ENTERTAINMENT

"WHAT THE HELL IS A LIFE STORY"
874. KATHARINE HEPBURN (1907-2003). Enduringly dominant star of emancipated feminine roles who won four Academy Awards over her long career. Her handwritten notes for her autobiography Me, 70+pages on lined yellow paper, 81/2"x13", n.d. Her memoirs were published in 1991. Also contains a few extraneous notes she kept in another hand from this period. A glimpse into the mind of one of the most outspoken actresses of stage and screen. Several of the passages seem to be taken directly from Me as if Hepburn jotted down notes as she remembered her career. Some of her comments include her uncertainty about writing the story: "What is this thing I'm trying to do - writing my life story - what the hell is a Life story. Is it I was born I did I died. Or is it a sort of summary of all the happenings which have really made mine personal..." There are wonderful nuggets regarding Hollywood, i.e. "David Lean is a name in motion pictures which stands for perfection - every department - the sound - the photography - the casting is delegated to persons at the very top of their profession. The locations are chosen with the utmost care - There is a great story about the making of Dr. Zhivago. It was a location where a troop of men & officers were to ride through a grass field - David had them rehearse it - there he stood & he had them do it again - no, it wasn't what he'd imagined - finally he called off work. We won't get this shot today he announced. It's not effective...we'll get it in a month or so. We'll plant hundreds of red poppies through the grass - won't that be lovely - you'll ride through them - much better..." The actress also looks back to uncertain times: "Remember that time when my career fell apart - I was getting...no offers" She was finally offered a script: "It was the first offer I'd had in 6 months - but I didn't like the script - then Phil Barry wrote Philadelphia Story." She also describes life at the family home at Fenwick. "There was a pier at Fenwick & the diving board was on the pier - the height naturally varied with the tide - There was a railing on the pier about 21/2 ft. high - in order get a better spring I would stand on the railing - I went...to the end of the board to dive - either a jack knife or a swan dive - a one & one half - a somersault..." Approached regarding the possibility of doing a film biography, the indignant actress objected: "If a film is to be made of my life it seems to me that I should be the one to make it not someone like yourself who has no real...or personal knowledge of me or my family. For you to proceed with this venture could only result in a violation of my rights of privacy, both proprietary and personal." Hepburn was noted for her outspoken support of Planned Parenthood. Some of these notes include what appear to be outlines or the beginnings of speeches she was slated to give. "There was a desperate need for this hate law. Now almost 20 years later a new group is threatening to repeal this law. They are threatening to reduce this freedom for woman to decide whether or not they wish to produce a child - Why they say human life is sacred - I agree but which human life - and the very fact of why women a single sex should bear this burden. Must we not begin to consider quality of life. Must we without thinking open the door to all possible sperms & egg combinations we are seriously over populated..." A staunch activist, Hepburn also wrote several notes in an attempt to save a Connecticut River. Her plan was to inspire as many people as she could to vote on January 30th to save the river. In part, she wrote, "Yes - ashamed of ourselves - & it will be too late - it will be gone never to return...Money will have won again... - think of what could happen - and then reach into your pockets. We must save our river - Vote yes on January 30th Ours - your - mine - Now & forever We'll find the money." Much of the material is transcribed, given the elder actress's unsteady hand. Scattered wrinkling; occasional dampstains and wear. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $15000-23000

   875. KATHARINE HEPBURN Brief TLS on plain stationery, 1p, 71/4"x10", n.p., Nov 8, 1950. To an admirer in full, "Thank you very much for your nice letter. It warms my heart to read such things about my performance and the play..." Boldly signed. Fine example. Accompanied by superb b/w 10"x13" promotional portrait for her film Woman of the Year. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-250

   876. KATHARINE HEPBURN Brief TNS, 1p, [New York], Apr 14, 1994. With original transmittal envelope. On her personal letterhead to Jeff Lawson. In full, "Thank you for your enthusiasm - K. Hepburn." Darkly signed. Fine example. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $120-240

   877. STAN LAUREL & OLIVER HARDY Pioneer comedy team of early films and went on to become one of most recognizable and most imitated in cinematic history. Vintage ISP, b/w matte, 7"x5" classic quarter-length portrait. Boldly signed by each on white border beneath image. Stan adds, "Hello Joe!" Minor soiling and edgewear; light vertical center fold transverses "Oliver"; else VG. COA Signature House. Est: $900-1200

   878. LAUREL & HARDY SP, b/w, 31/2"x5" bust portrait of the comedians in familiar attire. Each has signed beneath his image. Stan adds "Hello Iris!" above his image. Ink only a little uneven; else fine. Attractively matted to overall 93/4"x81/4". Nice. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $400-800

   879. STAN LAUREL (1890-1965). Thin, shy, always confused partner in one of most recognizable and most imitated comedic teams in film history. He began his career as understudy to Charlie Chaplin, later teaming with Oliver Hardy in an acting relationship for some twenty years. Partly printed DS, a vintage bank check drawn on the California National Bank of Beverly Hills, Aug 20, 9128. Payable to "Miss Geraldine Hoseason" for $5. Darkly signed and completed in his hand. Light wear and minor toning; two light vertical folds, one transversing last initial; minor show-through of red backstamp; punch cancellation minimally touches first name; tiny edge tear with no paper loss. Overall in very good condition. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $200-350

   880. [ACTRESSES ARCHIVE] Nice assortment of 41 actresses. Mostly ISPs, many with sentiment, mostly b/w, 8"x10" portraits. Included are ANNE HEYWOOD; MILDRED NATWICK; BEVERLY GARLAND; JENNIFER HAMMON; LINDA KAY HESSING signing as "Betty Joe" of "Petticoat Junction"; LANA CANTRELL; SHARON LAWRENCE; MELODY ANDERSON; KRISTIN ALONSO; CATHERINE BACH; MARIE CHEATHAM; ALISON ARMITAGE; VERA MILES, 5"x7"; ROSEMARY MURPHY; CHARLOTTE RAE; RUE MCCLANAHAN, printed; SEAN YOUNG; CHELSEA FIELD; PORTIA DE ROSSI; LOUISE CURRIE; CCH POUNDER; MELISSA LEO; PHYLLIS DILLER; BROOKE SHIELDS; DREW BARRYMORE; JANE WYATT; SALLY KIRKLAND; KATEY SAGAL, 4"x6" postcard portrait with occasional postal markings on image; MARY ANN MOBLEY; UTA HAGAN; CHRISTINA APPLEGATE; JUNE LOCHART; PAULA PRENTISS; JOANNE CASSIDY; JANE WYMAN; MARLA GIBBS; VALERIE TENANT; ELIZABETH GRAY; FLORENCE STANLEY; and PIPPA SCOTT. Plus one unidentified. Generally VG/Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $150-250

   881. ROSCOE 'FATTY' ARBUCKLE (1887-1933). Highly successful obese silent film star whose career was dramatically impacted during a sensational murder trial in 1921; director of few films as William Goodrich. Large, boldly penciled full signature on cream album leaf beneath "Yours Truly." Diagonal fold across upper portion of leaf. Mounted at top edge on reverse of window mat frame beneath b/w 8"x10" full-length image in costume. Overall 101/2"x15". LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-350

   882. LOUIS ARMSTRONG (1900-1971). Known affectionately as "Satchmo," he was the first great jazz virtuoso of the trumpet and inventor of "scat" singing in his distinctive raspy voice. Closely cut signed paper fragment in green ink, 51/4"x13/4". Ink only a little uneven; irregular right and bottom edges; light vertical folds. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $120-240

   883. GENE AUTRY (1907-1998). Singing cowboy of numerous minor Western films, later a successful businessman and owner of the California Angels major league baseball team. ISP with sentiment, b/w, 8"x10" film still with his horse. Boldly inscribed and signed in black felt tip, adding "6-22-90." Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-160

   884. GENE AUTRY SP, color, 8"x10" half-length portrait in Western attire with guitar. Darkly signed in black felt tip across his image. Fine. Attractively matted and contained under plexiglass within simple frame. Overall 111/2"x131/2". LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $60-120

   885. JOAN BAEZ (b. 1941). Internationally famous folk singer noted for her involvement in political causes; founder of Humanitas. Her book, And A Voice to Sing With, 378pp, 61/2"x91/2", Summit Books, New York, 1987. First Printing. A memoir. Darkly signed with sentiment on first flyleaf. Near mint condition. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-300

   886. LUCILLE BALL (1910-1989). Comedienne and former Goldwyn girl who found her greatest success as one of the funniest female clowns on television with husband Desi Arnaz. Vintage fountain pen signature on irregularly trimmed card, 5"x13/4". Stroke of missing text touches first letter of name; mounting traces on verso; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   887. JOHN BARRYMORE (1882-1942). Legendary stage and screen actor. A matinee idol of the '20s, he was known as the "great profile." Nice signature penned in black ink, inscribed "To - John, Sincerely..." 31/4"x13/4". Ink only slightly uneven. Attractively double-matted beneath handsome matte profile portrait, 41/4"x53/4". Overall 91/2"x111/2". Ready for framing. COA Signature House. Est: $250-450

   888. WALLACE BEERY (1885-1949). American character actor who tried most every kind of part, including female impersonator, before finding his niche as the ugly, easygoing tough guy. Vintage ISP, b/w, 10"x8" film still from his film Viva Villa (1934). Wallace signs across his image adding "Villa." A character actor standing along side Wallace, most probably HARRY SEMELS (1887-1946), writes across his image "To Lena Best Wishes Your Brother Harry" and "Viva Villa." Fine example. Double matted to overall 133/4"x12". Ready for framing. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-350

   889. [BIG BAND ERA] Five celebrities of the '30s and '40s. SPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits of DIZZIE GILLESPIE, adding "'88"; LIONEL HAMPTON with sentiment, bottom edge wear; FRED WARING with his orchestra captioned "Old Gold Hour"; ABE LYMAN; and a 5"x7" inscribed portrait of CARMEN CAVALLERO. Occasional mounting residue on verso. Overall VG. COA Signature House. Est: $100-300

   890. [BIG BAND NOTABLES] Collection of five band leaders and music artists prominent in the '30s and '40s. Vintage SPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits include GUY LOMBARDO, lightly smudged; and CHARLIE BARNET with saxophone, signed also by vocalist MARY ANN MCCALL. Plus three 5"x7" portraits signed by HARRY JAMES, adding "Best Chesterfield wishes..."; XAVIER CUGAT, mounting residue at top and bottom borders; light creasing tape reinforced on verso; and TOMMY TUCKER. In overall very good condition. COA Signature House. Est: $100-300

   891. [BIG BAND NOTABLES] Nice selection of five celebrities of the era. Vintage SPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits. Included are FRED WARING in performance with his orchestra; SAMMY KAYE, inscribed, adding "Swing & Sway..." with minor wrinkle BOB CHESTER, inscribed with sentiment; VAUGHN MONROE, inscribed, few surface scores and corner tip wear; and GLEN GRAY with signatures of his vocalist EUGENIE BAIRD plus TOMMY MORGAN. Top edge wear; occasional minor bumps. Overall VG. COA Signature House. Est: $100-300

   892. [BLACK LAGOON] Science fiction film from 1954 that spawned two sequels. Two SPs, color, 8"x10" reproduced movie poster from Creature from the Black Lagoon, signed by RICOU BROWNING (b. 1930), who played the Gill-Man in water. He has also signed a half-length close-up in costume. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   893. RAY BOLGER (1904-1987). Rubber-legged American dancer and actor, most notably as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz (1939). SP, b/w, 8"x10" portrait in costume as the scarecrow holding a crow. Darkly signed "The Scarecrow of Oz Ray Bolger." Light brushing of ink; occasional marginal bumps and edgewear; else VG. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-160

   894. RAY BOLGER Magazine SP featuring the cast of the Wizard of Oz, b/w, 81/2"x11". Darkly inscribed and signed at bottom white border. Light wrinkle at top left blank portion; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $60-120

   895. WALTER BRENNAN (1894-1974). Popular three-time Academy Award winning supporting actor in Come and Get It (1936); Kentucky (1938); and The Westerner (1940). Vintage ISP, sepia toned matte, 5"x7" quarter-length portrait with gun in hand. Inscribed in white ink "To 'Hy' with best wishes always / Walter Brennan." Fine. Loosely affixed to window mat. Overall 8"x10". LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   896. GARTH BROOKS (b. 1962). Popular American country singer and songwriter whose third album, Ropin' the Wind (1991), was the first country recording to become number one in the US the first week it was released. Splendid Limited Edition Series boxed set containing five CDs, "The Last Show" signed in gold ink, plus booklet containing lyrics of his songs and photographs. Excellent condition. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $400-600

   897. JOE E. BROWN (1892-1973). Wide-mouthed American star comedian of the '30s with background in circus, vaudeville and basketball. ISP, silver print format, 11"x14" three-quarter length seated portrait of the smiling young comic. Darkly signed beside his image. Bottom edge wear of negligible affect to image; 3/4" tear extending from left edge with no paper loss; occasional light surface bumps; else VG. Mounted on three sides within loose window mat. Overall 15"x18". COA Signature House. Est: $80-150

   898. ART CARNEY (1918-2003). American actor in film, stage, television, and radio. Gaining enduring fame in the '50s as Ralph Kramden in The Honeymooners, going on to win an Academy Award for his performance in Harry and Tonto (1974). Original drawing, a self profile portrait accomplished in blue felt tip on art board, 71/4"x101/4". Signed "By Art Carney" beneath. Fine example. COA Signature House. Est: $80-150

   899. [JOHNNY CASH] (1932-2003). Country-western singing legend and actor who amassed nine Grammy Awards during his long career. The Man Called Cash by STEVE TURNER, 298pp, 61/2"x91/2", W. Publishing Group, Nashville, 2004. Authorized biography. First Printing. Signed on title page by author and by Cash's son JOHN C. CASH. Pristine condition. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200

   900. [CLASSIC BLONDES] Collection of three stunning sophisticates. SPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits. Boldly signed by actresses EVA GABOR, ink only slightly uneven; and LANA TURNER, inscribed with sentiment, contained in window mat, overall 93/4"x12"; also dancer JULIET PROWSE, inscribed with sentiment. Very nice. COA Signature House. Est: $100-250

   901. PATSY CLINE (1932-1963). Influential country music artist whose life was tragically cut short in a plane crash and later dramatized on film and an off-Broadway play. Among her most popular recordings are "Walkin' After Midnight" (1957) and "I Fall to Pieces" (1961). Signed Decca 45-RPM record sample of her songs "Try Again" and "Today, Tomorrow and Forever." Boldly signed in blue ballpoint across pink label and inscribed "To A Friend of Mine..." In original Decca paper sleeve. Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $300-550

   902. IRON EYES CODY (1904-1999). American actor appearing in more than 200 films, best remembered for his role as the "Crying Indian" in the Keep America Beautiful television ecology campaign of the early '70s. SP, b/w, 8"x10" three-quarter length film still seated on a horse. Boldly signed in black felt tip. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-150

   903. GEORGE M. COHAN (1878-1942). American actor, playwright and composer of Broadway musicals. Famous for his patriotic songs "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "Over There." Two ALsS "George M," 2pp, 7"x103/4", n.p., n.d. Written in dark pencil, both are addressed on plain stationery to "George," most probably George Buck, president of the Catholic Actors Guild. Responding to a letter, Cohan writes in part, "...Am glad the anniversary number turned out swell. It must have been quite a grind to put it over. Three cheers for you...It was nice of you to use my letter but still sorry I was not able to do a good article. It's a fine number and I certainly appreciate the fine compliment Gene paid me in his contribution..." The second regards a matter of conflicting dates with composer and lyricist Billy Gould. "I wrote him saying that he would probably hear from you. I am sure it can be arranged satisfactorily. Hurriedly..." Light general toning; 1" edge tear with no paper loss to one; and two tiny staple punctures to the second. Overall VG/Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $150-450

   904. GEORGE M. COHAN Vintage postcard SP [Hall, NY], sepia, half-length portrait with arms folded. Darkly signed vertically beside image in blue fountain pen beneath sentiment, "Yours Yankee Doodlefully Geo. M. Cohan." Fine example. Mounted to window frame; overall 51/4"x71/4". LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-350

   905. CLAUDETTE COLBERT (1905-1998). French-born leading lady of Hollywood's golden age who starred in countless films including the Academy Award winning It Happened One Night (1934) with Clark Gable. Printed SP, b/w, 81/2"x9" film still in a scene from Palm Beach Story (1942). Boldly signed in black felt tip. Mounted. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-160

   906. CLAUDETTE COLBERT Printed SP, b/w, 61/2"x91/4" still in a bridal scene from It Happened One Night. Boldly signed in felt tip beside her image. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $60-150

   907. SEAN CONNERY (b. 1929). Virile Scots leading man who became the definitive James Bond. He won an Academy Award for his performance in The Untouchables (1987). Partly printed DS, a personal bank check drawn on City National Bank, Beverly Hills, Nov 5, 1979. Credit card payment for over $6500. Boldly signed. Two file punch holes at top margin, one obscuring part of imprinted name; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   908. ALICE COOPER (b. 1948). Born Vincent Furniere, the heavy metal singer and musician is known for his violent theatrics on stage. Signed album cover of Warner Bros. 1974 release entitled Alice Cooper's Greatest Hits. Recording present. Darkly signed in silver felt tip. Minor bottom right corner tip crease; else Fine example. COA Signature House. Est: $80-150


"HURT? YES, THAT I AM. BITTER? NEVER"
909. JOAN CRAWFORD (1904-1977). Enduringly popular leading lady and jazz-age flapper, later receiving the Academy Award in title role in Mildred Pierce (1945). TLS "Joan," 2pp, 61/4"x7", n.p. May 31, 1963. Excellent Hollywood content. On her personal letterhead to friend Larry, thanking him for sending articles that he wrote and returning them to him [not present]. "...I am so sad that you have been hurt by Cliff [Robertson]. You know, we were pretty good to him too, giving him 'Autumn Leaves'. I write him and congratulate him about 'PT-109' and his television shows; and when I am in California, I write and ask him if we could see each other, and when he comes to New York, could we see each other - and I never receive a line from him. But that's life. I am sad that he doesn't take care of his friends. About the [Director] Bob Aldrich-Bette Davis treatment, well, their bitterness can only hurt them. It couldn't possibly hurt the one whom their bitterness is towards. It can only hurt them because they carry around the bitterness within their hearts, and certainly must reflect in their living and their lives. Hurt? Yes, that I am. Bitter? Never...I am off to the West Coast in June to make a film...Bless you, and keep that beautiful talent of yours. Nourish it and protect it..." Large, boldly penned signature. Light crease at bottom margin of first page; lightly penciled annotation at left margin; else Fine. The following year Aldrich directed both Crawford and Davis in their only film together, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? COA Mark Allen Baker. Est: $100-200

   910. CECIL B. DEMILLE (1881-1959). American film director and producer of the first film made in Hollywood, The Squaw Man (1913); known for his many lavish spectacles and battle scenes in films including The Ten Commandments and Cleopatra. Partly printed DS, a personal bank check imprinted with his address drawn on the Bank of America, Los Angeles, Jul 30, 1956. Made payable to Athol Wiggins for $309.22. Boldly signed. Single minor center fold; else Fine. Penciled annotation on verso of check indicates Wiggins was DeMille's superintendent at his estate Paradise Ranch in Little Tajunga Canyon. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200

   911. BOB DENVER (1935-2005). Comedic actor best remembered as the beatnik Maynard in Dobie Gillis and the bumbling second mate in Gilligan's Island. Amusing SP, b/w, 8"x10" portrait of the hapless Gilligan sitting half submerged in water. Boldly signed in black felt tip, adding 'Gilligan'. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-160

   912. [ENTERTAINERS ARCHIVE] Eclectic collection of 100 actors, actresses, stage entertainers and recording artists. ISPs, SPs, TMsS, signed cards, ANsS, etc. Generally in VG/Fine condition. Included are VINCENT LOPEZ; THEODORE BIKEL; JOYCE RANDOLPH; CRISTY LANE; JAYNE MEADOWS; JAMES GARNER; PAULA STONE; 98 DEGREES; 'MUMMIE' cast members; JACKIE COOPER; LEE PURCELL; EDDY ARNOLD; MRS. ORSON BEAN; ROY CLARK; JEANNIE C. RILEY; BRITNEY SPEARS; RUSSELL ARMS; MILOS FOREMAN; ERIC SEVAREID; MELODY THOMAS; JINX FALKENBERG; K.T. OSLIN; JOEY BISHOP; ANNE JACKSON; MAURY POVICH; ALBERT FINNEY; ALLAN and MARILYN BERGMAN; DONNA FARGO; IMOGENE COCA and KING DONOVAN; EFREM ZIMBALIST JR; MORTON DOWNEY; BUDDY HACKETT; HELEN HAYES and HOLBROOK BLINN; MARIANA NICULESCU; DIXIE CARTER; ROBERT STACK; BETTE MIDLER; CHARLOTTE RAE; GILBERT ROLAND; JOHN ERICSON; SUSANNE BREWTON; ROBERT LANSING; SHIRLEY BASSEY; THE KIDOODLES; TONY CABOOCH; FRANCES DRAKE; SINCLAIR MINSTRELS; CONSTANCE CARPENTER; HAL HOLBROOK; TAI BABILONIA; CANDICE EARLEY; DIANA LADD; MEL FISHER; ANN BLYTH; MAXINE ANDREWS; ANN SOTHERN; BARNARD HUGHES; PERRY COMO; ABDULAH FAROUK JR; PHIL MORRIS; PORTLAND MASON; MYRAN DELL; ELLIOTT SULLIVAN; LANE CAUDELL; BUDDY KNOX; JUDY LYNN; CHERYL TIEGS; MARTIN SHEEN; JOSEPH ZOELLNER JR; TONY FRANCIOSA; JOYCE VAN PATTON; RUBY DEE; JESSI COLTER; NANCY ANDREWS; ANDY GIBB; GRETCHEN WYLER; LILYAN TASHMAN; GLYNIS JOHNS; TERRY KAISER; STELLA ANDREW; CHRISTOPHER CASTILE; VLADIMIR PADWA and ADAMA GARNER; FRANK MITTLER; EDWARD EDSON; SIEGFRIED and ROY; ALICE KAYE; BILL DAILY; JACK CARTER; PHYLLIS LYNNE; HAL MCLNTYRE; JEANNA SIMON; CHERYL MILLER; JACK SHELDON; MILLARD MITCHELL; JOY WILLIAMS; BENNY FRIEDMAN; ANN ELSTNER MATTHEWS; GRETA THYSSEN; MADELINE SHERWOOD; VET BOSWELL; and MEL MARVIN. Preserved in three-ring binder. COA Signature House. Est: $100-400

   913. [ENTERTAINERS & OTHER NOTABLES] Very nice collection of SPs and ISPs, b/w & color, mostly 8"x10" portraits and film stills of mostly actors, actresses, and recording artists plus other notables. Generally VG/Fine. Included is author DEAN KOONTZ; PAT O'BRIEN; BACKSTREET BOYS (signed by two); LEONARDO DICAPRIO; BRENDA VACCARO; ROD STEIGER; FRED MACMURRAY & VERA RALSTON; JANE POWELL; SAMMY WEISS; BOB SPENCER; PAX ROONEY; WILLIE SHORE; GABRIELLE ARN; ESTHER KAPLIN; MONTY HALL; RICHARD BAKALYAN; BEVERLY GARLAND; BART KOGAN; BUDDY KNOX; editorial cartoonist CHARLES BROOKS; SHIRLEY MACLAINE; JERRY MAREN; JOAN RIVERS; BOBBY GOLDSBORO; JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT; BRUCE WILLIS; BRITNEY SPEARS; NELL O'DAY; JOYCE DEWITT; ESTELLE PARSONS; JAMES FARENTINO; KENNY ROGERS; JIMMY DEAN; BILL ANDERSON; ANTHONY CARUSO; JOHN ASTIN; JOANNA MILES; JENNIFER ASHLEY; ALICIA SILVERSTONE; BUDDY HACKETT; ASHFORD & SIMPSON; DON HO; WENDY KAMANOFF & STEVE MITTLEMAN; DUSTIN HOFFMAN; JERRY BAKER; BOBBY PINKUS; GALLAGER; JAMES BURROWS; DAVE BARRY; clergyman ROBERT SCHULLER; ARTHUR ROBERTS; THERESA SALERNO; SEAN YOUNG; CHARLES KORVIN; ROBERT STACK; RAY CONNIFF; TAFT SCHREIBER; AARON SPELLING; ELINOR DONAHUE; GEORGE LINDSEY; PHYLLIS DILLER; MICHELE LEE; BRANFORD MARSALIS; PAMELA LEE; MAX GAIL; JEFF FOXWORTHY; TIM REID; television host HUGH DOWNS; DON KING; JEFF CONAWAY; RICARDO MONTALBAN; LONI ANDERSON; DONNA DOUGLAS; ERNEST BORGNINE; TONY CURTIS; JANE WYATT; HAL LINDEN; KARL MALDEN; JOHN CONTE; TYRA BANKS; MATTHEW BRODERICK; EVE ARDEN; DANIEL J. TRAVANTI; STEVE MARTIN; SHELLEY WINTERS; DAWN SMITH; JIMMY VINCENT; DICK VAN DYKE; EDDY ARNOLD; MARGARET SPEAKS; DANIELE ALEXANDER; SYBIL ROTH; JAMES CRAIG; poet and song writer ROD MCKUEN; ED ASNER; composer NURIT HIRSH; JONATHAN HAZE; NOEL BERMAN; MICHAEL CAINE; and BRIAN BOONE. Preserved in three-ring binder. COA Signature House. Est: $100-450

   914. [ENTERTAINING LADIES] Collection of three popular stars of yesteryear. ISPs, b/w portraits. Silent actress IRENE RICH (1891-1988) signs 61/2"x81/2" matte portrait in white ink, a little uneven. Torch singer and actress HELEN MORGAN (1900-1941) signs 8"x10" close-up in red ink. One nick at bottom border; corner tip wear. Fred Astair's favorite partner GINGER ROGERS (1911-1995) signs 8"x10" full-length portrait in blue felt tip, adding "1991." Fine with noted exception. COA Signature House. Est: $250-350

   915. [ENTERTAINMENT ARCHIVE] Assortment of 100 entertainers and television personalities. SPs, b/w & color, assorted sizes, signed cards, ANsS, TLsS, etc. Generally VG/Fine. Celebrities include PAULINE LORD; GENE SHALET; MIKE ROYKO; DON STEWART; MARLENE WILLOUGHBY; RODOLFO ACOSTA; FREDDIE CANNON; CAROL LAWRENCE; JENNIFER HOLT; WALLY WEST; JULIA SANDERSON; VICTOR BORG; PENELOPE SPHEERIS; ELLIOT MINTZ; VEDA ANN BORG; MARC MCCLURE; CHERYL WALKER; BARBARA BROWN; MAY BAIRD; TRUMAN BRADLEY; LAURA INNES; BOBBY MCFERRIN; BOBBY RYDELL; JOHN T. RAYMOND; GORDON GETTY; KAREN GRASSLE; LYNDA DAY GEORGE; CHERI CAFFARO; RAY CHARLES; NICK NOLTE; MARY WILSON; BOB VILLA; SMITH & DALE; CHEVY CHASE; BRENDAN FRASER; SANDI PATTI; JOHN RAITT; LAUREN TEWES; LYLE TOLBERT; CAROL BURNETT; RON MASAK; JULIET PROUSE; JOAN MCCRACKEN; DON HERBERT; CAPTAIN & TENNILLE; ROSS HUNTER; JEROME COURTLAND; REGGIE GARDINER; FINOLA HUGHES; IMAGES group; LISA HARTMAN BLACK; RITA RUDNER; GEORGE GAYNES; JOHN GARY; DON GIBSON; ELLEN GEER; TIA CARRERE; BARBARA MCNAIR; KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT; MAX WEINBERG; LOU WAGNER; MICHAEL BOLTON; WEBB PIERCE; JUDY NORTON-TAYLOR; DON STROUD; JEAN SIMONS; DANIEL J. TRAVANTI; MYRNA LOY; BARBARA EDEN; JOHN PAYNE; MARGARET COLIN; ZAKK WYLDE; VERA ZORENA; PHILIP AHN; BILLY HOUSE; JIM SIEDOW; EDWIN NEAL; IRENE MANNING; KURT KREUGER; JEAN SULLIVAN; JOYCE REYNOLDS; BRIAN HYLAND; TEA LEONI; CHARLOTTE RAE; JIMMIE RODGERS; KATHY CARVER; ZINA GARRISON; JOHN GABRIEL; ADAM AIKIN; SHAWN COLVIN; KATHRYN MURRAY; RANDY SPELLING; MIN-NA WEN; MARCEL GRANDJANY; TONY BENNETT; PATRICIA NEAL; TIM O'CONNOR; JONATHAN SILVERMAN; BEATRICE STRAIGHT; and JOHN CAMERON SWAYZE. Preserved in three-ring binder. COA Signature House. Est: $100-450

   916. STEPIN FETCHIT Stage name of Lincoln Perry (1892-1985). Slow-moving comedic actor of the 30s in Dimples (1936) and Bend of the River (1952). Vintage Inscribed signed card in fountain pen, 3"x2", "To Lora Dodd from Stepin Fetchit." Tape remnants at top two corner tips; else Fine. Accompanying card indicates it was obtained at a personal appearance at Keith's Theatre in Indianapolis, 1937. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-150

   917. W. C. FIELDS Born William Claude Fields (1880-1946). Comic actor whose humorous pretensions, delivered with a wooden expression, soft nasal drawl, and flawlessly timed gestures, made him one of America's greatest comedians. ISP, b/w, 8"x10" three-quarter-length seated still with his barber. Darkly inscribed "To Harry Shirley / Cut my throat / I've heard everything, / Best wishes / W. C. Fields." Partially penned across dark area with fair contrast; surface brushing; else VG. Mounted to overall 111/4"x13". LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $400-800

   918. W. C. FIELDS Partly printed DS, a yellow bank check drawn on his personal account at Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles, Feb 15, 1936. Payable to the Department of Water & Power for $11.98. Boldly signed. Light clerking stamp barely touches couple letters of last name; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $300-450

   919. ERROL FLYNN (1909-1959). Hard-living, handsome leading man whose life off screen was as adventurous as the swashbuckling characters he portrayed onscreen in such films as Captain Blood (1935) and Robin Hood (1938). Foto Stamp Co. album of "Hollywood Stars." Inscribed and signed in black fountain pen on back cover "To the Foto. / Kindest regards / Errol Flynn / 1942." Published in 1940, the album contains photographs and biographies with facsimile signatures of 60 stars of the day. Light toning, darker at edges; ink slightly uneven; else Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $250-350

   920. JAMES GANDOLFINI (b. 1961). Star of hit HBO series The Sopranos as mob boss Anthony "Tony" Soprano. He has signed the front cover of a complete issue of the Sopranos Companion guide for the 2002 season, 96pp, 71/2"x101/2". His close-up featured on the cover, he has boldly signed across image. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-100

   921. WILLIAM GILLETTE (1853-1937). Respected American actor best known for his signature dramatization and portrayal of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes (1899). Superb vintage signed cabinet photograph [Pach Bros], silver print format, quarter-length portrait. Darkly signed in black ink beneath "Sincerely..." at bottom mount. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200

   922. JACKIE GLEASON (1916-1987). Comedian, actor, composer and conductor, he is best remembered as the bus driver "Ralph" in The Honeymooners. In an acclaimed dramatic role, he starred as pool hustler Minnesota Fats in The Hustler (1961). ISP, b/w, 51/4"x7" quarter-length portrait. Inscribed "Happy Birthday Cora - My Best Wishes..." Darkly penned in black felt tip. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   923. BETTY GRABLE (1916-1973). World War II's favorite pinup girl, this 40's leading lady performed in light musicals and dramas such as Moon Over Miami (1941) and Mother Wore Tights (1947). ISP, b/w matte, 8"x10" full-length portrait of the still attractive older glamour girl recreating her famous swim suit pose in front of music for "Auld Lang Syne." Boldly signed "Betty" in red ink beneath inscription and sentiment. Minor border bends; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-300

   924. GOLDIE HAWN (b. 1945). Versatile leading lady whose credits include Academy Awards for Cactus Flower (1969) and Private Benjamin (1980). Her book with Wendy Holden, Goldie a Lotus Grows in the Mud, 446pp, 61/4"x91/4", G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 2005. First Printing. Boldly signed on title page. Pristine example. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   925. [HOLLYWOOD FRAMES] Collection of four film stills featuring four famous stars. SPs, b/w & color, 8"x10" stills and portraits. Included are KIRK DOUGLAS in a scene from Town Without Pity; DEBORAH KERR in Edward, My Son; DEBBIE REYNOLDS in How the West was Won; and ROBERT REDFORD in a scene from The Natural. All boldly signed. Fine examples. Each is contained under plexiglass within simple black frames. Very nice. COA Signature House. Est: $60-100

   926. TAB HUNTER (b. 1931). Hollywood film star, one of the hottest teen idols of the '50s, best remembered in Damn Yankees and Lafayette Escadrille (1958). His memoir Tab Hunter Confidential with Eddie Muller, 377pp, 61/4"x91/2", Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, New York, 2005. First Edition, First Printing in original dust jacket. Large signature boldly penned across title page in black felt tip. Mint condition. Accompanied by color photo seated at signing table that took place on November 18, 2005 in Santa Monica, California. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-150

   927. [JAZZ MUSICIANS] Eight jazz autographs on single card, 4"x61/4". Included are bandleader EDDIE CONDON (1905-1973); drummer GENE KRUPA (1909-1973); clarinetists PEE WEE RUSSELL (1906-1969); and EDMOND HALL; along with other members of Condon's band: WILD BILL DAVISON; CUTTY CUTSHALL; GENE SCHROEDER; and BOB CASEY. All have boldly signed on verso of a card advertising Tuesday night jam sessions. Condon was known for organizing jam sessions on the New York scene in the 1940's and 50's, bringing together some of the biggest names in jazz. Though undated, this card was probably signed during that time when all of these musicians were playing in and around New York, either playing in Condon's band and recording with him, or playing their own gigs or being invited to sit in on the sessions. Mounting residue along left and right edges; light fading; minor foxing; else VG/Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $350-450

   928. ELTON JOHN (b. 1947). Enduringly popular British recording artist appearing in Tommy in 1975. SP, color, 8"x10" three-quarter length seated still in performance playing piano. Darkly signed in black felt tip across his image. Fine example. COA Signature House. Est: $80-160

   929. BOB KEESHAN (1927-2004). Emmy Award winning star of '50s children's television series Captain Kangaroo. He was the original "Clarabell the Clown" on the Howdy Doody show. His soft cover book, Good Morning Captain, 207pp, 9"x12", Fairview Press, Minneapolis, 1996. First Printing. Boldly signed on half-title page as "Captain Kangaroo." Near Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $90-150

   930. HARRY KELLAR (1849 - 1922). Celebrated turn of the century American magician, performing on five continents. An especially popular stage illusion was the levitation of a girl advertised as the "Levitation of Princess Karnack." Signed paper slip, 33/4"x23/4". Darkly penned beneath sentiment, "Truly Yours..." Minor soiling and penciled annotation at bottom corner; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   931. B. B. KING (b. 1925). Mississippi-born blues guitarist and songwriter Riley B. King, the "Blues Boy from Beale Street" known for naming his guitars "Lucille," recorded his legendary album Live at the Regal in 1964. His single "When Love Comes to Town" with U2 reached a new generation (1988). Boldly signed card, 3"x4". Fine. Accompanied by printed color photo in performance, trimmed. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-160

   932. DON KNOTTS (1924-2006). Emmy-winning American "hayseed" comedian most noted for his work as Barney on The Andy Griffith Show. Amusing computer-manipulated image, color, image 101/2"x5", overall 11"x81/2" scene from The Andy Griffith Show in which Barney emerges from his police car, Andy and Floyd the barber in the background. His "prisoner" in the back seat is none other than the bearded Saddam Hussein as he appeared after his arrest in Iraq. Boldly signed in light area in blue felt tip. Reproduced image slightly grainy. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   933. VIVIEN LEIGH (1913-1967). British leading lady of stage and screen married to Lawrence Olivier who won Academy Awards for Gone With the Wind (1939) and A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). SP, b/w, 41/2"x6" bust portrait of the young star. Signed in blue ink across image. "Leigh" is penned across dark area with poor contrast; mounting traces on verso; else VG/Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $350-550

   934. JAY LENO (b. 1950). Nightclub comedian currently starring as host of The Tonight Show. Pink Harley-Davidson cap with logo signed in silver ink by the motorcycle enthusiast on the bill adding his trademark caricature. Fine. COA Mark Allen Baker. Est: $80-160

   935. HUEY LEWIS (b. 1950). Lead singer and musician of rock group Huey Lewis and The News. Signed poster of the band members advertising their album Fore!, color, 21"x131/4". Inscribed with sentiment. Darkly signed. Center fold; scattered like wrinkles; else VG. COA Signature House. Est: $80-150

   936. JERRY LEWIS (b. 1926). American comedian whose style is a mixture of exaggerated mugging and sticky sentiment partnered with Dean Martin until 1958. His book with James Kaplan, Dean & Me (A Love Story), 340pp, 61/4"x91/2", Doubleday, New York, 2005. First Printing. Boldly signed "Jerry" on first flyleaf. Mint condition. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   937. LIBERACE (1919-1987). Flamboyant American pianist-showman of stage, nightclubs and television infrequently seen in films. His book Liberace: An Autobiography, 316pp, 6"x81/2", G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1973. First Edition, Third Issue. Boldly inscribed and signed in blue ink on colophon page adding "1974." Dust wrapper evidences top edge tears with small paper loss at top spine and corner tip; some scuffing; minor corner tip wear to book. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $300-500

   938. LIBERACE Striking ISP, b/w, 8"x10" quarter-length still of the smiling entertainer. Darkly inscribed and signed across his image, adding "1985." Occasional surface wrinkles; else VG/Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-150

   939. JEANETTE MACDONALD (1903-1965). Concert singer and leading lady of the 30's, fondly remembered with Nelson Eddy in their series of film operettas including Rose Marie and Naughty Marietta. Vintage ISP, sepia, 8"x10" quarter-length MGM publicity portrait of the young star. Darkly signed in blue fountain pen "To Julie Sincere good wishes..." Portion is penned over moderately darker area with fair/good contrast; slight skipping of ink; couple of border light surface creases; else near Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-250

   940. MARION MACK (1901-1989). Silent film actress and screenwriter best remembered as the heroine in film classic The General (1927) opposite Buster Keaton. ISP, b/w, 10"x8" in a scene with Keaton from that film. Signed beside her image, "To Peter Therrien with Memories of 'The General'..." She adds date beneath "5/12/88." LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-160

   941. MARCEL MARCEAU (b. 1923). World famous French mime who some have said revived the art of pantomime, his sad-faced clown "Bip" his best-known characterization. SP, silver print format, 31/2"x51/2". Boldly inscribed and signed in blue felt tip with good contrast adding characteristic "Bip" with flower drawing above his name. Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $80-150

   942. HARPO MARX Born Adolph Arthur Marx (1893-1964), with his brothers formed the vaudeville act The Marx Brothers who went on to motion picture fame. Remembered as the brother who played the harp and never talked during his performances. Vintage signed 5"x31/2" lined notepaper. First letter slightly uneven; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $200-400

   943. MERCEDES MCCAMBRIDGE (1916-2004). Highly talented radio performer and Academy Award winning actress in All the King's Men (1949). Her memorable voice-over of the demon child in The Exorcist (1973) is classic. ISP with sentiment, b/w, 8"x10" bust portrait. Boldly signed in blue ballpoint beside her image. Minor bumps; ink only slightly uneven; else VG. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-160

   944. PAUL MCCARTNEY (b. 1942). Member of the extraordinarily popular Beatles rock group; later the lead singer of his own rock group, Wings. Signed soft cover The Paul McCartney World Tour book, 98pp, 9"x113/4", 1989. Darkly signed on cover. Light spine and edge wear; two minor corner tip folds; else in very good condition. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $500-1000

   945. NELSON EDDY & JEANETTE MCDONALD Hugely popular singing duo in a series of film operettas in the '30s. SPs, silver print format, 8"x10" half-length publicity portraits in their prime. Individually inscribed and signed and adding sentiments, both in black ink. Minor border flaws; else a superb coupling. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-300

   946. ETHEL MERMAN (1908-1984). Vibrant entertainer whose voice and style was too broad for Hollywood. She starred in Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938) and Call Me Madam (1953). SP, b/w, 8"x10" quarter-length promotional portrait for A&M Records. Large, bold signature beneath sentiment in black felt tip. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-150

   947. [MILLS BROTHERS] Major African-American jazz and pop vocal group of the '30s and '40s selling more than 50 million records, garnering at least three dozen gold records. Members include John Jr. (1911-1936) basso and guitarist, Herbert (1912-1989) tenor, Harry (1913-1982) baritone, and Donald (1915-1999) lead tenor. Vintage ISP, sepia, 10"x8" group portrait. Inscribed "To 'Corine' Best wishes & regards to a regular girl & real pal. Respectfully, Mills Bros" and signed across bottom image. Some surface bumps; top and bottom edge wear; couple tiny nicks; bottom border corner tip clipped with minor paper loss. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-300

   948. CLAYTON MOORE (1908-1999). Tall leading man of '40s second features, later famous as television's Lone Ranger. SP, color, 10"x8" film still of the "Masked Man" and Tonto. Boldly signed across his image, adding "Lone Ranger." Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   949. [MOVIE LIBRARY] Collection of eight books translated to popular films. Featured are signed cards laid to inside covers and flyleaves, others penned on flyleaves or title pages by the various stars. Among them: Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell, 1964 edition, with autographs by ANNE RUTHERFORD; RAND BROOKS; plus EVELYN KEYES "Suellen" and CAMMIE KING 'Bonnie Blue' who have both flat signed directly on first flyleaf. Bottom and top edge creasing to dust wrapper. The War of The Worlds by H. G Wells, 1926 edition, no dust wrapper. Signed by ANN ROBINSON on inside cover plus cards signed by ORSON WELLS; GENE BARRY; and ALEX CORD. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle, 1950, signed on first flyleaf by JACK WILD, adding "Much - The Miller's Son." Back hinge starting with small tears and paper loss to spine. Buck Rogers "A Life In the Future" by Martin Caidin, First Printing, 1995. Signed cards laid to inside cover and first flyleaf by DENNY MILLER; ANNE JEFFREYS; JAMIE LEE CURTIS; MICHAEL ANSARA; PAMELA SUSAN SHOOP, 'Tangie', title page signed by THOM CHRISTOPHER 'Hawke'; ERIN GRAY; FELIX SILLA "Twiki"; and GIL GERARD. Also, E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial by William Kotzwinkle, 1982, signed card by STEVEN SPIELBERG laid to half-title page; DREW BARRYMORE; and PETER COYOTE laid on reverse page. The Ewoks and the Lost Children, 1985, based on television film The Ewok Adventure, signed on title page by WARWICK DAVIS 'Wicket'; KENNY BAKER; and MARGO APOSTOLOS 'Ewok'. Front hinge slightly starting with tiny paper loss at spine. The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe, First Printing of 1983 edition with new Foreword by author. Signed cards include FRED WARD; ED HARRIS; JEFF GOLDBLUM; DENNIS QUAID; BARBARA HERSHEY; HARRY SHEARER; and PAMELA REED. Occasional edge nicks with very small paper loss at top edge of dust wrapper. Lastly, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, 1947, Junior Library edition, signed on half-title page by MARGARET O'BRIEN as "Beth." Top and bottom spine edges a little frayed; minor shelf wear; else VG. COA Signature House. Est: $100-450

   950. [MUSICIANS COLLECTION] Eclectic assortment of 27 music artists. ISPs, SPs, b/w and color, 8"x10" mostly promotional portraits. Many add sentiments and a few are dated. Individually signed by MEL TILLIS; ANDY WILLIAMS; BARBARA MANDRELL; RANDY TRAVIS; GEORGE STRAIT; THEODORE BIKEL; MEL TORM�; BOBBY VEE, printed, slightly grainy; LENA HORNE; ARETHA FRANKLIN across dark area with poor contrast; K. T. OSLIN; BEN KING with lengthy sentiment, signed twice; JUDY COLLINS; JONNY LANG; DICK CONTINO; MARTINA MCBRIDE; BUD SHARB; CHARLIE DANIELS; CHIP DAVIS of Mannheim Steamroller; RAY CONNIFF; YANNI; CHARLIE PRIDE; PATTI PAGE with Post-It note stating "The signature is authentic!! Patti"; MAUREEN MCGOVERN; BONNIE BARTLETT; PHIL COLLINS; and EDDY ARNOLD with brief TLS on his personal letterhead attesting the photograph signature to be authentic. Generally VG/Fine examples. Accompanied by two unsigned vintage photos of Patsy Montana, "the yodeling cowgirl" with letter from her family after her death in 1996. COA Signature House. Est: $100-250


NEGRI DISPUTES HER AGE
951. POLA NEGRI (1894-1987). Unrestrained Polish born silent film star who played in such classic films as Carmen, and Madame du Barry (1918). When she couldn't make the transition to talkies, she returned to Europe and married a Polish count and later a Russian prince. Collection including two TLsS, 2pp, 53/4"x73/4", [San Antonio], 1976. Oct 29: Negri sends a check for French champagne and other delicacies to a friend who is recovering from surgery. "...I am sending a check instead of sending the things myself as it would take a long time to get to Los Angeles. Keep me informed of your progress..." Penned calculations on verso of letter with some show-through. Dec 29: Referencing her often disputed date of birth, the elderly former femme fatale responds to a friend's birthday wishes and a radio article he had included. "With regard to the radio article you sent me of that poorly informed man - which upset me that he did not research his information correctly about my age. I have in front of me my Birth Certificate and Passport and they read - 'Birth date December 31, 1899 - Apollonia Chalupec' - My Passport reads 'Birth date December 31, 1899 but is Pola Negri' as when I took out my American citizenship..." With transmittal envelope. Both are boldly signed in black ink. Present also is a copy of a TDS by her ghostwriter PATRICK MAHONEY addressed to Negri in New York, 2pp, Jan 13, 1947. An agreement with regard to his services for work on her biography she has written tentatively entitled Chains of Gold. Unsigned by her. General light toning. Fine with noted exceptions. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200

   952. WARNER OLAND (1879-1938). Swedish character actor best remembered as "Charlie Chan" the screen's most popular detective and the villainous Dr. Fu Manchu. ISP, b/w matte, 5"x93/4" quarter-length portrait. Inscribed to "Louis Suter - Thank you so much - Sincerely..." He adds beneath signature, "Charlie Chan Shanghai March 27, 1936." Darkly signed in fountain pen. Light creasing at top and bottom borders; else in good condition with strong signature area. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-250

   953. SIR LAURENCE OLIVIER 1st Baron Olivier of Brighton (1907-1989). British actor and director best known for his interpretations of Shakespeare's Othello and Richard III and including Hamlet for which he won the Academy Award (1948). TLS "L Olivier," 1p, 71/4"x101/2", n.p., Feb 12, 1958. To an admirer thanking her "for your charming letter and the very nice things you have to say. I wish to thank you especially for the delightful purple and white pot holders which are so beautifully made and I shall use them with a great deal of pleasure..." Accompanied by very nice SP, b/w, 5"x8" close-up portrait, inscribed and signed to the same lady, adding "All Good Wishes..." Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $100-250

   954. SIR LAURENCE OLIVIER TLS, 1p, 51/4"x7", New York, Mar 20, 1961. Original transmittal envelope present. On his personal letterhead to Mrs. [Harriet] Woodruff expressing his gratitude for her enjoyment of his performance in The Entertainer. He writes, "...It is quite likely that I shall be commuting back to New York from Washington, but if you let me know when you are going to see the play I will hope to have a moment to see you after the performance..." Boldly signed. Accompanied by 8"x10" portrait in costume plus a typescript copy in which Mrs. Woodruff describes her backstage meeting with the "Great Man himself." LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   955. PETER, PAUL & MARY Popular, Grammy-winning folk music triowith PETER YARROW, PAUL STOOKEY and MARY TRAVERS recording international hits like "Puff (the Magic Dragon)," "If I Had a Hammer" and "Leaving on a Jet Plane." Reproduced SP, b/w, 8"x10" portrait of the trio. Each has signed across or near image, Peter and Paul in ballpoint and Mary in felt tip. Fine. Accompanied by a standard International Talent Associates contract, 1p, Jun 29, 1962, for the group's appearance at Wake Forest College. Signed by Paul Stookey as "Leader." Light wear and wrinkling; edge nicks; edge tear repaired with tape on recto away from Stookey's signature. COA Signature House. Est: $100-250

   956. [POPULAR CLARINETISTS] Two '40s band leaders. SPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits of jazz bandleader WOODY HERMAN (1913-1987) of the Thundering Herds; and TED LEWIS (1889-1971), inscribed ca. 1948, famous for his "Me and My Shadow" and appeared in a few films. Both are darkly signed in blue ink. Light surface scoring; single top edge tear with no paper loss barely extending into Herman's photographic image; scattered light bumps and edge wear to Lewis photo; else Good/VG. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-250

   957. OTTO PREMINGER (1906-1986). Austrian-American director with theatrical background with such films as The Man With the Golden Arm (1955) and Exodus (1960). SP, b/w, 8"x10" half-length portrait. Boldly signed in purple ink in 11/4" bottom border. Fine. Attractively matted to overall 11"x133/4". LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-150

   958. VINCENT PRICE (1911-1994). Soft-spoken American character actor on stage since 1934; accomplished art expert. Price is best remembered for his horror films such as The House of Wax and The Fall of the House of Usher. Original drawing, a self-profile sketch accomplished in dark pencil on card stock, 51/2"x81/2". Boldly signed beneath. Fine example. COA Signature House. Est: $80-100

   959. KEITH RICHARDS (b. 1943). English guitarist and songwriter best known as a member of the enduringly popular counterculture rock group The Rolling Stones. He seems to have no regrets regarding his drug-related outlaw image. Uncommon SP, color, 11"x14" half-length portrait with guitar. Boldly signed in blue felt tip beside his image. Fine example. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-250

   960. JOHN RINGLING (1866-1936). American circus owner, performer, and philanthropist, outliving his four brothers all of whom were involved in the world renowned Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus. Season Pass for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, 4"x21/2". Issued to Mr. E. C. Clark & Party for 1923 season. Darkly signed at bottom margin. Light general toning; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-250

   961. TEX RITTER (1907-1974). Popular "Singing Cowboy" of '30s and '40s, starring in many "oaters" of the era and later appearing frequently in the "Grand Ole Opry" in Nashville. He sang the title song in the film High Noon starring Gary Cooper. SP, b/w, 8"x6" portrait in Western attire with his horse. Signed in blue fountain pen across his image. Half of last name penned in dark area with poor contrast; else very nice. Contained in double mat to overall 10"x8". Ready for framing. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   962. TEX RITTER ISP, b/w, 61/2"x81/2" quarter-length promotional portrait from the "Grand Ole Opry." Boldly inscribed and signed, adding "1973." COA Signature House. Est: $100-200

   963. HAL ROACH (1892-1992). American producer noted for his comedies with Our Gang and Laurel and Hardy, the Topper films and others. Reproduced SP, b/w, 8"x10" bust portrait. Darkly signed in felt tip. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-150

   964. PAUL ROBESON (1898-1976). American stage actor, concert singer and civil rights activist remembered for his performance of "Old Man River" in the film Showboat (1936). SP, sepia with linen finish, 43/4"x7", quarter-length portrait. Boldly signed at bottom image in black ink. Mme. S. George, London backstamp. Light border wear; mounting traces on verso; else Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $250-450

   965. EDWARD G. ROBINSON (1893-1973). Romanian born American actor, star of stage and screen best known as a tough-talking gangster in Hollywood films. Vintage ANS, 1p, 63/4"x10", n.p., Feb 12, 1939. On his elegant embossed letterhead to an admirer: "This is neither long nor flowery - but with it go the best wishes for your new hobby..." Darkly penned and signed. Light general toning, slightly darker below mailing fold; else Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $80-150

   966. GINGER ROGERS (1911-1995). Actress and dancer of 30's musicals fame with Fred Astaire, winning an Academy Award for her performance in Kitty Foil (1940). ISP, b/w, 10"x8" half-length reclining portrait. Darkly signed beneath sentiment in blue felt tip, adding "1988." Minor wrinkling; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $60-120

   967. ROY ROGERS (1911-1998). Singing cowboy star of films and television who originated singing group Sons of the Pioneers. He married his leading lady DALE EVANS in 1947. SP, color, 10"x8" reproduction of the movie poster for their film Don't Fence Me In (1945). Each has boldly signed in black felt tip above their images. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   968. WILL ROGERS (1879-1935). American humorist, actor and writer; appeared in Ziegfeld Follies. SP, b/w, 31/4"x51/4" half-length Fox Pictures publicity portrait in formal attire on British postcard. Darkly signed across his image. Tiny bend at bottom right corner border; mounting traces on verso. VG/Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $300-450

   969. WILL ROGERS Darkly penned signature on card, 31/4"x1". Fine example. Handsomely matted beneath a great printed color portrait painting captioned at bottom image "A Friend to All Mankind." Overall 8"x101/4". Ready for framing. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $200-400

   970. LILLIAN RUSSELL (1861-1922). Flamboyant light opera soprano popular in Gilbert & Sullivan musicals, she represented the feminine ideal of her generation. ALS, 1p, 5"x61/4", n.p., Wednesday, [n.y.] On her embossed monogrammed stationery, an invitation to Playfair to dinner "and we can have the little chat. Hastily..." Darkly penned and signed. Fine example. COA Signature House. Est: $150-300

   971. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER (b.1947). World champion bodybuilder turned Golden Globe winning action hero. He was elected governor of California in 2003. His book with Douglas Kent Hall, Arnold: The Education of a Body Builder, 256pp, Simon and Schuster, NY, 1977. First Edition. Boldly signed on colophon page. Owner's name penned at top of first flyleaf. Dust jacket evidences minor edge wear; small light scoring at bottom and top edges; else in very good condition. Internally crisp and clean. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-450


972. PULLED

   973. [SIDE-SHOW PERFORMERS] Collection of five cabinet cards and photographs of 19th century traveling show performers. Included are cabinet cards featuring images attributed to Wendt of Major Gantz, the "Smallest Man on Earth," unsigned, a little faded; GEORGE LIPPERT, a three-legged man from Bavaria, signed on verso; plus a printed postcard promotional image of Henry Behrens, also known as Jack Fullford, with wife Emma both playing accordions in their act "Music in Miniature" identified beneath image. He also claims to be "The Smallest Man in the World" at 30". Laid to verso of 8"x10" photo. Also postcard SPs of ANITA, "The Living Doll"; and GIUSEPPE SACCO-HOMANN, "The World's Champion Fasting Man." Overall VG. COA Signature House. Est: $60-120

   974. GENE SIMMONS (b.1949). With his ghoulish makeup, protruding tongue and blood-spitting antics on stage, bassist Gene Simmons is probably the most recognizable member of the 70s rock mainstay, Kiss. His book, Sex Money Kiss, 236pp, 61/4"x91/4", New Millennium Press, Beverly Hills, 2003. Darkly signed on front dust wrapper in blue felt tip. Signature slightly smudged; else in excellent condition. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   975. [SPACE ADVETURES] Colorful signed montage of seven characters from various Star Trek Deep Space Nine and Star Wars episodes, 11"x14". Included are DAVE PROWSE, adding "is Darth Vader"; JEREMY BULLOCH of Star Wars, Episode V; CHASE MASTERSON; and MARK ALLEN SHEPHERD of Deep Space Nine, last name smudged; ETHAN PHILLIPS of Star Trek Voyager; and two others. Each has signed in gold felt tip near image. Fine with noted exception. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200

   976. STEVE SPIELBERG (b. 1946). Tremendously successful American film director whose work includes blockbuster films Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and E.T. (1982). SP, color, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait with E.T. character looking on over his shoulder. Boldly signed. Fine example. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200

   977. BARBARA STANWYCK (1907-1990). Popular leading lady in Double Indemnity and in the television series, The Big Valley. SP, b/w, 5"x7" half-length vintage portrait. Boldly signed in silver felt tip across her image. A facsimile autograph appears near top image. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-160

   978. [STAR TREK] Television series (1966-69) that developed a cult following which led to long running syndication, several spin-offs and movies. Three principal actors identified with both TV and film versions. SPs, b/w & color, 8"x10" film stills. From Star Trek The Final Frontier (1989) is a montage of two images, one is signed by DEFOREST KELLEY across his image; also a half-length portrait of LEONARD NIMOY from unnamed film; and a reproduced half-length still of PATRICK STEWART from a later Star Trek version. Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $60-120

   979. [STAR WARS] Three books flat signed and on cards laid to inside covers and flyleaves by several of the character actors in the films. Star Wars by George Lucas, 1995. Signed on first flyleaf by KENNY BAKER, adding "R2-D2"; DAVE PROWSE "is Darth Vader"; PETER MAYHEW "Chewbacca"; JEREMY BULLOCH "Boba Fett"; PAUL BLAKE "Greedo"; BILL HOOTKINS "Red 6"; ANTHONY DANIELS "C-3PO"; PHIL BROWN "Uncle Owen"; and one other. The Empire Strikes Back by Don Glut, 1995, with introduction by GEORGE LUCAS, who signed on bookplate laid to half-title page, beside original drawing of Frankenstein; also signed by JOHN MORTON, adding "Dak"; JASON WINGREEN "Boba's voice"; and JULIAN GLOVER. Plus The Star Wars Storybook with full color photos signed by DAVE PROWSE "is Darth Vader"; PETER MAYHEW; JEREMY BULLOCH "'Boba Fett'" KENNY BAKER "R2-D2"; PHIL BROWN; JAMES EARL JONES; FRANK OZ; and KENNETH COLLEY "Adm Piett." Corner tip wear. In very good condition with noted exception. COA Signature House. Est: $100-250

   980. JAMES STEWART (1908-1997). Academy Award winning leading actor portraying slow speaking, honest heroes for thirty-five years. Signed sketch, 5"x8". Original ink drawing on art paper of his famous stage character "Harvey." Head and bow tie boldly titled and signed in felt tip. Fine example. COA Signature House. Est: $150-350

   981. DOROTHY STRATTEN (1960-1980). Playboy model and actress murdered by her estranged husband. Her story was translated to two films and a book, The Killing of the Unicorn by Peter Bogdanovich. Alluring SP, b/w, 41/2"x61/2" half-length portrait. Boldly signed in red felt tip. Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $600-900

   982. CHARLES S. STRATTON (1838-1883). Known as "General Tom Thumb," this American entertainer reached 3 feet 4 inches at maturity and toured extensively with P. T. Barnum's circus. Signed page removed from book with lengthy sentiment, 5"x71/2". He writes, "Compliments of Charles S Stratton known as General Tom Thumb June 9th 1860." Boldly penned. Light general toning; nicks at left edge where removed from binding; occasional minor foxing; else Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $80-150

   983. BARBRA STREISAND (b. 1942). Multi talented Grammy-winning singer, Academy Award-winning actress in Funny Girl (1968); director and producer. SP, b/w, 8"x10" formal reclining promotional portrait. Boldly signed in blue felt tip. Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $80-150

   984. [TELEVISION COMEDY LIBRARY] Six books based on TV sitcoms and comedic variety series. Among them: Dreaming of Jeannie, "TV's Prime Time In a Bottle" by Steve Cox, soft cover. Signed cards of stars and actors who appeared on the series include BARBARA EDEN "Jeannie"; and LARRY HAGMAN laid to half-title page and title pages; inside cover signed by DENNY MILLER 'Moose'; BILL DAILY; MICHAEL ANSARA; WAYNE ROGERS; and JOHN WHITAKER "Jody". Others include BOB DENVER 'Gilligan'; MIKE FARRELL; CARL BALLANTINE; BERNARD FOX; FARRAH FAWCETT; DABNEY COLEMAN; LARRY STORCH; DAVID SOUL; SID MELTON; RON MASAK; and MARVIN KEPLAR. Hey, Hey, We're The Monkees, edited by Harold Bronson, 1996, First Edition. Signed cards laid to first flyleaf by MICKY DOLENZ; DAVID JONES; and flat signed by PETER TORK. Hogan's Heroes: Behind the Scenes at Stalag 13 by Brenda Scott Royce, 1998, soft cover. Signed cards include WERNER KLEMPERER; RICHARD DAWSON; BERNARD FOX; GAVIN MACLEOD; PAUL PICERNI; NITA TALBOT; BILL CHRISTOPHER; ROBERT CLARY; and HOWARD MORRIS. Signed on half-title page by BERT FREED and JACK RILEY, adding character annotations. Love, Alice by AUDREY MEADOWS, "My Life as a Honeymooner," 1994, First Edition, signed on half-title page. Bottom corner tip wear. The Beverly Hillbillies by Stephen Cox with Foreword by Buddy Ebsen, soft cover. Signed cards include ROB REINER; PAT BOONE; LOUIS NYE; HENRY GIBSON; ROY CLARK; JULIE NEWMAR; DONNA DOUGLAS "Elly May"; MAX BAER; and BOB HASTINGS. Lastly, One More Time: A Memoir by CAROL BURNETT, 1986, First Edition, signed bookplate laid to half-title page. Signed cards included LYLE WAGGONER; DICK VAN DYKE; KENNETH MARS; VICKIE LAWRENCE; HARVEY KORMAN; and TIM CONWAY. Edgewear and minor dampstains to dust wrapper. COA Signature House. Est: $100-250

   985. [THE EAGLES] Popular '70s country rock band that evolved into a straight rock sound. Signed guitar pick guard by band members Don Henley; Glenn Frey; Don Felder; Joe Walsh; and Randy Meisner. All boldly penned in silver felt tip. Fine example COA Signature House. Est: $200-400

   986. [THE HONEYMOONERS] Popular 1955 television show that was originally a sketch on the Jackie Gleason Show. Although the show only ran one year, it attained cult status in reruns. Stars JACKIE GLEASON and AUDREY MEADOWS sign and inscribe a b/w, 10"x8" photograph, a film still in a scene from the series. Gleason signs in black felt tip and Meadows in blue. Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $150-250

   987. [THE MONKEES] At their peak in the late '60s, they were one of the most popular bands of all time. Formed in 1965 for an American television series with a format of comedy and music, they enjoyed success on their own before being disbanded in 1970. SP, b/w, 10"x8" group portrait. Boldly signed in felt tip by three band members: DAVID JONES; MICHAEL NESMITH; and MICKY DOLENZ. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $120-240

   988. [THE MUNSTERS] Popular television series (1964-66) starring FRED GWYNNE as the lead character. Signed irregular calendar photo of characters Herman and Grandpa, 81/4"x43/4". Signed by Gwynne and AL LEWIS. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-150

   989. [THE UNTOUCHABLES] Popular television crime drama series (1959-63) starring Robert Stack. Collection of three actors from the series. SPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits in costume individually signed by NICK GEORGIADE (b. 1933) as Agent Enrico Rossi; PAUL PICERNI (b. 1922) as Agent Lee Hobson; and ABEL FERNANDEZ (b. 1930) as Agent William Youngfellow. All boldly penned in felt tip. Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200

   990. TOMMY TUNE (b. 1939). American dancer, actor, singer and choreographer winning nine Tony Awards. Oversize personal postcard photo, color, 5"x8", boldly signed artistic signature across his image in black felt tip with sentiment. Postmarked in New York, 1994. Minor edge wear; else Fine example. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-150

   991. STANLEY TURRENTINE (1934-2000). American jazz tenor saxophonist best known for his soul jazz and jazz-fusion styles. Signed album cover for his Blue Note recording Up At 'Minton's.' Signed in black felt tip above his image. Ink slightly brushed; else Fine. Recording present. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-100

   992. JO VAN FLEET (1914-1996). Academy Award winning character actress for her performance in East of Eden (1995). ISP with sentiment, b/w, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait. Boldly signed beside image. Slight unevenness of ink; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-100

   993. [VAN HALEN] Popular heavy metal rock group featuring legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen; drummer Alex Van Halen; their first vocalist David Lee Roth; and bass guitarist Michael Anthony. Signed album cover for their 1980 recording Women and Children First. Boldly signed by all four in black felt tip. Light scuffing; else Fine. Recording present. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200

   994. VIVIAN VANCE (1912-1979). American television actress; starred in series I Love Lucy 1951-1957 and The Lucy Show 1962-1968. SP, b/w, 8"x10" film still in a scene with Lucille Ball from an I Love Lucy classic. Boldly signed in black felt tip, ca. 1970s. Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $450-850

   995. [VICTOR/VICTORIA] Oscar winning 1982 Blake Edwards film starring JULIE ANDREWS and JAMES GARNER. ISP, b/w, 10"x8" film still of a scene with the two stars. Each has boldly signed, Garner adding inscription and sentiment plus date "'93." Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $80-150

   996. [VINTAGE TELEVISION FAVORITES] Collection of seven popular TV personalities. SPs, color and b/w, 8"x10" portraits and film stills. Among them: Walt Disney's animated character "Jiminy Cricket" in a scene from Pinocchio, signed by "his voice" ERNIE CARROLL; LARRY 'BUTCH' BOND in a scene from Little Rascals; FRANK GORSHIN as the "Riddler?" from a Batman episode; a photo of the cover of Dell comic book featuring "Rin Tin Tin" with friends "Rusty" and Rip, signed by LEE AAKER; plus DIANE MCBAIN and teen idol TROY DONAHUE with sentiments in a promotional still from Parrish; JAMES DOOHAN promotional portrait as "Scottie" for Star Trek film, The Wrath of Khan; and WILLIAM SCHALLERT as he appeared in the Star Trek television series episode, "The Trouble with Tribbles." All boldly signed. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-250

   997. [VINTAGE TELEVISION LIBRARY] Collection of ten books based on television series of the '50s and '60s. Signed cards laid to inside covers and flyleaves or penned on title pages and flyleaves. Among them: Wagon Train by Troy Nesbit, 1959. Signed by ROBERT HORTON "'Flint Mc' 1999" on flyleaf; cards signed by ROBERT FULLER and ANNE JEFFREYS. Spine edge wear. Bonanza: Killer Lion by Steve Frazee, 1966. Signed bookplate by STELLA STEVENS "Bonanza"; MITCH VOGEL 'Jamie Cartwright' on half-title page; and TIM MATHESON on card plus one other. Rin Tin Tin: and The Ghost Wagon Train by Cole Fannin, 1958. Signed on frontispiece by star LEE AAKER as "Rusty." Hinges starting; small paper loss at top spine. Bat Masterson by Wayne C. Lee, 1960. Signed card by Gene Barry laid to first flyleaf. The Walton Boys and Gold in the Snow by Hal Burton, 1963, signed by JON WALMSLEY 'Jason' on first flyleaf. Corner tip wear. He also signs The Walton Boys and Rapids Ahead by Burton, 1968. Mission Impossible: The Money Explosion by Talmage Powell, 1970. Signed by PETER LUPUS 'Willy' on half-title page; and BARBARA BAIN on card laid to inside cover. Light shelfwear. Lupus signs a second book in the series, "The Priceless Particle," by Powell, 1969. Three pages have unknown penned annotations; nicks at top and bottom spine with tiny paper loss. Lassie: Forbidden Valley by Doris Schroeder, 1959. Signed by JON PROVOST "Timmy" on first flyleaf; and card signed by JUNE LOCHART laid beneath. Back hinge starting; edgewear. Lastly, The Official Batman Batbook by Joel Eisner, 1959, soft cover. Signed on half-title page by BURT WARD "Robin"; with cards signed by ADAM WEST "Batman"; FRANK GORSHIN; DIANE MCBAIN; YVONNE CRAIG "Batgirl"; ELI WALLACH "Mr. Freeze"; JACK CARTER; LESLEY GORE; EARTHA KITT; JULIE NEWMAR; ROB REINER; JILL ST. JOHN; CLIFF ROBERTSON; PAUL PICERNI; TERRY MOORE; JOHN ASTIN; VAN JOHNSON; JUNE WILKINSON "Evilina"; and JOAN COLLINS. LEE MERIWETHER signs on page with her image, adding original drawling; and FRANCINE YORK signs a "Guest Cast" listing. Light edgewear. Most evidence internal general light toning. COA Signature House. Est: $100-400

   998. JOHN WAYNE (1907-1979). Leading man of western and action film genre, "The Duke" became one of the most successful stars in Hollywood. Signed book by Robin Moore, The Green Berets, 341pp, Crown Publishers, New York, 1965. With dust jacket. Translated to film starring Wayne (1968). Signed on the set of the film by 19 stars, including Wayne on inside cover: "Bill - Good Luck 'Duke' John Wayne." Other more well-known stars and movie artists who have inscribed and signed on inside cover, endpaper, half-title page and title page include ED FAULKNER; JIM HUTTON; MERVYN LEROY; ROY ST. JACQUES; CLIFF LYONS; RAY KELLOGG; MIKE HENRY; Wayne's favorite stuntman RUDY ROBBINS; the author ROBIN MOORE; GEORGE TAKEI; CHUCK ROBERSON, Wayne's personal stunt double; and DAVE GRAYSON, Wayne's personal makeup man. Stain on title page with transfer to endpaper does not obscure signatures; else in VG condition. With a Statement of Authenticity in 2004 by actor BILL GRIBBLE, to whom the signatures were inscribed, accompanied by his photo with Wayne on the set in costume. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $400-750

   999. JOHN WAYNE Large signature boldly signed in black felt tip on 6"x4" card. Fine. Accompanied by three unsigned photos, a 5"x7" portrait as a young man with printed signature; and two as Rooster Cogburn: a close-up and with Katharine Hepburn. Nice Wayne collection. COA Signature House. Est: $200-450

   1000. ORSON WELLES (1915-1985). Unconventional actor, writer, producer and director. His early film Citizen Kane (1941) is often cited as one of the finest films ever made. Signed printed reproduction of a color movie poster for his film The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) "From The Man Who Made 'The Best Picture of 1941,' 101/2"x16". Signed in blue ballpoint at center. Horizontal center fold transverses first stroke of his name; else VG/Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $150-300

   1001. [WESTERN FILMS] Great collection of 23 actors often appearing in popular vintage Westerns. ISPs, SPs, mostly b/w, 8"x10" portraits and film stills, many with sentiments. Among them are R. G. ARMSTRONG; RICHARD FARNSWORTH; DENNIS MORGAN in a vintage magazine portrait; JOHN AGAR; JOHN SNYDER; WILL HUTCHINS with lengthy sentiment adding "Sugar Foot" and original drawing plus a second signed copy of Western magazine article; ERIC VOSE; GENE EVANS; LASH LARUE; noted Western gun coach ARVO OJALA on a film print of "TV's most famous gun duel" opposite James Arness in famous opening scene of Gunsmoke episode series, plus 4"x6" still signed on verso; also ALEX MCARTHUR; JACK ELAM; laser portrait of ROBERT HORTON; ROY ROGERS, light surface bumps at atop image; CHUCK CONNORS; CHARLES 'DURANGO' STARRETT; BEN JOHNSON; DON COLEMAN; DICK JONES; MICHAEL CALLAN in still from Cat Ballou; PETER BROWN, minor fading and feathering of ink; BARRY SULLIVAN in a scene with Robert Redford in Tell Them Willie boy is Here; and lastly a clipped signature of old time Western character actor BOB BURNS in silents and early talkies, accompanied by literature and photos regarding himself and his brother Fred, also a character actor. All boldly signed. Generally VG/Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $100-250