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Sale 12
Manuscript and Collectibles Auction
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Lot 437 |
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Thomas, Terry (1911-1990) Talented british comic actor, American audiences remember his performances as upper-class twits and schemers.
Signed Photograph ("Terry Thomas"). Black and white, 3½ x 5", n.p., "1961". Signed in red ink. One small wrinkle at top of picture, unrelated list on verso. Very good to fine.
The wonderful comedian is pictured here with a monkey on his head and a slightly befuddled expression -- quite typical of his work (the expression, not the monkey).
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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| Realized
$75 |
Lot 438 |
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Turpin, Ben. Check Signed ("Ben Turpin"). Partially printed, accomplished in autograph. Los Angeles, May 24, 1921. Drawn on Turpin's account at the Bank of Italy, made payable to Hollywood Electrical Shop in the amount of $41.07. Punch cancellation does not affect signature, nor does stamp cancelling recto; toning to right edge. Very good to fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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| Realized
$173 |
Lot 439 |
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Veidt, Conrad (1893-1943) German-born actor. Veidt appeared in the landmark Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Germany's first talkie Das Land Ohne Frauen; he fled the country in 1933 after Hitler's election. Remembered by American audiences for his portrayal of "Strasser" in Casablanca (his last role).
Signed Photographic Postcard ("Conrad Veidt"). Sepia tone, 3 x 5", n.p., n.d. Signed in black ink across bottom of ¾ length portrait. Minor soil to verso. Fine condition.
The striking Veidt in an early portrait, his strong bone structure and intense eyes leaping from the picture.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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| Realized
$161 |
Lot 440 |
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Warner, Jack (1892-1978) One of the famous Warner brothers (born Eichelbaum), motion picture entrepreneurs and producers who helped create the "Dream Factory" that is Hollywood. Thousands of notable films include Little Caesar, Casablanca and Streetcar Named Desire.
Typed Letter Signed ("Jack Warner"). One page, quarto, Los Angeles, June 17, 1929. On Warner Brothers Pictures letterhead. To Rabbi Edgar Magnin. Matted and framed to 10 x 14". Transmittal folds, one penciled word, otherwise fine. Not examined out of frame.
The Warners, always philanthropic, have made another donation: "…my brothers and myself are extremely happy to have had this opportunity…"
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| Realized
$92 |
Lot 441 |
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Weissmuller, Johnny. Document Signed ("Johnny Weissmuller"). One page, quarto, Los Angeles, January 26, 1955. On onionskin paper. Being a contract addendum referring to Weissmuller's performance in the Clover Productions Jungle Jim series, with Weissmuller agreeing that if he does not appear in more than four episodes, they will not be combined as a full-length feature. Staple at top right, small holes at top left edge and margin, transmittal folds. Very good condition.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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| Realized
$207 |
Lot 442 |
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Weissmuller, Johnny (1904-1979) Champion swimmer who became a movie star through his very masculine portrayal of "Tarzan".
Signature ("Johnny Weissmuller"). Clipped signature, 5¼ x 2¾", n.p., n.d. Black ink on cream paper. Lot includes a signed-in-print publicity photo of Weissmuller as Tarzan. Clipped edges somewhat rough, else fine.
Estimated Value $50 - 75.
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$29 |
Lot 443 |
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Woodworth, Marjorie (b. 1923). Blond starlet, she appeared in a number of musicals and shorts in the 1940s, including several war-themed pictures including A WAVE, A WAC and A Marine and The Devil with Hitler.
Signed Photograph ("Marjorie Woodworth"). Sepia tone, 5 x 8", n.p., n.d. Signed and inscribed in white margin "Gilda Always". One minor crease at top. otherwise fine.
Pure 40's glamour with an inscription, a great piece.
Estimated Value $50 - 75.
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| Unsold |
Lot 444 |
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Academy Award Scrapbook with Autographs. Large format scrapbook embossed with "Jeff at 'Oscar's' 50th" assembled from various pieces of Academy Awards 50th Anniversary ephemera, including a menu from the Governor's Ball, program inserts, a ticket to the event and coat check. Clippings from the following day reveal Award results. Several items are loose. The highlight of the scrapbook is three pages of autographs from attendees including Bette Davis, Bob Hope, Richard Burton, Diane Keaton, Maggie Smith and Michael Caine. Toning throughout, the signatures are all strong. Good to very good. This lot includes a Lily Tomlin signed check.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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| Realized
$115 |
Lot 445 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 446 |
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Actress Extravaganza. From sultry to dowdy this collection of starlet memorabilia offers something for everyone! Here we present thirty-two black and white photographs signed by such notables as Jane Morgan, Jane Powell (includes a duplicate), Jeanette MacDonald, Mary Costa, Gracie Fields, Rita Moreno, Martine Carol, Mitzy Gaynor (includes a duplicate), Betty Lynn, Joyce Grenfell, Francoise Arnoul, Barbara Luna, Adelle Mara, Elaine Dunn, Dorothy Collins, Mercedes McCambridge, Barbara Bel Geddes with Scott McKee, Sandra O'Neill, Celeste Holm, and Nina Foch, among others. Collection includes two unsigned photos. Most measure 8 x 10". Conditions range; the ink of several photos has faded such that only an imprint remains, while a few photos suffer minor stains or abrasions. Overall, the group in good condition.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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| Realized
$224 |
Lot 447 |
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African-American Entertainers. Here we offer a group of seven signed, black and white photographs of such classic African-American talents as Nat King Cole, Harry Belafonte, Bobby Short, Flip Wilson, Sammy Davis, Jr. Mariam Makeba, and Errol Garner. The collection also includes unsigned photos of Bill Cosby and Marian Anderson. Most photos measure 8 x 10", and all are framed. The ink of Garner 's signature has bled, and the ink on the Cole signature is quite faded, otherwise, the lot is in fine to very fine condition.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Unsold |
Lot 448 |
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Withdrawn
| Unsold |
Lot 449 |
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The Eagles. Signed Album "Eagles Their Greatest Hits" ("Joe Walsh", "Don Henley", "Glen Frey", "Randy Meisner", "Don Felder"). Bold silver ink signatures on blue field. Some album edge wear, otherwise very good condition.
From the collection of the late San Francisco music legend Bill Graham.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized
$483 |
Lot 450 |
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Entertaining Ephemera. This collection of photographs, both signed and otherwise, features some of the famous faces of the past century. On 42 black and white images, we offer the signatures of Gar Moore, Nina Foch, Alfred Ruscio, Frank Faylen, Lise Hilboldt, Kate Manx, Ben Wrigley, Don Rickles, Jeannette MacDonald, Sir John Gielgud, Forrest Tucker (signing with a simple "Tuck"), Milton Berle, Eddie Bracken, Joe E. Brown (shown with Lefty O'Doule and a Seals ballplayer), Bill Cosby, Sammy Davis, Jr. Phyllis Diller, Dody Goodman, Rex Harrison, Katherine Helmond, Ian Richardson, and Gay Dawn; just to name a few! With some 45 pieces in all, also included are two production stills of Laurence Olivier; unsigned images of Don Rickles and Ann Blythe, among others; Typed Letters Signed by Ian Richardson and Arthur Hoppe(individually); and two signed photostats of a typed letter by Carl Van Doren. Most photos measure 8 x 10", and are unframed. Ink on the Davis, Jr. is just slightly faded and smeared. Otherwise, the lot is in very good condition overall.
This vast assemblage of entertainment memorabilia was collected through the years by the Bay Area publicity agent, Hanns Kolmar, as evidenced in many of the personalized inscriptions.
Estimated Value $450 - 550.
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| Unsold |
Lot 451 |
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Withdrawn
| Unsold |
Lot 452 |
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Rolling Stones. Signed Album Cover, "Their Satanic Majesties Request" ("Keith Richards", "Mick Jagger", "Bill Wyman", "Charlie Watts "and "Brian Jones"). Strong signatures in black pen on blue field. The front of the cover is in very good condition, there is some use damage to the back and inner boards.
Accompanied by a certificate (from Bottenfield & Bottenfield) stating that the piece was signed in person and comes from the personal collection of the late legendary rock promoter Bill Graham.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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| Realized
$863 |
Lot 453 |
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Withdrawn
| Unsold |
Lot 454 |
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Silent Screen Starlets. Lot of eight pieces, all from the brightest stars of the early silver screen. Lot includes two autograph signed letters from May Robson, one is a poem called "Heart's Ease"; one autograph note signed by Corrine Griffith, accompanied by a signed in plate publicity photograph; a Gloria Swanson autograph on a small album page; a gorgeous Mae Murray signed photo; a charming signed photo from Lina Basquette; and two pieces from Lillian Gish: one signed photo and one autograph on an album page. Conditions range from very good to fine.
A fabulous lot! A poem in Robson's hand, three signed photos, an autograph from Corrine Griffith on Schenck studio letterhead -- a wonderful group from Hollywood's earliest days!
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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| Realized
$150 |
Lot 455 |
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Singers and Musicians. Here we offer a collection of nineteen signed, black and white photos from a variety of crooners and songbirds including such vocalists as Pat Boone, Giselle McKensie with Yuki Shinoda, Robert Goulet, Fred Waring, Johnnie Ray, Hoagy Carmichael, Tony Bennett, Steve and Eydie, Dorothy Collins, Eileen Christy, Sid Caesar with Imogene Coca, Stubby Kaye, Mike Nichols with Elaine May, Nana Mouskouri, Carlos Montoya (includes a duplicate), Buffy St. Marie, Ed Ames, and Pat O'Brien. Most measure 8 x 10", and each has been framed. Ink has faded on the Caesar/Coca photo, the Nichols/May photo, and the Ames photo, often times leaving only an imprint. Overall, the lot is in good condition.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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Lot 456 |
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