Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 76

Manuscript Sale

Celebrity Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 289		Allen, Peter - His First U.S. Contract (1944-1992) Australian songwriter and entertainer. Peter Allen's first U.S. contract signed twice, once on page 11 of the "Exclusive Writer's Agreement…As of November 6, 1970" and on page 2 of an "Amendment to Exclusive Writer's Agreement…As of November 9, 1970." Additionally, Allen initialed each page, excluding the signature pages, for a total of 11 pages. The contract was with Valando Music, Inc. of New York, which engaged Allen's "exclusive services as a songwriter and/or composer…during the terms of this agreement." The contract was for an intial period of one year, with two options to extend for another year. Allen co-wrote many hits, including the theme from "Arthur," "I Honestly Love You," "I Go to Rio," and "Don't Cry Out Loud." Mark Herron, Judy Garland's fourth husband discovered Allen in Hong Kong in 1965 and he returned to the States with Herron and Garland and performed with Garland. Allen was married to Liza Minelli (1967-1974) when he signed this contract. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 290		Autry, Gene. 8 x 10 in. photo of the singing cowboy and businessman (1907-1998) inscribed and signed, "To Jay [Morgenstern, music publisher] Best Wishes Gene Autry," in silver marker. Autry is seated at a table; behind him are Johnny Cash, Cliff Stone, Steve Stone, and another man. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 291		Ball, Lucille. Glossy 10x8 inch early vintage photograph of Lucille Ball hand-signed by the actress and comedienne. In Fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 292		Ball, Lucille. Signed Photo. Original vintage black and white candid photograph hand-signed by the comedienne circa 1940s in Beverly Hills, CA. 5x3.5 inches. Fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 293		Bond, Ward. Ward Bond Signed Photo. Original vintage black and white candid photograph of the actor best known as the star of the Wagon Train television series. Hand-signed in Beverly Hills circa 1940s. 5x3.5 inches. Fine condition. Estimated Value $50 - 100 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 294		Booth, Edwin (1833-1893) Celebrated Shakespearean actor; son of Julius Brutus Booth and brother of Lincoln assasin, John Wilkes Booth. Autograph letter signed, one page, 5¼ x 8½ in., Boston, Jan. 27 [no year]. To O.R. Chase informing him that Miss Sallie Booth is no relation of his family but was a renowned actress in her day, and declining the offer of an engraving: "…as I already have several engravings of her I will not deprive you of your copy." Letter is affixed at top edge to larger cardstock. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 295		Cagney, James, Roddy McDowell & 6 World Premiere Theatre Tickets. Autograph letter signed by James Cagney, 1½ pp, July 2, 1969, to Linda Holle, talking about his affection for "Ike" (ex President Dwight D. Eisenhower), and other subjects. With an 8 x 10 in. publicity photo from "Escape From the Planet of the Apes" signed by Roddy McDowell. Also, world premiere tickets for the following: John Wayne in "Island In The Sky," 1953 (2 tickets); "The Emperor Waltz," 1948; "My Friend Irma Goes West," 1950; "Peking Express," 1951; and "Bwana Devil," 1952. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 296		Carey, Harry (1878-1947) Silent film superstar; one of first stars of Westerns. Sepia-toned 7 x 9¼ in. photo inscribed and signed, "To L. Geo. Hill with best wishes for a speedy recording. Truly Harry Carey." Some age toning; several skips to ink. With a 7½ x 9½ in. photo of a scene from one of his movies. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 297		Cooper, Gary. Gary Cooper Signed Postcard. Black and white vintage German Ross Verlag photo postcard hand-signed by the Paramount star. 5.5x3.5 inches. Fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $114
Lot 298		Crawford, Joan. Lot includes: Black and white vintage German Ross Verlag photo postcard hand-signed by Joan Crawford, 5.5x3.5 inches; cardstock promotional photo signed in ballpoint over her printed signature, 5.5x3.5 inches; candid black and white original photo of Crawford in her car signed in Beverly Hills circa 1940s, 5x3.5 inches. Overall Fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 299		Davis, Bette. Sepia-toned 14 x 11" photograph of a young Bette Davis inscribed and signed in green ink, "For Helen …from Bette Davis." Helen's last name is illegible (possibly Palmer) because it is written on the dark portion of Miss Davis' dress. Diagonal creasing in lower right corner, affecting the crook of her left elbow, and some light creasing at left margin and top, lightly touching her hair and one lightly visible crease on her lower forehead and right eyebrow. Photographer's imprint on the reverse has almost completely faded. Still a beautiful photograph and boldly signed. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 300		Davis, Bette. Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pages, on stationery from The Lombardy, New York, no date (the letter is postmarked 24 MAR 1980). To Helen Rayburn, wife of radio and television personality Gene Rayburn, who hosted the popular American television game show Match Game for over two decades. Miss Davis writes: "Dear Helen Rayburn, Agreed - your husband is adorable. So are you to invite me to Sandtree. I hope one day I will have this pleasure. I am returning to Cal.!! next week. Will put your Osterville address in my 'little red book'….As to 'nothing to do. I am a country woman. The days aren't long enough for what a home like yours offers. Again my deep thanks. Bette Davis." Matted with the original transmittal envelope, which is addressed in Miss Davis' hand. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 301		Dietrich, Marlene. Signed Postcard. Black and white vintage German Ross Verlag photo postcard hand-signed by the Paramount star. 5.5x3.5 inches. Fine condition. Estimated Value $75 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $49
Lot 302		[Elvis Presley] Col. Tom Parker (1909-1997) Dutch-born impressario who gained fame as the manager of Elvis Presley. In 1948, Parker received the rank of colonel in the Louisiana State Militia from Governor Jimmie Davis for work Parker did on Davis' election campaign; Parker henceforth used that title. 8 x 10 in. color photo inscribed and signed "To Joy / The Colonel" above a printed inscription, "Best Wishes The Colonel." One semi-circular crease at left margin. Printed on back, "Colonel Thomas A. Parker…All Star Shows, Madison, Tenn…Printed by Rinaldi Printing co. Tampa, Florida." Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 303		Frank Sennes' Moulin Rouge Hollywood. Frank Sennes' Moulin Rouge Hollywood. John F. Huber Publishing. 11x8.5 inch softcover playbill distributed beginning in the late 1950s with photos and descriptions of the performers and shows at the venue. Hand-signed and dated on verso by cover artist Alberto Vargas "Xmas 1977". Fine condition Est. $100-$250. Estimated Value $100 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $84
Lot 304		Gable, Clark. Unusually fine 8"x10" signed photo, MGM Studio portrait #MG33587. Classic right profile of a younger Gable during his "King of Hollywood" days. Large, bold signature entirely in light area. Very fine condition. Estimated Value $700 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 305		Gable, Clark. Clark Gable and Kay Williams Signed Photos. Original vintage black and white candid photograph of the actor hand-signed and inscribed "to Betty" accompanied by a hand-signed photo of his wife Kay Williams (marrried from 1955 until his death in 1960). Both signed in Beverly Hills circa 1940s. 5x3.5 inches each. Overall Fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 306		Gable, Clark. Clark Gable Signed Photo. Original vintage black and white candid photograph of the actor hand-signed in Beverly Hills circa 1940s. 5x3.5 inches. Fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $132
Lot 307		Gable, Clark. Signed Postcard. Black and white vintage German Ross Verlag photo postcard hand-signed by the MGM star. 5.5x3.5 inches. Fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 308		Garbo, Greta. Signed Postcard. Black and white vintage German Ross Verlag photo postcard hand-signed by the MGM star. 5.5x3.5 inches. Fine condition. Estimated Value $100 - 200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 309		Garland, Judy. Signed Photo. Original vintage black and white candid photograph hand-signed by the MGM star circa 1940s in Beverly Hills, CA. 5x3.5 inches. Fine condition with the autograph in the dark area of the photo but clearly visible. Est. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 310		Garland, Judy and Lawford, Peter. Judy Garland and Peter Lawford Signed Photo. Original vintage black and white candid photograph of the Easter Parade (1948) co-stars hand-signed in Beverly Hills circa 1940s. 5x3.5 inches. Fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 650 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $252
Lot 311		Group of Six Signed Photos: Douglas Fairbanks, Bebe Daniels & Others. All six photos are signed and inscribed to a Mr. Seamans. Three are 10¾ x 13¾: Douglas Fairbanks, Warner Baxter (dated 1931), and Richard Dix; two are 10¼ x 13¼ in.: Bebe Daniels and Billie Dove (laid to board); and one 6½ x 8½ in.: May Robson (dated '31 and with mounting remnants on back). Overall very good. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 312		Hayworth, Rita. Lot of 2 Rita Hayworth Signed Photos. Two original vintage black and white candid photographs of the actress hand-signed in Beverly Hills circa 1940s. 5x3.5 inches each. Fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 313		Hayworth, Rita. Rita Hayworth Hand-Signed Photo. Original vintage black and white candid photograph of the actress outside the Beverly Theatre in Beverly Hills circa 1945. 5x3.5 inches. Fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $84
Lot 314		Hefner, Hugh. Playboy Ace of Hearts playing card hand-signed by publisher Hugh Hefner. Features the Femlin character designed by artist LeRoy Neiman. 3.5x2.5 inches. Very good condition. Estimated Value $50 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 315		Henson, Jim. Original felt tip sketch of Kermit on cardstock, hand-signed "Kermit the Frog and Jim Henson." 5.25x4.75 inches. In Fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 316		Hitchcock, Alfred (1899-1980) British film director and producer; known as the "Master of Suspense." Large hand-drawn self-caricature signed by Hitchcock in black marker, 9 x 12 in. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 19½ x 22½ in. Hitchcock's self caricature was used in the title sequence of the television anthology series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" which aired between 1955 and 1965. Estimated Value $700 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,110
Lot 317		Hitchcock, Alfred. Alfred Hitchcock Signed Photo. Original vintage black and white candid photograph of the film director reading the newspaper hand-signed in Beverly Hills circa 1940s. 5x3.5 inches. Fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 750 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 318		Hollywood Assortment 4. Lot of 13 original vintage black and white candid photographs hand-signed in Beverly Hills circa 1940s. Signers include Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Bennett, Robert Hutton, Martia Montez, Susan Hayward, and others. 5x3.5 inches each. Overall Fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 319		Hopper, Hedda. Hedda Hopper Signed Photo. Original vintage black and white candid photograph of the Hollywood gossip columnist hand-signed in Beverly Hills circa 1940s. 5x3.5 inches. Overall Fine condition. Estimated Value $50 - 75 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $24
Lot 320		Jackson, Michael. Poster promoting an exclusive interview by the Times Herald with Michael Jackson about his autobiography Moonwalk, which was published in 1988, signed by Jackson across his white jacket in blue ink. Jackson's autograph was obtained as he was being rushed by security in New York City on August 29, 2002. A few creases and blemishes to the poster, not affecting this beautiful large signature. Poster size is 17 x 13 in. Estimated Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 321		Johnson, Van. Van Johnson Signed Photo. Original vintage black and white candid photograph of the musical comedy star hand-signed in Beverly Hills circa 1940s. 5x3.5 inches. Fine condition. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 322		Laughton, Charles and Paul Muni. Two 8 x 10 in. photos, signed by stage and film actors Charles Laughton (1899-1962) and Paul Muni (1895-1967), and both inscribed to Willie (or W.S.) Seamans. Both actors were Academy Award winners. Laughton's photo is chipped in the borders; Muni's is fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 323		Lawford, Peter. Lot of 2 Peter Lawford Signed Photos. Two original vintage black and white candid photographs of the "rat pack" star hand-signed in Beverly Hills circa 1940s. 5x3.5 inches each. Overall Fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 450 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 324		Lawford, Peter. Peter Lawford Signed Photo. Original vintage black and white candid photograph of the "rat pack" star hand-signed in Beverly Hills circa 1940s. 5x3.5 inches. Fine condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 325		Lazenby, George. Glossy 10x8 inch promotional photo from On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) hand-signed by star George Lazenby as Agent 007. In Fine condition with description onverso. Estimated Value $50 - 75 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 326		Leigh, Vivien. Gone with the Wind (1939) vintage glossy sepia tone promotional photo hand-signed by actress Vivien Leigh (Scarlett). In Near Fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $900
Lot 327		MacDonald, Jeanette & Nelson Eddy. "America's Singing Sweethearts" of the 1930s; they starred in eight films together. Vintage 10 x 8 in. photo from the 1936 film version of Friml's Rose-Marie with Eddy in RCMP uniform, signed by both. Rare together. Also, an 8 x 10 in. photo signed and inscribed by MacDonald, as well as a 3½ x 5½ photo signed by MacDonald. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 328		McFarland, Spanky. Loose book page featuring an image of Spanky McFarland reading the Los Angeles Times "Funnies" hand-signed and inscribed "to Jim" by the Our Gang comedy star. Accompanied by a biography page. 8.5x5.5 inches each. Overall Fine condition. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 329		Monroe, Marilyn. Cut Signature. 3x1.5 inch autograph of the Hollywood icon cut from a check. Fine condition. Estimated Value $700 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $830
Lot 330		Monroe, Marilyn. Signed Vintage Flamingo Hotel Matchbook Cover. Autograph of the Hollywood icon on an unfolded (4x2 inches) matchbook cover from the Las Vegas Fabulous Flamingo Hotel. Very good condition with matches removed. Estimated Value $700 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $840
Lot 331		Newman, Paul. 10 x 8" photograph signed by Paul Newman in black marker. He is pictured with Robert Redford in their "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" roles. Mounted. (Not signed by Redford.). Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 332		Pickford, Mary, Buddy Rogers, Bob Hope, Debbie Reynolds & John Raitt. Group of six items: 6½ x 8½ photo inscribed and signed, "Sincerely yours Mary Pickford & Buddy Rogers"; the ink has faded to brown. Paperback book, "They Got Me Covered" by Bob Hope, signed on the inside cover and with a signed 4½ x 2¾ in. card; two 4 x 5 in. photos of Debbie Reynolds, signed in blue ink across her throat and right shoulder; and an 8 x 10 in. photo signed by actor and singer John Raitt. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 333		Requiem for a Heavyweight. Glossy 10x8 inch Columbia Pictures promotional photo of Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) hand-signed by stars Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, and Anthony Quinn. In Fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $132
Lot 334		Rogers, Will (1879-1935) Humorist, social commentator, and actor. 8 x 10 in. photo signed in the lower right corner in black ink. Signature is on the light side, especially "Will" against his dark suit. Imprint of Keystone Photo Service. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $90
Lot 335		Rogers, Will. Photo signed in black ink at lower right across his dark suit jacket, 8 x 10 in. A smiling photo of the very popular part-Cherokee humorist, cowboy, and actor, by Keyston, L.A. Rogers died in a plane crash in 1935, along with aviation pioneer Wiley Post. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $132
Lot 336		Silverheels, Jay. Glossy cardstock 10x8 inch promotional photo of The Lone Ranger and Tonto signed by actor Jay Silverheels. In Fine condition. Estimated Value $350 - 450 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $216
Lot 337		Starr, Blaze. Autograph letter signed, one lined page. Stripper and burlesque dancer Starr details an encounter with John F. Kennedy. In part: "Oh, yes! There was a lot of things I didn't tell in my book or the movie 'Blaze'… I really feel proud of myself. Keeping my President happy…" Starr has also added color sketches of a nude torso, a shooting star, a rose, and a lipstick-print kiss. 11x8.5 inches. In Fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $192
Lot 338		Starr, Ringo. Postcards from the Boys hardcover book published by Chronicle Books (2004). Hand-signed and dated on the cover in gold ink by Ringo Starr on 6/24/2006 at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, CA. Fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold

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