Skip to main content
Go to accessibility notice
    LOT #89015  | 
    Sold for: Sign-in or Join (free & quick)

    A Frank Sinatra Massive Collection of Rare or Never-Before-Seen Black and White Snapshots, 1940s....

    Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
    Movie/TV Memorabilia:Photos, A Frank Sinatra Massive Collection of Rare or Never-Before-SeenBlack and White Snapshots, 1940s....
    Sold for: Sign-in or Join (free & quick)
    Make Offer: Make Offer to Owner

    This item's Owner is proactively entertaining Offers.

    View Recent Offers on Sold Items
    Share this lot

    Sell One of These Currency Converter

    Description

    A Frank Sinatra Massive Collection of Rare or Never-Before-Seen Black and White Snapshots, 1940s. Literally too many to count, but numbering in the hundreds (maybe around 300?), all original print snapshots with mostly a glossy finish, all depicting Sinatra in his very early heyday from about 1943 to about 1948 as he performs on stage, sits in nightclubs, goes to baseball games and boxing matches, walks down the street (in NYC, NJ, and L.A.), hangs with his family and friends, leaves recording studios, etc., many with stamps or handwritten annotations on the verso outlining where he was and who he was with (his mom, first wife, and young children appear in many of these shots), dozens are still affixed to black construction paper pages that were once part of large photo albums, but the pages are now loose-leaf -- but luckily, all the snapshots can be removed as photo corners were used (smart!); primarily taken by fans of the singer who would then make multiple copies and share them with other fan club members all over the country; this collection compiled by Joel Pacilio, the young girl who was president of the Frank-ly Impressed Fan Club based in upstate New York throughout the 1940s and who became friendly with the singer before he became a massive star; also interspersed within this collection are a number of snapshot-sized photos but taken by professional photographers and distributed by news agencies, etc.; many of these images have never before been seen or have not been seen in over 70 years; overall, it's a fascinating collection illustrating what a crazy, jet-set life Sinatra had, even at the very beginning of his career -- seems like the guy just never rested; consigned directly by Pacilio's son. (Please note our catalogue illustration does not do justice to this lot!)
    Mostly 4" x 2 1/2" though some are slightly bigger or smaller

    Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
    Calculate Standard Domestic Shipping

    Sales Tax information  |  Terms and Conditions

    Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments

    Glossary of Terms

    Auction Info

    Auction Dates
    June, 2017
    17th-18th Saturday-Sunday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
    Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
    Page Views: 524

    Buyer's Premium per Lot:
    25% on the first $250,000 (minimum $19), plus 20% of any amount between $250,000 and $2,500,000, plus 12% of any amount over $2,500,000 per lot.

    Viewing at %
    Please enter a value between % and 100% and press your "Enter" key. Close
    Fit to screen View Full Size Brightness
    Sold for: Sign-in or Join (free & quick)
    Sold for: Sign-in or Join (free & quick)

    Heritage membership

    Join Now - It's Free

    VIEW BENEFITS
    1. Past Auction Values (prices, photos, full descriptions, etc.)
    2. Bid online
    3. Free Collector newsletter
    4. Want List with instant e-mail notifications
    5. Reduced auction commissions when you resell your
      winnings 
    Consign now
    • Cash Advances
    • More Bidders
    • Trusted Experts
    • Over 200,000 Satisfied Consignors Since 1976
    Consign to the 2019 June 9 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Civil War, Militaria, Arms & Armor Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria - Dallas.

    Learn about consigning with us

    This was all very much appreciated and an ongoing testament of how good Heritage Auctions are.
    Vanessa H.,
    Brackley, United Kingdom
    View More Testimonials

    HA.com receives more traffic than any other auction house website. (Source: Similarweb.com)

    Video tutorial

    Getting the most out of search

    Recent auctions

    2018 November 10 Vintage Guitars & Musical Instruments Signature Auction - Dallas
    2018 November 10 Vintage Guitars & Musical Instruments Signature Auction - Dallas
    REALIZED SO FAR $275,541
    We use cookies to enhance your experience and provide personalized services to you on this website and others.

    We also share limited information about use of our website with our advertising and analytics partners so that these companies can serve our users more relevant online content and advertisements.

    By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.