Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 129

Mansucripts & Collectibles Auciton

Celebrity/Entertainment Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 106		Monty Hall Collection: Seven Letters Sent by Politicians including W. Mondale, H. Waxman, Scoop Jackson, Bob Packwood, Gray Davis (1921-2017) The Monty Hall Collection of letters sent to him by a host of notables for his philanthropy and character. The man behind LET'S MAKE A DEAL and his wife, Marilyn were clearly admired by politicians, business leaders and highly regarded by his fellow entertainers as evident in a collection of wonderful letters in this auction. The balance of this collection is in the Celebrity Entertainment section in this auction. Letters of thanks and praise by politicians on their official letterheads including Walter Mondale on Ambassador of The United States of America Tokyo letterhead thanking Hall for producing a film about Chiune Sugihara but that department rules forbid any endorsement by him. Others include two by Congressman Henry Waxman, two by Senator Scoop Jackson, on e by Senator Bob Packwood and one by Gray Davis as Controller of the State of California letterhead. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details	Unsold
Lot 107		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. Originally sold for $25,000. Estimated Value $4,000 - 7,999 View details	Unsold
Lot 108		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 also in this auction. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,500 From Their Personal Management Team at the Time During One For All Tour, 1989. View details	Realized $938
Lot 109		Monty Hall Collection: Gene Roddenberry Letter to Hall Praising Him as Host at an Event and his Witty Take on STAR TREK. Rare on Letterhead (1921-2017) The Monty Hall Collection of letters sent to him by a host of notables for his philanthropy and character. The man behind LET'S MAKE A DEAL and his wife, Marilyn were clearly admired by politicians, business leaders and highly regarded by his fellow entertainers as evident in a collection of wonderful letters in this auction. From September 10,1985, Gene Roddenberry (1921-1991) in a typed letter signed on his custom STAR TREK, 11 x 14" stationery. Roddenberry is so very taken by Hall at an event for Roddenberry: "This was by far the wittiest approach to STAR TREK that I have heard in all these 20 years since it began, and you had to have taken time to do considerable thinking about the format and characters. …. My friends were very impressed and I hope to thank you one day properly in deeds as well as in words." 2pp. very slight wear otherwise in very fine condition with Roddenberry signing in blue ballpoint pen as "Gene". Estimated Value $900 - 1,500 View details	Unsold
Lot 110		Johnny Cash Autographed Copy of MAN IN WHITE. Boldly signed first edition copy of MAN IN WHITE by Johnny Cash dated January 17, 1988. Also attached to page was one of the guest passes for backstage and ticket for a concert two days later. Cash's signature exceptionally clean. Provenance: Sally Ann Skeoch (consignor) and her husband were close friends with Cash and June Carter Cash. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000 From the Collection of Sally Ann Skeoch. View details	Realized $94
Lot 111		Johnny Cash Autographed Copy of "CASH, The Autobiography". Boldly signed first edition copy of CASH by Johnny Cash on CASH book plate. Inscribed to "Jim and Sally, Johnny Cash". Book and dust jacket in near to mint condition Provenance: Sally Ann Skeoch (consignor) and her husband were close friends with Cash and June Carter Cash. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000 From the Collection of Sally Ann Skeoch. View details	Realized $94
Lot 112		Signed Studio Photo by HIGHWAYMEN: Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson. Outlaw Country supergroup, Highwaymen which included Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson. The group produced three albums with their first a huge smash. Offered is a signed photo, all in silver ink to Jim Skeeoch, friend of Cash. Signatures are in excellent condition and given how terrible silver Sharpies could smear, these are all great. 8 x 10". Estimated Value $500 - 800 From the Collection of Sally Ann Skeoch. View details	Realized $363
Lot 113		Inscribed and Signed Photo by Johnny Cash, Famous Color Photo Used for CASH Album and other Publicity Material. Superb color photo of Johnny Cash, 8 x 10" used for album and publicity material for CASH. Beautifully autographed by Cash in gold felt tip pen, inscribed to his friend Sally. Estimated Value $400 - 800 From the Collection of Sally Ann Skeoch. View details	Realized $263
Lot 114		Johnny Cash Signed Issue of "Country Guitar" Below Photo of Feature Story on Cash by Chet Flippo, October 1994. Exceptional Johnny Cash signature under a photo in the October, 1994 "Country Guitar" by acclaimed music writer Chet Flippo entitled "Back in Black". Extremely clean signature in black Sharpie. Estimated Value $400 - 800 From the Collection of Sally Ann Skeoch. View details	Unsold
Lot 115		Collection of Johnny Cash Ephemera Including Two Autographs, The Carter Sisters, Willie Nelson Swag and Memorial Service Photos. Balance of consignment of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash ephemera. 1.) Beautifully signed and inscribed photo in gold Flair pen, cleanly executed on a fantastic color image of Cash. 2.) Johnny Cash signed program for the First Annual Singer's Salute to Country Songwriters. Also signed by Rosemary Clooney who hosted. 3.) Two photos of the Carter Sisters signed by all three 4.) Fantastic Willie Nelson Hoodie and Concert T-Shirt XL and XL 5.) Patsy Cline tribute t-shirt ("Always Patsy Cline") and Carter Festival T-Shirt. Lg and XXL 6.) Memorial/Funeral programs for Johnny Cash and June Carter's services and photos 7.) First Day of Issue and two sheets of Forever Johnny Cash stamps. 8.) All access pass for 1990 Highwaymen concert. Estimated Value $400 - 900 From the Collection of Sally Ann Skeoch. View details	Realized $307
Lot 116		Johnny Cash Signed Album Poster from 1994, CASH. Fantastic signed CASH poster from 1994 boldly signed by Johnny Cash. Inscribed to his friends Sally & Jim it's a great piece. Framed to 18 x 18" and in mint condition. Estimated Value $400 - 800 From the Collection of Sally Ann Skeoch. View details	Realized $275
Lot 117		Inscribed and Signed Photo by Johnny Cash. Handsome color 8 x 10 photo taken at his "house by the lake" inscribed to "Sally, with love, Johnny Cash" very clean and bold in black Sharpie. Estimated Value $400 - 800 From the Collection of Sally Ann Skeoch. View details	Unsold
Lot 118		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	Realized $256
Lot 119		June Carter Cash, Beautifully Signed Autobiography "From The Heart" plus Signed Mother Maybell's Cookbook by All Carter Sisters. Two signed books by June Carter Cash: Signed and inscribed First Edition copy of "From The Heart" and a signed copy of "Mother Maybell's Cookbook not only boldly signed by June Carter Cash but also by Helen Carter and Anita Carter. Maybell Carter was their mother. Also on the back page is an autograph by Peggy Knight under her photo of contributors. A third book is included, Johnny Cash "Forever Words, The Unknown Poems" with a handwritten letter of thanks enclosed to Sally Ann Skeoch by Lou Robin on his letterhead. Robin who only recently passed was the much beloved manager of Cash and Carter for over 30 years. Estimated Value $200 - 600 From the Collection of Sally Ann Skeoch. View details	Unsold
Lot 120		Johnny Cash Vintage Concert Swag and Anniversary Memorial Pieces. T-Shirts, Drink Cups, Collectible Figure and More. Collection of vintage Johnny Cash concert swag. Included are six t-shirts, none appear to have been washed or worn and all are XL. Johnny Cash in Concert (older logo), Classic Cash (in Coca-Cola lettering), Highway Men: Waylon, Willie, Cash, Kris from 1990, CASH album silkscreen with killer image of Cash in black long coat in field, "Johnny Cash America Legend" shirt and a baseball style jersey with Johnny Cash Sun Records screened on verso, front pocket printed 1955. Also included are two, heavy screw top and reusable House of Cash heavy plastic drink cups, and a Johnny Cash scarce Case pocket knife with Lou Robin's management on verso of tin box (Robin was Cash's and June Carter's longtime manager.) After his death, a tribute Collectible Figure (now quite scarce) from SOTA Toys, mint in mint packaging, I WALK THE LINE musical guitar ornament, and LIFE Magazine's phenomenal tribute issue on premium paper and bound. For those that know music legend collectibles, there is fine value here. Estimated Value $200 - 600 From the Collection of Sally Ann Skeoch. View details	Realized $128
Lot 121		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	Realized $128
Lot 122		John Lennon: A 'War Is Over' Towel From his New York Apartment in The Dakota 1976-1980 1976-1980. A white towel with black block letters of Lennon's famous phrase 'WAR IS OVER' printed on one side, together with documents concerning the provenance, 22in x 38in (56cm x 96.5cm) After leaving The Beatles, John Lennon became actively involved in the peace movement with, Yoko Ono. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" was the culmination of a two-year anti-war campaign that included billboards with the slogan "War Is Over?If You Want It" as well as many more pieces of merchandise. Gifted to Lennon's former house keeper Rosaura Lopez Lorenzo who worked for John and Yoko at their property between 1976-80. Estimated Value $900 - 1,500 View details	Realized $875
Lot 123		Michael Jackson, Jacksons Victory World Tour Heavy Winter Tour Jacket, 1984. Very scarce Jacksons World Tour, 1984 Winter Victory Tour Jacket. In excellent pre-owned condition, this jacket was issued to the tour publicity manager Doug Lyon. Coat is complete with buttoned in cold weather liner. Size small/medium, it fits chests 33-37 comfortably. Far more scarce than the satin tour jackets. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details	Realized $346
Lot 124		Michael Jackson, Jacksons World Victory Tour Staff Satin Jacket + Five Back Stage Staff All Access Passes for Madison Square Garden and other Venues. Jacksons World Victory Tour, 1984 Victory Tour Jacket. In excellent pre-owned condition. Jacket is a size medium and is in excellent pre-owned condition. Also included are three (3) All Access passes one specifically for Madison Square Garden, two Special passes. Plus four complete tickets for the Dodger November 30, 1984 concert tour program and other items. Estimated Value $250 - 400 View details	Realized $154
Lot 125		Humphrey Bogart Typed Letter Signed WWII Content, and One From Jack Warner: The Two Titans of Warner Bros. Studios Both Bold Signatures. A Warner Bros. double play in this collection of two typed signed letters by the two men inextricably linked to Warner Bros; Jack Warner and leading star, Humphrey Bogart. Humphrey Bogart and then wife, Mayo Methot, were very likely returning from a drive for War Bonds and visiting troops, writes in this letter dated March 7, 1944 thanking what appears to be a large group of young people who greeted them on their return to California. Dear Kids, First of all, I can't tell you what a great thrill it is to be home again. We had a wonderful trip and wouldn't have missed it for anything in the world. Any sweethearts, relatives, friends you have in the service, do be terribly proud of them because they are doing a magnificent job. It was very gratifying to feel how much they enjoyed seeing anyone from home. I have started my new picture, 'To Have and Have Not' by Ernest Hemingway, and I must say it feels good to get back in the harness. again. Thank you all again for your continued loyalty and so much thanks to Eloise for all the hard work she has done for me. Sincerely, Humphrey Bogart. 8 1/2" x 11" in excellent condition with a very clean signature in steel point fountain pen. Note: it was the film TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT that Bogart and Bacall fell in love From Jack Warner, in a letter dated April 7, 1959, he writes a letter of congratulations to t Joseph Ruttenberg, cinematographer on GIGI, for which he won an Academy Award. A very nice gesture in that GIGI was from MGM and swept the Oscars that year. On Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. letterhead, 7¼ x 10½" signed as Jack. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 R & R Auctions and Bonhams Auction. View details	Unsold
Lot 126		Monty Hall Collection: Betty White Handwritten Letter to Monty Hall plus a Lovely Color Photo Portrait Together (1921-2017) The Monty Hall Collection of letters sent to him by a host of notables for his philanthropy and character. The man behind LET'S MAKE A DEAL and his wife, Marilyn were clearly admired by politicians, business leaders and highly regarded by his fellow entertainers as evident in a collection of wonderful letters in this auction. The late and much beloved Betty White (1922-2021) writes on personal stationery dated March 16.2005, her thanks for Hall hosting an event. She closes "Hope all is well--you certainly look as though it is you handsome devil!" Color photo of Hall and White we can only assume is from that event. Both items in mint condition. Estimated Value $400 - 800 View details	Unsold
Lot 127		Monty Hall Collection: Letters of Thanks and Praise by Gregory Peck, Jack Lemmon, Jimmy Stewart, Peter Falk, Kirk Douglas and Pearl Bailey (1921-2017) The Monty Hall Collection of letters sent to him by a host of notables for his philanthropy and character. The man behind LET'S MAKE A DEAL and his wife, Marilyn were clearly admired by politicians, business leaders and highly regarded by his fellow entertainers as evident in a collection of wonderful letters in this auction. Collection of very heartfelt letters by the following acclaimed and beloved entertainers of the 20th Century: Two thank you notes by Jimmy Stewart on his personal letterhead, Gregory Peck on his letterhead for thanking Hall for being honored by Variety Club of Southern California, Peter Falk signing and inscribing in Hebrew a letter committing to a donation, two letters by Kirk Douglas, one signing in Hebrew and a letter by Mrs. Kirk Douglas, Jack Lemmon on personal letterhead his thanks to Hall for appearing at an event. Finally a telegram by Cary Grant, a long note signed by Barbara Sinatra and a beautifully signed B&W photo by Pearl Bailey. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Unsold
Lot 128		Monty Hall Collection: Twelve (12) Letters by Television Greats: Steve Allen, Norman Lear, Sherwood Schwartz, Milton Berle, Dinah Shore + (1921-2017) The Monty Hall Collection of letters sent to him by a host of notables for his philanthropy and character. The man behind LET'S MAKE A DEAL and his wife, Marilyn were clearly admired by politicians, business leaders and highly regarded by his fellow entertainers as evident in a collection of wonderful letters in this auction. Twelve letters to Monty Hall spanning 1973-1999 by entertainers and famed writers know for their work in television. All of the letters are sincere and heartfelt letters to Hall for his emceeing numerous events and praise for his performance. Three (3) handwritten letters by Sherwood Schwartz, Larry Gelbart and Arthur Hiller and nine (9) typed letters signed by Steve Allen, Phyllis Diller, Bob and Dolores Hope, Howard Keel, Shari Lewis, Norman Lear, Art Linkletter, Dinah Shore and Milton Berle with a funny postscript "I never knew you could deliver and get such big laughs……….I HATE YOU!" Estimated Value $300 - 600 View details	Unsold
Lot 129		Monty Hall Collection: Two Letters by Tommy Lasorda, One Handwritten, A Note to Marilyn Hall by Steve Garvey. and TLS by Murray Chass, NYtimes (1921-2017) The Monty Hall Collection of letters sent to him by a host of notables for his philanthropy and character. The man behind LET'S MAKE A DEAL and his wife, Marilyn were clearly admired by politicians, business leaders and highly regarded by his fellow entertainers as evident in a collection of wonderful letters in this auction. Two letters by LA Dodgers legend, Tommy Lasorda, in an undated letter on LA Dodgers letterhead (however around December 14 or 15, 1983) thanking him for hosting a team banquet event and how evidently what a tremendous job he did. Lasorda writes "I can't find words to describe my sincere gratitude for what you did for baseball and me". From the same event, wife Marilyn Hall took her table place card and had Steve Garvey autograph. "Marilyn a Special Woman and Sweetheart XX Steve Garvey 12/13/83. A second typed letter signed with handwritten closing sentiment on Tommy Lasorda Jr. Memorial Foundation letterhead thanking Hall for his donation to fund a gymnasium in the memory of Lasorda's son. Finally a typed note of thanks by sports writer for the NY Times and Baseball HOF Murray Chass to allow them to use a piece written by Monty Hall on the Bible and baseball. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details	Unsold
Lot 130		Rare Harry Houdini & Wife Bess Cabinet Card and Two-Page British Promotional Flyer for The Hippodrome in Sheffield, England, 1920s (1874-1926) 1.) Very rare 1901 original cabinet card, 6½ x 4¼", F. Gutekhunst, Philadelphia of legendary magician, escape artist, actor and stunt performer Harry Houdini and his wife, Bess. Both performed together touring the world, she as his assistant almost his entire career. Cabinet card has a tiny circle stain above Philadelphia in border otherwise in choice condition. On verso is handwriting addressing the year. A treasure for any level of collector. 2.) Equally rare is this two page program insert/herald for the Hippodrome, Sheffield advertising his engagement at the historic theater likely from the early 20's given there is a phone number listed. Flyer has paper loss along center fold but all four sides of the herald are clean with no staining. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200 View details	Realized $13,125
Lot 131		Rin-Tin-Tin: Rare Pair of Silver Nitrate Photos of the Original Hero/Screen Star German Shephard Who Became Famous Worldwide ca. 1927 (1918-1932) From the collection of Newton "Red" Jacobs while an executive at RKO Pictures until 1947. Later, Jacobs famously formed his own studio, Crown International Pictures, one of the kings of exploitation films and who imported and made a star of Sonny Chiba here in America. Rin-Tin-Tin was a male German Shepherd was rescued from a World War I battlefield by an American soldier, Lee Duncan, who nicknamed him "Rinty". Duncan trained Rin Tin Tin and obtained silent film work for the dog. Rin Tin Tin was an immediate box-office success and went on to appear in 27 Hollywood films, gaining worldwide fame. Offered are two quite rare, silver nitrate, sepia toned prints signed by the photographer Rice, 7½ x 9½" and in near to mint condition. Soft creases to upper right corner tip on the horizontal portrait otherwise amazing pieces. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details	Unsold
Lot 132		Lucille Ball: Beautiful Portrait by Ernest Bacharach for RKO Pictures. Sepia Double Weight Photo Inscribed and Signed (1911-1989) One of the most influential women in television history proved earlier in her career a stunning beauty, a very accomplished screen comedienne and when allowed, a fine dramatic actress. 8 x 10" sepia, double-weight portrait still from her time at RKO for the football themed film, EASY LIVING with Victor Mature. Beautiful example of Ball's signature ca. 1948-1949 signing her full name. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details	Unsold
Lot 133		Collection of 20+ Signed Pieces by Musicians: Rare Janis Joplin, Luciano Pavarotti, Dolly Parton, Neil Diamond, Mary Wilson, Willie Nelson & more! Fine, certainly a diverse collection of signed pieces by a variety of celebrated singers and musicians. Signed 8 x 10" photos included are Willie Nelson dated 1997 (Certified authentic by Beckett) Dolly Parton, Bette Midler (still from THE ROSE) Mary Wilson, Dionne Warwick Lionel Richie, and signed pieces by Janis Joplin RARE signed Parade Magazine photo, Charlie Watts (Legendary drummer for the Rolling Stones signed DVD insert) Neil Diamond (Huge concert program signed boldly in white, Eddie Fisher record cover, Pavarotti signed cover and several by 1950s/60s entertainers 3 x Carl Perkins, Bobby Vee, The Teddy Bears x 2, Jerry Wallace x 2, Timi Yuro, and Shenandoah Trio. Estimated Value $600 - 900 View details	Realized $400
Lot 134		Dinah Shore, Francis Langford and Anne Shirley: Three Gorgeous, Oversized B&W Portraits on Double Weight Paper Signed and Inscribed. Signed photos from the collection of Newton "Red" Jacobs while an executive at RKO Pictures until 1947. Later, Jacobs famously formed his own studio, Crown International Pictures, one of the kings of exploitation films and who imported and made a star of Sonny Chiba here in America. Three RKO Players, Dinah Shore looking very much the period, Francis Langford seriously elegant and Anne Shirley a rare photo looking stunning given she retired acting at age 26 after a career as a child actress. She went out on top with MURDER MY SWEET. All 14 x 11 and in near to mint condition. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details	Realized $88
Lot 135		Maureen O'Hara: Lovely, Signed, Oversized, Double Weight Portrait (1920-2015) Signed photo from the collection of Newton "Red" Jacobs while an executive at RKO Pictures until 1947. Later, Jacobs famously formed his own studio, Crown International Pictures, one of the kings of exploitation films and who imported and made a star of Sonny Chiba here in America. One of the most talented and beautiful actresses from the Golden Age, Maureen O'Hara (1920-2015) signed onto RKO at a young age and subsequently enjoyed a 30+ year career in films. Inscribed and signed in steel point fountain pen and green ink "To Red Jacobs, Best Wishes, Maureen O'Hara". 14 x 11" an in near to mint condition. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details	Unsold
Lot 136		(1911-1995) Signed photo from the collection of Newton "Red" Jacobs while an executive at RKO Pictures until 1947. Later, Jacobs famously formed his own studio, Crown International Pictures, one of the kings of exploitation films and who imported and made a star of Sonny Chiba here in America. Stunning portrait of Best Actress Oscar winner, Ginger Roger, inscribed and signed to "N.P. Jacobs Sincerely Ginger Rogers" in steel point fountain pen in green ink. 14 x 11" and in near to mint condition. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details	Realized $76
Lot 137		Nancy Reagan (Davis) and Gary Merrill Signed Vintage Original Still from the 1958 Film "Crash Landing". James Spence Letter of Authenticity. B-movie drama, one of the early iterations of what later became known as disaster films which starred Merrill and Davis (Reagan) and directed by Fred Sears, famous B-Film director who knew how to make films fast and on shoe-string budgets. Film was based on a real life ditching at sea of a Pan-Am flight in 1956. Both have signed boldly very likely several years after 1958. CRASH LANDING was Nancy Reagan's last film and this signed 8 x 10" photo is scarce as she wasn't one to sign many film stills once into politics. LOA by James Spence & Assoc. Estimated Value $500 - 800 The Earl Keefer Collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 138		Celebrity Signed Pieces: Jimmy Stewart, Gloria Swanson, Johnny Depp, Dustin Hoffman, John Travolta, Kathleen Turner, Dr. Seuss, 21 Total. Diverse collection of signed pieces: Signed photo include 2(x) Jimmy Stewart, Johnny Depp (plus script of Pirates of the Carribean), Liza Minnelli signed lobby card from ARTHUR, Kathleen Turner, John Travolta, Jack Webb, Bill Christopher (MASH), Dr. Seuss (T.Geisel) Ryan Reynolds, Traylor Howard, Richard Ruccolo all signed still TWO GUYS, a GIRL and a PIZZA PLACE, legend George Burns, Roddy McDowell and Sherwood Schwartz producer of THE BRADY BUNCH. Dustin Hoffman, Gloria Swanson, George C. Scott, Red Skelton and Bob Hope each have signed a first day cover, acclaimed director and actor Sydney Pollock an American Cinematheque ticket, and Don Johnson a Christmas Card (with two unsigned photos.) All in excellent condition. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details	Realized $300
Lot 139		Five Stars of RKO Pictures as Talented as They Were Beautiful: Ginger Rogers, Rosalind Russell, Bonita Granville and Two of Anne Shirley. Five great talents under the RKO Pictures banner for a time in the 30s and 40s. Stunning 8 x 10" double weight portraits likely all shot by Ernest Bachrach. All are inscribed to Marilyn Jacobs, a presence at RKO and the wife of a major executive. The two legendary stars in this collection are certainly Ginger Rogers and Rosalind Russell with Rogers having her 5 Golden Era film classics with Fred Astaire all triumphs of the musical and dance genre, and Russell with MORNING BECOMES ELECTRA, VELVET TOUCH and more. Anne Shirley triumphed in ANNE OF THE GREEN GABLES and then later in her last film, quite memorable opposite Dick Powell in the classic MURDER MY SWEET. Bonita Granville nominated at age 13 for THESE THREE and starred in other films but retired and went into production and then built owned and operated with her husband the Disneyland Hotel. All in excellent condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Realized $63
Lot 140		Six Golden Age Hollywood Actors: Ronald Coleman, Dick Powell, George Murphy, Pat O'Brien, Preston Foster and Paul Henreid Signed Photos. Signed photos from the collection of Newton "Red" Jacobs while an executive at RKO Pictures until 1947. Later, Jacobs famously formed his own studio, Crown International Pictures, one of the kings of exploitation films and who imported and made a star of Sonny Chiba here in America. From his RKO collection, five oversized photos inscribed and signed by celebrated actors of Hollywood's Golden Age: Ronald Colman (1891-1958) English born actor and one of the few whose transition from silent films into talkies earned even greater success. BULLDOG DRUMMOND, A TALE OF TWO CITIES, PRISONER OF ZENDA, RANDOM HARVEST and the remarkable LOST HORIZON. Nominated three times for Best Actor he won for A DOUBLE LIFE. Inscribed simply "Best Wishes, Ronald Colman". Colman was filming with Ginger Rogers at RKO LUCKY PARTNERS in 1940. Dick Powell (phenomenal career from song and dance man in the 30s to a hard boiled character actor in the 40s and 50s) George Murphy, the legendary Pat O'Brien, Paul Henreid (Best Actor winner) and Preston Foster. All inscribed to Red or N.P Jacobs in steel point fountain pen with blue ink, all 11 x14 double weight portraits and in near to mint condition (Foster's white borders trimmed). Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Realized $56
Lot 141		Fine Collection of Western Stars: James Stewart, Fess Parker, Clayton Moore, Buddy Ebsen, John Payne, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans + More. Nice collection of Western stars plus an autograph book with additional entertainers and stars" 15+ Total Signed photos: 2 signed photos by Fess Parker one Disneyland publicity still, the other "Davy Crockett at the Alamo" and one autograph book page to publicist Doug Lyon when just a youngster who signs "Best Wishes Fess Parker as Davy Crockett 2/23/55" Great Jimmy Stewart signed photo from WINCHESTER 73 released in 1950. Two photos by Clayton Moore one cover all as The Lone Ranger. Eli Wallach, signed still from The Brain, but his roles in The GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY, MAGNIFICENT SEVEN and HOW THE WEST WAS WON are legend. John Payne THE RESTLESS GUN TV series but also a number of Western films, Also included are signed autograph book pages by Buddy Ebsen, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Tom Blanchard co-writer/composer of the song "Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier". In an autograph book also owned by Lyon, Eddie Albert, Cliff Edwards (Voice of Jiminy Cricket, Jim Davis (legendary Disney animator), Roy Rogers and Dale Evans singer Tennessee Ernie Ford, Art Linkletter, Pat Brady, members of the Disney Circus, Peggie Castle, Pat Dodge, Helen O'Connel and finally for boomers growing up in LA Channel 2's Captain Jet Zoom. (All of them appear to have been obtained at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA. Also included is a full press kit from BRONCO BILLY. Estimated Value $300 - 600 View details	Realized $200
Lot 142		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 $300 - 500 View details	Realized $486
Lot 143		Three Acclaimed Western Stars: Tim Holt, Alan Ladd and George "Gabby" Hayes. Three outstanding signed and inscribed 8 x 10" double-weight photos by Western stars. Tim Holt proved a major Western star, filming 46 Westerns for RKO Pictures but also cast in landmark films such as STAGECOACH, TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE and a non-Western classic, Orson Wells' MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS. Alan Ladd certainly made his mark in film noir classics but his work in Westerns are equally impressive including BRANDED, WHISPERING SMITH and the triumph SHANE. George Gabby Hayes was featured or starred in over 170 Westerns, an astonishing feat and a testament to his popularity his voice unmistakable (hence why found great success on radio as well) All in excellent condition. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details	Realized $150
Lot 144		21 Signed Photos by Popular Band Leaders and Musicians of the 1930-40s: Harry James, Gene Kupra, Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Barnet & More. Fine collection of signed 16 8 x 10" inscribed and signed vintage original photographs five being 5 x 7" by some of the biggest names of the Big Band Era. Almost all inscribed to a woman at RKO with bold signatures. Tommy Dorsey, Buddy Rich Gene Krupa, Lionel Hampton, Harry James, Charlie Spivak, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Glen Gray, Frankie Carl and more! Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details	Realized $175
Lot 145		Magicians: Signed Pieces by Legends Howard Thurston & Dante plus David Copperfield & Doug Henning + Legendary Lion Tamer Mabel Stark (Rare). Collection of magicians and one lion tamer from the early 20th Century to modern magicians. 1.) Signed photo 7¼ x 4½" by Dante (Harry A. Janson 1883-1955) Dante the Magician, working in vaudeville, burlesque, legitimate theatre, films, and in later years, television. 2.) Cut signature by Howard Thurston (1869-1936) Legendary magician who introduced with style an panache the levitation illusion among many others and helped Dante into his career as well. 3.) Doug Henning (1947-2000) signed photo 4 x 4½" of his name on the marquee of the Sahara in Vegas. 4.) Boldly signed world tour program from early 200s by David Copperfield. 5.) Very Rare 8 x 10 photo by legendary female lion tamer Mabel Stark (1889-1968) with Raja her beloved tiger inscribed and signed on a vintage original photo. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details	Realized $163
Lot 146		Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Child Cast Signed Oversized Photo and Golden Tickets. 17"x 11" cast color photo signed in acrylic pens by Julie Dawn Cole (Veruca Salt), Peter Ostrum (Charlie Bucket), Denise Nickerson (Violet Beauregarde), Paris Themmen (Mike Teevee) and Michail Bollner (Augustus Gloop). (5) Golden tickets and a 10"x 8" color photo signed by Paris Themmen (Mike Teevee). All housed in a 25 1/2"x 37 1/2" frame in good condition. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details	Realized $138
Lot 147		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 $100 - 300 View details	Realized $179
Lot 148		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 $100 - 500 View details	Unsold
Lot 149		Green Acres, Arnold Ziffel's Bed. Arnold The Pig's Bed from the Hit Television Series (1965-1971) Television Pop-Culture History. Green Acres (1965-1971) proved a sensation for CBS starring Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor. The colorful characters of Hooterville won Americans over but nothing like Arnold the Pig. Introduced first in "Petticoat Junction" Arnold was the "son" of Fred and Doris Ziffel a childless couple who took Arnold in as their son, and all of Hooterville accepted him as such….except Oliver, Albert's character. Arnold the Pig proved a huge pop culture sensation and remains so now. Frank Inn trained all the iterations of Arnold who truly was behind making Arnold the Pig a star. From the famous 1983 auction held at Butterfield's Auction in Los Angeles, CINEMA MERCANTILE's LIQUIDATION AUCTION, historic props such as the piano and furnishings from CASABLANCA all made history and have again being re-auctioned as jaw-dropping prices. Arnold the Pig's bed was lot 89 in that same auction held in 1983 and to our knowledge has never appeared since. Bed is 29" x 20 with Cinema Mercantile's inventory number underneath as well as Davis Cabinet Co. Nashville who made it. Xerox copy of auction page included. Estimated Value $12,000 - 18,000 View details	Unsold
Lot 150		Boston Fire Department 14K Yellow Gold Badge Presented to Louis B. Mayer in 1926 + 3 Rare Pieces from the Landmark Silent Drama, Fire Brigade. Handsome 14K yellow gold badge, given in appreciation of "The Fire Brigade," a motion picture sponsored by the International Association of Fire Engineers and produced by The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corporation. Pinback badge is 2½ x 1½", weighing 32 grams and stamped 14k gold. At the top is "BOSTON F.D., while the center features the seal of Boston ? a panoramic view of the city and "BOSTONIA CONDITA AD. 1630" (Boston founded in 1630); and below is inscribed "L. B. M." The polished back is handsomely inscribed: "Presented to Louis B. Mayer May 14, 1926". Very attractive piece that should be of interest to collectors of Judaic, motion picture and fire fighting memorabilia. Light wipe marks on reverse don't detract. The 1 x 1" celluloid pinbacks are printed in black and red; one depicts a fireman wearing his red helmet, with legends: "See The FIRE BRIGADE A METRO-GOLDEN-MAYER PICTURE," and the other shows a red helmet with the following below: "THE FIRE BRIGADE, THE EPIC PHOTOPLAY OF THE HEROES OF PEACE." Also, a theater herald for The Fire Brigade stamped "Union Hall, Cherryfield [Maine], Saturday December 24," and interesting material about Mayer. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,800 Ex-Butterfield auction 1996, lot 1247-1. View details	Realized $2,304
Lot 151		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	Unsold
Lot 152		Pair of Festival International DE Paris du Film Fantastique et de Science Fiction Paris, 1981, George Mélies Gilt Bronze Medallions. The Paris International Festival of Fantastic and Science-Fiction Film (Xle Festival International DE Paris du Film Fantastique et de Science Fiction Paris) was a film festival that took place in Paris between 1972 and 1989. The festival was a raucus affair hosted at The Rex Theater, the festival itself likened to rock concerts. The film that took top honors at the festival in 1981 was MAD MAX. These two medallions are from the collection of Newton P. Jacobs founder of Crown International Pictures who presented GALAXINA. Medallions have a superb high relief of legendary director and the father of SFX, George Mélies, engraved by André Vigneau, the verso a fantastic interpretation of his film, THE MERRY FROLICS OF SATAN from 1906. Gilt on Bronze 3¼ x 3¼" and both in mint condition with original plaques. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details	Unsold
Lot 153		Three Scripts: 1981 Shooting Script for ET by Melissa Mathison, 1988 Batman Script by Warren Skaaren and Script/Production Pitch by Bo Derek. Three script from the 1980s. 1. Rare and comprehensive script and budget breakdown of costs sent to Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus then with Canon Films with original letter signed by Bo Derek on embossed SVENGALI Inc letterhead with art by Frank Frazetta. Derek is pitching "EVE AND THAT DAMNED APPLE" and writes the studio heads that the budget is at 7 million will be filmed in New Zealand. This binder contains the original letter, script and complete production background printed on premium stock paper and not a broadly dispersed copy. This film was put in turnaround and the Dereks went with "BOLERO" at Cannon instead. 2.) Script for BATMAN, Draft #3 by the most sought after script doctor of the 1980s, Warren Skaaren. The 10 year process to bring BATMAN to the screen and Skaaren was quite involved in what finally Tim Burton had to work with. The road makes for interesting reading with scores of articles on the internet. 3.) Shooting script for E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial which originally went by A BOY'S LIFE also on the script by Melissa Mathison, revised Sept. 8, 1981. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details	Realized $138
Lot 154		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 $800 - 1,000 View details	Realized $600
Lot 155		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 $800 - UP View details	Unsold

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