Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 99

The July 8-9, 2017 Manuscript, Space, Collectibles & Stamp Auction

Entertainment Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 309		Rare Screen Star Stamp Book, Near Complete! Hollywood Starstamp Collectors Album (1947) 36 pages with the printed autographs of the biggest stars at the time. Collectors would buy packets of stamps and fill in the numerous pages basically playing a quiz of who's who in Hollywood. Under each square where the stamp would be placed is the autograph of the star which makes for a fine reference when matching autographs. There were 45 packets containing 474 Starstamps. This album, beautifully maintained is missing only about 5 stamps. Pages have toning otherwise album is in great shape. Nice deco-themed leatherette cover and introduction by Jean Herscholt on inside facing page. Estimate Value $100 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 310		THE GODFATHER Rare One-Sheet Autographed by Marlon Brando, Francis Coppola & Al Martino. Francis Ford Coppola's THE GODFATHER proved one of the most iconic films of the 20th century a masterwork of cinema by any measure winning accolades the world over including Best Picture. Offered is an original release, 1972 one sheet film poster (27 x 41") that mirrored the book jacket of the Mario Puzo best seller. Poster has been inscribed and signed by Marlon Brando who played Don Vito Corleone, by director Francis Coppola and by Al Martino who played the singer, Johnny Fontane. Autographs were obtained in 1974 at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Manhattan with a handwritten note describing the circumstanes But because of the numerous fakes of Mr. Brando's signature, autograph has been thoroughly examined and certified authentic by Mr. Brando's long-time assistant and comes with a COA on the personal stationery and envelope Brando once used. Further one-sheet is absolutely authentic with National Screen Services stamp on verso. A rare find and very collectible. Signatures are bold and all found in lower right corner of one-sheet around the Paramount Pictures logo. One sheet is folded as originally issued, and has some minor pinholes and minor evidence of handling which all would be rendered all but moot with expert framing. Estimate Value $1,800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,125
Lot 311		James Dean Autographed Vintage Original Half-Sheet for REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE. James Dean (1931-1955) along with Marilyn Monroe, remains one of the most iconic faces of the 20th century. Offered is a vintage original release half-sheet 22 x 28" for REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE a very nice find as Dean died in a car crash just a few weeks prior to the film's release. REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE was nominated for three Academy Awards with Dean being the first actor to be nominated posthumously for Best Actor. As for this 1955 poster, this format was discontinued in the early 80s but in the 50s and 60s, the size proved very popular with theater owners. As in this case, posters were shipped by National Screen Service usually twice folded. But for valued half-sheets from the past, professional conservation of the paper is now commonly practiced. Posters are rice-paper backed and the evidence of fold lines discreetly airbrushed out for optimum display. Clearly an experienced poster restoration artist attended to this piece without any compromise to the colors of the poster or Dean's excellent signature. Estimate Value $2,000 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 312		Collection of Autographs; Music and Hollywood Greats; Rare William S. Hart, Band Leaders & 30 Photos. A diverse collection of autographs. From Hollywood a rare double-weight signed and inscribed photo of William S. Hart the earliest Western movie stars in Hollywood, signed (and hand printed) autograph of Fred Astaire, a double-signed School Building Fund Pledge by Kirk Douglas, typed letter signed Gene Autry, an autograph letter signed on Disney stationery by Maurice Chevalier., a typed letter signed by gossip vulture Louella Parsons, other ALS of Lee Remick and David Birney. Also there are at 30 8 x 10 stills from silent actresses well into the 1960s of John Payne, Robert Montgomery, Howard Hughes, 50s era Joan Collins, Fred MacMurray, Alice Faye, Anne Baxter and 5 very early images of Darryl Zanuck the legendary producer and studio head of 20th Century Fox from 1944 to 1956 one at a studio costume party in the 30s which we have never seen published. Most interesting is an autograph book from clearly a fan in the mid-1950s of Legendary Big Band Band Leaders and Musicians including Louis Armstrong (signed twice as Louis Armstrong and "Satchmo", Bill Haley, Tex Beneke, Tiny Hill, Jimmy Palmer, Ray Pearl, Russ Morgan Woody Herman, Charles Spivak, Danny Davis, Les Elgart, Dick Jorgenson Wayne King, Chuck Cabot and more. These are virtually the leading band and orchestra leaders and accomplished musicians that dominated popular music before Rock N' Roll. Autograph album of greats in excellent condition. Finally a signed CD in mint condition by the late George Michael . Estimate Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $525
Lot 313		Group of Over 100 Beautifully Written Mexican Letters, Written From 1780s to 1850s. These letters have not been translated from Spanish but most are written in a beautiful script and most are written between the 1780s and the 1820s. Several are loving letters from a daughter to her mother; others are business letters written by men. They are written to and from various cities in Mexico, several being written to D. Simeon Gomez in Queretero. These would be perfect as a movie or tv prop since most of the handwriting is lovely and many of the letters are 200 years old or more. Very good to fine condition. Estimate Value $150 - 200 Ex. Academy Stamp Company. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $163
Lot 314		Historic Paramount Pictures; Cecil B. DeMille Signed Contracts, Joseph Breen Document. 105 years ago Paramount Pictures, Hollywood film studio and now a global media giant was founded. The first employee hired was the legendary director Cecil B. DeMille who at the time was only a stage director with no experience in film who directed their 1914 hit THE SQUAW MAN. DeMille went on to be a director, editor, producer, screenwriter and actor and the most commercially successful producer-director in the studio's history. In this lot are three (3) signed contracts between Paramount and the acclaimed director. All three relate to monies being spent, advanced or guaranteed dated 1938, 1941, and 1950 and involve the film THE BUCCANEER, REAP THE WILD WIND, NORTHWEST MOUNTED POLICE, SAMSON and DELILAH and THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH. All on onion skin paper and boldly signed in black fountain pen by DeMille and executives of Paramount. Finally a letter to Paramount Studios, approving the lyrics of a song in WHITE CHRISTMAS (yes, really) by the notorious production code administrator of the Motion Picture Association who does add that "final judgment will be based on the finished picture". All in very fine archived condition. Estimate Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 315		John Wayne, Inscribed and Signed Congratulations for a 50th Wedding Anniversary + Will Rogers Signed Program. John Wayne (1907-1979) arguably one of the most iconic film stars of the 20th Century whose popularity endures today. Offered is a handwritten and signed letter of congratulations by Wayne on the occasion of a 50th wedding aniversary declaring the couple "the envy of many and have the Good Will of All", then boldly signed and dated 1978. Inscribed and signed image area of card measures 6 x 4.5". Coupled with the note is a photo card of Wayne that was going to be combined in a frame. Letter by Wayne is very clean and bold and quite the collector's item. Second piece being offered is a signed 1925 Will Rogers tour program. Cover boldly signed by Rogers, maybe a bit too boldly because he had to re-letter the R in Rogers. Great youthful image of the legendary entertainer. Also included is 1940 cover issue of the Saturday Evening Post. Estimate Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $656
Lot 316		Marilyn Monroe Signed Document as President, Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) one page official letter to Milton H. Greene, who met Marilyn when a freelance photographer for LOOK magazine. Quickly becoming close friends, they formed an independent film production company with Monroe in 1955. Collaboration proved a huge success allowing Monroe more control over her films with the release of BUS STOP and THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL. However their personal and professional ties started to unravel especially with Monroe's new husband, Arthur Miller finding him shady and serving only to enrich his own financial interests while undermining Monroe's. He sold his minority interest in the company in 1957 severing his ties with Monroe and her company completely. In the acclaimed film, MY WEEK WITH MARILYN, Dominic Cooper portrayed Milton Greene. This 8½ x 11" letter signed and dated in early 1958 Monroe is authorizing delivery to Greene a 16mm print of THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL at no charge and strictly for personal use. Letter has been blind embossed on left area with Marilyn Monroe Productions' seal and signed by Monroe in blue fountain pen ink. (with title and date secretarial) In very clean condition and comes with full history and COA. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,188
Lot 317		12 Signed Photos Including Superb Richard Burton ca. 1957, Melissa McCarthy and Angelica Huston. A nice collection of a dozen autographed photos, the best a black and white 8 x 10 photo of Richard Burton from the mid-1950s with his signature quite bold. Also included is a wonderful color 8 x 10 of Melissa McCarthy signed in silver Flair, and an 8 x 10 signed by Angelica Huston. Also included are Estelle Getty, Jackie Collins, fitness celebrity Richard Simmons, astronaut Frank Borman, Eubie Blake (signature on sheet music), and more. Estimate Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 318		A Collection of Hollywood Greats 7 Signed Jackie Gleason & Ben Kingsley, Vintage Photos and Ltd. Edition Sketch Book. A diverse collection here first 7 autographed pieces by the legendary Jackie Gleason, a true superstar of early television most especially with THE HONEYMOONERS. Offered is four signed photos, one signed document and two signed sleeves. Also included 5 signed photo by Oscar Winner Ben Kingsley including as GANDHI, an 8 x 10 by silent star Agnes Ayers, Ten vintage 8 x 10 stills featuring Clark Gable (unsigned) including Comrade X, Boom Town and Command Decision. Finally a self-published book of Hollywood sketches, limited editon to 800 signed by Bugs Baer and Henry Major with over 125 sketches of the biggest stars of the time rare signed by both numbered 24/100. Estimate Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $263
Lot 319		Audrey Hepburn Lovely Signed Color Publicity Photo From ROMAN HOLIDAY. Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) beloved actress and humanitarian whose style defined the mid-1950s-60s and whose films remain immensely popular today. Here Ms. Hepburn has signed, later in her life, a gorgeous 8 x 10" color re-strike publicity photo for Roman Holiday for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her pixie haircut at the time proved a sensation. Fine. Estimate Value $600 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,140
Lot 320		Collection of 9 Autographs, Signed Checks and Letters by Hollywood Notables and Stars. Collection of signatures, letters and checks by a variety of Hollywood and entertainment notables. Two leaves out of autograph book, one of Pat O'Brien complimented with a vintage 1939 portrait still (one of the most popular actors of the 30s and 40s) and another by Oscar winner Gig Young for THEY SHOOT HORSES DON'T THEY. Autographs by animation giants, Bill Hanna (sketch of Fred Flintstone signed Bill Hanna) and a color still from THE FLINTSTONES signed by Joe Barbera. Also included are signed checks by Jane Russell, Lily St. Cyr (legendary burlesque performer), Greta Nissen (silent screen legend), handwritten letter by Gertrude Lawrence (legend of stage to author Sir James Laver), and letters by Mary Margaret McBride (radio and early television talk show host. Estimate Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $969
Lot 321		Collection of Signed Photos of Hollywood Legends: Crawford, Weissmuller, Douglas West & Price. Wonderful collection of signed pieces from some of Hollywood greatest legends. First an outstanding 13 x 10" oversized sepia-toned photo of Joan Crawford obtained at the Waldorf Astoria in New York boasting a fantastic signature in blue fountain pen ink a dream piece for any fan. Photo lovely with two faint creases in bottom left and right corners from handling. Next a trimmed 9 x 7" photo of Johnny Weissmuller autographed and noted as Tarzan (slight smudging of autograph), a very handsome, double-weight, 8 x 10" portrait signed by Kirk Douglas boldly inscribed and signed, a vintage restrike 8 x 10" photo of the incomparable Mae West obtained late in her life, and finally a fantastic 5 x 3" card signed with self-caricature by the great Vincent Price. Estimate Value $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $313
Lot 322		Frank Sinatra; Exceptional Signed Photo ca. 1948 + Signed Jimmy Dorsey Photo. Frank Sinatra (1915-1998), born in Hoboken, New Jersey and became one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Sinatra also proved a box-office sensation in MGM films playing to his strengths in personality and song But it was during a career slump that Sinatra was given a co-starring role in FROM HERE TO ENTERNITY and won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar which delivered him a legendary career comeback. Remarkable pop-culture history in one entertainer, music; film, Las Vegas, politics, concerts, a colorful personal life - he did it all and his way. Offered is one of the best signed photos of Frank Sinatra we have ever had in auction, a vintage original single weight 8 x 10" photo of a youthful Sinatra with a bold signature typical of his style in the 1940s. Only slight tape residue in the white borders where once framed, otherwise exceptional with inscription and signature in blue fountain pen ink. Also included is a fine Jimmy Dorsey 8 x 10" portrait still of the exceptional jazz musician and band leader, boldly signed. Some paper residue on verso where removed from scrap book otherwise fine. No secret of Jimmy and brother Tommy Dorsey's early collaborations with Sinatra. Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $720
Lot 323		Hollywood Greats; Collection of 5 Signed Photos, Peck, Rainer, Ford, Leigh and Douglas. Very nice collection of 5 8 x 10" photos signed by acclaimed stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Kirk Douglas, Gregory Peck, Janet Leigh, a fantastic double weight inscribed and signed photo by Glenn Ford and finally a lovely re-strike 8 x 10" by two-time Best Actress Luise Rainer, the first actor to win back-to back Oscars in 1936 and 1937. Image is from her brilliant performance in THE GOOD EARTH, a scene illuminated by a lantern so she signed along her leg in blue fountain pen ink. It is faint, but legible. Estimate Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 324		Kirk Douglas, Edward G. Robinson, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and Pat O'Brien, Four Lions of Hollywood. Four great legends of Hollywood autographed 8 x 10" photos. Two are vintage original photographs. Edward G. Robinson inscribed and signed by Robinson on behalf of both he and his wife dated November, 1939. Both look swell in this double weight portrait taken next to what appears to be a train. Pin holes in each corner, photo trimmed of white borders, but otherwise very good with inscription and signed Glad & Ed executed in blue fountain pen ink. The other is a young studio portrait of Pat O'Brien signed in green fountain pen ink likely from the late 1930s. Some mild corner creasing, trimmed of white borders otherwise very good. The next two signed photos are vintage re-strikes with original autographs by the supremely gifted actors of the Golden Age Of Hollywood; Kirk Douglas in a 1940s portrait and very clean signature and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. likely both autographs from the late 1970s with Fairbanks' particularly great in color, in early 19th century costume puffing on a Lucky Strike. Estimate Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 325		Marilyn Monroe: Inscribed and Signed B&W Photo in Nixed Travilla Costume. Inscribed and signed vintage re-strike photo for GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES of the legendary Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962). Inscription and signature reads "To Tommy, Love and Kisses Marilyn Monroe." 8 x 10" photo is from a test with Monroe wearing a daring Travilla costume that was designed but ultimately cut for the "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend" even thought the garment cost close to $4000 to produce. Evidently too hot for the studio and potential for scandal, the jeweled bodice was replaced with the more sophisticated pink satin dress. Monroe's inscription and signature is clean and legible in spite being executed in the gray background. Fine Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,400
Lot 326		Marion Davies, 4 Vintage Orignal and Beautiful Signed Double Weight Portraits (1897-1961) Legendary figure in Hollywood and Californian history. Davies began as a model, a sensation on stage, became a Zeigfeld Follies Girl and ultimately got her start in films in 1916. Enter newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst who founded Cosmopolitan Pictures and Davies by virtue of mandated coverage in Hearst newspapers became one of the most publicized actresses for the time. All evidence indicates they had a child out of wedlock and was passed as a niece. Davies was a winning presence on screen but Hearst kept insisting she star in heavy dramas which were not her forte. Socially, no couple compared in California as Davies and Hearst when it came to entertaining at their historic estate, San Simeon. Their lavish entertaining was without equal but not without scandal, most especially the mysterious murder of acclaimed producer Thomas Ince. Add Orson Welles' landmark film CITIZEN KANE, clearly based on the couple, not until Taylor/Burton did a couple command so much attention. Offered are four vintage original, double weight signed portraits that capture Davies over 3 decades. Inscriptions and signatures executed in fountain pen ink. All four photos in very good condition with minor evidence of handling and minor creasing at outermost corners. Estimate Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 327		Marlene Dietrich Collection #1 Rare Original Publicity Photo, Blonde Venus and Two Signed Photos (1901-1992) Iconic beauty, legendary actress, singer, and noted humanitarian during WWII who enjoyed 65 years in entertainment. Her career began in Germany on stage and cabaret venues and 15 small films. But it was her role in THE BLUE ANGEL (1930) directed by Josef von Sternberg that cemented her stardom. He went on to direct Dietrich in five other films including Blonde Venus (1932). Offered is a publicity still for that film and is likely the most striking portrait of Dietrich ever taken. Photo trimmed for publication, 7¼ x 9¼" and likely shot by Eugene Robert Richee. Photo is from the Peter Bitlisian Collection, New York, and is in very good condition with minor evidence of handling. Stamped on verso from the collection and with other notations that in no way impact the image. Also included are two signed photos, one 8 x 10" glamour portrait boldly signed in marker by Dietrich and a small 5½ x 4" publicity photo taken during her legendary US concert tour in the early 1950s in her infamous Jean Louis dress. Estimate Value $500 - 800 Unsigned photo from the Bitlisian Collection, New York. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 328		Marlene Dietrich Collection #2 Stunning Portrait by Richee, Two Fine Autographs (1901-1992) Iconic beauty, legendary actress, singer, and noted humanitarian during WWII who enjoyed 65 years in entertainment. Her career began in Germany on stage and cabaret venues and 15 small films. But it was her role in THE BLUE ANGEL (1930) directed by Josef von Sternberg that cemented her stardom. He went on to direct Dietrich in five other films including Dishonored (1931). Offered is a stunning publicity photo by acclaimed photographer Eugene Robert Richee taken for the film. On back is stamped Peter Bitlisian Collection, New York. Vintage original 8 x 10" in very fine condition, the only issue being very minor chipping to top right corner and lower left corner at edge of white border. Also included is a very fine large autograph from a 7 x 6" autograph book leaf from the early 1930s (with an autograph by Mona Palma, a contract star for Paramount signed in the late 1920s on verso side of leaf) and finally a signed 5½ x 3½ photo from her concert tour in the 50s in her infamous Jean Louis dress. Estimate Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 329		Marlon Brando Signed Publicity Still from THE GODFATHER With Impressive LOA. Marlon Brando (1924-2004) considered the greatest actor of a generation, enjoyed a late career renaissance with his masterful, Oscar winning portrayal as Don Corleone in the blockbuster film, THE GODFATHER. Directed by Francis Coppola, the film is considered one of the top 5 films of all time and remains as critically acclaimed and popular today as it was in 1972. A vintage original 8 x 10" publicity still of Brando as The Godfather signed in the bottom white, right-hand border in blue ball point pen just to the left of the Paramount logo. In fact the pen failed to write and you can see the impression of the letter M prior to the name Marlon. Overall excellent condition and a very a difficult to find and highly desirable signed photo. Comes with an impressive Letter of Authenticity by Mr. Brando's long-time personal assistant. After evaluation she has certified this autograph authentic and has issued an LOA on Mr. Brando's personal letter head and envelope having kept a few in her possession. Not only is she fully versed on Mr. Brando's actual signature, but most certainly her own which she freely admits to signing much of Mr. Brando's letters and studio contracts for well over two decades. This piece sold in Auction 92 for over $4300 but went unpaid. Since the sale, the LOA was obtained. and conveys with this sale. Estimate Value $2,000 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,750
Lot 330		Two Titans of Television : Johnny Carson and Milton Berle (Collection). Johnny Carson (1925-2005) for two generations, remains the King of Late Night television. The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson will likely never be equaled in appeal and its place in television history. Offered is an NBC publicity still Inscribed and signed by Carson at his desk coffee cup in hand, and his famous microphone and the wood box that Don Rickles broke guest hosting but failed to mention to Carson which led to one of the funniest live studio "crashes" with Carson confronting Rickles while he was taping CPO Sharkey. Carson hosted for 30 years and proved the most popular and highest paid entertainer on television for two decades. Also offered is a nice collection of 4 handwritten and signed pieces by "Mr. Television", Milton Berle (1908-2002) and a vintage original 1930s era photo taken of Berle likely with co-performers in radio as well as a race track handicapper flyer he sponsored in Atlantic City dated 1958. Like Carson, it is hard to describe the decades long impact Berle had in entertainment not only in radio and television, but film as well. Also known as "Uncle Miltie" Berle dominated television until the mid-1950s and then transitioned to Vegas and then countless guest appearances. He founded The Friars Club a private club made famous for a time for its celebrity roasts. Estimate Value $150 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 331		Will Rogers and Wiley Post Signed Photo & Signed Illustration ca. 1930s. Will Rogers (1879-1935) proved one of the greatest personalities of the early 20th century in stage, film and vaudeville who found enormous success as a cowboy, humorist, newspaper columnist, and social commentator. Wiley Post (1898-1935) was one of the most famous aviators of the period, the first man to fly around the globe solo, developed the first pressure suit for high altitude flight and credited for discovery of the jet stream. Close friends, Post and Rogers left Lake Washington in August of 1935 and made several stops in Alaska. While Post piloted the aircraft, Rogers wrote his columns on his typewriter covering the journey. On August 15, they took off from a lagoon near Fairbanks and the plane engine failed at low altitude and crashed killing both. Offered together is a double weight sepia toned 8 x 10" portrait of Will Rogers boldly signed, and a pencil sketch of Wiley Post 5½ x 3½" signed and dated in pen 10/19/33. Estimate Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $188
Lot 332		The Grateful Dead; Signed and Dated 1967 Original Photo by Bob Seidemann. Bob Seidemann is an American graphic artist and photographer best known for the creation of several album covers and portraits of musicians in the 1960s and 1970s including the notorious BLIND FAITH album art for Eric Clapton. This photograph of the Grateful Dead was made at the height of the "American Cultural Revolution", 1967 and is without a doubt the most famous portrait of the legendary band. This was the second attempt to make the picture. On a previous attempt the police stopped the shoot. On the second attempt Seidemann had to round up the Dead and five people, who were to hold mirrors, which is how the effect of light in the faces was made. Photo examined in frame but likely measures close to 16 x 18" and has been signed "Grateful Dead 1967, Bob Seidemann. Estimate Value $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $525
Lot 333		Hank Williams Sr. Signed Photo Inside Sheet Music ca. 1950 (1923 - 1953) One of the greatest American singer-songwriters of the mid-20th Century and considered "The King of Country Music" with over 30 hit singles (10 posthumously) in the Country & Western charts, many crossing over to more popular appeal. An unparalleled talent, but years of back pain and injury led to prescription drug abuse and alcoholism severely damaged Williams' health and died at only age 29 leaving a legacy of hits rarely equaled by anyone, "Lovesick Blues", "Hey Good Lookin'", "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" and of course. "Your Cheatin' Heart." Here a beautifully kept gatefold shot of Hank and Audrey Williams with the Drifting Cowboys, pages 24 and 25 inscribed and signed in brown fountain pen ink in the center by Mr. Williams "Best Wishes Hank Williams" This sheet music is from the 1948 Country Music Folio of Hank Williams Sr.'s songs, but centerfold has been carefully lifted out and in excellent condition with slights evidence of staples. Estimate Value $700 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $656
Lot 334		Jerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead, Oversized Signed Photo. Legendary American rock singer-songwriter, Jerry Garcia (1942-1995) was best known for his near lifetime association with The Grateful Dead. Offered here is a superb 11 x 14" black and white photo taken of Garcia in the mid to late 1970s with his legendary guitar "Wolf" customized by Doug Irwin, and labeled "D. Irwin 001". In lower white border of photo "To David, Howdy Jerry Garcia". Superb clean photo image, matted to 14¼ x 17". The best signed photo of Jerry Garcia we have offered. Estimate Value $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $844
Lot 335		John Lennon's Signature; Signing For All Four Band Members on Magazine Photo, 1963. John Lennon (1940-1980) English singer and songwriter who co-founded with Paul McCartney The Beatles, arguably the most influential rock band in music history. Lennon revealed a rebellious nature and acerbic wit in his music, writing, drawings, on film and in interviews and this lot is no exception., In 1963, photographer Les Goode took a group photo of the Beatles for an in-house magazine, Alkali News for of all companies, ICE a chemical company. Photo captures Paul McCartney crowning the carnival queen in Northwich, Cheshire. Goode sent the magazine to Barry Leonard, deputy manager of The Beatles to have all four autograph the publication for him. But John Lennon signed it on behalf of all the Beatles, forging the signatures of McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr with the inscription "All the best from the Beatles". This piece's first time at auction is well represented on every search engine. Magazine folded but in excellent condition. Lennon's signature(s) executed in blue fountain pen ink. Also included is the letter from Barry Leonard to Les Goode on NEMS Enterprises Ltd. (Directors B. and C. Epstein) telling Goode he has forwarded the piece and that the Beatles "convey their sincere thanks and kindest regards". A unique rare find from John Lennon, and the Beatles in August of 1963 including their early management. Estimate Value $2,500 - 5,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,560
Lot 336		Paul McCartney Autograph and Doodle on Beverly Hills Hotel Stationery. Sir Paul McCartney (1942) English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer and gained worldwide fame with the rock band the Beatles, largely considered the most popular and influential group in the history of pop music. Offered is a fantastic signature on The Beverly Hills Hotel signature letterhead complete with one of his hilarious doodles found on many of his autographs. Signature and doodle clear and bold, situated in lower left corner of 8½ x 5½" hotel letterhead in virtually mint condition. Estimate Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 337		Paul McCartney Signed Beatles VI Album Cover. Beatles VI was the seventh album released by the Fab Four in less than 18 months in the mid-1960s and was the number one album 6 weeks in a row Summer of 1965 with "Eight Days A Week" the biggest single. Offered is Paul McCartney's signature boldly executed in black felt tip pen at a much later date. Album cover itself is beginning to split at edges but overall presents fine. Album in very good condition. This would frame very nicely. Estimate Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575