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Sale 38
Manuscript and Collectibles Auction
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Lot 647 |
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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). Sepia tone Photographic Postcard Signed across the lower edge of the waist-length portrait, n.p., n.d. 5 x 3 in. Fine.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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$69 |
Lot 648 |
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Wayne, John (1907-79) Black and white 10x8" photograph Inscribed and Signed, "To Tom, Good Luck, John Wayne 1977," in black marker. Very fine.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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$1,150 |
Lot 649 |
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Wayne, John. Dust Cover from Wayne's book America, Why I Love Her, Inscribed and Signed "Good Luck - John Wayne / 1977," 10¼x7¼", n.p. Light to moderate toning, else fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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$360 |
Lot 650 |
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Williams, Hank Sr (1923-1953) Legendary country music star. 12"x9" Page Signed and Inscribed, "Thanks and Best Wishes Hank Williams," written in blue ink. Very good. The picture of Williams, his wife, daughter, and son is titled "An Evening At Home With The Williams Family" and is on the front of a page of sheet music from "Dear Brother."
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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$460 |
Lot 651 |
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Ziegfeld, Florenz (1867-1932) Founder of the Ziegfeld Follies. Typed Letter Signed "Flo" on red-bordered Ziegfeld Follies stationery, 2pp, 10½x8', New York, 16 Aug. 1926. Fine; minor marks at top. To Jesse Laskey, Famous Players, Hollywood, marked "Personal and Confidential." Ziegfeld expresses his disappointment in a picture Von Stroheim was making; although "a great director" who is "always good when he puts on a uniform," Von Stroheim's picture was "very German" (written in Ziegfeld's hand), too slow, etc. Ziegfeld wants Clara Bow for the picture. Excellent content concerning the future of musical entertainment in moving picture houses.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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$300 |
Lot 652 |
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Collection of Vintage Celebrity Autographs. Fourteen vintage stars: Jackie Gleason, Fred Astaire, Jimmy Durante, Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Benny Goodman, Danny Kaye, Orson Welles, Jack Webb, Alan Ladd, Roddy McDowell, Dick Powell, Jackie Cooper, and Xavier Cugat. Most are signed on 3" x 5" cards. Seven are inscribed to Bruce (Newton), a pioneer Chicago television personality and puppeteer. Fine condition overall.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
From the personal collection of Bruce Newton.
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Lot 653 |
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Collection of Vintage Celebrity Autographs. Seventeen vintage stars: Fred Astaire, Orson Welles, Benny Goodman, Danny Kaye, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Pat O'Brien (on one card with bandleader Art Mooney), Herbert Marshall, Roddy McDowell, Alan Ladd, Eddie Cantor, Randolph Scott, Don Ameche, Keye Luke, and Jackie Cooper. Most are signed on 3" x 5" cards. Five are inscribed to Bruce (Newton), a pioneer Chicago television personality and puppeteer.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
From the personal collection of Bruce Newton.
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Lot 654 |
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Collection of Vintage Celebrity Autographs. Seventeen vintage stars: Alan Ladd, Mickey Rooney, Eddie Cantor, Betty Grable, Randolph Scott, Robert Taylor, Dinah Shore, Edgar Bergen, Eleanor Powell, Omar Sharif, Major Edward Bowes, Jackie Cooper, Roddy McDowell, Joe E. Brown, Bob Burns, Dick Powell, and Arnold Stang. Most are signed on 3" x 5" cards. Three are inscribed to Bruce (Newton), a pioneer Chicago television personality and puppeteer, and two are inscribed to his wife, Claire. One is inscribed to "The Autograph Club." All but one are fine; Mickey Rooney's small memo page is toned with some glue show-through.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
From the personal collection of Bruce Newton.
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$180 |
Lot 655 |
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Collection of Vintage Female Celebrity Autographs. Sixteen vintage stars: Shirley Temple, Mae West, Carmen Miranda, Madeleine Carroll, Betty Grable, Gene Teirney, Olivia de Havilland, Alice Faye, Maureen O'Hara, Kate Smith, Dinah Shore, Lena Horn, Betty Hutton, Deanna (Durbin), Abbe Lane (with a lipstick impression), and Peggy Ryan. Most are on 3" x 5" cards; two are on small memo pages, and Carmen Miranda signed a 1947 ticket to a Chicago Federation of Labor event at Soldier Field. One item is inscribed to "The Autograph Club"; five items are inscribed to Bruce (Newton), a pioneer Chicago television personality and puppeteer. All fine or very good.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
From the personal collection of Bruce Newton.
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