2007 October Signature Entertainment/Music Memorabilia Auction
| Sale Number: | 648 |
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| Auction Date: | October 6th at 1 PM CT through October 7th |
Featured Collections
The Marian Marsh Archive
The Donnie Dunagan Archive
The Tony Papa Archive
The Roy Thinnes Archive
The Vintage Connection Collection of Rare Guitars
The Peter Fonda Archive
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Session 1
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Abbott and Costello Prop Gun from "Meet Captain Kidd." A very cool flintlock pistol from the 1952 comedy featuring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello opposite none other than Charles Laughton, who reprised his role as the infamous pirate Captain Kidd from the eponymous 1945 film. The pistol measures 16" in length, is in Very Fine to Excellent condition, and has been mounted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" promo photo for the movie in a 17" x 20.75" x 2.5" display box. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Addams Family Values" Prop Medieval Halberd. An 85" medieval-style halberd with a wooden shaft and dragon-and-skeleton design on the axe head, used in the 1993 sequel. In Excellent condition, it's guaranteed to liven up any dungeon. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"The Alamo" Prop Cannon Bore Rods. A pair of wood cannon bore rods, measuring 84" and 88" from the 2004 historical epic that starred Billy Bob Thornton, Dennis Quaid, and Jason Patric. Both are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Bad Boys II" Screen-Used Coffin. Ever thought of using a coffin to smuggle drugs and money to Cuba? The theme of 2003's Bad Boys II is just that, and here's the coffin used to transport the cash and the contraband. The boys (Will Smith and Martin Lawrence) also happened to bust out of a gray coffin, guns blazing, in the film's climactic final sequence. This particular coffin has scuff marks and discoloration along the inner lining, more than likely from that dynamic scene. The 28" x 83" x 28" coffin is in Very Fine condition with scrapes and scratch marks to exterior and the aforementioned discoloration to lining. NOTE: Third party shipping is required on this item due to its size. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Watch a video clip from Bad Boys II that shows the coffin.
Watch a video clip from Bad Boys II that shows the coffin.
Costume Badges Group of 9. This assortment of nine costume badges includes six different security guard badges, a patrolman badge, an Arizona Highway Patrol badge, and a Mexican police badge, in overall Very Fine condition with some wear from use. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Band of Brothers" Prop Tommy Gun. A prop Thompson M1 submachine gun crafted from wood and painted to resemble the real thing, used by an unknown actor in the 2001 made-for-cable miniseries produced by HBO. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a few dings and mild wear from production use. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Batman & Robin" and "Batman Forever" Props. An enormous cut-diamond prop stolen by actor Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze from the Gotham Museum's antiquity wing to power his evil freeze engine in Batman & Robin (1997). Also, prop newspaper covers for GQ (Gotham Quarterly), Fortunate and Gothmopolitan magazines, each featuring actor Val Kilmer as the affluent Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever (1995). All three covers are richly presented in common within a gold frame with red velvet matting. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Ben-Hur" Robe Rack. A prop steel robe rack that stands 59" in height, used in the classic 1959 historical epic starring Charlton Heston. In Fine to Very Fine condition with a heavy amount of rust. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Benji's Leather Collar and Other Related Items. Benji's tan leather dog collar with a round, brass tag that reads "Benji", as well as the green Pilgrim's hat and red Christmas stocking hat that he wore in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades circa 1970s. Also, Benji's directors-style chairback with his name in navy blue letters and a small shield-shaped plaque that reads, "Reserved for Benji compliments of Salt Lake Fire Department" from the height of Benji's meteoric career as "the world's most huggable hero." Acquired from Benji's lifelong trainer, Frank Inn. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Beverly Hills Cop II" Prop Pistol. A mock Glock 19 pistol, crafted from foam rubber and painted to resemble the real thing, used in the production of the 1987 sequel starring Eddie Murphy. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear and paint loss. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Al Pacino Stunt Colt .45 from "Carlito's Way." A prop nickel-plated Colt .45 automatic with faux mother-of-pearl grips used by Pacino in the 1993 crime drama. The prop is in Excellent condition and has been mounted along with a b&w 4" x 5" photo of the actor in a 20.5" x 16.5" x 2.5" display box. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"CHiPS" - Erik Estrada's Prop .357 Magnum. Frank "Ponch" Poncherello's Python .357 Magnum on-duty firearm worn on the hip of California Highway patrol officer, Erik Estrada on CHiPS (1977 - 1983). This is a real weapon, though the barrel has been permanently blocked for production use, so lots of bang for the buck without any of the bang. "MGM" and "EE" (for actor Erik Estrada) on the body near the chamber, and was acquired directly from the show's prop master. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Dallas" Props - Mailbox and Check. A silver metal mailbox with studio distressing and "Ewing" applied in black letters from the South Fork Ranch of J.R. Ewing, as well as a Ewing Oil corporate check from the Dallas International Bank featuring a line drawing of a gushing oil well and signatory lines for both J.R. and Pamela Barnes Ewing from Dallas (1978 - 1991), now matted in common with a photo of J.R. Acquired from the producers of the series, Lorimar-TelePictures in 1992. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Dances With Wolves" Prop Cavalry Sabre. A prop U.S. Cavalry sabre used by Kevin Costner in the 1990 Academy Award-winning Western and also directed by Costner. It measures 40" from bottom of the hilt to the sword tip and is accompanied by a 36" steel scabbard. In Very Fine condition with a few tiny dings and some areas of tarninshing. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Facial Hairpieces from "The Doors." Facial hair appliances from the 1990 film The Doors, including four different sets of facial hair for Val Kilmer, one set for Billy Idol, three sets for Kyle McLachlan, three sets for Kevin Dillon, and three sets for Frank Whaley. All have been labeled and stored in original makeup artist bags, and adhered to the film's call sheets. In Very Good condition with glue residue staining to five of the call sheets.
"Dragnet" Prop Fingerprinting Kit. Arguably the greatest and most influential police procedural of all time, Dragnet aired 276 episodes during its original nine-year run during the 1950s, and 174 more during the course of three revival series. This fingerprinting kit was used as a prop on the original series, and it features a 6" x 4" x 3.5" black case that contains two brushes, two jars of fingerprint powder (one white and one black), and a role of fingerprint lifting tape. The kit is in Very Fine to Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Exorcist: The Beginning" Prop Crow. This 2004 prequel drew controversy before it was even released, having gone through a number of directorial and script changes, to the extent that two versions were actually filmed: the original by acclaimed screenwriter and director Paul Schrader, which was shelved by Warner Bros., who hired Renny Harlin to combine the footage with new scenes and create a more conventional horror flick. This prop crow was used in the movie, and is in Excellent condition. It has been framed in a 17" x 21" x 2.5" display box, and as such we cannot tell if it's a taxidermied bird or a complete fabrication. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"The Fall Guy" Lee Major's Prop Gun. Colt Seavers will forever be TV's hottest stuntman and beefy bounty hunter, and we proudly offer his namesake .38 Colt special pistol wielded by Lee Majors on The Fall Guy (1981-1986). Rendered entirely in rubber for use in action sequences so that actors could not be injured and acquired from the prop man on the series. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Set of Bar Stools from "Fantasy Island." A set of four island-themed bar stools from the beloved and long-running (seven seasons) television show. Though they each measure 30" high - 43" with the chairbacks - Tattoo had no problem joining "Boss" (aka Mr. Rourke, aka Ricardo Montalban) on the tall chairs to discuss the fantasies of their guests. "Smiles everyone. Smiles!" In Very Good condition with visible wear to the chairs' frames, but cloth seats all intact, and production marks on the seats' undersides. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Flash Gordon" Prop Ray Gun. A prop ray gun from the 1980 cult classic Dino De Laurentiis movie, crafted from a single piece of molded resin, painted black and gold and measuring 30" in length. It is in Fine condition with heavy wear and paint loss, as well as a crack in the handle. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Scale Hanoi Model from "Flight of the Intruder". Six miniature buildings used to represent a portion of the city of Hanoi in special effects shots for the bombing run featured in the climax of the 1991 Vietnam war movie Flight of the Intruder. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"The Flintstones" Prop Flatware and Other Items. Four sets of the Flintstones' flatware, featuring Dino-sized forks, knives and spoons (11") with a baby blue pearl finish presented in its blue suede and animal print carrying role (17" x 24"). Also a pair of salt and pepper shakers in massive Flintstone proportions (8") fashioned out of gray "granite" (dense foam) and a pair of jumbo red and white checkered cooking mitts with faux fur trim. Acquired from Universal Studios following production of the 1994 film The Flintstones Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"The Flintstones" Newspaper Slab Prop Used. A large prehistoric-style newspaper slab seemingly chiseled out of granite featuring the color cartoon headshot of Fred Flintstone and the headlines, "Mid East Peace Talks Break Down" and "Flintstone Named Quarry Veep." Seen in close-up in the Steven Spielberg-produced family feel good film of 1994, The Flintstones. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"The Flintstones" Cocktail Set. A Stonichnaya Quarry City Vodka bottle (27" x 9") carved out of silver "rock" (foam, actually) and detailed with red and gold logos similar to a real Stolichnaya bottle. Also in this lot, a massive martini glass (10") and margarita glass (10.5") with a yellow to orange gradation of primitively cut plastic made to look like rough glass. Acquired from Universal Studios following production. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Friday the 13th" Prop Axe. A prop double-headed axe from an unknown Friday the 13th movie, with a 34" wooden handle and a foam rubber axe head. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"General Hospital" Props and Related Items. Bobby Spencer's papier mache masquerade peach and pink ball mask with silk flowers and leaves with a pink ribbon, as worn -- and autographed within -- by actor Jacklyn Zeman at the Wyndemere Ball during the 1998 season of General Hospital. Also in this lot, a production script for episode #9262 originally airing on June 1, 1999, autographed on its green cover by eleven cast members including Miss Zeman, a black & white autographed headshot of Zeman and a short handwritten note penned by the actress describing the mask. Acquired from Jacklyn Zeman. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Get Smart" Screen-Used Props. In this reunion that brings back the characters from the 1960s cult classic series, Get Smart, Maxwell Smart is called back to duty, as KAOS is causing chaos with a weather machine. In this lot: Maxwell Smart's elbow patch tool kit featuring a concealed mini gun with separate "noiser" silencer, a small black magnet, a tiny grappling hook on an extendable metal chain and a tiny condom, all tools of the trade for actor Don Adams as Agent Maxwell in Get Smart... Again (1989). Also in this lot, a KAOS black desktop control panel with applied green, blue, red and yellow buttons with a flip-top that reveals the KAOS globe logo from the last remake to ever feature Adams as Smart, Get Smart (1995). Tool kit props acquired from the Hollywood prop company that fabricated them for the production. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Gone with the Wind" Prop Canteens. A pair of prop canteens, one blue and one grey, used in the production of the 1939 Civil War epic. Each is in FIne condition with moderate to heavy wear and some rust from age and use. Uncommon items from one of the greatest movies ever made. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Two Original Set Stills from "Gone With the Wind." A set of two behind-the-scenes b&w set stills from Gone with the Wind. The interior shot of the elaborate Butler home features director Victor Fleming on the staircase with an unknown man sitting on the famous, massive staircase. Also included is a photo of Leslie Howard with Susan Myrick, his dialect coach. Both of the 8" x 10"s are in Very Good condition with age-toning, border wear and slight creasing to corners.
Four Original Set Stills from "Gone with the Wind" Production. Four original set stills Gone with the Wind including a gorgeous interior shot of Scarlett's bedroom. Also included are interior shots of the Butler residence, as well as a press photo of the film's editor Hal C. Kern, examining a portion of the film's original 125,000 feet of footage. In Very Good condition with age toning and slight border and corner wear.
"Gunsmoke" Prop Derringer Pistol. A non-functioning replica double-barrel "Frontier Derringer" pistol used during production of the classic TV Western series (still considered the longest-running American TV series, though with The Simpsons and Law and Order poised to overtake it). In Excellent condition with faux surface wear added.
James Arness Prop Badge from "Gunsmoke." On the air from 1955 to 1975, "Gunsmoke" still stands as the longest-running prime time drama in the U. S., and James Arness played Marshal Matt Dillon throughout its 20-year run, the longest uninterrupted period any actor has played the same role in the same show in prime time. This U.S. Marshall's badge was one of several worn by Arness on the show, and was acquired from the CBS archives. A great piece of American entertainment history, in Excellent condition.
Christopher Lambert's Prop Sword and Saddle from "Highlander: Endgame." Featured in the 2000 sequel, this is a collector's edition replica of the katana used by Christopher Lambert in the popular Highlander series crafted by Marto of Toledo that wound up being used as a prop in Highlander: Endgame. Custom swords were specifically made for the first three movies in the series, many of which were lost, destroyed, or wound up in various collections. By the time Endgame was produced it was both cheaper and easier to use one of the many available mass-produced replicas. This is #1,770 in a limited edition of 3,000, with the motto "There can be only one" and Lambert's signature etched onto the blade, accompanied with a black plastic scabbard. Also included is a handsome Dressage-style brown leather saddle also used by Lambert in the film. All items are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. From the Mae Elizabeth Jenkin Collection.
"The Horse Soldiers" Prop Saddle. A prop McClellan-style cavalry saddle used in the 1959 Civil War movie The Horse Soldiers, starring John Wayne and William Holden. Constructed out of wood and leather, the saddle is in Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate wear from use and age. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Howdy Doody" Original Curtain. Orange Howdy Doody (1947-1960) stage curtain with a black zebra-style print similar to the one that appeared on Clarabell The Clown's trademark costume. Used as a backdrop, this curtain is studio-sized (jumbo) and was acquired from the show's original puppeteer. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Howdy Doody" Studio Curtain Polka Dots. Howdy Doody and his puppet pals often performed on Howdy Doody (1947 - 1960) in front of their tan stage curtain featuring bright polka dots, and this lot includes three of the large felt polka dots (red, green & navy blue) in various sizes from the iconic show's backdrop. The curtain itself was acquired directly from the show's puppeteer, though it was poorly stored and consequently badly damaged. Still in excellent condition, these round felt polka dots were carefully removed, then matted in common with a photo of Howdy Doody. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Howdy Doody" Original Puppet Costume. Phineas T. Bluster's admiral costume ensemble featuring a royal blue cotton formal jacket with gold buttons and piping trim, matching trousers and a curved Admiral-style hat with applied orange ornamentation and white feathers, as worn during the early black & white episodes of Howdy Doody (1947 - 1960). Phineas T. Bluster eventually became the Mayor of Doodyville and was responsible for instigating many of the show's sinister plots. The show's original puppet builder, Mr. Scott Brinker, previously sold this costume at Christie's in 1995. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"H.R. Pufnstuf" -- Witchiepoo's Original Make-Up Appliance. Original make-up appliance of H.R. Pufnstuf's Witchiepoo, featuring her bulbous nose of latex rubber with the requisite black warts and a gnarled, tapered tip, and delicate lace at the bridge for invisible attachment to actress Billie Hayes' face. Also included, a partially full container of German green grease paint used to give W.P. her green pallor, an 8" lock of her bright orange hair with red and green streaks, and two cough drops found in Hayes' costume pocket when the show H.R. Pufnstuf (1969-70) wrapped production and the costume was retired. All items in this lot were acquired directly from show's creators, Sid and Marty Krofft. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Hudson Hawk" Prop Computer. A large, heavy prop portable computer from the 1991 caper-comedy. The heavy plastic case opens to reveal an oddball electronic device cannibalized from a pocket calculator, cordless phone handset, portable electronic keyboard, and a CD player. A box office bomb during its theatrical run, Hudson Hawk has since developed a healthy cult following. It is in Very Fine condition with moderate wear, a couple of loose pieces, and detached hinges on the keyboard panel. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
"I Love Lucy" Prop Coffee Server. A stylish vintage Hotpoint electric coffee server by Edison Electric, used as a background prop on the set of the classic sitcom. In Very Fine condition with some overall tarnishing. From the collection of John Strangi.
"In the Heat of the Night" Prop Painting. A 21.5" x 20.5" rural-themed print used as prop in the acclaimed TV series In the Heat of the Night (1988-94). The artwork was featured as set decoration for the office set of "Chief William Gillespie" played by Carroll O'Connor. The print is framed to an overall size of 25.5" x 24.5" and in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"In the Line of Fire" Prop Pistol. Molded from a single piece of hard plastic, this prop Glock 17 pistol was used as a stunt prop in the 1993 thriller starring Clint Eastwood and John Malkovich. In Excellent condition with a little wear from production use. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
"L.A. Law" Props and Actors' Chairbacks. Before there was Boston Legal there was L.A. Law (1986-94), the TV series that tracked the cases and characters from a swanky, Southern California law firm. This lot features the green, denim chairbacks that the actors sat in on-set between scenes, each with "LA LAW" silk-screened in large white letters on the front and one of each with the following names individually screened on the backs: Michelle Greene, Conchata Ferrell, Sheila Kelly, Jennifer Hetrick and Michael Cumpsty. Also, a collection of letterhead and envelopes imprinted with the law firm McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney, Kuzak and Becker; Douglas Brackman, Jr. Attorney at Law; The Law Offices of Abby Perkins; as well as the business cards of Michael Kuzak, Victor Sifuentes, Arnold Becker, Jonathan Rollins, Leland McKenzie, Abby Perkins, Stuart Markowitz & Roxanne Melman, all contained within a County of Los Angeles District Attorney's file folder. Acquired from Steven Bochco Productions in the final year of their production. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Laugh-In" Flying Fickle Finger of Fate Award. Broadcast from 1968 to 1973 on NBC, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In provided a heady dose of comedy and biting satire during a turbulent period in history, and in the process boosted the careers of Goldie Hawn, Lily Tomlin, and others. This genuine Flying Fickle Finger of Fate award was used on the show in the recurring segment that "lauded" noteworthy, dubious achievements by celebrities or government officials. Recipients of this uncoveted award included then Los Angeles Chief of Police Ed Davis, who suggested that gallows be put in all airports so hijackers could be hung on the spot; the City of Cleveland for their Cuyahoga River (it caught fire due to its high pollution levels); William F. Buckley for his philosophy "Never clarify tomorrow what you can obscure today"; and the Pentagon, a five-time winner of the Nifty Knuckle. The bronze hand-with-winged-finger statuette is mounted atop a wooden base, which stands 9.5" tall and is stamped "copyright George Schlatter and Ed Friendly productions -- Romart 1969" on the bottom, and is in Excellent condition with very minor wear.
Jerry Mathers Baseball Glove from "Leave It to Beaver". A vintage Revelation brand child's baseball glove used by Jerry Mathers in his role of "Theodore 'Beaver' Cleaver" on the classic 1957-63 sitcom. A CBS stamp and a handwritten "J. Mathers" on the inside area of the wrist adjustment strap. In Very Fine condition with some wear from age and use. A great bit of TV memorabilia. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Lethal Weapon 3" Prop Submachinegun. A prop Mac 11 submachine pistol from the 1992 action sequel, crafted out of still with working trigger action, extendable stock, and removable magazine. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some wear from production use. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Van Gogh's Chair Painting from "Lust for Life." Vincent Minnelli's masterpiece Lust for Life almost didn't get made. MGM sat on the rights to Irving Stone's book of the same name for close to ten years, but after a ground-breaking exhibition of Van Gogh's work in 1955, the studio quickly picked up on the mounting public interest and was left with a little less than nine months to make the film. This posed a great problem for Minnelli as the rights to create reproductions of the vast amount of Van Gogh's pieces had to be quickly worked out with the museums and collectors owning the works. The majority were then reproduced as large-format transparencies, back-lit for scenes in which they appeared. This piece, however, is one of the few screen-used hand-painted images from the film. Van Gogh's iconic chair and pipe with his trademark heavy impasto is so closely replicated it is as if you are standing in front of the actual 1888 painting (the real one is housed in the National Gallery, by the way). The result of such painstaking work to replicate the paintings for the film transformed them from simple props to characters themselves, integral to the film's success, and earned Lust for Life an Oscar nomination for Best Art Direction-Set Direction. The painting on canvas is framed to an overall size of 30" x 38" and is in Very Fine condition with a few minor areas of chipped paint and signs of handling to the frame. Interestingly, there is an MGM stamp en verso reading: "Warning This is not an original oil painting by Van Gogh but only a copy made by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios for its motion picture purposes."
"Major League" Baseball Bat Prop. A Big Stick wooden baseball bat used in both Major League (1989) and Major League II (1994). In Fine to Very Fine condition with some large cracks to the middle of the shaft and a 4" strip of wood missing just above the handle. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Marcus Welby's Stethoscope. Marcus Welby's original vintage stethoscope of gleaming stainless steel used by the good doctor on the edgiest medical drama of its day, Marcus Welby, M.D. The doctor was in from 1969-76, and this series was the ER of its day in quality and critical acclaim. Also in this lot, a nomination plaque from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences nominating Marcus Welby, M.D. for Outstanding Drama Series for 1970-71, acquired from the show's Executive Producer David Victor. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Martin" Props -- Biblical Tablets. From Martin (1992-1997), the series that made stand-up comic Martin Lawrence a star, Martin's Ten Commandments-style biblical tablets (30" x 24" x 4") made to simulate brown carved rock with ten comical commandments pertaining to appropriate hotel behavior (such as "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's towels," and "Thou shalt not jumpeth on the featherbed."). Sold by the production company following the fifth and final season of the popular series. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Maverick" Prop Derringer. An ornate brass derringer with plastic "mother-of-pearl" grips used by an unknown performer in the 1994 Western based on the 1950s TV series. The pistol has working trigger and "break-open" action, and is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo" Prop I.D. Card. Metropolitan Police photo ID card for Sheriff Lobo's bumbling sidekick, Deputy Perkins, featuring the applied b&w photo of actor Mills Watson, as well as his simulated signature and other information. Acquired from the prop master from The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979 - 1981). Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Monsters" Screen-Worn Mask from the Series. An elaborate pullover creature mask that extends beyond the shoulders of a man seemingly carved out of rock, as worn in the anthology series, Monsters (1988 - 1990). This mask is shown on the cover of the Monsters VHS that features the episodes, "The Feverman" and "One Wolf's Family." Created by and acquired directly from special effects legend Steve Johnson. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Egyptian Prop Urn from "The Mummy" (1932). a 12" clay urn used as a prop in the classic Universal horror movie starring Boris Karloff. The actor was virtually unknown when he appeared as the creature in Frankenstein the year before. He created such a sensation that when The Mummy was released, Universal simply advertised it as "KARLOFF....'The Mummy'." The urn is in Very Fine to Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"My Fair Lady" Prop Parasol. When production began on the film version of the stage musical My Fair Lady in the early '60s, it was widely assumed that the lead role of "Eliza Doolittle" would go to Julie Andrews, who had played said role in the stage version. Audrey Hepburn was cast instead, largely because Jack Warner wanted a bigger star. The blowback resulting from the casting controversy did some damage to Hepburn's career. Andrews' subsequent Academy Award for Mary Poppins -- and the lack of a nomination for Hepburn -- was seen by many as vindication for Andrews. (Ultimately, both actresses denied that there was ever any animosity between them.) nevertheless, My Fair Lady became a classic in its own right. This beautiful white parasol was used by Hepburn in the musical, and is accompanied by a small plaque crediting costume designed Cecil Beaton. The parasol was purchased from Howard Lowery in the mid 80's from Collectors Showcase auctions. It is in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear and moderate discoloration due to age.
"Our Gang" Spanky McFarland Costume Beanie Cap. Little Rascal George "Spanky" McFarland's signature beanie cap worn in the Our Gang series during its first four years of production after the series was purchased from Hal Roach by MGM. The child's-sized, blue-and-yellow beanie is in Excellent condition with an MGM production tag sewn on to the interior with McFarland's name on the label, and "Spanky" written in black ink along inner seam. Accompanied by letter of provenance and LOA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Company.
"Our Gang" Spanky McFarland Prop Dumbbells. A pair of carved wooden prop dumbbells used by Spanky in an unspecified "Our Gang" short circa the 1930s. Each measures roughly 11" in length and they are in overall fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and the occasional small crack in the wood. The dumbbells are tastefully displayed in a 24" x 19" x 4" shadow box along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Spanky pumping "iron." McFarland was, of course, also the star of the Little Rascals features. Accompanied by a COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Pale Rider" Prop Pack Saddle. This wood and leather mule pack saddle was used as a prop in the 1985 Western, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"The Patriot" Prop Flintlock Rifle. A replica Colonial-era musket rifle used by an unknown performer in the 2000 historical epic. Crafted from wood and steel, it measures 58" in length, has working trigger action, and is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Prop Colonial-Style Spyglass from "The Patriot". A Colonial-style telescoping spyglass with brass body and leather grip, used by actor Jason Isaacs in the 2000 historical adventure epic. The spyglass extends from 6.5" to 17", and is in Excellent condition with just a little wear. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Prop Lee-Enfield Rifle From "Patton". A prop British Lee-Enfield No.4 MK I rifle used in the 1970 biopic that earned actor George C. Scott an Oscar (which he famously rejected). Crafted from solid rubber with a canvas shoulder strap, it measures 44" in length and is in Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and paint loss from age and production use. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Perry Mason" Prop Briefcase. An olive-colored leather briefcase used by an unknown performer on the classic TV series that starred Raymond Burr as Earle Stanley Gardner's crusading attorney. The briefcase is in Fine to Very Fine Condition with some mild to moderate wear and tear. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" Prop Flintlock Pistol. An ornate stunt flintlock pistol used by an unknown performer in Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003). Constructed of brass, 11" in length, with plastic grips and working trigger action, the pistol is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Pirates of the Caribbean" Prop Blunderbuss. A prop blunderbuss from an unspecified movie in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, crafted from steel and resin, 24" in length with working trigger action. In Excellent condition with faux rust and wear added for the production. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Rebel Without a Cause" Wooden Gate. The original wooden gate from "Rebel Alley" location in Culver City, California, where James Dean and Natalie Wood's characters meet in Rebel Without a Cause. Attached to the 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 of Dean and Sal Mineo from the production. An amazing piece of Hollywood history, the gate is in overall Excellent condition with some mild wear. From the James Dean Museum archive. With COA from David Loehr.
Iron Tongs from "The Ring." A pair of large iron tongs used in the 2002 American remake of the Japanese horror film. They measure 60" in length and are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Rocky" Prop Medicine Ball. A black Everlast medicine ball used in the 1976 boxing classic that earned three Oscars, spawned five sequels, and propelled writer-actor Sylvester Stallone to superstardom. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"SeaQuest DSV" Props. From Steven Speilberg's innovative TV series about the underwater adventures of the deep submergence vehicle of the United Earth Organization, SeaQuest DSV (1993-1996), Lucas' underwater breathing device, G-Shock diving watch, a Magnum condom from his wallet, a photo of Lucas (actor Jonathan Brandis) with his on-screen father (actor Peter DeLuise) and a long, rainbow-painted lab instrument with numerous blinking lights that still illuminate. Also, a ICSS Wayfarer Mission To Mars report binder containing many printed pages, as well as various UEO (United Earth Oceans) logos for set walls and a large collection of the production's printed letterhead, envelopes, etc. Acquired from the auction held by the production company in 1996 after the show completed its final season. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Prop Eyeglasses from "Seinfeld." A pair of wire-rimmed spectacles with sunglasses attachment worn by the comedienne on the sitcom, with accompanying eyeglass case labelled "Elaine's 2nd pair." All items are in Very Fine to Excellent condition, with some waer to the case.
Marty Rackham Prop Eyeglasses from "Seinfeld." A pair of Giorgio Armani eyeglasses worn by Rackham in the season 6 episode "The Scofflaw," where they were a major plot point when Kramer wants to get some just like them after seeing Elaine's ex-boyfriend, author Jake Jarmell (Rackham), sporting a pair. The eyeglasses are in Excellent condition, and the accompanying Armani case is in Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate wear to the outer surface.
"Shaggy Dog" Prosthetic Noses. Two prosthetic dog noses, one finished version and one consisting solely of the foam rubber base, used in the 1959 Disney comedy starring Fred MacMurray. Both are in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
"Short Circuit" Prop Model Plane. A model fighter plane used in the 1986 family comedy. It measures 32" in length with a 39.5" wingspan, and is in Very Fine condition with some wear from production use. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Six Feet Under" Screen-Used Props. A collection of paper props and materials from the highly-acclaimed HBO series, Six Feet Under (2001-2005), including Claire Fisher's SAT test (her filled in answers form a skull & crossbones), her doodles on cocktail napkins (including a girl blowing her brains out), Nate Fisher's Order For Custody documents, printed materials from Fisher & Sons Funeral Home, printed materials from Kroener Services International (the national funeral chain that wanted to buy out Fisher & Sons), a gold-tone metal urn necklace for cremated remains, and more. Acquired from the cast & crew sale held by the production company following the filming of the final episode.
"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" Costume Ears and Tribbles. Odo, the Shape Shifter's foam latex ear make-up appliances in excellent condition, as worn by the Chief of Security for the DS9 outpost, portrayed by actor Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-99) and donated by the production to benefit a charity in 1995. Also included, three assorted tribbles used in their contemporary re-telling of a classic '60s Star Trek episode titled "Trials & Tribble-ations," a prop bar of gold-pressed latinum, a computer wall panel, two Lucite computer chips, and a futuristic pen, all from the popular TV series. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" Cup and Saucer Props. A cup & saucer featuring "USS Enterprise NCC-1701-A" vessel number and emblem applied in sheer stickers to the Pfaltzgraff china cup and used in the banquet scene when Captain Kirk and crew are made to dine with their longtime enemies, the Klingons in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1993). This scene proved so popular that it later inspired a line of china with factory silk-screened logos, based on this very screen-used prop. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Cue Card from "The Tonight Show". This 22" x 28.5" handwritten cue card features condensed jokes delivered by Tonight Show host Johnny Carson during one of his monologues circa 1976. In part: "Muskie wasn't chosen either. Muskie got so furious he changed his expression." The piece has been framed and is in Very Fine condition with some areas of fading.
"The Tonight Show" Original Bumper Card and Ed McMahon's Neckties. From The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962-92), a classic "More To Come" art card featuring a pistol-wielding cowboy blazing through the Wild West. These "bumper cards" were seen as the show came out of the commercial break and transitioned back into the program. This is an original, one-of-a-kind hand-painted art piece acquired directly from the NBC art department in 1993. Also included in this lot, three original neckties (one featuring Mickey Mouse circa 1970s) worn by Johnny's sidekick, Ed McMahon. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"The Tonight Show" Johnny Carson Comedy Props. From The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (1962 - 1992), a desk comedy bit featuring the faces of former president Ronald Reagan, astronaut John Glenn, Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen and Tommy Newsome, each blended onto the body of English rocker Boy George. Carson's jokes are written on verso (Reagan photo: "This is a little outfit the President picked up in China... at Frederick's of Peking"). Acquired from the NBC Art Department in 1993. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"UltraViolet" Prop Pistol with Blade. The 2006 sci-fi thriller UltraViolet made use of the concept of "Dimension compression" to hide large objects inside much smaller ones, such as a semi trailer with an interior the size of a warehouse, people transported inside briefcases, or, as seen with this prop pistol, a sword concealed inside an ammo magazine. This prop submachine pistol from the movie is crafted in plastic and metal, and comes with a second magazine/sword. All items are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
"UltraViolet" Prop Pistol. A large futuristic prop automatic pistol with working trigger action, used in the 2006 sci-fi action thriller starring Milla Jovovich. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
Universal Pictures Vintage Chalice and Lion Head Props. Includes an iron medieval-style chalice and heavy wrought iron lion's head wall decoration used in unknown Universal horror movie production(s) in the 1930s and/or '40s. In Fine condition with moderate to heavy overall oxidation. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"The Vikings" Prop Axe. A prop battle axe with a 26" wooden handle and spring-loaded metal blade, used in the 1958 historical adventure film starring Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, and Janet Leigh. In Very Fine condition with some wear from production use, and some looseness and a little rust to the blade.
"Xena: Warrior Princess" Prop Sword. A 32.5" stunt sword from the popular TV series that ran from 1995-2001. Crafted from resin and painted gold, it is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear and paint loss. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
"The X-Files" Series Screen-Used Crime Scene Props. Crime scene collection that includes a graphic photo (8" x 10") of a young woman in her bra, chest covered with faux blood and sprawled out in the woods. A second similar photo (8" x 10") of a male victim with his shirt open, and a bloody chest, and laying near a loading dock. A third photo (8" x 10") shows the open grave of Sherill Scheurich with an empty coffin and broken crypt, the entire area circled in blood. Also, a smaller photo (3" x 5") of a headstone of Edgar H. Shannon, a police department incident report for James Doe with an attached color photograph of a skeleton on a grassy embankment, an Immigration Application, and a Coroner's File containing twelve pages of medical reports for Karen Winn. The story centers on Agent Mulder & Scully's (actors David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson) murder investigation with bodies that are found with their hearts torn out. From The X-Files (1993-2002) episode "Milagro," which originally aired on April 18, 1999. The open grave photo is from the episode "Millennium," which originally aired on November 28, 1999. Acquired from Fox Television in 2003. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"The X-Files" TV Series -- Agent Scully's Goggles and Other Screen-Used Props. FBI Agent Dana Scully safety goggles worn during autopsies by Gillian Anderson, featuring thick plastic squared lenses and colorful abstract patterns over the black frame. Also, her small, white cotton handkerchief (15" x 15") stained with a nosebleed, a symptom of Scully's cancer (a second clean handkerchief is also included) from The X-Files (1993-2002) episode, "Max," which originally aired on March 23, 1997. Also, ancient church manuscripts on brown parchment torn into various sizes (the largest 17" x 12"), each with burnt edges and distressed to simulate their great age, that Agents Mulder and Scully stumble upon in the episode, "Hollywood AD," which originally aired on April 30, 2000. Acquired from Fox Television in 2003. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"The X-Files" Series Props. Medical collection on FBI agent Fox Mulder featuring a Lakewood Medical Laboratories chemistry and hematology report on patient Fox Mulder dated Feb 28, 1997 by S. Scheurich, M.D.; Mulder's dental X-ray (8" x 4") backed with a blue lighting gel; a gas spectrometer analysis; and a FBI Investigation Report by Dana Scully, Special Agent, X-Files Division that states: "Lab results determined the spores we were exposed to have a chemical structure similar to LSD. They also contain a neurotoxin which acts as a mild paralyzing agent." All enclosed in a large Department of Justice envelope marked, "Rush: Sensitive Material" that bears the name of FBI Agent Dana Scully c/o the Asheville, North Carolina coroner. Also, a report issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation dated May 9, 1999 featuring a goldenrod cover page that reads, "Pertaining to the death of Special Agent Fox Mulder." White pages of the report states, "The exact cause of Agent Mulder's death is not and cannot clearly be stated in this record... Torture, alien mutilation, ritual killing, vengeance murder and human sacrifice will all be explored." The same white page repeats for 37 pages and is two-holed punched and bound by two brass brads. In the episode, Agents Mulder and Scully (actors David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson) investigate the mysterious deaths of The Schiff's in the Brown Mountains of North Carolina. It is there that Mulder & Scully come in contact with a giant carnivorous mushroom and become trapped inside an underground cocoon. Scully eventually discovers Mulder's skeleton and must report on his death, only later to deduce that this is all a hallucination. From The X-Files (1993-2002) episode, "Field Trip" which originally aired on May 9, 1999. Acquired from Fox Television in 2003. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"The Addams Family" Raul Julia Screen-Worn Costume. Gomez Addams' two-piece fuchsia silk pajamas with frog-closures, a printed plum ascot made in London, white boxer shorts with a large, printed ant pattern and black velvet slippers with regal appliqués worn by the suave actor Raul Julia as he laid in bed with Morticia in The Addams Family (1991). Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"The Addams Family" Christina Ricci Screen-Worn Dress. Wednesday Addams' black gothic dress rendered in the style of her mother Morticia's, worn by Christina Ricci in the role that established her as a credible actress in The Addams Family (1991). Also included is infant Pubert Addams' crypt gray knitted baby jumper featuring a large, embroidered spider, as worn by infant actors Kaitlyn & Kristen Hooper in Addams Family Values (1993). Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Linda Lavin Screen-Worn Costume from "Alice." Alice Hyatt's creme silk blouse with sky-blue lettering en verso advertising Mel's Diner as worn by actress Linda Lavin on Alice (1976-85). Also in this lot, a whimsical "Mel's Happy Burger" apron featuring a heat-transferred image of a sloppy burger and a matching hat as worn during special promotions at Mel's diner. Acquired from Warner Bros. Studios, where the series was shot. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Alien Nation" Alien Head Appliance and Screen-Worn Costumes. A latex alien head appliance detailed with hand applied birthmark configurations in very good condition, a long, textured ceremonial robe worn by an alien, an alien slave ensemble consisting of a sleeveless tunic, diaper-style bottoms & Capezio dance shoes, a tan long-sleeve dress shirt with "No slags" spray painted across the chest ("slag" was an ethnic slur for aliens that were transplanted to earth), and an onboard tracking panel with a futuristic octagonal design used on Alien Nation (1989-1990). Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Replica "All About Eve" Dress Owned by Bette Davis. With a cigarette in one hand, cocktail in the other, Bette Davis uttered one of the most memorable lines ever: "Fasten your seatbelts... it's going to be a bumpy night!" Davis' performance as Margo Channing in All About Eve would earn her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress and earn the film its Academy Award for Best Picture of 1950. In the film's most memorable scenes (and in the press photos), Davis wears a brown silk grosgrain dress with fur-trimmed pockets and cuffs, floor-length on her 5'3" frame. The iconic gown later appeared on the cover of Edith Head's Hollywood, and Bette David wrote the forward for the book. This dress is an exact replica made by the film's celebrated costume designer Edith Head and was created per Davis' request for her private collection. Davis later gave the dress to costume designer Don Feld as a gift. The dress remained in Mr. Feld's possession until very recently and was acquired directly from him. Though the dress is missing its belt and broach, it retains its rhinestone clips on the cuffs and heavy tulle and crinoline-lined petticoat. In Excellent condition.
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.
"Annie Oakley" -- Gail Davis' Shirt. This gorgeous black polyester Western-style shirt with flower motif, mother of pearl snap buttons, and white loop fringe was worn by actress Gail Davis, star of the Annie Oakley TV series from 1954-56, at numerous film festival and convention appearances during her later years. The shirt is by H-Bar-C, dates from the late 1970s-early '80s, and is in Excellent condition.
Guard Costume from "Austin Powers in Goldmember." Metallic gray and yellow smock and pants worn by a Roboto Industries security guard in the third film of the Austin Powers series. Tags sewn into the collar and waistband read "Mike F." The Roboto Industries patch has come loose, otherwise in Excellent condition.
Lucille Ball's Sequined Pumps. A pair of multi-colored sequined pumps, size 7AA, owned by Lucille Ball. Worn by the Queen of Comedy in the early '80s, when she was making occasional guest appearances and TV specials, these flashy pumps have mild signs of wear to the interior, and very minor scuff marks on the souls, with sequins and beadwork fully intact. Accompanied by LOA and COA.
Lucille Ball Owned and Worn Pillbox Hat. A sumptuous black feathered pillbox hat owned and worn by Lucille Ball. The hat was a gift from Ball to TV personality Joe Franklin in 1975, and has been in his collection since that time. In Very Fine condition with moderate peeling to teardrop shaped pearl on back. Accompanied by LOA from Joe Franklin. From the collection of John Strangi.
"Baywatch" and "Barb Wire" - Pam Anderson Screen-Worn Costume and Prop C.J. Parker's sexy "Malibu High" cropped grey sweatshirt featuring blue jumping dolphins worn by actress Pamela Anderson on Baywatch (1989-2001), as well as a prop "License of Prostitution for Olivia Lewis" featuring a color photograph of the actress made for Barb Wire (1996). Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Robe Worn by Humphrey Bogart in Warner Bros. Production. A silk dressing robe worn by Humphrey Bogart in one of his 32 films made with Warner Bros. from 1932 to 1950. Though the Warner Bros. costume tag does not list the production's name, it does list Bogart's, in black ink. Bogie did some of his best work with Warner Bros. including Casablanca, Key Largo, Dark Passage, To Have and Have Not, and The Maltese Falcon; and this is a stand-out piece. It is not Bogart's typical white tuxedo jacket or brown trench coat, but a luxurious silken robe, with blue silk lining, cuffs and sash belt. In Excellent condition.
"Bonanza" Michael Landon Screen-Worn Bandana. Little Joe Cartwright red printed bandana, as worn on the Ponderosa Ranch in Virginia City, Nevada by actor Michael Landon on Bonanza (1959-73). It is still folded and on the original safety pin that was stored with it following the final episode of the show. Acquired from the show's costumer in the late 1980s. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Marlon Brando's "Viva Zapata" Costume Jacket. Marlon Brando received his second career Academy Award nomination for Best Actor (following one for A Streetcar Named Desire the previous year) for his performance as Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata in this 1952 biopic. (He lost out to Gary Cooper's performance in High Noon.) This costume jacket, velvet with silver trim and black satin lining, was worn by Brando in the movie, and has a Western Costume Co. tag with his name typed on it sewn inside the right interior pocket. It is in Fine condition with some large tears to the shoulders, collar, and sleeves. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
George Burns Cigar and Jogging Suit. A George Burns blue Adidas running suit & leather sneakers worn by Burns circa the 1980s, when he emerged as a fitness guru to the older set, as well as one of Burns' personal cigars from his office humidor. Acquired from the George Burns estate. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" Robert Redford Worn Jacket. One of the highest-grossing and best-loved Westerns ever made, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid introduced America to a chemistry unlike any other. The selection of Robert Redford as the Sundance Kid and Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy was undoubtedly Hollywood's best casting decision. Although Steve McQueen was originally chosen for the Sundance Kid role, it would be hard to fathom anyone but Redford in the part and nearly impossible to imagine McQueen delivering the line: "I can't swim!" Redford's wardrobe in the film featured this worsted wool jacket; its Western Costume Co. tag in the lining lists Redford's name alongside his chest measurement (41", by the way) and sleeve length. In Excellent condition, the blazer is a great remnant from one of the most beloved films ever made.
Red Buttons and Danny Kaye Screen-Worn Costumes. A Red Buttons two-piece custom-made black wool suit with large orange windowpane patterns more than likely worn on The Red Buttons Show (1952-55). A Western Costume Co. label within features the typed name of the performer, and it was acquired from the Western Costume Star Collection. Also in this lot, a Danny Kaye quick change ensemble featuring a beige dress shirt with French cuffs, attached round brass cuff links and "DK" monogrammed on the left sleeve, a red silk ascot with tiny black dots at neck and matching tan high-waisted trousers sewn together as one unit with a large zipper up the back allowing the performer to "quick change" within seconds for comedic effect. Acquired from the Danny Kaye family and used on The Danny Kaye Show (1963-67). Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Call of the Wild" Costume Bear Skin Gloves. A pair of heavy-duty bear skin gloves used in the 1972 film adaptation of the classic Jack London novella, starring Charlton Heston. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"The Cat in the Hat" Policeman's Uniform. A purple policeman's uniform from the 2003 live-action adaptation of the classic children's book by Dr. Seuss. Included are a pair of trousers, shoes, cloves, utility belt with an extra gun holster, shoulder straps, cap, and four additional belts. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some light wear from use. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Cher's "Silkwood" Crew Jacket. A black satin crew jacket with yellow lining and piping, and a large "Silkwood" logo embroidered on the back, owned and worn by singer-actress Cher, whose performance in the 1983 Mike Nichols drama earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Sonny & Cher Costumes. A Cher cherry red straight-line column dress with applied bright red sequins, a fitted collar, a left leg slit, and a rare Bob Mackie design label. Also, a Sonny Bono white polyester long-sleeved V-neck costume shirt with coral trim and salmon-colored round beads that form an attached necklace culminating with a daisy-shaped cluster of beads at center chest. Mr. Bob Mackie, the Sultan of Sequins, designed both of these dazzling ensembles at the height of the popularity of Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (1971-74), and the shirt was acquired directly from Mr. Mackie. Lot includes a photo of Cher wearing the dress in the early 1970s. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"CHiPS" Erik Estrada Screen-Worn Uniform Shirt. Frank "Ponch" Poncherello's custom-made California Highway Patrol uniform shirt with shield-shaped gold and royal blue California Highway Patrol patches at both shoulders worn by actor Erik Estrada for six seasons on CHiPs (1977-83). Shirt is marked "E.E." within (for Erik Estrada) and was sold by the studio that produced the show, MGM. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"CHiPS" Erik Estrada Screen-Worn Ring. Frank "Ponch" Poncherello was a lady's man, and when the uniform came off during the afterhours, the off-duty jewelry was put on. This heavy gold metal ring with deeply engraved horizontal lines on the sides features a large square black stone at center and is pure Ponch and pure 1970s. Acquired directly from the show's prop master and screen-worn by Erik Estrada. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"The Coneheads" Dan Aykroyd Screen-Worn Outfit. Beldar Conehead's beach outfit consisting of a tropical aloha shirt with hula dancers and plaid madras shorts worn by actor Dan Aykroyd as the alien transplanted on earth in The Coneheads (1993). Acquired from Paramount Studios following production. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Confederate Soldier Costume Worn in Various Productions. This confederate master sergeant's uniform, including jacket, pants, and cap, was used in Glory, Gettysburg, North and South and other productions, In Excellent condition, with a Western Costume Co. tag sewn in the waistband of the trousers. Accompanied by a COA from Hollywood Movie Costumes.
Jackie Coogan's Velvet Top and Shorts Worn in "Long Live the King." By age 9, Coogan was one of the highest paid stars in Hollywood, and it was at this time he starred in his eleventh film Long Live the King, 1923, as Crown Prince Ferdinand William Otto, along with Rosemary Theby and Alan Hale. Though the costume is missing its lace collar, it is in overall Excellent condition, with a label along the lining of the shorts listing Coogan's name and the film's production numbers. Coogan's career spanned from 1917 to 1984, one of the longest on-screen careers in Hollywood, and this is a gorgeous reminder of his early star power.
"Cromwell" -- Richard Harris Costume Tunic. 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.
Racing Shirt from "Days of Thunder." A green and black racing shirt worn by a pit crewmember in the Tom Cruise vehicle, Days of Thunder. In Excellent condition with Chevrolet logos on front and back. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
"Deep Impact" Robert Duvall Costume. A blue shirt with matching pants and NASA mission patch sewn on left breast, worn by Robert Duvall in his role as Captain Tanner in the 1998 sci-fi/disaster movie. In Excellent condition.
"Diane" Roger Moore Screen-Worn Cape. A regal full-length gold cape with large, repeating embroidered fleur-de-lis worn by actor Roger Moore as Prince Henri in Diane (1956). The lavish production co-starred Lana Turner -- her last film for MGM -- with costumes designed by the great Walter Plunkett who had previously designed the wardrobe for Gone With The Wind (1939). Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Marlene Dietrich's Balmain Sweater, Gucci Scarves and Handkerchiefs. Previously offered at Sotheby's (the auction tags are still attached), these Dietrich-owned and worn items beautifully reflect her understated elegance. Dietrich's brown Pierre Balmain collared cardigan is tastefully festooned with bows along the collar and is in Excellent condition. Though it was more than likely custom-made by Balmain for Dietrich, it appears to be of medium size and has a Balmain tag pinned along the inner collar. Her silk Gucci scarves, two total, still housed in their original Gucci containers, each bear the vintage Gucci logo and have hand rolled edges. The floral scarves each measure 34.5" x 34.5" and are in Excellent condition. Five of Dietrich's handkerchiefs also accompany the lot; they are delicately hand-embroidered and in Excellent shape as well. From the collection of John Strangi.
"Dynasty" - John Forsythe's Dress Shirts. One pink and one powder blue dress shirt, worn by actor John Forsythe as "Blake Carrington" on the popular primetime soap opera. Both are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COAs from Hollywood Prop Supply.
"Evening Shade" Burt Reynolds Worn Shirts. One light blue and one dark blue short-sleeved designer shirt, worn by reynolds on the CBS sitcom of the early '90s. Both are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COAs from Hollywood Prop Supply.
"Evening Shade" Burt Reynolds' Screen-Worn Costume. Burt Reynolds' Coach Wood Newton costume ensemble consisting of tan cotton slacks, a custom-made white multi-color striped shirt (with "BR, Sept. 1990" sewn within) and a maroon cotton athletic jacket with gray trim and "Coach Newton" embroidered at left chest and a large embroidered donkey kicking a football embroidered en verso as worn on Evening Shade (1990 - 1994). Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Fantasy Island" Hervé Villechaize Screen-Worn Vests. Tattoo's champagne satin vest with a dragon motif and a second mauve vest with large simulated diamond buttons worn while playing roles in the fantasies of others on Fantasy Island (1978-84). Acquired from the Hervé Villechaize estate. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Father Dowling Mysteries" Two Costumes from Father Frank Dowling's traditional priest ensemble consisting of a black wool single-breasted jacket (marked within "TB 2" for Tom Bosley), matching pants ("TB 2") a long-sleeve black shirt with white plastic clergy band and a black belt. Worn by actor Tom Bosley as pastor of St. Michael's Parish in Chicago who solved crimes in his spare time on Father Dowling Mysteries (1989 - 1991). Also in this lot, one of the royal blue & red satin Cubs jackets Dowling was often seen wearing while sleuthing. Acquired from Viacom Television in 1991. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"First Knight" -- Chris Villiers' Costume Armor. Set of black medieval-style body armor crafted in plastic, worn by actor Chris Villiers as "Sir Kay" in the 1995 Arthurian epic. Included are arm and leg pieces, gauntlets, front and back body pieces, and helmet In Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear from production use. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Wedding Gown from "Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas." Wilma's ivory strapless alternate wedding gown from Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas. The satin dress is a size four, and has pearl beading along top and accents throughout the design. In Very Fine condition with mild soiling along bottom seam.
Tunic Worn in "Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas." A faux fur tunic worn by an extra in the 2000 film Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas. In Very Fine condition and accompanied by COA.
Dress Worn in "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas." A floor-length one-shoulder dress worn in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas. Though it has minor soiling along front and back, the orange faux leather dress is in Good overall condition and is accompanied by a COA.
Cave Dress Worn in "Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas." Worn by an extra in Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, this gray leopard-print dress is in Very Fine condition and is accompanied by a COA.
Costume from "Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas." A leopard-print tunic worn in Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas. The one-shoulder tunic shows minimal signs of wear, and is an extra-large size (the waist area measures 64"). In Very Fine condition and accompanied by COA.
Suede Dress Worn in "Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas." A floor-length suede dress worn by Cheryl Holdridge-Post, as "Genevieve" in Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas. The dress has a 36" corseted interior and comes with faux palm leaves which were attached to the dress for the film, but have now been removed. Though glue residue from the leaf attachments are visible along top seam, the dress is in overall Very Good condition and is accompanied by COA.
Errol Flynn Cavalry Tunic from "Silver River." A costume U.S. Cavalry tunic with bib front, worn by the legendary swashbuckler in the 1948 Western. In Excellent condition, with a Warner Bros. costume sewn inside the collar that has Flynn's name handwritten on it.
"Forrest Gump" -- Tom Hanks Army Uniform. A U.S. Army costume worn by Hanks in scenes set in Vietnam in the 1994 movie, for which he won his second Academy Award for Best Actor. The costume consists of an olive drab shirt with "GUMP" and "U.S. Army" patches, matching pants, and a utility belt with two canteens and two ammo pouches, plus a neoprene wetsuit top, worn under the uniform by Hanks to keep warm while filming in the rain. The jacket and the pants both have Motion Picture Costume Co. labels with Hanks' name typed on them.All items are in overall Excellent condition with mild wear from production use.
Jacket Worn by Eddie Foy Jr. An off-white suit jacket with light blue piping, worn by character actor Eddie Foy Jr. in an unknown production. The Western Costume Co. tag in the jacket's lining lists Foy's name and production numbers. In Fair condition with tears to the left shoulder area, tears to the inner lining and moderate age toning. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
"Friday Night Lights" Garrett Hedlund's Costume Football Uniform. A white mesh football practice shirt and black shorts worn by Hedlund in the 2004 movie about high school football in Texas. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Funny Lady" Barbra Streisand Screen-Worn Hat. A white straw hat with large brim featuring a black band and netting worn by Barbra Streisand as "Fanny Brice" in Funny Lady (1974). Fanny was seen wearing this hat with a gray scarf tied around it. The lot also includes a three-piece beige wool suit ensemble custom-made for Streisand and the film, though likely for a cut scene. Acquired from Warner Bros. Studios, who had stored these costumes since production. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Funny Lady" Barbra Streisand Costume. A light salmon chiffon dress with lots of ruffles, a matching salmon chiffon cape and a complimenting hat featuring large silk flowers made for Barbra Streisand as "Fanny Brice." Dress is seen hanging in Fanny's dressing room when ex-hubby Nicky Arnstein (Omar Sharif) reveals that he's remarried in Funny Lady (1974). Costume designed by the sultan of sequins, Mr. Bob Mackie, and features a vintage Bob Mackie-Ray Aghayan Design label. Acquired from Warner Bros. Studios, who had stored these costumes since production. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Mitzi Gaynor's Screen-Worn Bob Mackie Dress. A Bob Mackie original creation, worn by Mitzi Gaynor on one of her popular television specials in the '70s. Mackie designed multiple costumes for Gaynor (and won two Emmys in the process), emphasizing her sleek physique and glamorous image. This piece is no exception: a white sequined and beaded top with a very sheer skirt composed of multiple 40" strands of translucent panels and rhinestones. Very well constructed and in Excellent condition.
Mitzi Gaynor Screen-Worn Bob Mackie Dress. A white sequined backless dress, worn by Mitzi Gaynor in one of her television specials in the '70s. The Bob Mackie creation includes layers of chiffon at the base and alternating stripes of white sequins and glimmering rhinestones. Mackie won two Emmy awards for his work on Gaynor's television specials and was nominated 26 times for his work over the years with everyone from Cher to Diana Ross. The dress is in Excellent condition.
Bob Mackie Original Costume Screen-Worn by Mitzi Gaynor. A gorgeous example of Mackie in his element, this white sequined dance costume was worn by Mitzi Gaynor in one of her many television specials. The nude leotard is covered in vertical stripes of white sequins, tipped with feathers and topaz rhinestones, and meant to appear as if Gaynor was covered in shimmering strands. Though the costume was constructed at Elizabeth Courtney, it is a Mackie original design, and great example of Mackie the artist, working with his favorite media: sequins and feathers. In Very Fine condition with a few areas of damaged beadwork.
Bob Mackie Dress Worn by Mitzi Gaynor in a TV Special. The flowing pink multi-layered dress was worn by Mitzi Gaynor in one of her many television specials in the '70s. Designed by Bob Mackie, the sultan of sequins, this floor-length dress is typical Mackie: ornate and glamorous. Mackie won two Emmy awards for his costume designs for Gaynor's television specials Mitzi... Zings Into Spring and Mitzi... Roarin' in the '20s. The lot includes a photocopied sketch Mackie drew of Gaynor in the dress. In Very Fine condition with discoloration to lace areas and a few small pulls, most of which have been repaired.
"Geronimo" Costume Worn by Gene Hackman. A blue wool vest and matching overcoat with brass buttons, worn by Hackman in his role as "Brigadier General George Crook" in the Geronimo: An American Legend (1993). Both are in Excellent condition, with a Western Costume Co. tag bearing the actor's name sewn inside the right inner pocket of th coat. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Geronimo" Wes Studi's Coat and Blanket. A heavy wool coat worn by actor Wes Studi in the title role of Geronimo: An American Legend (1993). Also included is a large wool Indian blanket used in the film. Both are in Excellent condition, with a Western Costume Co. tag bearing Studi's name sewn in side the left interior pocket. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"The Getaway" Alec Baldwin Screen-Worn Costume. Doc's two-piece black suit and tight white tank top worn by Alec Baldwin in a number of the final scenes of The Getaway (1994). Attached tag reads, "suit & shirt for ending Sc. 230 - 268, Ch. 13." Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Jackie Gleason's Cowboy Hat. A handsome light grey Eddy Bros. cowboy hat owned and worn by the Honeymooners and Smokey and the Bandit star. In Excellent condition, with Gleason's name and a Nudie Cohen logo embossed on the sweatband. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Civil War Hat Worn in "Glory." A navy blue, wool covered hat worn in the Academy Award-winning Civil War drama Glory (1989). The "bummer" style hat, which was taller than a kepi and usually folded forward, has an infantry bugle patch affixed to the front, and "Sony #40" written along the inner lining (the film's production company, TriStar, was purchased by Sony). In Very Good condition, though the front seam has a 1" area of separation. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Glory" -- Matthew Broderick Union Officer's Uniform. A Civil War-era U.S. Army officer's dress uniform worn by Broderick in the the 1989 war epic. The costume consists of trousers and a dress coat with velcro attachment points on the shoulders and a Center Theatre Group tag sewn inside with the initials "M.B." handwritten on it. In Excellent condition.
"Gone With the Wind" Costume CSA Uniform Jacket. A Confederate cavalry jacket worn by an extra in the 1939 Civil War classic, with a Western Costume Co. tag sewn inside. The jacket is in Very Good to Fine condition with moderate staining and discoloration to the collar, small tears to the right sleeve, left shoulder, and portions of the front, and a small repaired tear to the left should, one large and one small spot of wear to the left breast, and a large repaired tear to the lower back. An epic production with a cast of thousands, some 800 extras wore jackets such as these in one scene alone .
Bonesman Cloak from "The Good Shepherd." A black velvet hooded cloak worn by an extra in the spy drama The Good Shepherd. The cloak is meant to resemble those worn by members of Yale's Order of Skull and Bones, "America's most select secret society," according to the 2006 film. In Excellent condition with a hook & eye enclosure at neck and a skull and crossbones image embroidered on back. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
Eva Gabor's "Green Acres" Evening Dresses and Cast Autographs. A presentation of four individual Green Acres (1965-71) cast member autographs signed by Eva Gabor, Eddie Albert, Alvy Moore and Tom Lester. Matted in a country-style fabric in common with a black & white cast photograph. Also, three elegant Eva Gabor evening dresses circa late 1960s, the champagne satin and golden orange gowns designed by Mr. Nolan Miller, who designed Miss Gabor's big city fashions for the TV series. Acquired from the Eva Gabor estate. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Oliver Hardy of Laurel and Hardy Fame Dress Trousers. "He was tall as well as fat," eulogized The London Times after Oliver Hardy died in 1957, "and he had a handicap of ten" (a reference to his passion for golf). These were his trousers during the happy times when his rotund appearance, along with his partner's skinny countenance, inspired world-wide laughter. The black dress trousers offered have a military seam up each leg and a button-up fly. Excellent condition.
Harry Potter Costume Gryffindor Sweater. The books have all been published and only two movies are left to be released, and Pottermania continues unabated. This English-made wool-nylon blend sweater was worn by unknown actor(s) in one of the later Harry Potter movies. It is gray with scarlet-and-gold piping of the Gryffindor house on the hem and cuffs, and bears a "Property of Hogwarts" tag sewn inside the collar. (The sweaters in the first two films in the series were of a lighter grey color, with additional piping around the collar.) In Excellent condition.
Goldie Hawn's Go-Go Costume from "Laugh-In." A bright orange, red and yellow fringe go-go ensemble worn by Goldie Hawn on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. The small vest and even smaller mini-skirt are covered in horizontal lines of fringe, perfect for emphasizing go-go moves or just delivering groovy one-liners. In Very Fine condition with a few frayed strings and production numbers written along inner seams. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Goldie Hawn's Leather Sandals. Pair of tan leather sandals with crisscross straps, owned and worn by actress Goldie Hawn. In Excellent condition.
Rita Hayworth Owned and Personalized Evening Bag. Graced with a rhinestone "R", this gorgeous black satin evening bag, from Rita Hayworth's personal wardrobe, measures 8.5" at its widest point and 8.5" tall. Lined in soft off-white satin, the bag boasts a gorgeous mother of pearl, rhinestone and brass snap enclosure, and has a handle drop of 4.5". In Very Fine condition with typical usage wear to top of enclosure, missing rhinestones on clasp, and minor ink marks and small stain along internal lining. Accompanied by COA from Hollywood Prop Supply.
Christopher Lambert's "Highlander: Endgame" Costume Cloak. A heavy, fur-trimmed costume 16th-century highland cloak worn by Christopher Lambert as "Connor MacLeod" in the opening scene of the 2000 sequel. In Excellent condition. From the Mae Elizabeth Jenkin Collection.
Adrian Paul's "Highlander: Endgame" Costume Leather Jacket. A black leather Motorcycle jacket worn by Adrian Paul as the heroic "Duncan MacLeod" in Highlander: Endgame (2000). Paul originated the character in the Highlander TV series spun off from the first three movies in the series, and Endgame was the only theatrical release to feature the character. In Excellent condition. From the Mae Elizabeth Jenkin Collection.
Adrian Paul's "Highlander: Endgame" Costume Shirt. A light brown cotton men's dress shirt worn by Paul as "Duncan MacLeod" in the 2000 sequel. The shirt can be seen during the tragic battle between Paul and Christopher Lambert's characters. It is in Excellent condition with "Duncan" written on a tag inside the collar and a 9" horizontal slash and fake blood stains to the front from filming the aforementioned scene. From the Mae Elizabeth Jenkin Collection.
Bruce Payne's "Highlander: Endgame" Trench Coat. A full-length dark grey wool, satin-lined men's trench coat by Charisma of California, worn throughout the movie by Payne in his role as "Jacob Kell." Accompanied by a polaroid of Payne wearing the coat on the set. In Excellent condition. From the Mae Elizabeth Jenkin Collection.
Bruce Payne's "Highlander: Endgame" Costume Shirt. A sheer black men's dress shirt by Charisma of California, worn by Payne in his role as "Jacob Kell," the lead villain in the 2000 entry in the Highlander series, accompanied by a polaroid of Payne wearing the shirt on the set. In Excellent condition. From the Mae Elizabeth Jenkin Collection.
Christopher Lambert's "Highlander: Endgame" Underkilt. A faux 16th-century wool underkilt worn by Lambert as "Connor MacLeod" in flashback scenes in the 2000 sequel. In Excellent condition. From the Mae Elizabeth Jenkin Collection.
Adrian Paul "Highlander: Endgame" Costume Shirt and Tie. A chocolate-brown satin shirt and matching tie worn by Paul as the heroic "Duncan MacLeod" in the 2000 fantasy sequel. Both are in Excellent condition. From the Mae Elizabeth Jenkin Collection.
Sheila Gish's "Highlander: Endgame" Costume. A brown wool trench coat with matching tartan skirt and scarf, worn by actress Sheila Gish as "Rachel" in the sequel film. In Excellent condition. From the Mae Elizabeth Jenkin Collection.
"Highlander: Endgame" Costume Pullover. A costume 16th-century wool pullover worn by the actress playing Connor MacLeod's mother in the 2000 fantasy sequel. In Excellent condition with some wear and tear added for the production. From the Mae Elizabeth Jenkin Collection.
Adrian Paul's "Highlander: Endgame" Leather Boots. A pair of Italian black leather dress boots worn in the movie by Paul. In Excellent condition. From the Mae Elizabeth Jenkin Collection.
"Highlander: Endgame" Costume Trench Coat. A full-length brown wool, satin-lined men's trench coat by Charisma of california, worn by Thomas Lockyer as "Matthew Hale" in Highlander: Endgame, accompanied by a polaroid of the actor wearing the coat on the set. In Excellent condition. From the Mae Elizabeth Jenkin Collection.
"Hill Street Blues" Costume. A powder blue short-sleeve uniform shirt featuring a patch at right arm that reads, "Hill St. Pct." and "Metropolitan Police" and navy blue uniform pants worn while fighting crime in an unnamed urban city on Hill Street Blues (1981-87). Acquired from MTM Enterprises, the producers of the series. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
U.S. Cavalry Frock Coat from "The Horse Soldiers." This wool costume U.S. Cavalry uniform frock coat was worn by an unknown player in the 1959 Civil War movie starring John Wayne. The initials "T.E.S." are written inside, and a United Costumers tag is sewn on the inside near the left shoulder. Aside from two missing buttons -- one from the front, one from the back-- it is in Very Fine condition with some areas of mild fading. Accompanied by a COA from Hollywood Movie Costumes.
"H.R. Pufnstuf" Dr. Blinky Costume. Blundering owl Dr. Blinky was the feathered friend of Jimmy & Mayor Pufnstuf on the classic Saturday morning romp, H.R. Pufnstuf (1969-70). Lot includes long gloves covered with cleverly cut white felt hand-painted to simulate feathers, a matching pair of feathered cuffs, and a plush yellow beak with peach velvet detailing and an elastic head strap worn by Dr. Blinky on TV appearances, including The World of Sid & Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl (1973), as well as at live concerts including Madison Square Garden, and other events that followed the original H.R. Pufnstuf TV series. Acquired directly from show's creators, Sid & Marty Krofft. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"I Dream of Jeannie" Dress Worn by Barbara Eden. Jeannie's brown dress with bow at waist and attached creme, gold & charcoal horizontally striped top featuring a Screen Gems label with Barbara Eden's name written in, as worn by the actor on I Dream of Jeannie. From episode #121 originally airing on Nov. 4, 1969 titled, "See You in Cuba," which co-starred a then-unknown Farrah Fawcett. Acquired from Warner Bros. Studios where the costume was housed since the 1960s. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"I Dream of Jeannie" Swatch from Original Costume. A Jeannie fabric swatch from Jeannie's signature harem-style ensemble worn by actor Barbara Eden on I Dream of Jeannie (1965-70). This rare piece of the original dress was the by-product of the original dress' restoration in 1995, and is presented in common with a color Xerox photograph of Barbara Eden. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"I Dream of Jeannie"-Inspired Costume Worn by Roseanne Barr on the March 1993 Cover of Esquire Magazine. In the style of the original bottle babe, Barbara Eden, this faithful look-alike costume features a veiled hat, a bolero jacket, bra, harem pants, a waist sash belt and nude briefs rendered in a bountiful size. Three copies of the Esquire magazine are also included in this lot. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Independence Day" Costume Flight Suit. An olive drab U.S. Marines flight suit worn by an unknown extra in the 1996 sci-fi blockbuster. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"I Remember Mama" Skirt Worn by Irene Dunne. Dunne's performance as Mama Hanson in the tear-jerker I Remember Mama was arguably her best, and earned her the fifth and last Oscar nomination she would receive for Best Actress. Designed by Edward Stephens, the gray wool skirt, floor-length on Dunne's 5'5" frame, was worn by the actress in the film, and has a production tag sewn on to inner seam of the tiny 25" waist line. The tag lists Dunne's name along with production details in black ink. In Excellent condition.
Dick Jones Owned and Worn Nudie Cohn Suit. A three-button, two-piece men's suit custom designed by Nudie Cohn for Dick Jones, star of the 1950s TV Westerns The Range Rider and Buffalo Bill Jr.. The suit is in Excellent condition, with Nudie's trademark tag sewn on the right inside pocket. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Laverne & Shirley" Penny Marshall Dress. A custom red crepe dress, worn by Penny Marshall in her role as Laverne DeFazio in Laverne & Shirley. In Very Fine condition, with her requisite, trademark "L" embroidered on the top left. A great piece for the classic TV collector! Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Laverne & Shirley" Laverne's Smock. A bottlecapper for the Shotz Beer Brewery, Laverne DeFazio (aka Penny Marshall) was the milk-and-Pepsi-drinking half of the female duo and iconic ABC hit Laverne & Shirley, one of television's longest-running sitcoms with all-female leads. Worn by Marshall in scenes set in the Shotz Brewery, the smock is in Very Fine condition, with age toning and minor discoloration to shoulder areas and top button missing.
"Laverne & Shirley" Red Crepe Dress Worn by Cindy Williams. A red crepe dresses worn by actress Cindy Williams as "Shirley Feeny" on the popular sitcom Laverne & Shirley. The dress, a little racy for Shirley, is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Liberace Owned and Worn Jackets. A creme-colored double-breasted jacket with royal blue pinstripes and matching soutash trim and black buttons with a coat of arms on each (designed by Cezar Estevez of France). The lot also includes a second gray salt and pepper jacket with wide black velvet cuffs and shawl lapel with bold leopard lining. These were likely worn on television appearances in the late '60s and early '70s. Also included is his award from KSTP TV. Both garments were acquired from the Liberace estate sale in 1988. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Lion in Winter" Anthony Hopkins 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.
"The Little Rascals" Screen-Worn Beanies from the 1994 Film Spanky McFarland's trademark colorful felt caps, one featuring alternating pie-shaped sections of burgundy and gold, the second with burgundy, green and brown. Worn by actor Travis Tedford in this big screen remake of the classic Our Gang antics. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Lois & Clark" Teri Hatcher Screen-Worn Costume. From Lois & Clark (1993-97), a mauve terry towel wrap embroidered "Lexor Hotel," as worn by Lois Lane (Teri Hatcher) on her honeymoon to archvillain, Lex Luthor. Costumer's tag reads, "Teri" and "Honeymoon." Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Carole Lombard Owned Hat. An interesting chartreuse felt hat owned and worn by Carole Lombard, circa 1936. Meant to be worn at a tilt, the hat is encircled by a brown grosgrain band and topped with a large matching bow. Beautiful and unique -- much like its former owner. Spiderweb net missing, otherwise in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA.
Carole Lombard's Nurse Costume from "Vigil in the Night." Nurse's uniform worn by Carole Lombard in the George Stevens 1940 classic Vigil in the Night. Lombard would die only two years after completion of Vigil in the Night, in a plane crash outside of Las Vegas. The costume was designed by Walter Plunkett, who had designed the costumes for Gone with the Wind a year earlier, and has a tag sewn into the inner seam of the skirt listing Lombard's name and production numbers. In Very Fine condition with three holes (largest measuring 3") on right arm.
"Lone Ranger" Clayton Moore Owned and Worn Glasses, Jay Silverheels Signed Contract. Lone Ranger-inspired sunglasses worn by actor Clayton Moore after the Wrather Corporation won a five-year legal battle to prevent the actor from wearing the character's original eye mask in public. Clayton Moore's ingenious solution was to wear this pair of black oversized, Solar Shield glasses, which he donned for many personal appearances through the late 1970s and early 1980s. Also included is a vintage theatrical motion picture contract dated 4-1-66 boldly signed in blue ink by actor Jay Silverheels, who portrayed his trusty sidekick. Framed in common with a b&w 8" x10" action photo of the Lone Ranger and his faithful Tonto. Glasses acquired from the Clayton Moore Estate. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"The Longest Yard" - William Fichtner's Uniform. Corrections officer uniform worn by the actor in his role of "Captain Knauer" in the 2005 remake. The costume consists of trousers, undershirt, and uniform shirt with captain's bars, all in Excellent condition. Also included is a color 8" x10" still from the movie depicting Fichtner in the costume. Accompanied by a COA from Premiere Props.
"The Love Boat" Captain Stubing Screen-Worn Uniform. Captain Stubing uniform consisting of a formal white captain's waist coat with attached 2-button brass chain and a long-sleeved white uniform shirt with "Gavin" written within worn by actor Gavin MacLeod on "The Love Boat" (1977-86). Also in this lot, a silver-plated tray that is engraved, "Bon Voyage, The Love Boat, ASP" given to guest star Dorothy Lamour by Aaron Spelling Productions (ASP) after her last appearance on the show. Shirt was acquired from Aaron Spelling Productions, the tray from the Dorothy Lamour estate. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Lover Come Back" -- George Brent's Military Jacket Designed by Travis Banton. A military jacket worn by George Brent in the 1946 romantic comedy Lover Come Back (alongside Lucille Ball), created by celebrated costume designer Travis Banton. A Western Costume Co. tag is sewn into pocket listing Brent's name, chest and inseam measurements (42" and 33" respectively). In Excellent condition with only a few loose threads on collar.
Lucky Luciano Owned Gold Cufflinks. A pair of gold hexagonal cufflinks (not props), each engraved with a letter "L," owned and worn by the infamous gangster himself. In Very Fine to Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Cloak Worn by Miles Mander in "The Man In the Iron Mask." A tan wool cloak from costume designer William Bridgehorse featuring a wide fold-over collar, and worn by Miles Mander in the 1939 swashbuckling classic The Man in the Iron Mask. The Western Costume Co. tag along the inner collar lists Mander's name in black ink. In Excellent condition.
"The Marrying Man" Crew Jacket. A black wool varsity-style crew jacket for Neil Simon's 1991 romantic comedy, starring Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Donna Martell Cowboy Hat with Signed Photo and Letter. A black cowboy hat with black-and-green hatband, green feathers, and black flowers, owned and worn by the B-Western starlet. Also included is a handwritten letter and b&w 8" x 10" photo, both signed by Martell. All items are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"Sgt. Bilko" Steve Martin Screen-Worn Costume. Sgt. Bilko's uniform featuring a long-sleeved camouflage shirt with "Bilko" and "US Army" largely applied to the chest, matching uniform pants, hat and web belt, as worn by Steve Martin as "Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko" in the 1996 movie based on The Phil Silvers Show. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Medical Center" Chad Everett Screen-Worn Costume. Dr. Joe Gannon's green full-length cotton surgical gown with back ties at neck and waist marked within "Chad" and a cloth surgical mask worn at the University Medical Center by actor Chad Everett on Medical Center (1969-76). Acquired from Metro-Goldwyn Studios, where the series was shot. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Melrose Place" and "Beverly Hills 90210" Screen-Worn Costumes. From Melrose Place (1992-99), a collection of nine costume pieces that include a floral vest worn by actress Heather Locklear, a beige vest worn by actress Daphne Zuniga, a floral plush terry robe worn by actress Courtney Thorne Smith, a print blouse worn by actress Laura Leighton, a polka-dotted shirt worn by actor Doug Savant, a green plaid shirt worn by actor Grant Show, a vintage-style tie worn by actor Andrew Shue and a white medical lab coat worn by actor Thomas Calabro. Acquired from the producers of Melrose Place. Also in this lot, Donna Martin's green plaid Todd Oldham jeans worn by actor Tori Spelling on Beverly Hills 90210 (1990-2000) auctioned by Tori Spelling at a charity event, along with a Fox TV authentication certificate autographed by Spelling and cast member Kathleen Robertson. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Mission: Impossible" Peter Graves Screen-Worn Jacket and Props. A Jim Phelps two-button single-breasted tan blazer worn by actor Peter Graves during the 1967-69 seasons of Mission: Impossible with "Peter Graves" and "12-7-67" typed in the inside breast pocket. Lot also includes an archive of rare show-used props, including photos of Martin Landau in disguise, a film strip of Barbara Bain, prop surveillance photos, an Intel ID, transparent playing cards, police files, a printed letter and newspaper, and more, many attributed to specific episodes of the memorable series. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Marilyn Monroe's Burgundy Wool Bathing Suit. A pre-1950s-style wool bathing suit, a personal item belonging to Marilyn Monroe. The wool one-piece suit would have weighed more than twice its amount when wet, but on Monroe nothing looked uncomfortable. Monroe's name is written on the Swimaway label in black ink. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Moonlighting" Bruce Willis Screen-Worn Jacket. Detective David Addison's olive ultra-suede leather jacket with embossed hide pattern from ritzy retailer Saks Fifth Avenue of Beverly Hills, as worn by actor Bruce Willis at the Blue Moon Detective Agency on the series that made him a star, Moonlighting (1985-89). Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Mork & Mindy" Costume Pieces. Mindy McConnell's colorful costume pieces from Mork & Mindy (1978-82), including the red, tied silver headband, red, nylon uniform belt with red chrome buckle, silver lame socks, and egg-shaped patch from her Orkan spacesuit and out of this world wardrobe, as worn by actress Pam Dawber. Acquired from the Christie's auction for Paramount Studios in December 1990, and their inventory tag is included. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Moss Rose" Peggy Cummins' Costume. Released in 1947, Moss Rose showcased the talents of a young Peggy Cummins, three years before her stunning turn in the noir classic Gun Crazy. This dress, from the Moss Rose set, was designed by Rene Hubert and worn by Cummins in the Victorian thriller, co-starring Ethel Barrymore, Victor Mature and Vincent Price. In Very Fine condition with wear to the velvet piping and a small tear to the lace at the neck.
"Mourning Becomes Electra" Costume Worn by Katina Paxinou. Elaborately costumed in Mourning Becomes Electra (Eugene O'Neill's version of The Oresteia), Katina Paxinou donned this gauzy, flowing green and beige dress, a beautifully rendered replica of Civil War-era fashion. The film's celebrated costume designer, Travis Banton, had also designed Mary Pickford's dress for her wedding to Douglas Fairbanks and was known for his use of exquisite fabrics. Alongside Rosalind Russell, Kirk Douglas and Sir Michael Redgrave, Paxinou would help lead the film to box office success and two Oscar nominations. The top portion hooks on to the skirt with a series of eye-hooks, and is lined with traditional corset-stays (beauty knows no pain), with the floor-length skirt heavily lined in layers of cotton and satin, though it is missing its bustle. The entire ensemble is accented with bright green silk bows and ribbons. In Very Fine condition, with a few minor holes, pulls and small areas of discoloration to the gauze shell and ribbon material.
Medjai Costume from "The Mummy Returns." A cross-band sash and a 4' X 12' muslin cloth worn as a turban, both worn by a Medjai in The Mummy Returns (2001). In Very Good condition with a small tear on the turban cloth and slight soiling to the back of the sash. Accompanied by COA from Premiere Props.
Audie Murphy Cavalry Scarf from "40 Guns to Apache Pass". A yellow U.S. Army Cavalry neck scarf worn by Murphy in the 1967 Western. A Medal of Honor recipient and the most decorated American soldier of World War II, Murphy appeared in 44 movies (mostly Westerns) prior to his untimely death in a plane crash at the age of 46. 40 Guns to Apache Pass was his penultimate performance. The scarf is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Audie Murphy's Jacket Custom-Made by Nudie Cohn. Soldier, songwriter, and actor Audie Murphy appeared in more than 45 films before his death in 1971, and this heavy gray and cream Nudie Cohn jacket was more than likely custom-made for one of his many westerns. The jacket has the classic Nudie's tag along the inner collar, but also has a smaller Nudie's tag along lining of front listing Murphy's name (typed) and possible film production numbers. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"My Three Sons" Fred MacMurray Screen-Worn Pajamas. Steve Douglas pajama set consisting of a royal blue pajama top with gold piping and matching pajama bottoms with a snap button and a stretch waistband worn by actor Fred MacMurray on My Three Sons (1960-72). Acquired from the Fred MacMurray estate. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Nutty Professor II: The Klumps." Eddie Murphy Screen-Worn Costume. Eddie Murphy made her famous with the simple lines "Hercules! Hercules!" -- forever cementing the character of Anna Pearl "Mama" Jensen in the minds of Murphy fans. This costume, worn by Murphy as "Mama" in Nutty Professor II: The Klumps is composed of a very roomy brown and pink flowered dress, with an orange and white apron, and is accompanied by a COA from Premiere Props, as well as a DVD copy of the film. Costume designor for the film was Sharen Davis. In Excellent condition.
Margaret O'Brien Costume Hat. A dainty brown wool Berkshire hat with feathers, worn by a young Margaret O'Brien in an unspecified MGM production. An MGM costume tag with O'Brien's name on it is sewn on the sweatband. In Excellent condition.
"Pat and Mike" Spencer Tracy Worn Suit. This fitted, gray pin-stripe suit was worn by actor Spencer Tracy in the romantic comedy "Pat and Mike." Tracy played shady sports promoter Mike opposite long-time love Katharine Hepburn's flustered young athlete Pat. A MGM label with Tracy's name is sewn in the costume. The suit is in exceptional condition, especially considering its age.
"The Patriot" Colonial Uniform Costume. A colonial-style uniform consisting of shirt, trouser, vest, heavy wool overcoat, and tricorner hat worn by an unknown cast member in Roland Emmerich's 2000 historical epic. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Perfect Stranger" - Halle Berry's Bath Robe. A powder blue terrycloth bath robe by Renfrew Holt, worn by the Oscar-winning actress in the thriller Perfect Stranger. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Popeye" Shelly Duvall Screen-Worn Red Coat and Accessories. Olive Oyl's trademark long, red coat with embroidered red polka dots, an elegant matching hat, beige knit gloves, red gumdrop earrings, and a blue purse with sky blue polka dots worn by Shelly Duvall in the Robert Altman-directed Popeye (1980). Also, Swee'pea's infant-sized baby blue jumper with a ruffle collar and a small white sailors' cap with embroidered anchor ornamentation worn by actor Wesley Ivan Hurt in the same film. Both costumes acquired from the Christie's auction for Paramount Studios in December 1990, and their inventory tag is still attached to the costume. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Vincent Price's Cape. The word "macabre" and the name Vincent Price are virtually interchangeable. The late actor appeared in dozens of horror films -- The Fly, House of Wax, The Tingler, and The Abominable Dr. Phibes, among others -- over the course of his 60-year career, usually playing off his imposing 6' 4" stature and urbane manner. This ghoulish black wool cape with red trim and ornate buttons on the collar was worn by the iconic actor in an unknown production. It has a Western Costume Co. tag bearing Price's name sewn under the broad collar, and is in Excellent condition with virtually no wear. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Prisoner of Zenda" Peter Sellers 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.
"RoboCop 3" Costume OCP Uniform. A light grey jumpsuit, size Large, with matching ballistic vest worn by an unknown castmember in the 1993 sequel. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COAsfrom Hollywood Prop Supply.
John Castle Costume from "RoboCop 3". An OCP rehab officer's uniform consisting of a light grey shirt with shoulder boards and matching slacks, worn by actor John Castle in the 1993 sequel. In Excellent condition, with the character's name ("McDaggett) written inside the collar.
"Rocky IV" Sylvester Stallone Costume Boxing Shoes. A pair of white Adidas boxing shoes worn by Stallone in the 1985 sequel (the most successful film in the series in terms of box office grosses). In Excellent condition, with an MGM costume tag sewn into the tongue of the right shoe. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"The Running Man" Screen-Worn Costume. Running Man contestants uniform shirt of gray nylon with cherry red sleeves and zippers along the shoulders with a large embroidered "Running Man" logo on the back from The Running Man (1987). This cult film based on the Stephen King novel found actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and others trying to survive a public execution gauntlet staged as a game show. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"St. Elsewhere" Medical Overcoats. Three lab coats from TV's St. Eligius hospital including those belonging to Dr. Donald Westphall (actor Ed Flanders), hospital administrator Dr. John Gideon (Ronny Cox), and Dr. Roxanne Turner (actress Alfre Woodard). Each full-length white lab coat is embroidered at left chest with the doctor's name and "St. Eligius Hospital" in royal blue thread from the acclaimed TV series, St. Elsewhere (1982-88). Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"SeaQuest DSV" Screen-Worn Costumes and Props. Behind the surface lies the future, and by the mid 21st century the TV series, SeaQuest DSV (1993-96) finds humankind living in and policing the ocean. This lot contains two jumpsuits: the first is teal blue from the medical department, the second is orange from sciences with United Earth Oceans patch emblems on arms and name badges applied with Velcro to left chest with the vessel's logos. Also in this lot, a blue, denim chairback with "SeaQuest DSV" silk-screened in large orange letters on the front and "Director" on the back. Also, a magnetic circular UEO sign, a similar sticker, a Captain's science notebook and UEO ship stationery from the production. Acquired from the auction held by the production company in 1996 after the show completed its final season. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Shooter" Mark Wahlberg Ballistic Vest. A black faux ballistic vest worn by Wahlberg in his role as sniper "Bob Lee Swagger" in the action movie released earlier this Spring. In Excellent condition with some trace amounts of fake blood on the front.
"Shooter" Mark Wahlberg's Wetsuit and Shirt. Included are a black men's turtleneck cold weather pullover and wetsuit worn by Wahlberg in the recent action movie. In Excellent condition.
Nicole Simpson's Fur Coat. This luxurious mink was owned and worn by Nicole Simpson. She called it her "lucky" fur and wore often when she was gambling in Atlantic City or Las Vegas. The coat was given by Nicole to John Cohan, noted celebrity psychic, and includes a handwritten letter from him.
Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, Owned Chignon Hat. An elegant black velvet cache chignon owned by Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor. The petite Givenchy hat is adorned with a velvet bow and finished with diamante orbs. Previously auctioned at Sotheby's (auction tags still attached), the hat is in Excellent condition and is a prime example of the Duchess' elegant sense of fashion. Accompanied by the Duchess' wooden hatstand.
Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, Owned Hat. A black grosgrain hat owned by Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor. The Caroline Reboux hat is wrapped with a ribbon, finished with small bows. Previously auctioned at Sotheby's (auction tags still attached), the classic little hat is in Excellent condition.
Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, Owned Pillbox Hat. A chic black jersey-covered pillbox hat owned by Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor. The open-crown hat was custom-made for the Duchess by Bergdorf Goodman, and was previously auctioned at Sotheby's (auction tags still attached). In Excellent condition with a Bergdorf Goodman tag along lining and two hatpins. Accompanied by the Duchess' silk-covered hat stand. A refined and tasteful reflection of the stylish royal.
Frank Sinatra Costume Trousers From "Some Came Running." This pair of khaki U.S. Army uniform trousers was worn by Frank Sinatra in Vincente Minelli's 1958 drama, and has an MGM costume tag with his name written on it sewn into the waistband. The movie was based on the novel by James Jones, as was the earlier From Here to Eternity (notable for Sinatra's Oscar-winning performance). The pants are in Very Fine to Excellent condition, with several areas bearing an unknown adhesive substance (easily removed). Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" promo still of Sinatra wearing the trousers in the film (in Fine condition).
Anna Nicole Smith Jacket. This Mexican-made embroidered patchwork jacket with sequined sleeves, from the Judith Roberts Collection, was purchased for her in the early '90s by elderly billionaire J. Howard Marshall. Smith later gave it as a gift to her stylist/personal shopper. Smith's relationship and later marriage to Marshall was a controversial one due to allegations of gold digging and the 60-year age difference between them. The jacket is in Excellent condition and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
"The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" Dick Smothers Screen-Worn Jacket. Dick Smothers' wild, faux zebra-skin performance jacket with black satin trim at collar, cuffs and pocket flaps and bright red satin lining, as worn on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967-69). Western Costume Co. label within features the typed name of the performer, and it was acquired from the Western Costume Co. Star Collection. CBS canceled the popular series when it became clear that Dick and Tommy Smothers would not modify their political comments to appease conservative network censors and advertisers. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Vulcan Zombie Costume from "Star Trek: Enterprise". A greyish-purple polyurethane jumpsuit worn by actress Carol Abney in episode #305 ("Impulse") of the Star Trek spin-off series. In Excellent condition.
Ethan Phillips' "Star Trek: Voyager" Costume. An aqua-and-brown tunic and pants with elaborate design, worn by Phillips as the alien guide "Neelix" in several episodes of the Star Trek spin-off series. The costume is in Excellent condition with a costume tag sewn inside the collar.
"Stoney Burke" Jack Lord's Cowboy Hat. Before actor Jack Lord was Detective Steve McGarrett, he played rodeo rider Stoney Burke and numerous other cowboys. This is his Western hat (size 7 1/4") of tan, beaver fifty featuring a thin brown, tied silk faille hatband. There is a large, circular Resistol Western logo and light make-up staining inside this hat, which was worn by actor Jack Lord on Stoney Burke (1962-63) or perhaps other TV Western. Acquired from the Jack Lord estate. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Barbra Streisand Owned Black Suede Pull-Over Jacket. A supple black suede pull-over jacket, formerly owned and privately worn by Barbra Streisand. The jacket is a Jeanne Iguchi design, and is in Excellent condition with buttoned cuffs and black leather collar. Accompanied by COA from The Streisand Foundation. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
Barbra Streisand Owned Coat. A leopard print three-quarter length coat, lined in black satin, formerly owned and privately worn by Barbra Streisand. The DKNY coat is in Excellent condition and is a women's size large. Accompanied by a COA from The Streisand Foundation. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
Three Stooges "Back From the Front" Curly Howard's Navy Hat. This vintage Donald Duck-style U.S. Navy uniform cap was worn by founding Stooge Jerome "Curly" Howard in the 1943 short film "Back From the Front." It is in Excellent condition and has a Columbia Pictures stamp and "Curly Howard" written inside the sweatband in black ink. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Guard Uniform from "UltraViolet." A rubber one-piece costume, worn by an extra playing a Medical Control guard (and undoubtedly a victim of Violet's vengeance), this rubber one-piece costume is a men's size small, and has the name "Lollis Lill" written along inner collar. In Very Fine condition with very mild wear to knee pads and thigh areas. Accompanied by COA from Premiere Props.
Costume from "Underworld: Evolution." A faux leather riding apron worn by "Death Dealer #1," as is labeled along the interior, in Underworld: Evolution. With drawstrings tipped with flint and black quartz arrowheads, the riding apron is in Very Fine condition with slight fraying to edges. Perfect for fending off Lycans. Accompanied by COA from Premiere Props.
Sweater Worn in "Underworld: Evolution." Worn by an extra playing a sentry in Underworld: Evolution, the sequel to the 2003 stylized hit Underworld. The black zip turtleneck is a men's size small and is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from Premiere Props.
Kevin Grevioux's Costume from "Underworld." A black t-shirt and black jeans worn by actor Kevin Grevioux as the werewolf enforcer "Raze" in the 2003 action-fantasy movie. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Premiere Props.
"V" Screen-Worn Hat and Gauntlets from the TV Series. A "Visitors" army uniform black baseball-style cap with futuristic logo and a pair of rust quilted gauntlets as worn on V (1984-85). Acquired from Warner Bros. Studios, where the series was produced. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"V" Screen-Worn Costume from Television Series. A "Visitors" orange satin army uniform with applied gauntlets and a black web belt with an orange futuristic logo on the buckle as worn by Lydia, rival of Diana, leader of the Visitors. "June Chadwick 1" is inscribed at the neck of this sexy costume, which was acquired from Warner Bros. Studios, where the series was produced. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Mamie Van Doren Shoes From Her Personal Wardrobe. A pair of Italian red-and-white patent leather ladies' sling-back Oxfords, owned and worn by the '50s sex symbol. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Mamie Van Doren.
"Vigil in the Night" Anne Shirley Worn Costume. Nurse's uniform worn by Anne Shirley in the George Stevens 1940 classic Vigil in the Night. The costume was designed by Walter Plunkett, who had designed the costumes for Gone with the Wind a year earlier, and has a tag sewn into the inner seam of the skirt listing Shirley's name and production numbers. In Very Fine condition with a 1" tear to seam of apron.
"Wagon Train" Robert Horton Costume Shirt. This cotton costume shirt was worn by Horton during his stint on the classic Western TV series. It has an MGM costume tag with Horton's name and the date "6/6/60" written on it, and is in Very Fine condition with mild wear and a little staining.
John Wayne's Custom-Made Cowboy Hat. This handsome Resistol beaver cowboy hat was custom-made for Wayne by legendary Western wear designer Nudie Cohn, and has his logo and "Made especially for John Wayne" embossed on the sweatband. The hat was given by Wayne to his friend, late production coordinator Otto Kupp, as a token of appreciation for assistance provided on various productions throughout the years. One of Kupp's most prized possessions, he took great care of it, and it is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from the L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
John Wayne's Tie Clip and Cuff Links Set. A handsome sterling tie bar and cufflinks set with matching cowboy boot design, owned and worn by the legendary actor whose name is synonymous with classic Western films. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some minor tarnishing. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
John Wayne's Beret from "The Green Berets". Prompted by the anti-war atmosphere and social discontent in the U.S. during the late '60s, John Wayne produced and starred The Green Berets, released in 1968 shortly after the Tet Offensive. Wayne had always been a steadfast supporter of American involvement in the war in Vietnam, and even turned down a role in The Dirty Dozen to make Berets instead. Considered by some to be an overly idealized and romanticized depiction of the conflict, it remains one of Wayne's most controversial movies. This is the titular beret worn by Wayne in his role of special forces officer "Col. Mike Kirby." complete with a Batjac Productions Inc. costume tag bearing Wayne's name sewn inside, and it is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild wear. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
John Wayne's Scarf from "Rooster Cogburn". Wayne's performance in True Grit (1969) was successful enough to spawn the sequel Rooster Cogburn in 1973, and a third movie was being considered when, sadly, the sequel performed poorly at the box office. Nevertheless, Wayne's performance as the taciturn U.S. Marshall remains one of his most memorable roles. This mauve scarf was worn by him in the 1973 movie, and it has a Batjac Prod. Inc. stamp near the top (not readily visible). It has been framed along with a color 5" x 7" still of Wayne from the movie in a 21" x 17" x 2.5" display box, and is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
John Wayne's Uniform Shirt from "The Green Berets." One of Wayne's most controversial movies, the pro-war The Green Berets was released in 1968, shortly after the Tet Offensive that marked a turning point in the Vietnam conflict. This olive drab Army uniform shirt worn by Wayne in his role of special forces officer "Col. Mike Kirby," with a Western Costume Co. tag bearing Wayne's name sewn inside, as well as a Batjac Prod. Inc. stamp. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild wear. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
John Wayne "The Hellfighters" Costume Jacket. Based loosely on the life of oil field firefighter Red Adair, The Hellfighters (1968) stands as one of Wayne's most memorable movies (Westerns aside, that is). This handsome khaki safari jacket was worn by Wayne in the movie, and it is in great condition with just a few very small stains and some paint loss to the snap closures. A Western Costume Co. tag is sewn inside, and it has the Duke's name printed on it. Also included are two color 8" x 10" stills of Wayne wearing the jacket in the film, as well as a DVD copy.
John Wayne Costume Cavalry Scarf from "El Dorado." This mustard-yellow costume U.S. Cavalry scarf was worn by John Wayne in one of most memorable Westerns, Howard Hawks' El Dorado (1966). Actress Charlene Holt, who played "Maudie" in the film, obtained the scarf directly from the production company after completion of the movie, and it remained in her possession until her death in 1996. It was then obtained from her estate by a collector. The scarf has been professionally framed in a 22" x 20.5" x 2.5" display box along with color reproductions of a lobby card and poster for the movie, both featuring images of Wayne wearing the item. The scarf is in Very Fine to Excellent condition, with just a little bit of wear and fading. A fantastic, one-of-a-kind item.
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.
"We Were Soldiers" Costume NVA Uniform. A costume North Vietnam Army uniform worn by an extra in the 2002 war drama featuring Mel Gibson. The costume includes a shirt, trousers, shoes, helmet and equipment harness, all in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Premiere Props.
"We Were Soldiers" -- Brian Tee's Costume Uniform. A khaki U.S. Army uniform shirt with assorted decorations and braids, worn by actor Brian Tee in the 2002 Vietnam war movie starring Mel Gibson. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Whispering Smith" -- Brenda Marshall Green Skirt and Gauchos Designed by Mary K. Dodson. Brenda Marshall (1915-1992), best remembered as Errol Flynn's leading lady in The Sea Hawk (1940) and the long-time (and eventually divorced) wife of William Holden, wore this stunningly green set of skirt and gauchos in Paramount's Technicolor 1948 Western Whispering Smith, co-starring Alan Ladd and Robert Preston. The designer was Mary K. Dodson, prominent costume designer for Paramount Studios from 1945 to 1951. The name "Brenda Marshall" appears on a Paramount costume tag inside the waistband. Included in the lot is a DVD of Whispering Smith. Excellent condition.
Flip Wilson Screen-Worn "Geraldine" Costumes. Geraldine's psychedelic, two-piece purple, pink, and yellow ensemble featuring a floral pattern, large pink stones with purple suede detailing and pink fringe along the hem of the top and mini skirt. Also, a completely padded bra with feminine pink lace trim, both worn by television's first African-American super star, Flip Wilson on The Flip Wilson Show (1970-74). Designed by and acquired from Mr. Bill Belew, who at about the same time was creating Elvis Presley's trademark jumpsuits. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Donnie Dunagan's Personal Photos. A wonderful packet with dozens of pages and scores of items on Donnie Dunagan's early life, from toddler portraits to early Hollywood publicity photos and behind-the scenes snapshots. The range is remarkable -- pictures of Donnie in his "king" costume from a Memphis talent show, a scrapbook page with a sample piece of cloth from his "royal robes and crown," his 1937 FBI fingerprint cards, his "Baby King" certificate with gold seal from the Womans Benefit Association of San Antonio, Texas, his health card from two-and-half years old, (with a 100% score), and much more in the form of photos, clippings and scrapbook material. Of special interest to film fans will be four pages of correspondence to and from RKO Radio Pictures (one of the letters on RKO stationery, with its trademark insignia) regarding Donnie's contract, options and agency; two of these letters are signed by Donnie and three are signed by his parents. There are also scrapbook pages with personal snapshots taken of Donnie's arrival by train in Los Angeles, posing with the agent who "discovered" him, working and playing on the set of Donnie's first movie, RKO's Mother Carey's Chickens (1938), taken at the RKO ranch, as well as a shot of little Donnie typing (!) at home and reviewing a script, and a snapshot of the Dunagan family's brand new car, purchased with his salary from RKO. The pages are revelations about Donnie's early life, as well as fascinating evidence of the life and challenges faced by a child performer in tha era. Overall Excellent condition. Colorful and compelling artifacts! From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan Photo Archive. This lot features eight different of Master Dunagan, including a wonderful 11" x 14" shot of Donnie ice-skating; a 5" x 7" color portrait from Mother Carey's Chickens; a b&w 5" x 7" portrait from Mother Carey's Chickens; a 6" x 8" portrait of Donnie with a doll atop a tall building (which he's identified as "My first week in Hollywood, CA, 1938"); an 8" x 10" portrait of Donnie roller-skating near his Beverly Hills home in 1939; a Christmas morning shot (probably 1938) of Donnie playing a drum; and Donnie on that same Christmas morning, hugging a stuffed toy. There's an extra shot of the b&w 5" x 7". The 11" x 14" portrait is in Fine condition with a 2-inch tear at the top extending into photo but not touching Donnie's image, a chip from the bottom right border and some tape along the top border; the rest of the stills rate Excellent condition. A great assortment. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
"Mother Carey's Chickens" Photo Archive. Seven ultra-rare photos from RKO's Mother Carey's Chickens, all from the personal scrapbook of Donnie Dunagan, who made his film debut in this production. There are six 8" x 10" shots: Donnie standing in a matte-finish portrait by Musart (the photographer's raised stamp in the lower right corner), with a secretarial signature "Best wishes Donnie Dunagan Hollywood 1938"; Donnie riding in a convertible with co-star Anne Shirley; two of Donnie on roller skates; Donnie napping in a chair, one shoe off, one shoe on and flanked by a teddy bear; and Donnie asleep in bed, with a cat and a cowboy doll. There's also a 3" x 5" snapshot of a smiling Donnie in costume on the set of Mother Carey's Chickens. Five of the 8"x 10" pictures have residue on the reverse from the scrapbook and three of them have the RKO Radio Pictures stamp on the reverse. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
"Mother Carey's Chickens" Photo Archive. Five original 8" x 10" stills from RKO's Mother Carey's Chickens (1938), directed by Rowland V. Lee and starring Ruby Keeler and Anne Shirley. Child star discovery Donnie Dunagan made his Hollywood debut in this film (at the age of three) and these stills come from Dunagan's personal scrapbook.They include two shots of Donnie posing with a "Dopey" doll (from the then-recently released Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs); two of him smiling; and one shot of a theatre display for the film, with the teaser "Featuring Donnie Dunagan New Child Star." One of the smiling poses has some staining on the borders and lower picture area;the theatre display picture has a chip from the upper right corner and some surface ceases; there is some residue on the reverse of four of the shots from having been pasted in the scrapbook; and two of the shots have the RKO Radio blue stamp on the back, with the credit "Photo By Fred Hendrickson." Overall Very Fine condition. The shots of Donnie with the Dopey doll are in a way prophetic, as Dunagan later signed a contract with Walt Disney to provide the fawn's voice in Bambi. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
"Mother Carey's Chickens" Archive. Six original 8" x 10" still portraits of Donnie Dunagan from his Hollywood debut in RKO's Mother Carey's Chickens (1938). Only three years old when he arrived in Hollywood, Donnie shows himself a real trouper in this gallery of poses -- winsome, mischievous, pensive. Five of the six stills have the RKO Radio Pictures, Inc. studio stamp on the reverse, and two have the stamp of his agent, Rodney Pantages, Inc.on the reverse as well. Some minor border wear, and a bit of surface creasing on one of the shots; overall Very Fine condition. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan "Mother Carey's Chickens " Photo Archive. Six ultra-rare 8" x 10" publicity and behind the scenes shots from Donnie's Hollywood debut film, RKO's Mother Carey's Chickens (1938), all from his personal scrapbook. They include shots of Donnie adjusting his roller skates; Donnie speeding along in the same skates; a coy portrait; a smiling portrait; a candid set shot of Donnie showing a toy to co-star Ruby Keeler; and a variation of the latter. Most have an RKO Radio studio stamp on the reverse. Some residue on the shots from Donnie's scrapbook, and some minor border wear; in overall Very Fine condition. Delightful pictures! From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan "Mother Carey's Chickens" Photo Archive. Six original 8" x 10" stills, all from the personal collection of Donnie Dunagan and showcasing his Hollywood debut, RKO's Mother Carey's Chickens (1938). There are four beautiful portraits and two candids; one of Donnie with producer/director Rowland V. Lee, and one with a studio nanny, who's reading Donnie a book as he rests in the trailer dressing room Lee provided for him. Significantly, Lee also directed Donnie in Universal's Son of Frankenstein and Tower of London, both 1939 releases; also, the dressing room shot shows in the background a drawing of Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, signed by Walt Disney, for whom Donnie later provided the voice of the fawn in Bambi (1942). (In one of the portraits, Donnie is holding a Dopey doll.) There is some scrapbook page residue on the reverse of several of the shots, and three of them have the RKO Radio Pictures stamp on the reverse. In overall Excellent condition. The affection between Lee and Dunagan in the candid set shot is especially evident. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan Photo Archive. Six 8" x 10" stills from Donnie Dunagan's scrapbook include a shot of Donnie with Mickey and Minnie Mouse posing for a "Wheaties" advertisement; Donnie on his first "motorcycle," actually a bicycle Christmas present from his hometown of San Antonio; five-year old Donnie posing with his Christmas tree and gifts; another pose in the Christmas setting; a color portrait from the Universal 1939 short subject Who's Wacky Now; and the same portrait in black and white. Several of the stills have hand-written biographical/professional data on the reverse about Donnie. The shot with Mickey ad Minnie is especially interesting, considering Donnie's later work in Disney's Bambi. Some minor border chips and pinholes, otherwise in Very Fine condition. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
"Tower of London" Vintage Photos. Three orignal 8" x 10" photos from Universal's 1939 Tower of London, starring Basil Rathbone and Boris Karloff. One of that melodrama's best-remembered episodes is Rathbone's evil Richard III advancing his wicked schemes by arranging the marriage of two children, Baby Prince Richard (Donnie Dunagan) and little Lady Mowbray (Joan Carroll), and this lot showcases those three performers in pictures from Dunagan's personal collection. There's a wonderful candid shot of Rathbone walking hand-in-hand with Dunagan and Carroll; a charming full-length portrait of Dunagan in crown and costume; and a close-up of Dunagan and Carroll, both smiling for the photographer.The lot includes an additional copy of the last shot, so there are actually four photos included. The shot with Rathbone has some damage on the lower right border not touching the image and some marks on the reverse from having been pasted in Dunagan's scrapbook; two of the others have similar marks; one of the Dunagan and Carroll shots has its original snipe; in overall Very Fine condition. Vintage and ultra-rare original Universal horror items. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
"Son of Frankenstein" Promo Photos. Included are four b&w 8" x 10" photos of child actor Donnie Dunagan on the set of Son of Frankenstein (1939) with co-star Basil Rathbone. Rathbone's charm and kindness greatly impressed Donnie, and these charming shots reflect the warmth between the great actor and his four-year old friend. Also included is a b&w 4" x 6" of Dunagan playing on the lot in a toy car -- a gift from Rathbone -- and a b&w 3.5" x 4.5" shot of the child actor having lunch. All are in Very Fine condition with some mild wear and toning from age. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
"Son of Frankenstein" Promo Photos. Five b&w 8" x 10" photos featuring little Donnie Dunagan as "Peter von Frankenstein" in Son of Frankenstein, including shots of him with Basil Rathbone and some great images of the movie's gothic set in "Castle Frankenstein." All are in Very Fine condition with some mild wear and age toning. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
"Son of Frankenstein" Promo Photos. Four b&w 8" x 10" photos of child actor Donnie Dunagan as "Peter von Frankenstein" in Son of Frankenstein (1939); shots of him with co-stars Basil Rathbone and Lionel Atwill. All are in Very Fine condition with some mild wear and toning from age.
"Son of Frankenstein" Promo Photos. Three great b&w 8" x 10" photos of child actor Donnie Dunagan as "Peter von Frankenstein" in Son of Frankenstein (1939), all of them great photos of him at the mercy of the Monster (as played by Boris Karloff). All are in Very Fine condition with some mild wear and toning from age.
Donnie Dunagan Promo Photos. Set of four b&w photos of the child actor, two 5" x 7", one 5.5" x 7", and one 5.5" x 7.5", including two great shots of him with Josephine Hutchinson (1903-1998), who played his mother, "Elsa von Frankenstein" in Son of Frankenstein (1939). Working with Donnie was one of the actress's happiest memories of this film, and Donnie remembers Ms. Hutchinson with warmth and respect. The photos are in overall Very Fine condition with mild toning and some light wear and creasing. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan Publicity Photos. One 5" x 7", one 5.5" x 7.5" and two 8" x 10" b&w83 promo photos of child actor Donnie Dunagan. All are in Very Fine condition with some mild wear and toning from age.
Donnie Dunagan "Bambi" Production Photos. Two exceptionally rare photos of Donnie Dunagan taken at the time of Walt Disney's Bambi (1942), for which Donnie provided the voice of Bambi the fawn. They include a 5" x 7" shot of Donnie smiling and sporting a hat, and an 8" x 10" portrait with an appealing oval -frame effect. The verso of the 8" x 10" shot has hand-written information regarding Donnie's address, vital statistics, etc., added when Donnie was 12 (he was five at the time of Bambi), and the stamp of the "Broadway-Hollywood" photographer. There is also a page from the Motion Picture Directory, circa 1940, with pictures and credits for various child actors, including Donnie. The page from the directory (which was published about the time of the production of Bambi) is glued to a scrapbook age, and the verso features a telegram to Donnie and a birthday party invitation. Ultra-rare, desirable items dynamically related to an all-time Disney classic! From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Jackie Moran and Baby Sandy Signed Photos. Two 8" x 10" photos, each inscribed to Donnie Dunagan from fellow child players.The matte finish Jackie Moran portrait reads in black ink, "To Donnie a swell little fellow Best Wishes Jackie Moran." Notable as Huck Finn in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) and as Phil Meade in Gone With the Wind (1939), Moran likely met Dunagan while he was playing "Buddy" in Universal's Buck Rogers serial (1939) at the time Dunagan was playing in Son of Frankenstein. The glossy Baby Sandy shot (taking in the sun in her own canvas chair!) reads in black fountain ink, "Best Wishes to Donnie Universal Pictures + Baby Sandy." This still is from Baby Sandy's first movie, East Side of Heaven (1939), and as Baby Sandy was only about a year old during its production, the autograph was obviously provided by proxy. The Baby Sandy photo has its original "snipe" and the stamp of Universal photographer Sherman Clark. There are pinholes in the borders of each still, and the Baby Sandy shot has a chip in the upper right border, not touching the image; overall Very Fine condition. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Sidney Toler Signed Photo. An original 8" x 10" matte-finish portrait of Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan, signed in black fountain ink,"To Donnie Dunagan Sidney Toler as 'Chan.'" Missouri-born Toler played the Asian sleuth in 22 movies, beginning with 20th Century-Fox's Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938) and ending with Monogram's The Trap (1946), released shortly before his death. In Very Fine condition pin holes in each border corner. Toler's adding "Chan" to the autograph makes it most desirable, as does his suitably inscrutable expression. IFrom the Donnie Dunagan Archive Q.
Boris Karloff Signed Photo to Donnie Dunagan. A striking Karloff portrait, signed to a Universal co-player and with a great Frankenstein Monster connection. This is a b&w 8" x 10" headshot of the legendary star who played the "Monster" of the first three Frankenstein movies, inscribed "For Donnie with love from the giant!" to his pint-sized Son of Frankenstein co-star, child actor Donnie Dunagan, and signed by Karloff in black fountain ink. Karloff and the four-year old child actor formed a close bond during the production, as Boris taught the boy to play checkers, bought him ice cream, looked after him on the set, and, come Yuletide of 1938, gave his little friend a train set. Donnie sent a thank-you and a request for a signed photo, receiving this warmly-inscribed shot from the Horror King. Many Karloff fans consider this publicity portrait his finest from the 1930s. The reference to "the giant" (.e., the Monster) gives the picture a most desirable distinction, as does its affectionate sentiment to his Son of Frankenstein co-player. "I've loved Mr. Karloff almost all my life," says Don Dunagan today, and this wonderful signed portrait, a keystone of his archive for almost 70 years, shows the affection was mutual. In Fine condition with mild to moderate age toning, mild wear to the edges, and tack holes to the corners. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Basil Rathbone Signed Photo from "Tower of London". A stunning original 8 "x 10" portrait of Basil Rathbone as Richard III in Universal's Tower of London (1939), signed in black fountain ink to his co-player Donnie Dunagan, "To Donnie a grand actor with love from Basil Rathbone." Many believe Rathbone to have been the silver screen's greatest all-around villain (as well as its definitive Sherlock Holmes), and his sly, "crookback" Richard III was one of his most evil cinema scoundrels, played at the apex of Rathbone's Hollywood career. Rathbone and Dunagan, of course, had acted together previously in Son of Frankenstein and this portrait's warmly inscribed presentation shows the ongoing genuine affection that existed between the star and the child actor (then five years old). There are pinholes in each corner of the picture's border and a very slight smudge in the "h" in "with" in the inscription - otherwise it's in Excellent condition. It's hard to imagine a signed Rathbone picture that illustrates more vividly his magic as an actor and kindness as a gentleman. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Boris Karloff Signed Photo from "Tower of London". "Karloff can't be taken seriously, else he would drive one insane from fright," wrote the INew York Times Q critic after viewing Universal's Tower of London (1939). The medieval melodrama presented Karloff in one of most vividly wicked roles - Mord, the bald-pated, club-footed, axe-swinging Tower executioner, begging Richard III (Basil Rathbone) to allow him to enter battle and kill "in hot blood." Karloff signed this spine-chilling original 8 "x 10" portrait of himself as "Mord " in black fountain ink to Donnie Dunagan, "For Donnie with love from 'Tower of London' Boris Karloff." Dunagan played "Baby Prince Richard" in Tower of London, and he and Karloff had acted previously, of course, in Universal's Son of Frankenstein (1939). There 's a pin hole in each of the border corners, and the reverse bears the green-ink stamp, "BORIS KARLOFF Appearing in Universal Pictures" In Excellent condition. Donnie Dunagan has great personal affection for "Mr. K," and this wonderful signed photo has been an especially prized item in his personal collection for almost seventy years. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive..
Ian Hunter and Nan Grey Signed Photos from "Tower of London". Two original 8 "x 10" shots from Tower of London (1939); a portrait signed by Ian Hunter (as Edward IV) and an on-set candid signed by Nan Grey (as Lady Alice), both inscribed to Donnie Dunagan (Baby Prince Richard). Hunter writes "To Master Donnie Sincerely Ian Hunter" and Grey inscribes "for Donnie Sincerely, Nan Grey," both in black fountain ink. Hunter (1900-75) was a prominent character actor in many Warner Bros. and MGM films of the late 1930s/early 1940s, while Grey (1918-93) was memorable in such Universal horrors as Dracula's Daughter and The Invisible Man Returns. She was also the long-time wife of singer Frankie Laine. Each still has its original "snipe" on the reverse. There are pin holes in the four border areas of each still, and the Nan Grey picture has a tiny chip from the upper right border, otherwise in overall Excellent condition. The 1939 eye make-up on Grey as she practices needlework in her 15th-century costume is especially charming. Wonderful mementoes from one of Universal's most ambitious horror epics. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
John Sutton and Joan Carroll Signed Photos from "Tower of London". Two original 8 x 10 still portraits from Universal's 1939 melodrama Tower of London - John Sutton (as John Wyatt) and child actress Joan Carroll (as Lady Mowbray). Sutton wrote "Always the best of luck to Donnie a grand trooper Sincerely John Sutton 1939," and Ms. Carroll wrote "Best wishes to my little co-star in 'Tower of London' - 1939 Joan Carroll." It appears Sutton had a temperamental black-ink fountain pen when he signed (there are smudges) while Ms. Carroll opted for a black-ink ballpoint. Sutton's picture has"JOHN SUTTON in Universal Pictures" stamped in green on the reverse, while Ms. Carroll's has the original snipe. Sutton later appeared in such horror films as The Bat and Return of the Fly; Joan Carroll is perhaps best-remembered as Agnes in Meet Me in St. Louis. Pinholes in the border corners of each, with Sutton's troublesome pen the only minor drawback. Very Good condition. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Peg Leg Bates Signed Photo and Letter. A dynamic 8" x 10" photo of Peg Leg Bates, in top hat and tuxedo, peg leg in evidence; signed in black fountain ink, "To Little Donnie Dunagan Wishing you life's most valuable gift 'happiness.' Sincerely - Peg Leg Bates." Also a letter on Bates' 8" x 10" professional letterhead (with photo and list of recent engagements), dated January 26, 1939 in Philadelphia, written in black fountain ink and signed in full, which accompanied the picture. Donnie had met Bates during a personal appearance, and had obviously written to him; Bates' return letter is kind and charming, with Bates promising to see Dunagan's "new picture" (which must have been Son of Frankenstein). The life of Peg Leg Bates (1907-1998) was fascinating, as he overcame his handicap (losing his leg in a cotton gin accident at age 12) to become a world-famous dancer who performed for the Queen of England, appeared at least ten times on The Ed Sullivan Show and danced until the night before he died (at age 91). There are pin holes in the picture's upper borders and tiny chips in the lower border edges, and a small chip in the right edge of the letter; overall Very Fine condition. A fine tribute to a show business legend. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Lot of Signed Photos to Donnie Dunagan. In his brief show business career, Donnie Dunagan crossed paths with various actors, some established and some aspiring. This lot includes signed photos from Maurice Kosloff (Donnie's drama coach), Phyllis Kennedy (who worked with Donnie in Mother Carey's Chickens), Robert Beamish (child actor), Billy King (dancer), Anita Fortuna (dancer), Velma Lee Hall (child performer), Alma Jean Lang (actress), Donald Briggs (actor who worked with Donnie in The Forgotten Woman), and Monte Magee (a radio personality from Donnie's hometown of San Antonio). Many have charming inscriptions, especially Kosloff's: "To Donnie Dunagan 'Things worth while live' 'you should live forever' Maurice Kosloff 3-31-39." Most of the shots have pin holes in the borders. In overall Very Fine condition. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
"Son of Frankenstein" Promo Photos. Four vintage b&w 8" x 10" promo photos of child actor Donnie Dunagan circa 1939; including a still from Son of Frankenstein, inscribed and autographed by Dunagan in 2003, featuring him with Boris Karloff and Lionel Atwill in that classic horror film's thrilling climax! All are in Very Fine condition with some mild wear and toning from age.
Basil Rathbone Signed Photo to Donnie Dunagan. A b&w 8" x 10" dashingly handsome headshot of Basil Rathbone, who forever won a hallowed place in vintage horror history via his flamboyant portrayal of the title role in Universal's 1939 classic Son of Frankenstein. Rathbone's class and kindness greatly impressed Donnie Dunagan, who played his onscreen son Peter, and the star inscribed, "To Donnie with love from one of his admirers & wishing you & your Mummy & Daddy much & long happiness," signing in black ink. The portrait is especially striking, with a swashbuckling quality (about a year before signing this, Rathbone had waged his classic sword duel with Errol Flynn in The Adventures of Robin Hood); it comes from the era when Rathbone reigned as the cinema's greatest villain -- and before he first played Sherlock Holmes. The portrait, and the film and co-player to which it relates, makes this a most desirable artifact from Golden Age Hollywood and Classic Horror. In Very Fine condition with mild age toning and mild wear and/or tack holes to the corners. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan Letter Firing His Agent at Age Five. Two copies of a typed letter dated December 1, 1939, addressed to the Rodney Pantages Inc. agency, giving notice that "...your services or the services of your corporation will no longer be required to represent Donnie Dunagan..." Both copies are signed by Dunagan's mother, father, and five-year-old Donnie himself. After such films as Mother Carey's Chickens, Son of Frankenstein and Tower of London, the Dunagan family apparently felt Donnie should have been landing higher profile roles in Hollywood. Their courage was justified; several months after firing this agent, Donnie won the job of providing the fawn's voice in Disney's Bambi. Each copy has some border chips, and one copy has a minor stain to the side of the signatures, overall in Very Fine condition. A highly unusual artifact, giving insight to the challenges facing a child actor in 1939 Hollywood. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan Signed Contract. Eight-page, 8.5" x 11" Agency Contract, dated December 23, 1939, signed by Donnie Dunagan, his parents and agent Gus Dembling, in which Dunagan signs with Dembling's agency for one year. Dunagan has also initialed page seven. The very detailed contract gives insight into the workings of a Hollywood agency of that era, and has historic impact, as it led to Dunagan's engagement as the voice of the fawn in Disney's Bambi. Excellent condition. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Boris Karloff Handwritten Letter to Donnie Dunagan with Photos. On Friday the 13th of January, 1939, Universal's Son of Frankenstein premiered in Hollywood, starring Basil Rathbone (as Wolf von Frankenstein), Boris Karloff (as the legendary Monster), Bela Lugosi (as broken-necked Ygor), Lionel Atwill (as one-armed Inspector Krogh), Josephine Hutchinson (as Wolf's elegant wife Elsa) and four-year old Donnie Dunagan (as Peter, son of Wolf and Elsa). The climax found the Monster about to toss Peter into a pool of 800-degree sulfur (but unable to bring himself to do so). In fact, Karloff and Donnie became great pals on the picture, and as Christmas arrived during the film's final stages of shooting, Karloff sent Donnie a toy train set. Donnie replied with a thank you note, requesting an autograph, and Karloff responded with the picture (see lot 83-37), accompanied by this handwritten letter on the actor's personal stationery. It reads: "Dear Donnie, I'm so glad you like the train & that you are having fun with it. Thank you so for asking for my picture, which I am enclosing. I do hope we work together again soon & this time maybe I won't have to be a giant." (The "giant," of course, refers to the Monster.) It's signed by Karloff in black fountain ink. Also included are three b&w 8" x 10" photos of Dunagan with the train on Christmas morning. The letter is in Very Fine condition with some heavy fold creases, and the photos are in Very Fine condition with mild wear and toning. This testimony as to why Hollywood-at-large referred to Karloff as "Dear Boris," its provenance from a Frankenstein film co-player, and its reference to the Monster all make this one of the most unusual and desirable Karloff artifacts that Heritage has ever offered. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan Signed "Bambi" Contract. This is a true piece of magical Hollywood history - the contract that five-year old Donnie Dunagan signed May 28, 1940 to provide the voice of the fawn in the beloved Disney classic Bambi (1942). he ten-page contract lists its 27 points, sets Dunagan's pay at $50 per day for every day he works and is signed by Dunagan, as well as by a Disney secretary producer, a witness, and Dunagan's mother. The contract noted that, since Dunagan was a minor, the agreement had to be submitted to the Superior Court of the State of California for approval, and Heritage includes that legal packet as well - signed by Dunagan and his mother, as well as Disney vice-president Gunther Lessing and attorney for petitioner Thomas Butterworth. Also in the packet is Dunagan's first Disney pay stub, dated May 28, 1940. Finally, there's a wonderful 8" x 10" still portrait of three-year old Donnie (in white tuxedo and top hat), signed (actually printed) "Donnie Dunagan Hollywood, Calif. 1938." Hand-written on the verso are his (then) ) vital statistics - height, weight, vocabulary (3,000 words), etc., including the notation that he was "Recently judged 100% perfect in health, beauty and personality." Some tattering on the border of the Superior Court petition filing page, pin holes in the four photo borders and some residue from Dunagan's scrapbook on the verso of the pay stub and the picture - overall Excellent condition. Disney material is always desirable, and this intimate packet offers inside Disneyana in its most classic form. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan's "Mother Carey's Chickens" Scrapbook Pages. Five pages (ten sides) from Donnie Dunagan's personal scrapbook, devoted to his first Hollywood film, RKO's Mother Carey's Chickens (1938). Included are newspaper clippings, magazine pictures and reviews, and ads for both the film's opening at Radio City Music Hall and Donnie's personal appearance with the film at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre. Pages are tattered at the borders, but clippings are intact - Very Fine + condition. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan Fan Letters and Photos. After Donnie Dunagan won fame in such films as Mother Carey's Chickens, Son of Frankenstein and Bambi, fan mail came to him in Hollywood from all over the country. Many of the fans, in addition to writing letters, sent photographs, and here are 16 pages (32 sides) of pictures from Donnie's fans all over the country, from the years 1938 to 1940. The pictures are compelling - people posing in elegant dresses or costumes or bathing suits, with siblings or pets or favorite toys, many of the pictures signed by the fans. Donnie's family added the names and hometowns of the fans under the pictures, and while many celebrities would have quickly discarded such mail, these pictures have survived nearly 70 years in Donnie's personal collection. Page size is approx. 7" x 9" with some chips and tears in the paper; size of photos varies. This collection is a true curio, and a rather touching example of how fans wanted to share their sentiments, and images, with the people they admired on movie screens. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan's ID Cards from RKO and Universal Studios. Ultra-rare items indeed: These were Donnie Dunagan's studio passes -- an orange-colored pass to RKO Radio Pictures, stamp-dated April 27, 1938 and issued for use during the production of Mother Carey's Chickens, and a light green pass to Universal Pictures Co., with typed date 5/12/39 and issued for use during the shooting of Dames (the title later changed to The Forgotten Woman). Dunagan's name and the film's title are typed on the cards, with the RKO card signed by Nate Levinson and the Universal card by David S. Garber. Each card has a notification on the reverse that it must be presented to the studio cashier at the time employment is terminated. There is residue on the reverse of each card from having been preserved in Dunagan's scrapbook; the front of each card is in Excellent condition. Mind-boggling to think that child actor Dunagan took these cards to work at the studio every day and that they've survived almost seven decades. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan Memorabilia Lot. A wide-ranging assortment of fascinating memorabilia, all from the personal collection of Donnie Dunagan, including six pages (twelve sides) from his scrapbook with ads and reviews for Mother Carey's Chickens, newspaper photos of Donnie's own trailer dressing room (with a picture of a nude-from-the rear Donnie showering in it!), a complete issue of the August 1938 Movie Story magazine (with a feature on Mother Carey's Chickens and other 1938 films), ads for Donnie's "On Stage. In Person!" appearance at San Francisco's RKO Golden Gate Theatre for the premiere of Mother Carey's Chickens, even a batch of Donnie's pay stubs from RKO (where he began his contract at $50 per week). The packet is a virtual time machine back to the entertainment world of 1938, and Hollywood's way of promoting new movies - and child actors. The old scrapbook pages are fragile and chipped, but the the clippings and the magazine are whole and well-preserved - Very Fine + condition. Wonderful memorabilia! From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan Archive from "The Forgotten Woman." Donnie Dunagan's follow-up film to Son of Frankenstein at Universal was 1939's The Forgotten Woman, a sublime tear jerker starring Sigrid Gurie, who achieved stardom in such films as 1938's The Adventures of Marco Polo and Algiers, promoted as "the Norwegian Garbo." In fact, as the press soon discovered, much to the detriment of Sigrid's career, she'd been born in Brooklyn. At any rate, Sigrid Gurie was a fine actress and a great beauty who later blamed her Hollywood traumas and three failed marriages for her relatively early death. This collection from The Forgotten Woman boasts a breathtaking 7" x 9" portrait of Ms. Gurie, signed in light blue ink: "To Donnie my nicest little friend wishing you happiness forever. With love Sigrid Gurie." The photo has pin holes in the upper corners and lower right corner, and a chip from the lower left corner, but these don't detract from the lushly glamorous overall effect. The collection also features 11 original stills from the film, all featuring Dunagan, and ranging from fine to very good condition with residue on verso from having been pasted into his scrapbook. There are also two scrapbook pages (four sides) with reviews of the film, publicity stories and a newspaper ad for the film's Los Angeles opening . Fascinating material from Donnie Dunagan's personal collection, and the signed portrait of the hauntingly lovely Sigrid Gurie is a stunner. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan's "Son of Frankenstein" Scrapbook Pages. This is a once-in-a-lifetime treasure-trove for Golden Age horror fans! Here are 14 11"x 14" scrapbook pages (28 sides) devoted to Universal's 1939 classic terror epic Son of Frankenstein, from the collection of Donnie Dunagan, who, as a four-year old, played the Monster's little friend, Peter von Frankenstein. The variety of material is fascinating - ads for the film's opening in Los Angeles and Memphis, announcements of Dunagan's casting from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, reviews, press stories and newspaper photos from from all over the country, a trade paper ad listing the film's "hold-over" engagements, the cover from the Feb. 28, 1939 Look magazine with a color shot of Dunagan (altered so he's wearing a gas mask!)and an inside page devoted to the film, "teaser" ads - all from the collection of the child actor who played so memorably in Universal's most lavish Frankenstein melodrama. The pages offer great images of Basil Rathbone's Dr. Frankenstein, , Boris Karloff's Monster, Bela Lugosi's Ygor, Lionel Atwill's Inspector Krogh and Josephine Hutchinson's Elsa. A specially unique item is a two-page version of the film in color comic book form (mainly stills from the film "colorized"). The borders of the nearly 70-year old pages are brittle and tattered, but the clippings are intact and the wealth of material amazing - Very Fine condition. A chance to own a true piece of Universal Frankenstein history comes all-too-rarely, and these pages - from the personal collection of a major featured player in one of Hollywood's most beloved horror shows - establishes this lot as a truly wonderful find. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan's Wooden Block Panel and Christmas Tags from His Scrapbook. An unusual lot: a scrapbook page that features a color panel from a wooden toy block that Donnie Dunagan played with in Universal's The Forgotten Woman, a 1939 tear-jerker starring Sigrid Gurie; and on the reverse are six colorful Christmas tags from gifts given to Donnie at Yuletide circa 1939. The approximately 3" x 5.5" block panel features a charming picture of a little boy kissing a wide-eyed and surprised little girl, and Donnie has printed on the page beside it, "wooden block panel from the blocks I played with in a scene from Universal's 'Forgotten Woman' 1939." The Christmas tags feature Santa, a snowman, bells, and other Yuletide markings. The 9" x 10" page has tears but the tags are intact and the block looks as if a Universal prop man has just painted it. Charming curios in overall Very Fine condition. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan Pay Stubs From "Son of Frankenstein." Ten RKO Pictures pay stubs, each for the amount of $73.50 (after a whopping $1.50 in deductions), dating from November 5, 1938 to January 7, 1939, from paychecks to Donnie Dunagan for his work on Universal's Son of Frankenstein. Donnie was on contract to RKO Studios, and Son of Frankenstein producer/director Rowland V. Lee (who had directed Donnie in RKO's Mother Carey's Chickens) demanded Universal borrow Donnie for the featured role of Peter von Frankenstein. All are in Very Fine condition with mild wear. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan "Son of Frankenstein" Footage. A genuine piece of vintage Universal Horror history! Three strips of vintage 35mm b&w film footage totaling 13 frames featuring the child star as "Peter von Frankenstein" in the 1939 sequel. In Very Fine condition with mild wear. Considered both then and now to be one of the classics films of 1939, Son of Frankenstein revived Universal Studios' legendary horror productions after a two -year limbo due to studio politics and British censorship dictates. A wonderful memento from the child actor who befriended the Monster - on and offscreen. From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan "Bambi" and "Tower of London" Mementoes. This fascinating packet includes a letter on "Walt Disney Productions" letterhead (featuring Mickey Mouse), dated November 11, 1942, addressed to the Dunagan family and apologizing that a Los Angeles newspaper had not properly credited Donnie as "the voice of Bambi as a fawn." The letter is signed by Joe Reddy of the Disney Publicity Department and includes its orignal envelope, with "Walt Disney Productions" (and Mickey Mouse's picture) in the return address and its $.03 stamp. There are also three album pages (six sides), with three of the sides devoted to Bambi, including a May 31, 1940 newspaper story (with Donnie's picture) headlined "Disney Picks Donnie for Bambi model;" also ads for the film's Los Angeles opening, charming newspaper and magazine pictures from the film and an ad for "Bambi Fashions." The other three sides of the scrapbook pages are devoted to The Forgotten Woman and Tower of London, including the Hollywood Reporter notice that Donnie had been cast in Tower of London. Scrapbook pages measure 10" x 13" and have border wear, for overall Fine + condition; the Disney Studios letter is in Excellent condition. Wonderful vintage material related to the Golden Era of both Disney and Universal Studios! From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Donnie Dunagan Assorted Scrapbook Pages. Three 10.5" x 14" pages (six sides) from Donnie Dunagan's personal scrapbook, with five of the sides devoted to material from Walt Disney's Bambi (1942), for which Dunagan provided the voice of Bambi the fawn. The lot includes a beautiful color 16" x 20" foldout "Pictorial Review" from the Los Angeles Examiner (July 26, 1942), featuring six stunning pictures - Bambi with his mother, Thumper, Flower, Faline and more. There are also wonderful ads for the film's original Los Angeles engagement and various charming pictures. Also included in the pages are a review for Son of Frankenstein (in which Dunagan played Peter von Frankenstein) and several reviews for Tower of London (in which Dunagan played Baby Prince Richard) - a fascinating assortment ! Some edge tatter and chips in the pages, with clippings intact - Very Fine + Condition. Classic Hollywood material! From the Donnie Dunagan Archive.
Frankenstein Monster Head from "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein." A remarkable, bolt-necked relic from the vaults of Universal Horror! This is a full-size, specially created Vulcanized-rubber head of the Frankenstein Monster, designed to see action in the Universal-International all-time horror comedy hit, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948). Famed makeup man Bud Westmore fashioned the head, modeled after Glenn Strange (who stalked as the Monster in the classic film) and designed for use as a "stand-in" for Strange in various scenes. Several heads were made, and one saw action as the climactic fire burned up the Monster on a Universal back lot pier. Only this one is known to survive. The head stands 10" high, measures 6" wide from neck bolt to neck bolt, and measures 5" x 7" at the top of its flat skull. The head has incredible detail in its various scars, wrinkles - and even a mole beside the nose. It has survived in Very Good condition, with some minor damage ("scarring," if you will) on the right side of the head and its crown - but what are a few additional scars if you're the Frankenstein's Monster? Relics from Universal's Frankenstein series are ultra-rare, and this prop - from one of the most famous and successful films in the history of Universal Studios - makes it a major discovery. Somehow Glenn Strange's Monster kept his dignity throughout the slapstick of this beloved film (despite Lou Costello calling him "Junior" onscreen) and this head somehow displays that dignity, as well as all the gothic supremacy of Universal's Frankenstein Monster - the greatest classic Hollywood horror character of them all.
Abbott and Costello Agreement, Following "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein." A fourteen-page contract, dated December 24, 1948, with clean, sharp Bud Abbott and Lou Costello signatures, the Universal Pictures, Inc. stamp. and lots of legalese language covering "percentage compensation" from their films - drawn up only moths after the tremendous hit, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. Bud has signed in blue ink, Lou in black, and the document also bears the signatures of Universal's vice-president and assistant secretary. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein had proved to be a box office sensation - one of the biggest in Universal's history - and the stars naturally wanted to be sure they were receiving due compensation. Wonderful signatures in very desirable form!. Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"Dark Shadows" Prop Mantle Clock. The Gothic soap opera Dark Shadows, took a direction (at the time) by introducing supernatural elements six months after it began. The series became hugely popular when, a year into its run, vampire Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) became a lead character. The show aired on weekdays from 1966-71, for a whopping 1,225 episodes. This ornate Victorian-style mantle clock -- still in working condition -- was used as a background prop on the series. It has a hinged glass that opens to allow the hands to be set, and the chime still functions. The clock is in overall Very Fine condition with some mild wear. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Vintage Unused "Dracula" Sequel Story Synopsis. A major Classic Horror Discovery! This is the long-lost proposed sequel to Universal's classic Dracula (1931), prepared for Bela Lugosi by his friend Dr. Manly P. Hall and - alas - never produced. The back story: In the late 1930s, Hollywood temporarily ceased producing horror films, and Bela Lugosi - jobless - soon lost his house. Universal's Son of Frankenstein (1939), with Karloff's Frankenstein Monster and Lugosi's Ygor, proved a smash hit, and Bela, enjoying a comeback, vowed never to be out of work again. He engaged his friend Dr. Manly P. Hall, a famed scholar of the occult, to prepare horror and fantasy scripts that Bela could market to the studios as star vehicles for himself, and one was this Dracua sequel. Hall ignored Universal's sequel Dracula's Daughter (1936), that hadn't included Lugosi or Dracula, and prepared a nine-page synopsis, setting the King of the Vampires loose in...Argentina! Why Professor Van Helsing hadn't really killed Dracula, and what Dracula heroine Mina is doing in South America, are mysteries left to the reader. The approximate date of the writing of this synopsis can be traced to the July 12, 1939 Los Angeles Times, where columnist Edwin Schallert mentioned Lugosi, Hall and the treatment. Curious connections: Manly Hall later "hypnotized" Lugosi (or so it appeared) for his death scene in Universal's Black Friday (1940), officiated at Bela's final marriage in 1955 and was present at his funeral in 1956. It's a pity that no film ever emerged from this collaboration of these two loyal friends, but a blessing that the synopsis has escaped its own "tomb," ready to strike again. The discoverer of this artifact is Gary Don Rhodes, the leading Lugosi scholar and author of the new book Bela Lugosi: Dreams and Nightmares . The synopsis is In Fine to Ver
y Fine condition with moderate overall toning and a back cover that has separated from the staples. A wonderful Vintage Horror rarity, certain to enchant all "children of the night."
"Dracula 2000" Sailor Outfit. A sailor's tunic and knee-length pants, worn by an extra in the 2000 modernized adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel. In Very Fine condition with mild staining to tunic along underarm areas and collar. Accompanied by COA from Premiere Props.
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 Photo. A splendid b&w 8" x 10" portrait of the horror movie icon, inscribed "For Jim Logan with congratulations and many thinks for your splendid drawing" and signed by Karloff in black ink. Framed to an overall size of 9.5" x 11.5", it is in Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate toning and some wear, soiling, and a little creasing. From the Jim Logan Collection. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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 "House of Frankenstein" Contract Amendment. A two-page contract amendment dated September 23, 1944, guaranteeing Boris Karloff certain levels of billing in the credits and promotional materials for House of Frankenstein, initialed on the front page and signed on the second by the actor in black ink. The movie would be Karloff's last film associated with the Frankenstein Monster. By this point, Glenn Strange had stepped into the role, and during production Karloff would personally coach Strange on how the Monster should be played. The document is in Very Fine condition with mild toning, handwritten notations in pencil to the top left corner, a very light tear on the lower left of the front page, and staples and binder holes to the top. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Boris Karloff Life Mask. A life mask of the actor who first brought Frankenstein's Monster to life, used to design make-up appliances for an unknown production. In Excellent condition.
Elsa Lanchester Signed "Bride of Frankenstein" Photo. A great publicity still of Lanchester in the 1935 sequel The Bride of Frankenstein, inscribed and signed by her in black ink. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Bela Lugosi Signed "Dracula" Print. Bela Lugosi's performance as Dracula in the 1932 eponymous horror classic defined his career and also resulted in constant typecasting. Still, he loved the role so much he arranged to be buried in one of his costume capes. This vintage 8" x 10" print of a sketch of Lugosi as Dracula, drawn by Jim Logan circa 1939, is inscribed and signed by Lugosi in blue ink and in Fine to Very Fine condition with mild overall tanning and wear, and a large crease to the lower left corner. From the Jim Logan Collection. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Bela Lugosi Signed Photo Inscribed to Evan Hoskins, Dated 1935. A strikingly brooding 8" x 10" study of Bela Lugosi, in profile, hands clenched, gaze turbulent, signed in fountain ink "To Evan Hoskins in remembrance Bela Lugosi Nov. 1935." This was the apex of Lugosi's popularity; in 1935, he had starred in such classic melodramas as Mark of the Vampire and The Raven, traveled to England for Mystery of Marie Celeste and, at the time he signed this picture, had just completed Universal's The Invisible Ray with Boris Karloff. Hoskins was a Hollywood publicist whose work on Bela's behalf later included arranging the famous "hypnosis stunt" for Black Friday (1940), when Lugosi pretended to be hypnotized while performing his death scene. In Excellent condition. From the Marian Marsh Archives. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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.
Bela Lugosi Signed First Day Cover. An envelope postmarked October 31, 1944, autographed by Lugosi in black ink below an affixed b&w 1" x 2" picture of him as "Count Dracula." in Very Fine condition with mild overall toning.
Bela Lugosi Painting by Richard Sheffield. Bela Lugosi, Hollywood's immortal Count Dracula, seems to inhabit this portrait, body and soul -- and maybe he does! The back story: In 1953, Los Angeles teenager F. Richard Sheffield, Jr, fascinated by the Lugosi persona, met his idol one Saturday at the fading star's modest apartment. Although Lugosi was failing, Sheffield sensed the power of the old magic (as well as the man's genuine charm and kindness) and fell under his formidable spell. He became the star's devoted "acolyte" for the last three years of Lugosi's life, and throughout the actor's final real-life melodramas -- including his drug addiction, alcoholism, and final (and stormy) marriage. (He even watched Bela acting his never-finished role in his posthumously released Plan 9 from Outer Space.) Sheffield asked Lugosi if he could paint his portrait, and after the star proved a restless subject, the teenager opted to use one of Bela's favorite photos. It was a strikingly devilish portrait from 1930, when Bela was campaigning to star in Universal's film of Dracula after his triumph in the vampire role on Broadway. (More than 20 years after it was taken, Bela was still sending it out in response to fan mail.) Sheffield painted the portrait over two consecutive Saturdays in the backyard of his friend Michael Spencer, under the tutelage of Michael's mother Ethel, who was an accomplished amateur artist. The result exceeded the expectations of both artist and subject -- a portrait that's both dashing and demonic, capturing Bela in all his spellbinding, Dracula-as-matinee idol glory. Sheffield nailed the details -- the blue eyes, even the mole on the left cheek -- and the background is properly fiery, as if we're beholding Dracula in hell. The canvas is 23" x 29," and signed "F. Sheffield '53" in the lower right corner. Bela, as Sheffield recalls, was
"flattered and impressed that a 14-year old kid did a decent job" and displayed the painting in his Hollywood apartment. A baroque bonus is the magnificent wooden, ornately-designed frame, a splendidly gothic show in itself, worthy of a Transylvania castle, measuring a huge 45" x 48.5, painted gold and featuring, appropriately, four carved bats. The painting has some minor age blemishes, and the paint has faded in a few areas of the frame, otherwise it is in overall Very Fine condition. Richard Sheffield was the last person to see Bela Lugosi alive (mere hours before his death on August 16, 1956). He was a pallbearer at the funeral, has done much to perpetuate the Lugosi legacy, and most recently joined Gary Don Rhodes in co-authoring the fascinating new book Bela Lugosi: Dreams and Nightmares. This portrait appears in the book. Sheffield's unusually deep bond with Bela Lugosi radiates and resonates in this wonderful painting 51 years after Bela Lugosi went to hs real-life grave (allegedly dressed in hs Dracula cape).
Bram Stoker Signed Booklet. A vintage copy of the pamphlet The French Revolution: A History in Three Parts, signed across the top of the front page by the Dracula author in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and tanning, and some mild fading to the signature.
Glenn Strange Signed Universal Card. After playing the heavy in countess cowboy movies, Glenn Strange made the transition to horror movie icon with his performances as the Frankenstein Monster in House of Frankenstein, House of Dracula, and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. This autograph reads " To Debbie Glenn Strange Sam Gunsmoke" with Strange having added the the name of the bartender role he played for many years on the long-running 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.
Kenny Strickfaden Design Sketches. A set of two design sketches in pencil and a design illustration in marker and water color of assorted electrical props by legendary electrical engineer and prop master Kenny Strickfaden, whose credits include Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, and The Lost City. In overall Excellent condition with a little tanning to the edge of one of the sketches.
"Andy Hardy" Cast Signed Photo. A b&w 11" x 14" photo of the cast of the popular comedy series of the '30s and '40s, inscribed "Best wishes from the Judge Hardy Family" and signed in white ink by Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone, Cecilia Parker, and Fay Stone. In Fine condition with moderate overall toning, mild to moderate wear and creasing along the edges, and a large tear to the top edge, none of which affects the autographs.
Emmett Ashford Signed Photos. Includes two b&w 8" x 10" photos of Ashford, the first African-America umpire in Major League Baseball, that have been inscribed and signed by him in blue ink. One of the photos features him and his wife with President Hubert Humphrey, who has also signed it in black. Both are in Fine to Very Fine condition with mild toning, wear, and some small crease to the edges.
Fred Astaire Signed Agreement. A nine-page, one-year recording agreement between Astaire and Choreo Enterprises, dated June 29, 1962, and signed by the singer/dancer/actor on the last page in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and toning. Accompanied by COA. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Fred Astaire Signed "Top Hat" Photo. A great b&w 8" x 10" promo photo of Astaire in the 1935 musical, Astaire's second-most successful behind Easter Parade, signed by him in black felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Stock Certificate. An assignment of stock, selling five Class A shares of capital stock of Motion Picture Center Studios, the Desilu studio where most of I Love Lucy was filmed, to former CBS executive and Desilu Executive Vice President Martin Leeds, also naming him attorney in the transaction (dated February 14, 1955). Signed by both Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, as well as Martin Leeds, in blue ballpoint. A fascinating item from the best-loved series in television history, and two fantastic signatures from Hollywood's most beloved couple. Accompanied by COA.
Lucille Ball, Van Heflin, and Others Signed Defense Stamp Album. A 25-cent Defense Stamp album issued during World War II, signed on the front cover by Lucille Ball, Van Heflin, Donna Reed, Richard Carlson, Red Skelton, and others in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and toning, primarily to the back cover. From the collection of John Strangi. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz "Forever Darling" Signed Contract. A two-page copyright assignment between Zanra Productions and Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, dated August 21, 1968, signed by Ball in blue ink and Arnaz in black on the second page. The movie, made in 1956, had been Desilu's initial attempt at film production, and was the duo's follow-up to their highly successful The Long, Long Trailer. It failed at the box office, and most subsequent attempts to bring projects to the big screen were aborted, until the more successful Yours, Mine, and Ours (with Ball and Henry Fonda) was released in 1968. (Forever Darling was produced at Desilu under the aegis of Zanra Productions -- "Arnaz" spelt backwards.) In Very Fine condition with mild overall toning, staple holes to the upper left corner, and some creasing and a small stain near the top edge of the front page. From the collection of John Strangi. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Peg Leg Bates Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of the legendary one-legged tap dancer, inscribed and signed by him in blue ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate toning, and mild wear to the edges and corners.
Jack Benny Signed Letters. This curious collection of correspondence includes five letters -- four typed and one handwritten -- dating from Dec. 15, 1955 to December 27, 1965, written by Benny to his friend Frank Lemley, each of them signed by the comedian. All of them are on the subject of newspaper cartoon clippings (included in the letters), mostly Ripley's Believe It or Not!, and all of them feature observations by Benny that are as salty as they are hilarious. The letters are in Very Fine condition with some mild wear, toning, and mailing creases, and are accompanied by the original mailing envelopes.
Ingrid Bergman Handwritten Note. A handwritten, signed Easter card from Ingrid Bergman to Irmingard Geilsdorfer, a young fan in Wittenberg, Germany, in 1951. The note thanks Irmingard for her thoughtful gifts to "Robertino" (Bergman's young son Roberto with her then-husband Roberto Rossellini), and closes with "What a smart girl! Best wishes! Ingrid Bergman." On translucent velum with a raised Easter greeting and remnants of the card's glitter still visible. Though the hand-addressed envelope shows considerable signs of wear, the card is in Very Fine condition considering its age with Bergman's signature beautifully preserved. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Halle Berry Limited Edition Swimsuit Photo by Harry Langdon. This stunning color 11" x 14" photo of the Academy Award-winning actress in a bikini is #2 in a limited series of 25 prints by Harry Langdon, and is signed by him on the back in black ink. The shot dates from a 1997 photo session for Ebony magazine, and the print was made in 2003. In Excellent condition. One of the most accomplished and prodigious glamour photographers over the past 30 years, Harry Langdon has had his celebrity images grace the covers of hundreds of magazines and record albums. Langdon traces his creative talents to his father, famous silent film actor Harry Langdon Sr. Langdon has photographed cultural icons such as Ronald Reagan, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Richard Burton, Diana Ross, Cher, B.B. King and Arnold Schwarzenegger during his career. He was the photographer of choice for many of today's biggest entertainers - Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Janet Jackson, to name a few, long before their stars began to shine.
Halle Berry Limited Edition Photo by Harry Langdon. A gorgeous color 11" x 14" photo of a fur-clad Berry, #2 in a limited series of 25 prints by Harry Langdon, signed by him on the back in black ink. In Excellent condition. One of the most accomplished and prodigious glamour photographers over the past 30 years, Harry Langdon has had his celebrity images grace the covers of hundreds of magazines and record albums. Langdon traces his creative talents to his father, famous silent film actor Harry Langdon Sr. Langdon has photographed cultural icons such as Ronald Reagan, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Richard Burton, Diana Ross, Cher, B.B. King and Arnold Schwarzenegger during his career. He was the photographer of choice for many of today's biggest entertainers - Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Janet Jackson, to name a few, long before their stars began to shine.
"Big Valley" Cast Autograph Collection. Includes autographs by Lee Majors, Barbara Stanwyck, Linda Evans, Richard Long, and Peter Breck, matted along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of the aforementioned cast of the classic '60s TV Western series, to an overall size of 22.5" x 16". The signatures are in overall Excellent condition with some mild age toning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Original Scores from "The Bionic Woman." When the The Bionic Woman hit the airwaves in 1976, Jaime Sommers became a household name and Joe Harnell's scores for the show could be heard every Wednesday night. Created for the episode titled "Bionic Beauty," which aired on March 17, 1976, this set of 12" x 16" sheet music (all copies of Harnell's handwritten scores) and folder of music timing are both packed with handwritten notations, most of them in red ink or pencil, by the Grammy Award-winning composer. Both the sheet music and the cue sheets are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear. From the Joe Harnell Estate.
Harry Blackstone and Others Signed Photos. Set of five autographed b&w 11" x 14" photos includes magician Harry Blackstone, actor Phil Regan, vaudevillian Joe Frisco, singer/musician Ted Lewis, and bandleader Rube Wolf. Photos are in overall Fine condition with some mild to moderate wear and toning, and a few instances of creasing. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Mel Blanc Signed Photo. A great color 8" x 10" photo of voice actor Mel Blanc at his desk with many of the cartoon characters he voiced drawn into the picture, inscribed "Eh - what's up mike? Bugs Bunny and Gang 5-9-84" and signed by him in black ballpoint. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Mel Blanc Handwritten Letter. A single-page letter on personal stationery with a large Bugs Bunny logo, handwritten and signed by legendary voiceover artist Mel Blanc in blue ballpoint. In it, Blanc describes a trip to Washington, D.C., to receive an award from the Smithsonian Institute; he concludes with "P.S. While at the White House we had coffee with the 'Prez'." The letter is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Dan Blocker Signed Agreement. A two-page contract amendment dated August 17, 1961, between California National Productions and Dan Blocker, signed by the latter on the second page in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and toning, and staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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.
Great Leading Men Signed Photos -- Humphrey Bogart and Others. Set of four b&w 8" x 10" photos inscribed and signed by Humphrey Bogart, Errol Flynn, Paul Muni, and Ronald Reagan, in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear to the edges and corners and some toning. These signatures were deemed secretarial by PSA, but we will let you decide!
Ward Bond Award and Tribute Plaques. A pair of special awards from Ward Bond's estate that include a service award from the American Jewish League Against Communism (Fine to Very Fine condition with some areas of heavy wear) and a framed "Tribute to Ward Bond" featuring a poem dedicated to the actor (Very Fine with soiling to the upper left corner and mild wear to the frame).
William Boyd Training Bridle for Topper. This white leather training bridle worn by the horse of William Boyd, aka Hopalong Cassidy, while at Hudkins Stables (a source of trained horses for Hollywood productions, including Roy Rogers' steed, Trigger). TOpper appeared with Boyd in Numerous Hopalong Cassidy movies and comic book covers during the '40s. The bridle is in Excellent condition and has the horse's and stables' named embossed on it. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Yul Brynner Photo with Crew of "Taras Bulba." Great, evocative 11" x 14" picture of Yul Brynner, on horseback, posing and smiling with the crew of 1962's Taras Bulba, on location in Argentina with a castle, horses and extras in the background. Emile LaVigne was makeup man on this epic, based on the Nikolai Gogol novel, and this picture comes from LaVigne's personal collection.There is a "1.5" tear in the upper left area an a small chip in the center top border, otherwise in overall Good condition. A behind-the-scenes picture as sprawling and dramatic as the film itself From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Buckwheat Signed Photo. A 5 x 7 of the legendary Our Gang member, signed in blue ink in lower right area "Buckwheat Love you All." The upper left area of the photo has been trimmed away, there's a tiny tear at the top border and there's some light staining in the lower right area where the photo is signed.. Nevertheless, the overall effect is charming in this rare signed piece from one of the most famous Hollywood Golden Age child performers. From the William "Buckwheat" Thomas Jr. Estate.
MGM Agreement and Court Order Letter to Buckwheat. A fascinating packet that includes a three-page court order, dated February 25, 1943, "in the Matter of the contract between Loew's Incorporated, a corporation, and William Thomas, Jr., a minor" - aka "Buckwheat" of Our Gang. Also included is a letter, dated March 23, 1943, typed on Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures letterhead (with a frowning Leo the Lion), addressed to "Master William Thomas, Jr."and referring to the wartime court order "to the effect that 10% of your gross weekly salary must be used by you for the purchase of United States Savings Bonds." The letter continues that MGM is not making this deduction, and that it is Master Thomas' obligation to see this deduction is made -- "since your failure to purchase bonds according to the order, would be construed by the court as a violation of the order." The court order is in a 9" x 14" legal packet. The 8.5" x 10.5" letter is signed in black fountain ink by F.L. Hendrickson, has filing holes in the right border and minor folds and creases and is in overall Very Fine condition. An intriguing pair of papers, related both to the comedy of Our Gang and the gravity of Word War II. From the William "Buckwheat" Thomas Jr. Estate.
Robert Blake Signed Photo to Buckwheat. An 8" x 10" portrait of Robert Blake during his 1939-1944 Our Gang era, when he played "Mickey." Originally Blake used his birth name of Michael Gubitosi (or "Mickey" Gubitosi), later changing it professionally to Bobby Blake. In slightly-scrawled handwriting, Blake writes "Your pal Mickey," and had presented the still to Our Gang co-star Buckwheat. There are some chips in the borders and a few minor creases and tiny blemishes - overall Very Fine + condition. It is fascinating to look at all this childhood innocence and ponder Blake's performance as the killer of In Cold Blood, his Emmy award winning Baretta and his 2005 acquittal of charges of having murdered his wife. From the William "Buckwheat" Thomas Jr. Estate.
"Froggy" Signed Photo to Buckwheat. 3 "x 4" portrait of Our Gang's "Froggy," signed in black ink, "To Buckwheat from Froggy." This ultra-rare autographed picture commemorates one of the Gang's most vividly-remembered members, whose basso voice (developed as he practiced with a Popeye dummy, given him by his mother) was a crowd-pleaser in nearly 30 Our Gang comedies from 1940 to 1944. Tragically, "Froggy" (whose real name was Billy Laughlin) died in August of 1948, in a motorbike accident while delivering newspapers, at the age of only 16. The photo has a small stain near (but not touching) Froggy's face; the verso is stamped with the photographers's name and Los Angeles address and telephone number. Overall Fine + condition. An endearing (and considering Laughlin's early death) touching signed shot, from one Our Gang star to another. From the William "Buckwheat" Thomas Jr. Estate.
Mantan Moreland Signed Photo to Buckwheat. An original 8" x 10" comic portrait of a mugging Mantan Moreland, with an exotic multi-armed statue, signed "To Buckwheat My pal Mantan Moreland." A barrier-breaking black comic actor , Moreland (1902-1973) appeared in approximately 130 films and TV shows, working with Abbot and Costello, Laurel and Hardy and acting right up to the last ear of his life (appearing in a semi-porn 1973 release The Young Nurses). The still has a few very minor chips in the right border -- overall Excellent condition. The inscription to fellow contemporary black actor Buckwheat (of Our Gang) certainly provides most desirable form. From the William "Buckwheat" Thomas Jr. Estate.
Billie Burke Autographed Photo. An original Russell Ball photograph (note Ball's green signature in the lower right corner), this enchanting image of Billie Burke has been impeccably matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5" x 18.5". Perhaps known best as Glinda, the Good Witch, in The Wizard of Oz, Burke signed and inscribed this photo to one Al Stanley, adding her best wishes. In Excellent condition with very minor chips to the corners of frame. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
George Burns and Gracie Allen Autographed Portrait. A wonderful 8 x10 still of the beloved husband-and-wife comedy team (married from 1926 until Gracie's death in 1964), probably from the early 1930s era when these stars were on contract to Paramount Studios. The legendary duo signed in black ink in the lower left corner, "Sincerely - Gracie Allen George Burns." George appears (as was his custom) epically exasperated, and Grace's pose - pointing at her head, as if indicating her laugh-reaping intellect - is especially charming. Stars of vaudeville, radio, movies, and TV, they had a marital record as legendary as their professional careers; when George died (at age 100!) in 1996, he was buried under Gracie's crypt, claiming he now wanted her to have "top billing." There is some minor creasing, especially in the upper right border, extending slightly over an inch into the picture area (not touching George's toupee); overall Very Fine condition. "Say goodnight, Gracie!" .
James Cagney "Man of a Thousand Faces" Life Mask. A life mask of the great actor, used to design make-up appliances for his acclaimed role in the 1957 Lon Chaney biopic. In Excellent condition.
Henry Calvin Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" promo still of Henry Calvin as "Sgt. Garcia" in the '50s Zorro TV series, inscribed and signed by him in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with mild overall toning.
Henry Calvin Signed Photo and AFTRA Card. A b&w 8" x 10" publicity still of Calvin as "Sgt. Garcia" on the 1950s Zorro TV series, inscribed and signed by him in black ink, accompanied by his 1958 AFTRA card, also signed by him in black ink on the reverse. Items are in overall very Fine condition.
Henry Calvin Signed Photo and Agreement. Includes a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Calvin as "Sgt. Garcia" in the Zorro TV series, inscribed and signed by him in red ink; plus a two-page leasing agreement for a 16mm print on Walt Disney Productions letterhead, dated July 23, 1958, and signed by the actor on the second page in blue ink. Both are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear and toning.
Henry Calvin Signed "Zorro" Film Receipt. Included is a film receipt dated August 27, 1958, for four 16mm prints of Zorro TV series episodes leased from Walt Disney Productions by Henry Calvin as well as a letter on business stationery stating the terms of the lease, both signed by the actor in blue ink. Also included is an unsigned lease agreement for a print of the episode "Zorro Springs a Trap," with a copy, dated September 9, 1958, on Disney letterhead. Items are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear and toning.
Henry Calvin's "Zorro" Shooting Scripts, Set of Three. Actor Henry Calvin's personal shooting scripts for episodes #30-32 of the Walt Disney Zorro TV series (1957-59). In overall Very Fine condition.
Henry Calvin's "Zorro" Shooting Scripts, Set of Three. Actor Henry Calvin's personal shooting scripts for episodes #34-36 of the Walt Disney Zorro TV series (1957-59). In overall Very Fine condition.
Henry Calvin's Disneyland Pass, Program and Papers. Henry Calvin had become a major hit as Sgt. Demetrio Lopez Garcia on Walt Disney's Zorro TV series, and was invited to the Disneyland June 14, 1959 Press Preview and Dedication Ceremonies, which introduced the Submarine Voyage and the Monorail. Included in this lot are Calvin's "Special Guest" badge, his souvenir program (noting the presence of Vice President Nixon, who, with his family, dedicated the monorail train that day), a Special Guest parking sticker, and a letter (on Disneyland Inc. stationery) from Jack Sayers thanking Calvin for attending (it comes with its original "Special Delivery" envelope with Mickey Mouse pictured in the return address logo). Also included: a mailer from Nixon regarding the June 7, 1960 primary election (with a picture of the Vice President with wife Pat and daughters Patricia and Julie) that Calvin later placed inside his program; and a letter from Sean O'Hara of KCSF Radio in San Francisco, dated September 30, 1959 and thanking Calvin for an interview. All items in Very Good condition. Interesting items from a Disney insider.
Henry Calvin's "Toby Tyler" Scripts, Set of Three Actors Henry Calvin and Gene Sheldon were so popular as "Sgt. Garcia" and "Bernardo" on the Zorro TV series that when production on the series was brought to a halt by a legal dispute with ABC, Disney retained the duo (in case the series were to resume) by using them in the feature films Toby Tyler (1960) and Babes in Toyland (1961). These are Calvin's personal copies of various drafts of the screenplay to Toby Tyler, in overall Very Fine condition with some mild wear and discoloration.
Henry Calvin Music and Record. Disney fans best-remember Henry Calvin as the easily outwitted Sgt. Garcia of the Zorro TV series of 1957 to 1959. He was also a fine singer who, pre-Hollywood, had appeared in several Broadway musicals (including Kismet, as the Wazir). Walt Disney wisely tapped Calvin's musical talent during his years at the studio. This lot includes a 45 rpm record on the Disneyland label, marked "For Promotional Use Only," with Calvin singing "Zorro" on one side and "Garcia's Lament" on the other. Also included is Calvin's sheet music for those two songs, as well as the Zorro songs "The Tamale Song," "Nights Like This" "Viva El Vino" and Pay Day - O'Lay!" Calvin also appeared as Ben Cotter in Disney's Toby Tyler, and the sheet music includes that film's "Toby Tyler," "Biddle-Dee-Dee," "Joe Bowers" and "Ben Cotter"; and he was Gonzorgo in Disney's Babes in Toyland, and the lot has his sheet music from that film's "We Won't Be Happy 'Til We Get It" and "Slowly He Sank to the Bottom of the Sea." Also included: "Move Along," from Disney's TV series The Nine Lives of Elfego Baca, and "Blue Oak Tree" from Disney's Sword in the Stone. All in Excellent condition.
Henry Calvin's Mustache from his "Laurel and Hardy" Appearance with Dick Van Dyke. One of the best-remembered episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show was the March 6. 1963 show "The Sam Pomerantz Scandals," in which Van Dyke and Henry Calvin did a remarkable (and heartfelt) impersonation of Laurel and Hardy. (Stan Laurel himself tuned in that night and enjoyed it.) This lot includes Calvin's Oliver Hardy mustache, housed, for whatever reason, in a Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge envelope (!). The mustache is in its original two pieces,well-preserved, and comes with an 8" x 10" still (in Excellent condition) showing Dick and Henry as Stan and Ollie. A fascinating lot, from an unforgettable night of 1963 television - and a true curio related to the legend of Laurel and Hardy.
Henry Calvin Award from the Cast of "Kismet" and a Photo of Calvin Holding the Award. A framed, one-of-a-kind "award" given by the cast of Broadway's Kismet to Henry Calvin for truly heroic behavior during a fire at the theatre! Before finding Hollywood fame as rotund Sgt. Garcia in Walt Disney's Zorro TV show, Calvin was a musical actor on Broadway, scoring a hit as "the Wazir of Police" in Kismet, which had opened December 3, 1953 at the Ziegfeld Theatre. On January 8, 1955, a fire broke out backstage at the Ziegfeld, and Calvin, in character, managed to keep order in the cast and the audience. The award presented him by the company reads in part..."..Henry Calvin did appeal to the groundlings and the others, in the character of the fat and famous 'Wazir of Police,' to 'Pray, tarry yet awhile,' and to 'Hold, Friends' and 'Stay, I beseech you', thereby preventing hysteria and panic and multiple tramplings and maimings and numerous lawsuits even to the seventh generation..." The framed, 13" x 25" display is signed by the show's stars William Johnson (who had replaced Alfred Drake) and Julie Wilson (who had replaced Joan Diener) and over 40 other members of the company. The lot includes an 8" x 10" photo of Calvin proudly holding the award. Some fading of the signatures - Very Good condition. Good to realize that, in real life, "Sgt. Garcia" could be as brave as Zorro!
Walt Disney Signed Letter to Henry Calvin. A single-page typed letter on personal stationery, dated August 28, 1958, from Disney to actor Henry Calvin, signed "Walt" in blue ink. It reads: "I want you to know how much I personally appreciate your appearance at the Hollywood Bowl on our Disneyland Family Night program. As you know, the evening was a complete success and your participation helped considerably toward this in. Everyone here joins me in thanking you for your fine performance." Calvin played "Sgt. Garcia" on Disney's Zorro TV series from 1957-58. The letter is in Very Fine condition with mild toning and two mailing creases.
Henry Calvin's Personal Chair from the Set of "Zorro". A leather and wood director's chair, 36" in height, used by actor Henry Calvin on the set of the 1957-59 Zorro TV series. Calvin's name is printed on the leather back rest, and the chair also features a 13" x 21" canvas pouch attached to the right side for storing scripts and other items. In Very Fine condition with some wear from age and use.
Henry Calvin's Honorary Marshall Badge. An Honorary Marshall badge from Canoga Park awarded to actor Henry Calvin by the city of Los Angeles, accompanied by a letter from Councilman Donald Lorenzen dated February 11, 1972. In Excellent condition, with mailing creases to the letter.
Roy Disney Autographed Photo. A b&w 11" x 14" photo of Roy Disney, autographed by him in the lower left corner in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild toning and some light wear.
Walt Disney Autographed Photo. A b&w 11" x 14" photo of Disney with a poodle, inscribed to actor Henry Calvin and his wife and signed by Disney in black marker. Calvin was best known for his performance as "Sgt. Garcia" on the 1957-59 Zorro Disney TV series. Samples of Disney's autograph are hard to come by, and one dedicated to an actor from one of his productions is a rare treat. the photo is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild toning from age.
Walt Disney Signed Photo. This great b&w 11" 14" photo of animation and family entertainment icon Walt Disney with his pet bloodhound is inscribed "To Henry -- all best, Walt" by Disney in black marker. A great sample of Disney's rare signature, matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5" x 18.5", and in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild toning and jist a little bit of fading tot he autograph.
"Toby Tyler" Memorabilia Lot. Released in January 1961, and a popular staple on the Walt Disney TV anthology series, Toby Tyler starred Kevin Corcoran of the popular Spin and Marty series in the title role of a boy who runs away to join the circus. Included in this lot is a copy of the Walt Disney's Story of Toby Tyler in the Circus story LP, a 45 featuring the movie's theme song, a set of call sheets from the production, and an agreement dated March 1, 1959 between the Walt Disney Music Company and co-star Henry Calvin, engaging his services for any and all Toby Tyler recordings. The items are in overall very Fine condition with Mild wear.
"Zorro" TV Series Vintage Target Game. The popularity of Disney's Zorro TV series spawned a remarkable merchandising campaign. Extensive promotional efforts by Disney, ABC, and sponsors 7-Up and AC Sparkplugs prior to the launch of the series created great demand for product, and six months before the show premiered, retailers had already sold a large volume of merchandise. Among the novelties spawned by the series was this vintage spring-action target game by Knickerbocker (shoot Sgt. Garcia with a bolt from the toy pistol and Zorro pops out from behind the citadel gates!). The game is complete and in Excellent condition, with some mild wear, toning, and a little soiling and a water stain to the box.
Zorro Play Set. "Official Walt Disney's Zorro Play Set," manufactured by Marx Toys and based, of course, on the well-remembered Disney TV series of 1957 to 1959, starring Guy Williams as Zorro - "the fox so cunning and free." The 15.5" x 23.5" contains, as the cover boasts, "Authentic Television Zorro Figures, Metal Lithographed Building, Gateway, Fence, Mexican Soldiers, Flag, Trees, Shell Shooting Cannon, Horses and Many Other Accessories." The set comes with assembly directions, a booklet on other "Realistic Toyland Adventures" by Marx, and its many pieces are collected in bags, some of them marked by the manufacturer ("Mexicans," "Cannon," etc.). A very deluxe set, certain to delight any fans of Zorro in all his various incarnations - especially those who admire the distinctive way that Guy Williams made "the sign of the Z." From the personal collection of Henry Calvin, who played "Sgt. Garcia." Very Fine condition.
Truman Capote Signed "Breakfast at Tiffany's" TV Pilot Agreement. A two-page agreement on Paramount letterhead, dated March 22, 1977, relating to compensation for legendary agent Irving "Swifty" Lazar to serve as Executive Producer on a TV pilot based on Capote's novel, signed by the author on the second page in blue ballpoint. (Needless to say, said pilot was never picked up by a network.) In Very Fine condition with mild toning and wear, and staple holes to the upper left corners. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Wallace Beery and Adolphe Menjou Autographs. A set of four 5.5" x 2.5" autograph cuts from Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Wallace Beery, and Adolphe Menjou, mounted on heavy album pages alongside magazine photos and typed biographical information. Both Chaplin and Lloyd dated their inscriptions, with Lloyd adding a doodle of his signature spectacles. Each is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with virtually no wear or discoloration. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
George Clooney Photo by Harry Langdon. A b&w 11" x 14" portrait of a 28-year-old Clooney taken in 1989. Shot at the request of his aunt, Rosemary Clooney, Langdon captured the masculine ease, charm and stylized glamour of this future leading man long before his career took off. #10 in a limited edition of 25, signed on the back by Langdon in black ink. In Excellent condition. One of the most accomplished and prodigious glamour photographers over the past 30 years, Harry Langdon has had his celebrity images grace the covers of hundreds of magazines and record albums. Langdon traces his creative talents to his father, famous silent film actor Harry Langdon Sr. Langdon has photographed cultural icons such as Ronald Reagan, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Richard Burton, Diana Ross, Cher, B.B. King and Arnold Schwarzenegger during his career. He was the photographer of choice for many of today's biggest entertainers - Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Janet Jackson, to name a few, long before their stars began to shine.
Perry Como's Custom Golf Club. This MacGregor #11 wedge was custom-made for Perry Como circa 1966, and is stamped with his nickname "Mr. C" on the bottom. In Very Fine condition with some mild wear from use by Mr. C himself.
Sean Connery "Playboy" Interview Photos (1965). A group of five original b&w 8" x 10" photos of Sean Connery by Playboy photographers Pompeo Posar and Larry Gordon. Two of the photos were published along with an interview with Connery in the November 1965 issue (just before the release of Thunderball), which also included a "Girls of Bond" photo feature. The photos are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with the occasional small crease or tear and have photographer credit stamps en verso, and are accompanied by Posar's personal copy of the aforementioned Playboy issue.
Gary Cooper Photo with Emile LaVigne. Dramatic offscreen shot, approx. 11" x 14," of Gary Cooper, with Emile LaVigne showing another actor (off screen) how to slit Cooper's throat with blood already on the knife. The shot is either from Friendly Persuasion (1956) or Man of the West (1958). A wonderful study of both men, with its black background giving the shot a strangely intense dynamic. Several creases and some small loss of emulsion near the right border. In Good condition. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Bill Cosby Original Painting. A large, bold painting by Bill Cosby, framed to an overall size of 34" x 26". Using heavyweight Arches Aquarelle paper, the legendary actor used areas of thin wash juxtaposed with concentrated areas of heavily applied paint to create this vivid and dynamic piece. Cosby painted the composition in 1996. In Excellent condition.
29 Vintage Photos from the Cotton Club. Evocative and fascinating photos from the legendary Cotton Club of Harlem, which operated from 1920 to 1940 and provided entertainment from Cab Calloway, Ethel Waters, Louis Armstrong , Lena Horne, Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington. Pictures include shots of Ellington and his orchestra, the club's chorus girls (who were promoted as "tall, tan and terrific") in various costumes and poses, baseball great Jackie Robinson as a guest, and much more. Three of the shots are 5" x 7" and the rest are 8" x 10." Many of the pictures have the photographer's stamp on the verso; some have tears and border damage or notes penned on the borders; overall Fair to Good condition, as one might expect, considering the age and rarity of the photos. The establishment served as the inspiration for Francis Ford Coppola's 1984 film The Cotton Club; sad to realize that, in its heyday, the Cotton Club usually denied admittance to African-Americans. Great mementoes from a long-gone phenomenon.
Linda Darnell's Baby Book for Her Daughter Lola. Spanning the years 1948-50, the 11.5" x 14.5" photo album is packed with numerous snapshots of a young Darnell with her newly-adopted daughter Charlotte Mildred Adams (nicknamed Lola). Adopted in 1948, the year after Darnell's box office hit Forever Amber, Lola was lovingly photographed at every stage of growth during this time, and Darnell meticulously archived each photograph in this 84-page album. In Good condition with spine damage (front and back covers are detached), and age toning to photos and album pages.
Linda Darnell's Photo Album from 1950s. A private 60-page photo album belonging to late actress Linda Darnell, containing mostly b&w photos of Darnell with various friends and associates. Included are photos of her stay at Lake Mead with husband number two, brewery heir Philip Leibmann and behind-the-scenes photos from Darnell's 1954 film Angels of Darkness, in which Darnell starred opposite Anthony Quinn. Also included are architectural sketches of the villa for Girls' Town of Italy, founded by Darnell. The 12" x 15" green (Darnell's favorite color) patterned photo album and its contents are in Excellent condition with light wear.
James Dean Hand-Tinted Lithograph by Richard Miller. A striking b&w 24" x 20" lithograph of James Dean in a grocery store circa the Giant shoot in 1955, not long before his untimely death. Miller, an aspiring actor as a young man who gave up "the craft" for a career as a photographer, was shooting location coverage for the production when he snapped this image. He later hand-tinted the red labels of the Campbell's soup cans for an eye-catching effect. The print is #5 in a limited edition of 24 and is signed by Miller in pencil near the bottom right corner. In Excellent condition with textured edges.
James Dean Headshot by Richard C. Miller. A great b&w 24" x 20" close-up of a brooding James Dean on the set of Giant in 1955, taken by photographer Richard C. Miller. The film would be Dean's last, as he would die in a car accident at the age of 24 just before filming wrapped. The litho is #11 in a limited edition of 48 and is signed by Miller in pencil near the bottom right corner. In Excellent condition with textured edges.
James Dean Large-Format Portrait by Richard C. Miller. An epic b&w 40" x 61" close-up of a larger-than-life James Dean on the set of Giant in 1955, taken by photographer Richard C. Miller. The film would be Dean's last, as he would die in a car accident at the age of 24 just before filming wrapped. The litho is #2 in a limited edition of 12, is signed by Miller in pencil near the bottom right corner, and has Miller's stamp en verso. In Excellent condition with textured edges.
Three Photos from "Rebel" Pool Scene with Negatives. The attack of a gang member, caught in three ominous shots. Each is time and date-stamped by the film developing lab, and all three have torn upper right corners but come with the undamaged negatives.
One Photo of James Dean from "Rebel" with Negative. A nice shot of Dean, in spectacles and shirtsleeves, holding coffee cup as he reviews script. Production crew members, cable and the rear of the set are all visible in background. The picture is torn at the upper right corner, but the negative is complete.
Photo of James Dean on Bicycle on "Rebel" Set and Negative. Jimmy straddling a bicycle, in glasses, shirt and tie, talking on the set of Rebel Without a Cause (the soundstage interior is visible in the background) with a company member. The picture is torn at the upper right corner; the negative is complete.
James Dean "Rebel Without a Cause" Set Photos with Negatives. Three rare unpublished b&w photos from the set of Rebel Without a Cause featuring two images of Dean from the movie as well as a shot of the car driven by him in the infamous "Chickie Race," each accompanied by its original negative. In Very Fine condition with a corner missing from two of the snaps.
Four Photos and Negatives from "Rebel Without a Cause." Dark, atmospheric shots of the old mansion set of Rebel where Jim, Judy, and Plato gather before the tragic climax. This eerie set with its broken windows and empty pool becomes even more haunting when seen with camera boom crane, klieg lights, visible tech crew members and the three stars almost dwarfed on the massive set. Each picture has border damage, but the negatives are clean and complete. These ultra-rare pictures make you feel you're actually on this remarkable set.
Negative and Photocopy of Print from "Rebel Without a Cause." An intense shot from Rebel taken in the Griffith Observatory setting, from the alternate ending in which Sal Mineo's "Plato" falls to his death from the observatory tower. James Dean's piercing stare, fully lit from beneath, highlights this extraordinary moment captured on film. In Excellent condition.
James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor Photo by Richard C. Miller. A b&w 20" x 24" photo of Dean and Taylor debarking from a plane, around the time they were filming Giant in 1955, taken by photographer Richard C. Miller. An aspiring actor as a young man, Miller gave up the stage to pursue a career in photography; he was shooting location coverage on Giant when he took this photo. The print is #2 in a limited edition of 24 and is signed by Miller in pencil near the bottom right corner. In Excellent condition with textured edges.
Contact Sheet for "Rebel" with Four Shots and Negatives. Jim Stark meets Buzz' s gang -- we see the company setting up the sequence in these four shots, two showing Dean in his car and all featuring Natalie Wood, Corey Allen and others, including Nick Adams in his derby. Various company members also visible. One contact sheet is bent at lower right corner; negatives are clean and complete.
James Dean Life Mask. A life mask of the tragic actor, made during production of Giant, not long before his untimely death. In Excellent condition.
James Dean Owned and Used Pocket Knife. A vintage bone-handled pocket knife by Pal Cutlery, owned and used by Dean. The knife has three different blades, a 3.5" handle, and is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some areas of tarnishing. Accompanied by a COA from Hollywood Prop Supply.
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.
Yvonne De Carlo Signed "Ten Commandments" Contract. Set of three agreements between De Carlo and Paramount pictures, casting her for the role of "Sephora" in Cecil B. DeMille's Biblical epic. Included is a seven-page agreement and separate two-page amendment, both dated September 10, 1954, and a letter of agreement dated May 28, 1955, all of which are signed by the actress. De Carlo appeared opposite such talented performers as Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, and Edward G. Robinson, and the movie was a huge hit for Paramount and has long been considered a classic. The documents are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear and binder and staple holes to the top edges, with some mild to moderate tanning and some creasing and wear to the 1955 letter. From the collection of John Strangi. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Hollywood Studio Pioneers Autograph Group - Cecil B. de Mille and Others. This selection of five autograph cuttings includes signatures from Jesse Lasky, Adolph Zukor, Samuel Goldwyn, Cecil B. de Mille, and Louis B. Mayer, mounted to heavy album pages with typed biographical info and magazine photo clippings. Each is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with virtually no wear or discoloration. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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 O. Disney Signed "Sleeping Beauty" Mortgage. The original, four-page "Mortgage of Chattels -- Pledge and Assessment" for the 1959 animated feature, dated July 7, 1953, 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 a COA from The History Buff. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Roy Disney Signed Letter. A single-page letter on Walt Disney Productions stationery (featuring a nifty Mickey Mouse logo), dated October 9, 1931, and signed by Roy Disney in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild overall toning, heavy mailing creases, soiling along the left edge, and some mild smearing to the signature. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Divine Photo by Peter Hujar. A b&w 16" x 17.5" photo of Harris Glenn Milstead, aka Divine, the late actor who collaborated with director John Waters on Pink Flamingoes, Female Trouble, Polyester, and Hairspray, by famed photographer Peter Hujar. In Very Fine to Excellent condition, with tape residue along the edges and on the back.
Maurice Jarre's Handwritten Theme Music from "Doctor Zhivago". A sheet of music featuring original orchestration for "Lara's Theme" from Doctor Zhivago, handwritten by composer Maurice Jarre with numerous notations by. him. Directed by david Lean and released in 1965, Doctor Zhivago was a huge success and quickly became a classic; Maurice Jarre's haunting score earned him Golden Globe, Grammy, and Academy awards and has since become one of the most famous in cinematic history, and "Lara's Theme" in particular remains one of the most recognizable movie themes ever written. The music has been matted and framed with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Jarre and a small plaque to an overall size of 38.5" x 30" In overall Excellent condition with some mild toning to the music sheet.
Diana Dors Make-Up Compact. A brass Stratton make-up compact with ceramic, rose-themed lid motif, owned and used by the British bombshell. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
William Dozier Signed "Green Hornet" Contract. A six-page freelance film and television writer's contract between William Dozier's Greenway Productions and writer Lee Loeb for work on the Green Hornet TV series, dated July 13, 1966, and signed by Dozier on the last page in purple ink. A rare signature from Dozier, who served as a producer and narrator for both the Green Hornet and Batman TV series. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with minor toning and wear, and the usual staple and binder holes to the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Don Drysdale Signed Contract. A two-page, double-sided William Morris Agency exclusive management contract dated July 29, 1963, and signed by Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher on the back page in blue ink. During the late 1950s and early '60s, Drysdale teamed with Sandy Koufax to make one of the most intimidating pitching duos in the history of baseball. The contract is in Excellent condition with very mild edge wear and the usual staple and binder holes. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Vintage Jimmy Durante Photo and Cane. Jimmy Durante was one of the sensational comics of all time, and these two marvelous items are devoted to "The Great Schnozzola." His cane is a dandy item with a silver horse's head (with the initials "JD" engraved at the head's base) topping the smooth, 32.5" bamboo stick. It is accompanied by a fascinating 7" x 13" picture of Jimmy during his 1939 Broadway run in Stars in Your Eyes, with co-star Ethel Merman; as well as Mary Martin, Sophie Tucker, Victor Moore, and William Gaxton (all of whom were also on Broadway at the time in Leave It to Me!); Olsen and Johnson (then starring in Hellzapoppin); Jimmy Savo (then starring in The Boys from Syracuse); and others. The cane has some wear at the bottom and the matting on the picture has a bit of wear and a few cracks, but otherwise they are in Very Fine condition. Great artifacts from a show business legend.
"Father Knows Best" Cast Autograph Presentation. A presentation of five individual Father Knows Best cast member autographs signed by Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Billy Gray, Elinor Donahue, and Lauren Chapin. Framed in '50s colors in common with a color cast photograph. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
W.C. Fields Autograph. A tan-colored 4.25" x 5.75" autograph album page signed by the comedic actor in pencil, with "Brown Derby 11/27/34" added near the top in an unknown hand. In Very Fine condition with with some toning and wear, and a photo affixed to the reverse. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
W.C. Fields Life Mask. A life mask of the great comedic actor, with sculpted hair, in Excellent condition.
Buster Crabbe Autographed "Flash Gordon" Poster (Nostalgia Merchant, 1977). An Olympic gold medalist turned actor, Buster Crabbe launched his acting career with "jungle man" roles before making a name for himself as sci-fi hero Flash Gordon. This 24" x 30" commemorative poster is number 993 of a limited edition of 1,500, signed in black felt pen by Crabbe. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some very minor soiling. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Nostalgia Merchant.
Errol Flynn Lot of Signed Letters and Documents. Includes five letters and documents related to Errol Flynn's film production endeavors. Sent to William Marshall, Flynn's partner in his production company, Silver Productions, the lot includes a typed letter, one page, signed "Errol", dated October 8, 1950, as well as a handwritten note (in Flynn's hand) stapled to the letter. Also included is a typed letter to Marshall, secretarially signed, regarding a production which would eventually be released as The Adventures of Captain Fabian, reading in part: "I regard Mr. Florey as a fundamentally sound, technically aware director... I personally propose to leave him alone to do his job, which as a man of much experience, he will best achieve with the least amount of interference. That's a hint, Son." An unsigned 1950 production memo of Flynn's demands, and a three-page carbon typescript of a letter from Marshall to Flynn also accompany the lot. In Very Fine condition with a few sets of staple holes, age-toning, handling wear, mailing creases, and 1" trimmed from final page of June 27 secretarially-signed letter (not affecting signature). Accompanied by COA from PSA/DNA.
Larry Flynt Handwritten Letters. Written during Flynt's 1984 incarceration for desecration of the flag (after infamously wearing Old Glory as a diaper to one of his many trials), the letters are part diatribe and part memoir from the ever-outspoken Flynt. Written to his attorney at the time, the second letter opens with "In case you had trouble understanding my voice on the phone, you are fired!" and ends with his opinions on everything from his daughter's alleged sexual abuse to his personal thoughts on religion. Another provocative read from Mr. Flynt. The two letters (three pages, total) are signed by Flynt, written in pencil, and accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In Very Fine condition with age-toning and visible mailing creases. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Joan Fontaine Vintage Photo. A great vintage b&w 8" x 10" headshot of the star of Rebecca, taken in 1937, with a studio stamp en verso. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild creasing to the edges and corners.
Gene Fowler Letters to Joe Laurie, Jr. and Three of Fowler's Books. Legendary newspaperman and book and screenplay writer Gene Fowler (1890-1960) is best-remembered as the author of the famous John Barrymore biography Good Night, Sweet Prince, and as a member of the "Bundy Drive Boys" -- an irreverent, hard-drinking gang who centered around Barrymore and other roistering Hollywood characters. This lot includes five personal letters, dating from 1931 to 1945, that the brilliantly humorous and eloquent Fowler wrote to his friend Joe Laurie, Jr., a writer for radio and Variety. Also included are three of Fowler's books - A Solo in Tom-Toms, Shoe of the Wild Mare,, and Good Night, Sweet Prince. The books are in Good condition, with only A Solo... having a dust jacket. Four of the letters are typed, one is hand-written; two are on Fowler's personal stationery with his signature reproduced at the top, and one is on RKO Studios letterhead; all have their original stamped envelopes and all are signed "Gene." The letters encourage Laurie in his writing career and are frequently very funny, e.g., this handwritten addendum to one of the typed letters: "This letter sounds like the formal blubberings of an archbishop to his niece, but you must know that I think of you fondly and gratefully and frequently. Have been a bit sick (having seen myself in the mirror one day when sober) G." Letters and envelopes in Excellent condition. A fascinating packet with great personal insight into a writer who, at one time, was one of the top ten best-paid men in the United States.
Clark Gable Cigarette Case with Lighter. A striking sterling silver Ronson brand cigarette case with a built-in lighter, owned and used by Clark Gable, with his initials decoratively engraved on the front. Ironically, heavy smoking (a rumored three packs a day for 30 years) was one of the factors that contributed to Gable's death at age 59. In Very Fine condition with some small areas of tarnish and mild to moderate scratching and scuffing on the surface from use. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Clark Gable's Whiskey Flask. A 4.5" x 4.5" sterling silver whiskey flask owned and used by Clark Gable. Kept in almost pristine condition, the Gorham flask is accompanied by a notarized letter of authenticity from Gable's butler for over 24 years, R.B. Martin. The flask, a gift from Gable to Martin, is in gorgeous shape, with a screw-cap lid and a rounded checkerboard pattern. In Very Fine condition.
Clark Gable Signed Document. A three-page Assignment and Release document dated January 6, 1947, signed twice by Gable on page two in black ink. It reads in part: "The undersigned, Clark Gable, as surviving husband and successor in interest to Carole Lombard, deceased, does by these presents and for and in consideration of the sum of ten thousand dollars to him in hand paid, receipt whereof is hereby admitted...unto Helen Deutsch, her heirs and assigns forever... in and to that certain literary property entitled 'But Is It Love?' and also entitled 'Object Matrimony.' " In Fine to Very Fine condition with a horizontal fold through several letters of the topmost signature, some mild creasing, rusted staple to the upper left corner, mild edge toning, and a rusted paperclip indentation. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Greta Garbo Vintage Photos. Set of three vintage b&w 11" x 14" portraits of the enigmatic leading lady by Clarence Sinclair Bull. (Look closely -- she's actually smiling on one of them.) In overall Very Fine condition with mild wear and a heavy crease across the top of one of the prints.
Greta Garbo Vintage Photo by Clarence Sinclair Bull. A sultry, haunting b&w 8" x 10" portrait of the glamorous and inscrutable leading lady, by noted Hollywood photographer Clarence Sinclair Bull. It is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild toning and edge wear, with a Bull studio stamp en verso and blind-stamped by Bull on lower right corner.
Greta Garbo Handwritten Letter. A handwritten letter in pencil on both sides of a 8" x 11.5" sheet of white paper, dated March 6, 1961, and signed "G". Written by Garbo to a friend in London, it reads in part: "I don't know what to say. I have again troubles were I had it before. I am panicki [sic]." The letter is in Very Fine condition with mild toning and a piece missing from the top edge that affects a small portion of the text. Also included is the original hand-addressed mailing envelope. A fascinating look into the mind of an enigmatic person. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Greta Garbo Sends Christmas Greetings to Clifton and Mabelle Webb. There are two items in this lot from the beautiful and mysterious Garbo. First is a Western Union "Holiday Greetings" telegram dated December 24, 1946 to "Clifton Mabele Webb" reading, in full: "Happy Xmas and New Year= Harry Brown." Harry Brown was a pen name Garbo used for anonymity. The second is a "Season's Greetings" card from 1956 signed on the inside, in block letters, "GOOD MORNING!! HARRY BROWN.? G_SKY." Both items are in near excellent condition. Garbo material is rare and desirable in any form or format. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Greer Garson Handwritten Letter to Emile LaVigne. A thank-you note on personal stationery, dated December 29, 1944, from Garson to make-up artist Emile LaVigne, handwritten and signed by her in black ink. It reads in part: "How very nice of you to send me this pretty flowered scarf -- it makes a most becoming addition to my collection, as you'll see for yourself I hope when we start work on the next pic." In Excellent condition with very mild wear and toning. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Wes Studi "Geronimo" Necklace and Signed Photo. This blue beaded necklace with metal pendant was worn by Studi in the 1993 biopic Geronimo: An American Legend, and is accompanied by a color 8" x 10" photo of the actor as the Apache leader, signed by him in silver ink. Both are in Excellent condition and have been framed in a 21" x 17" x 2.5" display box. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Gilligan's Island" Coconut Signed by the Professor. A coconut signed by the shipwrecked professor (yes, he had a name on the show -- Roy Hinckley -- but bet you didn't know that) from Gilligan's Island (1964-67). Actor Russell Johnson boldly signed it in pen. Acquired directly from the actor in the 1990s. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Jackie Gleason's Golf Clubs. An avid golfer, Jackie Gleason had his own course and was known to play a few rounds with notable citizens ranging from Arnold Palmer to Richard Nixon, and in 1972 he founded the Inverarry Classic (now the Honda Classic). This set of golf clubs includes #1, 2, 3, and 4 woods and 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 irons -- all with Gleason's signature engraved on the heads -- was owned and used by the actor. The clubs are in Very Fine condition with some wear from use, and the bag is in Fine to Very Fine condition with wear and soiling from use.
"Gone With the Wind" Rare Set Photo. A rare vintage b&w 8" x 10" promo photo of Vivien Leigh touching up her make-up inbetween takes on the set of the 1939 Civil War epic that shot her to stardom. Also visible in the photo are actors George Reeves, make-up artist Eddie Allen, cameraman Ernest Haller, and other crew members. The photo is in Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and creasing to the edges and corners.
"Gone WIth The Wind" Part One Script, with Annotations. From the "FADE IN long shot of "Fort Sumter - with Confederate flag being raised" to Scarlett O' Hara's "...As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again!" and "The Camera Finally Pulls Back to an Extreme Long Shot - A puff of early morning wind stirs the trees and bushes - like a harbinger of a new day, FADE OUT... " Such is the text of this original annotated Production Continuity Copy script for Part One of Gone With the Wind. The script is marked "1st part," dated February 27, 1939 , with script changes dated March through June. Additionally there are penciled-in changes, testimony to the obsessive drive of its perfectionist producer David O. Selznick. Various codes are penciled in the script, directions for the reading of lines (e.g., "coquettishly" for Scarlett's line to Rhett, "What do you want?"), indications of miniatures and work by Jack Cosgrove (who created special photographic effects) - all in all, enough amazing detail to make you feel you're immersed in the actual legendary production that won eight Oscars.The script is housed in a beautiful 9.5" x 12" book, with a gold leather spine, engraved Gone With the Wind Screenplay Production Continuity Copy 1939. A second book, 11" x 13 in size and engraved on the spine, Gone With the Wind Production Memos 1939, includes four interoffice memos between Cukor and Kern regarding the production (in Very Fine condition) and a vintage program book for the movie (Fine with moderate to heavy soiling and wear to the cover). The script pages are a bit aged, but the overall condition certainly rates a Very Fine. A spectacular GWTW artifact -- Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh and David Selznick seem to haunt its pages.
"Gone With the Wind" Unused Ticket, 1940. An unused ticket for the May 2, 1940, evening performance of Gone With the Wind at the Rialto Theatre in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Attracting over 24 million people to its general release, the film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel won ten Oscars and became one of the most popular films of all time. Considering the ticket is almost 70 years old, it's in Very Fine to Excellent condition -- no rounding to the corners, or signs of handling, though there is slight toning to the borders.
Dick Gregory Special Emmy Award. An Academy of Television Arts & Sciences award presented to legendary comedian, author, and activist Dick Gregory for "A Negro's Point of View" in 1963. The award measures 5.5" x 6" x 3" and is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some areas of wear and a detached globe.
Numerous Items from the 2003 Opening Night of Broadway's "Gypsy." On May 1, 2003, a revival of Gypsy opened at Broadway's Shubert Theatre, starring Bernadette Peters as Mama Rose. This is a remarkable archive of material from that production, most of it related to the opening night, from the personal collection of the show's three-time Tony Award-winning producer, Ron Kastner. The lot includes Kastner's personal bound copy of the script with his name and the opening night date engraved on the cover and signed and inscribed inside by Bernadette Peters, as well as hundreds of color photos from the opening night party (with such celebrities as Chris Noth, Helen Hunt, Kevin Bacon, Judd Hirsch and Rosie O'Donnell), opening night letters and cards, a copy of the deluxe program, even several jewelry pieces given to (or possibly by) Kastner as gifts. A real insider's look at a Broadway opening night, with all the material in Excellent condition.
Joe Harnell Sheet Music for "The Incredible Hulk" Theme Song. This collection of sheet music for the theme of The Incredible Hulk television series (1978-82) includes parts for flute, oboe, piano, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, tuba, vibes, percussion, harp, violin, viola, cello, guitar and bass, all handwritten by Grammy Award-winning composer Joe Harnell. In Very Fine condition with mild wear. From the Joe Harnell Estate.
Original Scores for "V" Miniseries. With the eerie tagline "Humankind's last stand", the original V miniseries descended upon the viewing public in 1983, and spawned a short-lived but popular TV series. This massive archive, containing most of the sheet music to both parts of the miniseries, includes scores appropriately entitled "Lizard Love" and "Lizard Wrestling", and measures approximately 12" x 22". The scores are filled with handwritten notations (mostly in red ink) by the music's composer, Joe Harnell, who was was subsequently nominated for an Emmy Award for his work. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with staple holes and mild age-toning. From the Joe Harnell estate.
Joe Harnell Sheet Music for "Alien Nation". A set of original sheet music, handwritten by composer Joe Harnell, for the theme song of the Alien Nation pilot, as well as the show's "Slag Song" and a cue sheet for the main title, all with handwritten notes in pencil and ink. A must-have for "newcomers" and Alien Nation fans alike. From the Joe Harnell estate.
William S. Hart Handwritten Letter. A single-page letter on personal stationery, handwritten in black ink by the silent screen actor-director--producer who is best remembered for his realistic Western films. The letter is in Fine to Very Fine condition with mild wear and toning and some mailing creases, and is accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked January 25, 1939, In Fine condition with mild wear and moderate toning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"Hawaii Five-O" Handwritten Score and Props from the Series. The Hawaii Five-O theme song is perhaps the most recognizable in TV history, and this is an original hand-written orchestration chart for the main title trumpet given to actor Jack Lord by theme song creator and conductor Morton Stevens at the conclusion of the series. The cresting wave and the pumping horns of the show's opening are as iconic as the coolly confident McGarrett himself, and Stevens won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition when the show premiered in 1969, and the rest is history. Also in this lot, this Wanted Persons flier from Hawaii 5-O, Honolulu Police Department, that describes Lewis Avery Filer in photographs and artist sketches with the warning, "This individual is an expert on disguise and is an inventor. Steve McGarrett, Hawaii 5-O, Iolani Palace, Honolulu." Also, three black & white 8" x 10" surveillance photos of Lewis Avery Filer, one in disguise as a man, two in drag as a woman and made for the 1971 Hawaii Five-O episode, "Odd Man In" starring actor Jack Lord as Steve McGarrett. All items acquired from the Jack Lord estate. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Gabby Hayes Signed Photo. A b&w 11" x 14" photo of Hayes atop a horse, inscribed and signed by the great character actor in black ink. In Very Fine condition with some wear and staple holes tot he corners. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Edith Head Costume Sketch. A 12" x 18" color costume sketch for an unknown production drawn by costume designer extraordinaire Edith Head and initialed by her in pencil. During her 55-year career, Head worked on more than 400 productions -- including Vertigo, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and -Sunset Blvd. -- and received 34 Oscar nominations, winning eight of them (more than any other women in history). In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 18.5" x 24". From the collection of John Strangi. Accompanied by a COA from JulienEntertainment.com.
Patty Hearst Wanted Poster Leaflet. The granddaughter of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, Patty Hearst gained notoriety in 1974 when, after being kidnapped and held for ransom by the Symbionese Liberation Army, she ultimately joined her captors in furthering their cause, and was apprehended after robbing a bank robbery with other SLA members. (She was imprisoned for almost two years before her sentence was commuted by President Jimmy Carter.) This 8.5 x 11" mailing from the Justice Department, dated April 19, 1974, lists Hearst as being sought after initially as a material witness in the April 15, 1974 robbery, along with four other SLA members. In Very Fine condition with mild wear, a little toning, and two heavy horizontal mailing creases.
Katharine Hepburn Inscribed Pepper Grinder. A 4" silver pepper grinder inscribed to the make-up artist Emile LaVigne from his friend, actress Katharine Hepburn. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some heavy tarnishing. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Original Royer Costume Sketch for Sonja Henie in "Thin Ice." A 12.5" x 18" costume sketch by celebrated costume designer Royer, for ice-skating sensation and actress Sonja Henie. The sketch is for a costume Henie sported in her 1937 film Thin Ice, with Tyrone Power. Primarily pencil and gouache on heavy board, the sketch has a piece of the costume's beaded fabric attached to the upper left corner, and Royer's fascinating notes en verso. In Very Fine condition with age toning and very minor corner wear.
Audrey Hepburn Signed Picture. A 10" x 14" color magazine page featuring a gorgeous close-up of Hepburn, inscribed "To John Paul Jones, good luck" and signed by the actress in black ink. In Very Fine condition with regular mild wear, wrinkling, and a small nick and a few very small tears around the edges. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Audrey Hepburn Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of Hepburn, inscribed and signed by her in blue ballpoint. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and a small area of soiling to the top right corner From the Estate of Emile LaVigne. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Katharine Hepburn "Dragon Seed" Photo. A vintage b&w 9.5" x 12.5" photo with textured border featuring Hepburn as a Chinese peasant in the 1944 war drama. In Excellent condition with Hollywood photographer James Manatt's stamp en verso, and signed by him in pencil on the front lower corner. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Signed Promo Photo. A vintage promo b&w 8" x 10" portrait of Katharine Hepburn issued to promote the 1942 romantic comedy Woman of the Year (her first with Spencer Tracy), inscribed to friend and make-up artist Emile LaVigne and Signed by her in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild wear and a studio caption printed on the back. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Katharine Hepburn Signed Photo. A b&w 13.5" x 9.5" photo of Hepburn on an unknown set, inscribed to friend/make-up artist Emile LaVigne in black ink. In Excellent condition, with a studio stamp en verso. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Handwritten Letter. A single-page handwritten letter on personal stationery from Hepburn to her friend Emile LaVigne and his wife, written and signed by her in black ink, accompanied by the original envelope. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a little wear and fading to the envelope. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Handwritten Letter to Emile LaVigne's Wife. A single-page, double-sided letter from Katharine Hepburn to the wife of Emile LaVigne, thanking her for a cake, handwritten and signed by Hepburn in blue ink. In Excellent condition with mailing creases. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Handwritten Letter. A card with a handwritten letter from Katharine Hepburn to the wife of Emile LaVigne, signed by Hepburn in black ink. In Excellent condition, accompanied by the original envelope. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Handwriten Letter to Emile LaVigne. A handwritten note in black in on personal stationery, dated simply "September 8th," from Katharine Hepburn to Emile LaVigne. It reads: "Dear Emile, What can I say to you? Nothing which could possibly even begin to tell you how thankful I am that you were able to do it. I cannot imagine what I would have done without you. I didn't have to worry about the make-up. And I had a friend. What more could one ask?" and is signed by the actress in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Letters to Emile and Kron LaVigne. A set of four typewritten letters on personal stationery from Katharine Hepburn to her close friend Emile LaVigne and his wife Kron, dating from December 20, 1988 to December 17, 1992. The latter two were written to Kron after Emile's passing, and one reads: "Dear Kron -- I was so sad to hear definitely that Emile had departed this life - I hope you're O.K. - He was lucky to have you". Each letter is signed by her in black ink, and two have handwritten postscripts. All are in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Signed Letter with Photos. Includes a handwritten letter on personal stationery from Katharine Hepburn to Emile LaVigne and his wife, signed by her in black ink, as well as two vintage b&w 8" x 10" promo stills of her in Song of Love (1947) and a 5" x 4" b&w snapshot dated March 2, 1944 of Hepburn in the make-up chair during production on Dragon Seed. Items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with a corner missing from the smaller photo. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Assorted Handwritten Letters. Lot of ten notes and letters from Katharine Hepburn, all to Hollywood makeup man Emile LaVigne and his wife Kron. Hepburn and LaVigne had a friendship that lasted from the early 1940s until his death in 1990 and these letters offer a side of Hepburn the public rarely saw -- talking of a walk in the snow, "Christmas joy," "heavenly" soup, etc. The letters are written on her personal letter and card stationery, with "Katharine Houghton Hepburn" or "Katharine Hepburn" engraved in red , and are all signed "Kate" or "Katharine." The lot also includes a letter from a friend of Hepburn's named "George" (it's not George Cukor, who's mentioned in the letter), writing to the LaVignes about seeing Hepburn at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles in the musical Coco, circa 1970, and giving an account of the show and backstage visit to see her. There's also an invitation to the Hitchcock Theatre at Universal Studios to a January 16, 1993 special screening of Hepburn's TNT special All About Me, the evening to be hosted by Jane Fonda. Finally, the lot includes a 3.5" x 5" picture of Hepburn in Dragon Seed (1944), for which LaVigne created her Asian makeup. All the material is in Excellent condition, lovingly preserved by one of her longtime friends. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Handwritten Note. A single-page handwritten note in black ink on personal stationery, undated, written and signed by Hepburn. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Katharine Hepburn Signed Postcard. A vintage 3" x 5" postcard featuring a b&w image of Katharine Hepburn, signed by the actress along the bottom in black ink. In Very Fine condition with light edge wear and toning, and some mild smearing to part of the autograph. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Katharine Hepburn Handwritten Letter to Edna Ferber. A single-page handwritten letter in pencil from the actress to novelist and playwright Edna Ferber. In it, she briefly discusses recent travels and references working with Stanley Kramer on Judgement at Nuremberg, released in theaters later that year. The letter is signed simply "Kate" and is accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked May 4, 1961 and signed "Kate Hepburn" in blue ballpoint. In Very Fine to Excellent condition Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Katharine Hepburn "Sea of Grass" Costume Sketch by Walter Plunkett. A 12.5" x 17" color pencil costume sketch of a design for Katharine Hepburn's character of "Lutie Cameron Brewton" in the 1947 adaptation of the Conrad Richter novel. The sketch features the notations: "Brock's birth -- (Miss Hepburn would prefer this in pink)." Plunkett designed costumes for a total of nine movies starring Hepburn during the '30s, and two more in 1947. In Very Fine condition with some mild discoloration along the top edge, framed to an overall size of 18" x 23".
Dwayne Hickman Signed Contract. A two-page agreement between General Artists Corporation and actor Dwayne Hickman, with reference to The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, dated October 18, 1963, and signed by Hickman on the last page in blue ink. Unable to escape from typecasting following his stint as the series' title character, Hickman later experienced success as a publicist and programming executive for CBS. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and toning and some staple holes. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Hildegarde and Anna Sosenko (Her Manager and Companion) Letters to Joe Laurie. "The Incomparable Hildegarde," as she was often billed, was an international cabaret star who prefigured such flamboyant (and one-name) entertainers as Liberace, Cher and Madonna. This seven-page letter from the legendary entertainer, dated Nov. 17 (probably 1933), written to columnist Joe Laurie, sent from Paris on Hotel d' Iena stationery (which, on page two, changes to Park Lane Hotel, Piccadilly London stationery) proclaims, "..I am happy to say I am a tremendous success. Hildegarde in 3 weeks has become the talk of Paris..." She follows by lamenting that the management of the club where she's appearing owes her money and she had been locked out of her hotel room! She has signed "Hildie," and has written her name in full within the letter as well as on the original Hotel d' Iena envelope with its "Republique Francaise" stamp. The lot also features twelve letters from Hildegarde's manager and companion, producer/songwriter/collector Anna Sosenko, as well as copies of a New York Daily News story (May 21, 2001) regarding an auction of Sosenko's estate treasures, and copies of the New York Times July 31, 2005 obituary for Hildegarde (who lived to be 99). By the way -- Liberace took his signature song, "I'll Be Seeing You," from Hildegarde, and was her devoted fan. The letters survive in Very Fine condition.
Vintage Portrait of Alfred Hitchcock. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photograph of Alfred Hitchcock in his trademark profile pose elegantly signed by the master of suspense circa 1960s. Hitchcock sent this photograph --and other materials -- to a museum in the 1960s, and it was acquired directly from this museum collection in the late 1990s. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Cast Signed "Hollywood Squares" Board Game. A vintage Hollywood Squares board game, released by Watkins-Strathmore in 1968, and signed on the bottom lid by celebrity panelists Paul Lynde, Wally Cox, Jan Murray, Arte Johnson, Peter Marshall, Joyce Haber, Charlie Weaver, Suzanne Pleshette, Judy Pace and Ken Williams in black felt tip. The game is complete and in Very Fine condition, with mild to moderate wear to the top lid. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
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 and Crew Signed "I Love Lucy" Script. A script for season 6 episode #6, "Off to Florida," signed on the front page in black ballpoint by screenwriters Bob Carroll Jr., Madelyn Pugh Davis, Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf, actor Richard Keith, camera coordinator Maury Thompson, and editor Dann Cahn. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and some light toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"I Love Lucy" Piece of Ethel's Costume. An Ethel Mertz section of leather fringe from her costume worn in the I Love Lucy episode, "The Black Wig" (originally airing on April 19, 1954.) Episode features Lucy and Ethel disguising themselves in costumes and trying to test the boy's fidelity. Ethel's mismatched costume was a combination of a geisha wig, an American Indian dress, and Eskimo jewelry, and Lucy memorably quips, "You look like an ad for a trip around the world!" Some of the fringe along the front of the costume was removed as part of the original dress' restoration in 1995, and it is presented in common with a photograph of Lucy and Ethel in their famous disguises. Vivian Vance was nominated four times as Best Supporting Actress and won an Emmy in 1954 for her role as Ethel Mertz. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Leather-Bound Script for "The Informer," Signed by Victor McLaglen, John Ford, Dudley Nichols and Max Steiner. A truly distinctive piece of Hollywood history, this is a leather-bound script for RKO's The Informer (1935), the classic saga of 1922 Ireland, based on the Liam O'Flaherty novel. The film won Oscars for Victor McLaglen (Best Actor), John Ford (Best Director), Dudley Nichols ( Best Screenplay) and Max Steiner (Best Score) -- all of whom have signed the opening leaf pages. The book also features the autographs of associate producer Cliff Reid, cinematographer Joe August, and cast members Heather Angel, Preston Foster, Margot Grahame, Wallace Ford, Una O'Connor, J.M. Kerrigan, Neil Fitzgerald, Donald Meek and Larry Burke. The script book measure 6.5" x 8.5," has The Informer and "Presented to Seymour Roman" engraved on the black leather cover in gold lettering, is 199-pages long and is quite battered; the cover damaged and its spine is missing. (The condition isn't surprising, as the original consignor found the script tossed on a roadside by a landlord!) However, the ink signatures inside are clean and the script is intact and in overall Fair to Good condition. There's interesting Academy Award history associated with The Informer, as Dudley Nichols originally refused his Oscar, boycotting the ceremony, claiming the Academy was basically a "union buster" and fighting for a Screen Writers Guild. Nichols sent his Oscar back twice, finally accepting it in 1938 only after the certification of the SWG. It's an ultra-rare occasion when a piece of vintage Hollywood history turns up with the signatures of four Oscar winners, all of whom won for the film the piece represents. The script comes with a two-page print-out from the Antiques Roadshow website, detailing the book's rescue and Nichols' Academy defiance. A wonderful vintage Hollywood arti
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Tor Johnson Life Mask. A life mask of the Plan 9 From Outer Space actor, made by Don Post Studios to design a series of masks based on the actor's visage. In Excellent condition.
Angelina Jolie Wristwatch from "Mr. and Mrs. Smith". A stainless steel ladies' wristwatch worn by Angelina Jolie opposite Brad Pitt in the 2005 action-comedy. Not currently in working order, otherwise in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Carolyn Jones Signed Contract. A standard AFTRA engagement contract dated September 29, 1965, with attached rider, engaging the actress to appear as a guest host on the variety show Shindig, signed by her and initialed twice in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with mild overall wear and tanning, some staple and binder holes, and a heavy fold crease. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Tommy Lee Jones Life Mask. A life mask of the actor used to design make-up appliances for his role as "Two-Face" in Batman Forever (1995). In Excellent condition.
Gene Kelly and Vincente Minnelli Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" featuring poster art for the 1951 musical An American In Paris signed by Gene Kelly in green marker and by Vincente Minnelli in black. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Edgar Kennedy Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of the comedic actor, inscribed and signed by him in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and moderate overall toning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"The King and I" Cast Signed Program. A program book from the original 1951 Broadway run of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, signed by cast members Gertrude Lawrence, Yul Brynner (who would reprise his role as the King of Siam in the 1956 film adaptation), Doretta Morrow, Dorothy Sarnoff, Robin Craven, Larry Douglas, and John Juliano. Lawrence died of liver cancer the following year, three weeks after her last performance as "Anna Leonowens." Brynner's performance in the film version earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor. The program is in Very Fine condition with mild fading to some of the signatures, and it has been matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5" x 17.5". From the collection of John Strangi.
Veronica Lake's Jewelry Box from Howard Hughes. Embossed with Veronica Lake's initials on the lid, this leather covered jewelry box was a gift to Lake from Howard Hughes, and was saved by the actress until the early '70s. Lake's later years were tragic; most of her belongings were seized by the IRS and she was destitute by the late '60s with very few possessions. The box was one of her few treasured mementoes from an earlier, more glamorous time and was given to TV personality Joe Franklin prior to her death at age 50. Lined in blue velvet, the box is in Fair condition, though the lid is unhinged and the leather shell is damaged. Accompanied by a notarized LOA from Joe Franklin. From the collection of John Strangi.
Michael Landon Signed Agreement. A one-page agreement on NBC letterhead, dated September 18, 1969, signed by the Bonanza star in black ink. The document was for a loan from the company to Landon for the amount of $50,000. In Very Fine Excellent condition with minor wear and staple holes to the top left corner. Accompanied by COA. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"Laugh-In" Script, Episode Two of the First Season. Broadcast from 1968 to 1973 on NBC, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In provided a heady dose of comedy and biting satire during a turbulent period in history, and in the process boosted the careers of Goldie Hawn, Lily Tomlin, and others. Aired on January 28, 1968, Episode #2 of the ground-breaking first season included guest stars Robert Culp and Flip Wilson. This original second draft script from that Episode 2 is marked up on the majority of pages with pencil notations and is an extensive 126 pages long. In Very Fine condition with age-toning and signs of handling on front and back pages.
Charles Laughton Signed Contract. A three-page agreement on MGM letterhead, dated August 25, 1934, engaging Laughton for the role of "Micawber" in the 1935 production of David Copperfield, signed by the actor on the last page in black ink. The role was written for Laughton, but when his performance didn't satisfy director George Cukor, he left the film after one week of filming, and was replaced by comedian and Dickens scholar W.C. Fields. (Laughton's wife, Elsa Lanchester, nonetheless made a cameo appearance as Mr. Micawber's assistant, "Clickett.") In Very Fine condition with mild tanning and wear, staple holes to the upper left corners, and the usual punch holes to the top edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Stan Laurel Signed Biography. A first edition copy of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy, John McCabe's 1961 biography on the comedy duo, inscribed and signed by Stan Laurel in black ink on the first free endpaper, which has a caricature of him printed on it. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and tanning to the book and moderate wear, creasing, tearing, and a few tape repairs to the dustjacket, none of which affects the autograph.
Laurel and Hardy Working Script for "A Chump at Oxford," Plus Stan and Ollie Cigar Bands and Two Strips of 35 mm Film. The original 59-page shooting script, dated May 22, 1939, for A Chump at Oxford (1940), which featured Stan's tour de force dual performance as Stan and the insufferable Lord Paddington. The lot also features ten pages of peel-off Laurel & Hardy cigar bands, showing Stan and Ollie in different hats and poses, as well as two strips of 35 mm - 15 frames on one strip, 16 on the other - showing the team in action. Wonderful material on the legendary comic duo.
Laurel and Hardy Signed Photo. This is the Stan and Ollie portrait that most of their fans prefer - the world's most beloved comedy team, circa 1930, smiling in their derbies, Ollie's arm around Stan's shoulder. Stan has signed in the lower margin in blue ink, "Hello Arthur! Stan Laurel," while Ollie has signed his full name under his image in blue ink (now slightly faded). There's a small blemish aside Stan's face, by his left ear; also some creasing in the corner margins, but but the overall effect is Very Fine, and truly classic. Stamped on the verso is "Hal Roach MGM Comedies Please Credit photo by Stax." Few comics ever brought so much joy to so many people, and this famous pose with its signatures presents the legendary duo in most vintage and desirable form.
Laurel and Hardy's Complete Hal Roach Studio Archive of Contracts from 1923 to 1939, with Dozens of Their Signatures, Plus Oliver Hardy's Last Will and Testament They called it "the Fun Factory." It was the old Hal Roach Studio in Culver City, California, it reigned as the slapstick capital of Hollywood, and its most beloved star attractions were Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. The derby-sporting team saw the Roach lot as theirs playground, and it was there that they created their most hilarious and sublime classic comedy, such as the epic pie fight in The Battle of the Century (1827), and their rendition of "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" in Way Out West (1937). This remarkable Laurel and Hardy/Hal Roach Studios archive covers the films that made them legends. Roach preferred to keep the two stars on separate contracts: Stan Laurel's papers begin January 26, 1923 and proceed through September 6, 1939; Oliver Hardy's papers commence February 6, 1926 and conclude April 8, 1939 (in a concurrent but separate contract from Laurel's). There are 36 different documents/letters for Laurel, and his signature appears 36 times; there are 16 different letters/contracts/documents for Hardy, and his signature appears 16 times. In addition Hal Roach's signature appears ten times in the Laurel papers and seven times in the Hardy papers. Besides the contracts the papers include an affidavit of authorship, a bill of sale, and letters on Hal Roach Studios Inc. letterhead and Stan Laurel Productions letterhead. Awesome to ponder that this is the paperwork that paved the way for the runaway piano in the 1932's Academy Award-winning The Music Box, the battle with the wives in Sons of the Desert (1933), and so much more. And it's an eye-opener to compare the stars' salaries, and review the clauses of their contracts, including the morals clause that Roach later used agai
nst Stan during his marital misadventures ("Artist agrees to conduct himself with due regard to public conventions and morals, and agrees that he will not do or commit any act or thing that will tend to degrade him in society..."). The lot also features a signed copy of Oliver Hardy's two-page Last Will and Testament, dated October 29, 1941. Papers range from Good to Excellent condition. Oliver Hardy died in 1957, Stan Laurel died in 1965, Hal Roach died in 1992 (at age 100), and his studio is long-gone. These papers survive, highly desirable for their signatures and their dynamic impact on classic Hollywood comedy. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Laurel and Hardy's Kilts and Accessories. Wonderful Laurel & Hardy history! Stan and Ollie wore these kilts in a triumphant engagement at the Empire Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland in 1947. These kilts were created for Stan and Ollie in Glasgow; Laurel had brought the kilt he'd worn in Bonnie Scotland (1935) but opted to wear a new one after Hardy's size demanded a made-to-measure kilt. The green kilt, which Laurel wore in the film Bonnie Scotland was given to him by Harry Lauder -- the Scottish entertainer who was one of the biggest names in the history of music hall, on both sides of the Atlantic. The duo still wore the sporrans from Bonnie Scotland. This lot includes both kilts, both sporrans, both pairs of socks, and one pair of shoes. The costumes are still striking, in Very Fine condition. The history of the kilts can be found on the following web site http://members.aol.com/Lahbritishtours/landhmemo.html .
Oliver Hardy Draft Scripts. A blueprint of the comic genius of Laurel and Hardy -- in their own handwriting! This lot offers Stan Laurel's personal and heavily annotated scripts for stage skits performed (of course) with Oliver Hardy -- A Spot of Trouble, On the Spot (a revision of the previous title) and Birds of a Feather. Laurel and Hardy performed these skits in personal appearance tours, to enormous audience response. Stan Laurel wrote the skits, and refers to Hardy's character in many of the pages as "Babe," which, of course, was Oliver's nickname. There are sixty pages, and the extensive annotation shows how meticulously the team fine-tuned their comedy material. Some of the notations appear in shorthand; these were most likely written by Lucille Hardy (Oliver's wife). We believe none of the handwriting belongs to Hardy.The scripts are enclosed in a 9" x 11.5" binder with "Babe Hardy" printed by hand on the cover, and this was his traveling script copy as the team played these skits internationally. A wonderful Laurel and Hardy artifact, in Very Good condition.
Emile LaVigne Chalk Portrait by Nicholas Volpe. A 15" x 18" portrait of the late Hollywood make-up artist, drawn in layered chalk and signed by artist Nicholas Volpe in the lower right corner. Matted and framed to an overall size of 24" x 27.5", and in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne Set Photos. A set of ten b&w 8" x 10" photos featuring LaVigne with various actors at parties and on the set, including shots with James Coburn, Dan Duryea, Tony Curtis, and Elga Andersen (on the set of Le Mans), as well as a vintage gag photo of the cast and crew of A Hole in the Head. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne Make-Up Design Photos of Ruth Buzzi. A b&w 8" x 10" photo and two color snapshots featuring Ruth Buzzi in old-age make-up for her role in Disney's Apple Dumpling Gang, taken by make-up designer Robin LaVigne, daughter of famed make-up artist Emile LaVigne. In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile La Vigne Photos from Barbara Stanwyck, George Segal, Ann Rutherford, and Audrey Christie. A 17" x 14" framed display of photos from the set of Lost and Found, 1978, given to make-up artist Emile La Vigne from actor George Segal and the film's still photographer Keith Hamshere; two 8" x 10" photos signed and inscribed to La Vigne by George Segal; two b&w 8" x 10" photos inscribed to La Vigne by Ann Rutherford and Audrey Christie; and one color 8" x 10" signed and inscribed by Barbara Stanwyck. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne's Signed Academy Awards Book. Hollywood make-up 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, Katherine 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 Guinness, 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, Richard Chamberlain, Will Geer, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Roddy McDowall, and Peter Cushing. 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 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 a Los Angeles Times obituary for fellow make-up 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 a man who wor
ked intimately with most of the "greats." Very Fine condition. From the estate of Emile LaVigne. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"Towering Inferno" Script Owned by Emile LaVigne. An original script, staff list, studio and location wage scale and shooting schedule for the "blazing" 1974 action thriller Towering Inferno, bound together in a personalized black notebook. Celebrated make-up artist Emile LaVigne used the script on set while preparing the faces of Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, and the rest of the stellar cast. Included in the script are LaVigne's annotations and an interesting sketch he made of O.J. Simpson's visage, alongside his make-up notes for Simpson. In Very Fine condition with mild age-toning to the pages and signs of wear to the notebook. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
"Hawaii" Script Belonging to Emile LaVigne. The 1966 film Hawaii, based on James Michener's novel, was a 189-minute epic starring Julie Andrews, Max von Sydow and Richard Harris. Emile LaVigne created the makeups for the film, and this is his copy of the Final Shooting Script, dated June 7, 1965 and running 133 pages (marked at the conclusion, "Balance of script to follow.") The makeup man wrote "E LaVigne" on the cover, and his script also contains shooting schedules and call sheets. Good condition. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Katharine Hepburn Sketch for "Dragon Seed"by Robin LaVigne. A beautiful 12" x 18" sketch of Katharine Hepburn in the role of "Jade Tan" in the epic Dragon Seed, (MGM, 1944), based on the Pearl Buck novel. The artist was Robin LaVigne, daughter of Emile LaVigne, the famed Hollywood makeup man who designed and applied Hepburn's makeup for this performance. Hepburn and Emile LaVigne had a personal and professional relationship that lasted almost half-a-century. Robin followed in her father's footsteps and became a renowned makeup artist in her own right, working on "Seinfeld" and "The Tracey Ullman Show" among others. She has signed "LaVigne" in the lower right area of the picture. If you can't imagine Hepburn in an Asian role, this striking sketch (and her superb performance in Dragon Seed might surprise you. Excellent condition. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emil LaVigne Make-Up Box for "The Reivers". A wooden 19" x 26" x 5" carrying case containing several dozen assorted mustaches, goatees, and sideburns, owned and used by Emile LaVigne while he worked as the key make-up artist on the 1969 Western The Reivers, starring Steve McQueen. LaVigne handled the make-up on five of McQueen's movies, the others being The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, Bullitt, and Le Mans. The case features LaVigne's name stenciled on the front, as well as a CBS Films label that lists LaVigne, Solar Productions, and the movie title. The case is in Very Fine condition with some paint chipping and rust to the latches, but otherwise in sturdy condition; the costume facial hair inside is in overall Excellent condition. A fun and intriguing item. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Emile LaVigne's Make-Up Chair. A talented make-up artist on a variety of productions during the 1930s-'80s, Emile LaVigne's credits include The Wizard of Oz, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, West Side Story, The Great Escape, and Towering Inferno. This beautiful wooden folding chair with green leather arm and back rests was used by LaVigne, whose clients would sit it in while he applied make-up and prosthetic appliances to them. The chair stands 44" and has LaVigne's name stenciled on the front and back, and "make-up" stenciled on the seat. It is in Very Fine condition with some mild overall wear from age and use.
Emile LaVigne's Clock from Lillian Gish. A faux Cartier gold-tone table clock with blue enamel, 2.75" x 3", given to LaVigne by his good friend, actress Lillian Gish as a joke. The clock is not currently in working order, but otherwise is in Very Fine condition with some small areas of wear to the finish, and is accompanied by its original presentation box. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Bud Abbott's Screen-Worn Mask from "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein." Donning this papier-mâché wolf mask in prominent scenes throughout Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Bud Abbott made the most of the prop, using it in some of the most hilarious sequences in the film. Cajoling with Lon Chaney Jr.'s character (Wolf Man/Larry Talbot) before and during the memorable costume ball scene -- without pesky Dracula (Bela Lugosi) or Frankenstein (Glenn Strange) getting in the way -- Abbott scored serious laughs with the mask by his side or over his characteristically smirking expression. The mask was part of Emile LaVigne's collection from his 40-year career as a makeup artist in Hollywood. LaVigne, the makeup mastermind who worked on Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, retained the mask, obviously treasuring his time spent on set with the actors while making the comedy-horror classic. As a sentimental keepsake from the production, the cherished mask was kept by LaVigne until his death in 1990, at which point it was handed down to his family. An amazing vintage horror artifact from a classic Universal film!
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Lou Costello's Mask from "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein." This treasure appears in prominent scenes throughout Universal's comedy-horror classic Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948). Cajoling with Lon Chaney Jr.'s character (Wolf Man/Larry Talbot) before and during the memorable costume ball scene or romancing hypnotic leading lady Lenore Aubert - without pesky Dracula (Bela Lugosi) or Frankenstein (Glenn Strange) getting in the way -- Lou Costello scored serious laughs with the mask by his side or over his characteristically side-splitting expressions. The papier-mâché mask was part of Emile LaVigne's collection from his 40-year career as a makeup artist in Hollywood. LaVigne, the makeup mastermind who worked on Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, retained the mask, obviously treasuring his time spent on set with the actors while making the comedy-horror classic. A sentimental keepsake from the production, the cherished mask was kept by LaVigne until his death in 1990, at which point it was handed down to his family. An amazing vintage horror artifact from a classic Universal film!
(Watch a video of Abbott and Costello and the masks)
(Watch a video of Abbott and Costello and the masks)
Vivien Leigh Monogrammed Cigarette Case. An attractive brass cigarette case with with enamel and Leigh's initials monogrammed in an ornate seal on the lid and a small mirror on the inside lid, owned and used by the actress who brought Scarlett O'Hara and Blanche DuBois to life on the big screen. In Fine to very fine condition with mild discoloration and chipping, and some scratching to the seal, and a couple of deep dents on the back side. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Jerry Lewis Lighter and Cigarettes. Includes a rare brass Storm Master lighter with a caricature of the comedian and his signature printed on the case, plus a box of 10 cork-tip cigarettes specially blended for Jerry Lewis' restaurant. Both are in Excellent condition.
Original Liberace Costume Design Sketches. Two original costume design sketches for Liberace, each hand-rendered and colored to illustrate the many detailed aspects of a single stage ensemble. The first sketch is that of a large Faberge Egg set piece that the performer would step out of to reveal his next elaborate costume change. Handwritten notes include "doors lined in quilted satin." The second sketch is that of Liberace in a pink, mauve, and silver fox costume with a long train, stand-up collars and a headdress. The lining is lilac and attached butterflies complete the distinctly Liberace ensemble. The sketches were acquired from his costume designer, Mr. Michael Travis, and each bears his signature. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Lucille Ball, Edmond O'Brien, and Marguerite Chapman Signed Photo to Harold Lloyd. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" promo still from the 1941 comedy A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob inscribed to actor-director-producer Harold Lloyd and signed by Lucille Ball, Edmond O'Brien, and Marguerite Chapman in blue ballpoint. Lloyd, already a legend for his silent screen comedies, was producer on the movie, and the three actors autographed this photo as a "thank you" to him. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild creasing and wear along the edges and some toning from age. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels Signed Lone Ranger Poster (Nostalgia Merchant, 1977). The Lone Ranger, which starred Clayton Moore as the iconic mysterious gunslinger and Jay Silverheels as his faithful Indian sidekick, Tonto, began on radio and made the transition to the small screen more than 50 years ago. Since then, the series has become a cultural touchstone, rounding up new fans generation after generation on video and through syndication. Here is a limited edition poster signed by both Moore and Silverheels, whose signature is quite rare. The poster is in Very Fine condition with mild wear and soiling, and is number 1,082 in a limited edition of 1,500. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Nostalgia Merchant.
"Lord of the Rings" Cloak Pin. Steel penannular cloak pin, #51 of 150 cast by master armorer Warren Green and used in the Lord of the Rings film series. It measures 2.5" in diameter with a 3.5" pin, and is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
"Lost in Space" Cast Member Autograph Set. A presentation of five individual Lost in Space (1965-68) cast member autographs signed, "Best Wishes - Jonathan Harris," "Good Luck -Bill Mumy," "Angela Cartwright," "Mark Goddard," and "June Lockhart." Matted in purple satin in common with a color 8" x 10" cast photograph, with an overall size of 24" x 18". Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
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.
Myrna Loy Vintage Photo. A beautiful vintage b&w 8" x 10" headshot of the Thin Man actress, taken by legendary Hollywood photographer George Hurrell. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild wear, creasing, and soiling to the edges and corners, and Hurrell's studio stamp en verso.
Henry Mancini Signed "Charade" Contract. A two-page rights agreement dated, July 1, 1963, for the title song to the 1963 thriller Charade, signed by Mancini on the second page in blue ink. Called "the best Hitchcock movie Hitchcock never directed," Charade featured one of Mancini's finest scores. The agreement assigns credit for the music and lyrics to Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer, respectively, and it is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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Three Original "Svengali" Photos from Marian Marsh's Collection. Marian Marsh's Trilby of 1931's Svengali is one of the most beautiful and tragic of all classic horror heroines, and these three orignal stills come from the actress's estate. They include an 8" x 10" of Marian's Trilby singing as John Barrymore's Svengali conducts; an 8" x 10" of Marian with Bramwell Fletcher (who played "Little Billee"); and a wonderful 11" x 14" display with a 7" x 9" insert of a wistful Trilby, wearing her cape, perhaps foreseeing her doom as she sits in the night on a rooftop, old Paris (a la Warner Bros.) in the background. All three are in Excellent condition, with the two 8" x 10" pictures having the original snipes on the verso. Striking keepsakes from a classic film! From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh Signed "Black Room" Photos. Set of three assorted b&w promo stills and a color 11" x 14" lobby card for the 1935 gothic horror movie that starred Marian Marsh opposite Boris Karloff. The three photos include two 8" x 10" glossy stills and a 11" x 14" still, all autographed by Marsh. The items are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with instances of mild to moderate wear, creasing, and or tanning; the larger photo has a 2.5" tear at the bottom that runs through the signature and inscription. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh Vintage Stills. A vivid assortment of stills of Marian Marsh, all from her personal collection, including three from Five Star Final (1931), one from The Road to Singapore (1931), one from Under Eighteen (1932), three from Beauty and the Boss (1932), four from The Prodigal Son (1934), one from Unknown Woman (1935), one from Murder by Invitation (1941), and a 1937 candid taken at the Racquet Club showing Marian with Cesar Romero and Richard Arlen. Also included is a 4" X 5" candid shot of Marian rehearsing lines with screen villain Douglass Dumbrille during the shooing of Unknown Woman. The stills show Marian with such co-stars as Edward G. Robinson, Boris Karloff, Warren WIlliam, Luis Trenker, and Wallace Ford; one of the Five Star Final shots is a candid of Marian on the set with the film's director, Mervyn LeRoy. Marian had added notations on the reverse of some of the shots and several have snipes or studio stamped information. All in Excellent condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's "Crime and Punishment" Stills. Six original 8" x 10" matte finish stills from Columbia's Crime and Punishment (1935), from Marian Marsh's own files. Marian (looking very Dietrich-esque, just as director Josef von Sternberg desired) is featured with Peter Lorre, Edward Arnold and other principals; there's also a great posed cast shot, with Marian, Robert Allen, Lorre, Arnold, Tala Birell, Douglass Dumbrille and Elisabeth Risdon. (Lorre is almost smiling on it!) There are some minor smudges on three of the shots, yet they still impress with the curious lighting, those terrific faces and "Photo by Irving Lippman" stamped on the reverse of each shot; in overall Fine condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh Stills from "Crime and Punishment." Columbia's Crime and Punishment, Dostoyevsky's classic a la 1935 Hollywood and director Josef von Sternberg, is an offbeat and ultimately moving film. Surely Marian Marsh rarely if ever looked so radiantly attractive as she did via the von Sternberg "treatment," as this packet of five original 8" x 10" stills from the film proves. The matte finish photos present Marian with co-stars Peter Lorre, Edward Arnold, Tala Birell, and two children; there's also a great cast shot, with Marian, Lorre, Arnold, Birell, and featured players Elisabeth Risdon and Douglass Dumbrille. All bear the stamp on the reverse, "Photo by Irving Lippman Columbia Studios." There are some minor smudges at the top of the picture of Marian with the children, and lesser ones on a shot of Arnold, Birell, Lorre and Marian; otherwise in Excellent condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's "Black Room" Stills. Boris Karloff was at the pinnacle of his Horror King stardom when he played in Columbia's The Black Room (1935), masterfully portraying the de Berghman brothers. Marian Marsh was his leading lady in this classic melodrama, stunningly lovely in her medieval costumes. Marian became good friends with her "fiendish" co-star, visiting his farm high in Coldwater Canyon and watching "Dear Boris" play with his pet pig named Violet. ("My real name is Violet," laughed Marian many years later, "but I never told Boris because I was afraid it might upset him!") This lot includes three breathtaking original 8" x 10" portraits of Marian from The Black Room, two with the orignal snipe (referring to the film by its original title, The Black Room Mystery) on the reverse, with keybook holes and the stamp "Please Credit Ray Jones Columbia Portrait Artist." There is also information on the reverse of those two shots regarding Hays Office approval of the still and the date of the picture's negative being sent to New York. There are also three 8" x 10" "Columbia Reprint" re-release photos (two the same) of Karloff leering at Marian (two of them with a small piece cut from the lower margin), and a portrait of Marian in braids that might have been taken a few years earlier (the reverse is stamped "WIll Walling, Jr.- Photo Credit Appreciated"). The last picture has some staining; overall quality of the stills ranges from Fine to Excellent. It appears most of these shots were sent to Marian by fans in later years. Wonderful photos from one of the Golden Age's finest horror thrillers, from the collection of the actress whose beauty added so charmingly to its distinction. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's Original "Svengali" Photos. These four original stills from Warner Bros.' Svengali were the treasured mementoes of the film's leading lady, Marian Marsh, who cherished them until her death in November of 2006, more then 75 years after the film's release. There are three 8" x 10" stills: one of Marian's Trilby wearing her gendarme coat (looking remarkably like Du Maurier's drawing of Trilby in his 1895 novel), a shot of Marian posing prettily with an umbrella (with the "Elmer Fryer Hollywood Photographer" stamp embossed in the lower right corner), and an ultra-rare behind-the-scenes shot of John Barrymore (in Svengali make-up and seated at a piano) and Marian entertaining a military-uniformed visitor as Archie Mayo (the film's director) and Darryl Zanuck (then Warner Bros.' production head) standing by. Additionally, there's an exquisite 11" x 14" display with a 7.5" x 9" insert photo of Marian as Trilby, posing in the night in her cape on one of designer Anton Grot's marvelously sinister "old Paris" sets. Some minor surface creases on the candid shot, otherwise Excellent condition. Little wonder Marian Marsh preserved these wonderful pictures from her most famous performance for over seven decades. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Ronald Reagan Signed Letter to Marian Marsh. A personal letter from Ronald Reagan, typed on his State of California Governor's Office stationery, dated October 23, 1970, addressed to "Mrs. Clifford Henderson" (Marian Marsh), and signed in black ink, "Ron." Then-Governor Reagan sends his regrets for not being able to attend a dedication ceremony, probably in relation to Marian's "Desert Beautiful" conservation program, noting that he and Nancy are "planning on a few days vacation at that time..." Letter comes in a 9"" x 11.5" gold-colored frame, and is in Excellent condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Warner Brothers Contracts with Marian Marsh, 1930-1931, One Signed by Marsh and Jack L. Warner, Preceding and Following "Svengali". Historic Hollywood contracts, related to a classic horror performance! Marian Marsh was acting under the name "Marilyn Morgan" and appearing in the play Young Sinners in Los Angeles when Warner Bros. signed her to a five-year contract in July of 1930. The studio promptly forgot about her until John Barrymore, about to star as Svengali, personally approved the 17-year old for the coveted role of Trilby. After Marian's success as the doomed heroine -- as well as her richly dramatic performance in Five Star Final -- Warners presented her with a new star contract, increasing her salary. This lot includes two copies of each contract. Both copies of the 17-page original are unsigned; one copy of the 16-page second contract has the signatures of J.L. Warner and Marian, who signed under her birth name of Violet Krauth. (As she was a minor at the time, her mother also signed.) The contracts detail her compensation, with many provisions (including the morals clause) and such stipulations as: "..in the event of her suffering any facial or physical disfigurement materially interfering with her ability to properly perform the required services.," Warners could suspend the contract. There is also a letter on Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. letterhead, dated June 18, 1931, related to Marian's salary during a contractual layoff period and signed by the actress on the "Accepted and Approved" line as "Marian Marsh." Additionally, a copy of the second contract comes with a letter from the Frank Joyce-Myron Selznick-Ltd. agency (with its original stamped envelope), dated March 4, 1933, noting the Depression "bank holiday" and sending Marian, at her request, the contract copy. Warners had dropped Marian by this time and she was freelancing. Th
ese documents survived over 70 years in Marian's possession, until her 2006 death, and while there's some minor tattering and staining, the items in the lot are in overall Very Fine condition. Marian's Trilby of Svengali is one of the most striking ladies of classic Hollywood horror, and this lot commemorates a fine actress and a magical performance. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh Early Contracts. A fascinating packet containing Marian Marsh's early contracts and papers with Pathé Studios (1928 and 1929) and Goldwyn Studios (1930), as well as the agreement she made in 1933 with the Edington-Vincent agency. The contracts offer three Marsh signatures: two under her birth name of Violet Krauth (on a Pathé and Goldwyn document) and one under "Marian Marsh" (the agency agreement, after she'd achieved stardom in Svengali). The 70-plus years-old papers are a bit tattered but they are intact and the signatures are clean and complete; the documents are in overall Very Good condition. The 14-page Goldwyn contract signing Violet/Marian for the film Whoopee is especially detailed and interesting (e.g., "...the artist shall supply, at her own expense, all shoes, hosiery and underclothing necessary..."). From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh Signed Self-Portrait, Audition Application, and Lobby Card. A self-portrait of Marian Marsh, signed by her and dedicated to the director and producer of her 1934 film, I Like It That Way, Harry Lachman and Stanley Bergerman. The sketch was perhaps a preliminary drawing, as it was done in pencil, but Marian's signature with her characteristic "M" can be seen under the drawings. Also included is an audition application, signed and filled out by Marsh in blue ink. The application was for a 1938 NBC radio production; Marsh listed her work with Barrymore, Edward G. Robinson, and William Powell under motion picture work experience. A lobby card from her 1934 film A Girl of the Limberlost is also included. Though the lobby card has a small hole in the lower quadrant, tears and corner wear, it is in overall Fair condition. The self-portrait and signed application are also in Excellent condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh Correspondence to Carl Laemmle Jr., Billie Burke, Desmond Carter, and Edgar Selwyn. This lot includes Christmas and New Years greetings in the form of a telegram from famed Universal Studios "Crown Prince" producer Carl Laemmle, Jr., a pre-printed Christmas card from Mrs. Flo Ziegfeld (aka Billie Burke, "Glinda" of The Wizard of Oz), and a card from actor/playwright Edgar Selwyn. Also notes from lyricist Desmond Carter. In Very Fine condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh Correspondence From Jack L. Warner, George Arliss, Ralph Morgan, Val Guest, Faith Baldwin, and More. This packet of correspondence to Marian Marsh includes a February 17, 1937 letter from Jack Warner on his personal stationery (signed in full), a May 11, 1934 letter from George Arliss on his personal stationery (signed in full), an invitation to the wedding of Ralph Morgan's daughter, a telegram invitation to a party at Hal Roach's home, telegrams and a letter from Val Guest (later a director of such films as The Creeping Unknown, then a publicist), a signed-in-full note from novelist Faith Baldwin and letters from agent Jack Sherrill. In overall Very Good condition. Jack Warner's letter, which expresses condolences to Marian on the loss of a loved one, comes in a Warner Bros.-First National studio envelope with a red-stamped "plug " for Black Legion. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Joe E. Brown Autographed Studio Portrait with Marian Marsh. An 11" x 14" studio portrait of Joe E. Brown and Marian Marsh from the set of their 1937 film, When's Your Birthday?, signed by Brown and inscribed: "Gee Marian! It was fun being your leading man, Joe Brown 1/20/36." Also included is a Christmas card from Joe E. Brown and family from 1937. In Very Fine condition with age-toning, corner wear and tack holes to photograph, and mild toning to card. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh 1932 Christmas Card List and Signed Correspondence. Marian Marsh's 1932 Christmas card list included everyone from John Barrymore, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks (conspicuously receiving separate cards), King Vidor, Sam Goldwyn, Jack L. Warner, Darryl Zanuck, and other Hollywood elite, as well as a few handwritten entries. Quite a list for a 19-year-old starlet. Also included are two handwritten letters signed by Marsh, as well as one telegram, regarding her British productions. In Very Good condition with age-toning and heavy creasing. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh Contract Extension for "Svengali," Signed by Marsh and Jack L. Warner. This lot includes a document on Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. letterhead, dated December 23, 1930, exercising the studio's option to extend the contract of Marilyn Morgan, who soon changed her professional name to Marian Marsh. The next day, the press reported the official Warners announcement that Marian would play the role of Trilby in Svengali, starring John Barrymore. The document is signed by Jack L. Warner (as "JL Warner") and by Marian (under the name Marilyn Morgan). There are several stains on the document, none touching the signatures. The lot also contains several inter-office communication memos to Marian from Darryl Zanuck, who was then Warners' production chief. The first, dated February 6, 1931, accompanies a copy of the February 3, 1931 The Hollywood Reporter, in which the paper's founder and publisher W. R. Wilkerson praises Marian ("The girl seems to have everything..."). The second memo, dated October 5, 1931 and sent after Zanuck had viewed rushes for Under Eighteen, criticizes her make-up ("... please never make your mouth up like that again ..."). The third, dated December 29, 1931, is more favorable after seeing rushes for Beauty and the Boss ("The best I have ever seen you on the screen..."). The lot also includes a February 27, 1931 telegram from Zanuck to Marian in Palm Springs, as well as a black-bordered 3.5" x 5.5" card, reading, "Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Francis Zanuck and family deeply appreciate your kind expression of sympathy." The memos are in Very Good condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh Correspondence to Louis B. Mayer and Others. Why did Louis B. Mayer send Marian Marsh a case of wine? That's a mystery, but here's a May 17, 1935 note, penned on Marian's personal stationery, written while she was starring in The Black Room with Boris Karloff, addressed "Dear L.B." and expressing "Many, many thanks for the case of wine...If your ears burn you will know it is because we are drinking a toast to you...," signed "Marian." The lot also incudes five negatives from The Great Gambini (1937), showing Marian with actor Reginald Denny with the model airplanes he crafted so well, as well as 1932 letters from and to Ben Maddox, who'd conducted interviews with Marian for Screen Book and Silver Screen. Marian's March 9, 1932 response has her name written in full and a multitude of "MM"s added. The Maddox letters have some age stains; the Mayer letter is clean; all are in overall Fine condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Virginia Bruce Gilbert Condolence Letter and Christmas Card. The downfall of matinee idol John Gilbert as the most catastrophic casualty of the "Talkies" is one of Hollywood's saddest cases of a major star falling in flames. Gilbert's despondency and drinking led to a fatal heart attack January 9, 1936, at the age of 38. This lot features a 5" x 8" handwritten note from actress Virginia Bruce Gilbert, the actor's fourth wife, thanking Marian Marsh for her "sweet note of sympathy," signed in fountain ink "Virginia Bruce Gilbert" and dated January 23, 1936. Gilbert and Bruce had divorced in 1934, but her letterhead still read "Virginia Bruce Gilbert." Also in the lot is a Christmas/New Year card, picturing candle-holding choir boys and the name "Virginia Bruce Gilbert" pre-printed inside the card. The blonde, vampy-eyed Virginia Bruce had a notable Hollywood career too, starring in such films as MGM's The Great Ziegfeld (1936), Universal's The Invisible Woman (title role, 1940) and, just before her 1982 death, the title role in Paul Morrissey's "punk" transsexual comedy Madame Wang's (1981). In Excellent condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh British Film Contracts and Other Correspondence. Included in Marian Marsh's saved correspondence from well-known friends are telegrams from John Farrow, Helen Mack, Sid Grauman, David Hochreich, Ivan Kahn, writer Marcella Burke; notes and cards from Columbia president Harry Cohn, Ealing Studio head Michael Balcon, Alan Mowbray, Louise Dresser, producer Sam Briskin, Reg Connelly, George Murphy, among many others. Also included are contracts and correspondence from Marsh's work with Elstree Studios, as well as correspondence in German regarding her 1934 production Der Verlorene Sohn (The Prodigal Son). In Very Fine condition with moderate age-toning. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Joan Marsh Signed Photo to Marian Marsh. A lushly beautiful oversized 10" x 13" portrait of platinum blonde actress Joan Marsh, who played the sister of Marian Marsh (no relation) in Daring Daughters (1933). Joan has written in ink, "To My Biggest Sister Marian - who if she promises never to chastize (sic) me again, I'll will (sic) forgive her, Always Joan." The picture has "Please Credit HURRELL M.G.M" stamped on the reverse, as well as "Joan Marsh Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer." George Hurrell portraits are always stunning and Joan Marsh -- who specialized in playing characters with such names as "Dimples," "Cuddles" and "Toots" -- is a luscious subject. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh's Wooden-Backed Guest Registry with Signatures of Fay Bainter, Hedda Hopper, and Others. Marian Marsh loved to welcome guests, and this wooden-backed guest registry has 20 pages of signatures and addresses from all over he world, including those of Oscar-winning actress Fay Bainter, gossip columnist Hedda Hopper, and comedy team Olsen and Johnson (who have provided an elaborate cartoon). The book is no longer attached to its wooden backing and there is some staining on the pages; in overall Fair to Good condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh's "Svengali" Script and 1895 Edition of "Trilby." Based on George du Maurier's 1894 classic Trilby, the 1931 film version of the best-selling book starred John Barrymore, and a then 17-year-old Marian Marsh, and was re-titled Svengali by Warner Brothers. Chosen for the role by Barrymore himself (because she resembled his wife, actress Dolores Costello), Marsh was asked by "The Profile" to display her profile, which the nervous 17-year-old promptly did. The pairing resulted in one of Barrymore's most captivating performances, and a mesmerizing debut for the young starlet. The script included in this lot is the final screenplay and dialogue by J. Grubb Alexander and is unaltered per Darryl Zanuck's orders on the cover page. In Very Fine condition with moderate age-toning and mild wear to cover. Also included in the lot is an 1895 edition of du Maurier's Trilby owned and used by Marsh while filming the novel's adaptation. Published by Harper & Brothers, the 464-page hardcover contains a generous amount of illustrations by the novel's author du Maurier (Daphne du Maurier's grandfather). This original 1895 edition, however, was altered from Harper's serialized version due to du Maurier's thinly veiled depiction of the artist J.M. Whistler. Upon Whistler's threats of litigation, the description was slightly amended, yet can still be recognized as the artist described on page 143. In Very Good condition considering its age, the original cover design of a gilt heart with wings is still strikingly visible under the eerie image of Svengali's web. With hardcover cloth slightly open at right corner, minor soiling and wear to spine and front and back covers, mild yellowing to pages, pencil notations, inner hinging slightly weakened with wear but main text not loose. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's Love Letters from Actors Edmund Lowe and Bobby Howes. A group of eight love letters, telegrams and notes from Edmund Lowe to Marian Marsh, all from 1935, along with clippings on the couple. Less than a year after the death of his wife (actress and style maven Lilyan Tashman), Lowe began a short but intense courtship with 23-year-old Marian Marsh. Included are beautifully written missives from Lowe to Marsh. One note pleads: "Think gently of me, Marian dear, rosebud dear, & need I say that my life will be so very much brighter if I hear from you?" Lowe goes on to complain of casting trouble on his 1936 film Seven Sinners. In other instances, no doubt referring to his popular role as Sergeant Quirt from What Price Glory?, Lowe writes of a "Sergeant" -- apologizing for his bad behavior, and in one case signing as "Sergeant" -- perhaps Lowe's alter-ego? Marsh saved these letters along with newspaper clippings on their budding romance, including a Louella Parsons column speculating that Lowe had replaced Marsh's former flame Howard Hughes. In Very Fine condition with age-toning and heavy mailing creases to letters and telegrams. Also included are Marsh's love letters to and from British actor Bobby Howes, all from 1934. The letters are accompanied by studio portraits of Marsh and Howes from their film Over the Garden Wall, 1934, and three interesting notes to Marian from Howes' wife, stage actress Pat Malone, also from 1934. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh's Christmas Cards from Howard Hughes. Marian Marsh enjoyed a very social life in Hollywood during her stardom years in the 1930s. She was one of the screen beauties romantically linked with the enigmatic Howard Hughes; in fact, she played "The Girl Selling Kisses" (luring men to enlist) in Hughes' Hell's Angels (1930). Late in life she dismissed the reports of romance -- she claimed Hughes was more of a "big brother" to her -- but she nevertheless saved material on him. This lot offers an unidentified magazine page showing Hughes with a dressed-to-kill Marian (as well as pictures of such Hughes' protegees as Ginger Rogers, Ava Gardner and Jean Harlow); a 1934 "Hollywood Parade" clipping noting Hughes and Marian at the Club Continental; a packet of clippings from Los Angeles newspapers, late 1934, linking Marian with Hughes (with Louella Parsons calling Marian "Howard's heartbeat"); and two Christmas cards (one dated 1937 with original stamped envelope, other undated), both with Hughes' pre-printed name. The lot also includes an invitation to Marian from Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford, lord and lady of "Pickfair," the social capital of Hollywood, in which the "Xth Olympiad Committee and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks" request Marian's presence the evening of August 9, 1932 at a dinner and preview of Fairbanks' new film, Mr. Robinson Crusoe. (Gary Cooper and Katharine Hepburn were among the guests that evening too.) The invitation (on beautiful and elegant 4.5" x 6" stationery) comes in its original stamped hand-addressed envelope. Some wear and tatters to the clippings, in overall Very Fine condition. IFrom the Marian Marsh Archive Q.
Marian Marsh "Crime and Punishment" Scripts. "I am Sonya!... A woman like me might still save a man's soul!" So went the tag line for Columbia's 1935 version of Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment, directed by the stylish and demanding Josef von Sternberg. The film starred Peter Lorre as Raskolnikov, Edward Arnold as Inspector Porfiry and Marian Marsh as Sonya, a Bible-reading prostitute. This lot includes two of Marian's scripts for the film (which many believe features her finest performance). The first, marked "Final" and dated Aug. 1, 1935, runs 131 pages, has Marian's annotations and contains several sketches in her own hand, including a profile on page 17 that strongly resembles von Sternberg's, and a gnome on page 31 that possibly could be her impression of Peter Lorre (it's drawn next to one of his lines of dialogue). The second script is marked "Revised Final," dated Aug. 9, 1935, runs 131 pages and contains the 29-day shooting schedule. On the reverse of page 34, the actress has written in pencil, "Sketched from Life - Marian Marsh," and on the reverse of page 58, made a list of " Books to read and get." The scripts are in Very Good condition. Von Sternberg photographed Marian to resemble Marlene Dietrich (whom he had directed in The Blue Angel and other films of the early 1930s), later dismissing this movie as having as little to do with Dostoyevsky as "the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Gower is related to the Russian environment." Nevertheless, Marian Marsh proudly regarded this film and her touching performance in it, and these saved scripts testify to that well-justified pride. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's Scripts for "The Black Room." Columbia's 1935 The Black Room is one of the greatest (and most underrated) horror films of Hollywood's Golden Age. The medieval melodrama boasts Boris Karloff's virtuoso double performance as the de Berghman twins (good Count Anton, evil Count Gregor), Roy William Neill's stylishly gothic direction and Marian Marsh's beautiful, storybook-style performance as the heroine Thea, who nearly falls into the clutches of the lecherous Gregor. This lot contains two of Marian's scripts for this literate and charming thriller -- a 107-page script marked "Columbia No. 25" on the cover, and the other 89-page script marked "Revised Final," with the date "May 4, 1935" written in pencil. (Among the changes -- the evil twin, named "Dagmar" in the first script, has become "Gregor" in the second.) "Marian Marsh 'Thea'" is written on the cover of the first script (not in her hand). The first script has lost its back cover (but no pages); the two scripts have some bent pages and minor tattering. Very Fine condition. This is one of the favorite horror shows (and Karloff performances) of discriminating vintage horror fans, and here's an ultra -rare chance to own very desirable artifacts from this excellent film and its beautiful leading lady. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's "Revised Final" and "2nd Rev. Final" Script for "The Mad Genius," the Latter Signed by Her with Annotation. Warner Bros. had such high hopes for Svengali, starring John Barrymore and Marian Marsh, that it followed up with The Mad Genius before Svengali was even released. The Genius (as it was originally titled) was a madly baroque melodrama with Barrymore as a puppeteer with wild eyes and a club foot, bringing up a waif to become a great dancer. Marian played a ballerina, Michael Curtiz directed, the plot dealt with mad jealousy and drug addiction, and a pre-Frankenstein Boris Karloff lurched through briefly as the waif's brutal father. Come the climax, and Barrymore - murdered with an axe - came tumbling through the mouth of a giant monster head on stage, causing a riot in the theatre! Here are two scripts for this wicked opus - the "revised Final" (dated 2/5/31) and the "2nd Revised FInal" (dated 3/10/31). Marian Marsh had written her name on the cover of the latter, and added some annotation regarding her dialogue. Very Fine + condition. Wonderful vintage horror mementoes! From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh's Signed Script for "Five Star Final". Warner Bros.' Five Star Final was the studio's biggest hit of 1931, winning an Academy Award nomination as Best Picture. Marian Marsh, fresh from Svengali, had one of her best roles as Jenny, whose parents are driven to suicide by a muckraking newspaper that exposes her mother's past -- and Jenny's illegitimacy. "Why did you kill my mother?" demands Marian's Jenny as she confronts editor Edward G. Robinson and fake preacher Boris Karloff in the newspaper office, building to a hysterical, "Raise my mother and father from the dead!" This is Marian's script from the film, dated April 10, 1931, titled "Part of JENNY" and and printed as a 19-page theatrical "side" -- e.g., with just her dialogue and cue lines. Marian had written her name in pencil on the script's cover. Five Star Final was one of Warner Bros.' all-time powerhouse classics and certainly one of Marian Marsh's finest performances, climactically played at such a pitch that co-star Aline MacMahon worried that Marian would lose her voice. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh's Annotated Revised Final Script for 1932's "Under Eighteen." Released in January of 1932, Warner Bros.' Under Eighteen was a notorious pre-Code sex saga, starring Marian Marsh as Margie, a New York seamstress struggling in the Depression and tempted by a potential sugar daddy (Warren WiIliam). The film is most memorable for a risque party ("It is bordering on an orgy," notes the script) at an Art Deco apartment house rooftop pool, where William says to Marian, "Why not take off your clothes and stay a while?" The script is written in 14 parts, the pages dated 9/15/31 to 10/10/31, and Marian penciled many annotations and line changes in this script. The script's cover title is Under Eighteen, but the script itself inside is titled Poor Little Ritz Girl. Racy stuff! From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh Personal Script Archive, Including "Road to Singapore." Five scripts preserved by Marian Marsh from her Hollywood career: Warner Bros.' The Road to Singapore (1931, co-starring William Powell, and titled here Co-Respondent); Warner Bros.' Beauty and the Boss (1932, co-starring David Manners, titled here Church Mouse, signed by Marsh in ink on the cover and annotated); Tower's Daring Daughters (1933, co-starring Kenneth Thomson, titled here Wise Girl, signed by Marsh on the cover, annotated and including shooting schedule); Columbia's The Man Who Lived Twice (1936, co-starring Ralph Bellamy); and a supplemental script for Paramount's The Great Gambini (1937, co-starring Akim Tamiroff). Condition varies from Fair to Very Good. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's Personal Script Archive. Scripts from five of Marian Marsh's films: Warner Bros.' Alias the Doctor (1932, co-starring Richard Barthelmess, script annotated by Marian, who also added a "doodle" of a man's profile); Columbia's Come Closer, Folks (1936, co-starring James Dunn); RKO's When's Your Birthday? (co-starring Joe E. Brown); two scripts for RKO's Saturday's Heroes (1937, co-starring Van Heflin, one annotated by Marian); and two scripts for Republic's Prison Nurse (1938, co-starring Henry Wilcoxon, one of the scripts then titled Sing Sing and the other with Marian's markings; the last also contains the shooting schedule). Also in the lot are some some additional play scenes, including one from Noel Coward's Design for Living. In overall Very Good condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's Personal Script Archive, Including "Murder by Invitation." Marian Marsh's personal scripts from four of her films: A Man of Sentiment (1933), Like It That Way (supplemental script,1934), Fugitive from a Prison Camp (1940) and Murder by Invitation (1941), as well as her script for "Hey, Mac," the April 26, 1957 episode of TV's Schlitz Playhouse of the Stars. All the film scripts have annotations (except for Like It That Way). Additionally, the Murder by Invitation script has several radio scripts tucked in the back, the "Hey, Mac" script has its shooting schedule, and the Fugitve from Prison Camp has its shooting schedule and several profile doodles Marian made in the script. The script for Fugitive from a Prison Camp is titled Offenders of the Law and the script for Murder by Invitation is titled Murder by Appointment. In overall Very Good condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh Assorted Scripts, including "Pride and Prejudice." These scripts from Marian Marsh's personal collection present a mystery: she was in all the films but one, Pride and Prejudice, one of MGM's major releases of 1940. Presumably Marian was a candidate for one of the major roles, but lost out in this film that starred Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. She came close enough to have received a compete copy of the December 27, 1939 script, credited to Jane Murfin and Aldous Huxley, and bearing the "Please return to Script Dept." label, with MGM's Leo the Lion logo. (Obviously, a disappointed Marian defied this directive!) The scripts for films in which she did star are The Sport Parade (1932), Girl of the Limberlost (1934, with annotations), Prodigal Son (1935, made in Germany, her eight typed dialogue pages in German and annotated), Missing Daughters (two copies, 1939), and Gentleman from Dixie (1941, annotated). One of the scripts for Missing Daughters has Marian's bold fountain ink signature on the cover. The scripts are in Good to Very Good condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh Scripts, Including a Test Scene for "Rebecca." This lot of scripts from the personal collection of Marian Marsh is perhaps most interesting because it contains a test scene from Rebecca, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and winner of the 1940 Best Picture Oscar. While producer David O. Selznick was preparing the release of Gone With the Wind, he tested many actresses for the coveted role of "the second Mrs. de Winter" in Rebecca, based on the Daphne du Maurier novel, and this test scene script (dated July 11, 1939) suggests that Marian Marsh was one of the candidates. The four-page script features the scene in which Mrs. de Winter confesses to Maxim she had broken the china cupid of the previous Mrs. de Winter ("Rebecca"). Joan Fontaine eventually won the role of Rebecca and a received a Best Actress Oscar nomination. The lot also includes Marian's script for Unknown Woman (1935), Lady of Secrets (1936, two sets of her partial revised script), and scripts for several films for which she was considered, but lost out to other actresses: A Parisian Romance (1932, in which Marion Shilling starred), Uptown New York (1932, in which Shirley Grey starred) and Man of Two Worlds (in which Elissa Landi starred). There are also some scenes from various plays, including Odets' Waiting for Lefty. Most stars have missed opportunities, and this lot largely represents some of Marian's; the loss of Rebecca must have been a heartbreaker. All are in Good to Very Good condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh Guest List Including Howard Hughes, Boris Karloff, and Josef von Sternberg. Marian Marsh, Golden Age Hollywood star, knew who to invite to a party! Here's her handwritten-in-pencil guest list, circa 1935, and the names include Howard Hughes (with whom she was romantically linked in the early 1930s), Boris Karloff (her leading man in The Black Room), Peter Lorre (her leading man in Crime and Punishment), Josef von Sternberg (her director in Crime and Punishment), Louis B. Mayer, Carl Laemmle Sr., Carl Laemmle Jr., Frank and Ralph Morgan, Elizabeth Allan, Virginia Bruce, Louella Parsons, Nigel Bruce, Merian C. Cooper and many others, including Cary Grant. There are phone numbers for most of the invited folk. Also included are Marian's tax returns for the years 1932, 1933, and 1937, with her specific deductions noted for 1933. How much (or how little) did a noted (if not prominent) movie star earn in those days? You might be surprised. Papers have age wear, and are in overall Fair to Good condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Norma Shearer Thank You Note to Marian Marsh. A sad piece of true Golden Age Hollywood history: a 4" x 5" black-bordered card from Norma Shearer, with the pre-printed sentiment, "Irving Thalberg's Wife and Family thank you for your kind expression of sympathy, the memory of which will remain always." Thalberg, of course, was MGM's "Boy Wonder" producer; he had died of pneumonia September 14, 1936, at his Santa Monica beach mansion at the the age of only 37. His wife Norma (for whom Thalberg had just personally produced Romeo and Juliet, with Norma as Juliet), six-year old son and baby daughter survived him. The mourning in Hollywood was genuine. This card was in response to a note of condolence from Marian Marsh, and comes with the original hand-addressed black-bordered envelope, postmarked "Beverly Hills, California" October 2, 1936," with its three-cent stamp. There's a tiny light stain under the card's right center border, otherwise it is in Very Fine condition. Thalberg's legacy included being the inspiration for F. Scott Fitzgerald's final novel The Last Tycoon, as well as the Motion Picture Academy's Irving Thalberg Award. Norma Shearer lived until 1983, and although she had remarried in 1942, she's entombed in Thalberg's crypt at the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale California. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh Madonna-Style Prop Painting from "Svengali." "Greatest Star of Today and Greatest Star of Tomorrow in a Drama that Will Live Forever!" proclaimed Warner Bros. as it premiered Svengali (1931), based on the 1895 George Du Maurier novel. "Today's" greatest star was John Barrymore, giving perhaps his finest screen performance as the sly, sinister and finally heartbreaking Svengali, while "Tomorrow's" greatest star was 17-year old Marian Marsh, who played Trilby, hypnotized by Svengali into becoming both a singing sensation and his reluctant lover. Marian Marsh never fulfilled Warner's lavish promotion, yet her Trilby remains a uniquely fascinating portrayal: an alluring, sympathetic and ultimately tragic horror heroine who, in a climax still startling more than 75 years later, willingly joins her villain in death. The painting was created especially for the film, and is a beautiful portrait in the style of a Raphaelite Madonna, with halo, religiously iconic and designed to represent the spiritual essence that the hero, the artist "Little Billee" (Bramwell Fletcher), saw in Trilby. The painting appears in the film, the lower area sketched but not painted; it was eventually completed and refined, and Warner Bros. gave it to Marian, who proudly displayed the painting in her home in Palm Desert, where it hung until her death in 2006. The painting measures 28" x 36" inside an impressive 34" x 42" off-white frame with gold streaking. The portrait also comes with an 11" x 14" Warner Bros. publicity display with a 7.5" x 9.5" inset picture of the artist (unidentified) painting this portrait as Marian poses for it. (This display has some damage on the right border, none touching the photo.) This is an exquisite artifact from one of Hollywood's great Golden Age melodramas, as well a very impressive piece of artwork in its own right, and a rather touching memen
to that reminded a long-retired actress of her past fame. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh Unfinished Painting from "Svengali." 17-year old Marian Marsh became the talk of Hollywood when, come Christmas Eve of 1930, Warner Bros. officially announced she'd won the widely-coveted role of "Trilby" in Svengali, starring John Barrymore. "The Great Profile" (as Barrymore was dubbed) was kind and helpful to his starlet co-star and his genius inspired a performance from Marian that was sexy, dimensional, and ultimately heart-rending. Warner Bros. commissioned several paintings of Marian used in this melodrama (one of which is also featured in this auction) and this is an unfinished, full-length, life-size portrait of Marian as Trilby, standing against a Graeco-Roman background, holding a vase and looking like a spellbinding mix of angel and temptress -- perfect for her role. The 42" x 65" unframed painting is intentionally unfinished, shown in the film as a work-in-progress when the romantic lead "Little Billee" (Bramwell Fletcher) believes (erroneously) that Trilby has drowned herself. The upper area is complete; the lower areas partially so. After Warner Bros. gave Marian this painting, it hung for many years in her home in Palm Desert. Near the end of her life she took it down from the wall to move it and unfortunately hit it against a bookshelf, creating two small rips in the forehead area. (Repair work, if desired, should be possible with minor trouble and expense.) The lot includes a picture of Marian taken in 1992, posing with the painting at her home. This is a quite stunning work of original Hollywood art, and for many years was one of the first things seen every morning and the one of the last things seen every night by the woman who'd starred in Svengali.From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh Personal Scrapbook. This was Marian Marsh's personal scrapbook, tracing her rise (and eventual eclipse) as a major movie star. The book is bulging with material (literally layers of clippings per page) beginning in 1930, with her appearance in the play Young Sinners, to the Christmas Eve announcement of her winning the role of Trilby in John Barrymore's Svengali, followed by voluminous 1931 clippings on Svengali, magazine and newspaper ads, reviews, and a 14-page newspaper published by Warner Bros. and devoted to the film, as well as Five Star Final and The Mad Genius, coverage of her selection as a 1931 "Wampas Baby Star"; color covers of Marian from Modern Screen, Screen Book, Silver Screen and more. The scrapbook contains about 50 pages, measures approximately 11" x 15" and survives not only as colorful testimony to Marian's most palmy days of stardom, but also a documentation of her career decline. The clippings (many over 75 year sold) are brittle here and there, but intact, with terrific material on every page, and are in overall Very Good condition. A genuine treasure-trove of Golden Age cinema pictures, stories and promotion, kept by the lady who experienced it all. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's 16mm Print of "Crime and Punishment" Marian Marsh played in approximately 40 feature films, but had only one in her possession -- a 16mm print of Crime and Punishment. The 1935 version of the Dostoyevsky classic co-starred Peter Lorre as Raskolnikov and Edward Arnold as Inspector Porfiry, was produced by Columbia Pictures and was directed by Josef von Sternberg. The tyrannical and brilliantly stylish director had launched Marlene Dietrich to fame in The Blue Angel, and he used the same lighting and effects to enhance Marian's performance as Sonya, the prostitute who saves murderer Lorre (and herself) from self-destruction. The film is on two 13.5" reels, which, in this age of video and DVD, is rather a curiosity. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's Film Career Achievement Award from Society for Cinephiles. Given to Marsh at the 1993 Cinecon Festival in Hollywood, the award and the program from the ceremony were among Marsh's most cherished items. The award ceremony took place after a rare screening of her 1931 film with John Barrymore, The Mad Genius. Both items are in Excellent condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's "Trilby" Wig from "Svengali," and Others. Marian Marsh achieved her storybook heroine "look" in such melodramas as Svengali (1931), starring John Barrymore, and The Black Room (1935), starring Boris Karloff, with the aid of hairpieces. This lot features beautiful blonde hairlace pieces used by Marian in her vintage Hollywood days as a Warner Bros and (later) Columbia star. There are two boxes: the first contains the nearly-full blonde wig that Marian wore in Svengali as Trilby, to create the hairstyle of the character based on author George Du Maurier's original illustrations. There is also a hairpiece, presumably worn later in the film as the more sophisticated Trilby, containing a tag reading "Perc & Ern, Max Factor's Studios, Hollywood, No. 1156." Perc and Ern Westmore were the wigmakers; the Westmore family, of course, is legendary for its Hollywood cosmetic magic and Perc Westmore was Warner Bros. make-up chief for decades, including Marian's 1930-32 sojourn at the studio. The box features the name of Perc and Ern Westmore, as well as the name, address, and telephone number of "Max Factor's Make-Up Studios," along with a plug for the "'Percern' natural hairlace creations" and the notice "Property of Marian Marsh Number 1156." The second box (from Bullock's Westwood) holds three partial hairpieces, one a long braid, and one of the pieces has a tag from "Max Factor Studios." This box also has a decorative band of white cloth flowers and several small pieces of flower-like jewelry, obviously worn with the wiglets. There's also a tiny bottle of spirit gum for adhesion. It's possible Marian used one or more of these pieces in Columbia's 1935 The Black Room, to help capture the beautiful fairy tale princess appearance of her character Thea, menaced by Karloff. The lot includes a photocopy of a Svengali still in which Marian is we
aring the Trilby wig, and two photocopies from The Black Room. The Max Factor box has some staining and one side cut from the lid; the hairpieces are in Very Fine condition. It's rather touching to realize that Marian Marsh kept these hairpieces for the rest of her life, more than 70 years since she last wore them in films. True curios from the make-believe of Golden Age Hollywood. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's Vintage Beaded Bags. Owned and used by Marian Marsh, these vintage beaded bags include a hand-beaded black clutch with silver and clear beads on black satin, lined in black silk, with a silver clasp along the top. Also included are two white hand-beaded bags: one with a fold-over, spring clasp and pastel flower beadwork, the other with with delicate flowers embroidered along the front and back, and a mother of pearl inlayed handle with a folding rhinestone enclosure, made by Ming Arts. All are in Excellent condition with all beads intact. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's Black Evening Gown with Portrait. A floor-length custom-made evening gown owned and worn by Marian Marsh. The black, open-back dress was one of Marsh's favorites and can be seen in press photos and studio portraits, like the original photos accompanying this lot. Marsh also saved a press clipping from a 1934 L.A. Examiner mentioning her appearance in this particular dress. The ornate gold beadwork is stunning, befitting a young starlet in the '30s, and can be seen in detail in the 11" x 14" studio portrait taken by Hollywood photographer Bruno. In Very Fine condition with a few beads missing from the wrist areas of the dress and corner wear to the large photo. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh Owned and Worn Silver Fox Capelet. A custom-made silver fox capelet owned by Marian Marsh, and worn by her in studio portraits and on the town. Included in the lot are multiple 8" x 10" press photos and a Columbia studio portrait of Marsh wearing the bolero-style fur, as well as a 1934 newspaper clipping. The 8" x 10" studio portrait has minor corner wear, but fur capelet itself is in Excellent condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's Riding Boots. Worn by Marsh in multiple studio and publicity portraits, these Manfield & Sons tall riding boots can be seen on Marsh in Columbia studio portraits promoting her 1935 film The Unknown Woman. In Good condition, the boots show signs of wear along the front and back of and heavy wear to the soles. Accompanied by a Columbia-issued 8" x 10" portrait of Marsh in the boots, taken by Irving Lippman. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's Bolero Hat. A black bolero-style hat with intricate gold beadwork along the rim and two large gold tassels on the cord. Marsh sported this hat in 1934 and started a fashion trend, as an included newspaper clipping attests. The clipping mentions this particular hat and how others might copy her stylish look. In Very Fine condition with a few small tears to sash. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's Silver Hand Mirror and Brush with her Engraved Initials. Beautiful silver hand mirror and silver brush, engraved "MM." The silver is somewhat tarnished but still impressive, and must have been in Marian's possession for many years. Lovely keepsakes from the vanity table of a 1930s Hollywood beauty. From the Marian Marsh Archive
Marian Marsh's Personalized Leather Portfolio from 1934. The tan leather portfolio, embossed with Marsh's name in the upper left corner, was last used during her travels abroad in 1934. Included inside are multiple letters of introduction to Marsh addressed to various hotel managers across Europe, as well as an introductory letter addressed to Michael Balcon, head of Ealing Studios, from director Harry Lachman. A partial, annotated script for Marsh's 1934 German film Der Verlorene Sohn (The Prodigal Son) has been stored inside; this trip to Europe must have concluded with the film's production in Germany, as it was released later that year. Also included are multiple handwritten notes and the Cunard sailing list for 1934. The notebook's clasp is in working condition, with the keys still attached inside, and the leather has moderate wear along spine with minor seam splits along lower cover. In overall Very Good condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marian Marsh Personal Items. This assortment of Marian Marsh's belongings includes her signed passports from 1933, 1960, 1972, and 1977, the L.A. City School System Division of Attendance and Employment of Minors form that allowed her (as a minor) to star in Svengali, her junior high school diploma and report cards, birthday and Christmas greetings from her "Pop," a religious marker, four Christmas cards circa 1935 with a photograph inside of Marian in snow with skis, a hostile piece of 1932 mail from a "fan" angry at Marian for relating in an interview that her native Trinidad had dangerous alligators and boa constrictors (the fan was born in Trinidad too), her late 1970s California driver's license, a junior high school program and a preview credit list from the 1939 film Arrest Bulldogg Drummond (in which Marian's sister Jean Fenwick played a villainess). All are in Excellent condition. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
Marian Marsh's Art Deco Clock. A white marble Whitehall-Hammond synchronous movement clock from the early '30s, with a plaque affixed to the base inscribed: "To Marian Marsh Honorary Guest Star Hollywood." Though the power cord has been damaged, the clock is in Good condition, with cracks and a few chips to the back and base. From the Marian Marsh Archive.
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"The Mask" Continuity Polariods of Jim Carrey. Three costumers' continuity Polaroids of actor Jim Carrey as a manic super hero from The Mask (1994). Scene 85 finds Carrey as the green-faced character between takes in a striped shirt and a beret and these rare, behind-the-scenes photos are colorfully matted in common with the costumers' continuity sheet for the day of shooting on August 27, 1993. Another set of two Polaroids is of Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss before he is transformed with a similar costumers' sheet for filming on August 16, 1993. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Rare Goldwyn Purchase Check that Created MGM. This check for $10,000 from Metro Pictures to Louis B. Mayer, dated May 28, 1924, allowed Metro to purchase a controlling interest in the company; with the acquisition of Goldwyn Studios later that same year, MGM Studios was formed. This check represents part of the purchase of one of the greatest movie studios ever formed, and is one of only five checks known to exist from the transaction. In Very Fine condition with minor wear, mild discoloration, and the usual bank cancellation marks. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Senator John L. McClellan Signed 11" x 14" Picture to Ward Bond, with Bond and Mickey Rooney in the Shot. John L. McLellan was a U.S Senator from Arkansas from 1943 to 1977. This 11" x 14" shot , circa 1959, shows McClellan with Mickey Rooney, Ward Bond and an unidentifed actor in Indian war bonnet and costume, all in front of a teepee, and signed by McClellan, "To my esteemed friend Ward Bond - With fondest recollections of a most pleasant and amusing moment - John L. McClellan." The shot presumably was taken on the set of TV's Wagon Train, in which Bond was starring at the time as the indominatable Major Seth Adams. All the men appear to be enjoying themselves hugely, the Senator toying with some beads. Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Mickey Mouse Club Signed Roster. Charter members of the Mickey Mouse Club rejoice, this vintage Mouseketeer roster card, signed in 1958, boasts the signatures of Annette Funicello, Cubby O'Brien, Bobby Burgess, Doreen Tracey, Sharon Baird, Karen Pendleton, Tommy Cole, Darlene Gillespie, and the "Big Mooseketeer" Roy Williams (along with Roy's sketch of Donald Duck en verso). Airing five days a week, running a total of 360 episodes, the series was cancelled in 1959, a year after this card was signed. Also included is a reproduced photo from the signing event at Disneyland. In Very Fine condition with minor staining to upper left corner, moderate age-toning, and a center crease to the roster card. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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 Collar Storage Box. This tasteful wooden box with black finish was used by silent-era Western star Tom Mix, and bears his initials engraved on a metal ornament on the lid, which opens to reveal a pale green silk-lined storage compartment for a starched collar with a small mirror. The small drawer on the bottom slides open to reveal a compartment for cuff links and other small sundries. The box measures 6" x 6" x 6" and is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear to the lining (especially inside the drawer), a missing latch for the main compartment, and mild overall wear and tarnishing. Accompanied by an LOA from the L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Johnny Mize Signed Contract. A two-page, double-sided William Morris Agency standard agency contract dated March 24, 1953 and signed twice by the Baseball Hall of Fame inductee in blue ballpoint -- one on the back page and again on the attached rider. A highly skilled first baseman, Mize was known as "Big Jawn" and "The Big Cat" for his smooth fielding. The contract is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild wear and toning, and the usual staple and binder holes. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Norma Jeane Dougherty Photo and Other Items. Before she was Marilyn Monroe, she was a teenage bride named Norma Jeane, married to 20 year-old Jim Dougherty. Included in this lot are Dougherty's book accounting his life with his young bride To Norma Jeane with Love, Jimmie; an 8" x 10" b&w photo of Dougherty and Norma Jeane with its original mailing envelope, hand-addressed by Dougherty in 2001 (four years before his death); and a VHS copy of the consignor's interview with Dougherty. In Very Fine condition with mild handling wear to book and age-toning to photograph.
Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Eisenstaedt Photograph. An elated and radiant Marilyn Monroe captured in a candid moment by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt in 1953. Monroe had a lot to smile about that year -- her courtship with Joe DiMaggio was captivating the nation, and Niagra, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How to Marry a Millionaire were all released in 1953, catapulting her career to new level. Printed as a limited edition (#21 out of 250) from an Eisenstaedt negative culled from the LIFE Picture Collection archives, with an accompanying COA certifying its origin and print number. Two other photographs from the same Eisenstaedt shoot currently retail for $6,000 to $7,000. Eisenstaedt is considered by many to be the best photojournalist of the 20th century, and is best known for his iconic image of a nurse in a sailor's arms, snapped on August 27, 1945, as they celebrated Victory Over Japan Day in New York City.
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 "Let's Make Love" Vintage Movie Still. A rare vintage b&w 8" x 10" promo still featuring Monroe in the 1960 comedy. Married to Arthur Miller at the time, Monroe engaged in a steamy affair with co-star Yves Montand during the shoot. The photo is linen-backed and in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and tanning.
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. 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. In 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. In Excellent condition.
Marilyn Monroe Original Studio Photos. A group of seven test photos of Marilyn Monroe, all original b&w prints, ranging from seductive to vulnerable. The 8" x 10" images are in Very Good condition, though the chemicals used in processing have caused some surface toning to a few of the prints.
Marilyn Monroe Signed Check. A personal check for $30.84, dated November 15, 1950, and signed by Monroe in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild wear, vertical fold impressions and the usual cancellation marks. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Signed Check. A personal check for the sum of $2.17, dated November 15, 1950, and signed by Monroe in black ink. In Very Fine condition with some mild wear, a set of pencil-written numbers along base and the usual cancellation marks. 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. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Signed Agreement. A notarized general release agreement between Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. and Irving L. Stein, dated February 19, 1959 (shortly before the release of Some Like It Hot) and signed by the iconic actress in blue ink. In Excellent condition with mild overall toning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Marilyn Monroe Signed Check. Signed by Monroe in blue ink, this check from her account with Colonial Trust was made payable to "Rocky Washington" for the amount of $113.15. The check was dated February 11, 1960, a tumultuous time for Marilyn; later that year she would begin divorce proceedings against Arthur Miller, as well as shoot The Misfits, her last completed film. In Excellent condition with mild age-toning and the usual cancellation holes and bank endorsement stamps. 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.
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 "Bus Stop" Document and Photo. Tired of the limited "dumb blonde" roles assigned to her by 20th Century-Fox, Monroe broke her contract with the studio in 1955 and fled to New York and the Actors Studio. With the immense box office success of The Seven Year Itch, studio head Daryl Zanuck relented and renegotiated Monroe's contract; she then went to work on Bus Stop. This terse letter, one page typed on Fox letterhead, dated April 19, 1956, from an assistant secretary at the studio to Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc., suggests the relationship between star and studio hadn't healed. It acknowledges Monroe being absent from the set due to illness, and reads in part: "In respect to these illnesses, it is not our present intention... to suspend the operation of said agreement. Our present position, however, in respect to these illnesses is not to be construed as a waiver of our rights to require you to make Miss Monroe's services available to us..." Such incidents became more and more common in the years leading up to Monroe's death. The document is in Very Fine condition with very mild wear and toning, and punch holes along the left edge. Also included is a vintage b&w 6" x 9.5" publicity photo of Monroe in the 1956 comedy, taken by photographer and writer William Read Woodfield.
Joe E. Brown Telegram Regarding Marilyn Monroe and "Some Like It Hot". A Western Union telegram dated October 28, 1958, from Ashton Productions to Joe E. Brown. It reads in part: "By reason of the illness of Marilyn Monroe, please be advised that we hereby exercise the right of suspension, granted to us... in connection with the picture 'Some Like It Hot'... said suspension shall apply for only one day." In FIne condition with moderate overall toning, punch holes to the top edge, and a fold crease. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from R & R Enterprises.
Marilyn Monroe Twentieth Century-Fox Pay Stub and Deposit Slip. A pay stub from Twentieth Century-Fox films for $500 dollars, dated December 31, 1959, accompanied by an acknowledgement of deposit for th same amount, dated January 7, 1960 and issued to Marilyn Monroe Productions. Monroe had one of her greatest successes in 1959 when she appeared in Some Like It Hot. In 1960, Monroe appeared in Let's Make Love directed by George Cukor and co-starring Yves Montand (with whom she had a steamy affair). Monroe was forced to appear in the picture because of her obligations to Twentieth Century-Fox, and while it failed commercially and critically, it included one of her best musical numbers, a rendition of Cole Porter's "My Heart Belongs to Daddy." Both items are in Very Fine condition with mild wear and toning.
Marilyn Monroe Original Carbon Invoice and Bill. 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.
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.
Marilyn Monroe's Champagne Bill, May 22, 1962. It's a well-known fact that Marilyn Monroe's beverage of choice was 1953 Dom Perignon. Just three days after Monroe's racy delivery of "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" (her last major public appearance), and ten days prior to her own birthday, Monroe ordered a case of Dom from Jurgensen's Gourmet in Beverly Hills. This receipt, from that order, is dated May 22, 1962, and lists the case price ($166.56), Monroe's Brentwood address on Helena Drive, the tax ($6.66), and the total paid ($173.22). A few days later Monroe returned to New York to film the infamous nude pool sequence from Something's Got to Give. In Very Fine condition with red handwriting along the top indicating an a.m. delivery of the champagne and two hole punch marks along top.
Marilyn Monroe's Faux Sapphire Bracelet. A gold-tone bracelet with faux-sapphire settings, owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe. One of the stones has fallen out of its setting but is still present, otherwise the bracelet is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Marilyn Monroe Lock of Hair. Uniquely preserved and encased in glass, this lock of Marilyn Monroe's hair is accompanied by documentation stating provenance directly from her personal hairdresser, Kenneth Battelle. The lock is encased in a container measuring 1.25" x 1.75" and is attached to a box top with Kenneth's original label reading "Kenneth, Hairdresser, Marilyn Monroe." Kenneth, known as the hairdresser to the stars in the '50s and early '60s, began working with Monroe in 1958, and groomed her for JFK's birthday rally where she performed her infamous rendition of "Happy Birthday, Mr. President." Interestingly enough, Kenneth was also the favorite hairdresser of Jackie Kennedy. Also included in the 9" x 11" display are a small, encased photo of Monroe, along with a 1958 photo reprint of Kenneth styling Marilyn's hair. In Very Fine condition with age-toning to slight tearing to original cloth and paper backings to hair.
Marilyn Monroe's Watercolor Paint Set. A Grumbacher watercolor paint set with all but three tubes still pliable, used by Marilyn Monroe to paint images like the delicate watercolor rose she created for John F. Kennedy's birthday in 1962, a few months before her death. The consignor purchased the paint set from Julien's Auctions in West Hollywood, California in June of 2005; a copy of the receipt is included with the lot. In Very Good condition with signs of wear to case and paint tubes, accompanied by 4" x 6" photo of Monroe's watercolor to JFK.
Marilyn Monroe Hair Strands. Approximately 25" of Marilyn Monroe's hair, sealed in a 3"x 4" plastic container. The consignor purchased various "Marilyn Monroe Hair Related Items" from Julien's Auctions in West Hollywood, California in June of 2006, and removed the hair after the sale. The hair comes with the original receipt of the Monroe hair items, as well as a VHS tape (labeled "Marilyn's Hair") showing the consignor removing the hair. The receipt is in good condition and the blonde strand appears well-preserved in its plastic case. A very unusual but undeniably fascinating item.
Robert Montgomery Signed Photo to Emile LaVigne. Clever 11" x 14" matte finish shot of Robert Montgomery (1904-1981), seated in a makeup chair at MGM, taking a picture in a mirror and capturing both himself in makeup man Emile LaVigne, then beginning his career. Montgomery has signed in black fountain ink, "To Emile - Here's looking at us - Robert Montgomery." The picture dates circa 1938, when Montgomery received an Academy Award Best Actor nomination for Night Must Fall, and LaVigne worked on The WIzard of Oz. A few minor surface creases; overall Very Fine condition From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Frank Morgan Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x10" publicity still of actor Frank Morgan (the titular Wizard of Oz), inscribed and signed by him in black fountain ink. In Fine condition with moderate toning and mild to moderate soiling and wear along the edges. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Swatch from Original Lily Munster Costume. A fabric swatch from Lily Munster's hauntingly beautiful trademark dress worn by actor Yvonne DeCarlo on The Munsters (1964-66). This rare piece of the original dress was the by-product of the original dress' restoration in 1995, and is presented in common with a color Xerox photograph of Yvonne DeCarlo. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Audie Murphy Signed Photo. A b&w 5" x 7" promo photo of the war hero-turned-actor in To Hell and Back (1955), signed by Murphy in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with mild toning and a creases to the corners and lower edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"My Fair Lady" Cast Signed Program Book. A fantastic program book from a special gala performance of My Fair Lady held during the musical's 1958 second run at the Theatre Royal, for the benefit of the Royal College of Nursing. The bound program book features mostly advertising, and has separate insert featuring cast and production info; this insert is signed by Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews, Stanley Holloway, Robert Coote, Zena Dare, Alan Dudley, laine Garreau, Linda Gray, Leonard Weir, Bob Chisholm, Betty Woolfe, Max Oldaker, and Margaret Halstan. (Six years later, Andrews was passed over for the role of "Eliza Doolittle" in the film version in favor of Audrey Hepburn, a move that shocked and angered many fans; Andrews did Mary Poppins instead, and won an Oscar for her performance.) The program is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild wear, creasing, spine stress, and soiling to the cover, and there is a moderate amount of fading to the Andrews and Coote signatures. From the collection of John Strangi. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Pola Negri Signed Photo. A haunting b&w 8" x 10" photo of the actress, signed by her in black ink in the lower right corner, with a Paramount Studios stamp en verso. The photo is also stamped on the back by famous still photographer Eugene Robert Richee, who worked for Paramount during the early 1920s through 1941. Richee's glamour images of Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson, Gary Cooper, Clara Bow and Marlene Dietrich have become classic photos and sought after by collecotors of Hollywood photographs. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild toning and corner wear.
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Edgar Norton Signed Employment Agreement. A Samuel Goldwyn Inc. employment agreement dated September 17, 1936, engaging actor Edgar Norton for a bit part in Love Under Fire, signed by Norton in black ink. Norton later played the butler in 1939's Son of Frankenstein. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and punch holes to the top edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Lou Nova Signed Letters. Set of four typed and two handwritten letters dating between 1980-81, each signed by boxer-turned-actor and politician Lou Nova and accompanied by their original mailing envelopes, five of which are personalized and feature a recreation of a poster touting Nova's September 29, 1941 heavyweight title bout with Joe Louis (a controversial bout due to the fight being stopped with one second left on the clock). Also included is a collection of clippings, press notes, and assorted items from Nova's time as a presidential candidate for the Utopian Party. Items are in overall Very Fine condition with some wear and creasing to the letters. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh Signed "Romeo & Juliet" Program. In 1940, Laurence Olivier produced a revival of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at the 51st Street Theatre on Broadway that ran for 36 performances. He and his wife, Vivien Leigh, portrayed the title roles. Offered here is a souvenir program from that production signed by both stars on the front cover beneath their photo and character names. This twenty-page book is 8.5" x 12" in size and contains photos, biographies and information on the production. It is in Very Good condition with a few small scuffs on the front cover. A great item. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Early "Our Gang" Signed Photo. This b&w 8" x 10" publicity shot of the late-'20s Gang is priceless -- just check out each of the kids' expressions. Joe Cobb, Allen "Farina" Hoskins, Bobby "Wheezer" Hutchins, Jean Darling, Mary Ann Jackson, Harry Spear, Jackie Condon, Jay R. Smith, and even Pete the Pup signed this one-of-a-kind photo from the Rascals' pre-sound era. And a later autograph from Jean Darling, dated 1938, was added in the lower left corner. In Very Good condition with a 1" tear along top (not affecting signatures), tack holes to corners, border wear and age-toning.
David Peel Signed Photo. A b&w 4" x 6" photo of the British actor during his period in service to the Royal Navy, inscribed and signed by him in black ink. Peel created one of the most memorable movie vampires with his performance as "Baron Meinster" in Brides of Dracula (1960). The photo is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and toning.
Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and Samuel Goldwyn Signed Letter. A two-page typed letter, dated March 23, 1938, signed on the second page by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks in black fountain pen and by studio mogul Samuel Goldwyn in blue fountain pen. The letter discusses United Artists Corp. business. Pickford and Fairbanks co-founded the company in 1919 along with Charlie Chaplin and D.W. Griffith, and it has endured a rocky history. The letter is in Fine condition with moderate overall tanning, mild wear, light horizontal fold creases, and rusted staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"Playboy" Magazine Group of 7 (1954). From 1954, the first full year of its publication (the first issue came out in December 1953), here are vintage copies of the January (the hard-to-find second issue in Good condition with a 3" spine split), March (Good), May (Fine), June (Good-Very Good), July (Very Good-Fine), August (Very Good), and September (Very Good with some spine splitting) of the men's magazine.
Willy Pogany Signed Letter. A typed, single-page letter to Samuel Goldwyn Studios from the art director and illustrator of children's' books, dated December 9, 1931 and signed by Pogany in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild toning, staple holes to the upper left corner, and mailing creases.
Roman Polanski Signed Turnaround Notice. A four-page agreement between Warner Bros. and Polanski, dated October 10, 1990, in which the studio opted to abandon further development on the filmmaker's script Master and Margarita. Signed on the last page by Polanski in blue felt tip, in Excellent condition with the usual binder holes and mailing creases. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Vincent Price Signed "Masque of the Red Death" Lobby Card. A 14" x 11" lobby card for Roger Corman's chilling 1964 adaptation of the Edgar Allen Poe story, inscribed and signed by Price in black felt tip. The lobby card is numbered 64/229, and is in Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate tanning and some creases and wear along the edges. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Gilda Radner Signed Agreement. A two-page agreement between the Gilda Radner Company and NBC, dated July 3, 1980, initialed four times by the late comedienne on the front page and signed by her on the second page in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA.
Basil Rathbone Life Mask. A life mask of the actor, noted for his performances as Sherlock Holmes among other roles, made circa 1939 and used to design make-up appliances for an unknown production. In Excellent condition.
Ronald Reagan Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the late President from his days as a young actor, inscribed "This is for the nice snap of yourself. Thanks loads Peter. As Always," and signed by Reagan in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild edge wear and toning and moderate wear to the back. Studio stamp en verso. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"Rebel Without a Cause" Jim Backus and Ann Doran Photos with Negatives. Jim Backus and Ann Doran made a crucial contribution to Rebel Without a Cause via their performances as Jim Stark'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.
George Reeves Life Mask by Emile LaVigne. 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.
The Stars of Republic Pictures Signed Poster (Nostalgia Merchant, 1977). For 25 years, Republic pictures was known for producing quality B-movies, Westerns, and serials. This 24" x 30" poster bears the Republic eagle logo and is signed by 28 actors and actresses from the studio's various productions, including Roger Rogers and Dale Evans, Kirk Allyn (the first actor to play Superman), Rex Allen, Vera Ralston, Yakima Canutt, Monte Hale, and Marie Windsor. The poster is in Very Fine condition with mild wear and soiling, and is number 928 in a limited edition of 1,200. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Nostalgia Merchant. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Roy Rogers, Clint Eastwood and Others Framed Autographs. With a plaque reading "My heroes have always been cowboys," this matted and framed display houses the autographs of Roy Rogers, Clint Eastwood, Dale Evans, James Garner and Clayton Moore. In Excellent condition, the one-of-a-kind piece is framed to an overall size of 38" x 23". Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Will Rogers Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the legendary humorist, inscribed and signed by him in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Will Rogers Signed Card. A b&w 4" x 7.25" illustration affixed to an ornate piece of cardstock and inscribed and signed by writer and humorist Will Rogers in black ink. The item measures an overall 5.5" x 10" and is in Very Fine condition with wild wear and discoloration. From the collection of John Strangi. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"Roman Holiday" Script. An original screenplay for William Wyler's Roman Holiday, with the first page crediting Ben Hecht as the author, or "script doctor," of this second draft (SF 83316, dated November 5, 1951). Many others were rumored to have worked on the screenplay, including Preston Sturges, but the original story was written by blacklisted virtuoso Dalton Trumbo -- though at the time he was not allowed credit for the Oscar-winning masterpiece. A fascinating remnant of McCarthyism, it marks the first starring role of a young Audrey Hepburn, who also won an Oscar for her performance. Marked with notations in red pencil, the folder-bound script more than likely belonged to an assistant director and is in Very Good condition with corner and border wear to the script pages and handling wear to the cover.
Franklin D. Roosevelt's Travel Cane. In 1921, while vacationing in New Brunswick, Roosevelt contracted an illness that left him paralyzed from the waist down. For the rest of his life, Roosevelt refused to accept that he was permanently paralyzed, going so far as to attaching iron braces to his hips and legs and teaching himself to walk short distances by swiveling his torso while supporting himself with a cane. In private he used a wheelchair, but he was careful never to be seen in it in public (indeed, photos of him in a wheelchair are very rare). This black enamelled cane, with "FDR" monogrammed on the steel handle, was used by the late President. It unscrews at various points along the shaft and separates into five sections that can be stored for travel in the accompanying black leather case that also includes an alternate curved handle. The items are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Cigarette Holder and Case. A ceramic cigarette holder with enamel tip, owned and used by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, often seen in photos with this or other such holders, accompanied by its original pocket case. The items are in Very Fine condition with some discoloration to the holder from use, and light wear to the case. From the Estate of Senator Fred Seaton. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Franklin D. Roosevelt's Stetson Hat. A handsome Stetson 100 owned and worn by the late president, with "Made by Stetson Especially for Franklin D. Roosevelt" embossed on the sweatband. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some areas of mild staining. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
"Seinfeld" Cast Signed Episode Script. A table draft script for episode #96 ("The Race"), dated December 2, 1994, and signed on the front cover by Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Jason Alexander. In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
"Seinfeld" Cast Signed 100th Episode Script. A table draft script for the episode "The Kiss Hello", dated January 5, 1994, and signed on the front cover by Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Jason Alexander. Though it was the 103rd episode to be aired, it was actually the 100th episode to be produced. In Excellent condition. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Robin LaVigne's Emmy Plaque for "Seinfeld," Cast and Crew Photo. Make-up artist Robin LaVigne's Emmy plaque and certificate for work on Seinfeld, a related certificate, and a group photo of the Seinfeld cast and crew, commemorating their 100th episode on January 10, 1995. All are in Excellent condition. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
"Seinfeld" Autographed Script and Memorabilia Lot. Included is a revised table draft script for episode #61 ("The Smelly Car") signed on the front cover by Jerry Seinfeld, a leather tote bag with Seinfeld and Nike logos, a pass to a season 5 wrap party on April 2, 1995, at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip, and a commemorative 2.25" Swiss Army knife embossed with a Seinfeld logo. Items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear to the tote bag. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
"Seinfeld" Emmy Certificate, Script, Signed Photo, and Related Memorabilia. Robin LaVigne's framed Emmy certificate for her work as Makeup Artist on Seinfeld for 1992-93; two 4" x 3.5" polaroids of Jerry Seinfeld and Michael Richards preparing for a portrait shoot; a Seinfeld revised table draft script for the infamous episode entitled "The Subway"; a b&w 8" x 10" photograph of Michael Richards, signed and inscribed to LaVigne by the actor; and an invitation to the wrap party for the sixth season of Seinfeld, held at the House of Blues in Hollywood, April 2, 1995. All items are in Very Fine condition, though there is slight discoloration along the border of the larger photo, discoloration to the invitation, and fading and signs of handling to the script. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Prop ASSMAN Vanity Plate from "Seinfeld." In "The Fusilli Jerry," one of the most memorable episodes of the sitcom Seinfeld, Kramer (Michael Richards) orders a set of vanity license plates and inadvertently receives some that read "ASSMAN" (meant for a proctologist, naturally), and wackiness ensues. This is one of the prop "ASSMAN" plates used in the episode, a Holy Grail item for Seinfeld collectors if there ever was one. It is in Excellent condition.
Michael Richards Prop Pipes and Tobacco Pouch from "Seinfeld." A pair of English walnut tobacco pipes and a leather tobacco pouch used by Michael Richards as "Kramer" on the long-running sitcom. Each item is in Excellent condition with some wear to the bits.
Monk's Cafe Prop Menu from "Seinfeld". A prop menu for the fictitious Monk's Cafe, the diner hang-out that was featured prominently throughout the sitcom. The 12-page menu doesn't list an egg-white omelette, but the #3 special is the "Famous Chef's Salad Bowl"... The menu is in Excellent condition.
Peter Sellers Signed "Fool Britannia" Agreement. Signed by Peter Sellers in black ink, the agreement is also signed by Anthony Newley, who, along with Joan Collins, collaborated with Sellers on the comedy album Fool Britannia. A set of improvisational satires of the Profumo Scandal, the LP reached number ten on the UK charts in 1963, a good year for Sellers -- The Pink Panther opened in '63 and he began work on Dr. Strangelove. In Very Fine condition, with gorgeous signatures from both Sellers and Newley. Accompanied by COA. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"The Incredible Shrinking Man" Richard Matheson Signed Sequel Agreement. A three-page agreement between Universal Pictures and sci-fi author Richard Matheson, dated June 11, 1956, engaging his services as a a writer for a screenplay for a sequel to The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), signed on the front page by Matheson in blue ink. Matheson wrote both the original novel and the screenplay for the classic sci-fi flick, but the direct sequel ultimately went unproduced. In Excellent condition with mild wear and the usual staple and binder holes to the top edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Nicole Simpson's Music Box. A small music box formerly owned by Nicole Simpson, the lid is decorated with two small children holding an umbrella and when open plays a music box version of "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head." In Excellent condition. From the collection on John Cohen, celebrity psychic.
"The Simpsons" Treehouse of Horror-Themed Limited Edition Cel Display. This three-level display, featuring characters from the first six "Treehouse of Horror" special Halloween episodes of the series, features two levels of hand-painted animation cels and a lithograph background in a 15" x 30" shadow box display. This one is #56 of a limited edition of 300, in Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from 20th Century Fox.
Music Memorabilia
Frank Sinatra Signed Photo. A great b&w 8" x 10" photo of a young Sinatra in profile, inscribed and signed by him in black ink. In Very Fine condition with moderate toning and mild wear around the edges. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Frank Sinatra Signed Photo. A great b&w 8" x 10" photo of a young Sinatra, in Very Fine condition with mild to moderate toning and mild wear around the edges. 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 Resin Life Mask from "The List of Adrian Messenger." A resin life mask of a middle-aged Sinatra, resin-lined, with hanging apparatus attached en verso. In Very Fine condition, with very minor chips along edges.
"Singin' In the Rain" Cast Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" promo photo of the movie's poster, signed by by stars Gene Kelly in green felt tip and Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor in black, with Jean Hagen's signature near the bottom in blue ballpoint. In Very FIne condition with some discoloration, a small scuff mark, and a little edge and corner wear. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Anna Nicole Smith Signed Guess Calendar. A 1993 Guess Jeans wall calendar inscribed and signed on the front by Anna Nicole Smith in black marker, and on the March page by her in blue marker. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and moderate warping.
Anna Nicole Smith Guess Jeans Promo Photos. Three b&w 8" x 10" promo photos of Anna Nicole from her famous stint as a model for Guess Jeans in 1993. Guess capitalized on Smith's strong resemblance to Jayne Mansfield and, as seen in these shots, often photographed her in Mansfield-inspired tableaux. The photos are in Excellent condition.
Anna Nicole Smith Color Slides (Set of 24). Two dozen color slides featuring Anna Nicole Smith attired in an array of glamorous evening gowns while attending a number of events, including the premieres of the 1994 comedy Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (in which she had a supporting role) and Robert Altman's Prêt-à -Porter. All are in Excellent condition.
Anna Nicole Smith Signed People Magazine. A"Best of 2006" issue of People magazine, signed by Smith in black ink on page 144. Accompanied by an interesting letter of provenance, in which Smith was quoted as saying of her coverage in People: "I'm always in there... page 144." Anna Nicole's signature is near her image on that page, with her trademark smily face and a directional arrow pointing to the small photo of Anna with her newborn daughter. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Anna Nicole Smith Handwritten and Signed Postcard. A postcard featuring Thomas Surija's mural You Are the Star, postmarked March 29, 1993, and addressed to "Elaine" with a message handwritten by Smith in black ink. It reads: "Hey Girl/Just wanted to say hello. Hope you got some pretty summer clothes picked out for me. Take care. Love (Vickie) Anna." In Excellent condition with minimal wear. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Anna Nicole Smith Handwritten and Signed Postcard. A postcard from Los Angeles, postmarked January 20, 1993, and addressed to "Elaine" with a message handwritten by Smith in black ink. It reads: "Hey!! It sucks up here its [sic] raining. Hope your [sic] well. And thanks for your help. Be good!! Love ya, Anna Nicole (Vickie)." In Excellent condition with minimal wear. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Anna Nicole Smith Signed Postcard. A 4.5" x 6.5" postcard featuring a b&w image of Anna Nicole from her Guess Jeans era, inscribed "Love & Laughs" and signed by her in black marker. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Anna Nicole Smith Guess Jeans Postcards. Ten b&w 4.5" x 6.5" postcards from Smith's Guess Jeans modeling campaign in 1993. In Excellent condition with very mild signs of handling.
Anna Nicole Smith Signed Leaflet. An 8" x 10" leaflet for the Hot Rod Supernationals in Youngstown, Ohio, circa 1993-94, featuring a b&w image of Smith in a bathing suit, inscribed and signed by her in black marker. In Very Fine condition with fold creases to the right, left, and top sides. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Anna Nicole Smith Guess Jeans Promo Postcard. A rare 6" x 8.5" postcard with b&w images of Anna Nicole from her 1993 Guess Jeans modeling campaign, in Excellent condition.
Barbara Stanwyck's Screen-Worn Jacket from "The Big Valley." Victoria Barkley's tan suede Western jacket with thin, matching fringe on shoulders, sleeves and chest pocket, long leather ties along the front closure and trail wear throughout. United Costumers label bears the handwritten name, "Miss Barbara Stanwyck" as worn on The Big Valley (1965-69). Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
William Ware Theiss Costume Sketches and Related Items from "Star Trek" Original Series. An archive of materials from the workroom of visionary Star Trek costume designer, William Ware Theiss, including a Strathmore sketch pad containing five early sketches of costumes (one dated 11-21-68) and pages of written notes outlining costs of materials, trim and notions, and a loose color sketch of a green female ensemble. There was little time for the design and build of what could be numerous costumes on Star Trek and other weekly television shows, and when inspiration struck, Mr. Theiss would draw anywhere and on anything. This lot includes a collection of ten paper napkins and paper towels featuring pen & ink conceptual drawings and doodles circa 1960s of costumes in the hand of Mr. Theiss. Also, a vintage photo of a model in a futuristic Theiss dress, four pieces of Star Trek/Desilu note paper and one piece of letterhead (printed "from the log of the Starship Enterprise"), four receipts from 1967 showing costumes being rented for the show (one with an original Bill Theiss signature), a fan letter from a young fan asking questions about uniform emblems, and Star Trek birthday party drinking cups and a paper tablecloth mint in their packages from the 1970s. Acquired from the estate of William Ware Theiss. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
William Ware Theiss Costume Sketches from "Star Trek - Deep Space Nine" and Other Productions. A large pencil costume design sketch of a Starfleet duty uniform in the hand of costume designer William Ware Theiss, as well as two color 11" x 17" color costume design sketches of futuristic women in spacesuits, each with attached swatches of fabric. Lot also includes a letter written by Star Trek show creator Gene Roddenberry congratulating Theiss on his Academy Award nomination and two of Theiss' Costume Designer business cards. Acquired from the estate of William Ware Theiss. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
"Star Wars: Revenge of the Jedi" Rare Movie Poster. Before being released in theaters as Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, the 1983 sequel was originally subtitled Revenge of the Jedi, and the first teaser trailer for the film carried this title. However, a few weeks before the movie's premiere, George Lucas changed the title, stating that a Jedi would not seek revenge. Ironically, The original subtitle of Star Trek II was The Vengeance of Khan, but this was changed to Wrath of Khan when Revenge of the Jedi was announced. Ultimately, nobody got any payback until Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith was released in 2005. This is a rare early teaser poster for the movie bearing the original title, In Very Fine condition, rolled with some mild creasing, wear, and tearing to the top and bottom edges. A great item for Star Wars fans and poster collectors alike.
James Stewart Autographed Harvey Sketch. One of James Stewart's enduring and endearing performances was as Elwood P. Dowd, the man with an invisible giant rabbit best friend in Harvey (1950). This 11" x 14" sketch of said bunny was drawn by Stewart in black ink and inscribed "Harvey" and signed the actor under the sketch. A charming memento of a classic film and its legendary star, in Very Fine to Excellent condition with just a little wear to the edges. 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/
Three Stooges Contract Signed by Moe, Larry, and Curly Joe. A one-page standard William Morris Agency contract dated January 17, 1959, and signed on the back by Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Joe "Curly Joe" DeRita. It was in 1959 that the Stooges found themselves back in public demand, following the syndication of the original Stooge shorts on television and their subsequent rediscovery by baby boomers. Joe Besser, who had taken the space left vacant by Shemp and Curly, was unable to re-unite with Larry and Moe due to his wife's illness. DeRita was hired to replace him, and this line-up went on to make a series of popular full-length films from 1959-65. Throughout the '60s, The Three Stooges were one of the most popular and highest-paid live acts in the country. The contract is in Very Fine condition with mild wear and torn binder holes to the top edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"Superman" Photograph Signed by Original Cast Members. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of Superman holding up the Daily Planet building as Lois Lane looks on, autographed by the actors who first portrayed them in the 1948 and 1950 movie serials about the "Man of Steel." Signed, "Best Wishes 'Superman' Kirk Allen" and "Good luck, 'Lois Lane', Noel Neill." Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Gloria Swanson Portraits. Two beautifully toned 11" x 14" b&w portraits of Swanson from the late '20s to early '30s by noted photographers Russell Ball and Alexander Phillips. The Phillips image is most likely a studio still from Swanson's third talkie, the 1931 film Indiscreet. Both are in Very Fine condition with signs of handling along borders and moderate age toning.
Gloria Swanson and Louis B. Mayer Signed Contract. A 24-page employment agreement between MGM and Gloria Swanson, dated January 22, 1934, signed by Swanson and Louis B. Mayer on the last page in black ink. A major star during the silent era, Swanson's career was in decline at that point and she only appeared in two films after this contract was signed up until her comeback performance in Sunset Blvd. (1950). The document is in Very Fine condition with mild wear and toning, and the usual binder holes to the top edges. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Elizabeth Taylor Signed Christmas Card and Monogrammed Blanket Given as a Gift. A Christmas card addressed to one Robert Anderson, with a secretarial Elizabeth Taylor signature, and featuring on the cover an image of Madonna by Augustus John -- a piece from Taylor's personal collection of art. The blanket is also dedicated to Anderson, with an embroidered inscription reading "Many thanks and love Elizabeth 'Poker Alice'" (in reference to her 1988 made-for-television western). Both items are in excellent condition, with the envelope hand-addressed by Taylor. An 8" x 10" b&w photo of Taylor is also included, taken on the set of Poker Alice, while she was being interviewed by Barbara Walters. In Excellent condition with mild corner wear.
Shirley Temple Autographed Photo. Signed by the child star in 1937, making her about nine years old, this b&w 8" x 10" reads: "To Cub Pack No 1, Love Shirley Temple." The portrait, signed by Temple in black ink, comes with its original mailing envelope dated May 12, 1937. In Very Good condition with one tack hole at base, age toning, a minor impression of a paper clip along border, and a faint crease mark near center. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Shirley Temple Signed 8" X 10" Picture to Emile LaVigne. A lovely 8" x 10" matte finish portrait of Shirley Temple, circa 1948, when, at age 17, she played the role of "Philadelphia Thursday" in John Ford's classic western Fort Apache, starring John Wayne and Henry Fonda. (Also in the film was John Agar, then married to Shirley.) Emile LaVigne was the makeup artist on that epic film, and Shirley signed in black ink, "To Emile Best Wishes Shirley Temple." Excellent condition. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Shirley Temple Signed Poster (Nostalgia Merchant, 1977). The quintessential child star, Shirley Temple appeared in countless classics as a young actress. This 24" x 30" commemorative poster is signed by Temple in purple marker along the bottom edge, and is in Very Fine condition with mild wear and soiling. It is number 1,416 in a limited edition of 2,000. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Nostalgia Merchant.
"Them!" Vintage Screenplay. A final draft of the screenplay for the 1954 sci-fi classic about killer giant ants. One of the great '50s monster flicks, it also featured early performances by James Arness, Fess Parker, and Leonard Nimoy. The 105-page script has pages dated September 4-6, 1953, with some blue pages with additions and dialogue changes dated October and December of 1953. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild wear and toning.
Roy Thinnes "General Hospital" Kinescope Recordings. From 1963-66, while in his mid-20s, Roy Thinnes played "Dr. Phil Brewer" during the first three seasons of the long-running soap opera General Hospital. (He was the first actor to play the role, a long-standing character until killed off in 1974.) Included are three 16mm kinescope recordings of early episodes featuring Thinnes as Dr. Brewer, from the actor's personal collection. Each is in Very Fine condition. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes "The Long, Hot Summer" Scripts. One of actor Roy Thinnes' earliest gigs -- and first regular TV role -- was playing "Ben Quick" on the ABC drama The Long, Hot Summer from 1965-66, during which his character rapidly became the center of the series. Included are Thinnes personal copies of the scripts from the series, 42 total including early drafts of several episodes, with handwritten notes by him. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes "The Invaders" Pilot Script with Handwritten Notes. TV producer Quinn Martin masterfully drew upon two sources -- The Fugitive and Invasion of the Body Snatchers -- to create the classic '60s sci-fi series The Invaders. Roy THinnes starred in the paranoia-drenched series as David Vincent, a man on the run trying to single-handedly halt an alien invasion and "convince a disbelieving world, that the nightmare has already begun." This is Thinnes' personal copy of the final shooting draft of the series' pilot episode, dated February 25, 1966, with several handwritten notes by Thinnes. A unique item, in Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate wear to the front cover. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes Personal Scripts for "The Invaders" Season One with Handwritten Notes. Though it only lasted two seasons from 1967-68, The Invaders nevertheless became a memorable feature on the sci-fi landscape. Roy Thinnes starred as architect David Vincent, a man forced to go on the run when he discovers an invasion by aliens disguised as humans. These are Thinnes' personal copies of the Season One episodes #2-17 (i.e., all but the pilot), each featuring handwritten notes made by the actor during production. In overall Very Fine condition with some wear. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes Personal Annotated "The Invaders" Season Two Scripts and Other Items. Included are Thinnes' personal scripts for all 26 episodes of Season Two of The Invaders featuring handwritten notes by the actor, plus 12 promotional "The Invaders is Coming!" bumper stickers from 1967, a selection of sci-fi fanzines and articles about the series and Thinnes, two copies of the April 9, 1966 issue of TV Guide featuring a cover story on Thinnes, a copy of April 1, 2004 issue of TV Guide ranking Thinnes' Invaders character as #6 of the "25 Greatest Sci-Fi Legends," issue #3 of Epi-log Journal with an Invaders cover story, and a copy of the book Fantastic Television with an entry and episode index for the series. Items are in Overall Very Fine condition with some wear. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes "The Invaders" Video Tapes. Includes four episodes of the series on Betamax tapes (including the pilot episode, "Beachhead") plus 34 VHS tapes that represent the entire 43-episode run of the series. In Excellent condition. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes "The Invaders" Painting. A 18" x 24" acrylic on canvas-covered board painting by Thinnes of himself as "David Vincent" in the classic, cult-favorite sci-fi TV series The Invaders. In Excellent condition, signed by Thinnes en verso. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes "Invaders" Model Kit. A vintage 1/72 scale model of the alien UFO from the classic sci-fi TV series. The kit was re-released several times over 35 years; this is from the original U.S. edition manufactured by Aurora in 1968, mint in the box, still sealed in its original shrinkwrap, and in overall Excellent condition. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes Set of Leatherbound Scripts with Notations. Set of 11 leatherbound scripts for feature films and made-for-TV movies Thinnes appeared in during his career, from the actor's personal script library. Included are the screenplays for Manhunter (1968), Journey to the Far side of the Sun aka Doppelganger (1968), The Other Man (1969), Black Noon (1971), The Norliss Tapes (1972), Satan's School for Girls (1973), Duel in the Desert (1973), Charley One-Eye (1973), Airport '75 (1974), The Hindenburg (1975), and Secrets (1976), each with handwritten notations by Thinnes. In Excellent condition. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes Personal Scripts, Set of Six. Roy Thinnes' personal copies of assorted scripts for productions in which he appeared in the 1960s-'80s. Included are Doppelganger (aka Journey to the Far Side of the Sun) (1968), Charlie One-Eye (1973), "The Final Chapter" -- the pilot episode of the TV anthology series Tales of the Unexpected (1976), Mind Benders (1987), Rush Week (1988), and Passport to Terror (1989). In overall Very FIne condition with some wear. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes "The Psychiatrist" Scripts. Though short-lived, the 1970-71 series The Psychiatrist was a a highly regarded drama that featured noteworthy performances by Roy Thinnes, Pete Duel, and Luther Adler, as well as early directing credits for Steven Spielberg. Included are Thinnes' personal copies of screenplays for the original TV movie/pilot (including two unproduced early drafts); all six episodes of the regular series; assorted drafts of the unproduced episode "One More Frail Mortal," written by Thinnes; and a binder containing early drafts and outlines for various episodes, including some that were never produced -- and most have handwritten notes by the actor. Items are in Very Fine condition with some wear. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes "Charley One-Eye" Painting. A 24" x 18" acrylic on canvas-covered board painting by Thinnes of himself as the titular Native American outlaw in the 1973 Western. In Excellent condition, signed by Thinnes en verso. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes TV Drama Scripts. Set of 19 episodic television and made-for-TV scripts from Roy Thinnes' personal library includes the From Here to Eternity TV miniseries (1979), the 1991 miniseries An Inconvenient Woman, Stones (aired as The Horror at 37,000 Feet, 1973), Secrets (1977), Code Name: Diamond Head (1977), Stone (1979), Freedom (1981), Scruples (1981), Sizzle (1981), Hotel, (1984), Love Boat (1984), Highway to Heaven (1986), Murder, She Wrote (three episodes, 1985-90), and Orleans (1989) -- all with handwritten notes by the actor. In overall Very Fine condition. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes Scripts for "Family Plot" and "Hindenburg" with Correspondence. In 1975, Alfred Hitchcock cast Roy Thinnes for the role of scheming jeweler Arthur Adamson for what would turn out to be Hitch's final film, Family Plot. He and the actor clashed, however, and Thinnes departed the production and was replaced with William Devane. Included is Thinnes personal copy of the screenplay (under its original title, Deceit), dated April 22, 1975, with handwritten notes by Thinnes, as well as his copy of the final draft for Hindenburg, dated July 31, 1974, which he had recently finished work on. Also included are two typed letters (one on personal stationery) from Thinnes to Hitchcock regarding details for his character (the source of their disagreement), a call sheet for Deceit dated June 3, 1975, and a press release imposed by Thinnes announcing his departure from the production due to creative differences (Universal wanted to give "due to illness" as the reason). The Items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with some instances of mild wear. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes "Hindenburg" Painting. A 18" x 24" acrylic on canvas-covered board by Thinnes of himself as Gestapo agent "Martin Vogel" in the 1975 thriller The Hindenburg. In Excellent condition, signed by Thinnes en verso. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes "Battlestar Galactica" Scripts with Handwritten Notes. An early presentation script for the pilot episode, "Saga of a Star World," with a spec run date of September 14, 1977, prepared by series creator Glen A. Larson, interspersed throughout are color lithographs featuring Ralph McQuarrie's concept art for the series. Also included is Roy Thinnes' copy of the script for the episode "Ultimate Weapon," which aired in October 1978 as the classic two-parter "Gun on Ice World Zero." Thinnes appeared in the latter as a convict who joins in a suicide mission, and his script features handwritten notes and several pencil sketches of various scenes drawn by him. Both are in Very Fine condition with some mild to moderate wear. A must-have for sci-fi fans. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes TV Performances Videotape Archive. Included are 40 VHS and 11 Betamax tapes featuring various TV series and made-for-TV movie appearances by Thinnes, including The Norliss Tapes, Law & Order, The X-Files, Murder, She Wrote, The Love Boat, Battlestar Galactica, Black Noon, Supertrain, Tales of the Unexpected, and commercial and air copies of 11 of the 12 episodes of the 1991 Dark Shadows revival in which he played Roger Collins. Many of the shows are not currently available on home video. Also included is an X-Files promo tape, a tape featuring dailies from Dark Shadows, two copies of issue #1 of the Dark Shadows comic book, and a copy of the May-June 1993 issue of Episodes magazine featuring an article on Thinnes. All items are in Excellent condition. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Roy Thinnes "Dark Shadows" Scripts with Handwritten Notations. Set of six three-ring binders containing the scripts for all 12 episodes of the short-lived 1991 revival of Dark Shadows, featuring handwritten notations by Thinnes, who played Roger Collins in the series. In Excellent condition. From Roy Thinnes' Collection.
Spencer Tracy Autographed Picture. Striking matte finish 5" x 7" portrait of Spencer Tracy, circa 1935, about to begin his MGM tenure that won him two Oscars and fully established him as the screen's most respected male star. Signed in black fountain pen, "Sincerely Spencer Tracy, " with a slash through each S" so they resemble dollar signs. An intriguing portrait, especially in the smile, that somehow reminds you of Tracy's Manuel from Captains Courageous and his Mr. Hyde simultaneously. Excellent condition.
Spencer Tracy Signed Contract. A 14-page agreement between Fox Films and Tracy, dated December 1, 1930, employing the actor "to render his services exclusively to the producer for a period of one year" for $750 a week and a $4,500 advance, signed on the last page by Tracy with a notary seal at the bottom. The document is still in its original brown legal folder, and in Very Fine condition with mild wear and toning. Accompanied by a COA from PSA/DNA. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Lana Turner's Gold Purse. A vintage 1950s gold box-style handbag with a mirror inside the lid, owned and used by Lana Turner. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and a broken closure strap. From the Lana Turner Estate. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Lana Turner's Make-Up Compact. A gold-tone make-up compact with black enamel-and-rhinestone decorated lid, owned and used by Lana Turner. The compact opens to reveal a small mirror and powder compartment with applicator. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and tarnishing.From the Lana Turner Estate. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Collection of TV Guides from '50s and Early '60s. A collection of 60 TV Guides from the 1950s and early 1960s memorializing the greats of the brave, new broadcast medium. George Reeves as Superman, Groucho Marx from You Bet Your Life, Kukla, Fran & Ollie, Bing Crosby, Perry Cuomo, Dinah Shore, Liberace, Arthur Godfrey, Johnny Carson, the Nelson Family and four dozen other icons are poised radiantly on these familiar covers that allowed a nation to navigate its most promising and pervasive medium. Each TV Guide was acquired from an archive vault, is sans address labels, and is in stellar condition. A glorious time capsule of American history. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Death Dealer Shirt Worn in "Underworld: Evolution." Worn in the stylishly gothic Underworld: Evolution, this filmy pleated viscose shirt was part of a Death Dealer's wardrobe, and is in Excellent condition.
Rudolph Valentino Signed Check And Postcard. A personal check dated January 4, 1920, signed by the legendary silent-era heartthrob. The check, for $125, was made out to famed cinematographer John Seitz (signed by Seitz en verso), who shot the Valentino films The Conquering Power, Uncharted Seas, and The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The lot also includes a vintage Italian photo postcard with Valentino's signature printed in white over a publicity still from his 1924 film Monsieur Beaucaire. Both items are in Very Fine condition with the check showing mild wear, corner creasing, a little staining around the edges, and the usual bank cancellation marks. The check is encased and accompanied by a PSA/DNA authenticity certification seal. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
John Waters Photo by Peter Hujar. A b&w 16" x 17.5" photo of cult filmmaker John Waters circa the early '70s, taken by acclaimed photographer Peter Hujar. The photo is signed by Hujar in the lower right corner. In Very Fine Condition with tape residue on the back and right side, and soiling and a 3" crease on the front top edge.
John Wayne Signed Photo. B&w 8" x 10" photo inscribed "Barbara, Best wishes to you -- also your grandparents" and signed by Wayne in blue ink, matted to an overall size of 19" x 23". The frame is no longer part of the display, but the photo itself is in Excellent condition.
John Wayne Batjac Productions Hat Box. This 18" x 18" storage canister for the Duke's cowboy hats has the logo for John Wayne's production company, Batjac Prod. Inc., on the side. The container no doubt would hold many hats! In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
John Wayne Training Bridle for Dollor. This white leather training bridle worn by Wayne's trusty steed, Dollor, while at Hudkins Stables (a source of trained horses for Hollywood productions, and the trainers of Roy Rogers faithful equine, Trigger). Dollor appeared in several Westerns with his owner, including Wayne's final film before his death, The Shootist (1976). The bridle is in Excellent condition and has the horse's and stables' named embossed on it. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Johnny Weissmuller Autographed Lithographic Poster (Nostalgia Merchant, 1977). Olympic swimmer and movie star Johnny Weissmuller made history when he became the first person to swim 100 meters in less than one minute, but he's mostly remembered as the star of the 12 Tarzan movies made by MGM between 1932 and 1948. Featured here is a Near Mint condition color montage poster of characters from the Tarzan movies, number 642 of a limited edition of 1,500, signed in black felt pen by Weismuller. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 26" x 31.5". Accompanied by a COA from Nostalgia Merchant. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Johnny Weissmuller Autographed Lithographic Poster (Nostalgia Merchant, 1977). Olympic swimmer and movie star Johnny Weissmuller made history when he became the first person to swim 100 meters in less than one minute, but he's mostly remembered as the star of the 12 Tarzan movies made by MGM between 1932 and 1948. Featured here is a color montage poster of characters from the Tarzan movies, number 941 of a limited edition of 1,500, signed in black felt pen by Weissmuller. In Very Fine condition with some very mild soiling and some creases near the bottom edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Nostalgia Merchant. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Mae West Signed Poster (Nostalgia Merchant, 1978). A renowned actress, comedienne, and singer, Mae West was also one of the grandest and most controversial sex symbols of the Golden Age of Hollywood. This 24" x 30" commemorative poster is inscribed "Sincerely, Mae West" in black marker near the bottom, and is in Fine condition with some heavy soiling and creasing along the left edge. It is number 1,417 in a limited edition of 2,000. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Nostalgia Merchant. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"West Side Story" Production Agreement. A 27-page agreement dated May 13, 1960, between Beta Productions and Samuel Goldwyn Studios, engaging the former to film the musical West Side Story before the end of 1960, initialed by studio execs on two attached riders and signed by them on the last page. One of the greatest musicals ever made, it won a whopping ten of the eleven Academy Awards it was nominated for. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and toning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Guy Williams "Zorro" Signed Program. This vintage 28-page program book for the 1959 Arkansas Oklahoma Rodeo is signed by actor Guy Williams, who played "Zorro" on the Walt Disney-produced TV series (1957-59), on his photo on page 17 in blue ballpoint. The program is in Very Good condition with mild to moderate overall wear, areas of mild discoloration, and a heavy tear that runs through pages 9 to 16, none of which affect the signature. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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. It has been mounted to a stiff backing and framed to an overall size of 8" x 10.5".
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor's Photo Albums. Six large-format (17.5" x 20") photo albums owned by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The albums were originally house in their villa in France, and subsequently auctioned at Sotheby's (tags still attached). Included are approximately 250 b&w and color photographs of the Duke and Duchess with their friends Elsa Maxwell, Baron and Baroness de Rothschild, President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson, Cordelia Drexel Biddle, and many others. In Excellent condition, with volumes stored in their original casings.
Duke and Duchess of Windsor Framed Photographs from Their Residence. Considered by many as the best-dressed man of the 20th Century, the Duke of Windsor could certainly pull off a dashing photo. Included in the lot is a candid color portrait of the Duke in an informal moment, framed to an oval size measuring 4.5" x 6" and dated May 1970 en verso. Also included are an 8" x 6" faded color photo of the Duke and Duchess at an unknown event (dated June,1951 en verso) and an 8" x 10" b&w image of what is quite possibly the Duke's great-nephew, Prince Edward. In Excellent condition, with Sotheby's labels still attached.
Duchess of Windsor's Hat Net. A rich brown hat net spangled with topaz rhinestones, owned by the ever-stylish Duchess of Windsor. Previously auctioned at Sotheby's, the net is in Excellent condition with original Sotheby's auction tags still attached.
Duke of Windsor Owned and Worn Pair of Spectacles. A handsome pair of faux tortoiseshell spectacles with original lenses, owned and worn by the Duke of Windsor. The morocco case contains a card on which the Duke wrote: "These glasses have not been changed 1944." In Very Fine condition with minor scratches on the lenses, wear to the external shell and internal lining of case, and age-toning to the Duke's note.
Duke of Windsor's Wedgwood Embossed Queen's Ware Boxes. A set of four Wedgwood boxes and lids, owned by Edward, Duke of Windsor. In commemoration of King Edward VIII's coronation, these 4" square, 2" deep boxes were produced with Edward's raised profile portrait on the slightly domed lids. The items were originally housed in the Duke's villa in France and subsequently auctioned at Sotheby's after the his death (auction tags still attached). In Very Fine condition with cracks and chips to two boxes, and another with discoloration along rim.
Edward, Duke of Windsor's Speeches and Other Recordings on Phonodiscs. Included are 17 phonodiscs owned by Edward, Duke of Windsor, of his speech before The American Booksellers Association, 1951; his address to the Annual Division of the Book Publishers' Representatives Association, 1951; and multiple recordings of advertisements regarding A King's Story, a collection of the Duke's memoirs. The acetates have residue from tarnish but are in Good condition, though the paper sleeves have moderate rips and tears from handling. Originally offered at Sotheby's, the discs were once a part of Edward's collection and housed in his villa near the Bois de Boulogne.
"Wizard Of Oz" Related - Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, and Bert Lahr Original Photograph. Taken shortly after production of The Wizard of Oz, this candid b&w photo of Judy Garland, Ray Bolger and Bert Lahr at an unknown event perfectly captures the chemistry between the three stars of the beloved film. It also happens to be a lovely image of the young Garland. In Excellent condition, measuring 4" x 4.5".
"Wizard of Oz" Star Ray Bolger Portrait. An original 11" x 14" silver print portrait of a young and handsome Ray Bolger, taken by famous photographer Maurice Seymour. In Very Fine condition with a half-inch tear along left border, minor signs of handling along corners and mild age-toning.
Jack Haley and Ray Bolger Signed "Wizard of Oz" Poster (Nostalgia Merchant, 1977). A limited edition 24" x 30" poster signed by actors Jack Haley ("the Tin Man") and Ray Bolger ("the Scarecrow"). Framed to an overall size of 25.5" x 31" and in mint condition with no wear or discoloration. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jack Haley and Ray Bolger Signed "Wizard of Oz" Poster (1977). A 24" x 30" lithograph, number 1,843 in a limited series of 2,000, signed by actors Jack Haley (the Tin Man) and Ray Bolger (the Scarecrow). In Fine to Very Fine condition with some creasing and soiling. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from The Nostalgia Merchant. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
"Wizard of Oz" Framed Lock of Hair from Cowardly Lion Costume. A framed presentation featuring several pieces of brown, tan-and-black hair from the original Cowardly Lion costume worn by actor Bert Lahr throughout The Wizard of Oz (1939). These hairs were shed during the museum conservation of the entire costume in 1993, and they are presented here with photos and a plaque featuring Lahr as the Cowardly Lion. In the words of Hollywood's most lovable lion, "Shucks, folks, I'm speechless!" Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Sam Wood Signed "Pride of the Yankees" Agreement. A single page agreement dated December 18, 1941, between Samuel Goldwyn Inc. and director Sam Wood, signed by the latter in blue ink. Wood agrees to the hiring of William Cameron Menzies as his assistant during an unnamed production that was quite likely the 1942 Lou Gehrig biopic The Pride of the Yankees. The movie would be one of the highlights in both filmmakers' prolific careers. The document is in Very Fine condition with mild toning to the edges, faint mailing creases, mild edge wear, and binder holes and a small stain to the top edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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.
William Wyler Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Ben-Hur director, inscribed to the daughter of make-up artist Emile LaVigne (who worked with him on The Children's Hourand Friendly Persuasion) and singed by Wyler in blue ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear and toning. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
William Wyler Signed "Ben-Hur" Mat. William Wyler (1902-1981) won his third Best Director Academy Award for MGM's Ben-Hur (1959), the epic "Tale of the Christ" that received ten other Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor (Charlton Heston). This wonderful piece suggests all the grandeur of this moving and monumental film - an 8.5" X 23.5" overview picture of the chariot race arena, set in a 15" X 30" mat and signed on the lower right mat in black ink, "To Ray Klune Ben-Hur - Day in Rome 1958 Affectionate Regards WiIly Wyler." Ray Klune (1904-1988) was a famed Hollywood production manager whose most famous credit was Gone With the Wind. The picture, showing the famous 18-acre set with its giant statues, 15,000 extras and racing chariots (which accidentally smashed one of the film's 65 mm cameras), has a sepia tone to it so it almost resembles a sketch rather than a photograph -- a very effective touch, considering the era it represents -- and powerfully conveys the film's awesome sense of spectacle. While second unit director Yakima Canutt actually staged the chariot race, Charlton Heston has always said that William Wyler gave the race its human dimension, and Wyler's signature on this very impressive piece (and the Klune connection) make it a truly estimable item. Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Darryl F. Zanuck Tunis Expedition Preliminary Manuscript and Other Items. Darryl Zanuck took time from ruling 20th Century-Fox studios in World War II to serve as an officer in the U.S. military campaign in North Africa. This lot includes over 100 pages of handwritten notes Zanuck recorded, based on his observations of combat, which later served as the foundation for his 1943 documentary, At the Front as well as his book Tunis Expedition. There is a Film Fame picture of beautiful actress Devika Rani ("by kind permission of Bombay Talkies Ltd.") which apparently originally served as a cover for these notes. Also included is a two-page typed letter on Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. letterhead, dated October 14, 1941, signed by Nathan Levinson, considering the possibility of the U.S. entering the war and hoping that -- if it did -- Zanuck would serve both with the Office of the Coordinator of Information and on the Advisory Council to the Chief Signal Officer. The letter has filing holes and tears, and paper clip staining at the top border, in Good condition, while Zanuck's handwritten notes have survived in surprisingly Very Fine condition. Also included in the lot are a first edition of the 1943 book Tunis Expedition and a DVD including Zanuck's documentary At the Front. The eye-witness account of the North Africa campaign is fascinating. A fine example of Hollywood at its best in covering World War II. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
World War I Photos of a Young Darryl Zanuck and World War I Propaganda Pamphlet on his National Guard Division. Abandoned by his parents at age 13, future Hollywood producer/writer/mogul Darryl F. Zanuck joined the military at age 15, fighting in WW I Belgium with the 37th Division of the National Guard. This lot includes nine snapshots, ranging in size from 1.75" x 2.5" to 3.5" x 5.5", showing Zanuck with his division, as well as a 16-page pamphlet entitled The Thirty Seventh's Bit, detailing the division's action during the war. An "X" has been added to some of the photos (presumably by Zanuck himself) to identify himself in long-range group shots. Zanuck later served in World War II in North Africa, receiving the Legion of Merit, and in 1962 produced what many have long considered the definitve war film, The Longest Day. A curious blend of Hollywood and military history, in Excellent condition.
Darryl Zanuck Signed Options Agreement. A seven-page Option Agreement between Darryl F. Zanuck and the Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, dated April 16, 1940, and detailing the shares of studio stock available to Zanuck in a new pact to extend from August 22, 1942 to March 31, 1947. Zanuck has signed in black fountain ink, and the document is also signed by Sidney Kent (Twentieth Century-Fox president) and J. Lang (Assistant Secretary) and stamped with the Fox corporate seal. The lot also includes a letter, typed on studio paper with the handsome Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation letterhead, to Zanuck from Kent regarding the agreement, dated April 17, 1940, and signed "Sidney;" and a letter on Democratic National Committee stationery, dated April 18, 1945, signed by Bob Hannegan (committee chairman), and addressed to Zanuck, regarding the concept of a film entitled The Life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. (Roosevelt had just died April 12.) All items are in Excellent condition. Interesting artifacts related to one of Hollywood's greatest all-time moguls and moviemakers. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Darryl Zanuck Signed Employment Agreement with Twentiethth Century-Fox. Darryl F. Zanuck was one of the most dynamic and powerful of all the classic Hollywood "moguls," and this one-page document provides his black fountain ink signature in most desirable form. It's a "New Employment Agreement" dated April 16, 1940, shortly after the release of Zanuck's most influential success to that date, The Grapes of Wrath. The agreement, typed on impressive "Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation" letterhead paper, notes that Zanuck's contract will expire August 21, 1942, and engages him for an additional period, August 22, 1942 to March 31, 1947. In addition to Zanuck's bold signature, the document is signed by Sidney Kent (20th Century-Fox president) and J. Lang (Assistant Secretary). The fact that Fox is signing Zanuck to a new five-year pact, more than two years before his current one would expire, shows how irreplaceably vital the studio considered him. During the period covered in this agreement, Zanuck headed Fox's studio, personally produced such films as Wilson, The Razor's Edge and My Darling Clementine and received the Academy's Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. It is in Excellent condition. A fine tribute to the legendary studio chief, well-remembered for his giant cigar, frequently occupied casting couch, and the alleged remark, "Don't say yes until I finish talking!" Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Darryl Zanuck's Love Letters from Bella Darvi. One of the most pitifully grim of all Hollywood tragedies was the scandal and suicide of Bella Darvi. Born Bayla Wegier in Poland in 1928, she was a stunningly beautiful brunette who survived a World War II concentration camp to become a discovery of producer Darryl F. Zanuck. Both Zanuck and his wife Virginia originally sponsored her -- indeed, "Darvi" was an abbreviation of their first names -- and she became a Hollywood star, notably as "Nefer" in Zanuck's lavish 1954 The Egyptian. However, after Virginia learned Darryl and Bella were lovers, she threw her out and sent her back to Europe. Bella acted sporadically, but never recovered emotionally from her affair with Zanuck and, in 1971, killed herself in her Monte Carlo apartment by turning on the gas. Her body wasn't discovered for ten days. These three intensely private and heartbreaking letters from Bella Darvi to Zanuck reveal her harrowing torment. The first letter, three pages long, is on Elysee Park Hotel of Paris stationery, and Bella desperately writes, "...I live like nobody else does, alone every night and thinking too much!! Darling...You will never be able to leave her and if you do she will always be after us!" It concludes, "I love you. I kiss you. and I sometimes hate you to make me cry!" The second letter, two pages, includes her words "I want to be free!!" and "...I have to change my life now, or else I will kill myself... " concluding "...I just want to be alone - and try to forget you. B." The third letter, one page, insists "I love you with all my heart but I realize I can not make you happy...I wish I was dead! It is finished!...," and concludes "good bye my love - B." All three letters are written in fountain ink; none are dated, but the similar paper and ink suggest all were penned within the same brief period. Attesting to the tragic
potency of this packet (and also included) is a scrap of paper from Zanuck himself, who had entrusted these letters to a confidante, writing, "Jack - Destroy without reading - Please - D.Z." The letters escaped destruction and survive as intimately personal testimony to an epic case of Hollywood scandal and self-destruction. All are in Very Fine condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Darryl Zanuck's Telegrams from Bella Darvi. The tempestuous love affair of producer Darryl F. Zanuck and starlet Bella Darvi finally ended with her September 11, 1971 suicide. These six telegrams are from Bella's glory days, when Zanuck was preparing her advent as a major new star in such films as The Egyptian (1954) and before Mrs. Zanuck learned of the affair and exiled Bella back to Europe. The telegrams are effusive ("I adore you" professes Bella in one of them), are all wired from Paris to Los Angeles and have survived the decades in a studio envelope addressed to "Mr. Darryl F. Zanuck Personal & Confidential." Sad mementoes from one of the most garish mogul-and-starlet debacles in Hollywood history. All are in Very Fine to Excellent condition.
Vintage Photo Lot. A lot of 38 photos from 1912 to the early mid-1940s, featuring widely-diverse Hollywood faces and forms, including W.C. Fields, Mary Pickford, Bing Crosby, Claudette Colbert, Marie Dressler, Vilma Banky, Pauline Starke, and over two-dozen others. Some have pre-printed signatures and size varies from 6.5" x 8.5" to 8"x 10." Very Good condition.
Tobacco Cards and Movie Stills. The grab-bag of 27 stills includes stars from Lon Chaney Sr. and Mary Pickford to Rin-Tin-Tin and the Beatles, and movies from from 1917's The Hater of Men to Gone With the Wind, Shane and A Hard Day's Night. Also 30 cigarette cards from the Army Club Cigarettes "Cinema Stars" series, with Myrna Loy, Fay Way, Mary Astor, Dolores Costello and 26 more. Very Good condition.
"Hollywood Tragedies" Vintage Photos. This lot offers a gallery of twelve haunted and haunting faces, all of Hollywood Golden Age stars who died tragically. The dozen 8" x 10" portraits include 1.) Olive Thomas, who died in 1920 after allegedly drinking syphilis medication mixed with alcohol, 2.) Jack Pickford, Olive's husband at the time (and Mary Pickford's brother), who died in 1933 of neuritis brought on by alcoholism, 3.) Mabel Normand, Silent Screen comedy great, who died in a sanitarium of tuberculosis in 1930, 4.) Lou Tellegen, formerly Sarah Bernhardt's leading man and movie matinee idol, who died in 1934 after stabbing himself with a pair of scissors, 5.) John Gilbert, greatest catastrophe of the "Talkies," who died of a heart attack in 1936, 6.) Thelma Todd, sexy blonde comedy actress, whose mysterious death by carbon monoxide poisoning in 1935 has never been officially explained, 7.) Peggy Shannon, blonde film actress, who died of alcoholism in 1941 at age 30 (her husband shot himself to death 19 days later on the spot where he'd found her body), 8.) Buck Jones, famed cowboy star, who burned to death in the Coconut Grove fire in Boston in 1942, 9.) Sidney Fox, Bela Lugosi's leading lady in Murders in the Rue Morgue, who overdosed on pills in 1942, 10.) Lupe Velez, "Mexican Spitfire" actress, who overdosed on Seconal in 1944, 11.) Glenn Miller, legendary band leader, who died in a plane crash in 1944 and 12.) Grace Moore, opera star, who died in a plane crash in 1947. The Tellegen and Gilbert photos have secretarial signatures; several have notations on the borders; condition generally Very Good.
Vintage Leading Lady Photo Portraits. This set of four vintage b&w 11" x 14" promo stills includes a shot of Norma Shearer in Romeo and Juliet (1936) by George Hurrell; Greta Garbo in Anna Karenina (1935) as photographed by Clarence Bull; Marion Davies modelling an Agusta Bernard evening gown, taken by Bull; and a gorgeous promo photo of a very young Joan Crawford from early in her career, taken by Ruth Harriet Louise. The photos are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear to the edges, and all have studio stamps and notations en verso. The portraits of Marion Davies and Joan Crawford are blind stamped on the front with their photographers stamps.
Vintage Photos Large Lot. A big parade of Hollywood history in these vintage photos, many with pre-printed signatures, from the Silents to the 1940s; Greta Garbo, Humphrey Bogart, Thelma Todd, Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, Fannie Brice, John Wayne, Barbara Stanwyck, Charlie Chaplin, Fay Wray, John Barrymore, Rita Hayworth, Ronald Colman, Loretta Young, John Gilbert, Pola Negri and Robert Mitchum are among those with the pre-printed autographs. There are over 200 more, some with "signatures," ranging from Gypsy Rose Lee to Marie Dressler. Sizes vary from 3" x 4" to 5" x 7," with condition of pictures generally Very Good. One-stop shopping for a colorful and comprehensive archive of Hollywood stars.
Twelve Vintage Signed Hollywood Stars Photos. Set of 12 signed b&w photos includes 8" x 10" shots of Sid Caesar, Robert Wagner, Debbie Reynolds, Debra Paget, Susan Hayward, Gene Tierney, Imogene Coca, and Betty Grable; a 3.5" x 5" of Ann Southern; a 4.25" x 6" of Betty Ann Grove; a 5" x 7" of Maureen O'Hara; and a 7" x 9" of Red Buttons. Most have been hand-tinted and are in overall Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and toning.
Photos with Autographs by Wally Schirra, Katherine Ross, and Carroll O' Connor. Two b&w 8" x 10" photographs autographed and inscribed by Katherine Ross and Carroll O'Connor. Both were inscribed to make-up artist Emile LaVigne. Also included is a b&w 8" X 10" with a Wally Schirra autograph cut affixed to a group photo including Schirra, George Segal, and LaVigne. All are in Very Fine condition, though the Carroll O'Connor photo shows signs of handling. From the Estate of Emile LaVigne.
Tickets to Early Talk, Variety and Quiz Shows from 1950s and Early 1960s. A collection of 15 tickets that allowed the lucky holders to sit in a studio audience as TV's earliest talk, variety and quiz shows were being recorded from the 1950s to early 1960s. The pioneering talents of Jackie Gleason, Steve Allen, Ernie Kovacs, Arthur Godfrey, Bob Barker, Monty Hall, and a cavalcade of others are well represented here in such defining shows as Truth or Consequence, Let's Make A Deal, and Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts. Surviving tickets from these important programs are rare, as they had to be surrendered at the studio to gain admittance, and each are printed on colorful card stock and are in Very Good to Excellent condition. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Tickets to "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Rhoda" and Others. A collection of nine tickets to TV show tapings that represent the glory days of 1970s and 1980s sit-coms. Viewers writing in for such tickets would often be placed on waiting lists for over a year, and this lot includes one ticket for the Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Bob Newhart Show, Rhoda, WKRP in Cincinnati, Three's Company, Alice, The Jeffersons, The Facts of Life and 227, and each are printed on colorful card stock and are in very good to mint condition. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Tickets to "Seinfeld," "Ellen," "Night Court", and Others. A collection of 30 tickets to TV show tapings that afforded lucky guests the opportunity to watch their favorite stand-up comics transition from TV performers to superstars. Shows represented in this archive include Seinfeld, Ellen, Everybody Loves Raymond, Cosby, Home Improvement, Night Court, Roseanne, It's Garry Shandling's Show, The Larry Sanders Show, Mad About You, The George Carlin Show, The Drew Carey Show, NewsRadio, The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin, The Steve Harvey Show, Grace Under Fire, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, and many others. Each are printed on colorful card stock and are in Very Good to Excellent condition. Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Al Jolson, Mae West, Gloria Swanson, Lionel Barrymore, and Other Celebrity Autographs. A well-preserved and very carefully arranged album containing autographs and inscriptions from Al Jolson, Mae West, Gloria Swanson, Lionel Barrymore, Ethel Barrymore, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Tallulah Bankhead, Jimmy Durante, and George Burns and Gracie Allen. Also included are autographs from multiple radio personalities such as Amos & Andy's Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll, Eddie Cantor, and Edgar Bergen. In Very Fine condition with very mild age toning to album pages and slight wear to page corners. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Assorted Autographs Group. A large set of autograph cuttings that includes signatures from Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire, Fanny Brice, Helen Hayes, Billie Burke, Flo Ziegfeld, Oscar Hammerstein, and 26 others, mounted on a series of heavy album pages with typed biographical notes and magazine photo clippings. Each is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with virtually no wear or discoloration. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Formal Invitation Signed by Carole Lombard, Clark Gable, Laurel & Hardy, Leslie Howard, Frank Morgan, and Other Hollywood Greats, 1934. After the original Shrine Auditorium was built in Los Angeles in 1906, the city became the favored site for Shriners' annual conventions. On June 9, 1934, over 40 of Hollywood's most celebrated actors signed this open letter to the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, inviting them to hold their 1935 Imperial Council Session in Los Angeles and assuring them "we will do everything within our power to make your visit most delightful", enticingly adding "the charm, romance and thrills beckon you." Signed by Carole Lombard, Harold Lloyd, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, Mae West, Will Rogers, Bing Crosby, Fredric March, Charley Chase, Zasu Pitts, Joan Crawford, and others, including two highly desirable, tough-to-gets -- Frank Morgan and Leslie Howard, of the two 1930's classics, The Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind, respectively. The linen-backed document measures 11" x 21", and is framed to an overall size of 23.5" x 13.5". In Very Fine overall condition with the lower margin clipped and reattached in two places, some fading to a few signatures, and minor soiling and crease marks. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Samuel Goldwyn and Others Autograph Set. This set of 12 loose autograph album pages, collected circa 1937, features signatures from studio mogul Samuel Goldwyn and actors Colleen Moore, Ida Lupino, Nino Martini, Bobby Breen, Helen Hayes, Loretta Young, Lillian Gish, Deanna Durbin, Clara Bow (as "Clara Bow Bell"), Jack Oakie, Richard Dix, and Helen Gahagan Douglas, plus historian Charles A. Beard and founding Sons of the Pioneers bandmembers Leonard Slye (better known as Roy Rogers), Bob Nolan, and Hugh and Karl Farr. The pages are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild age toning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Celebrity Signed California Driver's License Applications Circa 1940s. This very cool -- and slightly unusual -- lot features 22 vintage preliminary driver's license applications from the California DMV, circa the 1940s, filled out and signed by Roddy MacDowall, Jack Oakie, Lillian Gish, Cyd Charisse, John Ford, Fritz Lang, Zero Mostel, Yvonne De Carlo, Vincente Minelli, and others. The forms are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear and moderate toning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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.
George Burns, Ralph Edwards, and Victor Borge Autographed TV Guides. A collection of three TV Guides from the 1950s, the first featuring Ralph Edwards and imagery from This Is Your Life on the cover and signed by Edwards, (May 28-June 3, 1955 issue), the second featuring George Burns and Gracie Allen from The Burns & Allen Show (September 28-October 4, 1957 issue) and signed by Burns, and the third featuring the image and signature of Victor Borge (December 8-14, 1956 issue). Authenticated by the world's foremost curators of television artifacts, The Comisar Collection of Beverly Hills.
Large Album of Celebrity Autographs Including Jack Lemmon, Roy Rogers and Others. A massive collection of celebrity autographs including Jack Lemmon, Gene Autrey, Roy Rogers, Neil Simon, Shirley MacLaine, Robin Williams, Merle Haggard, Ann-Margaret, Sandra Day O'Connor, Bob Dole, Byron Nelson, Henry Kissinger, Carol Burnett, Charles M. Schultz, Stephen King, and many others. There are a few secretarial and printed signatures including John Glenn, Ronald Reagan, and others included in the collection. The 250-page album is 5" thick, 13.5" wide and 13" tall, and is in Excellent condition, with each signed item stored in the album's plastic lined pages.
Henry Fonda and Rochelle Hudson Photo by George Hurrell. A breathtaking study by famed movie portrait photographer George Hurrell of Henry Fonda and Rochelle Hudson in Way Down East (1935). This was Henry's second film, made for Fox Studios when he was 30 years old. For fans familiar with his 45-plus-years film career and his later films, the actor's youth is almost startling here, and his potential for major stardom clearly evident in this profile pose. (Rochelle Hudson looks very attractive as well!) Good condition, with some small tears in the left border, a crease and little loss of emulsion in the upper right corner, and some surface creases; when held to the light, one can see the pencil handwriting en verso identifying the stars, film, studio, and producer (Winfield Sheehan); all these flaws overwhelmed by the overall impact of this beautiful picture. The reverse bears the stamp, "Please Credit Hurrell Hollywood." A fine example of Hurrell's classic artistry and a wonderful Henry Fonda study, prophetic of the legendary career that followed.
Henry Fonda Family Photos. This lot of nine photos from the Fonda family covers Henry Fonda at work and play, from his earliest film days to late middle age. It includes a 7.5" x 9.5" portrait from Fonda's first film, The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935), two 7" x 9" early Hollywood portraits, an 8" x 10" candid of Fonda on the set of Way Down East (his second film) with sound engineer Joseph Aiken, a wonderful 8" x 10" matte-finish portrait of Fonda as Lincoln in Young Mr. Lincoln (1939, and his first film for John Ford), a great 8" x 10" study of the star in the film Mr. Roberts, an 8" x 10" candid of Fonda visiting his son Peter on the set of The Young Lovers (in which Peter starred, 1964), and two 5" x 7" snapshots -- a b&w one of Fonda surfing (probably taken mid-1950s) and a color shot of him sailing (dated 1974 en verso). All in Excellent condition.
Peter Fonda Childhood Photo Lot. Peter Fonda personally selected these eight photos from the family's archive for this lot. They include an 8" x 10" of baby Peter, sitting on a blanket with a stuffed rabbit; an 8" x 10" of Peter at two years and nine months, marked in pencil en verso, "Daddy took this Nov 1942"; an 8" x 10" of Jane (approximately age five) eating cake; a 4" x 7" snapshot of five-year-old Peter on horseback for his first riding lesson at the Riviera Country Club, dated May 16, 1945; an 8" x 10" of Peter at about age ten, holding a cat; an 8" x 10" of Peter in Asian make-up in a school play; and a 5" x 7" shot of Peter, observing a waterfall. Perhaps the most striking and moving shot is an 8" x 10" professional 1940 portrait (on an 11.5" x 13" white matte) of Peter as a baby, held by his mother. This was Frances Seymour Brokaw, who married Henry Fonda in 1936 and was the mother of Jane and Peter. There are some light stains on the matte of the last picture, otherwise they are in Excellent condition. An intimate lot of photos from an American acting dynasty.
Henry Fonda, Ward Bond, John Ford, and John Wayne Fishing Photo. A great color 8" x 10" featuring Henry Fonda, Ward Bond, John Ford, John Wayne, and two very large swordfish, circa 1947-48, on what must have been one wild fishing trip. It was around this time that the four were working on the epic Western Fort Apache. The photo has been matted and framed to an overall size of 10" x 13", and is in Excellent condition with some mild wear to the frame.
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Fonda Family Photo, Circa 1953. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Fonda Family circa 1953, featuring Henry Fonda, then-wife Susan Blanchard, Peter and Jane Fonda, and Henry and Susan's adopted daughter Amy. The photo has been matted and framed to an overall size of 14" x 12.5", and is in Excellent condition with mild wear to the corners of the frame.
Peter Fonda's Assorted Candid Photos. This set of 15 color and b&w photos from Peter's personal collection, ranging in size from 5" x 7" to 11" x 14", includes candid shots of Fonda with David Crosby and Ronnie Spector, set photos from All Right, My Friend (1983), and a snapshot from Jane Fonda's wedding to Ted Turner; assorted headshots of Peter from the past 30 years, a photo of him with his Harley, and a great color portrait of him with Henry and Jane Fonda shortly after his father was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the AFI. The photos are in overall Excellent condition, and offer great insight into a fascinating career.
Peter Fonda Signed "Ballad of Easy Rider" LP with Memorabilia. Includes a copy of the Byrds' 1969 LP, Ballad of Easy Rider, featuring music from and inspired by the movie, signed on the cover by Peter Fonda; a vintage b&w 8" x 10" promo still featuring Fonda and Verna Bloom in The Hired Hand; a b&w 8" x 10" promo still featuring Phil Spector in Easy Rider; a b&w 11" x 14" photo of Fonda as "Wyatt/Captain America" in Easy Rider; and a color 8" x 12" photo of Fonda and Dennis Hopper circa 1989. Items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition, with some wear to the LP cover and older photos.
Peter Fonda's Assorted Movie Stills. This set of 24 color and b&w promo movie stills and set pics, ranging in size from 5" x 7.5" to 11" x 14", comes from Peter's personal collection and includes photos from Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, The Golden Fleecing, Fighting Mad, Cannonball Run, and The Young Lovers, plus a great b&w 10" x 4" panoramic shot from the set of The Hired Hand, a headshot of Peter circa 1964, a b&w 8" x 10" still of Henry Fonda in The War Room, and other assorted pics. The photos are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with some instances of mild wear.
Peter Fonda Photo by Kazumi Kurigami. A great b&w 8" x 10" image of Peter Fonda circa the late-'70s/early '80s, signed by famed photographer Kazumi Kurigami. In Very Fine condition with some areas of toning from age, matted and framed to an overall size of 14" x 14".
Buzz Aldrin Signed Photo to Peter Fonda. A color 8" x 10" photo of peter Fonda riding a jet ski with former astronaut Buzz Aldrin, inscribed "Peter - Enjoyed our 'encounter with fun'. See ya soon partner" and signed by Aldrin in blue marker. In Excellent condition.
Peter Fonda Signed "Wild Angels" Soundtrack LP with Memorabilia. In 1966, three years prior to the release of Easy Rider, Roger Corman released Wild Angels -- the first movie to associate Peter Fonda with Harley-Davidson motorcycles and '60s counterculture. Fonda starred as Hell's Angels chapter president "Heavenly Blues," Nancy Sinatra as his girlfriend "Mike," and Bruce Dern as the ill-fated biker "Loser." Included is a copy of the soundtrack LP signed on both the front and back by Fonda, plus one b&w 8" x 10" and one color 10.5" x 13.5" still (affixed to a 15.5" x 12.75" cardboard backing) from the movie, both featuring Fonda and Sinatra. Items are in overall Very Fine condition with some wear.
Peter Fonda's Picture Drawn for his Father at Age 7. A 5" x 8" original sketch by seven-year-old Peter Fonda, dated January 24, 1948, after his father had returned from his tour of duty in the Pacific and when he was in rehearsals in New York for the play Mr. Roberts. The sketch is a combat scene, showing planes, some falling from the sky. Peter has added a swastika to the sketch with an arrow pointing to one of the planes (although his Dad had fought the Japanese). Perhaps most interestingly, Peter had penciled "Dad" at the bottom of the picture, indicating this was created as a gift for his father. In Very Good condition.
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Peter Fonda's Hand-Drawn Picture, Age 7. Peter Fonda had a father who was not only a movie star, but a war hero, having received the Bronze Star during his World War II service in the Pacific. Here's a pencil-drawn 5" x 8" scene by Peter of a fighter plane above a cloud, and addressed "Dear Dad." Although undated, this is probably one of the pictures Peter drew for his father when Henry Fonda was preparing to open in Mr. Roberts on Broadway in February 1948. In Excellent condition.
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Peter Fonda Hand-Drawn Picture, Age 8. "I dig my father," Peter Fonda once said of his famous dad. "I wish he could open his eyes and dig me." The relationship between father and son was strained (as Peter detailed in his 1998 book Don't Tell Dad: A Memoir), and this moving lot shows Peter's desire to win his father's favor at an early age. It features a 5.5" x 8.5" pencil sketch of an airplane, flying over the sea, boats in the water (and an anchor and fish), addressed "Dear dad," with a hand-drawn heart next to those words. The sketch has been dated in pen "1.22.48," which was about a month before both Peter's eighth birthday and Fonda's opening in the Broadway play Mr. Roberts. Also in the lot is a music book, We're In The Navy Now, A Musical Journey Around the World, by John Thompson. The book has "Peter Fonda May 13 - 1945" penciled in the upper left corner and is filled with sheet music for 31 "around the world" songs, as well as various illustrations. Henry Fonda served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, and received a Bronze Star; one imagines Mr. Roberts inspired Peter's sea drawing, while Henry's military service caused Peter to cherish the book of Navy songs. The music book has some markings regarding a recital, with both items in Excellent condition. A fascinating lot, both for what it is and for the family dynamic it represents.
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Peter Fonda Hand-Drawn Picture, Age 8, 1948. Most of the sketches Peter Fonda drew for his father were war combat scenes. This one departed from the usual motif. This picture drawn by eight-year-old Peter on a piece of 5"x 8" paper shows a bright sun, what appears to be a steam shovel, and -- prophetically from the future star of Easy Rider -- what indeed resembles a motorcycle, leaving a big trail of smoke, making a sound (the word "Weeeeee" emanates from it), and driven by a man wearing a hat. There appears to be musical notes rising above the vehicle (Peter was taking music lessons at the time) and there's a dark cloud with the words "Boom" and "Bam" surrounding it. Dated January 24, 1948, only weeks before Henry Fonda triumphed on Broadway as Mr. Roberts. In Excellent condition.
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Peter Fonda Hand-Drawn Pictures from Age 8, 1948. Young Peter Fonda, age 8, continues to keep his father Henry Fonda entertained (as the latter rehearses for his Broadway opening in Mr. Roberts) with his orignal sketches. The lot features two pieces on 5" x 8" paper, one of a fighter plane, the other of what appears to be a very fast plane or rocket. One sketch has "Dear dad' written on it, and both are dated January 22, 1948.
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Peter Fonda Movie Posters from His Personal Collection. This set of six 27" x 41" movie posters from Peter Fonda's personal collection includes Tammy and the Doctor (FIne to Very Fine, folded with heavy creases), Easy Rider (Very Fine, affixed to cardboard backing with some warping), Dirty Mary Crazy Larry/Vanishing Point double feature (Fine to Very Fine, mild toning, surface wear, affixed to cardboard backing with some warping), Fighting Mad (Very Fine, affixed to cardboard backing with some warping), Race With the Devil (Very Fine, affixed to cardboard backing with some warping), and Ulee's Gold (Very Fine, affixed to cardboard backing and framed).
Peter Fonda's Kentucky Hunting Rifle. A .45-caliber Kentucky pattern muzzle loading percussion rifle with handmade inlays, custom made for Peter Fonda by noted gunmaker Don King, (who handcrafted every mechanism and decorative inlay from scratch), and used by Peter in Hawken's Breed (1987). The lockwork exhibits totally original casehardening and bluing, while the rifled barrel is originally finished and artificially aged. It features a left-handed caplock and is inscribed "D. King for P. Fonda 1977," and forms a matched set with the .45 pistol and Bowie knife, also offered. The stock is a magnificent example of tiger maple and flatters all the contours of the rifle. Fired little, this would make a wonderful addition to any collection of Hollywood memorabilia or firearms. Accompanied by a color 8" x 10" photo of Peter posing with the rifle.
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Peter Fonda's .45 Caliber Pistol. A muzzle loading .45 caliber cap-and-ball pistol, custom made for Peter Fonda by noted gunmaker Don King (who handcrafted every mechanism and decorative inlay from scratch). The lockwork exhibits totally original casehardening and bluing, while the barrel is originally finished and artificially aged. The handle is a magnificent example of tiger maple with a beautiful wire-inlay chrysanthemum on the butt. The pistol features a left-handed caplock, and the top of the barrel is engraved with "D.K. for P.F.", and it forms a matched set with the Kentucky long rifle and Bowie knife that are also offered. Fired little, if at all, and in superb condition.
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Peter Fonda Bowie Knife with Brown Leather Sheath. A formidable Bowie knife, 14.5" long, custom designed and handmade by knife and gunsmith Don King (who manufactured his own steel to make the blade). The top of blade near the handle is engraved "DK for PF." Handsome handle and leather, beaded sheath -- a magnificent weapon both in its style and danger potential. In Excellent condition, it forms a matched set with the Kentucky long rifle, possible bag, and .45 pistol that are also offered.
Peter Fonda's Prop Map and Original Press Photos from "Wanda Nevada." Th is a "treasure map" drawn on an approximately 14" x 12.5" piece of leather, was used as a prop in the 1979 comedy starring Peter Fonda as a drifter who wins the title character (played by Brooke Shields) in a card game and subsequently takes her prospecting in the Grand Canyon. The movie featured a brief cameo by Henry Fonda, making it the only appearance of the father-and-son actors. Included with it is a 4" x 5" color slide, and one b&w 11" x 14" and 36 b&w 8" x 10" promo photos from the production. The items are in overall Excellent condition with some mild wear and corner creasing to the larger photo.
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Peter Fonda's Ohio Vincent Hunting Rifle. A muzzle loading Ohio Vincent hunting rifle, custom made for Peter Fonda by noted gunmaker Don King (who handcrafted every mechanism and decorative inlay from scratch) in 1980. The lockwork exhibits totally original casehardening and bluing, while the barrel is originally finished and artificially aged. It features handmade inlays, a left-handed caplock, and is inscribed "P. Fonda '80" on the barrel. The stock is a magnificent example of tiger maple and flatters all the contours of the rifle. Fired little, it is in superb condition.
Peter Fonda's Possible Bag from "Hawken's Breed." Leather carrying pouch with fur trim designed by Don King and worn by Fonda in the 1987 Western. It features hand-made beads, a pair of knife sheaths, and a 5" horn-handled patch knife, and a 6.5" deer knife with a pattern wielded blade (custom made by knifemaker Steve Brooks). In Excellent condition, the bag and smaller knife form a matched set with the Kentucky long rifle, a .45 pistol, and Bowie knife, also offered.
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Lighter Given to Peter Fonda While Writing "Easy Rider." A 1.25" x 2.25" brass cigarette lighter with the initials "P.F." engraved on one side of the hood, with "Thank You Peter Canadian Motion Picture Industry Sept. 27 1967 Toronto" engraved on the other. A month before the actor received this lighter, American-International Pictures released The Trip, (as in "acid trip"), starring Peter and directed by Roger Corman, and with several connections to Easy Rider -- including a script by Jack Nicholson and the presence of Dennis Hopper in the cast. Fonda received this lighter at a time he was conceiving Easy Rider. It displays a few tiny scratches, otherwise it is in Very Fine condition.
Peter Fonda's Bangkok Immortal MC Patches. A set of Bangkok Immortals Motorcycle Club patches presented to Peter Fonda by the club. The patches are in a 14.75" x 18.75" frame that is inscribed "To: Peter, Happy New Year, 1996 & 97 & Forever. From the Boys in Bangkok." and signed by club members on the back. In Excellent condition.
Peter Fonda's Custom Car and Bike License Plates. Included are two personalized "P Fonda" license plates from the state of New Hampshire, one for a car and one for a motorcycle. Unused and in Excellent condition.
Henry Fonda's Bronze Star. During the early years of World War II, Henry Fonda had helped raise funds for the defense of Britain from Nazi Germany, before enlisting in the U.S. Navy, stating "I don't want to be in a fake war in a studio." Fonda served for three years, initially as a Quartermaster 3rd Class on the destroyer USS Satterlee, and later as a Lieutenant Junior Grade in Air Combat Intelligence in the Central Pacific. It was during the latter period that he received this Bronze Star for "meritorious service as Assistant Operations Officer and Air Combat Intelligence Officer... during operations against enemy Japanese forces from May 12, 1944 to August 12, 1945. Displaying professional ability and untiring energy, Lieutenant Fonda rendered valuable assistance in planning and executing air operations which effectively... neutralized hostile installations on nearby enemy-held islands and atolls..." The award is accompanied by a letter from Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal dated August 1947. Both are in Excellent condition and have been matted and framed in a 15.5" x 14.5" display.
Peter Fonda's Engraved Cartier Cigarette Case from Ralph Fields. In the Fall of 1961, at the age of 22, Peter Fonda made his Broadway debut in the play Blood, Sweat, and Stanley Poole, starring opposite Darrin McGavin, Peg Murray, and John McMartin. In a 1997 interview, the actor later recalled: "I stepped onto the stage of the Morosco Theater in 1961 for a Wednesday matinee of Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole. I was in front of all the blue-haired ladies who come up from Philadelphia, and I could hear them murmuring: 'He looks like his father.' " This sterling silver Cartier cigarette case was presented to Fonda as a gift from producer Ralph Fields; the inside lid is engraved with the date "Oct. 5, 1961" (the day after the play opened) and "B.S. & S.P.", as well as the inscription: "Peter -- it was mostly you -- Thanks, Ralph". In Very Fine condition with some mild scratches and wear to the inside, and some tarnishing to the outside.
Peter Fonda HFPA Certificate of Nomination for "The Tempest." This Hollywood Foreign Press Association Certificate of Nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV was presented to Peter Fonda in 1999 for his performance in The Tempest. It was the third Golden Globe nomination for the actor, who played "Gideon Prosper" in the made-for-TV adaptation of Shakespeare's play, a version set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War. The certificate is framed to an overall size of 13" x 10.5", is in Excellent condition, and comes from Mr. Fonda's personal collection.
Peter Fonda's Hollywood Walk of Fame Award. On October 22, 2003, Peter Fonda became one of just over 2,300 entertainers to be awarded with a star on the venerable Hollywood Walk of Fame, in recognition of his contributions as an actor, writer, director, and producer. This 10.5" x 16.5" plaque, featuring an 8" x 8" reproduction of Peter's star, was presented to him during the induction ceremony by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. (In case you're wondering, Peter's star can be found at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard.) It is accompanied by a resolution certificate from the City of Los Angeles, congratulating him for the award. Both items are in Excellent condition.
Peter Fonda's "Easy Rider" RIAA Gold Album Award. A cult classic that defined a generation, Easy Rider is not only remembered for its indelible moving images, but also for its epic rock soundtrack featuring some of the best music of the late '60s. Loaded with unforgettable tracks by Steppenwolf, the Byrds, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, and Roger McQuinn, it set an early standard for the use of pop music in motion pictures. Recycled rock music wasn't heard much on movie soundtracks at the time, and Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper had little trouble getting the rights to the songs for a steal. Upon the movie's success at the box office, a decision was made to release a soundtrack album, and most labels agreed to license their tracks. (Capitol Records held out, so the Band's version of "The Weight" was replaced with a near-exact cover by Smith.) The album reached the Top Ten and went gold, becoming the second most successful soundtrack LP of the year. The LP gave rise to a new business in which soundtrack albums sometimes out-grossed the movies that spawned. (Ironically, its success hampered the availability of the Easy Rider soundtrack for a time. By the CD era, many labels were no longer willing to license their material, and the album went out of print in the U.S. until June of 2000.) This is Peter's RIAA gold album award, presented to him to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the influential soundtrack. It measures 16.5" X 21" and is in Excellent condition.
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Peter Fonda's Prototype Gold Rolex Worn In "Easy Rider." While sitting on a beach in France and watching the tide come in shortly after filming his scenes for the anthology movie Spirits of the Dead (1968), Peter Fonda experienced a burst of creativity that resulted in the first draft Easy Rider being put on paper in less than three hours. It was his first screenplay, and Peter rewarded himself by purchasing this 18k gold prototype Rolex GMT Master watch with date feature. The watch is very briefly visible in the early, pre-credit scenes of the movie. (There was no way Peter was going to risk damaging the watch, naturally, so a different one was used for the scene where his character tosses it away.) The watch is in Excellent condition with a few mild scratches here and there, and is accompanied by an extra wristband that was purchased by Fonda at a later date. A fascinating item that comes with a great backstory.
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Peter Fonda's D.O.D. Badge from "Easy Rider." It's magical to look at this badge and remember where it had been: right there on Peter Fonda's jacket, all throughout the filming of 1969's seminal counterculture classic Easy Rider, along for the tragic joyride as Fonda's "Captain America" cruised his raked motorcycle across the U.S. to the music of Steppenwolf, the Byrds and Jimi Hendrix, and finally immolated (or so it appeared) in the literally explosive climax. This is the American Eagle D.O.D. badge worn by Peter in Easy Rider, pinned in the film on his jacket that bore the American flag on its back. The wingspan of the metal badge's eagle with the red-white-and-blue shield stretches across the 2" circumference, set in a circle of stars and laurel wreath with three attachments on the reverse, and comes in a "Cartier International Service" leather pouch and is in Excellent condition. Its impact, for anyone familiar with the visceral power of the film, is undeniable. Three of the Easy Rider motorcycles were stolen during the shoot, and one burned, making this one of the few artifacts left from the production. It's a relic from the Messiah on the Motorcycle, a talisman of the movie that became a social phenomenon.
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Peter Fonda's American Flag Patch from His "Easy Rider" Jacket. A surprise mega-hit during its 1969 theatrical run, Easy Rider is one of those rare movies that changed the way motion pictures are made and defined a generation in the process. Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper co-star as "Wyatt" (aka "Captain America") and "Billy," respectively, hippie motorcyclists who try to obtain their own version of the American Dream via a drug deal. Their quest takes the form of a road trip across the Southern and Southwestern United States (stunningly captured on film by late cinematographer László Kovács), where they encounter the best and worst of a nation in turmoil, and ultimately find only disillusionment and death. As the tagline so eloquently put it, "They went searching for the American Dream and couldn't find it anywhere."
It's a story that is as provocative and relevant now as it was then. The impact of Easy Rider, along with Bonnie and Clyde, The Graduate, and Midnight Cowboy, helped jumpstart the "Hollywood Renaissance" of the 1970s, a period that saw studios investing more and more into smaller -- and often riskier -- movies by directors with a personal vision, projects such as American Graffiti, Mean Streets, The Conversation, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Its soundtrack set an early standard for the use of pop and rock music in motion pictures at a time when recycling songs was unheard of; now multi-artist pop soundtracks are par for the course and often a major source of revenue.
This is the original, one-and-only American flag patch worn on the back of Wyatt's motorcycle jacket, featured prominently throughout the movie and also its classic poster. Peter kept the jacket after production wrapped, and wore it until it wore out. He saved the patch, however, framed it, and has held onto it for almost 40 years. The pat
It's a story that is as provocative and relevant now as it was then. The impact of Easy Rider, along with Bonnie and Clyde, The Graduate, and Midnight Cowboy, helped jumpstart the "Hollywood Renaissance" of the 1970s, a period that saw studios investing more and more into smaller -- and often riskier -- movies by directors with a personal vision, projects such as American Graffiti, Mean Streets, The Conversation, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Its soundtrack set an early standard for the use of pop and rock music in motion pictures at a time when recycling songs was unheard of; now multi-artist pop soundtracks are par for the course and often a major source of revenue.
This is the original, one-and-only American flag patch worn on the back of Wyatt's motorcycle jacket, featured prominently throughout the movie and also its classic poster. Peter kept the jacket after production wrapped, and wore it until it wore out. He saved the patch, however, framed it, and has held onto it for almost 40 years. The pat
ch measures 14.5" x 11" and is in Very Good to Fine condition with moderate to heavy overall fading and toning from age, and overall moderate wear. Some areas on the upper right quadrant and the blue field have deteriorated and worn away enough to reveal the vinyl backing underneath; said backing is visible on the reverse and exhibits uniform glue residue. The flag has been framed in a double-sided glass display that measures 21.25" x 17.25". A truly unique item from an American classic that continues to inspire.
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Peter Fonda's Autographed Personal Ovation Guitar. From the personal guitar collection of screen legend Peter Fonda comes this Ovation Standard Balladeer, signed by Fonda himself. The guitar is of mid-'90s production, and features a spruce top, mid-depth bowl style body, and rosewood fingerboard. Two finish cracks on the top do not detract much from the aesthetic of this guitar, and Fonda's signature more than makes up for any condition issues. Fully playable, serial number 473058, with Ovation hardshell case. A rare opportunity to own one of Peter Fonda's personal guitars.
Peter Fonda's Autographed Goya G-30 Classical Guitar. This mid-'70s Goya classical guitar is in excellent "aged" condition, and looks stunning with Fonda's large signature right beneath the bridge. Fully functional and used by Fonda for years. Serial number is 214202. A hardshell faux-tortoise shell case is included and bears stickers and luggage tags from Fonda's travels. Finish cracks on the body of the guitar add to the character of the instrument. A beautiful and playable guitar from the personal collection of movie legend Peter Fonda.
Peter Fonda's Martin D-15 Acoustic Guitar, Signed. This beautiful all-mahogany Martin dreadnought guitar comes to us from the personal collection of Peter Fonda. The super-clean mahogany top features Fonda's large signature directly under the bridge. As a more recent addition to his collection, it is definitely the cleanest looking instrument in this offering of Fonda guitars. The tenon neck joint has separated slightly, but could be easily restored. A marvelous display piece for any lover of Fonda's career in music and film. Hardshell case is included, as well as several guitar accessories that were stowed by Peter in the case's compartment.
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Peter Fonda's '87 Dobro Duolian Model 90. Fonda is a known lover of American roots music, which explains why he had this gorgeous Dobro resonator guitar in his personal collection. The steel body features a single resonator cone and etched Hawaiian scenes on front and back. This instrument has been well taken care of by Peter, and comes with a hardshell case and Peter's personal metal slide, as well as several used picks. Serial number on the top of the headstock reads "8 5346 7B". A unique instrument from the collection of film legend Peter Fonda.
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Peter Fonda's 1974 Martin D-18, Signed. This lovely dreadnought Martin has spent its lifetime in Fonda's collection and has been kept in Excellent shape. Signed in large handwriting across the top. Luggage tags on the case's handle show that Peter traveled with this guitar, and one wonders who else might have listened to and played this instrument along the way. Some scratches on the spruce top do not detract from the display appeal. The rosewood fingerboard is very clean, as are the mahogany back and sides. Serial number is 343976. Another great musical memento from the collection of Peter Fonda.
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Peter Fonda's 1930 "Style O" National Resonator Guitar. This early National resonator guitar comes straight from Peter's personal collection. It is in strikingly clean condition for a guitar of this vintage, evidence of the care it received in the Fonda household. Produced in 1930, this guitar features a single-cone nickel plated body, maple neck, and diamond-patterned holes in the cone. The ebony fingerboard shows signs of wear typical to Nationals this age, but still plays very comfortably. A Hawaiian beach scene is etched into both the front and back of the body. This guitar is a valuable and rare artifact on its own, and the fact that it came out of Peter Fonda's personal collection makes it a striking centerpiece for any serious guitar collection. The serial number is S1767. A hardshell case (modern) is included.
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Peter Fonda's Autographed Custom 1977 Don Musser Acoustic Guitar. This handsome acoustic guitar was custom built by master luthier Don Musser, and has been in Fonda's personal collection for many years. His dark signature dominates the lower end of the guitar's top. There are black pickguards on both top and bottom of the soundhole, since he played all of his guitars left-handed (but still strung them in a right-handed configuration). A simple handwritten tag inside reads "D. Musser, 10 77." Musser made custom guitars for the likes of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Tom Petty, and Bono, and it is no wonder why Fonda chose to have one made for himself. The body shows signs of frequent use, so we can assume that this guitar was much-loved by its legendary owner. Comes with an oversized hardshell case featuring velvet lining and humidity sensor. In the case's compartment hides a stack of unused guitar strings, as well as a cassette tape labeled "Fats Waller."
Peter Fonda's Martin D-45 from "Outlaw Blues" With Soundtrack LP, Both Signed. This unique 1974 dreadnought Martin guitar has been by Peter Fonda's side for many years, and is most noticeably seen in the 1977 film Outlaw Blues. Press shots from the movie show the guitar in Peter's hands on several occasions. Signed boldly by Peter across the spruce top, this guitar is a perfect representation of his work in the worlds of both film and music. The finish shows some light signs of aging, but overall this guitar has been taken care of very well. All of the 900-plus pieces of abalone inlay are intact and shining. The solid Italian rosewood sides and back are very clean, and all of the guitar's bracings are solid. Included is a sealed LP copy of the soundtrack to Outlaw Blues, also signed by Peter. The guitar's serial number is 339907, one of only 105 made between 1970 and 1974. Original case is also included, and it features several of the actor's personal stickers and luggage tags from his travels.
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Peter Fonda's Autographed '44 Martin D-18 From "Outlaw Blues." After being featured prominently throughout the film Outlaw Blues, this classic Martin D-18 stayed in Peter's personal collection for 30 years. The case is covered with press pass stickers for the Outlaw Blues premiere, as well as two backstage pass stickers for the Crosby, Stills & Nash 1977 summer tour. Based on the character of the case and guitar, it is safe to say that this instrument has seen a lot of entertainment history at the actor's side. It is signed in black across the spruce top, which also bears the evidence of years of use in Peter's hands. The mahogany back and sides also show signs of heavy use by Fonda, while the ebony fingerboard is suprisingly clean for a guitar of this vintage. Its serial number (90110) and heavy bracings inside the body show that it is of late 1944 production. A beautiful and classic instrument, serial number 90110 (D-18).
Music Memorabilia
Brooks and Dunn Autographed Guitar. A black Takamine G-Series acoustic signed by acclaimed duo of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn in gold marker. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
John Cipollina Autographed Guitar. A vintage Gibson SG electric guitar with brown wood finish, owned and played by the late Quicksilver Messenger Service guitarist and autographed by him in silver marker on the pick guard. Known for his classical-influenced style, Cipollina died in 1988 from emphysema at the age of 45. The guitar is in Very Fine condition with some areas of chipping, scuffing, and wear to the finish from regular use. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Fender Strat Signed By Phil Collins. This black Fender Stratocaster (Mexican) is signed by legendary songwriter and musician Phil Collins. The guitar itself if "factory-fresh", and the signature is bold and clear. Includes COA and soft-shell case.
John Fogerty Autograph Guitar. A red Fender Telecoaster, serial number MN516566, with custom Blue Moon Tour faceplate and miniature dice on the knobs, autographed by Fogerty in light blue marker. In Excellent condition, with a Blue Moon Tour pick. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Alan Jackson Autographed Guitar. A black Takamine G-Series acoustic, signed by the country music singer-songwriter in white marker. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Nils Lofgren Autographed Guitar. A Fender Stratocaster with color sunburst pattern, serial number MN5186462, signed by Lofgren on the pick guard in gold marker. In Excellent condition, hard carrying case included. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Nickelback Signed Guitar. An S 101 Standard electric guitar signed on the body by the members of Nickelback in silver paint marker. In Very Fine condition with a small area of discoloration on the pickguard.
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. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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Queensrÿche Autographed Guitar. A gun-metal grey LTD electric guitar signed circa 1999 by bandmembers Geoff Tate, Kelly Gray, Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, and Scott Rockenfield in gold marker. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Music Memorabilia
Bruce Springsteen Autographed Guitar. A vintage orange Fender Gretsch hollow body electric guitar with white trim and gold-tone hardware, signed in white marker on the transparent pick guard by Springsteen. A handsome guitar in Excellent condition. Accompanied by notarized letter of provenance and back stage pass.
12-Man Jam Concert Autographed Guitar. This black Takamine G-Series acoustic was signed in silver and gold marker by country musicians Cody Canada, Miranda Lambert, Josh Turner, Lee Ann Womack, Blake Shelton, Kellie Pickler, Brandon Rhyder, Jason Michael Carroll, Rick Trevino, Stoney LaRue, and Eric Church, during a "12-Man Jam" concert at Billy Bob's Texas in December 2006. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
U2 Band Signed Guitar, 1987. Starting out as a group of teenagers with limited musical skill in the late '70s, U2 has since become one of the most popular acts in the world during the past 20 years, selling more than 170 million albums worldwide,and winning a record 22 Grammy Awards. This pale yellow Fender Stratocaster has been signed by Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen in silver ink (with "87" written under Bono's signature). The guitar is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with a few tiny spots and a very small amount of cracking to the finish near the lower left edges, none of which affects the signatures, and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from U2's management company. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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Bunny Berigan Trumpet. Benny Goodman called him "a maverick," and according to Louis Armstrong, Berigan's only flaw was that "he died too soon." Though Bunny Berigan's life was tragically cut short, his emotionally charged trumpet performances made an indelible imprint on the world of Big Band and Swing. Playing with the likes of the Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman, Berigan eventually landed an orchestra of his own -- quite a feat for a young virtuoso battling a growing problem with alcoholism. Berigan's addiction got the best of him, however, and in 1942 Goodman stepped in for his friend Bunny when he failed to show up for a gig. The following day, Berigan suffered a massive hemorrhage due to cirrhosis, dying at the age of 33. According to the documentation accompanying this piece, it is evidently the Conn 22B trumpet given to Bunny by his grandfather in 1923. With a serial number of 202021 (which puts the horn as being produced between 1923-24), this markedly early Conn 22B has deep, elaborate engravings stretching the length of the bell, with flowers and filigree throughout. And according to acclaimed trumpet designer Jerome Callet, it has the clear, clean tone Berigan was known for, which can be heard in Berigan's biggest solo hit "I Can't Get Started." Mother of pearl-inlaid finger buttons and bottom valve cap rings grace the horn, as does a lyre holder on the third valve slide. Undoubtedly a cherished piece, this trumpet must have seen its share of one-nighters and early jam sessions. The horn comes with its original hard-shell case and is in Very Fine condition with chips to one finger button and bottom valve ring, missing slide tuning screw, a small ding on the bell tail, and typical age-tarnishing and hand-wear to finish. Accompanied by LOA from Jerome Callet with details on Berigan's first trumpet through Bunny Berigan's daughter.
Fender 2005 American Stratocaster With Custom "Layla" Eric Clapton Finish. The classic artwork from Derek & The Dominos' landmark album is artfully reproduced here in the finish of this 2005 maple neck American Strat (the very same style of guitar that Clapton played on the Layla recordings!). Master artisan Shadoe McKee of Beyond Custom Guitars is responsible for the flawless finish on this beautiful tribute to one of Rock and Roll's greatest records. The hand-painted and airbrushed design covers the entirety of the guitar's body, as well as the pickguard and pickup covers. Sealed by a professionally applied poly-clearcoat, the finish will stay vibrant for years to come. Integrated into the artwork are elements of Clapton's more recent "Crash Graffiti" Stratocaster styles. Features include an alder body, 3 Alnico magnet staggered single-coil pickups, and a form fitting hard-shell case. Serial number is Z5030527, and condition is mint.
2004 Eric Clapton Limited Edition Gold Leaf Fender Stratocaster. In 1996 Fender contacted Eric Clapton asking him if he was interested in creating a guitar in celebration of Fender's 50th anniversary. Clapton obliged, requested a '50s style Strat finished in gold leaf. The results were stunning, and Clapton used the guitar as his main stage instrument in 1997, displayed for over two years at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and sold it in his famous Crossroads Guitar Auction in 2004 for $455,000. That same year Fender produced a limited reissue of 50 Custom Gold Leaf Clapton Strats matched to Clapton's specs. This beautiful creation of Fender's Senior Master Builder Mark Kendrick features a 23k gold leaf finish, select adler body, 21-fret AAA flamed maple neck, and vintage noiseless pickups. The serial number is CN97086, and a vintage tweed hardshell case is included, along with a Fender COA signed by Kendrick. Condition is pristine, with zero blemishes in the finish. This guitar comes professionally set up and ready to play.
Eric Clapton Limited Edition Gibson Crossroads ES-335. Eric Clapton's early work in groups such as The Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, and the legendary Cream made an impact on Rock and Roll history that cannot be overstated. A beautiful cherry red ES-335 was by his side throughout these years, and now that instrument is considered by experts to be the most valuable guitar in existence (It recently sold at Clapton's Crossroads auction for $847,500). In 2005, Slowhand fans lined up at music stores worldwide to purchase one of 250 Eric Clapton Crossroads ES-335s, a re-issue modeled exactly after Clapton's original. Painstaking efforts were taken by Gibson to reproduce every detail of the legendary guitar, down to the exact dimensional aspects of the mahogany neck, the "tour-worn" look of the finish, and the classic electronics that produced the tones we all know and love. Even the serial number on reverse of the headstock is the same as the original, and right below it is a "Hare Krishna!" sticker just like the one given to Clapton by George Harrison. Every scratch, nick and finish crack looks exactly like those on the famous original. Clapton expressed his approval of the re-issue by signing each guitar on the label inside the violin-style f-hole. The 175 guitars sold in the US market sold out in under 72 hours, and the worldwide inventory quickly followed suit.
This beautiful and historic instrument features a plain maple top, back, and rims, and single-ply cream binding on the top and back. The ABR bridge with plastic inserts and a lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece match Clapton's specifications, and the chrome and gold hardware is aged to perfection. The one-piece "long tenon" mahogany neck is complimented by a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid block inlays, single ply cream binding, and a slim taper profile, just as Clapton liked it. Th
This beautiful and historic instrument features a plain maple top, back, and rims, and single-ply cream binding on the top and back. The ABR bridge with plastic inserts and a lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece match Clapton's specifications, and the chrome and gold hardware is aged to perfection. The one-piece "long tenon" mahogany neck is complimented by a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid block inlays, single ply cream binding, and a slim taper profile, just as Clapton liked it. Th
e pickups were designed specially for this re-issue, and are called "Eric Clapton Burstbuckers." Also included is an aged case with "Cream" stencil design, 2 different Gibson COAs, cable, and guitar care kit.
Eric Clapton's Stage-Played Gibson Firebird Guitar. Of his treasured personal guitar collection, Eric Clapton once said: "The guitars themselves represent the journey I have made through music over the past four decades of my life, they reflect my tastes in music, and sometimes the heroes I have tried so hard to emulate. They all have a place in my heart and in my life, and each one tells a part of my story." Heritage is proud to offer Mr. Clapton's personally-owned '91 Gibson Firebird, played by Clapton on his From the Cradle Tour in 1995. Included is irrefutable video documentation of this guitar in Clapton's hands onstage, as well as provenance from its sale at Clapton's Crossroads auction in 1999.
A Gibson player for much of his early career, Clapton was given the red Gibson Firebird minutes before the September 13, 1995 show in Philadelphia. Clapton's guitar manager Lee Dickson recalls that a fan asked him to give the guitar to Clapton with his best wishes. Thirty minutes before the show, Dickson brought the guitar to Clapton and relayed the fan's message. Eric then asked that it be re-strung for him with some .010 gauge strings. In a classic example of Clapton's dedication to his fans, he reached for the guitar mid-show and proceeded to play the blues classics "Third Degree" and "Reconsider Baby." According to Dickson, the fan's screams of joy could be heard over everything else. (Visit our website for streaming video of this moment, courtesy of photographer Minoru Tsubota.)
Originally offered in the Christie's 1999 auction of Clapton's guitars, which benefitted the Crossroads Centre at Antigua founded by Mr. Clapton, the red Firebird was subsequently acquired by a collector in New Jersey. Per the collector's wishes, a portion of this sale's proceeds will also go to the Crossroads Foundation, in honor of Mr. Clapton's dedication to the center and th
A Gibson player for much of his early career, Clapton was given the red Gibson Firebird minutes before the September 13, 1995 show in Philadelphia. Clapton's guitar manager Lee Dickson recalls that a fan asked him to give the guitar to Clapton with his best wishes. Thirty minutes before the show, Dickson brought the guitar to Clapton and relayed the fan's message. Eric then asked that it be re-strung for him with some .010 gauge strings. In a classic example of Clapton's dedication to his fans, he reached for the guitar mid-show and proceeded to play the blues classics "Third Degree" and "Reconsider Baby." According to Dickson, the fan's screams of joy could be heard over everything else. (Visit our website for streaming video of this moment, courtesy of photographer Minoru Tsubota.)
Originally offered in the Christie's 1999 auction of Clapton's guitars, which benefitted the Crossroads Centre at Antigua founded by Mr. Clapton, the red Firebird was subsequently acquired by a collector in New Jersey. Per the collector's wishes, a portion of this sale's proceeds will also go to the Crossroads Foundation, in honor of Mr. Clapton's dedication to the center and th
e inspiration he provides through his life and music.
Provenance and exceptional history aside, the guitar is in Excellent condition, despite some dings to the surface, scratch marks on the pickguard, and signs of handling along the back of the guitar's offset body. A re-issue of the 1963 Gibson reverse body Firebird V, the guitar is a fiery cardinal red, with a raised central section highlighted by its white pickguard with the red Firebird insignia. Clapton's original, stage-played .010 Slinky strings were removed for preservation purposes, but accompany the lot, as does the auction-issued Christie's catalog -- a rare item on its own, as it was part of a printing limited to the Clapton guitar auction -- and a DVD copy of the 1995 concert footage in which Clapton plays this Firebird. Also accompanying the lot: the guitar's hardshell case with plush pink lining, a certificate of authenticity signed by Mr. Clapton, original Christie's documentation, labels and auction-issued guitar picks (the black one only given to collectors who bought a guitar at the '99 auction) and identification card listing the guitar's serial number (no. 90441727). Along the side of the case is an adhesive paper label listing the guitar's specs, handwritten by Lee Dickson. This lot is not only a piece of history but a rare glimpse into the guitar legend's dedication to his fans -- it doesn't get much better than this!
Literature:
A Selection of Eric Clapton's Guitars, Christie's Auction Catalogue 9198, London: Christie's International Media, 1999, pp. 6, 14
Marten, Neville, "Would You Buy A Used Guitar From This Man?", Article in Guitarist, 15th Anniversary Special, Clapton issue, June, 1999, p. 68
Photo of Mr. Clapton courtesy of Minoru Tsubota.
Watch and hear Eric Clapton playing this guitar.
Provenance and exceptional history aside, the guitar is in Excellent condition, despite some dings to the surface, scratch marks on the pickguard, and signs of handling along the back of the guitar's offset body. A re-issue of the 1963 Gibson reverse body Firebird V, the guitar is a fiery cardinal red, with a raised central section highlighted by its white pickguard with the red Firebird insignia. Clapton's original, stage-played .010 Slinky strings were removed for preservation purposes, but accompany the lot, as does the auction-issued Christie's catalog -- a rare item on its own, as it was part of a printing limited to the Clapton guitar auction -- and a DVD copy of the 1995 concert footage in which Clapton plays this Firebird. Also accompanying the lot: the guitar's hardshell case with plush pink lining, a certificate of authenticity signed by Mr. Clapton, original Christie's documentation, labels and auction-issued guitar picks (the black one only given to collectors who bought a guitar at the '99 auction) and identification card listing the guitar's serial number (no. 90441727). Along the side of the case is an adhesive paper label listing the guitar's specs, handwritten by Lee Dickson. This lot is not only a piece of history but a rare glimpse into the guitar legend's dedication to his fans -- it doesn't get much better than this!
Literature:
A Selection of Eric Clapton's Guitars, Christie's Auction Catalogue 9198, London: Christie's International Media, 1999, pp. 6, 14
Marten, Neville, "Would You Buy A Used Guitar From This Man?", Article in Guitarist, 15th Anniversary Special, Clapton issue, June, 1999, p. 68
Photo of Mr. Clapton courtesy of Minoru Tsubota.
Watch and hear Eric Clapton playing this guitar.
Music Memorabilia
John Denver Owned and Autographed Guild Acoustic Guitar. One of the most popular artists of the 1970s, singer-songwriter-humanitarian John Denver recorded and released some 300 songs such as "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Leaving on a Jet Plane", "Thank God I'm A Country Boy", and "Rocky Mountain High" before his untimely death, a large number of which were composed by him. This gorgeous 1976 Guild acoustic was one of many owned and played by Denver during the peak of his career. He later presented the guitar as a gift to Ron Clark of Ronny and the Daytonas after the group performed a stint as his backing band in New York. Ronny had been allowed by Denver to pick the guitar of choice and gamely tried for Denver's baby blue Ovation before settling for the Guild. Denver inscribed it "Peace!" and signed the head in black marker before handing it over to Clark. The guitar, #142049, has been well-cared for over the past 30 years and is in Excellent condition. A unique item, one can only imagine what songs Denver may have composed and played on this instrument. Included is a color photo of Denver playing the guitar for a group of children during a trip to Africa. Letters of provenance accompany the guitar and can be viewed online.
Musical Instruments
Bo Diddley Limited Edition "Twang Box" Guitar. One of the greatest Blues-Rock musicians to have ever lived, Bo Diddley is equally well known for his trademark instrument, the rectangular-bodied style of Gretsch guitars nicknamed the Twang Machine that he developed and played in thousands of concerts. In interviews, Bo has implied that the design was born from an embarrassing incident during an early gig, when injured his groin while jumping around on stage with a Gibson L5 guitar. (He designed a smaller, less restrictive guitar so he could avoid future accidents.) This firebird red semi-hollow Twang Box replica is from a limited edition of replicas released by Gretsch in 2000, and is in Very Fine to Excellent condition, with some faint, mild scratching to the body from use.
Bob Dylan's Harmonica. This Marine Band harmonica in the key of G was manufactured by Hohner and owned and used by Bob Dylan. The Folk and Rock legend has used numerous harmonicas in assorted keys during his career, taking them with him on the road and in the studio, and this is one such instrument, in Excellent condition and in its original box. Accompanied by a COA from American Memorabilia.
2006 Gibson American-Made Flying V with Snake Skin Custom Finish. This beautiful custom-finished Gibson USA Flying V was created by Shadoe McKee of Beyond Custom Guitars, who is quickly gaining a top reputation for her creative designs and fine custom finishes. Many hours have gone into this custom metallic-gold snakeskin finish, which covers the entire body, pickguard, back of neck and headstock. The detail is amazing, and the texture of the scales is almost three-dimensional. The serial number on this guitar is 033560461, and it features a solid mahogany neck and body, rosewood fingerboard, and both the 496R hot ceramic pickup (neck) and the 500T super ceramic pickup (bridge). The finish is sealed with a professionally applied poly-clearcoat. Condition is Mint, with absolutely zero blemishes in the finish. The guitar comes professionally set up and ready to play.
Gibson 2006 USA Explorer with Custom Gold Metallic Snake Skin Finish. After one look at this guitar, one might wonder if Gibson should have produced the Explorer in a snakeskin finish from day one. Master artisan Shadoe McKee of Beyond Custom Guitars has created a beautifully detailed finish on this fine instrument, which originally came from the factory with a "heritage cherry" veneer. The custom finish covers both front and back of the guitar, as well as the reverse of the neck and headstock. The detail of McKee's work is so fine that the scales seem to have a 3D texture to them. The finish is sealed with a professionally applied poly-clearcoat. Both body and neck are solid mahogany, and the 22 fret fingerboard is rosewood with dot inlay. Gibson's fabulous 496R pickup (neck) and 500T pickup (bridge) give this guitar the "juice" it deserves. Gibson model number DSXRCHCH1, serial number is 005960314. This super-clean Explorer comes with an oversized hardshell case to preserve its pristine condition. Comes professionally set-up and ready to play.
2007 Gibson USA Flying V with Custom "Almighty Dollar" Finish. In the tradition of flashy Rock and Roll guitars, nothing is too extravagant, and this 2007 Gibson Flying V is a perfect example. The custom "Almighty Dollar" finish covers both front and back of the guitar's body, as well as the front of the headstock. This guitar features a solid mahogany body and neck, a tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, rosewood fingerboard, and premium chrome hardware. It is powered by a 496 hot ceramic pickup in the neck and a 500T super ceramic pickup in the bridge. The custom finish was created by skilled artisan Shadoe McKee of Beyond Custom Guitars, who also professionally sealed the finish with a poly-clearcoat. It originally featured a worn cherry finish, Gibson model number DSVCWCCH1, serial number 008570528. The custom finish is virtually untouched. An oversized custom case is included, and the guitar is professionally set up and ready to play.
Benny Goodman's Clarinet. Dubbed "The King of Swing," Benny Goodman's arrival on the music scene heralded the beginning of the Swing era. Mostly remembered as a band leader, Goodman was also a clarinet virtuoso with a distinctive style. Arguably the most technically proficient Jazz clarinetist of his time, he played the instrument for decades until his death in New York City in 1986 at the age of 77, and in the process inspired many budding musicians to take up the instrument. This Selmer Paris K Series Bb clarinet was made between 1930 and 1931, and purchased by Goodman in New York City in the spring of 1932, according to Goodman's insurance records. Also included is an original 8" x 10" of Goodman playing the clarinet with his pianist Teddy Wilson. The instrument has been well-used but is still in great condition, with pads and corks intact. A wonderful item whose significance in the history of music is immeasurable.
George Harrison's "Rocky" Stratocaster Hand-Painted Reproduction. This beautiful recreation of Harrison's famous "I Am the Walrus" guitar is the perfect display piece for any Beatles collector. This design made its debut in the Magical Mystery Tour television special, and the original still sits in the Harrison estate. Every intricate detail of the original "Rocky" is reproduced here, covering the entire body and headstock of this Squire Stratocaster. The instrument plays great, and the artwork is in excellent condition. Model and serial number are covered by the paint job.
Gibson Acoustic Guitar Hand-Painted by Annie Haslam Singer of Renaissance, Titled "Jupiter." This striking piece is painted in acrylics on a mid-sixties Gibson student model acoustic. Haslam is well-known for her pioneering work in the world of Folk Rock, and she has now embarked on a new career as a painter. Acrylic swirls cover the entire body of the guitar, with details on the headstock and inside the sound-hole. The guitar is accompanied by a letter signed by Haslam as well as a signed 8" x 10" photo. In Very Fine condition.
Harry James Personally Owned and Stage-Played Trumpet. This is as good as it gets: Harry James owned and played this trumpet until he gave it to bandleader Joe Cabot in 1982. Performing with Cabot's orchestra that year, the legendary musician played the opening and closing numbers of each show with this King trumpet. In a typically generous move, James handed the trumpet to Cabot while onstage, with a note taped to the bell reading: "To Joe from your friend Harry. Enjoy." The gift was prompted by an incident during one of the shows when Cabot (also a trumpet player) left his horn off-stage and missed a solo. Not wanting to borrow James' personal trumpet for the solo, Cabot had another player cover for him. James was inspired to give the horn to his good friend Cabot shortly thereafter, joking: "Now when I want to play it, I'm going to have to ask you." The trumpet has not been altered since that moment; nothing has been replaced, even the water key corks are still the same.
Custom-made per James' specs, the B-flat horn has an enlarged bell and is a "balanced action" model: the valves were specifically positioned closer to the main tuning slide to accommodate James' long arms. Included in the lot is James' original double-cup Parduba mouthpiece, which was with the trumpet when James handed the horn to Cabot. With medium and large bores, it's a dual-bore horn, thus the "DB" stamped on the second valve. Also stamped on the second valve is the King serial number 472894, establishing its manufacture year as 1970. Engraved along the bell is the King logo and Harry's signature.
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). Though James had a
Custom-made per James' specs, the B-flat horn has an enlarged bell and is a "balanced action" model: the valves were specifically positioned closer to the main tuning slide to accommodate James' long arms. Included in the lot is James' original double-cup Parduba mouthpiece, which was with the trumpet when James handed the horn to Cabot. With medium and large bores, it's a dual-bore horn, thus the "DB" stamped on the second valve. Also stamped on the second valve is the King serial number 472894, establishing its manufacture year as 1970. Engraved along the bell is the King logo and Harry's signature.
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). Though James had a
troubled life -- alcoholism, womanizing, and gambling woes -- his great fame as a trumpet player transcended his personal problems and established him as a legend in 20th century American music. Heritage is proud to offer this special instrument and personal legacy of the great Harry James. In Very Fine condition. Accompanied by letter of provenance and authenticity from bandleader Joe Cabot.
Jonah Jones Trumpet. A talented and flashy trumpeter skilled at playing with orchestras, big bands, and small Jazz ensembles, Jonah Jones became a major attraction at home and abroad in the '50s and '60s playing concise versions of melodic Swing standards and show tunes with a quartet. This beautiful French-made LeBlanc trumpet, serial #14380, was owned and used by Jones, and is in Excellent condition. "Jonah Jones" is inscribed in the bell of the trumpet. It comes with a carrying case that is slightly dinged but in overall great condition.
"Mr. Tambourine Man" Bruce Langhorne's Historic Tambourine, Inspiration for Bob Dylan's Recording. Peter Fonda called him a "virtuoso," director Jonathan Demme described him as "genius," and Bob Dylan, well he simply called him "Mr. Tambourine Man." Dylan also happened to write a legendary, eponymous song about him.
The man garnering such high praise is Bruce Langhorne, who played guitar and percussion on many of Bob Dylan's greatest recordings, including The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (1963) and Bringing It All Back Home (1965).
Dylan elaborates on the inspiration for "Mr. Tambourine Man" in the liner notes to Biograph: "Bruce was playing with me on a bunch of early records... And he had this gigantic tambourine... It was as big as a wagon wheel. He was playing and this vision of him playing just stuck in my mind." Langhorne recalls: "He did write that song about me. I used to have this drum -- a kind of huge Turkish tambourine... He saw me playing it at a party. It's in a museum now."
No longer in the confines of a museum, that 17" Turkish tambourine is now proudly offered by Heritage, along with Mr. Langhorne's cherished 1920 Martin 1-21 guitar (opposite page), used in multiple Dylan recordings. In fact, the guitar solos on "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" and "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" are Langhorne on this Martin.
With a history like that, it's no wonder the instruments were included in the museum exhibition Bob Dylan's American Journey, 1956-1966, which which opened at The Experience Music Project in Seattle, and traveled to the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, and the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis.
Langhorne describes the celebrated Turkish tambourine as unique not only because it was the inspiration for Dylan's recording but also "because it had a bass tone, and
The man garnering such high praise is Bruce Langhorne, who played guitar and percussion on many of Bob Dylan's greatest recordings, including The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (1963) and Bringing It All Back Home (1965).
Dylan elaborates on the inspiration for "Mr. Tambourine Man" in the liner notes to Biograph: "Bruce was playing with me on a bunch of early records... And he had this gigantic tambourine... It was as big as a wagon wheel. He was playing and this vision of him playing just stuck in my mind." Langhorne recalls: "He did write that song about me. I used to have this drum -- a kind of huge Turkish tambourine... He saw me playing it at a party. It's in a museum now."
No longer in the confines of a museum, that 17" Turkish tambourine is now proudly offered by Heritage, along with Mr. Langhorne's cherished 1920 Martin 1-21 guitar (opposite page), used in multiple Dylan recordings. In fact, the guitar solos on "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" and "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" are Langhorne on this Martin.
With a history like that, it's no wonder the instruments were included in the museum exhibition Bob Dylan's American Journey, 1956-1966, which which opened at The Experience Music Project in Seattle, and traveled to the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, and the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis.
Langhorne describes the celebrated Turkish tambourine as unique not only because it was the inspiration for Dylan's recording but also "because it had a bass tone, and
it had an edge tone, and it had jingle tones... it could pretty much do what a drum set with a bass drum and a snare drum and a hi-hat would do... it would have something to say in all of those registers." Langhorne can be heard playing this multi-dimensional tambourine on Mimi & Richard Fariña albums, among others, and is pictured below with the tambourine in a recording session with Fred Neil, Felix Pappalardi and Jack Nitzsche. The original sheepskin head has witnessed decades of use; its surface emblazoned with hand wear and four small tears along the rim. Each scratch and tear represents a song, a beat, and an era of folk music forever influenced by Langhorne's contribution. Accompanied by original leather carrying case, photos of the tambourine in the exhibition Bob Dylan's American Journey, 1956-1966, and provenance documentation.
Literature:
Chalmers, Robert, "The Freewheelin' Bruce Langhorne: A Musician and Master Chef", The Independent
Unterberger, Richie, "Bruce Langhorne", www.richieunterberger.com/langhorne.html
For additional information on Bruce Langhorne, please visit the following sites: http://www.weisman.umn.edu/exhibits/BobDylan/home.html
http://www.brobrubru.com/brucelanghornemusic/BLanghornePix.html
http://www.wirz.de/music/langhfrm.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Langhorne
Literature:
Chalmers, Robert, "The Freewheelin' Bruce Langhorne: A Musician and Master Chef", The Independent
Unterberger, Richie, "Bruce Langhorne", www.richieunterberger.com/langhorne.html
For additional information on Bruce Langhorne, please visit the following sites: http://www.weisman.umn.edu/exhibits/BobDylan/home.html
http://www.brobrubru.com/brucelanghornemusic/BLanghornePix.html
http://www.wirz.de/music/langhfrm.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Langhorne
"Mr. Tambourine Man" Bruce Langhorne's 1920 Martin 1-21 Guitar -- Folk-Rock Sound of the '60s. Peter Fonda called him a "virtuoso," director Jonathan Demme described him as "genius," and Bob Dylan... well, he simply called him "Mr. Tambourine Man." Dylan also happened to write a legendary, eponymous song about him.
The man garnering such high praise is Bruce Langhorne, who played guitar and percussion on many of Bob Dylan's greatest recordings, including The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, 1963, and Bringing It All Back Home, 1965.
Dylan elaborates on the inspiration for "Mr. Tambourine Man" in the liner notes to Biograph: "Bruce was playing with me on a bunch of early records... And he had this gigantic tambourine... It was as big as a wagon wheel. He was playing and this vision of him playing just stuck in my mind." Langhorne recalls: "He did write that song about me. I used to have this drum -- a kind of huge Turkish tambourine... He saw me playing it at a party. It's in a museum now."
No longer in the confines of a museum, that 17" Turkish tambourine is now proudly offered by Heritage (opposite page), along with Mr. Langhorne's cherished 1920 Martin 1-21 guitar, used in multiple Dylan recordings. In fact, the guitar solos on "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" and "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" are Langhorne on this Martin. With a history like that, it's no wonder the instruments were included in the museum exhibition Bob Dylan's American Journey, 1956-1966, which opened at The Experience Music Project in Seattle, and traveled to the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, and the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis.
And Langhorne's contributions to Folk and Folk-Rock touched other icons -- he played on recordings (and some concerts) with Eric Anderson, Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Gordon Lightfoot
The man garnering such high praise is Bruce Langhorne, who played guitar and percussion on many of Bob Dylan's greatest recordings, including The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, 1963, and Bringing It All Back Home, 1965.
Dylan elaborates on the inspiration for "Mr. Tambourine Man" in the liner notes to Biograph: "Bruce was playing with me on a bunch of early records... And he had this gigantic tambourine... It was as big as a wagon wheel. He was playing and this vision of him playing just stuck in my mind." Langhorne recalls: "He did write that song about me. I used to have this drum -- a kind of huge Turkish tambourine... He saw me playing it at a party. It's in a museum now."
No longer in the confines of a museum, that 17" Turkish tambourine is now proudly offered by Heritage (opposite page), along with Mr. Langhorne's cherished 1920 Martin 1-21 guitar, used in multiple Dylan recordings. In fact, the guitar solos on "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" and "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" are Langhorne on this Martin. With a history like that, it's no wonder the instruments were included in the museum exhibition Bob Dylan's American Journey, 1956-1966, which opened at The Experience Music Project in Seattle, and traveled to the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, and the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis.
And Langhorne's contributions to Folk and Folk-Rock touched other icons -- he played on recordings (and some concerts) with Eric Anderson, Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Gordon Lightfoot
, Fred Neil, Tom Rush, and Buffy Saint-Maire, to name but a few.
The 1920 parlor-size Martin 1-21 guitar has seen its fair share of stage and studio play; its Brazilian rosewood back and sidewalls have minor scratches and nicks but are in overall Very Fine condition, as are the neck and headstock. The serial number 14624 can be viewed on the internal body wall, while the Martin stamp is visible on the rear face of the headstock. Langhorne's original leather guitar strap is still attached, and the guitar comes in its original hardshell case. Langhorne's pickwear is visible along the spruce top, as are the usual signs of wear one would expect from a favored instrument. Listen closely to "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" and you will hear the exquisite sounds of this beautiful instrument in the hands of a true genius. Amazing. Accompanied by photos of the guitar in the exhibition Bob Dylan's American Journey, 1956-1966, with serial number verification and provenance documentation.
Literature:
Chalmers, Robert, "The Freewheelin' Bruce Langhorne: A Musician and Master Chef", The Independent,
Unterberger, Richie, "Bruce Langhorne", www.richieunterberger.com/langhorne.html
For additional information on Bruce Langhorne, please visit the following sites: http://www.weisman.umn.edu/exhibits/BobDylan/home.html
http://www.brobrubru.com/brucelanghornemusic/BLanghornePix.html
http://www.wirz.de/music/langhfrm.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Langhorne
The 1920 parlor-size Martin 1-21 guitar has seen its fair share of stage and studio play; its Brazilian rosewood back and sidewalls have minor scratches and nicks but are in overall Very Fine condition, as are the neck and headstock. The serial number 14624 can be viewed on the internal body wall, while the Martin stamp is visible on the rear face of the headstock. Langhorne's original leather guitar strap is still attached, and the guitar comes in its original hardshell case. Langhorne's pickwear is visible along the spruce top, as are the usual signs of wear one would expect from a favored instrument. Listen closely to "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" and you will hear the exquisite sounds of this beautiful instrument in the hands of a true genius. Amazing. Accompanied by photos of the guitar in the exhibition Bob Dylan's American Journey, 1956-1966, with serial number verification and provenance documentation.
Literature:
Chalmers, Robert, "The Freewheelin' Bruce Langhorne: A Musician and Master Chef", The Independent,
Unterberger, Richie, "Bruce Langhorne", www.richieunterberger.com/langhorne.html
For additional information on Bruce Langhorne, please visit the following sites: http://www.weisman.umn.edu/exhibits/BobDylan/home.html
http://www.brobrubru.com/brucelanghornemusic/BLanghornePix.html
http://www.wirz.de/music/langhfrm.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Langhorne
Monkees 1967 "Rock & Roll Model" Gretsch Hollowbody Electric Guitar In 1966, the year that the Monkees TV show debuted on NBC, they also had the privilege of having their own line of Gretsch guitars. Built with high-end hardware and electronics, the Monkees guitar (model number 6123) was produced from 1966 to 1969, and featured a Monkees logo on the pickguard and truss rod cover, as well as a plaque on the front of the headstock. Now these collectible guitars are fairly rare, and it is not very often that one hits the auction market. This example is nearly complete, missing only the original pickguard and truss rod cover, two rarities that are often stripped from these models. The cherry red finish still sparkles, and the hardware is all very clean for its age. Neo-classic fret markers adorn both the top and bottom of each fret, a rarity among Gretsches. The Bigsby B-6 tremolo tailpiece also adds an especially "jangly" look to this guitar.
The high end features and exquisite rosewood fingerboard make this beautiful display piece very functional as well, and the dual Supertron pickups are louder than a hoard of screaming Monkees fans. Some light restoration on the cream binding would brighten this beautiful guitar up a little, but as it stands, it is in Excellent condition for its age and rarity. A new hardshell case is included.
The high end features and exquisite rosewood fingerboard make this beautiful display piece very functional as well, and the dual Supertron pickups are louder than a hoard of screaming Monkees fans. Some light restoration on the cream binding would brighten this beautiful guitar up a little, but as it stands, it is in Excellent condition for its age and rarity. A new hardshell case is included.
John Phillips' 1962 Fender Musicmaster Guitar, Used During the Formative Days of The Mamas and the Papas. The late "Papa John" Phillips will forever be remembered for his groundbreaking work as leader of the Folk Rock vocal group The Mamas and the Papas. This beautiful 1962 Fender Musicmaster was by Phillips' side during the humble beginnings of the band on the island of St. Thomas. It has recently been displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (The Mamas and the Papas were inducted in 1998), and comes with firm provenance from the guitar's current and only owner since it left Phillips' hands in 1965.
The Mamas and the Papas' hit song "Creeque Alley" chronicles their time on St. Thomas Island, where the group officially formed. John and Michelle Phillips had moved to the island along with friend Denny Doherty to form a new group. Cass Elliot arrived shortly after, and the four began to perform regularly at a bar called Duffy's. Poor attendance and audience response (possibly due to the fact that Johnny Cash was performing regularly at the club next door) prompted Phillips and Doherty to purchase electric guitars to add some attention-grabbing Rock and Roll to the act. It was this 1962 Fender Musicmaster that ended up in Phillips' hands.
Phillips had the guitar refinished to match what Doherty was playing, and the group spent time developing their sound at Duffy's with this guitar in the mix. A run-in with St. Thomas gendarmes forced the band to leave the island, and Phillips sold the guitar to friend Nicky Russell who has kept it to this day. Less than six months after their return to the States, the band hit with "California Dreamin'," and the rest is Rock and Roll history. Phillips would later go on to organize the legendary Monterey Pop Festival.
The guitar is in superb condition, and features all original hardware and electronics. The
The Mamas and the Papas' hit song "Creeque Alley" chronicles their time on St. Thomas Island, where the group officially formed. John and Michelle Phillips had moved to the island along with friend Denny Doherty to form a new group. Cass Elliot arrived shortly after, and the four began to perform regularly at a bar called Duffy's. Poor attendance and audience response (possibly due to the fact that Johnny Cash was performing regularly at the club next door) prompted Phillips and Doherty to purchase electric guitars to add some attention-grabbing Rock and Roll to the act. It was this 1962 Fender Musicmaster that ended up in Phillips' hands.
Phillips had the guitar refinished to match what Doherty was playing, and the group spent time developing their sound at Duffy's with this guitar in the mix. A run-in with St. Thomas gendarmes forced the band to leave the island, and Phillips sold the guitar to friend Nicky Russell who has kept it to this day. Less than six months after their return to the States, the band hit with "California Dreamin'," and the rest is Rock and Roll history. Phillips would later go on to organize the legendary Monterey Pop Festival.
The guitar is in superb condition, and features all original hardware and electronics. The
blonde finish has been replaced with a natural wood stain as mentioned above. Before his death earlier this year Denny Doherty signed a letter of authenticity for this guitar, which is included. Also included is a St. Thomas newspaper article that pictures Doherty with the guitar and its current owner at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The article contains a wealth of information about the group's time on St. Thomas and mentions this guitar several times. The guitar comes in its original Fender case, which has seen plenty of use. A unique and important piece of Folk-Rock history!
Jim Reeves 1955 Martin 5-18 Guitar. Here is a pint-sized Martin & Co. model number 5-18 acoustic guitar once owned by country singer Jim Reeves to compose many of his songs. The Martin 5-18 was typically a travel guitar; all components of a full-size Martin were shrunk down to a compact size -- perfect for playing on a tour bus. And that is exactly what Reeves did with this 1955 Martin (serial number 142050). Tragically, Reeves was killed in a plane crash a few weeks after his 1964 tour. The guitar remains as a song-writer's legacy and important part of Country music history. In Very Good condition though it is missing its guitar strap knob and has small dings and scratches from normal wear. Accompanied by COA listing provenance history from the Jim Reeves Estate to present and serial number.
Gene Simmons Owned and Used Bass Guitar. One of the driving forces behind the rock legend that is Kiss, Gene Simmons has long been a heavy metal icon. This Gibson "Grabber" bass was owned and used by Simmons in the early '70s, one he later gave as a gift to Mark "The Animal" Mendoza of the New York proto-punk band The Dictators (and later Twisted Sister). The bass is in Fine condition with an appreciable amount of wear to the neck and body from heavy use (including a loose bridge cover), and is missing a pickup. Also included is a copy of Kiss magazine from Fall 1977 (Fine condition), as well as a brief piece on the Dictators, plus a 45rpm copy of the Twisted Sister single "I Am (I'm Me)" autographed by Mendoza (Excellent condition). Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Mark Mendoza.
Paul Reed Smith 2006 Modern Eagle Guitar With Custom Inlays. Few guitar-makers have achieved the creative stature of Paul Reed Smith, and this '06 Modern Eagle is a testament to the beautiful craftsmanship of his custom shop. The carved, highly figured and bookmatched flame maple top is finished in "faded blue jean," PRS's most sought-after color (which made its debut in 2005 on Modern Eagles). Features include a classy ultra-thin nitrocellulose finish, Modern Eagle RP pickups, PRS tremolo system, mahogany back, and Phase II low mass locking tuners. The 22 fret "wide-fat" neck and fingerboard are solid Brazilian rosewood, and the frets are decorated with rippled abalone bird inlays. What is particularly unique to this guitar are the custom abalone Eagle inlays on ebony for the truss rod cover, as well as both backplates (original plates are included in the case). Smith's classic RP pickups make this guitar sound as good as it looks. Included is a PRS suede presentation case, as well as all of the original documentation for this guitar. Serial number is 6 112335, and condition is Mint. Guitar comes professionally set up and ready to play.
Pete Townshend Signature Gibson SG, Exact Replica Of "Live At Leeds" Guitar. On February 14, 1970, the Who made Rock and Roll history at Leeds University. Thirty years later, in the early 2000s, Gibson Guitars produced a limited number (250) of replicas of Pete Townshend's famous "Live at Leeds" stage-used SG. To recreate the the famous guitar accurately, it was factory-issued by Gibson in "aged condition", with slight oxidation on the hardware and a "tour worn" faded cherry finish. The setup precisely matches Townshend's original "Leeds" rig, and he commented in the original press release that "This guitar is amazing. It looks, sounds, and feels exactly like the SG I used during 'Live At Leeds.' " This guitar, numbered 36 of 250, features 1970 specifications, p-90 Soapbar pickups, and a COA signed by Townshend. Two cases are included, one form-fitting SG custom case, and one Anvil flight case with "Pete Townshend" stenciled on the side. Never before has a Who relic been recreated with such attention to detail. Condition is lightly worn, as produced by the factory.
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. Included with the guitar is a cassette copy of Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1, still sealed.
1955 Gibson Les Paul Standard "Gold Top." Serial number 5-8609. An exceptionally clean example of the classic Les Paul Standard from its fourth year of production. 1955 was a transitional year for the Les Paul model in which the wrap around bridge tailpiece from the fall of 1955, was changed to the standard tune-o-matic bridge that exists today. This example is an earlier 1955 with a standard wrap around bridge, and also features earlier style "speed" knobs which would be replaced later in 1955 for "bonnet" style knobs. The combination of P-90 pickups and wrap around tail piece is considered by most rock and roll players as a great combination. The guitar offered is near museum quality and includes its original hard shell case and hang tags. Excellent Plus condition. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from nationally known expert Vintage Connection which in part states, "no breaks, repairs, or other issues" 100% original. From the Jimmy Crimmins 'Vintage Connection' Guitar Collection.
1956 Fender Stratocaster. Serial number 09286. This guitar is featured in the book History of American Guitars (p.73) and was an integral instrument in the Scott Chinnery guitar collection, a noted collector whose foremost achievement was making the general public realize that the guitar was a work of art and an important icon of American culture. 1956 was the year Fender transitioned the Stratocaster from the traditional ash body to alder wood bodies. This example has the traditional ash body which is more collectable than the alder. The guitar features the classic Fender Sunburst finish along with a maple fretboard and vibrato. The neck pickup has been professional rewound by Fender Inc. In Excellent condition, the guitar comes with its original hard shell case. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from nationally known expert Vintage Connection, which in part states "no breaks, repairs, or other issues not stated." From the Jimmy Crimmins 'Vintage Connection' Guitar Collection.
1956 Fender Stratocaster "See Thru Blonde." Serial number 15294. One of the most rare and sought after custom color Stratocasters ever! In 1956 Fender made sunburst finish guitars almost exclusively unless specially ordered as a custom color. Professional players from that era would not have ever been caught playing a custom color guitar. This accounts for the scarcity and collectability of such instruments. This guitar is in incredible condition. The color is referred to by collectors as "See Thru Blonde" and is one of the earliest custom-colored Fender Strats we have seen in 30 years! There is some minor wear on the fret board, but for a 1956 custom color, this guitar is exceptional. Excellent condition; includes the original Fender tweed hardshell case. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from nationally known expert, Vintage Connection, which in part states "no breaks, repairs, or other issues." From the Jimmy Crimmins 'Vintage Connection' Guitar Collection.
1958 Fender Stratocaster "Hardtail." Serial number 024571. An exceptionally clean example of the rare hardtail style Stratocaster. Hardtail refers to a fixed bridge which does not include a vibrato set up. The Hardtail models are the rarer of the two, and some players prefer this model due to its overall sound quality "resonance." This guitar shows a beautiful sunburst finish with little or no playing wear. The instrument's impeccable provenance includes the original bill of sale, plus strap, amplifier cord, and original Fender tweed hardshell case. Excellent plus condition. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from nationally known expert Vintage Connection, which in part states, "no breaks, repairs, or other issues" 100% original. From the Jimmy Crimmins 'Vintage Connection' Guitar Collection.
Walter Becker -- Steely Dan Used 1958 Fender Precision Bass. Serial number 30443. This example of a 1958 Fender Precision bass was used in early Steely Dan recordings. Walter Becker purchased this bass in 1973 and used it on the recording of the Pretzel Logic album including the hit song "Rikki, Don't Loose That Number." The bass has been stored in Hawaii for several years and depicts some finish flaking due to the high humidity on the islands. The maple neck is very clean. This bass plays with great ease and provides an incredible opportunity to own a stellar piece of music history. Very Good condition. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from nationally known expert Vintage Connection, which in part states "no breaks, repairs, or other issues." From the Jimmy Crimmins 'Vintage Connection' Guitar Collection.
1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty." Serial number 9-0456. The original "fretless wonder" is named so because of the low flat frets that made it an effortless instrument to play in an age when light gauge strings did not yet exist. This guitar is a completely beautiful example of the elegant "Black Beauty," an important guitar for Gibson because it combined three P.A.F. (patent applied for) pickups that combined the fat humbucker sound and high-end appointments. The guitar was the top-of-the-line model with stunning features such as an ebony fretboard, elegant gold hardware, and block pearl inlays. Some of these models were introduced with stoptail pieces and some with a Bigsby vibrato. Les Paul himself preferred the Bigsby vibrato for his string bending techniques. Les Paul suggested the color because he felt it would be formal and elegant like a black tuxedo. An extremely low production model guitar with only 246 produced in 1959, this model instrument in this condition is nearly impossible to find. It also includes the original hang tag! 1959 Gibson Les Pauls are known to be some of the most sought after and collectable guitars available, due to the neck profile, pickups, and the overall vibe. The guitar is in Excellent Plus condition and comes with the original hardshell case. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from nationally known expert Vintage Connection, which in part states, "no breaks, repairs, or other issues" 100% original. From the Jimmy Crimmins 'Vintage Connection' Guitar Collection.
1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Serial number 9-2179. Considered the most sought after and iconic electric vintage guitar ever produced! Its combination of materials, design, color and synergy equate it to be the perfect electric guitar!
In 1959 Gibson began to use a wider fret wire as seen in this guitar and also changed the neck shape to a slightly smaller and more comfortable design. The cherry sunburst finish on this example shows minimal fading and still retains much of its original beauty. Some have a very plain "top" (the maple wood on the top side of the guitar), and some are very "flamey" (the figure in the maple wood that is often called fiddle-back maple). The cross-grain on this guitar is incredible and accentuates a moderate flame. Gibson only made approximately 1700 Sunburst Les Pauls from 1958 to 1960. The 1959 Les Paul Standard in particular is one of the most collectable and highly regarded electric guitars in existence.
The attractiveness of the wood, the playability, the sound -- all these things add up to a guitar that even today seems to be unsurpassed. In the 1960s, artists such as Peter Green, Mike Bloomfield, Joe Walsh, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, and Eric Clapton recognized the professional potential of the late '50s Les Paul guitars (particularly the 1958-1960 Standard sunburst models), and gave them wide exposure. At the insistence of rock guitarist Joe Walsh, Page purchased his and created the Led Zeppelin sound. You know it! He liked it so much he even bought another as a backup.
Few still exist today, yet the majority of the ones that do have modifications, refinishes and other alterations. This instrument is to guitars what a Stradivarius is to violins. This guitar could well be the next million dollar instrument! The vintage guitar market is growing and this guitar is at the top of the heap. You won't find another Les Pa
In 1959 Gibson began to use a wider fret wire as seen in this guitar and also changed the neck shape to a slightly smaller and more comfortable design. The cherry sunburst finish on this example shows minimal fading and still retains much of its original beauty. Some have a very plain "top" (the maple wood on the top side of the guitar), and some are very "flamey" (the figure in the maple wood that is often called fiddle-back maple). The cross-grain on this guitar is incredible and accentuates a moderate flame. Gibson only made approximately 1700 Sunburst Les Pauls from 1958 to 1960. The 1959 Les Paul Standard in particular is one of the most collectable and highly regarded electric guitars in existence.
The attractiveness of the wood, the playability, the sound -- all these things add up to a guitar that even today seems to be unsurpassed. In the 1960s, artists such as Peter Green, Mike Bloomfield, Joe Walsh, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, and Eric Clapton recognized the professional potential of the late '50s Les Paul guitars (particularly the 1958-1960 Standard sunburst models), and gave them wide exposure. At the insistence of rock guitarist Joe Walsh, Page purchased his and created the Led Zeppelin sound. You know it! He liked it so much he even bought another as a backup.
Few still exist today, yet the majority of the ones that do have modifications, refinishes and other alterations. This instrument is to guitars what a Stradivarius is to violins. This guitar could well be the next million dollar instrument! The vintage guitar market is growing and this guitar is at the top of the heap. You won't find another Les Pa
ul Sunburst guitar in this fine a condition! Still made today, but the original '58, '59, and '60 Sunburst models are the originals that started it all. One Hundred-percent original. Accompanied with original hard shell case. Excellent Plus condition. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from nationally known expert Vintage Connection, which in part states "no breaks, repairs, or other issues." From the Jimmy Crimmins 'Vintage Connection' Guitar Collection.
1961 Gibson Les Paul SG. Serial number 34573. In 1961 Gibson changed the body style of the single cutaway Les Paul to the style that would later be described as the SG for solid guitar. These first SG style guitars were sold as Les Paul model guitars (from 1961 to 1963) but later the Les Paul designation was dropped. These were the last of the Les Paul model guitars to be made until 1968 when the old body style was reintroduced. The SG would go on to become legendary in its own right by players who were enamored by its fast neck and slender body. The 1961 Les Paul SG guitar offered here is a fine example with a sideways vibrato and two-nickel P.A.F. (patent applied for) pickups. These early Les Paul SG guitars are extremely undervalued compared to a 1960 Les Paul which sells in the range of $300,000 to $350,000. This example has good strong color with a single black pickguard, double cutaway, crown pearly inlays and original tuners. In Excellent condition, the guitar comes with its original case. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from nationally known expert Vintage Connection, which in part states, "no breaks, repairs, or other issues" 100% original. From the Jimmy Crimmins 'Vintage Connection' Guitar Collection.
Carlos Santana's 2002 PRS Dragon. Serial number 27201. An excellent example of precision and elegance by its maker, Paul Reed Smith (PRS)! Introduced in 1992, this model set a new standard for collectible guitars with its beautifully figured top and exquisite inlay, and also established a practical milestone as the first PRS with a 22-fret fingerboard. Extensive effort has gone into producing this elaborate inlay to showcase an already exceptional guitar. Unlike the earlier inlayed fretboard Dragons, this special colorful inlay artwork covers the majority of the body front streaming out to the higher frets. And why not -- it's for Carlos Santana! This fine instrument was owned, played and signed by the legendary guitarist and was obtained from Mr. Santana's private collection. The guitar includes a letter of authenticity from Santana management along with a photograph of Carlos embracing this PRS Dragon! Also included is the original hard shell case; in Excellent condition. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from nationally known expert Vintage Connection, which in part states, "no breaks, repairs, or other issues" 100% original. From the Jimmy Crimmins 'Vintage Connection' Guitar Collection.
Session 3
Music Memorabilia
Louis Armstrong Signed Photo. A great b&w 8" x 10" promo still of Armstrong as "Bottom" in the stage musical Swing'n the Dream, inscribed and signed by the Jazz legend in green felt tip. In Very Fine condition with mild wear, corner creases, and faint discoloration along the edges. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Louis Armstrong Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Jazz trumpeter, inscribed and signed "Louis 'Satch' Armstrong" by him in blue ink, with his manager Joe Glaser's stamp en verso. In Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate toning, mild edge wear, and tack holes to the corners.
Louis Armstrong Signed Handkerchief. A white silk handkerchief signed by the Jazz legend in black ink, matted and framed along with a color 12" x 12" photo of Armstrong to an overall size of 17" x 21". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Louis Armstrong's Trumpet Lapel Pin. A 2.5" trumpet-shaped steel lapel pin with an amber bell, owned and worn by the Jazz legend. In Excellent condition with mild tarnishing. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Big Bopper "Big Bopper's Wedding" Original Music Score. According to J. P. Richardson, Jr., his dad, better known as "The Big Bopper" carried handwritten music scores with him when he traveled to give to local musicians he would use in his act. This one's marked for "1st Trom". On the night The Bopper lost his life in the tragic plane crash that also killed Buddy Holly and Richie Valens, he was carrying this 9.5" x 12.5" sheet for the music for the follow up song to his bigger hit, "Chantilly Lace". "Big Bopper's Wedding" peaked at #38 in 1958, just weeks before the crash. A letter of authenticity from J. P. Richardson, Jr. accompanies this lot.
Big Bopper "Chantilly Lace" Original Music Score. The Big Bopper was always prepared to entertain. He carried handwritten music scores with him when he traveled, so he could hand them out to local musicians to back him up. This one's marked for "2nd Trpt" and has special significance, because it was in J. P. Richardson's (aka The Big Bopper) briefcase when he lost his life in a plane crash on February 3, 1959. Miraculously, it survived and in remarkable condition. Among the scores was this one of The Bopper's signature hit, "Chantilly Lace", which soared to #6 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1958, and charted for 25 weeks. Say, "Helllooo, baaaby!" to a unique piece of memorabilia from an important date in Rock and Roll history. It comes with a letter of authenticity from J. P. Richardson, Jr.
Big Bopper "Red Riding Hood" Original Music Scores. Unlike the other two lots we're offering of original handwritten scores from The Big Bopper, this lot has two scores, and each unfolds to two pages, one scored for "1st Alto", the other for "3rd Alto". The song was the flipside of The Bopper's second chart hit, "Big Bopper's Wedding". Like the others, this was in J. P. Richardson's briefcase on that fateful night in February, 1959, when he, Buddy Holly, and Richie Valens lost their lives in a plane crash. The Bopper's briefcase contents were some of just a few items that survived that crash. It's Rock and Roll history, and comes with a letter of authenticity from J. P. Richardson, Jr.
Johnny Cash Fan Club Lot. A collection of vintage Johnny Cash Fan Club items from 1958 to 1960, that includes club newsletters with the original mailing envelopes featuring images of Cash, 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.
Cher Living Proof / Farewell Tour Jacket. Cher's Living Proof Tour was more famously known as her Farewell Tour, and boasted a staggering 325 concerts, lasting from June of 2002 to April of 2005. This jacket, from the '02-'03 leg of the tour, is an insulated woman's size large and is in Excellent condition -- with the tour's logo embroidered on the back and a Cher insignia along the left sleeve.
Eric Clapton Signed Limited Edition "24 Nights" (Genesis Publications, Ltd., 1981). Genesis Publications is famous for their limited edition books and boxed sets of Rock icons, which become immediate collectibles among fans. We're very pleased to be offering three of the deluxe sets in our current auction (see the Everything Beatles section for the others). This is a box set format, titled 24 Nights and numbered #1,262 in a limited edition of 3,500. The set consists of a 128-page, 8.5" x 12" hardbound scrapbook of drawings by Peter Blake, that's been autographed by Eric Clapton and features a "Thank You" to artist Peter Blake by George Harrison (whose 'autograph' is printed); a companion 58-page, 6" x 8.5" hardbound commentary by Derek Taylor; an envelope containing a guitar string, backstage pass, badge, and four guitar picks, all in a clamshell case; and two limited edition CDs of live recordings. The volume is in most Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Handwritten Letter from Patsy Cline. A charmingly gracious handwritten letter from Country music superstar Patsy Cline, dated January 31, 1957 on 6" x 9" stationery of the Hotel Dixie in New York, thanking a fan in Wisconsin "for writing and saying such nice things abut me." The two-sided letter expresses Patsy's joy over her success ("I think I'm dreaming"), gives news about her upcoming engagements (including the Ozark Festival and The Ed Sullivan Show) and salutes her fan, "You sound like my kind of people." The closing and signature are great - 'Musically a true friend, Patsy Cline Winchester, Va." Patsy wrote this letter very shortly after her star-making appearance on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scoutst, where she sang Walkin' After Midnight. Patsy Cline, whose most famous song, of course, remains Willie Nelson's Crazy, died in a plane crash in 1963, but over 40 years later is still considered one of the all-time biggest stars of Country music. The letter is in Excellent condition, and comes with its orignal Hotel Dixie envelope with $.03 stamp.
Sam Cooke Rare Photo. A b&w 14" x 11" photo of the late R&B/Soul singer extraordinaire, matted to an overall size of 20" x 16" and in Excellent condition.
Crazy Horse Tour Jacket. A black satin jacket from Crazy Horse's Left for Dead tour, their last album of all new material. In Excellent condition, the jacket is a women's size large and has the name "Nancy" embroidered on front.
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.
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.
Bobby Darin Signed Songwriter Contracts. Included in this lot is a publishing agreement for the music to the song "Limbo," dated January 9, 1957, signed twice by Darin in blue ink; a Popular Songwriter's Contract for "My First Real Love," with a revision dated of January 24, 1956, signed by Darin on the back page in blue ink; and a Popular Songwriter's Contract for the song "Bubble Gum Bop," dated January 12, 1956, signed "Bob Cassotto also known as Bob Darin" by him on the back page in blue ink. It was shortly after these contracts were signed that Darin's career took of with the release of single "Splish Splash" in 1958. The contracts are in Very Fine condition with fold creases, very mild wear, and some soiling to the "Bubble Gum Bop" contract.
Duke Ellington Signed Photo. A wonderful b&w 11" x 14" photo of the legendary bandleader, inscribed "To Jack Simpson, Best Wishes/P.S. Seattle is a grand spot" and signed by him in black fountain pen. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and toning, and a horizontal crease near the bottom that runs through the signature. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Duke Ellington Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Jazz band leader, inscribed and signed by him in blue ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate toning, mild edge wear, and tack holes to the corners.
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 "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 "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.
Ella Fitzgerald Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of the legendary Jazz singer, inscribed and signed by her in black ink. In Fine condition with moderate toning and wear to the edges and corners.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Jerry Garcia Limited Edition Signed and Numbered Lithograph, "California Mission." As lead guitarist and vocalist for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia found his interests divided between visual expression and musical performance, and the piece included in this lot is a prime example of the former. Titled "California Mission," the lithograph was printed from the original artwork, the master plate destroyed after completion of the edition of 300 pieces. Numbered 240 out of 300, the piece has been signed by Garcia in pencil in the lower right corner, and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from J. Garcia Limited Edition Offset Lithographs. The paper is cotton fiber Ragcote, and the image measures 10" x 8," matted to an overall size of 18" x 16." In Excellent condition, with the pinks, blues, and yellows forming a California mission in a way only Garcia could capture. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Music Memorabilia
Jerry Garcia Signed Limited Edition Print. A limited edition 7" x 11" lithograph print of a watercolor titled "New York, N.Y." by the late Grateful Dead frontman, #270 in a limited edition of 500 artist prints hand-signed by Garcia. Matted and framed to an overall size of 12" x 16" and in Excellent condition.
Dexter Gordon Portrait Signed by Photographer Herman Leonard. A wonderful b&w 11" x 14" portrait of Jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon from Herman Leonard's acclaimed series. Leonard's iconic Jazz portraits are well-known and much sought after (sadly, many prints were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, although most of his negatives were recovered), and this particular print bears the handwritten caption "Dexter Gordon NYC 1948" and Leonard's signature in black ink. It is in Excellent condition.
Post Grammy Ceremony BMG Entertainment Gala Invitation (1999). Super-cool invitation that was given to record, radio, and other music industry personalitities. The invitation came in the guise of a boxed recording, with a cover featuring some of the celebrity greats from the 1930s and 1940s. Inside was an invitation to a post-Grammy Award Event party hosted by BMG Entertainment at the Hollywood Palladium. But wait! There's more! Also included was a 10" 33 rpm record which featured Duke Ellington's Cotton Tail on Side One, and Ko Ko on Side Two. How could you turn down this invitation?
Original Grateful Dead Photographs and Related Memorabilia. Included are three 8" x 10" color photos of the Dead in concert, framed to overall sizes of approximately 10" x 12"; a limited edition, numbered commemorative plate featuring Jerry Garcia on stage; a set of set of six vintage Grateful Dead pins, most from 1981; and an unused, limited edition backpack from J. Garcia Designs with the tag still attached. All are in Very Fine condition with very minor wear.
Grateful Dead Photo by Baron Wolman. A rare b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Grateful Dead taken in San Francisco in the late '60s by Baron Wolman, the first chief photographer for Rolling Stone magazine. The photo is signed by Wolman in black ink near the lower right corner, and bears his studio stamp en verso. In Excellent condition.
Grateful Dead Silver Bowl Concert Photos. Set of eight rare color 11" x 14" photos taken during the Dead's May 19, 1995 concert at the Las Vegas Silver Bowl, one of their last shows, less than three months before the death of frontman Jerry Garcia. Many of the shots feature Garcia jamming onstage, front and center. All are in Excellent condition.
Grateful Dead "Don't Ease Me In" 45 Presentation. First recorded by Blues legend Henry Thomas in the '20s, "Don't Ease Me In" was covered extensively by the Grateful Dead during the first year of their existence, and was a regular part of their repertoire in 1970, 1972, 1973, and 1979-95, but was rarely on their set list during other years. More importantly, the single was their first commercially released recording, issued as a 45 in 1966. This wall display features an original 45 of the song framed along with a color 8" x 10" photo of the band and a vintage Avalon Ballroom handbill promoting the jam band, to an overall size of 32.5" x 18". Also included is a playable, reissued copy of the 45. In overall Excellent condition.
Stanley Mouse - "Jerry Angel Unplugged" Study Painting Original Art (1995). Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia's passing, in August, 1995, left a cultural void that many of the old-time San Francisco crew felt deeply. Included in that group was Stanley Mouse, the famous poster artist of the 1960s who has, in more recent years, turned his attention to the world of fine art. In the days just after Jerry's untimely death, Mouse created a painting of Jerry as an angel, floating over the globe with a red (unplugged) electric guitar in his hands. This is the original study for that painting (which has been recently displayed at a Hard Rock Cafe), measuring approximately 24" x 30", with basically the same image as the finished piece. It's beautifully painted in oils on board, signed with Stanley's "running mouse", and framed to an overall size of 27.5 x 33.5". In Excellent condition.
W.C. Handy Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of the "Father of the Blues," inscribed, dated May 1936, and signed by him in blue ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate toning, mild edge wear, and heavy wear to the corners.
W.C. Handy Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of the "Father of the Blues," inscribed, dated December 3, 1938, and signed by him in blue ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate toning, mild edge wear, and moderate wear to the corners.
W. C. Handy Signed Letter. This single-page letter on business letterhead is dated August 22, 1945 and signed by the Father of the Blues in blue ink. In the letter, written to MGM, Handy objects to the use of the title St. Louis Woman for a movie as it is too close to the title of his classic theme "St. Louis Blues," stating in part: "...I shall be prepared closely to scrutinize such production and to take all available legal measures in respect of any use of any sort of my material in such production." The letter is in Very Fine condition with mild tanning and a small stain to the letterhead, and has been framed with a b&W 5" x 7" photo of handy and small plaque to an overall size of 25.5" x 20.5". Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Annie Haslam Owned Maracas, Necklace, and Related Memorabilia. Included in this lot is a 22 karat British-made "Annie" necklace given to the singer of the band Renaissance by her fiance at the time, ELO's Roy Wood. Also included is her Annie in Wonderland LP, signed and inscribed by the singer over a photo of Haslam wearing the necklace on the inside cover, as well as a signed 3.5" x 4" b&w photo of Haslam with Renaissance. A pair of maracas also accompany the lot; they were used by Haslam in numerous studio recordings (and signed by the singer in black ink). Each item is in Very Good condition, though the maracas have a few chips and scrapes, and the LP cover has moderate signs of handling. Accompanied by LOA from Annie Haslam.
Jimi Hendrix Autographed Postcard. A large charismatic Jimi Hendrix autograph in blue ink on the back of a Trans World Airlines postcard. Hendrix signed the postcard on a TWA flight from London to New York, per the request of the flight's service manager, before stretching out on an entire row of seats and sleeping through the rest of the flight! Postcard has been trimmed; otherwise in Very Fine condition with age-toning to card and a tackhole along the top. A letter of provenance accompanies the lot. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Billie Holiday Portrait Signed by Photographer Herman Leonard. A haunting b&w 11" x 14" portrait of legendary Jazz singer Billie Holiday from Herman Leonard's acclaimed series. Leonard's iconic Jazz portraits are well-known and highly sought after (sadly, many prints were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, although most of his negatives were recovered), and this particular print bears the handwritten caption "Billie Holiday- NYC-1948" and Leonard's signature in black ink. It is in Excellent condition.
Ink Spots Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of the vocal group that helped define early Rock and Roll and R&B music, inscribed and signed by "Hoppy" Jones, "Deek"Watson, Charlie Fuqua, and Bill Kenny in green ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate toning, mild to moderate corner and edge wear, and tack holes to the corners.
Iron Maiden Tour Jackets. Maiden fans look no further: two vintage black satin tour jackets (both size medium) from Iron Maiden's 1983 World Piece Tour supporting their fourth LP Piece of Mind, and featuring their then-new drummer Nicko McBrain. With Eddie's infamous mug gracing the back of each jacket, they are both in Very Fine condition though they have faded slightly with age.
Janet Jackson Signed Contract. A three-page tour/licensing agreement amendment dated September 14, 1993 (shortly before the start of her year-long "Janet. Tour"), and signed on the last page by Jackson in black ballpoint. In Very Fine condition with mild tanning and wear to the front page, and staple holes to the upper left corners. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jacksons Tour Jackets and T-Shirt Signed by Michael. Includes a black satin Jacksons World Tour '84 jacket (no tag), a red-and-black varsity-style Jackson Companies Inc. jacket with Jermaine's name embroidered on the right breast (XL), and a "Surf City" t-shirt signed by Michael in gold marker (L). All are in Excellent condition, and the autographed shirt is accompanied by a letter of authenticity.
Tom Jones Photo by Harry Langdon. An 11" x 14" portrait of Jones circa 1984, signed by photographer Harry Langdon on the back in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild corner creasing. One of the most accomplished and prodigious glamour photographers over the past 30 years, Harry Langdon has had his celebrity images grace the covers of hundreds of magazines and record albums. Langdon traces his creative talents to his father, famous silent film actor Harry Langdon Sr. Langdon has photographed cultural icons such as Ronald Reagan, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Richard Burton, Diana Ross, Cher, B.B. King and Arnold Schwarzenegger during his career. He was the photographer of choice for many of today's biggest entertainers - Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Janet Jackson, to name a few, long before their stars began to shine.
Toby Keith Signed Cowboy Hat. A white Stetson with studded black leather hatband, signed on the brim by the Country music superstar in black marker. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jerome Kern Autographed Card with Musical Notations. In 1941, Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein wrote the song "The Last Time I Saw Pairs," a poignant tribute to the recently occupied city. The song would go on to win an Academy Award for Best Song in 1941. Autographed by Jerome Kern, this 2" x 3" card boasts a handwritten musical notation from the Oscar-winning songwriter as well as the tune's title and its co-writer's name, Oscar Hammerstein. In Excellent condition with mild age-toning and glue residue en verso, dated May 5, 1941. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jerry Lee Lewis Signed Shirt. This white tuxedo shirt is inscribed "Love, Jerry Lee Lewis" by the famous rocker on the left breast in black marker. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild discoloration to the the fabric. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jimmie Lunceford Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Jazz band leader and saxophonist, inscribed, February 22, 1931, and signed by him in blue ink. In Fine condition with moderate toning, mild edge wear, tack holes to the corners. and a heavy vertical fold crease.
Loretta Lynn Autographed Shirts. A blue cotton Western shirt signed on the inside collar by the "Coal Miner's Daughter" singer (from her personal line of clothing, in Very Fine condition with heavily faded areas), and a floral print blouse signed on the inside below the collar (Excellent condition), both in black marker. Both are size Medium. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Autographed Album. Southern Rockers and those who appreciate same will appreciate this copy of the 1976 album "One More From The Road", which has been autographed by four principals of the classic lineup -- Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins, Billy Powell, and Leon Wilkeson. The first two are deceased, Van Zant in the famous airplane crash in 1977 that killed or injured most of the band. The album cover is moderately worn with some staining. Condition: VG 5 (cover)/ VG-EX 6 (record).
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Madonna Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of Madonna circa 1987, inscribed and signed by her in black marker. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild smearing, primarily to the "A" in her signature.
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Madonna High School Yearbook and Blond Ambition Tour Jacket. An Adams High School yearbook from 1976, featuring a young Madonna Ciccone on pages 100 and 118. Also included is a tour jacket, once owned by one of Madonna's back-up dancers, from her 1990 Blonde Ambition Tour. In Excellent condition with very mild age toning and handling wear to yearbook.
Madonna "Like a Virgin" Autographed Album Cover. A cover for Madonna's 1984 album, signed by her in black marker and matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5" x 16.5". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Concert Collectibles.
Monkees Tour Jacket and Sweatshirt. A black satin jacket (L) and sweatshirt (XL, on a Peter Tork clothes hanger) from the Monkees' 1986 concert tour, both with band logo in red. All items are in Excellent condition.
Nicholas Brothers Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" promo photo for Big Broadcast of 1936, inscribed and signed by Harold and Fayard Nicholas in blue ink. In Very Good to Fine condition with moderate toning, mild edge and corner wear, some areas of soiling and discoloration near the bottom, and heavy smearing to the signatures.
Jack Norworth Signed Letters to Joe Laurie Jr. Set of five single-page letters, dating from June 29, 1942 to March 14, 1943, from Tin Pan Alley composer Jack Norworth to playwright Joe Laurie Jr., each signed by Norworth. Norworth was famous for writing the song Take Me Out To the Ballgame and Shine On Harvest Moon. Included are three typed letters on Warner Bros. stationery, one typed letter on hotel stationery, and one handwritten letter on hotel stationery in pencil, original mailing envelopes included. In overall Very Fine condition with some mild toning and mailing creases. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Cole Porter Endorsed Bank Check. A bank check for the amount of $1,500, dated December 28, 1927 and endorsed on the back by Porter in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with the usual bank cancellation marks and three heavy vertical fold creases. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Otis Redding Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the late Soul singer, inscribed and signed by him in blue ballpoint. In Very Fine condition with mild toning and corner creases. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity From Hake's Collectibles.
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 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 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.
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Limited Edition Photo. A great b&w with red spot color 21" x 24" print of Mick and Keith in concert circa the 1970s, shot by world-renowned rock photographer Richard E. Aaron. The print is #24 in a limited edition of 100, and is signed by Aaron near the lower left corner. In Excellent condition.
Sheila E. Signed Items. A set of professional Latin Percussion bongos and pair of sandals signed by Sheila E. Daughter of Pete Escovedo, and goddaughter of Tito Puente, Sheila E. made a name for herself as a percussionist with Prince, but eventually set out on her own to score hits like "The Glamorous Life," and "A Love Bizarre." This set of LP Generation II bongo drums, personally owned by Sheila E., were signed upon purchase directly from her. The red sandals, from her 1988 Lovesexy World Tour with Prince, were also signed by Grammy-nominated musician, and are accompanied by a pair of red gloves also worn on the tour. A sealed copy of her 1985 album Romance 1600 is included in the lot as well. In Very Good condition with wear to drum heads. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Frank Sinatra/John Denver Harrah's Tahoe 1975 Tour Jacket. A light blue windbreaker with a "Frank" embroidered on the right breast, a "John Denver/Frank Sinatra/Harrah's Tahoe 1975" logo on the left breast, and an 8" photo applique on the back featuring Sinatra and Denver. In Excellent condition with just a little discoloration on the collar.
Frank Sinatra Tour Jacket. A black satin jacket with "Members Only"-style collar, "Frank, Dean & Sammy Together Again!" embroidered on the back in red, and the name "Ann" embroidered on the left breast. In Excellent condition.
Bruce Springsteen/The Castiles Signed Record & Memorabilia Display. Before he was the Boss of the E Street Band, Bruce Springsteen, starting at the tender age of 15, played lead guitar in The Castiles from 1965-67. It was during this time that Springsteen honed not only his singing and playing skills, but also his songwriting abilities. The band recorded a single on acetate ("Baby I" backed with "That's What You Get", written in the back of a car en route to the studio) during their brief existence, and it has never been released. Seven copies were printed -- one for each of the six band members and their manager -- and only three are believed to still exist. Featured is one of those exceedingly rare acetates, one that has the added bonus of being inscribed "To Billy -- Here's the first" and signed by Springsteen in blue ink. The 45rpm acetate has been matted and framed along with some other rare Castiles memorabilia, of which very little still exists today. Included are four unused labels for the unreleased single, two Castile business cards, an unused ticket to a Castiles performance at a benefit function, a Castiles fan club card, an unused ballot from a battle-of-the-bands competition that the band played in, and a b&w 8" x 10" promo photo of the Castiles taken in 1966 -- the only copy known to exist. The items have been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 24" x 24.5" and are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild toning to the cards and ticket and several creases visible on the photo. This is essentially Springsteen's first professional recording, and each of the items accompanying it is exceedingly rare, if not one-of-a-kind. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Bruce Springsteen "Born to Run" Framed 45 Slicks. Bruce Springsteen's third album, Born to Run, was a breakthrough hit that launched his career in the worldwide. The cover art for the LP and 45 single of the title track is one of Rock music's most iconic images. The photo was taken by Eric Meola in 1975, who shot more than 900 frames during the three hour session. Ironically, the shot used for the cover features Springsteen's planned in a candid, unplanned pose, casually leaning against bandmate Clarence Clemons after plugging into an amp. The narrow font that was used on the mass produced version was, at the time, unheard of. Featured are two slicks featuring unused designs for the "Born to Run" 45 single, matted and framed together to an overall size of 23" x 22". These are two of four designs that ultimately went unused when the single was released. Both are in Very Fine condition with some small stains evident.
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Bruce Springsteen Tour Jackets. Includes a white satin Born in the USA 6/84 tour jacket (L), a black satin Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band "A Perfect Ten" 1984 tour jacket (S), and a denim Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 1975-85 tour jacket (M). There is some staining and discoloration to the Born in the USA jacket, otherwise the items are in Excellent condition.
Leopold Stokowski Signed Letters. A set of three letters, signed by Leopold Stokowski and Paul Tucci, regarding Tucci's first season as the principal bassoonist of the Houston Symphony in 1958. Stokowski, best known for his collaboration with Walt Disney to create Fantasia (conducting the music and appearing in the classic film), was the conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and the NBC Symphony Orchestra, to name a few. At age 73, he stepped in as the Music Director of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and remained there from 1955 to 1961. These typed notes on Stokowski's letterhead are signed by him in black ink, and by Tucci in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with heavy vertical mailing creases and mild age toning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Leopold Stokowski Signed Letters and Other Correspondence. Includes two letters from famed conductor Leopold Stokowski to bassoonist Paul Tucci, signed by Stokowski in black ink, both referencing the 1959 season of the Houston Symphony Orchestra. Also included is a letter from Sir John Barbirolli, signed by the famous conductor in blue ink; a handwritten letter to Tucci from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Morton Gould; six signed letters from bassoon manufacturer Wilhelm Heckel; a 1964 invitation from First Lady "Lady Bird" Johnson to a private tour of the White House; and a letter from the Sorbonne regarding Tucci's French language studies. All are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild age toning and moderate mailing creases. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Maxine Sullivan Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Jazz vocalist, inscribed and signed by her in blue ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate toning and wear to the edges and corners.
Three Chocolateers Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of the vaudeville comedy troupe, inscribed "Helen: A sweet girl and good sport. Much Luck. 3 Chocolateers/Al Gipson/Cotton Club 1937-38" and signed in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate toning, mild edge and corner wear, and some small areas of surface wear.
John Lennon and George Harrison Photo by Philip Townsend. A b&w 20" x 24" photo of Lennon and Harrison at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram in India, taken by photographer Philip Townsend. The print is #16 in a limited edition of 50, signed by Townsend in the lower right corner, and is in Excellent condition.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Charlotte Rampling Photo by Philip Townsend. A hauntingly beautiful b&w 20" x 24" photo of the British actress taken in the mid- '60s by photographer Philip Townsend, around the time she appeared in Georgy Girl. The print is #1 in a limited edition of 50, signed by Townsend in the lower right corner, and is in Excellent condition.
Music Memorabilia
David Crosby Photo by Philip Townsend. A b&w 20" x 16" photo of a young David Crosby by photographer Philip Townsend, noted for his photos of '60s-era music icons. The photo is #1 in a limited edition of 50, signed by Townsend in the lower right corner, and is in Excellent condition.
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Dudley Moore Photo by Philip Townsend. A b&w 20" x 24" photo of the late comedic actor on the set of 30 is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia (1968) by photographer Philip Townsend. The print is #2 in a limited edition of 50, signed by Townsend in the lower right corner, and is in Excellent condition.
Princess Grace and Alec Guinness Photo Group by Philip Townsend. Two black and white photo prints, both approximately 20" x 24". First, a photo of of Princess grace, her husband Prince Rainier of Monaco, and Maria Callas at a dinner function, taken by photographer Philip Townsend. The print is #1 in a limited edition of 50, signed by Townsend in the lower right corner, and is in Excellent condition. Next, a photo of Sir Alec Guinness, himself taking a photo; image size is approximately 15.5" x 22", and in Excellent condition. This print is also signed by Townsend, and numbered 1/50.
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Keith Richards Photo by Philip Townsend. A b&w 20" x 24" photo of the Stones guitarist by rock photographer Philip Townsend. The print is #5 in a limited edition of 50, signed by Townsend in the lower right corner, and is in Excellent condition.
Rolling Stones Onstage Photo by Philip Townsend. A b&w 24" x 20" photo of the Stones performing circa the early '60s, by noted rock photographer Philip Townsend. The print is #4 in a limited edition of 50, signed by Townsend in the lower right corner, and is in Excellent condition.
Rolling Stones Phone Booth Photo by Philip Townsend. A b&w 20" x 24" photo of the Stones standing in a row of phone booths by photographer Philip Townsend. The print is #7 in a limited edition of 50, signed by Townsend in the lower right corner, and is in Excellent condition.
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Photo by Philip Townsend. A b&w 20" x 24" photo of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards onstage circa 1963, by photographer Philip Townsend, noted for his photos of '60s-era music icons. The photo is #3 in a limited edition of 50, signed by Townsend in the lower right corner, and is in Excellent condition.
Rolling Stones Band by Philip Townsend. A great b&w 20" x 24" photo of the Stones reclining against a sea wall, by noted rock photographer Philip Townsend. The print is #4 in a limited edition of 50, signed by Townsend in the lower right corner, and is in Excellent condition.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Susan York Photo by Philip Townsend. A b&w 20" x 16" photo of York by photographer Philip Townsend. It is #3 in a limited edition of 50, signed by Townsend in the lower right corner, and is in Excellent condition.
Music Memorabilia
Tina Turner Tour Gear Group. Includes a red vinyl Tina Turner European Tour 1996 windbreaker, a blue vinyl Wildest Dreams In Concert '96 Tour windbreaker, an unused black terry cloth bathrobe with "Tina" embroidered on the left breast in red, and a denim Wildest Dreams Tour jacket. All are size XL and in Excellent condition.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Signed Copy of "Soul to Soul". A copy of the late musician's 1985 LP, inscribed "Soul to Soul!" and signed by him in blue marker. Vaughan's autograph is rare, due to his untimely death in a 1990 helicopter crash at age 35. In Excellent condition with just a little bit of wear to the edges and corners.
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.
Ethel Waters Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 5" x 8" photo of the Blues vocalist, inscribed and signed by her in blue ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild toning, some creasing, and mild to moderate wear to the edges and corners.
Chick Webb Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of the "King of the Drums," inscribed and signed by him in blue ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate toning, and mild creasing and wear to the edges and corners.
Dottie West Autographed Cowboy Hat. A beige Calgary Stampede cowboy hat signed on the inside lining and dated October 30, 1950 by West -- the first female Country singer to win a Grammy -- in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition, with a few small areas of soiling, none of which affect the signature. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Hank Williams Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the late Country music legend with a rare inscription and autograph by him in black ink. Considered by many to be the father of contemporary Country music, he was a superstar by age 25, and by age 29 he had died in the back seat of his Cadillac, on his way to a concert. Tellingly, the last single released in his lifetime was "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive." Due to his meteoric but short career, authentic autographs by Williams are extremely rare. This one is in Very Fine condition, with some mild creasing and near the edges and corners, none of which affects the signature. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Ron Wood Signed Limited Print 1/1. Ronnie Wood's talents stretch far beyond his guitar work with the Stones, The Faces, and The Jeff Beck Group. In fact, Wood is an accomplished painter and master printmaker, as evidenced by this multi-block woodcut image of bandmate Keith Richards. Signed by Wood in the lower right corner and numbered 1 of 1, the print is a vary rare and unique piece -- a lot like its creator. The iconic musician began painting when he was 12 and received formal art training at Ealing College of Art in London until 1975, when he joined the Stones. And though he may be better known for his guitar work, his stunning paintings and prints have not been overlooked; Wood had a retrospective exhibition of his work at the Museum of Modern Art, Sao Paolo, in 1996 and a 2007 exhibition at the Bailly Contemporain Gallery in Paris. The celebrated guitarist also collects art, owning pieces by Toulouse-Lautrec, Matisse, Picasso, Rembrandt, and Georges Braque. His affection for the lattermost is apparent in this planar, textured image of Keith Richards. The central portrait of Richards' striking visage is underscored by three smaller impressions below, but it is the image itself that captures something we would not normally be privy to: an intensity and distinct character only a friend could know. Hand-signed by Wood in the lower right corner, the image is in Excellent condition and measures 22.5" x 29", framed to an overall size of 35" x 29." Though Wood usually parts with his artwork only if he has a duplicate image for himself, this piece is quite the exception. Because it is numbered 1 out of an edition of 1, there is no other piece like this one anywhere, in any collection. Truly one of a kind.
Unpublished Ian Wright Photograph of The Beatles, 1963. A large-format, unpublished sepia b&w silver gelatin print of The Beatles at the Globe Theatre in Stockton, England, November 22, 1963, taken by photographer Ian Wright. The accompanying newspaper headline from The Dallas Morning News reads: "Kennedy Slain in Dallas Street," and is significant in that this photo was taken at precisely the same time (given the time difference) as the shooting. A poignant coincidence, captured by the photographer Ian Wright in this display, matted to an overall size of 24" x 30." The presentation is signed and numbered by Wright (1 of 1). In Excellent condition.
Helen Shapiro and The Searchers Silver Gelatin Prints by Ian Wright with Handbill. A pair of b&w silver gelatin prints featuring Helen Shapiro (image size 13" x 10.25") and the Searchers (image size 10" x 10"), taken by Ian Wright backstage at the Globe Theatre, on December 13, 1963. Although both acts would soon be eclipsed by the Beatles, they are still going strong today. The prints have been matted along with an original handbill from the show to an overall size of 24" x 30". The images were printed by Wright from the original negatives and the display is signed by Wright and numbered 1 of 1. In Excellent condition.
Gerry & The Pacemakers Silver Gelatin Print by Ian Wright with Handbill. An b&w 14" x 12.25" silver gelatin print by Ian Wright of Gerry Marsden and bandmates Freddy Marsden, Les Chadwick, and Les Maguire, backstage at the Globe Theatre in Stockton on Tees, England. The print is matted to an overall size of 24" x 30" along with an original handbill from the show, and the image was printed by Wright from the original negative. It is signed by Wright and numbered 1 of 1. In Excellent condition.
"Beatlemania" Silver Gelatin Prints by Ian Wright. A set of six 9.5" x 7.5" b&w silver gelatin prints by Ian Wright, compiled by the photographer to highlight the mania that would often accompany a Beatles concert -- in this case, one at the Spa Theatre in Scarbrough om August 9, 1964. About 30,000 people showed up to great the Fab FOur when they arrived; four police constables where dressed in wigs to act as decoys for the band -- a ruse that almost worked, as there were plenty of savvy fans accustomed to such ploys left to great them at the stage door. The prints are matted to an overall size of 24" x 30" and were printed by Wright from the original negative. The display is signed by Wright and numbered 1 of 1. In Excellent condition.
Beatles Unpublished 1964 Silver Gelatin Print by Ian Wright. A large-format, unpublished photograph of the Beatles on August 9, 1964 as they arrive for a concert at the Spa Theatre in Scarbrough, shortly after returning home from their first American tour. Thousands of screaming Beatlemaniacs can be seen waiting for them. The sepia silver gelatin print is matted to an overall size of 24" x 30" (with an image size of 19" x 19") and was printed by Wright from the original negative. The image is signed by Wright and numbered 1 of 1. In Excellent condition.
Rolling Stones Silver Gelatin Print by Ian Wright with Handbill. A large-format photograph of the Rolling Stones early in their career, taken on September 20, 1964 by Ian Wright at the Globe Theatre in Stockton on Tees, England. According to Wright, it was during their first tour after their first #1 hit, "I Want to be Your Man" hat shot them up the charts, and the band's inexperience with the press made them fidgety and nervous. "Brian Jones was clearly the leader," says Wright, "with Mick Jagger relegated to the to the back. Today, it's hard to recognize the baby-faced lad in the front right as Keith Richards. Bill Wyman sitting on the dressing room sink was far more concerned with a packet of peanuts while drummer Charlie Watts was the only one who seemed interested in being photographed." The print is matted to an overall size of 24" x 30" (with an image size of 19.75" x 19.75") along with an original handbill for the show, and the image was printed by Wright from the original negative. The image is signed by Wright and numbered 1 of 1. In Excellent condition.
Gene Pitney and Marianne Faithfull Silver Gelatin Print by Ian Wright with Handbill. A large-format photograph of singer-songwriter Gene Pitney and singer Marianne Faithfull backstage at the Globe Theatre on December 4, 1964, the two of whom were having a low-key affair at the time. Pitney tried to continue the relationship long-distance after the tour (Faithfull's first national tour), but was foiled by her mother, who hid his letters from her daughter. Faithfull didn't learn the truth until she found them after her mother's death; the heartbroken Pitney wrote the song "I'm Gonna Be Strong" as an ode to his lost love, and it charted at #2 in 1965. The sepia silver gelatin print is matted to an overall size of 24" x 30" (with an image size of 19.25" x 15.75") and was printed by Wright from the original negative. The image is signed by Wright and numbered 1 of 1, and is accompanied by an original handbill from the show, matted beside the image. In Excellent condition.
Gene Pitney Photograph with Autographed Sheet Music. A large-format photograph of songwriter Gene Pitney on December 4, 1964, backstage at the Globe Theatre in Stockton on Tees, England. The b&w silver gelatin print is matted to an overall size of 24" x 30" (with an image size of 19" x 15") and was printed by Wright from the original negative. The image is signed by Wright and numbered 1 of 1, and is accompanied by Pitney's autograph on a 4.5" x 3.5" piece of sheet music, matted beneath the image. In Excellent condition.
Ian Wright Photograph of Mick Jagger, 1965, with Autograph. A large-format photograph of Mick Jagger prior to the Stones' 1965 performance at the Globe Theatre in Stockton on Tees, England. According to Wright, Jagger had the flu at the time of this photo but was still pleased to pose for the shot. The sepia silver gelatin print is matted to an overall size of 24" x 30" (with an image size of 21" x 19.5") and was printed by Wright from the original negative. The image is signed by Wright and numbered 1 of 1, and is accompanied by Mick Jagger's autograph, matted beneath the image. In Excellent condition.
Dusty Springfield Prints by Ian Wright with First Day Cover. A pair of photographs of Dusty Springfield, one of which has been hand-colored by photographer Ian Wright. The prints are matted to an overall size of 24" x 30" (with an image size of 11" x 15") and were printed by Wright from the original negatives. The piece is signed by Wright and numbered 1 of 1, and are accompanied by a first day cover commemorating her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Sadly, Springfield succumbed to breast cancer in 1999, on the day she was to receive the Order of the British Empire and ten days before her Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The item is in Excellent condition.
Ian Wright Silver Gelatin Prints of 1965 Globe Theatre Show. A set of four unpublished b&w 9.25" x 7.25" silver gelatin prints featuring Gene Pitney, Lulu of "Lulu and the Luvvers," the Rockin' Berries, and Peter & Gordon, taken by photographer Ian Wright at an October 29, 1965 performance at The Globe Theatre in Stockton on Tees, England. The prints are matted to an overall size of 24" x 30" along with an original handbill for the show, and the images were printed by Wright from the original negative. The display is signed by Wright and numbered 1 of 1. In Excellent condition.
Unpublished Ian Wright Photograph of Ike and Tina Turner, 1966 A large-format photograph of Ike & Tina Turner on their fist UK Tour in 1966 on the bill with the Rolling Stones, taken in their dressing room at the Globe Theatre by photographer Ian Wright. Their subsequent performance, produced by Phil Specter's Wall Of Sound, was an electrifying revelation to the British crowds in Stockton on Tees. This unpublished, original sepia silver gelatin print is signed by Wright and numbered 1 of 1, and is matted to an overall size of 24" x 30" (with an image size of 19.5 x 19"). In Excellent condition.
Ian Wright Unpublished Photograph of Jimi Hendrix with Autograph. A large-format, unpublished photograph of Jimi Hendrix prior to his February 2, 1967 show in the basement of the Imperial Hotel in Darlington, England. The show marked the start of his British Tour, and might have been the shortest one on record, lasting approximately three minutes before Hendrix and the Experience blew out the amps. Matted to an overall size of 24" x 30", the original sepia silver gelatin print has been signed and numbered by Wright (1 of 1), and is accompanied by a large, clean Hendrix autograph in blue ink, matted beneath the photograph. In Excellent condition.
Ian Wright Photographs of Eric Burdon & The Animals. A large-format photograph of Ian Burdon in a pensive moment, taken in 1967 at his home in Wallsend, England, and printed to an overall image size of 18" x 15.5." Burden wanted to be photographed in a state of repentance, so Wright had him pose with a Bible. This exceptional image is the result of that collaboration. Also in the overall mount are autographs from Burdon and each of the Animals, a 7.5" x 8" piece of sheet music for "House of the Rising Sun," and two 4" x 4" contact prints of the Animals and their fans upon the band's return to Newcastle after their first US tour in 1964. In Excellent condition, matted to an overall size of 24" x 30".
Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, and Jerry Lee Lewis Tour Jackets. A black satin tour jacket, men's size Small, with white embroidery on the back reading "Roy Orbison On Tour." Also included is a black nylon tour jacket from Chuck Berry's From St. Louis to Scandinavia Tour, 1989, and a black faux leather jacket (men's size large) with Jerry Lee Lewis' Great Balls of Fire film logo on front left. All jackets are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild signs of wear.
Four Oldies Artists Tour Jackets. Includes a red satin Joey Dee Peppermint Lounge 1961 tour jacket (S), an orange satin Platters Twilight Time 1958 tour jacket (S), and one gold (M) and one black (S) satin Danny and the Juniors At the Hop 1957 tour jacket. The items are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with some instances of mild to moderate fading and/or wear to the snaps.
Pink Floyd/Electric Prunes Tour Jackets. Included is a black satin Electric Prunes Stockholm '67 tour jacket (XL), produced to promote their live CD release in the late 1990s; plus a rare white satin Pink Floyd The Wall tour jacket with red, white, and blue trim (S). Both are in Excellent condition.
Classic Rock Tour Jackets. Includes a maroon satin TNT Ted Nugent Tour jacket with "Cliff" embroidered on the left breast; a black satin Cheap Trick 1980/81 Playboy Music Tour jacket with "Robin" embroidered on the right breast (S); and a black satin tour jacket with red quilted lining from the Foreigner 4 Tour '81-'82, with "Dennis" embroidered on the left breast (M). The jackets are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with some staining and wear to the Nugent jacket.
'80s Artists Tour Jacket Group. Includes a black suede jacket with fringe and silver conchos signed on the collar by Pat Benatar in silver marker (with certificate of authenticity), a silver satin Pat Benatar Seven the Hard Way tour jacket, a black satin Pretenders tour jacket, a light grey satin Joan Jett & The Blackhearts tour jacket, and a denim-with-lace trim Heart '85-86 tour jacket (accompanied by a vintage all access pass). All are size M and in Excellent condition.
Metal Bands Tour Jacket Set. Includes a black satin Ozzy Osbourne 1984 tour jacket (S, some mild discoloration to the shoulders), black satin Motley Crue "Allister Fiend" tour jacket (no size tag), black satin AC/DC Sold Out Boston Garden 12/14-15/81 tour jacket (no tag), and a grey cotton Guns 'N' Roses Appetite for Destruction New Zealand 1988 tour jacket (L). All are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition.
Male Country Artists Tour Jacket Set. Includes a blue satin Marty Robbins tour jacket (M), blue satin George Jones Show tour jacket (M), light grey satin Conway Twitty tour jacket (XL), a silver satin Charlie Daniels Band Volunteer Jam VIII 1982 tour jacket (XL), and a black satin Willie Nelson "Willie and the Family Back on the Road Again" tour jacket (L). All are in Excellent condition with a couple of very small stains to the Daniels jacket.
Journey/Hall & Oates Tour Jackets. Two black satin Journey tour jackets (one supporting their LP Frontiers, 1983) and a Hall & Oates black satin jacket from their 1984 Big Bam Boom tour (sponsored by Pontiac Fiero). In Very Fine condition.
'80s Metal Bands Tour Jacket Set. Includes a black satin Judas Priest "Screaming for Vengeance" tour jacket (M), black sat Def Leppard tour jacket (M), and black satin Anthrax Road to Euphoria '88-'89 tour jacket (L). There is some moderate to heavy discoloration to the front of the Anthrax jacket, otherwise all are in Very Fine to Excellent condition.
Motown Artists Tour Jacket Set. Includes an ivory satin Gladys Knight and the Pips tour jacket (XL), a black satin Marvin Gaye Concert Tour '83 jacket, and a black satin B.B. King "King of the Blues" tour jacket with gold sparkle logo on the back (L). All are in Excellent condition.
Phil Collins/Genesis Tour Jackets. Included are a black cotton jacket with pink piping and "Genesis Madison Sq. Garden 5 Sellouts 1986" embroidered on the back (L); and a denim jacket with "Phil Collins Big Band U.S. Tour '98" embroidered on the back (XL). Both are in Excellent condition.
Assorted Country Music Tour Jackets. Includes a green satin Loretta Lynn Show tour jacket, a black satin Barbara Mandrell tour jacket (M), a light blue Ronny Milsap/Billy Bob's Texas tour jacket, a maroon satin Alabama tour jacket, and silver satin Kenny Rogers tour jacket (M). All are in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition, with some mild to moderate discoloration to the Milsap jacket.
ZZ Top Tour Jackets. This nifty pair of ZZ Top tour jackets includes a red satin jacket (no size tag) with front-and-back Eliminator patches, and a black cotton jacket (M) with red trim and a stylized "Velcro Fly"-era band logo embroidered on the back in silver. Both are in Excellent condition.
Louis Armstrong Odessa Performance Documents with Signed Contract. Included is a booking contracting engaging Louis Armstrong to perform on May 6, 1964 at the Odessa Coliseum in Odessa, Texas, signed by Armstrong in black ink. Also included is correspondence and documents related to the performance, which proved to be something of a fiasco for Armstrong's management due to conflicts with the promoter. The items are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition, with some instances of wear; the contract itself is in Very Fine condition with some fold creases, staple holes, and very mild wear Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Beatles Press Pass, Dallas 1964. A press pass dated September 18, 1964, good for the band's press conference prior their performance at Dallas Memorial Auditorium. Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Fab Four and a 7" x 5.5" color postcard from the Cabana Motor Hotel of Dallas, where the band stayed while in town. Items are in overall Very Fine condition, with some mild toning to the pass and postcard.
Dave Brubeck Tour Documents Archive. Roughly 50 pieces of correspondence dating from 1962-67, between Dave Buck and promoter Tony Papa, mostly regarding the details of a Texas tour for Brubeck. Many are signed by Brubeck's wife, Iola, with at least one memo on personal stationery signed by Dave. Items are in overall Very Fine condition.
Fats Domino Signed Contracts. Set of four contracts for performances in Louisiana and New Mexico, dating from 1975-76, signed by Fats Domino in either black felt tip or blue marker. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Fats Domino Signed Contracts. Set of four booking contracts dating from 1977-79, each signed by the Rock and Roll legend on their respective front pages. In overall Very Fine condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Duke Ellington and Dave Brubeck Signed Concert Contracts. Included is a pair of contracts for a March 19, 1966 package show at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, one each signed by Duke Ellington and Dave Brubeck, along with related documents. Items are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild wear. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Duke Ellington Christmas Cards. An addressed envelope, handwritten by Duke Ellington, signed and self-addressed by Ellington en verso. Also included is a set of four custom-printed Christmas cards from Ellington to his friends, two with b&w snapshots included. In overall Very Fine condition with some mild wear. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Duke Ellington Signed Contract. A booking contract dated August 16, 1966, engaging Ellington for a performance in Austin, Texas, signed by him in blue ink and accompanied by documents and correspondence relating to the performance. Items are in overall Very Fine condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Duke Ellington Unsigned Contract Archive. Includes a set of four unsigned booking contracts dating from 1961-68, eight b&w 8" x 10" promo photos of Ellington and his band, and two promotional booklets, in overall Very Fine to Excellent condition.
The Four Tops Japanese Press Kits. A set of three Four Tops press kits from various Japanese tours during the '70s, in fine condition with some instances of water damage ranging from mild to heavy.
Albert King Signed Contract. A booking contract dated May 9, 1979, engaging the legendary Blues guitarist for a show in Memphis Tennessee, signed by King in black ink. Also included are accompanying documents and correspondence. In overall Very Fine condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
B.B. King Signed Press Kit Folder. A press kit folder from an unspecified tour, inscribed and signed by King on the front cover in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild wear, toning, and soiling, and a tack hole to the tope edge. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
B.B. King Agent-Signed Contracts. Set of 12 booking contracts dating from 1975-76, for performances in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, signed in King's name by an agent in black ink. In overall Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear.
B.B. King Baseball Tour Jersey. A baseball-style tour jersey, white with light blue pinstripes, with "B.B. King" on the front and "Papa 1" on the back, from an unspecified tour. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild discoloration and mild to moderate soiling on the front.
Little Richard Signed Contract. A booking contract dated July 29, 1970, engaging Little Richard for a series of shows at the Losers Club in Dallas, signed in black ink by the early Rock and Roll legend using his birth name, Richard Penniman. In Very Fine condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Bob Marley Signed Japanese Program Book. A very rare 28-page program book from Marley's 1979 tour of Japan, featuring numerous b&w concert photos of the Reggae legend, with a rare inscription and signature on page 21 by Marley in black marker. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and some spine stress. Accompanied by LOA from Jimmy Papa, who toured with Bob Marley.
Bob Marley Signed Copy of "Kaya". A Japanese pressing of Bob Marley & The Wailers' 1978 LP Kaya, with a rare autograph by Marley on the front cover in black marker. The album features tracks recorded alongside those present on the Exodus album during Marley's time in London, and has a more relaxed, laid back sound than is found in some of the Wailers' previous recordings. The albums obe has been torn and repaired with tape, otherwise the cover is Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild corner bumping and a little toning; the record itself is Mint. Accompanied by LOA from Jimmy Papa, who toured with Bob Marley.
Bob Marley Japanese Concert Passes and Letter Regarding Tour. A pair of pin-on concert passes to one of Marley's shows in Japan circa his 1979 Survival Tour, as well as a carbon copy of a letter to Marley's manager, Don Taylor, regarding the deposit received for the tour. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with mild wear.
Bob Marley Signed Card. This 9.5" x 10.5" piece of heavy cardstock with a gold border and Toshiba Records logo on the bottom edge features a unique inscription and rare autograph by Reggae legend Bob Marley. It reads: "Rasta/One Love/One heart/One Aim" and is signed "Bob Marley Wailers" by him in black marker. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and tack holes to the edges and corners, and some mild soiling. Also included is an original painting of Marley in bright Jamaican green, red, and yellow, by Tony Papa's granddaughter, Britne Lambert. The painting is 24" x 30" and ready for your Marley wall display! Accompanied by LOA from Jimmy Papa, who toured with Bob Marley.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Marilyn Monroe Vintage Bathing Suit Photo. A steamy vintage b&w 8" x 10" photo of Monroe poolside in a bathing suit, circa the 1950s. In Fine condition with moderate toning, mild creasing and wear to the edges, and moderate wear and some holes to the right edge. A great, uncommon image from early in her career.
Music Memorabilia
Esther Phillips Signed Contract. A booking contract dated June 23, 1976 engaging the singer for a performance in Houston, Texas, signed by her in blue ink. In Very Fine condition.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Jackie Robinson Signed "Baseball Has Done It." A first edition copy of Robinson's influential book about integration and baseball, inscribed and signed by him on the first free endpaper in blue ink. Published in 1964, the book features Robinson interviewing numerous black major leaguers, including Hank Aaron, Frank Robinson, and Ernie Banks, about their personal experiences. The book is in Very Fine condition with mild shelf wear and some mild toning, wear, soiling and very minor tearing to the dustjacket. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Music Memorabilia
Trapeze Signed Contract. An agency contract dated October 20, 1971, between the Associated Booking Corp. and the British Rock band Trapeze, signed on the back page by Mel Galley, Glenn Hughes, and David Holland. In Very Fine condition with mild toning, mild to moderate tearing along the right edges, and a heavy fold crease.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Set of Five Signed Jazz Contracts. Set of five booking contracts dating from 1975, signed by Jazz artists Ramsey Lewis, Mongo Santamaria, Lonnie Liston Smith, Supersax, and Hugh Masekela, in overall Very Fine condition.
Music Memorabilia
Assorted Vintage Jazz Photos. Set of four b&w 8" x 10" photos includes two copies of a shot of band leader Duke Ellington with colleagues, a promo photo of drummer Gene Krupa, and a promo photo of trumpet player Maynard Ferguson. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild toning, and some wear and soiling to the edges of the Ellington photos.
Lynn Anderson Cowboy Hat. A light-green Bailey cowboy hat worn by the Country singer during several of her rodeo shows. Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Anderson, signed by her in black ballpoint. The hat is in Excellent condition, and the photo is Fine to Very Fine with some light wear and creasing and a large tear to the right edge that does not affect the signature.
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.
Cher Owned and Worn Body Suit. A chocolate-brown nylon body suit by Only Hearts, owned and worn by Cher. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Cher Owned and Worn Silk Tank Top. A rose-colored baby doll-style silk tank top by Arden B., owned and worn by the singer-actress. In Excelletn condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Cher's Pink Top and Blue Jeans from Her Personal Wardrobe. Includes a bright pink halter top with small pink sequins and matching jacket, and a pair of Antik Denim blue jeans owned and worn by Cher, from her personal wardrobe. All are in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Cher's Undergarments. This lacy lot includes two of Cher's underwire bras, one by Agent Provocateur and one by La Perla, and two pairs of Cosabella thong panties, size small. All are in Excellent condition.
Cher's Penn State Jersey. A navy blue Russell Athletic brand Penn State jersey, owned by Cher. In Excellent condition with Cher's name printed on the back. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
Cher's Ohio State Jersey. An Ohio State jersey, size Large, owned by Cher. In Excellent condition, with Cher's name printed on the back. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
Cher Owned Fur Trimmed Jacket. A tan Gianfranco Ferre jacket trimmed in fur, owned and privately worn by Cher. With ornamental silk ties along the base and removable fur trim, the jacket is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
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.
Fleetwood Mac -- Lindsey Buckingham's Tour Jacket. A bright blue and yellow baseball-style tour jacket, owned by Fleetwood Mac frontman, Lindsey Buckingham. The size medium jacket in monogrammed with Lindsey's name on the front, and has a large patch on the back commemorating Fleetwood Mac's May 8, 1977, concert at UC Santa Barbara Campus Stadium. In Very Fine condition with slight discoloration to the back of the collar. Accompanied by COA from Studio West Prop and Wardrobe.
Ace Frehley Owned and Stage-Worn Shirt. Even after he left Kiss, Frehley was "dressed to kill." This Modzart sleeveless number was stage-worn by Frehley, with a gorgeous image of Siouxsie Sioux emblazoned across the front. Who would've guessed Frehley was a Siouxsie and the Banshees fan? Three photos of Frehley wearing the shirt accompany the lot -- two of which are autographed by the Spaceman. In Excellent condition, framed to an overall size of 29" x 36".
Ace Frehley Stage-Worn Pants. A pair of faux-leather pants stage-worn by Ace Frehley on a solo tour, with laced front and side seams, and accompanied by photos of the Spaceman wearing the pants onstage. Framed to an overall size of 39" x 48", the display is in Excellent condition and is accompanied by photos of the Spaceman wearing the pants onstage, and an autographed 8" x 10" photo and guitar pick.
Annie Haslam Stage-Worn Thea Porter Dress and Related Memorabilia. A turquoise crepe chiffon dress with royal blue accents, custom-made for singer Annie Haslam by celebrated designer Thea Porter in 1975. The dress was worn by Haslam at the three sold-out concerts held at Carnegie Hall during the band's Scheherazade Tour. Alongside her band Renaissance (which was originally formed by Keith Relf and Jim McCarty of the Yardbirds) were Michael Dunford, John Tout, Jon Camp, and Terry Sullivan accompanied by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. The concert, held at Carnegie Hall, was captured in a double live LP called Live at Carnegie Hall on Sire Records, and a Mint copy of the LP is included in this lot. Also included are Haslam's rehearsal tambourine and four photos, each item signed by Haslam. The dress overall is in Excellent condition with a few small areas of discoloration to the crepe chiffon. Accompanied by LOA from Annie Haslam.
Michael Jackson Vest from the Jackson 5. For a period in the late '60s and early '70s, "Jacksonmania" swept the nation, and within a year of their debut the Jackson 5 were among the biggest names in popular music, with young Michael Jackson easily the most popular member of the group. This black-and-white designer vest was worn by a young Michael during an appearance in the band, and it is in Excellent condition.
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.
Janis Joplin's Knit Dress. A gorgeous, scoop-necked knit mini-dress, Colin Rose original design, owned and worn by Janis Joplin. A gift from Joplin to Christine Brooks, then Publicity Director for the Fillmore, this dress was one of two Joplin owned of the same design; the other was the beige version she wore at the Monterey Pop Festival, her first major public appearance. Given to Brooks on a visit to Joplin's home, the dress has been a treasured item ever since; this is the first time the piece has been available for auction. Luminous metallic blue threads woven throughout the violet dress add glimmer, and while incredibly short (it's a very mini mini), the dress must have looked stunning on Joplin, with its bell sleeves accentuating her every gesture. A rare, one of a kind treasure from the wardrobe of "Pearl." In Very Fine condition with three very small pulls to knitwork. Accompanied by LOA from Christine Brooks.
Judds Tour Jacket and Autographed Dress Jacket. A black nylon jacket (XXL) from the Judds' 1991 Farewell Tour and a blue dress jacket owned and worn by Wynonna Judd, and signed by her in silver ink along inner lining. The jacket is studded with rhinestones and was more than likely one of Judd's stage-worn items, as perspiration fading is visible along back and underarm areas. Both items are in Very Fine condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jerry Lee Lewis Owned and Worn Shoes. Jerry Lee Lewis certainly used his feet more than most any other Rockabilly cat, even playing some notes on the piano with the heel of his shoe. These the size 9 1/2 Frank Brothers white-top loafers have seen their fair share of stomping, jumping and standing on the piano; the faux croc patent-leather has deteriorated on the sides, the soles are moderately scuffed and the white tops have substantial cracks, but the shoes are in overall Good condition and come with a letter of provenance from Lewis' former employee, confirming that they indeed belonged to Rock and Roll's original wild man.
Judy Lynn Cowboy Hat Designed by Nudie Cohen. Eddy Bros. cowboy hat with sequins-and-gold trim design by Nudie Cohen and worn by onstage Judy Lynn. "Judy Lynn Show" is embossed on the sweatband. In Very Fine condition with a small tear to the outside crown.
Barbara Mandrell Owned and Worn Boots. A pair of Italian-made turquoise suede-and-leather cowboy boots owned and worn by the Country singer. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild wear. Accompanied by a COA from Super Stars Cafe and Hall of Fame.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Barbara Mandrell Custom-Made Outfit. A custom-made lace blouse and floor-lenght patterned skirt, created for Barbara Mandrell by Nashville designer Patsy Sledd. Both the blouse and skirt are in Excellent condition and are accompanied by a letter of provenance.
Music Memorabilia
Poni-Tails Stage-Worn Dress. As an original member of the Poni-Tails (one of the first girl groups to make it big in the '50s), LaVerne Novak wore this dress during the group's appearance on the Alan Freed Show in 1958. Spotless and impeccably stored, the gorgeous vintage dress is covered with fitted translucent green chiffon, with a tapered waist and tulle-lined petticoat. In Very Fine to Excellent condition and accompanied by LOA from LaVerne Novak.
Autographed Poni-Tails Dress Worn on "American Bandstand." A pink taffeta dress worn by original Poni-Tails member LaVerne Novak during the group's appearance on American Bandstand in 1958. The dress is signed by Novak on the front in black permanent ink, and is dotted with tiny silk bows, with a pink satin sash adorning the fitted waistline. A crinoline and tulle-lined petticoat finishes its classic '50s construction. Although the dress has moderate signs of wear and discoloration along bottom hem and shoulder straps, it is in overall Very Good condition considering its age, and is accompanied by an LOA signed by LaVerne Novak. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jeannie Seely Costume Boots. This pair of red leather boots with intricately stitched design were worn by Grand Ole Opry regular Jeannie Seely during many of her performances. The boots feature engraved silver toe caps, studded leather heel straps with silver chains and buckles, and engraved silver heel protectors. Included with the boots is a small display featuring two color 8" x 10" photos autographed by Seely. The boots are in Excellent condition with very mild wear.
Britney Spears Stage Worn Costume. A purple lycra jumpsuit with mirror accents worn by Spears during performances on an unspecified tour. Also included is a matted and framed color 8" x 10" photo of the singer performing onstage in the costume.
Barbra Streisand Stage-Worn Cape. A custom-made black velvet cape lined in mirrored tiles, stage-worn by Barbra Streisand. The cape's hundreds of mirrors must have looked gorgeous on stage, and the lining is supported by hidden pipes so that Streisand could raise the sides for dramatic effect. Measuring 60" from the base of the collar to the floor, the cape is in Very Fine condition though it is missing a few tiles. Accompanied by COA from L.A. Prop and Wardrobe Co.
Tanya Tucker Stage Worn Leather Coat. This white leather coat with gold studs and matching belt, designed by Dangerous Threads of Nashville, was worn onstage by Tanya Tucker during several performances. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a little soiling to the sleeves and lower front. Accompanied by a COA from Super Stars Cafe and Hall od Fame.
Conway Twitty Suit and Tour Jacket. Includes a blue suit with white trim from Twitty's personal wardrobe, plus a blue satin tour jacket with Twitty's logo on embroidered on the back in white. In Excellent condition, with just a little bit of discoloration to the suit.
Conway Twitty Owned Suit and Shoes. This patterned royal blue suit and accompanying white leather shoes comes from the personal wardrobe of the late Conway Twitty. The suit is in Excellent condition and the shoes are Very Fine with some scuffs and general wear. Accompanied by COAs from the Conway Twitty Estate.
Hank Williams Cufflinks and Sheet Music. A pair of 14k white gold cufflinks with red rhinestones, owned and worn by the Country Music icon for about one year, then given to one of his favorite fans, who had admired the set on her hero. The cufflinks are in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild wear and tarnishing, and are accompanied by a rare copy of the published sheet music for Williams' "May You Never Be Alone" (in Fine to Very Fine condition with some creasing and wear).
Eric Clapton "Crossroads" RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of Clapton's 1988 four-CD career-spanning box set, which quickly became the blueprint for other retrospective anthologies. Framed to an overall size of 20.5" x 17" and in Excellent condition with mild wear to the frame.
Concrete Blonde "Bloodletting" RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of Concrete Blonde's acclaimed 1990 LP. Framed to an overall size of 16" x 20" and in Excellent condition.
Emerson, Lake, and Palmer Autographed RIAA Gold Cd Award. A gold sales award signed by Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl Palmer in silver ink, presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 cassette and CD copies of ELP's 1970 self-titled debut album. Framed to an overall size of 13" x 17" and in Excellent condition.
Isley Brothers "It's Your Thing" RIAA Gold Single Award. An RIAA award presented to Rudolph Isley to commemorate the sale of more than 1 million copies of the group's 1969 all-time biggest hit, which soared to #1 on Billboard's R&B charts (staying there for 4 weeks) and just missed the top spot on Billboard's Hot 100, peaking at #2. Framed to an overall size of 13" x 17" and in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame and soiling to the matting.
Isley Brothers "Go For Your Guns" RIAA Gold Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Rudolph Isley to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Isley Brothers' 1977 Funk/Soul LP. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame.
Isley Brothers "Showdown" RIAA Gold Album Award. An RIAA award presented to none other than Rudolph Isley to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the group's 1978 Funk LP. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame.
Isley Brothers "Winner Takes All" RIAA Gold Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Rudolph Isley to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of their 1979 LP. Framed to an overall size of 13" x 17" and in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame.
Isley Brothers "Go All the Way" RIAA Gold Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Rudolph Isley to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the group's 1980 LP. Framed to an overall size of 13" x 17" and in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame.
Isley Brothers "Go All the Way" RIAA Platinum Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Rudolph Isley to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of the Isley Brothers' 1980 LP. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Very Fine condition with a little wear to the frame.
Isley Brothers Madison Square Garden Gold Ticket Award. A gold ticket award presented to Rudolph Isley by Madison Square Garden to commemorate the sale of more than 100,000 tickets at the venue. framed to an overall size of 10" x 12", and in Excellent condition.
Isley Brothers "Go For Your Guns" RIAA Platinum Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Rudolph Isley to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of the Isley Brothers' 1977 Funk/Soul LP. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame.
Isley Brothers "Between the Sheets" RIAA Gold Album Award. An RIAA award presented to Rudolph Isley to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Isley Brothers' 1983 Funk/Soul/R&B LP. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Very Fine condition with some wear to the frame.
Norah Jones "Come Away With Me" RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the talented pianist and singer's 2002 debut LP. A critical and audience favorite, Come Away with Me sold 20 million copies worldwide and won five Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. The award is framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition.
Kiss "Kissology" RIAA Multi-Platinum Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than five million copies of the band's Kissology: The Ultimate Collection 1974-1977 DVD set, released in 2006. Framed to an overall size of 33" x 19" and in Excellent condition.
Korn "Follow the Leader" RIAA Multi-Platinum Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than two million copies of Korn's 1998 breakthrough LP. Framed to an overall size of 37.5" x 17" and in Excellent condition.
"Lenny Kravitz Greatest Hits" RIAA Multi-Platinum Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than three million copies of Kravitz's 2000 best-of collection. Framed to an overall size of 32" x 18" and in Excellent condition.
Dave Matthews Band RIAA Multi-Platinum Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than ten million total copies of the Dave MAtthews Band's first five albums. Framed to an overall size of 15" x 29" and in Excellent condition.
The Monkees Limited Edition Autographed RIAA Multi-Platinum Sales Award. Multi-platinum award released to commemorate the sale of a combined total more than 15 million albums, CDs, and cassettes from the Monkees' catalog, #85 in a limited edition of 2,500 signed by Michael Nesmith, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, and Mickey Dolenz. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition.
Nirvana "With the Lights Out" RIAA Platinum Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of the 2004 triple-CD and DVD single box set. Rumors of a posthumous Nirvana box set first surfaced in the mid-1990s, not long after the death of singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain in 1994. It was eventually announced that a 45-track box set would be released in September 2001, to mark the 10th anniversary of Nevermind, but it was delayed by a legal battle between Cobain's widow, Courtney Love, and surviving Nirvana members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, primarily over the song "You Know You're Right." The matter was settled in 2002, opening the way for the anthology set. The award is framed to an overall size of 27.5" x 23.5" and in Excellent condition.
Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes "Live at the Greek" RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to Record and Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the 1999 double-live album . Framed to an overall size of 22.75" x 22.75" and in Excellent condition.
A Perfect Circle "Mer De Noms" RIAA Platinum Album Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of A Perfect Circle's 2000 debut CD. The album portion of the award bears the band's signature "APC Text" font style. Framed to an overall size of 18" x 22" and in Excellent condition.
Tom Petty "Full Moon Fever" RIAA Platinum Album Award. Presented to MCA Records to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of Petty's 1989 "solo" debut LP. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition.
Radiohead "OK Computer" RIAA Gold CD Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the band's 1997 LP. One of the most widely acclaimed albums of the '90s, OK Computer marked Radiohead's breakthrough point; to date, has been certified triple platinum in the U.K. and double platinum in the U.S. Framed to an overall size of 15" x 15" and in Excellent condition.
REM "Automatic For the People" RIAA Platinum Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of the band's 1992 LP, generally regarded as one of the band;s best as well as one of the best albums of the '90s. Framed to an overall size of 13" x 17" and in Excellent condition.
Rolling Stones "Steel Wheels" RIAA Platinum Album Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of the Stones' 1989 comeback album, notable for the band's return to a more classic-Stones style for the subsequent world tour, the band's biggest so far. It was also the last studio album to feature original bassist Bill Wyman. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 21" and in Excellent condition.
Sevendust "Home" RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to Ross Hewson to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of Sevendust's 1999 sophomore LP. Framed to an overall size of 28.5" x 15.5" and in Excellent condition.
Smashing Pumpkins "Mellon Collie" RIAA Multi-Platinum Award. A striking display awarded to Record & Tape Traders commemorating the sale of more than eight million copies of the band's 1995 double-CD Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Said to be one of the defining albums of the '90s, it was voted the 29th greatest album of all time in 1998 by Q magazine reader, in 2003, it was ranked number 487 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, and Time named it the Best Album of 1995. Framed to an overall size of 28.5" x 22", and in Excellent condition.
Bruce Springsteen Autographed "Born in the USA" RIAA Multi-Platinum Award. Presented to Steven Smolen to commemorate the sale of more than five million copies of Springsteen's bestselling 1984 LP, and is signed by him on the label in black felt tip. One of the most popular releases of the '80s, the album held the #1 spot on Billboard's 200 Chart for almost a month and spawned a record-tying seven Top 10 singles in the U.S. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 25" and in Excellent condition.
The Strokes "Is This It" RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the Strokes' 2001 debut LP. Framed to an overall size of 18" x 22" and in Excellent condition.
System of a Down RIAA Gold Album Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the band's eponymous 1998 debut LP. Framed to an overall size of 16" x 20" and in Excellent condition.
Train "Drops of Jupiter" RIAA Gold CD Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of Train's 2001 sophomore LP, the title track of which won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. Framed to an overall size of 13" x 16.5" and in Excellent condition.
U2 "Achtung Baby" RIAA Platinum CD Award. Presented to Z104 to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of their 1991 album. Framed to an overall size of 13" x 17" and in Excellent condition.
U2 Collection RIAA Sales Award. Presented to Steven Smolen to commemorate the sale of more than a combined total of 23,000,000 albums by U2. This attractive display features ten 5" x 5" representations of the covers of the first nine U2 albums -- Boy through Achtung Baby, plus the EP Wide Awake in America -- with the sales of each noted underneath, mounted and framed to an overall size of 27.5" x 26". A great display in Excellent condition.
The Wallfowers "Bringing Down the Horse" RIAA Platinum Award. Presented to Record & Tape Traders to commemorate the sale of more than one million copies of the Wallflower's 1996 sophomore LP. Framed to an overall size of 17" x 20" and in Excellent condition.
LaVern Baker "See See Rider" Sealed Stereo LP (Atlantic 8071, 1962). "Little Miss Sharecropper" was one of the first female R&B singers to find crossover success in the early days of Rock and Roll. Her albums can be elusive, and to find one that's still sealed is a real treat! Condition: MT 9/Still Sealed.
Beach Boys 45s/Picture Sleeve and EP Group (Capitol, 1962-66). Three great picture sleeves of the Boys, including their two, "Surfin' Safari"/ "409" (4777, 1962) in EX 7/ VG-EX 6, and "Ten Little Indians"/ "County Fair" (4880, 1962) in EX 7/ NM 8. Original member David Marks is in both of these early pics. The third sleeve included here is for the 1966 EP "Four by The Beach Boys" and includes the songs "Little Honda"/ "Wendy"/ "Don't Back Down"/ and "Hushabye". Condition: EX 7/ VG-EX 6 (small tear on label, otherwise NM 8). Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Beach Boys "Help Me Rhonda" Acetate (United Recording, 1965). This acetate of one of the Beach Boys' signature songs has an interesting background. As certified by fan and consignor Lori Barth, Mike Love himself, fresh from the recording session where the renowned Wrecking Crew had laid down the intrumental track for "Help Me Rhonda", showed up at the home of journalist and Beach Boys Press Officer, Earl Leaf with the acetate. He placed it on Leaf's record player, turned it on, and preceded to sing along at the top of his lungs! Afterwards he gave the 8" one-sided disc to Leaf, who later gave it to Beach Boys fan Lori Barth. This unique piece comes with a Letter of Authenticity from Ms. Barth. Condition: EX 7.
Otis Blackwell "Singin' the Blues" LP (Davis JD-109, 1957). The man who Elvis-philes know wrote "Don't Be Cruel" and "All Shook Up" was an artist in his own right, but here's betting you've never seen this, his only album issued during his heyday (an anthology was released in 1977). Our Goldmine and Jerry Osborne's Rockin' Records price guides list only a 1956 release of the album, but the cover of this offering shows a copyright of 1957 and the label appears to be an alternate version, so we're calling this a second pressing. Still rare and very desirable in this nice condition: EX 7/ EX 7.
"Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'n Roll Trio" LP (Coral 57080, 1956). One of the most sought-after collectible records from Rock and Roll's early days featured the raw, energetic sounds of a trio from Memphis, whose band name, The Rock and Roll Trio, was as stark as their music. This is truly Rock and Roll without frills, performed with an abandon and style that has influenced the genre to this day. Elvis was listening (he grew up in the same housing project as the Burnette brothers). Ricky Nelson later recorded Burnette Brothers-penned rockers, as did later generation bands, the Yardbirds and Aerosmith. Although recorded on a major label, this is a rare album. It didn't have much commercial success, and nice copies are close to impossible to find. Well, here's one! The cover has a 2" seam split repaired at top right, and a 3/4" split at the bottom right. The front cover is clean, but on the back there is a price stamped ($2.50), a stamped "PAID", and a small, wayward blue dot from a marker. But, face it -- you will have a hard time finding a nicer copy overall. Condition: EX 7/ EX 7.
"In Style With the Crickets" LP (Coral 57320, 1960). We love the style of this album cover, including the unusual textured effect. It's the boys' first post-Buddy Holly album, and the only one they released on the Coral label. This one's a real nugget, with selections that others would later make into hits ("More Than I Can Say" later hits for Bobby Vee and Leo Sayer, "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu" later a hit for Johnny Rivers, and "I Fought the Law" later made popular by the Bobby Fuller Four), and the Buddy Hollly/ Bob Montgomery-penned gem "Love's Made A Fool of You". Super-clean copy -- don't pass it up! Condition: NM 8/ NM 8.
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.
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.
Buddy Holly "That'll Be the Day" EP (Decca 2575, 1958). Rarer than the Brunswick and Coral EPs, and this is the rarer of two versions of the EP cover, with liner notes on the back -- the other version had ads for other EPs on the back. Condition: EX 7/ MT 9.
Buddy Holly/Jerry Allison/Waylon Jennings Acetate (UK - Emidisc, c. 1959). Here's one we haven't seen before -- a 7" 45 rpm acetate with three songs from Ivan (Jerry Allison): "Oh You Beautiful Doll" (with Buddy Holly on guitar), "Frankie Frankenstein", and "That'll Be Alright"; plus Waylon's version of the Cajun classic "Jole Blon". Condition: EX 7.
Robert Johnson "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom"/ "Dead Shrimp Blues" 78 (Conqueror 8871, 1937). Extremely rare release on this label, much rarer than the Vocalion counterpart, which, of course, is plenty rare itself! How rare? Good Rockin' Tonight indicated in 2001 that fewer than five copies were known to exist. Considering the age and the significance of this treasure, the grade makes it very desirable, and, in fact, the record plays better than it looks. You may not see another copy of this in any grade! Condition: GD-VG 4, plays VG 5.
Robert Johnson "Terraplane Blues"/ "Kind Hearted Woman Blues" 78 (Perfect 7-03-56, 1937). Rare alt-label issue of Johnson's debut recording on the Perfect label. That's it's Robert Johnson makes it special. That it's his debut recording, even more so. That it's on this label, just another enticement! This is an oft-played yet lovingly-handled copy that still plays through and displays its blue and silver label nicely. Condition: GD 3.
Ernie K-Doe "Mother-In-Law" Sealed LP Stereo (Minit, 196?). This one's a toughie! Ernie Kador II hit it big with the title cut single in 1961, which went to #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 and hung around on the charts for 14 weeks. But, as was common in the day, especially with small label R&B artists, the album was pretty much overlooked. Sometime after the orignal release of the album, Imperial bought the New Orleans-based Minit label and re-processed the original mono recording to simulate Stereo. To add to the rarity factor, this is a Still Sealed copy! Condition: MT 9/ Still Sealed.
Marvelettes "Smash Hits of 62" LP (Tamla 229, 1962). This is the rarest album from the groundbreaking Motown "Girl Group", Motown's first, who had the first-ever #1 Pop hit for any of the Motown labels in 1961 ("Please Mr. Postman"). On this album the group covered everything from Elvis to Roy Orbison to Sam Cooke to Clyde McPhatter to several others who had big hits in 1962. Condition: EX 7/ EX 7.
Mickey and Sylvia "New Sounds" Promo Mono LP (Vik 1102, 1957). What a power couple in Rock and Roll's early days! Check out this cover -- the beautiful, statuesque Sylvia Vanderpool, guitar strap across her shoulder in a classic pose, beside her husband Mickey Baker, one of the most prolific session guitarists of all time. Their "Love Is Strange" is an Oldies Radio staple, but this early LP on the Vik label shows they had lots more to offer! This nice copy has "NOT FOR SALE" stamp on the back cover. Condition: EX 7/ EX 7.
"The Fabulous Miracles" Mono LP (Tamla 238, 1963). The classic Motown group's second Top Ten single, "You've Really Got a Hold On Me", included here, became such a smash that the album was soon reissued and renamed. This is the original version and the Miracles' 5th album. Condition: MT 9 (still with shrink)/ NM 8.
Tom Petty (as 'Mudcrutch') "Up In Mississippi" 45 and Acetate (Pepper, 1971). Years before "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers" there was "Mudcrutch", a Florida band that featured Petty and two of his later-to-be Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench. This single from 1971 is exceedingly rare, and our copy is a dead-on MT 9. Mike Campbell's guitar work on Side B, "Cause Is Undetermined", will open your ears! Also included is a 8" 45 rpm acetate of the single in EX 7 grade. Condition of record: MT 9.
Rolling Stones "Not Fade Away"/ "I Wanna Be Your Man" 45 w/ Picture Sleeve (London 9657, 1964). The Stones' second single, but their first picture sleeve. And it's quite rare! There's a light sticker stain on the label of the A-side, and the sleeve has light ring wear. Condition: VG-EX 6/ NM 8. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
The 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. From the GRT Collection.
Bruce Springsteen "Born To Run" Test Pressing LP (Columbia Advance Promotional, 1975). This ultra rare test pressing has a "script" writing style on the cover, a version that wasn't used at release time. Comes with special test pressing documents. There's no spindle hole wear on the disc at all -- doubtful it's ever been played. Condition: EX 7/ MT 9.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Related -- Paul Ray and the Cobras "Other Days"/ "Texas Clover" 45 w/ Picture Sleeve (Viper 30372, 1975). Eight years before Stevie Ray Vaughan's first solo album, "Texas Flood", the album that brought worldwide recognition to the legendary Texas Blues/Rock guitarist, the then 20-year old posed for a photo with his Austin bandmates, the Cobras, that became this rare picture sleeve. With limited regional distribution, the record was rare from the start, and with more and more fans around the globe collecting Stevie Ray Vaughan memorabilia, it will just get rarer! Condition: EX 7/ MT 9.
"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.
Elvis Presley Sun Records Set of 5 (Sun, 1954-55). Elvis' legend was being built in the years 1954 and 1955. There were the concerts, of course, the appearances on the Louisiana Hayride, but it was the Sun 45 releases that really gave the legend its impetus. Before the King of Rock and Roll was the King, before RCA Records bought his contract in late 1955 for the then-jawdropping figure of $40,000, Elvis recorded five records for Sam Phillips' Memphis label, and copies of those discs are especially prized today.
Our offering not only includes all five records, these copies of "That's All Right"/ "Blue Moon of Kentucky", "Good Rockin' Tonight"/ "I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine", "Milkcow Blues Boogie" / "You're A Heartbreaker", "Baby Let's Play House"/ "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone", and "I Forgot to Remember to Forget"/ "Mystery Train" are the finest we've ever seen -- all are in MT 9 condition! To find one of these records in Mint condition would be a coup -- finding all five together, next to impossible! Now more than 50 years after they were pressed, only a handful of Elvis' Sun recordings exist in this condition. You can chance finding each record in high grade, but why wait when you could bid on this set?
Our offering not only includes all five records, these copies of "That's All Right"/ "Blue Moon of Kentucky", "Good Rockin' Tonight"/ "I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine", "Milkcow Blues Boogie" / "You're A Heartbreaker", "Baby Let's Play House"/ "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone", and "I Forgot to Remember to Forget"/ "Mystery Train" are the finest we've ever seen -- all are in MT 9 condition! To find one of these records in Mint condition would be a coup -- finding all five together, next to impossible! Now more than 50 years after they were pressed, only a handful of Elvis' Sun recordings exist in this condition. You can chance finding each record in high grade, but why wait when you could bid on this set?
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 45 w/Picture Sleeve Group of 15 (RCA 1957-72). The Diskin sisters were essentially Colonel Tom Parker's office staff from the 1950s until his death in 1997, and the recipients of copies of Elvis' new releases as soon as they came out. No fair! But that was then -- now their copies can be yours! This 15-record/picture sleeve group represents some of Elvis' best from 1957 to 1972. Several of the covers have notes from the sisters on one side of the picture sleeves, typically written-in dates noting when the Colonel gave the record to them. We've noted "woc" (for "writing on cover") in our descriptions where applicable. Included here are: "Jailhouse Rock"/ "Treat Me Nice" (7035, 1957) in VG-EX 6 (woc)/ NM 8; "Kissin' Cousins"/ "It Hurts Me" (8307, 1964) in VG-EX 6 (woc)/ MT 9; "Do The Clam"/ "You'll Be Gone" (8500, 1965) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8; "Frankie and Johnny"/ "Please Don't Stop Loving Me" (8780, 1966) in EX 7/ NM 8; "Long Legged Girl"/ "That's Someone You Never Forget" (Promo 9115, 1967) in EX 7/ MT 9; "Big Boss Man"/ "You Don't Know Me" (9341, 1967) in EX 7/ NM 8; "U.S. Male"/ "Stay Away" (9465, 1968) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8; "A Little Less Conversation"/ "Almost In Love" (9610, 1968) in EX 7 (woc)/ EX 7; "If I Can Dream"/ "Edge of Reality" (9670, 1968) in NM 8/ NM 8; "Memories"/ "Charro" (9731, 1969) in EX 7 (woc)/ EX 7; "The Wonder of You"/ "Mama Liked the Roses" (9835, 1970) in NM 8/ NM 8; "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me"/ "Patch It Up" (9916, 1970) in VG-EX 6 (woc)/ EX 7; "It's Only Love"/ "The Sound of Your Cry" (1017, 1971) in NM 8/ NM 8; "Burning Love"/ "It's a Matter of Time" (0769, 1972) in EX 7 (woc)/ EX 7; and "My Way"/ "America" (11165, 1977) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley 45 w/Picture Sleeve Group of 6 (RCA 1958-66). Included are "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck"/ "Doncha' Think It's Time" (47-7240, 1958) in EX 7/ NM 8; "One Night"/ "I Got Stung" (47-7410, 1958) in NM 8/ EX 7; "Stuck On You"/ "Fame and Fortune" (47-7740, 1960) in EX 7/ NM 8; "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"/ "I Gotta Know" (47-7810, 1960) in EX 7/ EX 7; "I'm Yours"/ "It's a Long Lonely Highway" (Promo 47-8657, 1965) in NM 8/ NM 8; and "Love Letters"/ "Come What May" (Promo 47-8870, 1966) in NM 8/ NM 8. Note that the latter two discs are white-label promo copies. As with many other offerings from The Madison Collection, two of the sleeves (7240 and 7740) have writing on the back of the picture sleeves indicating the date that Colonel Tom Parker gave the copy to his long-time assistants. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley 45 w/ Picture Sleeve Group of 7 (RCA, 1958-71). Stock up with a nice collection of decades-spanning classic 45s and picture sleeves from The King, including two promotional copies. Included are: "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck"/ "Doncha' Think It's Time" (7240, 1958) in NM 8/ EX 7; "One Night"/ "I Got Stung" (7410, 1958) in NM 8 (note on back commemorating date record was received from Colonel Tom Parker)/ EX 7; "I Need Your Love Tonight"/ "A Fool Such As I" (7506, 1959) in EX 7 (with writing on front cover)/ MT 9; "Good Luck Charm"/ "Anything That's Part of You" (7992, 1962) in EX 7 (date written on cover)/ EX 7; "Do the Clam"/ "You'll Be Gone" (8500, 1965) in NM 8/ NM 8; "Love Letters"/ "Come What May" (White label promo 8870, 1966) in VG-EX 6 (date written on back)/ EX 7; and "Merry Christmas Baby"/ "O Come All Ye Faithful" (Yellow label promo 74-0572, 1971) in EX 7 (written date on top inner portion of sleeve)/ EX 7. The writings were all made directly by one of the Diskin sisters to note the date a record was given to them directly by Colonel Tom Parker. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley 45 w/Picture Sleeve Group of 10 (RCA, 1961-73). Nice blend of '60s and '70s recordings with picture sleeves from the Diskin Sisters collection. We've noted those with written date notations, typically when Colonel Tom Parker gave the copy to the sisters, with "woc" for "writing on cover". Every record is at least NM 8, with some grading MT 9. Included are: "Surrender"/ "Lonely Man" (7850, 1961) in NM 8/ NM 8; "Good Luck Charm"/ "Anything That's Part of You" (7992, 1962) in NM 8/ MT 9; "She's Not You"/ "Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello" (8041, 1962) in NM 8/ MT 9; "In The Ghetto"/ "Any Day Now" (9741, 1969) in VG-EX 6 (woc)/ NM 8; "Suspicious Minds"/ "You'll Think of Me" (9764, 1969) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8; "Kentucky Rain"/ "My Little Friend" (9791, 1970) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8; "I Really Don't Want to Know"/ "There Goes My Everything" (9960, 1970) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8; "Where Did They Go Lord"/ "Rags to Riches" (9980, 1971) in EX 7/ NM 8; "Until It's Time For You To Go"/ "We Can Make the Morning" (0619, 1972) NM 8/ NM 8; and "Steamroller Blues"/ "Fool" (0910, 1973) in EX 7/NM 8. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley 45 and Picture Sleeve Group (RCA 1963-74). Another great selection from the Madison Collection. We noted "woc" for the items that have dates written on the covers by the Diskin sisters, Colonel Tom Parker's longtime office assistants. Included are: "Bossa Nova Baby"/ "Witchcraft" (8243, 1963) in EX 7/ EX 7; "Such A Night"/ "Never Ending" (8400, 1964) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8; "There's Always Me"/ "Judy" (9287, 1967) in EX 7 (woc)/ MT 9; "Guitar Man"/ "High Heel Sneakers" (9425, 1968) in VG-EX 6/ NM 8; "I've Lost You"/ "The Next Step Is Love" (9873, 1970) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8; "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me"/ "Patch It Up" (9916, 1970) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8; "It's Only Love"/ "The Sound of Your Cry" (1017, 1971) in EX 7 (sticker on front)/ EX 7; and "If You Talk In Your Sleep"/ "Help Me" (Promo 0280, 1974) in VG-EX 6/ NM 8. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley Promo Group of 10 (RCA, 1964-71). Way cool group of promo 45s, all but a few with picture sleeves. Three of the 10 have written notations that the Diskin sisters made commemorating the date the record was given to them by Colonel Tom Parker. We've noted "woc" for "writing on cover" for those lots. Included are: "Ain't That Loving You Baby"/ "Ask Me" (Promo 8440, 1964) in EX 7/ NM 8; "Such An Easy Question"/ "It Feels So Right" (Promo 8585, 1965) in EX 7 (paper sleeve only, no picture sleeve); "I'm Yours"/ "Long Lonely Highway" (Promo 8657, 1965) in VG-EX 6/ MT 9; "Blue Christmas"/ "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" (Promo 0647, 1965) in NM 8 (paper sleeve only); "Spinout"/ "All That I Am" (Promo 8941, 1966) in EX 7/ NM 8; "Guitar Man"/ "High Heel Sneakers" (Promo 9425, 1968) in EX 7 (woc)/ EX 7; "A Little Less Conversation"/ "Almost In Love" (Promo 9610, 1968) in EX 7/ NM 8; "Don't Cry Daddy"/ "Rubberneckin" (Promo 9768, 1969) in NM 8 (paper sleeve only); "Where Did They Go, Lord"/ "Rags To Riches" (Promo 9980, 1971) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8; and "I'm Leavin"/ "Heart of Rome" (Promo 9998, 1971) in EX 7 (sticker on cover)/ NM 8. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley Promo 45s and Picture Sleeve Group (RCA 1965-78). This unique group features 10 promo 45s, 7 of which come with picture sleeves. All are from the Diskin sisters, who worked for Colonel Tom Parker for decades and annotated several of the covers with notes about the date the Colonel gave them these items. We've noted these with "woc" for "writing on cover". Included here are: "I'm Yours"/ "Long Lonely Highway" (Promo 8657, 1965) in EX 7 (no picture sleeve); "Spinout"/ "All I Am" (Promo 8941, 1966) in VG-EX 6 (woc)/ EX 7; "Indescribably Blue"/ "Fool Fall in Love" (Promo 9056, 1967) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8; "Big Boss Man"/ "You Don't Know Me" (Promo 9341, 1967) in VG-EX 6 (woc)/ EX 7; "Let Yourself Go"/ "Your Time Hasn't Come Yet Baby" (Promo 9547, 1968) in EX 7/ NM 8; "I've Got A Thing For You Baby"/ "Take Good Care Of Her" (Promo 0196, 1974) in NM 8 (no picture sleeve, but with writing on paper sleeve); "T-R-O-U-B-L-E"/ "Mr. Songman" (Promo 10278, 1975) in NM 8/ NM 8; "Bringing It Back"/ "Pieces of My Life" (Promo 10401, 1975) in EX 7/ NM 8; "Way Down"/ "Pledging My Love" (Promo 10998, 1077) in VG-EX 6 (no picture sleeve); "Teddy Bear"/ "Puppet On A String" (Promo 11320, 1978) in NM 8/ NM 8. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley Gospel 45s w/ Picture Sleeves Group of 2 (RCA, 1966). The King's spiritual side is displayed on these two releases from 1966. Both are accompanied by their quite rare picture sleeves, often missing from the record itself. "We Call On Him"/ "You'll Never Walk Alone" (47-9600) is in EX 7/ MT 9, with writing on the picture sleeve back noting when the consignor received the copy from Colonel Tom Parker. "Joshua Fit the Battle"/ "Known Only to Him" (Gold Standard Series 447-0651) is in exemplary NM 8/ MT 9. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley Promo 45 Group of 6 (RCA, 1966-78). There are some gems in this group of half-dozen records, five of which are accompanied by picture sleeves. As with many from the Madison Collection, some sleeves have written-on dates noting when Colonel Tom Parker gave the item to his long-time assistants. We've noted those with "woc" for "writing on cover". Included are: "If Every Day Was Like Christmas"/ "How Would You Like to Be" (Promo 8950, 1966) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8; "There's Always Me"/ "Judy" (Promo 9287, 1967) in NM 8/ EX 7; "You'll Never Walk Alone"/ "We Call On Him" (Promo 9600, 1968) in EX 7/ EX 7; "He Touched Me"/ "Bosom of Abraham" (Promo 0651, 1972) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8; "An American Trilogy"/ "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (Promo 0672, 1972) in NM 8 (paper sleeve only); and "Teddy Bear"/ "Puppet On A String" (Promo 11320, 1978) in EX 7 (woc)/ NM 8. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley "How Great Thou Art"/"So High" Promo 45 with Picture Sleeve (RCA 162, 1967). Condition: EX 7/ MT 9.
Elvis Presley EP and Picture Sleeve Group (RCA, 1958-65). Two EPs and two 45s w/picture sleeves comprise this group. The EPs: "Elvis Sails" (4325, 1958) in NM 8/ MT 9 and the Gold Standard Series re-release, "Elvis Sails" (5157, 1965) in MT 9/ MT 9. The 45s w/picture sleeves: "A Big Hunk O'Love"/"My Wish Came True" (7600, 1959) in MT 9/ MT 9 and "Stuck On You"/"Fame and Fortune" (7740, 1960) in NM 8/ MT 9. The first EP (4325) has some writing on the cover from the Diskin sisters, noting the date the record was received from Colonel Tom Parker. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley "Easy Come, Easy Go" Promo EP (RCA 4387, 1967). Not a common EP, and this one's a white label promo. Still in the original shrinkwrap, and looking mighty pretty! Condition: MT 9/ NM 8. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley "Easy Come, Easy Go" Sealed EP (RCA 4387, 1967). Pristine copy of the 6-song EP, excerpted from his movie of the same name. Condition: GM-MT 10/ Still Sealed. From the Madison Collection.
"Elvis' Christmas Album" LP (RCA 1035, 1957). With its colorful Christmas motif front cover, full-color photoback of Elvis, and a 10-page gatefold featuring the young King in 8 full-color, full-page photos, this remains a fan favorite. You've always wanted a copy -- now's the time! Condition: EX 7/ NM 8. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley Mono LP Group of 2 (RCA, 1957-59). Two prime '50s albums from The King: "Loving You" (1515, 1957), in VG-EX 6 (some staining on the back, but front looks NM 8)/ NM 8, and "Elvis' Golden Records" (1707, 1958), in EX 7/ NM 8. Both copies are first pressings, with "Long Play" at the bottom of the discs' labels. From the Madison Collection.
"A Date With Elvis" Mono LP (RCA 2011, 1959). The dashing King was off to Germany, serving in the ARMY, but that didn't stop the record releases! This unique offering featured a gatefold cover, and a gold wraparound banner that's rarely found with the existing albums. The banner here shows wear, and has begun flaking. The covers, especially the back cover, which is a calendar of 1960, show staining from the banner; otherwise, the condition grade would have been higher. Still, it's rare to find the banner in any condition, which makes this one of Elvis' most desirable albums among collectors. Condition: VG-EX 6/ NM 8. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley Mono LP Group of 5 (RCA, 1959-67). Here's another juicy helpin' of albums spanning eight years during the heart of Elvis' film-making era. Included is "A Date With Elvis" (2011, 1959), without the gold wraparound banner, in EX 7/ VG-EX 6. The other albums, all movie soundtracks, are "G. I. Blues" (2256, 1960) in EX 7/ NM 8; "Girls! Girls! Girls!" (2621, 1962), without photo, in EX 7/ EX 7; "Double Trouble" (3787, 1967), in shrinkwrap and with bonus photo, in EX 7/ VG-EX 6; and "Clambake" (3893, 1967), in shrinkwrap and with bonus photo, in NM 8/ EX 7. All are first pressings. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley LP Group of 4 (RCA, 1960-66). Four more superior copies of 1960s Elvis albums, including "G. I. Blues" (Living Stereo 2256, 1960) in NM 8/ NM 8; "Blue Hawaii" (Mono 2426, 1961), with Long Play at bottom, in EX 7/ VG-EX 6; "Elvis For Everyone" (Stereo 3450, 1965) in NM 8/ EX 7; and "Frankie and Johnny" (Stereo 3553, 1966) in NM 8/ EX 7. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley Mono LP Group of 3 (RCA, 1960-64). Three great copies of Elvis '60s albums, including "Elvis Is Back" (2231, 1960), with yellow sticker on front listing contents, in NM 8/ MT 9; "Pot Luck" (2523, 1962), with "Long Play" at bottom of label, in EX 7/ EX 7; and "It Happened at the World's Fair" (2697, 1964), with rare-to-find bonus color photo, in NM 8/ MT 9. The inner sleeve of the latter has writing notating the date the Diskin sisters received the record from their boss, Colonel Tom Parker. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley Mono LP Group of 3 (RCA 1961-66). Three great 1st pressing LPs from The King, including "Something For Everybody" (LPM-2370) in NM 8/ MT 9; "Roustabout" (LPM-2999, 1964) in NM 8/ MT 9; and "Spinout" (LPM-3702, 1966) in EX 7/ MT 9. The latter has the bonus 12" x 12" photo that came as an insert to the record. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley LP Group of 2 (RCA, 1966-68). Two near-perfect copies of Elvis soundtracks; in fact, one them is Still Sealed! Included are "Spinout" (Stereo 3702, 1966) in NM 8/ Still Sealed, and "Speedway" (Stereo 3989, 1968), still in shrinkwrap and with bonus photo present, in MT 9/ MT 9. The latter has a sticker affixed to the shrinkwrap with typed notations dating when Colonel Tom Parker gave the record to Mary Diskin, his long-time assistant. From the Madison Collection.
Elvis Presley "Aloha From Hawaii" Promotional LP Quadradiscs (RCA VPSX-6089, 1973). This rare edition was issued for in-house promotional use only for the Van Camps Company. It came with a unique Chicken of the Sea and Quadradisc stickers on the front, a contents sticker on the back, and a programming insert card. The programming insert card is missing from this offering, but otherwise it's near perfect. Condition: MT 9/ MT 9.
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 Presley Model 7HF-45 Record Player and More (1956). RCA cornered the market on record players designed solely for playing the standard 7" 45 rpm record, and this sporty model was one of the coolest. It's memorialized in an ad for Elvis and other RCA artists of the day, and we're offering a framed copy of the ad with the phonograph. The player, in handsome cherry wood, is in exceptional condition and still works! But there's more! Also shown in the ad and included here is a stone MT 9/ MT 9 copy of the sampler "Perfect For Parties" EP, issued with an Elvis-dominated paper sleeve and only as a promotional mail-order. Quite a spiffy little set for your entertainment room!
Elvis Presley - Music Memorabilia Photos, Unpublished Elvis Photos 1956-1960. He was the King of Rock and Roll, and throughout his adult life every step was documented. Offered in this lot are 27 b&w 11" X 14" glossy, unpublished images of Elvis at work and at play. The lot includes shots of him on the set of one of his early films. All of the negatives from which these prints were taken look to be from the 1956-60 era. Near Mint/Mint.
Elvis All Star Show Signed Items. This great mini-archive of Elvis/All Star Shows related items includes a b&w 7" x 5" photo of Elvis, D.J. Fontana, Scotty Moore, and Bill Black (in Excellent condition); four All Star Show memos dated April 4, 1956, one each signed by Elvis, Moore, Fontana, and Black (Very Fine with mild wear and toning); and three All Star Shows business checks dated April 4, 1956, one each endorsed on the back by Fontana, Moore, and Black (Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and the usual bank cancellation marks). The Elvis memo authorizes payment to his three bandmates, the others acknowledge receiving the funds. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Elvis Presley - Signed Army Pass for Weekend, Paris Hotel Bill, Letter from Col. Parker's Management and Photo of Elvis with Chorus Girls. A great lot, its star piece being an U.S. Army "Request and Authority for Absence" form, signed "Elvis A. Presley" and granting him permission to visit Paris from "1530hrs. 13 Nov 59" to "2400hrs 15 Nov 59." The lot also incudes a receipt from the Hotel Prince de Galles of Paris for "Monsieur Elvis Presley" for his stay there the night of January 18, 1960; a letter on "Thomas A. Parker Exclusive Management" letterhead (with covered wagon logo) dated July 7, 1959, with news about Elvis's fans and family and signed Tom Wilkins; the original stamped envelope for this letter, with the Thomas Parker mailbox logo, and stamped on the back "Elvis Back by Popular Demand on the Screen in Hal Wallis Production's "Loving You" & "King Creole" 2 Great Paramount Pictures Watch For Them Soon;" and a picture of Elvis with his arms around two chorus girls pursing their lips - possibly acquaintances he made in Paris. All items are laminated except the photo - Excellent condition. The COA is titled "Elvis on Leave: Weekend Pass, Hotel Bills and Letter" and comes signed by Greg Howell, Exhibitions & Collections Mgr., Elvis Presley Enterprises, Graceland. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Music Memorabilia
Elvis Presley Signed Place Mat. This 14" x 10" paper place mat from a restaurant in Meacham Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, is inscribed "To Leslie" and signed by Elvis in blue ink. It also bears the notation "Ft. Worth, Texas Airport, Nov 6, 1960" in an unknown hand. November 6, 1960 was the day Elvis flew from Graceland to California to start filming on his seventh feature film, Wild in the Country. No doubt some lucky fan encountered Presley during a stopover and was able to obtain this autograph. The mat is in Fine condition with mild wear, moderate soiling and areas of discoloration, and heavy fold creases, none of which overtly affects the signature. A curious piece of Presleyana. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Elvis Signed Check with Receipt. Included is a check dated March 26, 1960, for the sum of $257.50 made payable to Ace Formal Wear of Miami, plus a receipt from the aforementioned business with the same date, for the purchase of one tuxedo and rental of three others for the sum of $206. (The memo on the back of the check lists one purchased and four rented tuxedos; apparently Elvis decided to add one more to his order at the last minute.) Both items have notations explaining that the tuxes were for a television special with Frank Sinatra, specifically Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley, a variety show featuring the Rat Pack and others that welcomed Elvis home after his U.S. Army tour of duty in Germany concluded. He had arrived back in the States about two weeks prior to taping the show, and was paid a (then) whopping $125,000 for only a few minutes of screen time. The Items are in Very Fine condition with a little bit of wear and toning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Elvis Presley Signed Check with Receipt. A check dated March 23, 1960 for $250 in cash, signed by Presley in blue ink. The memo on the check reads: "Expenses - Sinatra Show - Florida". Also included is a receipt from Ace Formal Wear of Miami dated March 26, 1960, for two tuxedos rented for a total of $51.50. Notations on the receipt indicate the tuxes were for Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana to wear on the aforementioned TV special, Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley. The items are in Very Fine condition with mild wear and some toning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Elvis Presley and Colonel Tom Signed Tour Book Agreement. A single-page memo on Colonel Tom Parker's business stationery, dated May 25, 1963, signed at the bottom by both Elvis and Parker in blue ink. The agreement specifies that Elvis-themed merchandising along the lines of souvenir folios and photos are to be designed and produced by the Colonel's All Star Shows, with the net profits split 50-50 between All Star and Elvis. Included is one such item, a 1961 Elvis folio book featuring seven pages of full-color Elvis photos, as well as a color pull-out poster (still attached). Both are in Very Fine condition with mailing creases, mild wear, and three binder holes along the right edge of the agreement, and mild wear and spine stress to the folio. A fascinating business document from early in Elvis' career. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Elvis Presley Signed Agreement (1963). Elvis signed this "CONFIDENTIAL" agreement between RCA and All Star Shows that related to The King's third Golden Records collection ("Elvis' Golden Records", Volume 3 - RCA LPM-2765, 1963). In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Elvis Presley - Mae Axton Telegram and Letter, EP. Mae Axton (1914 -1997) composed "Heartbeak Hotel" after reading a news story about a man who'd committed suicide by jumping from a hotel window - and leaving a note reading, "I walk a lonely street." It became one of Elvis's classic hits and this lot features a February 1956 Western Union telegram to Elvis and Col. Tom Parker, congratulating them on the success of Heartbreak Hotel and Elvis's recent television appearance. (Mae doesn't refer to the title of the show, but based on the date of the telegram , it must have been the January 28, 1956 Stage Show, which was Elvis's TV debut). Also included is an undated letter in which Mae writes about a recent trip to Nashville and another song she had written for Elvis, "It Takes a Little Love". Finally, there's a copy of the "Heartbreak Hotel" EP (RCA EPA-821, 1956), which included the title cut plus "I was the One"/"Money Honey"/ and "I Forgot to Remember to Forget". Condition of EP: EX 7 (cover)/ NM 8 (record). The Mae Axton telegram and letter come with COAs from Elvis Presley Enterprises in Graceland and are in Excellent condition.
Bing Crosby Signed Photo and Letter to Colonel Tom Parker. A two-page typed letter on personal letterhead, dated May 13, 1957, from crooner Bing Crosby to Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker, signed by Crosby in blue ink. It reads in part: "Thank you so much for your recent letter. I am happy that you were pleased with what I had to say about your young man, Elvis Presley. I honestly think he's a great performer and under your astute guidance, he's going to be a big star for a long time." Crosby continues by discussing cigars, how difficult it is to get money out of Bob Hope, and how crooners have begun to fall out of favor with the studios. Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Crosby inscribed to Parker and signed by the singer in black ink. The letter is in Excellent condition with a mailing crease, and the photo is in Fine to Very Fine condition with moderate toning, some wear to the corners, and s tape stain to the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Graceland.
Elvis Presley Lot of 10 Documents and Receipts. A genuine behind-the scenes look at Elvis and his retinue, this group of 10 documents and receipts covers the stay of the "Vernon Presley Group" at the Warwick Hotel, New York City, March 2 and 3, 1960, and "the Elvis Presley Group" at the Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach, March 22-27 ("in conjunction with the taping of the Frank Sinatra-Elvis Presley TV show"). Elvis was honorably discharged from active duty in the U.S. Army March 5, 1960 at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and these receipts all relate to the "Welcome Home Elvis" celebration. The lot includes a letter on Col. Parker's letterhead - "Thomas A. Parker Exclusive Management" - with the covered wagon logo, dated March 30, 1960, in regards to these receipts which itemize restaurant, shops, car, etc. Four of the Fontainebleau documents note Elvis's name and "Paramount Pic Hal Wallis Prod Hollywood Calif." All items are laminated and in Excellent condition. By the way, according to an included room service kitchen order, did you know that Elvis - or somebody in room 1562 at the Fontainebleau with him - wanted the eggs "fried hard," the bacon "crisp" and the toast "well-buttered"? Comes with a COA from Greg Howell, Exhibitions & Collections Mgr. of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Graceland, identifying the lot as "Welcome Home Elvis Documents and Receipts."
Music Memorabilia
Elvis Presley Souvenir Menu International Hotel Las Vegas (1969). Along with the rarer version given to opening night "invited guests" only, these are the rarest of the souvenir menus from Elvis' legendary Las Vegas engagements beginning in 1969. The oversized format (8.5" x 17"), elegant black cover with gold lettering, and the die-cut showing The King made this an instant classic. This has an unfortunate horizontal crease through the middle; otherwise, would grade much higher. But it just doesn't turn that often in any condition. Condition: Very Good.
Elvis Presley Souvenir Menu Group of 3 (1971-75). Three sensational souvenir menus from Elvis' legendary Las Vegas engagements of the '70s. The earliest is from 1970 and features a full beautiful, textured black and white photo-front menu measuring 8.5" x 11". Inside it touts the "SUMMER FESTIVAL" at the International Hotel. The back has an ad for Elvis' "Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits, Vol. 1", a four record set. The second menu is from 1971, with a full-photo black and white Elvis in front of a multi-colored "ELVIS" neon effect. The menu measures 9" x 12", and the back has an ad for the "ELVIS COUNTRY" album. The third menu is an 11" x 11" menu from the Las Vegas Hilton with a full-color Elvis photo on the front and previews of coming attractions on the back -- Bill Cosby, Liberace, Glen Campbell, and Ann-Margret. Elvis' engagement in 1975 was cut short by illness after five performances in three days. All are in NM- condition.
Elvis Presley Souvenir Menu International Hotel (1971). During the height of Elvis' Las Vegas reign, the International Hotel offered not only a King's concert, but this souvenir menu, approximately 11" x 14", with a photo of Elvis is full concert mode on one side, and select menu offerings on the other. This piece has some creasing, but overall is in Very Good Plus condition.
Elvis Presley Sahara Tahoe Souvenir Menus (1971-73). Two souvenir menus from Elvis' first two engagements at the Sahara Tahoe. The first from 1971, "Elvis Summer Festival Sahara Tahoe", measures 9" x 12", and opens to reveal a 2-page menu. It's in VG+ condition, with just minimal wear along the edges. The second menu is from 1973, and is shaped like an LP record, 10" in diameter. The simulated record label says, "ELVIS May 4 thru 20 SAHARA TAHOE". It, too, opens to a 2-page menu. The back cover, the flip-side of the 'record' front, has a picture of Elvis performing, apparently at a Hawaiian engagement. It's in VG condition, with only a 3" crease on the front keeping it from NM- grade.
Elvis Presley Souvenir Wine Menu International Hotel (1971). To go along with the previous lot, you need a copy of the wine list offered by the International Hotel in Las Vegas in 1971. A closeup of The King (bet he's singing Can't Help Falling In Love!) is backed by a list of nearly 50 dinner wines and champagne available to complement your dining and concert experience. The piece, approximately 11" x 14" shows some wear but relatively few creases, and is in Very Good to Fine condition.
Elvis Presley Souvenir Menus International Hotel (1971-72). Triple your pleasure with these three souvenir menus from Las Vegas from the early 1970s. There's a conventional four-page (including front and back) menu from 1971, a unique circular-styled menu from 1972, and an even more unconventional Summer Festival Menu from 1972 that opens from the bottom. The 1971 menu is in Very Good condition with some wear, including a long crease on the front, but the 1972 menus are quite nice, and in Near Mint Minus condition.
Elvis Presley Las Vegas Hilton Souvenir Group of 4 (1973). Here's a beautiful assortment from Elvis' 1973 engagements at the Las Vegas Hilton. First, there's a gorgeous full photo front menu, "Summer Festival -- Your Personal Souvenir Menu", measuring 8.5" x 11". The back has a US map marked by all the cities having sold out The King's concert dates from 1970 through 1974. Condition: NM-. Next, there's a 7" circular souvenir menu, "SUMMER FESTIVAL -- LAS VEGAS HILTON" in fantastic MT condition. The third menu is a horizontal format "NOW ELVIS" souvenir menu, measuring 14" x 7". There's a tape pull along the right front edge; otherwise, the condition is NM-. To round out this group, included is a copy of Hilton edition of the Las Vegas entertainment guide, NOW MAGAZINE, with 16 pages of pictures and text detailing the entertainment in Vegas the week of February 23, 1973.
Elvis Presley Las Vegas Hilton Menu (1975). This "Pre-Holiday Jubilee Souvenir Menu" from December 2-15, 1975 is considered the most valuable of the Vegas engagement menus after only the 1969 opening engagement menu. It has a unique horizontal-style format, with a die-cut over a very alluring photo of The King in full Vegas regalia. Inside is a both a wine and food menu. There is some minor scuffing on the front cover, but no significant creases to mar the elegant presentation. The back is solid black. Condition: NM-.
Elvis Presley Engagement Mobile Group of 2 (c. 1970). These two-sided mobiles were used during Elvis' "SUMMER FESTIVAL"s at the International Hotel in Las Vegas and at the Sahara Tahoe. Identical styles, record-shaped and 10.5" in diameter, with strings still attached for hanging. Both are in NM- condition.
Elvis Presley Vintage Wallet With Photo. A vintage beige vinyl wallet with Elvis design motif and a clear "window" featuring a b&w photo of the King, circa 1956. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some very mild wear and tarnishing to the chain. Similar items turn up for sale only infrequently, and rarely in such great condition.
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 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 Handkerchief Set of 5 (Elvis Presley Enterprises, 1956). At the height of Presley-mania, the magic year of 1956, Elvis Presley Enterprises issued this set of five handkerchiefs, each depicting its own distinct artwork and commemorating 5-7 hits of The King. It's rare to find these handkerchiefs offered as a complete set, so here's an uncommon opportunity to collect 'em all in one swell foop... or fell swoop, for that matter. Just get 'em! They're in excellent shape, with a minimum of staining from handling.
Elvis Presley Bronze Busts. A pair of cast bronze busts of Presley from 1961, each measuring 7" in height with a separate 3.5" x 2" x 3.5" marble base. Both are in Excellent condition.
Elvis Owned and Worn Red Velvet Jacket. Elvis wore it in the '60s, but in 1968 Vernon and Dee Presley gave this gorgeous red velvet jacket to their friends C.W. Bradley and his wife Roberta. Bradley, the officiating minister at Elvis' funeral service, kept the jacket in his family for close to 40 years, and now in this special anniversary year of the King's death, the family has decided to share the jacket with a collector. Fully lined in black satin, the jacket is lush red velvet with black shawl collar, cuffs and accents. Accompanying the lot is an affidavit from Dee Presley, dated 2006, indicating that she saw Elvis wear the jacket and that she and Vernon gave the jacket to the Bradley family in 1968. Also included is a copied photograph of Dee Presley, with C.W. Bradley, holding the jacket at a 2005 reunion. Retaining its original tight seams, the jacket is in Very Fine condition considering its age, with only minor fading, a few small stains, and a few pulls on cuff material.
Elvis Owned and Worn Japanese Lounging Jacket. A gift from Vernon and Dee Presley to C.W. Bradley and family, this Japanese lounging jacket was worn by Elvis in the '60s, and is a handsome example of the King's subdued side. Japanese gardens, pagodas, trees and horsemen grace the intricately designed exterior, all in gold and silver stitching on a black silk blend background. The silk lapels, cuffs and top flaps of the pockets are cinnamon colored with gold piping. Though the jacket is missing its sash belt, it is in Very Fine condition and must have been a favorite of Elvis' as it has signs of wear and perspiration staining along inner collar and underarm areas. There is also a slight tear along the right pocket flap seam; Elvis more than likely favored this pocket, as he was right-handed. A label along the inner collar reads "Made in Japan" and another one beneath signifies it as a men's size Large. Accompanying the lot is an affidavit from Dee Presley, dated 2006, indicating that she saw Elvis wear the jacket and that she and Vernon gave the jacket to the Bradley family in 1968. Also included is a copied photograph of Dee Presley, with C.W. Bradley, holding the jacket in 2005.
Elvis' White Dinner Suit. A two piece white dress suit from 1969, owned and worn by the King. The polyester ensemble includes rhinestone star-shaped buttons, raised textured stripes, blue accent stitching, and blue visible inserts along flared pants legs. In Excellent condition, with most of the tags torn out by Elvis (he found them irritating). Included is a COA from Jim Curtin, famed Elvis collector and impersonator, as well as an original Sotheby's auction inventory tag.
Beatles "Please Please Me"/ "Ask Me Why" 45 (Vee-Jay 498, 1963). The Fab's first US single came out a year before the group enjoyed real popularity in the States. This rare version has the group's name misspelled "Beattles" on the B-side. Another anomaly has the A-side displaying the "brackets" logo, while the B-side has the "oval" design. Condition: VG-EX 6.
Beatles "From Me to You"/ "Thank You Girl" 45 (Vee-Jay 522, 1963). The second Vee-Jay single, released in May 1963. Of course, it would be months before Beatlemania erupted, but it had to start somewhere! Condition: VG-EX 6.
"Introducing the Beatles" Mono Promo LP (Vee-Jay 1062, 1964). The label is one of the more common of the many that was used by Vee-Jay for this historic release -- the black label with brackets logo and rainbow color band, the inclusion of "Ask Me Why" and "Please Please Me", and the listing of contents on the back cover. What makes this copy special is it's stamped "D.J. COPY NOT FOR SALE" on the back cover. We haven't seen the promo designation on another copy of this version. Condition: VG-EX 6/ EX 7.
"Introducing the Beatles" Stereo Ad Back LP (Vee-Jay 1062, 1964). One of the rarest of the many variations of this album is the Stereo "Ad Back" Cover version, and here's one of the nicest copies we've offered to date. The cover overall is super-clean and bright, with just a bit of writing -- barely discernible -- on the front cover at top right, and very small writing in three places on the back. Mint copies of this album are almost non-existent, but this one plays NM 8. Condition: EX 7/ VG-EX 6 (plays NM 8).
Beatles "Yesterday and Today" 3rd State Peeled Butcher Cover Stereo LP (Capitol ST 2553, 1966). The Fab's 9th Capitol album (not counting the narrative album "The Beatles' Story") became the 8th to hit #1 on Billboards' Top 200 list, holding down the top position for 5 weeks in-between "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver". As great as the music was, collectors know the album better for its banned first cover -- the infamous Butcher Cover. This is an outstanding example of the rarer Stereo version, with just "John Craig" printed on the back cover, and some minor corner wear preventing a condition grading of NM 8. "JC is also printed along the outer edge of the record label (both sides). Condition: EX 7/ VG-EX 6
Beatles "Yesterday and Today" First State Butcher Cover Mono LP w/ COA (Capitol T 2553, 1966). What were they thinking? Truth is, the Fab probably had no inkling this startling image would find its way onto an album cover, but somehow it did before Capitol heads came to their senses and pulled the "Butcher Cover" before many made their way to an eagerly-awaiting, buying public.
In fact, as Beatles expert Perry Cox declares, this is "one of only two known examples of a first state Butcher Cover LP ever reaching the retail level"! The co-author of The Official Price Guide to the Beatles Records and Memorabilia has provided a Certificate of Authenticity to accompany this rarity, pointing out that, "...it is typical of these particular pressings from the Scranton, PA USA pressings to have 'light' printing on the back cover print and/or photos. This was due to heavy ink pressing on this enamel-like semi-gloss paper used to construct the covers." Cox goes on to say, "This album still retains the price code sticker on the back wrap from 'Boscov's' Dept Store from the East Coast."
This gem still has its original shrink wrap, which is very well-preserved and clear. The shrink itself has some very minor surface rubbing visible when one holds the cover at an angle under light. The shrink has been opened neatly on the side, just enough to remove the record. The cover is startlingly fresh and in Near Mint condition, with just a minor indentation about 1/2 inch under John's right hand and the slightest of nudges at the right top and right bottom corners, unprotected by the shrink. The back cover shows virtually no ring wear and is bright for a Scranton copy, which used a creamish back stock. This stellar example must have been stored in a dark area away from any light. And the record? It's never been played, and it's in Gem Mint condition.
It's one of Beatlemania
In fact, as Beatles expert Perry Cox declares, this is "one of only two known examples of a first state Butcher Cover LP ever reaching the retail level"! The co-author of The Official Price Guide to the Beatles Records and Memorabilia has provided a Certificate of Authenticity to accompany this rarity, pointing out that, "...it is typical of these particular pressings from the Scranton, PA USA pressings to have 'light' printing on the back cover print and/or photos. This was due to heavy ink pressing on this enamel-like semi-gloss paper used to construct the covers." Cox goes on to say, "This album still retains the price code sticker on the back wrap from 'Boscov's' Dept Store from the East Coast."
This gem still has its original shrink wrap, which is very well-preserved and clear. The shrink itself has some very minor surface rubbing visible when one holds the cover at an angle under light. The shrink has been opened neatly on the side, just enough to remove the record. The cover is startlingly fresh and in Near Mint condition, with just a minor indentation about 1/2 inch under John's right hand and the slightest of nudges at the right top and right bottom corners, unprotected by the shrink. The back cover shows virtually no ring wear and is bright for a Scranton copy, which used a creamish back stock. This stellar example must have been stored in a dark area away from any light. And the record? It's never been played, and it's in Gem Mint condition.
It's one of Beatlemania
's most treasured collectibles and one of the jewels of our auction! Condition: NM 8/ GM MT 10. With COA from Perry Cox.
Beatles "Help" Sealed Stereo LP (Capitol SMAS-2386, 1968). Our best calculated guess is that this is a second pressing example, with the rainbow Capitol label having the "Subsidiary of Capitol" wording. Even though this is a sealed copy (with airholes!), a portion of the record opening is split, and a tan inner sleeve is discernible, which points to a second pressing. There's a manufacturer's defect (a slight dent) at the bottom right front, and there's a bit of minor staining at the top right corner where the shrink was split a tad. Condition: NM 8/ Still Sealed.
Beatles "The Get Back Journals" Boxed 11-Disc Album (Trade Mark Of Quality, 1980s). This incredible "underground" boxed set contains 10 discs of outtakes gleaned from the "Get Back" sessions, aka the "Let It Be" sessions, and contains voice interludes as well as music. Only 700 copies are known to exist with this special packaging. The vinyl was pressed in various colors -- pink, red, purple, green, and different shades of blue. An 11th bonus disc "Get Back The Album" (before it was Phil Spector-ized and became the "Let It Be" album) is also included. Very rare, and even more so with the colored discs. Condition: MT 9/ MT 9.
Beatles CD Box Set of 10. When the Beatles CDs finally came out, the British chain store HMV issued them in these limited box sets in 1987, and then two Past Masters editions in 1988. Included are: 1) HMV Black Box: "Please Please Me", "With the Beatles", "Hard Day's Night", and "Beatles For Sale" -- #485 of 10,000.
2) HMV Red Box: "Help", "Rubber Soul", and "Revolver" -- #1010 of 10,000.
3) HMV "Sgt. Pepper's" Box --#7365 of 10,000.
4) HMV - "The White Album" -- #5278 of 10,000.
5) HMV "Yellow Submarine" Box -- #1203 of 10,000.
6) HMV "Magical Mystery Tour" Box -- #6348 of 10,000.
7)HMV "Abbey Road" Box -- #5604 of 10,000.
8) HMV "Let It Be" Box -- #5442 of 10,000.
9) and 10) HMV Past Masters Boxes 1 and 2, Still Sealed. These are limited editions as well, but since they're sealed and the numbers are inside the boxes, we can't give that information to you!
Each box comes with extras, including expansive information and photo booklets. For more details of the contents of each box, and more specifics about the condition, go to HA.com. This is a superb way to have all your Beatles at your fingertips -- not only the music, but excellent reference material.
2) HMV Red Box: "Help", "Rubber Soul", and "Revolver" -- #1010 of 10,000.
3) HMV "Sgt. Pepper's" Box --#7365 of 10,000.
4) HMV - "The White Album" -- #5278 of 10,000.
5) HMV "Yellow Submarine" Box -- #1203 of 10,000.
6) HMV "Magical Mystery Tour" Box -- #6348 of 10,000.
7)HMV "Abbey Road" Box -- #5604 of 10,000.
8) HMV "Let It Be" Box -- #5442 of 10,000.
9) and 10) HMV Past Masters Boxes 1 and 2, Still Sealed. These are limited editions as well, but since they're sealed and the numbers are inside the boxes, we can't give that information to you!
Each box comes with extras, including expansive information and photo booklets. For more details of the contents of each box, and more specifics about the condition, go to HA.com. This is a superb way to have all your Beatles at your fingertips -- not only the music, but excellent reference material.
Beatles and Beatles-Related Album Slicks Group of 13. Included are slicks of the following: "A Hard Day's Night" stereo cover (Venezuela) in VG condition, a "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts' Club Band" stereo cover plus two copies of the inner gatefold (Venezuela) in VG+, a "Magical Mystery Tour" cover (US) in VG, and a "Beatles 62-66" import cover in VG; two copies of the US version of Wings' "Band On The Run", both in VG; a copy of the interior record sleeve and a copy of the inside liner of the gatefold cover of George Harrison's "Dark Horse", both in VG+; a copy of the album cover for Ringo's "Ringo" album in VG; the cover for Yoko Ono's "Approximately Infinite Universe" in VG+; and two folded copies of the cover of Badfinger's "No Dice" album, both in VG.
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, Beach Boys, Kingston Trio -- Special Record Club Flexidisc. (Capitol Record Club, 1964). In the Beatlemaniacal year of 1964, Capitol Records released this flexidisc, using their biggest acts -- the Beatles, Beach Boys, and the Kingston Trio -- on a sampler disc as part of a campaign to draw new members to the Capitol Record Club. This tri-fold is rarely found still attached as this extremely nice copy is. And, this one's unplayed. Condition: MT 9.
Beatles with Ed Sullivan Original Photo. A great b&w 11" x 14" photo of John, Paul, and Ringo hanging out with Ed Sullivan, taken February 9, 1964, during rehearsals at CBS Studios for what would their first American TV appearance (and the start of the British Invasion). George was at the hotel, suffering from a cold, when the photo was taken. Newspaper reviews published the next morning dismissed the band as a fad, stating that the Beatles "could not carry a tune across the Atlantic." Their first American concert appearance was two days later, and the rest, as they say, is history. The photo is in Very Fine condition with a little bit of rippling and some small creases near the top. It has been matted and framed to an overall size of 18.5" x 14", with a New York Herald Tribune photo assignment form with caption visible where it has been affixed en verso.
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 condition.
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/Joe Brown Show Ticket. This comp ticket is from the July 27, 1962, performance of the "Joe Brown Show," featuring Joe Brown and his Bruvvers, with the Beatles receiving second billing as one of the opening acts. The performance was the first of two consecutive shows promoted by Brian Epstein; at the time Brown held the #3 spot on the charts with the single "A Picture of You," a song the Beatles had also added to their own setlist. The ticket is in Very Fine condition with very minor were to the edges, a few minor spots of discoloration on the front, and nickel-sized adhesive pulls on the back.
Beatles/Little Richard Concert Tickets. Two ticket stubs from the Beatles October 28, 1962, performance at the Empire Theatre -- their first appearance at the top theater in Liverpool and their first pop package show. Headlining the show was none other than Little Richard. The stubs are in Very Good condition with moderate wear, creasing, and staining.
Helen Shapiro/Beatles Ticket. A used ticket for a February 2, 1963, performance at the Gaumont Cinema, the opening night of the Beatles' first national tour, at the bottom of a six-act bill headlined by 16-year-old singer Helen Shapiro, who had been voted Best British Female Singer in 1961 and '62. The band's repertoire that night included "Keep Your Hands Off My Baby," "A Taste of Honey," and "Please Please Me." The ticket is in Excellent condition.
Beatles York Concert Ticket Stub. A used ticket to their March 13, 1963, performance at the Rialto Theatre in York, opening for Chris Montez and Tommy Roe. John Lennon was voiceless at the time due to a cold and did not play. In Very Fine condition with some wrinkling and mild wear to the edges and corners.
Beatles Liverpool Concert Stub. A used ticket to their March 24, 1963, performance at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool, in support of Chris Montez and Tommy Roe. In Excellent condition.
Beatles London Concert. A used ticket to their March 29, 1963, performance at the Odeon Theatre in Lewisham, London, in support of Chris Montez and Tommy Roe. In Very Fine condition with a fold crease and some wear to the back side.
Beatles Winter Gardens Concert Ticket Stub. A used ticket to their July 13, 1963, performance at Winter Gardens in Kent, the last show in a six-night series, in Fine condition with some mild wear and creasing as well as staining to the top and bottom edges. Also included is a handbill for their performance the at the ABC Theatre in Blackpool on the following night, in Fine condition some minor creasing and wrinkling.
Beatles Odeon Theatre Concert Ticket. Ticket for an August 12, 1963, second performance show at the Odeon Theatre in Llandudno, Caernarvonshire, England. In Very Good condition with moderate overall wrinkling and tape pulls on the back.
Beatles Llandudno Concert Stub. A used ticket to the band's August 14, 1963, second evening performance at the Odeon Theatre in Llandudno, Caernarvonshire. The show was part of a six-night, 12-show stint at the venue. In Excellent condition.
Beatles/Rolling Stones Royal Albert Hall Concert Ticket, 1963. A ticket stub from the "Great Pop Prom" concert at Royal Albert Hall, September 15, 1963 -- the first time the Beatles and the Rolling Stones played on the same bill, what surely must have been one heck of a show. Both bands had settled into their respective classic line-ups and were making a name for themselves (although the Beatles were closer to what would be their big breakthrough). Both destined to become major players in the British Invasion, their respective sounds would soon diverge into considerably different realms -- one experimental and introspective, the other more visceral and dark. (As Tom Wolfe put it in 1965: "The Beatles want to hold your hand, but The Stones want to burn your town.") The ticket is in great condition, with a minor amount of discoloration, a little edge wear, and the words "Stones/Beatles" written near the bottom edge in black ballpoint.
The Beatles Unused Ticket to 1963 Performance at the Odeon. A supercool unused ticket to both of the Beatles' performances on the evening of September 6, 1963 at the Odeon Theatre in Bedfordshire. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild wrinkling and fold creases.
Beatles Portsmouth Concert Ticket. From their November 12, 1963, performance at the Guildhall in Portsmouth -- a show that was postponed until December 3 when Paul McCartney came down with a case of gastric flu. The ticket is in Very Fine condition with mild wear and bisecting horizontal and vertical fold creases.
Beatles Scarborough Concert Ticket Stub. From their December 11, 1963, performance at the Futurist Theatre in Scarborough. In Very Fine condition with very small creases to the corners and a small tear with hole at the top edge.
Beatles Fan Club Concert Ticket and Vouchers. Includes two official Beatles Southern Area Fan Club notices regarding the December 14, 1963, concert at the Wimbledon Palais Ballroom and an admission voucher for the show, all in Excellent condition, plus a ticket to the show in Good condition with a fair amount of wear. After the show, the Beatles lined up behind the bar and shook hands with the 3,000 fans who filed past.
Beatles Melbourne Concert Ticket Stub. A used ticket from their June 17, 1964, performance at the Festival Hall in Melbourne, Australia. The show was the last in a three-day stint and was taped and later broadcast by Australian Channel 9. Ringo had re-joined the band at this point after being sidelined by illness and temporarily replaced by Jimmy Nicol. The stub is in Very Good condition with moderate wear.
Beatles Sydney Stadium Ticket 1964 Stub. A used stub from the June 19, 1964 show at the Sydney Stadium in Australia -- the second of six performances over four days at the venue. In Fine condition with moderate wear, some soiling to the back, and a large crease down the center.
Beatles Town Hall Reception Ticket and Invitation, 1964. Here are a ticket and invitation to the July 10, 1964, reception that welcomed the Beatles back to Liverpool after their Australian Tour. The reception was held at the local town hall in their honor in the early evening, and followed by the local premiere screening of A Hard Day's Night, which helped further cement the band's overwhelming popularity. Both items are in Excellent condition.
Beatles London Palladium Concert Ticket. Used ticket to the Beatles' July 23, 1964 "The Night of a Hundred Stars" midnight revue, an aid performance that benefited the Combined Theatrical Charities Appeals Council. The show featured a number of illustrious celebrities -- including Sir Laurence Olivier and Judy Garland -- and featured a "flying ballet" sketch by the Beatles that involved their being hoisted above the stage, as well as a short musical set later in the evening. The ticket is in Very Fine to Excellent condition, with one small tape pull on the back.
Beatles Swedish Concert Ticket. A used ticket to their July 29, 1964, performance at the Johanneshovs Isstadion in Stockholm. The show was one of four over two nights in the 8,500-seat hockey arena. In Very Fine condition with very slight tearing along the left edge and a vertical bisecting fold crease.
Beatles Atlantic City 1964 Ticket Stub. A white ticket stub for main floor seating at the Beatles' August 30, 1964 concert at the Atlantic City Convention Hall. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild edge wear and toning, and a tape pull to the back.
Beatles 1964 Washington Coliseum Concert Stub. A used ticket stub to their August 21, 1964 performance in Seattle, Washington. In Very Fine condition with mild wear, an "X" in red ballpoint on the front, and "The beatles" in black ballpoint on the back.
Beatles Atlantic City Concert Ticket. A used ticket stub from the band's August 30, 1964, performance at the Atlantic City Convention Hall. It was in August, 1964, that the Beatles embarked on their first U. S. tour, a trek that included 32 shows at 26 concerts in 24 cities over the course of 34 days. The ticket is in Fine condition with some water damage to the left and bottom edges and minor wear and creasing, and is enclosed in a protective plastic case.
Beatles Indiana State Fair Concert Ticket Stub. A used ticket (peach-colored, to the end mezzanine) for the first of two shows on September 3, 1964 at the Indiana State Fair Coliseum in Indianapolis. In Very Fine condition with tear to the right edge and mild overall corner and edge wear.
Beatles International Amphitheatre 1964 Ticket Stub. A brown balcony stub from their September 5, 1964 performance at the International in Chicago. In Fine to Very Fine condition with tearing along the right edge and some overall corner and edge wear.
"Another Beatles Christmas Show" Ticket Stub. From the January 11, 1965, performance of the Holiday concert series at the Odeon Hammersmith. In Excellent condition, with minimal wear.
"Another Beatles Christmas Show" Ticket. Used ticket from January 13, 1965, one of the final performances of the "Another Beatles Christmas Show," at the Odeon Hammersmith. In almost Excellent condition with a bisecting fold crease, a few other smaller creases, and mild wear and discoloration.
Unused Ticket to the Beatles' First Stadium Concert (1965). The Fab Four were riding the crest of the global phenomenon that became known as Beatlemania when they performed at the first stadium concert in modern rock on August 15, 1965, playing at Shea Stadium to a world-record crowd of 56,000. The concert also broke box office records. Ironically, the Beatles would play their last concert, also at the Shea, just a little over one year later, opting to focus on studio work from that point on. This unused ticket to that legendary show is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild to moderate wear and discoloration, and some areas of soiling.
Beatles Shea Stadium Unused Concert Ticket (1965). A new world record for a pop concert was created when 56,000 fans attended this legendary outdoor concert, the Beatles' very first stadium show, on August 15, 1965. The Beatles also set a world record with their $160,000 share of the $304,000 box office take. Very few unused tickets to this show turn up; this is a yellow one for the upper reserved seats, in Fine to Very Fine condition with heavy discoloration.
Beatles Shea Stadium Unused Concert Ticket (1965). The Fab Four were riding the crest of Beatlemania when they performed the first stadium concert in modern rock on August 15, 1965, playing at Shea Stadium to a world-record crowd of 56,000. The concert also broke box office records; ironically, the Beatles would play their last concert ever a little over one year later, opting to focus on studio work from that point on. This rare unused blue ticket to that legendary show is for a reserved mezzanine seat, and is in Excellent condition with just a little wear to the corners and edges.
Beatles Atlanta Stadium Performance Ticket Stub. Used ticket stub from the group's August 18, 1965, performance at Atlanta Stadium. The show at the brand-new baseball stadium was attended by 33,000 fans -- a decent number that seemed dwarfed by the record attendance at their Shea Stadium gig three days earlier. In Excellent condition with a vertical fold crease and some discoloration to the back edges.
Beatles Atlanta Stadium Concert Ticket Stub (1965). Another used ticket from their stellar show at the Atlanta Stadium in August 1965, this one a slightly more rare salmon-colored ticket to the field-level seats. In Very Fine condition with very mild edge and corner wear.
Beatles Atlanta Stadium Concert Ticket. Many of the venues the Beatles played at during the summer of '65 had sub-par sound systems that continually frustrated them and fouled many recordings. That wasn't the case with this (then) new stadium in Atlanta, which featured a set-up that the band raved about for days afterwards. This used mustard-yellow ticket to the upper-level seats is in Very Fine condition with some mild edge and corner wear.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Beatles Sam Houston Coliseum Concert Ticket Stub. Beatlemania was running high during these two shows in Houston on August 19, 1965, and the hot Texas weather probably didn't help much. This yellow ticket stub from the 8 p.m. performance is in Very Good condition with a portion missing from the left edge, mild to moderate wear and soiling, and numerous thumbtack holes to the lower center area.
Music Memorabilia
Beatles German Concert Ticket. A ticket from the Beatles' June 25, 1966, concert at the Grugahalle in Essen, the second of three performances in then-West Germany -- making it the second-to-last show they would play there. In Excellent condition, with a very small water stain to the lower left corner and minor wear to the edges and blunted corners.
Beatles 1966 Tokyo Concert Ticket. An unused ticket to their 6:30 p.m. performance on July 2, 1966 at the Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo. The band played five shows over three days at the venue; these were their last before their fateful trip to the Philippines that put an end to the Beatles as a touring band. The ticket is in Excellent condition with very minor wear.
Beatles Kennedy Stadium 1966 Ticket Stub. Almost constant lightning threatened to cut this show short, but fortunately for 21,000 Beatles fans, the run held off until shortly after the show ended. This white general admission ticket stub is in Very Fine condition with mild creasing to the top left corner, very minor edge and corner wear, and tearing along the lower edge.
Beatles Suffolk Downs Concert Ticket and Handbill. An unused white Grandstand Terrace ticket to the band's August 18, 1966, concert at one of the most unlikely venues of all (mid-center green on a horse-racing course), plus a small handbill advertising the concert, both in Excellent condition.
Beatles Suffolk Downs Complete Set of 8 Unused Tickets. A complete set of all eight color-coded tickets for the Beatles August 18, 1966 concert at the Suffolk Downs racetrack in East Boston, Massachusetts. Large portions of the 25,000-seat venue were cordoned off and not sold, resulting in many unused tickets, a number of which were discovered in the attic of concert promoter Gerald Roberts in 1984. This lot includes one each of the pink Clubhouse Box ticket, burgundy Clubhouse Terrace ticket, blue Grandstand ticket, purple Grandstand Box ticket, brown Grandstand Mezzanine ticket, white Grandstand Terrace ticket, yellow Grandstand Terrace ticket, and the rare mustard-yellow Clubhouse Enclosure ticket. All are in Excellent condition.
Beatles Busch Stadium Concert Used Ticket. When their August 20, 1966 performance at Crosley Field in Cincinnati was rescheduled for the following day due to heavy rain, it meant the Beatles would have to give two concerts on the same day in cities that were 341 miles apart, flying to St. Louis to perform the second show at Busch Stadium at 8:30 p.m. -- in heavy rain. This was also to be one of their last shows, as the band had decided to give up touring in favor of studio work. This used ticket from the St. Louis gig is a green loge stub in Very Fine condition with mild edge and corner wear and a small tape stain on the back.
Beatles Unused Shea Stadium Ticket. An unsued 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 condition with some discoloration around the edges.
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 a little fading along the edges
Beatles Seattle Center Coliseum Concert Ticket Stub. A stub from the band's August 25, 1966, afternoon concert in Seattle, one of their last live shows. In Very Fine condition with a small amount of edge and corner wear.
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 Dodger Stadium 1966 Concert Ticket. A pristine, unused ticket for the August 28, 1966, show at Dodgers Stadium -- the band's penultimate live performance before ceasing to tour in favor of spending more time in the studio. In Excellent condition with just a little bit of wear to the corners and edges.
The Beatles Dodger Stadium Concert Ticket Stub (1966). An original concert ticket stub for The Beatles' penultimate concert appearance on August 28, 1966 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The show was attended by 45,000 screaming fans, dozens of whom were hurt when they rushed the main gate as the Beatles tried to leave the stadium in their limousine. (The band eventually made their escape from the opposite side of the stadium in an armored car.) They performed their final concert on the following day at Candlestick Park. This uncommon yellow field box ticket is in Very Fine with very mild edge and corner wear.
The Beatles Dodger Stadium Concert Ticket Stub. An original concert ticket stub for The Beatles' appearance on August 28, 1966 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. They performed their final concert on the following day at Candlestick Park. This uncommon orange loge box ticket is in Very Fine condition with very mild edge and corner wear.
Beatles Used Ticket to Final Performance. The Beatles performed their last concert before paying fans at on August 29, 1966, at Candlestick Park, a show that lasted just under 35 minutes. From that point on, the Beatles became a studio band. This is a used stub for that historical final performance, a blue one allowing the holder access to the reserved upper-stand box seats. It is in Excellent condition with almost no wear.
Beatles Unused Ticket to Final Performance. The Beatles performed their last concert before paying fans at on August 29, 1966, at Candlestick Park, a show that lasted just under 35 minutes. From that point on, the Beatles became a studio band. This is an unused ticket for that historical final performance, a yellow one allowing the holder access to the reserved horseshoe seats. It is in Excellent condition with almost no wear.
Beatles Unused Ticket to Final Performance. The Beatles performed their last concert before paying fans at on August 29, 1966, at Candlestick Park, a show that lasted just under 35 minutes. From that point on, the Beatles became a studio band. This is an unused ticket for that historical final performance, an orange one allowing the holder access to the lower stand box seats. It is in Excellent condition with almost no wear.
Beatles Unused Ticket to Final Performance. The Beatles performed their last concert before paying fans at on August 29, 1966, at Candlestick Park, a show that lasted just under 35 minutes. From that point on, the Beatles became a studio band. This is an unused ticket for that historical final performance, a light orange-colored one allowing the holder access to the reserved lower-stand seats. It is in Excellent condition with almost no wear.
Beatles Unused Ticket to Final Performance. The Beatles performed their last concert before paying fans at on August 29, 1966, at Candlestick Park, a show that lasted just under 35 minutes. From that point on, the Beatles became a studio band. This is an unused ticket for that historical final performance, a green-colored one allowing the holder access to the reserved upper-stand seats. It is in Excellent condition with almost no wear.
Beatles Unused Ticket to Final Performance. The Beatles performed their last concert before paying fans at on August 29, 1966, at Candlestick Park, a show that lasted just under 35 minutes. From that point on, the Beatles became a studio band. This is an unused ticket for that historical final performance, a cream-colored one allowing the holder access to the upper-stand box seats. It is in Excellent condition with almost no wear.
Beatles Ensemble Photo and Ticket Ad. Here's an interesting item: an ensemble photo of the Beatles from early in their careers, framed and matted along with a vintage ticket ad detailing a "Grand River Cruise Aboard the Royal Iris" for September 28, 1962. Not only did the cruise include music by the Beatles, swing and big band music by Lee Castle & the Barons and Freddy (the Teddy) Fowell, it also featured "Licenced Bars" and a fish & chip shop. Sounds like it must have been fun!
Beatles Queens Hall Concert Handbill. A very difficult-to-find handbill for a June 28, 1963, concert at the Queens Hall in Leeds, a show packed by some 3,200 fans. In Very Good condition with some tape stains.
"Meet The Beatles" Record Club Promo Brochure (Capitol, 1964) Here's one of the rarest Beatle items offered in this sale -- a four-page mini-brochure made for record club members, urging them to order copies of the American LP debut from England's hot new hitmakers."You've read about them in Time, Newsweek, the New York Times... You see them on the Ed Sullivan and Jack Paar shows and on the Walter Cronkite and Huntley-Brinkley news broadcasts, now you can... Meet the Beatles!" Printed in light blue and black, this 5" x 8" booklet opens up to reveal mis-identified photos of the lads, with John and George's photos switched -- we suppose all long-haired young men looked alike to Capitol's art staff! Incredible! Even more astounding is the back page, which is completely devoted to an ad for the then-current Al Martino album, "Painted, Tainted Rose," Capitol's way to hedge their bets in case the Fab Four turned out to be a flop! Other than a very minor, quarter-inch separation of the pages along the bottom seam (which actually appears to be slightly mis-cut, rather than from wear and tear), the brochure is in Near Mint- condition.
Uncut Set of Beatles "Saturday Evening Post" Newsstand Posters, 1964. An ultra-rare, uncut set of two newsstand posters from the August 8-15, 1964 issue of the Saturday Evening Post, featuring the Beatles on the cover smugly posing as English gentlemen. The image alone is a priceless example of their humor (and good looks) and considering the magazine included coverage of A Hard Day's Night -- the Beatles' first film -- and a seven-page spread titled "The Return of the Beatles," by Al Aronowitz, the issue itself was hugely popular. This incredibly rare, 45" x 29" uncut newsstand poster was printed to advertise the issue in newsstand boxes, and was intended to be cut and displayed separately. Having escaped the Post's cutting and distribution process, the dual image still has its original cropmarks along the center and corner borders. The moderately age-toned piece is in Very Good condition with no tackholes though there are some nicks to the borders; two small but repaired tears to left side; small discoloration spots along right border, slightly affecting text on far right but not affecting the image; and discolored areas on the back that wouldn't be visible with framing. Needless to say, this rare item is truly a must-have for any Beatles fan -- way beyond compare.
The Beatles Second Album Promotional Poster (Capitol, 1964). "The Beatles Second Album" came out in April 1964, only 3 months after their American debut, "Meet The Beatles." Here is the original promotional poster that was sent out by Capitol Records for in-store display. This beautiful copy measures a whopping 42.75" x 58". A previous copy of this poster, the fourth known to exist, sold at auction last year for over $23,000. This recently discovered fifth copy has been professionally restored to Near Mint- condition and linen backed.
Beatles Candlestick Park Concert Poster, Program, and Ticket Group (1966). By 1966, the Fab Four were finding things on the road not so "fab" anymore. So with this August 29, 1966 concert, at San Francisco's Candlestick Park, the Beatles played their very last real show, for an audience of approximately 25,000 screaming fans. This group lot includes the original Wes Wilson-designed poster (in VG condition, with tackholes, minor stains, and creases) for the show, with opening acts the Cyrkle, the Ronettes, and the Remains, plus a Lower Stand Reserved ticket stub, marked Gate A, Section 15, Row 1, Seat 7, with the brown strip on one end, and missing the portion left at the gate (in VG+ condition), plus a copy of the "Beatles (U. S. A.) Ltd." Program book (in VG). A great set of souvenirs, from one of the most important events in Rock 'n' Roll history!
Beatles Framed Print of Alternate "Sgt. Pepper's" Cover Art. One of the most iconic images of the 20th Century, the Grammy Award-winning cover photo for the Beatles' 1967 album was created by art director Robert Fraser (one of the leading champions of modern art in Britain in the '60s) in collaboration with Paul McCartney, designed by Peter Blake and his wife Jann Haworth, and photographed by Michael Cooper. It has been studied, borrowed, and parodied countless times inthe 40 years since the album's release. Featured is an unused alternate shot of the concept; key differences include the band members holding different instruments while standing in a slightly different arrangement that features a seated McCartney. The color 15" x 16" print is in Excellent condition and has been matted and framed to an overall size of 21" x 20".
The Beatles "1" In-Store Promo Poster (Capitol, 2000). To promote the CD release "1", Capitol Records sent record stores this very colorful poster, featuring images of 45 picture sleeves of various Beatles' chart toppers from around the world. It would cost a fortune to collect all these sleeves individually -- here they all are, together on one neat item! The poster measures approximately 23.75" x 36", and is framed with plexiglas to an overall size of 25" x 37". In NM condition.
"Yellow Submarine" Movie Script. A rare spiral-bound post-production script for the Beatles animated feature, dated January 1969. Released at the height of the psychedelic pop culture period of the '60s, the movie was a box-office hit thanks to both its wild. surreal images and its extensive Beatles soundtrack. Ironically, The Beatles themselves were not enthusiastic in participating in a motion picture at the time, thanks to the unpleasant experiences with Help!, Magical Mystery Tour, and their eponymous animated series. However, they did see it as a convenient way to complete their three-picture commitment to United Artists. In the end, they were impressed enough by the final product to make a live-action cameo appearance in the final scene. The script is in Very Fine condition with mild wear and some some minor cover soiling.
"The Beatles" Cartoon Series Animation Cel. The Beatles reportedly did not care for the animated series based on them that aired from 1965-69, and were also less than enthusiastic about the idea of an animated feature film that was in the works, ultimately declining to be involved in the production of Yellow Submarine (1968). (However, they changed their minds upon seeing completed footage from the movie, and years after the Beatles broke up, John Lennon admitted that he "got a blast" out of watching reruns of the cartoon series.) This rare animation cel from the series comes from episode #10 ("Long Tall Sally/I'll Cry Instead," November, 1965), and features a medium shot of a cartoon John Lennon. The cel has been matted and framed to an overall size of 18" x 15" and is 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 Rare Special Offer Vintage Sunglasses. A pair of rare limited edition sunglasses that were orignal only available in Germany through a mail-in offer, and briefly in stores in the U.K. as well. The sunglasses were advertised on the back of the picture sleeve of the German-issue 45rpm release of "Paperback Writer/Rain". This pair is in Excellent condition.
Set of Beatles Forever Dolls with Stage. A complete set of Beatles Forever dolls and specially made cardboard stage. The dolls are in Excellent condition -- John, George, and Ringo are still in their original sealed packaging, and George comes with the original shipping box. Made by Applause and dated 1987 Apple Corps Limited, the dolls measure 22" high and come with their original instruments. A great set of Fab Four collectibles.
Beatles Jazz & Pop Award for "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". A 1967 Jazz & Pop Critics' Poll Award presented to the Beatles for "Best Pop Song," "Best Pop Arrangement ('A Day in the Life')," and "Best Small Group" in regards to the 1967 LP. In Excellent condition with very mild wear. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity.
Beatles Lawsuit Commemorative Award. In 1979, the Beatles filed a lawsuit against EMI and Capitol Records, claiming that the two companies had underpaid the band by more than £10.5 million. It was the beginning of a long-running legal battle that wasn't resolved until 1989, with a settlement that granted the band an increased royalty rate and tightened auditing requirements. This special award, presented to Irish entrepreneur Denis O'Brien, commemorates the settlement of the case, and features 13 CDs representing the 12 studios LPs and one EP officially released by the Beatles, matted and framed along with a special plaque to an overall size of 28" x 28". A very rare piece of Beatles memorabilia, in Excellent condition.
John Lennon Framed Autograph. A rare 3" x 2" signature cutting from the late Beatle in black ballpoint. In Excellent condition, matted and framed along with a b&w 7" x 5" photo of Lennon to an overall size of 13" X 13". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Frank Caiazzo.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono Framed Autographs. A blue autograph page signed by both Lennon and Ono in red ink, matted and framed along with a b&w 11" x 17" advertisement featuring two, from Apple Computers' "Think Different" campaign, to an overall size of 17" x 23.5". Lennon's autograph is a rare item, and his signature with Ono's on the same item is an added bonus. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Frank Caiazzo.
John Lennon's Peace Campaign "WAR IS OVER!" Postcards. Two original "WAR IS OVER!" postcards from the peace campaign of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, with copyright line en verso reading "Copyright John & Yoko '70." The Lennon-Ono peace campaign became a large-scale, global initiative with these postcards and billboards carrying the same message in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, and other major cities. The campaign reached far beyond Lennon's fanbase and was taken so seriously by the United States government that Lennon was served with deportation papers by the U.S. Department of Immigration (though he fought and won that battle). The card in its entirety reads: "WAR IS OVER! IF YOU WANT IT Happy Christmas from John and Yoko." In Excellent condition, though there is very mild corner wear and slight fading.
John Lennon "Real Love" Limited Edition Lithograph. An 24" x 36" lithograph of an ink drawing by John Lennon, titled "Real Love," featuring a stylized rendition of himself and wife Yoko Ono, #154 in a limited edition of 2,000. In Excellent condition.
John Lennon "A Family tree" Lithograph. An 24" x 36" lithograph of a watercolor painting by John Lennon, titled "A Family Tree." In Excellent condition.
John Lennon "The Hug" Limited Edition Lithograph. An 24" x 36" lithograph of an ink drawing by John Lennon, titled "The Hug," featuring a stylized rendition of himself and wife Yoko Ono, #3,050 in a limited edition of 5,000. In Excellent condition.
John Lennon "Borrowed Time" Lithograph. An 24" x 36" lithograph of an ink drawing by John Lennon titled "Borrowed Time," featuring a drawing of a bespectacled piano player. In Excellent condition.
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.
John Lennon Limited Edition Music Box 1 of 70 (1983). In 1983 Yoko Ono supervised the making of 70 music boxes in Bermuda as gifts to a select few radio and music personalities It's made of Bermudian cedar, John's favorite wood, and has an engraved silver plaque that reads "MILK & HONEY, LOVE, YOKO & SEAN, XMAS '83, N.Y.C." The 4 AA battery-driven cassette player plays a home recording of John singing Grow Old With Me , which was written in July 1980 in Bermuda and dedicated to Yoko.
This particular box was given to Bill Levy personally by Yoko and is numbered 1/70, engraved on the bottom with the date 12/25/83. Levy was Creative Vice President of Polygram Records and had worked with Yoko on several album projects in the '80s, including Milk & Honey. It comes with a lyric printout of John's original song, a promotional folder for John's lithograph collection of hand-written lyrics, and a two-page account of events leading to Yoko's presentation of the gift to Levy. This exquisite piece, which measures 9" x 6" x 3", may not be one-of-a-kind, but it's pretty close!
This particular box was given to Bill Levy personally by Yoko and is numbered 1/70, engraved on the bottom with the date 12/25/83. Levy was Creative Vice President of Polygram Records and had worked with Yoko on several album projects in the '80s, including Milk & Honey. It comes with a lyric printout of John's original song, a promotional folder for John's lithograph collection of hand-written lyrics, and a two-page account of events leading to Yoko's presentation of the gift to Levy. This exquisite piece, which measures 9" x 6" x 3", may not be one-of-a-kind, but it's pretty close!
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. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Paul McCartney and Wings "Wings Over America" Cow Palace Concert Poster (Bill Graham, 1976) Three top poster designers got together to produce this attractive poster celebrating Sir Paul's 1976 Cow Palace show -- Randy Tuten, Stanley Mouse, and Wes Kelley. The poster measures approximately 19" x 28", and it is in VG+ condition, with nail holes in the top corners, and some minor creasing in the margins.
George Harrison Cut Signature, Circa 1963. This PSA/DNA-certified 2.5" x 2.75" cutting of George Harrison's autograph (with the inscription "To Hazel") dates from early 1963, and has been handsomely framed along with a b&w 3.5" x 5" photo of the late Beatle to an overall size of 10" x 8". It is in Very Good condition with some moderate aging, tape stains, and mild wear. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
George Harrison Framed Autograph. A blue autograph album page signed by the late Beatles guitarist in blue ballpoint. In Excellent condition, matted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of a very young Harrison to an overall size of 14" X 18.5". In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA from Frank Caiazzo.
George Harrison Signed Limited Edition "Songs by..." Vol. 1 (Genesis Publications, Ltd., 1987). A limited edition of the deluxe format book Songs by George Harrison Vol. 1, #386 in a limited edition of 2,500 signed by Harrison and illustrator Keith West. Genesis Publications are famous for their beautiful limited editions of Rock and Roll icons, and this is a prime example. The edition features lyrics from a wide array of songs written by Harrison with color plates and illustrations by Keith West throughout, black half-morocco boards, and gilt edges, the whole contained in custom-made clamshell box with card tray. A Songs CD is the cherry on top! All are in Near Mint condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
George Harrison Signed Limited Edition "Songs by... Vol. II" (Genesis Publications, Ltd., 1992). A limited edition of the deluxe format book that makes Genesis Publications so popular. This copy of Songs by George Harrison Vol. 2 is #352 in a limited edition of 2,500 signed by Harrison and illustrator Keith West. As with Vol. I, this edition features lyrics from a wide array of songs written by Harrison with color plates and illustrations throughout, black half-morocco boards, and gilt edges, all contained in custom-made clamshell box with card tray. A Songs CD is also included. All are in Near Mint condition. This is simply a beautiful offering, typical of the limited editions from the publisher. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
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. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Stuart Sutcliffe Ink Sketch. A small, 4.5" x 10" ink sketch of what appears to be an abstracted bar scene, drawn by the so-called "Fifth Beatle," whose budding talent was cut short by his tragic death at age 21. In Excellent condition with mild age-toning and slight border wear. From Sutcliffe's sketchbook used during his studies at Liverpool College of Art. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Stuart Sutcliffe Ink Sketch. A small, 4.5" x 7" ink sketch of two abstracted vertical figures. Though Stuart Sutcliffe left the Beatles to study art in Hamburg, he originally studied at the Liverpool College of Art. This drawing is from the sketchbook he used during his time there. In Excellent condition with mild wear and tanning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Birds (UK) Autographed Ticket (1965). This is the British band, featuring future Rolling Stone Ron Wood, not the American Byrds. Ticket is printed "Union of Loughborough Colleges Presents The Birds Centre of the R & B Storm" on the front. "Female" ticket #809, November 7, 1965. Signed by all five members on back of card; some tape residue damage, but Wood's autograph is bold and clear. Overall condition VG. Extremely scarce!
Savoy Brown Fillmore East Program (1970). Also featuring the Kinks, Renaissance, Joshua Light Show, and Ravi Shankar. February 20-22, 1970. In Fine+ condition.
Sam Cooke and Others Signed "Biggest Show of Stars" Signed Program (1960). A 24-page "Biggest Show of Stars" program signed by some of the most popular young stars of 1960, including Sam Cooke, Chubby Checker, Dion and each of the Belmonts, Charles Fizer and Melvin King of The Olympics, and Duane Eddy's pianist Larry Knechtel, and others. The Sam Cooke signature is especially interesting -- large and charismatic in blue ink. He would only be singing for another four years before his untimely death in 1964. In Good condition with moderate tanning to pages and a disconnected front cover with heavy signs of wear and creasing.
Country Joe and the Fish Fillmore East Program (1969). Also featuring Grateful Dead, Sha-Na-Na, and Joshua Light Show. September 26-27, 1969. In VG+ condition, with light rust on the staples.
Bill Graham Presents Ticket Group (1967-70). This group of seven Fillmore/Winterland tickets includes the following: BG-91 Big Brother/Pink Floyd (Friday, 11/3/67 and Saturday, 11/4/67); BG-101 Vanilla Fudge/Steve Miller Band (Friday, 1/5/68); BG-129 Big Brother and the Holding Company (Friday, 7/19/68); BG-165 Janis Joplin and her Band (Sunday, 3/23/69); BG-212 B. B. King/Buddy Guy (Thursday, 1/15/70); and BG-245 (Friday, 7/31/70). All tickets average VG+ in condition.
Bill Graham Presents Ticket and Postcard Group (1967-68). Includes the following unused tickets: BG-82 Byrds (Friday, 9/8/67); BG-84 Blue Cheer/Vanilla Fudge (Saturday, 9/23/67); BG-95 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band/Clear Light (Thursday, 11/30/67 and Friday, 12/1/67); BG-97 Tim Buckley/Mothers of Invention (Friday, 12/14/67, creased, VG-, and Saturday, 12/15/67); BG-102 Chambers Brothers (Thursday, 1/11/68, and Friday, 1/12/68); BG-110 Cream (Saturday, 3/9/68); BG-114 Eric Burdon and the Animals (Saturday, 4/6/68); and BG-121 Yardbirds (Friday, 5/25/68). The postcard for BG-121 is also included. All items, unless specified, average in VG+ to NM- condition.
Bill Graham Presents Ticket Group (1967-70). Mostly sets make up this group of Fillmore/Winterland tickets, which includes: BG-77 Electric Flag and Moby Grape (Tuesday, 8/8/67 and two Saturday, 8/12/67); BG-83 Electric Flag and Mother Earth (Friday, 9/15/67 and Saturday, 9/16/67); BG-117 Albert King and Electric Flag (Friday, 4/26/68 and Saturday, 4/27/68); BG-211 Chicago and Guess Who (Thursday, 1/8/70), and BG-260 Lee Michaels and Albert King (Friday, 12/11/70 and Saturday, 12/12/70). The tickets average VG to VG+ condition.
Bill Graham Presents Ticket Group (1968-71). Includes BG-130 Moby Grape (Thursday, 7/25/68); BG-158 Chuck Berry/Mike Bloomfield (Thursday, 1/30/69); BG-221 Butterfield Blues Band/Savoy Brown (Thursday 3/5/70 and Friday 3/6/70); BG-236 Country Joe and the Fish/Blues Image (Friday 5/29/70, signed in silver ink by artist David Singer, and Saturday 5/30/70); BG-247 Iron Butterfly (Thursday, 8/27/70 - two copies in magenta/red/rust, and one variant in red/rust, folded, Good condition); and BG-278 (one for the Friday, 4/30/71 Mike Bloomfield show, with green lettering, and one for the Friday, 4/30/71 Ten Years After show with yellow lettering). Except as noted, all items are in average VG to VG+ condition.
Grateful Dead/Quicksilver Messenger Service Ticket and Postcard Group (Bill Graham, 1966-70). Included in this group are two postcards: BG-32 Grateful Dead, 10/21/66, and Grateful Dead/Quicksilver Messenger Service "New Years Eve" BG-152 12/31/68; plus two tickets for Quicksilver's 6/18/70 Fillmore West show, BG-239 (one for Thursday or Sunday, one for Saturday); a Quicksilver BG-242 ticket for Thursday/Sunday; and a New Years Eve Grateful Dead Winterland ticket, BG-263 12/31/70. All items average in VG+ condition.
Grateful Dead Fillmore East Program (1969). Also featuring Savoy Brown, Buddy Miles Express, and Joshua Light Show. June 20 - 21, 1969. In Fine condition.
Grateful Dead Ticket Group (1976-91). The Long Strange Trip is documented with this group of colorful unused concert tickets, including Syria Mosque Pittsburgh PA 6/30/76; Frost Amphitheater Stanford, CA 7/27/85; Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR 7/19/87 (with Bob Dylan); Oakland Coliseum Oakland CA New Years Eve shows for 12/31/90 and 12/31/91; and RFK Stadium Washington, DC 6/25/95. The two New Years Eve tickets are oversized and beautiful, with embossed color and metallic printing. A great lot for any Deadhead!
Jimi Hendrix Experience "Flying Eyeball" Concert Ticket Group BG-105 (Bill Graham, 1968). A set of four tickets, including Thursday (black, VG-), Friday (Magenta, VG+), Saturday (Cyan, VG, "X" marked on back in blue ink), and Sunday (Yellow/Cyan, VG). All feature Rick Griffin's classic "Eyeball" design.
Jimi Hendrix Experience Bill Graham Program (1970). James Taylor and Pentangle May 29, 1970, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience May 30, 1970. For the Berkeley Community Theater. Measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". In NM- condition.
Buddy Holly and the Crickets Autographed British Tour Program Book. During their 1958 heyday, Buddy Holly & the Crickets were big in America, even bigger in England, their popularity rivaling that of Elvis. Unlike Presley, they actually toured England, spending a month there playing a series of shows that were still being written about 30 years later. In the process, they introduced the majesty of the Fender Stratocaster to the United Kingdom, and Holly's stage persona and musical went on to inspire the likes of Hank Marvin of the Shadows, John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and others who would be on the forefront of the British Invasion. This is a rare copy of the program book from that historic tour that has been signed on the back cover by Holly, Jerry Allison, and Joe Mauldin, as well as on interior pages by supporting acts Gary Miller and Des O'Connor. The program is in Fine to Very Fine condition with mild overall wear and a 1" spine split; Allison's autograph has faded a bit but is still clearly visible. Holly' autograph is large and clear, as are the rest. All in all, a rare autograph on a wonderful item with great historical significance.
Jefferson Airplane Ticket and Postcard Group (Bill Graham, 1966-70). Includes the following items: BG-1 postcard; BG-88 ticket (with Blue Cheer and Charlatans; for Saturday, 10/14/67); BG-171 postcard (with Grateful Dead); BG-197 ticket (with Grateful Dead; for Saturday, 10/25/69); and two BG-222 tickets (with Quicksilver Messenger Service and Santana, for Monday, 2/23.70). All items average VG+.
Elton John Fillmore East Program (1970). Also featuring Leon Russell and McKendree Spring. November 21-21, 1970. In VG condition, with light foxing and minor back cover creasing.
B. B. King Fillmore East Program (1969). Also featuring Winter (Johnny Winter), Terry Reid, and Joshua Light Show. January 10 - 11, 1969. In Fine condition.
Led Zeppelin/Country Joe and the Fish Ticket and Postcard Group (Bill Graham, 1969-70). Includes the following unused tickets: BG-155 Led Zeppelin and Country Joe (Thursday, 1/9/69 and Saturday, 1/10.69); BG-170 Led Zeppelin and Julie Driscoll (Thursday, 4/24/69 and Saturday, 4/26/69); and BG-217 Country Joe and the Sons (Saturday, 2/14/70). The postcard to BG-170 is also included in this lot. All items average VG+ condition.
Led Zeppelin U.S. Tour Book (1975). 20 pages and measures 8 1/2" x 11". In VG condition, with writing on back and front covers.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Tour Book and Promo Mobile. An un-constructed mobile (with instructions and hanging apparatus) promoting Lynyrd Skynyrd's 1978 album Skynyrd's First And...Last, which was released less than a year after their fatal plane crash and featured tracks unavailable on Skynyrd's other studio recordings. When constructed, the mobile is meant to hang as a cube, with images of the band visible on all sides, measuring 10.5" x 9.5" on each of the four panels. Also included is a rare 10" x 14.5" tour book from Skynyrd's 1977 tour of Japan, with large reproductions of the band members (most are b&w) on the book's 28 pages and a glossy color cover. Both items are in Very Good to Very Fine condition. An intriguing set of items from the iconic rock band's apocryphal last years.
Mountain Fillmore East Program (1969). Also featuring the Steve Miller Blues Band, Steve Baron Quartet, and Joshua Light Show, for October 31, 1969. In VG+ condition.
Rolling Stones Ticket Group (1964-76). Two unusual and unused tickets make up this group. First, an advance ticket to a Monday, August 10th, 1964 show at New Brighton's Tower Ballroom, in the U. K. It's number 3451, on light blue stock measuring 3.5" x 4.5", and in VG+ condition. Next is a ticket for the Stone's concert at the Pavillon de Paris, France, on June 6th, 1976. This ticket measures approximately 6.75" x 3.25", and is numbered 610. It has staple holes and a very small amount of paper loss around the holes on one end of the ticket, which is otherwise in NM condition.
Ten Years After/Santana Fillmore East Program Group (Bill Graham, 1970-71). Two vintage Fillmore programs: Ten Years After, Zephyr, Doug Kershaw, and Joshua Light Show, from February 26 - 28, 1970. In VG condition, with minor stains and writing on back cover. Plus, Santana, Rahsaan Roland Kirk & His Vibration Society, Howdy Doody Revival (featuring Buffalo Bob Smith), and Joe's Lights, from April 1 - 4, 1971. In VG+ condition, with light staining on back cover
Traffic Fillmore East Program (1970). Also featuring Fairport Convention, Mott the Hoople, and Joe's Lights. June 10-11, 1970. In Fine condition.
Who Handbill/ Program by Bill Graham Presents. A four-paged booklet, measuring 5 3/8" x 8 1/4". In NM- condition.
Woodstock Music and Art Fair Flyer and Unused Ticket (1969). An original, 4" x 7.25" purple and black-on-white flyer, in VG+ condition, is paired with an original, 2" x 5" unused Globe Company unused ticket with stub for Friday, August 15, serial number 03894 C, in NM condition.
Cannonball Adderly Sextette Leo's Casino Signed Concert Poster (1962). This vintage poster for the Jazz giant may have seen better days, but it does include Cannonball's signature along the upper left side of the poster. It measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in Fair condition with water and corner damage, small tears, and stains.
Art and Industry Concert Poster (1971). San Francisco's Brooks Hall was the setting for this festival-style concert, featuring Quicksilver Messenger Service, Moby Grape, Eric Burdon and War, John Lee Hooker, and others. The orignal ticket price? $1.99! Wow! Very cool engravings collage art. too! Measures 14.5" x 22", and is in NM condition.
The Band Winterland Concert Poster BG-169 (Bill Graham, 1969). They called them simply "the Band," and with the music they played, that was all they needed! Here's a great poster for one of their "Music From Big Pink" era shows, featuring opening acts Sons of Champlin and Ace of Cups. This is considered to be one of artist Randy Tuten's best poster designs. This first printing poster measures approximately 13.75" x 20.74", and is in VF/NM condition.
The Band/Laura Nyro Berkeley Community Center Concert Poster BG-215 (Bill Graham, 1970). This California concert had a definite New York vibe to it! From NYC, Laura Nyro was penning hit songs for the 5th Dimension, in addition to releasing critically acclaimed albums. And Woodstock, NY's favorite transplanted sons, the Band, were fresh from backing Bob Dylan, now with several hits on their own. This double poster was printed only one time; it measures approximately 22" x 14", and is in VG+ condition.
The Band "The Last Waltz" Winterland Concert Poster (Bill Graham, 1976). Who wouldn't want to spend Thanksgiving with the Band? This is the original poster promoting the Band's famous filmed "farewell" concert, complete with special guests like Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, both Neils (Young and Diamond), Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, and many more. This poster measures approximately 20.5" x 28.5", and is in Good condition, with a 4.5" tear and chip out in the lower right corner.
Big Brother and the Holding Company/Charlatans "Grope For Peace" Ark Concert Signed Poster (1966). An extremely rare first printing poster for an early Big Brother with Janis Joplin concert, done as a benefit for the "Mystic Research Foundation/Northern California Psychedelic Cattlemens Association." Measures approximately 12" x 17"; in VG condition. Signed by Stanley Mouse in pencil, in the lower right margin.
Big Brother and the Holding Company "Dollar Bill" Avalon Concert Poster FD-19-2 Second Printing, Uncut Sheet of Two (Family Dog, 1966). Here's one of the best loved designs of the early days of Family Dog -- a clever "Dollar Bill" take-off, designed by artists Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse. This is the second printing, but also a rare uncut sheet of two, measuring approximately 28.5" x 20.5", and in NM condition.
Big Brother and the Holding Company "James Gurley/Tribal Stomp" Avalon Concert Poster FD-48 (Family Dog, 1967). While this poster does promote a show starring Janis Joplin, that's actually guitarist James Gurley, pictured in Indian feathers and beads. Joining Janis and Big Brother at this event were Bay Area faves Quicksilver Messenger Service. This is an original first printing, measuring approximately 20" x 14"; it's in VG condition.
Big Brother and the Holding Company Stockton Civic Auditorium Concert Poster (1967). It's an old fashioned "Psychedelic Dance and Light Show" featuring Janis Joplin and the Big Brother boys, with opening acts the New Breed. Stanley Mouse provided the colorful graphics to this poster, which we believe to be a first printing. It measures approximately 14" x 20", and is in VG condition.
Big Brother and the Holding Company Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster BG-115 (Bill Graham, 1968). Janis Joplin wasn't always pictured in the posters for her band's performances; in fact, this would be the last Bill Graham poster for a Big Brother show to feature her photograph. She appears with the rest of the band in a photo collage, surrounded by swirling lines, colors, and trippy lettering. The never-reprinted poster measures approximately 14" x 21", and is in NM- condition.
Mike Bloomfield and Friends ("Jam")/Byrds Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-159 (Bill Graham, 1969). Mike Bloomfield followed up his appearance on the "Super Session" LP with this set of shows at the Fillmore West. Also on the bill were the Byrds and Pacific Gas & Electric. The poster was designed by Randy Tuten and measures approximately 14" x 22". In NM condition.
Blues Project Matrix Concert Poster (1966). Helping to popularize the Blues with Rock audiences, the Blues Project band were a huge influence on scores of later musicians. This poster, from the group's first West Coast concert appearance, measures approximately 14" x 19.75", and is in NM condition.
Blues Project Avalon Concert Poster FD-5-2 (Family Dog, 1966). Lots of firsts are associated with this poster, which helped kick off the Family Dog's long run of shows at San Francisco's Avalon Ballroom. The Dog's logo mascot, a joint-smoking, top-hatted Indian, made his first appearance here, for a show featuring the Blues Project and the Great Society. This is a second printing copy of this iconic poster, which was designed by Wes Wilson. It measures approximately 14" x 20", and is in VG+ condition.
David Bowie Autographed Poster. An 11" x 14" photo illustration labelled "Acolyte," signed by Bowie in black felt tip. Matted and ramed to an overall size of 15" x 17" and in Excellent condition.
James Brown "Sex Power and Love" Civic Center Concert Poster (1971). Feel the awesome power of the Hardest Working Man in Show Business -- Mr. James Brown! This dynamic showcard poster presents an image of James in burning dayglo orange -- the Sex Machine! This poster measures approximately 22" x 30", and is in attractive NM- condition with staple holes along the top margin. Say it loud!
James Brown N. Y. Apollo Autographed Concert Poster (1995). Incredible is the word for this eye-grabbing poster. Mr. Dynamite is captured in all his glory in sharp graphics, printed in black, dayglo orange, and light blue. The poster has been autographed in a matching light blue, so close to the poster's printed hue that we had to examine with a magnifying glass before we were sure it wasn't printed on! The poster measures approximately 22" x 33", and is in VG++ condition, with some light creases, staple holes, and margin smudging.
James Brown "Super Birthday Bash" Bell Auditorium Concert Poster (1997). If there's room in your collection for just one poster featuring James Brown, this should be it -- what a line-up of supporting acts! Joining the Godfather of Soul was the Blues Brothers, Snoop Dog, Kenny Wayne Shepard, and more, all paying tribute to "the Hardest Working Man in Show Business" as he turned 64, in his hometown of Augusta, Georgia. The poster measures approximately 22" x 33", and is in NM- condition, with neat staple holes the only thing keeping this from strict NM. A beautiful poster!
Buffalo Springfield Fillmore Concert Poster BG-61 (Bill Graham, 1967). Wes Wilson delivered one of his most psychedelic designs for this Buffalo Springfield/Steve Miller Band concert poster. This is one of the earlier, "chartreuse" posters; later in this original, first print run, the light green ink ran out and yellow was substituted for the final copies. The poster measures approximately 14" x 21.5", and is in NM- condition.
Buffalo Springfield "Stampede" Unused Album Slick (Atco, 1967). This unused album "slick" was intended as the cover for the second LP by Buffalo Springfield, featuring Steve Stills, Neil Young, Richie Furray, Bruce Palmer, and Dewey Martin. Plans were changed and this project was shelved; later, the band recorded new material for would finally be released as "Buffalo Springfield Again". Only a tiny few of these slipped out into public hands. This one, measuring approximately 13" x 14.5", has been professionally matted and framed for an overall size of 17.25" x 18.75". In NM- condition.
Eric Burdon & the Animals Fillmore East Handbill (Bill Graham, 1968). Also featuring the Beach Boys, Moody Blues, Steppenwolf, Iron Butterfly, Jefferson Airplane, Who, and others. Measures 6" x 9", in NM- condition.
Eric Burdon and War/Santana Winterland/Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-275 (Bill Graham, 1971). This double-size poster actually promotes three sets of shows -- the first includes Eric Burdon and War, and the J. Geils Band; the second features Santana, with unnamed opening acts; and finally, shows spotlighting Buddy Miles, Wayne Cochran and the C. C. Riders, and Sugerloaf. This poster was printed only once, and measures approximately 21" x 28". In NM condition.
Butterfield Blues Band/Santana/Iron Butterfly Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-131 (Bill Graham, 1968). You'll have to "hand" it to this one -- it's freaky strange, man! But what a line up of talent -- a ticket would give you the chance to see not only the mentioned headline acts, but also Canned Heat, the Hello People, and Initial Shock. Lee Conklin was the artist who "handed" this oddball design in, for a poster never to be reprinted. It measures approximately 14" x 21", and is in NM condition.
The Byrds Concert Poster BG-96 and BG-177 Group (Bill Graham, 1967-69). The Byrds, reduced to trio status, had seen better days by the time of BG-96, a colorful, Bonnie MacLean-designed 14" x 21" poster for the group's December 7-9/67 shows (with supporting acts Electric Flag and B. B. King) at the Fillmore and Winterland. A year and a half later, the group had released a classic album, "Sweetheart of the Rodeo", and were flying high once more with new members filling out the sound. This poster, BG-177, followed the heels of another great album, "Ballad of Easy Rider", and featured opening acts Joe Cocker and Pacific Gas & Electric. It measures 14" x 21.25", and was designed by Randy Tuten. Both posters were printed one time only, and both are in NM- condition.
Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band "Red Bull" Avalon Concert Poster FD-13 (Family Dog, 1966). The Dada-Rock star best known (at that time) for his cover version of "Diddy Wah Diddy" headlined this early Family Dog show, with opening act Oxford Circle. This is a first printing copy, and a nice example of this tough-to find, Stanley Mouse-designed, item. It measures approximately 14" x 20", and is in sharp VG condition.
Johnny Cash Show KRNT Theater Concert Poster (c. 1966). The Man in Black stars in this early roadshow-style poster, which also features June Carter, Tex Ritter, and the Statler Brothers, performing in Des Moines, Iowa. The poster is printed in black and neon red on white cardstock measuring approximately 14" x 21", and is in Fine condition.
Johnny Cash McElroy Auditorium Concert Poster (1974). Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Three are spotlighted in this poster, which also features the entire family -- June Carter, the Cash daughters Rosanne and Rosie, plus Anita Carter and Johnny's old Sun Records pal, Carl Perkins, for a Waterloo, Iowa performance. The poster measures approximately 13.5" x 20.5", and is in Good condition with some color flaking and staining along the edges.
Tracy Chapman "New Beginning" Signed Promo Poster (1995). Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman's confessional style was well showcased on her '95 "New Beginning" album, featuring the bluesy hit "Give Me One Reason." Here's a great promo poster, signed in fine-line black marker, measuring approximately 20" x 30". Framed, and in NM condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Charlatans "Fire Dance" Carousel Concert Poster (1968). This poster was for a delayed event that necessitated overprinting with silver ink, to obscure a cancelled appearance by Jefferson Airplane, and to change the date from May 8 to June 12. It's worth noting that Dan Hicks, who appeared with his band, the Hot Licks, was a founding member of the Charaltans. Also featured was the Steve Miller Band. The poster measures approximately 16.5" x 28", and is in NM- condition.
Country Joe and the Fish and Joe Cocker Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-195 and BG-196 Group (Bill Graham, 1969). Two attractive posters make up this lot, which features BG-195 (Country Joe and the Fish/Albert King/Blodwyn Pig, approximately 14" x 21") and BG-196 (Joe Cocker and the Grease Band/Little Richard/the Move, approximately 21" x 14"). Both posters were only printed once, and are both NM-.
Cream/Paul Butterfield Blues Band Fillmore Concert Poster BG-79 (1967). It was a week of electric Blues at the Fillmore when Eric Clapton's powerhouse trio from London joined forces with Chicago's mighty harmonica-led band. This colorful and trippy poster was designed by Bonnie MacLean, and was only printed once. It measures approximately 14" x 21", and is in NM- condition.
Cream Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster BG-110 (Bill Graham, 1968). The Cream called it quits early on, while they were still at the top of their game. Here's a fantastic poster from the band's Wheels of Fire tour, which occurred some six months before their final trek across America. Opening for Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker was the James Cotton Blues Band, the Satyrs, and Blood, Sweat and Tears. This is a first printing on uncoated stock, measuring approximately 14" x 21", and in NM condition.
Cream Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster BG-110 (Bill Graham, 1968). The mighty power-rock trio, featuring Eric Clapton, held down a four-night stay in San Francisco's Fillmore and Winterland venues, with James Cotton and Blood, Sweat, and Tears supporting. Stanley Mouse created the wild-lettering graphics. This is an original, first-print copy on uncoated stock, measuring approximately 14" x 21" and is in VG condition. A tough poster to find in any condition!
Cream Farewell Concert Movie Poster (Film Shows, Inc., 1969). The movie documenting the final performance (until the 2005 reunion) of the supergroup, featuring Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker, should have been a wonderful and momentous thing. The fact that it wasn't (poorly recorded, etc.) doesn't hurt this dayglo pink movie poster one bit. The photo of the band is as blurry as the film's soundtrack was muddy-sounding, but the poster is a big, bright reminder that this was one of the best Blues-based Rock bands ever. It measures approximately 26.75" x 40", and has been mounted onto foamcore. In VG condition.
Creedence Clearwater Revival/Steppenwolf Fillmore Concert Poster BG-127 (Bill Graham, 1968). A great line up of acts was featured for this series of shows, including It's a Beautiful Day, Butterfield Blues Band, Ten Years After, and Truth. Lee Conklin created the rather bizarre artwork for this never-reprinted poster, which measures approximately 14" x 21". In NM condition.
Creedence Clearwater Revival/Jethro Tull Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-164 (Bill Graham, 1969). Artist Randy Tuten produced one of his most visually interesting poster designs for this show, featuring the hot Bay Area band CCR with British newcomers Jethro Tull. The poster was printed only once, and measures approximately 14" x 21". In NM condition.
Creedence Clearwater Revival Royal Albert Hall Concert Poster (1970). John Fogerty and company were at their artistic peak when this fabulous concert poster, for the band's prestigious 1970 British performance, was produced. It features a very colorful image of the band, who appear as line drawings. The poster measures approximately 14" x 21", and is in NM condition.
Creedence Clearwater Revival Forum Concert Poster (1971). Los Angeles' fabulous Forum was the site for two shows by Creedence Clearwater Revival, now down to a trio after the departure of second guitarist Tom Fogerty. This extremely colorful poster for the 8:00 show measures approximately 14" x 23", and has been framed and matted to an overall size of 21" x 28.5". The top of the poster shows a little wear, but it hardly detracts from the eye appeal this beauty generates.
Creedence Clearwater Revival Concert Poster with Uncut Handbills (1971). A three-piece Creedence is pictured on this "stock" poster (with a blank area left for imprinting venue information). Included with the poster is a strip of four handbills that would have been cut apart after imprinting. The overall size is 23" x 29", and is in NM condition. Rare and unusual!
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young Winterland Concert Poster BG-200 (Bill Graham, 1969). Randy Tuten designed this stylish poster of the Folk/Rock foursome, which was only printed once. The poster measures approximately 14" x 21.5", and is in VG condition, with tackholes in the upper corners.
The Cure Autographed Limited Edition Poster. A framed 20" x 30" promo poster for their 1996 album "Wild Mood Swings", signed by Robert Smith, Roger O'Donnell, Perry Bamonte, Simon Gallup, and Jason Cooper (first names only). in red and black marker. In Excellent condition Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Derek and the Dominos Generic Tour Poster (Atco, c. 1970). Eric Clapton fled from the "supergroup" madness of 1969's Blind Faith by hooking up as guest guitarist with Delaney and Bonnie, who were sometimes referred to as the "white Ike and Tina" for their Southern-fried brand of Rock and Soul music. In turn, Eric "stole" D & B's rhythm section (Bobby Whitlock, Jim Gordon, and Carl Radle) to form Derek and the Dominos, who toured in support of their incredible double-record set, "Layla". Here's a rare poster, produced by Atco (Atlantic) Records to promote the band's only tour. It measures approximately 20" x 25.25, and is in VG- condition, with some minor fading and water damage.
Doors Berkeley Community Theater Handbill (1967). October 15, 1967. Also featuring KMEX's Tom Donahue and Notes from the Underground. Measures 5.5" x 7". In VG condition, with some tape residue on the back.
Doors Postcard and Handbill Group (1967-68). Includes Bill Graham Presents No. 67 Postcard, June 9-10, 1967, measuring 4 5/8" x 7 9/16" and in NM- condition; and a June 15, 1968 Golden Star Presentation Handbill, measuring 4 1/4" x 6 5/8", and in VG- condition, with tackholes and edge tears.
Doors "Pay Attention" aka "Spaceman" Denver Concert Poster FD-D18 (Family Dog, 1967). One of Rick Griffin's most popular designs graces this Family Dog Denver poster. This is the first-printing variant with the black triangle in the upper left corner. The poster measures approximately 12.5" x 21.5", and is in NM condition.
The Doors Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster BG-93 (Bill Graham, 1967). The lettering starts getting harder and harder to read as the poster designs get more and more "far out"! This Doors concert poster also features Procol Harum and Mt. Rushmore, and was designed by Jim Blashfield. There was only one printing. It measures approximately 14" x 20.25", and is in NM condition.
Doors Winterland Concert Poster BG-219 (Bill Graham, 1970). The magnificent Doors, featuring Jim Morrison, appeared for perhaps the last time on a Bill Graham poster with this distinctive Randy Tuten design. This attractive poster was only printed once, and measures approximately 14" x 21". Condition is VG+, with minor tack damage in the corners.
Bob Dylan Offenbach Germany Concert Poster (1991). This oversized poster is not particularly old, but it does feature a cool mid-'60s photo of our favorite raspy-voiced singer-songwriter. It's from Bob's 1991 European Summer tour, which included stops in Italy, Yugoslavia, and Hungary before hitting Germany in June of that year. The poster measures approximately 23.5" x 33.25" and is in NM- condition.
Bob Dylan Mann Center Concert Poster (1996). Bob Dylan is showcased in this poster for a "not to be missed" event, co-starring Country Rockers BR-549 and Feminist Folkie Ani DiFranco. This red and black showcard measures approximately 22.5" x 33", and is in VG+ condition.
Jerry Garcia - "Wetlands II" Signed Limited Edition Litho Print, 498/500 (1990). Beautiful still-life illustration from the late Grateful Dead leader, offset printed on high-quality Coventry Ragcoat paper. The print measures 24" x 19", and has been professionally double-matted to an overall size of 32" x 28". Signed by Garcia and numbered in pencil. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from J. Garcia Limited Edition Prints/Robert Collins Lithography. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jerry Garcia - "Blue Iceberg" Signed Limited Edition Litho Print, 309/500 (1991). The orignal art for this print was done by the Grateful Dead singer and guitarist in 1986, shortly after coming out of a diabetic coma. It's a beautiful airbrushed image, created using templates, in frosty blue hues. The print measures 24" x 19", and is signed by Garcia and numbered in pencil. Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Bill Graham Presents Fillmore Concert Poster Group (1966-68). Got some space on your rumpus room wall to fill? Here's a nifty collection of six Bill Graham Presents poster for concerts at the legendary Fillmore Auditorium, including BG-16 (Mindbenders/Chocolate Watchband, third printing, NM); BG-65 (Big Brother and the Holding Company/Steve Miller, second printing, VG+); BG-83 (Electric Flag/Mother Earth, only printing, VG+); BG-102 (Chambers Brothers/Sunshine Company, first printing, VG+); BG-116 (Love/Staple Singers. only printing, NM); and BG-126 (Albert King/Loading Zone, only printing, NM-). All feature great period graphics from artists like Bonnie MacLean, Lee Conklin, Patrick Lofthouse, Jim Blashfield, and Wes Wilson. A stone groove, man!
Bill Graham Postcard Group (1966-69). The Grateful Dead is prominently featured in this group of Fillmore/Winterland postcards: BG-32 Grateful Dead (VG+); BG-38 Grateful Dead/James Cotton (VG+); BG-41 Grateful Dead/Big Mama Thornton (VG, staple holes); BG-43 Otis Redding/Grateful Dead (VG, tack holes, light crease); BG-51 Otis Rush/Grateful Dead (NM-); BG-55 Chuck Berry/Grateful Dead (Good+, 1" tear, staple damage on back); BG-62 Grateful Dead/Paupers (NM-); BG-81 Jefferson Airplane/Grateful Dead (NM-); BG-99 Doors/Chuck Berry (VG, glue residue on back); BG-134 Steppenwolf/Grateful Dead/Santana (NM-, addressed on back); BG-144 Quicksilver Messenger Service/Grateful Dead (VG+); BG-162 Grateful Dead/Pentangle (VG, addressed on back, small stains); and an unnumbered card for a Grateful Dead/New Riders of the Purple Sage 8/17/70 show (NM).
Grateful Dead Handbill and Postcard Group (Bill Graham, 1966-78). Bill Graham Presents Grateful Dead, Lightning Hopkins, and Loading Zone at the Fillmore Auditorium postcard. Oct 21-2, 1966. Grateful Dead, Blues Brothers, and New Riders of the Purple Sage Winterland handbill. December 31, 1978. Measures 5" x 7.5 ." Average NM- condition.
Grateful Dead/Country Joe and the Fish "Danse Macabre" Pauley Ballroom Concert Poster (1966). This show was produced by the Junior Class of the University of California, and it features some pretty scary graphics, especially for a show in December! The green and purple poster appears to be a first printing, and measures approximately 13" x 19". In NM- condition.
Grateful Dead "Skull and Roses" Avalon Ballroom Handbill (Family Dog 26, 1966). September 16 - 17, 1966. Measures 8 1/2" x 11". In Good condition, with multiple tackholes, tape residue, and a small tape pull along the bottom "Ticket Outlets" area.
Grateful Dead "Love Circus" Winterland Concert Poster (1967). Here's a very unusual and extremely colorful concert poster promoting the "First Annual Love Circus" by a collective calling themselves the "Love Conspiracy Commune". Headlining the show was the Grateful Dead, with able support from Moby Grape and Loading Zone, but the real star here is the amazing psychedelic artwork, provided by an artist known simply as Herrick. The poster measures approximately 17.5" x 25", and is in VG+ condition.
Grateful Dead Agradome/Dante's Inferno Concert Artist Signed Poster and Postcard (1967). Beautiful Bob Masse art-deco style nude adorns this Grateful Dead poster, which promotes a pair of Vancouver, Canada shows. Also appearing with the Dead were the Daily Flash and Love-In. This 13.75" x 21" Summer of Love poster is a first printing, and has been signed by Masse in silver ink. Both items are in NM condition.
Grateful Dead Carousel Ballroom Handbill (1969). Handbill for a set of shows from May 30-31, 1969 and June 1, 1969. Also featuring Charlie Musselwhite and Petris. Measures 7" x 11". In VG condition, with tackholes and drymount residue on the back.
Grateful Dead Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-237 (Bill Graham, 1970). Artist David Singer provided a moody photo collage as the main image to this poster, announcing a series of shows featuring the Dead, the New Riders of the Purple Sage, and Southern Comfort. The poster was only printed once. It measures approximately 14" x 21", and is in NM- condition.
Grateful Dead Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-216 (Bill Graham, 1970). Artist David Singer contributed the "cosmic mushroom" collage art for this poster, which advertised a show featuring modern Blues/Roots singer Taj Mahal as the opening act. This is a tough-to-find first-printing copy, measuring approximately 14" x 21.75", and is in VG+ condition with tackholes in two corners.
Grateful Dead Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-227 (Bill Graham, 1970). A Chambered Nautilus appears in x-ray form against a starry sky in this David Singer-designed poster. Also featured at the show was the Miles Davis Quintet and Stone the Crows. This is a first printing copy, measuring approximately 14" x 21", and is in VG condition.
Grateful Dead/Allman Brothers Band RFK Memorial Stadium Concert Poster (Electric Factory, 1973). Saddle up for a splendid show in Washington. DC's RFK Stadium, with opening acts Wet Willie and Doug Sahm! This is one of the most attractive 1970s concert posters we've seen for some time; the wood grain design is perfectly complimented by a "distressed" natural wooden frame. The poster measures approximately 15" x 24", and is matted and framed to an overall size of 20" x 29".
Grateful Dead "Without a Net" Frankfurt, Germany Concert Poster (1990). Rick Griffin's LP artwork dominates the large tour poster, from an October 22, 1990 German appearance. The poster measures approximately 23.25" x 33". It's in NM- condition, save for a slight lower left corner crunch.
Grateful Dead "Spring Tour" Desert Sky Pavilion Concert Poster (1994). This large, 17.75" x 23.75" poster, printed in vivid colors against a black background, gives off the illusion of being under a blacklight! It's for a three-night stand at Phoenix, Arizona's Desert Sky Pavilion. In glowing NM condition.
Grateful Dead Mardi Gras Insert Poster and Limited Edition Handbill Display (1995). The Dead celebrate Mardi Gras in Oakland for this 1995 concert 10.75" x 24.5" poster, designed by Troy Alders. Also included is an attractively matted handbill and metal plaque. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity from Art Rock. The poster is in NM- condition; the handbill plaque is in NM.
Grateful Dead "Flaming Skeleton" Spring Tour Concert Artist Signed Poster Limited Edition 1248/2500 (ArtRock, 1995). Alton Kelley provided the glittering graphics for this silkscreened poster, which measures approximately 17" x 34.75". Signed and numbered by Kelley. Includes a certificate of authenticity from Art Rock. In NM condition.
Grateful Dead Summer Tour Limited Edition Concert Poster, 569/25,000 (Art Rock, 1995). Guitarist Jerry Garcia's last tour with the Grateful Dead before his untimely demise was this 1995 Summer event. What could be a more fitting way to remember this Rock icon than with a limited edition of the beautifully designed tour poster, with amazing graphics by artist Michael Everett? This is a hand-numbered, second edition poster measuring approximately 18" x 27", and is in NM condition. In addition, there's also a matted original handbill of the poster with a metal plaque; the black mat is embossed in metallic silver with the Dead "lighting skull" logo. Both the poster and handbill come with Certificates of Authenticity from Art Rock.
Rick Griffin "My Eyes Have Seen the Glory" Signed Poster (Berkeley Bonaparte, 1967). One of the undisputed kings of the psychedelic poster was Rick Griffin, who was no doubt inspired by some sort of smoking material for this whimsical and seldom-seen poster. Making for a high-flying trio, the Zig Zag man, the hookah-smoking caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland, and the Family Dog Indian man are all seeing the glory on this 14" x 20" poster, which is in VG+ condition. Signed by Griffin in pencil in the lower right margin.
Bill Haley & His Comets Vintage Handbill (1959). A 5.5" x 11" handbill for a performance by Bill Haley and His Comets on September 27, 1959 at Colston Hall in Bristol, England. In Fine condition with moderate wear and some toning along the edges, with a time correction still stapled to the front.
Jimi Hendrix Canadian Concert Poster (Russ Gibb, 1968). For the kids of the Mid-West, there was no Bill Graham in the 1960s to put on concerts. Fortunately, there was Russ Gibb. He mostly produced shows in Detroit, at the Grande Ballroom, but would sometimes cross the border and do a show in Canada. This is one such example. In NM- condition, due to a quarter inch tear on the left side, this is one of the most sought after posters "Uncle Russ" ever produced! Other acts on the bill included the Soft Machine and Paupers. Overall size of this poster is 22" x 13".
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 14.25" x 22". It's in NM condition.
Jimi Hendrix Experience "Flying Eyeball" Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster BG-105 (Bill Graham, 1968). Here it is -- the BIG one for poster collectors! Yes, this is the legendary first printing of this classic poster, designed by Rick Griffin. Joining Jimi for this set of shows was John Mayall and his Bluesbreakers, and Albert King. This beauty measures approximately 14" x 21 5/8", and is in NM condition. If you plan on buying only one vintage poster this year, make it this one!
Jimi Hendrix Experience "Flying Eyeball" Second Printing Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster BG-105 (Bill Graham, 1968). Here's one of the most sought-after Rock Concert posters of all time -- the infamous "Flying Eyeball"! Zap Comix mainstay Rick Griffin created this original design, which has gone on to inspire countless graffiti and tattoo artists worldwide! This superb second-printing example measures approximately 14" x 21.75", and is in NM- condition.
Jimi Hendrix Experience Baton Rouge Independence Hall Concert Poster (Montel, 1968). This ultra rare poster is absolutely blazing with daygo shades of pink and orange. It almost has the look of a "supermarket" poster; however, the amateur lettering and graphics adds to the charm of this item. It measures approximately 23" x 29", with sharp printing and no "blobs" of ink as have been described on other copies. We are not sure if this is a first or second printing; we suspect it's a first, but we do know that even second printing copies of this one are considered rare and highly desirable, as both print runs were extremely small. In NM condition.
Jimi Hendrix Will Rogers Coliseum Concert Handbill (1969). Jimi's Fort Worth, Texas gig generated this groovy purple handbill, featuring a great photo of the late guitarist. An incredibly rare item (due to the fact the show was eventually cancelled), measuring 8.5" x 11", and in Fine condition. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity from R&R Enterprises.
Jimi Hendrix Insel Fermarn Festival Insert Poster (1970). This is the black and white "insert"-style poster for the infamous German music festival that signaled the end of Jimi Hendrix's career (he died days after his appearance). Also appearing at the festival was Ten Years After, Peter Green, Sly and the Family Stone, Canned Heat, and more. The poster measures approximately 11" x 32", and is in NM- condition.
Jimi Hendrix "Rainbow Bridge" Movie Half Sheet Poster (Transvue, 1972). While this theatrical release about free-spirited hippies in Hawaii may seem silly by today's standards, the final section of the film does features Jimi, jamming away as nobody else could, then or now. This half sheet measures approximately 28" x 22", and is in VG- condition, with tape residue along all edges, plus minor tears, folds, and stains.
"Hey, Let's Twist!" Movie Insert Poster (Paramount, 1962). A 14" x 36" poster for the 1962 rock musical starring Joey Dee, Teddy Randazzo, Kay Armen, and Zohra Lampert, directed by Greg Garrison. The poster is in VG condition with mild wear, soiling, and toning, and two heavy horizontal fold creases. A fun image of a twist party at the Peppermint Lounge.
Incredible String Band Fillmore West Concert Poster (Bill Graham, 1969). This psychedelic folk band from Scotland, featuring Robin Williamson and Mike Heron, was a favorite of Bob Dylan. This one-night-only concert poster, which measures 13.75" x 21", was not part of Bill Graham's regular series, and has no number. It's a first printing copy, in NM- condition.
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!
Isle of Wight Festival Concert Poster (1970). This British music festival rivals the original Woodstock for its legendary status. Featuring a dream line-up of acts (including the Jimi Hendrix Experience in one of their last major performances, plus the Doors, Jethro Tull, the Who, and many more), this was the one to attend had you been knocking around Europe during the summer of 1970. This Dave Roe-designed poster measures 20" x 30". It's in NM- condition.
Jefferson Airplane and John Mayall Fillmore Concert Poster Group (Bill Graham, 1966-68). Two vastly different Bill Graham Fillmore posters make up this eclectic lot. First up, an second-printing copy of BG-39, the Wes Wilson-designed "Color Wheel" poster for Jefferson Airplane, James Cotton Blues Band, and Moby Grape. It measures approximately 13.5" x 22", and is in VG condition. Next is BG-106, a one-time-only poster designed by Stanley Mouse featuring John Mayall and the Blues Breakers with Arlo Guthrie and Loading Zone. It measures approximately 14" x 21.5", and is in NM condition.
Jefferson Airplane "Edwardian Ball" Fillmore Concert Poster (1966). This concert was put on by the Associated Students of San Francisco State College. The poster features great graphics by Stanley Mouse, printed with gold metallic ink. It's a first printing copy, measuring approximately 14.25" x 20", and is in VG condition. with one .75" tear along the lower right margin, and staple holes.
Jefferson Airplane Ectodelic Trip Civic Auditorium Concert Poster (1967). Fly high with this Jefferson Airplane poster, which also features the E-Types and William Penn and his Pals. Poster measures 17" x 22", and is in VG condition, with tackholes and minor corner damage.
Jefferson Airplane/Grateful Dead/Big Brother and the Holding Company Hollywood Bowl Concert Poster BG-81 (Bill Graham, 1967). Bill Graham brought the "San Francisco Scene" to Los Angeles with this fantastic road show. A young and beautiful Grace Slick peers out of the "house" on this Jim Blashfield/Herb Greene design. The poster was only printed one time. It measures approximately 14" x 20.5", and is in NM condition.
Jefferson Airplane Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster BG-85 (Bill Graham, 1967). "Mother Earth" keeps a watchful eye out (literally) on this fantastic Greg Irons-designed poster, for shows featuring the Airplane with Mother Earth (the band, that is) and Flamin' Groovies. This distinctive poster was only printed once, and measures approximately 13.75" x 21.25". In NM condition.
Jefferson Airplane/Jimi Hendrix Fillmore Concert Poster BG-69 (Bill Graham, 1967). The Jimi Hendrix Experience made their Fillmore debut at this show, which featured headliners Jefferson Airplane and opening act, Jazz guitarist Gabor Szabo. This highly sought after poster is a first printing measuring approximately 14" x 22", and is in Good condition with several small holes and minor soiling.
Jefferson Airplane Fillmore Concert Poster BG-63 (Bill Graham, 1967). This gothic-tinged advertisement for a Jefferson Airplane/Paupers show marked the beginning of a series of Bill Graham Presents posters designed by Graham's wife, Bonnie MacLean. There was only one printing. This copy measures approximately 14" x 22.75", and is in NM- condition.
Jefferson Airplane Fillmore West Handbill (Bill Graham , 1970) Bill Graham Presents No. 247. September 14-15, 1970. Measures 4 7/8" x 8 1/8". In VG+ condition, with light tape stains on the back.
Albert King and Country Joe Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster BG-117 and BG-118 Group (Bill Graham, 1968). These two posters feature whimsical designs by artist Mari Tepper, and feature complimentary colors. The lot includes BG-117 (Albert King/Electric Flag, VG+) and BG-118 (Country Joe and the Fish/Moby Grape/Hour Glass/United States of America, VG), both measuring approximately 13.5" x 21, and both printed only one time.
Led Zeppelin Winterland Concert Poster BG-199 (Bill Graham, 1969). Two heavy-weight acts from Great Britain fill the bill on this attractive Bill Graham Presents poster, designed by Randy Tuten. Headlining act Led Zeppelin were at the start of their career in 1969, with Jimmy Page fresh from his stint in the Yardbirds. And the opening act, Bonzo Dog Band, was much-loved in their native England (anyone remember their 1968 UK television series, "Do Not Adjust Your Set", where they were listed as "Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band"?). This first-print poster measures approximately 13.75" x 21.25", and is in VG+ condition. Early Zep posters are always popular, so get those bids in early!
Love/Sha Na Na Fillmore West Concert Double Poster BG-257 &258 (Bill Graham, 1970). This double-sized poster presents two sets of shows at the Fillmore Wet. The first adds James Gang and Black Sabbath to headliners Love featuring Arthur Lee; the second includes Elvin Bishop and Tower of Power opening for Sha Na Na. Norman Orr provided the interesting graphic design. The poster was only printed once, and measures approximately 28" x 21.25". In Fine condition.
Steve Miller Band Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-175 (Bill Graham, 1969). 1969 was a good year for Steve Miller, who was riding high on the charts with his breakout hit "Living in the USA". Also on their way up -- opening act Chicago Transit Authority, who would soon shorten their name to simply Chicago. This very colorful Randy Tuten-designed poster (printed only once) measures approximately 14" x 21", and is in NM- condition.
Moby Grape Winterland/Fillmore Concert Poster BG-56 (Bill Graham, 1967). The Bay Area rockers known for the songs "Hey Grandma" and "Omaha" headline this colorful Wes Wilson-designed, "tiki" style poster. Joining the Grape for these three nights were the Chambers Brothers and the Charlatans. This 13.75" x 21" poster was only printed once. This copy is in VG condition, with very minor edge wear and tackholes in all four corners.
Moby Grape "Neptune's Notion" Avalon Concert Poster FD-49 (Family Dog, 1967). For those in the know, Moby Grape was one of the very best of the Bay Area bands during the "Summer of Love" era. Five musicians, all singers and songwriters, including the son of movie legend Loretta Young, plus former Jefferson Airplane drummer Skip Spence, now moved over to guitar. Opening for the Grape at this early Family Dog show was another local legend, the Charlatans. This Victor Moscoso-designed poster is a first printing, measuring approximately 14" x 20", in VG condition, with one light corner crease and tackholes.
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.
Monterey Jazz Festival Concert Poster (1970). Duke Ellington is featuring on this poster for the classic Jazz and Blues festival. 1970 was the year Clint Eastwood filmed scenes at the Festival for inclusion in his feature "Play Misty For Me." The poster measures a whopping 23" x 35", and is in NM- condition. By the way, the Monterey Jazz Festival celebrated its 50th anniversary this year!
Moody Blues Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-146 (Bill Graham, 1968). The "Tuesday Afternoon" Moody Blues make their mark on the Fillmore crowd, with Chicago Transit Authority (soon to be known as simply Chicago) and the oddly named Frumious Bandersnatch opening the show. This never-reprinted poster features the art of Rick Griffin and Alton Kelley, utilizing the old "Ben Gay" logo character "Peter Pain" to create a strikingly different poster design. It measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in NM condition.
Moody Blues Terrance Ballroom Concert Poster (Stan Schubach, 1970). Artist Robb Brown created the colorful Pop Art graphics for this poster promoting one of England's finest. Joining the Moody Blues that night was Cold Blood, for an "April Fools" event billed as a masquerade (or come as you are) show. The poster measures approximately 18.5" x 25.75", and is in NM- condition.
Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf Fillmore Concert Poster BG-35 and BG-59 Group (Bill Graham, 1966-67). Two giants of the Blues are represented by these two Bill Graham Presents concert posters. First, a second printing copy of BG-35, featuring Muddy Waters and Quicksilver Messenger Service, measuring approximately 13.75" x 22.5", in VG+ condition with tackholes in all corners, and one small corner tear. Second, a copy of the never-reprinted BG-59 featuring Howlin' Wolf, Country Joe and the Fish, and Loading Zone, measuring approximately 13.25" x 21.75, in NM- condition.
Newport Music Festival Featuring Jimi Hendrix (1969). Trippy graphic images of Jimi Hendrix dominate this poster for one of the 'sixties halcyon music events. Appearing with Jimi at the festival was Spirit, the Byrds, Jethro Tull, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Marvin Gaye, Ike and Tina Turner, and many more. The poster measures approximately 24" x 36", and is in NM- condition.
Northern California Folk-Rock Festival Handbill (1968). Art Nouveau-style graphics decorate this red on yellow handbill. Among the acts present were the Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Taj Mahal, Country Joe and the Fish, and more. The handbill measures approximately 6" x 9", and has been professionally matted and framed to an overall size of 10.75" x 13.75". In NM condition.
Pink Floyd Pepperland Handbill (1970). Colorful and scarce item for the band's October 16 - 17, 1970 concert appearances. Measures 5 1/4" x 8 1/4". NM condition.
Pink Floyd Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-230A (Bill Graham, 1970). Pink Floyd were really starting to catch on in America after the release of the double album "Ummagumma". Here's a cool concert poster from that era, featuring the photo of the band in front of all their equipment, as originally see on the back cover of the LP. The poster, which was not reprinted (although this is the "A" version, with the corrected October 21 date), measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in NM- condition.
Pink Floyd "Lightbulb Man" Frankfurt Festhalle Concert Poster (1989). From the "Another Lapse" tour comes this large (approximately 23" x 33.25"), attractive concert poster, for a June 20-21 set of appearances in Germany. The poster is in VG+ condition, with some light tape residue on the back and one small tear in the upper border area.
Plastic Explosion Uncut Double Overprint Poster NR-13B (Neon Rose, 1967). Two Neon Rose posters were overprinted with unrelated images for Kenneth Anger's "Lucifer Rising" film and the cover page to an issue of the hippie newspaper, the Oracle, to produce this unusual item, which had only one printing. The artists involved were Victor Moscoso and Rick Griffin. This copy is in Good condition, with considerable wear along the edges, and some staining. Very trippy!
Pow-Wow San Francisco Handbill (1967). "A Gathering of the Tribes for a Human Be-In," from January 14, 1969. Measures 8.5" x 11". In VG+ condition.
Procol Harum/Pink Floyd Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster BG-92 (Bill Graham, 1967). This very attractive poster, featuring a trio of fine psych/progressive rock bands (H. P. Lovecraft was the third on the bill), was only printed once. This example would grade at NM, save for some masking tape residue on the back of the poster, which has begun to seep through the upper front edges, and a very minor lower right corner crunch. Poster now grades VG+, and measures 14" x 21".
Procol Harum Earth Concert Poster (c. 1971). San Diego's Earth Club was the site for this concert, featuring English Prog-Rockers Procol Harum, with opening act Turnquist Remedy. The poster is printed in green on white uncoated stock, measuring approximately 16" x 20", and is in VG+ condition, due mainly to an upper left corner crunch. A seldom seen item!
Quicksilver Messenger Service Avalon Concert Poster FD-36 (Family Dog, 1966). Zap Comix artist Victor Moscoso provided the "seed package"-inspired graphics for this attractive early Family Dog poster. Joining Quicksilver was Big Brother and the Holding Company (who had by that time added Janis Joplin as lead vocalist) and Country Joe and the Fish. The first-printing poster measures approximately 15" x 20", and is in VG+ condition, with tackholes in all four corners.
Quicksilver Messenger Service "Independence Ball" Fillmore Concert Poster, BG-14 (Bill Graham, 1966). Not just Quicksilver, but a ton of great Bay Area bands were featured at this 3-day event, including Big Brother and the Holding Company, the Great Society, the Charlatans, Sopwith Camel, Love (from L. A., featuring the late, great Arthur Lee), and Grateful Dead. Wes Wilson turned in the striking purple and magenta design for this early Graham poster, which measures 14" x 20", and was only printed once. In VG+ condition, with a single set of tackholes in the corners.
Lou Reed "Berlin" 3-D Stand Up In-Store Display (RCA, 1973). Lou Reed was never one to play by the rules. He followed up his acclaimed 1972 solo disc "Transformer" with this gritty "film for the ear" song cycle about a young couple caught in a downward spiral of perversion and drug abuse. Reusing some of his old Velvet Underground songs, barely-played guitar on most tracks, and sung in a detached manner, this dark and grueling pop experience is nevertheless considered to be a real masterpiece by his fans. This unusual oversized store display is meant to resemble a movie marquee when fully assembled. Wild! Overall size (flat) of the display is approximately 28.75" x 46.75" and is in VG condition.
Rolling Stones "Tumbling Dice" Winterland Concert Poster BG-289 (Bill Graham, 1972). A very popular poster from one of the best Rock bands in the world! This is the coveted first-printing version, with the "white line" visible along the lower left edge of the upper die. This oversized poster, designed by David Singer, measures approximately 22" x 28", and is in NM- condition.
Rolling Stones Frankfurt Concert Poster (1973). Here's the infamous "nude blonde" concert poster from the Stones' 1973 German with opening act Billy Preston, featuring one of the wildest images yet for this rowdy, randy band. It was designed by John Pasche, from a photo by David Thorper. The poster measures 23.5" x 33" and is in Near Mint- condition. Can't you just stare into those big blue "eyes" forever?
Rolling Stones "Round" Knebworth Festival Concert Poster (1976). Knebworth has been the site of on of Britain's best music festivals since 1974. Here's a splendid round-shaped poster from 1976, spotlighting headliners the Rolling Stones, plus Todd Rundgren, 10cc, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and more. The poster measures approximately 24.5" across, and is in VG+ condition, with some minor creasing along the top edge. Due to it's size and shape, this is a tough poster to store, and one we don't see too often.
Rolling Stones "Some Girls" Stand-Up Counter Display (Atlantic Recording Corporation, 1978). "Some girls get the shirt off my back...", sings Mick Jagger on the Stones late-'70s classic. Here's a girl who's already lost her shirt! This teasing, pleasing counter stand-up will display very nicely. It stands approximately 19.25" high, and appears to have been used only a very short time, if at all. In Excellent condition.
Santana and Quicksilver Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-248 and BG-249 Group (Bill Graham, 1970). Here are two great Fillmore West posters designed by artist Norman Orr that will look great displayed together. First up, BG-248, featuring Santana, Dr. John, and Luther Allison, measuring approximately 14" x 21"; next, BG-249, featuring Quicksilver Messenger Service, measuring approximately 14" x 21.25". Both posters are in FN condition, with minor creases in the border areas.
Steel Mill (Bruce Springsteen) Concert Poster (c. 1969). Here's one that doesn't come up often! In 1968, a young Bruce Springsteen was gigging around New Jersey in a band called Child, which was renamed the following year Steel Mill. Here's a generic "window card" style poster promoting Steel Mill, with a fuzzy photo of the man not yet nicknamed "the Boss" on the right (that's him with the long, Robert Plant-style hairdo). The poster measures approximately 14" x 22", in Good+ condition, with some dried glue residue and minor stains. An impossibly rare item, to be sure!
Tommy Rock Opera Aquarius Theater Counter Stand-Up Display (1972). Pete Townsend's classic rock opera, in its first theatrical stage adaptation, was promoted with this purple on metallic sliver stand-up display. It measures 13" x 22", and is in VG condition. Slightly scuffed, but still attractive; the stand-up fold-out on the back is in excellent condition.
Traffic and Moby Grape Fillmore/Winterland Concert Poster BG-111 and BG-112 Group (Bill Graham, 1968). Stevie Winwood's band Traffic is featured in both of these Bill Graham Presents posters. The first, BG-111, also features H. P. Lovecraft, Blue Cheer, and Mother Earth; it was designed by Mouse and Kelley, with a Bob Seidemann photo featuring artist Rick Griffin holding a toy guitar. It's a first printing, measuring approximately 14" x 21", and is in NM condition. The second, BG-112, features Traffic alongside the Lemon Pipers, Spirit, and headliners Moby Grape, with a design by Lee Conklin. The poster is a first printing, measuring approximately 14" x 21 1/8", and is in VG+ condition.
The Turtles Fillmore Concert Poster BG-15 (Bill Graham, 1966). The Turtles were among the most popular Rock acts in the country when they appeared for this one-night stand at the Fillmore, with opening act the Oxford Circle. Artist Wes Wilson utilized drawings by Heinrich Kley to create a cool poster image, printed in shades of green, yellow, and black. This is a first printing copy, as evidenced by the union logo in the lower left corner. In VG+ condition, with minor tape stains and tackholes.
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Freeborn Hall Concert Poster (1984). Get ready for a cold shot of Double Trouble with this striking black and white poster, from Stevie and the band's gig at the University of California's Davis Freeborn Hall, back in the fall of 1984. The show was immortalized on the import CD, "Alone in the Ozone". The poster measures 15.25" x 19", and is in NM- condition. Hotshot guitar players will come and go, but there'll never be another Stevie Ray!
Stevie Ray Vaughan Jubel-Hule Norway Concert Poster (1984). This modern-primitive poster, printed in black, white, and yellow, documents Stevie Ray Vaughn's March 24, 1984 gig in Norway. Billy Bragg opened for Stevie, who is ironically last-billed on this poster, which measures approximately 15 5/8" x 22 2/16". In VG+ condition.
Double Trouble (Stevie Ray Vaughn) 1984 Handbill. For the Coffee Gallery in San Francisco and Keystone in Berkeley. August 11-12, 1984. Measures 5.5" x 8.5". In VG condition, with tackholes in the upper corners, and some very minor discoloration.
Stevie Ray Vaughan/Jeff Beck Tingley Coliseum 1989 Concert Poster Artist Signed Limited Edition, 10/100 (Brian Curley). The Austin, Texas artist Brian Curley produced the original design for this poster, which paired two fantastic guitarists for one show, at Albuquerque's Tingley Coliseum in 1989. Printed in light blue and metallic silver on heavy black stock measuring 20" x 26". Signed by the artist. In NM- condition.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Concert Poster Group (1989-91). This lot includes a Bill Graham Presents poster for a May 25 Eureka Municipal Auditorium concert, black and dayglo green, measuring approximately 11" x 17" in Fine condition, and a second printing "Rites of Spring" Auditorium Shores May 4 concert poster measuring approximately 11" x 17", in VG condition.
The Who Fillmore Concert Poster BG-68 (Bill Graham, 1967). Pete Townshend and company barreled through San Francisco like a hurricane, leaving a path of destruction (courtesy madman drummer Keith Moon). Here's a fantastic, Bonnie MacLean-designed poster for that event, which also included the Loading Zone. Of special note is the listing for next week, in small type in the lower right corner -- Jimi Hendrix, who would be making his Fillmore debut! What a time to be in SF! This first-printing poster measures approximately 14" x 22", and is in VG- condition due to tape residue on the corners, and a light fold.
Who and Iron Butterfly Memorial Auditorium Handbill (1968). From a July 8, '68 show. Measures 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". In NM- condition, with one tackhole near the top of the handbill's upper margin.
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