Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 52

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Celebrity Autographs

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 337		Astaire, Fred and Ginger Rogers. 10x8" black and white photograph signed in black Sharpie by Fred Astaire (someone wrote 1985 on the back) and by Ginger Rogers, who wrote "To Stan--Blessings" and the date, "1994" in blue Sharpie. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 338		Connery, Sean - Handsigned "Diamond" From "Diamonds Are Forever". Diamond-shaped memento signed "Sean Connery" in black Sharpie on the bottom. The "diamond" is made of crystal and is 4¾ wide at bottom and 3" high. Connery played James Bond for the sixth and last time in the 1971movie, in which he impersonated a diamond smuggler. Excellent condition; will make a great paper weight. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 339		Cruise, Tom. American actor; among his many successful movies are "A Few Good Men", "Jerry McGuire", and "The Firm." Letter from Creative Artists Agency, Inc. to Writers Guild of America, 1 page, 11 x 8½", Los Angeles, no date, stating that a fully-executed contract for one year between CAA and Tom Cruise is enclosed [contract is not present]. Cruise, signed twice, acknowledging receipt of contracts and enclosures. Fine. Signed in blue ballpoint. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 340		Hepburn, Audrey (1929-93) Belgian-born actress and humanitarian. Album cover for "Breakfast at Tiffany's" signed in blue marker. The music for the 1961 movie was composed and conducted by Henry Mancini. The exquisite actress is pictured in her role as Holly Golightly on the cover Album is present; name of a previous owner is on the back. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $311
Lot 341		Hood, Darla - "Our Gang" Comedies Star Signed Photo. A lovely black & white 5x7 matte finish studio photo of Darla signed at lower right in a child's hand "Darla." In excellent condition with the original Hal Roach Studios Culver City, Calif stamped mailing envelope. Utterly charming and scarce this nice. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $219
Lot 342		Ledger, Heath - Handsigned Joker Card. Joker from a deck of cards boldly signed with a bright blue marker. The Australian actor died in 2008 before "The Dark Knight," in which Ledger played the role of the Joker, was released. Ledger was a posthumously winner of the 2009 Golden Globe award for best supporting actor and, as of this writing, received an Oscar nomination. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $322
Lot 343		Newman, Paul -- Handsigned Fender Pool Cue. Handsigned in white Sharpie against the dark blue blue of the upper half of the pool cue and below "Fender." The pool cue is in a silver Fender case; the key is inside. The autograph was obtained in person by a fan who was informed by his friend that Mr. Newman had a dinner reservation at the restaurant where the friend worked. The fan bought the pool cue and appeared at the restaurant, where Mr. Newman kindly signed for him. Very fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $265
Lot 344		O'Rourke, Heather (1975-88) Child actress who played Carol Anne Freeling in the Poltergeist horror film trilogy. 1982 publicity photo from "Poltergeist" signed by the young actress in black Sharpie in the lower right border. Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams who played O'Rourke's parents in the first film, are also pictured. Very fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 345		Presley, Elvis. Typed letter signed "Elvis Presley" as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, 1 page, 8½ x 6¼", HQ CO 1st WTB 32d Armor, 3d Armd Div APO 39, Jan. 25, 1960. Written to "George": "I called the Col. last night to tell him you started work on the Caddy and to go a head and send you a check as soon as he received your bill. He will be staying at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel till the end of Feb. After then you can reach him up at the house…." Excellent condition. Elvis entered the U.S. Army on March 24, 1958. He served in Germany from October 1, 1958, until March 2, 1960, as a member of the 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 32d Armor. Headquarters were at Friedberg. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $771
Lot 346		Stewart, James - Hand-drawn and signed sketch of Harvey. Autograph sketch signed "Harvey / James Stewart" with a black Sharpie on 11x8½" heavy white card stock. Harvey was a 1050 film in which Stewart played a middle-aged man whose best friend was a 6 ft. 3½" rabbit named Harvey. Very fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 347		Switzer, Alfalfa - "Our Gang" Comedies Star Signed Photo. Charming black & white 5 x 7" glossy studio photo of Alfalfa with handwritten inscription "Best Wishes to Ellave Carl Alfalfa Switzer Our Gang 1936". With the original Hal Roach Studios Culver City, Calif stamped mailing envelope, this also signed above the studio address "Alfalfa Switzer." Very scarce and desirable. Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $604
Lot 348		(Theater) Julia Marlowe, Lady Cornwallis-West, & Maurice Barrymore. Two autograph letters signed, total of 4 pages, one on The Plaza letterhead, New York, Nov. 1908, the other from 498 West End Ave. (NY), n.d. Both are to Mrs. Riggs (Kate Douglas Wiggins, author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm) about a possible visit, "grinding rehearsals," etc. With cabinet photos, 6½ x 4¼"20, of Lady Cornwallis-West, an English beauty and rival of Lily Langtry, and Maurice Barrymore (some edge damage). Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold