on cover (possibly Rambova's stepfather); and two newspaper and two magazine clippings, related to Rambova's relationship with Valentino. Very Good condition, especially for items that have somehow survived the past 80-plus years.
Natacha Rambova's "Arts Monthly Pictorial Magazine" and Programs for Paul Whiteman's Orchestra and the Play "The Miracle." From Rambova's own archive come these artifacts from the 1920s. First, Edwin Bower Hesser's Arts Monthly Pictorial from October 1926, with 48 pages of the famed photographer's semi-nude photographs of showgirls from the Ziegfeld Follies, Earl Carroll's Vanities and Hollywood (including a full page shot of scantily clad cult favorite Louise Brooks). Second, a deluxe program for Paul Whiteman's 1924-1925 transcontinental concert tour, with color cover and 21 pages devoted to Whiteman and his orchestra. Third, a 7" x 10" 48-page program for the Los Angeles production of the famous religious stage extravaganza The Miracle, with several pages of religious iconic art, great ads (including one for the Garden of Allah Hotel), the ticket order form with the Shrine Auditorium seating chart and a newspaper clipping about the unpaid actors in The Miracle attacking the box office for their salary! Fourth and finally, a stunning, 9" x 12" 40-page souvenir program for The Miracle, with color cover of religious stained-glass window, beautiful color reproductions of famed designer Norman Bel-Geddes' work, history of play, stories on Max Reinhardt and the play's creative staff, full-page "sectional view" of the mechanism that operated "the Miracle" itself, and much more. Wonderful examples of 1920s art and programs, and a peek into Rambova's personal tastes -- all in Excellent condition.
Natacha Rambova Keepsakes: Six of her Play Programs, Plus Theodore Kosloff Signed Note and Items. Natacha Rambova was an ardent theater-goer. She saved these programs from the 1920 and 1930s that have now survived her by over 50 years: souvenir program for legendary dancer Pavlowa, circa 1920, embossed cover, striking black and white photos and sketches; a 1922 Los Angeles Philharmonic Auditorium program for Pavlowa, 42 pages, with great vintage ads; A Musical Galaxy program, 1927, foreword by Leopold Stokowski, striking color sketches, 28 pages, includes "How the New Victor Records Are Made"; 1922 program for the "Orpheus Club" at the L.A. Philharmonic Auditorium; 1927 Los Angeles Grand Opera Association program, Shrine Auditorium, eight pages, dramatic photos; and The Playgoer program for a 1932 production of Lysistrata, staged at L.A.'s famous Carthay Fox Circle Theatre, the site of many gala Hollywood premieres (including Gone With the Wind). The Playgoer program has 23 pages and many great ads, including ones for the stage version of Grand Hotel then playing in L.A., and four full-page ads for Forest Lawn! Also included are several items related to Theodore Kosloff, Rambova's Svengali-like discoverer, who had shot her in the leg when she left him. These include a full Kosloff signature in pencil, as well as newspaper clippings and a concert program from the Al Malaikah Temple. This is a fascinating assortment of items, all in Very Fine condition.
Basil Rathbone Signed MGM Contract. Before becoming Hollywood's greatest all-time villain and the definitive Sherlock Holmes, Basil Rathbone was in vogue as a dapper leading man, especially marketable in early Talkies due to his classical good looks and stage-trained voice. This employment contract on MGM letterhead dated January 31, 1929, engages the services of Rathbone as a lead player in an unspecified production (most likely The Last of Mrs. Cheyney, in which he co-starred with Norna Shearer) at the rate of $2,500 per week, signed by the actor in black fountain pen on the last page. In Fine to Very Fine condition with the usual staple and binder holes to the top edge, mild to moderate tanning, two horizontal fold creases, and minor overall wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Ronald Reagan Vintage Snapshots. A set of 13 rare, vintage b&w snapshots of the actor-turned-politician, ranging in size from 1.75" x 2.5" to 4" x 5" -- including a postcard postmarked July 9, 1940, inscribed and signed by Reagan in black ink. Many of them feature Reagan in uniform and/or with his then-wife Jane Wyman. In the pool, by his car - this is a nice, candid assortment from the "other" life and career of the future U.S. President. The photos are in overall Excellent condition with only some instances of very light wear.
Ronald Reagan Signed Contract. A two-page, double-sided contract on MGM letterhead dated December 16, 1953, modifying Reagan's payment schedule for the war drama Prisoner of War, signed by the actor in blue ink on the last page. In Very Fine condition with mild wear plus staple and punch holes to the top edge. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Ronald Reagan Signed Contract. An 34-page, five-picture employment contract between Reagan and Universal Pictures dated October 26, 1949, and signed by the actor in blue ink on the last page. During that particular stretch at Universal, Reagan appeared in Bedtime for Bonzo, Law and Order, and Don Siegel's remake of The Killers. The contract is in Fine to Very Fine condition with overall mild to moderate wear and tanning, and the usual staple and binder holes to the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Original Celebrity Sketches Signed By Paul Robeson and Others. A selection of three small pen-and-ink sketches by Robeert L. Whittington of various celebrities from the Golden Age of Hollywood, signed by their respective subjects and affixed to a 11.5" x 9.5" photo album page. Included are Paul Robeson, Clive Brook, and Peter Dawson. In overall Excellent condition with occasional instances of tanning and/or soiling.
Important Gene Roddenberry Signed Letters Regarding Star Trek (1966). A great pair of letters written by Roddenberry to World Science Fiction Convention chairman Ben Jason, both on Desilu Productions Inc. letterhead and signed by Roddenberry. In the first letter, dated March 2, 1966, Roddenberry writes: "There seems to be some indication we will get 'Star Trek' on the air this fall...", and in the second letter, dated March 22, 1966, he declares: " 'Star Trek' has been definitely bought by NBC and will appear on the air this fall...". Little did he realize that the series would go on to become both an international phenomenon and one of the most successful entertainment franchises in history. The letters are in Very Fine condition with mild wear and staining, fold creases to one, and punch in the top edge of the other. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Ginger Rogers Hand-Decorated Denim Shirt. A large denim shirt hand embroidered top-to-bottom with the titles of movies Rogers appeared in, the names of stars she worked with, and the awards she won, as well as tiny dancing figures sewn between the button holes. Rogers reportedly wore this shirt at public appearances. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Roy Rogers Western Shirt. A polyester H Bar C brand Western shirt owned and worn by Roy Rogers, with a color 8" x 10" and color snapshot of him wearing it. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Roy Rogers Owned and Worn Slacks. Two pair of slacks, one in charcoal and one in light grey, owned and worn by the king of the Cowboys. Both are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Roy Rogers Plaid Western Shirt by Nudie Cohn. An authentic plaid Western-style shirt designed by Nudie Cohn and owned and worn by the King of the Cowboys. Also included is a copy of Roy Rogers Comics #80 with a photo cover featuring Rogers in the shirt, plus one b&w and one color 8" x 10" photo of Nudie. The Shirt is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with a small area of wear on the right sleeve, the comic is Very Good condition with moderate wear and tanning, and the photos are in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Roy Rogers Dog Collar for Bullet. A black leather dog collar decorated with studs and red plastic jewels, with Rogers name printed on the back, worn by his faithful dog Bullet. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear from regular use.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Mickey Rooney Signed "Dark Side of Love" Contract Archive. A television employment contract dated January 16, 1979, and signed by Rooney twice in blue ink, plus a copy of the shooting script, publicity stills with negatives, color slides, and a promotional brochure for the TV movie. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear.
Franklin D. Roosevelt's Boater Hat. A straw boater hat owned and worn by the 32nd president of the United States, with his initials embossed on the sweatband. In Very Fine to Excellent condition, with some mild fading to the hatband. From the Walter Reynolds Estate.
Rudolp Valentino, Rambova, Nazimova "Salome" Vintage Cast and Crew Double-Weight Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo featuring cast and crew members for the 1923 version of Salome, one of the most stylish and notorious films of the silent era. Posing for the picture are director Charles Bryant and his wife/leading lady Alla Nazimova, scenario writer/art director/costume designer Natacha Rambova, and her (then) husband Rudolph Valentino. The double-weight picture is In Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild wear and tanning. See more Salome memorabilia in the special Natacha Rambova archive, lots 21418 through 21426.
"Citizen Kane" Make-up Man Maurice Seiderman Archive. Maurice Seiderman (1907-1989) was a virtuoso make-up artist, one of the most brilliantly creative in Hollywood history. A Russian immigrant, he achieved legendary distinction creating and applying the various age make-ups for Orson Welles in the 1941 cinema milestone Citizen Kane. When Welles demanded Seiderman receive onscreen credit, the head of makeup at RKO demanded only his own name go on the screen -- and as such, Welles insisted no make-up credit be shown at all. Welles instead took out a trade advertisement, thanking both those who did and did not receive Citizen Kane screen credit, paying tribute "...particularly to Maurice Seiderman, the best make-up man in the world." This remarkable scrapbook from Seiderman's estate features nine original shots of Welles on the Citizen Kane set, wearing the various age make-ups, with Seiderman's pencil notes on the verso. The album also includes a shot of Joseph Cotten in his old age make-up from Citizen Kane, two pages from Movie Life magazine showing Seiderman's make-up for Raymond Massey Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940), a copy of Norman Gambill's interview with Seiderman titled "Making Up Kane," a page from a fan magazine with a "Master of Make-up" heading showing Welles in the various Kane make-ups, several shots of Seiderman transforming an actress into a crone, a series of shots of Seiderman making up an RKO starlet, several pictures of Seiderman applying Alan Carney's zombie make-up for Zombies on Broadway (1945), several shots of Welles in later film and tv productions (including three wonderful portraits of Welles in bald head and bristly mustache make-up for an unknown film), and a photocopy of the Citizen Kane trade ad which thanked Seiderman. Finally, there's a receipt from Western Costume Company, dated August 20, 1957, regarding Welles' never-completed film of Don Quixote. Maurice Seiderman's wide-ranging work included such later Welles films as The Magnificent Ambersons and Touch of Evil, the Val Lewton horror films at RKO, and even the infamous 1955 Bela Lugosi/Ed Wood collaboration Bride of the Monster, as well as work for the Broadway stage. Yet Citizen Kane is Maurice Seiderman's true legacy. This wonderful album from a major talent of this film is a dynamic memento from what many still regard as the greatest movie of all time. In overall Very Fine condition.
Jerry Seinfeld Handwritten Joke. A handwritten monologue by Jerry Seinfeld in blue ink on a sheet of yellow 8" x 14" legal pad paper. The gag riffs on old movies that show people wearing sweaters and long pants while playing tennis, and features a couple of crossed-out sections from where Jerry revised the joke. In Excellent condition with a horizontal fold crease. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"Seinfeld" Cast Signed Script. A table draft of the season seven episode "The Secret Code," dated October 6, 1995, signed on the cover in black felt tip by principal cast members Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards. In Excellent condition with minimal wear.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"Seinfeld" End-of-Series Yearbook with Tiffany Pin. Included is a copy of the 168-page yearbook for the final season of the hit sitcom, plus a sterling silver pin based on the series' logo. Both are in Excellent condition with some mild wear and tarnishing to the pin.
Peter Sellers Signed "Fu Manchu" Agreement. A single-page document on Orion Pictures letterhead dated January 24, 1980, in which Sellers agrees to render services as an editing consultant on The Fiendish Plot of Fu Manchu, signed at the bottom by him in black ink. Sellers died six months later, shortly after completing the film. In Very Fine condition with mailing folds and very light wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
David Selznick Signed Contract. This two-page document, dated February 11, 1936, bears the signature of one of Hollywood's all-time great producers, David O. Selznick. After achieving distinction at RKO and MGM, Selznick boldly set up his own independent studio, Selznick International Pictures, Inc. This letter refers to that daring challenge, as Selznick, needing production facilities, signs to lease the music recording stage at RKO Studios. The first page is initialed by Selznick "DOS" regarding a change in the contract, and the second page of the document is signed by an RKO executive, while Selznick had added his rather loopy signature in black ink to the line below "Confirmed and Agreed to: Selznick International Pictures Inc." The letter has some annotation in ink and pencil, and is stamped "Received Feb 6 1946 Legal Filing Dept.," obviously added to the files long after its original drafting. A crease on the lower right border of both pages does not affect the signatures or the overall impact. Selznick's studio would later produce such classics as The Prisoner of Zenda, A Star Is Born, and, of course, Gone With the Wind. Indeed, it was only a few months after this contract was drawn that Selznick's associate Kay Brown contacted him about her enthusiasm for the novel Gone With the Wind, published in May of 1936. In Very Fine condition.
Mack Sennett Signed "Father Goose" Contract. A single-page, double-spaced William Morris Agency contract dated October 6, 1947, regarding the ownership of the 1964 adventure-comedy, signed on the back and initialed on the attached rider by Sennett in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with minor wear and tanning, a fold crease, and binder holes punched in the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Rod Serling Signed "Playhouse 90" Contract. A two-page agreement on CBS letterhead, dated March 15, 1958, between the network and Serling engaging him to provide three scripts for the anthology drama series, in addition to submitted earlier that year ("Bomber's Moon"). Serling wrote a total of 12 episodes during the series' five-year run, including the Emmy-winning "Requiem for a Heavyweight." In Very Fine condition with light tanning, fold creases, and binder holes to the top edge. Also included is a color 8" x 10" photo of Serling.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel Signed "Saturday Night Live" Contracts. Included is a standard AFTRA engagement contract dated March 3, 1978, engaging Art Garfunkel as host for an episode of Saturday Night Live, signed by him in blue ink; plus a second standard AFTRA contract dated May 9, 1986, engaging Paul Simon as co-host for an episode of the show, signed by him in black ink. Both are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and tanning, and the usual staple and binder holes.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Music Memorabilia
Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament Jacket and Sweatshirt. Included are a black wool sports jacket and white long-sleeve cotton sweatshirt, both bearing the logo for the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational, founded in 1988 by golf-loving Frank to benefit the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center. Both are in Excellent condition, with mild discoloration to the shirt.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Frank Sinatra Signed Movie Contract - 1957. A 27-page agreement, dated August 20, 1957, between Sinatra and Frank Ross-Eton Productions, engaging Sinatra to appear in Kings Go Forth for a salary of $200,000. Neatly signed on the last page by Sinatra in in fountain pen, and in Fine condition with a few light pencil notations, and staple and binder holes along the top edges. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Frank Sinatra Owned Hat. A black Aaron brand fedora owned and worn by Frank Sinatra, with his name and "Sands Hotel" embossed on the sweatband. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with minor wear.
Two Vintage Frank Sinatra Signed Photos. A pair of b&w 8" x 10" photos of Sinatra as a young singer, both inscribed and signed by him in black ink. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and tanning and some creases.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Red Skelton Pencil Sketch. A large pencil sketch drawn by the late comedian, inscribed "During one of my more trying days" and signed by him in pencil. Matted to an overall size of 23" x 19" and in Fine to very fine condition with mild tanning and some prominent creases.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Horror Icon Tod Slaughter Signed Photo. Halloween comes early for vintage horror fans: Tod Slaughter was an actor who seemed hell-bent on living up to his last name -- notably as Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The gloriously over-the-top actor, hailed as "The Last of the British Barnstormers," played for decades onstage as the mad-for-revenge Todd (a barber who cut the throats of his victims, who later become meat pies), also starring in a 1936 British film version. His Victorian acting style of mad, cackling villainy won him a special niche in horror cinema, and this is a superb b&w 8" x 10" photo of the "Sweeney Todd" actor, inscribed and signed by him in black ink, and showing him in his study at peace with the world (and at odds with his professional image). Signed photos of this full-blooded horror star are rare indeed, and this one comes in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Steven Spielberg "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Signed Contract. A two-page employment agreement dated April 1, 1980, engaging Spielberg's services as director for the 1981 adventure classic, signed by him on the last page in blue ink. At the time, Spielberg had expressed a desire to direct a James Bond feature, but his career was suffering in the wake of box office disaster that was 1941. Instead, he and George Lucas created their own action hero, and ultimately one of the most successful films of all time. The document is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild tanning, some handwritten notations in pencil on the front page, and staple and punch holes along the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Steven Spielberg Signed "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Contract. A three-page agreement between Amblin Entertainment and Raiders Company engaging Spielberg's services as director for the 1981 adventure classic, dated April 1, 1980, and signed by Spielberg and executive producer Howard G. Kazanjian in blue ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and the usual staple and binder holes to the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Sylvester Stallone Limited Edition Photo. A b&w 19" x 13" photo of the actor by famed photographer Stephen F. Verona, #1 in a limited edition of 20, numbered and signed by the photographer. These rare photos by Verona regularly sell at galleries for as much as $1,200. In Excellent condition.
Rare "Star Trek" Bronze Medallion Prototypes. A pair of rare prototypes for a medallion commemorating the television debut of the original Star Trek series. Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock are featured on the obverse, with an image of the starship Enterprise, "Star Trek Lives!", and the crew's mission statement stamped on the reverse. Both are in Excellent condition, with some untrimmed flash around the edges of one.
James Stewart Autographed Harvey Sketch. One of James Stewart's enduring and endearing performances was as Elwood P. Dowd, loyal and believing friend to Harvey (1950). Here's the giant rabbit himself, smiling and sporting a bow tie, as drawn by Stewart in an 11" x 14" black ink sketch. Stewart had written "Harvey" and signed "James Stewart" under the sketch. A wonderfully charming memento of a classic film and its legendary star.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Original James Stewart "Harvey" Drawing, Signed by Stewart. Elwood P. Dowd in Harvey is one of James Stewart's most beloved performances and he enjoyed drawing sketches of his tall invisible rabbit pal. This sketch by Stewart on 7.5" x 10.5" paper captures the hare (complete with bow tie) in black felt tip, and Stewart added the "Harvey" notation and his name in blue. A classic film, a great star, and a charming item, in Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA/
Oliver Stone and Michael Douglas Signed "Wall Street" Screenplay. A copy of the third draft of Stone's screenplay for the 1987 drama, signed by him and actor Michael Douglas on the cover page. Douglas won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his iconic performance as corporate raider Gordon Gekko. In Excellent overall condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Sharon Stone Owned Dress Suit. A BCBG velvet knee-length dress with sequins, beads, and lace-over-silk custom coat, size Medium, owned by Sharon Stone. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Dorothy Stratten Autograph with Photo. A white 3.5" x 5.5" card inscribed "To Mr. A.R. Hains, Affectionately, Dorothy Stratten, xoxo" and signed by the late Playboy Playmate of the Year in black ink, with a color photo attached. In Excellent condition with mild wear. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Elizabeth Taylor Signed MGM Contact (1945). A two-page, double-sided agreement on MGM letterhead dated October 31, 1945, regarding the publishing of Taylor's book The Adventures of Nibbles, signed by her and her mother on the last page in black ink, and initialed by both on the second page. Ms. Taylor was 13 years old at the time and had recently triumphed in MGM's National Velvet (1944). In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mailing creases, very mild tanning and wear, and the usual staple and punch holes tot he top edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Elizabeth Taylor Black Gloves. A pair of black Lycra, opera-length gloves from the personal wardrobe of Elizabeth Taylor. In Excellent condition.
Advertisement for Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in "Private Lives," Signed by Both. The 1983 Broadway stage revival of Noel Coward's Private Lives was the final public pairing of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. They had divorced by this time (and each had married and divorced another spouse); Burton married again shortly before Private Lives closed and died a year later. This New York Times advertisement measures 13" x 28" and is handsomely matted in a black metal 13" x 28" frame. The two stars have signed by their pictures; Taylor flamboyantly in her customary reddish-purple ink, Burton somewhat more modestly in blue ink. Both these autographs are tough to find in authentic form, and the two on one item is very desirable. The signed poster is especially dynamic, as it represents the "finale" of the Taylor-Burton relationship. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Elizabeth Taylor Signed Contract. A $2 million "Note Secured by Deed of Trust" dated February 3, 1982 and signed by Taylor in black ink. In Excellent condition with the usual staple and binder holes to the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Shirley Temple Signed Sketch of Sonya Henie. A stick figure sketch of figure skater Sonya Henie, drawn and signed by Shirley Temple in black ink on white paper. Matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5" x 17.5", and in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild tanning and some very minor soiling.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Shirley Temple Signed Photograph. This b&w 8" x 10" photo of child star Shirley Temple is signed by the actress and in great condition. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Irving Thalberg Signed Letter. Remembered in film history as MGM's "Boy Wonder," Irving Thalberg is still the most legendary of all Hollywood producers, even over 70 years after his early death. This three-page, typed letter on MGM letterhead, dated December 15, 1924 (the first year MGM was in operation), confirms an arrangement between MGM and Famous Players Lasky Corporation regarding the loan out of Aileen Pringle for the lead role in A Kiss in the Dark. The agreement lists compensation, transportation, meals, wardrobe, etc., and is signed on the third page by Thalberg and Pringle. In Fine condition, with torn file holes at the top edge, light creasing, two fold creases, and a paper clip impression to the upper left corner. The signature of Thalberg is very desirable in any form, especially on documents from MGM, where he and Louis B. Mayer ruled over (as the famous publicity proclaimed), "More Stars than the Heavens." Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Original Irving Thalberg Photo Portrait by Russell Ball. a b&w 11" x 14" photo portrait of the legendary producer by Hollywood photographer Russell Ball, circa 1932. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and tanning, with Ball's credit stamp on the back.
Spencer Tracy's Original Hollywood Signed Contract from 1930. This historic Hollywood contract arranged the feature film debut of Spencer Tracy (1901-1967), two-time Oscar winner considered by many to have been the greatest of American film actors. Director John Ford had seen Tracy in the play The Last Mile, encouraged Fox Films to sign the actor to this contract and directed Tracy in Up the River (1930, which was also the feature debut of Humphrey Bogart). Tracy's only previous film work had been in Vitaphone short subjects filmed in New York. The 16-page contract comes in its original Fox Film Corporation folder, dated May 6, 1930, employing Tracy for a period of six weeks at $600 per week, with an option for an additional 20 weeks over six months at $750 per week. Boldly signed by Tracy on page 15 with a notary seal and notarization. In Fine to Very Fine condition with tanning and wear. Tracy, of course achieved his greatest fame later at MGM, but this is the contract that originally brought him to Hollywood and paved the way for one of the giants of cinema history.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Spencer Tracy Signed "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" Contract. A 28-page employment contract between Columbia Pictures and Spencer Tracy, dated November 22, 1966, engaging him to appear in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, signed in blue ink by Tracy on page 11. Tracy was ill throughout the production, and died 17 days after filming wrapped. His performance earned him a posthumous Oscar nomination, and partner and co-star Katharine Hepburn never saw the completed movie because of the memories it stirred. The document is in Very Fine condition with mild wear, tanning, and some light soiling to the legal cover and first page.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Lana Turner Three-Piece Grooming Set. This silver-plated, three-piece set includes a comb, brush, and hand mirror, in Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild to moderate tanning. Attractive vanity table items, used by one of the classic Hollywood beauties. From the Lana Turner Estate.
Lana Turner Owned White Beaded Purse. A 9" white beaded clutch purse, owned and used by Lana Turner. In Fine condition with a few small areas of soiling and discoloration, primarily along the sides and the back. From the Lana Turner Estate.
Card of Admittance to Rudolph Valentino's Funeral Mass. The funeral for Rudolph Valentino -- who died August 23, 1926, of a perforated ulcer at age 31 -- was a sensational event, famed for its mob of 80,000 and its unleashing of public hysteria. This is a pass to St. Malachy's Church in New York City on August 30, 1926, for the "Solemn High Mass for Rudolph Valentino." The 3.5" x 5.4" black-bordered card provides the location and time for the funeral, noting that it's necessary for admittance to the church -- adding "it is also necessary for passage of Automobile through Police Traffic LInes." By the way, Clifton Webb attended the funeral and apparently asked several fellow mourners for their pass cards -- this (and the identical card Heritage offers in this auction) come from Webb's estate. In Excellent condition.
Card of Admittance to Rudolph Valentino's Funeral. The funeral for Rudolph Valentino -- who died August 23, 1926, of a perforated ulcer at age 31 -- was a sensational event, famed for its mob of 80,000 and its unleashing of public hysteria. This is a pass to St. Malachy's Church in New York City on August 30, 1926, for the "Solemn High Mass for Rudolph Valentino." The 3.5" x 5.4" black-bordered card provides the location and time for the funeral, noting that it's necessary for admittance to the church -- adding "it is also necessary for passage of Automobile through Police Traffic LInes." By the way, Clifton Webb attended the funeral and apparently asked several fellow mourners for their pass cards -- this (and the identical card Heritage offers in this auction) come from Webb's estate. The card has some staining on the front. In Very Fine condition.
Rare Rudolph Valentino Vintage Photos. Set of five vintage b&w 8" x 10" stills of the world's first silver screen heartthrob in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Son of the Sheik, and others. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild tanning and wear, some light creasing, and damaged or missing corners to most.
Rudolph Valentino, Alice Lake, Uncharted Seas 49 Rare Double-Weight Stills from 1921's "Uncharted Seas," with Valentino. This silent saga of the frozen North, directed by Wesley Ruggles, featured Rudolph Valentino on the brink of superstardom. The star was Alice Lake, who played the wife of hard-drinking womanizing lout (Carl Gerard), and who is truly in love with Valentino. Lake and Valentino end up together in the fadeout (after the two have restrained their yearnings for months while caught in an ice-trapped ship!). Forty-nine rare double-weight stills, posed and candid, mostly favoring Ms. Lake, although Valentino appears in several (including a great candid in which a man lights his cigarette as Valentino lies snow-covered on a sled). Also a nice shot of director Wesley Ruggles smoking a cigar as he stands by the camera. Although provenance has not been fully determined, it appears that this lot, might at one time have belonged to Alice Lake. In Excellent condition.
Vivian Vance Signed Agreement. A single-page agreement on William Morris Agency letterhead (with a brief mention of I Love Lucy") dated September 19, 1955, and signed by Vance in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with light overall wear and tanning, a handwritten notation in red ink to the top right corner, and the standard punch holes along the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Charles Van Doren Signed Letter. A brilliant scholar and son of a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Charles Van Doren become a celebrity in the late '50s during a triumphant run on the TV quiz show Twenty-One. Sadly, it was soon revealed (by a disgruntled former "contestant") that Van Doren had been coached and fed the answers by the show's producers for the sake of drama and ratings. The resulting scandal led to the demise of several popular quiz shows in late 1958. This brief typed letter is dated May 23, 1957, reads: "Please accept my apologies for this very late reply to your request." and is signed by Van Doren in black ink. Also included is a copy of the February 23, 1957, issue of TV Guide, featuring a cover stroy on Van Doren at the height of his popularity. The letter is in Very Fine condition with mild tanning, wear, a fold crease, and a light pencil mark; the magazine is in Very Good to Fine condition moderate overall wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Signed Sketches of Lillian Gish, Renee Adoree, Lewis Stone, Olive Borden and More! A Heritage discovery! Robert L. Whittington was an artist who drew striking sketches of the stars of the late 1920s, then sent them the sketches to be autographed. This batch offers a wonderful lot, including major stars of some of the biggest movies of their era - Lillian Gish (Orphans of the Storm), Renee Adoree (The Big Parade), Lewis Stone The Lost World), Olive Borden (The Eternal Woman), May McAvoy (Ben-Hur) - as well as Lois Moran, Godfrey Tearle, Lew Cody, Monte Blue, Douglas Maclean and Florence Vidor. Wonderful sketches and sharp, clean autographs, several with inscriptions. One-stop shopping for Silent era autographs in desirable form and Excellent condition.
Vintage Autograph Book. A 6" x 4.5" faux red leather bound autograph collection with 17 great signatures, including Lou Costello, Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Van Johnson, Marsha Hunt, Mickey Rooney, and Jimmy Durante. Also included is a ticket/souvenir postcard to the April 6, 1945 broadcast of Tom Breneman's "Breakfast in Hollywood" radio program signed by Breneman on the reverse. The book is in Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate wear to the cover but only very mild wear and discoloration to the pages, and the ticket is in Very Fine Condition with mild wear and plenty of gloss.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Signed Sketches of Cecil B. DeMille, Maurice Chevalier, Dorothy Gish, Ramon Navarro, Evelyn Brent, Mary Philbin and More! This charming collection of Robert Whittington sketches presents image of and autographs from some of the giants of late 1920/early 1930s Hollywood: lordly Cecil B. DeMille (who'd recently directed The King of Kings), dapper Maurice Chevalier (who'd just joined Paramount Studios), demure Dorothy Gish (Nell Gwynne), dashing Ramon Navarro (Ben-Hur), vampy Evelyn Brent (Underworld), maidenly Mary Philbin (The Phantom of the the Opera) - also Blanche Sweet, Constance Talmadge, Jobyna Ralston, Alyce Mills and Gracie Fields. Wonderful sketches and a splendid batch of vintage autographs in Excellent condition.
Signed Sketches of Pearl White, Mary Astor, Dolores Costello, Sophie Tucker, Alma Rubens, Carmel Myers and More! The Silent Screen offered wonderful faces,and here's a bevy of them, sketched by Robert Whittington and signed to the artist by the luminaries themselves: Pearl White (star of The Perils of Pauline, who enjoyed anonymity in public by removing her blonde wig), Mary Astor (John Barrymore's leading lady in Don Juan, long before tempting Bogart in The Maltese Falcon), Dolores Costello (whom Barrymore called "the most preposterously lovely creature in the world," and married), Sophie Tucker (the legendary inger), Alma Rubens (dead at 33, a drug addict), Carmel Myers (the voluptuous Iras of the 1925 Ben-Hur) - plus Johnny Hines, Thomas Meighan, Antonio Moreno, Pauline Starke, Alice Terry, May Allison, Gertrude Astor, and Blanche Mahaffey. Stylish drawings and clean vintage autographs! Excellent condition.
Signed Cast Credits for "The Champ" and "Senorita." Featured are ornate watercolor cast posters by artist Howard Wookey (1895-1970) for Senorita (1927) signed by Clarence Badger, Lloyd Corrigan, Bebe Daniels, William Powell, Gayne Whitman, Tom Kennedy, and Joan Standing, matted to an overall size of 23" x 18"; and for The Champ (1931) signed by Frances Marion, King Vidor, Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, and Edward Brophy, matted to an overall size 24" x 20.5". In overall Very Fine condition with light tanning.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Great Actors Signed Photos. Set of four vintage b&w photos inscribed and signed by Olive Borden (dated 1927), Boris Karloff, Norman Kerry, and George O'Brien (dated 1926). The sizes of the photos range from 6" x 8" to 9" x 10" and are in overall Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and tanning, and some heavy tearing to the lower right corner of the Karloff photo (the signature is unaffected).
Signed Sketches of Al Jolson, Jeanette MacDonald, Tallulah Bankhead, and More! This truly impressive Robert Whittington series of autographed sketches includes Al Jolson (in blackface, a la The Jazz Singer), Jeanette MacDonald (from her seductive early 1930s era) and an alluring Tallulah Bankhead - as well as Lillian Harvey , Dorothy Dickson. Lillian Foster and Alec B. Francis. The Jolson shot is particularly evocative of its era, as The Jazz Singer introduced Sound to Hollywood films. Offbeat and charming images and autographs from several legendary stars (and a few sadly forgotten ones). Excellent condition.
Ten Photos and Two Letters from Vintage Stars. A colorfully diverse packet of photos and letters to one Mr. A.A. Gonzaga, who in the 1930s edited Cinearte magazine in Brazil. Included: 5" x 7" photo of Monte Blue (signed in blue ink); 5" x 7" portrait of Mickey Rooney (with pre-printed white ink signature); 5.5" x 9" profile of Milton Sills (inscribed in black ink); 6.5" x 9" comic study of Jack Duffy (signed in black ink); 7" x 8.5" glamour portrait of Ramon Navarro (signed in black ink and in Spanish); 7" x 9" photo of Reginald Denny (signed in black ink); 7" x 9" profile study of Charles Farrell (inscribed in black ink); 8" x 10" portrait of director F.W. Murnau (pre-printed white ink signature); 7.5" x 10" portrait of MGM director Clarence Brown (inscribed in blue ink); and 8" x 12" portrait of Neil Hamilton (Inscribed in black ink, with horizontal crease above inscription). Also included are a typed note from Randolph Scott on his 5" x 6.5" personal stationery and signed in black ink, and a handwritten note from Claudette Colbert on her 6" x 7.5" personal stationery and signed in black ink. This is an intriguing example of Hollywood PR good-will relations with a South-American colleague, and a desirable assortment of vintage signatures in their own right. Very Fine condition.
Vintage Wartime Autograph Book. A 6" x 4.5" faux black leather autograph album with 12 great signatures on pieces of paper pasted to the pages, dated from March 29, 1939 to July 1945. Included are Orson Welles, Katharine Hepburn, Laird Cregar, George Arliss, Lt. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle, and J. Edgar Hoover. In Fine to very Fine condition with mild cover wear and mild to moderate wear and/or discoloration to the pages, the signatures largely unaffected.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Hotel Guest Book with Celebrity Signatures. This vintage guest book from the early 1960s was used by a hotel in Hawaii, and features the signatures of numerous celebrity occupants. Included are Louise Brooks, Bette Midler, Sarah Vaughan, Tina Turner, Jerry Lewis, Rashomon script writer Hashimoto Shinobu, Akira Kurosawa (in Japanese), Redd Fox, Toshiro Mifune, Mark Spitz, Jim Nabors, Red Skelton, and others from a period dating 1962 to 1989. The front cover and first few pages have separated from the book, otherwise the contents are in Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild wear and tanning.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Signed Directors Guild of America 50th Anniversary Poster. In 1986, the Directors Guild of America celebrated its 50th anniversary and produced this beautifully dramatic poster, showing a director's chair sitting on a "flying carpet" of film stock, soaring over the clouds and aiming for the sun. This copy of the poster is signed by a Who's Who of legendary directors, including Mark Rydell, Budd Boetticher, John Avildsen, Sydney Pollack, Joe Lewis, George Schaefer, Paul Mazursky, Robert Wise, Lynne Littman, Buck Henry, Billy Wilder, Richard Attenborough, Edward Dmytryk, Martin Ritt, Vincent Sherman, Norman Jewison, Gene Kelly, and Gilbert Cates. The 21.5" x 30" poster is matted inside a splendid 33.5" x 41" black frame with a wire on the back for wall display and the overall effect is genuinely stunning. This is a magnificent piece of Hollywood history, with signatures related to many of the greatest films ever made. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Kenny "Von Dutch" Howard Limited Edition Photo. A b&w 19" x 13" photo of the legendary artist and custom motorcycle designer by famed photographer Stephen F. Verona, #1 in a limited edition of 20, numbered and signed by the photographer. These rare photos by Verona regularly sell at galleries for as much as $1,200. In Excellent condition.
Eli Wallach Signed "Godfather Part III" Contract. A six-page contract dated September 15, 1989, between Wallach and Zoetrope Italia regarding the actor's role as "Don Altobello" in The Godfather Part III. The document is signed twice in ink by Wallach on the last page. In Excellent condition with minimal wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Andy Warhol Signed "Torsos" Poster. A 39" x 59" poster advertising Warhol's 1977 Torsos exhibit at the Gallery Grand Palais-Paris, with a large autograph by him in black marker. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Andy Warhol Limited Edition Photo. A b&w 13" x 19" photo of Andy Warhol by Stephen F. Verona, #1 in a limited edition of 20, numbered and signed by the photographer. These rare photos by Verona regularly sell at galleries for as much as $1,200. In Excellent condition.
John Wayne Autographed Guest Book Page. A single 5" x 8" page from a Hawaiian hotel guest book, signed by John Wayne in blue ink, with the inscription "Beautiful gals here!". Circa August 12, 1964. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and mild to moderate tanning around the edges.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
John Wayne Signed "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" Contract. A 56-page employment agreement between Paramount Pictures and John Wayne, engaging his services for John Ford's classic Western The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Boldly signed in blue ink by Wayne on the last page and accompanied by six unsigned, related documents, all in Very Fine condition with the usual staple and binder holes, and light staining to the left edges of a few pages and to the binder. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
John Wayne's Personal Zippo Lighter. A small, sterling silver Zippo cigarette lighter with "Duke" engraved on one side, owned and used by the legendary John Wayne. Not currently in working order (lacking a flint and fluid) but otherwise in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very light wear and some faint scratches. From the Otto Kupp Estate.
John Wayne Cast Member Gift Mug From "McQ." Given by John Wayne to various cast and crew members on the 1974 police drama, this coffee mug has a McQ logo with badge and guns on one side, and an inscription with a facsimile of Wayne's signature printed on the other. In Excellent condition.
John Wayne's Wrought Iron Window Guard From Home. A decorative wrought iron window guard from Wayne's California home. In Very Fine condition with some wear. From the John Wayne Estate.
John Wayne Owned Pocket Watch. A striking sterling silver Illinois pocket watch, circa 1918, with "Duke" engraved on the back. The watch was owned and used by Wayne for many years before he gave it as a gift to former Warner Bros. stagehand Bill Wilt. The watch is in Very Fine condition with a little tarnishing, and has been mounted in a 16" x 12" display box along with a b&w photo of Wayne and letter of authenticity from Wilt's wife.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Clifton Webb Celeb-Signed Guestbook Page. A page from a guestbook owned by Clifton Webb, labelled "Party for Noel Coward, 1005 N. Rexford" at the top in Webb's hand. The selection of big, bold signatures includes Claudette Colbert, Ronald Colman, Irene Dunne, David Niven, Constance Collier, George Cukor, Katharine Hepburn, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and his wife Mary Lee, and, of course, Noel Coward. The page is in Very FIne to Excellent condition with mild overall tanning and a little bit of edge wear. From the Clifton Webb estate.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Clifton Webb Guestbook Page with Celebrity Signatures. Clifton Webb was well-known for throwing celebrity-studded parties during his lengthy acting career, as evidenced by this page from one of his guest books, with "June 17th Party for Elsa" written at the top of the page in his hand. The honoree was society maven Elsa Maxwell, and the various signatures include Basil Rathbone, Laura director Otto Preminger and star Gene Tierney, John Houseman, Darryl Zanuck, Jack Warner, and Samuel Goldwyn, with Joan Crawford, Joan Fontaine, Dana Andrews and Judith Anderson (both of whom also co-starred with Webb in Laura), Judy Garland, and others on the reverse, all in blue fountain pen. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild overall tanning. From the Clifton Webb estate.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Clifton Webb Signature Journal Guest Book, with Remarkable Collection of Signatures. This red and gold guest book is a treasury of signatures from legendary theatre and film stars, signed at Clifton Webb's homes in the east and Hollywood between 1929 and 1935. Among the autographs: Clark Gable, Gloria Swanson, Gary Cooper, Miriam Hopkins, Paul Robeson, Kay Francis, Herbert Marshall, Tallulah Bankhead, Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, George S. Kaufman, Anita Loos, Edna Ferber, Libby Holman, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., "Joan" (Joan Crawford, then wed to Fairbanks), Ethel Barrymore, Richard Barthelmess, Rosa Ponselle, Beatrice Lillie, Ina Claire, Gilbert Miller, Mercedes de Acosta, and more. The book measures approx. 8" x 10", and if it could only talk! Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Clifton Webb Guest Book - "The Webbs" - Vintage Star Signatures. This handsome, 8.5" x 10.5" brown and gold guest book ranges the years 1937 to 1947. Among the rich and.or famous who visited Clifton Webb and his mother and signed this book were Helen Hayes, Charles MacArthur, Melvyn Douglas, Helen Gahagan, George Cukor, Ruth Gordon, Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, Martin Kosleck, Beatrice Lillie , Mercedes de Acosta, Ina Claire, Gladys Swarthout, Irene Selznick, Gladys Cooper, and fan dancer Sally Rand. In Very Fine condition with some border wear and a few loose pages; the pages themselves are clean and neat.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Clifton Webb Guest Book - "Mother Her Book." Clifton Webb's life-long devotion to his mother Maybelle was legendary, and this was her personal volume, with "Mother Her Book" engraved on the front of the 7" x 9.5" red and gold album. The signatures date from the late 1930s to the early 1940s, and include Noel Coward, Bea Lillie, Richard Rodgers, Judith Anderson, Elsa Maxwell, Ina Claire, Cecil Beaton, Charles MacArthur, Phillips Holmes, Frank Lawton, Evelyn Laye, Cobina Wright, Mercedes de Acosta, Martin Kosleck, Gladys Swarthout, Grace Moore, Reginald Gardiner Libby Holman, Constance Collier, Ruth Donnelly, and more. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Clifton Webb Signed Guest Book from his Home, Highacres. A handsome, brown and gold guest book, approximately 7.5" x 9.5" from Webb's Highacres estate in the east, with signatures from 1942 and 1943. Included are Grace Moore, Gladys Cooper, Constance Collier, Irene Castle, Estelle Winwood, Tallulah Bankhead (signed "Tallulah") and more. Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Clifton Webb Memoir Draft and Notes. Clifton Webb's life was remarkable, both for the sterling work he performed on stage and screen and for the celebrated company he kept. This packet is a virtual time machine back to his elegant lifetime and lifestyle, with over 300 typed pages of notes and drafts for his never-published memoir, including his annotations. The notes are dated May 9, 1949, and include the typed copy of his Current Biography submission of 1943, which the actor presumably used for his own research. Webb's stories cover Greta Garbo, Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Tallulah Bankhead, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Frank Sinatra, Beatrice Lillie, Libby Holman, Danny Kaye, Gertrude Lawrence, Boris Karloff, Grace Moore, Katharine Cornell, Gregory Peck, Libby Holman, Jeanne Eagles -- most of the greatest names in a half-century of Broadway and Hollywood history. A truly unique and personal curio of a star and his era, in Excellent condition.
Raquel Welch "Walks Far Woman" Signed Letters Archive. Includes two letters from Welch in which she complains about the 1982 made-for-TV movie and offers to re-edit it (with a response from the producer, "Let sleeping actresses lie!", written on one letter), her unexecuted contract for the movie, a VHS screener tape of the movie, a copy of the press, movies stills with negatives, and a promotional brochure. Items are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Orson Welles Signed Radio Contract. A two-page contract dated October 6, 1943, engaging the services of Orson Welles for an unspecified radio program, signed on the last page by Welles in brown ink. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and tanning, fold creases, and the usual staples and punch holes to the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Orson Welles Crystal Bowl. This beautiful Bohemian Cut Crystal Rose Bowl was originally offered in the C.B. Charles' Orson Welles Property Auction of 1992. The bowl has a 6.5" depth, and its sparkling style and elegance would have appealed to the treasures-collecting Charles Foster Kane or the aristocratic (and magnificent) Ambersons. In Excellent condition.
Orson Welles' English Silver on Copper Sauce Boat. Originally from the estate of Orson Welles, this lovely English Silver on Copper Sauce Boat has a Georgian design and measures 9" long. It has the characteristic elegance of its celebrated former owner and was purchased by the current consignor at the Orson Welles' Property Auction by C.B.Charles Galleries of Pompano Beach, Florida in 1992. In Excellent condition.
Adam West "Cherry DeLight" Batman Painting. Adam West forever made his mark on TV history and Pop-Art culture as Bob Kane's "Caped Crusader," alias Bruce Wayne - aka Batman. West starred in the mega-hit TV series from 1966 to 1968, as well as the 1966 feature Batman, sporting the black cape, filling the purple tights and performing the "POW!" "ZOK!" heroics with both swashbuckler charm and tongue-in-cheek humor. West later created a series of paintings of Batman and the villains, and now Heritage Galleries proudly offers several of these delightful pictures. The first is titled "Cherry Delight," and West has presented Batman afloat in a giant sundae glass, just as he had been on one of the TV episodes. The painting is set against a basically black background, is framed in a white matte, and its painter has signed "Adam West" in silver in the lower right area.The Batman painting was created and signed the actor who made him a 1960s camp icon - Holy desirable connection, Batman! Excellent Condition.
Mad Hatter Painting by Adam West. David Wayne (1914-1995) was primarily a Broadway star, a two-time Tony Award winner who probably reached his largest audience as "The Mad Hatter," aka Jervis Tetsch. Wayne's Mad Hatter made four appearances on the Batman TV series during the first two seasons (who can forget "The Contaminated Cow" episode in Season Two?), and Adam West paid him tribute in this bizarre painting, which makes the Mad Hatter considerably more comic book-nightmarish than he was on the show. While Wayne sported a top hat and handlebar mustache, West's Mad Hatter wears a crown, is clean shaven, and has a pointed nose, evil orange, black and red eyes and a slack mouth - Holy Artistic License, Batman! A bonus comes in the painting via the image of Batman and Robin, reflected in the Hatter's hat/crown. The colors are bright and riotous and West has written both "The Mad Hatter" in the lower left and signed "Adam West" in the lower right. Excellent condition.
Adam West Painting of "The Bookworm" . Roddy McDowall (1928-1998) played "The Bookworm" on two Batman episodes of the first season, "The Bookworm Turns" and "While Gotham City Burns." Adam West captures the quirky essence of his co-star villain in this painting, wearing his thick glasses and hat (with tube in the front) and flashing a truly wormy (but toothy) smile. West has written "Roddy McDowall as 'Bookworm' in black in the lower left area, adding his own signature in the lower right area. By the way, McDowall later switched Batman villains - in the 1990s animated Batman series, he became the voice of the Mad Hatter. (Holy versatility, Batman!) Excellent condition.
Adam West Painting of the Green Hornet. What a night in TV history for superheroes - Batman vs. The Green Hornet! It all began September 9, 1966, as The Green Hornet - taking its cue from the giant success of Batman - made its teleseries debut. Van Williams starred as the Green Hornet (aka Britt Reid) and no less than Bruce Lee played his sidekick Kato. To "plug" the new show (which lasted only one season), Williams and Lee made uncredited appearances on September 28, 1966 Batman show ("The Spell of Tut"), then returned later in the season for "A Piece of the Action" and "Batman's Satisfaction" (March 1 and 2, 1967). The show climaxed with a titanic battle between the forces for good that ended in a draw and impressed many fans as the all-time greatest fight sequence in the annals of television history. Adam West captures the classic donnybrook in rather "expressionistic" style, with a smiling Batman looming over a frowning Green Hornet, as Robin the Boy Wonder grins between them. West has written his name and "Batman Meets Green Hornet" in the lower left area. By the way, both Adam West and Van Williams are now friends and neighbors in Idaho - Holy Eventual Happy Alliance, Batman! The picture connects comic book superheroes, TV superheroes, TV superhero stars and a never-to-be-forgotten night for superhero fans - and of course was painted and owned by TV's Batman star Adam West himself. Try to look at it without shouting "WHAPP!" and "BIFF!" Excellent condition.
Adam West Painting of "Egghead." The Batman TV show found one of its most fun and flamboyant villains as Horror King Vincent Price made his perfidious debut as "Egghead" on the episode "An Egg Grows in Gotham" (October 19, 1966) - followed the next night by "The Yegg Foes in Gotham." Price, who made several Egghead encore appearances, had the perfect mix of comedy and menace for the high camp series, and even once got into the spirt by starting an on-set egg fight. (Holy Having-Fun-with-your- Role, Batman!). It was only right and proper that Bob Kane included Price's Egghead in the Batman Villain paintings he created, and here is the evil egg man, in all his Humpty Dumpty-style splendor, complete with blue eyes (Price's eyes were really blue), sporting a leer and and holding an egg. Surrounding Egghead are West's no-nonsense-looking Batman, Burt Ward's fist-brandishing Robin - and Yvonne Craig's Batgirl! West has written "Vincent Price 'Egghead'" to the left of Price's image and signed "Adam West" to the right of it. Vivid use of color adds to the picture's vitality and charm. A painting of one of Batman's (and Hollywood's) greatest all-time villains, pictured with Batman, Robin and Batgirl, painted by Adam West - this one has it all! Excellent condition.
Woodrow Wilson's Invitation to the "Birth of a Nation" Premiere. A special invitation dated February 18, 1915, and addressed to President Woodrow Wilson, inviting him to a special screening of D.W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation. Thomas Dixon, author of the original novel and a former classmate of Wilson, arranged to have the movie screened at the White House, which was attended by the President, members of his cabinet, and their families. Wilson was reported to have said of the film that "it is like writing history with lightning. And my only regret is that it is all so terribly true." In reality, the source for the quote was Dixon himself, who took every opportunity to promote the film. Wilson would soon after state that he disapproved of the "unfortunate production." The invite, a dynamic blend of cinema/Washington D.C. history, is in Very Fine condition with areas of mild to moderate tanning, and has been framed to an overall size of 8" x 10.5".
Jonathan WInters Signed Sketch. A striking abstract pencil sketch by the comedian, signed and dated May 14, 1974 by him in pencil. The reverse bears the handwritten inscription: "To Shirley -- Who has "cast" thousands and there's an old line on an old couch in or where the old NBC building used to be 'If you lie down on the couch and face the ceiling -- it said (on the ceiling) "Just think honey tomorrow You'll be a star!" ' You don't need a couch thank God -- you're you! Love, Jonathan Oct--14--75." The Shirley in question is Shirley Wood, former secretary to Johnny Carson. The sketch is matted and framed to an overall size of 15" x 18" in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild overall tanning.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Natalie Wood "The Cracker Factory" Contract Archive. Includes Wood's unexecuted contract for the 1979 TV movie; signed contracts for co-stars Shelley Long, Perry King, and Peter Haskell; publicity stills with negatives, color sides, three copies each of the script and promotional brochures, and a VHS screener tape of the movie. Items are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Ed Wood "The Sinister Urge" Script. A dialogue continuity script for The Sinister Urge, dated April 24, 1963. Written and directed by Ed Wood and released in 1961, it was Wood's follow-up to his infamous Z-grade classic, Plan 9 From Outer Space. In Fine to very Fine condition with mild overall wear and tanning, with moderate wear, tanning, and soiling to the cover page.
Anna Nicole Smith Check Signed "Vickie Smith." A printed check (6" x 2.75") filled in by Smith in ink and drawn on her personal account at the First Interstate Bank of Texas for $21.75, made out to Federal Express for a package. Her address is listed on Rushington Street in Spring, Texas and the check is dated December 7, 1992. The check has a cute and colorful puppy and dog bone motif printed in the background. Vickie Smith was her legal name at the time and the name she used for her first appearance in Playboy magazine in March of that same year. Excellent condition. PSA/DNA certification included.
Anna Nicole Smith Bloomingdale's Sales Receipt Signed "Vickie Smith" for a Saturday afternoon shopping trip. A sales receipt (3.5" x 8.5") listing jewelry purchased by future husband Howard Marshall totaling $16,954.66. Dated December 12, 1992, Mr. Marshall's credit card was charged for four items: a pearl necklace, marked down from $8,600 to $6,450; a Chanel watch for $6,200; Mikimoto pearls at $1,625; and pearl earrings, marked down from $1,850 to $1,387.50. Smith signs it at the bottom and she has also written Howard Marshall's name. Her address is listed on Rustington [sic] Street in Spring, Texas. Based on the date, one might speculate that this might have been an early (and generous!) Christmas present for Smith. Very fine condition with trivial edge roughness and minor folds. PSA/DNA certification included.
Anna Nicole Smith Handwritten Note Signed in Full. An interesting item - a white sheet of plain paper, 5" x 8.5" in size, written in blue ink by Smith. It reads: "Emigrant 120.00 + 349.39 + 68.00 = 537.39 $700.00 Bills for Rose Anna Nicole Smith." It is signed (presumably) by Martino at the bottom who has also added her last name beneath where Smith wrote her first name. The numbers are written in columns at the top and added by Smith (you can even see where she "carried the ones"). It would seem that even though the bills totaled $537.39, Anna Nicole rounded the sum up to an even $700.00. We do not know who Rose Martinez was or of her relationship to Smith but it is certainly worthy of research. Original light folds, else very fine condition. PSA/DNA certification included.
Anna Nicole Smith's Texas DPS Photo ID Card. Issued to Vickie Lynn Smith with an expiration date of November 28 (her birthday), 1994. In Texas, anyone with a photo ID such as a passport may apply for such a Texas Photo Identification Card. It is not related to driving, but is the same size and format as a driver's license. This one has a pretty photo of a smiling Smith and lists her address as an apartment on Woerner Lane in Houston, Texas. According to this ID, Smith was a 5' 11" tall female (well, duh!) with green eyes. It is signed "Vickie Smith" though not directly on this laminated card which is 3.25" x 2" in size. The ID has been encapsulated and authenticated by Global Authentication Inc.
Anna Nicole Smith's Personal Journal From 1992. Absolutely fascinating diary handwritten by Smith during 1992 showing a side of her personality that has certainly not heretofore been publicly seen or examined. The book is a "Dreams" Diary from Hallmark, hardback with a metal clasp, 6.25" x 7.25" in size. It does not contain a year printed but Smith's handwritten entries range between June 3 and August 16 of 1992. She writes in both pencil and ink (black and blue ballpoint) and on the front page in felt tip she writes "VICKIE SMITH Do not read!" It contains approximately 14 pages in her writing.
Just exactly who was Anna Nicole Smith? Let's look at her brief autobiography as it appears on her website: "If you don't know who I am by now... Let's see, I was born near Houston, Texas. I'm an international model and have been on numerous magazine covers worldwide. I was crowned Playboy Playmate of the Year. I was also the Guess Jeans Model. I'm also an Actress. I had my own show on E!. Now I have a new movie coming out that I'm starring in (and helped produce) called 'Illegal Aliens,' but we might have to change the name for obvious reasons. Is it just me or does controversy seem to follow me around? And, of course, I am TRIMSPA's most famous customer. There's so much more, but bios are boring and I don't feel like writing any more. What else do you need to know?" Based on the amount of public curiosity her life (and death) generated, there are apparently a lot of people who need to know more. Let's let Anna Nicole reveal to us just a bit more about her life and thoughts through some brief excerpts from her journals (as written, spelling not corrected):
"Went to the mall today caught myself looking at baby stuff I hope Im not pregnant...I dont no what I will do if I am... I'm ready for Al to go home! But he wants to stay the night. Yuck!!... Well today was Daniels [her son] 1st day of camp. He had a great time... Today was a okay day...Someone ran over my cat yesterday I was real sad...Clay came over last nite to give me some sleeping pills... I need to diet Going to try out for a movie part. Hope I get it. I could be a great actress... Everybody went crazy when I went on stage It felt so good... Paul Marciana [Guess co-chairman] sent me a package!! He's comming to meet me on Sun. Cant wait!!...Please God let him love me!!...This could be it (followed by five happy faces)... I'm starving!! Been starving myself... Hes going to publish my pictures Im so glad I didnt sleep with him either!... Ive been really stressed out lately and depressed and I cant quit eating. I feel like a pig... I hate for men to want sex all the time. I hate sex anyway..."
There are many incredibly revealing, humorous, and touching words penned in this diary. When, early in her career, Anna Nicole announced that she planned to become "the next Marilyn Monroe," one has to wonder if she knew that her life would end so similarly to the voluptuous blonde bombshell of a previous generation. There are certainly parallels to be drawn. PSA/DNA as well as GAI certification is included.
Just exactly who was Anna Nicole Smith? Let's look at her brief autobiography as it appears on her website: "If you don't know who I am by now... Let's see, I was born near Houston, Texas. I'm an international model and have been on numerous magazine covers worldwide. I was crowned Playboy Playmate of the Year. I was also the Guess Jeans Model. I'm also an Actress. I had my own show on E!. Now I have a new movie coming out that I'm starring in (and helped produce) called 'Illegal Aliens,' but we might have to change the name for obvious reasons. Is it just me or does controversy seem to follow me around? And, of course, I am TRIMSPA's most famous customer. There's so much more, but bios are boring and I don't feel like writing any more. What else do you need to know?" Based on the amount of public curiosity her life (and death) generated, there are apparently a lot of people who need to know more. Let's let Anna Nicole reveal to us just a bit more about her life and thoughts through some brief excerpts from her journals (as written, spelling not corrected):
"Went to the mall today caught myself looking at baby stuff I hope Im not pregnant...I dont no what I will do if I am... I'm ready for Al to go home! But he wants to stay the night. Yuck!!... Well today was Daniels [her son] 1st day of camp. He had a great time... Today was a okay day...Someone ran over my cat yesterday I was real sad...Clay came over last nite to give me some sleeping pills... I need to diet Going to try out for a movie part. Hope I get it. I could be a great actress... Everybody went crazy when I went on stage It felt so good... Paul Marciana [Guess co-chairman] sent me a package!! He's comming to meet me on Sun. Cant wait!!...Please God let him love me!!...This could be it (followed by five happy faces)... I'm starving!! Been starving myself... Hes going to publish my pictures Im so glad I didnt sleep with him either!... Ive been really stressed out lately and depressed and I cant quit eating. I feel like a pig... I hate for men to want sex all the time. I hate sex anyway..."
There are many incredibly revealing, humorous, and touching words penned in this diary. When, early in her career, Anna Nicole announced that she planned to become "the next Marilyn Monroe," one has to wonder if she knew that her life would end so similarly to the voluptuous blonde bombshell of a previous generation. There are certainly parallels to be drawn. PSA/DNA as well as GAI certification is included.
Anna Nicole Smith's Personal Journal From 1994. Absolutely fascinating diary handwritten by Smith during 1994 showing a side of her personality that has certainly not heretofore been publicly seen or examined. The book is a "Guess Kids 1994" paperback ring bound diary, 3.75" x 6" in size, with one page printed for each week. Smith has written this one entirely in black ink on various pages ranging from January 3 to December 26. There are approximately 30 pages in her writing.
Just exactly who was Anna Nicole Smith? Let's look at her brief autobiography as it appears on her website: "If you don't know who I am by now... Let's see, I was born near Houston, Texas. I'm an international model and have been on numerous magazine covers worldwide. I was crowned Playboy Playmate of the Year. I was also the Guess Jeans Model. I'm also an Actress. I had my own show on E!. Now I have a new movie coming out that I'm starring in (and helped produce) called 'Illegal Aliens,' but we might have to change the name for obvious reasons. Is it just me or does controversy seem to follow me around? And, of course, I am TRIMSPA's most famous customer. There's so much more, but bios are boring and I don't feel like writing any more. What else do you need to know?" Based on the amount of public curiosity her life (and death) generated, there are apparently a lot of people who need to know more. Let's let Anna Nicole reveal to us just a bit more about her life and thoughts through some brief excerpts from her journals (as written, spelling not corrected):
"Jesus loves you yes he does Jesus love me to. He looks from up above at me and you... My husbands [J. Howard Marshall] very sick and weak, Theres nothing I can do I want each hour to comfort him with medicines and prayers... When you touch him Im afraid he might break... Sometimes he tries to smile and give me such hope, he a fighter and I believe he can make it...If Jesus desides to take him I dont no what I'll do. I love him so much... I wish Pierce [Marshall's son] would stay out of our lives and let us be...He took all the money away from me would not pay my bills... they should have never let him out of the hospital with namonia...God I just love him so... Sometimes I think of awlful things like hes going to die...I dont think I would be stable enough to go to his funeral if he died... I need some support and I have none. But I do have Jesus and my Director is comming down to support me. He's the one who brought me back to Jesus... I can't dare sleep cause he will pull out that breathing tube. No one else stays here but a few minutes. But im his wife and I want to be here... Ive cried so much I dont have any tears... My husbands much better...I believe hill live to a hundred and 10 and still keep fighting untill the End... My husband has had a miracle. Jesus let him stay he new he shouldnt take him away... I'd die for him hes so precious to me... I am now devoted for life to Jesus..."
There are many incredibly revealing, humorous, and touching words penned in this diary. When, early in her career, Anna Nicole announced that she planned to become "the next Marilyn Monroe," one has to wonder if she knew that her life would end so similarly to the voluptuous blonde bombshell of a previous generation. There are certainly parallels to be drawn. PSA/DNA as well as GAI certification is included.
Just exactly who was Anna Nicole Smith? Let's look at her brief autobiography as it appears on her website: "If you don't know who I am by now... Let's see, I was born near Houston, Texas. I'm an international model and have been on numerous magazine covers worldwide. I was crowned Playboy Playmate of the Year. I was also the Guess Jeans Model. I'm also an Actress. I had my own show on E!. Now I have a new movie coming out that I'm starring in (and helped produce) called 'Illegal Aliens,' but we might have to change the name for obvious reasons. Is it just me or does controversy seem to follow me around? And, of course, I am TRIMSPA's most famous customer. There's so much more, but bios are boring and I don't feel like writing any more. What else do you need to know?" Based on the amount of public curiosity her life (and death) generated, there are apparently a lot of people who need to know more. Let's let Anna Nicole reveal to us just a bit more about her life and thoughts through some brief excerpts from her journals (as written, spelling not corrected):
"Jesus loves you yes he does Jesus love me to. He looks from up above at me and you... My husbands [J. Howard Marshall] very sick and weak, Theres nothing I can do I want each hour to comfort him with medicines and prayers... When you touch him Im afraid he might break... Sometimes he tries to smile and give me such hope, he a fighter and I believe he can make it...If Jesus desides to take him I dont no what I'll do. I love him so much... I wish Pierce [Marshall's son] would stay out of our lives and let us be...He took all the money away from me would not pay my bills... they should have never let him out of the hospital with namonia...God I just love him so... Sometimes I think of awlful things like hes going to die...I dont think I would be stable enough to go to his funeral if he died... I need some support and I have none. But I do have Jesus and my Director is comming down to support me. He's the one who brought me back to Jesus... I can't dare sleep cause he will pull out that breathing tube. No one else stays here but a few minutes. But im his wife and I want to be here... Ive cried so much I dont have any tears... My husbands much better...I believe hill live to a hundred and 10 and still keep fighting untill the End... My husband has had a miracle. Jesus let him stay he new he shouldnt take him away... I'd die for him hes so precious to me... I am now devoted for life to Jesus..."
There are many incredibly revealing, humorous, and touching words penned in this diary. When, early in her career, Anna Nicole announced that she planned to become "the next Marilyn Monroe," one has to wonder if she knew that her life would end so similarly to the voluptuous blonde bombshell of a previous generation. There are certainly parallels to be drawn. PSA/DNA as well as GAI certification is included.
Session 2
Ava Gardner As a Young Girl Vintage Photos. Set of three b&w photos includes 7" x 7" and 7.5" x 9" photos of Gardner as a young girl with her mother, plus an 8" x 10" of her at age 12, in Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Handwritten Letter from Age 11. A magnificent five-page handwritten letter dated February 28, 1934, written by Gardner to her older sister Myra. In it she writes about friends, family, and school, and in the end she describes pretending to be Marion Davies while a friend pretended to be Bing Crosby -- a foreshadowing bit of make-believe from a future Hollywood megastar. The letter is in Very Fine condition with mild wear, two heavy fold creases, and moderate tanning. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Teenage Photos. A set of b&w snapshots of Gardner taken when she was roughly 16 years old, flaunting the good looks that would soon turn her into a motion picture star and break countless hearts. All are in Excellent condition with mild toning. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Assorted Photos. Three large format photos from Ava's collection. Included is a 10" x 13" portrait of Rags, the beloved Pembrooke Welsh Corgi given to Ava by Frank Sinatra. Also included is a 10.3" x 13.3" headshot of Ava from the late '40s, and an oddly illuminated 8" x 10" portrait of Ava at age 16, at a dance with her date Bob Rose. In Very Fine condition with mild yellowing. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner 1940s Scrapbook. Titled "Clippings of the 1940's: A Picture Life History of Ava Gardner," this large scrapbook features more than 100 pages of newspaper and magazine clippings featuring Gardner, dating from 1941 to 1949. The clippings include photos, ads, gossip column entries, and articles from around the world. Thee scrapbook was compiled for Ava by friend and #1 fan Andrew Anthos, who sadly was murdered in late February of this year. It is in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some moderate wear and chipping to the binder and pages, however, the clippings are in great condition and show a surprisingly low amount of discoloration given their age. A great collection of memories. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Young Ava Gardner Signed Photo. This b&w 3" x 4.5" photo of a teenage Ava Gardner bears three variations of her signature en verso -- possibly practicing her autograph. The photo was taken by Gardner's brother-in-law, Larry Tarr, who displayed her pictures in his store window -- a move that ultimately led to her being discovered by MGM. In Excellent condition with very light wear to the edges and mild toning.From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner College Photo. A striking b&w 8" x 10" portrait of Gardner taken at Atlantic Christian College, where she was a student for a brief period before pulling up stakes for Hollywood in 1941. The photo is in Very Fine condition with mild wear and toning, and is mounted on heavy black construction paper that exhibits mild wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner and Mickey Rooney Photos. This set of four b&w 8" x 10" photos of Ava Gardner with her first husband, Mickey Rooney, includes a shot of Rooney teaching Ava golf techniques and two wedding photos. Gardner has said that although the golf photo was posed, Rooney did, in fact, teach her to play. He also spent more time on the golf course than with her during their honeymoon, much to her dismay. The photos are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner and Mickey Rooney Divorce Papers. Three-page set of unsigned, undated divorce papers ending the marriage of Ava Gardner (plaintiff) and Mickey Rooney (defendant). Gardner was 19 and Rooney was 22 when they married, and the union lasted a little over a year before the two separated on the grounds of "grievous mental suffering" and "extreme mental cruelty". Gardner paid her own fees and settled for $25,000; sadly, her mother died the same day the papers are dated (May 21, 1943). The documents are in Very Fine condition with mild wear and mild to moderate tanning, and a heavy horizontal fold crease. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner with Howard Hughes Photo Negative. A 4.5" x 6.5" negative of a rare b&w photo of Gardner with the legendary industrialist/aviator/filmmaker -- a photo that is featured in her 1990 memoirs. Hughes (who already had quite a reputation for romancing starlets) began courting Gardner shortly after her separation from first husband Mickey Rooney. The two dated briefly, with Gardner unable to deal with Hughes' bizarre eccentricities. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Early Glamour Photo by Clarence Bull. A gorgeous b&w 8" x 10" photo of Gardner in an evening gown, hand stamped with an MGM/Clarence S. Bull credit en verso. In Excellent condition with some very mild tanning. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Movie Life Scrapbook. This black three-ring binder, titled "The Movie Life of Ava Gardner," contains 26 pages of vintage b&w photos with captions cut and pasted throughout, focusing on Gardner's early roles, including some uncredited performances during the '40s, including Two Girls and a Sailor and Hitler's Madman, as well as Band Wagon and others. The scrapbook was compiled for Ava by friend and #1 fan Andrew Anthos, who sadly was murdered in late February of this year. In overall Excellent condition with mild wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner and Artie Shaw Vintage Photos. Pair of b&w photos, 3.5" x 5" and 5" x 7", featuring Gardner with her second husband, bandleader Artie Shaw. Both are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and moderate toning. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner and Artie Shaw Photos. This set of five rare, vintage b&w photos ranging in size from 6" x 8" to 8" x 10" features various shots of Gardner and her second husband, bandleader Artie Shaw, dining and dancing at various clubs, including the legendary Mocambo. The pics are in overall Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and some instances of mild discoloration. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner and Artie Shaw Wedding Photos. set of one 9" x 6" and two 8" x 10" photos from Gardner's wedding to bandleader Shaw, her second husband, including one with Shaw's mother. All are in Very Fine condition with minor wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner and Clark Gable "The Hucksters" Photo. A handsome, vintage b&w 11" x 14" promo still from the 1947 dramedy, featuring Gable and Gardner. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some wear along the edges and creasing to the corners. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Assorted Vintage Promo Photos. This set of four assorted b&w 8" x 10" photos includes a promo shot of Gardner posing for sculptor Joseph Nicolosi for a statue for the 1948 film One Touch of Venus (the second such statue; MGM recommissioned the work after she posed topless for the first one), a still of Gardner with David Niven and Stewart Granger in the The Little Hut (1957), an 8" x 10" b&w glamour shot and a photo of her dining with friends and family at the Stork Club. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Vintage photos from the '40s. Set of four b&w 8" x 10" photos includes two gorgeous close-ups of Gardner, as well as two photos of her with her friend, actress Frances Neal. (The King Features Syndicate caption taped to the back mentions Gardner's previous marriages to Mickey Rooney and Artie Shaw, and speculates that she "might be getting serious about actor Peter Lawford." Alas for poor Peter, it was actually fellow Rat Packer Frank Sinatra who would win her hand in marriage.) The photos are in Very Fine to Excellent condition, with some light wear and tanning. The seaside photo of Ava and Frances is hand stamped en verso by Clarence Bull. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner "One Touch of Venus" Statue. During pre-production for the romantic comedy One Touch of Venus (1948), Universal sent Ava Gardner to sculptor Joseph Nicolosi to pose for a proper life-size prop statue of her character, the titular goddess. Nicolosi's first statue was partially nude, and the studio demanded something more modest. This is a a 12.5" bakelite version of the statue, part of a limited edition that was commissioned by Universal and sent to theater owners and press members as promotional items. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some areas of mild to moderate wear.
Ava Gardner Owned Porcelain Lamp. This beautiful oriental porcelain lamp with wood base was one of a pair kept by Ava in her home on Nichols Canyon, which she owned from the late '40s to early '50s. The lamp later wound up in her sister Bappie's possession after Ava moved to Spain. The lamp can be seen in Architectural Digest's "Hollywood at Home" feature from March 2006 (included). Still in working order, the vase measures 20" from the base to the bulb socket, and is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some very mild wear to the base and a small chip along the edge of the lip. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Copy of "Wonderful Story of London" Inscribed to Ava Gardner by Ogden Nash. A copy of the history volume, inscribed "To: Ava Gardner, with best wishes for a happy landing and a profitable stay on the other side of the Atlantic. Spring '50" and signed "Nash" in blue ink. Ava had appeared in One Touch of Venus two years earlier; the movie was based on a novel by F. Anstey that had previously been adapted by for the stage by Nash. In Fine to Very Condition with mild to moderate scuffing and wear, a faded spine, and a loose front cover, supple white pages and an ex-libris plate on inside front cover. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner 1950s Scrapbook. Titled "Clippings of the 1950s," this large scrapbook features approximately 250 pages of newspaper and magazine clippings featuring Gardner, dating from 1950 to 1960 with a few entries from the '40s scattered throughout. The clippings include photos, ads, gossip column entries, and articles from around the world. The scrapbook was compiled for Ava by friend and #1 fan Andrew Anthos, who sadly was murdered in late February of this year. It is in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some moderate wear and chipping to the binder and pages, however, the clippings are in great condition and show a surprisingly low amount of discoloration given their age. A great collection of memories. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Letters to Ava Gardner. Ava Gardner inspired much love and loyalty from her many friends, as these four pieces of correspondence from her estate vividly prove: 1) A letter from producer Jerry Wald, dated July 18, 1951, on his RKO Studios stationery, congratulating Ava on her performance in Showboat, adding (comically) "I hate Sinatra" and (seriously) "There is nothing to stop you from becoming one of the top dramatic actresses in our Industry -- nothing except the atomic bomb", 2) a poem "To Ava" on an index card, beginning "Venus of the world and sent from heaven above..." and signed "Love, Freddie", 3) a photocopy of a poem sent to Ava by her dear friend Reg, entitled "Lavinia's the One in the Middle" and celebrating Ava's visit to Hollywood, with clever references to Sinatra, Spencer Tracy, etc., and 4) a very newsy, undated typed letter from Jess Morgan, Ava's friend and financial consultant, on the shooting of Bhowani Junction, referring to various MGM executives, the "washed up" Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds marriage, Sinatra's unhappiness with Brando during the filming of Guys and Dolls, Clark Gable's impending marriage to Kay Spreckels, and news about Lana Turner and husband Lex Barker, Grace Kelly, Robert Taylor and more. Morgan writes about the plane he was traveling on catching fire in Iceland and was surely an expert at discreetly reporting gossip. The four items give insight into Gardner's personality and the Hollywood of her heyday. Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra in Hawaii Photos. This set of four b&w 5" x 7" photos were taken during a visit to Hawaii by Gardner and then-husband Sinatra in the '50s, and include shots of them being mobbed by starstruck fans. In Excellent condition with very minor wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Frank Sinatra with Bob Hope Photos. A pair of great b&w 8" x 10" photos of Sinatra and Hope hanging out together, including an amusing shot of Sinatra sandwiched between Bob and his wife Dolores on a couch. Both are in Excellent condition with minimal wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra Wedding Photos. Includes four rare, vintage b&w 8" x 10" photos of Gardner and Sinatra with friends and family, taken during their wedding in 1951. Sinatra had left Nancy, his childhood sweetheart and wife of more than ten years, for Gardner, a move that resulted in his being pilloried by gossip columnists. His career suffered while hers flourished, and their union was both passionate and tempestuous, eventually ending in divorce in 1957. The photos are in Excellent condition with very little wear or discoloration. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner On the Town Photos. This set of four b&w 8" x 10" photos includes a shot of Sinatra spending time with some friends, and three shots of him and then-wife in evening dress at various functions.The photos are in Excellent condition with light wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner's "Show Boat" Scrapbook. A black three-ring binder containing 30 pages of vintage b&w photos from the movie with an extended synopsis cut and pasted throughout, creating a sort of narrative. The scrapbook was compiled for Ava by friend and #1 fan Andrew Anthos, who sadly was murdered in late February of this year. In Excellent condition with mild wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Signed Picture to Sister. A great b&w 8" x 10" photo of Gardner in 55 Days at Peking, inscribed "The hat ain't exactly the same but the sister is and she loves you very much" and signed by the screen legend in black felt tip. The photo was a gift from Gardner to one of her four sisters, and is in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra Honeymoon Souvenir Cards. A pair of certificates dated November 7, 1952, given to Sinatra and Gardner when the two crossed the Equator on their honeymoon. In Very Condition with mild wear and tanning.
Ava Gardner Assorted Photos. This intriguing set of four b&w photos includes a 10" x 6" portrait of the cast and crew of Mogambo, with Gardner, Grace Kelly, Clark Gable, and John Ford located front and center; two 8" x 10" photos of Ava and Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs estate, and an 8" x 10" of a .22 derringer pistol with five bullets stamped with the names of the cast members of Night of the Iguana -- plus Elizabeth Taylor, who was accompanying husband Richard Burton on the set. (Because his actors would be living and working together for an extended period in an isolated location for the film, director John Huston gave each cast member one of these gold-plated pistols and a set of bullets; the gag was that if and when the actors became fed up with one another, they could use the designated bullets. Fortunately, no problems arose between them.) The photos are in Excellent condition.From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Original Horse Accident Photos. While visiting a ranch in Spain in October, 1957, Ava Gardner, her courage already fueled by an afternoon of drinking solasombres, decided to climb atop a horse and try her hand against a a deadly young Miura bull. She was thrown to the ground just as she planted her banderilla and suffered a hematoma to her right cheekbone that almost disfigured her. A high-speed camera captured this series of eight photos of the startling incident, and were later published in the French magazine Paris Match, much to Gardner's chagrin. The photos are taped together in sequence, and are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Bullfight Photos. After her divorce from third and final husband Frank Sinatra in 1957, Ava Gardner relocated to Spain and struck up a friendship with novelist Ernest Hemingway, who turned her on to bullfighting. Included here are two 3.5" x 5.5", one 4.5" x 3.25", and one 7" x 4.5" b&w photos of Gardner and friends front row center at the fights, including a shot of her with sister Bappie, jet-setters and former OSS agents Betty and Ricardo Sicre, and matador Luis Miguel Dominguin. The photos are in Excellent condition with notations written on the back in an unknown hand. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Vintage On the Town Photos. Included in this set of four b&w 8" x 10" photos is a shot of Ava at a club in London dated September 25, 1958, meeting Adlai Stevenson, meeting Queen Elizabeth II of England, and arriving at the Gala of Roses in Monaco with friend and former co-star Grace Kelly (then Princess Grace of Monaco) in a photo dated June 2, 1960. The photos are in overall Very Fine Condition with mild to moderate wear and creasing. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
"A Los Toros...!" Bullfighting Box Set. A copy of A Los Toros...! Documentary Study of the Bull and the Bullfighting by Ramon Sanchez Aguilar, with English translation by Charles David Lee (1958), with LP and slipcase. The book and record are in Excellent condition, and the slipcase is in Fine condition with moderate wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
"Cleopatra" Framed Costume Sketch. An approximately 12" x 22" watercolor costume drawing for the infamous 1963 historical drama that starred Elizabeth Taylor, attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 18" x 28". Owned and displayed by Ava Gardner, and in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Handwritten Letter with Extraordinary "The Bible" Content. A very telling two-page (front and back) handwritten letter penned in black and blue inks on hotel stationery by Gardner on the set of John Huston's epic The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966). It reads in part: "You can't believe what is going on in this picture and it would be impossible to tell you in a letter. I don't know when it will end but it better end soon or there won't be much left of any of us. I've had my ass whipped (or I should say head) a half dozen times by our alcoholic actor Mr. [George C.] Scott -- choked a couple of times -- I'm sporting a beautiful black eye at the moment." (Gardner and Scott had an extremely turbulent relationship during the production, one that sometimes turned violent.) It goes on from there to detail a run-in between Peter O'Toole and the local paparazzi and various production problems, and concludes with a postscript detailing the romantic misadventures of her maid and close friend Reenie Jordan. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and tanning and slight staining to the upper left edges of the pages. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner 'The Devil's Widow" Photo Scrapbook. A black three-ring binder containing two color and 92 b&w 8" x 10" stills from the 1970 horror film directed by Roddy McDowall, including shots of Gardner opposite co-star Ian McShane. The photos are in overall Excellent condition with light wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Painting by Frank Sinatra, Owned by Ava Gardner. This is presumed to be the first painting Frank Sinatra ever created. It dates to circa 1949 or 1950, when the Sinatra/Gardner love affair was beginning, and was a gift that Frank gave Ava. The dog obviously was a beloved pet - recently, the consignor found the dog's picture behind other old pictures in one of Ava's old frames! Given that Sinatra was a very private artist, this painting is a rare glimpse into an endeavor that he kept largely to himself. Painting quietly in his Palm Springs studio, Sinatra was undoubtedly influenced by the many exhibitions he saw in his lifetime, yet his early endeavors reflect an attempt to find a voice -- and one not associated with his famous vocal chords. These early pieces were figurative, representational, and as he developed as an artist, he would move from representational to mostly non-representational, color field pieces. The untitled painting's vertical, tonal, and textural striations gently surround an image of what might have been one of Sinatra's reported rescued dogs (as he was known to have three Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Ava famously collected her Pembroke Welsh Corgis). Since his creative outlet was of a personal nature, not to be paraded about in flashy gallery openings with personal appearances, this piece is about as intimate as they come -- a first foray into painting, as well as a gift to a treasured friend and lover. Signed in the lower right corner, "F. Sinatra", the painting itself is in Very Fine condition, with slight yellowing of the paint due to age, and framed to an overall size of 12.5" x 16". The frame is in Fine condition with separating at the joints and moderate chipping present. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Signed Check. A personal check for the amount of £12.54, dated February 27, 1970 and signed by Gardner in black ink. In Fine condition with the usual bank cancellation stamps, a couple of fold creases, and mild wear, tear, and tanning, none of which affects the signature. Also included is a vintage b&w 3.5" x 5.5" photo with a printed signature, in Very Fine condition with mild wear and some tanning to the bottom corners.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Ava Gardner Italian Flower Vases. A matching pair of 10" pink ceramic flower vases with floral design, made in Italy. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner "Knots Landing" Episode Script. A 62-page, first draft script for season 6, episode #21 ("The Deluge"), dated January 3, 1985, with notes handwritten on the cover by Ava Gardner. Ava ultimately did not appear in the episode, but did have a recurring role in season 6, episodes 27 and 28 of the primetime soap opera. In Very Fine condition with some discoloration to the cover and overall mild to moderate wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Assorted Letters. Set of three business-related letters includes a two-page typed, signed letter on AMPAAS letterhead, dated August 22, 1986, from program coordinator Douglas W. Edwards discussing a Nunnally Johnson tribute, with handwritten notations in black ink by Gardner; a single-page, typed and signed letter from Tony Huston on personal letterhead, dated April 26, 1988, thanking Gardner for a donation to the American Lung Association after the death of his father, John Huston; and a two-page typed, signed letter on William Holden Wildlife Association letterhead, dated August 5, 1986, from Stefanie Powers. The letters are in overall Excellent condition with large tears to the lower right corners of the Powers letter. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Letters to Ava Gardner from Various Actors. This set of three letters includes a two-page typed, signed letter on personal stationery from Roddy McDowall, dated February 25, 1989; a one-page handwritten, signed letter from Gregory Peck, dated December 17, 1989; and a one-page, handwritten, undated letter from Vincent Price on personal stationery. The letters are in overall Excellent condition, with a 3" tear to the top portion of the Price letter. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Loretta Young Signed Letter to Ava Gardner. A one-page, front-and-back, handwritten letter on personal stationery from Loretta Young to Ava Gardner, dated November 30, 1989. A good friend of Gardner's, Young sends the ailing actress her thoughts and prayers in the letter. Gardner had suffered a stroke earlier that year, and sadly would die two months after this letter was written. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
"Sinatra: Parts 1 and 2" Miniseries Screenplay. A 262-page director's revision draft of the screenplay for the 1992 TV miniseries, which starred Marcia Gay Harden as Ava Gardner. Dated November 8, 1991, and in Excellent condition with mild overall wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Handwritten Maid Instructions. Eight pages of notes, handwritten in both pencil and black ink by Gardner, detailing her maid's duties, including: "Flowers -- change water every other day", "clean and check bar every morning -- put ice out", and "all white curtains to wash & iron every six weeks". In Excellent condition with very little wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Handwritten Letter. An undated, handwritten letter on expensive blue personal stationery, written by Gardner in black ink to "Harris." In it she discusses Sinatra, her dog, redecorating her home, and that she'd had "No booze in almost two weeks but haven't lost a pound." "Harris" was most likely Harris Williams, Ava's friend in the Foreign Service who assisted her with her move to London in 1968. The letter is signed "Much love Ava" and is a great example of her handwriting, in Excellent condition. Also included is a small fabric swatch mentioned in the letter. From the Ava Gardner Estate.From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Correspondence to Ava Gardner. This letter dated February 22 (no year) encourages Ava to write her memoirs, mentions the many famous people in her life ("Frank," "Mickey," "Artie," etc.), her inspirations (Charles Laughton, Anthony Quinn, Lionel Barrymore), her love of dogs, music, jewelry, sports, etc. Signed in blue ink, "Reg xxx." The letter also exhorts her to promote a cosmetology line ("AVA for AVON would seem a natural") and offers to help her market her name and tour with her to promote both the book and the cosmetics. This lot also incudes a photocopy of a poem Robert Graves has written entitled "The Portrait", which was presumably inspired by Ava ("She is wild and innocent, pledged to love through all disaster..."). This provides a vivid insight into the devotion Ava Gardener inspired in all variety of men, including a noted scholar who wrote Claudius. Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Van Johnson and Bing Crosby Signed Photos to Ava Gardner. This pair of b&w 8" x 10" photos includes a portrait inscribed "To Ava with my love" and signed by Van Johnson in blue ink, and a headshot inscribed "To Ava from an admiring friend" and signed by Bing Crosby in black ink. Both are in Excellent condition with very light wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Assorted Vintage Photos. Set of one color and seven b&w photos, ranging in size from 3.5" x 5.5" to 8" x 10", including shots of Gardner meeting Queen Elizabeth II, socializing with Lana Turner and Fernando Lamas, dining with textile millionaire Bob Evans, having drinks with Bill Desmond, and posing on the beach with Burt Lancaster in a publicity still for The Killers (1946). In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Frank Sinatra Signed Photo to Ava Gardner. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of a middle-aged Sinatra inscribed "I love you darling -- Your Old Man" in black felt tip to ex-wife Ava Gardner many years after their divorce. In a move that made international headlines, Sinatra divorced his wife Nancy in order to wed Gardner -- a marriage that lasted six tumultuous years. It was to be her third and final marriage, yet the two remained good friends until her passing in 1990. In Excellent condition with mild wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Vintage Photos. Set of three vintage b&w photos includes a 6" x 10" shot of Gardner posing in an ice house while wearing a swimsuit, an 8" x 10" Christmas photo of her with a dog, and an 8" x 10" glossy of her in an evening gown posing with a dog on a staircase. The shots are also featured in her 1990 memoirs. The photos are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Signed Photo. A stunning portrait of Gardner enshrouded by shadows, signed by her in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some light wear and small creases to the corners. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the actress, inscribed "Best Wishes" and signed by her in black ballpoint. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Ava Gardner Stunning Photo with Negative. A definite head-turner of a pic, this b&w 8" x 10" cheesecake photo of Gardner in skimpy lingerie is accompanied by the original negative. Both are in Excellent condition with minimal wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Photo Proofs from "Vogue" Magazine and Christmas Card. This 8" x 10" sheet of photo proofs features 12 shots of Gardner posing in an evening gown in front of a castle. These proofs are from a 1953 Vogue magazine shoot by Norman Parkinson, famed fashion photographer from Great Britain, who did many Vogue shoots. The photos are accompanied by a personalized Christmas card custom printed for Gardner. Both are in Excellent condition with very light wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Assorted Personal Photos. Set of assorted b&w snapshots includes three snapshots ranging in size from 4" x 3.5" to 4" x 6", an 8" x 6.5" contact sheet featuring six photos, and a booklet of 12 album prints of Gardner on vacation with Luis Miguel Dominguin -- at a cabin owned by her former beau, Howard Hughes. In overall Excellent condition with some instances of toning. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Assorted Vintage Photos. Set of five gorgeous promo stills includes three b&w and one color 8" x 10", plus a color 9" x 11.5". The photos are in overall Excellent condition with very mild wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Hand-Tinted Glamour Shot. This gorgeous, sultry hand-tinted 8" x 10" glamour shot of Gardner has been matted to an overall size of 11" x 14". In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Hand-Tinted Glamour Shot. A stunning, hand-tinted 8" x 10" glamour shot of Gardner that has been matted to an overall size of 11" x 14". In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Oversized Photos. Set of one 11" x 14" and two 12" x 16" b&w prints featuring Gardner. The smaller portrait of Ava, a still from 55 Days at Peking, was taken by renowned photographer Hoyningen-Huene (his stamp is en verso) and was featured in her 1990 memoir. In Very Fine to Excellent condition, with some mild to moderate wear and creasing along the edges and corners. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Photos with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. This set of three large photos includes a color 11" x 14" still featuring Gardner and Elizabeth Taylor in The Blue Bird (1976), a b&w 11" x 14" still of Gardner and Richard Burton in Night of the Iguana, and a gorgeous b&w 10" x 13" close-up of Gardner. In Excellent condition with some mild wear.From the Ava Gardner Estate.
"Maxine" Painting to Ava Gardner. A 19.5" x 16" abstract oil painting, "Maxine," in splashy black, blue and yellow colors, inscribed "To Ava for good luck -- Harry Hut" by the artist. The painting relates to Ava's performance as Maxine Faulk in Tennessee Williams' Night of the Iguana (1964), which co-starred Richard Burton, Deborah Kerr and Sue Lyon, and for which Ava won the San Sebastian International Film Festival Best Actress Award. From the personal collection of Ava Gardner. Framed to an overall size of 24" x 19" and in Fine to Very Fine condition with some soiling. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Lion Wall Art. A pair of gold-painted lion wall sculptures, approximately 33" x 14", owned by Ava Gardner and acquired by her while living in Spain. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Framed Photo. A beautiful b&w 11" x 14" portrait of Ava in a flowing evening dress, framed to an overall size of 13" x 16". In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Framed Photo Portrait. A stunning b&w 11" x 14" portrait of Ava Gardner, matted and framed to an overall size of 18" x 20". In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Portrait by Paul Lewis Clemens. An attractive 14" x 6" oil-on-canvas portrait of Ava Gardner from three different angles, inscribed "To Frank and Ava -- Paul Clemens." Paul Lewis Clemens (1911-1992), a noted artist famed for his paintings of film stars and gardens, was a personal friend of Ava and Frank, and has presented Ava with an almost Old Masters' sense of lush beauty. Framed to an overall size of 22" x 14" and in Very Fine condition with some cracks in the frame's finish. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Sévres French Porcelain Vase. A large, 11.5" antique, Sévres French porcelain vase, hand-painted pink and gold with a flower pattern. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Figural Capo-di-Monte Stein. A large 12" decorative stein with ornate figural Bacchanalian and mythological designs, by Italiam porcelain maker Capo-di-Monte. in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Set of Antique Spanish Pewter Mugs. Set of seven assorted antique Spanish pewter mugs, ranging in size from 1.75" to 7.25" in height, in Excellent condition. These were acquired while Ava lived in Spain. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Minton China, Green Cockatrice Pattern. Twenty pieces of Minton china, owned and used by Ava Gardner. The colorful pattern, "Green Cockatrice" is an intricate design combining birds, flowers and scrolls. Included in the set are two tea cups, one saucer, four dinner plates, five salad plates, six bread plates, one creamer, and one sugar bowl. From the Ava Gardner estate.
Ava Gardner Single-Flower Vase. A 6" painted glass single-flower vase with flowers-and-blue leaves motif. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Ornamental Plates. A 6" hand-enameled, brass ornamental wall plate with angel motif, in Fine to Very Fine condition with some moderate wear from age; and a 4" hand-painted decorative plate with oriental design, in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Set of Small Decorative Plates. Includes two 4.5 " Cries of London decorative bone china plates and a 4.25" jade-green decorative plate by Dick Knox, all in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Wooden Jewelry Box. An 8" x 4" x 5.5" wooden jewelry box with brass detailing and oriental design motif. In Excellent condition with very mild tarnishing and wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Small Bamboo Tray for Hand-Rolled Cigars. A small, 7" x 7" bamboo tray in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear. The cigar tray was more than likely obtained one of Ava's many visits to Cuba. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Gold-Tone Clock. A 5" x 4.25" chevron-shaped Serra clock, not currently in working order but otherwise in Excellent condition with a few small scratches. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner's Fireplace Andirons and Screen. Set of two 27" Spanish-made fireplace andirons and a brass screen, owned and used by Ava. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Asian Style Tables. Two small tables of Asian design and measuring 15" tall. The tables are topped with glass, under which an Asian ceremony is depicted. Both tables are black with gold trim. There are no identifying maker's marks on the tables, but it is likely Ava had these tables in her California home. From the Ava Gardner estate.
Ava Gardner China Tea Set. A single-serving bone china tea set with floral design that includes a cup, pot, tray, cream pitcher, and sugar cup, in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Candy Dishes with Photo. Two silver plate candy dishes, shell shaped, owned and used by Ava Gardner. This pair of bowls was used often by the actress when entertaining, as evidenced by the photo included with the lot. From the Ava Gardner estate.
Ava Gardner Tiffany Crystal Box. A small, 3" in diameter crystal box with lid, by Tiffany. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Sterling Silver Tray and Teapot Stand. A small 9" x 5.5" silver serving tray and 6.25" footed silver teapot stand, both in Excellent condition. Ava owned and used several silver items such as this one throughout the years, and these items are two of the remaining few. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Cystal Decanters. A matching pair of 10" crystal decanters with stoppers, in Excellent condition with very mild discoloration. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Antique Bohemian-Style Crystal Vase. A beautiful 10" antique Bohemian-style crystal vase in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Signed Baccarat Crystal Monogrammed Ashtray. A 6.5" x 4" signed Baccarat crystal ashtray monogrammed with the letter "A," personally owned and used by Ava in her home. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Candlestick Holders and Wall Plates. A pair of 4" candlestick holders with floral design, with two 9.5 " decorative wall plates with gold rims and floral design, all in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Crystal Serving Bowl. An oval-shaped crystal serving bowl, 15" x 9" x 5', in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Signed Rosenthal Crystal Candleholder Set. Set of three delicate Rosenthal crystal candleholders with clear stems and grey buds, measuring 13", 19", and 22" in height respectively. Each is in Excellent condition and signed with the Rosenthal mark. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Silver Cream Pitcher and Goblet. A small silver cream pitcher monogrammed with a "G," accompanied by a silver wine goblet with vine stem motif, both in Excellent condition with mild tarnishing. Monogrammed pieces belonging to Ava are rare. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Spanish Silver Vanity Set. A matched set of Spanish silver vanity trays measuring 5.5" x 8" and 7" x 10", in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some tarnishing and mild scratching. This vanity set was acquired by Ava while she lived in Spain and is probably from the early 20th century. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Wedgwood China Set. This set of Wedgwood bone china with green-and-gold art deco design includes 12 large plates, eight sets each of dessert bowls with plates, salad plates, and bread plates, and seven tea cups with saucers. In overall Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Chamber Pot. A decorative ceramic chamber pot with gold trim and floral pattern, in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Dress Jacket. A navy-and-white checked double-breasted dress jacket by Loewe of Madrid, owned and worn by Ava. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Crystal Wine Glasses. Set of one short and three tall English-made crystal wine glasses with art deco design, in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Silk Table Cloth. A large silk, heavy round table cloth with ornate gold design and red fringe, measuring 80" in diameter. The table cloth was made in Spain and acquired while Ava was living there. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Bath Linens. This offering of sumptuous bath linens includes one white bath sheet and one white hand towel embroidered in light blue with the initials "A.G." Both were owned and used by Ava Gardner. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Table Cloths and Napkins Set. Includes one small, square yellow table cloth, one large yellow table cloth, eight yellow dinner napkins, and six yellow cocktail napkins, all linen with off-white embroidery. In Excellent condition.From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Napkins and Place Mats. Includes eight off-white napkins, four off-white place mats with taupe stitching, and one off-white hot-rolls towel, all in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Table Cloth, Place Mats, and Napkins. Includes one large yellow table cloth embroidered with the initials "B.A.G.", seven large white place mats, six small white place mats, and two white cocktail napkins, all in Excellent condition. The "B.A.G." monogram refers to Ava and her sister Beatrice, better known as "Bappie." Ava and Bappie lived together for a time and the two sisters entertained frequently. The sisters had many of their linens emboridered with their initials. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Undergarment Bag Owned By Ava Gardner. In Very Fine condition, this Italian-made Contessa Margherita carrying case for Ava's unmentionables must have travelled with her on her frequent trips throughout Europe. With a brushed cotton sateen finish, the bag is lined with pouches and enclosed by two sets of working zippers. Measures approximately 18.5" x 14" closed, and 18.5" x 27" when opened. In Very Fine condition with small stain to lower corner. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Mark Cross Hand Bag and Balenciaga Scarf. This elegant black matte satin bag is an original by Mark Cross, with the tag in place along the lining. The delicate satin exterior and interior are both in Very Fine condition with no pulls, tears or stains. The brass snap enclosure has minor scratches due to use (not visible when snapped) but all other hardware is in Excellent shape. Owned by Ava Gardner, this vintage bag measures 9" wide and 6" high, with the double handle drop measuring 5", and comes with matching satin coin purse. Also included is a 34" x 34" Balenciaga silk scarf with a striking abstract design and fringed edge. Not available through retail stores, Balenciaga scarves could only be purchased directly from the famous couture house, making vintage scarves like this one even more difficult to find. In Very Fine condition with three very small, minor stains to right side. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Evening Bag and Silk Scarf. With the original mirror and matching coin purse, this elegant burgundy evening bag is lined in soft ivory leather. The handle drop measures 6", and the bag itself measures 8" at its widest point and 6.5" high. In Very Fine condition with missing rhinestones on clasp, and minor damage to internal frame. Also included is a silk scarf with hand-rolled edges and abstracted, organic designs in muted earth tones. Measuring 26.5" x 26", the scarf is in Good condition with signs of wear and minor stains along edges. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Nettie Rosenstein Evening Bag. Made by famed designer Nettie Rosenstein, this gorgeous black evening bag in Broadtail lamb, boasts three internal compartments, with the center one fastened with a brass kiss clasp and lined in supple leather. Measuring 10" across at its widest point, and 6" high, the bag expands to become 4" deep. The double handle drop measures 4.5". In Excellent condition, the bag comes with the original mirror and has the Nettie Rosenstein logo embossed along interior. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Roberta di Camerini Bag and Hermès Scarf. Ava Gardner's fashion sense was no doubt influenced by her friends and colleagues like Grace Kelly, her co-star in Mogambo, who was known to carry Roberta di Camerini bags. This particular example, owned and used by Ava, combines elegant style with functional practicality. In Very Fine condition, the handbag has a single velvet covered handle with a 3" drop, raised velvet tapestry design, leather-lined interior with three interior pockets, and a brass twisting clasp enclosure, and measures 9.5" wide and 8" high. Also included is a 34.5" x 35.5" Hermès silk scarf, made in Paris. With earth-tones, a brown border, and bird-themed design, this sumptuous scarf is in Very Fine condition with minor signs of wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Gucci Shoulder Bag. A smart, chic purse, this Gucci classic measures 10.5" wide and 9.5" high with an adjustable shoulder-strap drop ranging from 7.5" to 14.5". Both front and back pouches have brass snap closures and internal sidewall zippered pockets, with Gucci logo stamped above both zippers. Comes with a matching coin purse. In Excellent condition with a minor indentation and small scuff to front. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Gucci Clutch. In black velvet, with the Gucci insignia along front flap of clutch, this elegant evening bag is lined in satin, with one interior pocket, and the Gucci logo embossed on interior lining. In Very Fine condition with a pristine interior and a few minor indentations to velvet along exterior, the bag measures 10" wide by 5.5" high and has a brass snap enclosure. Comes with dustcover. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Leather Gucci Hand Bag and Kidskin Gloves. This vintage Gucci purse has double front flaps and double handles with a 4" drop, though they are elegantly anchored in the midsection of the bag with amethyst-like gemstones. Measuring 9" wide and 7" high, the bag has two compartments, both elegantly lined in soft black leather. The main interior area has five sidewall pockets, including one specifically designed to hold lipstick, and one zippered pocket with the vintage Gucci logo imprinted elegantly above it. With some usage wear to front handle fasteners, this elegant bag is in Very Fine condition. Also included in the lot is a pair of Ava's Amedeo Perrone 14" black kidskin gloves, size 6 ¾, and with the tag still attached. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Elizabeth Arden Evening Bag and Christian Dior Scarf. Made in France by Elizabeth Arden, this beaded silk evening clutch measures 10.5" at its widest point and 6" high. The clear seed beads sewn elegantly along both sides, as well as on its base, create a stunning yet simple design appropriate for any of Ava's formal outings. In Very Fine condition with working brass snap enclosure and virtually no wear to the interior, although there is a small discoloration at the base of the bag. Also included is a 32" x 33" Christian Dior green and white silk scarf with delicately fringed edges. In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Elegant Belmonte Clutch and Yves Saint Laurent Scarf. A smart, classy clutch, this Elegant Belmonte bag measures 10" wide by 4.5" high and is lined in blue leather. With brass hardware and two internal pockets, the clutch is in Excellent condition with very little to no wear. Also included is a chic navy blue and white Yves Saint Laurent cotton scarf, Italian-made, measuring 26" x 26". In Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Blue Clutch and Cornelia James Scarf. In blue cotton sateen with a lovely floral clasp, this chic clutch measures 10" at its widest point and 4.5 " high, and has a retractable chain handle with a 4.5" drop. In Very Good condition with typical signs of wear to exterior, and almost pristine interior. Also included is an Italian-made silk Cornelia James scarf with hand-rolled edges. The regal design in gorgeous shades of periwinkle and white measures 31" x 31", and is in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Evans Vanity Box Evening Purse. This beautifully constructed, vintage Evans evening purse and vanity box is truly a gem - with a blue and green bejeweled front, a textured back, and a heavy brass chain, the rectangular purse is utilitarian functionality mixed with classic elegance. The front area holds a brass-lined comb, coin holder, lipstick and powder case area, and a mirror (unattached). The opposite side was designed for holding cigarettes, and has the Evans stamp along the hinge. The gold chain's drop measures 4.5", and the purse itself measures 5.5" wide and 3.5" high. The interior is in Good condition with missing powder puff and lipstick case, and the exterior is in Very Good condition with no dents or scratches, with working clasps. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Pink Satin Clutch. This sumptuous deep pink evening bag is a classic "envelope style" clutch. The interior and exterior satin is in near perfect condition, without any pulls to the exquisite material, although the satin-covered snap enclosure has slight wear due to use (not visible when closed) and there are three very small marks to front and top. Measuring 11.5" wide and 5.5" high, this elegant bag has a large pleated interior pocket and is in Very Good condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Beaded Evening Bag and Floral Scarf. Millions of tiny beads cover every inch of this unique Magid bag. The intricate, hand-beaded floral design is different from front to back, and every single seed bead is intact. With a beaded tubular handle, and a gold-toned rhinestone kiss clasp (missing one of the rhinestones), the intricately designed purse is 8" at its widest point and 6.5" high. The exterior is in Very Fine condition, as is the interior, which is lined in ivory satin with one interior pocket. Also included in the lot is a vintage Emilia Bellini scarf with a stylized floral design and hand-rolled edges. Measuring 34" x 34", the scarf is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with only very minor signs of wear. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Koret Handbag and Floral Scarf. Renown for their craftsmanship and classic designs, Koret was a popular handbag of choice in the '40s, '50s and '60s. This handsome example must have been one of Ava's wardrobe staples, as there are minor signs of wear to the exterior and ink and lipstick marks along the interior. With a locking front clasp and adjustable handle (the drop ranges from 5.5" to 11.5"), the bag is 9" wide by 6.5" high, and is lined in striking red leather. In Very Good condition with two interior pockets, one zippered, and the Koret logo embossed in gold along lining. Also included in this lot is a blue floral silk scarf measuring 44" x 15". in Excellent condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Owned Walborg Beaded Evening Bag. Hand-made in France, this Walborg classic is intricately beaded with black beads on black, and slightly raised, subtle floral designs. The folding, spring-loaded brass and rhinestone enclosure adds to the intricate elegance of this vintage evening bag. The unattached chain included with bag is probably not the original; aside from that, there are very few signs of wear, with all beads present, and no pulls to the interior satin lining, with the Walborg label sewn on to one of the two interior pockets. Measures 9.5 " at its widest point and 7" high. In Very Fine condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate..
Ava Gardner Owned Leather Belts. Included is a Judith Leiber black suede belt, expandable from 26" to 36", with a brass latching clasp. Also included is a black leather Abbé Creation belt measuring 30" long, but with expandable components and a flashy lion design belt buckle. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Ava Gardner Lipstick and Match Holder From Mickey Rooney. A small outhouse-shaped pewter match holder with matches still inside, and a silver lipstick case with elaborate floral filigree and tiny hidden mirror, gifts from Mickey Rooney to his then-wife Ava Gardner. Both are in Very Fine condition with mild wear to the surface of the mirror and some tarnish inside the match holder.
Ava Gardner Owned Knife. Man's oldest and most faithful companion isn't his dog, but his knife. This specimen, once owned by Ava Gardner, takes its role to a new level. While its graceful 5" blade and 5.5" mother of pearl handle makes it too large to carry as a pocket knife, it begs to be proudly displayed. Old country construction by Spanish knife-makers Arcos Brothers adds to its lofty pedigree. This specialty "Arcos-Albacete" knife was given to Gardner by the famed Spanish bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguin, with whom Gardner was romantically linked in the '50s. A glamorously lethal item, in Excellent condition.
Music Memorabilia
Ava Gardner Owned "Delirious" Acetate. There's a terrific story behind these acetates. These were among Ava Gardner's most cherished possessions - her personal music collection that traveled the world with her, carried in a pink and white polka-dot record case. Even when leaving everything else behind her, Ava took these acetates with her to Spain, and whenever she was sad, she'd play these cherished records - mementoes from Frank Sinatra and the great love of her life. In addition, Ava was proud of her singing talent (she was heartbroken when MGM dubbed her voice in Showboat) , and she lushly displays that talent here. As for this lot - the bluesy torcher is Ava herself! Her sexy, sultry female vocal is accompanied only by guitar and bongo. Condition: VG-EX 6. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Frank Sinatra "Lonesome Man Blues"/"A Good Man" Acetate (Universal Pictures 1679). Both were featured on the 1968 album Frank Sinatra In Hollywood. Condition: EX 7. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Frank Sinatra Sealed LP Group of 4 With Cards From Sinatra. A set of four LPs given as a gift to Ava Gardner's sister Bappie from her former brother-in-law Frank Sinatra. included are Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back (Warner Brothers 2155, 1973), The Main Event Live (Warner Brothers 2207, 1974), the Trilogy: Past, Present & Future three LP set (Warner Brothers 2300, 1980), and She Shot Me Down (Reprise 2305, 1981). Each LP comes with a card that says "With the Compliments of Frank Sinatra and Reprise Records." All are still sealed in plastic.
Frank Sinatra w/ Harry James Orchestra "Farewell, Farewell To Love" Acetate (RHCO 4562). Sinatra's stint with the legendary trumpeter in 1939-40 propelled the crooner into the big-time. Condition: NM 8. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Frank Sinatra "Shoe Shine Boy" Acetate (National Hollywood, 1950s). Featured on "Best of Columbia Years 1943-52" box set. Condition: VG-EX 6. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Frank Sinatra "When The Sun Goes Down" Acetate (National Hollywood, 1950). The B-side of "Kisses and Tears" on Columbia. Condition: VG-EX 6. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Frank Sinatra "Lonesome Man Blues" Acetate (Universal Picture 1679, 1951). Single-sided acetate was made June 23, 1951. Condition: EX 7. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Frank Sinatra "Day In, Day Out"/"Last Night When We Were Young" Acetate (Capitol 12365-35/ 12366-14, 1954). Condition: VG 5. This acetate is accompanied by a pink record box Ava lovingly kept Frank's acetates in until her death. She moved many times, and always kept the entire collection of acetates with her most cherished personal belongings. The box is in poor condition. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Frank Sinatra "I Could Have Told You So"/ "Rain" Acetate (Western Recorders, 1954). Condition: EX 7. From the Ava Gardner Estate.From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Music Memorabilia
Frank Sinatra "Take A Chance" Acetate (Western Recorders, 1954). Condition: VG-EX 6. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Frank Sinatra "Young At Heart"/ "Why Should I Cry Over You" Acetate (Western Recorders). "Young At Heart" was one of Sinatra's biggest hits ever, reaching #2 on the charts in 1954, and spicing up the movie of the same name. Condition: EX 7. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Frank Sinatra "Gods Country"/"Sheila" Acetate (National Hollywood, 1959). Condition: VG-EX 6. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Frank Sinatra "Call Me Irresponsible" Acetate (United Recording). One-sided acetate plays at 45 rpm. Condition: EX 7. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Frank Sinatra "Call Me Irresponsible"/"Come Blow Your Horn" Acetate (United Recording 1671). Two-sided acetate plays at 45 rpm. Condition: EX 7/EX 7. From the Ava Gardner Estate.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Marilyn Monroe's Personal Phonebook. A marvelous glimpse into the everyday life of a not so everyday person -- Marilyn Monroe. She was perhaps Hollywood's most enduring icon of all time. This ivory three-ring bound telephone book belonged to Marilyn Monroe at the time of her death. It includes the home telephone numbers of her psychiatrist and personal physician who were called to her home the night she died, as well as hundreds of her personal and business friends. All names are neatly typed on 95 separate pages, measuring 7" x 9". Entries include: Joe DiMaggio (also his sister and son), Dr. Hyman Engelberg (personal physician), Dr. Ralph Greenson (her psychiatrist), Milton Rudin (her lawyer), Henry Weinstein (producer of Something's Got to Give), Frank Sinatra, Lee and Paula Strasberg (her drama coaches), Jean Kennedy Smith (JFK's sister, address only), Peter Lawford (JFK's brother-in-law), Arthur Miller, Joan Copeland (Arthur Miller's sister), Bernice Miracle (her half-sister), May Reis (her secretary), Montgomery Clift, Jack Benny, Henry Fonda, Jane Russell, Eli Wallach, Shelley Winters, Jack Lemmon, Yves Montand, Ben Gazzara, Rex Harrison, Dinah Shore Montgomery, Gene Kelly, Ernie Kovacs, George Cukor, David and Jennifer Selznick, Ann Landers, John Huston and many more Hollywood notables. Marilyn's private New York City and studio telephone numbers are also listed. Dentists, furriers, hairdressers, department stores, hotels and other businesses are listed throughout the book by name, some listing a specific contact. At the back of the book is a ten-page printed booklet titled Academy Players Directory Reference Supplement/Issue 91. This 5.25" x 8.5" booklet lists addresses and phone numbers of Los Angeles-area agencies, studio casting personnel, and radio and television stations.
Also include with the phone book are a typed letter signed "Paula" from Paula Strasberg, two partly printed statements from 20th Century-Fox from the studio's cafe, a four-page "expense detail" charge to Marilyn from her publicist, a Western Union confirmation copy to Mexico City "regarding Spratling shipment, and a statement from Medical Center Pharmacy, Beverly Hills, dated June 30, 1962. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Also include with the phone book are a typed letter signed "Paula" from Paula Strasberg, two partly printed statements from 20th Century-Fox from the studio's cafe, a four-page "expense detail" charge to Marilyn from her publicist, a Western Union confirmation copy to Mexico City "regarding Spratling shipment, and a statement from Medical Center Pharmacy, Beverly Hills, dated June 30, 1962. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Signed Check. A personal check dated November 5, 1950, written for the amount of $40 and signed by Monroe in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and the usual cancellation marks. A fine example of a much sought after celebrity autograph.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Signed 20th Century Fox Contract from 1951. This 14-page employment contract, dated April 11, 1951, signed by Monroe on the last page in black ink, was the document that truly heralded her way to super-stardom. Monroe's first few years at Fox were largely unrewarding -- she received no work during her first six months at the studio -- and a subsequent half-year at Columbia was equally fruitless. Eventually, a strong turn in a small role in The Asphalt Jungle led to Joseph Mankiewicz casting her in All About Eve, which in turn led to a renewed her relationship with Fox with this seven-year contract. It was during this period that she made her earliest appearances as a lead, such as Don't Bother to Knock and Monkey Business, followed by career-defining performances in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire, and The Seven Year Itch. Afterwards, in 1955, Monroe -- eager to prove her range as an actress -- grew tired of the limited roles Daryl Zanuck had assigned her, and broke the contract and fled to New York to study at The Actors Studio under Lee Strasberg. After the runaway success of Seven Year itch, Fox caved in and a new contract was drawn up, giving Monroe approval of the director and the option to act in other studios' productions. The document is in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild wear and tanning, and some fading to a few pages, specifically certain typewritten elements that are faint but still legible. Monroe's signature is nonetheless intact, bold and large, and page bears a notary seal. A great artifact representing a turning point in the career of a legend.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Mrs. Marilyn DiMaggio's Hospital Bill, 1954. On November 4, 1954, The Seven Year Itch finished filming and three days later, its star, Marilyn Monroe, checked into Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. It was reported she had surgery of a "corrective female nature." Her name appears as Marilyn DiMaggio on the documents, since her divorce to Joe DiMaggio was not final until late 1955. The first bill consists of two attached carbon statements, with two sheets of carbon paper. Charges are for November 7-10, 1954 with Dr. L. Krohn listed as the physician. The second bill is complete, with the original statement and two attached carbon statements and two sheets of carbon paper, and includes services for November 10-12, 1954. It has a $264.80 balance forward from the first statement, and is billed to her business manager, Inez C. Nelson. Both bills are 7.5" x 7". Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe's Academy Membership Card and SAG Checks. Featured is Marilyn Monroe's printed membership card for the 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.
Two Blank Checks and One Signed Check from Marilyn Monroe's Account, plus Home Layout .The lot includes a cancelled check from Marilyn Monroe, dated April 30, 1954, made out to Wright, Wright, Green and Wright for the sum of $250, marked "Retainer for April, 1954" and signed by Inez Melson; two blank checks from Monroe's account at the City National Bank of Beverly Hills, with Monroe's name printed twice on the checks; and a 7.5" x 7.5" blueprint layout presumably of one of Monroe's homes. All in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Signed Check. A personal check for the sum of $10, dated November 15, 1956, and signed by Monroe in black ink. In Very Fine condition with some mild wear and a couple of small areas of discoloration, as well as the usual cancellation marks.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Photo Archive with Copyright. Released in the Fall of 1953, the romantic comedy How to Marry a Millionaire helped seal Marilyn Monroe's status as an A-list star. This set of ten photos, taken at the movie's November 4, 1953 premier, features a series of great red-carpet shots of Monroe with co-star Lauren Bacall and her legendary husband Humphrey Bogart, as well as filmmaker Nunnally Johnson, the highest-paid screenwriter in Hollywood at the time and author of the film. The photos were taken by C. Austin Traverse Jr. who had obtained a ticket to the premier but not a photographer's pass, and he had to talk his way in several times in order to get these never-before-seen shots. Included with them are the original negatives, seven contact sheets of the photos, and -- most importantly -- the copyright to them. All items are in Excellent condition with virtually no wear or tear.
Marilyn Monroe Signed Movie Contract (1959). A very significant six-page contract between Marilyn Monroe and Marilyn Monroe Productions, dated April 1, 1959, and signed on page five by Monroe in blue ink, as well as by noted entertainment attorney Robert H. Montgomery. The contract agrees to employ Monroe as its chief financial officer and as a star performer, with a salary of $75,000 for the first year and $104,000 for each subsequent year. The contract was signed just two days after the release of Some Like it Hot, arguably Monroe's finest film, and it was under the terms of this agreement that she appeared in Let's Make Love, The Misfits, and the never-completed and aptly titled Something's Got to Give. (She was fired from said production for erratic attendance less than two months before her untimely death.) The document is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild tanning, staple holes to the upper left, and punch holes along the left edge from being housed in a legal binder. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable Original Photos from the Set of "The Misfits." Two original photographs taken on the set of The Misfits in the Nevada desert in 1960. The Misfits, screenplay by Arthur Miller (Monroe's husband at the time), was the last film appearance of both Gable and Monroe. The featured items include an original b&w photo (4" x 2.5") picturing Marilyn Monroe and an unidentified man. The other photo is also an original b&w (4.75" x 3.75") with actors Eli Wallach, Clark Gable, and the same unidentified man appearing in the photo with Monroe. This photo has a minor tear in the upper right blank edge. Both items are in Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Signed Promissory Note. A promissory note dated September 14, 1961, made out to United Artists Corporation for the sum of $25,000, signed by Monroe in blue ink. Also included is a letter to Monroe from attorney-to-the-stars Aaron R. Frosch that accompanied the note, dated September 28, 1961, and signed by him in blue ink. Both items are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild tanning and rusty paperclip marks to each.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Original Photo. A striking 8" x 10" b&w photo of Marilyn in lingerie, #98 in a limited edition of 99 prints signed by photographer Edward Clark. In Excellent condition, matted and framed to an overall size of 15" x 19.5".
Marilyn Monroe Picture and Negative. Jack Benny was the host of the Madison Square Garden birthday celebration for JFK in 1962, and this picture captures a backstage moment between Benny and a smiling Marilyn, still glowing after her sultry serenade of the dashing young President. Marilyn had only months left to live; the venerable Benny lived until 1974, reaching the age of 80 (well past the 39 he comically admitted!). This superb candid shot of two legends on a historic night comes with its original negative and its copyright notice. Excellent condition.
Marilyn Monroe Negatives. Irv Steinberg's profile shot of Monroe, after the triumph of her "Happy Birthday" song appearance at JFK's Madison Square Garden, captures her through the window of her limousine. According to Donald Spoto's 1993 book Marilyn Monroe: The Biography, Marilyn went after the show to the East Side home of Arthur and Mathilde Krim for a reception. Her expression here is one of anticipation, as well as justifiable pride at the sensation she had just created. The photo comes with its original negative and its copyright. A piece of political and show business history, in Excellent condition.
Marilyn Monroe Picture and Negative. This profile shot, taken by Irv Steinberg, shows a radiant Marilyn, smiling in her limousine, departing after her riveting appearance at John F. Kennedy's Madison Square Garden 1962 birthday celebration. Marilyn's female companion is also clearly visible in the shot. The photograph comes with its original negative and copyright. Excellent condition.
Marilyn Monroe Picture and Negative. The picture, taken by the legendary Irv Steinberg, shows Marilyn, euphoric after her sexy "Happy Birthday" serenade to JFK at Madison Square Garden, happy and relaxed with Isadore Miller. This was the father of playwright Arthur Miller, Marilyn's third husband - they had divorced the previous year after four-and-half years of marriage. Marilyn was very attentive to Miller that evening, introducing him to Kennedy as "my former father-in-law" and including him at the reception afterwards at the East Side home of Arthur Krim. The picture, which offers wonderful closeup detail of Marilyn's hair (some sources claim she wore a wig that night), ermine wrap, and earring, comes with its original negative and copyright notice. Excellent condition.
Marilyn Monroe Picture and Negative. Absolutely iconic and breathtaking portrait of Marilyn Monroe, taken backstage by Irv Steinberg after her legendary birthday serenade to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden. Flushed with triumph, wrapped in ermine, Marilyn glows in this intensely beautiful close-up, seemingly proudly aware of the contribution she had just made to the legend and lore of "Camelot". This stunning photograph comes with its original negative and its copyright notice. Excellent condition.
Marilyn Monroe Picture and Negative. Marilyn Monroe looks right into the lens of Irv Steinberg's adoring camera in this rapturous closeup, following the 1962 Madison Square Garden President Kennedy birthday party where her "Happy Birthday" torch song rendition stole the show and entered into U.S. folklore. A sensual study that, in addition to showcasing Monroe's stunning beauty, offers glimpses of her jewelery and ermine wrap and a peek at the beaded body stocking that she wore that night as a dress. Easy to see in this magnificent portrait why Monroe is still a legend; chilling to realize she was less than two months from her death on this legendary night. The picture comes with its original negative and its copyright notice. Excellent condition.
Marilyn Monroe Picture and Negative. This Irv Steinberg picture shows Marilyn and her "entourage" departing Madison Square Garden following the May 1962 JFK birthday party. All of Steinberg's photos are outstanding, and this one offers especially striking imagery of the sheen on Marilyn's hair and the the relief and pride in her post-show smile. This picture also provides a great view of the classic Jean Louis "body stocking" gown that fit the star so tightly that she could barely make her way across the stage to sing the infamous "Happy Birthday" song. The picture comes with its original negative and its copyright notice. Excellent condition.
Marilyn Monroe Picture and Negative. A slightly pensive-looking Marilyn stands between a female companion and Arthur Miller's father after her "Happy Birthday" appearance at JFK's Madison Square garden celebration in 1962. This is an unusual picture in the collection - she appears winsome and beautifully vulnerable, rather than glowingly triumphant, as she does in others in this series. The expression tempts one to speculate on Marilyn's demons, connections, and all the mysteries of that time now probably lost to the ages. The picture comes with its original negative and its copyright notice. Excellent condition.
Marilyn Monroe Picture and Negative. This final backstage image captured by Irv Steinberg following the May, 1962, Madison Square Garden Birthday Celebration for President John F. Kennedy shows Marilyn with a member of her entourage -- she's happy, celebratory and exquisitely beautiful. The picture comes with its original negative and its copyright notice. Excellent condition.
Documents Relating Directly to Marilyn Monroe's Performance for JFK's Birthday. Offered are five original documents relating to Marilyn Monroe's performance at President Kennedy's 45th birthday tribute in Madison Square Garden on May 19, 1962, during which she sang "Happy Birthday Mr. President." Included in the lot is the original invoice for "the dress" she wore that night, later sold by Christie's for over $1.26 million.
At the JFK birthday tribute, Marilyn Monroe was introduced by actor Peter Lawford, Kennedy's brother-in-law. In front of more than 15,000 people, wearing the flesh-colored dress adorned with 2,500 rhinestones (which she literally had to be sewn into once she had dressed) Monroe's sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday" caused the President to comment "I can now retire from politics after having had Happy Birthday sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way." The partly printed invoice for the dress is from Western Costume Co. in Hollywood, CA. Dated May 29, 1962 (JFK's birthday), it measures 8.5" x 7". The "Original Invoice" to "Miss Marilyn Monroe /12305 Fifth Helena Dr./Los Angeles 49, Calif." for "Made to Order Dress/Labor and Material including necessary Overtime" lists its amount as $1,027.36. Additionally, there are charges for rhinestones and mirrors ($321.89) and a pair of shoes ($35.68).
Other items offered are four partly printed statements from Exec-U-Car Inc. in New York City, the car service used by Marilyn in New York. Included is the receipt for the day of Monroe's "Happy Birthday" performance on which the time out was 11:15 a.m and the time in was 4:30 a.m. (she didn't go directly home after the event). On receipt dated May 22, 1962 has a typewritten note at the bottom: "Thank you again for letting Exec-U-Care Inc. serve you. Do tell us if the service is not satisfactory at any time.Incidently, we attended the Birthday Party of President Kennedy, and surely enjoyed it all. You were certainly wonderful, Miss Monroe." The remaining receipts are dated May 18th and May 20th. All items are in Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
At the JFK birthday tribute, Marilyn Monroe was introduced by actor Peter Lawford, Kennedy's brother-in-law. In front of more than 15,000 people, wearing the flesh-colored dress adorned with 2,500 rhinestones (which she literally had to be sewn into once she had dressed) Monroe's sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday" caused the President to comment "I can now retire from politics after having had Happy Birthday sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way." The partly printed invoice for the dress is from Western Costume Co. in Hollywood, CA. Dated May 29, 1962 (JFK's birthday), it measures 8.5" x 7". The "Original Invoice" to "Miss Marilyn Monroe /12305 Fifth Helena Dr./Los Angeles 49, Calif." for "Made to Order Dress/Labor and Material including necessary Overtime" lists its amount as $1,027.36. Additionally, there are charges for rhinestones and mirrors ($321.89) and a pair of shoes ($35.68).
Other items offered are four partly printed statements from Exec-U-Car Inc. in New York City, the car service used by Marilyn in New York. Included is the receipt for the day of Monroe's "Happy Birthday" performance on which the time out was 11:15 a.m and the time in was 4:30 a.m. (she didn't go directly home after the event). On receipt dated May 22, 1962 has a typewritten note at the bottom: "Thank you again for letting Exec-U-Care Inc. serve you. Do tell us if the service is not satisfactory at any time.Incidently, we attended the Birthday Party of President Kennedy, and surely enjoyed it all. You were certainly wonderful, Miss Monroe." The remaining receipts are dated May 18th and May 20th. All items are in Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Documents Pertaining to her Psychiatrist. Marilyn Monroe had been seeing a psychiatrist, Dr. Ralph R. Greenson, for a year before she died. He was the last person to visit her before her death, and it was he who ascertained she was dead. Included in this lot is a one-page, partly printed bill from Greenson dated June 1,1962 (Marilyn's 36th and last birthday) and measuring 5.5" x 6.75". On imprinted letterhead, to Marilyn Monroe, "For Professional Services, May 1962 $350.00." Two file holes are in the upper blank margin. Also offered is a typed telegram from Marilyn to Dr. Greenson. The telegram reads "Dear Dr. Greenson: I hope all your roses are in bloom today including the blackest red ones. Happy Happy Anniversary to you and Mrs. Greenson." The telegram is signed "Marilyn" in type. On brown paper, with the upper left corner missing and two file holes at top, the telegram has an irregular tear across the bottom edge. The defects do not affect any text. Both items in this lot are in Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Check Written Within 48 Hours of Her Death. Offered is an original partly printed check written on August 3, 1962, and made out to "Department of Water & Power." The unsigned check was drawn on Monroe's personal account at the head office of City National Bank of Beverly Hills. Filled in by typewriter, it appears the check was awaiting her signature. The next evening, August 4th, Marilyn retired to her bedroom around 8:00 p.m. and was found dead in her bed eight hours later. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Life-Size Pin-Up Poster. A gorgeous, rare life-size pin-up poster of the blonde bombshell posing in a bathing suit, framed to an overall size of 25.5" x 63". In Excellent condition with some mild tanning.
Marilyn Monroe Signed Book Cover. The front cover from a paperback edition of Henry Miller's Nights of Love and Laughter, elaborately signed on the reverse by Monroe in blue ballpoint. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with very minor corner creases and a rough right edge from being torn from the book. A gorgeous sample of her signature. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Signature Cut. Approximately 5" x 2" cut with Monroe's signature in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with some mild tanning and wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe's Faux Diamond Cigarette Case with Matching Lighter. A glitzy brass cigarette case encrusted on the lid with faux diamonds, plus a small matching cigarette lighter, owned and used by Marilyn. The actress's Lorelei Lee character in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes would have loved this lot! In Excellent condition with some minor scratching and a few light areas of tarnish. From the Rosenstein Estate.
Marilyn Monroe's Faux Diamond Necklace. Attractive faux diamond necklace owned and worn by Marilyn. The actress and the jewelry surely flattered each other. In Excellent condition. From the Rosenstein Estate.
Marilyn Monroe Red Lipstick with Case. "Vibrant" red lipstick by Coty of New York owned and used by Marilyn, complete with outer case. How many items-for-auction have the distinction of having touched the lips of Marilyn Monroe? In Very Fine condition with some light wear and scratching to the brass case. From the Rosenstein Estate.
Marilyn Monroe's Faux Diamond Bracelet. One of Marilyn Monroe's genuinely classic Hollywood moments comes in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, as Lorelei Lee, performing the song "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend." Presumably, faux diamonds were acceptable too, for here's a small faux diamond bracelet owned and worn by Monroe, a matching counterpart to the faux diamond necklace also offered in this auction. In Excellent condition.
Marilyn Monroe's Sunglasses. A pair of pearl-colored plastic sunglasses with cat's eye design, owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe. Wear these sunglasses, and see how they affect the way you sigh, move your hips and sing "Happy Birthday." In Excellent condition with very minor wear.
Marilyn Monroe 45 Holder. A rare carrying case for 45s adorned with images of Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch. The holder is made from heavy cardboard with pink plastic corner protectors, pink cloth strap, and a candy-striped interior. It measures 7" x 8" x 4" and is in Very Fine condition with a small area of wear on the lid, small cracks in most of the corner protectors, and just a little discoloration.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Marilyn Monroe Faux Diamond Earrings. An elaborate pair of faux diamond earrings with screw-post backings from the personal collection of Marilyn Monroe. In Excellent condition.
Marilyn Monroe Lavender Clutch Purse. A small, beaded lavender clutch purse with beaded fringe, from Monroe's personal wardrobe. In Excellent condition with mild tarnishing.
Original Carbon Invoice and Bill for Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe's death was ruled a "probable suicide" by Los Angles County Coroner Thomas Noguchi. Would someone who had just purchased flowers, flowerpots, and bird food for her garden and had furniture delivered literally hours before her death commit suicide? You decide! Offered are two items. First, the original carbon invoice from Frank's Nurseries and Flowers (ordered three days before her death). The partly printed carbon bill measures 5" x 7.75" and lists petunias, tomatoes, terra-cotta pots, hummingbird feeders, and hummingbird food. The carbon has staple holes and two files holes in the upper blank area. Next, a partly printed bill on Pilgrim's Furniture letterhead to Marilyn Monroe dated August 4, 1962. The bill measures 6" x 10.5" and is for "1 #C Chest Roman White" for $228.80, "COD," noted in ink "Rec'd check #281 in amount $228.80 Payment in Full Earl Shero." That evening, Marilyn retired to her bedroom at about 8:00 pm and was found dead in her bed eight hours later. The Pilgrim's Furniture bill has a small hole in the upper left corner. Both items are in fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Six Pages of Disbursement Payments from Marilyn Monroe. These disbursement payment papers detail Monroe's various expenses. The first group of three comes from the law offices of Wright, Wright, Green and Wright, dated November 2, 1953, and provides handwritten and typed summaries of Monroe's payments to the Bel AIr Hotel, Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, Hollywood Photo Supply, rental on her apartment at 882 North Doheny, etc. The second group of three pages comes from the Arthur P. Jacobs Company, Inc., and are dated April 30, 1962; June 1, 1962; and July 1, 1962. All are in relation to publicity fees and are stamped and notated as to check and payment date. Unusual and revealing items from the lush era of Monroe's early stardom and the dark months before her death. In Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Two Documents Related to Marilyn Monroe Productions. Fascinating behind-the-scenes correspondence, with insight into the legal concerns of Monroe's production company. The first item is a copy of a typed letter to Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., dated March 27, 1957, regarding concerns with the film The Prince and the Showgirl and notes that "Marilyn Monroe is not the only stockholder and does not have the right as an individual or as president or as stockholder to change contracts of this corporation." The letter is from Milton H. Greene, Vice-President of Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. and is not signed. Attached is a postmarked envelope addressed to M.C.A. Artists, Ltd, which received a copy of this letter. The second item is a memorandum dated July 29, 1959, regarding "Action To Be Taken at Directors' Meeting of MARILYN MONROE PRODUCTIONS, INC." The two-page agenda includes "Ratify Employment Agreement with MM" and "Problems in connection with The Prince and the Showgirl." The agenda has some annotation and financial figures added in pen. In Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Letter to Marilyn Monroe Regarding Famous "Life Magazine" Layout. This letter on Rogers, Cowan and Jacobs Public Relations stationery dated May 7, 1958, is addressed to "Mrs. Arthur Miller" at 444 E. 57th Street New York City and regards the famous LIfe Magazine layout in which Marilyn impersonated (as the letter notes) "all the great femmes fatale of the Motion Pictures Industry." The actresses listed in the letter are Ann Held, Lillian Russell, Theda Bara, Clara Bow, Jean Harlow, Greta Garbo, and Marlene Dietrich -- and called for is "a final shot of you as yourself; representing the quintessence of sexy glamour of our time." The letter mentions famed photographer Richard Avedon, the costume fittings, the possibility of wearing wigs for the Bow and Bara shots, and notes, "...if you have any idea of an actress that you want to include in the series or if you feel that Marlene Dietrich doesn't belong in the series, all this can be worked out." The letter has no closing signature. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Letter from 20th Century-Fox Regarding "Wild River." Featured is an important carbon typewritten letter signed by the executive manager of 20th Century-Fox Film to Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. The letter states Monroe is to report to the studio on April 14, 1959, to commence the filming of Time and Tide, to be directed by Elia Kazan. The film was released as Wild River in 1960, but did not feature Monroe, who had been replaced by Lee Remick. (Ironically, Remick was later hired by 20th Century-Fox to replace the fired Marilyn in Something's Got to Give.) The one-page carbon letter is 8.5" x 11".
Accompanying the letter is a "Marilyn Monroe Drawing Aid" in its original 9" x 6" envelope. This transparent plastic silhouette of a nude Marilyn is imprinted in red: "Marilyn Monroe Drawing Aid. Every Curve Of Marilyn's Beautiful Body Represents A Different Directional Change Of Angle. Aligns with Straight Edge. 4 Point Contact Copyright 1956 NMMM." Both items are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Accompanying the letter is a "Marilyn Monroe Drawing Aid" in its original 9" x 6" envelope. This transparent plastic silhouette of a nude Marilyn is imprinted in red: "Marilyn Monroe Drawing Aid. Every Curve Of Marilyn's Beautiful Body Represents A Different Directional Change Of Angle. Aligns with Straight Edge. 4 Point Contact Copyright 1956 NMMM." Both items are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Receipt for Costume and Jewelry. Pink Return Slip receipt no. 46921, 5.5" x 8.5", from 20th Century-Fox Studios, dated March 8, 1960, itemizing articles borrowed by "Miss Marilyn Monroe," including nude chiffon dress with white fox trim, one pair of kid gloves, long and white, two pair of pumps, one white, one beige, one pair of rhinestone earrings with large "drip", one pair of rhinestone earrings with five long "drips," one garter belt. There is a notation that the rhinestone earrings with one large drip were "not returned." Several lines down the word "Ret'd" is noted, and the carbon receipt has the signature of studio wardrobe clerk Dorothy Jeakins. This receipt comes from the time of the production of Let's Make Love and is in Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Three Telegrams to Marilyn Monroe and a Note of Regret from Her. The lot includes a telegram from Arlene Francis, dated January 2, 1960, asking Monroe to appear on the Ninth Annual Television Marathon for Cerebral Palsy; a telegram from Lew Schreiber, executive manager of 20th Century-Fox, dated April 10, 1960, notifying Monroe she must report the next day at Fox's studios in Los Angeles for a wardrobe check for Let's Make Love, and resume work on the film the day after the wardrobe check; a telegram from Owen McLean, executive Head of Talent at 20th Century-Fox, dated November 15, 1961, notifying Marilyn to report to him at the studio "on or before three-thirty pm November 15, 1961." The last telegram has the name "Arthur Jacobs." Monroe's publicist, added in pencil. All three telegrams are addressed to Monroe's 444 East 57th St. New York City address. Also enclosed is a typed 5" x 8" note of regret dated 10/1 (no year), addressed to "Jerry," noting "...Arthur and I already have an engagement for October 8th which we must keep," concluding with the typed name "Marilyn." All four items are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
20th Century-Fox Fires Marilyn Monroe from "Something's Got to Give." Offered is a historically important carbon-typewritten letter from 20th Century-Fox to Marilyn Monroe. Content of the letter is to notify Monroe she has been terminated from her role in Something's Got to Give. One original and three carbon copies of each studio letter or contract, each signed in ink, were usually created. One was kept by the studio, one went to the studio's lawyer, one went to the recipient, and one was for the recipient's lawyer.
Something's Got to Give began production in April 1962. Before shooting began, Monroe had committed (and received consent from producer Henry Weinstein) to perform at JFK's birthday tribute in New York to held in May. On April 23rd, the first day of filming, Monroe called Weinstein telling him she had a severe sinus infection. A studio doctor confirmed her condition and concluded it would be a month before she could appear on the set. Scenes were shot around her, but she still performed at JFK's birthday tribute, making director George Cukor furious. When she returned to the set, she further provoked Cukor by swimming nude during filming and distracting the staff. Not long after this incident, she had a relapse of her sinus infection, and again delayed shooting. By this time, she had missed 17 out of 30 shooting days. Cukor urged that she be released, thereby prompting the letter. After negotiations between most of the parties involved, Monroe was re-hired, Cukor was replaced and production was scheduled to resume in October 1962. Monroe died on August 5th and the film project was terminated.
The two-page letter is in Fine condition with two staple holes in the upper left corner of each sheet. This is one of the most important Monroe-related letters ever to be offered for sale and would be the cornerstone of a film or Marilyn Monroe collection. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Something's Got to Give began production in April 1962. Before shooting began, Monroe had committed (and received consent from producer Henry Weinstein) to perform at JFK's birthday tribute in New York to held in May. On April 23rd, the first day of filming, Monroe called Weinstein telling him she had a severe sinus infection. A studio doctor confirmed her condition and concluded it would be a month before she could appear on the set. Scenes were shot around her, but she still performed at JFK's birthday tribute, making director George Cukor furious. When she returned to the set, she further provoked Cukor by swimming nude during filming and distracting the staff. Not long after this incident, she had a relapse of her sinus infection, and again delayed shooting. By this time, she had missed 17 out of 30 shooting days. Cukor urged that she be released, thereby prompting the letter. After negotiations between most of the parties involved, Monroe was re-hired, Cukor was replaced and production was scheduled to resume in October 1962. Monroe died on August 5th and the film project was terminated.
The two-page letter is in Fine condition with two staple holes in the upper left corner of each sheet. This is one of the most important Monroe-related letters ever to be offered for sale and would be the cornerstone of a film or Marilyn Monroe collection. Accompanied by a COA from John Reznikoff, PSA/DNA.
Music Memorabilia
AC/DC Razor's Edge Tour Jumpsuit. A large black pit crew-style jumpsuit from the band's 1990-91 world tour, with sponsor patches on the sleeves and hips, "AC/DC Razor's Edge" logo over the left breast, and a large black "AC/DC" logo sewn onto the back. In Excellent condition.
"A Tribute Album to Johnny Ace" EP (Duke 81, 1955). Here's the second of just two EPs released by Ace. Condition: EX 7/ GM-MT 10. From the GRT Collection.
Johnny Ace 78 Group of 2 (1953-55). Two vintage 78 releases by the tragic icon: "Mid Night Hours Journey"/ "Trouble and Me" (Flair 1015, 1953) in EX 7 and "Pledging My Love"/ "No Money" (Duke 136, 1955) in NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Alabama Autographed Tour Jacket. A nylon "Pass It On Down Tour" jacket with large logo sewn on back, signed by Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry in black marker, sized XL. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Alabama Tour Jackets. Includes a burgundy nylon jacket from their 1983 "The Closer You Get Tour" with white logo on black, and a white nylon jacket from their 1989 "Southern Star Tour" with the band's logo in red over the left breast and a large silk-screened print of the album cover on the back. Both are in Excellent condition with a few small stains to the 1989 jacket.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Lynn Anderson Stage Worn Cape with Signed Photo. A white flocked full-length cape with white fur trim, by Lillian Rubin, owned and worn by Anderson onstage. Also included is a color 11" x 14" photo of Anderson in the outfit, inscribed and signed by her in black marker. The cape is in Excellent condition, and the photo is in Very Fine condition with some moderate fading to the image. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Lynn Anderson Stage Worn Dress. An elaborate -- and heavy -- beaded white dress with gold trim worn on stage by the "Rose Garden" singer. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Paul Anka Acetate Group of 15. Here are 15 acetates of mostly unreleased singles from one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters of the early Rock 'n' Roll era. Included are 11 7" acetates: "Brazil" (RCA No7W 0077) in VG 5; "Goodnight My Love" (Bell) in VG-EX 6; "Heading Home" Mono (A&R) in VG 5; "Hello Again (tk 4)"/ "Hello Again (tk 5)" (Bell, 1964) in VG-EX 6; "I Know I'm Losing You" (instrumental rhythm track" - Bell/ Spanka Music, 1968) in VG-EX 6; "Leo's Bull" (instrumental - Regent, 1960s) in VG 5; "Montego Bay" (instrumental - Bell) in VG-EX 6; "Summers Gone" (sung in German -Bell, 1960s) in VG-EX 6; two copies of "There's Nothing Like A Girl" (instrumental track - Spanka Music) in VG-EX 6 and VG 5; and "What's This Thing About Christmas" (A&R) in VG-EX 6.
Three 8" acetates include "Can't Get Along"/ "Poor World" (backing track without vocals, marked "Italy Album" on Spanka) in VG 5, except skips near beginning of track; and two unidentified backing tracks in Italian (Audiodisc), one in VG-EX 6 and one in VG 5 with three skips.
The final 10" acetate features Anka and Rita Pavone, "Sonny Boy"/ "Kiddy, Kiddy Kiss Me", is in German (with some English), and grades in EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Three 8" acetates include "Can't Get Along"/ "Poor World" (backing track without vocals, marked "Italy Album" on Spanka) in VG 5, except skips near beginning of track; and two unidentified backing tracks in Italian (Audiodisc), one in VG-EX 6 and one in VG 5 with three skips.
The final 10" acetate features Anka and Rita Pavone, "Sonny Boy"/ "Kiddy, Kiddy Kiss Me", is in German (with some English), and grades in EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Paul Anka Stage Worn Jumpsuit. A black tuxedo-style jumpsuit worn onstage by Anka. A tag with his name on it is sewn into the collar. Also include is a b&w 16" x 11" contact sheet inscribed and signed by the singer in black marker. Both are in Excellent condition with a couple of very small tears to the front of the jumpsuit.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Badfinger Historical and Financial Documents. The talented group seemed poised for superstardom in 1970, and had 4 big hits by early 1972. Despite ensuing personal and business problems that stifled that promise, their singles and albums stand up, ensuring their place in Rock history. Included in this unique grouping: 1) a 19-page contract between Warner Brothers and Badfinger Enterprises from 1972; 2) a signed letter from Allen Klein on the Apple letterhead; 3) an 11-page Affidavit of band manager Stanley Polley on behalf of Badfinger Enterprises; 4) copies of cancelled royalty checks for $100,000 and $500,000 plus original check receipts; 5) other concert and royalty receipts. All documents in Very Good to Excellent condition.
Josephine Baker Vintage Signed Photo. A gorgeous b&w 11" x 14" portrait of the legendary singer and dancer, circa 1930s, signed by Baker in pencil. In Very Fine condition with minor wear and adhesive remnants from a prior framing around the edges of the reverse. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Beach Boys/ Carl and the Passions Test Pressing Group of 2 (Columbia Record Productions, 1972). With Brian Wilson mostly incapacitated at the time, the album "So Tough" was released in 1972 as by "Carl and the Passions", and marketed on the Brother Label along with a reissued copy of the classic "Pet Sounds". Here are test pressings of both. "So Tough" is in stereo, and "Pet Sounds" is in mono. Condition: Both are MT 9.
Beach Boys Promo LP Group of 4 Radio Show (1978 -1990). Included are "The Robert W. Morgan Special Of The Week" (1978) in EX 7; "Jim Ladd Hosts 'Innerview' with The Beach Boys" (1985) in NM 8; "Silver Anniversary Special" 3-disc LP with cue sheet box set, broadcasted July 4, 1986 to commemorate the group's Silver Anniversary (1986) in NM 8"; and "Beach Boys" a 4-disc LP and cue sheet set, broadcasted June 29 - July 4, 1990 (Unistar Radio Show, 1990) in NM 8.
Beach Boys First Studio Session Acetate Recording. This 10" acetate recording of the Beach Boys' first studio recording session in 1961 -- with Hite Morgan at the controls -- features early demo versions of "Luau", "Surfin' " (their first single), "Surfin' Safari", and "Surfer Girl", with two takes each of the second and third songs with some alternate lyrics compared to the final versions, as well as a little studio chatter. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some pops and a couple of skips.
Beach Boys "Karen Theme" Acetate (Western Recorder, 1964). This two-sided 8" 45 rpm acetate has a short version and a long version of the unreleased song, which was a theme from a short-lived TV show in 1964. Very catchy tune, and the acetate's in Near Mint condition. Condition: NM 8.
Beach Boys "Spirit of America" Promo Title Envelope (Capitol, 1963). Here's something you don't see every day, if ever! For the opening of Wallich's Music City South Bay story on November 16, 1963, Capitol issued this commemorative sleeve for the promo record "Spirit of America"/ "Boogie Woodie". At the time, Wallich's was Los Angeles' biggest music store, and KFWB, one of the city's most popular Rock radio stations. Offered here is a nice copy of the sleeve only -- no record included. Condition: EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Brian Wilson and Mike Love Signed Contract. This contract is the Articles of Incorporation of Brian Wilson Productions, Inc. It names Brian Wilson, his mother Audree Wilson, and fellow Beach Boy Mike Love as directors, and is signed by all three and dated October 28, 1963. It is endorsed by the California Secretary of State, effective December 2, 1963.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Beach Boys Contract Signed by Mike Love and Dennis and Carl Wilson. A two-page agreement between the Beach Boys and International Creative Management, dated January 9, 1975, and signed by Mike Love, Dennis Wilson, and Carl Wilson in blue ballpoint. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and the usual staple and binder holes. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
"Boyd Bennett" LP (King 594, 1955). One of the real rarities from the mid-1950s is Boyd Bennett's only album. Boyd Bennett and His Rockets charted 3 songs in 1955 and 1956, including the #5 smash "Seventeen", and all are included here. Condition: EX 7/ EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Chuck Berry 78 Group of 5 (1955-58). Any one of these is a great find, early releases from a Rock and Roll genius. Included are "Thirty Days"/ "Together" (Chess 1610, 1955); "Rock and Roll Music"/ Blue Feeling" (Canada - Quality 1663, 1957); "Oh Baby Doll"/ "Lajaunda" (Chess 1664, 1957); "Sweet Little Sixteen"/ "Reelin and Rocking" (Chess 1683, 1958); and "Carol"/ "Hey Pedro" (Chess 1700, 1958). All are in NM 8, except "Carol", which grades MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Big Bopper "Chantilly Lace" Promo LP (Mercury 20402, 1956). The Bopper's only album is a nifty collector's item, and especially so when the copy's a promo! Here's a white label record, with "PROMOTIONAL COPY ONLY NOT FOR SALE" stamped twice on the back album cover. On the front cover, there's a 1/4 inch line along the right edge from top to bottom which didn't get laminated, but it's a nice copy. And the record is even nicer. Condition: EX 7/ NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Big Bopper "Chantilly Lace" Mono LP (Mercury 20402, 1959). The Bopper's only album, this one's on lots of Boomers' (and sons and daughters) want lists. This is the original commercial pressing on the black Mercury label. Condition: MT 9/ NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Blondie Signed Tour Jacket. A blue satin jacket with gold lining and gold-and-green piping on the sleeves, with a large Greek Theatre logo on the back (Blondie played there on August 15, 1979). Dated 1997 and signed by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein in silver marker under the Blondie logo on the left breast, the jacket is a women's size Medium. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Bonnie Bramlett Handwritten Lyrics. Two pages of composition notebook paper with lyrics for the songs "Superstar" and "Let It Rain" handwritten and signed by Bramlett in pencil and black ballpoint, respectively. In Excellent condition with some tearing along the left edge from being torn out of a spiral notebook.
James Brown "Please, Please, Please" EP (King 430, 1959). Sensational copy of one of the Godfather's most desirable EPs. Included are "Please, Please, Please", "Try Me", "That's When I Lost My Heart", and "Tell Me What I Did Wrong". Condition: NM 8/ NM 8.
James Brown and His Famous Flames "Please Please Please" Mono LP (King 610, 1958). The Godfather of Soul's first King album, which, when originally released in 1958, contained his "Sixteen Biggest Hits". This version came out in 1961, with identical cover, but larger "KING" logo on the record label. Incredible copy of Mr. Brown's most valued album. Condition: MT 9/ NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Buffalo Springfield Steamroller Sign (1963). The classic Los Angeles band, featuring Steven Stills, Neil Young, Ritchie Furay, Bruce Palmer, and Dewey Martin, originally got their name from a steamroller that was parked on the street outside record producer Bruce Friedman's house (where Stills and Furay were staying at the time). This is an authentic Buffalo-Springfield Roller Company steamroller sign, like the one that inspired the name and the band's logo. It's made of pressed aluminum, painted in gold and black, and laminated; a small portion of paint and lamination has peeled away on the left side, and the raised letters have some light scuffing, staining, and very minor corrosion, but the overall condition is still an attractive Very Good. It's marked on the lower border area SCIOTO SIGN - KENTON, O, and hand-dated 1963. For what it's worth, this is a great, unusual item for fans of this wonderful band!
Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'N Roll Trio "Tear It Up" Autographed 45 (Coral 61651, 1957). The first single release of the dynamic trio is the rarest and possibly the best. This copy's accompanied by a sleeve that's been autographed by guitarist Paul Burlison. Condition: NM 8. LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Johnny Burnette "Eager Beaver Baby"/"Touch Me" Autographed 45 (Coral 61829, 1957). Johnny's early recordings on Coral are highly sought-after. The accompanying sleeve has been autographed by Paul Burlison, guitarist for the Johnny Burnette Trio. Condition: NM 8. LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Johnny Burnette "Rock Billy Boogie"/ "If You Want It Enough" Autographed 45 (Coral 61918, 1957). Milestone recording, the 7th single from the singer's Rockabilly Coral days. An accompanying white sleeve has been autographed by the Johnny Burnette Trio's guitarist, Paul Burlison. Condition: NM 8. LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
"Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'n' Roll Trio" LP (South Africa, Coral 10041, 1956). One of the most significant LPs of Rock's early days was the stripped-down, raw and raucous Rockabilly classic, which is a a rare enough find in its original American version. Coral produced a 10" LP version for South Africa that sported a different cover, and you probably won't see another anytime soon! Condition: GD-VG 4/ GD-VG 4. From the GRT Collection.
Karen and Richard Carpenter Signed Contract. A three-page lease agreement between Karen and Richard Carpenter and Safeway Stores Incorporated dated April 24, 1972, signed by the Carpenters on the last page in blue ink. In Excellent condition with mild wear.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Enrico Caruso Signed Photograph. Here is an impressive vintage 9.5" x 12.75" photo of the legendary vocalist in an overcoat and matching hat with his hands in his pockets, signed and inscribed in fountain pen "To Miss Josephine Vild, very sincerely, Enrico Caruso, 11.9.1917." In Very Good condition, with some minor paper loss along the bottom edge, scattered creasing, surface marks and impressions, light silvering to the background, and some small pinholes, but a nice bold signature.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Enrico Caruso Jr. and Mario Lanza Signed Documents. An employment agreement on Warner Bros. letterhead dated July 27, 1934, and signed by Caruso Jr. in black ink. Also included is a payment authorization form dated January 1, 1955, signed by Lanza in black ink. Items are in overall Very Fine condition with some tanning and fold creases to the Caruso contract.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Johnny Cash Fan Club Lot. A collection of vintage Johnny Cash Fan Club items from 1958 to 1960, that includes club newsletters, journals (one with some very nice vintage snapshots), and two song and folio books. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Johnny Cash Limited Edition Photo. A b&w 13" x 19" photo of Cash by Stephen F. Verona, #1 in a limited edition of 20, numbered and signed by the photographer. These rare photos by Verona regularly sell at galleries for as much as $1,200. In Excellent condition.
Cathy Jean and the Roomates "At The Hop!" LP (Valmor 789, 1961). One of the most elusive and sought-after albums from Rock and Roll's early years, Cathy Jean was only 15 years old when she and the Roomates had a #12 hit in 1961 with "Please Love Me Forever". It's included here, as is "Glory Of Love", which went to #49. Condition: EX 7/ NM 8.
Felix Cavaliere "Groovin' " Handwritten Lyrics. A sheet of notebook paper with lyrics for the hit Young Rascals song "Groovin' " handwritten and signed by Felix Cavaliere in black ballpoint. In Excellent condition.
Felix Cavaliere "Beautiful Morning" Handwritten Lyrics. A sheet of notebook paper with lyrics for the Rascals classic "Beautiful Morning" handwritten and signed by Felix Cavaliere in black ballpoint. In Excellent condition.
Felix Cavaliere "People Got to Be Free" Handwritten Lyrics. Two sheets of notebook paper with lyrics for the Rascals anthem, inspired by the assassination of Robert Kennedy, handwritten and signed on the second page by Felix Cavaliere in black ballpoint. In Excellent condition.
Harry Chapin Signed Document. An exclusive agency contract rider dated September 10, 1979 and signed by the late singer-songwriter in blue ink. In Excellent condition with very light wear and some staple holes along the left edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Ray Charles Show Jacket. A vintage red windbreaker with an image of Charles embroidered on the left breast and "The Ray Charles Show" logo on the back. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Cher Signed Tour Jacket. White nylon jacket, size large, with large Cher logo on back and smaller logo on left breast, inscribed "Love, Cher '99" in black marker. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Cher's Undergarments. This lacy lot includes two of Cher's underwire bras, both by Agent Provocateur, and two pairs of Cosabella thong panties. All are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity.
Cher Signed Casablanca Records Contract. A single-page payment agreement between Cher and Casablanca Record and Filmworks, dated December 14, 1978, and signed "Cher Bono Allman" in black ink. IN Very Fine to Excellent condition with a staple and punch holes to the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Cher Signed Check. A personal check written for $150 dollars in cash, dated July 9, 1999 (with "facial" written on the memo line), and signed by Cher in blue ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with the usual bank cancellation stamps on the reverse and a couple of minor fold creases.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Music Memorabilia
Chicago Limited Edition Concert Photo. A b&w 19" x 13" photo of Chicago bandmates Walter Parazaider and Lee Loughnane during a live performance, by Stephen F. Verona, #1 in a limited edition of 20, numbered and signed by the photographer. These rare photos by Verona regularly sell at galleries for as much as $1,200. In Excellent condition.
Chicago - Terry Kath Limited Edition Concert Photo. A b&w 13" x 19" photo of Chicago guitarist Terry Kath during a live performance, by Stephen F. Verona, #1 in a limited edition of 20, numbered and signed by the photographer. These rare photos by Verona regularly sell at galleries for as much as $1,200. In Excellent condition.
Chicago - Terry Kath Limited Edition Concert Photo. A b&w 19" x 13" photo of late Chicago guitarist Terry Keith during a live performance, by Stephen F. Verona, #1 in a limited edition of 20, numbered and signed by the photographer. These rare photos by Verona regularly sell at galleries for as much as $1,200. In Excellent condition.
Chicago - James Pankow Limited Edition Concert Photo. A b&w 19" x 13" photo of Chicago trombonist James Pankow during a live performance, by Stephen F. Verona, #1 in a limited edition of 20, numbered and signed by the photographer. These rare photos by Verona regularly sell at galleries for as much as $1,200. In Excellent condition.
Eric Clapton "Backless" Yellow Vinyl Stereo LP (RSO 3039, 1978). This was a big album for Clapton, and this gold vinyl copy may be a one-of-a-kind prototype production. At the very least, it's ultra-rare! Condition: MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Eric Clapton Promo LP Group 2 (1984-87). A must for "Slowhand" fans! Included are "BBC Eric Clapton Special", a 2-disc set and cue sheet full of interviews and record cuts (London Wavelength, 1984), and the "King Biscuit Flower Hour" 2-disc set (but just 3 sides) with cue sheet, broadcasted March 8, 1987. The latter featured recordings from Clapton's 1986 tour. Condition for both sets: NM 8.
Eric Clapton Photo Display. Set of three color tinted b&w 5" x 9" photos of Clapton performing circa the late 1960s-early '70s, matted to an overall size of 30" x 20". In Excellent condition.
Eric Clapton "Slowhand Tour" Jacket. An off-white satin tour jacket with quilted lining and red piping, from Clapton's 1977 tour. The jacket has Clapton's name and "Slowhand" embroidered on the back, with "Cocaine" embroidered on the left breast. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Eric Clapton 1977 Tour Jacket. Green nylon tour jacket with green-and-yellow trim and large Tasco sponsorship patch on the back, in Very Fine condition with mild wear and soiling.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
"American Bandstand" Set Backdrops. A set of eight colorful backdrop decorations used on the set of Dick Clark's long-running dance show, which began in the early 1950s. These backdrops, dating from the early 1960s, were used on the walls and fronts of the booths where the dancers sat between performances, and sizes range from 50" x 40" to 96" x 44. They were obtained by a fan as the Philadelphia set was being disassembled prior to the series' move to Los Angeles. All are in Very Fine to Excellent condition, and would look great in a music room, office, restaurant, or club. Due to the large size of these pieces, special arrangements will need to be made for shipping. From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
George Clinton and Parliament Signed Denim Vest. A musical pioneer often hailed as "The Prime Minister of Funk," George Clinton remains a legendary figure in American music. This size large denim vest initialed on the front by Clinton in black marker and signed front and back by Parliament members Greg Thomas, Michael Hampton, and many others others in various colors of marker and ballpoint pen. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild wear, moderate soiling, and a little fading to some signatures.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Parliament-Funkadelic Tour Jacket. A cream-colored satin tour jacket with brown trim, circa 1978, with a large Parliament-Funkadelic logo sewn onto the back, Electrosound and David Libert Agency logos embroidered on the shoulders, and "Rodger" embroidered on the left breast. One of only 20 that were made, given only to the band and select crew members (this one was originally owned by a bus driver on the tour). In Excellent condition with some spots on the sleeves.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Clovers EP Group of 2 (Atlantic, 1954-55). From 1951-56, the great vocal group had 19 Top Ten R&B hits, including three that reached #1. Many of those hits are included on these EPs: "The Clovers Sing" (Atlantic 537, 1954) in VG-EX 6/ EX 7, and "The Clovers" (Atlantic 590, 1955) in VG-EX 6/ NM 8. The latter has numbers written in the top left corner of the front cover and a record store stamp on the back.
"Eddie Cochran" Promo LP (Liberty 3172, 1960). Album was released shortly after Cochran's death and included 6 of his 7 singles that made Billboard's Hot 100 in his too-short career. This is a white label "AUDITION RECORD" copy. Condition: EX 7/ NM 8.
Eddie Cochran Acetate Group of 2 (Liberty 1959-60). Two 78 rpm acetates from the legendary rocker, including the one-sided "Teenage Heaven" (VG 5) and the two-sided "Sweetie Baby"/ "Lonely" (VG-EX 6). From the GRT Collection.
Eddie Cochran "Perry Como Radio Show" Acetate (APR H-63, 1960). The label for this acetate is dated March 23, 1960, just 17 days before the cutting-edge rocker's tragic death as a result of an auto accident that also severely injured Gene Vincent. The 2-sided 10" disc has Eddie's signature hit "Summertime Blues" from 1958, and a slower tempo tune that's been mostly forgotten by all but hardcore Cochran fans, "Three Steps To Heaven", originally released in 1960. At the beginning of the latter song, studio chatter is included that has Eddie giving some instructions to bandmates. Very cool stuff. Condition: EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Joe Cocker Signed Tour Jacket. A white denim jacket with "Joe Cocker Night Calls Australia/New Zealand 1992 Tour" embroidered on the left breast, signed above that by Cocker in black marker. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
"The Best Of Sam Cooke" Autographed LP (RCA 2625, 1962). Since the great Rock/R&B original died in 1964, two years after the release of this album, we know he signed this copy during the period 1962-64. The record itself is in nice shape, but the real treasure here is the dedication and signature on the back cover, which you can review at our website. Condition: VG 5/ VG-EX 6.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Sam Cooke Signed Contract. A three-page, double-sided contract on William Morris letterhead dated December 30, 1959, signed by the legendary Soul and R&B singer in blue ink on the last page and initialed by him on the rider. In Very fine condition with light overall tanning, binder holes to the top edge, and a slightly rusted staple in the upper left corner. Includes a COA from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Cream "Disraeli Gears" Lenticular Display. A rare 12" x 12" psychedelic lenticular cover prototype for Cream's 1967 sophomore LP. One of a handful of such designs (see also the matching Sgt. Pepper's cover also in this auction) by the Vari-Vue Company of New York, one of only three companies that made lenticular items at the time. The 3-D effect was used on toys, buttons, books, and clothing, but never really took off for use on album covers. This particular piece is in Excellent condition with very mild wear to the edges.
The Crests "The Angels Listened In" EP (Coed 101, 1959). This was the only US EP for one of the '50s premier groups. Naturally, the classic "Sixteen Candles" is included. Condition: EX 7/ NM 8.
"In Style With The Crickets" Promo Mono LP (Coral 57320, 1960). The textured cover is one of our favorite from the era, and the promo copy just makes it all the more special, especially in such nice condition: Condition: NM 8/ MT 9.
Bobby Darin Signed Contract. A 24-page employment contract between Darin and Creative Management Associates, dated November 23, 1966, signed "Robert Darin" on the last page in green ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and tanning, and staple and punch holes to the top edges.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
The Dells Document Archive. A large selection of documents pertaining to the legendary R&B group, including royalties statements, studio log sheets, a trademark application, and assorted correspondence dating from 1956 to 1962. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition.
"Bo Diddley Is A Gunslinger" Autographed LP (Checker 2977, 1961). The irrepressible Bo lends his songwriting and performing talents to a somewhat different genre. Nine of the 10 songs are originals; the other is "Sixteen Tons" made over in Bo's own way! The front cover has been signed boldly by Bo (say "boldly by Bo" 10 times real fast!) in black marker. Condition: VG-EX 6/ VG-EX 6. LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Dion "Runaround Sue" Green Vinyl LP (Laurie 2009, 1961). The title cut was Dion's 5th solo single and his biggest ever, and "The Wanderer" wasn't far behind. Both are included on this copy of the iconic rocker's second album. This is the rarer green-colored vinyl version. Condition: EX 7/ EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Dixie Chicks Tour Jacket. Black bomber-style tour jacket with orange lining, the letters "DC" embroidered on the left breast and "Dixie Chicks" on the left shoulder in yellow, olive drab "Dixie Chicks" and American and Texas flag patches on the right shoulder, and a large Confederate flag embroidered on the back in yellow. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Fats Domino Autographed EP Group of 3. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's EPs don't show up that often, but here are three, along with prized autographs! Included: "This is Fats Domino!" (Imperial 144, 1956) in EX 7/ EX 7; "Here Comes Fats" (Imperial 147, 1958) in NM 8/ NM 8; and "Getaway with Fats Domino" (ABC Paramount 510, 1964) in VG-EX 6/ VG-EX 6. The first two are accompanied by sleeves autographed by Fats, while the "Getaway" sleeve has been autographed by Fats' long-time songwriting collaborator, Dave Bartholomew. Very special group from Rock and Roll pioneers! LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Doors Studio Log Sheets Signed by Ray Manzarek. Set of three studio log sheets on Sunset Sound Records letterhead, dated July 10 and August 24 and 25, 1967, each signed "Doors/Ray" by keyboardist Ray Manzarek in blue ballpoint. At the time, the group was working on their second LP, Strange Days. The sheets are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and a bisecting fold crease to each.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Doors "Strange Days" Cue Sheet with Handwritten Notes. An Elektra Records cue sheet, undated, for the Doors' 1967 sophomore LP, with handwritten notes in an unknown hand. The sheet lists the songs "Unhappy Girl" and "We Could Be So Good Together," which ultimately did not make the album. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with minor wear.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Drifters "Rockin' & Driftin" LP (Atlantic 8022, 1958). The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group had already enjoyed great success on the R&B charts (12 Top Ten hits prior to 1958), but were still looking for their first big crossover hit when this seminal album came out. One future Rock star was listening -- Dion had big hits years later with "Ruby Baby" and "Drip Drop", both of which are featured on this tough-to-find album. This is the rarer black label version. Condition: NM 8/ EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
"The Dubs Meet the Shells" Mono LP (Josie 4001, 1962). Both of these New York-based R&B vocal groups charted hits in the late '50s and early '60s. While they 'meet' on the cover, the record is actually one side Dubs, one side Shells. This is a brilliant copy of the scarce disc. Condition: NM 8/ MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Bob Dylan "Highway 61 Revisited" Promo Mono LP (Columbia 2389, 1965). Folk Rock was officially in full bloom as Dylan electrified. The original shrinkwrap is still on the cover, and a promo sticker is affixed to Side 2 of the disc's label. There's some discoloration along the cover's right front edge where the shrinkwrap has curled back. Condition: EX 7/ EX 7.
Bob Dylan "It's Blowing In The Wind" Acetate (1963). This 10" acetate has a different studio take of the folk classic, with Dylan coughing between vocals and sans harmonica. Very rare. Condition: VG 5.
Bob Dylan Photo Display. Set of three rare color b&w 6" x 8" photos of Dylan onstage, matted to an overall size of 30" x 20" and in Excellent condition.
Duane Eddy 78 Group of 10. Four selections from the famed Rock guitarist, who defined the term "twangy" with his popular instrumentals. Yes, we touted "Group of 10" - there are multiple copies of two of the selections! Included are three copies of "Moovin' N' Groovin"/ "Up and Down" (Jamie 1001, 1958), one in MT 9 and two in NM 8; "Ramrod"/ "The Walker" (Jamie 1109, 1958) in NM 8; five copies of "The Lonely One"/ "Detour" (Jamie 1117, 1959), three in MT 9, and one each in GM-MT 10 and NM 8; and "Yep!"/ "Three-Thirty Blues" (Jamie 1122, 1959) in MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
"The Sensational Donnie Elbert Sings" Mono LP (King 629, 1959). The New Orleans native had a big R&B hit in 1957 with "What Can I Do," which is included here. That was his only hit single until the '70s, and this was his only album until 1971. It's a tough one to find, so grab it while you can. Condition: VG-EX 6/EX 7.
Cass Elliott Signed Contract. A four-page, double-sided contract on William Morris letterhead dated June 29, 1973, signed on the final page and initialed twice on page six by Elliott in black ink. The one-year theatrical motion picture artists manager contract engaged the agency for a standard 10 percent commission. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and tanning, and two punch holes to the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Cass Elliot Signed Contract. A six-page contract between Elliot and Wingate Music Corporation, dated September 28, 1974, concerning the copyright to the song "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)". Nicely signed by Elliot in blue ballpoint on the last page. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with the usual binder and staple holes to the top edge. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Betty Everett Document Archive. A selection of documents pertaining to the "Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)" singer, including royalties statements, studio log sheets, W-4s, signed agreements, and assorted correspondence dating from 1963-64. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition.
Everly Brothers Picture Sleeve Group of 16 (1958-65). No records here, just a bunch of stunning picture sleeves from the most important duo of Rock's early years. Unless otherwise noted, all are in MT 9 condition. Included are: "Problems" (Cadence 1355, 1958); six copies of "Let It Be Me" (Cadence 1376, 1959) - 4 in MT 9, 1 in NM 8, and 1 in EX 7; three copies of "Cathy's Clown" (Warner Bros. 5151, 1960); "Lucille" (Warner Bros. 5163, 1960); two copies of "Walk Right Back" (Warner Bros. 5199, 1961); "Temptation" (Warner Bros. 5220, 1961) in NM 8; "That's Old Fashioned" (Warner Bros. 5273, 1962); and "Love Is Strange" (Warner Bros. 5649, 1965). From the GRT Collection.
Charlie Feathers "When You Come Around"/ "Too Much Alike" 45 (King 5043, 1957). The Rockabilly artist had almost as many labels (11!) as he did singles (15). This was his fourth release for King, the most he recorded on any label. His records are treasured by the genre's aficionados. Condition: Qualified MT 9 - the vinyl is near perfect, but Side 2 has a minor stain on the label.
Five Blind Boys of Alabama Document Archive. A large selection of documents pertaining to the legendary Gospel group, including royalties statements, studio log sheets, assorted correspondence, and signed agreements dating from 1956 to 1959. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition.
Five Keys "My Saddest Hour"/ "Oh Babe!" 45 (Aladdin 3214, 1953). Rare, early single by the long-performing group, prior to their Capitol days. The label is the "flat blue" variety, and our copy some wear, grading at VG 5, but the vinyl is EX 7. From the Rockin' Rev Collection.
5 Lyrics "I'm Traveling Light"/ "My Honey Sweet Pea" Acetate (Music City 799, 1957). A 7" acetate of the only single release by the group. The commercial single on the Music City label, is rare on 78, and extremely rare on 45. Very nice copy. Condition: EX 7. From the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Flamingos "Flamingo Serenade" Stereo LP (End 304, 1959). The smooth Doo-Wop group's first album, even more rare in Stereo! Condition: EX 7/ NM 8.
Mick Fleetwood Limited Edition Photo. A very trippy b&w 19" x 13" photo of Mick Fleetwood, by Stephen F. Verona, #1 in a limited edition of 20, numbered and signed by the photographer. These rare photos by Verona regularly sell at galleries for as much as $1,200. In Excellent condition.
Four Dots Promo Autographed 45 Group of 2 (Freedom, 1958). Some great promo copies of records by the group whose members included a teen-aged Jewel Akens, whose success would later eclipse the group's with his smash solo hit "The Birds and The Bees" in 1965. [Another factoid: Eddie Cochran played guitar on some of the group's tracks. You're welcome.] Included here are "Pleading For Your Love"/ "Don't Wake Up The Kids" (Freedom 44005, 1958) in MT 9, and "It's Heaven"/ "My Baby" ( as by Jerry Stone with the Four Dots Freedom 44002, 1958) in MT 9. Both records come with sleeves autographed by Jewel Akens. LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Four Tops' Abdul "Duke" Fakir Worn Suit. A powder-blue silk crepe suit with satin lining worn by Fakir on a Motown TV reunion special. A tag reading "Custom made for Duke" is sewn inside the jacket. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some coffee stains to the trousers.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Four Tunes 45 Red Vinyl Group of 2 (RCA, 1949-50). The slick Harlem vocal group charted on both Billboard's Pop and R&B charts in the late 1940s and early 1950s, quite the rarity for R&B groups at that time. With Goldmine's Record Album Price Guide referring to "orange vinyl" and Jerry Osborne's "Rockin' Records" listing "cherry red vinyl", we will call these beautiful copies as something between orange and cherry red. Check it out at our website and make up your own mind! Included: "I'm Just A Fool In Love"/ "The Lonesome Road" (RCA 50-0042, 1949) in NM 8, and "Old Fashioned Love"/ "Kentucky Babe" (RCA 50-0085, 1950) in EX 7. Here's another rarity: both records are accompanied by sleeves that the Rockin' Rev has had autographed by three of the original four members, Pat Best, Jimmy Gordon, and Jimmie Nabbie, the latter two of which died within a year of each other in 1992 and 1993. LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Freddie and the Dreamers Stage Worn Vest and Signed Card. A satin vest worn by lead singer Freddie Garrity, a Christmas card inscribed and signed by him in blue ink, and a vintage b&w 7" x 9" photo of Garrity with his daughter. All are in Excellent condition with mild wear to the photo.
Alan Freed Acetate (Coral 61693/ 61749, 1956). The legendary DJ generally credited with coining the term "Rock and Roll" also wrote and recorded songs himself. This 2-sided 10" acetate features "The Space Man"/"Rock 'N' Roll Boogie," and is in marvelous shape. Condition: NM 8.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Jerry Garcia "Marshlands" Drawing. A limited edition 6" x 8" lithograph print of a drawing titled "Marshlands" by the late Grateful Dead frontman, one of 50 artist prints hand-signed by Garcia. Matted and framed to an overall size of 17" x 19.5" and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Gerry and the Pacemakers Memorabilia. Includes eight assorted fanzines and tour books, a vintage coaster, and a photo signed by the band, all in Fine to Very Fine condition.
George Gershwin Signed Letter and List of Work. This fascinating set of items features a list of shows and compositions written by the famous composer, as well as a handwritten note to a writer -- a young freelancer named Kathleen Hurst -- who had requested the info for an entry on Gershwin in "Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians," and both documents are signed by Gershwin and dated May 7, 1926. The letter reads in part: "Please forgive my tardiness in answering your letter. I had every intention of giving you the information you wanted much sooner but your letter got lost in a pile of papers & I only recently found it. I should love to see the article you have written on me for 'Groves.' Would you be good enough to send it along to me?" Both items were glued to sheets of cardboard, and attached to the back of the piece featuring the letter are two letters to Hurst from the editor of "Grove's," one regarding the supplemental info, and the other regarding her payment for the piece, as well as a copy of page 371 from the volume, featuring Hurt's entry on Gershwin. The items are in Fine overall condition, with some fold creases to the letters and moderate overall aging to and some mild tanning to the edges of each item.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
George and Ira Gershwin Framed Signatures. Matted tribute (12" x 19") to the brilliant composers features an 8" x 10" photograph of George Gershwin, beneath which is gray paper with letterhead of Ira Gershwin, reading "For Kaye Ballard/With admiration/and/All Good Wishes/Ira Gershwin/Beverly Hills/May 21, 1979." There is some age damage in the gray frame, but the autographs in Excellent condition. From the Kaye Ballard Collection. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Dave Grohl Signed Contract. A three-page settlement agreement between The Recording Company, Inc. and musician Dave Grohl and his former Scream bandmates, dated March 17, 1992 and signed on the last page by Grohl in purple ink. Grohl dropped out of high school in the late '80s to join the band, and made the jump to Nirvana when Scream split up in 1990. The document is in Very Fine condition with mild wear, marred primarily by what appears to be a large coffee stain to the bottom edge that does not affect the signature.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Bill Haley and the Comets "For Your Dance Party" EP (Essex 102, 1954). One of the songs here, "Crazy Man Crazy", was the group's first hit and their only one on the Essex label. Before "Rock Around The Clock" kicked off the Rock and Roll Era later the same year that this EP was released, Haley was fine-tuning the new art form with his early '50s Essex releases. Condition: EX 7/ NM 8.
Bill Haley and his Saddle Men "I'm Gonna Dry Ev'ry Tear With A Kiss" 78 (Atlantic 727, 1950). The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer recorded on at least six labels before his classic releases for Decca beginning in 1954. This is his only release for the famed Atlantic label, way before the backing band became the Comets. Much more rare than any of his Decca releases, and this one's uncommonly nice, especially for a 57 year old 78! Backed with "Why Do I Cry Over You?". Condition: EX 7/ EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Bill Haley and the Comets 78 Group of 7 (1953-56). Before Haley signed with Decca and became a Rock icon, he and his band were honing their style on the Essex label, and five of those records are offered here. Also included are a rare UK Decca release of "Rock Around the Clock" and a US Decca record from 1956. Here's what you get with this terrific group: "Live It Up!"/ "Farewell - So Long - Good Bye" (Essex 332, 1953) in NM 8; two copies of "Ten Little Indians"/ "I'll Be True" (Essex 340, 1953), both in MT 9; "Chattanooga Choo-Choo"/ "Straight Jacket" (Essex 348, 1953) in NM 8; "Juke Box Cannon Ball"/ "Sundown Boogie" (Essex 374, 1954) in NM 8; "Rock Around The Clock"/ "Thirteen Women" (UK - Decca 5317, 1954) in EX 7; and "Hot Dog Buddy Buddy"/ "Rockin' Through The Rye" (Decca 29948, 1956) in NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Bill Haley Signed Photo. A b&w 5" x 7" photo of Haley and His Comets, inscribed and signed by Haley in black ink and matted and framed to an overall size of 10'" x 12". In Excellent condition with light wear and tanning.
Bill Haley and His Comets Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" publicity photo signed by Bill Haley, Johnny Grande, Billy Williamson, Charlie Higler, and Marshall Lytle in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild tanning and creasing to the corners and edges. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Donny Hathaway Limited Edition Photo. A b&w 19" x 13" photo of R&B legend Donny Hathaway by Stephen F. Verona, #1 in a limited edition of 20, numbered and signed by the photographer. These rare photos by Verona regularly sell at galleries for as much as $1,200. In Excellent condition.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience Autographs. A concert ticket stub dated February 25, 1967, for "An Evening of British Rubbish at the West Refectory" signed on the back by Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding, and Mitch Mitchell in black ballpoint. "Hey Joe" was on the charts at the time, and the band was playing small gigs before embarking on the first UK tour as the Walker Brothers' opening act. The stub is in Fine to Very Fine condition with mild overall wrinkling and discoloration.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jimi Hendrix Owned and Worn Vest. This striking turquoise suede vest comes from the personal wardrobe of the legendary guitar genius, who would often wear it with a matching pair of pants. Hendrix left it behind at the home of a close friend's girlfriend, who later gave it as a gift to a neighbor, noted Nashville musician and producer Aubrey Shuler, who as a young musician would wear the vest on occasion before eventually consigning it to careful storage. The years have been good to it; in Fine to Very Fine condition, the vest displays some soiling and a little wear to the inside edges of the suede, but is in otherwise very sturdy condition with vibrant color, no glaring flaws, and a black silk lining that verges on pristine. Included with the vest is a color snapshot of Hendrix with friends, including the woman who received the vest, and a copy of the 2003 book Jimi Hendrix: The Lyrics by Janie L. Hendrix, which features a photo of Jimi in the matching pants. An amazing rare Rock and Roll artifact. Accompanied by letters of authenticity.
Jimi Hendrix Limited Edition Print (1974). By Earl Newman, 17" x 23" print featuring the Rock legend (in, appropriately enough, purple). Is in VG+ condition with a small tear on the edge near the lower right corner, tack holes in the corners, and a minor 6" crease on the lower left corner.
Buddy Holly 45 Group of 2 (Decca, 1956-58). Before his hitmaking days began with the Crickets, Holly recorded on the Decca label, the commercial copies of which can be as scarce as the promos. These two copies have the "star and lines" under "Decca" on the labels. Included are "Blue Days - Black Nights"/ "Love Me" (Decca 29854, 1956) in NM 8, and "Ting-A-Ling"/ "Girl On My Mind" (Decca 30650, 1958) -- looks VG-EX 6, but plays NM 8. From the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Buddy Holly and the Crickets 45 Group of 7. What a group! The Crickets' "Not Fade Away"/ "Oh Boy!" with sleeve autographed by Jerry Allison and Joe Mauldin (Brunswick 55035, 1957) in MT 9; "It's So Easy!"/ "Lonesome Tears" (Brunswick 55094, 1958) in NM 8; "It's So Easy!"/ "Lonesome Tears" Promo (Brunswick 55094, 1958) in VG-EX 6; "Maybe Baby"/ "Tell Me How" (Brunswick 55053, 1958) in EX 7; and "Think It Over"/ "Fool's Paradise" (Brunswick 55072, 1958) in NM 8. But wait! There's more! The solo Buddy Holly's "Brown-Eyed Handsome Man"/ "Wishing" (Coral 62369, 1963) in EX 7, and "Love Is Strange"/ "You're The One" (Coral 62558, 1969) in VG-EX 6. LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Buddy Holly "Ting-A-Ling"/ "Girl On My Mind" 45 (Decca 30650, 1958). Buddy's 5th and final single release on Decca. Curiously, the commercial version - like this one - is more scarce than the pink label promo copies! Condition: NM 8.
"The Chirping Crickets" Autographed EP with Promo Card (Brunswick 71036, 1957). The groundbreaking group launched Buddy Holly's career. This was the group's first EP. Included is an unusual 2.5" x 3.5" black and white glossy photo of "Buddy Holly & The Crickets" although just two Crickets (Jerry Allison and Joe Mauldin) are pictured. The accompanying record sleeve and the photo have been autographed by Allison and Mauldin. Condition: VG 5/ EX 7. LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Buddy Holly "Heartbeat" Autographed EP (UK - Coral 2015, 1958). Great EP with the title song, "Well...All Right", "You're So Square", and "Little Baby". Crickets Joe Mauldin and Jerry Allison have autographed the front cover. Condition: EX 7/ NM 8. LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
"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: EX 7/ EX 7.
Buddy Holly "Rave On" Autographed EP and Promo Card (UK - Coral 2005, 1960). So many great EPs and picture sleeves were produced outside the US -- here's a great example, a nice copy of the "Rave On" EP from the UK. The bonus here are two sets of autographs by Holly's Cricket-mates, Jerry Allison and Joe Mauldin. One set is on the front cover of the EP; the other set is on a copy of Rock and Roll Memories Collector Cards, Series One #50, spotlighting the Crickets. The label of the record has "Knapp" written, but the color is so close to the color of the Coral label, that it's barely noticeable. Condition: EX 7/ VG-EX 6. LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Buddy Holly "Holly In The Hills" Autographed Promo LP (Coral 57463, 1965). Very nice copy of the posthumous release that was comprised mostly of songs recorded in 1955 with Buddy's with longtime collaborator Bob Montgomery. The bonus here are the autographs from Jerry Allison (with Holly in the Three Tunes, then in the Crickets), Joe Mauldin (Crickets), and Sonny Curtis (Three Tunes). Condition: EX 7/ MT 9. LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
"The Complete Buddy Holly" UK Box Set (MCA Coral 8071-76, 1978). 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. Over 120 tracks from the original mono and stereo masters are here, complete with session dates and personnel information. The set was compiled and extensively annotated by John Beecher and Malcolm Jones, who have brought together many rare unpublished photographs in a special 60-page Buddy Holly and the Crickets souvenir scrapbook. The discs included are titled "Lubbock, Texas" (MCA Coral 8071, 1978) in MT 9/ EX 7; "Clovis, New Mexico" (MCA Coral 8072, 1978) in MT 9/ MT 9; "Nashville, Tennessee" (MCA Coral 8703, 1978) in VG-EX 6/ EX 7; "New York, N.Y." (MCA Coral 8704, 1978) in MT 9/ MT 9; "Clovis, New Mexico" (MCA Coral 8705, 1978) in MT 9/ MT 9; and "Collectors" (MCA 8076, 1978) in EX 7/ MT 9. Wonderful collection!
Buddy Holly Childhood Photos. A set of four b&w snapshots from Buddy's personal collection, of Holly as an adolescent, including images of him with his dog. (A couple also show Holly sporting his left arm in what appears to be a sling and possibly a cast.) All are in Excellent condition with minimal wear.
Buddy Holly Unsigned Yearbook. A major force in early rock music during the '50s, Buddy Holly significantly shaped the future of the genre before his sudden, untimely death. Featured in this lot is an unsigned copy of the 1955 Lubbock High School yearbook (the "Westerner"), featuring Holly on pages 69 (his senior class photo) and 196 (Vocational Industrial Club vice president photo). He still spelled his name "Holley" at the time, but there's no mistaking those horn-rimmed glasses. An intriguing item, in Fine to Very Fine condition.
Buddy Holly Document Archive. A photo album containing more than 50 pages of photos (including two signed by Jimmy Velvet), handbills (one autographed by Crickets member Niki Sullivan), newspaper clippings, and other assorted items detailing the short life and tragic death of the Rock and Roll pioneer. Also included are a number of photos of his contemporaries. In Overall Very Fine condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Buddy Holly's Sunglasses. A pair of non-prescription sunglasses with black plastic frames, owned and worn by Holly for many years. The sunglasses were recently discovered in an old safe at King Records in Cincinnati, apparently having been left behind by Holly during one of his two trips to the city in 1957 and '58. The glasses are in Very Fine condition with the initials "BH" engraved on one of the stems.
Buddy Holly Owned & Worn Shirt. Straight off the back of one of Rock's founding fathers, offered here is a white cotton T-Shirt (approximately size Medium) worn by the great Buddy Holly during a promotional photo shoot among others for Buddy Holly and The Crickets. A handwritten designation on the inside collar of the shirt reads, "Holly." In overall fine condition, with some perspiration staining at the collar and along the chest. Small stitching separation at left armpit. Included is a photograph referenced that shows Holly wearing the shirt. With LOA from Maria Elena Holly.
Buddy Holly Stage-Worn Maroon Long-Sleeve Shirt. American Casuals-brand maroon shirt, size medium, worn on stage by Holly from his wardrobe, with his name written on the inside label in an unknown hand. In Excellent condition. With COA from Maria Elena Holly.
Buddy Holly Swimming Trunks. A pair of black swimming trunks with white, yellow, and blue design, a partially elastic waist, tab-topped pocket, and side zipper with button-over flap, owned and worn by Holly. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Maria Elena Holly.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
John Lee Hooker Document Archive. A large selection of documents pertaining to the Blues legend, including royalties statements, telegrams, studio log sheets, and assorted correspondence dating from 1956 to 1962. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition.
John Lee Hooker Letters. A series of eight letters dating between 1956 and 1962, handwritten in both ink and pencil for blues legend John Lee Hooker. Hooker more than likely had his wife or a family member write these for him. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and tanning.
"Soul Man" and "House of Blues" Jackets. Included are a black satin jacket with a "Soul Man" logo embroidered on the back and a leather varsity jacket with blue and black trim and a House of Blues logo sewn onto the back. Both are in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Jackson Five Signed Contract. One-page, double-sided standard agency contract on William Morris letterhead, dated May 21, 1970, signed on the reverse in ink and felt tip by Marlon, Tito, Jermaine, John, Sigmund, and (then) 12-year-old Michael Jackson, as well as father/manager Joe Jackson -- just as the band began to enter their heyday. In Very Fine condition with punch and staple holes tot he top edge, expected folds, a light ink stroke through a letter in Michael's signature, and some light wrinkling. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.
The Jacksons 1984 World Tour Jacket. A black satin tour jacket for the Jacksons' 1984 world tour sponsored by Pepsi, with a tour logo sewn onto the back. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Michael Jackson "Bad" Tour Jacket. A black satin jacket festooned with numerous zippers, from Michael Jackson's 1987 tour for his Bad LP -- his first solo world tour. In Fine to Very Fine condition with areas of wear to the back and collar.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Michael Jackson Autographed Tour Jacket. A black satin jacket with "The Jacksons World Tour '84" logo on the back, signed underneath by Michael Jackson in gold autograph pen. Also included is a backstage pass from the tour. Items are in Very Fine to Excellent condition, with some fading to the signature.
Michael Jackson Stage Worn Coat. A black "backwards" tuxedo-style coat with tails and elaborate gold-and-silver design on the front, worn by Jackson during a performance at the 1993 World Music Awards in Monte Carlo. Also included is a color 8" x 10" photo of Jackson signed by him in black felt tip and inscribed: "The outfit you are buying was worn in Monte Carlo." Both are in Excellent condition.
Jan & Dean Autographed LP (Dore 101, 1960). This copy of the hard-to-find LP doesn't have the photo that originally came with it, but it does have the duo's autographs on the front cover. There's tape along the top and bottom of the back cover. The record's in terrific shape. Condition: EX 7/ MT 9. LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Elton John Stage Worn Cape. A head-turning satin cape, part of his famous Bob Mackey matador outfit, magenta with pink lining, worn by Elton John during concert performances circa 1983-84. Measures approximately 65" x 97", and is in Excellent condition with a few small stains. Accompanied by a certificates of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Robert Johnson "If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day" 78 Test Pressing Vocalion 2633-1 (c. 1960). Not an actual, vintage pressing from the 1930s - in fact, this is one that wasn't even released back "in the day" (1937-38) when Johnson's classic records came out on the Vocalion. This is a one-sided 10-inch test pressing from circa 1960, when Columbia was considering reissuing some of its classic Blues and Country records (and, in this case, recordings that had not come out on vinyl) from decades earlier, so they produced this and other test pressings. The practice was soon abandoned, meaning these test pressings are pretty scarce. See additional comments at the top of this page for more details. The matrix on this pressing is "2633". Since the 1937 Vocalion-released record "Preachin' Blues" has a "2632" matrix, and was recorded in San Antonio on November 27, 1936, we'll make a wild guess that "Judgment Day" was recorded at the same time. Condition: VG-EX 6. From the GRT Collection.
Robert Johnson Test Pressing Group of 2 (c. 1960). The Good Rockin' Tonight Collection comes through again with uncommon test pressings from the early 1960s of vintage Robert Johnson recordings that had not been previously released "in the day". We have reprinted some historical information at the top of this page from our previous catalog about the 1960s test pressings. Judging by the matrix numbers on these pressings, compared to matrix numbers on original Vocalion issues, "Phonograph Blues" was recorded in San Antonio November 23, 1936, and "Drunken Hearted Man" was recorded in Dallas on either June 19 or June 20, 1937. Forgotten tracks from a Blues (and Rock) pioneer, straight to you! Condition: "Phonograph Blues" is in VG-EX 6; "Drunken Hearted Man" is in EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Janis Joplin Signed Registry. On July 7, 1970, Janis Joplin and her newly-formed Full Tilt Boogie Band performed one of their last concerts to legions of fans in Honolulu, Hawaii. On that very day, Joplin signed this registry page in her typically charismatic script, adding "Keep on rockin'!" next to her signature. Ironically, actor Robert Lansing signed his name directly under her 's, adding his gratitude for being allowed to sign under the legendary musician. In Very Fine condition with slight tanning and very minor tearing along right edge due to removal from registry.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Janis Joplin Worn Dress. A navy blue mid-length cotton dress with butterfly sleeves, high neckline, and elaborate psychedelic paisley pattern, owned and worn by the legendary singer. Slip it on and belt out Piece of My Heart! This wonderful, one-of-a-kind item is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by letters of authenticity. 99From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Janis Joplin Owned Peasant Blouse. A vintage '60s cotton peasant blouse owned and worn by the singer, in Excellent condition with very mild wear. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Kent Warner and Ron Wind.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison Airbrushed Jackets. Includes a denim jacket with an airbrushed image of Janis Joplin onto the back and a leather motorcycle jacket with an image of Jim Morrison airbrushed onto the back. Both are in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Don Julian and the Meadowlarks "Rhythm and Blues" EP (Dooto 203, 1958). Love the label! It's from one of the premier Doo-Wop recording companies of the day. This EP was originally issues on the earlier "Dootone" label in 1956, but the "Dooto" version is also hard to find. Gorgeous copy! Condition: EX 7/ EX 7. From the Rockin' Rev Collection.
John Kay Autographed Steppenwolf Tour Jacket. A black satin tour jacket, circa 1982, with black-and-white trim and large "John Kay Steppenwolf" logo printed on the back. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
KC and the Sunshine Band Stage Worn Jacket. A medium-sized red cotton jacket designed by Harvey Krantz and worn by a member of the band in the '70s, adorned with rhinestones, studs, a large palm tree design on the back, and other decorations. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some rust-colored spots on the back.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Kinks' Peter Quaife Signed Letter and Kinks Album Cover. A one-page letter handwritten and signed by Kinks bassist Peter Quaife in blue ink, matted and framed along with a Face to Face album cover inscribed and signed by him in black marker, to an overall size of 29" x 20". The letter is in Excellent condition and the album cover is in Fine to Very FIne condition with mild to moderate tanning and soiling.
Kinks' Pete Quaife Signed Painting. An original painting by former Kinks bassist Pete Quaife, signed and dated 1996, depicting a musician playing a most curious guitar. Matted and framed to an overall size of 30" x 30" and in Excellent condition.
Kiss Playboy Magazine Feature Proof Pages. Full-color proof sheets for an eight-page "Girls of Kiss" feature that ran in the March 1999 issue of Playboy, featuring Gene Simmons surrounded by a bevy of barely clad beauties in Kiss make-up. One of the proofs features a mock-up for a three-panel fold-out. There are editing notes written along the sides and the proof sheets have been initialed by Hugh Hefner, signifying his approval. In Excellent condition.
Kiss Animalize Tour Jacket Signed by Bruce Kulick. A black nylon jacket from Kiss' 1984 Animalize Tour, size large, signed by guitarist Bruce Kulick on the back in gold ink. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Kiss Original Mego Dolls Set From 1977. An awesome set of four 12" fully poseable dolls based on the members of Kiss, released by Mego in 1977. Each is accompanied by a display stand, and all are in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Al Kooper Limited Edition Photo. A b&w 19" x 13" photo of songwriter and producer Al Kooper by Stephen F. Verona, #1 in a limited edition of 20, numbered and signed by the photographer. These rare photos by Verona regularly sell at galleries for as much as $1,200. In Excellent condition.
Brenda Lee Stage Worn Suit With Autographs. A turquoise stage outfit with hand sewn fringe and rhinestones, used by Lee in the mid-'80s. Also included is a color 8" x 10" photo of Lee, program book, and handwritten letter of authenticity -- all signed by her. All items are in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Jerry Lee Lewis EP Group of 3 (Sun, 1958). The Killer released 3 self-titled EPs in 1958: Sun EPA-108, -109, and -110. Here is a nice copy of each with tunes ranging from Rockabilly ("Ubangi Stomp") to N'awlins ("When the Saints Go Marching In") to then-current Rock covers ("Don't Be Cruel") to Country ("Goodnight Irene") to his own hits ("High School Confidential"). One of early Rock's great talents on full display! Condition for 108: NM 8/ NM 8. For 109: NM 8/ VG 5. For 110: MT 9/ NM 8.
Little Richard Acetate (Speciality, circa 1956). Stunning one-sided acetate that has the self-proclaimed "Architect of Rock and Roll" recording one his signature hits "Rip It Up" and the Sonny Boy Williamson Blues classic "Good Morning Little School Girl." Studio chatter throughout makes you feel like you're in the studio! Complete with the Specialty label associated with his biggest hits, and the disc is in marvelous shape. Condition: MT 9.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Live Aid Tour Jacket. A black cotton jacket with red trim and a large Live Aid/Hard Rock Cafe 1985 World Tour logo on the back, presented to saxophonist Frank Elmo, who performed at the concert with both Duran Duran and Power Station. In Excellent condition.
Frankie Lymon "Rock N Roll" Promo LP (Roulette 25036, 1958). One of the most distinctive voices of the late 1950s belonged to teenager Frankie Lymon, who covered some of the biggest Rock hits of the day on this great album, including tunes made famous by Elvis, Ricky Nelson, the Coasters, the Everly Brothers, Larry Williams, and Thurston Harris to name a few! This promo copy has "D.J. COPY" stamp on the front and back cover; the label indicates "PROMOTIONAL COPY NOT FOR SALE". "Jack" is printed on the back cover. Condition: EX 7/ EX 7.
Judy Lynn Stage Worn Suit by Nudie Cohn. A cream colored pantsuit decorated elaborate gold designed, fringe, and rhinestones, complete with a pair of matching boots. Designed by Nudie Cohn, with his label sewn inside the jacket, and worn during a television performance by Lynn. Also included is a color postcard of Lynn in the suit. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a little wear along the bottom edge of the jacket.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Loretta Lynn "The Darkest Day"/ "Gonna Pack My Troubles" Promo 45 (Zero 112, 1961). The then 26-year old future Country Queen penned both sides of her third and final single released on her first record label. Next stop: Decca and super-stardom! This is a terrific copy of a rare disc. Condition: NM 8.
Madonna 45 Acetate and Test Pressing Picture Disc (UK). "Shoo-Be-Doo", one-sided 7" 45 acetate (Sire 31318, 1985) in NM 8; and two-sided 12" test pressing of "Hanky Panky" ('Bare Bottom' 12" mix)/ "Hanky Panky" ('Bare Bone' single mix, More LP Version) (Sire w9789tp, 1990 ) in MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Madonna Handwritten Music Video Notes. A 5" x 8" page of Madonna's handwritten notes for the risque music video "Deeper and Deeper," from her controversial 1992 album Erotica. Madonna's vision involved a disco-fueled "Warhol-esque" dance party, and the video was influential in relaxing censorship laws of the Clinton Administration. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Madonna "Blond Ambition" Tour Jacket. A heavy black satin tour jacket with the Pioneer logo embroidered on the breast in gold thread and a large "Madonna Blond Ambition Tour" logo embroidered on the back. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Marcels "Blue Moon" Sealed LP (Colpix 416, 1961). The Marcels had a monster hit with their updated cover of the title track, a Rodgers & Hart tune from the '30s. You don't see this album that often, and certainly not in this state. Condition: NM 8/ Still Sealed.
Dave Mason Signed "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" Acetate. An acetate recording of the popular track, signed by the singer-songwriter on the label in black marker. In Excellent condition.
Reba McEntire Tour Jackets. Includes a windbreaker with Southwestern design and "Fritos presents Reba McEntire" logo on the left breast, plus a black denim tour jacket from the singer's 1993 tour with a large Reba logo sewn onto the back. Both are in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Reba McEntire Signed Shirt With Tour Jacket. Includes a t-shirt signed "Reba" on the right shoulder in black marker, plus a black denim tour jacket from the singer's 1993 tour with a large Reba logo sewn onto the back. Both are in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Meatloaf Leather 2003 UK Tour Jacket. A leather suit-style Meat Loaf 2003-04 UK Tour jacket (Size XL, of course) owned and worn by the singer. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
John Cougar Mellencamp Signed Tour Jacket with Bandana. A denim jacket by Guess with a large "Scarecrow Tour '85-'86" logo on the back, Dated 2001 and signed below it by Mellencamp in black marker. Also included is a red bandana with Mellencamp's logo on it in black. Both are in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Mel-O-Dots "One More Time" 78 (Apollo 1192, 1952). Backed with "Just How Long". Tough to find a copy of this release from a great doo-wop group, and close to impossible to find a copy this nice. Condition: NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Steve Miller Band Joker's Ball Tour Jacket. Adult size Small cotton-and-denim tour jacket for the Steve Miller Band's 1997 Jokers Ball Tour, with a tour patch on the right shoulder and tour line-up embroidered on the left breast. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Miracles 45 Group of 6 With 5 Smokey Robinson Autographs. "Got A Job"/ "My Mama Done Told Me" (End 1016, 1958); "Money"/ "I Cry" (End 1084, 1958); 2 copies (one copy is the rare withdrawn version) of "Shop Around"/ "Who's Lovin You" (Tamla 54034, 1960); "Ain't It Baby"/ "The Only One I Love" (Promo Tamla 54036, 1961); and "Way Over There"/ "Depend On Me" (Tamla 54028, 1960) in EX 7. All but the latter have been autographed by the great Smokey Robinson on the record label or on the accompanying sleeve. All are in VG-EX 6 unless otherwise noted. From the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Joni Mitchell Signed Red Hand Tooled Leather Stage Outfit. An attractive custom-made red leather skirt and jacket with hand-tooled floral design on the cuffs and collar, worn by Joni Mitchell and autographed by her in black marker on the inside lower right portion of the jacket lining. The jacket also has a designer tag stating "Designed & Created by by Christine Diane at Artemis Leather 1979" sewn inside. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Molly Hatchet Album Cover Portrait by Boris Vallejo. Rock on, with this portrait of the band Molly Hatchet, painted as only the incomparable Boris Vallejo could visualize them and used as the cover art for their fourth album, Take No Prisoners. Named after a legendary Southern madame who allegedly beheaded her clients, Molly Hatchet welded hard-rock boogie with guitar, jam-oriented Southern rock. The group's line-up featured three guitarists Dave Hlubek, Steve Holland, and Duane Roland, plus vocalist Jimmy Farrar, bassist Banner Thomas, and drummer Bruce Crump. The painting has been professionally framed to an approximate overall size of 29" x 30", and is in Excellent condition.
Monkees Sealed Stereo Compact LP Group of 2 (Colgems, 1966-67). These two compact 33 1/3 versions of the Monkees' first two LPs were issued for jukeboxes. These still sealed beauties come complete with jukebox tags! Condition for Colgems 101: MT 9/ Still sealed, and for Colgems 102: NM 8/ Still sealed. From the GRT Collection.
Monkees Tour Jacket and Sweatshirt. A black satin jacket and sweatshirt (on a Peter Tork clothes hanger) from the Monkees' 1986 concert tour, both with band logo in red. All items are in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Monkees Signed Television Contract. One-page letter of assignment dated January 20, 1969, in which the Monkees agreed to give The Glen Campbell Show full rights for use of materials on the show during an appearance, in exchange for a fee $7,500 fee and performance compensation. Nice, bold signatures from David Jones, Mickey Dolenz, and Mike Nesmith, who added "The Monkees" above the three signatures. In Excellent condition with minimal wear. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Monotones "Book of Love" 45 (Mascot 3003, 1957). What Rock and Roller doesn't get revved by the opening, "Oh, I wonder wonder who... ba-dooooh, who! Who wrote the book of love?" It's one of the all-time great Rockin' Doo-Wop tunes (if that's not a category, it should be!). This is the original small-label release from 1957. The record didn't take off until early 1958, when it got released on the larger Argo label, eventually peaking at #5 on Billboard's Hot 100. This version's quite rare. Condition: VG-EX 6. From the Rockin' Rev Collection.
"Gatemouth Moore Sings the Blues" Mono LP (King 684, 1960). This may be the finest copy of this rare LP in existence. The legendary Bluesman from Kansas City plied his trade with a Big Band backing, and was the first Blues singer to play Carnegie Hall. He was also a great songwriter, whose compositions were recorded by such notables as B. B. King, Rufus Thomas, and Jimmy Witherspoon, and are represented by 12 of the 16 selections on this his only album, a compilation released in 1960 by King, for whom Moore had been recording Blues until 1949, when Moore began concentrating on Gospel music, performing and promoting the genre in churches and on radio across the country until his death in 2004. Condition: NM 8/ EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Jim Morrison Limited Edition Photo Display. Set of three color tinted b&w photos, two 5" x 9.5" and one 7.5" x 9.5", of a bearded Morrison performing onstage, matted to an overall size of 30" x 20". In Excellent condition.
Rick Nelson Signed Contract. A 33-page contract between Capitol Records and Rick Nelson, dated November 23, 1979, initialed throughout and signed by Nelson as both "Eric H. Nelson" and "Rick Nelson" on the last page ink black ink. In Excellent condition with mild wear and the usual staple and binder holes.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Stevie Nicks Hand-Made 1983 Tour Jacket. A denim jacket embellished with pink lace trim and appliques cut from a vintage 1983 Wild Heart Tour t-shirt. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Stevie Nicks Signed Tusk Tour Jacket. Pearl-colored nylon jacket with black-and-white trim; has Fleetwood Mac's Tusk Tour patch over the left breast and is signed by Nicks in black marker on the right breast. Sized men's extra small. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
"The Nutmegs" EP (Herald 452, 1960). The vocal group's success came in 1955, just as many R&B acts began to enjoy crossover success. The group managed two R&B hits in 1955, the biggest of which ("Story Untold") was included in this EP, released 5 years later. Condition: EX 7/ MT 9.
Olympics "Doin' the Hully Gully" Autographed EP (Arvee 423, 1960). Best known for their Top Ten smash "Western Movies", the talented vocal group charted 14 times on Billboard's Hot 100 from 1958 to 1966. Included on this 3-song EP are "What'd I Say?", "Boo-Dee Green", and "(Baby) Hully Gully". The front cover has been autographed by lead singer Walter Ward and tenor Eddie Lewis. Condition: EX 7/ NM 8.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Roy Orbison and Other Sun Artists 45 Group of 5 (Sun 1955-58). Five Sun artists included here: Roy Orbison's "Chicken-Hearted"/ "I Like Love" (Sun 284, 1958); Billy "The Kid" Emerson's "Red Hot"/ "No Greater Lover" (Sun 219, 1955) in EX 7; Slim Rhodes "Bad Girl"/ "Gonna Romp and Stomp" (Sun 238, 1956) in EX 7; Malcolm Yelvington's "Rockin' With My Baby"/ "It's Me Baby" (Sun 246, 1956); and Sonny Burgess' "My Bucket's Got A Hole In It"/ "Sweet Misery" (Sun 285, 1958). Sun 219 and Sun 238 in EX 7; the rest are in NM 8.
Roy Orbison "Devil Doll"/ "Sweet And Easy To Love" Promo 45 (Sun 353, 1960). Rare promo from one of Rock's greatest performers during his early Sun years. Condition: NM 8.
Orioles 78 Group of 6. Six records from a classic R&B group, perhaps the nicest copies in existence: two copies of "I Challenge Your Kiss"/ " Donkey Serenade" (Jubilee 5008, 1949), one a promo and both in NM 8; "A Kiss And A Rose"/ "It's A Cold Summer" (Jubilee 5009, 1949) in MT 9; "At Night"/ "Every Dog-Gone Time" (Jubilee 5025, 1950) in NM 8; "Crying In The Chapel"/ "Don't You Think I Ought To Know" (Jubilee 5122, 1953) in NM 8; and "Secret Love"/ "Don't Go To Strangers" (Jubilee 5137, 1954) in MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Orleans - Larry Hoppen Handwritten Lyrics. Five pages of lyrics for "Still the One," "Love takes Time," "Dance With Me," "Dancing In the Moonlight" and "Let There Be Music," handwritten by Orleans singer-guitarist Larry Hopper in black ink. In Excellent condition.
Dolly Parton Signed Vest. A black vest with Western motif and fringe, inscribed and signed on the left side by Parton in silver marker. Also included is a handwritten and signed reply by Parton on the back of a letter to her from the recipient of the vest. Both are in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
"The Cool, Cool Penguins - Part 2" Autographed EP (Dooto 243, 1959). Legendary R&B/ Doo-Wop group's second EP, and this copy's been autographed by the original lead singer Cleve Duncan, and by two later members. Condition: EX 7/ NM 8.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Carl Perkins "Movie Magg"/ "Turn Around" 78 (Flip 501, 1955). Before his Sun classics, Perkins recorded this little gem on the Flip label. Hard to find! Condition: NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Rare "Pink Floyd - The Wall" Movie Promo Book. The 1982 film version of Pink Floyd's seminal concept album was fraught with difficulties during it's production. The film's original format was to be comprised of footage of the band playing live at Earls Court in London, with animation by political cartoonist and illustrator Gerald Scarfe spread throughout the film. Director Alan Parker (Midnight Express) found the concert footage to be unusable, and Floyd bassist/songwriter/screenwriter Roger Waters -- who had envisioned himself as the star of the show -- wasn't suitable as an actor. Replacing him with Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof, Parker was able to attract the attention of MGM and ultimately complete the film. (Parker and Waters butted heads the whole time, the former calling it "the most expensive student film ever made" and the latter ultimately disowning it.) This spiral bound book of largely unseen design art for the aborted, original concept for the film is one of less than 100 produced as a selling tool to potential investors, and fewer than 60 are believed to still exist. This particular copy was given to Cleveland Cavaliers founder Nick J. Mileti, who passed it along to his teenage son. The book opens with an introduction to the lead character, "Pink", a brief synopsis of the story and a note: "This presentation is a visual aid to understanding both how the film will be made and how it will look when finished. Of the drawings that follow some are stills from animation already completed but the majority are impressions of live action selected from the script. Alongside the drawings are presented the lyrics of the song which carry the story line as the film is largely mute; and short extracts from the script as clarification. This presentation should be read as an adjunct to the script itself." Printed in full color on 16" x 12" card stock and spiral bound, the includes Earls Court concert photos, design sketches by Scarfe -- many for scenes that never made the final cut -- and storyboard samples. A rare and intriguing snapshot of a work (then) in progress, the book is in Excellent condition with very light wear to the corners and edges.
Pink Floyd Autographed Prop Sword Cane From "The Wall." A 39" black-and-red cane with a brass Hammerhead logo handle, used as a prop in "The Wall" concert at Earl's Court August 9, 1980 by Roger Waters. The handle unscrews and separates from the shaft to reveal an 18" blade that has been signed by David Gilmore and Roger Waters in black Marker. In Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear.
Queen Autographed "Thank God It's Christmas" 12" Single. A vinyl copy of the 1984 holiday 12" single, signed on the cover by Freddy Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon in blue ballpoint. The cover is in Very Fine condition with minor wear, and the record itself is in Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Ravens "My Baby's Gone"/ "I'm So Crazy For Love" 45 (Columbia 825, 1950). Records by this R&B vocal group are highly sought-after. From 1948 to 1952, the Ravens had 9 Top Ten R&B hits, plus others that reached #11 and #13. Record is in fine shape, and comes with an original, green Columbia sleeve. Condition: EX 7. From the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Ravens 45 Group of 2 (Okeh and Mercury, 1952). "Mam'selle"/ "Calypso" (Okeh 6888, 1952) in VG 5 (with a minor warp), and "Why Did You Leave Me"/ "Chloe" (Mercury 5853, 1952) in MT 9. From the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Jody Reynolds "Endless Sleep" 78 Test Pressing (Audio Recorders, 1958). The quintessential one-hit wonder had a #5 hit with this tune in 1958, but never another in the Top 40. The small label (Demon) original recording is uncommon enough, but a test pressing? This is a 10" two-sided pressing, with "Rock N Roll Mumbo" on the B-side, a different tune from the Demon release. Condition: VG-EX 6. From the GRT Collection.
Jimmie Rodgers "Cowhand's Last Ride" Rare 78 Picture Disc (RCA 18-6000, 1933). This one from "The Father of Country Music" turned heads all around the office - now it's your turn! If this isn't the first picture disc, what is? One of the real treasures among the records we're offering this time around. The picture vinyl is pulling away from the record core, causing a center warp, more pronounced on the flip side ("Blue Yodel #12"). "Cowhand's Last Ride" plays VG 5.
Rolling Stone Magazine #1-15 Bound Volume. A collection of the very first 15 issues of the influential Rock magazine that helped shape a generation, dating from November 9, 1967 to August 10, 1968, trimmed and bound in a large hardcover volume. The contents are in Very Fine condition with mild tanning and wear; the spine of the volume exhibits some looseness and there is some corner bumping and edge wear.
Rolling Stone Magazine #16-30 Bound Volume. A collection of 15 vintage issues of the venerable magazine, dating from August 24, 1968 to April 5, 1969, trimmed and bound in a large hardcover volume. The contents are in Very Fine condition with mild tanning and wear, and the cover of the volume exhibits some corner bumping and edge wear.
Rolling Stone Magazine #31-45 Bound Volume. A collection of 15 vintage issues of the groundbreaking magazine, dating from April 19 to November 1, 1969, trimmed and bound in a large hardcover volume. The contents are in Very Fine condition with mild tanning and wear; the cover of the volume exhibits some corner bumping and the spine is slightly loose.
Rolling Stone Magazine Set of Assorted Bound Volumes. A set of three large hardcover volumes featuring trimmed and bound vintage copies of the magazine. Included are issues #46-60 (November 15, 1969 to June 11, 1970), #97-107 (December 9, 1971 to April 27, 1972), and #121-135 (November 9, 1972 to May 24, 1973). The books are in overall Very Fine condition with mild tanning and wear.
Rolling Stones Signed "Flowers" Album Cover. An original cover to the 1967 album, signed by Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards, and Charlie Watts in blue ballpoint. A U.S.-only release, the album was a mishmash collection of tracks that reached #3 in the States and went gold during the summer of '67. The signatures are all choice, and the presence of a rare Jones signature amongst the rest of the classic Stones line-up makes this item all the more appealing. In Very Fine condition with some tanning around the edges, matted and framed to an overall size of 20" x 20".
"The Rolling Stones" Stereo Promo LP (London 9206, 1969). Extremely rare promo record has 14 tracks associated with several of the Stones' albums from the '60s. Condition: EX 7/ EX 7.
Rolling Stones "Songs Of The Rolling Stones" Promo LP (Abkco 1, 1971). This rare "Not for Sale or Air Play" Promo record contained a whopping 30 tracks, all edited down - from as little as 1:10 to as much as 2:00 minutes - to allow more radio play. The cover is a scene from the movie "Rock and Roll Circus". Condition: EX 7/ EX 7.
Rolling Stones "Love You Live" LP Signed by Andy Warhol. A rare promotional copy of the 1977 double live album, inscribed and signed by Andy Warhol in black ink on the front cover. Warhol, who died 20 years ago this year, had designed the album's cover, as well as that of "Sticky Fingers" a few years earlier. Cover is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with minor wear. Both discs are MT-9 with a quarter inch tear to inner sleeve of disc two.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Rolling Stones Candid Photos with Negatives. Set of 37 b&w candid snapshots of the Stones circa the mid-'60s, featuring the band hanging out and drinking beer at an unknown location (with some very nice snaps of Mick Jagger and Brian Jones), with the negatives included. In overall Excellent condition.
Rolling Stones "Street Fighting Man" Picture Sleeve Production Art Materials (London, 1968). The picture sleeve for the American release of the Stones' "Street Fighting Man", London 45-909, is considered to be the one of rarest Rolling Stones items. It was originally released in August 1968, right before the disastrous Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and featured a photo of police in riot gear pounding a few young heads. It was quickly withdrawn, and today, a NM copy might set you back $10,000 or so. Here are some very rare production materials originally used in printing that sleeve: two one-color negatives, one consisting of type, the other of the infamous police photo; and a piece of blue-line paper, used to check the type from the first negative. The negatives are in Very Good condition; the type negative is heavily marked with opaque red, to fill in hairlines and specks. The blueline is in Good condition, with a 4.25" tear at the top.
Rolling Stones Tour Jacket with Concert Poster. A white satin jacket with red trim, featuring "Rolling Stones" printed on the back and the band's lips logo on the left breast. Also include is A 14" x 21.5" poster for a 1969 performance. Both are in Excellent condition with some small stains on the front of the jacket.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Rolling Stones World Tour Jacket. A black satin jacket with black-and-white trim and a large "Stones 1972 World Tour" logo on the back. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some moderate discoloration to the collar.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Rolling Stones "Some Girls" Album Cover Production Art and Related Material (Rolling Stones Records/Atlantic, 1978). The Stones' biggest album to date featured a most unusual, die-cut cover. As designed by artist Peter Corriston (who also designed the cover for Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti), the cover was conceived as a take-off on trashy 1950s "specialty" ads for women's wigs and bras. The die-cut holes originally opened to reveal faces of the Stones in the wigs, alongside some very well-known personalities, several who responded with threats of legal action. This incredible group lot consists of several early pencil sketches, position stats of the faces for both sides of the inner sleeve, revised production art, color keys, negatives and mock-ups of the Shattered 45 single sleeve, a glossy black and white publicity photo of the band, three color prints of Mick Jagger in concert; and a number of letters, memos, telegrams, and promo items relating to the album and photos. This is a real treasure-trove of rare memorabilia for any Rolling Stones fan!
Keith Richards Signed "Blinds & Shutters" Book. An elaborate oversize hardcover book with slipcase by Michael Cooper, presenting an illustrated history of the heyday of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and others. Published in 1990, this is #545 from a limited edition of 5,000, this particular copy is signed by Keith Richards on the front cover in black marker, as well as Dennis Hopper, Bill Wyman, Derek Taylor, Brian Auger, and nine other contributors on a special plate on an interior page. In overall Excellent condition with mild soiling to the front cover.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Ron Wood Handwritten Lyrics. A sheet of composition paper folded in half with song lyrics for "Far East Man," "Act Together," and "Groovin You" handwritten by the Rolling Stones guitarist in pencil. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild tanning, creasing, and wear.
Ron Wood Handwritten Song Lyrics. A sheet of white paper with handwritten song lyrics by Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood in black and red ink, with notes in blue. In Very Good to Fine condition with mild creasing and moderate tearing and tanning to the edges.
Diana Ross Stage Worn Dress. A shimmery silver sequined mini dress worn onstage by the singer In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Royals 78 Group of 2 (Federal, 1952). The group that evolved into the Midnighters after Hank Ballard joined in 1953 released five singles in 1952, all much sought-after by collectors. Here are two of them in ridiculously high grades! Included are "Every Beat Of My Heart"/ "All Night Long" (Federal 12064, 1952) in MT 9 and "Moonrise"/ "Fifth Street Blues" (Federal 12088, 1952) in GM-MT 10. From the GRT Collection.
Selena Black Satin Tour Jacket. A size Small black satin jacket with "Selena y los Dinos" logo embroidered on the back in white and gold thread, purchased by a collector in 1992 at a Selena performance in San Antonio. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Sensations "Let Me In / Music, Music, Music" Mono LP (Argo 4022, 1963). The R&B vocal group had a minor it with "Music, Music, Music" in 1961, but hit it back with "Let Me In" in early 1962, one of the catchiest tunes of that (or any other) era. The album that contains both of these tunes, turned out to be the group's one and only, and it's a tough find in nice shape. On this copy the cover has a small hole in the bottom right corner; otherwise it would grade as high as the record itself. Condition: EX 7/ NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
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.
Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren Designed Punk Trousers. An original pair of red striped corduroy "bondage" trousers by clothing designer Vivienne Westwood and Sex Pistols manager/impresario Malcolm McLaren. Roughly 30 x 28, and embellished with the signature "front-to-back" zipper, additional leg zippers, and the McLaren/Westwood "Seditionaries Personal Collection" label sewn into the waistband. In very Fine to Excellent condition with some small areas of wear and tear.
Sha-Weez "No One To Love Me"/ "Early Sunday Morning" Promo 78 (Aladdin 3170, 1952). Rare is the commercial release; rarer still this white label promo from one of the groundbreaking R&B labels. This was the R&B group's only release, and the 45 version could set you back thousands, so why not a superfine promo copy in 78? Condition: NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Frank Sinatra Signed 1953 Capitol Records Agreement. A two-page supplement to Sinatra's contract with Capitol Records dated December 8, 1953, engaging him to produce records for a two-year period, retroactively dated to start April 1, 1953. (It was during this period that Sinatra recorded the influential In the Wee Small Hours.) The document is signed by Sinatra in blue ink on the last page, and is in Very Good condition with moderate overall tanning, staple holes to the top left corner, and heavy tape re-enforcement of the binder holes at the top edge. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Leonard Sipes "Campus Boogie" 78 (Morgan 106, 1954). Backed with "Too Beautiful To Cry". First single release for one of the pioneers of the "Bakersfield Sound", a style popularized by Buck Owens, a one-time guitarist for Leonard Sipes and his Rythmn [that's how he spelled it!] Oakies. Sipes later changed his name to Tommy Collins, a handle given to him by Ferlin Husky. This is a very hard-to-find record, and this copy is just as close to pristine as you could hope for in a 78. Condition: MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Spaniels Autographed 45 Group of 4 (1953-58). Two copies of "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight"/ "You Don't Move Me" (Vee-Jay 107, 1983), one copy a red vinyl in VG-EX 6 (minor tear on label, side B), the other copy also VG-EX 6; "Play It Cool"/ "Let's Make Up" (red vinyl Vee-Jay 116, 1964) in GD-VG 4 (minor tear on label, side A), and "Stormy Weather"/ "Here Is Why I Love You" (Vee-Jay 290, 1958) in VG-EX 6. Each sleeve has been autographed by Spaniels' lead singer "Pookie Hudson". From the Rockin' Rev Collection.
"The Spaniels" Autographed LP (Vee-Jay 1024, 1960). Groundbreaking Doo-Wop group had hits on the R&B charts as early as 1953 and as late as 1970. The Rockin' Rev had lead singer James "Pookie" Hudson autograph the cover of their second album, and "Pookie" wrote a nice message to the Rev. Condition: EX 7/ EX 7. LOA from the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Britney Spears Stage Worn Dress. This flowing, two-piece sapphire and silver-blue costume was worn onstage by the teen-Pop idol Britney Spears during her 2000 "Crazy 2K" Tour. In Excellent condition, the lot includes an LOA from the Britney Spears Foundation.
Bruce Springstein "The Boss" Tour Jacket. White satin tour jacket with red -and-white trim, "Springstein the Boss" patch sewn onto the left shoulder, and "Bruce Springstein the Boss" logo embroidered onto the back. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Leather Jacket Signed by Bruce Springsteen, Cher and Others. A black leather motorcycle jacket adorned with conchos, a sheriff's badge, a large "Roughriders" patch on the back, and other items, signed by Bruce Springsteen, Cher, Madonna, Sheena Easton, and others in gold and silver signature pen. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
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Rory Storm and the Hurricanes Used Vintage Microphone. A vintage Reslo Ribbon microphone used by Rory Storm and the Hurricanes during their '60s heyday. In Excellent condition with the original and instruction sheet.
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Barbra Streisand "Come To The Supermarket"/"Too Long At The Fair" Acetate (Fine Recording). Here's something special -- an acetate of Barbra Streisand's first known recording demo. It's one of only ten that were manufactured in the early '60s; eight were sent to record companies and are no longer believed to exist, one went into Barbra's vault, and this one was given by her to a friend who's kept it in pristine condition for the past four decades. The demo disc features the songs "The Supermarket (In Old Peking)" and "I Stayed Too Long at the Fair," only later recordings of which were released, and it was on the strength of this recording that she earned her career-making contract with Columbia Records at the tender age of 19. It's in Excellent condition, and a CD copy is included so that the lucky bidder can listen to the songs without wearing the acetate out.Come To The Supermarket I Stayed Too Long
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The Supremes LP Group of 16 - Many Still Sealed (Motown, 1964-70). What a stash o' wax from the most successful "girl group" of all-time. The Supremes rank as Motown's biggest act of the '60s, and only the Temptations' phenomenal longevity precludes the Supremes from being the most successful Motown group of all-time. In little more than five years, they had 12 #1s and 18 Top Ten hits on Billboard's Hot 100, most of which are included in these albums. And speaking of the albums, all but two of the 16 here are still sealed! Grades for each LP are GM-MT 10/ Still Sealed (ss), and all are Mono except as noted: "Where Did Our Love Go" (621 Stereo, 1964) in MT 9/ ss; "The Supremes Sing Country Western & Pop" (625, 1965) in MT 9sw/ GM-MT 10; "More Hits By The Supremes" (627, 1965); "We Remember Sam Cooke" (629, 1965); "At The Copa" (636, 1965); "I Hear A Symphony" (643 Stereo, 1966); "Supremes A' Go-Go" (649, 1966) in MT 9/ ss; "The Supremes Sing Rodgers & Hart" (659, 1967) in MT 9/ ss; "Reflections" (665 Stereo, 1968); "Funny Girl" (672 Stereo, 1968); "Live At London's Talk Of The Town" (676 Stereo, 1968); "Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations" (679 Stereo, 1968); "TCB" (682 Stereo, 1968) in MT 9/ ss; Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations "Together" (692 Stereo, 1969); "Cream Of The Crop" (694 Stereo, 1969); "Right On" (705 Stereo, 1970) in MT 9/ MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Temptations Crew Jacket. A red satin crew jacket with "Larry" embroidered on the breast in white thread and a large Temptations logo embroidered on the back in white. In Excellent condition with very mild wear.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Mayo Thompson "Corky's Debt To His Father" Sealed LP (Texas Revolution 1, 1969). Serious Psychedelic Rock historians will recognize this performer and this classic Psych recording. Thompson was the lead singer, guitarist, and driving force of Red Crayola, a band that came out of Texas along with other avant-garde bands: 13th Floor Elevators, Bubble Puppy, and Moving Sidewalks. Thompson was later a member of the Dada Rock group Pere Ubu. Rare and eclectic, and this is a perfect sealed copy! Condition: MT 9/ Still Sealed.
The Tremeloes Memorabilia Group. Includes autographs from all four band members, vintage sheet music for the song "Candy Man," and a 14" x 22" original concert poster. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Tanya Tucker Owned & Signed Hat. A rust-colored Western hat by Bailey, owned and worn by singer Tanya Tucker, signed by her inside the crown in black marker. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Ritchie Valens in "Del-Fi Sampler" Green Vinyl Promo LP (Del-Fi 01 Mono, 1959). This rare item featured 18 cuts, mostly by forgettable groups or artists, excepting four by Ritchie Valens, including "Come On, Let's Go", "Donna", "Stay Beside Me", and "Hurry Up". The paper sleeve is in VG-EX 6, but the green vinyl record's in NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Vanilla Fudge Coca-Cola Jingle. A single-page typed sheet featuring lyrics to a Coca-Cola jingle by Vanilla Fudge. In Fine to Very Fine condition with fold creases, mild wear, and some tanning.
"Dallas 1971 - Part 1" Early Stevie Ray Vaughn Stereo LP (Tempo 2, 1971). This unlikely appearing album cover contains some pretty impressive, cutting-edge psychedelic music from 1971 by a variety of regional groups. The real attraction here is the inclusion of a 2 tracks by the group "Cast Of Thousands" which featured a young guitarist named Steve Vaughan. The tracks featuring the bands the Mint, Image, Stone Sypher, and Blue Persuasion may be just as slick; in fact, the Mint, led by guitarist Jimmy Wallace, was very popular in the Dallas and North Texas area, and Wallace went on to found the Dallas Guitar Show. Of course, the 16-year-old Vaughan would become a guitar legend renowned the world over. The album comes with a poster featuring all the artists and is in VG-EX 6. The album itself is EX 7/NM 8.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Tour Jacket. A black denim tour jacket, size Medium, with Vaughan's signature embroidered on the left breast in red thread and a large Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble logo embroidered on the back in red. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
"The Velvet Underground & Nico" Mono LP (Verve 5008, 1967). One of the most elusive item of music memorabilia of the day is a copy of this groundbreaking album with the peel-off banana still affixed to the Andy Warhol front cover. The iconic artist also produced the album. This copy also has a rare bonus sticker on the back cover, and a promo hole punch at the bottom left of the front cover. The record is in great shape! Condition: EX 7/ MT 9.
Gene Vincent 45 Group of 3 (Capitol, 1956-'58). "Bluejean Bop"/"Who Slapped John" (Capitol 3558, 1956) in VG-EX 6, "Wear My Ring"/"Lotta Lovin" in VG 5, and "Say Mama"/"Be Bop Boogie Boy" promo (Capitol 4105, 1958) in VG-EX 6.
Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps 78 Group of 4 (Capitol 1956-57). Vincent was an integral part of the new genre called Rock 'n' Roll in the mid-1950s, and here are some of his greatest contributions: "Race With the Devil"/ "Gonna Back Up Baby" (Capitol 3530, 1956) in MT 9; "Crazy Legs"/ "Important Words" (Capitol 3617, 1957) in NM 8; and two copies of "Lotta Lovin"/ "Wear My Ring" (Capitol 3763, 1957), both in NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Gene Vincent "Bluejean Bop!" Mono LP (Capitol 764, 1957). Capitol released a half dozen albums featuring Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps, the label's answer to RCA's Elvis Presley, but only Vincent's debut album managed to chart on Billboard's Top 200. Hard to figure out why this rocker wasn't a bigger star, especially after a listen to this album! There's a minor stain on the back cover. Condition: VG-EX 6/ EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Gene Vincent "Lotta Lovin" Acetate (Capitol, 1957). Vincent's second biggest hit was his sixth Capitol single release. This 10" acetate is in great shape. Condition: NM 8.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Gene Vincent Acetate Group of Two (1960). Two rare acetates from one of Rock and Roll's pioneers. In fact each of these copies was in Vincent's personal collection. Each is a one-sided 10" 45 rpm recording that plays better than it looks! "Pistol Packin' Mama" has "Released Version" written on its vintage Capitol sleeve, while the Audiodisc sleeve of "Blue Eyes Cryin' In The Rain" is marked "Test." We don't think the latter was ever released, so this is a rare opportunity to hear Gene's take on the classic 1945 Fred Rose-penned tune that Willie Nelson famously covered in 1975. Both discs look to be less than Good on the 10-point grading system, but actually play about VG 5.
Gene Vincent "Picture Album" Program. A rare promotional booklet featured photos of live performances (including his appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show) and of Vincent's contemporary "buddies", including the Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson, Buddy Knox, Paul Anka, Frankie Avalon, Sonny James, and Bill Justis. In Fine condition with some wear, tanning, and a very small areas of water damage to the back cover, and a spine that has mostly split. Booklet has a small stain on the back cover that affects all but the first three pages and rusty staples with some migration onto the center pages. Otherwise, it's in Fine to Very Fine condition, with lots of original color on the front and nice page quality. Quite a unique piece of memorabilia of a Rock legend.
Gene Vincent Vintage Promo Photos. A great set of two vintage b&w 8" x 10" promo photos of the rockabilly legend, one with his signature printed on it. Both are in Very Fine condition with mild tanning and wear.
Gene Vincent Programs, One Signed by Various Artists. A pair of vintage programs for shows that featured Gene Vincent, one of which is signed on the front cover by D.J. Fontana, Howard Reed, Grady Owen, and others in blue ballpoint. Both are in Fine condition with moderate wear, tanning, and creasing.
Gene Vincent Autographed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" image of Vincent, inscribed and signed by him in black marker, framed to an overall size of 13.75" x 12.5". In Very Fine condition with moderate tanning.
Gene Vincent Concert Ticket and Fan Club Patch. A 5" Gene Vincent Fan Club patch and an undated ticket to a performance by Vincent and the Blue Caps, both of which were previously displayed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Both are in Very Fine condition with some mild wear.
Gene Vincent Vintage Photos. Set of nine b&w snapshots circa 1958-67 features Vincent and His Blue Caps performing in Dallas, Oregon, and France, meeting fans backstage, visiting friends and family, and signing autographs. In overall Excellent condition with light wear.
Gene Vincent Worn Harley-Davidson Leather Jacket. "King of Rockabilly" and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gene Vincent was the ideal defiant performer to have sported this Harley-Davidson leather biker's jacket, which has survived the star by more than 35 years. The jacket, its leather still handsome, its buttons and zippers still shiny, and the Harley-Davidson trademark tag still preserved in the inside collar, has had a colorful history of its own -- having been on exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, The Beatles Story Museum in Liverpool, England, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, where Vincent was posthumously inducted in 1998. Documentation for these exhibits comes with the jacket -- 12 laminated pages (including an insurance form from Lloyd's of London), all providing outstanding provenance and giving testimony to power of Vincent's enduring legacy. Vincent's hellraising, non-compromising style defined him as a man and a performer, and this jacket truly epitomizes the essence of this brilliant and legendary Rock and Roll pioneer.
Gene Vincent Engraved Gold Cuff Link. A gold cuff link with Vincent's name engraved on it, owned and worn by the "Be-Bop-A-Lula" singer. Its mate has been missing ever since an overeager female fan ripped it -- and the sleeve it was attached to -- from Vincent's shirt during a performance! This survivor is in Excellent condition.
Gene Vincent's Travel Clock. A gold-tone Europa seven-jewel travel clock owned and used by Vincent, inscribed "To Gene Vincent from Johnny Meeks" on the edge of the sliding cover panel. In Very Fine condition with mild wear, and still in working order.
Gene Vincent Owned Cigarette Case. A stainless steel cigarette case with brown vinyl panels, owned and used by the late rocker. The case opens to reveal a map of Australia engraved inside the lid, and was purchased by him during a tour of the continent in 1957. In Excellent condition with minimal wear.
Guitar Earrings From Gene Vincent to Darlene Lund. A pair of rhinestone- and bangle-studded guitar-shaped earrings, given by Vincent as a gift to his then-wife, Darlene. He had purchased them for her during his 1957 tour of the Australian East Coast with Little Richard and Eddie Cochran. In Very Fine condition.
Billy Ward and his Dominoes 45 Group of 3. "I'd Be Satisfied"/ "No Room" (Federal 12105, 1952) in VG-EX 6; "Yours Forever"/ "I'm Lonely" (Federal 12106, 1952) in VG 5; and "Tootsie Roll"/ "I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town" (Federal 12178, 1954) in EX 7. From the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Billy Ward and his Dominoes 45 Group of 3. "These Foolish Things Remind Me Of You"/ "Don't Leave Me This Way" (Federal 12129, 1953) in NM 8; "Love Me Now Or Let Me Go"/"Cave Man" Promo (Federal 12218, 1955) in EX 7; and "St. Louis Blues"/ "One Moment With You" (Federal 12301, 1957) in EX 7. From the Rockin' Rev Collection.
"Billy Ward and the Dominoes" EP (Decca 2549, 1958). Famous for having featured lead singers Clyde McPhatter and Jackie Wilson prior to 1958. The only EP released by the group on the Decca label. Condition: EX 7/ EX 7.
Billy Ward and His Dominoes EP Group Of 4 (Liberty, 1959). "Sea Of Glass, Part 1" (Liberty 1-3056, 1959) in EX 7/ EX 7; "Sea Of Glass, Part 2" (Liberty 2-3056, 1959) in VG-EX 6/ EX 7; "Sea Of Glass, Part 3" (Liberty 3-3056, 1959) in VG-EX 6/ EX 7; and "Yours Forever, Part 2" (Liberty 2-3083, 1959) in VG-EX 6/ NM 8.
"Billy Ward and the Dominoes" Promo LP Decca 8621 (1958). Influential band that featured Clyde McPhatter, then Jackie Wilson, had a string of 12 Top Ten R&B hits from 1951 to 1957, including two that reached #1. This album featured the group's renditions of standards. Our copy is a pink label promo that commands your attention! Condition: NM 8/ MT 9.
Leslie West Mini-Archive. Includes West's personal copy of the Thunder and Mud script, signed by the singer-songwriter on the cover in blue ballpoint; a letter to West from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum with handwritten notes by West in black ink; a 15-page recording agreement dated February 10, 1999, and signed by West on the last page in black ink; a Nantucket Sleighride program book with lyrics by West; a one-page letter handwritten and signed by West in green ink; and a 28-page transcript of an interview with West from October 28, 1999, with the original cassette recording and a copy on floppy disc. In overall very Fine condition.
"Hank Williams Sings" 78 Album (MGM 107, 1952). Before there were LP albums, 'album' meant a collection of 78 singles packaged together. This 4-record set captures Hank's music at the peak of his popularity, within a year of his tragic death in 1953. This looks remarkably fresh, with just some corner dings on the folder and enclosing discs that are close to perfect. Condition: NM 8/ NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Hank Williams Acetate (Audiodisc, 1950s). This unusual acetate is an 8" disc that plays at 78 rpm, and contains four selections. Only two of those are noted on the label: Hank Williams' "My Love For You has Turned To Hate" and Faron Young's "That's What I'd Do For You." After the Williams' song is a second track, Lefty Frizzell's "Before I Leave You." A second, unidentified track also follows the Faron Young song. The big deal, of course, is Hank's tune. Condition: Hank's track: VG-EX 6; others: VG 5.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Larry Williams 78 Group of 9. Remarkably fresh copies of classics from an early Rock innovator, and a major influence on the Beatles and others. Just check out the titles! "Short Fat Fannie"/ "High School Dance" (Specialty 608, 1957) in NM 8; "Bony Moronie"/ "You Bug Me, Baby" (Specialty 615, 1957) in NM 8; five copies of "Dizzy, Miss Lizzy"/ "Slow Down" (Specialty 626, 1958) two in GM-MT 10, two in MT 9, and one NM 8; "Hootchy-Koo"/ "The Dummy" (Specialty 634, 1958) in NM 8; and "I Was A Fool"/ "Peaches And Cream" (Specialty 647, 1958) in MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs "Stay" LP (Herald 1014, 1961). Is there another song from 1961 that's as recognizable from the first downbeat as the uplifting "Stay"? Williams had a #1 hit with it, and it's been successfully reprised as big hits for the Four Seasons (#16 in 1964) and Jackson Browne (#20 in 1978). For all the success of the single, the album of the same name didn't chart, and is a bit hard to find these days. Here's a nice copy! Condition: EX 7 (3" seam split at bottom center)/ EX 7.
Woodstock Vintage Vinyl Jacket. A tan vinyl jacket with colorful floral design above the front pockets and a matching Woodstock dove design on the back beneath the collar. In Very Fine condition with a few areas of wear.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Woodstock Jacket with Hat. A burnt-orange cotton-polyester jacket with Woodstock dove logo over the left breast, plus a cap with a Woodstock logo on the front. Both in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Woodstock Original Parking Permit and Set of Complimentary Tickets (1969). Few events in the world of Rock 'n' Roll have had the impact of the original Woodstock Festival, back in the summer of 1969. Here are three interesting mementos from that historic occasion: a Vehicle Parking Permit, printed on a 8" x 5" piece of neon yellow card stock, with "Woodstock Ent. Limo" written on the dotted line and "LT1 7777 farm" written on the back; and a set of two unused Three Day Tickets, stamped "Complimentary" on the back of each. The parking permit is in VG, with some very minor scuffs, while the tickets are in NM condition.
"Lester Young Trio" Red Vinyl 10" LP (Aladdin 705, 1953). Actually more like an EP, since the 10" record contained only four songs. The trio was saxophonist Lester Young, pianist Nat "King" Cole, and bassist Red Callender, and the music was recorded in July, 1942. "July 15, 1942" is printed neatly on the front cover. Condition: VG-EX 6/ EX 7.
Frank Zappa Signed Mothers of Invention Jacket. This one-of-a-kind maroon satin jacket with yellow piping features a custom, handpainted reproduction of the Weasels Ripped My Flesh album cover on the back, created by a former employee of the Britannia clothing company in Seattle. A huge fan of Zappa and the Mothers of invention, the designer met Zappa backstage at a 1984 concert at the Paramount Theatre, and was able to obtain his autograph on the jacket in black marker on the lower right corner of the logo. A unique item, in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Frank Zappa "Everything Is Healing Nicely" Original Cover Painting. A disturbing 36.5" x 46.5" oil painting of Frank Zappa's mouth by C. Breman, used as a portion of the cover art for the 1999 album, one of many posthumous albums released after Zappa's death. Nicely framed and in Excellent condition. CD included with painting.
Zombies "Odyssey & Oracle" Signed Stereo LP (Date 4013, 1969). The reunited classic line-up of Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone, Chris White, Paul Atkinson, and Hugh Grundy signed a copy of their 1969 album (the second cover version of the originally released 1968 LP) at the Village Vanguard Club in May 2001. Condition: VG-EX 6/EX 7.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Various Blues Greats 78 Group of 6 (1945-57). Some serious Blues from some of the biggest stars of the genre, in grades to astound! Included: Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup's "No More Lovers"/ "Train Fare Blues" (RCA 2565, 1947) in NM 8; "Stick" McGhee's "Drank Up All the Wine Last Night"/ "Southern Menu" (Atlantic 898, 1949) in EX 7; Muddy Waters' "Just Make Love to Me"/ "Oh! Yeh" (Chess 1971, 1954) in NM 8 and "Good New"/ "Come Home Baby" (Chess 1667, 1957) in GM-MT 10; and Joe Williams' "Somebody's Been Worrying"/ "Vitamin A" (Bluebird 34-0739, 1945) in NM 8 and "Bad Heart Blues"/ "She Left Me A Mule" (Trumpet 171, 1951) in NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Various R&B Artists 78 Group of 4 (1948-58). Feast on a tasty variety of R&B, from the classic stylings of the Ravens to the Rock 'n' Roll crossover artist Chuck Willis. Included are the Ravens' "Bye Bye Baby Blues" (a #8 R&B hit)/ "Once And For All" (King 4234, 1948) in NM 8; two copies of the Rivileers' "A Thousand Eyes"/ "Hey Chiquita" (Baton 200, 1954) on red label - in NM 8, and on orange label - in EX 7; and Chuck Willis' biggest hit and double-sided smash "What Am I Living For"/ "Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes" (Atlantic 1179, 1958) in MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Various Artists "A Christmas Gift For You" Sealed Mono LP (Philles 4005, 1963). It's a Philles Records/ Phil Spector-produced extravaganza! Included are songs by the Crystals, the Ronettes, Darlene Love, and Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans. Condition: GM-MT 10/ Sealed. From the GRT collection.
Various Motown Artists Acetate (Jobete JD-328, 1965). This unusual 10" acetate contains mostly unreleased selections by multiple artists, comes with a scorecard booklet, and is stamped "PERSONAL COPY FOR MR. BERRY GORDY, JR." on both labels. The cuts are: 1) The Hit Pack's "Didn't I"; 2) Kim Weston's "What Have I Done To Myself" (instrumental only); 3) and 4) Jr. Walker's "Shotgun" (alternate take) and "Mutiny" (instrumental only); 5) and 6) the Supremes' "Take Me Where You Go", one track intrumental only, the other with vocals and strings added; 7) Tommy Good's "No One To Love" (instrumental only); and Shorty Long's "Old Love Never Dies" (instrumental only). Condition: EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Various Motown Artists Acetate Group of 5. Six acetates from Motown's Golden era including: a 7" disc of the Temptations' "Come On Back To Me Baby" (Gordy, 1966), backed with Gladys Knight & the Pips "Too Late For Love" (Soul, 1966) in VG 5; Mary Wells' "Sweet Love" (Electro-Vox), two copies of the 8" acetate, both in VG 5, plus the two-sided 7" acetate "Can't Get Away"/ "Woman In Love" (Hollywood Central Recorders) in GD-VG 4; and an 8" acetate of Stevie Wonder, "I'd Feel A Lot Better" (Jobete) in VG-EX 6.
Various R&B Artists Acetate Group of 6 (1968-87). Included are Michael Jackson's "Earth Song" (12" one-sided, Whitfield Street) in NM 8 and "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"/ "Baby Be Mine" (12" CBS, 1987) in NM 8; Donna Summer's "MacArthur Park" 1 and 2 (two-sided 7" Japanese acetate) in NM 8; Ike & Tina Turner's "Nut Bush (City Limits)" (two-sided 10" United Artists Records, 1973), with one side in mono and one side in stereo, in EX 7; Tina Turner's "You Can't Do Without"/ "This Man of Mine" (7" Audiodisc) in NM 8; and Jr. Walker's "Hip City" Part 1 (10" one-sided acetate, 1968) in EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Various R&B Artists Sheet Music Group of 10 (1954-69). Far-reaching, wide-ranging group includes Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen" (1958) in EX 7; the Capitols' "Cool Jerk" (1966) in MT 9; the Chiffons' "One Fine Day" (1963) in MT 9; the Cookies' "Don't Say Nothin' Bad About My Baby (1963) in MT 9; the Penguins' "Earth Angel" (1954) in VG-EX 6; the Rivingtons' "The Bird Is The Word" (1963) in EX 7; the Supremes' "No Matter What Sign You Are" (1969) in MT 9; Lenny Welch's "Since I Fell For You" (1963) in NM 8; and Jackie Wilson's "Lonely Teardrops" (1958) and "Alone At Last", both in NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Various Teen Idols Picture Sleeve Group of 34 (1957-66). Highly satisfying picture sleeve group for even the most voracious picture sleeve appetite! It's an instant collection! Here are 34 goodie, all but a few prior to 1962. Note: no records, just the picture sleeves, and in an average condition of NM 8! Included are Freddy Cannon's "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans" (Swan 4043, 1959) in GM-MT 10 and "Jump Over" (Swan 4053, 1960) in NM 8; Chubby Checker's "The Twist" (Parkway 811, 1961) in NM 8 and "The Fly" (Parkway 830, 1961) in MT 9; Jimmy Clanton's "My Own True Love" (Ace 567, 1959) in MT 9; Dee Clark's "Hey Little Girl" (Abner 1029, 1959) in GM-MT 10; Sam Cooke's "Chain Gang" (RCA 7783, 1962) in NM 8; Johnny Crawford's "Your Nose Is Gonna Grow" (Delfi 4181, 1962) in NM 8; Bobby Darin's "Dream Lover" (Atco 6140, 1959) in MT 9, "Mack the Knife" (Atco 6147, 1959) in MT 9, "Beyond the Sea" (Atco 6158, 1959) in EX 7, "Clementine" (Atco 6161, 1959) in EX 7, "Bill Bailey" (Atco 6167, 1960) in MT 9, and "Artificial Flowers" (Atco 6179, 1960) in NM 8; James Darren's "Goodbye Cruel World" (Colpix 609, 1961) in NM 8; The Dovells' "Hully Gully Baby" (Parkway 845, 1963) in EX 7 and "You Can't Sit Down" (Parkway 867, 1963) in EX 7; Shirley Ellis' "The Name Game" (Congress 230, 1964) in EX 7; Fabian's "Tiger" (Chancellor 1037, 1959) in MT 9 and "Hound Dog Man" (Chancellor 1044, 1959) in MT 9; The Fleetwoods' "Runaround" (Dolton 22, 1959) in NM 8; Connie Francis' "Everybody Is Somebody's Fool" (MGM 12899, 1960) in MT 9 and "Where the Boys Are" (MGM 12971, 1961) in NM 8; Leslie Gore's "You Don't Own Me" (Mercury 72206, 1963) in NM 8; Johnny Horton's "The Battle of New Orleans" (Columbia 41339, 1959) in NM 8; Johnny & the Hurricanes' "Beatnik Fly" (Warwick 520, 1960) in MT 9; Brenda Lee's "I'm Sorry" (Decca 9-31093, 1960) in MT 9; Ricky Nelson's "Stood Up" (Imperial 5483, 1957) in NM 8, "Lonesome Town" (Imperial 5545, 1958) in MT 9, and "I Wanna Be Loved" (Imperial 5614, 1959) in MT 9; Ray Peterson's "Corinna, Corinna" (Dunes 2002, 1960) in NM 8; Paul Revere and the Raiders' "Good Thing" (Columbia 43907, 1966) in MT 9; The Righteous Brothers "Just Once In My Life" (Philles 127, 1965) in NM 8; and The Supremes' "Back In My Arms Again" (Motown 1075, 1965) in MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Various Rock 'n' Roll Artists EP Group of 4. Great sampling of '50s EPs, including Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen" (Chess 5121, 1958) in NM 8/ NM 8; Carl Dobkins Jr.'s "My Heart Is An Open Book" (Decca 2664, 1959) in NM 8/ MT 9; Bill Haley and his Comets' "Rock 'N' Roll" (Decca 2322, 1956) in EX 7/ NM 8, and "Little Richard" (Specialty 404, 1958) in NM 8/ MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
"Rock'n Roll Special" EP (Davis 211, 1956). Rare EP featuring various artists: the Crickets (not Buddy Holly's Crickets), Otis Blackwell (renowned Rock hit writer for Elvis and others - wrote "Don't Be Cruel" and "All Shook Up"), the Mellows, and Deep River Boys. Condition: EX 7/ NM 8.
Various Rock 'N' Roll EP Group of 4 (1957-61). A supreme quartet of Teen Idol EPs, including Dion and the Belmonts "Where Or When" (Laurie 302, 1959) in EX 7/ MT 9; Ricky Nelson's "Ricky" (Vol. 1 Imperial 153, 1957) and "Ricky Sings Again" (Imperial 161, 1958), both in NM 8/ NM 8; and Bobby Vee's "Devil Or Angel" (Liberty 1006, 1961) in NM 8/ NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Various Rock 'N' Roll EP Group of 3 (1958-62). Three not-so-easy to find EPs, including the Fleetwoods' "Runaround" (Dolton 502, 1960) in NM 8/ NM 8; the Kalin Twins' "When" (Decca 2623, 1958) in NM 8/ EX 7; and a compact 33 1/3 promo of Ernie Maresca's "Shout! Shout!" (Seville 1, 1962) in EX 7/ NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Various Sun Artists 78 Group of 7 (Sun, 1953-57). Elvis and Jerry Lee aren't represented here, but these are probably the brightest and best-known artists from the legendary label after those two Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers. Included are Johnny Cash's "Train Of Love"/ "There You Go" (Sun 258, 1956) and "Next In Line"/ "Don't Make Me Go" (Sun 266, 1957), both in NM 8; Roy Orbison's "Ooby Dooby"/ "Go! Go! Go!" (Sun 242, 1956) in NM 8; Carl Perkins' "Boppin' the Blues"/ "All Mama's Children" (Sun 243, 1956) in NM 8 and "Matchbox"/ "Your True Love" (Sun 261, 1957) in MT 9; The Prisonaires' "Just Walkin' In The Rain"/ "Baby Please" (Sun 186, 1953) in EX 7; and Warren Smith's "Rock 'n' Roll Ruby"/ "I'd Rather Be Safe Than Sorry" (Sun 239, 1956) in MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Various Rock 'n' Roll Artists - Eddie Cochran/ Danny and the Juniors 78 Group of 2 (1957-58). Two essential recordings from the '50s: Eddie Cochran's "Sittin' In The Balcony"/ "Dark Lonely Street" (Liberty 55076, 1957) and Danny and Juniors' "Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay"/ "School Boy Romance" (ABC Paramount 9888, 1958), both in NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Various '50s Rock Artists Promo LP Group of 2 (1957-62). Nice promo copies from this era are tough finds, but here are two: "Jimmy Bowen" (Roulette 25004, 1957) in EX 7/ VG-EX 6, and Eddie Cochran's "Never To Be Forgotten" (Liberty 3220, 1962) in MT 9; MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Various Early '60s Artists Sealed LP Group of 4 (1960-68). Fresh from the '60s is this eclectic grouping of Pop and Rock LPs, all still sealed! Included are Annette's "Hawaiiannette" (Buena Vista 3303, 1960) in mono; Frankie Avalon's "Summer Scene" (Chancellor 5011, 1960) in stereo in MT 9/ SS; Gary "U.S." Bonds' "Dance Til Quarter to Three" (LeGrand 3001, 1961) in mono; and Gene McDaniels' "Hit After Hit" (Liberty 3258, 1968) in mono. All four LPs grade MT 9/ Still Sealed! From the GRT Collection.
Various Rock Artists - British Invasion 7" Acetate Group of 3 (UK, 1960s). Three acetates from the height of the British Invasion years: The Kinks "Live Life" (Arista 199); The Pretty Things "Children" (Fontana); and The Move "Night of Fear" (Decca DM 109, 1966), all in EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Rock/Garage Band Scrapbooks and '60s Mag Collection, 152 Items in Lot. Two terrific scrapbooks with icons galore, including: the Animals, Beatles, Buffalo Springfield, the Easybeats, the Hollies, the Lovin' Spoonful, Paul Revere & the Raiders, the Rolling Stones, the Shadows of Knight, the Turtles, the Who, the Zombies, and many, many more. Also included is a vast selection of '60s magazines, including 45 copies of Fabulous, 27 copies of Rave, 10 copies of Hullabaloo and more!
Chubby Checker "Let's Twist Again" UK Platinum Single Award. Presented to Decca Records in 1976 to commemorate the sale of more than 250,000 copies of the 1961 single in the UK. Framed to an overall size of 10" x 14", and in Excellent condition.
Dokken "Tooth and Nail" RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to Sue Satriano by the RIAA to commemorate the sale of 500,000 copies of Dokken's 1984 album. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 17" x 21".From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
The Escape Club "Wild, Wild West" RIAA Gold Album/Gold Single Award. Presented to Roger Gaither to commemorate the sale of 500,000 copies of the chart-topping single from the eponymous 1988 album. The Western-themed award is framed to an overall size of 15.5" x 15.5" along with a sheriff's badge and toy pistol, and is in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
John Lee Hooker "The Healer" UK Platinum Award. Presented to Andrew Lauder to commemorate the sale of more than 60,000 copies of Hooker's 1989 LP. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 16" x 21".
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" UK Gold Album Award. Presented to George McManus to commemorate the sale of 100,000 copies of the soundtrack to the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 16" x 16".
Kiss "Destroyer" RIAA Gold Album Award. Number 156 in an RIAA limited edition of the award commemorating the sale of 500,000 copies of the band's 1976 album, which went on to become their first recording to go platinum. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 17" x 21".From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Led Zeppelin "Coda" RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to WEA International by the RIAA to commemorate the sale of 500,000 copies of the 1982 outtakes album released two years after the group disbanded. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 17" x 21".
Sarah McLachlan "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" Platinum CD Award. Presented to June Colbert to commemorate the sale of one million copies of the 1993 album. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 22" x 17".
Megadeth "Youthanasia" RIAA Platinum Album Award. Presented to KILO to commemorate the sale of one million copies of the 1994 album. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 15.5" x 15.5".From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Metallica "Ride the Lightning" RIAA Platinum Album Award. Presented to David Tyson by the RIAA to commemorate the sale of one million copies of Metallica's 1984 sophomore release. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 17" x 21".From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Metallica "Master of Puppets" RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to Metallica by the RIAA to commemorate the sale of 500,000 copies of their 1986 album -- sales made without the benefit of major radio airplay or MTV screen time. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 17" x 21".From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Metallica "...And Justice For All" RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to Metallica by the RIAA to commemorate the sale of 500,000 copies of their groundbreaking 1988 album -- the band's first studio recording after the untimely death of bassist Cliff Burton. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 17" x 21".From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Poison "Look What the Cat Dragged In" RIAA Platinum Album Award. Presented to KWIC by the RIAA to commemorate the sale of one million copies of Poison's chart-topping 1986 album. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 17" x 21".From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Rolling Stones Custom "Bridges to Babylon" RIAA Platinum Album Award. A one-of-a-kind RIAA platinum award presented to Virgin Records to commemorate the sale of one million copies of the Stones' 1997 album. The custom-made award features layered images of the band members and album art, creating a striking 3-D effect. In Excellent condition, and framed to an overall size of 38" x 25.5".
Bruce Springsteen "Born in the U.S.A." RIAA Platinum Album Award. Presented to CBS Distribution by the RIAA to commemorate the sale of one million copies of the seminal 1984 album (it ranked #6 on Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Albums of the 1980s" list). In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 17" x 21".
Rod Stewart "Greatest Hits" Gold Record Award (RIAA, 1979). Rod "the Mod" Stewart has been a been a fan favorite for years. American audiences were first introduced to Stewart as part of the Jeff Beck Group, and later as front man for good-time rockers the Faces. "Maggie May" was Rod's first big solo hit, beginning a chain of successful pop songs that kept him riding high on the charts throughout the 1970s. This gorgeous Gold Record award, for Rod's "Greatest Hits" LP, was originally presented to engineer Andy Johns. There's some light scuffing to the frame and glass; otherwise, this is in VF condition. The frame size is 17" x 21". Includes a sealed letter of authenticity from Andy Johns.
T. Rex 1972 Record Mirror Award. A "Best Male Group -- World" award presented to T. Rex in 1972 by Record Mirror. In Very Good to Fine condition with moderate to heavy wear to the brass plaque and some mild and moderate scratching and wear to the wood.
Slim Whitman "Secret Love" Imperial Gold Record Award (1958). Doris Day took the song to #1 on the Pop charts in 1954, but Slim also had a big hit with it on the Country charts later the same year, climbing to #2 and enjoying his second biggest hit ever. The man known as "The Smilin' Star Duster" charted 37 times on the Country charts, 11 times achieving Top 10 status. The Gold Record here is one of the more attractive in our set from the archives of Imperial Records founder Lew Chudd.
Slim Whitman "Rose-Marie" Imperial Gold Record Award (1958). The third Gold Record for Slim Whitman in less than two years was also his last, climbing to a peak of #4 on the Country charts in 1954. Imperial honored the artist with this award some years later when founder Lew Chudd began celebrating his label's million-selling hits. It may have been his last Gold Record, but Whitman's career flourished - he charted hits in every decade from the '50s through the '80s.
"Woodstock" RIAA Gold Album Award and Poster. Presented to producer and Woodstock co-founder Artie Kornfeld by the RIAA to commemorate the sale of 500,000 copies of the triple live album of the world's most famous Rock festival. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 35.5" x 25". Also included is a rare large-format pre-concert first printing from the original promotion for the show, 24" x 36.5", and in Very Fine condition
Bunny Berigan Signed and Unsigned Portraits. One of the greatest trumpeters of all time, Bunny Berigan (1908-1942) had a sensational rise to acclaim, cut short all too soon by a tormented personal life and cirrhosis of the liver. This lot incudes an 8" x 10" portrait showing Berigan with his trumpet and signed and inscribed by Berigan in black ink, plus an unsigned 8" x 10" portrait of him. Both pictures have an MCA logo in the lower right border and are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Miles Davis Pen and Ink Drawing. What private demons both mould and plague great artists? Sometimes a clue comes in orignal art created by these profoundly talented people, and an example is this remarkable pen and ink drawing by legendary Jazz icon Miles Davis (1926-1991). This one's a spine-chiller: a nightmarish full-length blend of skeleton and vessels -- has the subject been skinned alive? -- performing a perverse, high-kick dance. Davis sketched his vision in primarily green and reddish-purple; the form seems vaguely female and has what appears to be cape-like wings. The head is on profile with one visible eye, but the torso itself, eerily enough, seems to have a face, with nose, mouth and pleading eyes. (The sketch, of course, is open to interpretation.) Davis sketched this work on 17.5" x 23.5" paper, which is now attached to cardboard backing, and added his signature in red ink at the end of a line that scans the figure, running from a wing and across the buttocks. Davis had his addictions, conquering a cocaine habit late in his life, and this remarkable sketch might have ben an attempt to exorcise whatever forces were taunting him. This is a startling visit to the subconscious of Jazz genius Miles Davis. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Miles Davis Charcoal Pastel Painting. This original work of art provides another tour of the private heart, soul and demons of Jazz legend Miles Davis. The pastel features an almost frightening impression of a two-faced woman -- the dominant angry, evil face glaring toward the viewer, the other, more placid (good?) face in profile and gazing off to the right. Many colors comprise the picture of this Jekyll/Hyde lady, who is primarily a fiery reddish orange, with a variety of colors streaking her bountiful mane of flowing hair. The "profile" has dabs of green at the edge of the mouth and nose. The overall effect is that of an angry, blazing female demon, overwhelming her "good side," with breasts in foreground and an almost Sphinx-like look. Davis had created this 20" x 23.5" pastel on paper, now attached to a slightly larger cardboard backing and signed "Miles!" in the lower right of the body. The pastel actually reminds one of the title of Davis's famous album, Bitches Brew. This is another aspect of Miles Davis' tremendous talent, a possible insight into his psyche and a fascinating painting in its own right. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Miles Davis Signed Card. This 3" x 5" index card is signed by Miles Davis (1926-1991), Jazz Icon, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Big Band and Jazz Hall of Famer. Davis signed swirlingly in black ink. Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Duke Ellington Handwritten Sheet Music. He preferred the term "American music" over "Jazz," but whatever the terminology, Duke Ellington (1899-1974) was one of Music's most influential forces. His awards included a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1966, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969 and the French Legion of Honor in 1973. This is a page of original music and lyrics for "The Blues," handwritten and signed by the legendary bandleader in black ink. The page has been matted to an overall size of 14" x 16", and is in Very Fine condition with mild wear, tanning, and a heavy fold crease.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Duke Ellington "Got A Right To Sing The Blues" Handwritten Score. This jazz and blues standard, originally composed by Harold Arlen in 1932, features Duke Ellington's notes for passages to be played by his band members Harry Carney (baritone saxophone), Lawrence Brown (trombone), and Cooty Williams (trumpet). Charles "Cootie" Williams spelled his nickname variously as "Cooty" and "Cootie." This chart is written on both the front and back of one piece of score paper. Most of Duke Ellington's scores are housed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., but here's an opportunity for an Ellington aficionado to win an original chart, one of the last to be offered to the public. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ellington archivist J. Bradley Shigeta.
Duke Ellington "You're the Top" Handwritten Score. Duke Ellington wrote and arranged his songs with the unique talents of his band members in mind rather than for an anonymous horn section. He also rearranged his "charts" to keep them fresh sounding, so that performances sounded different in the '30s than they did in the '50s or '70s. This handwritten chart for "You're the Top" makes note of passages for famed saxophonist Johnny "Rabbit" Hodges, and trombonists Lawrence Brown and "Tricky Sam" Nanton. Most of Duke Ellington's scores are housed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., making this one of the last to be offered to the public. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ellington archivist J. Bradley Shigeta.
Duke Ellington "Cabin In the Cotton" Four Page Handwritten Score. One of America's most beloved composers, Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (1899-1974) was also a first-rate pianist, arranger, and band leader. To quote jazz historian Scott Yanow, "Duke Ellington's contributions to jazz and American music were simply enormous. As a composer, Ellington ranked with George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and their contemporaries. He wrote literally thousands of songs (the exact number is not known) of which hundreds became standards." Written in Ellington's own hand, this lot features the musical score for "Cabin In the Cotton," and makes note of the passages to be played by trumpeter Cootie (Cooty) Williams and trombonist Juan Tizol. Most of Duke Ellington's scores are housed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., and this is one of the last to be offered to the public. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ellington archivist J. Bradley Shigeta.
Duke Ellington "Squat (Squatty Roo)" Handwritten Score. For the true Jazz fan, few vintage documents would make a more spectacular showpiece than a handwritten Duke Ellington chart. "Squatty Roo," a tune originally composed by key Ellington band member Johnny "Rabbit" Hodges, features notes regarding the passages to be played by Ellington band members Harry Carney (baritone saxophone) and Lawrence Brown (trombone). Most of Ellington's scores are housed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., and this is one of the last to be made available to the public. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ellington archivist J. Bradley Shigeta.
Duke Ellington Signed Photo. a b&w 5" x 7" photo of Duke Ellington signed by him in blue ink, matted and framed to an overall size of 8.5" x 11". In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Duke Ellington Signed Program. A program book for a September 11, 1968, performance by the Duke Ellington Orchestra in Uruguay, signed by Ellington in pink ink, as well as by orchestra members Harold Ashby, Cat Anderson, Paul Gonsalves, and others. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild wear and moderate tanning.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Stan Getz Signed Contract. A Shaw Artists contract dated May 22, 1956, engaging Getz to perform at Downey's in Camden, New Jersey, signed by him in green ink. In Very Fine condition with some discoloration to the corners.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Charles Mingus Limited Edition Photo. A b&w 13" x 19" photo of the Jazz legend by Stephen F. Verona, #1 in a limited edition of 20, numbered and signed by the photographer. These rare photos by Verona regularly sell at galleries for as much as $1,200. In Excellent condition.
Hank Mobley Signed Jazz Contract. An American Federation of Musicians contract dated March 5, 1957, engaging the saxophonist for a performance at the Blue Note in Philadelphia, signed by Mobley in the lower right-hand corner in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with mild tanning and a few instances of discoloration along the edges.
Thelonius Monk Signed Contract. Thelonius Monk (1917-1982), one of the founders of "Bebop," was a musical pioneer who, among other recognitions, made the cover of Time February 28, 1964. This American Federation of Musicians contract dated November 11, 1956, engages Monk to perform at the Blue Note in Philadelphia, signed by Monk in blue ink in the lower right-hand corner. Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" of Monk performing. Both are in Very Fine condition with some tanning.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Sonny Stitt Signed Jazz Contracts. Includes a Shaw Artists Corporation employment contract and an American Federation of Musicians employment contract, both engaging him to perform at the Blue Note and both dated July 6, 1956; one is signed by Stitt in blue ink and the other with Stitt's signature signed by his agent in blue ink. Both are in Fine condition with some wear, discoloration, creasing, and staple holes, none of which affects the signatures.
Assorted Signed Jazz Contracts. Set of signed contracts includes two for singer Jeri Southern, dated May 10 and August 9, 1956; and one each for Percy Heath (April 11, 1956), Tom Bryant (June 18, 1957), and Edward Gibbs (February 26, 1957) -- all for performances at the Blue Note. Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" photo still of Southern. In overall Very Fine condition with some instances of wear, creasing, and/or areas of mild discoloration.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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Folk Rock Signed Guitar. A Harmony six-string acoustic covered in literally hundreds of autographs by various Folk and Folk-Rock artists, among others. Included are signatures from Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, the Indigo Girls, novelist Cormac McCarthy, Lyle Lovett, Tony Bird, and numerous others. Some sketched caricatures and peace signs add to the interest. In Excellent condition.
Marty Balin Signed Acoustic-Electric Guitar. An Epiphone Chet Atkins CEC acoustic-electric guitar signed by Jefferson Airplane singer/co-founder Marty Balin in black marker. In Very Fine condition with a crack on either side of the nut.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Beach Boys Autographed Guitar. A red Copley six-string electric guitar decorated with band logo and signed by Brian Wilson in blue marker and inscribed and signed by Mike Love in silver, both on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
Jon Bon Jovi Autographed Guitar. A Copley six-string electric guitar with sunburst pattern, signed by Bon Jovi in blue marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
James Brown Autographed Guitar. A dark red Copley six-string electric guitar signed by the Godfather of Soul in blue marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
Terri Clark Autographed Guitar and Other Items. A Copley six-string acoustic guitar signed by the country singer in black marker on the body. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by an b&w 8" x 10" photo of Clark, white "Fearless Tour 2001" tank top and black tour t-shirt, all signed by Clark.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Alice Cooper Autographed Guitar. An off-white Eleca six-string electric guitar with Alice Cooper logo, signed by Cooper in blue marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
Creedence Clearwater Revival Signed Guitar. A Yamaha six-string acoustic guitar signed on the body by the three surviving members of the influential Rock band -- John Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug Clifford (who added his nickname, "Cosmo," and "CCR") in black marker. In Excellent condition.
The Doors Autographed Guitar. A cream-colored Eleca six-string electric decorated with band logo and photo of Jim Morrison, and signed by Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, and Robby Krieger in blue marker. In Excellent condition.
Foreigner Autographed Guitar. One of the all-time great Arena Rock bands, Foreigner is still going strong today. This white Gibson Epiphone six-string electric guitar is signed by Mick Jones and Lou Gramm in black marker, and is accompanied by a "Misplaced by Mick Jones" guitar pick. In Excellent condition with light wear to the pick guard.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Peter Frampton Autographed Guitar. A Bridgecraft six-string electric guitar with natural finish signed by the Arena Rock legend in black marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Guns N' Roses Autographed Guitar. A red S101 Standard six-string electric guitar with mother-of-pearl pick guard, decorated with band logo and signed by Axel Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, and others in blue marker. In Excellent condition.
Heart Autographed Guitar. A pink Laurel six-string electric guitar decorated with band logo and signed by Ann and Nancy Wilson in blue marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
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Jefferson Airplane Signed Drumhead (undated). The classic line-up of the beloved Bay Area band -- singers Grace Slick and Marty Balin, guitarists Paul Kantner and Jorma Kaukonen, bassist Jack Casady, and drummer Spencer Dryden (who passed away in 2005) -- reunited to sign this 1998 14" Remo Ambassador drumhead. The signatures are executed in blue Sharpie marker, and all but Jorma's (who signed with his customary scrawl) are quite easy to identify. This is the band that defined the Summer of Love "San Francisco Sound"; here's a chance to capture a bit of that mid-sixties magic for your personal collection. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Kid Rock Autographed Guitar. A beige Gibson Les Paul electric guitar signed by Kid Rock in black marker on the body. In Excellent condition.
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B. B. King Signed Guitar. A black Memphis six-string electric guitar signed by the Blues legend in black marker on the pick guard. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild soiling and wear.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jerry Lee Lewis Autographed Guitar. A black Copley six-string electric guitar signed by the Rock legend in black marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
Barry Manilow Autographed Guitar. A black California six-string electric guitar decorated with piano key logo and signed by Manilow in blue marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
Dave Mason Autographed Guitar. A bronze Fender Telecaster six-string electric guitar signed by the Traffic guitarist in black marker. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity.
Brian May Autographed Queen Guitar. A black Laurel six-string electric guitar decorated with a Queen logo and signed by Brian May in black marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
Van Morrison Autographed Guitar. A Copley six-string electric guitar with sunburst pattern, signed by Morrison in black marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
Les Paul Signed Guitar. An Autograph Pros electric guitar signed on the pick guard by guitar pioneer Les Paul in black marker and accompanied by an airbrushed image of him on the body. In Excellent condition with some areas pinpoint bubbling to the laminate.
Les Paul Autographed Guitar. An orange sunburst Les Paul six-string electric guitar inscribed "Howdy" and signed by its namesake in blue marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Carl Perkins Autographed Guitar. A red six-string electric guitar of unknown manufacture, inscribed and signed by the Rockabilly pioneer in black marker. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Rolling Stones Keith Richards Autographed Guitar. A red Copley six-string electric guitar signed by Richards in blue marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
Robbie Robertson Autographed Guitar. A Bridgecraft six-string electric guitar with sunburst pattern signed by the Band guitarist in blue marker on the pick guard during a 2003 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction dinner in New York. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Joe Satriani Autographed Guitar. A wine-colored G. Burton six-string electric guitar signed by the guitar prodigy in blue marker on the pick guard in 2005 at Les Paul's 90th birthday party. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Simon and Garfunkle Autographed Guitar. A Copley six-string electric guitar with sunburst pattern, signed by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle in blue marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
Rick Springfield and Michael Stanley Signed Guitar. A red Excel six-string electric signed on the body by Springfield in silver marker and Stanley in black. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
James Taylor Autographed Guitar. A Copley six-string electric guitar with sunburst pattern, signed by Taylor in blue marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
Pete Townshend Autographed Guitar. A six-string acoustic guitar with Union Jack pattern, signed by Townshend in blue marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition
Traveling Wilburys Special Edition Gretsch Guitar. A fitting tribute to the super band that consisted of George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne, presented here is a Special Edition Traveling Wilburys guitar. Designed by renowned guitar maker Gretsch, this guitar features a colorful screenprinted image across the body of the guitar along with a custom "TW" insignia atop the headstock. Accompanied by the original Traveling Wilburys cardboard guitar box in which the guitar was originally sold, and in Excellent condition with some wear to the box.
Roger Waters Autographed Bass Guitar. A white Laurel electric bass guitar with Pink Floyd logo, signed by the band's co-founder in blue marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
Neil Young Autographed Guitar. A six-string acoustic guitar inscribed and signed by Young in blue marker on the body. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Neil Young Autographed Guitar. A black Copley six-string electric guitar signed by Young in blue marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
Carlos Alomar's Alembic Guitar with Case. A beautiful, all original 1975 standard point Alembic guitar -- the oldest model in their history -- owned by David Bowie's guitarist/bandleader/songwriting partner and played exclusively by him on all of Bowie's world tours and recordings from 1976-2000. Custom made for Alomar in 1975, it features a zebra-mahogany body, walnut-maple neck, and ebony fingerboard. The Alembic company confirms that although the serial number on the headstock reads "75-156," marking it as the 156th instrument made by '75, that number also included top-end bass guitars made during the period, which was what the company was primarily known for. It was actually only the 40th (approximately) guitar made by 1975. The guitar comes with an ornate leather strap with the initials "CA" and an Anvil guitar case, used to ship the guitar internationally during tours, with Alomar's name stenciled on it. The case is, of course, a little battered from travel, but the guitar and strap are in Excellent condition with light rhythm pick marks on the front and belt marks on the back of the guitar, but no cracks, breaks, or repairs. A very rare axe with a lot of history behind it, this is one sweet instrument. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Carlos Alomar.
Tim Bachman Autographed Stage-Played Custom 1967 Fender Telecaster. This specially designed custom Telecaster has a green natural-wood finish, and was signed and inscribed "Keep on 'Takin' Care of Business' " by Tim Bachman of Bachman Turner Overdrive. In Very Good condition, with only a few minor nicks to the body. Includes hardshell case as well as a signed color photo collage of Tim playing the guitar on stage with the band, plus an album sleeve for Bachman-Turner Overdrive II showing the guitar (no record is included), a color photo of the guitar with detailed info, and letters from Tim Bachman and well-known collector Phil Gross attesting to the guitar's provenance. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Marty Balin's Autographed First Guitar. A Norma vintage FG-10 acoustic guitar -- the first guitar owned by Jefferson Airplane vocalist and founder Marty Balin -- signed by him on the body in black marker. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with very minor wear.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Johnny Cash Used Harmonica. This Hohner brand Marine Band harmonica exemplifies Johnny Cash's personal generosity and legendary showmanship. It was used by Cash and tossed from the stage into the hands of a lucky fan at the conclusion of Cash's concert at the St. Lucie County Fair in Ft. Pierce, Florida, in the Winter of 1996. (Said fan was invited backstage, and color snaps of both the throw and the meeting are included with the harmonica.) The item is in Excellent condition with just a little bit of wear and tarnishing. Accompanied by handwritten letter of authenticity from the owner.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Eric Clapton Guitar. This one-of-a-kind 1979 Fender Stratocaster guitar, a spellbinder both in its look and its history, is a "twice-blessed" instrument with connections to two music legends. It originally belonged to Muddy Waters, whose famous 1958 tour inspired the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Eric Clapton and his band Cream. Waters gave the guitar to Clapton after a Chicago jam session in 1980, the year before Waters passed away. Clapton cherished this wonderful gift, kept it in his London flat, played it only on special gigs and did a bit of customizing on the tuners, pick-up and bridge. In 1991, this ultra-rare gem was one of three guitars Clapton donated to an AIDS Charity Auction and it sold that July in the mid-five-figure range. The guitar, with its black body and black pick guard, comes in a display case along with a well-worn concert shoulder strap and pack, as well as a COA. In 2005, Eric Clapton's legendary guitar "Blackie" sold for $998,000. Due to the unique nature and history of this guitar, the consignor believes it to be "priceless," but has arranged with Heritage Galleries a low starting bid to make this rare and unique instrument an obtainable piece of music history. In Excellent condition.
Kurt Cobain's 1953 Martin Acoustic Guitar. Singer, songwriter, and reluctant spokesman for Generation X, Kurt Cobain played an important part in changing the face of popular music in the '90s. Purchased by Cobain while on tour shortly before 1991, the year the seminal Nevermind was released, this 1953 Martin D-18 acoustic guitar was played briefly by him before being gifted to indie-folk Rock musician Mary Lou Lord during their brief relationship.
The guitar being offered was Cobain's first Martin D-18, and the model became his favorite brand of acoustic. (Cobain continued to use this model throughout his career.) Miss Lord played the guitar regularly (with the guitar strung right-handed) both in live performances and in the recording studio. In the mid-1990s she toured several times with her close friend and label mate, Elliott Smith, whereupon he had several occassions to play the guitar, adding further to the uniqueness of this historic instrument. In recent years Miss Lord has curtailed her performing career and subsequently sold the guitar to a collector in Boston.
Historic considerations aside, the guitar is in Excellent condition and has a magnificent sound. There is significant pick scratching and some dings to the surface which only add to the guitar's mystique. Included is a color photo of Cobain playing the guitar.
The guitar being offered was Cobain's first Martin D-18, and the model became his favorite brand of acoustic. (Cobain continued to use this model throughout his career.) Miss Lord played the guitar regularly (with the guitar strung right-handed) both in live performances and in the recording studio. In the mid-1990s she toured several times with her close friend and label mate, Elliott Smith, whereupon he had several occassions to play the guitar, adding further to the uniqueness of this historic instrument. In recent years Miss Lord has curtailed her performing career and subsequently sold the guitar to a collector in Boston.
Historic considerations aside, the guitar is in Excellent condition and has a magnificent sound. There is significant pick scratching and some dings to the surface which only add to the guitar's mystique. Included is a color photo of Cobain playing the guitar.
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Charlie Daniels Signed Fiddle and Photo. A handsome fiddle signed by the country legend in black marker, along with two color snapshots of Daniels playing the fiddle, an autographed b&w 8" x 10" photo signed by him in black marker, and a pair of unused tickets for a 1998 performance. Fiddles have been forever linked to Daniels, thanks tot he popularity of his sizzling hit single "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." In Overall Very Fine condition with mild wear to the fiddle.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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Ace Frehley Used and Signed Guitar. A cream-colored Peavey Mystic six-string electric guitar with lightning bolt decal, owned and used by the Kiss founding member and signed by him on the back in silver marker, along with an Ace of Hearts doodle added by him. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some dings and mild wear to the body.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Jimi Hendrix Owned and Used Harmonica. What did Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley have in common, besides being musical legends who died too young? This harmonica - a Hohner 64 Chromonica Professional Model, owned and used by Hendrix. The harmonica was given to Elvis by a source close to Jimi after Hendrix's 1970 death, and it was part of Elvis' estate for many years until Vernon Presley gave it to a friend of the family following his son's 1977 death. The harmonica is in Very Fine condition with mild to moderate tarnishing and wear, and with two cracks to the wood block. Also included is the original felt-lined wooden case. In Very Fine condition with some surface wear. A fantastic item, with most a desirable connection to two musical icons! Accompanied by a notarized letter of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Harry James Trumpet . "He was at peace and he knew he was loved when he was playing the trumpet," said Helen Forrest of Harry James (1916-1983), in whose band she was the lead singer during the World War II years. "He knew nothing could hurt him." James' distinctions were many - including being the first bandleader to hire Frank Sinatra (in 1939), the man who married blonde and leggy pin-up girl Betty Grable (in 1943), and a bandleader who was a movie star himself in such films as Bathing Beauty (1944). James' had a troubled life - alcoholism, womanizing and gambling woes - but his great fame as a trumpet player transcended his personal problems and established him as a legend in 20th century American music. Heritage proudly offers this trumpet, a "King Silver Sonic," manufactured by the H.N. White Company of Cleveland, Ohio, with James' signature engraved on the side. This special instrument was owned and played by Harry James, and documentation will be provided by the consignor stating such. The trumpet comes with its handsome black leather carrying case with plush blue lining. This is a beautiful instrument, the trademark memento of a man who loved his music so deeply that the cancer-suffering James worked up to nine days before he died. Excellent condition.
Meat Loaf Bat Out of Hell Custom Guitar. A Washburn Mercury model six-string guitar with custom airbrushed "Bat Out of Hell" design, inscribed and signed by Meat Loaf in black marker. Released in 1977, Bat Out of Hell was Meat Loaf's second album, and although not an instant hit, it gradually propelled him to stardom and continues to sell about 200,000 copies a year. Also included is an unused Meat Loaf guitar pick and autographed b&w 8" x 10". Accompanied by a letter of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Elvis Presley Owned and Used Guitar. Owned and used by Elvis Presley, this Italian-made acoustic guitar was previously a crowd-pleaser at the Warner Bros. Museum in Hollywood. Its background offers a touching story: Elvis played this guitar as he sang the final song in Follow That Dream (1962), and another musician played it (Elvis at one point touches it) in Kid Galahad (1962). Elvis became friends with a prop man who worked on both films and presented him the guitar, and the prop man consequently gave it to his young son, who idolized "the King." The boy cherished this guitar until his premature death a few years ago, at which time his widow put the instrument on display at the Warner Bros. Museum. She has since decided to part with it, hoping the guitar will find a new owner who will appreciate its distinction as deeply as her husband did. This 3/4-style guitar, 38" long and in Very Fine condition aside from a minor "ding" about the size of a dime and approximately 2" from the upper-face edge. Accompanying the item is a black Gibson guitar case (not the original) with deep purple lining. A remarkably rare Elvis artifact that gives testimony to his talent, generosity, and the devotion he still inspires three decades after his death. Watch Elvis playing this guitar.
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Elvis Presley "Good Rockin' Tonight"/ "I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine" 45 (Sun 210, 1955). Included with this nice copy of Elvis' second single is a white sleeve that has been autographed by Elvis' early bandmates, guitarist Scotty Moore and drummer DJ Fontana, which were obtained by the consignor, noted DJ Kenneth Haskins, "The Rockin' Reverend". Condition: VG-EX 6. From the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Elvis Presley "Baby Let's Play House"/ "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone" 45 (Sun 217, 1955). Elvis' fourth Sun release. The accompanying sleeve has been autographed by Scotty Moore and DJ Fontana. Condition: VG-EX 6. From the Rockin' Rev Collection.
Elvis Presley "Baby Let's Play House" 45 (Sun 217, 1955). Elvis' fourth Sun single was backed with "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone". Condition: VG 5 (plays VG-EX 6). From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley Picture Sleeve Group of 6 (1956-59). Picture sleeves only - no records - from The King's golden years, including "Don't Be Cruel"/ "Hound Dog" (RCA 6604, 1956) in EX 7 (with sticker); "Love Me Tender" (dark pink version of RCA 6643, 1956) in NM 8; "Too Much" (RCA 6800, 1957) in NM 8; "Teddy Bear" (RCA 7000, 1957) in; "I Need Your Love Tonight" (RCA 7506, 1959) in NM 8; and "A Big Hunk O' Love" (RCA 7600, 1959) in NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley Picture Sleeve Group of 4 (RCA, 1957-59). Gorgeous picture sleeves from pre- and post-Army days, including "Too Much" (RCA 6800, 1957); "Jailhouse Rock" (RCA 7035, 1957), "I Need Your Love Tonight" (RCA 7506, 1959); and "A Big Hunk O' Love" (RCA 7600, 1959). All are in MT 9, except RCA 7506 in NM 8.
Elvis Presley "I Need Your Love Tonight" 45 w/ Rare Picture Sleeve (RCA 7506, 1959). b/w "A Fool Such As I". This is the rare picture sleeve with the "Elvis Sails" promo on the back. Condition: NM 8/ NM 8. LOA From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley Picture Sleeve Group of 10 (RCA, 1959-62). Beautiful collection of picture sleeves, all in NM 8, unless noted: "A Big Hunk O' Love" (RCA 7600, 1959) in MT 9; "Stuck On You" (RCA 7740, 1960); "It's Now Or Never" (RCA 7777, 1960) in MT 9; two copies of "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" (RCA 7810, 1960), one in NM 8 and one in MT 9; "Devil In Disguise" (RCA 8188, 1960) in GM-MT 10; "Surrender" (RCA 7850, 1961) in MT 9; "Little Sister"/ "His Latest Flame" (RCA 7908, 1961); "Can't Help Falling In Love" (RCA 7968, 1961); and "Good Luck Charm" (RCA 7992, 1962). From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley 45 Picture Sleeve Group of 14 (RCA, 1959-81). This fine grouping of The King features 13 picture sleeves without the associated record, and one that includes the record: "A Big Hunk O' Love" (RCA 7600, 1959) in EX 7(sleeve)/ VG-EX 6(record); two copies of "It's Now Or Never" (RCA 7777, 1960) both in NM 8; two copies of "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" (RCA 7810, 1960) in MT 9 and NM 8; "Little Sister"/ "His Latest Flame" (RCA 7908, 1961) in NM 8; "Can't Help Falling In Love" (RCA 7968, 1961) in NM 8; "Good Luck Charm" (RCA 7992, 1962) in NM 8; "Return To Sender" (RCA 8100, 1962) in NM 8; two copies of "Devil In Disguise" (RCA 8188, 1963), both in NM 8; "Tell Me Why" (RCA 8740, 1965) in NM 8; "In The Ghetto" (RCA 9741, 1969) in EX 7; and "Guitar Man" (RCA 12158, 1981) in NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley "Kid Galahad" Promo 45 w/Special Sleeve (RCA 118, 1962). The sleeve, a "DJ Preview Special", indicates the two selections included ("King of the Whole Wide World" and "Home is Where the Heart is") plus 4 others are available only on Elvis' new 45 EP, "Kid Galahad". Condition: NM 8/ NM 8.
Elvis Presley EP Sampler Group of 2 (RCA, 1956). Hard to find, especially in this grade, two samplers: "Save-On Record" (RCA 7-27, 1956) with silver lines on label in EX 7/ EX 7; plus "Perfect For Parties" (RCA 7-37, 1956) in EX 7/ EX 7.
Elvis Presley EP Group of 4 (RCA 1956-58). This EP grouping will rock you! From 1956, it's "Elvis Presley" (RCA 830, 1956) in MT 9/ VG-EX 6 and "The Real Elvis" (RCA 940) in NM 8/ VG-EX 6. Both have the 'dog on top' label, and both have writing on the back cover indicating the copies had been received directly from Elvis' manager, Col. Tom Parker. Also included are "King Creole" (RCA 4319, 1958) in MT 9/ NM 8, and "King Creole - Vol. 2" (RCA 4321, 1958) in MT 9/ EX 7. LOA From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley EP Group of 4 (RCA, 1956-57). Very desirable group of the King's EPs, all with writing on the back covers notating the date that Elvis' manager, Col. Tom Parker, gave the copies to the recipients. Included: "Any Way You Want Me" (RCA 965) in NM 8/ VG-EX 6; "Strictly Elvis" (RCA 994) in NM 8/ NM 8; "Love Me Tender" (RCA 4006) in NM 8/ NM 8; and "Peace In The Valley" (RCA 4064) in EX 7/ EX 7. LOA From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley EP Group of 3 (RCA, 1957-58). Three well-preserved EPs, including "Just For You" (RCA 4041 - without horizontal line on label) in MT 9/ NM 8; "Elvis Sails" (RCA 4325) in MT 9/ MT 9; and "Christmas With Elvis" (RCA 4340 - dog on top label) in MT 9/ EX 7. LOA From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley "A Touch Of Gold - Volume 1" EP Maroon Label (RCA EPA-5088, 1959). Rare maroon label in fantastic grade! Condition: MT 9/ MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley "A Touch Of Gold - Volume I" EP (RCA 5088, 1959). Wonderful sealed copy includes a special Elvis Fan card insert. See it at our website! Condition: MT 9/ Still Sealed. LOA From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley "A Touch Of Gold - Volume II" EP (RCA 5101, 1959). Gorgeous maroon label copy with "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck", "Treat Me Nice", "One Night", and "That's All Right". Condition: GM-MT 10/ GM-MT 10. LOA From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley "A Touch Of Gold - Volume 3" Sealed EP (RCA 5141, 1960). Perfect, still sealed copy with "All Shook Up", Don't Ask Me Why", "Too Much", and "Blue Moon of Kentucky". Condition: Still Sealed. LOA from the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley "The EP Collection Vol. 2" Mono (UK - RCA, 1982). Limited edition set of 11 EPs with picture sleeves, featuring "Elvis Presley" (RCX 7198, 1982); "Peace In The Valley (RCX 7199, 1982); "Elvis Presley" (RCA 7200, 1982); "King Creole Vol. 2" (RCX 7201, 1982); "A Touch Of Gold Vol. 1" (RCX 7202, 1982); "A Touch Of Gold Vol. 2" (RCX 7203, 1982); "A Touch Of Gold Vol. 3" (RCX 7204, 1982); "Flaming Star" (RCX 7205, 1982); "Love In Las Vegas" (RCX 7206, 1982); "G.I. Blues" (RCX 2, 1982); and "Collectors' Gold" (RCX 3, 1982). Condition: All in NM 8.
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 10 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. All the discs are also EX 7, except the Porter Wagoner disc (VG 5) and the Hank Snow disc (VG-EX 6).
Elvis Presley "That's All Right"/"Blue Moon of Kentucky" 78 (Sun 209, 1954). Historic first single from the King, covering R&B great Arthur Crudup on one side and Bluegrass legend Bill Monroe on the flip. Condition: VG 5.
Elvis Presley 78 Group of 2. "That's All Right"/ "Blue Moon of Kentucky" was originally Elvis' first Sun release in 1954. This is the RCA re-release (RCA 6380, 1955). Condition: NM 8. Also included is the novelty spoken letter to Elvis "Dear Elvis" by Audrey (Plus 104, 1956) in GM-MT 10. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley "Milkcow Blues Boogie" 78 (RCA 6382, 1955). Backed with "You're A Heartbreaker". One of the six original Sun singles, re-released on RCA upon Elvis' signing in 1955. Condition: NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley "Baby Let's Play House" 78 (RCA 6383, 1955). Backed with "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone". Originally the fourth Sun single, released in April, 1955, this was re-released by RCA later the same year when Elvis signed on with the mega-label. This one's a beauty! Condition: MT 9. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley 78 Group of 3 (RCA, 1956) Within his first year with RCA, the label re-released his five original Sun singles and the records offered here. In order, they were the first, third, and eighth new single releases by RCA of The King: "Heartbreak Hotel"/ "I Was The One" (RCA 6420, 1956); "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You"/ "My Baby Left Me" (RCA 6540, 1956); and "Tryin' To Get To You"/ "I Love You Because" (RCA 6639, 1956). All three are in NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley 78 Group of 4 (RCA, 1956-57) "Tryin'' To Get To You"/ "I Love You Because" (RCA 6639, 1956) in MT 9; "Love Me Tender"/ "Anyway You Want Me" (RCA 6643, 1956) in NM 8; "Too Much"/ "Playing For Keeps" (RCA 6800, 1957) in MT 9; and one from Canada, "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You"/ "My Baby Left Me" (RCA 6540, 1956) in EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley "Love Me Tender" RCA 78 with Picture Sleeve (New Zealand, RCA 6643, 1956 or 1957). This striking picture sleeve from New Zealand is quite rare, and both the sleeve and disc are in very nice condition. The four-digit record number and the backing side "Any Way You Want Me" are the same as the US version, but the sleeve is unique to the New Zealand version. Condition: EX 7/ EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley "Loving You" Mono LP (RCA 1515, 1957). Side 1 of Elvis' third album featured songs from his second movie Loving You, including the title song and one of his all-time biggest hits, "Teddy Bear". This is a pristine copy of what's considered by many to be the King's greatest album photo cover. And the record's in nice condition, too! "Long Play" is at the bottom of the label. Condition: MT 9/ EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley "Loving You" Mono LP (RCA LPM-1515, 1957). Striking copy of Elvis' third album, one side of which (7 of the album's 12 selections) is from the soundtrack of his second movie. Notable songs included "Teddy Bear", "Loving You", and "Mean Woman Blues". Condition: NM 8/ MT 9. LOA from the Madison Collection.
"Elvis' Christmas Album" Mono LP (RCA LOC-1035, 1957). If this wasn't the most attractive of Elvis' album covers, what other? Comes complete with the gold foil, gift-giving sticker and gatefold picture album. There is some minor discoloration on the inner cover, but the outside covers are Near Mint, as is the record itself. The gold sticker has some staining - get a close look at our website. Condition: NM 8 (cover)/ NM 8 (record). LOA from the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley "King Creole" LP (RCA 1884, 1958). Original release with "Long Play" on record label. Included is the rare 8" x 10" black and white photo of Elvis that was given by dealers to buyers at the time the record was purchased. The star-studded movie and soundtrack may have been the King's best. Condition: EX 7/ MT 9. LOA from the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley LP Group of 12 (1958-80s). A real King's collection over discs released over a quarter-century span, including "Elvis' Golden Records" (Mono RCA 1707, 1958) in NM 8/ EX 7; "Elvis' Gold Records Volume 2" (Canada Stereo RCA 2075, 1962) in NM 8/ NM 8; "Blue Hawaii" (Stereo RCA 2426, 1964 - 3rd Pressing) in VG-EX 6/ NM 8; "Roustabout" (Mono RCA 2999, 1965) in NM 8/ EX 7; "Girl Happy" (Mono RCA 3338, 1965) in EX 7/ NM 8; "Having Fun With Elvis On Stage" (RCA 0818, 1974) in MT 9/ Still Sealed; "A Legendary Performer - Volume 2" with booklet (RCA 1349, 1976) in NM 8/ Still Sealed; and "Elvis Sings the Wonderful World of Christmas" (Stereo RCA 1936, 1975-77) in NM 8/ Still Sealed. But wait! There's more! A German-released "Elvis Presley" (Elvis' first album, RCA 1254, 1960s) in VG 5/ VG-EX 6; "Elvis...The Beginning Years", a Louisiana Hayride LP with photo book ("D. J. Fontana Remembers Elvis") previously owned by Scotty Moore, with LOA signed by Scotty Moore (2001) in EX 7/ NM 8; "Elvis The Legend of a King" (1980); and "Elvis & Others Current Audio Magazine Vol. 1 No. 1" (Stereo, 1972) in MT 9/ Still Sealed. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley "For LP Fans Only" (RCA LPM-1990, 1959). Original mono release with "Long Play" on the label. RCA reprised some of Elvis' earliest releases with this 1959 LP, including "That's All Right", "Mystery Train", "My Baby Left Me", and "I Was The One", among the 10 classics. Brilliant front and back covers of the King. Condition: NM 8/ MT 9. LOA from the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley 10" Radio Spot Announcements Group of 2. Radio spot announcements for: "Paradise, Hawaiian Style" (two-sided disc with three 60 second cuts, three 30 second cuts, and a 10 second spot - Paramount Pictures, 1965); and for "Stay Away, Joe" (one-sided disc with two 60 second spots and two 30 second spots, MGM, 1968). Condition for both: NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
"Elvis' Gold Records Volume 4" Mono LP (RCA LPM-3921, 1968). Very rare mono version, compiling hits of the King from 1960-66. It'll be hard to find a nicer copy than this, which is still in its original shrinkwrap, although opened. Condition: NM 8/ MT 9. LOA from the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley "International Hotel Presents Elvis" Box Set (RCA Victor, 1969). Never one to miss a chance to package, and, in this case, to repackage the King, RCA created a special box set pairing the two sensational albums "Elvis", the soundtrack from his NBC Comeback Special (RCA 4088, 1968) with "From Elvis In Memphis" (RCA 4155, 1968). Both albums are Still Sealed! The box set also contains 2 black and white 8" x 10" photos, a color 8" x10" photo, a 1969 calendar, a 30-page discography of LPs, EPs, and radio reels, and a 9-page RCA promo booklet. The box itself is in EX 7 condition due to some corner damage at the front top right, but the two albums enclosed are perfect! LOA from the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley "Moody Blue" Gold Vinyl LP RCA AFL 1-2428 Stereo (1977). Released the year Elvis died, any color version other than the black and the blue was produced in very limited numbers, and intended for RCA in-house use only. This one could go to your house! Condition: NM 8/ NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
"Elvis' Greatest Hits - Golden Singles Vol. I and Vol. II" Sets (1984) w/ 45 Record Case (1956). The two commemorative sets were issued just prior to the 50th anniversary of Elvis birth, and included beautifully rendered picture sleeves, most effectively reprising the originals, and gold vinyl versions of his records -- six records in each volume. Also included is a vintage 45 record vinyl holder that's is remarkable condition, except for missing the strap, which fastened from the back of the holder to the front. The two boxes are in EX 7; the records and picture sleeves MT 9 to GM-MT 10.
Elvis Presley "Milkcow Blues Boogie" Acetate (Sun, 1955). A two-sided acetate, with "Milkcow" on both sides. The single is considered to be the rarest of the five Sun records -- the acetate even rarer. Condition: VG 5. From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Elvis Presley "I Forgot To Remember To Forget"/"Mystery Train" (Sun, 1955). These two songs gave Elvis his first double-sided hit record, with both charting on Billboard's Top Country Single Charts ("I Forgot..." hitting #1, and "Mystery Train" reaching #11 some three months later). Condition: VG 5. From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Elvis Presley "Blue Suede Shoes" Acetate (Audiodisc, 1956). You gotta love the original version by the man who wrote it, Carl Perkins, but Elvis' version takes it to another level. This one-sided acetate is in fantastic shape, and sounds terrific. Scotty Moore's guitar work really seems to stand out! RCA released this version on the "Elvis Presley" EP and as a single b/w "Tutti Frutti" in 1956. Condition: NM 8.
Elvis Presley Acetate Group of 2 (UK, 1956 and 1960). The 10" acetate (Copymasters) is of the "alternate" take of "Old Shep" from Elvis' second album. Condition: EX 7. The 7" acetate (The Music Centre) is of "Such A Night", originally released in 1960 on the "Elvis Is Back!" album, and later released as a single in 1964. Condition: VG 5. From the GRT Collection.
Vernon Presley-Owned "Ginny's Afraid of the Dark" Acetate (Rambo Music Co., 1959). Elvis had heard this song and wanted to obtain permission to record it with the slight change to "Jesse's Afraid of the Dark" to honor his twin brother who passed away in 1935. The story is he never identified the artist who performed it, so never got the rights to record it himself. Elvis gave this acetate to his father. Condition: MT 9. From the Sandy Miller Collection.
Elvis Presley "Girls, Girls, Girls"/ "Return To Sender" 78 Acetate (Radio Records 00, 1962). 10" 2-sided acetate of two songs from the movie "Girls, Girls, Girls". Condition: EX 7.
Elvis Presley "A Boy Like Me And A Girl Like You" 78 Acetate (Radio Recorders 00, 1962). Some studio noise before the engineer says, "Take five". Condition: EX 7. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley "The Walls Have Ears" 78 Acetate (Radio Recorders 00, 1962). Backed with "Song of the Shrimp". Both songs are from the album Girls! Girls! Girls! Condition: VG-EX 6. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley "Come On Everybody" 78 Acetate (Radio Recorders #2002, 1963). Backed with "Night Life". Condition: VG 5. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley "Vino, Dinero, and Amor" 78 Acetate (Radio Recorders 00, 1963). Condition: VG-EX 6. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley Acetate (IAM, 1964). Included on this one-sided, four-track acetate are "King Of The Whole Wide World," "This Is Living," and "Home Is Where The Heart Is" from the 1962 movie and EP Kid Galahad, and "Kissing Cousins" from the movie and album of the same name. Condition: EX 7. From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Elvis Presley "My Boy" 45 Acetate (Japan, 1970s ?). We're guessing this white label Japanese acetate to be from the 1970s. Typical of such acetates from Japan, the B-side is from another artist, Tyrone Davis' "One-Way Ticket", a song originally done by Neil Sedaka in 1959 as a B-side to his classic "Oh Carol!". Condition: NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley Stamper and Acetate Group of 3 (1977-1981). "Hound Dog" 45 Stamper (RCA J2PW-5695-PB-1109, 1977); "Legend Of A King" Side 2 LP Stamper (ABI 1001-2781-X, 1981); and a 10" 2-sided acetate with "Fool", "Where Do I Go From Here", "For Lovin' Me", "Padre", "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right", "I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen", and "It's Impossible". All in NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley "It's Easy For You" Acetate (Masterfonics, 1977). The song was included on the "Moody Blue" LP. This particular acetate is from Vernon Presley's personal collection: Condition: VG-EX 6. From the Sandy Miller Collection.
Elvis Presley 4 Track Tape, Counter Standee, and Flexi Disc Group of 3. "Elvis - TV Special" 4 track tape (RCA 1006, 1968) in EX 7/ NM 8; counter display by "Robert Charles Howe" measures 12" x 12" in VG-EX 6; "Elvis Live" 1961 press conference, Memphis, Tennessee (Eva-tone 1037710, 1970s) in VG-EX 6. From the GRT Collection.
Vernon Presley Demo Tape. A cassette tape featuring Elvis Presley's father singing "Close Door" -- the only known recording of Vernon singing. He composed the song and recorded it in his office in 1973. In Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Sandy Miller Collection.
Elvis Vintage RCA Victor Portable Record Player. An RCA Victor 7-EP-2 Elvis Signature record player with a dark blue with a light blue tweed lid that has Elvis' signature embossed on it in gold lettering. The multi-speed player has settings for 16, 33, 45, and 78rpm recordings, and it is in working order. Overall it's in Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Elvis Vintage RCA Victor Portable Record Player with EPs. An RCA Victor 7-EP-2 Elvis Signature record player with a dark blue with a light blue tweed lid bearing Elvis' embossed signature in gold lettering. The multi-speed player has settings for 16, 33, 45, and 78 rpm recordings, and is not currently in working order. An added bonus is the original instruction booklet, rarely found with this item. Also included is a set of three limited edition Elvis EPs that were only made available with the purchase of the record player. Disc one is in GD/VG 4 condition, Discs two and three are VG/EX 6, and the covers are in EX 7 condition. The player is in Fine to Very Fine condition with mild wear. LOA From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley Cover Slicks. Includes five front cover slicks for Elvis Sings Flaming Star, two front and one back cover slicks for Elvis Sings Hits From His Movies Volume 1, five front cover slicks for Elvis' Christmas Album, a back cover slick for World Wide Gold Records Volume Four, a back cover slick for G.I. Blues, a 14" x 14" color promo slick of Elvis, a 27' x 14" poster for the 1973 Aloha From Hawaii Special, a 27" x 14" "We Love Elvis" promo poster, an 11" x 14" b&w photo of him, and an 11" x 14" Elvis litho. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear.
Elvis Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of a young Elvis, inscribed "Love ya" and signed by Elvis in red ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate overall tanning and mild wear, soiling, and creasing. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Elvis Presley Autographed Sun Records Label. A vintage Sun Records label for the single "Baby Let's Play House" inscribed "Best, Elvis Presley 1974" in blue ballpoint. A fantastic item in Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Elvis Presley and Joe Esposito Signed Production Sheet for "Tickle Me." A production sheet for the 1965 musical comedy, signed by the cast and crew in black ink, including a nice signature by Elvis, with the added bonus of a signature by Memphis Mafia member and chief road manager Joe Esposito on the back in blue ballpoint. Elvis made the movie as part of a deal with a floundering Allied Artists Pictures Corporation, taking a pay cut and not recording any new material (making it the only film not to feature new music by Elvis) in exchange for 50 percent of the profits. The film was a big hit, and saved the studio from bankruptcy. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with moderate tanning around the edges.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Music Memorabilia
Elvis, Vernon, and Colonel Parker Photo, Signed by Parker. A b&w 14" x 11" photo of Elvis Presley, his father Vernon, and Colonel Tom Parker, inscribed "To Sandy from your friend the Colonel" in black ink. In Excellent condition. From the Sandy Miller Collection.
Colonel Tom Parker's String Tie. A red-and-blue patterned silk string tie owned and worn by Colonel Tom Parker, with a name tag sewn on the back, plus a b&w 5" x 7" photo of him. In Excellent condition.
Musical Instruments
Scotty Moore Autographed Guitar. A black Indiana six-string electric guitar with Elvis logo, signed his former guitarist in black marker on the pick guard. In Excellent condition.
Music Memorabilia
Elvis Presley Concert Ticket and RCA Newsletter. Concert ticket for Saturday, March 25, 1961, at the Bloch Arena in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Newsletter from the RCA Victor label, Vol. 2 No. 5, December 2, 1955. Condition for both items: NM 8. From the GRT Collection.
Elvis Presley Dallas Concert Ticket Stubs. A pair of ticket stubs from Elvis' November 13, 1971 performance at Dallas Memorial Auditorium, framed to an overall size of 5.5" x 7". In Very Fine condition with tearing along the right edges.
Elvis Presley Vintage Moss Photo. A rare color 11" x 14" photo of Elvis circa 1956 with an inscription and facsimile signature printed on it. Framed to an overall size of 13" x 16" and in Excellent condition.
Elvis Presley Set of Rare Backstage Photos From 1957. One of only two set of these photos printed, this set of rare color 16" x 20" photos show Elvis backstage at his monumental performance at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium on October 26, 1957. Only a select group of people were allowed backstage at the show, and these are the only known color photos taken of the event. This is one of only two sets of the photos that were printed and later unveiled at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, as part of a special tribute tribute to Elvis. Each photo is copyrighted, numbered, and marked with a gold "TCB" seal, and all are in Excellent condition. Also included is a out-take photo of Elvis from the movie Blue Hawaii.
Elvis Presley Unpublished Photos of Trip to Houston. Set of ten never-before-seen photos of Elvis, his father Vernon, and several members of the Memphis Mafia taken at a private airport in Houston the day after his appearance at the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show in 1974. In Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Aurelia Dupont Collection.
Vernon Presley Photos. A set of one b&w 11" x 14" and 13 color and seven b&w assorted 8" x 10" photos of Elvis' father from the '60s and '70s. In overall Very Fine condition with mild wear and a heavy fold crease to the larger photo. From the Sandy Miller Collection.
Elvis Snapshots From Vernon Presley's Personal Collection. Approximately 75 color snapshots and one color 8" x10" photo of Elvis performing onstage in the late '70s, from Vernon Presley's personal collection. A great selection of never-before-seen images. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Sandy Miller Collection.
Vernon Presley Photos From His Personal Collection. Approximately 75 color snapshots and seven 5" x 7" photos of Vernon Presley with friends, family, and fans, from his personal collection. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Sandy Miller Collection.
Vernon Presley Photos From His Collection. Approximately 50 assorted b&w and color snapshots of Vernon Presley from his personal collection, spanning the '50s to the '70s -- including four shots of Vernon with Muhammad Ali. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Sandy Miller Collection.
Elvis Presley Live Onstage Photo From His Trophy Room. a large color 28.5" x 24" framed photo of Elvis performing live onstage with his band circa the mid-'70s. A gift from one of his fans, this photo was in his trophy room at Graceland until his death, and given to Aurelia Dupont by Elvis' Aunt Delta. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some very mild fading and several spots to the lower left quadrant. A unique item. From the Aurelia Dupont Collection.
Elvis Presley Vintage "Tickle Me" Promo Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" promo photo featuring Elvis with Julie Adams in the 1965 musical comedy. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 15.75" x 18".
Elvis Presley Vintage Scrapbook. A rare vintage 15" x 12" scrapbook with Elvis motif, circa 1956, in Very Fine condition.
Elvis Presley Vintage Binder. A very rare vintage 11" x 14" white vinyl three-ring binder with zipper closure and Elvis "Love Me Tender" motif, circa 1956. In Very Fine condition with mild to moderate tanning and wear, with no cracks in the vinyl.
Elvis Presley Vintage Photo Album. A rare 14" x 10" vintage photo album with Elvis motif on the cover, circa the mid to late '50s, in Very Fine condition.
Elvis Photo Album Magazine. A rare copy of a vintage RCA Victor promo photo magazine featuring Elvis, In Very Fine to Excellent condition and matted and framed to an overall size of 20" x 22".
Elvis Presley "Love Me Tender" Lobby Card (1956). This unique item came right off the wall of Elvis' Palm Springs home! After his death in 1977, the house and contents were sold together by the Estate. Included with the lot is a DVD tour of the house, which shows where this framed lobby card of Elvis' first film was hung. The card measures 11" x 14", and is in Fine to Very Fine condition with light wear, thumbtack holes in the corners, and moderate tanning, and is encased in a clear acrylic display frame measuring 17" x 20".
Elvis Presley "Frankie and Johnny" Lobby Card Set. Set of eight vintage color 14" x 11" lobby cards for the 1966 musical comedy, in Excellent condition with very mild tanning along the edges.
Elvis Presley "Girl Happy" Lobby Card Set. Set of eight vintage color 14" x 11" lobby cards for the 1965 musical romantic comedy, in Very Fine condition with mild tanning.
Elvis Souvenir Photo Tour Book. A rare 12-page souvenir photo book featuring Elvis in concert circa the 1970s. In Fine to very fine condition with moderate wear, some creases, and thumbtack holes.
Elvis Presley Tour Book and Photo Books. Included is a copy of Elvis 1956 souvenir tour book, plus two copies of his 1957 photo folio. In overall Very Fine condition with some light wear.
Elvis Presley Vintage 1972 Tour Book. A vintage copy of the Special Photo FOlio Concert Edition 1972 tour book, in Very Fine condition with mild wear and some spine stress.
Elvis Presley Souvenir Tour Book Number Seven. A vintage copy of Elvis' Souvenir Folio Concert Edition, Volume Seven, in Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Elvis Presley "Love Me Tender" Poster. An original 12" x 16" poster for Elvis' first feature film, matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5" x 21". In Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild tanning, bisecting fold creases, and a little wear along the edges.
Elvis Presley UK Double-Feature Movie Poster. Here's a great two-inj-one British poster advertising an Elvis double-feature of Blue Hawaii and G.I. Blues. It's been dry-mounted on hardboard and beautifully framed to an overall size of 42" x 33". In Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild wear.
Elvis Presley British Double-Feature Movie Poster. A British poster advertising an Elvis double-feature that included Girls! Girls! Girls! and Paradise, Hawaiian Style, dry-mounted to hardboard and framed stylishly to an overall size of 42" x 33". In Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Elvis Presley "Kissin' Cousins" Movie Poster. A 14" x 36" poster for the 1964 musical comedy. In Very Fine condition with mild wear, a bisecting horizontal fold crease, and a large area of discoloration to the upper left corner.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Elvis "Viva Las Vegas" Movie Poster. A vintage 14" x 22" poster for the 1964 Elvis musical, in Fine to Very Fine condition with handwritten screening notes on the top section, mild wear and tanning to the edges and some mild overall soiling.
Elvis Presley Comeback Special Advertising Standee. Deeply dissatisfied with the direction his career had taken over the course of the '60s, Elvis staged a televised performance on NBC that was later dubbed the "1968 Comeback Special," featuring lavish production numbers as well as intimate and emotionally charged live sessions that saw him return to his Rock and Roll roots (his first live performance since the Pearl Harbor concert of 1961). The gamble paid off, and the comeback of 1968 was followed by a 1969 return to live performances, first in Las Vegas and then across the United States, that would mark a steady stream of sold-out shows, with many setting attendance records. This 22" x 28" color standee was one of many used to promote the now historic broadcast, and is in Very Fine condition with mild wear and a heavy fold crease along the middle.
"Follow That Dream" Script. A vintage copy of the final draft screenplay of the Richard Powell novel Pioneer, Go Home, released in 1962 as Follow That Dream starring Elvis Presley and Anne Helm. In Very Fine condition.
Elvis Presley Hound Dog Stuffed Toy. An adorable hound dog plush toy, purchased by a fan at a 1972 concert. In Excellent condition.
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 Excellent condition with mild to moderate discoloration to the body, still in the original cardboard box (Very Fine with mild to moderate wear and tear).
Elvis Presley Toy Guitar From 1956. A plastic Elvis-themed toy guitar with Elvis and "Hound Dog" decals on the body, produced by Emenee in 1956. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with just a little wear to the decals and a couple of missing strings.
Elvis Presley Vintage UK Toy Guitar. A plastic Elvis-themed toy guitar with Elvis photo on the headstock, produced in the United Kingdom during the 1950s. In Excellent condition with minimum wear, still in the original cardboard box (Very Good with moderate wear and staining).
Elvis Presley Bubblegum Cards Set. A complete 66-card set of Elvis bubblegum cards from 1956, plus eight duplicate cards, in Very Fine condition in card album storage sleeves.
Elvis Presley Framed Vintage Handkerchief. A vintage Elvis-themed handkerchief, circa 1956, embroidered with pictures of the King and song titles. Framed to an overall size of 22" x 22" and in Excellent condition.
Elvis Presley Framed Handkerchief. Elvis-themed handkerchief, circa 1956, with a picture of the King and titles from some of his songs, framed to an overall size of 16.5" x 16.5". In Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild wear.
Elvis Presley Vintage 1956 Scarf. A rare vintage scarf with an Elvis design motif silk-screened onto it, circa 1956. In Excellent condition.
Elvis Presley Vintage Daisy Mae Hat. A size Medium vintage black Daisy Mae hat, circa 1956, with images of Elvis and the original tag still attached. In Excellent condition.
Elvis Presley Bubble Ring (1956). A small brass ring with plastic setting that magnifies an enclosed image of Elvis. In Very Fine condition with just a little mild tarnishing.
Rare Elvis Presley Leather Belt w/Unique Buckle (1956). A black leather belt with an ornate metal buckle that depicts "Elvis Presley", multiple musical notes, and a dominating archtop, hollow body, electric guitar. In Fine condition with mild to moderate wear.
Elvis Lipstick. Lipstick in tube (color: "Love Ya Fuchsia") with engraved autograph on the side of the case, circa 1956. In very Fine condition with some mild wear and scratching to the case.
Elvis Presley Vintage Woman's Wallet. A rare vintage beige vinyl woman's's pocketbook with Elvis motif, circa 1956, in Excellent condition.
Elvis Presley Overnight Luggage. A rare vintage blue and grey 12" x 6" x 9" overnight case with Elvis motif, circa 1956, in Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild to moderate wear and staining.
Rare Elvis Presley Belt, Blue. A blue vinyl belt adorned with a brass buckle and images of Presley and song titles, made circa 1956. In Excellent condition with mild wear.
Rare Elvis Presley Belt, Beige. A beige vinyl belt adorned with brass buckles and images of Presley and song titles, made circa 1956. In Excellent condition with mild wear.
Elvis Presley Felt Banners. A pair of vintage felt Elvis banners in black and white: one measuring 17.5" x 7" and advertising Presley's hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi, and one measuring 29" x 12" with an image of Presley. Both are in Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and some soiling.
Elvis Vintage Silk Scarf. A white silk scarf with a facsimile of Elvis's signature, images, and song lyrics printed on it, made in 1956. In Very Fine condition with some small areas of discoloration.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Elvis Presley Framed Scarf. A light blue scarf with a silk-screened image of Elvis' signature on it, one of many that Presley would wear and eventually throwing to his screaming fans during his concerts. In Excellent condition, matted and framed along with an issue of Now magazine with him on the cover, to an overall size of 29" x 20".
Elvis Presley Vintage Beanie Cap. A vintage original Elvis Presley beanie cap, circa 1956, with the original tag still attached. In Very Fine condition.
Elvis Presley Vintage "Teddy Bear" Perfume. A rare, full bottle of Elvis Presley's "Teddy Bear" Perfume, circa 1957, still in the original box. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear to the box.
Elvis Wallet and Charm Bracelet. A vintage beige vinyl Elvis Presley wallet (Very Fine condition with mild wear, soiling, and a missing closure strap) and an Elvis charm bracelet still on its original cardstock backing (Very Fine with mild wear).
Elvis Vintage Necklace and Anklet. A vintage necklace with heart-shaped Elvis Presley "Love Me Tender" medallion, plus an anklet with with dog tag featuring a tiny sketch of Elvis, reproduction of his signature, blood type, and U.S. Army serial number (type O and 53310761, in case you're curious). Both are in their original packaging and in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Elvis Presley Dog Tag Bracelets. A pair of stainless steel bracelets one with a large and one with a small dog tag charm featuring a tiny sketch of Elvis, reproduction of his signature, blood type, and U.S. Army serial number (type O and 53310761, in case you're wondering). Both are in Very Fine condition with a little tarnishing and still mounted on the original cardstock backing, which show very minor wear and tanning.
Elvis Presley Dog Tag Necklace and Key Chain. Stainless steel necklace chain with dog tag featuring a tiny sketch of Elvis, reproduction of his signature, blood type, and U.S. Army serial number (type O and 53310761, in case you're wondering), plus a key chain with a matching dog tag. In Very Fine condition with a little tarnishing to the necklace, both still mounted on their original cardstock backing, which shows minor wear and tanning.
Elvis Presley Sahara Tahoe Pennant in Unique Triangle Frame (1971). A blue and yellow 29" x 12" felt pennant advertising Elvis' appearance at the Sahara Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. It's mounted on black velvet and framed beautifully to an overall size of 44.5" x 24". In Excellent condition with mild wear.
Elvis Presley Felt Banners. A pair of vintage felt Elvis banners: one in red, 29.5" x 12", reading "I Love Elvis" and decorated with hearts and stars; and one in green, 24" x 9", reading "Elvis the King of Rock and Roll" and decorated with a b&w 6" x 4.5" photo of Presley circa the mid-'70s. Both are in Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and some soiling.
Ed Parker's "Elvis In Concert" Tour Jacket. A red nylon jacket with an "Elvis in Concert" patch sewn over the left breast and "TCB" patches on the shoulders, given to Parker as a gift by Elvis. In Excellent condition. From the Ed Parker Estate.
"Elvis In Concert" Tour Jacket. A black nylon jacket with an "Elvis in Concert" patch sewn over the left breast and a "TCB" patch on the left shoulder. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
"Elvis In Concert" Tour Jacket. A white nylon jacket with an "Elvis in Concert" patch sewn over the left breast and a "TCB" patch on the left shoulder. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Elvis Presley Ceramic Bust. An 11" white ceramic bust of Presley, given as a gift by a fan to Aurelia Dupont in 1979. In Excellent condition. From the Aurelia Dupont Collection.
Elvis Related - Coffeemaker From Graceland Kitchen. A General Electric immersible coffeemaker, blue with white floral design and detachable electrical cord, used in the main kitchen of Graceland. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear from regular use. From the Aurelia Dupont Collection.
Set of Brass Peacocks From Vernon Presley. Elvis Presley liked peacocks. He wore a "Peacock" costume in his concerts. At Graceland there is a stained glass doorway by the grand piano, embellished with peacocks. And live peacocks roam free on the Graceland estate. In concert with the peacock motif, here's a pair of 11" ornamental brass peacocks given by Vernon Presley to close family friend, Aurelia Dupont. In overall Very Fine condition with some mild wear and tarnishing -- one of the peacocks is missing its feet. From the Aurelia Dupont Collection.
Interview Recording of Elvis Presley and His Parents. A reel-to-reel tape recording of a 1956 radio interview featuring Elvis Presley, his parents Vernon and Gladys, and actor and friend Nick Adams, recorded at WELO in Tupelo, Mississippi. The reel was sent to Elvis, who later gave it to Vernon and with whom it remained until passed on to a family friend after his death. The tape was professionally transferred to the included cassette to preserve it, and this are the only known copies in existence. Also included are two letters dated November 30, 1960, and January 11, 1961, sent to Elvis by the station in regards to the tape. In overall Very Fine condition. From the Sandy Miller Collection.
Elvis Related -- Nightgown Gift From Aunt Delta. It's a down home Christmas with the Presley family! Here's a lilac lace-cotton nightgown given by Elvis Presley's Aunt Delta as a Christmas gift to Aurelia Dupont. Also included is a photocopy of the Christmas card sent with it. Never worn, and in Excellent condition. From the Aurelia Dupont Collection.
Gold and Diamond Ring From Elvis. An attractive 18-karat gold ring featuring an 1851 U.S. dollar coin surrounded by 20 brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately one karat. Elvis had given a similar ring to Vernon Presley in the early '70s, and had this duplicate made as a gift to Sandy Miller during an engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton. A beautiful piece. From the Sandy Miller Collection.
Elvis Presley Gold "TCB" Necklace With Leather Box. After Presley and his friends and employees adopted the "TCB", acronym, he eventually went so far as to officially name his band the TCB Band, had the tail of his private jet painted with the logo, and gave away TCB gold necklaces as gifts. This particular gold "TCB" lightning bolt pendant with chain was owned by Elvis for some time, before he gave it to Aurelia Dupont in 1976. Ms. Dupont replaced the clasp with a more secure one, but otherwise the necklace is in Excellent condition, and comes in its original Lowell Hays & Sons Jewelers leather storage box. A fantastic item. From the Aurelia Dupont Collection.
Elvis Designed Gold "TLC" Necklace. This original 14-karat gold "TLC" lightning bolt pendant was designed by Elvis as a counterpart to his beloved TCB necklace, and copies of it were given by Elvis to select women who had provided care to someone close to him. Elvis gave this particular necklace to Sandy Miller at an after-party following an April 1973 performance in Denver. A very rare item, in Excellent condition. From the Sandy Miller Collection.
Elvis Presley Lighted Marquee Sign. A 26" x 17" Elvis marquee sign from the International Hotel and Casino, fully wired on the back. A chance to see "ELVIS" up in lights again -- The King may be gone, but he's not forgotten! In Very Fine condition with many of the small LED-style light bulbs missing.
One-of-a-Kind Hilton Hotel "Elvis Live" Sign. An approximately 2' x 6' metallic mylar banner from the Las Vegas Hilton advertising Elvis live in concert there. A great piece of Presleyana, this is the only known example still in existence. There is a repaired 6" (approximate) tear at the top of the E. In Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate wear to the edges.
Elvis Presley "Elvis' Golden Records" RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to WLCY Radio to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the 1958 LP "Elvis' Golden Records," rock and roll's first greatest-hits album. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition with mild wear to the frame.
Elvis Presley's Black Shirt and Scarf on Display Mannequin. A custom-made black long-sleeved silk shirt with a broad collar given to Elvis by J.D. Summer of the Stamps Quartet, accompanied by a white scarf with Elvis' signature silk screened onto it. The shirt was displayed at the Elvis Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and comes with the original mannequin from the display. All items are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Elvis Owned and Worn Shirt. A white short-sleeved Enro Mr. Tall polyester-cotton shirt, owned and worn by Elvis. In Excellent condition with very mild wear. From the Aurelia Dupont Collection.
Elvis Presley "G.I. Blues" Costume Hat. One olive drab U.S. Army-issue pop-up hat worn by Elvis in the 1960 romantic comedy. "Presley" is printed on a costume tag sewn inside. In Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear to the crown.
Elvis Presley Slacks from "Girls! Girls! Girls!" This pair of lightweight grey wool Sy Devore slacks was worn by Presley in the 1962 film Girls! Girls! Girls!; Presley had them on during a chance meeting with Richard M. Nixon, at the time campaigning for election as Governor of California, who asked Presley for his autograph. The slacks are in Excellent condition and have an M.G.M. costume label with Presley's name and the date July 24, 1962, printed on it.
Elvis Presley Blue Suit Coat with Matching Vest. A blue suit coat and vest from a three-piece outfit owned and worn by Elvis in the mid '60s. The ensemble was later given to his valet/bodyguard and close friend Richard Davis, who eventually sold it to Jimmy Velvet who displayed it in the Elvis Presley Museum. Sadly, the trousers have gone missing, but the coat and vest are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from the Elvis Presley Museum.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Elvis Presley's Costume Jacket from "Stay Away, Joe." A denim jacket worn by Elvis in the 1968 comedy Western. In Excellent condition with an MGM costume tag bearing Elvis' name sewn inside.
Elvis Presley's Monogrammed Shirt. A black velvet Lansky Bros. shirt with silver-and-onyx buttons and the initials "EP" monogrammed on the cuffs, size Large, owned and worn by Presley. In Excellent condition.
Elvis Related - Linda Thompson Owned and Worn Dress. A yellow sundress with white polka dots owned and worn by Elvis' former girlfriend. The dress was a gift from Elvis for her appearance on Hee Haw. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Elvis Presley's "Sacred Science of Numbers" Book. Elvis Presley's spiritual nature, always strong, became rather obsessive as he neared his premature death. This is a copy of the book The Sacred Science of Numbers by Corinne Heline, owned and read by Elvis and with handwritten notations written by him throughout. Along with the Bible, The Impersonal Life, The Shroud, and The Prophet, it was one of a handful of books carried by him near the end of his life. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild wear and mild to moderate soiling to the cover. A very personal and quite profound Elvis Presley item. From the Aurelia Dupont Collection.
Elvis Presley's "Capricorn" Desk Ornament. Elvis Presley's birthday was January 8, making him a Capricorn. Positive traits: fearless, a risk taker. Negative traits: fatalistic, dominated by inner fears. This 3.5" x 5.5" wooden desk ornament with the Capricorn zodiac motif was owned and used by Elvis in the '70s. He gave it away to a friend not long before his death. In Very Fine condition with some mild wear around the edges. From the Aurelia Dupont Collection.
Elvis Presley's Dental Crown With Model of His Teeth. This is probably not what comes to mind when you hear the words "the King's crown," but it is an intriguing item nonetheless: a porcelain dental crown crafted for the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, by his dentist Dr. Henry Weiss. According to the accompanying letter of authenticity from Elvis' road manager, Joe Esposito, "On several occasions we went to Elvis' dentist, Dr. Henry Weiss, whose offices were located...in downtown Memphis. He did any and all dental work including the preparation of a porcelain crown for Elvis designed to fill a gap between his front teeth. Dr. Weiss always kept an extra crown on the model of Elvis Presley's teeth in the event that he might chip or crack his crown." In February of 1971, Elvis cracked his crown on a microphone during a performance, and Weiss' son Lewis, had to fly one such reserve crown to Las Vegas in the wee hours of the night. The crown is mounted on a lead peg set into the upper part of Dr. Weiss' models of Elvis upper and lower teeth, which come with a 3.5" x 4.5" x 3.5" lucite display box. Included with it are Lewis Weiss' personal key to the room at the International Hotel, notarized letters of authenticity from Weiss' wife and son, and a first day cover dated January 8, 1993. All items are in overall Excellent condition, with some mild wear and moderate discoloration to the plaster casting of Elvis teeth.
Elvis Presley Gold Watch. Before the debut of the legendary TCB necklaces, it was custom-made watches such as this one that served to identify select members of Elvis' band members, entourage, friends, and family as part of his inner circle and granted "all access" status at his concerts and tours. Crafted in 1969, this Swiss-made Matthey-Tissot "automatic" model is gold plated with a custom bezel that bearing Elvis' name in raised circular letters. This particular watch was passed on to Presleyana price guide author Jerry Osborne by a Presley entourage member. Still in working order, it is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear and some tarnishing to the back.
Elvis Presley X-Rays, 1973. An avid karate student, Elvis began pursuing martial arts training in 1959 while stationed in Germany, and studied karate throughout the remainder of his life, achieving 8th-degree black belt status in 1974. He also suffered the occasional injury, as evidenced by these x-rays, taken in Memphis on September 19, 1973. They revealed that Elvis had suffered a fracture of the fifth metacarpal of his left hand (that's a bone in the pinky finger, for us laymen) during karate practice while in Las Vegas. Also included are the complete doctor's notes on the injury, and all items are in Excellent condition with only minor wear.
Elvis Presley's Studio Microphone From MGM Studios. A vintage Shure Model 555 unidyne dynamic microphone used by Elvis while recording various tracks for his movies at MGM studios in the '60s. In Very Fine condition with mild wear; the original cable is included, although it needs to be rewired to the mic.
Elvis Presley Signed Agreement. A five-page contract between Elvis and Hill & Range Songs, Inc., dated November 1, 1956, granting the company song publishing rights for $1, signed on the last page by both Elvis and Col. Tom Parker. Note that the name of this music publishing company was to be "Gladys Music, Inc.," named after Presley's beloved mother. Elvis was very close to Gladys and many insiders say that he was never quite the same after her untimely death from a heart attack brought on by hepatitis in 1958. A few weeks after her death, Elvis prophetically said "I don't know why she had to go so young. But it did make me think about death. I don't feel I'll have a long life. That's why I have to get what I can from every day." In great condition with light tanning, some mild edge wear, and the standard staple and binder holes.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Elvis Presley Signed "Wild in the Country" Contract. A single-page agreement dated September 13, 1960, engaging Elvis as the star of the 1961 feature film Wild in the Country, signed by him in blue ink. In Excellent condition and matted along with a color 8" x 10" photo of Elvis to an overall size of 23" x 20".Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Elvis Signed "Frankie and Johnny" Contract. A four-page agreement between Elvis and Admiral Pictures Inc. dated May 19, 1964, concerning total payment for the 1966 musical comedy, with a nice, bold signature by Elvis in blue ballpoint on the last page. The document is accompanied by a page titled "Main Financial Points" detailing different payments due to Elvis in connection with the contract. In overall Very FIne condition with mild wear and tanning, and the usual punch and staple holes. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley Signed Contract. A home improvement contract with Broadway Home Improvement center, dated July 8, 1969, and signed by both Elvis and Priscilla in black ink. The contract was for the construction of a wrought iron fence with gate around their pool for the sum of $2,140 and lists their home address (1174 Hillcrest, Beverly Hills) and phone number (278-1719). The form has been mounted on a cardboard backing measuring 11" x 14" and is in Fine condition with moderate tanning, mild wear, and heavy glue residue around the edges. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
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 the one on 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.
Beatles UK 45 Group of 2 (Parlophone, 1962). The first two singles as released in the UK, and on the rare red Parlophone label. "Love Me Do"/ "P.S. I Love You" (Parlophone 4949) in MT 9 and "Please Please Me"/ "Ask Me Why" (Parlophone 4983) in EX 7.
Tony Sheridan and The Beat Brothers "My Bonnie"/"The Saints" Promo 45 (Decca 31382, 1962). The Fab Four in the beginning! This rare promo copy was distributed in the U.S., but it didn't result in the Fab Four going anywhere -- that would come two years later! Condition: VG 5.
Beatles "From Me To You"/ "Thank You Girl" (Vee-Jay 522, 1963). This was the group's second release on Vee-Jay, issued in May, 1963, still several months away from their US breakout year of 1964. The "oval Vee-Jay" label identifies this as a '63 pressing. Condition: EX 7.
Beatles 45 Group of 4 (1963-64). "Please, Please Me"/ "From Me To You" w/ picture sleeve (Vee-Jay 581, 1963) in NM 8/NM 8; "She Loves You"/ "I'll Get You" w/ picture sleeve (Swan 4152, 1963) in NM 8/ NM 8; "Ain't She Sweet"/ "Nobody's Child" (Atco 6308, 1964) in MT 9, and "Sweet Georgia Brown"/ Take Out Some Insurance On Me Baby" (Atco 6302, 1964) in MT 9.
Beatles Early 45 Group of 5 (1964). Label variations for many of the Fab Four's early recordings are legend. Included here are the "brackets" label version of "Please, Please Me"/ "From Me To You" (Vee-Jay 581) in EX 7; the "VJ alone" and "brackets" versions of "Do You Want To Know A Secret"/ "Thank You Girl" (Vee-Jay 587) in NM 8 and EX 7 respectively; and two label versions of "Twist And Shout"/ "There's A Place" (Tollie 9001, 1964) in NM 8 (black print) and EX 7 (purple print).
Beatles "Do You Want To Know A Secret?"/ "Thank You Girl" 45 w/ Picture Sleeve (Vee-Jay 587, 1964). Rarer yellow "VJ" label. Condition: EX 7/EX 7.
Beatles 45 Group of Two (MGM 13213, 1964). Two copies of "My Bonnie"/"The Saints" (MGM 13213, 1964), one with picture sleeve in NM 8/MT 9, and one without picture sleeve in NM 8.
Beatles Promo 45 and More Group of 2 (Atco 6308, 1964). Two copies of "Ain't She Sweet"/ "Nobody's Child" (Atco 6308, 1964), one a white label promo in NM 8, and the other with picture sleeve in EX 7/ NM 8.
Beatles "Can't Buy Me Love"/"You Can't Do That" 45 w/ Picture Sleeve (Capitol 5150, 1964). The second and rarest picture sleeve from the Beatles. Nice copy with slight ring wear on the sleeve. Condition: EX 7/EX 7.
Beatles & Murray The 'K' -- Rare "As It Happened" 7" Disc w/ Picture Sleeve (1964). This copy of the Murray the 'K' interviews with the Fab Four in 1964 is really scarce -- there are no staple holes! That makes it close to one-of-a-kind. The two-sided 7" disc plays at 33 1/3 rpm. Condition: EX 7/ VG-EX 6.
"The Beatles on Apple" Promo Sleeve. Looks innocuous enough, but this sleeve is a tough one to find! Sleeve only. Condition: NM 8.
"The Beatles Singles Collection" 45s/Picture Sleeve Box Set of 26 (UK Parlophone, 1982). This set marked the first time that all of the UK 45 singles had been released with picture sleeves. Previously only "Strawberry Fields" and "Let It Be" had been released with picture sleeves. The box, picture sleeves, and records are in like-new condition and still in the original shipping box. Not included it the "Love Me Do" picture disc. Condition: GM-MT 10/ GM-MT 10. From the GRT Collection.
Beatles "Souvenir Of Their Visit To America" EP (Vee-Jay 903, 1964). Rarer black label with bold silver logo. Check it out on our website. Included are "Misery," "Taste Of Honey," "Ask Me Why," and "Anna." Condition: NM 8/NM 8.
"Four By The Beatles" EP (Canada - Capitol 2121, 1964). Much rarer than the US release, this is the only Beatles EP issued by Capitol in Canada. Same issue as the US release, except the cover's printed posterboard vs. the US printed slick. Songs: "Roll Over Beethoven," "This Boy," "All My Loving," and "Please, Mr. Postman." Condition: NM 8/VG-EX 6.
"Introducing...The Beatles" Stereo LP (Vee-Jay 1062, 1964). Black label with silver letters, with "VJ" in brackets, including "Please Please Me" and "Ask Me Why", and with blank back cover. Only the third instance we've seen with these songs and the blank back cover! The original shrinkwrap is intact, except at the record opening. The cover has a small hole at the top left corner. Condition: EX 7/ MT 9.
"Introducing... The Beatles" Mono LP (Vee-Jay 1062, 1964). So many varieties of this one... collect them all! This version has "Ask Me Why" and "Please Please Me," and rainbow label with Vee-Jay in brackets. Condition: EX 7/NM 8.
"The Beatles Vs The Four Seasons" Stereo LP (Vee-Jay 30, 1964). Vee-Jay had lost the Fab Four to Capitol, but the label continued to squeeze everything they could from the limited selection already released as "Introducing The Beatles." Here Vee-Jay produced a two-disc album, basically the aforementioned Beatles album, plus a greatest hits anthology of the Four Seasons hits on Vee-Jay. Included here is the poster that was originally packaged with this album. It's much rarer than the album, often becoming separated. The poster's in VG-EX 6, with a minor fold. The album itself is in great shape! Condition: MT 9/ MT 9.
"The Beatles' Second Album" Promo Mono LP (Capitol 2080, 1964). Coming quickly on the heels of the breakthrough "Meet The Beatles", this album featured the Beatles covering other artists' songs on six of the 11 selections, including "Long Tall Sally," "Please Mr. Postman," "Money," "Roll Over Beethoven," and "You Really Got A Hold On Me." Their own "She Loves You" was one of their biggest ever. Beautiful promo copy! Condition: NM 8/ MT 9.
"The Beatles' Second Album" Sealed Stereo LP (Capitol 2080, 1964). Meet The Beatles and Introducing The Beatles were still duking it out for top spot on the charts when this album was released. Eventually, it went to #1 and stayed on the charts for over a year. Driven by the soaring "She Loves You," the album also featured the best selection of rockin' covers of any Beatles' album, and this copy is peerless. Condition: GM-MT 10/Still Sealed.
Beatles "A Hard Day's Night" Sealed Stereo Soundtrack LP (United Artist 3366, 1964). The album is still sealed, but it has a 1" split midway across the top seam, and a 2.5" shrinkwrap split at the right corner. The cover is the second press version, with a white inner sleeve. Condition: VG-EX 6/ Still Sealed.
Beatles "Something New" Promo Mono LP (Capitol 2108, 1964). Sparkling promo copy of one of the most overlooked of the Beatle's American Capitol releases. Of the 11 cuts, five are from the boys' first movie "A Hard Day's Night." Condition: MT 9/ NM 8.
Beatles "Something New" Sealed Stereo LP (Capitol 2108, 1964). The third all-music Capitol album was released almost simultaneously as the soundtrack album A Hard Day's Night on United Artists, and the two were #1 and #2 on Billboard's Top 200 for several weeks in late 1964. It would be a tall order to ask for a nicer copy than this beauty. Condition: GM-MT 10/Still Sealed.
"The Beatles' Story" Sealed Stereo Album (Capitol 2222, 1964). The Boys ruled the airwaves and sales charts in 1964 with 5 albums reaching #1 or #2, then managed to sell over 500,000 copies of this narrative with song snippets as the year wound down. The two-record set incredibly climbed to #7. This is one beautiful copy of a release you might have overlooked. Condition: GM-MT 10/ Still sealed.
Beatles Sealed Mono LP Group of 2 (Canada - Capitol 1964-65). Included are "Long Tall Sally" (2nd pressing - Capitol T6063) and "Revolver" (Capitol T2576, 1966). The former has the Orange Capitol label -- extremely tough to find, but the "Revolver" album is an even bigger deal -- a first issue sealed mono copy! Condition of both albums: MT 9/ Still Sealed.
"Beatles '65" Sealed Stereo Album (Capitol 2228, 1965). The Beatles' fourth "real" (all music) album on Capitol contained one of their biggest singles ever, the Fab Four original "I Feel Fine," plus cover versions of two of the artists that most influenced the band, Chuck Berry and Carl Perkins. There's a stray 1/2" string underneath the shrinkwrap near the left bottom edge of the front cover and a slight ding at the right bottom corner of the back cover, otherwise the cover is like new. Condition: NM 8/Still Sealed.
"Beatles '65" Promo Mono LP (Capitol 2228, 1965). The cover of this promo copy still has its original shrinkwrap, but has been opened. Judging by the record's condition, it has only been played a few times! Condition: EX 7/ NM 8.
"The Early Beatles" Sealed Stereo LP (Capitol 2309, 1965).Capitol's release of the pre-1964 tunes originally offered in the US by Vee-Jay on the seminal album "Introducing The Beatles." Close to perfect, with just a small ink mark at bottom right of the back cover, which appears to be a pressing flaw. Condition: NM 8/Still Sealed.
"Beatles VI" Sealed Stereo LP (Capitol 2358, 1965). The Beatles' 6th Capitol album came a mere 16 months after their first, and the 4th to spend multiple weeks at #1. The back cover is the second version, which lists the songs in the correct order. There's a small hole in the top right corner identifying the copy as one given away by a distributor, and there's a 1" split in the shrinkwrap sealing the record opening. Condition: NM 8/ Still Sealed.
"Beatles VI" Sealed Stereo LP (Capitol 2358, 1965). It's 1965. The album's by the Beatles. The album's an original issue, and it's still sealed. 'Nuff said, Beatlemaniacs! Condition: VG-EX 6/ Still sealed.
"Beatles VI" Promo Mono LP (Capitol 2358, 1965). Extremely nice copy of a promo copy of the American album that included "Eight Days a Week," "Words of Love," "Tell Me What You See," and "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party," among the 11 total selections. Condition: NM 8/ NM 8.
Beatles "Help!" Sealed Stereo LP (Capitol 2386, 1965). Original motion picture soundtrack was #1 on Billboard's Top 200 for 9 weeks in 1965, largely on the strength of 7 new, original tunes from the Fabs. Also included were 5 instrumentals from the film. Cover has two small punch holes through the shrinkwrap in the top right corner, made by a Capitol representative to ensure copies he was giving out were not resold at retail. Condition: VG-EX 6/ Still Sealed.
Beatles "Help!" Promo Mono LP (Capitol 2386, 1965). Promo copy of the original movie soundtrack. Included are seven selections by the group, plus five instrumental tracks. Included are the title cut, "Ticket To Ride," "The Night Before," "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away," "I Need You," "Another Girl," and "You're Gonna Lose That Girl." Condition: EX 7/ EX 7.
Beatles "Rubber Soul" Sealed Stereo LP (Capitol 2442, 1965). Pristine sealed copy of an album often cited as the Beatles' all-time best, and their seventh musical album on Capitol. Condition: MT 9/Still Sealed.
Beatles "Yesterday and Today" Sealed Stereo LP (Capitol 2553, 1966). Gorgeous copy of the eighth all-music Capitol LP, that reigned atop Billboard's Top 200 for five weeks in 1966, in between Rubber Soul and Revolver. Condition: MT 9/Still Sealed.
Beatles "Yesterday and Today" Promo Mono LP (Capitol 2553, 1966). Not really a concept album, but a collection of terrific singles for the American market, and perhaps most famous for its original, ultimately banned, "butcher cover." Included here are "Yesterday," "We Can Work It Out," "Day Tripper," "Nowhere Man," "Drive My Car," and six more originals. This is a promo copy, and a fetching copy at that! Condition: MT 9/ NM 8.
Beatles "Yesterday And Today" Second State Butcher Cover (Capitol ST 2553, 1966). The infamous "Butcher Cover" was pulled from distribution so quickly, the chances of finding one are slim, unless, of course you are willing to pay the now high going rate. However, there's always hope that one of the "common" copies of "Yesterday and Today" will turn out to be one of those that started out as a "Butcher Cover", but had the "Trunk Cover" pasted over it. Here's such an example, and it's in nice condition. Condition: EX 7/ EX 7.
Beatles First State Stereo Butcher Cover Prototype Art Proof. A one-of-a-kind art proof produced by the Capitol Records art department, this is the rarest of all forms of the infamous "butcher cover." It features a stereo first state art slick pressed on a blank album cover, with no slick on the back side. The cover edges and back display a little yellowing and some very minor wear along the top edge, but is in otherwise Excellent condition. An extremely rare item.
Beatles "Revolver" Sealed Stereo LP (Capitol 2576, 1966). The signature portrait of this album is just about as iconic as the music, and that's saying a lot, since this was among the most classic of Beatles' albums. This is a rare version of the cover, with a stereo "message" on the back cover: "Capitol's New Improved Full Dimensional Stereo Sounds Better Than Stereo Has Ever Sounded Before!... " etc. Condition: GM-MT 10/Still Sealed.
Beatles "Revolver" Sealed Stereo LP (Capitol ST 2576, 1966). If you're just starting your Beatles sealed album collection, here's a fine place to start - one of the group's best albums, and it's in NM 8/ Still Sealed condition.
Beatles "Revolver" Promo Mono LP (Capitol 2576, 1966). High on critics' and listeners' lists alike among the best of all the great Beatles albums, "Revolver" also sported one of the best covers, a Rock art masterpiece by Klaus Voormann. Added spice here: this is a promo copy. Condition: EX 7/ VG-EX 6.
Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" Sealed Mono LP (Capitol 2653, 1967). The Fab Four had so many great albums, but always high on any polling is their revolutionary album from 1967, which charted on Billboard's Top 200 longer than any of their other albums, 175 weeks, and 15 weeks at #1. And here's a sealed copy! Condition: NM 8/ Sealed. From the GRT Collection.
Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" Sealed Stereo LP (Capitol SMAS 2653, 1967). First pressing has on copyright showing on the back cover. The original shrinkwrap has kept this copy minty fresh, but there is a small promo punch hole in the top right corner. Condition: NM 8/ Still Sealed.
Beatles LP Group of 2 (Canada - 1967 and 1969). Sealed copy of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (Capitol 2653, 1967) highlights this group of two Canadian issues. Also included is a nice copy of "Hey Jude" (Apple SW-385, 1969), still in the original shrinkwrap, but opened. Both covers are in MT 9. "Sgt. Pepper's" is still sealed; the "Hey Jude" record is NM 8.
Beatles "Magical Mystery Tour" Sealed First Issue Stereo LP (Capitol SMAL 2835, 1967). The Capitol logo is printed above the record number on the bottom of the spine. Following up "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" didn't keep this masterpiece from getting to #1 and staying there for 8 weeks in 1967. Pristine except for some dirt on the back cover underneath the shrinkwrap. You can check it out more closely on our website. Condition: NM 8/ Still Sealed.
Beatles "Magical Mystery Tour" Sealed Stereo LP (Capitol 2835, 1967). Between this album and its predecessor from earlier the same year ("Sgt. Pepper's ..."), the two spent 23 weeks at #1 and charted 266 weeks on Billboard's Top 200. Talk about domination! Here's a dominating, still sealed copy, with a small promo punch hole in the top right corner. Condition: NM 8/ Still Sealed.
"The Beatles" (aka "The White Album") Sealed First Issue LP (Capitol SWBO 101, 1968). Officially it was "The Beatles", but it's better known as "The White Album", and as one of the greatest of all the great albums the Liverpudlians recorded. This first issue copy's still sealed and bears the number "1262942" on the front. Condition: NM 8/ Still Sealed.
"The Beatles" (aka "The White Album") Promo Sealed Stereo (Apple 101, 1968). A sealed promo copy? Who's your auctioneer! The 2-disc album was groundbreaking ("Revolution"), wide-ranging ("Rocky Raccoon", "Piggies"), startling ("Helter Skelter", "Happiness Is A Warm Gun"), and brilliant ("While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Back in the U.S.S.R", "Dear Prudence", among others), if a bit on the indulgent side ("Revolution #9"). Always near the top of any critic's listing of the Fab Four's best, our copy bears the relatively low number of "0015838", and "Free" punched in the top right corner prior to being shrinkwrapped. There's a 2" split in the shrinkwrap at the bottom of the record opening, and a ding at the lower left corner. Quite a prize! Condition: NM 8/ Still Sealed.
Beatles "Yellow Submarine" Sealed First Issue Stereo LP (Capitol SW 153, 1969). Like your Beatles first issues still sealed, do you? Well, here's yet another in our fabulous selection. It's a beaut, showing off the groovy Peter Max cover artwork in style. Condition: MT 9/ Still Sealed.
Beatles "Yellow Submarine" Sealed Promo Stereo LP (Capitol 153, 1969). The record was released in-between two of the Fab Four's most successful album releases, The Beatles (aka The White Album) and Abbey Road, and featured one of the most striking covers of all. The disc had one side of vocal cuts and one side of George Martin instrumentals, all from the title movie. Doubly desirable -- it's a promo copy, and it's still sealed! Condition: MT 9/ Still Sealed.
Beatles "Abbey Road" Sealed Stereo LP (Apple 383, 1969). This is a superb copy of a first pressing without the final track "Her Majesty" listed on the back cover. A promo punch hole through the shrinkwrap is present near the top right corner. Condition: NM 8/ Still Sealed.
Beatles "Abbey Road" Sealed LP Group of 2 (Apple 383, 1969). The final #1 album released before the Beatles dissolved, the great album spent 11 weeks at the top of Billboard's Top 200 and sold over 12,000,000 copies. Here are two sealed copies, a 1st and 2nd pressing, the latter characterized by the tracking listing including "Her Majesty". Condition of 1st pressing: MT 9/ Still Sealed. Condition of 2nd pressing: NM 8/ Still Sealed.
Beatles "Let It Be" Box Set (Canada - Apple 6351, 1970). Lucky Canada (and a few other countries, but not including the US) -- not only were the fans getting the last "real" Beatle album with this set, they got a hefty picture book. The set itself was available for a very limited time, so is rare enough, but even if you find a copy, the insert made to hold the book is often missing. All are here! The box, book, cover, and record are all VG-EX 6. The insert is EX 7.
"The Beatles Anthology" Sealed Laser Disc Box Set (Apple 96570, 1996). The Beatles by the Beatles in their own words. Over 11 hours of footage. Includes 81 minutes of rare and previously unreleased special features. Condition: MT 9/ Still Sealed.
Beatles Double-Sided Acetate (Audiodisc 9213, 1964). Super clean acetate of the Beatles' first US hits, "I Want to Hold Your Hand"/"I Saw Her Standing There" at 78 rpm. Condition: NM 8.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
"Beatles For Sale" Mono Acetate. This 10" acetate was made in 1964 and used in a recording class in the late '70s by an engineer that had worked at Abbey Road. Tracks include "No Reply", "I'm a Loser", "Baby I'm Back", " Every Little Thing", "I Don't Want to Spoil the Party", and "What You're Doing". In VG condition with a very small bubble on the surface before the first track that does not affect play.
Beatles "Big Hits From England & U.S.A." Acetate (Capitol, 1964). The only known copy of this acetate of the compilation album from the summer of 1964. Prior to its inclusion on the "Hey Jude" LP in 1970, "Can't Buy Me Love", which is featured here, hadn't been issued on a Beatles Capitol LP in the US. Other artists featured on this compilation include the Beach Boys, Peter and Gordon, Cilla Black, Nat King Cole, and Al Martino. In EX 7 condition, with letter of authenticity from Fab 4 Collectibles of New York.
Beatles "I'm Down" 45 Acetate (1965). The rockin' flipside to "Help!" has Paul at his wailing best. Here's a one-sided acetate of the tune, which plays VG 5. Also included is an envelope postmarked in 1963 and addressed to George from Dick James Music Limited. This was two years before "I'm Down" was recorded, so obviously the envelope had enclosed an earlier Beatles acetate. We can only imagine! Condition: VG 5.
Beatles Related - Apple Promo Pack. Neat package promoting Apple artists of the day, including these 45s: the Beatles' "Hey Jude"/ "Revolution" (Apple 2276, 1968); Jackie Lomax's "Sour Milk Sea"/ "The Eagle Laughs At You" (Apple 1802, 1968); Mary Hopkin's "Those Were The Days"/ "Turn, Turn, Turn" (Apple 1801, 1958); and John Foster & Sons LTD. Black Dyke Mills Band's "Thingumybob"/ "Yellow Submarine" (Apple 1800, 1968). Each record is matched with an 8" x 10" booklet about the artist and with an informational letter from Apple executive Derek Taylor. The pack comes with the original mailing envelope, an extremely rare item that just doesn't turn up. You want more unique? The 45s come with the original Apple dropped thumb tab sleeves, which were only issued with this set. Condition: 45s, photos, booklets, and letters are in MT 9 and envelope in VG 5.
Beatles Related "More Apples Radio Co-op Ads" Promo 45 with Apple Sleeve (Apple 4675, 1968). Not really a Beatles item, but included here because it's on their label and because "The Beatles on Apple" is mentioned on the disc's sleeve. The one-sided recording has 60 second spot promos for the Modern Jazz Quartet and for James Taylor. Condition EX 7/MT 9.
Beatles "Butcher Cover" In-Store Promotional Poster (Capitol, 1966). The caption screams out "Incredible!" in huge red letters, and it's hard to argue that the original cover to the Beatles' "Yesterday and Today" LP would feature such a shocking cover image. Of course, the album was recalled after only one day in the stores, but copies did survive. Even rarer is this in-store promo poster, featuring a large shot of the cover, showing the lads in their white butcher smocks, surrounded with bloody doll parts and cuts of meat, all somewhat soften by a textured filter lens. The poster measures approximately 18" x 22" and is in NM- condition. Also included is a letter of authenticity signed by Perry Cox author of The Official Guide to the Beatles Records and Memorabilia. Incredible? Bloody outrageous!
Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's" Master Tape. A seven-inch reel-to-reel tape given to Brian Epstein as a reference recording of the original, raw studio songs that were to be used on the Beatles' seminal Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band LP. The tape features alternate song titles and a song listing for the A-side that varies from the one used for the final release (although it was used for the 1987 CD release). This recording was used as a reference by Epstein and Beatles attorney Nat Weiss to give the band feedback in regards to the album, and was later given to Weiss by Epstein as a keepsake. The tape is in Very Fine to Excellent condition, with superb sound quality. Accompanied by a Letter of authenticity from Mr. Weiss.
Beatles Rare "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" Lenticular Cover. A quite rare 12" x 12" psychedelic lenticular cover prototype for the Beatles' groundbreaking 1967 album. One of a handful of such designs (see also the matching Cream Disraeli Gears cover also in this auction) by the Vari-Vue Company of New York, one of only three companies that made lenticular items at the time. The 3-D effect was used on toys, buttons, books, and clothing, but never really took off for use on album covers -- too bad, considering the striking effect it gave to this already stunning work of album art. In Excellent condition.
Beatles Autographs (3). A 4.5" x 4" autograph album page signed by John, Paul, and George in blue ink, with "The Beatles" added in pencil by an unknown hand. In Very Fine condition with mild discoloration and some smudging to the pencil. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Beatles Autographs Set (1964). Includes a clipped b&w photo from an issue of Beatles Monthly (6" x 4.5") signed by John, Paul, and George in black ink, in Very Good condition with a little tearing, heavy creasing and some tape on the reverse; plus a portion of an envelope (2.5" x 3") inscribed and signed by Ringo Starr in pencil, in Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild to moderate tanning.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Beatles Autographed Airline Tag. This curious item is an adhesive Kuwait Airways luggage sticker that was signed on the backing by John Lennon and George Harrison in black ballpoint and Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney in blue ballpoint -- each one a great signature sample. Significant in that this comes from the group's final tour in 1966, on the way from Japan to the Philippines. Because security was so tight at this point, autographs had become more and more scarce. The backing has come loose from the decal, the adhesive having deteriorated over time, but otherwise both items are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild tanning to the backing. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Beatles Signed Promo Card. This 4.5" x 3.5" promo card for an April 20, 1963, dance at the Mersey View Ballroom is signed on the back by Paul McCartney in black ink and by Ringo Starr, George Harrison, and John Lennon in blue ink. 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 enough 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. In Very Fine condition, the card has mild overall tanning that is more pronounced around the edges, some very light edge wear and blunted corners, and a few tack holes that do not affect the signatures.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Beatles Related - Tony Sheridan Signed Flyer. A flyer advertising Tony Sheridan as part of the "Star-Club Beat Band Ball," signed by Sheridan in blue marker. In very Fine condition with mild wear and tanning, and a heavy crease near the top.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Beatles Ticket Signed by Paul and George. A ticket from the band's February 21, 1963, performance at the Majestic Ballroom, inscribed "To Hazel, love from George Harrison" and "Paul McCartney XXX" on the back in blue ink. Chicago radio station WLS placed "Please Please Me" on heavy rotation and paved the way for their American success. Items autographed by the band after this period are difficult enough to find, and this fine sample is in Excellent condition with only slight overall wear and staining to the top and bottom edges on the back, partially affecting Harrison's inscription but neither of the signatures. With COA from PSA/DNA.
Beatles Ticket Stub with Autographs. From a June 22, 1963, performance, with a second piece signed by Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr in blue ink. The item dates from the period when Beatlemania was gaining momentum; the band would stop doing live concerts in 1966, working together as a group primarily for recording sessions until August, 1969 -- making group-signed items such as this hard to find. In Very Fine condition with mild overall wear. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Beatles St. Paul's Concert Ticket. A ticket for the Beatles' March 10, 1962, return performance at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Youth Club. The opening act were the Country Four and Brian Newman. The ticket is in Excellent, like-new condition.
Beatles/Pacemakers Southport Concert Stub. A used ticket from their August 27, 1963, performance with Gerry and the Pacemakers at the Odeon Theatre in Southport. It was the first of a six night residency at the venue, with two shows per night (this ticket was for the 8:40 p.m. second performance). Earlier in the day, the band had shot footage with a BBC TV crew for a documentary about the "Mersey Beat" boom. The ticket is in Fine condition with with a couple of fold creases and a little bit of wrinkling.
Beatles Empire Stadium Concert Ticket. An unused ticket to their August 22, 1964, concert at Empire Stadium in Vancouver. It was the group's first show in Canada, attended by more than 20,000 fans. In Very FIne condition with mild wear and mild to moderate tanning.
Beatles Indiana State Fair Concert Ticket. An unused ticket for the first of two shows on September 3, 1964 at the Indiana State Fair Coliseum in Indianapolis. In Excellent condition with minimal wear.
Beatles King's Hall Concert Ticket. An used ticket from their November 2, 1964, performance at King's Hall in Belfast, Ireland. In Very Good condition with some creasing and wear to the left edge of the stub, which has been detached and re-affixed to the ticket with tape.
Beatles Christmas Show Stage Pass. Made out to one J. Crocker, this pass allowed the bearer entrance via the stage door during the Beatles' Christmas shows at the Hammersmith Odeon between December 24, 1964, and January 16, 1965. In great condition with a light amount of discoloration and minor wear to the edges.
"Another Beatles Christmas Show" Opening Night Ticket. An unused ticket to the December 24, 1964, opening night performance of "Another Beatles Christmas Show." The show, inspired by the success of a similar extravaganza from the year before, ran 20 nights, with two shows on almost every night through January 16, 1965. The ticket is in Excellent condition with only the slightest wear.
Beatles Sam Houston Coliseum Concert Ticket Stub. Beatlemania was running high during these two shows in Houston on August 19, 1965, and the hot weather didn't help much. This ticket stub from the 3:30 p.m. performance is in Very Fine condition with mild wear and tape residue along the top back edge.
Beatles White Sox Park Concert Ticket. An unused ticket for the second of two shows at White Sox Park in Chicago on August 20, 1965, a show attended by 37,000 fans. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a paperclip indentation on the back and very minor soiling to both sides.
Beatles Portland Coliseum Concert Ticket Stub. A stub for the Beatles' afternoon performance at the Portland Coliseum on August 22, 1965. In between their two performances the Fab Four were visited in their dressing room by Carl Wilson and Mike Love of the Beach Boys. The stub is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild edge wear and some faint soiling on the back.
Beatles Hollywood Bowl Ticket 1965. One ticket from the Beatles' August 30, 1965 performance at the Hollywood Bowl. This concert, along with the Beatles' August 23, 1964 Hollywood Bowl appearance, later comprised the 1977 LP release, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl. Released 12 years after the second concert, the album nevertheless hit #1 on the New Musical Express chart in England and #2 on the Billboard chart in the U.S.! The ticket is in Excellent condition with minor wear.
Beatles Hollywood Bowl Concert Ticket. An unused ticket for their August 30, 1965, performance at the Hollywood Bowl, much of which can be heard on the 1977 The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl LP. In Excellent condition with minimal wear.
Beatles Cow Palace Concert Ticket. An unused 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 Excellent condition with minimal wear.
Beatles International Amphitheatre Concert Ticket. An unused ticket from their August 12, 1966, show in Chicago, the first performance of their final concert tour. During their usual press conference the day before, the band tried to placate the American public in regards to John's infamous "We're more popular than Jesus" statement. The ticket is in Very Fine condition with mild wear and a crease in the center.
Beatles Olympia Stadium Concert Ticket. An unused ticket from the Beatles' August 13, 1966, evening performance at the Olympia Stadium in Detroit. It was their second stop in their final concert tour. The ticket is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with a few faint instances of soiling.
Beatles Crosley Field Concert Ticket. An unused ticket for their August 20, 1966, performance at Crosley Field in Cincinnati. The concert was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for the following day. The ticket is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and some soiling.
Beatles Shea Stadium 1966 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.
Beatles Seattle Center Coliseum Concert Ticket Stub. Stub from the band's August 25, 1966, afternoon concert in Seattle, one of their last live shows. In Very Fine condition with mild edge and corner wear, and a large adhesive stain and some wear on the back.
Beatles Unused Seattle Coliseum Concert Ticket. An unused ticket to the Beatles' sold-out August 25, 1966, evening performance at the Seattle Center Coliseum. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and soiling, and some looseness along the perforation area.
Beatles Dodgers Stadium 1966 Concert Ticket Stub. This stub is for the August 28, 1966, show at Dodgers Stadium -- the next to last live performance the group would ever give before ceasing to tour in favor of spending more time in the studio. In Very Fine condition with some mild wear and tearing along the edges.
Beatles Dodger Stadium Concert Ticket. An unused press box ticket for the Beatles' August 28, 1966, concert at Dodger Stadium, their next-to-last show and one that drew 45,000 fans. In Excellent condition.
Beatles Candlestick Park Concert Ticket. An unused ticket for the Beatles' last ever concert performance, held on August 29, 1966, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. This ticket is for the bleachers admission. Excellent condition with minor soiling on the back.
Beatles Candlestick Park Concert Ticket. An unused ticket for the Beatles' final live concert performance, held on August 29, 1966, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. This ticket is for the lower stand admission and is in Excellent condition with mild soiling on the back.
The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" Album Production Color Keys (Capitol, 1967) The Fab Four's groundbreaking "Sgt. Pepper" album featured wonderful, colorful graphics. Peter Blake's incredible group shot of the band, surrounded by faces from the past and present, including Marilyn Monroe, Bob Dylan, even Huntz Hall from the Bowery Boys! This group of production art includes four-color film separations for the front and back cover and the inside gatefold portrait of the lads, dressed in their colorful Pepper suits. This is from the original first American pressing of the album; later pressings had very slight changes made to the wording on the back cover. This is incredibly rare production art; many times, items like this (created to give a color guide to the press operators who printed the album slicks) were routinely tossed out after printing ended. Both groups of film were folded down the middle for storage; other than that, they remain in Very Good condition, and would look very attractive framed.
Stuart Sutcliffe Ink Sketch. A small, 4.5" x 7" ink sketch of what appears to an abstract take on a bar or restaurant scene. Sutcliffe left the Beatles early in their career to study art in Hamburg. Sadly, he died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 21. The piece is in Excellent condition with very mild wear and tanning.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Stuart Sutcliffe Small Pencil Sketch. This 3.5" x 3" pencil sketch of two figure studies of a hand was originally included in one of Sutcliffe's sketchbooks used during his studies at the Liverpool College of Art, circa 1960, until it was sold at Bonham's in 2003 and the contents were separated. In Excellent condition with a 1" tear to the top edge.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Yellow Submarine Cel. The most vertically-challenged of the Fab Four, Richard Starkey (that's Ringo, dude) fills this original production cel for the avant-garde movie Yellow Submarine. In Excellent shape, this cel has Ringo walking, tripped-out mod duds, rings and all, right out of your flashback.
"Yellow Submarine" Animation Cel. An animation cel from the 1968 Beatles movie The Yellow Submarine, featuring the character "Jeremy." In Excellent condition with several small bits of torn paper stuck to the lower left corner.
Beatles "Yellow Submarine" Animation Cel. An gorgeous hand-painted animation cel from the 1968 animated Beatles feature film, matted and framed (in yellow, of course) to an overall size of 21" x 18.5". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Beatles "Yellow Submarine" Italian Movie Poster. A 9' x 13' Italian poster for the 1968 animated Beatles feature, in Fine to Very Fine condition with mild tanning, wear, heavy fold creases and a few small tears.
Beatles "Yellow Submarine" Movie Promotional Cel Group of 20 (King Features-Subafilm, LTD., 1968). Included are animation cels titled "Yellow Submarine", "Old Fred", "Main Blue Meanie", "Yellow Submarine in London", "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", "Beatles and Boob in the Sea of Holes", "Yellow Submarine With Pilot", "All You Need is Love", "The Boob", "Dreadful Flying Glove", "Mini Meanies", "Robin the Butterfly Stomper", "Snapping Turtle Turk", "Hidden Persuader Man", "The Apple Bonkers", "Jack The Nipper", "John", "Paul", "George", and "Ringo". Cels measure 4" x 5" (a few are 'horizontal' at 5" x 4"). Condition: Near Mint. From the GRT Collection.
"Yellow Submarine" Animation Sketch. A striking 16" x 12" animation sketch of John Lennon from the seminal 1968 feature film, pencil on paper, matted to an overall size of 20" x 16" and in Excellent condition.
Beatles Car Mascot Bobbin' Head Figures (Car Mascots, Inc., 1964). A complete set of figurines of the likeness of all four members of the Beatles. The figurines measure 8" tall and are made of hand-painted plaster. The Paul doll has some minor damage around the neck. Ringo's neck has been repaired with a minor crack in the back of head, and he's missing a drum stick. There's some paint flaking on all dolls, but overall the dolls are in Fine to Very Fine condition.
Beatles Car Mascot Bobbin' Head Figures (Car Mascots, Inc., 1964). A complete set of figurines of the likeness of all four members of the Beatles. The figurines measure 8" tall and are made of hand-painted plaster. Ringo is missing a drumstick, and has some minor wear to his base. Otherwise, all dolls are in Very Fine condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Vintage Beatles Bobbin' Head Figurines Still in Box (Car Mascots, Inc., 1964). This set contains the rarest piece of the set -- the box the dolls came in! The box is in VG 5 condition, showing general wear, with splits in two of the cellophane "windows". The inner box still has the dividers. Also included is an insert from Car Mascots, Inc. which reads: "The official 'Beatle' Bobb'n Head mascots are great fun for use in cars, homes, club rooms, etc. Accurately sculpted heads of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison are carefully mounted on tempered steel springs to allow movement when activated by air flow, vibrations or hand winding. Set the 'Beatles' on the rear window platform of autos -- or on top of phonograph players -- or close to fan, air conditioning or heating ducts. Then watch the excitement when their heads start moving in perfect harmony and keeping with the famous 'Beatle' beat." The dolls are in stellar condition: Very Fine to Excellent.
Beatles "Flip Your Wig" Board Game. A vintage "The Beatles - Flip Your Wig" board game by Milton Bradley (1964), complete and in Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and a split corner to the box and some mild wear to the cards.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Beatles Flexi Postcards Group of 2 (US, 1966-1967). Two superb copies of the boys' annual "Season's Greeting" flexi-disc, these from 1966 (NM 8) and 1967 (MT 9 - never been played). From the GRT Collection.
Beatles Metal Lunchbox with Thermos. Produced by Aladdin Industries in 1965, this was the first metal box to use pop music performers, and it featured their embossed 3-D portraits and signatures, with a matching thermos. This one is in Fine condition with some moderate wear to the edges and a few small dings and scratches on the surfaces.
Beatles Scrapbooks Set. Three vintage scrapbooks containing a large assortment newspaper and magazine clippings about the Beatles from 1964-65. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Beatles Hat Box. A rare vintage NEMS original Beatles Airflite Hat Box (1964) with zippered lid and pictures of the Fab Four with signatures on the front. The large round case measures 12" x 13", and is in Very Fine condition with some mild scuffing on the front and back, a moderate amount of rust to where the handle is attached, and a small gouge on the back.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Beatles Pin-Up Screamers and Vintage Stamps from 1964. Includes an original unopened package of Beatles Pin-Up Screamers, completely intact and measuring 9" x 12", in Very Fine condition with moderate tanning around the edges, plus a complete, unused box of 24 vintage booklets of 100 collectible Beatles stamps, all in Very Fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Beatles Assorted Memorabilia Items. Set of vintage Beatles collectibles includes a complete set of cake decorations, a set of unused Beatles stockings, a Beatles scarf with two small pinback buttons, a set of Beatles charms, and a 1964 original issue commemorative Beatles medallion. Items are in overall Very Fine condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Beatles Vintage Memorabilia Set. Includes a complete set of 4.5" rubber Beatles dolls (in Excellent condition), a Beatles' 45 holder/carrying case (Fine with moderate wear), and a Beatles serving tray (Very Fine with some scratches).
Apple Records Logo Proof Sheets. Set of four-layered photo negative proof sheets featuring the distinctive Apple Records logo, with four negatives per sheet. In Very Fine to Excellent condition.
Apple Records Logo Proof Sheets. Set of four-layered photo negative proof sheets featuring the distinctive Apple Records logo, with three negatives per sheet. In Very Fine to Excellent condition.
Apple Records Logo Separations. Two complete sets of color logo separations for 1992 Apple re-issues, one each for LPs and 45s. In Very Good+ condition.
Apple Label Negatives and Color Keys. A set of four Apple logo negatives with color keys for singles and a matching set for LPs. In Excellent condition.
Beatles "Rarities" Promo Jacket. A black satin jacket with a "Beatles Rarities" drum logo on the back, distributed by Capitol Records to promote the 1978 album. In Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Beatles "Revolver" RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to the Beatles by the RIAA to commemorate the sale of 500,000 copies of their groundbreaking 1966 album. The band's seventh studio recording, Revolver marked the band's entrance into psychedelia as well as George Harrison's emergence as a songwriter with his contributions to three tracks. It's often cited as one of the greatest albums in pop music history, consistently ranking in the top 5 of various "Greatest Album" lists and has (to date) gone platinum five times. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 17" x 21".
Beatles "Hello, Goodbye" RIAA Gold Single Award. Presented to the Beatles by the RIAA to commemorate the sale of 500,000 copies of the single, released during Christmas 1967 and a chart-topper on both sides of the pond. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 17" x 21".
John Lennon "Two Virgins" Sealed LP (Zapple 5001, 1968). You'll see much, much more if you unseal this pristine copy to review the naked truth of the inner sleeve... but don't you want a sealed copy? There's a 2" break in the shrinkwrap just below the midpoint of the record opening. Condition: MT 9/ Still Sealed.
John Lennon "Wedding Album" Sealed Box Set (Apple 3361, 1969). As with John and Yoko's previous albums, the music was an acquired taste -- for diehard Lennon fans only! But the package was impressive! There were photos galore, inlcuding a 17-page booklet of wedding photos and clippings, 2 posters... and even a copy of the happy couple's wedding certificate! And, of course -- the record, over 47 minutes of music and ... other stuff! Condition: NM 8/ Still Sealed.
John Lennon LP Group of 2 (1969 and 1989). Two prizes for the Lennon fan here. One is a sealed copy of the Plastic Ono Band's "Live Peace In Toronto 1969" with calendar in NM 8/still sealed. The other is a four-hour, four-disc set for Unistar Radio Programming titled simply "Lennon," consisting of interviews with John interspersed with music by the Beatles, solo Lennon, and the Plastic Ono Band, for airplay December 1-8, 1989, and complete with cue sheet. The cover has three tears on the front cover; but the records are Mint. Condition: VG-EX 6/MT 9.
John Lennon "Roots" (Adam VIII 8018, 1975). From his late night TV viewing, John had seen Adam VIII ads for various "Greatest Hits" compilations and was enamored of the concept. The result was this record of mostly 1950s Rock classics. His regular label (Apple) didn't agree that this was a good thing -- at least for Apple -- and successfully had not only the distribution of the album stopped, but also had unsold copies destroyed. That makes this copy a 'survivor', one of a relatively few. The album has been widely counterfeited, but this one's the real deal, with "John Lennon Sings The Great Rock & Roll Hits" on the spine. Condition: NM 8/ NM 8.
John Lennon Limited Edition "Sleepless" Lithograph. A large lithograph of an ink drawing by John Lennon title "Sleepless," #260 in a limited edition of 300. In Excellent condition, matted and framed to an overall size of 42" x 35".
John Lennon Limited Edition "Kite" Lithograph. An 11" x 14" lithograph of a pen-and-ink sketch by Lennon titled "Kite," #44 in a limited edition of 300. In Excellent condition, matted and framed to an overall size of 25.5" x 28".
John Lennon "Real Love" Lithograph Signed by Yoko Ono. A lithograph of one of Lennon's "Real Love: The Drawings for Sean" series, #251 in a limited edition of 300, signed by Yoko Ono. Matted and framed to an overall size of 31" x 39", and in Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Paul McCartney and Badfinger 8 Track Color Keys Group of 3. Paul McCartney "McCartney" (Apple 3363, 1970); "Ram" (Capitol 3375, 1971); and Badfinger "Magic Christian Music By Badfinger" (Apple 3364, 1970). All are in Near Mint condition. From the GRT Collection.
Paul & Linda McCartney and Wings Memorabilia Group of 52 (45 Club Sandwich, 6 Calendars, and a Diary Book). Club Sandwich Issue: 11, 16, 20, 22-44, 46-50, 52-59, and 60 (there are a few multiple copies of certain issue.), Linda McCartney Calendars: 1981-83, 1985, and 1992-93, and Linda McCartney Diary 1986. All items are in VG+ or better condition.
Paul McCartney Photo and Autograph. A slip of notepad paper inscribed and signed by McCartney, plus a b&w snapshot of the signing. In overall very Fine condition with a fold crease, some tear along one edge, and mild wear and tanning.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
George Harrison "All Things Must Pass" Sealed LP (Apple 639, 1970). With the Beatles' breakup, George cut loose with this tour de force, that became his biggest-selling album ever, and held down the #1 spot on Billboard's Top 200 for seven weeks in 1971. Here's a sealed copy of the 3-disc album. Condition: Still Sealed.
George Harrison Signed Copy of "I Me Mine." A gorgeous, first-edition copy of George Harrison's book, #429 in a limited edition, signed by Harrison in black ink on the limitation page. Published in 1980, the leather-bound volume with slipcase reproduces in facsimile the lyrics of 83 of Harrison's compositions together with the story behind each song, and is illustrated throughout with photographs. In Excellent condition.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"50 years Adrift" Limited Edition Signed by George Harrison, Derek Taylor, and Martin Lewis (1984). From Genesis Publication Ltd., #1,353 in a limited edition of 2,000 copies of Beatles publicist Derek Taylor's insider account of the rock and roll music business and authoritative Beatles bio. This handsome volume is bound in brown half calf with gilt device to boards, gilt edges, red title label, and matching slipcase, and has been signed by Derek Taylor in blue ink on the limitation page, by artist Larry Smith in pencil on the end papers, and with George Harrison's signature printed on the foreword. As an added bonus, it has been inscribed to Julian Lennon and signed by Beatles biographer Martin Lewis in green ink on the copyright page. Roughly half this edition were shipped to Australia prior to sale as part of a sales launch, making them hard to find in the U.S. and U.K. In pristine condition.
George Harrison Signed "Saturday Night Live" Contract. A standard AFTRA television contract dated November 17, 1976, engaging the former Beatle as a musical guest for the November 20 episode, signed by Harrison in black ink. Producer Lorne Michaels had offered the Beatles $3,000 to appear on the show in a bid to get them to re-unite. In a 1980 Playboy magazine interview, John Lennon stated that he and Paul McCartney were at his New York City apartment watching the show the night Michaels made the on-air announcement, and that they considered taking a taxi to the studio and performing, but were too tired. Harrison was the only one who took him up on the offer, and the performance was later rebroadcast on the show as a tribute following Harrison's death in 2001. The contract is in Excellent condition with minor wear and some staple holes to the upper left corner.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Ringo Starr Unreleased Tour Jacket. A black satin jacket with sunglasses logo on the left breast and Ringo and His All-Starr Band logo on the back. A prototype jacket, this particular design was shelved after certain changes were made, and it was ultimately never released. A very rare item, in Excellent condition.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Ringo Starr Autograph Display. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of Starr circa the mid-'60s, signed by him in blue ballpoint and matted and framed in a 3-D display that measures 14" x 17". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Beatles Related George Martin "Help!" Sealed Mono LP (United Artists 3448, 1965). The Beatles' long-time recording director released a few albums of his own, including this one, in which he orchestrated instrumental versions of 11 Beatles originals, including seven from the titular movie. Condition: EX 7/ Still sealed.
Booker T. and the MGs Carousel Ballroom Unused Ticket 6/14/19 (1969). With It's A Beautiful Day and Tim Buckley. Great color graphics, including a reduced image of the poster. Excellent condition, in lucite holder.
The Doors Unused Concert Ticket. An unused ticket for the Doors' September 27, 1967 concert at the KRNT Radio Theater in Des Moines. In Excellent condition with minimal wear.
Bill Graham Presents Ticket and Postcard Group (Bill Graham, 1966-99) This grouping of unused tickets and postcards is heavy on Jefferson Airplane items. Included: BG tickets 88, 97, 98, 120, 143, 147, 155, 171, 197, 217, and 222. The postcards include BG-1 (printed the same time as the reprint of the poster), BG-88, and BG-171. Other artists include Grateful Dead, Country Joe and the Fish, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Led Zeppelin, Procol Harum, Buffalo Springfield, the Mothers of Invention, and more. As a bonus, this lot includes a 1999 Santana ticket for a New Years Eve performance at the Joint, Hard Rock Cafe, in Las Vegas. Condition ranges from VG+ to Excellent.
Bill Graham Presents Unused Concert Ticket Group (Bill Graham, 1967-70). A nice group of unused tickets for various Fillmore/Winterland shows, all for Bill Graham-produced events. Included: BG-77 (both week-night and Sunday), BG-97, BG-112, BG-114, BG-116; BG-125, BG-130, BG-144, BG-194, BG-211, BG-239, BG-242, and BG-249. Acts include Quicksilver Messenger Service, Moby Grape, Chicago, Sly and the Family Stone, Love, Eric Burdon and the Animals, Traffic, Spirit, Steve Miller, and more. Condition averages from VG to Excellent. Most have fantastic color graphics based on the original poster designs.
Bill Graham Presents Unused Concert Ticket Group (BIll Graham, 1967-70) This diverse group of Fillmore, Fillmore West, and Winterland tickets includes a little something for everyone, from Count Basie, Charles Lloyd, and Chuck Berry to the Byrds, Poco, and Van Morrison. Lots of Blues, too: Albert King, B. B. King, Canned Heat, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Electric Flag, even Savoy Brown. Incudes: BG-78, BG-82, BG-96, BG-102, BG-103, BG-117, BG-184, BG-212, BG-221, BG-224, BG-246, and BG-260. Condition averages from VG+ to Excellent.
Bill Graham Presents Unused Concert Ticket Group (Bill Graham, 1967-71) We've got your ticket -- and more -- with this great grouping of Fillmore, Fillmore West, and Winterland concert tickets! Included: BG-83, BG-91, BG-95, BG-129, BG-158, BG-165, BG-172, BG-183, BG-245, and 3 versions of BG-278. Artists include Ten Years After, Fleetwood Mac, Steve Miller Band, Albert King, Janis Joplin, Chuck Berry, Pink Floyd, Big Brother and the Holding Company, and more. Condition averages VG+ to Excellent.
Bill Graham Presents Concert Ticket and Postcard Group (Bill Graham, 1967-71) Lots of good Fillmore and Winterland shows could have been seen with this colorful group of tickets. Included: BG-84 (Good condition; stained), BG-94, BG-170, BG-101R, BG-106, BG-109, BG-110, BG-121, BG-204, BG-236, BG-247, BG-277, and BG-280. Artists include Led Zeppelin, Humble Pie, the Kinks, Yardbirds, Cream, Vanilla Fudge, Donovan, and many more. Also included are two postcards: BG-170 (Led Zeppelin), and BG-121 (Yardbirds). Most items average VG to Excellent condition, except as noted.
Grateful Dead Tickets and Postcard Group (1968-87) Deadheads, look alive for this interesting lot of small paper goods, including unused tickets for BG-133, BG-227, BG-263, and BG-271; postcards for BG-55 and the 1-20-79 Shea's Buffalo show, plus a promotional 5.75" x 8.75" scratchpad for the Dead's "In The Dark" LP on Arista. Condition averages VG+ to Excellent.
Jimi Hendrix Experience Unused Winterland Tickets and Program (1968-69) Two Near Mint examples of Bill Graham Presents BG-140 tickets, featuring great graphics by Rick Griffin and Victor Moscoso, are featured in this lot. The Thursday ticket is printed in cyan blue and black, while the Saturday ticket is printed in full color. Also included is a 5 5/8" x 8 5/8" flyer for Newport '69 at Devonshire Downs, featuring a nice pen-and-ink sketch of Jimi and some of the other performers (including Spirit's Randy California, a friend and former band member with Hendrix). It's printed in brown ink on goldenrod bond stock, and is in Excellent condition.
Jimi Hendrix Experience Ticket Group, BG-105 (Bill Graham, 1968) The classic Rick Griffin Flying Eyeball design was featured on all four of these unused tickets, for a set of shows at the Fillmore Auditorium and Winterland. Included are one ticket each for Thursday (printed in black), Friday (magenta red), Saturday (cyan blue), and Sunday (cyan on yellow). The Friday ticket has some creasing; otherwise. all four are in Excellent condition. Move over, red rover -- let Jimi take over!
Rolling Stones National Jazz Fest Ticket. A partially used season ticket to the 4th Annual National Jazz Festival, held in Surrey in August 1964, with the unused portion for the Sunday performances still attached. The line-up featured the Rolling Stones, who were at the time on the verge of a breakthrough less than four months after the release of their first LP. It would be the last appearance of the Stones at the event; shortly thereafter they became too big an act for the festival to afford. A portion of their performance was filmed on 8mm and can be seen in the 1989 documentary The Continuing Adventures of The Rolling Stones. Still attached to the letter with a straight pin is a handwritten letter from the purchaser, in which he seeks a refund for the half-used ticket. In overall Very Fine condition with mild wear and a heavy crease to the ticket.
Rolling Stones Banner and Ticket (1976) A 30" x 12" felt Rolling Stones banner with an unused ticket for a June 6, 1976 Paris performance, both in Very Fine condition.
Dick Clark Souvenir Program Books. A souvenir official Dick Clark American Bandstand yearbook and a "Caravan of Stars" souvenir program book, circa 1964. Both are in Very Fine condition with some mild wear.
Dick Clark Tour Book Set. A set of seven vintage souvenir tour books from the "Dick Clark Caravan of Stars," circa the mid-'60s to early '70s, In overall Very Fine condition with some mild wear.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Fillmore East Program Group (Bill Graham, 1969-70). Three pamphlet-sized programs for the late, great Fillmore East, in New York City make up this lot. Included: The Who/Chuck Berry/Albert King, June 5-6, 1969 (VG); Chuck Berry/John Mayall/Elvin Bishop Group, from October 3-4, 1969 (GD+, stained); and a single program for two sets of shows, including Jefferson Airplane/Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, from November 25, 27, and 28, plus the Incredible String Band, from November 29, 1970 (VG). All have great photos and period ads.
Alan Freed Program Book Set. A set of 24 assorted vintage Alan Freed souvenir program books, including a Christmas issue, from the late-'50s to early '60s, with some duplicates, plus a pair of nostalgia magazines from 1969 and 1974, and two tickets for the April 22, 1960 Alan Freed Show at Carnegie Hall. In overall Fine to Very fine condition with mild to moderate wear.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Woodstock Program Book. A very rare, very pristine program book from arguably the greatest music festival ever. This copy is in Excellent condition with very minor wear.
Biggest Show of Stars Tour Book Set. A set of nine vintage souvenir tour books from the touring concert series, with some duplicates, from 1957-65. In overall Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear.From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Count Basie Orchestra with Joe Williams Concert Poster (circa 1955). When Count Basie reformed his big band in the mid-1950s, he hired "Everyday I Sing The Blues" singer, Joe Williams. This line-up then recorded the seminal Jazz/Blues classic, "Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams Sings," which was released in 1956. Here's a great-looking vintage poster from that bygone era, featuring a cool newspaper-style "big dot" portrait of Basie, for a generic roadshow poster, printed in red and black on a cream cardstock. The poster measures 14" x 19.5", and is in Good condition, with numerous tackholes in all four corners, and a few small water stains.
Jeff Beck Group/Aynsley Dunbar Fillmore Concert Poster, BG-168 (Bill Graham, 1969). Sorry, Jeff Beck fans -- he never appeared at these shows, scheduled for April 10, 12, and 14, 1969. Beck canceled his US tour that April in response to critics who felt his first album, "Truth", paled next to the "heavy metal" sounds of newcomers Led Zeppelin, featuring Jimmy Page, who had replaced Beck in the Yardbirds a few years before. He returned to England to record his second album, and was replaced on the bill by Country Joe & the Fish for the first two shows, and by Chuck Berry for the third date. As a result, this poster was one of the few to never have been reprinted. It measures 13" x 21" and is in VG+ condition.
Big Brother and the Holding Company Concert Poster Group (1967). The legendary San Francisco band that launched the career of Janis Joplin is featured in these two cool posters. First up, the "Benefit For Peace" concert sponsored by CIPA, featuring opening act Steve Miller Blues Band, at the UCSF Medical Center's Steniger Auditorium on March 4, 1967; the poster measures approximately 13.75" x 18.5", and is in VF condition with staple holes in all four corners. Next: a beautiful, untrimmed copy of the Ark poster, featuring opening acts Moby Grape with Jack and the Ripper, from February 14, 1967. This poster measures approximately 17.5" x 23", and is in NM condition.
Big Brother and the Holding Company/Blue Cheer California Hall Concert Poster (Albatross Productions, 1967). A groovy lettered poster for a June 29, 1967, event featuring Janis Joplin and band, printed in all purple on classic laid white stock measuring 20" x 14". In NM- condition.
Big Brother and the Holding Company/Santana "Heart/Torch" Fillmore West Concert Poster, BG-136 (Bill Graham, 1968). When it comes to psychedelic images, it's hard to top the work of the late Rick Griffin. This poster, done for Big Brother with Janis Joplin, is one of his classic designs. It features wildly intricate lettering (designed so the "squares" couldn't make it out) and a great, colorful heart design. This poster was only produced once; it measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in NM- condition.
Eric Burdon and the Animals Anderson Theater Concert Handbill (1969). New York's Anderson Theater was a happening place in the late 1960s. In the days before Bill Graham opened the Fillmore East, the Anderson was the place to see a rock show in the Big Apple. They were known for their attractive handbills, many printed in a multi-color "split-fountain" technique. Here's a great example, promoting a March 16, 1969, show featuring Eric Burdon and the Animals. It's printed in maroon and blue, on light green bond, and is in NM condition. This would look great framed!
Charlatans "Triptych" Avalon Concert Poster Group, FD-63, 67, 71 (Family Dog, 1967). The Charlatans were the Great Lost American Rock Band. Very influential within their time, the band was well-known in the Northern California music scene; their practice of wearing Edwardian clothing helped kick-start the hippie trend of wearing old, funky clothing. Their only album was released after a key member (Dan Hicks) left the band, so their true greatness was never captured for posterity. This fascinating lot includes all three Rick Griffin/Herb Greene/Bob Fried-designed posters for various, summer of '67 shows that were intended to be displayed together. It's not easy to determine the printings of these items, but we believe what we have are a third printing of FD-63 (measuring approximately 14" x 21 3/4"), and first printings of FD-67 (approximately 13.5" x 21.75") and FD-71 (13.75" x 22"). The brown backgrounds on all three are very well matched, and the paper stock on all three is a matching light tan, making this an exceptionally attractive NM set.
Charlatans Concert Handbill, Uncut Sheet of Six (Straight Theater, 1968). Cool "tonic bottle" graphics make up this attractive handbill, for shows featuring the Cleveland Wrecking Company and Uncut Balloon, at San Francisco's Straight Theatre. The original handbills measures 5" x 8"; this rare uncut sheet of six measures approximately 10" x 21". In VG+ condition.
Eric Clapton/Stevie Ray Vaughan Alpine Valley Music Center Concert Poster (1990). This poster originally advertised the very last concert appearances by Texas legend Stevie Ray Vaughan. It was an all-blues event, headlined by Eric Clapton, featuring performances by the Robert Cray Band and Buddy Guy. After the final show, a helicopter whisked Stevie Ray away to his doom. A great show, with a very sad ending! The poster measures approximately 14" x 22", and appears to our eyes to be an authentic first printing. It's in NM condition.
Ornette Coleman Fillmore West Concert Poster (1967). Jazz fans, we haven't forgotten you here in the poster section! The Free Form saxophone giant shines on this cool blue and red "music chart" poster, promoting an August 5, 1968, show at the Fillmore West. The poster, a first printing, measures approximately 14" x 20" and is in NM condition. Ornette himself is still going strong, currently gigging in a band with two bassists -- always the innovator!
Country Joe and the Fish March Calendar Concert Poster (Joyful Wisdom Enterprises, 1967). This is one of a series of Country Joe and the Fish posters done as calendar pages, showing all the band's dates for the month of March 1967. To make it all a little sweeter, a "tasteful" nude portrait of a female model was incorporated into the design... not that we're complaining! The poster measures approximately 17" x 23", and is in VG- condition with numerous tackholes and light stains.
Sam Cooke/Jackie Wilson Revue Show Poster (1959) The Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, Tennessee played host to this bevy of great Black artists, including top-billed Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson. Also featured: Hank Ballard and the Midnighters; the Falcons, Marv Johnson, Johnny Watson, Hank Moore, and the Pips with a young Gladys Knight. The poster measures approximately 22" x 35", and is in VG condition. A very rare item, and quite colorful!
Cream/Blue Cheer Selland Arena Handbill (1968). Fresno's Selland Arena must have been rockin' that long-ago Wednesday night of March 13, 1968, as two powerhouse Rock trios -- England's Cream, featuring Eric Clapton, and America's Blue Cheer -- made mincemeat out of everyone's eardrums. Also of note is the "coming attraction" listed at the bottom -- Big Brother and the Holding Company, which featured a young singer named Janis Joplin! This eyecatching 7" x 11" handbill features a great photo of Eric, bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker; it's printed in neon pink, orange, and blue on white stock, and is in NM- condition.
Crosby Stills Nash and Young Oakland Stadium Concert Poster (Bill Graham/KFRC, 1974). One of the most popular concert attractions of the 1970s, the supergroup made up of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young had no problem selling out enormous venues like the Oakland Stadium. This is the b&w poster for an added second show, July 13th. Joining CSNY was the Band, Joe Walsh, and Jesse Colin Young -- what a concert! The poster measures approximately 15.5" x 21", and is in VG+ condition.
Daily Flash/Rising Sons "Euphoria" Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster, FD-7 (Family Dog, 1966). This early Family Dog event is one of the few posters to feature Seattle band the Daily Flash as the headlining act, in this case, alongside the Rising Sons. The Daily Flash were considered the Northwest's first "Alternative" band, while the Rising Sons featured future blues giant Taj Mahal. Also on the bill was a pre-Janis Joplin Big Brother and the Holding Company. This poster is listed as OP-2, printed before the event, but with light green added (the initial version of this poster was printed in black and white). It features a Wes Wilson design, measuring approximately 14" x 20", and is in Good+ condition, with tackholes and minor stains.
Doors "Flash" Denver Concert Poster, FD-84 (D-4) (Family Dog, 1967). One of the most colorful of all the posters from the Psychedelic era, this Bob Schnepf design is a fan favorite. Joining Jim Morrison and band are eclectic bands Lothar and the Hand People, plus Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band. Wow! The poster measures approximately 14" x 20", and is in superb NM condition.
Doors/Chuck Berry/Big Brother and the Holding Company Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster, BG-99 (Bill Graham, 1967). Artist Bonnie MacLean breaks out the mistletoe and Christmas Tree ornaments for this holiday concert poster. Lots of big names on the bill, which included performances by three legendary Rock stars: Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, and Chuck Berry. This first-printing poster measures approximately 14" x 21", and is in NM condition.
The Doors Cow Palace Concert Poster #BG-186 (Bill Graham, 1969). Jim Morrison and company "break on through" on this fantastic Randy Tuten-designed Doors poster, advertising the July 25th, 1969 show at the Cow Palace. Opening acts included Elvin Bishop and Lonnie Mack. This is a second printing, still very desirable and sought-after by poster collectors. Interesting to note the incorrect number "187," which was not corrected, even on this second edition. The poster measures 14" x 22", and other than a very slight upper-right corner ding, is in NM- condition.
Fillmore East "Final Concerts" Poster, FME-011, Signed by the Artist (Bill Graham, 1971) The final month of shows at New York's fabled Fillmore East were advertised on this very attractive poster, designed by David Byrd. The Art Deco-influenced design includes the names of many of the performers who played the hall as a background. The list of upcoming events includes such names as Leon Russell, Humble Pie, Laura Nyro, Frank Zappa, Alice Cooper, B. B. King, Johnny and Edgar Winter, and the Allman Brothers Band, among others. The poster was only printed once, and measures approximately 18" x 24.5", and is in NM- condition. David Byrd signed the poster in black marker.
Alan Freed Vintage Movie Poster Group. Includes a 14" x 22" poster for Mister Rock and Roll (In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild soiling and wear, tanning along the edges, and a scheduling notice written on the top in black grease pencil); a 14" x 35.5" for Mister Rock and Roll (Fine to Very Fine with mild wear and tanning and mild to moderate creasing); and a 28" x 22" for Rock, Rock, Rock! (Fine with mild to moderate wear, tanning, soiling, and tape stains to edges, and heavy fold creases).From the Robert Johnson Memorabilia Collection.
Bill Graham Presents Fillmore Concert Poster Group (Bill Graham, 1966-67). Three groovy concert posters from the Golden Age of Rock Concerts make up this colorful lot. First, a reprint edition of BG-18, featuring the Association, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and the Grassroots; this is the "blue-back" version, listed in Eric King's book as BG-18-RP-2. It measures approximately 13.75" x 19.5", and is in VG condition. Next, a copy of BG-20, starring Them and Sons of Champlin. This is the second printing, missing the union logo. It measures approximately 13.75" x 20.5", and is in NM- condition. Finally, a copy of BG-50, for a show featuring Blues Project, the Mothers, and Canned Heat. It is the slightly longer second printing, measuring approximately 13.5" x 21.25", and is in NM- condition. Regardless of the printing histories, these posters would look great hanging on the wall of any Classic Rock fan!
Abe Lincoln's Birthday Party Fillmore Handbill (Bill Graham, 1967). A very tough to find handbill for a show put on by Bill Graham at San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium. This was not part of the Bill Graham numbered series and there was no poster produced for this show. Playing on the bill was the Salvation New Army Band, Sly and the Family Stone, Moby Grape, and the Grateful Dead. Measures 8.75" x 11.5".
Grass Roots/Quicksilver Messenger Service Fillmore Concert Poster, BG-0 (Bill Graham, 1966). This unnumbered poster was originally printed for a concert event that occurred between the posters BG-3 and 4. It's one of Bonnie MacLean's lettering designs, and is a first printing, identified in Eric King's The Collector's Guide to Psychedelic Rock Concert Posters, Postcards and Handbills 1965-73 as version OP-1, the more common of two known first printing variations. The poster measures approximately 12.5" x 18.5", and is in NM- condition. Without a doubt, it's a tough one to find!
Grateful Dead "Skull and Roses" Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster FD26-2, Second Printing (Family Dog, 1966). Here's the one every Deadhead wants, featuring that classic "Skull (actually, it's a full skeleton) and Roses" design created by Stanley Mouse that has since been used for a variety of t-shirts, coffee mugs, etc. There have been ten printings of this iconic poster to date; this early version still rates quite high with serious poster collectors. Condition is VG; there are tack holes in each corner, along with numerous small edge tears and light tanning of the paper, yet the image remains vibrant and colorful. Size is 14.25" x 20".
Grateful Dead Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-32 (Bill Graham, 1966). This early Bill Graham poster, featuring a grinning, beardless Jerry Garcia, appears to be from the original print run. It's on smooth, thin index paper stock, measuring approximately 13.75" x 22", and aside from a thin, faint dust shadow along the extreme upper left side of the poster, in the margin, it is a sharp NM example. Please note that the number 16, next to artist Wes Wilson's copyright line, was wrong; this is actually the 32nd poster in the Bill Graham numbered series.
Grateful Dead "Hippie Santa Claus" Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster, FD-40 (Family Dog, 1966). Here's a great, single-printing Dead poster, featuring a rather evil-looking Kris Kringle, for the band's 1966 Christmas Eve shows at the Avalon, featuring Steve Miller and Moby Grape. In fact, artist Victor Moscoso, of Zap Comix fame, referred to him as the "Satanic Santa", based on the European tradition of a "bad Santa" who visits naughty boys & girls each December 25th. "Ho ho ho" indeed! You'll be all smiles if your bid snags this NM copy, though. Approximate size is 14 3/8" x 19 15/16".
Grateful Dead/Doors Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-45 (Bill Graham, 1967). Artist Wes Wilson outdoes himself on this wildly lettered design, printed in glowing shades of green, red, and purple. This is a first edition, one of two variations listed in Eric King's Collector's Guide to Psychedelic Posters, Postcards and Handbills 1965-73, Vol.1. On this version, the long, flowing line directly under the Bill Graham credit at the top of the poster is primarily black, with a thin band of purple showing below. The other variation is an all-purple line; on the reprint, this line is solid black. The poster measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in NM condition.
Grateful Dead "Girl in the Red Circle" Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster, FD-45 Second Printing (Family Dog, 1967). A lighter gold tone and slightly smaller size (13 7/8" x 20 1/16") lead us to believe this is a second printing. It's still a very desirable poster, and this NM beauty, designed by Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley, should make any Deadhead happy.
Grateful Dead/Steppenwolf/Santana Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-134 (Bill Graham, 1968). This poster's Lee Conklin design of a lion with some subtle human features was adapted for use as the cover for the first Santana album, in 1969. Also appearing in this all-star show: the Staple Singers, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and Sons of Champlin. This first-printing poster is on uncoated stock, measuring 14" x 21". Tape on upper back; half-inch piece missing from lower right corner; tackholes in upper corners. Overall condition: VG.
Grateful Dead Euphoria Concert Poster and Postcard Group (1970). The stars all come out to play on this poster and postcard set, from San Rafael's Euphoria Ballroom. Speaking of stars, it's long been rumored that David Crosby sat in with the band for two songs during one set! Opening the show for the Dead was New Riders of the Purple Sage. The poster, believed to have only been printed once, has tackholes in all four corners, with a small stain in the lower border area and some slight discoloration and light stains throughout. It's still a very attractive VG piece, measuring 13.75" x 18". The two postcards both show more wear and were folded at one time; one is marked "July 14 & 16" on the front in felt tip, and stamped "Complementary" on the back (which includes a printed map). This card grades at GD, while the other (with no markings added) rates a GD/VG.
Grateful Dead "Vegetable" Art Print, Signed by the Artist (1987). Celebrating the Chinese "Year of the Rabbit", this intensely colored poster print will brighten up any rec room or rabbit hole! It measures 17.5" x 22.5" on heavy stock, and has been signed by artist Erika in pencil. In NM- condition.
Grateful Dead Telluride Town Park Concert Poster (1987) Artist Steve Johannsen created this striking portrait of six well-dressed skeletons for a pair of Dead concerts in Colorado. The poster measures approximately 17.75" x 23.75, and is in VG+ condition, with a half-inch tear along the right side, primarily in the border area.
Grateful Dead Europe 1990 Frankfort Festhalle Concert Poster (Marek Lieberberg, 1990). An era was ending with this large poster. The late, great Rick Griffin had created many classic images for the Dead; here, he turned in a fantastic painted image of a leaping tiger for the band's 1990 European tour. By the summer of the next year, Rick would be gone, killed in a motorcycle accident. Lead Guitarist Jerry Garcia later passed away in 1995. This colorful poster is a great way to remember both of these talented artists. It measures approximately 23.5" x 33"; it is in VG+ condition, mounted on a thick sheet of foamcore board.
Rick Griffin "Murphy" Poster (John Severson Productions, 1969). Rick Griffin's early art chores included providing cartoons for Surfer magazine, including a little tow-headed character named Murph the Surf. Murph continued to show up from time to time throughout the 1960s, in Rick's comic book work (Zap Comix in particular), and appears here in a poster. The art also appeared in Rick's Tales From the Tube comic book, and it remains one of his most colorful and psychedelic efforts. The poster measures approximately 28" x 19", and is in NM condition. Ride the wild surf with this one, dudes! Cowabunga!
Jimi Hendrix Fillmore East Concert Poster, Signed by the Artist (Bill Graham/Fantasy Unlimited, 1968) David Byrd's design for this classic poster was so admired by Jimi Hendrix, that the guitarist asked for a special press kit cover utilizing the circle-heavy art. Hendrix was at the top of his game for this May 10, 1968 show, which also featured a new, up-and-coming band to open for the Experience -- Sly and the Family Stone. This unbilled, and largely unknown, band was actually booed off the stage by Jimi's impatient fans! This first printing poster has been signed by David Byrd, and measures approximately 14 1/8" x 22". It's in NM condition.
Jimi Hendrix Experience/Buddy Miles Express Winterland Concert Poster, BG-140 (Bill Graham, 1968). This wild 'n' colorful image of a beetle surrounded by dancing Yin-Yang symbols is pure Zap Comix art -- as it should be: the art was provided by two of the Zap mainstays, Rick Griffin and Victor Moscoso. It's a stylistic kissing cousin to the next poster in the series, BG-141 (also offered in this sale). Our example is a scarce first printing copy, measuring approximately 14" x 21.5", in beautiful VG++ condition. A few corner creases are all that keep this gem out of the NM catagory. This is one all the poster people want, so get that bid in pronto!
Hot Tuna/John Mayall Anaheim Youth Benefit Concert Poster (1975). This lovely "Orange County Jam" poster features great graphics by poster/comix artist Rick Griffin. Included in the line-up are special guests Honk, Sons of Champlin, and Les Moore. The poster measures 15 1/5" x 23 1/16", and is in VF/NM condition, with only some very minor wear along the border areas. A beauty!
Iron Butterfly/Sir Douglas Quintet Fillmore West Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-141 (Bill Graham, 1968). Zap Comix buddies Rick Griffin and Victor Moscoso teamed to create this classic image, one of the most popular of the entire Bill Graham Presents series. Surprisingly enough, the poster was only printed once, and its Hopi Furnace image was designed to match BG-140's Dancing Beetle, also by Griffin and Moscoso. The poster measures approximately 14" x 21.25", and is in NM- condition. Very cool!
Jefferson Airplane Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-4 (Bill Graham, 1966). This early Bill Graham poster features some imaginative lettering from artist Wes Wilson. Also featured on the bill were Quicksilver Messenger Service and Lightning Hopkins. This first-printing poster measures approximately 14" x 20", and is in VG condition, with tackholes, small edge tears, and some very minor staining along the lower right margin area.
Jefferson Airplane Fillmore Auditorium Double-Sided Poster (Sparta Graphics, 1967). This somewhat generic concert poster (no day or time listed) was printed in two formats back in 1967. This is the two-sided version, measuring 28.5" x 37.25", featuring a strange graveside image on the back (a young man sitting beside a tombstone marked "Honey"). The poster is in NM- condition, no folds or major problems, and features a nice, rustic-looking image on the front, attributed to artist Y. Michaelson.
Jefferson Airplane "Strike Benefit" Fillmore Concert Poster (1967). Reaction to the Vietnam War on collage campuses resulted in sit-down "strikes," peaceful protests to a situation deemed as unjust by the students. This concert, which also featured Quicksilver Messenger Service, Country Joe and the Fish, and Loading Zone, was a cash-and-consciousness raising event for that cause. The poster measures approximately 12.5" x 20", and is in VG+ condition with tackholes and some very light foxing along the top edge.
Jefferson Airplane Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-63 (Bill Graham, 1967). When Wes Wilson stepped down from designing the Graham posters, Bill had another artist waiting in the wings -- his wife, Bonnie MacLean. Bonnie had designed the graphics for one earlier poster (BG-0), but here is the real start of her run. This great poster features Bonnie's trademark use of Gothic imagery, with an interesting Herb Greene photo of lead singer Grace Slick, dressed as a priest. The poster had only one printing; it measures approximately 14" x 23", and is in NM- condition.
Jefferson Airplane "Trips Festival" Richmond Arena Concert Poster (1967) Bob Masse designed one of the ultimate psychedelic rock concert posters with this classic, featuring Grace Slick and Bay Area greats Jefferson Airplane. Although this poster has been reprinted several times, we believe this to be a first edition. It measures 14" x 20.5", and is in VG+ condition.
Jefferson Airplane/Charlatans/Blue Cheer Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic Benefit Concert Poster, BG-88 (Bill Graham, 1967). The good cause event was held over four nights in October, 1967, first at the Fillmore, then at Winterland. The Bonnie MacLean-designed poster features cool portraits of all three bands (taken from Herb Greene photos), surrounded by swirling lettering. A nice artifact of the psychedelic age! This poster was printed only once; it measures approximately 14" x 21", and is in VG+ condition, with staple holes in all four corners.
Jefferson Airplane Sacramento Music Festival Handbill (1967). In 1967, music festivals were popping up all over California, including this first annual show starring headliners San Francisco's Jefferson Airplane, and featuring Strawberry Alarm Clock, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and the debut of Jazz-Rock icons Spirit, featuring guitarist Randy California. This attractive 11" x 8.5" handbill was printed in the rainbow "split-fountain" technique, ranging from blue to green to yellow to red. It is in excellent NM condition.
Jefferson Airplane "Indian" Shrine Auditorium Concert Poster (Pinnacle Productions, 1968). Los Angeles was home to the Pinnacle, a rock concert promotion company that rivaled the better-known San Francisco outfits like Family Dog and Bill Graham. Even the posters carried great art and design, as seen in this extremely colorful creation by artist John Van Hamersveld. It's a bigger poster than most, measuring approximately 19.5" x 27.25", and is in NM condition.
Jefferson Airplane/Canned Heat/Buffalo Springfield Kaleidoscope Concert Poster (1968). Ever see a round rock concert poster? There was a small series of round posters done for the Kaleidoscope, a fancy Los Angeles club housed in the former TV studio that filmed the old "Queen For a Day" show, back in the 1950s. This poster measures approximately 18.75" across, and is in NM- condition. It's not everyday we see these, so don't be a "square" and miss placing a bid!
Jefferson Airplane Fillmore East Concert Poster, Signed by the Artist (Bill Graham/Fantasy Unlimited, 1968) David Byrd lends his distinctive touch to this attractive Jefferson Airplane concert poster, picturing Grace Slick and the boys dressed in an "Ancient Egyptian" design. Opening for the Bay Area band was England's Crazy World of Arthur Brown, at the time riding high on their sole hit "Fire". The first-printing poster measures 13" x 22.25", and is signed in ink by Byrd. In NM condition.
Jethro Tull/MC5 Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-203 (Bill Graham, 1969). Artist Randy Tuten made use of some interesting 1890s photo images for this distinctive single-printing poster -- talk about your "fat bottom girls"! Lots of cool lettering and wild color make this 'sixties artifact a real keeper. It's in VG+ condition, due to some minor corner creases, and it measures approximately 13 15/16" x 21 1/16".
Gladys Knight and the Pips Anderson Theater Concert Handbill (1969). Even though Motown superstars Gladys Knight and the Pips were riding high in 1969, with hits like "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," this scheduled show at New York's Anderson Theater was cancelled due to low sales. What's left is a rare handbill (which lists the Yardbirds as coming attractions); this particular example, printed with a "split-fountain" technique on yellow bond, is an NM beauty.
Little Richard Revue Show Poster (1957) Alright cats, let's swing it back to that fabulous year 1957, for a a great Rock 'n' Roll and Doo Wop show starring that wild piano man, Little Richard. Also featured at this Memorial Auditorium, Chattanooga Tennessee, show: Bobby "Blue" Bland, Junior Parker, the 5 Royales, Wynonie Harris, Big Maybelle, Jimmy Reed, and more. This big poster is printed in black and red, and measures approximately 22" x 28". In VG+ condition. Crazy, man!
Metallica Blacklight Velodrome Field Concert Artist-Signed Poster, 79/400 (T.A.Z., 1994). Artist Jim Evans and the T.A.Z. art collective furnished the glowing graphics for this Heavy Metal show poster, featuring Metallica with openers Alice In Chains and Suicidal Tendencies. The bright orange and red fellow with the piercing, gun-shattering eyebeam appears to be Gort, from the 1951 sci-fi classic The Day The Earth Stood Still. The poster is approximately 16" x 24", and is matted to an overall size of 20" x 28". In NM condition.
Lee Michaels/Youngbloods "New Years Eve" Olympic Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-100A (Wolfgang Grajonca/Bill Graham, 1969). This poster's image was taken from the "proper" poster #BG-100, which advertised a 1967 New Years Eve show at the Winterland in San Francisco. Although "Wolfgang Grajonca" is listed as the promoter, those in the know caught on that this is Bill Graham's real name! Also featured at the show were Los Angeles band Love, and modern blues master Taj Mahal. The poster, which was printed only once, measures approximately 14" x 21.25", and is in NM- condition.
Moby Grape/Big Brother and the Holding Company Anderson Theater Concert Handbill (1968). The San Francisco band Moby Grape headed into New York during the winter of 1968 in order to record their second album for Colombia Records. The experience nearly destroyed the band. Singer/guitarist Skip Spence apparently lost his mind during the sessions, and decided to take an axe to drummer Don Stevenson; he was stopped, but wound up spending a year in Bellevue's psychiatric ward. Somehow during all this madness, the band found time to book a couple of gigs, with British art rockers Procal Harum opening. This black on yellow bond handbill also advertises a later show featuring Janis Joplin's Big Brother and the Holding Company, with B. B. King. Crazy, man! In NM condition.
Moby Grape Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster (Sound Proof Productions, 1969). Moby Grape were one of the very best of the Bay Area bands, with every member of the group a singer/songwriter. Here's a fantastic, hard-to-find poster for one of the band's headlining gigs at the Avalon, featuring colorful comic-book graphics by Greg Irons. Speaking of comic books, this is one of the few posters printed by Rip Off Press, one of the major publishers of Underground Comix. The poster measures 14" x 17", and is in NM condition.
Monterey Jazz Festival Poster (1964). As the 50th anniversary of the Monterey Jazz Festival comes near (in 2007), let's take a look back to one wonderful year -- 1964 -- when the Blues reigned supreme. For that particular event, the "Mother of Jazz" would be honored with a night of "The Blues -- Right Now!", featuring Joe Williams, Big Joe Turner, "Big Mama" Willie Mae Thornton, and Homesick James. Jazz fans got their fair share of thrills too, thanks to stellar performances by Pee Wee Russell, Buck Clayton, Vic Dickenson, Bud Freeman, Red Callendar, Art Farmer, Horace Silver, Jon Hendricks, and the big bands of Woody Herman and Duke Ellington. This lovely vintage poster features art by Earl Newman, and measures 23" x 35". It's a great souvenir of that fantastic time. There is some light yellowing of the heavy paper, and a 1.5" tear is present on the lower left side, along with several smaller tears on the right side. A few minor marks can be be seen, along with tack holes in the corners. Still, this is an attractive, flat poster in Very Good condition that would frame very nicely. If Jazz -- or the Blues -- is your thing, then man, this righteous poster needs to hanging in your pad! It's the most, cat!
Monterey International Pop Festival Poster (1967). Jimi Hendrix, fresh from London, where the transplanted American was discovered, made his US concert debut in front of 200,000 blissed-out people at this historic music festival event. Among the many other acts that performed over the weekend of June 16-18 were the Mamas and Papas (Papa John Phillips, along with Beatles' publicist Derek Taylor and others, was responsible for organizing the event), the Association, Big Brother and the Holding Company (this was also Janis Joplin's big "coming out", and she wowed the crowd like no one else), Jefferson Airplane, the Who, the Byrds, Otis Redding (he introduced the song "Sitting On the Dock Of the Bay" here), Grateful Dead, Buffalo Springfield, Moby Grape, Simon and Garfunkel, Eric Burdon and the Animals, and more. This shiny poster, printed with with vibrant, colorful inks on a metallic-coated paper stock, measures 12.25" x 21.5", with groovy graphics by Tom Wilkes. The bottom corners show a tiny bit of creasing, but overall, this is in VG++ condition.
Victor Moscoso Concert Poster Group (Family Dog/Neon Rose, 1967). If trippy visuals are your thing, look no further than this excellent lot of two posters, both designed by Zap Comix regular Victor Moscoso. Included is a first-printing copy of Family Dog #FD-81, featuring the Youngbloods and a rather risque silhouette of a naked hippie couple, intensely colored in with swirling shapes and blob-style lettering. It measures approximately 14" x 20", and is in NM- condition. Also included is a poster from Moscoso's own company, Neon Rose, #NR-8, for a Matrix show starring Otis Rush. This poster was only printed once; our copy measures approximately 14" x 20", and is in NM- condition. Two very colorful, and very cool, posters!
Mothers of Invention Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster Group (Bill Graham, 1966-67). It's time to freak out with Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention! First up is poster BG-27, a first printing poster in Good condition with tape residue/stains along the outside borders, measuring approximately 14" x 20". Next is a VG+ second-printing copy of BG-97, for a set of shows co-starring the late Tim Buckley and the Chambers Brothers. It measures approximately 12.75" x 21.75".
Mothers of Invention "Absolutely Free" Promotional Poster (Verve Records, 1967) For their second album, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention cranked out some of the weirdest "hits" you'll ever find, including "Brown Shoes Don't Make It" and "Son of Susie Creamcheese". Here's a terrific in-store promo poster for that classic bit of insanity, complete with a great shot of Zappa pointing the neck of his 12-string Hagstrom guitar at the camera, while the rest of the band piles up on the floor behind him. The poster, printed in black and white, measures approximately 17 3/4" x 25 3/16", and is in NM- condition. You'll definitely "Freak Out" if you miss bidding on this one!
Mothers of Invention Fillmore East Concert Poster (Bill Graham, 1968) "Last N. Y. Appearance 'Til Peace" was the "threat" made by Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention, on the poster for this Spring, 1968 Fillmore East show (numbered 4 in the series). How else could Richard Nixon react, except to pull all the troops from Vietnam? Also appearing was the James Cotton Blues Band, who helped introduce the blues to a whole generation of young, white concert attendees, back in the '60s. The poster was only printed once; it measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in NM condition.
Neon Rose Concert/Event Poster Group (Neon Rose, 1966-68). Artist Victor Moscoso began his own poster business in 1966 by offering to print several hundred posters each week advertising acts at the Matrix, a San Francisco rock club. In exchange for the free posters, the club allowed Moscoso complete artistic control, plus the right to sell and reprint the posters on his own. Moscoso's wildly vibrant images were among the best of the entire psychedelic era. Here is a fantastic set of Neon Rose posters, including: NR-1 Junior Wells (second printing); NR-7 The Only Alternative and his Other Possibilities (fourth printing); NR-9 Wildflower (second printing); NR-12 Chambers Brothers (only printing); NR-13A The Plastic Explosion (only printing); NR-15 Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood "Clean-In" (second printing), and NR-17 The Blushing Peony (only printing). The posters average VG+ to NM- in condition; only the "Clean-In" has tackholes. The winner of this outstanding lot may want to be wearing sunglasses while opening this brightly-colored package!
New Generation/Jaywalkers Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-6 (Bill Graham, 1966). Wes Wilson's trippy lavender lettering is the main feature of this early Bill Graham Presents poster. Also on the bill: Bay Area faves the Charlatans. The undulating letters and wavy lines fill the entire image area. This first printing poster measures approximately 14" x 20", in VG+ condition, with tackholes in all four corners.
Procol Harum/Pink Floyd Winterland Concert Poster, BG-92 (Bill Graham, 1967). Here's a never-reprinted poster for the greatest show that never was! Pink Floyd, featuring original guitarist and singer Syd Barrett, had just begun their first tour of the US in October 1967. A three-night run at the Fillmore was followed by appearances on American Bandstand (where Syd didn't open his mouth during a lip-synched performance of "See Emily Play") and the Pat Boone Show (!), when Syd really began to lose his fragile grip on reality, refusing to answer questions during an interview. They abruptly cancelled the rest of the tour, including this scheduled concert with co-headliners Procol Harum and opening act H.P. Lovecraft, and returned to England, where new guitarist David Gilmore replaced Syd. All that doesn't distract from this beautiful Nicholas Kouninos-designed poster, which is reminiscent of the fabulous Art Nouveau poster art of late 19th-Century France. It measures 14" x 21", and is in NM- condition.
Psychedelic Play Poster Group (Various, 1967-88). Three very colorful posters promoting "hippie theater" are the subject of this interesting lot. First up, a production of Eugene Ionesco's "The Chairs," at the Committee, in a Victor Moscoso-designed poster, measuring approximately 14" x 20"; next, a Bob Fried-designed poster for a performance of Michael McClure's play "The Beard" measuring approximately 13.5" x 18"; and finally, a very colorful Moscoso-designed poster for a free performance of "Ripped Van Winkle" by the San Francisco Mime Troup, measuring approximately 11" x 17". All three posters are in NM- condition.
Quicksilver Messenger Service "Dancing Lady" Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster, FD-42 (Family Dog, 1966). Victor Moscoso's kinetic design features swirling orange bands surrounding a barefoot, dancing woman (sometimes referred to as a "Chicken Lady"), all in muted colors atypical of Moscoso's work. This first-printing poster measures approximately 13" x 19", and is in NM- condition.
Quicksilver Messenger Service Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-7 (Bill Graham, 1966). Here's another early poster from the Bill Graham Presents poster, featuring Bay Area faves Quicksilver Messenger Service. Wes Wilson's design features red, green, pink, and black, in an arrangement that seems to vibrate; it's one of the first times artist Wes Wilson used this clashing color technique, which quickly became a standard psychedelic trademark. This scarce first-printing poster measures approximately 14" x 19.25". It's in Good condition, with several small areas of color missing, plus various light stains and tackholes.
Quicksilver Messenger Service/Big Brother and the Holding Company "Xmas Show" Winterland Concert (1967). "Looking for Peace on Earth on a Dime" was the motto printed on this festive poster, which advertised a "Xmas Flea Market" in addition to the rock performers (which included Janis Joplin and "the Hippie Santa Claus"). This poster was only produced once. It measures approximately 13" x 20", and is in NM- condition, with staple holes.
Quicksilver Messenger Service "Eternal Reservoir" Avalon Ballroom Concert Poster, FD-101 (Family Dog, 1968). A fantastic image of a rooted, gushing heart, surrounded by shiny black stones -- it's the kind of surreal image only someone like artist Rick Griffin could produce! This first-printing beauty is a NM example of one of the most desirable Family Dog posters. It measures approximately 14" x 20".
Ramlala Concert Poster Group (1967). The Ramlala Group produced a few shows at San Francisco's California Hall in the mid 1960s. Here are two prime examples, both in NM condition: a June 9 and 10, 1967 set of shows starring the Steve Miller Blues Band and Sparrow (14 1/2" x 21 5/8"), and one for June 16 - 18 shows featuring Anonymous Artists of America, Mt. Rushmore, and the Mystery Trend (14 1/2" x 20 3/8"). Wild and colorful!
Otis Redding/Grateful Dead Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-43 (Bill Graham, 1966). Those lucky enough to have been in the San Francisco area back in December 1966, would have had the chance to spend a few nights with one of the most powerful soul singers of all time -- Otis Redding. He appeared, with his orchestra, for a three-day run right before Christmas, with opening acts that included the Dead, Johnny Talbot and the Thangs, and Country Joe and the Fish. By the following Christmas, this Macon, Georgia native would be gone, the victim of a plane crash. This single-printing poster is the more-common "white credit" version, as listed in Eric King's book on Rock posters. It measures approximately 14" x 22.5", and is in NM- condition.
Otis Rush/Mothers Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-53 (Bill Graham, 1967). Blues guitarist Otis Rush and his Chicago Blues Band was joined by Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention for this eclectic Fillmore show. Artist Wes Wilson's swirling, psychedelic design was printed in a "split-fountain" technique, with the colors blending together from top to bottom, for a most dramatic effect. It's a beautiful first printing example, measuring approximately 13.5" x 22.5", and is in NM condition.
Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-22 (Bill Graham, 1966). Here he comes... it's turban-wearing Sam the Sham! This poster plugs his August, 1966 smash hit, "Little Red Riding Hood" which was then burning up the charts. The poster is a first printing, and measures approximately 14" x 20". It's in NM- condition.
The Seeds Cheetah Club Concert Poster (1967). The "Pushin' Too Hard" rockers performed at Venice Beach's legendary Cheetah Club, which was used as a setting in a number of classic 1960s TV shows and movies. In fact, Seeds leader Sky Saxon once celebrated his birthday at the club. In spite of the fact that the poster is printed in black and white, it's as psychedelic as all get out, with swirling lines and liquid lettering forming the design. The poster measures 17.5" x 22.5", with a couple of light stains and wrinkles, for an overall VG condition.
Sex Pistols "From Beyond the Grave" Promotional Poster (Virgin, 1979). Ahh, poor Sid Vicious. Sid was the ultimate Punk Rocker, except for one basic thing -- he had absolutely no musical talent, whatsoever. His only real appeal was for shock value; when singer John "Johnny Rotten" Lydon left the group, the remaining three carried on, trading off on vocals, and Sid's big moments in front of the microphone were released as singles. This is the original promo poster for the release of Sid's "version" of the Eddie Cochran classic, "Something Else," as seen in Malcolm McLaren's film of the band, "The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle". Sid was, of course, dead by this time, done in by his own image as much as anything. Good taste and Punk Rock never really went hand in hand, but this poster goes wa-a-a-a-y beyond that! It measures approximately 27.5" x 39.5", and is in VG- condition, with tackholes and edgewear.
Shadows Hippodrome Bristol Showcard (1962). Fans of early British pop music will enjoy this showcard, advertising an August 20, 1962 show featuring Cliff Richard's backing band, the Shadows. Typical of shows from that era, the bill includes a little of everything, including Skiffle king Chas McDevitt, comics Harry Bailey and Bill Pertwee, even a dog act ("Darley's Dogs," billed as "almost human"). The card measures 9.75" x 14.5", and is in VG condition.
British Ska Revival Subway Poster Group (Chrysalis, 1979-81). Jamaican Roots Riddim meets British Punk Rock -- that's the British Ska sound (or "Two-Tone" sound -- everyone wore black and white) in a nutshell. Here are two oversized posters (in B&W, of course), heralding those halcyon times: an original promo poster for the first Specials album, measuring approximately 40" x 29", in folded VG condition; and a poster for the Ska documentary "Dance Craze", featuring the Specials alongside the (English) Beat, the Selecter, Madness, and others, measuring 40.5" x 28.5", in VG+ condition. Break out the porkpie hats and skinny ties again!
Grace Slick "Janis Wood Nymph" Signed and Numbered Art Print, 237/300 (Undated) Jefferson Airplane/Starship singer Grace Slick has traded her microphone for a paintbrush, and her old friend Janis Joplin is the subject of this beautiful print. You can almost hear Janis' trademark cackling laugh in Grace's expert and loving portrait. It's a 64-color serigraph, with an image area of 17" x 24", for an overall size of 22" x 29.5". Grace has signed the lower margin in pencil.
Straight Theater Event Poster Group (1967). The building in San Francisco once known as the Haight Theater was home to a number of dances and concerts during the mid-1960s. Here are two posters promoting shows at the Straight: a "Kinetic Dance Happening" featuring the Incredible Fish, P.H. Phactor Jug Band, and the Congress of Wonders, from November 3-4, 1967, measuring approximately 17.5" x 22.5"; and a play, "The Dossier," dated July 21, 1967, measuring 17.5" x 23". Both are in Good condition.
Super Ball KMPX First Birthday Benefit Poster (KMPX, 1968). Get ready for a little "bump 'n' grind" with this wild poster, advertising a birthday bash for San Francisco's KMPX-FM station. KMPX was the first stereo Rock station, and the originator of "Underground" radio in the late 1960s. This copy is a first printing; some copies have been known to have a "3" written over the original $5 price, but this one is unmarked. It measures approximately 14" x 20.25", and is in VG+ condition.
Vanilla Fudge/Steve Miller Band Fillmore Auditorium/Winterland Concert Poster, BG-101 (Bill Graham, 1967). Artist Lee Conklin, best known for his cover to the first Santana album, turns in another intricate and imaginative sketch for this concert poster, featuring heavy Pop/Rock band Vanilla Fudge and former Texas native Steve Miller, plus blues greats Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee. It's a first-printing example measuring approximately 14" x 21", and is in VG+ condition, with staple holes in all four corners.
Weaver Brothers and Elviry Concert Poster (circa 1940s). This comedy/music group may not be well-remembered today, but their history is quite rich. After the success of original country stars like Jimmy Walker and the Carter Family, "hillbilly" music became all the rage in America during the 1930s. Passing themselves off as "straight from Arkansaw," this real-life brother and sister team became a big hit in movies, co-starring with big names like Humphrey Bogart and Ronald Reagan (in the same film -- 1938's "Swing Your Lady"), as well as headlining the Grand Ole Opry for many years. This black and red poster was created for a "roadshow" tour, and this one is marked for two shows at the Paramount Theater in Joplin, Missouri. It measures 14" x 22", in Good+ condition. If rural, "hayseed" music and humor are your thing, this rare item is a must!
Who/Grateful Dead Fillmore West Concert Poster, BG-133 (Bill Graham, 1968) This double-sized poster is simply crammed with great musical acts, for a month's worth of Bill Graham Presents shows. On the bill: the Who, James Cotton Blues Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, It's A Beautiful Day, Albert Collins, Grateful Dead, Kaleidoscope, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Spooky Tooth, and Cold Blood. Whew! The eye-popping graphics came courtesy of artists Rick Griffin and Alton Kelley. This single-printing poster measures approximately 28.5" x 22", and is in NM condition.
The Who "Tommy Final Performance" Metropolitan Opera House Concert Poster (Nathan Weiss/Bill Graham, 1970) It's hard to think of the term "Rock Opera" without thinking of Pete Townsend's epic song suite, "Tommy". This glamorous oversized poster, designed by artist David Byrd, was printed with metallic silver ink, advertising the "final" performance of "Tommy" by Townsend and the Who at the Lincoln Center's Metropolitan Opera House in New York. It measures approximately 18 3/16" x 26", and is in NM- condition.
Sonny Boy Williamson Window Card Venue Poster (1957). Time to let the good times roll with this incredible rarity. A young-looking Sonny Boy, harp in hand, is pictured in this yellow and black on white card poster. His signature hits "Don't Start Me Talking," "Nights By Myself," and the classic "All My Love In Vain" are listed. Included in the show: Shirley and Lee, plus the incredibly named "Guitar Chili Pot Red" and his Hot Potatoes. This window card (which included a blank area at the top to write the venue name) measures 13.75" x 22", and is in VG+ condition.
Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys Venue Poster (circa 1940s). The incredible influence of Bob Wills and Country Swing music are as strong today as ever. Here's a great early roadshow poster, with a big grinning portrait of Bob, and cactus plants scattered here and there. This 14" x 22" window card-style poster is printed in yellow and black, with red overprinting in the upper venue area, advertising this as a concert in Buckholts, Texas. The condition remains a little rough, with a 1" x 1" chip missing from the right side, but it will still display nicely. Saddle up and bid, partners!
Woodstock - An Aquarian Exposition Original Poster (1969) This is the original poster 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; the final destination was, of course Bethel, home of Max Yasgur's farm. This interesting poster, featuring a 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" dove-on-a-guitar later poster that was used during the actual event. This poster is believed to be a first printing, measuring 13 5/8" x 22 2/8", and is in NM condition.
Woodstock Festival Original Flyer (1969) Did you know that the infamous Woodstock Music & Art Fair really had more than just music? No, we're not referring to mud, freak-outs over bad acid, or babies being born. This folded pamphlet, including a mail-in ticket order form, explains that a crafts bazaar, poetry writing and pottery workshops, even art shows open to the public were part of the original plan. The flyer also included a map to White Lake/Bethel, New York, and is printed with the famous guitar and dove, "3 Days of Peace and Music" logo on the front. 8" x 8.5", folded, black and purple on white stock; in Excellent condition.
Yardbirds/Country Joe and the Fish Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-33 (Bill Graham, 1966). This black-and-purple-on-white poster for the British Blues-Rockers features a great group portrait. It's from a rare, all-too-brief time when not one but two powerhouse lead guitarists were featured in the band: Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. This is the first printing, on uncoated stock, with the union logo in the lower right corner. It measures approximately 14" x 20", and is in VG condition, with some minor border stains and staple holes.
Yardbirds/Doors Fillmore Auditorium Concert Poster, BG-75 (Bill Graham, 1967). Concert goers had two great acts to choose from during one star-studded week at the Fillmore, back in July 1967. First up: the Yardbirds from England, featuring the powerhouse guitar work of Jeff Beck. Next: the Doors, showcasing the incredible vocals of singer Jim Morrison. Opening both shows were the James Cotton Blues Band and Richie Havens. This poster is a standout example of artist Bonnie MacLean's work, and is considered by many collectors one of the best posters of the entire psychedelic era. It's a first-printing example measuring approximately 14" x 21.25", and is in NM condition.
Yardbirds Anderson Theater Concert Handbill (1968). Here's a rare handbill for one of those magical shows everyone wishes they could have attended. The Yardbirds were once one of England's most popular rock bands of the 1960s; superstars Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck had each once been lead guitarist for this mighty band, but had both moved on to other projects by the time of these historic, March 30, 1968 shows. Expectations weren't very high, as new guitar slinger Jimmy Page was barely known by most Americans, and rumors were already circulating about the band's demise (which was true -- later that year, Page recruited new members, and renamed the band Led Zeppelin). Recording equipment was set up for two shows at New York's Anderson Theater, and the results were a blistering Yardbirds show, in which Page seemed at times to be possessed as he soloed. The tapes were used for a limited edition album by the band's American label, Epic; it's now considered the toughest Yardbirds record to find, in any condition. This attractive handbill was printed in a "split-fountain" technique on cream-colored bond, and is in NM- condition, with a light crease in the upper right corner.
Loretta Lynn and the Coal Miners Venue Poster (circa 1960s). Everyone's favorite coal miner's daughter came a long way from her humble beginnings, back in Butcher Holler, Kentucky. By the 1960s, she was a huge star in the Country Music scene, racking up hit after hit for Decca Records. This well-preserved window card-style poster features a great photo of Loretta, with red and black printing on a white card stock measuring 14" x 18". It does appear that the top portion of the poster, reserved for the venue name, has been cut off, leaving a "Fri. July 21" date; this was probably done be the promoter, who displayed this particular poster at the theater. Other than that, it remains in VF+ condition, with no tackholes or other obvious problems.
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