Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Coins, Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Sports and Entertainment Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 346		Greenberg, Hank. Hall of Famer. Black ink signature on 2 x 4" lined card. Matted and framed with a black and white 8 x 10" glossy of the slugger. Superb. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 347		Hardy, Oliver. Inscribed Photograph Signed. Large B&W, 11x14, n.p., 1943, by "Stax." Scowling headshot of an unrepentent Oliver Hardy, in bowtie and boater, sardonically inscribed: "To Ella & Jean I will never smile until I see you two again I like you both. Babe." Loosley matted, in Fine condition. We note that the photograph is signed, "Babe," an unusual variant of Hardy's traditional signature. Estimated Value $600-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 348		Hardy, Oliver. A wonderful, comically peevish letter about Hardy's life in England. With a 12mo addressed and postmarked envelope, slightly torn along the fold where it has been opened. Letter is Very Fine. American Comedian, 1892 - 1957. The corpulent half of the famous comedy team Laurel and Hardy, known for their contrasting personalities, general clumsiness, and disastous predicaments. Autograph Letter Signed. Six pages, Octavo, on Royal Station Hotel letterhead, London & North Eastern Railway logo, Hull, England, July 12, 1947. Rich, plaintive letter, signed "Oliver," from a homesick Oliver Hardy living abroad in England where he is on tour. Hardy writes about his homesickness, his tour, English food, his wife's illness, and the condition of enforced abstinence from Bourbon: "…It is impossible to get Bourbon over here so have been drinking Scotch and you know how I dislike it. It is 50 per cent watered and you can drink a quart and not get a kick. It sells for $15.00 a bottle over here, all of the good stuff is sent to America. The Gin is used by the people for heat, thats why it is so scarce …" Estimated Value $500-UP. View details	Realized $690
Lot 349		Harlow, Jean (1911-1937) "the Blonde Bombshell." She rocketed to fame in 1930 with Hell's Angels , her platinum-blonde hair initiating a craze across the country. She went on to star in a number of other films while under contract to M.G.M. such as Bombshell (1933), unfortunately she died of uremic poisoning at the age of 26. Inscribed Vintage Photograph Signed, sepia tone, matte finish, 11 x 14", n.d., n.p. Inscribed in black ink in lower left "To - / my Darling - / Babe and Barney - / love you both - / forever and ever / yours / Jean" Tiny left corner fold. Fine. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details	Realized $2,300
Lot 350		Hayward, Susan. Slight crease in upper left corner. Actress, 1940 & 50s. Photograph Signed This 5 x 7 " sepia photo is signed, "Best Wishes / Susan Hayward" in blue ink. Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $288
Lot 351		Hayworth, Rita (1918- 1987) Famous actress of the 40s and pin-up favorite of US service men. Found her best-known role in 1946 as the epoymous lead in Gilda. Candid Snap-shot Photograph Signed Black and white, 2 1/2 x 5", n.d., n.p. Signed boldly across the front in ball point pen. Photo has very minor creases along the top and a minuscule stain in the bottom border. Matted and framed alongside two (unsigned) glamour shots of similar size. Overall size is 16 1/2 x 15 1/2". Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $127
Lot 352		Henie, Sonja (1912-1969) Born in Oslo. Gold medal figure-skater at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Olympics. She later went to Hollywood where she made several well known films. Inscribed and Signed Photo. Vintage 11 x 14" sepia tone: "To Buddy, With pleasant memories of our work together. Always, Sonja." A choice photograph. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $184
Lot 353		Katharine Hepburn ALS and fabulous Signed Photo. The ALS with the mention of "Spence" is uncommon and the inscribed and signed photo is exquisite, and quite rare as she came to dislike signing photos, and virtually all examples seen after 1960 are forgeries. We are quite pleased to offer what is undoubtedly the finest authentic signed photograph of Hepburn to come on the market in years. Both matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 11". (1909-) Oscar award winning actress. Monring Glory (1933), Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968) and On Golden Pond (1981), and she is also remembered for her outstanding role in The African Queen (1952). Her name will always be linked with Spencer Tracy for the time they spent together on screen and off. Autograph Letter Signed and Inscribed Photo.; matted and framed together. Two pieces: A. Autograph Letter Signed, Two pages, Octavo on her personal imprinted letterhead, n.p., n.d. In full: "What an adorable thing for you to do. It just made the evening as far as I was concerned. I can't begin to tell you how curiously secure it made me feel. Like the little rose that Laurette gave to Spence on his opening in Rugged Path. Thank you and thank you, Love Kate." B. Inscribed Photo Signed. An exquisite 8 by 10" glossy black and white photo from her hit Woman of the Year, 1942, inscribed and signed across a light area. Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 354		Hollywood Letters. A collection of Typed Letters Signed12 pages, Late 1940s /early 1950s. Letters are from various American politicians including Earl Warren, Will Hayes and Carl Hinshaw, to members of the Motion Picture Association regarding studio visits. Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 355		[Houdini, Harry] (1874-1926) Legendary magician and escape artist. He could escape from any kind of bond or container, from prison cells to padlocked underwater boxes. Being the folk hero he is today, many of Houdini's feats have been mythically explained including his death, which is believed by many to have occurred during an escape gone awry. In actuality, he died from complications brought on by acute appendicitis, which he ignored against his doctors recommendation. Autograph Letter Signed. Six pages, Quarto, [Bermuda], [prior to 1913]. In pencil; heavily illustrated. Manuscript, which may or may not be in the hand of General Walter Mullins, assumedly dictated by Houdini's mother, Rebbitsin Cecilia Steiner Weiss. Kids: Do you want to know how to do "The Invisible Cigarette," "The Rising Card," "The Mysterious Shot" and the "Dancing Skeletons" tricks? You can learn these basic tricks and many, more, in this exciting handmade instruction book! You'll laugh, you'll cry, when you can do the same tricks as the Great Houdini! Friends and family will be thrilled and impressed! Be the only one in the world to own Houdini's secrets, as told by his mother, to you! Very Good. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Superior Collectibles Sale, November 16, 17, 1997, Lot 606. View details	Unsold
Lot 356		Howard, Leslie (1893- 1943) English born Actor. Leading man in The Scarlet Pimpernel (1935) and Pygmalion (1938, co-director) Played Ashley Wilkes in Gone with the Wind (1939). During WWII, he appeared in many British productions and is thought to have been killed when a special mission flight from Lisbon to London was shot down. Vintage Photograph Signed One page, sepia toned 8 x 10 ", matte finish. n.d., n.p. Inscribed, "Sincerely / Leslie Howard" in dark purple ink in bottom left corner. Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details	Realized $299
Lot 357		James, Harry. Big Band Leader. Record Signed 78' rpm, "Fox Trot", twice signed in white ink on grooves. Fine. Estimated Value $50 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 358		[Jones, Buck]. Famous Rodeo Star. "BJ" Branding Iron used on the family ranch in Susanville, Ca. As stated by Mrs. Buck Jones in an accompaning letter on her personal stationery. Vintage 8 x10 (black and white) Inscribed by his wife in blue ink, "To Tim / best wishes / always / Sincerely / Mrs. Buck Jones." Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $288
Lot 359		Klem, Wiliam J. Baseball Umpire. Blue ink signature on a 3 x 4" white card. Matted and framed with a 5 x 7 black and white glossy photograph of the umpire. Superb. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $265
Lot 360		Laine, Frankie. Popular singer nicknamed "Mr. Rhythm" and "Old Leather Lungs", with 21 Gold Records including "That's My Desire", "Believe", "Mule Train" and "Jezebel". At the peak of his career from 1947 to 1954, Laine was a fixture on popular radio, outselling Sinatra, Como, Bennett, Damone and Crosby. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, on light blue stationary. San Diego, CA, February 26, 1985. Boldly signed in black ink at bottom of letter. Includes transmittal envelope, which bears significant foxing. In part: "Dear ? & friend (s) / First, let me say, my Deepest Thanx & most Heart felt appreciation to all of you who took the Time & Trouble & Effort to go out of your way to Think about me these last few weeks… gratefully-- / Frankie Laine". Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details	Unsold
Lot 361		Lancaster, Burt. Boldly signed in black felt tip pen. (1913-1994) Film actor. A former circus acrobat, he performed in army shows before making his name in Hollywood through a number of tough-guy roles. He was able to showcase his dramatic abilities in From Here to Eternity (1953), Elmer Gantry (1960, Oscar) and Birdman of Alcatraz(1962). Typed Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, on personal stationery with transmittal envelope (post-marked November 21, 1983, Los Angeles, CA) Fold creases, but clean. In full: "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Painter: / Thank you from the bottom of my "New Heart for your note of concern. I'm pleased to tell you that the operation went quite well and the doctors are very pleased with my progress. I've been home from the hospital since Labor Day and while I'm still recuperating, I'm felling better all the time. In fact, I'm now walking four miles a day. I should be back at work in the very near future. / Again, I thank you for your encouragement. I know that all the letters I've received, like yours, have gone a long way to helping me recover. / Sincerely, / Burt Lancaster". Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details	Realized $92
Lot 362		Laurel, Stan. Framed with an 8 x 10 B & W glossy of Laurel and Hardy to an overall size of 19½ x 11½". (1890-1965) The willowy half of Hollywood's first film comedy team. Typed Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, on Stan Laurel's imprinted Santa Monica, California letterhead, n.d. to J.P. Gallagher of Beckenham, Kent. Regarding information on the "Late Fred Karno, Sr." Apparently, Stan Laurel worked in his troupe "touring the Provinces" and the B.B.C. was interested in producing something for TV. This is Laurel's response to that request. Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $150
Lot 363		Lee, Peggy. Tranmittal envelope is heavily marked with numbers. Popular singer, lyricist and composer. Has recorded over 650 songs & 60+ albums, with hit songs such as "Why Don't You Do Right?", "Big Spender" and an Oscar nomination for her original work for the Disney classic, The Lady and the Tramp. Signed Calling Card. One page, approximately 6 x 4", on a personalized calling card. Transmittal envelope is post-marked December 4, 1985, Los Angeles. Calling Card features a "stippled" rendering of a rose, a line drawing portrait of Miss Lee and the printed inscription "My Love and Thanks / for your warm Thoughts / and Prayers" Boldly signed in black ink across lower right. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Unsold
Lot 364		Lombard, Carole. Originally Jane Alice Peters (1908-1942). Talented American Actress, married to Clark Gable in 1939, one of Hollywood's most popular stars at the time of her death in an air crash. Inscribed Photo Signed "Carol". 11 x 14" vintage black and white studio portrait. A stunning photo with portions of the inscription a bit weak, "Carol" is bold. Matted and framed to 10 x 13". Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details	Realized $604
Lot 365		Mansfield, Jayne (1932- 1967) Actress. Buxom Blonde Beauty of the 50s and 60s. Landed her first television job after waiting, impatiently, in the casting office for three days. Finally, she wrote on a card and had it delivered to the producer. It simply read, "40-22-34". She was signed that day. Signed Photograph One page, black and white, glossy, 8 x 10 ". n.d., n.p. This production still from The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw (1959) is signed, "Warmly ! (the point of the exclamation is a small heart) Jayne Mansfield " boldly across the front in purple ink. It is also signed " Best Wishes " on the right side in black ink by her co-star, Kenneth Moore. Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $242
Lot 366		Mantle, Mickey. Hall of Fame outfielder for the New York Yankees. Member of the 500 Home Run Club. Signed Bat 35", black Louisville Slugger "Powerized" Edition bat with signature in gold Sharpie ink. Includes "536" (career home run total). Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details	Realized $920
Lot 367		Mantle, Mickey & Willie Mays. Hall of Fame Yankee & Hall of Fame Giant. Photograph Signed 8 x 10", sepia. Features the signatures of Mantle & Mays in blue Sharpie ink. Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $288
Lot 368		March, Frederic. Matted and framed to 14 x 11". Academy Award winning actor. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, on his personal imprinted stationery from West Los Angeles, California. April 19, 1942 to Bill. March is frustrated and says so: "…you can imagine how this broke my heart the other day. The record "Nightman at Noon" arrived in pieces!! Would you ask them please and try once more - & to wrap it more securely…" Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 369		Marx, Groucho. Famous comic actor. Signed Photograph. 8 x 10", black and white. n.d., n.p. Inscribed and signed "Shine it on / Groucho" in black right across his forehead. Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $288
Lot 370		HEY -- CULLIGAN MAN! (1890- 1977) "Lead" member of the famed Marx Brothers. Reputation based on a series of films notably Animal Crackers and Monkey Business (both 1932). Personal Check Signed. One page, approximately. 8 x 3 1/2", Los Angeles, CA. April 2, 1971. "Pay to the order of Culligan Soft Water Service" in the amount of $24.00, and drawn on his account at City National Bank, Beverly Hills. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $230
Lot 371		Marx, Zeppo. Check signed. Zeppo's imprinted check made payable to "Tamarish Country Club" in the amount of $129.00 on November 15, 1977. Signed in full. Framed with a B & W photo of the 4 famous brothers. Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $58
Lot 372		[McGinnity, Joe] (1871-1929) Nicknamed "Ironman" for his endurance, McGinnity played for Baltimore, Brooklyn and the New York teams in both leagues. In 1903, he pitched 434 innings, still a National League record. In 1946 McGinnity was elected into the Hall of Fame. Vintage Baseball Card Cycle Cigarettes Series Encased in plexiglass 3 x 4 ", card measures roughly 1½ x 2½ ". Very Good. Estimated Value $75 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 373		McGuire, Mark. The new "Sultan of Swat." " Big Mac" broke the long standing single season record for home runs with 70 in 1998. Signed Document One page, quarto, May 5, 1991. A "talent release" for the television production "Super Bloopers & New Practical Jokes." McGuire makes an unexpected appearance during a scene with Reggie Jackson who breaks up in response. Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details	Unsold
Lot 374		McQueen, Butterfly. Actress famous for her role in Gone with the Wind (1939). Photograph with/ Signed Card black and white, matted 12 x 16". n.d., n.p. Signed card is 4 x 2" and signed boldly in blue ink. Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 375		"Midsummer's Night Dream". Matted and framed to overall size of 18 x 22". 1935 Warner Bros. production of the Shakespeare play. Scholars believe the play was written to celebrate the marriage of the Earl of Sussex to the widow of Sir Philip Sidney, which took place in 1593. Signed Program and Vintage Photograph with Signatures. A. Program from the World Premiere, One page, Two-sided, Folio. Hollywood Theatre, New York City, October 9, 1935. Multiple signatures in pencil on recto by Hollywood stars attending the premeire, including Joan Crawford, Max Reihhardt, Hope Hampton, Dorthy Mackaill, Adolph Zukor, and Anna May Wong (signed in Chinese and English). B. Vintage Photograph with Signatures, black and white, 9 x 7 1/2 ", photo by Marigold. Signatures are in the margin below the photo and feature: James Cagney (signed "Jim"), Victor Jory, Dick Powell, Olivia de Havilland, Joe E. Brown, Mickey Rooney, Anita Louise, Arthur Treacher, Frank McHugh, Hugh Herbert, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, and the director, Max Reinhardt. Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. View details	Realized $414
Lot 376		Mills, Donald. Fold crease in the center of card, otherwise clean. Famous vocal group from the 1930s and 40s. With hits such as "Tiger Rag", "Goodbye Bluez", "You're Nobody's Sweetheart Now". Helped in their rise to fame by Duke Ellington, who heard them perform and put them in contact with record executive, Tommy Rockwell. In September of 1930, they auditioned for Ralph Wonder of CBS radio. The CBS "brass" were so impressed that the brothers were put on the radio that day and signed to a 3-year contract the next, becoming the first African-Americans to have a network show on radio. Inscribed Golf Scorecard Signed. One page, approximately 4 x 8", Rancho Park Golf Course, Los Angeles CA, n.d. Signed in pencil "Sincere Best Wishes / Mills Bros. / Donald Mills", below the scores (upside down). Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Unsold
Lot 377		Monroe, Marilyn (1926-1962) Born in Los Angeles as Norma Jean Mortenson, Monroe turned her away from her troubled childhood and became a world renowned star and national sexual icon. She played alluring "dumb blonde" roles in How to Marry a Millionaire and Gentlemen Perfer Blondes (both 1953). She showed incredible talent in both The Seven Year Itch (1955) and Some Like It Hot (1959). Monroe was found dead on the morning of August 5, 1962 at her Los Angeles home with a vial of sleeping pills beside her. Questions still abound about her untimely death. Cut Signature. On a 3½ x 3" single white slip of paper Marilyn has inscribed her name in full with a blue ball point pen. Elegantly matted on a green metallic background and flanked by two 8 x 10" B & W photos of her with an inscription plaque. Overall size 16 x 29½" On the back of the frame is an envelope inscribed "1952 Original Signature Marilyn Monroe obtained by Roberta at 11 years of age". Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 378		News Reels. Four Warner Bros. Pathe News Films 16mm. Circa 1953. Encased as spools (no cores or reels) in a 35mm cannister (approximately 12" in diameter) with detailed catalogue. Supplemented with 3 summary flyers. Highlights include, "IKE talks politcs with G.O.P.'s Hall", "Mystery at Sea! Ship Adrift-- All Hands Gone." and numerous sports scores. Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 379		Nicklaus, Jack. Staple holes in top of letter and minor smudging, otherwise clean. (1940-) World famous golfer. Winner of the US Amateur title in 1959 and 1961. Has won all of the major titles; the British Open (1966, 70, 78), the US Open (1962, 67, 72, 80), the US PGA (1963, 71, 73, 75, 80) and the US Masters a record six times (1963, 65-66, 72, 75, 86). Typed Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, on personal stationery, North Palm Beach, Florida, May 13, 1991. Boldly signed on recto in black felt pen. Includes transmittal envelope. In part: "Dear Otto: / Thank you for your recent letter about your golf clubs. Those do not happen to be clubs which I'm interested in adding to my collections, but it was nice of you to bring them to my attention. / Frankly, it is difficult to put a value on "classic" golf clubs--after all, a club is only worth as much as someone is actually willing to pay for it!… Hope this will be of help to you, and best wishes for continued good golfing. / Sincerely Jack Nicklaus". Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details	Realized $46
Lot 380		O'Brien, Pat. Actor of the 1930s and 40s, most notable for the title role in the Knute Rockne Story. Inscribed Vintage Photograph Signed, 11 x14", black and white, matted and framed. Classic, full-face, bust portrait of the actor in a striped suit, holding a cigar. The inscription is in black and along the upper right margin but difficult to decifer. Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 381		Peck, Gregory. Actor. Blue ink signature on a 3 x 5" pink slip of paper. Matted and framed with 8 x 10" studio glossy B & W photograph as Captain Ahab from the film Moby Dick. Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 382		Powers, Tyrone. Famous actor from the 1930s, and 40s. Inscribed Vintage Photograph Signed. 10 x 13 1/2", sepia tone, n.p. Signed boldly in black, in lower left, "With best wishes, / Tyrone Powers / 1938", while on the set of "Suez." Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $92
Lot 383		Presley, Elvis. Autograph Record 331/3 rpm The "ELVIS as recorded at Madison Square Garden" ablum. From the June 10th, 1972 Saturday evening performance. Signed in dark blue ink across front (small). Very Good. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Unsold
Lot 384		Presley, Elvis. The "King" of Rock and Roll. Card Signed RCA produced souvenir calendar for 1975 signed in blue ink. Encased in plexiglass, the overall size is 2¼ x 4". Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 500. Per the consignor, card was signed in person in Memphis, TN, in 1975. View details	Unsold
Lot 385		Press Passes. 3 Vintage Metal Automobile Press Passes Paramount News (8 x 2"), Pathe News (8 x 2") and Press (4 x 2"). Fair. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 386		Race Car Drivers. Lot of Twelve Signed Photographs 8 x 10 ", color, glossy finish. n.d., n.p. Collection features world famous champion drivers such as Danny Sullivan, Mario Andretti, Cale Yarborough, Richard Petty, Arie Luyendyk and others. Signed boldly in black ink across front of all photos. Mint. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $138
Lot 387		Russell, Jane. Actress, "Buxom Bombshell" of the '40s & '50s. Photograph Signed This 5x 7" sepia print is inscribed black ink, "To Betty / Best Wishes / Jane Russell." Very Good. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 388		Ruth, Babe. Also signed by Earl Combs. Considered by many to be the greatest baseball player of all time. BaseBall Signed Clear signature in black on the sweet spot. The ball has yellowed slightly due to aging, and is lightly shellaced. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $2,588
Lot 389		Ruth, Babe. Beautiful and interesting piece matted and framed with B&W printed photo of Ruth. Overall size (11 x 18"). Envelope Signed April 23, 1935. Handmade holograph souvenier commerating Ruth's first game for New York as a National League Player. Signed boldy in black ink diagonally across piece. Features cartoon clipping. Postmarked. Good. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,581
Lot 390		Ruth, Babe and William B. McKechnie. Cover bears a few faint creases, but is still in Fine condition. Framed with incidental photographs, a biography of Ruth, and a plaque that reads: "Babe Ruth, 1895-1948, Great Baseball Legend." Overall size 20½ x 20½." A sports prize. Signed Cover of Baseball Magazine. One page, Quarto, n.p., n.d., [circa 1935]. Front cover of Baseball Magazine, depicting "Babe Ruth, ready for work, reports to Manager McKechnie of the Braves." Both McKechnie and Ruth have signed over their photograph. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 391		By Bernard of Hollywood. A very choice grouping of informally posed vintage photographs by a famed Hollywood photographer, on heavy semi-matte oversize stock. Lot of 18. Black and white, 2 prints approximately. 11 x 14", 16 approximately. 16 x 20". Each is signed and some are dated on the back "Bernard of Hollywood." Some of the stars featured: Marlon Brando, Clark Gable (2), Marilyn Monroe (2), Alan Ladd, John Garfield, Cary Grant, Gregory Peck, Bob Hope, Spencer Tracy (2), Abbott & Costello, and Bing Crosby. Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $748
Lot 392		Sinatra, Frank (1915- 1998) "Old Blue Eyes" The legend, recognized around the world as one of greatest popular singers. He became known in the 1940s, singing with the Tommy Dorsey orchestra (1940-2) and had hits such as "I'bottom left Never Smile Again" and "Without a Song". His appeal diminished for a spell but was revived with a bang as his acting performance in From Here to Eternity (1953) garnered him an Oscar. He also starred in the much acclaimed The Manchurian Candidate (1962). With the momentum produced by the acting, the singing took off again and many of his classics including "That's Life" (1966) and "My Way" (1969) come from this era. Initialed Commemorative Jacket A black, athletic jacket featuring the initials, "F.A.S." on the right breast and Presidential Inauguration seal on the left. The piece was a souvenir from Ronald Reagan's 1981 Presidential Inauguration Gala. This lot comes with complimentary book, "Sinatra -- The Pictorial Biography" by Lew Irwin. Small stain by the buttons. Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 750. The Reagan Gala was an event that Sinatra produced himself as a personal favor for the President. View details	Realized $805
Lot 393		Stanwyck, Barbera. Famous actress of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Always the consummate professional, she was nominated for an Oscar five times. Cecil B. DeMille directed her only once in Paramount's Union Pacific (1939), but stated that she was his favorite actress. Inscribed Vintage Photograph Signed. 10 x 13 1/2", sepia tone, circa 1930, By De Migrau, N.Y. A gorgeous, over the shoulder pose, rendered in soft focus. Inscribed, "To Babe - sincere thanks for all your help and kindness during the 'The Locked Door,' gratefully Barbara Stanwyck", in dark blue ink. Babe was a popular hairdresser with the stars at Paramount. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 350. View details	Realized $132
Lot 394		Taylor, Elizabeth. Right edge nick with some creasing; two file holes at top margin; stapled at top left corner. (b. 1932) British born American actress noted for her beauty and the emotionalism of her acting. She rose to stardome in National Velvet (1944) at the age of twelve and went on to memorable performances in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), Butterfield 8 (1960) which garnered her an Oscar. She went on to star in several films with her co-star and husband, Richard Burton, including another Oscar winning performance in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966). Early Document Signed One page, Quarto, n.p., February 21, 1949. Notice to Loew's Incorporated, parent company of MGM, of her upcoming appearance on the Betty Crocker radio program. In part, "… I agree that such appearance shall not be deemed to be rendered by me under my contract of employment with you and that no compensation shall be payable by you to me… " Boldly signed in green ink by both Taylor, a minor at the time, and her mother. Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details	Realized $518
Lot 395		Thomson, Bobby and Ralph Branca. Signed Photos. A group of five, some duplicates. Also included is a Stan Musial signed printed photo and another of an unidentified Brooklyn Dodger pitcher. Total of seven items. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $92

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