Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 124

November 3-4 Winter Collectibles Auction

Celebrity Entertainment, Movie & Music

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 113		George Hurrell: Hollywood Master of Portrait Photography, "Hurrell III" Veronica Lake, Anna May Wong, Barrymore, Crawford, Cagney & More (1904-1992) Credited for creating and conveying the glamour of Hollywood, George Hurrell was second to no one when it came to capturing through shadows and light the near incandescent beauty of his female subjects, and the matinee idol looks of his male portraits. His images are in museums world wide, his legacy equal to those he photographed. From Hurrell III: A mint portfolio of 10 signed, limited edition, silver gelatin prints, actual with the actual image is 19 x 15½", the sheets just slightly larger. Hurrell's signature and edition notation 164/250 can be found in ink along bottom white margin. Photos with protective acetate overlays are housed in a burgundy cloth clamshell box which also includes a COA, an introduction to Hurrell by Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. testimonials, technical details and a printed acknowledgement by Hurrell that the photographs conform to his exact standards. Hurrell III is likely the most in demand of the portfolios issued due to the portraits of Anna May Wong and Veronica Lake where individually, those portraits alone can command $800 to $1000 each, masterpieces both. The other performers featured are also quite excellent and include Joan Crawford, James Cagney, John Barrymore, Gene Tierney, a stunning Ann Sheridan, Charles Boyer, Gilbert Roland and premiere concert violinist Jascha Heifetz who actually appeared in three films in his career. These photos were taken between 1932-1944 and the edition issued in 1980. This portfolio was submitted for auction still sealed in its original shipping box. Opened only to inspect and note the edition number. Mint in box. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 114		Veronica Lake by George Hurrell: Signed Limited Edition Silver Nitrate Portrait of One of Hollywood's Most Iconic Actresses (1904-1992) Credited for creating and conveying the glamour of Hollywood, George Hurrell was without peer when it came to capturing through shadows and light the near incandescent beauty of his female subjects, and the matinee idol looks of the males. His images are in museums world wide, his legacy equal to the many stars and notables he photographed. Photograph is 19 x 15½". Signed in border George Hurrell and numbered 142/250. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 115		Charles Boyer by George Hurrell: Signed Limited Edition Silver Nitrate Portrait, the Very Definition of Suave and Debonair (1904-1992) Credited for creating and conveying the glamour of Hollywood, George Hurrell was without peer when it came to capturing through shadows and light the near incandescent beauty of his female subjects, and the matinee idol looks of the males. His images are in museums world wide, his legacy equal to the many stars and notables he photographed. Photograph is 19 x 15½". Signed in border George Hurrell and numbered 142/250. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 116		Ann Sheridan by George Hurrell: Signed Limited Edition Silver Nitrate Portrait of One of Hollywood's Most Talented and Beautiful (1904-1992) Credited for creating and conveying the glamour of Hollywood, George Hurrell was without peer when it came to capturing through shadows and light the near incandescent beauty of his female subjects, and the matinee idol looks of the males. His images are in museums world wide, his legacy equal to the many stars and notables he photographed. Photograph is 19 x 15½". Signed in border George Hurrell and numbered 142/250. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 117		Joan Crawford by George Hurrell: Signed Limited Edition Silver Nitrate Portrait of One Of Hollywood's Most Enduring Stars (1904-1992) Credited for creating and conveying the glamour of Hollywood, George Hurrell was without peer when it came to capturing through shadows and light the near incandescent beauty of his female subjects, and the matinee idol looks of the males. His images are in museums world wide, his legacy equal to the many stars and notables he photographed. Photograph is 19 x 15½". Signed in border George Hurrell and numbered 142/250. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 118		James Cagney by George Hurrell: Signed Limited Edition Silver Nitrate Portrait of One of Hollywood's Most Beloved Actors (1904-1992) Credited for creating and conveying the glamour of Hollywood, George Hurrell was without peer when it came to capturing through shadows and light the near incandescent beauty of his female subjects, and the matinee idol looks of the males. His images are in museums world wide, his legacy equal to the many stars and notables he photographed. Photograph is 19 x 15½". Signed in border George Hurrell and numbered 142/250. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 119		Gene Tierney by George Hurrell: Signed Limited Edition Silver Nitrate Portrait of One of Hollywood's Best Actresses in the 1940s (1904-1992) Credited for creating and conveying the glamour of Hollywood, George Hurrell was without peer when it came to capturing through shadows and light the near incandescent beauty of his female subjects, and the matinee idol looks of the males. His images are in museums world wide, his legacy equal to the many stars and notables he photographed. Photograph is 19 x 15½". Signed in border George Hurrell and numbered 142/250. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 120		Gilbert Roland by George Hurrell: Signed Limited Edition Silver Nitrate Portrait of a Hollywood Icon Whose Career Spanned 70 Years (1904-1992) Credited for creating and conveying the glamour of Hollywood, George Hurrell was without peer when it came to capturing through shadows and light the near incandescent beauty of his female subjects, and the matinee idol looks of the males. His images are in museums world wide, his legacy equal to the many stars and notables he photographed. Photograph is 19 x 15½". Signed in border George Hurrell and numbered 142/250. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 121		Jascha Heifetz by George Hurrell: Signed Limited Edition Silver Nitrate Portrait of One of the Greatest Violinists and Teachers of the 20th Century (1904-1992) Credited for creating and conveying the glamour of Hollywood, George Hurrell was without peer when it came to capturing through shadows and light the near incandescent beauty of his female subjects, and the matinee idol looks of the males. His images are in museums world wide, his legacy equal to the many stars and notables he photographed. Photograph is 19 x 15½". Signed in border George Hurrell and numbered 142/250. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $185
Lot 122		John Barrymore by George Hurrell: Signed Limited Edition Silver Nitrate Portrait of a True Hollywood Legend (1904-1992) Credited for creating and conveying the glamour of Hollywood, George Hurrell was without peer when it came to capturing through shadows and light the near incandescent beauty of his female subjects, and the matinee idol looks of the males. His images are in museums world wide, his legacy equal to the many stars and notables he photographed. Photograph is 19 x 15½". Signed in border George Hurrell and numbered 142/250. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 123		Unique Bronze Sculpture of Mickey Donald, Goofy, Pluto and Jiminy Cricket by Brett Livingston Strong. Bronze sculpture by artist Brett Livingston Strong. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck lounge on Walt Disney's chair, which has Disney's hat, coat, and pipe on one arm. Jiminy Cricket perches on the back of the chair and Goofy leans on the chair. Pluto sits in front of the chair. The lyrics to the song "When you wish upon a star" are engraved on the back of the chair, with Tinker Bell flitting above. Below the lyrics, "Walt Disney 1901-1966" is engraved. Approximately 13" high, including a 2½" marble base, which has a circumference of 14". Weight is 63 lbs. The sculpture was intended to be a mold for a limited edition porcelain celebrating Disney's 50th anniversary, but the project did not come to fruition. A wonderful, unique Disney display item. Artist Brett Livingston Strong is known for his monumental sculptures of entertainers, including John Lennon, Lawrence Welk, Michael Jackson and John Wayne as well as free-form, abstract pieces. Livingston is represented at Herndon Fine Art. Visit there website for the companion piece to this sculpture. https://www.herndonfineart.com/strong.htm Condition is excellent. Goofy unscrews (per the previous owner to safely ship due to his height and weight. To do so the soft weld securing the elbow to chair was detached and is completely invisible when Goofy in place and secure. AndbJiminy Cricket simply needs a round pin soldered under his left foot to secure in hole to back of chair. (for years, putty did the trick) Originally sold for $25,000. Estimated Value $5,000 - 12,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 124		Rare Disneyana: Walt Disney Illustrated Signature by Top Art Director and Animator Bob Moore, March 30, 1957. Walt Disney School, Anaheim, CA. Program for the dedication ceremonies of Walt Disney School Signed in red pencil on the front cover, 8½x5½" (Anaheim, California, 30 Mar. 1957). Disney is listed as a speaker on the program. Two newspaper photographs show Disney speaking to the young people at the dedication and the newspaper account states that Disney spoke and that the school's multipurpose room was decorated by murals using Disney characters, which were designed and executed by Disney's top art director, Bob Moore. Bob Moore was enlisted to supervise and contribute to the Disney murals in the school's assembly room and was on hand to sign autographs for Walt Disney as he would in animating his name exclusive to the opening of the school. Moore joined Disney in 1940 in the animation department, but soon moved into the marketing division. He became advertising art director in 1951, a position he held for three decades. This is actually a quite rare piece of Disney history. The Magnolia School District realized with the influx of families moving to Anaheim more elementary schools would be needed. The Walt Disney School and the Jonas Salk School both opening in 1957 saw the transfer of 1700 student, the largest in California history. Also included is the folio and photo of the school's first, first grade class as well as original newspaper clippings from the opening. Walt Disney 1901-1966 Bob Moore 1920-2001 Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 125		Walt Disney Animation: Original Hand Painted Cel from Disney's Featurette, THE SMALL ONE, Directed By Don Bluth, Cel Initialed by Bluth. From Walt Disney's 1978 charming Christmas tale of a Hebrew child in ancient Israel having to sell his small donkey in Jerusalem. Through a series of circumstances, "Small One" is the burrow purchased by a man named Joseph for his pregnant wife named Mary on their journey. Short was directed by Don Bluth who left Disney to direct An American Tale and All Dogs Go To Heaven. Cel is excellent shape and with the studio animation embossed in top left and then initialed by Don Bluth. COA taped on verso. Frame is not at its best, having tape to keep corners in check. Estimated Value $100 - 200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $258
Lot 126		The Bee Gees, Robin, Maurice, and Barry Gibb. Signed Alvarez Regent Model 5214 Guitar. It is impossible to convey how enormously popular and influential the Brothers Gibb, The Bee Gees, were in pop-culture in the last quarter of the 20th Century. Selling 200 million records and the third most popular on Billboard charts history behind The Beatles and The Supremes. The soundtrack for SATURDAY NIGH FEVER remains firmly as the 4th highest-selling album worldwide. For fans, the documentary �The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart� is highly recommended and frames beautifully their impact on music. Offered is a signed Alvarez Regent Model 5214 guitar by all three brothers, Robin, Maurice and Barry the only surviving member. Normally signed instruments are very low end, but it appears this guitar has fans and regularly sells for $400 to $600 dollars. Comes in its original soft case, guitar was extremely well kept. Autographs obtained by the consignor of the Michael Jackson pieces. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 From Their Personal Management Team at the Time During One For All Tour, 1989. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 127		Michael Jackson Signed Captain EO Poster. Rare signed Captain EO movie poster, "A 3-D Musical Motion Picture Space Adventure at Disneyland and Walt Disney World EPCOT Center". Short film attraction was produced by George Lucas and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Michael Jackson has signed boldly across bottom and dated it 1998, After, he appears to have drawn an image of an eye and divided by 7. In a majority of cases of this poster from its original release, a great majority are faded from the Sun. This piece has absolutely no color loss whatsoever. Examined in frame, poster is mint and very nicely framed to 32 x 22". Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 From The Collection of Jackson's Personal Management Team at the Time. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,230
Lot 128		Michael Jackson Signed Copy of 'Moon Walk' and Michael Jackson Thank You Presentation from the Album 'BAD'. Michael Jackson signed and mint First Edition copy of MOON WALK. Signed in red flair tip marker. Signature was obtained in 1988 personally by the same gentleman being recognized for his participation in making "BAD" a success in the second item offered in this lot. Book is virtually mint as is the dust jacket. The only issue with the book is Jackson's red signature bleeds through to the loose endpaper. Please note there is a facsimile signature in the book preceding the title page. The Epic Records presentation and thank you measures 14 x 17½ and also in pristine condition. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 From The Collection of Jackson's Personal Management Team at the Time. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 129		Daisy Ridley Signed STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Mini-Poster, COA by Beckett. Daisy Ridley has certainly made her mark in one of the most successful film franchises in history, STAR WARS. She has appeared in STAR WARS EPISODES: VII, VIII and IX. THE LAST JEDI is Episode VII and she has boldly signed in the white margin of this poster authenticated by Beckett Certification B74929 17 x 11 mint. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 130		Charles M. Schulz Inscribed and Signed Anniversary Poster for 20 years of Television, 1984, by the Museum of Broadcasting Art. Colorful poster printed on the occasion of the 20 Year Anniversary of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang on television. Poster has been signed and inscribed by Charles M. Schulz "To Doug, friendship, Charles M. Schulz (Sparky)" Sparky was Schulz's nickname given to him by his uncle after the horse Spark Plug from the Barney Google comic strip. 29½ x 21½" Colors great, the signature very legible. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From Schulz' Personal Management Team at the Time. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 131		Michael Jackson Signed Photo and Premiere Passport Ticket for the Premiere of CAPTAIN EO, September 13, 1986. Great Michael Jackson presentation piece that includes a photograph signed boldly in margin "Love Michael Jackson" with the consignor of all the Michael Jackson signed pieces. Presentation also includes a Premiere Passport Ticket (admission stub detached, but post-party ticket remaining) Saturday September 13, 1986, Disneyland and a die cut Michael Jackson program. All pieces in mint condition. 24 x 21½". Estimated Value $400 - 800 From Michael Jackson's Personal Management Team at the Time. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $295
Lot 132		Bold Signatures by Steven Spielberg, Blake Edwards, Ted Turner. Plus A Pointed Letter to the WGA by Marlon Brando. A collection of pieces from a former executive at the Writers Guild of America in the 1990s. 1.) Superb autographed color 8 x 10 vintage portrait photo by acclaimed director and producer, Steven Spielberg, likely from late 1970s early 1980s during "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Basically, at the top of his game that has spanned decades like few other director/producers in American film history. Outstanding portrait and large signature. 2.) Lovely typed letter signed on personal stationery by Blake Edwards regarding the events hosted by the WGA for the great Preston Sturgess. 3.) Typed letter signed by media maverick and mogul, Ted Turner, on Turner Enterprises, Inc. letterhead in Atlanta, Ga. declining a programming effort dated 2009, R.E. Turner, Chairman. 4.) Typed letter signed from Marlon Brando to the Writer's Guild of America declining an offer to present the Best Screenplay Award dated February 14, 1995. "I don't know how you can distinguish who's the 'best' and who's the 'not'. Certainly I couldn't." He then mentions he will be Europe and then to Australia at the time, which of course was to film "Island of Dr. Moreau" proving he should have attended the WGA ceremony. On personal stationery with his Mulholland Drive address. Dictated to and signed by secretary. Also included are 5 years of WGA Award programs from the 90s. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $209
Lot 133		Jeannette McDonald & Nelson Eddy Autographs, Photos and Album. It cannot be overstated the popularity that McDonald & Eddy enjoyed for nearly 30 years both in film, recordings and concerts. Collection of 5 pieces Jeannette McDonald signed note of thanks, June 28, 1940 boasting her large, elegant signature and on her personal stationery with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios as the address in Culver City, CA. Nelson Eddy has signed a program dated April 28, 1940 but autographed some years later. Also included are two post card photos and their "Favorites in HI-FI" album released in 1959 kept in very good to fine condition. Estimated Value $100 - 200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $62
Lot 134		Joan Crawford, 1945 Signed Letter To Gentleman Who Brought Her Cigarettes and Chocolates with Handwritten Post Script to Come Again (1904/1908-1977) Hollywood legend for all the right and all the wrong reasons, whose many great performances have earned here a century of fans. We have offered many signed pieces by Ms. Crawford but this letter is unique. Dated April 24th, 1945 with WWII still being fought, a gentleman from San Francisco missed meeting Crawford two times running bringing her cigarettes and chocolates, two items that were rationed. She thanks him for the Old Golds and Luckies and hopes their timing is better on his next visit. She signs her name to fill the page and then adds in her own hand "P.S. If you could let us know the next time when you are going to come out we could arrange to be here J. C." Also included is a small signed photo by Sonny Tufts a Paramount contract actor who starred in a few modest hits and the cult film "Cat-Women on The Moon". Additionally and a cover by Chase Taylor known on the radio as Colonel Stoopnagle postmarked Chase, Michigan and Taylor, Arkansas and a signed cover by Virginia Bruce postmarked Virginia, Nebraska and Bruce, Illinois. Estimated Value $200 - 500 From The Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 135		Rare Lana Turner 9 Page Typed Letter (Carbon Copy) For "Modern Screen" About Her Plans On Raising Daughter Cheryl Crane. Lana Turner (1921-1995) enjoyed a 50 year career in the public eye as a model, an actress and having one of the most publicized personal life Hollywood has ever seen. Quick history: Turner was a huge star but not the best at picking partners. She married seven times (dated countless) and had a daughter, Cheryl Crane while married to B actor Steven Crane. Jump to husband four and she married Lex Barker (Tarzan and Westerns) who is frequently mentioned in these 9 pages. In this "original" onion skin carbon copy, envelope post marked November 27, 1956, Turner tells about the difficulty of raising a young teenager and cites several challenges of normal adolescent behavior. Turner pours her heart out in these pages, but understand, the content was being used for an article in Modern Screen so naturally it's as much about Turner as it is her daughter. This is a find because of what happened less than a year later. Turner, ordered Barker out of her house when Crane revealed she had been (allegedly in her autobiography) sexually assaulted by Barker. Turner then started dating handsome gangster, Johnny Stompanato, when one evening during a violent argument with Turner, Crane came running into the bedroom and stabbed Stompanato dead. This led to one of the most publicized trials of the 1950s where Turner in defense of her daughter "gave the performance of her career" while on the stand. As for Cheryl Crane, after some difficult times, found love, business success as well a a best selling author. This carbon of the original letter was sent to Glenn Rose, Lana Turner's and many other notables, publicity agent- actually quite the legend himself. Was this a mutually composed piece by Modern Screen with direct input by Lana Turner, the copy then sent to Rose for approval………….probably. That's just how fan magazines worked back then. (9 pages, somewhat fragile, with rough edges to right side) Hollywood history at its best. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 136		Orson Welles: Rare Legal Document from the IRS Signed 12-14-49 by Welles and IRS Commissioner. Rare signed document by one of the greatest film directors in American film history. One-page document is titled "Consent Fixing Period of Limitation Upon Assessment of Income and Profits Tax". To "Orson Welles, a taxpayer of Beverly Hills, California and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue hereby consent and agree…" It then continues to outline issues regarding excess-profits or war-profits taxes due. Dated 12/14/49 and Welles has signed in black steel tip fountain pen in black ink. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 137		Houdini: Rare Signed Biography Issued by Paramount Pictures in 1920 Letter of Authenticity by James Spence (1874-1926) Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz) at one time, magician Harry Houdini was the most popular entertainer in the world. His feats of magic and daring escapes made him a global sensation the likes never seen at the time by any entertainer. In 1919 Paramount Pictures signed Houdini and starred in THE GRIM GAME and TERROR ISLAND. This 43 page brochure was a biography for the press and public at the time highlighting his career. The cover includes a printed signature of Houdini. But this copy, boldly autographed in top right corner in steel point fountain pen by the showman reads, "Regards Houdini". Condition. Cover of program is in excellent condition, fortunately printed on better paper than the interior pages which are intact but heavily toned and fragile. The inside front cover has an illustrated image of his famous water torture cell with 200 pounds prize proving it is possible to breath hanging upside down in water. Obviously this edition was distributed in the UK. Houdini is one of the most sought autographs by collectors worldwide. Letter of Authenticity by James Spence & Associates. Estimated Value $2,500 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,560
Lot 138		Rare, Historic Theater: Signed Photos, Letters, Autographs: Laurence Olivier, Paul Robeson, Gypsy Rose Lee Contract, William Gillette, + 35 More. A collection of 40 late 19th Century early 20th Century autographs and very scarce ephemera all related to theater in America and Great Britain. 1.) An original broadside for a production of KING LEAR in London, 1857 (paper missing in "AR" of Lear, rough edges, can be easily restored by conservation paper backing) 2.) An 1886 Memorandum of Engagement dated November, 1886 by Valentine's Theatrical, Musical and Variety Agency for one of their performers to appear at the Brighton Aquarium, 3.) King George's Pension Fund for Actors and Actresses Theater 1947 Festival Week program with Their Majesties The King and Queen in attendance of the performance of Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. with inside facing page signed by 10 performers including John Gielgud, Edith Evans, Margaret Rutherford, Margaret Rawlings, George Howe, Maria Britnieva and Cyril Richards. 4.) Also performed at Pension Fund Festival was Ivor Novello's "Perchance to Dream". Offered is a rare, handwritten note on the back of a photo which mentions the ancient sculptor Praxiteles, and good tidings to Dearest Eddie. 5.) Martin Harvey, rare, pre-1910 signed program for "Pellas and Melisande" (with hand tipped in scenic designs) as well as an autographed photo post card. 6.) Estelle Winwood signed program for "Prelude" at the Beachwood Theater in 1926. 7.) William Gillette, two rare handwritten letters to Dunhill of London both dated 1923 on his "Seventh Sister" letterhead. Gillette's estate is one of the Great Mansions of America, accumulated wealth as he earned over $300,000/year playing Sherlock Holmes on Broadway and this in the 1920s. His estate is now a popular state park. 8.) Consent by City of New York dated January 26, 1901 to the Carnegie Lyceum theater signed by Robert A. Van Wyck, Mayor of New York for children's plays. 9.) Two letter likely to Eugene O'Neill from the 1930s one from actor Philip Ober who went on to a long career in film, the other by Fred Thompson appealing to be cast after having been in Romeo & Juliet and St. Joan with Katharine Cornell. 10.) Beatrice Lillie, a scarce inscribed and signed 5 x 7" photo "To Fred, No matter where you hide it. I will find it!" Love Bea". On verso is written photo inscribed to Fred Astaire and while their paths crossed numerous times, it is impossible to know definitively. 11.) Agency Contract signed twice by Audrey Sturges, one as Audrey Sturges and one by her stage name, Gypsy Rose Lee dated December 5, 1935 12.) Finally autographs all bold and clean by Paul Robeson, James T. Powers, Cedric Hardwicke, Billy Rose, 2 x Katherine Cornell, outstanding personal note card signed by Noël Coward and a 5½ x 3½" sepia toned photo as well, Laurence Olivier, a TLS dated 1937 by Hellen Hayes on her personal stationery, as well as a signed 8 x 10" photo lifted from a tribute program and lastly, a handwritten letter in pencil on behalf of her charity by the legendary Sophie Tucker. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $707
Lot 139		Broadway Tony Awards, 1987 Photo Signed by Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Stephen Sondheim, Neil Simon, Lauren Bacall, Jerry Herman + 12 More! Extremely scarce photo of the American Theater Wing Tony Award signed by almost all the greats present at the 1981 Tony Awards broadcast. The 17 names are from top to bottom: Jean Stapleton, Gwen Verdon, Ann Miller, Rita Moreno, Neil Simon, Bernadette Peters, Bob Fosse, Cy Coleman, Mary Martin, August Wilson, Stephen Sondheim, Helen Hayes, Jerry Herman, Robert Altman, Tommy Tune, Chita Rivera, Patti Lupone, and Lauren Bacall. There is one more autograph beginning with Tammy but goes into total black. (not Tammy Grimes) Some of the autograph are executed in the dark areas of photos: Jean Stapleton, Patti Lupone and Lauren Bacall the most impacted. Still a remarkable piece signed by Broadway Theater legends. Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 140		Broadway Theater 1940's to Present: Archive of Signed Photos, Letters & Autographs: Mary Martin, Rex Harrison, Angela Lansbury, Julie Harris 75+. Outstanding archive of Vaudeville, American and British theater beautifully archived in two, three-ring binders. Included are Julie Harris (ten signed pieces), Helen Hayes, the First Lady of Theater (12 signed pieces), Mary Martin (5 signed pieces), Ethel Merman (8 signed pieces), Rex Harrison (5 signed pieces, all quite exceptional including one with Claudette Colbert from the play "Aren't We All", one with Lili Palmer from the film "Notorious Gentleman", and two in top hat and tails) and Lynn Fontanne (9 pieces signed, 3 covers also signed by husband Alfred Lunt, Lunt-Fontanne theater named for them.) From the original musical "OKLAHOMA!" Agnes de Mille(four individually signed pieces plus two covers co-signed by Joan Roberts the original Laurie), Joan Roberts (eight pieces signed by Joan Roberts, the original Laurie when it opened in 1943) and Richard Rogers (five signed pieces including to TLS one on Rogers and Hammerstein letterhead dated 1953 and one on his own letterhead from 1978.) Three pieces relating to Broadway legend, George Abbott and "Damn Yankees" US souvenir program signed by most of the original cast next to their photographs and bios, including Ray Walston, Gretchen Wyler and Stephen Douglas, a 1957 program from the Coliseum in London for the first performance March 28, 1957, and two signed pieces by Abbott, a calling card and a signed wooden popsicle stick autographed by Mr. Abbott. Collection also includes:, Joshua Logan (South Pacific), Dame Edith Evans, Anne Jackson, Estelle Winwood, Geraldine Page, John Mills, Flora Robson, Maurice Evans, Dorothy Loudon, Carol Channing, Mary Cooper, Kay Ballard, Eileen Heckart, Sade Thompson, Angela Lansbury (signed cover of LIFE for "Auntie Mame"), Stephen Spinella, Faith Prince, Jonathan Hadary, Paul Cox, Jeremy Bulloch, Henry Darrow, Anthony Crivella (Tony Winner for "Kiss of the Spiderwoman") Jeff Hyslop, Walter Kerr (Pulitzer winning theater critic and playwright, Walter Kerr Theater named in his honor) Sybil Thorndike, Lanie Kazan, Sarah Churchill, Gwen Verdon, Sally Ann Howes (signed cover of LIFE with her and the new "Fair Lady"), Mimi Hines, Lillian Hays (1st Black Woman, Supporting Actress in a Musical James Earl Jones, Susan Strasberg, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Zero Mostel, John Shubert (of Shubert Theaters), Eva Le Gallienne, Roscoe Lee Brown, William Finn, Cathleen Nesbitt and Gregory Hines. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $840
Lot 141		Elton John: Seven (7) Signed Pages Lifted From Tour Programs that Elton John Autographed ca. 1982. Sir Elton John (1947-) Immensely popular English singer, songwriter, pianist and composer who has recorded more than 30 albums and sold over 300 million records proving one of the best-selling music artists of all time. These signed photos were obtained and sent by John Reid Enterprises Limited in London, England to a music teacher in New York City for student incentives but never distributed. Five are 10½ x 8½ and 11 x 6". Five of the signed photos are extremely legible and clear. Two are performance photos so John signed on costume or lighter area of stage. A copy of the letter from John Reid Enterprises will be included. Excellent condition with all images of Elton from the 1980s. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 142		Ballet: One Signed Photo by Rudolph Nureyev and Three by Dame Margot Fonteyn Arias. Ballet: Two legendary dancers from the mid- 20th Century whose popularity and acclaim proved worldwide. Rudolph Nureyev (1938-1993) Soviet born dancer of the Kirov Ballet who famously defected in Paris. and became one of the greatest male ballet dancer of his generation. Nureyev has signed a color 5 x 7" photo from a production of "Swan Lake" in medium tip red marker. This photo is coupled with another from Swan Lake with Fonteyn that is unsigned but beautiful. Dame Margo Fonteyn Arias (1919-1991) Prima Ballerina with the Royal Ballet her entire career. Dame Fonteyn has signed a beautiful 5x7" photo from "Giselle" in black felt tip marker and two 3 x 5" B & W portraits on in fine blue tip maker, the second in black. All are in excellent condition. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 143		GONE WITH THE WIND: Collection of Signatures and Signed Photos. Gable, Leigh, Several of De Havilland and McQueen. 1939 film classic GONE WITH THE WIND continues enjoying an extremely loyal fan base who understand that the film very much is a product of its time. It remains a landmark film in production, cinematography, direction and one of the greatest casts for a film all delivering some of their very best work. Collection includes a Clark Gable autograph clipping, clearly of some age and in a decades old scrapbook. Also included is a wonderful double weight 5½ x 3½" portrait photo mounted on cream colored mat signed cleanly and clearly by Vivien Leigh in steel point fountain pen. Signature is across the dark area of her suit but it is very legible when viewed closely. The late Olivia De Havilland has inscribed and signed a superior 8 x 10" portrait photo as Melanie from GWTW and she signs "Very Best Wishes Olivia de Havilland and Melanie Hamilton". She has also signed in the white borders two other 8 x 10" photos from GWTW and five images from magazines. Butterfly McQueen has signed two great 8 x 10" stills of her in role as Prissy and 5 other pieces. Finally a 3 x 5" postcard by Cammie King who played "Bonnie Blue Butler". Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $283
Lot 144		Outstanding Charles M. Schulz Signed March 17, 1967 Issue of LIFE Magazine with LOA from Chas. M. Schulz Creative Associates. Absolutely great and supremely bold signature of one of the most beloved cartoonists and animators in American history, Charles M. Schulz. Creator of "Peanuts", Schulz left his mark on million with his wonderful comic strip series as well as his award winning television. Comes with an LOA from Charles M. Schulz Creative Associated dated April 7, 1998 for a fundraiser auction for the Riverside Unified School District. Excellent condition and prime for framing. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $660
Lot 145		Charles M. Schulz The Peanuts Character Portfolio, Licensing Guide Book. A binder full of rules and art guides of many characters including Charlie Brown, for the creation of "Peanuts" licensed products through the Peanuts licensing program. Binder measures 16" x 13" and is in overall fine condition. Scarce. Estimated Value $200 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 146		Rare Warner Brothers Vitaphone Sound Equipment Case, Superb Artifact from the Earliest Days of "Talkies". The Vitaphone was a sound-on-disc system developed by Bell Telephone Laboratories and Western Electric. The name "Vitaphone" derived from the Latin and Greek words, respectively, for "living" and "sound". Warner Brothers was the first studio incorporate the technology and weathered the inconsistent quality of the system especially in synchronizing the audio to the images on the screen. Still, Warner Brothers prevailed and produced over 100 short subjects including Don Juan with John Barrymore that had a full score and sound effects which was well received But it was synchronized singing by Al Jolson and a couple of a lines of dialogue using the Vitaphone system that film historians use as the birth of "Talkies". Ultimately Vitaphone lost the format war between synchronized recording VS sound on film. But its mark on film history is undisputed Offered is a rare mid-1920s Vitaphone sound equipment case. Clearly built to withstand quite a bit of weight as evidenced by the metal clad corners, reinforced edges and triple strapped handle. The facing side still has the signature Vitaphone logo and is clearly legible with a few rubs to the center. Below Vitaphone is the RCA logo and "WB-1" stenciled at bottom and on both sides of the case. Inside the case is lined with its original heavy black ribbed fabric as well as a very specific wood rack. Excellent condition with scrapes dings, and oxidation comensurate with its 100 years in age. A fine, rare artifact from the early days of the American film industry and certainly a find for the film enthusiast. Estimated Value $600 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 147		Original, Production Used Clapperboard for KILLER RULES and AGAINST THE GRAIN. A clapperboard is a device used in filmmaking and video production to assist in synchronizing of picture and sound, and to designate and mark the various scenes and takes as they are filmed. Classic slate and chalk clapperboards have long been a very recognizable symbol (now emoji) for Hollywood. But as film technology advanced so did the clapperboard and most modern production use boards with electronic time codes and the like. This original, production used clapboard is from the 1993 made for television crime action film starring Sela Ward, which was directed by Robert Ellis Miller (Oscar nominated REUBEN, REUBEN and HAWKS), cinematography by veteran Ennio Guarnieri. Clapboard has been professionally shadow-boxed and displays beautifully. 18 x 18 x 2¼". A partial second and unframed clapperboard is included from the television series about Texas Football in 1993-94, AGAINST THE GRAIN. This is a more modern clapper that is digitally time coded. This is just the face that is mounted on the tablet with details of the director and cameraman, but still has the clapper attached. Estimated Value $150 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 148		BROADWAY: 120+ Playbills Signed by Stars, Many with Entire Cast: Judy Holiday, Katherine Hepburn, Laurence Olivier, Ian McKellan, Julie Harris. Broadway (and some East End) history through the Playbills signed by the lead cast members. This is a large collection (several duplicates) of autographed Playbills with many from Tony winning if not all together historic production. It is impossible to list every one but the highlights include: Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn, "The Gin Game". Rex Harrison, Claudette Colbert, Lynn Redgrave, "Aren't We All", Anthony Perkins, Mia Farrow, Carole Cook and Deborah May "Romantic Comedy", Glenda Jackson signing both a UK program and US playbill for "Rose",Red Buttons, "Buttons on Broadway", Ann Miller, Mickey Rooney "Sugar Babies". Anne Bancroft and Max Von Sydow, Duet For One", Abe Vigoda, Leonard Bernstein, Tony Roberts and Adolph Green "A Celebration of Alan Jay Lerner", James Mason, "Faith Healer", Christopher Reeve, "Fifth of July", Henry Fonda, Jane Alexander, "First Monday in October", Jude Law, Roger Rees and Eileen Atkins, "Indiscretions", Kelly McGillis, Laura Linney, Michael O'Keef "Hedda Gabler", Jackie Mason "The World According to Me" and two "Politically Incorrect", RARE Peter Cook and Dudley Moore "Good Evening" full cast including Bernadette Peters and Martin Short, "The Goodbye Girl", the full cast of the revival GUYS and DOLLS including Nathan Lane, Peter Gallagher and Faith Prince and most all supporting actors, Judith Anderson and Diana Rigg each in their own acclaimed productions of "MEDEA", Geraldine Page, Julie Harris and Rip Torn in "Mixed Couples", Sarah Aveling signing two UK programs for "She Stoops to Conquer" Katherine Helmond and Harold Gould, "Mixed Emotions", Rex Harrison "My Fair Lady" (2), Jason Robards and Christopher Plummer "No Man's Land", Sandy Duncan "Peter Pan", Julie Harris "Skyscraper", Alec Baldwin, "Streetcar Named Desire", Eva Le Gallienne To Grandmother's House We Go", Larry Fishburn, Roscoe Lee Brown, Chuck Patterson, "Two Trains Running", Michael Leonard, Hal Linden, Linda Lavin and Joannne Camp "Sisters Rosenweign", Larry Gatlin Will Rogers Follies one with full cast, Raquel Welch "Woman of the Year" Gary Merrill, Teresa Wright, Maureen O'Sullivan "Morning's at Seven", Ruby Keeler, "No No Nanette", Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, Anne Baxter and Thomas Christopher, "Noel Coward's In Two Keys" and a full souvenir program signed by the cast of Miss Saigon, April 1992. Judy Holiday signed special program for THE HOT SPOT, Helen Mirren (2) A Month in the Country", Ian McKellen. Tim Curry and Jane Seymour, "Amadeus" Ashley Judd, Kyle Chandler, Tate Donovan and Polly Holiday "Picnic", Katherine Hepburn (3) "The West Side Waltz", Claudette Colbert and Jean-Perre Aumont, "A Talent For Murder" and Angela Lansbury, "MAME" Many acting legends here. Eight 3-Ring binders house the collection. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $900
Lot 149		19 Scarce Broadway Playbills and Programs: HAIR 1967 Playbill at Cheetah Prior To Broadway, Original Born Yesterday, Bus Stop, Caine Mutiny, Gigi. 21 Scarce highly collectible Playbills most from the original engagements (1940s to 1960s) of many landmark plays/musicals. Collection includes: 1.) Maurice Evans "HAMLET", October 12, 1938, St. James Theatre (exceptional condition) 2.) Ellen Hall, Gary Merrill and Frank Otto "Born Yesterday" during original engagement, The Lyceum Theatre dated April 8, 1946 (water stain on binding.) 3.) Mary Martin "Lute Song", signed cover by Martin, Plymouth Theatre, February 11, 1946. 4.) Kim Stanley, Elaine Stritch, Anthony Ross, "Bus Stop", The Music Box, September 12, 1955. 5.) Henry Fonda, John Hodiak, Lloyd Nolan, "The Caine Mutiny Court Marshall" The Plymouth Theatre, April 26, 1954. 6.) Claude Rains, Ina Claire, "The Confidential Clerk", Morosco Theatre, March 15, 1954. 7.) Karl Malden Nancy Coleman, Paul Newman "The Desperate Hours" The Ethel Barrymore Theatre, February 10, 1955. 8.) Ina Claire "The Fatal Weakness" Royale Theatre, December 16,1946. 9.) Ernest Truex, Barbara Cook, Yma Sumac, "Flahooley", The Broadhurst Theater, May 14, 1951. 10.) Audrey Hepburn "GIGI" from February 4, 1951 with photograph of Hepburn on cover, Fulton Theatre (light water stain lower left corner.) 11.) Frank Fay, "Harvey", Forty-Eighth Street, June 3, 1945. 12.) Paul Muni, "Inherit The Wind", National Theatre, February 6, 1956. 13.) Alfred Drake, Patricia Morison, "Kiss Me Kate", New Century Theatre, March 14, 1949. 14.) Barbara Bel Geddes, "The Living Room", The Plymouth Theatre, November 8, 1954. 15.) Rogers and Hammerstein's "Me and Juliet", Majestic Theatre, October 5, 1953. 16.) Irving Berlin, Robert Sherwood, Moss Hart, Jerome Robbins "Miss Liberty", The Imperial Theatre, August 8, 1949. 17.) Julie Andrews, Rex Harrison "My Fair Lady", Mark Hellinger Theatre, Monday April 2, 1956. 18.) Clifton Webb, "Present Laughter, The Plymouth Theatre, December 9, 1946. 19.) Jason Robards, Sandy Dennis, "A Thousand Clowns", Eugene O'Neill Theatre, 1963 19.) RARE, prized, December 1967 Playbill which includes three cut songs from the original Off-Broadway production of the "American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, "HAIR". The original production opened October 29th at the Joseph Papp Public Theatre and ran for 49 performances. Ticket demand proved overwhelming so the production was moved to a former disco on Broadway and 53rd called The Cheetah for 45 performances prior to moving to the Biltmore Theatre where it ran for nearly 1800 performances. This Playbill is famous for it's cover and of course the Cheetah clearly printed in top heading. In fine condition, modest evidence of handling. A great number of stars ultimately performed in various productions of "HAIR" including famously, Diane Keaton, Melba Moore, Meatloaf, Ben Vereen, Ted Neeley, Donna Summer, Andrea DeShields, Elaine Paige, Joe Montegna, Paul Jabara and scores more. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 150		Irving Berlin Collection: Nine (9) Typed Letters Signed 1955-1968 (1888-1989) Hailed as one of the greatest songwriters in American History, the acclaim and popularity of Berlin is without equal composing over 1500 songs in his 60 year career including the scores for 20 original Broadway shows and 15 original Hollywood films. Offered is a collection of typed letters signed, all on his " Cranes Crest" letterhead with dates from 1955 to 1968 all measuring 10½ x 7¼". Two letters are to Irving Hoffman, a Broadway publicist and columnist for the Hollywood Reporter. Berlin writes to him regarding a song he has written called "Israel" but couldn't get clearance due to Al Jolson having written song entitled the same. Letter is dated December 1, 1959. In a 1967 letter, Berlin writes Hoffman about additions he has made to his Broadway musical "Call Me Madame" and closes hilariously with "Sometimes when you are in the mood, I'll let you hear the tunes. But what the hell do you know about music anyway? Love, Irving" One letter is to Harry Brand, legendary publicist for 20th Century Fox from the 1930-1960 who made Shirley Temple the most famous child star in history, Betty Grable a GI Joe pinup girl and Marilyn Monroe a sex goddess. Berlin references Julie Andrews that "Metro had finally signed her, references a mutual friend getting a great apartment (on point for a New Yorker) and "It took 60 years to get from a 15¢ flop house on the Bowery to a house on Beekman Place." Six letters are to Larry Hoffman, son of Irving where they speak of Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, a birthday wish, some gossip and a drawing given to Hoffman by Berlin. Eight of the letters are in pristine condition. The letter regarding the song "Israel" to Irving Hoffman has one staple very slight soiling and toning. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 151		Influential Black Entertainers 1930s-1970s: Calloway, Fitzgerald, Ross, Davis Jr., Louis Armstrong, Horne, Bailey, Basie, James Brown, 8 Groups. Outstanding collection of legendary black performers, over 60 AUTOGRAPHS who through their visibility and music not only entertained millions but also influenced and brought change to Civil Rights. The collection is mostly comprised of signed photos. But there are signed programs, signed 3 x 5" cards and covers. Highlights in include: (2) two 8 x 10s by the Godfather of Soul, James Brown one with a sweat smear on inscription, knockout Diana Ross signed 8 x 10" color photo, 3 photos by Ella Fitzgerald, one 8 x 10" photo signed by Sammy Davis Jr plus one theater program (Davis is frequently secretarial) Harry Belafonte souvenir program, Fats Domino, Members of The Marvelettes, The Chiffons, The Ink Spots, The Coasters, The Drifters, The Temptations, Gladys Knight and the Pips and The Spinners have multi-signed a variety of pieces, Sopranos Marilyn Anderson and Grace Burmbry, 3 x Dianne Warwick, Leslie Uggams, one signed photo and one autograph by Sarah Vaughan, eight (8) autographs by Lena Horne one and outstanding 5 x 7" double weight vintage original photo autographed in blue fountain pen ink from the 1940s, three (3) signed 3 x 5" cards by Richie Havens (Woodstock), two (2) 8 x 10" by Chubby Checkers, Fats Domino, Lionel Richie, Gloria Gaynor, The 5th Dimensions Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Johnny Mathis, Ben E. King, Queen of Disco, Donna Summer, Smokey Robinson (3) three signed programs by Cab Calloway and one outstanding sepia tinted 8 x 10" photo from Stormy Weather, and three excellent autographs by Louis Armstrong (a large world premiere film ticket from 1957 in NYC, a wonderful vintage 8 x10" photo inscribed to a neighborhood pharmacy that while displaying handling, is terrific and an outstanding autograph on the cover of a 1962 touring program. Collection also includes seven (7) autographs by Count Basie with six on 3 x 5" cards, Eubie Blake boasting 12 autographs on variety of pieces including several 3 x 5" cards, 8 assorted signed pieces by Pearl Bailey and several signed pieces by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,200
Lot 152		Irving Berlin Collection: Two Signed Letters, Original Birthday Composition and Additional Lyrics to a Friend for 25 Years, Samuel Hoffman (Rare) (1888-1989) Hailed as one of the greatest songwriters in American History, the acclaim and popularity of Berlin is without equal composing over 1500 songs in his 60 year career including the scores for 20 original Broadway shows and 15 original Hollywood films. Irving Berlin was a close friend to a school teacher, Samuel Hoffman for over 25 years. In 1957, Berlin composed and recorded a song to Hoffman on the occasion of his 81st Birthday which appears to have been on or about July 14th. Only one recording was made and that was exclusively or Mr. Hoffman which was entitled "Sam, Sam The Man What Am". On July 14, 1958, Irving Berlin sent a letter to Mr. Hoffman " Here's a slightly different lyric to the same tune of your birthday song. I hope you like it. Love Irving". Letter measures 10½ x 7½" and is on his fine letterhead (by Cranes Crest) signed boldly in blue fountain pen ink. With the best of intentions, the letter was laminated with the additional lyrics and composition on verso which measures 11 x 9" keeping both pieces pristine On July 13, 1959 Irving Berlin sent Mr. Hoffman a new verse for his original birthday song which reads "Sam, Sam the man what am You still are on the beam Eighty-three --- will simply be A day for more ice cream When your first plate is through Order one more or two Happy Birthday to you" With love, Irving " On smaller letterhead, 7 ¼ x 5¾" and is signed in blue fountain pen ink. This letter was also laminated and remains pristine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 153		Five Legendary Cellists/Violinists, 11 Signed Pieces: Rare Pablo Casals, Isaac Stern, Jascha Heifetz, Yehudi Menuhin, Itzhak Perlaman + E. Fodor. Very fine collection of signed pieces by 5 acclaimed violinists and one of the greatest cellists in history: 1.) Three rare Pablo Casals signed pieces: Program from January 11th, 1926 joint recital program signed by both pianist Harold Bauer and Pablo Casals executed in pencil, a large bold signature lifted from an autograph book in black fountain pen ink and dated 1931 and an exceptionally scarce handwritten note card, "carte postal", dated and canceled in 1906 sent from Paris to Switzerland. Acclaimed Violinists: 1.) Three pieces signed by Yehudi Menuhin, one sepia toned 8 x 10" portrait photo signed and dated Jan. 5, 1939, an autograph page dated Jan. 20th, 1939 and finally a commemorative cover signed 40 years later in September, 1979. 2.) Two 8 x 10" photos of Isaac Stern one from 1993 signed "Warmest Wishes, Isaac Stern" and one from 1991 inscribed and signed. 3.) Two pieces signed by by Jascha Heifetz, a cropped letter TLS with a bold signature, the other an autograph on a 1963 article in Newsweek. 4.) Superior boxoffice flyer signed boldly by Itzhak Perlman from the 1960s for a concert at Massey Hall in Toronto. 5.) Handwritten letter by Eugene Fodor on his letterhead dated September 7, 1974 to a young adult, starting out in life with incredibly kind words of support and encouragement. Fodor showed such astounding promise early in his career, only to be cut short by crippling addiction ultimately losing his life at far too young of age. All pieces are in excellent condition but we do note some smudges on the Casals postal card from normal wear through mailing. Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $615
Lot 154		Crooners and Big Band: Archive 50+ Autographs and Signed Photos Including Bing Crosby, Dorsey Bros., Goodman, Carmichael, H. James. Very fine collection of over 30 of some of the biggest names in music from the 30s through the 40s during the Big Band era; singers, musicians, composers and band leaders. 1.) Three autographs by Jimmy Dorsey, one a 5 x 7" photo signed and dated 1938, one 4 x 5" photo signed, and an album book page 2.) Tommy Dorsey has signed a small leather bound program from a 1935 ball at Lafayette College where he and his band were the entertainers, 3.)Hoagy Carmichael writer of Stardust and Georgia on My Mind fame has signed two 3 x 5" cards, 4.) Ten (10) autographs by Benny Goodman consisting signed photographs from jazz history publications and two 3 x 5" cards. 5.) An 8x10" still by Rudy Vallée plus four autographs. 6.) Handsome 5 x 7" signed photo dated 1944 by band leader and film star Xavier Cugat. 6.) Rare 5 x 7" card signed by Gracie Fields 7.) Twelve signed pieces by Harry James including 7 signed 8 x 10" B&W photos and one vintage 5 x 7" signing Best Chesterfield Wishes 8.) Boldly signed and inscribed 5 x7" photo by Rosemary Clooney. The balance are single autographs are by: Guy Lombardo, twice signed 8 x 10" photo and a 3 x 5" card signed by Kay Keyser, Frankie Carle, 3 x Tony Martin including two 5 x 7" photos, 2 x Johnny Marks including a musical quotation of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, signed photo by Vera Lynn, a group of 10 signatures on 9 business cards including Eddie Duchin, Fred Waring, Isham Jones, Phil Harris, Don Redmon, Horace Heidt signed page, two great 8 x 10" stills, one signed by Charles Buddy Rogers, the other by Perry Como signed business letter by Harry Armstrong with a musical quotation of "Sweet Adeline" and four superior 8 x 10" signed portrait photos by Percy Faith, Woody Herman, Al Hirt and Mel Torme. Finally a 1946 letter between to music experts debating whether a music quotation, 2½ x 6" of a polka (also included) is actually in the hand of Dan Emmet, who wrote "Dixie". They claim it not to be but the observations are interesting. All of these pieces are in very fine to excellent condition. A fine collection of music history. Estimated Value $600 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $840
Lot 155		Classical Music Conductors and Performers: 50+ Autographed Pieces By Greats of the 20th Century, Horowitz, Stokowski, Pavarotti, Anderson, Sills. 50+ signed pieces; an assortment of autographs, letters and vintage photos by some of the most celebrated performers in symphony and opera of the late 19th and 20th Century. Concert Pianists: 1.) Eight typed letters signed by Leopold Stokowski whose impact on classical music, orchestras and classical music in film (Disney's Fantasia) is almost without peer. Some of the typed messages are also signed by Stan and Chris his two sons with Gloria Vanderbilt. 2.) Four pieces signed by Vladimir Horowitz, one large cover, one 3 ½x 5½" B&W portrait photograph, plus two signed magazine/print photos 3.) Three signed pieces by Arthur Rubenstein, excellent signed portrait at piano from book jacket dated Paris, 1974, a signed program cover from 1947 and a signed vintage photo postcard of Beethoven's home. 4.) Calling card signed by Anice Terhune. 5.) Large autograph by Victor Borge. 6.) Steinway tribute program to Walter Damrosch autographed by Theodore Steinway. 8.) Accomplished concert pianist and Vegas legend, Liberace inscribing and signing two 8 x 10" B & W photos one with his caricature of a piano and candelabra and a fine 3 x 4" autograph with piano caricature. Conductors: 1.) Superior 5 x 7" photo signed by Eugene Ormandy plus a 4 block of Gershwin stamps. 2.) Walter Damrosch handwritten letter to (likely) Nathan H. Allen, composer in Hartford Conn. and two excellent signed pages lifted cleanly from separate autograph books. 3.) Two bold autographs by Hans Kindler. 4.) Signed program by Alexander Smallens, 5.) Six large cut signatures - Russian conductor Serge Koussevitzky, Waldo S. Pratt, Fritz Reiner, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Andre Kosteianetz, Fritz Kreisler, Johann Strauss III and Albert Stoessel. Opera Performers: 1.) Luciano Pavarotti, inscribed and signed Decca Recording post card. 2.) Eight pieces signed by Beverly Sills including an 8x10" photograph, 3 signed covers and three pages from People and her Blackglama portrait ad. 3.) Large album page beautifully signed by Marian Anderson dated Dec. '39. 4.) Superb vintage original photo signed by acclaimed tenor from the Lyric Opera House, Chicago Chas Hackett inscribed to Albert Jeannotte, acclaimed singer and voice teacher. 5.) Signed Brooklyn Academy of Music program from 1957 by Renata Tebaldi. 6.) Autographs by Hildegard B., Italian tenor Giovanni Martinelli, Italian baritone Dmilio de Go Gorza, John McCormack and Carrie Jacobs-Bond Critic: Signed card by Sigmund Spaeth "True Detective". Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,170
Lot 156		Country & Western Entertainers Over 50 Signed Photos Including: Johnny Cash, Jimmy Dean, Glenn Campbell, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers. Fantastic collection of over 50 autographs by Country and Western entertainers, many legends of the second half of the 20th Century as well as the Grand Ole Opry. All of the pieces are in excellent condition. Collection includes, post card and a TV Magazine cover signed by Johnny Cash plus a 7 x 10" program photo signed by Cash and June Carter Cash, two excellent 8 x 10" photo signed by Jimmy Dean, a 5 x 7" newspaper print photo from the early 70s of Dolly Parton, with Parton signing boldly in red ballpoint pen, 8 x 10" composite photo of Glenn Campbell boldly signed, signed color photo of Ernest Tubb dated 1977 plus his mailing address written in his hand, triple signed 8 x 10 by Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes and James Ingram, very large signature on manilla folder trimmed to 8 x 10" by Wynona Judd, and a knockout color photo signed by Crystal Gayle. Continuing: Signed 8 x 10" photos: Trisha Yearwood, Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, K.D. Lang, Ricky Van Shelton, Holly Dunn, Opry greats Tennessee Ernie Ford (photo and 3 x 5" autograph) and Minnie Pearl (2 signed photos), Everly Brothers (both) Gatlin Brothers (Steve & Larry), Larry Gatlin (photo and cover of Will Rogers Follies), Faron Young, Ferlin Husky, Roger Williams, Michael Martin Murphy, Hoyt Axton, Eddy Arnold (signed note), Eddie Rabbitt, Mark Chestnut, Wanda Jackson + 20 more. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 157		U2: Inscribed and Signed Photo by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen ca. 1988. Signed 8 x 10 band photo inscribed "To Doug" by Larry Mullen and signed by Mullen, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, framed and in mint condition. Obtained 1988-89 on vintage original photo for Island Records by Colm Henry. Estimated Value $500 - 800 From U2's Management Team at the Time. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 158		American Bandstand Collection: Signed Contracts and Photos by Dick Clark + Singers & Bands Who Appeared on Show, 44 Autographs! American Bandstand was a music and dance television program that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989 highlighted by performances by the most popular singers of the time. It was hosted from 1956 until its final season by Dick Clark which propelled him to one of the top producers in the latter half of the 20th Century. This collection of autographs and signed pieces are just a small percentage of the talent that appeared on the show. From Dick Clark himself a signed photo (from one of his game shows) and a 20 Years of Rock N' Roll Yearbook printed in 1973 that has autographs throughout by Little Anthony, John Phillips, Eddie & Dave Brigati of The Rascals, Johnny Maestro, Rob Grill of the Grassroots. Also included are four contracts issued by the Click Corporation c/o WFIL-TV all from the 1960s for appearances on AMERICAN BANDSTAND signed by Tony Bennett, and three by popular comedians at the time Jack E. Leonard (adding his real name, Leonard Lebi), Steve Rossi and Marty Allen who frequently performed together as Allen & Rossi and a photo signed on verso by all four members of The Elegants of Little Star fame. Also included is a trivia game card signed by Paul Anka where he is one of the answers, 8 autographs by John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas including sheet music signed from his songs California Dreamin' and Monday Monday, two enormous hits at the time. An 8 x 10 photo signed by Michelle Phillips, two magazine pages regarding the songs Groovin' and Good Lovin' by The Young Rascals Eddie & Dave Brigati, an 8 x 10" vintage original photo signed by John Sebastian of The Lovin' Spoonful, signed 8 x 10" photo by Dion, 5 pieces signed by Leslie Gore who proved one of the youngest performers on Bandstand singer her monster hit It's My Party, 12 pieces signed by Petula Clark with one inscribed boldly "Don't Sleep in the Subway, Love Petula Clark" and finally two 8 x 10 photos, plus one handwritten letter signed by Peter Allen who performed on Bandstand as the "Allen Brothers" whose hits included Calendar Girl, a signed 3 x 5" card by Fats Domino plus several more entertainers of the time. Overall the autographs and signed pieces are in excellent condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 159		Collection of 40+ Signatures Musicians, Bands, C&W Stars Including John Denver, Sonny & Cher, Liberace, Alabama, Billy Joel, Ernest Tubb. A collection of signed photographs clearly from a couple who lived in or visited Las Vegas regularly and obtained a great many of these signed photos in person. Collection includes two excellent/different photos of Sonny & Cher, Natalie Cole, all 5 members of "The Original Comets" who Backed Bill Haley (Rock Around the Clock) including Marshall Lytle, Franny Beecher, Dick Richards, Joey Ambrose and Johnny Grande, Nancy Sinatra, C&W legend Ernest Tubb, and excellent Garth Brooks, Barbara Mandrell, Waylon Jennings, Mickey Gilley, two by Henry Mancini, Johnny Mathis, Liberace (actual signature and hand drawn piano with candelabra not the commonly found stamped version dated 1973), Andy Williams, Paul Anka, Billy Joel, and Barry Manilow. Also there are two menus from The International Hotel (now the Westgate) that hosted some sort of Elvis Festival including printing souvenir menus. One of the menus is signed by numerous Presleys including Priscilla, Rick David and Billy. Flip the menu over and inexplicably is an autograph by Cary Grant! Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $456
Lot 160		24 Signed Pieces by Late 19th Century to Mid 20th Century Composers: Gershwin, Massenet, Hofmann, Cohan, Thomson, Elgar, Bernstein & More. Fine collection of autographs (24 total) by some of the most influential American and European composers from the late 19th Century to mid-20th Century. A diverse collection of signed photos, letters, album sheets calling cards and the like. Included are: An autograph note signed by French composer Jules Massenet, Two (2) signed pieces by Ira Gershwin (a French document and a 3 x 5" card) Josef Hofman autograph letter signed on his Aiken, SC letter head dated Dec. 29th 1922 thanking a Mr. Summer for his holiday gift, Virgil Thomson has signed four 3 x 5 cards, George M. Cohan has signed a large autograph on album page, Erwin Straus signed 8 x 10" photo, cut signatures by Arthur Foote, Luigi Arditi Italian composer and violinist, George Balch Nevin two cut signatures by English composer Edward Elgar. three autographs by Irving Berlin, 12 assorted pieces signed by Virgil Thomson, photos listed from books, programs and magazines, a signed 8x10" photograph by Eric Siegmeister and a typed letter signed dated 1947 as President of Song Writers' Protective Association letter head by Sigmund Romberg Collection also boasts four superb autographs by Leonard Bernstein: Superior signed cover of NEWSWEEK from September, 1962, an excellent 5½ x 3½" signed portrait photograph, a 3 x 5" card ideally inscribed and signed, "Best Wishes, Leonard Bernstein" and an autographed front page news article from the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune from 1983 on the occasion of his 65th birthday and homecoming in Lawrence Massachusetts. Finally from Henry Mancini an inscribed and signed 8x10" B&W photo and a bold autograph on a 3 x 5" card. Collection also contains two vintage original Carte de Visites, one of Joseph Haydn and one of Ludwig van Beethoven, both 3½ x 2½". Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $840
Lot 161		Rare Original Costume Sketch for Bette Davis THE VIRGIN QUEEN by Mary Wills (1914-1997) Seven time Oscar Nominee for Costume Design and winning for THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE BROTHERS GRIM, Mary Wills was very influential in her costume designs most especially with the advent and dominance of color film. She had an remarkable eye for colors and how they would translate on film. From the 1955 historical drama "THE VIRGIN QUEEN" starring Bette Davis, Richard Todd, Rod Taylor, Joan Collins and Herbert Marshall. Wills was nominated for Costume Design. Original gouache and colors sketch 18 x 14½" signed by Mary Wills. Also included is the costume test photo with Bette Davis and Wills clearly credited on blackboard. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 From Mary Wills Personal Management Team Later in her Career. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,840
Lot 162		Rare Original Costume Sketch for CAMELOT (1967) Initialed by Director Joshua Logan and Prod. Chief Walter MacEwen, Haleen K. Holt, Illustrator. Stunning details evident in this original costume sketch for the 1967 musical CAMELOT which starred Richard Harris and Vanessa Redgrave. The costume sketch was for French actor Pierre Olaf who played Dap, one of Sir Lancelot's men. The costume sketches have been signed off by Joshua Logan the director and production chief, Walter MacEwen. The costume designer was John Truscott who the Oscar for the film, but Haleen K. Holt executed the illustrations based on Truscott's direction. Holt worked 30 years in Hollywood putting pen and colors to paper for designers who could not illustrate their creations. An actual fabric sample from his heavy shirt is attached. Estimated Value $400 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,920

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