Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Entertainment Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 149		Raymond Burr's 1961 Emmy Award For Perry Mason. Burr's own trophy, awarded for "Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead) / Raymond Burr / As Perry Mason / CBS / National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences / 1960-1961." Height: 15 inches high. Together with an original 60-page 1962 Perry Mason TV script, "The Case of the Borrowed Baby," two TV Guide issues with Raymond Burr on the cover, and three photo preproductions. Burr's 1959 Emmy sold recently for $4780 but it had lost most of its gold finish. The 1961 Emmy being offered here is in excellent condition and has most of its gold finish. Burr (1917-1993) is best remembered for his role as defense attorney Perry Mason (the show ran from 1957 to 1966 and is still in syndication today). Burr also won an Emmy for Perry Mason in 1959 and was nominated in 1960. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $7,344
Lot 151		John Lennon Signed Press Kit. Huge 7 inch signature in purple felt-tip pen on the inside flap of a press kit, "John Lennon Rock 'n" Roll / You Should'A Been There," obtained by a fan from Capitol Records in 1975 after the release of Lennon's new Apple album, "Rock 'n' Roll," a collection of late 1950s and 1960s songs covered by Lennon--songs such as "Ain't That A Shame," "Be Bop A Lula," "Slipping And A Sliding," and "Peggy Sue." The press kit contains a 1½ page copy of a typed description of how Lennon chose the songs on the album and the impact they had on him when he first heard them. Two 8 x 10 in. photos are included, as well as a 5¼ x 6¾ in. composite of two early photos. One 8 x 10 shows Lennon in a doorway with the blurry figures of Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Stu Sutcliffe (the original bassist with the Beatles, primarily in Hamburg) walking past him in the foreground. This photo was used as the cover art for the album. Accompanied by a sworn affadavit from Richard Barone, a Beatles fan from Tampa, Florida, who visited New York City in February 1975 and took the subway to 72nd and Central Park West to see the Dakota, then went to Capitol Records on Avenue of the Americas. Barone states, "…I was hoping to obtain some press material, or photos, of Lennon, whos's [sic] new Apple album, 'Rock 'n' Roll,' had just been released. Though a teenager, I had already published a few reviews in local music publications and my high school newspaper, so was confident in approaching them for a press kit. I was greeted at the publicity department by a youngish woman, who seemed either impressed or amused at my chutzpah in asking for the material. 'Wait here,' she said, in a conspiratorial tone, 'I'll get you one." She returned and handed me the open press kit, pointing to Lennon's famous signature written with a purple felt-tip pen, on the inside flap. 'He signed a few of these for the most important reviewers,' she told me. 'This is the last one.' I couldn't believe my luck, but tried to remain cool as I shook her hand and thanked her. I carefully stored the treasure - along with a promo copy of the album - with my other Beatles items, where it has been safely ensconced for 35 years." Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,040
Lot 152		Disney, Walt (1901-1966) A cartoonist, motion picture producer, and businessman, Disney worked as a commercial artist and cartoonist experimenting with animated cartoons. From 1923 to 1926, he produced a series of films combining live and animated action. His third Mickey Mouse cartoon was a success after he added sound. In 1937, he released the classic "Snow White," the first feature-length cartoon. He later expanded into shows and the famous Disneyland amusement park. Disney received twenty-nine Academy Awards in his life. Book Signed on the title page, being Lady and the Tramp. The Story of Two Dogs, Simon and Schuster, New York, 1953. 8vo, 140 pp, plus one page "About the Author." Written by Ward Greene, foreword by Walt Disney, and illustrated by Joe G. Rinaldi. Fine condition; dust jacket is lightly toned. Disney's signature is huge. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,640
Lot 153		Disney, Walt. Typed Letter Signed "Walt Disney" on his personal letterhead, n.p., Dec. 29, 1964. He writes to John Hurt of the Curtis Publishing Company: "I'm flattered to be asked to contribute to Speaking Out - - but I am going to beg off. Frankly, I don't feel I should take part in this. I am really not a writer and I'm afraid I would be dull reading at best. However, I want to thank you for thinking of me and to take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy New Year." Great signature. Staples in upper left and lower right corners and mounting remnants on the verso. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 154		[Entertainment Lot] The Honeymooners & Others (1) 8 x 10 in. photograph signed by the cast of The Honeymooners: "My Best Wishes--Jackie Gleason 'Ralph'"; "Best always Audrey Meadows 'Alice'"; "Art Carney 'Norton'"; and "Regards, Joyce Randolph 'Trixie'"; no place, no date.(2) 10 x 8 in. photo of the Everly Brothers, signed by Phil and Don. (3) Concert announcement for The Kingston Trio signed by members Bob Shane, George Grove, and Roger Gambill, 8¼ x 5¼, 1982 or 83. (4) original watercolor and ink caricatures of Laurel and Hardy 13¾ x 10¾ in., 1983, signed by the artist, Gary Smith. ((5) original watercolor and ink caricature of the Three Stooges, 13¾ x 10¾ in., 1983, signed by the artist, Gary Smith (6) 22 x 16 in. poster of Humphrey Bogart on "The African Queen" taking a bottle of Gordon's Gin out of a wooden crate; and (7) 6¾ x 4¾ publicity shot for Columbia Pictures' 1935 film "Gallant Defender," western actor Charles Starret and the popular singing group, Sons of the Pioneers. Member Leonard Slye, pictured at Starrett's right, would change his name to Roy Rogers in 1938. All in fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 155		Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, Clint Eastwood, Dolly Parton, Robert Mitchum, & Jack Elam. Five 8 x 10 in. photographs signed: (1) "Love Lucy" and "Bob Hope" on a publicity shot from the 1960 movie "The Facts of Life" (2) "Love Dolly Parton" color photo performing (3) "Clint Eastwood," shot from one of the spaghetti westerns ((4) "Robert Mitchum" head shot; and (5) "Good wishes, from Jack Elam," photo from a western. All B&W except Dolly; all signed in black marker and in fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $96
Lot 156		Roddenberry, Gene (1921-1991) American screenwriter and producer best known as the creator of the sci-fi series "Star Trek." Five Typed Letters Signed to Ms. Judy Thomases, one signed "Gene Roddenberry," one signed "Gene R" and three signed "Gene," written from January 22, 1973 to August 5, 1976. One letter is on Warner Bros. letterhead and three on STAR TREK letterhead; all letters have the transmittal envelopes. Fine condition. In January 1973 he gives the procedure for interviews, mentions a book by Jacqueline Lichtenberg on STAR TREK fandom and gives contact information for William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. In November 1974, he discusses meetings with Ms. Thomases, etc. In June 1976, he says, in part: "…I feel like a (benevolent) alien on this planet most of the time….seeing humankind and their planet as a freshly new, excitingly bizarre place…it does have its disadvantages…always being the outsider looking in and the consequent bit of loneliness that goes with it….the contracts should be resolved in the next week or so and we can get seriously into preproduction of the STAR TREK movie…." On April 28, 1976, he reports on contract negotiations with Paramount: "…the studio keeps insisting that we not only tie ourselves up with them for years but also agree to forgive and forget anything they may owe us from bad…or even questionable bookkeeping in the past…" In August 1976, he writes happily, "…The STAR TREK film appears to be on the track at last…we're on the edge of signing and announcing our writers, we have what looks like a good story…we're even on the edge of settling on our director. Six months of set designing and building ahead, which means we'll plan photography for about February and film release sometime near the end of 1977." Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $852
Lot 157		The Three Stooges. Signatures of "Moe," "Larry," and "Curly" on a 2 ¼ x 4 in. piece of toned paper, dated "3-4-43." Moe also wrote "3 Stooges." All signatures are in blue ink. These are the signatures of Moe Howard, Curly Howard, and Larry Fine. Moe and Larry were part of the original stooges who began as part of a vaudeville act in 1925. Curly replaced Shemp Howard in 1932 and performed with the Stooges until 1946, when he had a stroke. The Stooges continued in various incarnations through the mid 1970s. The group was known for physical pratfalls and slapstick comedy. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 158		Wayne, John (1907-1979) Born Marion Robert Morrison; American actor, director, producer, and movie icon. Place card from a 1973 dinner at the Nixon White House inscribed and signed, "Good Luck Freddie; John Wayne." Hurriedly written in blue ball point. "Freddie" was Freddie Mayfield, an official doorman at the White House. Since the card is printed "Hostess" on the back, Wayne probably picked up the first card at hand when Mayfield asked for his autograph. According to the Nixon Library, Wayne attended a POW MIA dinner at the White House on May 24, 1973. Wayne was known for supporting conservative political causes. He campaigned for Richard Nixon and addressed the Republican National Convention in August 1968. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $470
Lot 159		Gloria Swanson Photograph From The Brown Derby. Huge studio photograph, 24½ x 22¼, which hung on the wall of The Brown Derby, the famous Los Angeles restaurant which opened in 1926 and became a mecca for entertainers and politicians. The wicked-looking portrait is in the original ornate, gilt frame, 31 x 28½ in. Miss Swanson definitely looks ready for her close up. Although Swanson was a silent screen star, she is best remembered for her tour de force performance as the tragedy queen, Norma Desmond, in Sunset Bouvelard (1950). Attached to the back is a Certificate of Provenance from Jocelyn MacKay, who was the Brown Derby's architect for 29 years. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 160		Greta Garbo Photograph From The Brown Derby. Huge studio photograph, 29½ x 20, which hung on the wall of The Brown Derby, the famous Los Angeles restaurant which opened in 1926 and became a mecca for entertainers and politicians. A beautiful, pensive portrait in the original ornate, gilt frame, 35¼ x 26¼ in. Several dings to the frame need retouching. Attached to the back is a Certificate of Provenance from Jocelyn MacKay, who was the Brown Derby's architect for 29 years. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 161		Humphrey Bogart Photograph From The Brown Derby. Huge photograph from The African Queen, 29½ x 23½ in., which hung on the wall of The Brown Derby, the famous Los Angeles restaurant which opened in 1926 and became a mecca for entertainers and politicians. A portrait of Bogart as the craigy, cantankerous tramp-steamer captain in the 1951 film, The African Queen, which costarred Katharine Hepburne. In the original ornate, gilt frame, 34 x 28 in. A few very minor dings to the frame. Attached to the back is a Certificate of Provenance from Jocelyn MacKay, who was the Brown Derby's architect for 29 years. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 162		Hurrell Limited Edition Photo of James Cagney. Striking, oversized, 20 x 24 in. close-up from "Boy Meets Girl," signed by Hurrell in lower right border and numbered 40/190 in lower left white border. This is an original black and white, double-weight silver gelatin close-up portrait taken in 1938 by Hurrell (1904-1992), the award-winning, pre-eminent 20th century celebrity photographer. Pristine condition. Cagney (1899-1936) normally played tough guys, but "Boy Meets Girl" was a comedy; another movie he made in 1938, "Angels With Dirty Faces," in which he played a gangster, garnered him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 163		Hurrell Limited Edition Photo of Joan Crawford. Beautiful, oversized, 20 x 24 in. close-up of Crawford (1904-1977) taken at her Brentwood home by George Hurrell (1904-1992), the award-winning, pre-eminent 20th century celebrity photographer who helped create Hollywood's glamour image. This original black and white, double-weight silver gelatin close-up portrait is signed by Hurrell in the lower right white border and numbered 122/190 in the lower left white border. Pristine condition. Joan Crawford's face was Hurrell's favorite subject. He was quoted in an interview as sayng, "If I were a sculptor, I would be satisfied with just doing Joan Crawford all the time." (Hurrell's Hollywood Portraits by Mark A. Vieira, p. 143). Attached to the back is a Certificate of Provenance from Jocelyn MacKay, who was the Brown Derby's architect for 29 years. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 164		Marlene Dietrich Photograph From The Brown Derby. Huge studio photograph, 26¾ x 19¾ in., which hung on the wall of The Brown Derby, the famous Los Angeles restaurant which was a mecca for entertainers and politicians and which came to symbolize Hollywood. A dramatic portrait of the German-born chanteuse in the original ornate, gilt frame, 33½ x 27½ in. A few minor dings to the frame. Attached to the back is a Certificate of Provenance from Jocelyn MacKay, who was the Brown Derby's architect for 29 years. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 165		Cher - Original Pencil and Charcoal Portrait by Douglas Bunn. Original portrait, 17 x 14 in., portraying Cher in her 1988 starring role in Moonstruck, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Framed to 26¼ x 21¼ in. This portrait hung on the wall of The Brown Derby, the famous Los Angeles restaurant which was a mecca for entertainers and politicians and which came to symbolize Hollywood. Attached to the back is a Certificate of Provenance from Jocelyn MacKay, who was the Brown Derby's architect for 29 years. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 166		Count Basie - Original Pastel Painting by Nicholas Volpe. Original 10½ x 9 in. portrait of jazz great William "Count" Basie, signed "Volpe" at lower right, with handwritten copyright date, "1981." Basie (1904-1984) is painted wearing his trademark yachting cap. Considered one of the most importantjazz bandleaders of his time, Basie won ten Grammys, including a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award (2002). In 1985, President Reagan.posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Basie. Matted and framed to an overall size of 18¼ x 16¼ in. This portrait was painted for The Brown Derby, the "Restaurant of the Stars," and hung on the wall of the Brown Derby. Attached to the back is a Certificate of Provenance from Jocelyn MacKay, who was the Brown Derby's architect for 29 years. Artist Nicolas Volpe (1911-1992) was born in Connecticut. He studied art in New York, and taught there and in Florida. but was soon lured to Hollywood to design movie sets and costumes. It was soon obvious that Volpe excelled at painting and he obtained an ongoing commission from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for portraits of each year's Oscar winners. After a cover he designed for Frank Sinatra's album "Only the Lonely" won a Golden Grammy Award, Volpe was commissioned by the famous Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant to paint some 200 portraits of the nation's top recording artists for the Derby's Hall of Fame Record Room, such as Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, and Johnny Cash. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 167		Jane Russell Signed Caricature From The Brown Derby. Original caricature of Jane Russell Signed and Inscribed, "The Derby's the Only spot. Jane Russell," 14 x 11 in. Also signed by the artist, Jack Lane, who was The Brown Derby's caricaturist for 37 years. Unframed. Stained lower edge can be matted out. This caricature hung on the wall of The Brown Derby, the famous Los Angeles restaurant which was a mecca for entertainers and politicians and which came to symbolize Hollywood. Attached to the back is a Certificate of Provenance from Jocelyn MacKay, who was the Brown Derby's architect for 29 years. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 168		Johnny Cash - Original Pastel Portrait by Nicholas Volpe. Original 10½ x 9 in. painting of Johnny Cash, the country music legend, signed "Volpe" at lower right, with handwritten copyright date, "1981." Matted and framed to 20 x 16 in. This portrait was painted for The Brown Derby, the "Restaurant of the Stars," and hung on the wall of the Brown Derby. Attached to the back is a Certificate of Provenance from Jocelyn MacKay, who was the Brown Derby's architect for 29 years. Johnny Cash (1932-2003), called "The Man in Black," was one of the most popular and influential singers of the 20th century and one of the few musicians to be inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was known for songs such as "I Walk the Line," "Folsom Prison Blues," and "Ring of Fire." His songs covered genres other than country, including rockabily, rock and roll, folk, gospel, and blues. In 2004 Rolling Stone magazine selected Cash as the 31st greatest artist of all time. Nicholas Volpe (1911-1992) was born in Connecticut. He studied art in New York, and taught there and in Florida. but was soon lured to Hollywood to design movie sets and costumes. It was soon obvious that Volpe excelled at painting and he obtained an ongoing commission from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for portraits of each year's Oscar winners. After a cover he designed for Frank Sinatra's album "Only the Lonely" won a Golden Grammy Award, Volpe was commissioned by the famous Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant to paint some 200 portraits of the nation's top recording artists for the Derby's Hall of Fame Record Room, such as Frank Sinatra and the Beatles. This is the painting Volpe made of Johnny Cash for the Hall of Fame Record Room. Estimated Value $30,000 - 40,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 169		Orson Welles - Original Pastel Painting by Nicholas Volpe. Original 12½ x 10½ in. portrait signed "Volpe" at lower right, with handwritten copyright date, "1981." It was painted for The Brown Derby, the "Restaurant of the Stars," and hung on the Brown Derby's wall. It is presently unframed and is lightly affixed at top back to a white piece of paper, 15 x 10½ in., which has Welles' name misspelled "Wells" below the painting (the paper with the misspelled name is easily removed). Attached to the back of the painting is a Certificate of Provenance from Jocelyn MacKay, who was the Brown Derby's architect for 29 years. Orson Welles (1915-85) was a film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor, acclaimed as the "boy wonder." He first gained fame as the director and narrator of a radio adaptation of H. G. Wells' novel The War of the Worlds; realistically depicted as a news broadcast, it created panic among listeners who thought that a Martian invasion of New Jersey was actually occurring. His 1941 film Citizen Kane is often considered the greatest film of all time for its innovative use of deep-focus photography, high-contrast black-and-white film, and imaginative editing and sound. Welles was also known for his distinctive voice and personality. He received a life achievement award from the American Film Institute in 1975. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 170		Robert Duvall - Original Pencil and Charcoal Portrait by Nicholas Volpe. Original 17 x 14 in portrait of Robert Duval (1931 -), who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1983 for his role in Tender Mercies, signed "Volpe" at lower right, with handwritten copyright date, "1983." Matted and framed to an overall size of 26¼ x 21¼ in.; a few dings to frame. This portrait was painted for The Brown Derby, the "Restaurant of the Stars," and hung on the wall of the Brown Derby. Attached to the back is a Certificate of Provenance from Jocelyn MacKay, who was the Brown Derby's architect for 29 years. Artist Nicolas Volpe (1911-1992) was born in Connecticut. He studied art in New York, and taught there and in Florida. but was soon lured to Hollywood to design movie sets and costumes. It became obvious that Volpe excelled at painting and he obtained an ongoing commission from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for portraits of each year's Oscar winners. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 171		Shirley MacLaine - Original Pencil and Charcoal Portrait by Nicholas Volpe. Original 17 x14 x 9 in portrait of MacLaine (1934 -), who won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1983 for her role in Terms of Endearment, signed "Volpe" at lower right, with handwritten copyright date, "1983." Matted and framed to an overall size of 26¼ x 21¼ in; some dings to frame. This portrait was drawn for The Brown Derby, the "Restaurant of the Stars," and hung on the wall of the Brown Derby. Attached to the back is a Certificate of Provenance from Jocelyn MacKay, who was the Brown Derby's architect for 29 years. Artist Nicolas Volpe (1911-1992) was born in Connecticut. He studied art in New York, and taught there and in Florida. but was soon lured to Hollywood to design movie sets and costumes. It became obvious that Volpe excelled at painting and he obtained an ongoing commission from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for portraits of each year's Oscar winners. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold