Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 35

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Celebrity Autographs

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 605		Queen. British rock band popular during the 1970s and 80s. Publicity Photo Signed by all four members: Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, Roger Taylor, and Brian May, 8x10", no place, no date. Freddie Mercury added "Best Wishes" before his name. All signed in black Sharpie. Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 606		Rathbone, Basil & Bruce, Nigel. Photograph signed by the actors who played Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson during the 1930s and 40s, 10x8", no place, no date. The actors are dressed for their roles. Very good; some age fading and chipping to margins; one scatch at upper edge affects the upper portion of the "e" in "Rathbone." Boldly signed by both actors. Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 607		Reeves, Jim (1923-64) Country music singer; known as "Gentleman Jim." Song folio signed in black ink on the cover, 12x9", no place, no date. The 33-page "Jim Reeves Song Folio No. 1" was published in 1958. Reeves' smooth baritone crooned hits such as "Four Walls" and "He'll Have to Go," making him famous around the world, as well as at home. Light toning, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 608		Richardson, J.P. "The Big Bopper." (1930-1959) Singer; died on February 2, 1959 in the same plane crash that killed Buddy Holly and Richie Valens. 45 record of the hit song "Chantilly Lace" signed "The Big Bopper" in black ink, no place, no date. The songwriting credit is "J.P. Richardson." The song on the flip side is "Purple People Eater Meets Witch Doctor," which Richardson co-wrote. A rare autograph. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 609		Ripley, Robert (1893-1949) Artist, author, collector of odd facts and feats; started Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum. 1¾x3¾" piece of paper signed, "Ripley -- 'Believe It Or Not,'" no place, no date. Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 610		Robeson, Paul (1898-1976) American athlete, singer, actor, and civil rights advocate. Photograph Signed boldly in black ink across the lower edge, 7x4¾", no place, no date. With back stamp of Mme. S. George, London. Who could forget Robeson's deep baritone singing "Old Man River"? Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 611		Rogers, Ginger. Oversize Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "Blessings from Ginger Rogers 1992" in blue Sharpie, 19¾x16", no place, no date. Very good; a couple of edge tears. Showing the actress accepting her 1940 Best Actress Oscar. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 612		Rogers, Will (1879-1935) "Indian Cowboy," wit, columnist, and actor. Postcard Photograph Signed diagonally across Rogers' white shirt and dark jacket, 5¼x3¼", no place, no date. Very good; small crease at lower right corner and small tape remnants on back. A publicity photo in formal dress issued by Fox Pictures. Photos signed by Rogers are rare. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 613		Russell, Lillian (1861-1922) Musical and operetta star; called "the most beautiful woman in the world." Autograph Letter Signed on small letterhead with purple embossed "LR", 1p, 6¼x5", no place, Wednesday (no date). Fine. A invitation to "Playfair" to come for dinner "tomorrow and we can have the little chat…." Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 614		Sinatra, Frank (1915-1998) Actor, singer; known as "Ol' Blue Eyes" and "The Chairman of the Board." Photograph Inscribed and Signed, "For Lauren Love and Luck Frank Sinatra 1961," 10x8". Fine. Sinatra is pictured with President John Kennedy in front of the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. "Lauren" was a woman who worked for a friend of Sinatra's, Gilley, who owned restaurants in Vegas, New York City, and Palm Springs. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805
Lot 615		Sinatra, Frank (1915-1998) Singer; actor. Publicity Photo inscribed and signed, "For Tom / Frank Sinatra," in blue ink, 10x8", no place, no date. The photo shows the singer as a young man. Very good. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $510
Lot 616		Sinatra, Frank (1915-1998). Cream and tan fedora Inscribed and Signed "For Joe! Frank Sinatra" in black ink on the front left brim, no place, no date. The snappy fedora, which was made by "Dobbs Fifth Avenue New York" has rust and orange feathers tucked into the band. There is some slight ink bleed to a couple of letters in "Frank," otherwise in fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $357
Lot 617		Steppenwolf. Sheet music for the hit song "Born To Be Wild," signed on the cover by Steppenwolf founder John Kay and members Ron Hurst and Danny Johnson. Light wear; some pencil notes inside. Estimated Value $50 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 618		Stewart, James (1908-97) American actor. Autograph Sketch Signed "Harvey" and "James Stewart," 10x6¾", no place, no date. Harvey was a 1950 film in which Stewart played a middle-aged man whose best friend was a 6'3½" rabbit named Harvey. Drawn and signed with a black Sharpie on heavy white card stock. Very fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $414
Lot 619		Stratten, Dorothy (1960-80) Playboy model murdered by her estranged husband; her story was told in a TV movie (Death of A Centerfold), a film (Star 80), and a book (The Killing of the Unicorn). Photograph Signed in red Sharpie across her white dress, 6½x4½", no place, no date. Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 620		Taylor, Elizabeth (1932 -) Actress; activist. Photograph inscribed and signed, "To Wendell Best wishes always Elizabeth Taylor," in blue ink, 10x8", no place, no date (a JUN 22 1960 stamp is on the back). Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $414
Lot 621		(Three Lady Entertainers). Photographs Signed and Inscribed by silent film star Irene Rich (1891-1988) in white ink, 8½" x 6½"; torch singer and actress Helen Morgan (1900-1941) in red ink, 10" x 8" (one nick at lower edge); and the inimitable dancer and actress Ginger Rogers (1911-95), in blue Sharpie, dated 1991, 10" x 8". Overall fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 622		Vance, Vivian (1913-79) Actress; best known as Lucy's sidekick. Photograph Signed in black Sharpie on the checkered tablecloth, 9½" x 7½", no place, no date. The photo is a scene from one of the "I Love Lucy" shows. Very fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 623		Waller, Thomas "Fats" (1904-43) Composer; pianist. A 33-page folio containing sheet music for ten "Original Piano Conceptions" Signed boldly on the cover in blue ink. Published by Mills Music, Inc., New York, c. 1935. Songs include "Ain't Misbehavin'," which Waller wrote for the 1929 Broadway hit "Hot Chocolates," featuring Louis Armstrong. Waller recorded for Victor Records and was a star of radio and nightclubs during the 1930s and 40s. Light toning, else fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 624		Wayne, John (1907-1979) Bone-colored, felt cowboy hat Inscribed and Signed, "Mark / Good luck -- John Wayne 1976" in black ink on the front brim. The custom-made hat is stamped on the leather sweatband, "Custom Hat Shop…Tulsa, Oklahoma." The narrow band has a couple of stains, else fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,080
Lot 625		The Who - Woodstock Contract. British rock band of 1960s and 1970s fame. Photocopy of The Who's contract for Woodstock, with original signatures by all four members of the band. Pete Townshend and John Entwistle signed with a black Sharpie, Roger Daltrey and Keith Moon with a black ball point, 1 page, 11x8½". The contract is headed "Premier Talent Associates, Inc." and dated June 27, 1969. The Who were paid $12,500 for a one-hour show August 17 (changed in pen to 16), 1969 at the Aquarian Festival Grounds in Wallkill, New York. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 626		Williams, Hank (1923-1953) Country music legend. Sheet music for "Hey, Good Lookin'" Inscribed and Signed on the cover, "To Bill Best Wishes Hank Williams," no place, no date. The song, written and recorded by Williams, was one of his numerous number one singles. Fine condition. In 1961, he was one of the first three inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $444
Lot 627		Wood, Natalie (1938-1981) Child and adult star. 40 pp booklet titled "West Side Story," signed "Best! Natalie Wood" on the cover, 12x9", no place, no date. The booklet tells how the musical evolved, from stage to film; Miss Wood starred in the 1961 movie. Light soiling; staples in back cover. Accompanied by a used ticket from the 1962 national tour. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 628		Ziegfeld, Florenz (1869-1932) Broadway impressario, known for the Ziegfeld Follies. Typed Letter Signed "F. Ziegfeld" in pencil, 1p, 7x6", New York, 24 Mar. 1926. Very good. To Claire Luce threatening to fire her as "the principal dancer in the show" unless "you sign your agreement…today…." With matching envelope, marked "Important." Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $426

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