2007 October Entertainment Memorabilia Final Session
| Sale Number: | 9648 |
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| Auction Date: | October 12th at 4 pm CT |
Session 1
Movie/TV Memorabilia
"Battlestar Galactica" Prop Currency. A set of six gold-tone "cubits" in various denominations used in the production of the original TV series (1978). In Excellent condition, mounted along with a felt pouch in a 17" x 21" x 2.5" display box.
"Bobby" Blake 4X Quality Bailey Hat. "Bobby" Blake was fated to become Robert Blake, star of such films as In Cold Blood, Emmy winner for TV's Baretta and acquitted suspect in the 2001 murder of his wife. From the 1940s into the late 1950s he was known as "Bobby Blake," and this was his hat, with "Bobby Blake" engraved in the inside band. Also engraved on the inside leather band is "4X Quality Hand-Creased by Bailey." There's a small tan ribbon around the crown of the tan hat, which comes in a Stetson box in Excellent condition.
"SeaQuest DSV" Stunt Costume. An aqua, legless jumpsuit used by a stunt performer in an unknown episode of the sci-fi TV series (1993-96). In Excellent condition.
"Star Trek" Gold Fishnet Jumpsuit. A gold fishnet jumpsuit from an unknown episode of the original Star Trek series.
Forrest J. Ackerman Vampire Painting. A 13" x 17" acrylic-on-board painting of a vampire and his next victim by noted sci-fi super-fan and memorabilia collector Forrest J. Ackerman, signed by him in the lower right corner. In Excellent condition.
John Agar Signed Lobby Card. An 11" x 14" lobby card for the 1962 sci-fi movie Journey to the Seventh Planet, inscribed and signed by actor John Agar in blue ballpoint. In Very Fine condition.
Ann-Margret Signed Contract. A two-year agency contract dated February 1, 1963, signed "Ann-Margret Olson" by the actress as well as by agent Harold Landers on the last page in black ink.
Ann-Margret Signed Option Agreement. A single-page letter/agreement on Twentieth Century-Fox letterhead, dated December 21, 1961, and signed by the Swedish bombshell as "Ann-Margret Olson" in purple ink. The agreement allowed the studio to exercise their option to extend her contract by one year. In Very Fine condition with some toning to the right edge and binder holes to the top edge.
Eve Arden Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" promo still signed by Arden in green ink. In Excellent condition. From the collection of John Strangi.
George Arliss Signed Disraeli Portrait. A 5.75" x 8.5" print of a sketch portrait of Benjamin Disraeli, inscribed and signed on the 8" x 12" matting by Arliss in black ink. The actor won an Academy Award for his portrayal of the British Prime Minister in Disraeli (1929). In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some edge wear and a small water stain near the left edge. From the collection of John Strangi.
Desi Arnaz Signed 1972 Earnings Filing. Directors Guild of America confidential annual earnings filing for 1972 dated 10-9-72 and largely and clearly signed in blue ink by Desi Arnaz, who also largely printed his name. Arnaz directed many of the original I Love Lucy episodes and pioneered shooting television shows with multiple cameras, and he is still considered to be one of TV's greatest innovators, though he claimed no directing income for the year.
Frances Bavier Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the actress who played "Aunt Bea" for ten years on The Andy Griffith Show, inscribed and signed by her in black ink. In Excellent condition.
Noah Beery and Others Signed Original Celebrity Sketches. A selection of 14 small pen-and-ink sketches of various celebrities from the Golden Age of Hollywood, including Noah Beery, Bessie Love, Elissa Landi, Billie Dove, and others, signed by their respective subjects and affixed to a 11.5" x 9.5" photo album page. The drawings are by artist Robert L. Whittington. In overall Very Fine condition with occasional instances of toning and/or soiling.
Jack Benny Signed Check. Personal check for $4,976.17, dated May 28, 1965 and signed by Benny in blue ballpoint. In Very Fine condition with a fold crease and the usual bank cancellation marks. From the collection of John Strangi.
Carl Betz Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" headshot signed by the actor in blue ballpoint. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Seven Photos of Humphrey Bogart with Lauren Bacall, Frank Sinatra, Edward G. Robinson, George Raft, et al. This fascinating assortment of casual Bogart photos shows him with wife Lauren Bacall, their baby, Frank Sinatra, and on a soundstage clowning with Edward G. Robinson and George Raft. All shots have some residue damage on the reverse, otherwise they are in Excellent condition. The shots, which range in size from 2.5" x 3" to 4" x 5," probably weren't entirely casual as Bogart was wearing is hairpiece in them -- still a remarkable batch of photos.
Erma Bombeck Signed Book. A hardcover first edition of the 1971 book Just Wait Till You Have Children of You're Own!, inscribed and signed by Bombeck on the title page in blue ballpoint. In Fine condition with some moderate soiling to the dustjacket.
Victor Borge Signed "Playbill" Cover. The front cover of an issue of Playbill, date unknown, autographed by the pianist and entertainer in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition, affixed to a cardboard backing and inserted in a 8" x 10.5" Plexiglas frame.
Charles Bronson "From Noon Till Three" Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of Bronson in the 1976 Western, signed by him in black felt tip. In Excellent condition.
Harry Brown Christmas Telegram to Clifton Webb. A Western Union telegram dated December 24, 1953, extending season's greetings to actor Webb from Harry Brown aka Greta Garbo. In Fine to Very Fine condition.
Harry Brown Telegram to Clifton Webb. A Western Union telegram dated December 24, 1962, to actor Webb from Greta Garbo's nom de plume Harry Brown. In Very Fine condition.
Harry Brown Christmas Telegram to Clifton Webb. A Western Union telegram dated December 23, 1963, extending holiday greetings to actor Webb from Greta Garbo's "alias" Harry Brown. In Very Fine condition.
George Burns and Gracie Allen Signed Checks. Included are two Burns & Allen payroll checks, dated May 13, 1942 and June 10, 1943, signed by Burns in black ink, and one business check dated July 8, 1942 and signed by Allen in black ink. In overall Very Fine condition with mild wear and the usual bank cancellation marks.
James Cagney and Others Autographed Baseball Scorecard. A vintage baseball scorecard for a game between the Baseball War Bond League All-Stars and the Camp Cumberland All Service Team, played on August 26, 1943, signed on the back by James Cagney, (then) New York City mayor James J. Walker, Dick Haymes, Carol Landis, Milton Berle, and others. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear and a little toning to the edges.
James Cagney Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the White Heat star, signed by him in black felt tip. In Excellent condition.
Maria Callas Signed Card. A 6.5" x 5" notecard inscribed and signed by Callas in blue ballpoint. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild toning and wear. From the collection of John Strangi.
Johnny Cash, Kirk Douglas, and Gregory Peck Signed Photos. Includes a color still from the 1971 Western A Gunfight signed by Johnny Cash and Kirk Douglas, plus a b&w 8" x 10" publicity photo of Gregory Peck inscribed and signed by him. Both are in Excellent condition.
George M. Cohan Signed Photo. A b&w 3.5" x 5" photo of the composer-playwright, matted to an overall size of 4.5" x 7.5" and inscribed and signed by him in black ink along the bottom border. In Very Fine condition. From the collection of John Strangi.
Roy Cohn Signed Letter. A single-page, typed letter dated August 4, 1954, signed by notorious attorney Roy Cohn in blue ink. In it he states: "The good wishes and encouragement of so many people throughout the country in this fight to stamp out atheistic Communist infiltration have been a source of great satisfaction to me." The letter is on Cohn's New York law firm letterhead and is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mailing creases. Accompanied by a certificates of authenticity.
Jackie Coogan and Others Signed Original Celebrity Sketches and Photos. A selection of 16 small pen-and-ink sketches of various celebrities from the Golden Age of Hollywood, including Isabel Elsom, Will Lacey, Peggy Wood, Leslie Henson, and others, signed by their respective subjects, some of them affixed to 11.5" x 9.5" photo album pages. Also included are vintage b&w photos of Jackie Coogan and Betty Balfour. The drawings are by artist Robert L. Whittington. In overall Very Fine condition with occasional instances of toning and/or soiling.
Roger Corman and Gloria Stuart Signed Lobby Cards. Pair of 11" x 14" lobby cards, one for The Wasp Woman (1960) signed by Roger Corman in red marker (with "Yum Yum" added by an unknown hand), and the other for The Invisible Man (1933) signed by Gloria Stuart in gold marker. In overall Very fine condition with mild wear and some tanning to the Wasp card.
Joan Crawford Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo inscribed and signed by the actress in blue ballpoint. In Bery FIne to Excellent condition. From the collection of John Strangi.
Bing Crosby Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the singer and actor, inscribed and signed by him in black ink. In Very Fine condition.
George Cukor Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of George Cukor with Joan Crawford on the set of Susan and God (1940), signed by the director in black ink. In Very Fine condition.
Bette Davis and Paul Henreid Signed "Now, Yoyager" Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo still from the 1942 drama, signed by stars Bette Davis and Paul Henreid in black felt tip and marker, respectively. In Very Fine condition.
Bette Davis Signed Photo. A very nice b&w 5" x 7" portrait inscribed and signed by the actress in black ink. In Very Fine condition. From the collection of John Strangi.
Yvonne De Carlo Signed Photo. A b&w 11" x 14" photo of the actress, inscribed and signed by her in black marker. In Very Fine condition.
Ellen DeGeneres Signed Script. A copy of of the screenplay for a season 3 episode of Ellen titled "Ellen with Child," inscribed "Hello to _____! My close friend!" and signed by DeGeneres in black felt tip. In Excellent condition.
Cecil B. DeMille Signed Check and Picture. "Give me any two pages of the Bible and I'll give you a picture," promised Cecil B. DeMille (1881-1959), famed Hollywood producer/director and Best Picture/Best Director Oscar winner for The Greatest Show on Earth (1952). This cancelled Los Angeles Bank of America check, dated January 8, 1947, bears the printed names of C.B. and his wife Constance, both of whom have signed boldly. The check is dated January 8, 1947 (the year DeMille's Unconquered was released) and is made out to the Department of Employment for $23.80. Also included is an 8" x 10" portrait of the formidable C.B., looking...formidable. A fine tribute devoted to a great Hollywood showman. Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Richard Dix and Others Signed Original Celebrity Sketches and Photos. A selection of 15 small pen-and-ink sketches of various celebrities from the Golden Age of Hollywood, including Richard Dix, Betty Blythe, Janet Gaynor, Ken Maynard, and others, signed by their respective subjects and affixed to an 11.5" x 9.5" photo album page. Also included is a page with autographed vintage b&w photos of Dorothy Ward, Evelyn Laye, and Olive Borden affixed to it. The drawings are by artist Robert L. Whittington. In overall Very Fine condition with occasional instances of toning and/or soiling.
Jessica Dragonette Handwritten Letter. A single-page handwritten letter on personal stationery, dated August 27, 1950 and signed by the singer in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition and framed along with the original envelope to an overall size of 10.5" x 18.5".
Louise Dresser Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo inscribed and signed by the Oscar-nominated actress in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition. From the collection of John Strangi.
Jimmy Durante Signed Letter and Photo. A typed letter on personal stationery, dated February 14, 1971, and a b&w 5" x 7" photo of "The Schnoz," both signed by Durante in blue ink. The letter is in Very Fine to Excellent condition; the photo is Fine to Very Fine with mild to moderate wear and toning.
Geraldine Farrar Signed Photo. A b&w 7.5" x 9.5" promo photo of the opera singer and film star, inscribed, dated 1924, and signed by her in black fountain ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition. From the collection of John Strangi.
Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 3.5" x 5.25" photo of the husband-and-wife acting team, signed by them in green ink. In Very Fine condition with moderate toning. From the collection of John Strangi.
Joe Franklin Signed Books and Magazines. Includes copies of Joe Franklin's Encyclopedia of Comedians, Joe Franklin's Memory Lane Cookbook, the February 22, 2001 issue of City Guide, and the February 9, 1997 issue of the Daily News' New York City Vue, all signed by Franklin. In overall Very Fine condition.
Frank Garcia Signed Book. A copy of the 1977 book How to Detect Crooked Gambling, inscribed and signed by author Frank Garcia on the title page. In Very Fine to Excellent condition.
Ava Gardner Autographs. A pair of autograph album pages signed by Gardner in blue ink, respectively. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild wear and moderate tanning. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
James Garner Signed Contract. An engagement contract dated June 2, 1980 for actor James Garner to appear in the program, Sixty Years of Seduction, and featuring the actor's bold, crisp signature and social security number in black ink and in his own hand, as well as his typed-in rate of compensation for replays and foreign use.
Dave Garroway Signed Contracts. Pair of mortgage agreements dated 1964 and '65, signed by the founding Today show host. In Very Fine condition.
Greer Garson Signed Photo. A stunning b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Academy Award-winning actress, signed by her in black felt tip. In Excellent condition.
Greer Garson Signed Photo. A b&w photo of Garson in Pride and Prejudice (1940), inscribed and signed by her in blue ink. In Very Fine condition.
"The Golden Girls" Cast-Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" cast photo signed by Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White. Framed to an overall size of 8.25" z 10.25" and in Excellent condition. From the collection of John Strangi.
Samuel Goldwyn Signature Cut with Photo. A 3.5" x 1.5" autograph cut by Goldwyn in black ink, matted along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of him to an overall size of 14" x 11". In Excellent condition.
Cuba Gooding Jr.'s Uniform from "Pearl Harbor." White pants and white enlisted man's tunic with rank insignia on the right sleeve, worn by Gooding as Petty Officer Second Class Dorie Miller in Michael Bay's 2001 war movie. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild to moderate staining, and with Gooding's name written on the inside of the collar.
Cary Grant Loan-Out Agreement. A four-page loan-out agreement between MGM and Paramount in regards to Cary Grant, dated April 27, 1936, signed by MGM Vive-President Eddie Mannix in green ink on the first and last pages. The agreement allowed Grant to play "Captain Andre Charville" in the 1936 drama Suzy, and is in Very Fine condition with mild tanning, wear, and fold creases, and the usual staples and punch holes.
Jean Harlow Vintage Photos Signed by Mama Jean. A pair of vintage b&w promo photos of Jean Harlow, one 5" x 7" and one 7.5" x 10", inscribed and signed in her name by her mother, as was much of Harlow's correspondence and autographed material. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate toning and some wear.
Jean Harlow Photo Signed by Mama Jean. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the starlet, inscribed and signed by her mother (as was much of her correspondence and autographed photos) in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild wear, some creasing, and moderate toning.
Jean Harlow, Ginger Rogers, and Others Signed Original Celebrity Sketches. A pair of small vintage pen-and-ink sketches featuring Jean Harlow and Ginger Rogers, signed by their respective subjects (Harlow's is signed by Mama Jean) and affixed to an 11.5" x 9.5" photo album page. Also included is a signed sketch of G.H. Elliott and a vintage b&w photo of Gertie Gitana. The drawings are by artist Robert L. Whittington. In overall Very Fine condition with occasional instances of toning and/or soiling.
Ray Harryhausen Signed Items. Includes a 16" x 12.5" lobby card for the Mexican release of The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms and an 11" x 11.5" color ad for The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, both signed by the special effects legend in black ink. Both are in Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Edith Head Signed Contract. Two partial pages from a contract (date unknown) signed by the legendary costume designer in brown ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition. From the collection of John Strangi.
Gregory Hemingway Signed Book. A copy of Gregory Hemingway's 1976 book Papa: A Personal Memoir, signed by him on the front flyleaf in black ballpoint. In Fine to Very Fine condition.
The Hollywood Academy Archive from 1928. A rare collection material from 1928, regarding screenwriting classes at The Hollywood Academy, as well as a personalized, hardbound notebook containing the actual coursework for the "Motion Picture Play Writing" correspondence lessons in screenwriting (a hefty price for the time, $1000, was charged for the coursework and membership). The elaborately embossed, textured cover lists the student's name (one "Herbert Davis") in gold. Two original mailing envelopes of additional correspondence lessons accompany the lot, as well as an introductory promotional packet for the Academy. Perhaps most intriguing is a folder containing 30 critical analyses of films ranging from Tod Browning's The Unholy Three and Josef Von Sternberg's Underworld to Chaplin's The Gold Rush, compiled for students by the Academy's Director of Education. The analyses themselves are fascinating in their own right, offering a rare glimpse into film theory of the late 1920s. In Very Good to Very Fine condition with age-toning and signs of handling to the covers and envelopes.
"The Honeymooners" Autograph Display. A collection of signatures by Honeymooners stars Jackie Gleason, Audrey Meadows, Art Carney, and Joyce Randolph, matted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of the cast to an overall size of 13" x 17". In Excellent condition with mild tanning around the edges of the autographs.
Bob Hope Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the comedic actor, inscribed and signed by him in black ink. In Very Fine condition.
"The Amazing Howard Hughes" Contract Archive. Includes contracts for the 1977 TV biopic miniseries signed by Tommy Lee Jones, Ed Harris, Howard Hesseman, Dabney Coleman, Tovah Feldshuh, Morgan Brittany, Ed Flanders, Bill Baldwin, and Billy Bob Thornton; scripts for parts I and II; press clippings, a promotional brochure, and a 1976 agreement signed by former Hughes aide Noah Dietrich (who wrote the book on which the film was based). Items are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear.
David Janssen Signature Cut with Photo. An autograph album page signed by Janssen in black ink, matted along with a color 8" x 10" photo of him to an overall size of 14" x 11". In Excellent condition.
Carolyn Jones Autograph with Photo. A signature cut featuring Jones' autograph in blue felt tip, matted with a color 8" x 10" photo of her as "Morticia Addams" to an overall size of 12" x 16". In Excellent condition.
Andy Kaufman Signed "Late Night with David Letterman" Contract. An appearance agreement dated February 23, 1983, signed on the front page by Kaufman in blue ink. Kaufman made 11 memorable appearances on the show, and this was one of the last before his untimely death in May 1984. In Excellent condition.
Don Knotts Signed Letter. A single-page letter on personal stationery, dated February 21, 1973, signed by the comedian in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with two mailing creases and mild wear, matted and framed along with a b&w 8" x 10" photo of Knotts as "Barney Fife" on The Andy Griffith Show to an overall size of 22" x 14.5".
Amazing Kreskin Signed Contract. A booking agreement for a two-week gig at Walt Disney World, dated April 21, 1979 and signed by the mentalist. In Very Fine condition with light wear. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Elsa Lanchester Signed "Bride of Frankenstein" Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of Lanchester in the title role of 1935 sequel, inscribed and signed by her in black ink. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Michael Landon Signed Rodeo Program. A souvenir program book for Tommy Steiner's Championship Rodeo, dated October 2, 1973 and inscribed and signed by the actor in black ballpoint. In Very Fine to Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Angela Lansbury Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Manchurian Candidate star, signed by her in black felt tip. In Very Fine to Excellent condition.
Walter Lantz Signed Woody Woodpecker Sketch. An 8.5" x 11" ink sketch of Woody drawn and autographed by creator Walter Lantz. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a couple of small stains.
Emile LaVigne's Make-up Brush. LaVigne was acclaimed in Hollywood for his glamorizing of the great female stars, and this was his favorite "beauty brush" -- used on the great ladies of the screen, from Faye Dunaway to Katharine Hepburn, from Judy Garland to Julie Andrews. The words "powder brush" have partly faded in the course of use. In Excellent condition. From the estate of Emile LaVigne.
Gypsy Rose Lee Autograph. A 9.5" x 6.5" sheet of heavy paper with various signatures, including an autograph by Gypsy Rose Lee (accompanied by a doodle of her). Additionally, Stuart and June Collyer Erwin signed the back of the sheet. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and toning along the edges. From the collection of John Strangi.
Christopher Lee Signed Poster. This 19" x 25" photo portrait of the actor, number 99 of a limited edition of 500, is signed by Lee in white marker and is in Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Harold Lloyd and Others Vintage Photos. Set of 16 vintage b&w publicity photos of Harold Lloyd, Gloria Swanson, Richard Dix, Margaret Livingston, Marian Nixon, Evelyn Brent, Raymond Griffith, and others, most with pre-printed inscriptions and signatures, most affixed to 11.5" x 9.5" photo album pages. The photos range in size from 5" x 7" to 8" x 10" and are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some toning and/or soiling.
Dean-Paul Martin Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" signed by Dean-Paul Martin in black ink. Son of Dean Martin, Dean-Paul had a healthy acting career up to his tragic death in a military jet crash in the San Bernardino Mountains, California, while on active duty with the California Air National Guard in 1987. The photograph of Martin is in Excellent condition, as is his autograph (in black ink).
Louis B. Mayer and Karl Dane Signed Contract. A ten-page employment contract between MGM and actor Karl Dane, dated July 3, 1925, and signed on the last page by Louis B. Mayer in black ink and Dane in blue ink. In Fine condition with mild to moderate wear to the cover, light tanning and mild wear to the pages, and a heavy bisecting fold crease.
Thomas Mitchell and Edmund Gwenn Autographs. A pair of autograph album pages signed by Mitchell and Gwenn in pencil and blue ink, respectively. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and tanning around the edges. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Demi Moore Signed Contract. An agreement dated October 15, 1993, engaging Demi Moore to appear in a soap commercial, initialed and signed by her in blue ballpoint. In Very Fine condition.
Dickie Moore Signed "Little Rascals" Lobby Card. An 11" x 14" lobby card for "The Little Rascals" (the syndicated television package of the classic Our Gang shorts) signed by Dickie Moore in black felt tip to the upper right corner. In Very Fine condition.
Mildred Natwick Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the actress, inscribed and signed by her in black felt tip. In Excellent condition. From the collection of John Strangi.
Anna Neagle Signed Book. A first edition hardback copy of the 1978 autobiography Anna Neagle Says 'There's Always Tomorrow': An Autobiography, inscribed and signed by the singer-actress on the front flyleaf. In Very Fine condition.
Bettie Page Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the famous pin-up model in a leopard print swimsuit, titled Untamed, signed by her in black ink. In Very Fine condition with heavy silvering. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Bettie Page Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the famous pin-up model in a fetching pose, titled Waiting for You, signed by her in black ink. In Very Fine condition with moderate to heavy silvering. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Vincent Price "Black-Eyed Susan" Correspondence. Includes 63 telegrams dated December 23, 1954, wishing Price good luck with the opening night of the Broadway production, plus five letters from the previous summer regarding the production. In overall Very Fine condition with some mild wear, creasing, and tanning.
Vincent Price Telegrams and Photo. As most last-minute correspondences and invitations were sent via telegram in the '40s, Vincent Price received, and saved, many from his famous friends. Included in this lot are telegrams from Clifton Webb, Danny Kaye, and George Cukor (inviting Price to a party honoring Tallulah Bankhead). Also included is a 6" x 8" headshot of a young Price by noted UK theater photographer Houston Rogers, with his studio stamp en verso. In Very Fine condition with typical yellowing to telegrams due to age and crease marks due to storage.
Vincent Price Telegrams with Photos. A set of 21 Western Union telegrams from the summer of 1940, wishing price good luck with his performance in the play The Poet's Corner at the Lakewood Theatre in Skowhegan, Maine -- including a message from his parents and (then) wife Edith. Also included are two 3.25" x 4.5" and two 2" x 2.25" b&w photos of Price, the larger of which are of him in costume. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild wear and moderate tanning to the telegrams, and very little wear or age to the photos.
Vincent Price Signed Sketch. An 8.5" x 11" self-portrait sketch in blue ink, drawn and signed by Vincent Price. In Excellent condition.
Michael Rennie Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of Michael Rennie, inscribed and signed by him in black felt tip. Matted to an overall size of 11" x 14" and in Excellent condition.
Leni Riefenstahl Signed Photo. A b&w 4" x 6" photo of the controversial filmmaker, signed by her in black ink. In Excellent condition.
Charles Schulz Signed "Peanuts" Cartoon. A color 8" x 10" Peanuts printed illustration signed by cartoonist Charles Schulz in black marker. In Excellent condition.
Martin Scorsese Signed Agreement. A six-page agreement dated April 19, 1990, engaging the filmmaker's services as a producer, signed twice by Scorsese on the last page in black ballpoint. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with minor wear.
"Seinfeld" Framed Cast Photo. A color 19" x 15" photo of the cast of Seinfeld at the Emmy Awards, matted and framed to an overall size of 26" x 22". In Excellent condition.
"Seinfeld" VHS Tape Set plus Display Case. Included are 58 VHS tapes totaling all 180 broadcast episodes (and some clip shows and gag reels), plus a 19.25" x 18" x 10.5" Plexiglas display case with the show's logo on it, as well as a copy of the commemorative Goodbye, Seinfeld magazine. All items in overall Excellent condition.
Marian Seldes Signed Book. A copy of Seldes' 1978 memoir The Bright Lights, signed by actress on the front flyleaf in black ink. In Very Fine to Excellent condition.
Fulton J. Sheen Signed Portrait. A signed portrait of television's first preacher of note, Fulton J. Sheen. From 1951 to 1957, Sheen hosted Life Is Worth Living, and later hosted the syndicated show The Bishop Sheen Program from 1961 to 1968. The image size is 10" x 13", framed to an overall size of 13" x 16", and is in Very Good condition, though there is slight staining along lower left corner partially affecting signature.
Dinah Shore Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the singer and actress, signed by her in black ink. In Very Fine condition with moderate to heavy toning.
Saroula Skouras Signed Book. A copy of Celebrity Recipes by Helen Dunn, inscribed and signed on the flyleaf by Saroula Skouras, wife of late Twentieth Century-Fox president Spyros Skoulas. (The book is dedicated to her by Dunn.) In Very Good to Fine condition with tape repairs to the dustjacket.
Anna Nicole Smith Playboy Promo Photo. A rare b&w 8" x 10" promotional photo for a Playboy home video release featuring 1993 Playmate of the Year Anna Nicole Smith. The late model/actress quickly rose to stardom after appearing in the magazine. In Excellent condition.
Anna Nicole Smith Early Photos. Three copies of a breathtaking b&w 8" x 10" headshot of Anna Nicole, taken by photographer Eric Redding circa 1992-93, shortly after her appearance as the Playboy Playmate of the Month March 1992. All are in Excellent condition.
Anna Nicole Smith Autograph. A sheet of lined yellow legal pad paper inscribed "Hugs & Kisses" and signed by Smith in black ink. In Excellent condition.
Anna Nicole Smith "EdenQuest" Promo Kit. A promo kit for Anna Nicole Smith's entry in the 1995 EdenQuest video series, which featured the late model/actress posing in swimsuits (or less) in exotic tropical locales. The kit includes 10 rare color 8" x 10" prints of Smith. The contents are in Excellent condition, and the folder is in Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear and soiling along the spine.
Anna Nicole Smith Guess Jeans Poster. A b&w 58" x 84" poster featuring an unknown model on the obverse, and images of Anna Nicole Smith during her tenure as a model for Guess Jeans on one of the reverse panels. In Very Fine condition with heavy fold creases and a split area in the center.
"Star Wars" Photo Signed by Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill. A color 8" x 10" still from the original Star Wars movie, signed by Fisher and Hamill in black and blue felt tip, respectively. In Excellent condition.
James Stewart Autographed Harvey Sketch. One of James Stewart's enduring and endearing performances was as Elwood P. Dowd, loyal and believing friend to the titular giant, invisible rabbit in Harvey (1950). Here's the bunny himself, smiling and sporting a bow tie, as drawn by Stewart in an 8" x 10" black ink sketch on heavy cardstock, inscribed "Harvey" by Stewart. A wonderfully charming memento of a classic film and its legendary star.
James Stewart Signed Photo. A color 5" x 7" photo of Stewart, signed by him in black felt tip. In Excellent condition.
Kenny Strickfaden Original Design Sketches. Creating and operating the electrical gadgetry for Universal's Frankenstein series was more than a job for Kenneth Strickfaden -- it was a consuming passion. These two pencil sketches of "mad laboratory" props, drawn and saved by Strickfaden, measure 12" x 18" and are in Very Fine to Excellent condition.
Blanche Sweet Signed Photo. A vintage b&w 7" x 8.5" photo of the silent-era movie star signed by her in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild wear and toning, and tack holes to the corners.
Norma Talmadge Signed Photo. A b&w 5" & 7" photo incribed and signed by the silent-era actress in black ink. In Very Fine condition with mild toning. From the collection of John Strangi.
Dalton Trumbo Signed Book. The most famous writer of the Blacklist era's "Hollywood Ten," three-time Academy Award winner Trumbo wrote The Devil in the Book, an examination of the Smith Act and the suppression of free speech, published in 1956. The California Emergency Defense Committee published a limited run of 750 copies of this 42-page paperback book; this is #48, and Trumbo signed the inside cover in red ink. The book measures 5.5" x 8.5," has some cover wear and toning, with Trumbo's signature clean and neat. This is a very rare book and from a writer famous both cinematically and politically. Very Fine condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Lana Turner Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the legendary movie star, inscribed and signed by her in black ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild wear and moderate toning.
Lupe Velez and Johnny Weissmuller Autographs. A pair of autograph album pages signed by actors Weissmuller and Velez (former husband and wife) in pencil and black ink, respectively. In Very Fine condition with mild wear and tanning around the edges. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Jack Warden Signed "Playbill". A copy of the January 27, 1958 Playbill featuring the Broadway premiere of the musical The Body Beautiful, signed on the cover by Warden in blue ink. In Fine to Very Fine condition.
Signed page from Clifton Webb's Guest Book, Including the Signatures of Richard Rodgers and Beatrice Lillie. This page from Webb's guest book is dated January 3, 1938, and features the signatures of legendary musical composer Richard Rodgers, the famed British comedienne Beatrice Lillie, movie star Richard Barthelmess (who signed with his nickname "Corey") and Herbert Bayard Swope, first winner of the Pulitzer Prize for reporting. Imagine the conversations at this party! Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Adam West and Burt Ward Signed "Batman" Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Dynamic Duo signed by West in black marker and Ward in silver. In Excellent condition.
Mae West Signed Photo. Stylish b&w 8" x 10" photo of West, inscribed and signed by her in black felt tip. In Excellent condition.
Letter and Telegram to Clifton Webb from Edward, Duke of Windsor. In writing to his friend Webb, Edward expressed his wishes to lease his home in Jamaica so that he might recoup the money he'd spent on its upkeep, as his neighbor Noël Coward had done -- "Noël has let his for 4 months this winter, for the même reason!". Also mentioned in the correspondence is Edward's reception in society that season, on which he commented: "I've been to a round of parties... everyone (or nearly everyone) says I look just wonderful!". The letter is written on Edward's letterhead from his Quai D'Orsay office in Paris, along with the original mailing envelope with the Duke of Windsor's watermark ("DW") on its flap. A telegram from Edward to Webb is also included in this lot. Dated December 24, 1930, the telegraph relays Edward's "affectionate Christmas wishes" to Webb and his mother Mabel. Both items are in Very Good to Excellent condition with slight yellowing due to age and original mailing creases.
Jane Withers Handwritten Letter with Photo. A three-page letter on personal stationery, dated June 10, 1965, handwritten in blue ink by Withers, one of the most popular child stars of the 1930s and '40s. Also included is a vintage b&w 8" x 10" promo photo of Withers from My Best Gal (1944). The letter is Very Fine condition with a mailing crease, light wear, and staple holes, and the photo has been graded Fine and encapsulated by CGC.
Wonder Woman Vintage Stationery. Set of 13 envelopes and approximately 100 sheets of letterhead featuring Wonder Woman and Warner Bros. logos circa the 1974 Cathy Lee Crosby TV movie/pilot, in Very Fine condition with some mild wear and toning.
"Wrestling Ernest Hemingway" Cast-Signed Shirt. A crew t-shirt for the 1993 drama, signed in black marker by stars Robert Duvall, Shirley MacLaine, and Richard Harris. In Excellent condition.
Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. and George Cohen Autographs. A pair of autograph album pages signed by Cohen in pencil, and a signature clipping signed by Ziegfeld in black ink. In Fine condition with mild wear and tanning around the edges. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Assorted Actor Signature Cuts. Includes autographs by Leatrice Joy (on a first day cover dated May 23, 1984), Buddy Rogers, Stan Laurel with Molly O'Day's autograph en verso (his co-star in 45 Minutes from Hollywood), George Arliss, Ricardo Cortez, and Michael Wilding. In overall Very Fine condition.
Hollywood Leading Men Autograph Group. This set of autograph cuttings includes signatures from Ronald Coleman, Robert Montgomery, Francis X. Bushman, Jean Hersholt, Walter Pidgeon, Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, and Barry Fitzgerald, mounted on four 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.
Hollywood Leading Ladies Autograph Group. This set of autograph cuttings includes signatures from Constance Bennett, Claudette Colbert, Joan Crawford, Katharine Hepburn, Lillian and Dorothy Gish, Mary Pickford, and Loretta Young, mounted on four 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.
W.H. Berry and Others Signed Photos and Sketches. A selection of seven autographed vintage b&w photos of various celebrities from the Golden Age of Hollywood, including W.H. Berry, Sophie Tucker, Maria Corda, and others, signed by their respective subjects and affixed to a 11.5" x 9.5" photo album page. Also included are three small pen-and-ink sketches of stars of the 1920s, signed by their respective subjects and affixed to a 11.5" x 9.5" photo album page. The drawings are by artist Robert L. Whittington. In overall Very Fine condition with occasional instances of toning and/or soiling.
Assorted Vintage Publicity Photos of '20s Starlets. Set of 11 vintage b&w publicity photos of Dorothy Gish, Bebe Daniels, Florence Vidor, Edna Best, Leatrice Joy, Adolphe Menjou, Olive Borden, and others, with pre-printed inscriptions and signatures, affixed to 11.5" x 9.5" photo album pages. The photos range in size from 5" x 7" to 8" x 10" and are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some toning and/or soiling.
Assorted Vintage 1930s Johnny MackBrown and Others Photos. Set of ten vintage b&w 8" x 10" photos, five featuring singing cowboy Johnny Mack Brown, the others featuring various '30s stars and theater marquees. In overall Very Fine condition with overall mild to moderate toning and wear.
Assorted Vintage 1930s Actress-Signed Photos. Set of eight b&w 8" x 10" photos inscribed and signed by Bonnie Baker, Betty Burgess, Claire Windsor (with George Hurrell credit stamp en verso), Carmine, Zazu Pitts, Una Merkel, and Fifi D'Orsay. In overall Very Fine condition with overall mild to moderate toning and mild wear.
Assorted Vintage 1930s Actress Promo Photos. Set of eight b&w 8" x 10" promo photos featuring Mae West (some heavy creases), Billie Seward, Lucille Brown, the cast of George White's 1935 Scandals, Anne Shirley, Claudette Colbert, Lee Morse, and Toby Wing. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate toning and wear.
Assorted Vintage Hollywood Couples Publicity Photos. Set of 20 vintage b&w 8" x 10" publicity photos of various onscreen couples of the 1930s, including Bing Crosby and Joan Bennett, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Claudette Colbert, George Raft and Grace Bradley, Lyle Talbot and Ann Dvorak, Jean Arthur and Donald Cook, and many others. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate toning and wear.
Assorted Vintage "Forgotten Hollywood" Publicity Photos. Set of 21 vintage b&w 8" x 10" publicity photos for various 1930s releasses, including Wings in the Dark, Life Begins at 40, The White Cockatoo, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Sweet Music, Laddie, Law of the Wild, Helldorado, and others. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate toning and wear.
Assorted Autographed Movie Stills. Set of seven b&w 8" x 10" promo photos and publicity stills signed by Bob Steele, Red Skelton, Doris Day (in Julie), Ann Blyth and Stewart Granger (in All the Brothers Were Valiant), Eddie Bracken, Shirley Temple, and Esther Williams. In overall Very Fine condition.
Assorted Vintage 1930s Actor-Signed Photos. Set of four b&w 8" x 10" photos inscribed and signed by Roy Rogers, George Moran and Eddie Mack (aka "The Two Black Crows"), Chic Sale, and Jackie Coogan. In overall Very Fine condition with mild overall toning and wear.
Assorted Vintage 1930s Actor-Signed Photos. Set of nine b&w 8" x 10" photos inscribed and signed by Harry Holman, John Calvert, Herbie Holmes, James Stephenson, Judd and Ted McMichael of the Merry Macs, Hermie King, William Lundigan, Rosco Ates, and Al Herman. In overall Very Fine condition with mild overall toning and wear.
Assorted Vintage Actress-Signed Photos. Set of four b&w 8" x 10" photos inscribed and signed by Jean Darling, Jeanette MacDonald, Vivian and Rosetta Duncan, and Ann Sheridan. In overall Very Fine condition with mild overall toning and wear.
Assorted Vintage Actor- and Entertainer-Signed Photos. Set of ten b&w 8" x 10" photos inscribed and signed by Victor Mature, Allan Jones, El Brendel, Mandrake the Magician, Charles Newman, Sonny LaMont, Maxie Rosenblum, Pinky Tomlin, Benny Rubin, and vaudeville duo Shaun and Lee. In overall Very Fine condition with mild overall toning and wear.
Assorted Vintage Movie Cowboy-Signed Photos. Set of five b&w 8" x 10" photos inscribed and signed by Johnny Mack Brown, Jimmy Wakely, Buster Crabbe, Max Terhune and Elmer, and Tex Ritter, and one b&w 5" x 7" photo inscribed and signed by Ken Hayward. In overall Very Fine condition with mild overall toning and wear.
Assorted Vintage Actor-Signed Photos. Set of five b&w 8" x 10" photos inscribed and signed by Huntz Hall, Johnny Mack Brown, Olsen and Johnson, Charles Laughton, and Al St. John. In overall Very Fine condition with mild overall toning and wear.
Assorted Vintage Actor-Signed Photos. A set of seven vintage b&w autographed promo photos of Betty Grable, Marion Davies, Jerry Lewis, Joe Bennet (two), Allan Jenkins, and Stuart Erwin. The pics range in size from 5" x 7" to 8" x 10", and are in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear and toning.
Assorted Vintage Actor-Signed Photos. A set of five 9.5" x 11.5" photo album pages featuring ten vintage b&w photos ranging in size from 5" x 7" to 8" x 10", autographed by Claire Windsor, Billie Dove, Janet Gaynor, Sally O'Neal, Sue Carol, Eleanor Boardman, others. In overall Very Fine condition with some wear and toning.
Assorted Vintage Actor and Actress Signed Photos. Includes three b&w 8" x 10" photos signed by John Gielgud, Ann Miller, and Barbara Stanwyck; a b&w 6.5" x 8.5" photo inscribed signed by Irene Rich; and a color-tinted 8" x 10" promo still for Rings on Her Fingers signed by Gene Tierney. In overall very Fine condition.
Assorted Vintage Actress-Signed Photos. Includes a b&w 7" x 9" photo signed by Lizabeth Scott and b&w 8" x 10" photos signed by Debbie Reynolds, Butterfly McQueen, Dorothy Lamour, Lena Horne, Helen Hayes, Arlene Dahl, and Lili St. Cyr. All are in Very Fine condition.
Assorted Signed Actress Photos. Set of five b&w 8" x 10" photos signed by Deborah Kerr, Irene Dunne, Claire Trevor, Virginia Mayo, and Cammie King. All are in Excellent condition.
Assorted Actress-Signed Photos. Includes a blue sepia-toned 8" x 10" still from Psycho signed by Janet Leigh and b&w 8" x 10" photos signed by Lillian Gish, Alice Faye, and Pat Priest. All are in Excellent condition.
Assorted Actor Signed Photos. Set of five 8" x 10" photos inscribed and signed photos includes two Bewitched promo photos signed by Erin Murphy (one color and one b&w), a b&w Maverick photo signed by James Garner, a b&w headshot signed by Tiny Ron, and a color Star Trek: Deep Space Nine still signed by Tiny Ron. In overall Excellent condition.
Music Memorabilia
Ivie Anderson Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the Jazz singer, inscribed and signed by her in blue fountain ink. In Very Fine condition with mild overall toning.
Louis Armstrong Vintage Press Photos. Set of four b&w 8" x 10" press kit photos of Satchmo, circa 1966. In Excellent condition. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Archie Bell & The Drells Vintage Press Kit. An Associated Booking Company press kit for the "Tighten Up" band that includes two 12-page booklets. In Very Fine condition. From the Tony Papa Archives.
James Brown Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo of the late Godfather of Soul circa 1992, inscribed and signed by him in blue ballpoint. In Excellent condition.
Hoagy Carmichael Signed Photo. A b&w 8" x 10" photo inscribed and signed by the singer in black ink. In Excellent condition.
Enrico Caruso Signed Letter. A one-page handwritten letter on hotel stationery, dated March 12, 1906 and signed by the singer in black ink. In Good condition with moderate tanning, heavy tearing and chipping along the left edge, and considerable tape reinforcement along the entirety of the back side. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash Signed Tour Book. A 22-page tour book from the mid-'70s, full of color photos, signed by both Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash on the inside front cover in black ballpoint. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some mild wear and moderate spine stress.
Dave Clark Five Contracts. Set of unsigned booking agreements dated March 14, 1966, engaging the Dave Clark Five for a gig at Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas. In overall Very FIne condition with mild wear and toning. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Wayne Cochran Contract. A booking contract dated November 13, 1972, engaging Cochran for a show at the Copa Habana Club. Unsigned, in Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Bo Diddley Signed Stage Schematic. A stage schematic for an unknown performance at an unspecified venue, dated 1998 and signed by the blues legend in black felt tip. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.
Fats Domino Handwritten and Signed Song Lyrics. A sheet of 8.5" x 11" cardstock featuring lyrics to the songs "Blue Monday," "Blueberry Hill," and "I'm Walking" handwritten and twice signed by Blues legend Fats Domino in (appropriately) blue ballpoint. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a heavy fold crease across the center.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Fats Domino Handwritten and Signed Song Lyrics. A sheet of 8.5" x 11" cardstock featuring lyrics to the song "Blue Monday" handwritten and signed by Blues legend Fats Domino in (appropriately) blue ballpoint. In Very Fine to Excellent condition with a heavy fold crease across the center.
Music Memorabilia
Duke Ellington Autograph Group. A set of three autograph cuts featuring Ellington, Paul Gonsalves, and Cat Anderson, plus a handbill signed by Cootie Williams. In Overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some heavy folds to the handbill.
Ella Fitzgerald Autograph Cut. An Ella Fitzgerald autograph cut (in blue ink). Her inscription, "Best Wishes," has a repeated "B" -- the pen was apparently low on ink -- but the signature is big and bold. In Very Fine condition with very minor age-toning.
Gennifer Flowers Signed Contract. A booking agreement for two gigs at the LaPlaza Mall in McAllen, Texas, dated December 23, 1976 and signed by Flowers. In Very Fine condition with light wear. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Four Tops Signed Contract. A booking contract dated February 4, 1976, engaging the Tops for a show in Fort Lauderdale, signed by Duke Fakir on the front page in blue ink and in Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Banner from 2000 Grammy Awards. A 96" x 35" banner, displayed at the 2000 Grammy Awards ceremony. The televised event is best remembered for Carlos Santana's astounding eight Grammy wins, and Christina Aguilera's win over Britney Spears for Best New Artist. In Excellent condition.
Grateful Dead Limited Edition Memorabilia. Set of limited edition Grateful Dead items including a snow globe (nestled on a ceramic tambourine) which plays the Dead song "Terrapin Station," a ceramic cookie jar in the shape of a psychedelic bus, and a man's watch with the Dead's logo on the face (one of a numbered limited edition series). All are in Excellent condition.
Lionel Hampton Vintage Standee. A vintage 12" x 18" Decca Records standee promoting the Jazz bandleader, in Very Good condition mild to moderate overall soiling, some wear, and heavy corner damage.
Neal Hefti Signed Contract. A booking agreement for a performance by Hefti at Walt Disney World, dated January 4, 1978 and signed by the Jazz trumpeter, with an attached adjustment sheet stating the gig was cancelled due to a death in the family. In Very Fine condition with light wear. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Jimi Hendrix Experience Unused Winterland Tickets and Program (1968-69) Two Near Mint examples of Bill Graham Presents BG-140 tickets, featuring great graphics by Rick Griffin and Victor Moscoso, are featured in this lot. The Thursday ticket is printed in cyan blue and black, while the Saturday ticket is printed in full color. Also included is a 5 5/8" x 8 5/8" flyer for Newport '69 at Devonshire Downs, featuring a nice pen-and-ink sketch of Jimi and some of the other performers (including Spirit's Randy California, a friend and former band member with Hendrix). It's printed in brown ink on goldenrod bond stock, and is in Excellent condition.
Jimi Hendrix Limited Edition Print (1974). By Earl Newman, 17" x 23" print featuring the Rock legend (in, appropriately enough, purple). The poster is in VG+ condition with a small tear on the edge near the lower right corner, tack holes in the corners, and a minor 6" crease on the lower left corner.
Woody Herman Autograph Group with Herman, Ralph Burns, Bill Harris, and Others. Acquired before their March 7, 1950 concert in Amarillo, this set of autographs is a great glimpse into the Third Herd era of Herman's career. Autographs include three from Woody Herman, including some fascinating notes, in Herman's hand, on the night's gig and his percentage split with the club's management. Also included are autographs from his band-members Ralph Burns, Bill Harris, Milt Jackson, Red Mitchell, Conte Candoli, Sonny Igoe, and Jackie Stevens. In Very Fine condition with the expected age-toning.
Famous Trumpet Players Autograph Group - Al Hirt, Doc Severinsen, Bobby Hackett, and Others. Includes autographs from Al "Sugarlips" Hirt, Doc Severinsen, Bobby Hackett (who played the trumpet solo on Goodman's "String of Pearls"), Billy Butterfield, Ray Anthony, Raphael Mendez, and Jim Cullum (who actually plays the cornet). In Very Fine to Excellent condition with age-toning to Hackett, Anthony, and Mendez autographs cuts.
Lena Horne Signed Photo. A color 8" x 10" photo inscribed and signed by the singer in blue felt tip. In Excellent condition. From the collection of John Strangi.
Michael Jackson Signed Photo. A color 8" x 10" photo of the King of Pop circa 1991, signed by him in black marker. In Excellent condition.
Stan Kenton Vintage Press Kit. A vintage press kit for the bandleader and his orchestra, including releases and five b&w 8" x 10" photos. In Very FIne condition with mild wear and some toning to the photos. From the Tony Papa Archives.
B.B. King Assorted Patches. A pair of B.B. King-themed "Thank you for loving the blues" patches and a pair of guitar-shaped "Lucille" patches, in Excellent condition. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Kiss Signed Photo. A color 8" x 10" band photo signed by Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, and Gene Simmons in gold marker. In Excellent condition.
Bob Marley and The Four Tops Press Photos. Set of four b&w 8" x 10" press photos includes two shots of Bob Marley and two of the Four Tops. In Fine to Very Fine condition with mild toning and wear, and staple holes and other damage to the corners of most. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Hugh Masekela Signed Contract. A booking agreement for a performance in Houston, dated June 11, 1975 and signed by Masekala. In Very Fine condition with light wear. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Monkees Signed Photo. A color 8" x 10" photo signed by Michael Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz, David Jones, and Peter Tork in black felt tip. In Excellent condition.
Motown Sound Vintage Press Book. An 18-page press book touting "The Motown Sound," with articles on the Temptations, the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye and the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, and others, with numerous b&w photos. In Very Fine condition. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Roy Orbison Signed Photograph. A b&w 8" x 10" of Roy Orbison, signed by Orbison in black ink. In Excellent condition.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
Elvis Presley "Double Features" Limited Edition DVD Set. A special DVD set featuring eight Elvis classics on four discs, #3,053 in a limited edition of 15,000. Included are Kid Galahad, Girls! Girls! Girls!, Viva Las Vegas, Roustabout, It Happened at the World's Fair, Acapulco, Harum Scarum, and Girl Happy, all packaged in a blue velvet-lined case shaped like a film container, along with an Elvis pin. In Excellent condition. Accompanied by a COA.
Music Memorabilia
Martha Reeves Vintage Press Kit. A vintage Martha and the Vandellas press kit, in FIne to Very Fine condition with mild wear and some areas of moderate toning. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Sam the Sham Signed Contract. A standard booking contract dated March 20, 1967, engaging Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs for a performance at the Canisius College Student Union in Buffalo, New York, signed on the first page by Domingo "Sam" Samudio in blue ink. In Very Fine condition with fold creases and staple holes to the top edge.
Beverly Sills Signed Book and Record. Includes the 1976 memoir Bubbles: A Self portrait by Beverly Sills signed by the late diva, plus a copy of her LP La Traviata Highlights, from Verdi's eponymous opera. In overall Very Fine condition.
Keely Smith Signed Contract. A booking contract dated February 9, 1978, engaging Smith for a show in New Orleans, signed on the front page in red ink and in Very Fine to Excellent condition. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Strawberry Alarm Clock Vintage Photos. An Associated Booking Company press kit folder for the "Incense and Peppermints" band that includes three b&w 8" x 10" band photos. In Very Fine condition. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Med Flory Signed Supersax Contract. A booking agreement for a performance in Wichita, Kansas, dated January 29, 1976, and signed by Med Flory of the Charlie Parker tribute band Supersax. In Very Fine condition with light wear. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Jack Teagarden Signed Contracts. Two separate booking agreements for performances in December of 1962 and '63, in Oklahoma City and New Orleans, signed by the Jazz trombonist. In overall Very Fine condition with light wear; tape stains to the 1963 agreement. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Mel Tormé and George Shearing Autographs. A card signed by Mel Tormé and his pianist George Shearing from the late '70s, both in black ink. Shearing once said of Tormé: "It is impossible to imagine a more compatible musical partner... As Mel put it, we were two bodies of one musical mind." A great remnant from their partnership. In Excellent condition.
Leslie West Mini-Archive. Includes West's personal copy of the Thunder and Mud script, signed by the singer-songwriter on the cover in blue ballpoint; a letter to West from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum with handwritten notes by West in black ink; a 15-page recording agreement dated February 10, 1999, and signed by West on the last page in black ink; a Nantucket Sleighride program book with lyrics by West; a one-page letter handwritten and signed by West in green ink; and a 28-page transcript of an interview with West from October 28, 1999, with the original cassette recording and a copy on floppy disc. In overall Very Fine condition.
Various Vintage R&B Press Photos. Set of five vintage b&w 8" x 10" press photos includes shots of Bobby "Blue" Bland with B.B. King, Roy Ayers, Freddie Hubbard, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, and Bobby Caldwell. In overall FIne to Very Fine condition with mild toning and staples holes and other damage to the corners. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Various Big Band Musician & Singers Signed Photos. Set of five b&w 8" x 10" photos inscribed and signed by Noble Sissle, Nick Lucas, Skinny Ennis, Britt Wood, and Edward and Edwin Milo. In overall Very Fine condition with mild overall toning and wear.
Various Music Celebrity Autographs. Included are b&w 8" x 10" photos signed by Sammy Cahn, Jack Norworth, and the Four Aces; as well as autograph cuts from Bobby Ricky and Gene Krupa. Items are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear.
Various Jazz Greats Autographs. Autograph cuts, on 6" x 4.5" album pages, from Tommy Dorsey (with Big Band vocalist Bea Wain's autograph en verso) and Benny Goodman. Also included is a b&w 8" x 10" of Harry James, signed by the trumpet-player in black ink. In Very Good condition with moderate age-toning to the album pages.
Assorted Vintage Entertainer-Signed Photos. Set of four autographed b&w 11" x 14" photos includes Rube Walf, Kate Smith, Dave Rubinoff, and Ted Fiorito. In overall Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear and mild to moderate toning.
Various Jazz-Related Telegrams. Set of 15 assorted Western Union telegrams dating from September 8, 1961 to September 17, 1962, regarding various bookings for Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck, Jack Teagarden, Louis Armstrong, and others, in overall Fine to Very Fine condition with mild to moderate wear and toning. From the Tony Papa Archives.
Roy Orbison Autographed "The Crowd"/"Mama" 45 Record Sleeve. "The Crowd" / "Mama" 45 record sleeve signed by the legendary Pop/Rock star on the front of the sleeve in black ink. In Very Fine condition with age toning to the sleeve.
Rolling Stones - "Ed Rudy Interviews with the Rolling Stones and the Dave Clark Five" - Radio Pulsebeat News LL1004 and LL1005. Two LPs issued to cash in on the similarly-formatted Beatles records Ed had done. Condition for both are the same: EX 7 (cover)/ MT 9 (record). From Bill Paquin Collection.
Slim Whitman "Secret Love" Imperial Gold Record Award (1958). Doris Day took the song to #1 on the Pop charts in 1954, but Slim also had a big hit with it on the Country charts later the same year, climbing to #2 and enjoying his second biggest hit ever. The man known as "The Smilin' Star Duster" charted 37 times on the Country charts, 11 times achieving Top 10 status. The Gold Record here is one of the more attractive in our set from the archives of Imperial Records founder Lew Chudd.
Slim Whitman "Rose-Marie" Imperial Gold Record Award (1958). The third Gold Record for Slim Whitman in less than two years was also his last, climbing to a peak of #4 on the Country charts in 1954. Imperial honored the artist with this award some years later when founder Lew Chudd began celebrating his label's million-selling hits. It may have been his last Gold Record, but Whitman's career flourished -- he charted hits in every decade from the '50s through the '80s.
Beatles - "1965 Talk Album with Ed Rudy" - Radio Pulsebeat - Album A 1965 interview LP with Ed Rudy and The Beatles talking about Beatlemania. Hard to find this rare album with the original shrinkwrap still intact. There is a DJ's name on the label. Condition: NM 8 (cover)/ EX 7 (record). From the Bill Paquin Collection.
"Introducing The Beatles" Mono LP (Vee-Jay 1062, 1963) Here is a 1963 mono copy of the above LP with color band bracket labels. Small stain on back cover. Column back containing the songs "Ask Me Why" and "Please Please Me." Over the years it has become harder and harder to find nice copies of this milestone LP. After all, who didn't play (and play and play...) their Beatles albums in the 1960s? Condition: EX 7/ EX 7. From the Bill Paquin Collection.
Beatles York Concert Stub. A used ticket to their March 13, 1963, performance at the Rialto Theatre in York, in support of Chris Montez and Tommy Roe. In Excellent condition with just a little wear and faint discoloration to the edges.
Beatles/Dakotas Bournemouth Concert Stub. A used ticket from the Boys' August 23, 1963, performance at the Gaumont Theatre in Bournemouth. In Very Good to Fine condition with light wear and little staining, and moderate wrinkling on the back.
Beatles Preston Concert Ticket. A ticket for their September 13, 1963, performance at the Public Hall in Preston. After this show, Paul McCartney drove 25 miles to the Imperial Ballroom in Nelson to appear on a panel judging the "Imperial Miss 1963" contest. In Excellent condition with minimal wear.
Beatles Juke Box Jury Concert Ticket. A used ticket with detached stub for the Beatles' December 7, 1963, appearance by the band on the television show Juke Box Jury, followed by a live performance. Arranged for 2,500 members of the group's Northern Area Fan Club, both shows were broadcast on the same day, one that evening in a special prime-time slot, leaving non-converts to bemoan that BBC actually stood for "Beatles Broadcasting Corporation." Unfortunately for the Beeb, technical difficulties and scant rehearsal time all but ruined both broadcasts. This ticket to the now historic event is in Excellent condition with only a few very minor spots of wear.
Beatles King's Hall Concert Ticket Stub. From their November 2, 1964, performance at the King's Hall Balmoral in Belfast, Ireland. The date was originally scheduled as a day of rest for the band, but promoter Arthur Howes squeezed in a late booking for an early evening performance. In Excellent condition with two sets of small staple holes to the left side.
"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.
Beatles Newcastle Concert Ticket Stub. A used ticket from their December 4, 1965, performance at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Hall, one of the handful of shows in what would be their last British Tour. In Very Good condition with minor wear to the edges, a bisecting vertical fold crease, and mild to moderate discoloration on the back.
Beatles Birmingham Concert Ticket. A used ticket with separate, matching stub from the Boys' December 9, 1965, performance at the Odeon Theatre in Birmingham -- one of the last few nights of what would turn out to be their final British concert tour. In Excellent condition with a bisecting vertical fold crease and very faint discoloration on the main piece.
"The Beatles Are Here" Vintage Magazine (1964). A rare vintage copy of the 1964 promo magazine, 72-pages featuring b&w photos, profiles, and articles, in Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear and toning.
Beatles Vintage Stamps from 1964. A box of 23 vintage booklets of 100 collectible Beatles stamps with four small promotional banners, released by Hallmark in 1964. The stamps are in overall Very Fine condition with mild wear to most of the booklets, and the banners are in Very Fine to Excellent with some small instances of very mild discoloration.
Beatles "Yellow Submarine" Velox Proof of Alternate Version of 11-song One Sheet (1968). A velox is a high quality screened photographic print that is used in the preparation of mechanicals. Because they are used only for this purpose, the number of velox prints is extremely limited, usually less than five. This particular version of the One Sheet has the familiar graphic elements of the U.S. One Sheet movie poster, but the elements themselves are in different places on the velox than in the final version of the movie poster. These production elements of the One Sheet were discarded after the production of the promotion for "Yellow Submarine" was completed. The survival of these original artwork pieces for publicity purposes is very rare, as almost all of this material was discarded. Approximate size 13" X 18".
Beatles Metal Lunchbox with Thermos. Produced by Aladdin Industries in 1965, this was the first metal box to use pop music performers, and it featured their embossed 3-D portraits and signatures, with a matching thermos. This one is in Fine condition with some moderate wear to the edges and a few small dings and scratches on the surfaces.
Ringo Starr Signed Photograph. A great mid-'60s photo of Ringo on a rocky coast, playing (or posing with) his Ludwig drum set. Starr signed the b&w 8" x 10" in black ballpoint ink. In Very Fine condition with age-toning to the borders.
Ray Anthony Vintage Poster. A vintage 14" x 22" poster featuring Ray Anthony and His Orchestra, in Very Good to Fine condition with moderate to heavy toning, and some wear and soiling.
Charlie Barnet Vintage Poster. A vintage 14" x 22" poster featuring Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra, in Fine condition with moderate toning, and some wear and soiling.
Blue Barron Vintage Poster. A vintage 14" x 22" poster for Blue Barron and His Orchestra, in Very Good to Fine condition with moderate to heavy toning and some soiling and wear.
Tex Beneke Vintage Poster. A vintage 14" x 22" poster featuring Tex Beneke and His Orchestra, in Very Good to Fine condition with mild to heavy toning, and some wear and soiling.
Big Brother and the Holding Company Avalon Concert Postcard Group (Family Dog, 1967-68). Includes FD-48 "James Gurley"; FD-52 "Contact"; FD-55 "God's Eye"; FD-60 "Motherload" (with photo of Janis Joplin and band); FD-65 "Aunt Jemima/Magic Show"; FD-68 "Avalon Ballroom" (stained); and FD-671123 "Turkey Trot". All cards were addressed and have bulk mail backs, and all have tape on at least two sides of the card. Otherwise, they average VG+.
Chambers Brothers/Eric Burdon and the Animals Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-132 (Bill Graham, 1968) Art by Lee Conklin. Only printing. Measures approximately 14" x 21". NM condition.
Eric Clapton/Stevie Ray Vaughan Alpine Valley Music Center Concert Poster (1990). This poster originally advertised the very last concert appearances by Texas legend Stevie Ray Vaughan. It was an all-blues event, headlined by Eric Clapton, featuring performances by the Robert Cray Band and Buddy Guy. After the final show, a helicopter whisked Stevie Ray away to his doom. A great show, with a very sad ending! The poster measures approximately 14" x 22", and appears to our eyes to be an authentic first printing. It's in NM condition.
Cream Fillmore Concert Poster BG-80 (Bill Graham, 1967) This poster, featuring a striking design by Jim Blashfield, was actually for a second week of shows by England's premier Blues/Rock trio, fronted by Eric Clapton (the first week is announced on poster BG-79). Although the Electric Flag is listed as the opening act, they were replaced at the last minute by the Prime Movers. This first-printing copy measures approximately 14" x 21", and is in VG+ condition, with minor corner damage.
Xavier Cugat Vintage Poster. A vintage 14" x 22" poster featuring Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra, in Very Good to Fine condition with moderate to heavy toning, and some wear and soiling.
Doors Avalon Concert Postcard Group (Family Dog, 1967). Includes FD-50 "Break On Through"; FD-57 "Swirley" (stained); FD-61 "Butterfly Lady"; and FD-64 "Pink Panther". All cards were addressed on the back, all are bulk mail variants, and all have tape on edges or corners. Average condition VG.
Family Dog Avalon Concert Postcard Group (1967). Includes FD-54 Grateful Dead "Three Indian Dudes"; FD-58 Quicksilver Messenger Service "Pot"; FD-69 Quicksilver Messenger Service "Independance"; FD-71 Charlatans "TANS"; and FD-81 Youngbloods "Mist Dance". All cards have been addressed; are bulk mailing copies, and all have tape on the edges. In average VG condition.
Family Dog Avalon Concert Postcard Group (1967). Includes FD-56 Charlatans "Front Porch"; FD-59 Chambers Brothers "Bobbsey Twins"; FD-62 Quicksilver Messenger Service "Sutters Mill"; FD-66 Youngbloods "Strongman"; and FD-75 Moby Grape "Three Bares". Cards all have been addressed; all have tape on edges. Average condition VG.
Family Dog Avalon Concert Postcard Group (1967). Includes FD-51 Quicksilver Messenger Service "Peacock Ball"; FD-70 Miller Blues Band "Chicago Fire" (this is the "mirror image" card); FD-73 Blue Cheer "Smiling Hun"; FD-77 Big Brother and the Holding Company "War and Peace"; FD-80 South Side Sound System "Tea Party"; FD-83 Charlatans "Sky Web"; FD-86 Blue Cheer "Flower Pot"; and FD-90 Canned Heat "Super Ball". All cards were addressed and are bulk mail backs; all have tape on the edges. Condition averages VG+.
Bill Graham Presents Fillmore/Winterland Concert Postcard Group (1967-71) Includes BG-73 Sam & Dave; BG-76 Muddy Waters; BG-103 Butterfield Blues Band (stained, VG); BG-123 Mothers of Invention (calendar back); and BG-268 Hot Tuna (lightly creased, VG+). Condition averages NM except where noted.
Grateful Dead Concert Postcard and Handbill Group (Bill Graham/Family Dog, 1966-70). Includes four 11" x 9.25" ArtRock plaque displays, each with an authentic Grateful Dead concert postcard (called "handbill" on the plaque) inserted in the display: BG-38 (November 18-20, '66); BG-41 (December 9-11, '66); BG-55 (March 17-19, '67); and FD- 54 ("Three Indian Dudes", March 24-26, '67). The cards, all removable, are in NM condition, and each item comes with a certificate of authenticity from ArtRock; the holders average VG+ to NM- with some tiny corner chips off on the back of some pieces. Also included is the postcard for BG-152 (New Years Eve 1967, NM) and the handbill for BG-263 (New Years Eve 1970, signed by artist David Singer, NM).
Grateful Dead Fillmore West Concert Poster BG-176 (Bill Graham, 1969) This is the "Cool Ade" poster, featuring a 19th or early 20th century advertisement as the central image. Randy Tuten was the designer. Jr. Walker and the All Stars were featured as openers for the show. This is a first printing poster, measuring approximately 14" x 21", and is in VG+ condition.
Grateful Dead Fillmore Auditorium Concert Handbill (Bill Graham Presents, 1967). This is a scarce handbill advertising an event for which there was no poster. It was called "Abe Lincoln's Birthday Party" and it was a benefit for the Council for Civic Unity. Also playing that night were Moby Grape, Sly and the Family Stone, the New Salvation Army Banned, and Notes from the Underground. In Near Mint condition. this handbill will delight one lucky Deadhead. Overall size of this piece is 8.75" x 11.25".
Jerry Garcia "13 Magical Nights on Broadway" Lunt-Fontanne Concert Poster (Bill Graham, 1987) A fantastic black and white photo of Jerry pulling a guitar out of his hat makes this elegant solo poster a must for all Deadheads. The poster measures approximately 16" x 24", and is in NM- condition, with some minor masking tape left on the reverse side.
Jefferson Airplane "Fly" Matrix Concert Poster (1967). Printed on metallic silver stock. Designed by Rick Griffin. Approximately 13" x 19.5". In VG condition.
Jefferson Airplane Winterland Concert Postcard BG-222 (Bill Graham, 1970). Blank reverse; red and orange version. In NM condition.
Sammy Kaye Vintage Poster. A vintage 14" x 22" poster advertising Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra, in Very Good to Fine condition with moderate to heavy overall toning and some wear and soiling.
Movie/TV Memorabilia
"Mame" Original Broadway Poster. An original 14" x 22" poster for the 1956 Broadway production of Mame, which starred Angela Lansbury in the title role. In Fine to Very Fine condition with some wear, toning, and soiling to the edges.
Music Memorabilia
Vaughan Monroe Vintage Poster. A vintage 14" x 22" poster featuring Vaughan Monroe, as well as Gene Williams and His Orchestra, in Very Good to Fine condition with moderate to heavy toning, and some wear and soiling.
Russ Morgan Vintage Poster. A vintage 14" x 22" poster featuring trombonist Russ Morgan, in Very Good to Fine condition with moderate to heavy toning, and some wear and soiling.
Neon Rose Poster Group (1966-67) Includes NR-1 (Junior Wells second printing, VG+) and NR-11 (Rites of Spring only printing, VG).
Stevie Nicks Signed "Wild Heart" Poster. Stevie Nicks signed this incandescent 21" x 27" poster "Love, Steph" in blue/green paint marker. The poster, promoting her 1983 double platinum solo album Wild Heart, is on medium-weight textured stock and features a reproduction of a photo by Herbert Worthington hant-tinted by Nicks. In Excellent condition.
Stuff Smith and Cozy Cole Signed Jazz Window Card, plus Claude Hopkins Signed Jazz Window Card. This card is signed by both Stuff Smith (twice) and Cozy Cole, and it should be noted that Cole has signed "Cosy Cole", making this his rarer, earlier signature. Pinholes at corners do not detract from this rare piece. Claude Hopkins led one of the best Swing bands of the early 1930s. All the white bands that came through New York City envied his ensemble. Hopkins, born in 1903, got his first taste of fame as the intermission pianist at the well-known 52nd Street Jazz Club, Jimmy Ryan's. The innovative pianist had a long and successful career. This card, done over a purple background, shows the leader as well as an artist's rendition of his whole band, and Claude has signed the card on his image. Pinholes at corners would matte or frame out.
Charlie Spivak Vintage Poster. A vintage 14" x 22" poster featuring Charlie Spivak and His Orchestra, in Very Good to Fine condition with moderate to heavy toning, pencil lines across the top, and some wear and soiling.
Tommy Tucker Vintage Poster. A vintage 14" x 22" poster advertising Tommy Tucker and His Orchestra, in Fine condition with some toning and moderate overall soiling.
Randy Tuten Signed Concert Poster Group (Bill Graham, 1976-79). Includes a Bill Graham Presents Day on the Green #3 and 4, featuring Boz Scaggs, Santana, Jeff Beck, J. Geils Band, Journey, Blue Oyster Cult, Sammy Hagar and more. Approximately 15" x 16.5", NM-. Also included: Charlie Daniels Band Coconut Grove concert poster measuring approximately 14.75" x 23", in VG+ condition. Both posters signed in pencil by Tuten.
Randy Tuten Signed Concert Poster Group (Bill Graham, 1977-78). Includes: Tubes Concord Pavilion Halloween 1977 (approximately 11.5" x 16.75", VG+) and Elvis Costello & the Attractions/Mink De Ville/Nick Lowe with Rockpile San Jose Center for Performing Arts, 6/6/78, (approximately 13.5" x 17", NM-). Both posters are signed in pencil by Tuten.
Yardbirds Fillmore Concert Poster BG-121 (Bill Graham, 1968). Only printing of this poster, which also features It's a Beautiful Day. Approximately 14" x 21.25", NM condition.
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