Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Coins, Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Sports and Entertainment Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 296		Abbot & Costello. Legendary comic team of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. With beginnings in theatre, they initially teamed up with Costello as the clown and Abbott as the straight man. Their "Who's on First?" routine on radio made history. They went on to star in a number films together starting with Buck Privates (1941). Signed Document. One page, 8 x 11", December 5, 1947. A business agreement addressed to Nathan O. Freedman of Hollywood, regarding the duo's appearance in the United Kingdom on behalf of Moss Empire, Ltd., London. Both signatures are rendered in blue ink. Includes an 8 x10" glossy photograph (unsigned) of the team in action. Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details	Realized $633
Lot 297		Arthur, Jean. Some chips around the border but still a quality print from an important Hollywood photographer and an elusive subject. Popular actress from the 1930s and 40s. Inscribed Vintage Photograph Signed. 11 x 14", sepia tone, by Eugene Robert Richee, n.d., n.p. Features a very cute and unusal inscription. Inscribed in lower right in black, "To Helen - / a very dear person - / hoping sincerely that you / find that magic carpet / (because I shall borrow it) / Jean". Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Unsold
Lot 298		Autographed Hollywood Photographs. Lot of eleven inscribed and signed 8 x 10", black and white photos. Includes Roy Rogers and Trigger, Jimmy Stewart, Gary Cooper, Ward Bond, Van Heflin, Charles BoyerYul Brenner, Randy Scott, Lassie, John Garfield, and Ray Bolger. Very Good. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Warner Baxter Collection. View details	Realized $863
Lot 299		Autographed Hollywood Photographs. Condition poor to good. Three: One signed 8 x 10", B&W, glossy of the eternal "material girl", Madonna. An inscribed 4 x 6", B&W of a nine-year-old Natalie Wood. A signed "photo-placard" of the 80s band, The Go-Go's. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 300		Barrymore, John. A choice quality letter in which he mentions working on "Hamlet" makes this letter quite a treasure. (1882-1942) Great American stage and screen star. Of the talented Barrymore family, John was perhaps the most famous of the three Barrymore children (Lionel and Ethel were his older siblings). Autograph Letter Signed. Two pages, Octavo, on The Ambassador Hotel embossed letterhead, New York, October 25, 1922. To Miss (Georgia) Long. In answer to her request Barrymore writes: "Believe me, I shall do everything in my power to come on the 27th. I am working at night now on "Hamlet," as we rehearse all day and open earlier than expected. If these exigencies prevent my being there in the flesh, I most certainly will be there in the spirit. I am very fond of Mr. Simmons and would hate to miss it. Believe me, yours most sincerely. John Barrymore." Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details	Realized $345
Lot 301		Barrymore, John. "Playmates", a comdey costarring Kay Kayser and his band, was Barrymore's last film. (1882-1942) Actor, nicknamed "the Great Profile". Most notable for his Shakespearan roles, particulary Hamlet. Carbon Type Contract Signed. Thirty-two separate pages, folio, June 19, 1941. His RKO Studios agreement, to appear in the movie called Playmates, at a $5,000.00 per week salary. Boldly signed twice on the last page. Stapled at top. Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $121
Lot 302		Baseball Bat Signed. Louisville Slugger-- A collection of Twenty-nine Hall of Fame signatures, all acquired in person, featuring; Mickey Mantle, Frank Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Willie Mays, Lou Bourdrea, Jim Palmer, Pete Rose, Enos Slaughter, Billy Williams, Eddie Matthews, Stan "the man" Musial, Brooks Robinson, Bob Feller, Rod Carew, Bobby Doeer, Whitey Ford, Johnny Bench, Duke Snider, Al Kaline, Don Drysdale, Willie McCovey, Reggie Jackson, Warren Spahn, Pee Wee Reese, Johnny Mize, Luke Appling, Lou Brock, Bob Lemmon and future "HOF" inductee Rickey Henderson. Mint. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 303		Baseball Bat Signed. Special " Hall of Fame " designed Rawlings, 35 ", Cooperstown, NY. Featuring the signatures of twenty Hall of Fame players Ted Williams, Johnny Mize, Luke Appling, Lou Brock, Bob Lemmon, Lou Bourdrea, Jim Palmer, Pete Rose, Enos Slaughter, Don Drysdale, Warren Spahn, Pee Wee Reese, Rod Carew, Bobby Doeer, Whitey Ford, Johnny Bench, Eddie Matthews, Stan "the man" Musial, Monte Irvin, and Brooks Robinson. Mint. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details	Unsold
Lot 304		Baseball Bat Signed - 500 Home Run Club. 35" Rawlings features the signatures of legendary players including, Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Reggie Jackson, Mickey Mantle and Frank Robinson. Very Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,265
Lot 305		Baseball Placard Signed - 500 Home Run Club. The Living Legends of the 500 Home Run Club. Color 8 x 10, encased in plexiglass and mounted with statistical chart. Signed in blue and black ink by Reggie Jackson, Willie Mays, Eddie Mathews, Hank Aaron, Harmon Killebrew, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Willie McCovey, Frank Robinson, Ernie Banks and Mike Schmidt. Miniscule scratch on bottom corner. Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Realized $374
Lot 306		Baseball Signed - 1960 Yankees. Includes Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle (both on sweet spot), Hector Lopez, Ed Ford, Tony Kupec, Roger Maris, Joe Cronin and others. Age-toned only very slightly, otherwise. Excellent. Estimated Value $750-UP. View details	Realized $518
Lot 307		Basie, Count (1904-84) Jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader. Over nearly 50 years as a bandleader, he remained true to music rooted in the Kansas City style, recognized world-wide for his highly distinctive piano playing. Among his most popular compositions are "One O'Clock Jump" and "Jumpin' at the Woodside.". Inscribed Photo Signed. 8 x 10 black and white photo of "The Count" at his piano. "To Andrew Best Wishes Count Basie." A classic pose. Matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 20". Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $288
Lot 308		Baxter, Warner (1889- 1951) Leading man in the silents & talkies; remembered for his role "In Old Arizona." Inscribed Photograph Signed, sepia, 11 x14", portrait. Inscribed along right margin in black ink, " For Sammy with best wishes / & pleasant memories of our 'Danger Street'. Thanks for your many favors - Sincerely Warner Baxter, 1928" Minor spotting. Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details	Realized $115
Lot 309		(Baxter, Warner) Inscribed Photo Collection. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of Twenty-one Vintage Photos, black and white & sepia. Once belonging to early screen star, Warner Baxter. Some of the actors and actresses featured include; Gloria Swanson, Ralph Bellamy, Janet Gaynor, Gracie Allen, Bessie Love Hawks, and many others. A wonderful glimpse of an era gone by. Fine. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Warner Baxter Collection. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 310		(Baxter, Warner) Inscribed Photo Collection. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of Twelve: Vintage Photos, black and white & sepia. Once belonging to early screen star, Warner Baxter. Includes Sylvia Sydney, Myrna Loy, Wallace Beery, Richard Barthelmess and eight other stars of the silent & golden eras of Hollywood. In addition, a handsome, vintage, sepia tone, photo of a young Charles Lindbergh with his name signed in plate is also included. Estimated Value $400 - 600. Ex Warner Baxter Collection. View details	Realized $1,553
Lot 311		Blanc, Mel. Matted to an overall size of 16 x 14". WARNER BROS. STUDIOS. Tweety, circa 1956. Image size approximately 1½ x 1½. Original production cel of Tweety fluttering through the sky, inscribed and signed by Mel Blanc: "Oooo - I tawt I taw a Puddy tat! 'Tweety' Mel Blanc." Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $288
Lot 312		Bogart, Humphrey. Includes an 8 x10" glossy. (1899- 1957) Legendary actor who attained stardom in High Sierra (1941), The Maltese Falcon (1941), Casablanca (1942) and To Have and Have Not (1944), which marked the debut of Lauren Bacall, who became his fourth wife. He won an Oscar in 1951 for the African Queen. Document Signed. Five pages, Folio, Los Angeles, CA, December 2, 1949. At the peak of his career, Humphrey signed this document, with several other Hollywood names, to dissolve the Capricorn Oil Company, of which he was a limited partner. Also signed by actor Dennis O'Keefe, sugar heir Adolph Spreckles, producer Jack Wrather, director John Huston, actor Van Heflin and others. Fully notarized and witnessed. Rusted staple on the last page has spread a stain through all pages, but does not affect text or signatures in any way. Light age-toning. Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $834
Lot 313		Brett, George. Hall of Fame 3rd baseman for the Kansas City Royals. Topps Rookie Card SignedSigned in black ink across the front. Encased in plexiglass 3½ x 5½ ". Very Good. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details	Realized $201
Lot 314		Cagney, James. Actor. Black ink signature on a 3 x 5" pink slip of paper. Matted and framed with a studio 5 x 7" glossy photo. Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $69
Lot 315		Carnera, Primo. Former Heavyweight Champion of the World. Signed Photograph. Black and white, matted and framed, overall size 12 x 15", n.d., n.p. A great, old, "pre-fight" photo of the champ seated in the ring. Inscribed "To my Pal Joe Garrison / Primo Carnera." some minor water damage to the matting but photo is quite clean. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $391
Lot 316		Clift, Montgomery. Slight creases in the top right corner. (1920- 1966) Earned Oscar nominations for his work in the The Search (1948), A Place in the Sun (1951) and From Here to Eternity (1953). Photograph Signed This 5 x7" sepia toned photograph is signed in black ink. Very Good. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Unsold
Lot 317		Cobb, Ty. He also adds two post-scripts; one expressing his sympathy over the passing of someone named Bing, and the second, a lengthy recommendation that the recipient put any idle money into Coca Cola. (1886-1961) Nicknamed the Georgia Peach. An outstanding hitter and baserunner, had over 4000 base hits in his 23-year career with Detroit and Philadelphia. This mark stood for 57 years until broken in 1985. His career batting average is an all-time record at .367, and he led the American League 12 times in batting. Autograph Letter Signed Five pages, recto (recto-verso on fifth), Quarto, on personal "Tyrus R. Cobb / Glenbrook, Douglas County / Nevada" stationery, October 26, 1953. Penned in green ink. In part (errors intact, punctuation very irregular): "Dear Sal: I have a letter from Taylor Spink also yours to him relative to book matter. I feel I have failed to explain properly and in this to clear up matters. / I received sometime ago a letter from Taylor about your doing something about me for him & Sporting News, I readily gave consent, I did not understand it was to be a book or full story. / I at once wrote you that I had several offers for a book or so called memoirs also a moving picture thing more than once this I might say. I could not be interested for any control and would want as to material used those jewish boys promise but pay no attention & go ahead, picture comes out and I would be jumping down every mans throat with spite, and in general be a "hell cat" and every body who saw such a picture would think ill of me so I do not care for such and it has always hurt me deep, it happens to be the real weak spot in whatever armor I have… " Cobb goes on to discuss (in a very convoluted manner) a prospective book deal which he's not too enthusiastic about embarking upon; his return from pheasant hunting in South Dakota; and a Gene Schor book which he feels is plagaristic and a travesty. Estimated Value $4,500-UP. Ex Superior Manuscript June 5, 1993, Lot 1592. View details	Unsold
Lot 318		Crawford, Joan (1904- 1977) Leading lady during the golden era of Hollywood. Won an Oscar in 1945 for her performance in Mildred Pierce. Mommie Dearest, a very dispareging biography written by her adopted daughter came out after the actress's death. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, 7 x 10", On her personal stationery, n.d., n.p. (The post-mark on the transmittal envelope reads: May 23, 1936, Los Angeles, Ca.) Transcribed in full: "This is just a note as I'm getting ready to start 'Gorgeous Hussy' hundreds of costumes. / Since you love music so much - I'm sorry you couldn't have been here for the reception we gave for Stokowski - Even if [husband] Franchot and I did give it it really was fun and I'm afraid quite successful - Stokowski drops by our house quite often - and we've had very interesting talks - / Don't you envy me? / More later / Joan Love". Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Unsold
Lot 319		[Crawford, Joan] (1904- 1977) Leading lady during the golden era of Hollywood. Won an Oscar in 1945 for her eponemous performance in Mildred Pierce. Mommie Dearest, a very disparaging biography written by her adopted daughter came out after the actress's death. Vintage Photograph, sepia tone, matte finish, 11 1/2 x 14". Original photograph by John Meihle from the 1932 film "Rain.". A superb shot of a strikingly beautiful screen icon. Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $242
Lot 320		Darrin, Bobby. Creases down the center and across the middle from folding, otherwise clean. Popular singer of the late 1950s and 60s. Scored with hits such as "Dreamlover" and "Mack the Knife" went to #1 in 1959. In the 1960s, he left the "teen idol" scene for the more mature, but equally lucrative, Las Vegas club circuit. It was during these years that Darrin became a renaissance performer of sorts, as he ventured into screen roles, recorded folk songs, hosted TV programs and turned "covers" of hit songs by the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan into Vegas lounge songs. He died in 1973. Typed Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, on "Autograph" linen stationery. Includes personalized transmittal envelope (green), post-marked March 31, 1971, Los Angeles, CA. Signed "Bobby", boldly in black marker beneath the salutation. In full: "Dear Otto, / Thank you for your kind thoughts while I was in the hospital. / PEACE, // Bobby Darrin". Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $63
Lot 321		Dempsey, Jack (1895-1983) World Heavyweight Champion, nickname the Manassa Mauler. Defeated Jess Willard in 1919, to win the world heavyweight title which he held until 1926 when he lost to Gene Tunney. After fighting in numerous exhibitions, he retired from boxing in1940 and went onto become a successful restaurateur in NYC. Inscribed Photograph Signed. 5 1/2 x 7 1/2", sepia tone photo by W.C. Runder, Inc., St. Louis. Inscribed in blue ink (lightly faded). "To Larry Billard / Best Regards / Jack Dempsey." Estimated Value $350 - 450. Ex Superior Collectibles Sale, November 15, 16, 1997. View details	Realized $230
Lot 322		Dempsey, Jack. Slight foxing and creases in spots. (1895- 1983) World Heavywieght Champion, known as "The Manassa Mauler". Retired from the ring in 1940 and become a successful restaurateur. Signed Menu from Jack Dempsey Restaurant 11 x 12½ ". Dempsey- Vanderbilt Hotel, Miami Beach. Inscribed in blue ink across front left margin. "To Renee Vaintrob / Best always / from / Jack Dempsey 1-17-40. " Includes a number of specials stapled to menu (I.E., Roast Beef Tenderlion Dinner …$1.85 & Renault Champagne Cocktail …75 cents). Good. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details	Realized $184
Lot 323		Di Maggio, Joe. Signed in person. 1914 - 1999 "The Yankee Clipper" aka "Joltin' Joe". Set record for consecutive games with a hit (56) in 1941. Photograph Signed This 8 x 10" black and white photograph is inscribed in blue ink, "Hi Rich- / Best always / Joe DiMaggio". Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Unsold
Lot 324		[Di Maggio, Joe]. 1914 - 1999 "The Yankee Clipper" aka "Joltin' Joe". Set record for consecutive games with a hit (56) in 1941. Vintage Baseball Card "Play Ball" Series, circa early 1940s. Very Good. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Unsold
Lot 325		Di Maggio, Joe & Mickey Mantle. Di Maggio- (1914- 1999) Hall of Fame member of the legendary New York Yankees, aka, "the Yankee Clipper" & "Joltin' Joe". Married briefly to Marilyn Monroe. Still holds the record for consecutive games hitting safely (56) in 1941. Mantle- (1931- 1995) Hall of Fame member of Yankees, nicknamed the "the Mick." Mantle won the American League MVP in 1956 as he acheived a rare "Triple Crown", leading the league in batting avg., home runs, and runs batted in. Baseball Cards Signed Two, approximately 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 ". Perez- Steele Galleries. These beautifully water-coloured renderings depict the legendary players in their classic likenesses. Signed boldly across the front in blue ink. Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Unsold
Lot 326		Di Maggio, Joe & Mickey Mantle. Two of the most celebrated baseball players in history. Photograph Signed 8 x 10", black and white. Features the signatures of both Di Maggio and Mantle in blue Sharpie ink. Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 327		Dietrich, Marlene. Sultry silver screen goddess from the golden era of Hollywood. Photograph Signed black and white, 8 x 10", glossy. n.d., n.p. A classic shot of the star signed in black marker. Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 328		Early Stage and Screen Stars. Lot should be viewed prior to bidding. Thirty-five signatures of early stage and screen stars, the majority being Signed Photographs Letters signed by a variety of early screen stars, including an Autograph Note Signed by Sarah Bernhardt, and aTyped Note Signed by Flo Zigfield. Lot also contains studio publicity photos of early screen stars "signed" by ink stamps or through photographic techniques. Most of these publicity photos are quite yellowed; signed magazine articles show light age-toning. All items Very Good to Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $437
Lot 329		Ellington, Duke. Holograph note to call " Al Celley, Room 724", at the Beverly Plaza Hotel-- SUI- 3566, on top of page in pencil. (1899- 1974) Famous composer, arranger, bandleader and pianist. Acheived early success with "Black and Tan Fantasy", " Mood Indigo", and " Take the A Train". Typed Letter Signed One page, quarto. June 12, 1956, New York, NY. A business agreement addressed to the American Broadcast Company office in San Francisco. The document reads as follows: " Gentlemen: I agree to furnish services, and/or materials to you subject only to your operating polices and general supervision. I will not obligate you in any way and I will be responsible for all payments required in carrying out my agreement including tax payments. I hereby agree to indemnify and hold you harmless from any claims, loss or damage of whatsoever nature (including attorneys' fees) which you may suffer by reason of my being held not an independent contractor. / Yours very truly." It is signed boldly in pencil. Includes social security number (114-02-4205) and permanent address (1619 Broadway, New York, NY). Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 330		Ellington, Duke (1899- 1974) Famous Jazz composer and band leader. Such hits include "Mood Indigo" and "Take the A Train.". Inscribed Photo Signed. black and white, 8 x 10", finely matted and framed 16 1/2 x 19". Inscribed in black ink in lower right, "to Maurice / good luck / Duke Ellington.". Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Realized $230
Lot 331		Errol, Leon and "Slapsie" Maxie Rosenbloom. Inscribed Photographs and Autograph Letter Signed. Lot of Three: A. Photo, 6 x 8", black and white, of Leon Errol, from the Jules White collection, n.d., n.p. Inscribed in black pen "To Jules / with best wishes / Leon Errol". B. Photo, 4 1/2 x 7 1/2", black and white, by Theodore R. Carstens, n.d., n.p. Signed in black "My Best / Maxie Rosenbloom" C. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, on personal "Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom / Pugilist - Author - Thespian - ??" stationery. n.d., n.p. Signed "Maxie", to a "Dear Friend", in which he writes about traveling, Scotland, and his marriage and divorce from his wife, who had inherited "6 Million". Estimated Value $125 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 332		Field, W. C (1880- 1946) Celebrated filmactor, one time vaudeville actor and juggler, appeared in the Zeigfeld Follies and became hugely popular in the 1930s, thanks to a distinctive voice and comedic sensibilties. Signed Check Approximately 6 x 2½ ", New York, NY. September 23, 1925. Made out to "Bessie Poole" in the amount of $500.00, and drawn from Field's account at the Harriman National Bank of the City of New York. Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details	Realized $546
Lot 333		Fields, W.C. "Mickey Mouse" was Magda Michaels, Field's secretary. (1880- 1946) Famous comedic actor of the 30s and 40s. Typed Letter Signed. One page, Small Quarto, on his personal stationery, Los Angeles, CA. November 11, 1935. Written to Mabel Smeny of Hollywood, Ca. The letter is lightly signed "Bill"in blue ink under the typed salutation. In full: "Dear Mabel: / I received your letter and it was very distressing. Please be assured I will use my very best efforts to get June a stock job. I will be go- / ing in to the studio in a few days and will begin see- / ing what can be done. // Best wishes and love from the Chinaman, / Mickey Mouse and myself. // As always, / Bill ". Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Realized $242
Lot 334		Fitzgerald, Ella. Legendary jazz signer. Signed Photograph 8 x 10", black and white. n.d., n.p. Inscribed and signed quite boldly across the front in black. Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $115
Lot 335		Gable, Clark (1901- 1960) Film actor. Attained the label of "King of Hollywood" as a result of numerous tough, but sympathetic roles. Celebrated for his portrayal of Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind. During WWII, joined the US 8th Air Force and was decorated for service. Photograph Signed. Two vintage black and white, matte finish photographs by Bud Williams, 12 x 17" (1950). The first is a splendid image of Gable standing by the Granatelli Brothers, Andy, Vince and Tony, and shaking hands with race car driver Pat Flaherty #59, who is seated in his Granatelli-Sabourin Offenhauser. Taken the day of the 1950 Indianapolis 500. The photograph is inscribed by Gable to Bud William in the lower left: "To Bud from Clark Gable" and signed by Pat Flaherty with the number 59. The second is an unsigned black and white, matte finish photograph, 12 x 17", of Barbara Stanwyck with her arm around Johnny Parsons in car #1, the Wynns Friction Proofing Special, after winning the race. Accompanied by a copy of the 1950 Indianapolis 500 Yearbook. Very Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details	Realized $776
Lot 336		Gable, Clark (1901- 1960) Screen Icon. Most famous for his role as Rhett Butler in the legendary epic, Gone with the Wind (1939). Inscribed Photograph Signed, black and white, 8 x 10", glossy. Depicts Gable in fighter pilot garb. Gable went on to become a decorated bomber pilot in World War II. Inscribed: "To Sandy / from / Clark Gable", in black. Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details	Realized $863
Lot 337		Gable, Clark & Lombard, Carole (1901- 1960) Screen Icon. Most famous for his role as Rhett Butler in the legendary epic, Gone with the Wind (1939), married Lombard in 1939. Carole Lombard (1908- 1942) A perfect heroine of the screwball comedies such as Twentieth Century(1934), and My Man Godfrey(1936). Her popularity unfortunately was short lived as she met a tragic ending in 1942 in a plane crash. Inscribed Photograph Signed (By both). sepia tone, 9 x 11", matte finish, n.d., n.p. The photo is inscribed along the right margin in green ink in Lombard's hand, "To Jim / our best to you always / Carole & Clark" (Gable's signature is in his hand). Some minor creases along upper edge and retouching along right edge. Otherwise exceptionally choice. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details	Realized $805
Lot 338		Gable, Clark & Leigh, Vivian. Clark Gable (1901- 1960) Screen Icon. Most famous for his role as Rhett Butler in the legendary epic, Gone with the Wind (1939) Vivian Leigh (1913- 1967) Born in India, educated in London, she became an overnight sensation in the comedy The Mask of Virtue (1935). Most famous for her role as Scarlett O'Hara in the epic Gone with the Wind(1939). She married Laurence Olivier in 1940, and appeared opposite him in numerous classical plays, including Romeo and Juliet and Antony and Cleopatra. Document Signed One check approx. 8 x 3", Hollywood, CA, February 10, 1945. Signed boldly by Gable in black pen. Matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 14", with a black and white, still photo (unsigned) of Gable & Leigh from Gone with the Wind, and a 'cut signature' of Ms. Leigh (very weak). "Pay Nineteen and 50/100…to the order of Fred Rice and Rug Service". Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $184
Lot 339		Garbo, Greta. Only a handfull of Garbo checks have ever appeared in the market. (1905- 1990) Swedish, Actress. This legendary film icon retired in 1941 after attaining her mythical status in such films as Queen Christina (1933), Anna Karenina (1935), Camille (1936), and Ninotchka (1939). Signed Check Approximately 6 x 3 ", Santa Monica, CA., January 26, 1942. The check is payable to the "Red Cross", and drawn from her account at the Fourteenth & Wilshire Branch of Security- First National Bank of Los Angeles. It is made out for One Thousand Dollars, and is boldly signed in black ink. The bank stamp on verso indicates that the payment was cashed by the "War Campaign Fund." Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Realized $2,300
Lot 340		Gardner, Ava (1922- 1990) Film actress of the 40s, 50s and 60s. Attained significant notoriety as a stunning femme fatale in The Killers(1946), was once voted the world's most beautiful woman. Starred later in The Barefoot Contessa (1954), and Night of the Iguana (1964). Inscribed Cut Signature 4 1/2 x 2 1/2", n.d., n.p., "Best Wishes / Ava Gardner" in black ink. Matted and framed with a black and white, 8 x 10" glossy portrait of the screen siren. Overall 16 x 22". Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 341		Garland, Judy. Matted and framed to overall size of 22 1/2 x 15 1/2". Inscribed Photograph Signed with Document Signed. 8 x 10" (cropped), black and white. n.d., n.p. A classic 'headshot' inscribed, "To William- / love / Judy Garland", boldly in black ink along upper right. Together with: Document Signed One page, Quarto, New York, NY. January 12, 1962. An Employment Agreement pertaining to her involvment with the photoplay, The Lonely Stage. The article is initialed by Garland in the left and right margins and signed in blue ink along bottom (slightly faded). Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. View details	Realized $834
Lot 342		Garland, Judy (1922-69) Legendary actress and singer. Rose to fame with the famous role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (1939), and later in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), directed by Vincent Minnelli, whom she later married. A demanding series of musical leads coupled with drug problems exhausted her by 1950, and she spent the next four years in a variety of performances before returning to films with the 1954 remake of A Star is Born. Concerts and films continued but her personal life was in shambles, she died of an apparent sleeping pill overdose in London in 1969. Document Signed. Two page, Folio, New York, NY, November 1, 1961. A contract drawn up by Larcas Productions, Inc., conerning a motion picture tentatively entitled "A Child is Waiting" Together with a copy of an employment agreement (unsigned). Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details	Realized $299
Lot 343		Geffen, David. Music Industry Maverick. Founded Geffen Records and partner in entertaiment conglomerate, Dreamworks, SKG, with Steven Speilberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg. Signed Document One page, Quarto, Los Angeles, CA. October 22, 1971. Documents the transaction of 37,500 shares of C.B.S. stock to Geffen in exchange for shares of capital stock of Tuna Fish Music, Inc. Signed verso in black ink. Fine. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Unsold
Lot 344		Gish, Lillian (1893-1993) Legendary silent film actress and star of all of D.W. Griffith's classics, such as Birth of a Nation (1915), Intolerance (1916), and Broken Blossoms (1919). After the advent of "talkies", she lost interest in the cinema, but continued on the stage, only occasionally returning to film and, later, television. Inscribed Photograph Signed. 10 x 14", black and white, matted and framed to an overall size of approximately 14 x 18". A classic, full-bust portrait in profile. Choice condition, albeit minor blemishes on surface. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Unsold
Lot 345		Grant, Cary. Matted and framed with a photo of the star. Overall size 17 x 13½. Originally Archibald Leach (1904-86). Leading Hollywood film actor. Carbon Typed Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, Los Angeles, California, February 24, 1939. An agreement of employment between Cary Grant and Columbia Pictures Corporation. Also signed by Columbia's Vice-President. Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $403

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