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Sale 68

The June 30th Manuscript and Collectibles Auction


Celebrity Autographs
 
 
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Lot 644
Abbott and Costello. Signatures "Bud Abbott" and "Lou Costello" in black ink on a 3½ x 4 in. pink piece of paper. Matted with an image from their classic "Who's On First" routine to an overall size of 19½ x 12¾ in. The comedy team was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1957, the only non-baseball celebrities to be given that honor.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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Realized
$192
Lot 645
[Actors/Actresses] 11" X 14" Signed Photographs. Collection of 11" X 14" signed celebrity photographs. Glossy stock. Includes: two movie stills from Jaws signed by Richard Dreyfuss; movie still from Top Gun signed by Tom Cruise; outtake from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang signed by Dick Van Dyke; photo of a poster for Some Like It Hot signed by Tony Curtis. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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$132
Lot 646
Ball, Lucille. Typed Letter Signed ("Lucy"). One page, quarto, June 2,1988. On Ball's personal stationery. In blue ink. To Senior Vice President of film production at Columbia Pictures. Accompanied by two drafts of the synopsis for a television movie based on the life of Bobby Darin, Also included is a photocopy of the original letter to which Lucy has responded. With two horizontal folds and three penned notations. Signature is bold, and the piece is in very good condition. Upon reading the summary of a television special on Bobby Darin, Lucy writes, "Thank you for the Bobby Darin book -- I love reading it. And, thanks again for letting me see the tape of the performance. I appreciate your thoughtfulness very much." Finally, she adds a quick comment on her health: "I'm also feeling fine. Thank you for your kind concern."
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$180
Lot 647
Bergman, Ingrid & Gregory Peck. Black and white photo of Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck, from the 1945 Alfred Hitchcock movie "Spellbound." Miss Bergman signed, "Best wishes to you and your mother / Ingrid Bergman," in blue ink. Mr. Peck signed "With my appreciation and kind regards. Gregory Peck" in black marker. The 8 x 10 in. photo is archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 17½ x 20 in.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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Lot 648
Cable, Clark. Black and white photo from "Mutiny on the Bounty" inscribed and signed, "Best of luck / Always / Clark Gable," 7 x 9¼ in. (visible). Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 19¼ in. In the 1935 movie, Clark Gable played real-life character Fletcher Christian, who led a mutiny against Captain William Bligh, played by Charles Laughton.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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Lot 649
Collage of Celebrity Autographs. Collage of celebrity autographs in a 37" x 45" thin navy frame with glass. Off-white matboard centerpiece containing roughly 220 autographs surrounded by approximately 100 individual autographs on various pieces of paper. Celebrities include: John Wayne, Lucille Ball; Dorothy McGuire; Rosemary Clooney; Shirley Booth; Ann Blyth; Rudy Vallee; Anne Bancroft; Ann Margaret; Sydney Porties; Rod Steiger; Shelly Winters; Leslie Caron; Estelle Parsons; Woody Allen; Art Linkletter; Rita Moreno; Shirley MacLaine; Rodney McDowell; Clayton Moore (signed 'The Lone Ranger'); Jane Russell; Ella Stevens; Mel Brooks; Johnny Weissmuller (signed 'Tarzan'); Dorothy Lamour; Fay Wray, Ernest Borgnine; Steve Allen; Gene Autry; Debbie reynolds; Helen Hayes; Shirley Jones; Cary Grant; Loretta Young; Nancy Reagan; and many more. Also in frame is a typed response on personal letterhead 'Katharine Houghton Hepburn/V - 14 - 1992/Dear Joe Yore - /I'm sorry but I do not sign or/send photographs - so I am returning/your pictures - Here's a program/instead -') (signed in black ink 'K. Hepburn'); Edith Head signed black and white photograph. In very good condition. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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Lot 650
Connery, Sean. 8 x 10 in. color photo from the opening sequence of a James Bond movie inscribed and signed, "Best wishes Sean Connery," in black marker. Connery played James Bond in seven films between 1962 and 1983.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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$156
Lot 651
[Female Country Musicians] June Carter Cash, Bonnie Raitt, Tammy Wynette and others. Collection of signed photographs from famous female country musicians. Black/white and color, each 8" X 10". Signatures include: Martina McBride, June Carter Cash, Lynn Anderson, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Kitty Wells, Trisha Yearwood, Wanda Jackson, Faith Hill, Bonnie Raitt, Reba McEntire, Kathy Mattea, Brenda Lee, Patty Loveless, Naomi Judd, Crystal Gayle, Cristy Lane, Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Becky Hobbs, Irlene Mandrell, Barbara Fairchild, Jeannie C. Riley, and Donna Fargo. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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Realized
$300
Lot 652
Gable, Clark. Black and white photo signed, "Clark Gable 3/14/40," 7 x 9¼ in. Gable is pictured as the sea captain in the 1935 movie "China Seas," which co-starred Jean Harlow and was directed by Irving Thalberg. Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 15½ x 18 in.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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Realized
$600
Lot 653
Grant, Cary. Black and white photo signed "Cary Grant" in black marker, 9 x 7¼ in. Grant is pictured with Raymond Massie in the 1944 black comedy, "Arsenic and Old Lace," which was directed by Frank Capra. Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 19½ x 17½ in.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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$418
Lot 654
Grant, Cary & Martin Landau. Color photo signed "Cordially Cary Grant" and "Martin Landau," 7¼ x 9¼ in. From the 1959 Hitchcock movie "North by Northwest," in which Cary Grant plays Roger Thornhill, an advertising executive who is mistaken for a spy and pursued across the country by foreign spy Phillip Vandamm (James Mason). The photo is from the scene in which Vandamm's right-hand man, Leonard (Martin Landau) and two of his henchmen force Thornhill to drink bourbon in an attempt to stage a fatal road accident. Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 19 in.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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Lot 655
Hollywood Diner Poster with 75-100 Signatures. Framed 27" x 41" faux gold framed poster of illustrated diner setting that depicts four classic celebrities: Elvis Presley, Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean. Poster is covered with roughly 75-100 signatures from various musicians, actors and entertainers including: Actress Gale Storm from the film Swing Parade of 1946 co-starring Phil Regan and the Three Stooges; Bobby 'Boris' Picket who co-wrote and performed the Monster Mash; American radio and TV personality Dick Clark; "King of Rockabilly" Ray Campi; "Godfather of Rhythm and Blues" Johnny Otis; Doris Coley of The Shirelles who are best remembered for their Billboard Top 100 Hit "Will You Love Me Tomorrow"; and many more. Gold finish is wearing along the bottom of frame. In good condition. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Realized
$156
Lot 656
[Michael Jackson] "Moon Walk" Book. First Edition of Michael Jackson's 1988 book, Moonwalk, inscribed and signed in red marker, "To Bob Hall/Thanks for all your help/Love/Michael Jackson" With dust jacket. This book contains an intimate and moving personal account of Michael's public and private life. In very fine condition. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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Lot 657
"Over the Rainbow" Piano Score Signed by Garland, Arlen, and Harburg. Piano score for the iconic song, ranked as the greatest movie song of all time, signed on the cover by Judy Garland, who sang the song in her role as Dorothy Gale in the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, by Harold Arlen, who wrote the lyrics, and by E.Y. Harburg, who wrote the music. "Over the Rainbow" became Miss Garland's signature song. She sang it throughout her life, until her death in 1969. The score is in fine condition, with very minor toning.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
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Realized
$6,600
Lot 658
Peck, Gregory. 9 x 7½ in. black and white photo signed "Gratefully, and with all good wishes / Gregory Peck." Peck is pictured in the role of Atticus Finch, from the 1962 movie "To Kill A Mockingbird," based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning eponymous novel. The screenplay was written by Horton Foote. Peck won an Academy Award for his performance. Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 19 x 17½ in. In 2003, the American Film Institute voted Atticus Finch the greatest movie hero of the 20th century.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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Realized
$870
Lot 659
Peck, Gregory. Peck started his career in the theater but became a dependable leading man who gained popularity as well as an Academy Award for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in the film adaption of To Kill A Mockingbird. Black and white Photo Inscribed and Signed "For John Maschio/ --from '42 to '92 / appreciation and / warmest regards -- / yours / Gregory Peck,"
8 x 10 in, n.p.n.d. A few light surface scratches and three small dents at lower right edge.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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Lot 660
Rainer, Luise (1910 -) German-born actress who won back-to-back Academy Awards for The Great Ziegfeld (1936) and The Good Earth (1937). Photograph Signed in purple marker, 14 x 11 inches. Showing the actress in the role of Joan of Arc. A note on the back says that the photo was signed 10/12/83. Numerous edge nicks and a crease at lower left corner, all easily matted out. Still a lovely photo.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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Lot 661
Rathbone, Basil (1892-1967) Shakespearean stage actor who also appeared in some 70 movies, often playing suave villains. Sherlock Holmes was his most famous role. Typed Letter Signed, on personal letterhead, one page, 10½ x 7¼ in., Los Angeles, Oct. 5, 1939. Congratulating Jimmy Ambrose on his marriage and mentioning Hollywood, the war (World War II), and Mrs. Rathbone. Signed in black ink. Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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Realized
$78
Lot 662
Spielberg, Steven - Seeking Approval for Minors to Work in "E.T." Two pages of a legal document, each page signed by Steven Spielberg as an officer for EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL PRODUCTIONS, INC., August 24, 1981, at Los Angeles, California. One page, numbered "4", is headed "VERIFICATION"; Spielberg certifies that he has read "the foregoing Petition [not present] for Order Approving Contract of Minor to Render Acting Services in Accordance with California Civil Code Section 36 (a) (2) and know its contents…" The other page, numbered "3" is headed "WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays:" asks that the Court fix a time and place for hearing of the Petition and that "the Contract attached hereto [not present] as Exhibit '1' be approved and confirmed…." is signed by Spielberg and his lawyer, Tom R. Camp, an attorney for EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL PRODUCTIONS, INC. Two sets of file holes at the top of each page; otherwise fine.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, was shot from September to December 1981. It told the story of Elliott, a ten-year-old boy, played by Henry Thomas, who befriended a stranded extraterrestrial. Drew Barrymore played Elliott's adorable five-year-old sister Gertie. The film was released in 1982 and held the record for highest-grossing film for ten years.
Estimated Value $500 - 1,000.
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Realized
$300
Lot 663
Steve McQueen, Sidney Poitier, Barbra Streisand, Paul Newman & Dustin Hoffman. "Supplemental Stockholders' Agreement" dated September 28, 1972, between The First Artists Production Company, Ltd…National General Pictures Corporation…Creative Management Associates, Inc….Hoffman-Hyman Productions, Inc….Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier…Barbra Streisand, and several other individuals, 33 pages, 13 x 8½ in.

A legal document signed once each by McQueen, Poitier, Streisand, Newman, and Hoffman; each one signed on a separate page. In part: "Whereas all of the parties hereto, with the exception of Hoffman, are parties to a Revised Stockholders' Agreement, dated June 21, 1971….Whereas the Company, in connection with an agreement with Hofofman with respect to the production and delivery of motion pictures, has granted to Hoffman Warrants…to purchase a maximum of 50,000 shares of the Capital Stock, par value $.10 per share (the 'Capital Stock'), of the Company…." Issues such as voting of shares, restrictions on transfer of shares, and other issues are addressed. Fifteen of the pages are signature pages, one for each of the individuals or corporations named in the document. Staples in upper left corner and two file holes at top center.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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Realized
$840
Lot 664
Stewart, James (1908 - 1997). Actor best known for his films directed by Frank Capra, including: You Can't Take It With You, Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, and It's A Wonderful Life. Black and white, 8 x 10 in. inscribed to Hollywood agent Johnny Maschio in red ink: "Dear John -- all the best/Jimmy". Photo is beginning to solarize. Otherwise in good condition.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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Lot 665
Temple, Shirley (1928 -) American film and television actress, singer, dancer, and diplomat. She was the most famous child star of all time. Typed Letter Signed "Shirley Temple" on stationery with a picture of her at upper left, one page, 8½ x 5½ in., Beverly Hills, California, June 6, 1940. Thanking William Lewin of New York "for sending me in behalf of the committee the lovely leprachaun statuette. It is so attractive, and it made me very proud and happy to receive it." Signed in black ink. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Realized
$120
Lot 666
Wayne, John. John Wayne's personal copy of the Final Script for "The High and the Mighty" signed with Wayne's name and address on the second title page: "Duke Wayne / 2686 Bayshore Dr. / Newport Beach." The script is dated July 15, 1953 and has 133 pages. Light wear to the cover and the pages are lightly toned throughout; there is one smear in the address ("Dr."). The movie was co-produced by Wayne and Robert Fellows. Ernest K. Gann wrote the story and screenplay and William A. Wellman directed. Wayne insisted that the movie be filmed in CinemaScope. Wayne starred as first officer on a flight from California to Hawaii which developed engine problems midway. Robert Stack (as the captain) and Claire Trevor and Jan Sterling co-starred.

The film premiered at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre on May 27, 1954 and was commercially released on July 3, 1954. It grossed $8.5 million. Dimitri Tiomkin won an Academy Award for Best Original Music Score and Claire Trevor and Jan Sterling were nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Jan Sterling received the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress). The film also received nominations for Best Director, Best Film Editing, and Best Music, Original Song. Wayne was ahead of his time by starring in and producing a movie, long before Clint Eastwood and other stars did so. "The High and the Mighty" also served as a precursor to airborne disaster such as "Airport."
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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Lot 667
[Actors] Classic TV Show Sets. Group of three signed photographs from classic TV shows. 8" X 10" black and white glossy photographs include: Bob Newhart Show cast signed by Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Marcia Wallace, Peter Boners and Bill Daily; the Dick Van Dyke Show cast signed by Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Morey Amsterdam, and Rose Marie; Behind the scenes shot of The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) movie capturing cast in character with director Penelope Spheeris, signed by Jim Varney, Cloris Leachman, and Lily Tomlin. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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Lot 668
[Actors] Clint Eastwood, Louis Gossett Jr, Russell Crowe and others. Collection of signed photographs from famous actors. Black/white and color photographs ranging in size from 5" X 7" to 8" X 10". Signatures include: Clint Eastwood, Orson Bean, Louis Gossett Jr., Brian Dennehy, Nicolas Cage, Michael York, James Garner, Treat Williams, David Hasselhoff, Gene Hackman, Chuck Norris, Omar Sharif, Robert Redford, Richard Harris, Lloyd Bridges, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Anthony Hopkins, Peter Falk, Michael Ansara, Mr. T, Dom Deluise, Kenneth Mars, Robert Stack, and Russell Crowe. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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Realized
$330
Lot 669
[Actors] Pairs of Signed Photographs. Pairing of signed photographs from three famous actors. Sizes range from 3.5" X 5" to 8" X 10". Signed black and white and color photograph sets include: George C. Scott, Charlton Heston, and Dennis Weaver. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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Lot 670
[Actors] Star Trek. Collection of signed photographs from various Star Trek cast members. Color on 8" X 10" glossy stock. Collection includes a still of William Shatner in character as 'Captain Kirk' from Star Trek: The Original Series (signed "Capt Shat"); Headshot of Rene Auberjonois in character as 'Odo' from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (signed "Rene Auberjonois"); Headshot of Armin Shimerman in character as 'Quark' from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (signed "Thank you for your kindness. Armin Shimerman"). Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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Lot 671
[Actors/Actresses] Clayton Moore, Lana Turner, Rob Reiner. Collection of classic actor and actress signatures on various paper stock. Grouping includes: Magazine page from 1943 signed in black ink by Helen Hayes; 3" X 5" index card signed "To Larry Clayton Moore Lone Ranger" in black marker; 3.75" X 3.75" piece of paper with small black and white image of Robert Young attached signed "Robert Young" in blue ink; 3" X 3.25" piece of paper with small black and white image of Bette Davis attached, signed "Bette Davis" in blue ink; 4" X 4.5" piece of paper with small black and white image of Lana Turner attached, signed "Lana Turner" in blue ink; 5" X 7" black and white photo of Jane Wyman signed, "Best Wishes John, Jane Wyman"; 3.75" X 3.5" piece of paper with small black and white image of Jane Wyman attached signed "Jane Wyman" in blue ink; 1953 Time Magazine cover signed by Rosalind Russell; 3" X 5" index card signed, "Love, Sally Struthers"; 3" X 5" index card signed "Jean Stapleton"; 5" X 8" piece of paper signed," Rob Reiner"; Personal check signed by Carroll O'Connor; Accompanied by a glossy TV still that captures the four main characters from All In the Family. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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Lot 672
[Actors/Actresses] Signed Photographs With Related Signed Documents. Grouping of autographed celebrity photos paired with related signed documents. Includes a typed quote from the Los Angeles Times signed by Bette Midler, accompanied by signed photo of Bette Midler ("Aloha to both of you! from Bette Midler"); typed agreement signed by Art Carney for the Sonny & Cher Show, accompanied by a still from a Honeymooners episode signed by Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, and Joyce Randolph; typed agreement signed by Carol Burnett for the Rowan & Martin Ford Special I, accompanied by a headshot signed by Carol Burnett; signed program for An Evening With Jack Benny at the Candlewood, Connecticut in 1974, signed by Jack Benny, musical guest Kaye Hart, and Sonya Saddler. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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Lot 673
[Actresses] Jodie Foster, Shirley MacLaine, and others. Collection of signed photographs from famous actresses. Black/white and color photographs ranging in size from 5" X 7" to 8" X 10". Signatures include: Lee Grant, Kathy Bates, Angela Lansbury, Sally Field, Nell Carter, Shirley MacLaine, Jane Seymore, Farrah Fawcett, Jacklyn Zeman, Jennifer O'Neill, Linda Evans, Lisa Hartman Black, Jodie Foster, June Allyson, Joan Fontaine, Delta Burke, Loni Anderson, and Diane Ladd. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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Lot 674
[Classic Celebrities] Ginger Rogers, Red Buttons and others. Collection of signed photographs from famous classic celebrities. Black/white and color photographs ranging in size from 7" X 9" to 8" X 12". Signatures include film stars: Sophia Loren, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Steve Reeves, Red Buttons, and Ginger Rogers; and author of 'Marjorie Morningstar' Herman Wouk. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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Lot 675
[Comedians] Rodney Dangerfield, Richard Pryor, and others. Collection of signed photographs from classic comedians. Sizes range from 4.75" X 6.75" to 8.25" X 12", mostly 8" X 10". Personalities include: Buddy Hackett, Louis 'Grandpa' Jones, Elliott Gould, Jamie Farr, Jeff Foxworthy, Rodney Dangerfield, Nathan Lane, Madeline Kahn, Vicki Lawrence, Robin Williams, Richard Pryor, Woody Allen, Lily Tomlin, Don Knotts, and Rhea Pearlman. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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Lot 676
[On-screen Duos] Jerry Lewis/Stella Stevens, Walter Matthau/Sophia Loren and others. Collection of signed photographs from classic on-screen duos. Movie stills on glossy stock range in size from 4" X 6" to 10" X 13". Signatures include: Grease (1978), Nutty Professor (1963), Superman (1978), Grumpier Old Men (1995), Singin' in the Rain (1952) and Fatal Attraction (1987). Signatures include: Olivia Newton John, John Travolta, Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Glenn Close, Christopher Reeve, Sophia Loren, Walter Matthau, Gene Kelley, and Debbie Reynolds. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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Lot 677
"Seinfeld" - Group of 14 Signed Items. Twelve photographs and two notes, all inscribed to Danny, a young man in South Carolina who was suffering, and subsequently died, from a brain tumor, and all signed by actors from "Seinfeld," as well as by the creators of the show, Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David. Seinfeld wrote, "Hi Danny, I'm wishing all good things for you. Your friend, Jerry Seinfeld"; the ink from the gold marker is flaking. Photos are signed by Jason Alexander, Estelle Harris, Jerry Stiller, Len Lesser, Danny Woodburn, Richard Herd, Phil Morris, Frances Bay, and Bill Erwin. Larry Thomas downloaded a photo of himself from the internet and wrote a long inscription to Danny about soup and signed his name and "The Soup Nazi"; he also wrote a small note and signed "L.T." Lastly, Wayne Knight wrote a greeting to Danny on a 4 x 6 in. note.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
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Lot 678
[Talk Show Hosts] Johnny Carson, Joan Rivers and others. Collection of four signed photographs from famous talk show hosts. Black/white and color 8" X 10" on glossy stock. Signatures include: Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, Joan Rivers, and Whoopi Goldberg. Sold "as is."
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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