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   998. CHARLIE CHAPLIN (1889-1977). English film actor, director, producer and composer famed for his childlike "tramp" character in silent films. He was knighted in 1975. Vintage SP, b/w, 10"x8" promotional still in a scene with Martha Raye in Monsieur Verdoux (1947), produced, written and directed by the film icon. Darkly inscribed and signed "For Forrest & Lorraine, Regards, Chas. Chaplin" beside his image in black fountain pen. Light fold and single scoring near image and minor fold at bottom right corner; else in nice condition. Custom double matted with brass plaque under glass within embossed wood frame. Handsome presentation. Est: $500-800

   999. CHARLIE CHAPLIN Handsome SP, b/w, 5"x63/4" half-length seated portrait of the young actor in business attire. Darkly signed beneath sentiment. Fine. Contained under glass within embossed wood frame. Overall 93/4"x111/2". Est: $350-750

   1000. 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. Vintage SP, sepia, 10"x8" film still in a party scene with woman having fainted on the floor beside him. Boldly signed in blue fountain pen. Accompanying note provides information that the autograph was obtained at the Hollywood Stage Canteen. General light toning; corner punctures; light edge wear; else near Fine. Est: $750-1150

   1001. BÉLA LUGOSI (1882-1956). Hungarian screen actor best known as the quintessential "Dracula." ISP, b/w, 71/2"x91/4" casual quarter-length portrait with cigarette. Darkly inscribed and signed in blue ink beside his image, "To Al good luck to a friend always Béla Lugosi." Minor soiling and minor bump; else a Fine example. According to annotation on verso, Lugosi inscribed the image for the owner of the Papapango Lounge in the Fairmount Hotel in San Francisco. Est: $1100-1500

   1002. JUDY GARLAND (1922-1969). Entertainer and leading lady onstage from the age of five; received Special Academy Award for her 'outstanding performance as a screen juvenile' in Wizard of Oz (1939). TDS, 1p, 81/2"x11", Beverly Hills, Jun 10, 1963. Garland and third husband SIDNEY LUFT (1915-2000) request extension for tax return from the US Treasury Department in Los Angeles. They explain that they "have recently engaged a new business manager and accountant. and audit-examinations now in process to determine the actual liability. The reason for such examination is that the records maintained by the prior accountants were incomplete and insufficient to properly prepare accurate returns..." Each has boldly signed as "Judy Garland" and "Michael Sidney Luft" at conclusion. Light wrinkling and mailing folds; file punch holes and staple punctures, and 3/4" irregular tear with no paper loss at top border; 3/4" tear at left edge with small paper loss well away from text and signature area which remains excellent. Est: $800-1200

   1003. BUD ABBOTT & LOU COSTELLO Universal Studio's top stars of the early '40s, one of America's most celebrated comedy teams in vaudeville, radio, films and television. Abbott (1895-1974) was the straight man foil for Costello (1908-1959) in his many comic characterizations. ISP, b/w, 8"x10" quarter-length Universal Pictures studio portrait, ca. 1941. Inscribed "To Our Buddies & Pals of Hollywood Post 43..." Ink uneven and somewhat faded yet remains legible on this otherwise very nice portrait. Est: $300-500

   1004. ABBOTT & COSTELLO Two DsS, 81/2"x11", 1952-54. Individually signed contracts. Abbott signs a stock transfer from Woodley Productions, Inc. in CA to NBC, a Delaware corporation "as security for a personal loan of $50,000 to Mr. Abbott..." Boldly signed as "William A. Abbott." A second contract, signed by Costello regards financial details of an agreement on revenues with NBC and the distributors of "the series of television photoplays...co-starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello..." Each has been boldly signed. Staple punctures and file punch holes at top border; else Fine. Est: $150-300

   1005. AALIYAH Aaliyah Dana Haughton (1979-2001). American R&B singer, dancer, fashion model and actress who tragically died in a plane crash. Her song "Are You that Somebody" (1998) was a breakout hit. Large, boldly penned signature, 4"x31/2", attractively double matted beneath her quarter-length color portrait, 9"x9". Presented under glass within simple frame. Overall 14"x19". Fine example. Est: $60-120

   1006. [ACADEMY AWARD RECIPIENTS] Assortment of six Oscar winners. Included are SP, b/w, 5"x7" signed by KARL MALDEN; and 8"x10" film still by LOUISE FLETCHER in scene from Flowers In The Attic (1987). Also, an original movie Call sheet signed on verso by DON AMECHE in bold pencil, 1p, Nov 20, 1945. The shooting schedule for the day for his film with Myrna Loy, Genius In The Family. Top and bottom moderate wear; small fold separation w/o paper loss at fold intersection; tear with little paper loss at top edge extending into text; uneven toning on verso. Plus signed cards, 5"x3", signed by JOHN GIELGUD; MAUREEN O'HARA, inscribed; and JEAN SIMMONS. Overall Fine with noted exception. Est: $150-250

   1007. ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS Very nice collection of 20 film stars, each of whom have received the prestigious film award. Boldly penned signatures on cards, generally 5"x3". Included are ALEC GUINNESS; HELEN HAYES; LOUISE FLETCHER; ART CARNEY; JULIE CHRISTIE; CHARLTON HESTON; KIM HUNTER, inscribed; ANGELICA HUSTON; EILEEN HECKART; SOPHIA LOREN; KARL MALDEN; LIZA MINNELLI; PATRICIA NEAL; TATUM O'NEAL; JASON ROBARDS; GEORGE C. SCOTT; MAUREEN STAPLETON; ROD STEIGER; JON VOIGHT; and JOANNE WOODWARD who signs an FDC with cachet celebrating the Canoe of the 1800s Transportation Series, postmarked in 1991. Fine. Est: $150-450

   1008. [ACTRESSES ARCHIVE] Nice assortment of 42 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 image; 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. Lastly a signed 5"x3" card by TINA LOUISE, inscribed. Generally VG/Fine. Est: $100-250

   1009. [ALL IN THE FAMILY] Hugely popular groundbreaking television series that first aired in 1971 starring CARROLL O'CONNOR; JEAN STAPLETON; SALLY STRUTHERS; and BOB REINER. The show produced several spin-offs. Three large, boldly penned signatures individually signed by O'Connor, Stapleton and Struthers, approx 4"x1" each; plus a pink personal bank check drawn on City National Bank, Beverly Hills, Dec 5, 1973, signed by Reiner. All are attractively double matted under plexiglass beneath color cast portrait, 71/4"x81/4", and title panel within simple black frame. Very nice. Est: $80-150

   1010. GILLIAN ANDERSON (b. 1968). American Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress for her performance in the television drama series X-Files (1993-2002). Cover of Feb 20, 1997 issue of The Rolling Stone featuring her image, 71/2"x91/2". Boldly signed. Fine example matted under plexiglass within simple frame. Overall 12"x15". Excellent. Est: $60-100

   1011. HEATHER ANGEL (1909-1986). British-born leading lady of the '30s in Berkeley Square (1933) and Bulldog Drummond serials. Signed 5"x3" card, darkly penned in blue fountain pen, adding "Best wishes." Fine example attractively double matted beneath Universal Studios b/w film still, 91/2"x71/2". Contained under glass within simple gilt frame. Overall 121/4"x161/4". Very nice presentation. Est: $50-100

   1012. 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. Darkly penned signature presented within custom triangular mat beneath two b/w, 5"x7" photographs. Light edge soiling. Contained under plexiglass within attractive frame. Overall 201/4"x161/4". Great presentation. Est: $100-250

   1013. FRED ASTAIRE (1899-1987). American dancer known for his graceful sophisticated style and sense of humor he brought to film roles. SP, b/w, 8"x10" full-length promotional image in top hat and tails for his popular film Silk Stockings (1957). Boldly signed beside his image. Negligible corner tip wear; else a Fine example. Est: $150-250

   1014. 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. Nice selection of five different SPs, b/w, 8"x10" film stills in scenes from some of his many Westerns. Boldly signed in black felt tip. Fine. Est: $150-350

   1015. 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". Est: $60-120

   1016. 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, Summit Books, New York, 1987. First Printing. Boldly inscribed and signed in red ink on first free endpaper. Dust jacket and book in Fine condition. Est: $120-250

   1017. 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 signed album leaf, 53/4"x41/4". Large signature darkly penned. Annotated in another hand at bottom margin that it was obtained at the Hollywood Brown Derby, Apr 2, 1943. Trivial soiling; binding punctures at right edge; else Fine. Accompanied by b/w 8"x10" film still from her classic "Vitameatavegamin" episode of I Love Lucy. Great combination. Est: $100-200

   1018. LUCILLE BALL ARNAZ TLS, 1p, 81/2"x11", Hollywood, Feb 11, 1953. On her Desilu Productions letterhead to an admirer, thanking her for the "very lovely pot-holders. I think they are beautifully made. We are happy to know you like our show so much as we enjoy doing it. Mr. Arnaz joins me in thanking you for your thoughtfulness in helping us celebrate the arrival of Desi IV..." Boldly signed in full. Three file punch holes at left edge beside thin mounting strip; else Fine. Accompanied by very nice b/w 8"x10" printed portrait of the I Love Lucy cast. Est: $100-250

   1019. LUCILLE BALL & DESI ARNAZ Famous Hollywood comedic couple who founded Desilu Studios and starred in the classic television series I Love Lucy (1951-61). Artistic display of two partly printed DsS, personal imprinted bank checks, individually signed. Lucy signs a pink check drawn on Bank of America, Hollywood, Feb 9, 1953, payable to Duarte of Hollywood, as "Lucille Ball Arnaz." Desi signs a gold check drawn on the California Bank, Hollywood, Feb 19, 1952, payable to Maurice Jewels. Both are additionally signed by their business manager ANDREW G. HICKOX. Fine examples. Beautifully presented under plexiglass with each of their b/w, 8"x10" photographs, and together in a scene from I Love Lucy with name plaque. Contained in matching black matte frame. Overall 34"x22". Impressive. Est: $200-400

   1020. LUCILLE BALL & DESI ARNAZ Two partly printed DsS, individually signed bank checks drawn on the Bank of America, Hollywood, 1950s. Lucy signs in full a personal bank check, Jul 15, 1957, payable to Saks Fifth Avenue for $110.00. Desi signs a check drawn on their Merchandising Account, Sep 2, 1952, payable to Ken Morgan for $75.00. Each check is countersigned by their business managers. Fine examples. Est: $100-250

   1021. TALLULAH BANKHEAD (1903-1968). Gravel-voiced leading lady best remembered for role in Life Boat (1944). TLS "Tallulah," 1p, 53/4"x73/4", New York, Nov 3, 1954. On her imprinted Bedford Village letterhead thanking an admirer for the gift of a set of pot holders. Bankhead adds, "I am glad that you enjoyed my TV programs...Right now I am in a play called 'Dear Charles' on Broadway...and bless you for thinking of me..." Boldly signed. Fine. Attractively double matted beside 8"x8" reclining portrait and contained under glass within embossed frame. Overall 191/2"x13". Est: $100-250

   1022. TALLULAH BANKHEAD Vintage ISP, b/w, 8"x101/2" magazine portrait of the young actress, ca. 1938. Darkly inscribed to "Annie Laurie" and signed across her image. Beneath image is penned in another hand, "My good wishes too. W.B. Bankhead." This most certainly is her father Democratic US Speaker of the House WILLIAM BROCKMAN BANKHEAD (1974-1940). Light folds and few wrinkles; else VG. Mounted within mat frame to overall 111/2"x141/4". Suitable for framing. Est: $60-120

   1023. BOB BARKER (b. 1923). Emmy-winning television game show host best known on The Price Is Right since late 1972, making it the longest-running daytime game show in television history and Barker the oldest ever to host a game show. SP, b/w, 71/4"x81/2" half-length portrait. Boldly signed in black felt tip beside his image. Fine example attractively matted with title panel under plexiglass within embossed wood frame. Overall 13"x16". Very nice. Est: $50-100

   1024. [BARNABY JONES] Television detective series (1973-80) starring talented actor and dancer BUDDY EBSEN (1908-2003), former Miss America LEE MERIWETHER (b. 1935) and character actor MARK SHERA (b. 1949). Individually signed cards, approx 5"x3", nicely matted beneath b/w 7"x81/2" portrait of the cast. Contained under plexiglass within attractive frame. Overall 18"x22". Est: $60-120

   1025. ETHEL BARRYMORE (1879-1959). Distinguished American stage and film actress who opened the Ethel Barrymore Theater in NYC in 1925; sister to John and Lionel. She won an Academy Award for her role in None but the Lonely Heart (1944). Vintage printed SP, b/w, image 41/2"x61/2", overall 71/2"x10" profile bust portrait. Boldly signed, adding "1928." Est: $80-160

   1026. 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. Est: $100-300

   1027. BEACH BOYS Enduring 60's rock band known for their fun themes of cars, surfing and the California sun. Original members include brothers Brian Wilson who played bass and keyboard; lead guitar Carl Wilson (d. 1998); and drummer Dennis Wilson (d 1983); lead vocal, cousin Mike Love; and their friend, rhythm guitarist Al Jardine. Darkly penned cards by MIKE LOVE and AL JARDINE , 31/4"x21/4" each, nicely custom double matted with two insets from their classic 1966 Pet Sounds promotional advertising. Ink splotch on one inset; else Fine. Contained under plexiglass within beveled black matte frame. Overall 13"x16". Very nice. Est: $100-200

   1028. [BEACH PARTY] Popular 1963 teen film starring former Mouseketeer ANNETTE FUNICELLO and singer FRANKIE AVALON. Color movie poster, 171/4"x26", signed by both stars in blue ink beside their images. Fine. Attractively matted to overall 211/4"x291/2". Very nice. Est: $100-200

   1029. RALPH BELLAMY (1904-1991). Soft voiced American leading actor in Sunrise at Campobello (1960) who won an honorary Academy Award in 1987. TLS, 1p, 71/4"x101/2", New York, May 5, 1958. On his personal letterhead to an admirer, thanking her for "the beautiful pot holders. I have brought them home and they are being put to good and practical use in our kitchen!...I have pleasure in enclosing the photograph you asked for..." Fine. Plus the referenced ISP with sentiment, b/w matte, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait. Both are boldly signed. Light edgewear and few bumps; else VG. Est: $80-100

   1030. JACK BENNY (1894-1974). Comedic actor and producer who married his radio leading lady, Mary Livingstone, and went on to stardom enduring over 40 years in films and television. Darkly signed signature on cream paper, 31/2"x2". Fine. Handsomely double matted beneath b/w 71/2"x91/2" standing portrait with his violin. Overall 11"x163/4". Est: $50-100

   1031. [BENNY GOODMAN QUARTET] Individually signed cards and album leaves by the famous big band musicians. The Quartet was one of the first racially integrated bands to record and play before wide audiences. Included are bandleader and clarinetist BENNY GOODMAN; drummer GENE KRUPA; vibes virtuoso LIONEL HAMPTON; and pianist TEDDY WILSON. All boldly signed. Fine examples. Est: $150-300

   1032. INGRID BERGMAN (1915-1982). Swedish stage and screen actress; three-time Academy Award winner. Vintage postcard SP, b/w, 31/2"x51/2" quarter-length portrait. Darkly signed beneath image. Fine. Est: $100-250

   1033. HALLE BERRY (b. 1966). Academy Award-winning American actress and former fashion model in Monster's Ball (2001) as well as Emmy and Globe Awards for her performance in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge. SP, color, 8"x10" glamour portrait. Boldly signed beneath sentiment. Fine. Custom double-matted under glass within embossed wood frame. Attractive. Est: $50-100

   1034. [BEVERLY HILLBILLIES] Popular television sitcom airing 1962-71. SP, color, 10"x8" film still featuring the four principal stars. Boldly signed in black felt tip by three: BUDDY EBSEN (1908-2003); MAX BAER; and DONNA DOUGLAS who adds "Elly May Prov. 3:5&6." Fine. Est: $60-120

   1035. [BEWITCHED] Popular television situation comedy that aired 1964-72 starring actress ELIZABETH MONTGOMERY (1933-1995). There were two costars that played her husband, the first being Dick York (1928-1992) who left the show for health reasons, and DICK SARGENT (1930-1994). DS by Elizabeth Montgomery, her personal imprinted bank check drawn on City National Bank, Beverly Hills, Jan 24, 1975. Payable to Tony Quintano for $250. Boldly signed. Light single fold; stamp show-through barely touching signature; else Fine. Accompanied by cut signatures by Dick Sargent, who adds "Thanks for being a 'fan'..." and ERIN MURPHY who played their daughter 'Tabitha'. Attractively double matted beneath title panel and two color photos of the TV family, one with York and the other with Sargent. Contained under plexiglass within simple frame. Very nice display. Est: $80-160

   1036. [BIG BAND] Great collection of five Big Band orchestra leaders. Vintage ISPs, b/w and sepia-toned, 8"x10" publicity portraits. Individually inscribed, adding sentiment, and signed by SAMMY KAYE; LES BROWN; FRANKIE CARLE; tiny border tear w/o paper loss; CHARLIE SPIVAK; and GUY LOMBARDO. All boldly penned. Some border edgewear; overall near Fine. Est: $200-350

   1037. [BIG BAND ERA] Three legends of the swing era. ISPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits of jazz drummer and band leader GENE KRUPA (1909-1973), boldly signed with lengthy sentiment, minor edge wear; high-spirited entertainer CAB CALLOWAY (1907-1994) during performance, three borders trimmed; and Big Band leader and clarinetist BENNY GOODMAN (1909-1986), signature only a little light. VG. Est: $100-200

   1038. [BIG BAND LEADERS] Two of the most popular big bands of the era. Jazz clarinetist and alto saxophonist JIMMY DORSEY (1904-1957). Darkly penned signature with sentiment, 41/2"x21/2", double matted with photo together with his brother Tommy and brass plaque, overall 83/4"x133/4". Minor creasing at top edge of sentiment; minor soiling; with exceptionally strong signature. Plus jazz clarinetist BENNY GOODMAN (1909-1986) known as the "King of Swing." His bold signature, 31/4"x11/2", is attractively matted with excellent b/w photo to overall 12"x14". A handsome pairing. Est: $80-160

   1039. [BIG BANDS] Great selection of big band leaders and their musicians. Darkly signed vintage album leaves, many inscribed "To Lois," with annotated dates 1943-44. Included are WOODY HERMAN plus three other leaves signed by five of his band members; SAMMY KAYE with four individually signed leaves by his band members; LES BROWN signs leaf plus leaves signed by four other band members. Also ABE LYMAN and six of his musicians; and lastly, DEL COURTNEY signs leaf together with two leaves signed by three musicians. Three used theatre stubs are also present. Est: $150-300

   1040. [BLACK MUSICIANS & DANCERS] Vintage collection of 12 images signed by 14 performers of the Big Band and Jazz Era. ISPs and SPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits, among them: ERNIE DEATON and his Three G's signed by Ernie and one other at a Philadelphia cafe, surface bumps at bottom border; BEWLAH FRAZIER "And Her Mellow Fellows"; jazz trumpet player Ernestine TINY DAVIS with trumpet; band leader JOE THOMAS; RUTH HARRIS "Piano Artist"; recording artist VIOLA WATKINS; PINCKNEY ROBERTS; VINCE WILSON Combo signed by Wilson, corners clipped barely touching photographic image; and recording artist LAURA WATSON. Present also is an SP of IRENE & MITCHELL BLUE, a "Novelty Dance Team..." A 3" tear extending from top edge with no paper loss tape repaired on verso; few scattered bumps; also a "Dancing Star / N.Y." Included is an unsigned photo of young Stepin Fetchit. Generally VG with noted exceptions. Est: $100-250

   1041. [BLACK SINGER/ACTRESSES] Three multitalented black singing stars who also performed in film, Broadway stage and cabaret. SPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits signed by LENA HORNE (b. 1917); and PEARL BAILEY (1918-1990) with single corner tip crease; plus a signed album page by EARTHA KITT (b. 1927) accompanied by unsigned photo. All boldly penned. Generally Fine with noted exception. Est: $100-200

   1042. MEL BLANC (1908-1989). Cartoon voice artist who brought to life many beloved animated cartoon characters, including Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, Barney Rubble, etc. Printed ISP, color, 8"x10" seated portrait at his desk surrounded by his many cartoon friends. Boldly signed, adding "Eh-what's up Alan? 'Bugs Bunny & Gang' 12-29-81." Minor border blemish; else Fine. Est: $100-200

   1043. [BLONDIE & DAGWOOD] Vintage ensemble celebrating the popular comic strip created in 1930 by Chic Young. Included is a 10"x8" film still from Blondie's Secret (1948) with PENNY SINGLETON (1908-2003) and ARTHUR LAKE (1905-1987), each signing across their image in felt tip, Singleton adding "Happiness Always...'Blondie'"; and Lake adding "Sweet Dreams...'Dagwood' " and a sketch of the character. Double-matted beside a colorful original WWII lobby card for Blondie for Victory (1942), 14"x111/4"; together with colorful reprints from the first Blondie comic strip and first comic book. Handsomely presented for framing. Fine. Est: $250-500

   1044. [BLUES & JAZZ GREATS] Five leading vocalists and musicians. SPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits signed by WILLIE DIXON, inscribed; CLARENCE 'FROGMAN' HENRY, adding "6/8/97;" ROBERT CRAY; plus OSCAR PETERSON, 4"x5", bottom border trimmed; and a concert descriptive advertisement with small photo of JIMMIE ROGERS, overall 41/4"x5", signed "J Rogers" beneath photo. All boldly signed. Generally Fine with noted exception. Est: $150-300

   1045. RAY BOLGER (1904-1987). Rubber-legged American dancer and actor, most notably as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz (1939). ISP, b/w, 4"x5" bust portrait in costume. Inscribed, adding "From The Scarecrow of Oz" and boldly signed. Fine. Accompanied by ALS by his wife to the same collector on blue Waldorf Astoria Towers note paper, Dec 1956, thanking her for a gift of pot holders: "...They are very useful in my little kitchen here at the hotel. My husband has asked me to thank you also for your kind words about the show. I hope you are watching tomorrow, as he is doing 'Amy' for you and a number of others who requested it..." Fine. Est: $100-200

   1046. RAY BOLGER Printed SP removed from book, b/w, 4"x43/4" film still in a scene with Judy Garland and Toto from The Wizard of Oz. Boldly signed. Fine example. Est: $60-120

   1047. CHARLES BRONSON (b. 1922). Somber, versatile leading man achieving greatest success after the age of 50 and whose craggy visage did nothing to detract. DS, a colorful personal bank check drawn on his and his wife's account at Woodstock National Bank, Quechee, VT. Payable to "Cash" for $1,000. Darkly signed and completed in his hand. Fine. Accompanied by three unsigned 8"x10" close-up photographs. Est: $50-100

   1048. PIERCE BROSNAN (b.1952). Sophisticated Irish born leading man in several James Bond films and in the 80's TV series Remington Steele. Darkly signed signature in black felt tip, 41/2"x21/2". Fine. Artistically double matted with title panel beneath half-length color portrait as Bond, gun in hand, 8"x10". Contained under glass within simple frame. Overall 151/4"x221/4". Handsome presentation. Est: $60-100

   1049. YUL BRYNNER (1915-1985). Exotic leading actor of stage and film. He gained great success in Academy Award winning The King and I (1956), also in The Magnificent Seven and The Ten Commandments. Large darkly penned signature in black felt tip, 4"x5" custom mated beside color 71/2"x9" portrait in costume from The King and I. Contained under glass within gilt frame. Fine example beautifully presented. Est: $60-120

   1051. JIMMY BUFFETT (b. 1946). Popular recording artist and best-selling author of Tales from Margaritaville (1989). His book, Where Is Joe Merchant, 382pp, 71/4"x91/4", Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, NY, 1992. Boldly signed on first flyleaf. First Edition as stated on copyright page. First State dust jacket and book in Fine condition. Est: $80-160

   1052. JIMMY BUFFETT SP, color, 8"x10" half-length still during performance. Darkly signed in silver felt tip. Fine. Est: $80-160

   1053. BILLIE BURKE (1885-1970). Stage and silent picture star married to Florenz Ziegfeld in a long list of films including A Bill of Divorcement and the "good witch" in the Wizard of Oz. Darkly signed sentiment and signature on autograph album leaf, 6"x31/2". Three file punch holes at border edge; else a Fine vintage example. Est: $80-160

   1054. BURNS & ALLEN Popular vaudevillian couple who went on to long radio and television careers. GEORGE BURNS (1896-1996) was the bemused straight man puffing on a cigar as his lovable scatterbrained wife GRACIE ALLEN (1902-1964), got all the big laughs. Both have signed a vintage album leaf in bold pencil, 53/4"x41/2". Fine. Accompanied by unsigned b/w 10"x8" portrait of the young couple. Present also is a Fine ISP, b/w, 8"x10" standing portrait of the elder Burns with cigar in hand. Darkly signed near image. Very nice collection. Est: $200-450

   1055. GEORGE BURNS SP, b/w, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait with cigar. Darkly signed in lavender felt tip beneath sentiment. Custom double matted to overall 12"x14". Handsome presentation. Est: $50-100

   1056. [CADILLAC MAN] A 1990 comedy drama starring ROBIN WILLIAMS and TIM ROBBINS. SP, b/w, 10"x8" promotional still of the two in a scene from the film. Each has boldly signed in blue felt tip near his image. Fine example attractively double-matted under glass within embossed gilt frame. Overall 16"x13". Very nice. Est: $60-100

   1057. JAMES CAGNEY (1899-1986). American vaudeville song & dance man, Academy Award winning actor in Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942). Superb vintage SP, sepia matte, 8"x10" three-quarter length portrait. Boldly signed in blue fountain pen beside his image beneath sentiment, "Loads o' luck..." Minor wrinkle at top border; else Fine. Est: $100-200

   1058. JAMES CAGNEY TLS "Jim Cagney" on verso of illustrated card, 51/2"x31/2", Dec 28, 1977. To Anne Meynar in full, "Yours was a good letter and I enjoyed it thoroughly. You are so right when you hold your brothers and sisters so closely. There was really very little else. Trust this finds you in the best of order and do give my best to all your 'gang.' I do not recall a 'Red Munroe'. An awful lot of fighters have crossed my vision in years past..." Accompanied by original transmittal envelope and a laser print of a movie poster for Yankee Doodle Dandy, 10"x8". Light dampstain at top margin; else VG. Est: $60-120

   1059. ROGER C. CARMEL (1932-1986). Hollywood character in hundreds of roles, but best remembered as the bumbling criminal Harry Mudd on the original Star Trek television series. ISP, b/w, quarter-length portrait with pipe. Darkly inscribed and signed. Moderate wear especially at top and left borders somewhat affecting but not obscuring inscription; surface bumps at lower portion; else Fair/Good. With all faults, the signature area is strong and remains a "must have" autograph for dedicated Trekkies. Est: $200-500

   1060. 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. Est: $60-150

   1061. LESLIE CARON (b. 1931). French leading lady and dancer appearing opposite Gene Kelly in popular film An American in Paris (1951). TLS, 1p, 51/4"x71/4", n.p., Feb 19, 1954. To an admirer thanking her for a gift. In part, "...Your name in French is 'Aurore'...and it's a very pretty name too! I am glad you liked "Lili". I am going to do a new picture that you will like - the story of Cinderella..." Minor toning. Accompanied by ISP, b/w, 4"x5" half-length portrait inscribed "to sweet 'Aurore'..." Both are boldly signed. Fine. Est: $80-160

   1062. JOHNNY CARSON (1925-2005). Popular late night talk show host and comedian. Superb ISP with sentiment, b/w, 7"x9" quarter-length portrait. Darkly inscribed and signed across his image. Fine. Handsomely presented under plexiglass within double matting and wood frame. Very nice. Est: $150-250

   1063. DEANA CARTER (b. 1966). Country singer-songwriter best known for her performing barefoot and her recording "Once Upon a December." SP, b/w, 61/2"x9" candid still with guitar case looking back over her shoulder. Boldly signed in silver felt tip. Fine example attractively matted with title panel and contained under glass within embossed wood frame. Overall 13"x16". Nice. Est: $60-100

   1064. LYNDA CARTER (b. 1951). American actress best known for her lead television role as Wonder Woman that aired 1975-79. Boldly signed card with sentiment, 4"x21/2". Attractively double matted beneath color photo as Wonder Woman and contained under glass within simple frame. Overall 121/4"x151/4". Nice. Est: $60-100

   1065. [JOHNNY CASH] (1932-2003). Country-western singing legend and actor who amassed nine Grammy Awards during his long career. His authorized biography. The Man Called Cash by Steve Turner, 298pp, 61/2"x91/2", W. Publishing Group, Nashville, 2004. First Printing. Signed on title page by his children ROSANNE CASH; and JOHN C. CASH plus his friend, singer, songwriter and actor KRIS KRISTOFFERSON who wrote the Foreword. Est: $500-700

   1066. JOHNNY CASH Printed SP, color, 5"x6" close-up in performance with guitar. Handsomely double matted beneath plexiglass beside two unsigned b/w 5"x7" photographs and name panel within black matte frame. Overall 221/2"x161/2". Very nice presentation. Est: $80-150

   1067. [CELEBRITY ART PHOTOGRAPHS] Superb collection of ten contemporary stars. Printed SPs, mostly color, 81/2"x111/2" to 111/2"x15" art portraits removed from books. Each is boldly signed by the subject. Among them are JACK NICHOLSON; HEATHER LOCKLEAR; DANA CARVEY; CATE BLANCHETT; K.D. LANG; DMX adding "Big Dog"; VANESSA WILLIAMS; ADAM SANDLER; DAVID LETTERMAN; and SHARON LAWRENCE. Fine examples. Est: $150-300

   1068. CHER (b. 1946). Enduringly popular singer and Academy Award winning star in Moonstruck (1987). Her book with Robert Haas, M.S., Forever Fit, "The Lifetime Plan for Health, Fitness, and Beauty," 342pp, 71/4"x91/2", Bantam, New York, 1991. First Printing. Signed on half-title page, "Love Cher." Fine. Est: $100-200

   1069. ERIC CLAPTON (b. 1945). Eclectic British blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter; member of Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. He is considered one of the most influential guitarists in pop music history. SP, b/w, 31/2"x5" close-up. Fine. Attractively double matted with 1982 CD album cover of Timepieces, The Best of Eric Clapton and two discs, a 1999 promo for his single "Blue Eyes Blue" plus his album Behind the Sun (1985). Contained under glass within simple matte frame. Overall 16"x17". Nice. Est: $80-160

   1070. 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). Fantastic vintage Souvenir Picture Program for the "Country & Western Caravan on Tour," 9pp, 81/2"x103/4". Featuring eight full-page b/w portraits of the various stars and bands, highlighted by a three-quarter-length portrait of Cline signed in very bold pencil across light area. Other members of the tour who signed in blue ink near their images are ROY DRUSKY; 'STRING BEAN' on verso of Cline portrait; HOF artist CARL BELEW; and LEON MCAULIFFE. Mint condition. Est: $500-850

   1071. PATSY CLINE Darkly penned signature included on a page headed "Autographs," 71/4"x71/2", with several other popular Nashville stars, including KITTY WELLS; and her husband JOHNNIE WRIGHT; COWBOY COPAS; BILL PHILLIPS; and country/comic HAROLD MORRISON. Light general toning; else Fine. Est: $500-800

   1072. DAVID ALLAN COE (b. 1939). Outlaw country music recording artist and songwriter achieving his greatest success in the '70s, his song "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" one of his first hits in 1975. Having developed an almost cult following he continues to write and perform. Signed cover of his album Hello In There, 12"x12", featuring his striking half-length portrait. Boldly signed beside his image. Beautifully double-matted under plexiglass within embossed wood frame. Overall 203/4"x203/4". Splendid presentation. Est: $60-120

   1073. 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. Est: $100-250

   1074. 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. ISP, b/w, 8"x10" full-length film still in a scene from Cleopatra (1934). Boldly signed in blue felt tip. Fine. Est: $100-200

   1075. CLAUDETTE COLBERT Very nice printed SP, b/w, 61/2"x91/4" still in a bridal scene from It Happened One Night (1934). Boldly signed in felt tip beside her image. Fine. Est: $60-120


FILM COLORIZATION OPINIONS
1076. [COLORIZED FILMS DEBATE] Two early television and film stars provide their opinions regarding the colorization of original black and white films that were redistributed beginning in the mid-'80s. ALsS, 21/2pp. On her "One Of These Days..." letterhead, Nov 30, 1988, JOYCE RANDOLPH (b. 1925), a costar of The Honeymooners television series, writes in part, "I agree with you about not liking this new trend...Our 'Honeymooners' series would be all wrong in color. It would lose much of its character..." Comedienne IMOGENE COCA (1908-2001), n.d. On folded correspondence paper, a costar with Sid Caesar in Your Show Of Shows, writes in part, "I've been away appearing with Sid & Steve Allen...It was fun working with Sid - as usual - he was great. I am against the colorizing of film - Especially if the film was done during a period in which had the Director chosen to shoot it in color, he could have. I recently saw a film...Ann Sheridan played the lead & as always looked beautiful - but her teeth looked pale blue..." Darkly penned and signed. Fine. Est: $60-120

   1077. SEAN "PUFF DADDY" COMBS (b. 1969). This record producer, actor, and executive presides over a media empire that includes the record label Bad Boy Records, two clothing lines, a movie production company, and a restaurant chain. He is one of the driving forces behind hip-hop music. Large, boldly penned signature as "Puff Daddy" in blue felt tip, 51/2"x33/4", nicely double-matted beneath his CD Satisfy You arranged over cover featuring his image. Contained under plexiglass within simple frame. Overall 12"x151/4". Very nice display. Est: $60-120

   1078. 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). DS, 1p, 81/2"x11", Los Angeles, n.d. On blue Creative Artists Agency letterhead, Connery authorizes them "to accept delivery of any and all checks and/or sums of money which may from time to time be or become payable to me from you..." Boldly signed in space provided. Two file punch holes and light paper clip impression at top margin; else Fine. Est: $120-240

   1079. [CONSUMMATE HOLLYWOOD DIRECTORS] SP, color, 8"x10" standing portrait of Academy Award winning directors STEVEN SPIELBERG (1946) and GEORGE LUCAS (b. 1944) in earlier years. Each has signed in felt tip. Amusingly, each has signed over the others image. Fine. Est: $100-200

   1080. [CONTEMPORARY TV ACTRESSES] Collection of 15 television notables. SPs, color, 8"x10" portraits and stills. Included are JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT; JESSICA ALBA; SHARON LAWRENCE; LONI ANDERSON; EVA LONGORIA; TERRI HATCHER; DANA DELANY; KIM CATRALL; SARAH JESSICA PARKER; DEBRA MESSING; MARILU HENNER; ELIZABETH BERKLEY; CATHERINE BELL; RHONA MITRA and CYBILL SHEPHERD. Fine. Est: $100-250

   1081. MERIAN C. COOPER (1893-1973). American aviator, adventurer, director, screenwriter and innovative producer whose most famous film work was King Kong (1933); collaborating with John Ford, he was nominated for an Oscar for The Quiet Man. Honored with Academy Award (1952) for his many innovations and contributions "to the art of the motion picture." His adventure book, Grass, 362pp, 53/4"x81/4", G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1925. First Edition, second impression. Darkly inscribed "To: Clare Howard..." with sentiment and signed in full in blue fountain pen. Numerous photographs by Ernest Beaumont Schoedsack. Translated to acclaimed silent film documentary that year. No dust jacket. Bound in vivid blue cloth with gilt lettering to front and spine; red top edge; small stains at bottom cover border; light wear to photographic attribution portion of spine; else tightly bound and in excellent condition. Est: $100-400

   1082. CHICK COREA (b. 1941). Influential multiple Grammy Award winning American jazz fusion and jazz pianist/keyboardist and composer. His 1976 album, The Leprechaun, boldly inscribed and signed across his image on cover. Fine example. Recording present. Est: $60-120

   1083. KATHERINE CORNELL (1898-1974). Considered one of the great ladies of the American stage married to theatrical producer and director Gutherie McClintic (1893-1961). TLS, 1p, 5"x8", n.p., n.d. On her personal letterhead imprinted "Dressing Room Theatre" to an admirer, thanking her for a gift of potholders. In part, "...I have them in my kitchen at my home at Peter Rock where they are in daily use, and look very gay and attractive blending with the natural wood finish of the walls. We share a mutual enthusiasm for weaving, only I didn't begin until I was much, much older than you are...I'm glad that you liked the photographs of my play that you saw in Life..." Boldly signed. Fine example. Est: $50-100

   1084. KEVIN COSTNER (b. 1955). American leading actor who won an Academy Award with his first attempt at directing, Dances With Wolves (1990). ISP, b/w, overall 8"x10" promotional film still in a scene with costar SEAN YOUNG (b. 1959) from No Way Out (1987). Boldly signed by both across their images, Young adding inscription and sentiment. Light left border wrinkling; else Fine. Est: $50-100

   1085. JOSEPH COTTEN (1905-1994). Talented stage and screen actor best known for his performances in Citizen Kane (1941), The Third Man (1949), and many others. ALS, 1p, 53/4"x83/4", n.p., Dec 26 [1958]. On his personal letterhead to an admirer, thanking her for a gift of potholders, "They are very pretty and useful..." and advising that the signed photograph she requested was being sent separately. He concludes, "Happy New Year to you and your Granny..." Darkly penned in black ink and signed in full. Accompanied by ISP with sentiment, b/w matte, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait, adding "1958." Fine. Est: $80-160

   1086. [COUNTRY & ROCK] Three notable musicians. Included is a signed card by country music singer JAN HOWARD, 41/2"x3", matted beneath close-up color portrait within embossed frame, overall 13"x16". Also a poster signed by country singer LINDA DAVIS, a promotion for her album Shoot for the Moon (1994), mounted under plexiglass within silver frame, overall 18"x23". Plus a signature with sentiment by rock music artist DEL SHANNON (1934-1990) remembered for his 1961 hit "Runaway." Double matted beneath two close-up portraits, 31/2"x31/2" each, with title plate to overall 13"x16". All are boldly penned. Fine. Est: $60-120

   1087. [COUNTRY WESTERN ARTISTS] Nice selection of five country singers. SPs, mostly color, 8"x10" promotional portraits. Individually signed by HANK WILLIAMS JR; BILLY RAY CYRUS; BARBARA MANDRELL; ROSANNE CASH, minor ink brushing; and RANDY TRAVIS, 4"x6". All boldly signed. Overall Fine examples. Est: $100-200

   1088. SIR NOEL COWARD (1899-1973). English playwright, actor, producer, and composer, noted particularly as a chronicler of British upper-class life as portrayed in his comedy Private Lives (1930). TLS, 1p with integral leaf, 51/4"x61/2", Philadelphia, Nov 19, 1957. On The Barclay letterhead to an admirer thanking her for a pair of potholders. In part, "...They make a most unusual present as well as a useful one - when I get back to New York I intend to keep one for my dressing room and use the other one in my apartment..." He encloses a signed photograph and thanks her again. Accompanied by referenced ISP with sentiment, b/w, 8"x10" seated portrait. Both are boldly signed. Minor crease near bottom image in blank area and at bottom border; else VG/Fine. Est: $200-500

   1089. BOB CRANE (1928-1978). Hollywood leading actor remembered for his crafty, smooth talking lead role in the popular '60s television series Hogan's Heroes. His murder in a Scottsdale hotel room remains one of Hollywood's unsolved mysteries. ISP, b/w, 8"x10" half-length film still with JOHN BANNER (1910-1973) as the bumbling Sergeant Schultz. Each has inscribed and signed near his image. Crane has signed in black felt tip over dark area with fair contrast; border edge wear from previous framing; else VG. Est: $300-550

   1090. 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, 1p, 61/4"x10", Apr 23, 1956. On her Los Angeles address letterhead to friends Helen and Horace referencing her decorator and lifelong friend, silent screen star William Haines and her fourth and last husband, Pepsi-Cola president Alfred Steele. Thanking them for her birthday remembrance, she writes in part, "...I have just returned from a quick trip to New York. My husband and I bought a new apartment there, and William Haines decorating it for me. I had a wonderful time discussing ideas with him. Again thank you for your sweet thoughtfulness. God bless each of you. Best wishes from a very, very Grateful..." Boldly signed in full. Accompanied by b/w, 8"x10" half-length studio portrait of the young actress. Est: $100-200


1091. PULLED

   1092. JOAN CRAWFORD TLS, 1p, 61/4"x10", Los Angeles, Oct 27, 1955. Gracious letter on address imprinted letterhead thanking an admirer for "'Get Well Wishes.'" She writes, "...How sweet of you to say so many nice things about 'Female on the Beach'. Bless you for taking the time out of your busy day to let me know. I hope you will like 'Queen Bee' and 'The Way We Are' when you see them. They are exciting stories and favorites of mine..." Boldly signed. Fine. Est: $60-120

   1093. [CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON] Science fiction classic from 1954 that spawned two sequels. SP, color, 8"x10" portrait in costume holding creature's head signed by RICOU BROWNING (b. 1930) as the Gill Man. Occasional "golding" from processing error. Plus a superb FDC with Colorano silk cachet of coral reef scene. Postmarked at Charlotte Amalie, Aug 26, 1980. Boldly signed by Browning beneath his original drawing of the gill man. Est: $100-200

   1094. BING CROSBY (1904-1977). Popular singer and actor credited with developing the "crooner" singing style; winner of the 1944 Academy Award for Going My Way. TLS "Bing," 1p, 71/4"x101/2", Hollywood, Jul 2, 1957. On his personal letterhead to Pat Sullivan regarding his film Man On Fire. In part, "...We are pleased with the way this movie turned out because we didn't really set out to do anything spectacular or tremendous - we just wanted to do a nice honest film dealing with a problem which is becoming increasingly serious every year. I'm glad that you agree that we treated it well..." Boldly signed. Accompanied by original transmittal envelope. Est: $100-200

   1095. BING CROSBY Early TLS "Bing," 1p, 71/4"x101/2", New York, Mar 1, 1933. On his personal letterhead to an admirer acknowledging receipt of "the good luck charm - 'I'll need it'...I can only hope that I may be able to continue to merit your interest and approval..." Light general toning, darker at edges; tiny tear with no paper loss at top edge; else Fine. Est: $80-160

   1096. TOM CRUISE (b.1962). Quirky leading man nominated for an Academy Award in Born on the Fourth of July (1989). SP, color, 8"x10" close-up. Boldly signed across his image in blue felt tip. Fine. Attractively double matted with brass plaque to overall 111/4"x16". Walt Disney World COA. Superb presentation ready for framing. Est: $80-160

   1097. BILLY CRYSTAL (b. 1947). Award winning actor, writer, producer, comedian and film director. SP, color, 8"x10" three-quarter length portrait. Boldly signed in silver felt tip. Fine. Nicely double matted under glass within embossed wood frame. Overall 13"x16". Est: $50-100

   1098. BILLY CRYSTAL DS, 2pp on single leaf, 81/2"x14", New York, Nov 30, 1978. Standard William Morris Agency agreement to represent Crystal for three years with a ten percent commission. Boldly signed at conclusion. File punch holes at top border; center fold; else Fine. Est: $50-100

   1099. MACAULAY CULKIN (b. 1980). Among the most famous child actors in the 1990s in Home Alone (1990) and its sequel in 1992. Boldly signed card, 31/2"x3". Fine. Attractively matted beneath b/w humorous portrait as a young star, 51/2"x61/2", contained under plexiglass within wood frame. Overall 131/2"x161/2". Est: $60-100

   1100. MATT DAMON (b. 1970) Academy Award winning American actor in Good Will Hunting (1997). Promotional SP, b/w, 91/2"x8" film still in a scene from The Rainmaker (1997). Darkly signed near his image. Fine. Attractively double matted under glass within embossed gilt frame. Overall 16"x13". Very nice. Est: $60-120

   1101. BEBE DANIELS (1901-1971). American leading lady of the silent screen on stage since the age of seven moving on to Mack Sennett comedies in the 1910s, Cecil B. DeMille features in the '20s, and musical and other roles in the early talkie era including Rio Rita (1929) and 42nd Street (1933). She and actor husband Ben Lyon moved to England in 1935, becoming popular radio and television personalities there. Vintage SP, b/w silver print, 41/4"x71/2". Darkly signed across her image. Some silvering at edges; light wear at bottom border; else VG with strong signature area. Est: $80-160

   1102. CHARLIE DANIELS (b. 1936). Cross genre musician of country, Southern rock and jazz, performing solo and with the Charlie Daniels Band. He won a Grammy for his song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" (1979). SP, color, 8"x10" portrait with the other members of his band. Boldly signed by Daniels, BRUCE BROWN; TAZ DIGREGORIO; PAT MCDONALD; CHARLIE HAYWARD; and JAMES MARSHALL. Handsomely double matted under glass within gilt frame. Overall 13"x16". Very nice. Est: $100-200

   1103. BETTE DAVIS (1908-1989). Academy Award winning stage and motion picture actress in Dangerous (1935) and Jezebel (1938). ISP, b/w, 8"x10" bust portrait of the older actress. Darkly signed across her image. Fine. Est: $60-120

   1104. BETTE DAVIS Brief vintage ALS "Bette," 1p, 71/4"x101/2", Apr 14, 1938. On her personal letterhead responding to birthday greetings from an admirer. "I do appreciate your thought and good wishes for my birthday. As you no doubt realize, my days are so full - endless autographs to sign, letters to write and work at Studio! By best to you always..." Darkly signed. Est: $50-100

   1105. OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND (b. 1916). British-born Academy Award winning actress in To Each His Own (1946) and The Heiress (1949). Charming TLS, 1p, 51/2"x61/2", [Paris], n.d. On blue stationery she explains to a "friend" her inability to respond to a letter. In part, "It is with great regret that I return to you, unopened, your envelope. I do so because, after more than one sad interruption owing to family illnesses, I am now able to resume the writing of my autobiography...until the last page has been written I will not be able to attend to my mail as I would like to do. I know that you will understand and that you will wish me well in the demanding task..." Boldly signed. Fine. Beautifully double-matted beside a b/w photo of the young beauty, 71/4"x61/2". Contained under plexiglass within very nice wood frame. Elegant presentation. Est: $60-120

   1106. ROBERT DENIRO (b. 1943). Two-time Academy Award winning actor in Godfather, Part II (1975) and Raging Bull (1980). ISP, b/w, 8"x10" close-up. Darkly signed in blue felt tip beside his image. Corner tips clipped; else VG/Fine. Est: $60-120

   1107. [DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES] Popular ABC television series which began in 2004 starring TERI HATCHER; FELICITY HUFFMAN; MARCIA CROSS; EVA LONGORIA; and NICOLLETTE SHERIDAN. SP, color, 8"x10" full-length standing cast portrait signed by all five near their image. Attractively double matted above color miniature of the Desperate Housewives title screen to overall 111/2"x17". Ready for framing. Est: $80-160

   1108. NEIL DIAMOND (b. 1941). Award winning singer and composer of popular music and film scores with 19 platinum and multi-platinum albums. Striking SP, color, 10"x8" still in performance. Boldly signed in silver felt tip. Fine. Attractively double-matted under glass within embossed gilt frame. Overall 16"x13". Very nice. Est: $60-100

   1109. KIRK & ERIC DOUGLAS Father and son actors. SPs, b/w portraits. KIRK DOUGLAS (b. 1916), leading actor in Spartacus and Seven Days in May, 33/4"x51/2", mounting traces on two right edges. His youngest son ERIC DOUGLAS (1958-2004) debuted with his father in the western A Gunfight (1971), 8"x10", inscribed adding sentiment and date "Nov 13, 1995." Plus an ANS sent to the same collector on fax letterhead with same date. COA by Mark Allen Baker. Est: $80-160

   1110. [FILM & STAGE ACTRESSES] Nice collection of six Hollywood actresses, most with Broadway stage experience. SPs, color & b/w, 8"x10" portraits. Individually signed by JOANNE WOODWORD; SHIRLEY MACLAINE; DEBRA PAGET, inscribed; BEBE NEUWIRTH; ANGIE DICKINSON; and ADRIENNE BARBEAU. Fine examples. Est: $60-120

   1111. LOUISE DRESSER (1878-1965). A former vaudevillian, she went on to be a respected character actress in the '30s appearing in A Ship Comes In (1929) and Maid of Salem (1937). Boldly signed vintage autograph album leaf, 6"x31/2", adding sentiment and "1916." Three file punch holes at border edge; else Fine. Est: $50-120

   1112. BOBBY DRISCOLL (1937-1968). Popular child actor in Song of the South (1946) and Treasure Island (1950). He won an Academy Award for Outstanding Juvenile Actor of 1949, dying tragically from a drug overdose. Signed clipped signature, 31/2"x2". Darkly penned. Mounted. Single file hole punch at top right border well away from signature; else Fine. Est: $120-150

   1113. [DRIVING MISS DAISY] Academy Award winning film (1989) based on Pulitzer Prize winning novel starring MORGAN FREEMAN and JESSICA TANDY (1990-1994). Signed cards, 4"x13/4" and 31/4"x11/2" matted beside film still with Morgan Freeman, 61/2"x4", a small movie poster replica, 5"x7", and title panel. Contained under plexiglass within embossed wood frame. Attractive presentation. Est: $60-120

   1114. JIMMY DURANTE (1893-1980). American comedian with a long career in vaudeville and nightclubs. ISP, b/w, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait vignette within silhouette of famous profile. Boldly inscribed and signed in light area beside image. Ink slightly faded; else Fine. Handsomely presented under glass within ornate custom double frame. Overall 12"x14". Est: $80-100

   1115. [EASY RIDER] Counterculture film icon starring PETER FONDA and DENNIS HOPPER (1969), who along with Terry Southern wrote the script. Large, boldly penned signatures of Hopper and Fonda, 33/4"x3", double matted under glass beneath b/w 10"x8" action still from the film and identifying panel within black matte frame. Overall 151/4"x201/4". Fine presentation. Est: $60-120

   1116. [EASY RIDER] SP, b/w, 10"x8" film still in a scene with stars DENNIS HOPPER; JACK NICHOLSON; and PETER FONDA. Boldly signed by all three. Fine. Est: $80-160

   1117. [ECLECTIC ROCK] Assortment of singers and musicians of different rock styles. SPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits of ERIC CLAPTON; and JOHN MELLENCAMP; plus a color laser print of ALICE COOPER in performance at his most outrageous. All boldly signed. Fine. Est: $150-300

   1118. [ELVIS PRESLEY] (1935-1977). Legendary "king of rock and roll" and popular film star. AMsS, 1p, 81/2"x11", n.d. Lyrics of his song "Fun in Acapulco" from the movie of the same name (1963). Penned and signed on pink card stock by the lyricist DOLORES FULLER. Est: $200-400

   1119. [ENTERTAINMENT LIBRARY] Nice selection of 14 books signed by 20 popular film and television stars and other notables. Among them: The Right Stuff, First Printing thus, signed 5"x3"cards by the film stars and laid to first pastedown and endpaper and half-title page: FRED WARD; ED HARRIS; JEFF GOLDBLUM; DENNIS QUAID; BARBARA HERSHEY; PAMELA REED; and HARRY SHEARER, nick and top edgewear. Also, The Apollo Adventure "The Making of the Apollo Space Program and the Movie Apollo 13." First Pocket Books Printing, soft cover, signed by RON HOWARD and TOM HANKS; Lena signed and inscribed by LENA HORNE, small paper loss and wear to dust jacket; Yanni In Words, by YANNI; Real Men Don't Apologize by JIM BELUSHI, second impression; This Life by SIDNEY POITIER; Hot Italian Dish, "A Cookbook" by VICTORIA GOTTI; The Right Words at the Right Time "Vol 2: Your Turn!" by MARLO THOMAS; The Actor's Life "Journals 1956-1976" by CHARLTON HESTON, light edge wear; Sex Money Kiss by GENE SIMMONS, second impression, signed on cover; Raymie, Dickie, and the Bean "Why I Love and Hate My Brothers"; and Everybody Loves Raymond "Our Family Album" both by RAY ROMANO. Also present are two books by SARAH FERGUSON, the Duchess of York: My Story and her children's book, Little Red's Christmas Story. Lastly, Stories From My Childhood by MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV. Fine examples with noted exceptions. Est: $150-350

   1120. NICHOLAS EVANS (b. 1950). British screenwriter TV/film producer and best-selling novelist whose work includes The Horse Whisperer (1995) translated to film starring ROBERT REDFORD. His book, The Horse Whisperer, 404pp, 61/2"x91/2", Delacorte Press, New York, 1995. First Printing. Book jacket and book are in Fine condition. Boldly signed on title page by both the author and the Academy Award winning actor. Est: $200-350

   1121. [FEMALE RECORDING ARTISTS] Collection of four contemporary vocalists. SPs, color, 8"x10" portraits and stills. Included are country singers k. d. lang; and SHANIA TWAIN; rocker MELISSA ETHRIDGE; and pop artist PAULA ABDUL. Fine examples. Est: $150-250

   1122. [FEMALE RECORDING ARTISTS] Diverse collection of six popular music celebrities. SPs, color and b/w, 8"x10" portraits. Individually signed by JOAN JETT; KATHY MATTEA; ANNE MURRAY; MARIE OSMOND; OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN; and DEBBIE GIBSON. Boldly penned. Fine examples. Est: $80-100

   1123. [FLEETWOOD MAC] Popular British '70s blues-based band founded by Mick Fleetwood and Peter Green that achieved superstar status with a softer California sound with their album Rumours (1977). Original April 1990 Tower Records issue of Pulse! magazine cover, 93/4"x113/4". Boldly signed by bandmembers MICK FLEETWOOD; STEVIE NICKS; JOHN MCVIE; CHRISTINE MCVIE; RICK VITO; and BILLY BURNETTE. Attractively matted to overall 123/4"x143/4" and ready for framing. Est: $80-160

   1124. 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). Vintage ISP, sepia matte, 8"x10" casual portrait of the young star leaning on fence with pipe in hand. Boldly inscribed and signed near his image in fountain pen, "To Ethel, - Kindest regards..." Light diagonal wrinkle at top left corner area with negligible affect to sentiment; light surface flaws at border; else near Fine. Est: $250-500

   1125. ERROL FLYNN Printed SP, b/w, 5"x7" half-length portrait. Boldly signed in blue ballpoint beside his image. Fine. Est: $200-400

   1126. HENRY FONDA (1905-1982). American actor noted for his solid performances in The Grapes of Wrath (1940) and On Golden Pond (1981), for which he won an Academy Award. Vintage Playbill cover, 6"x81/2", for the 1949 stage production of Mister Roberts at the Alvin Theatre. Signed in blue fountain across his image in a scene from the play with costars. Fine. Attractively double matted beside the producers and cast page to overall 193/4"x14". Ready for framing. Fonda would later star in the 1955 film version of the play with James Cagney. Est: $60-120

   1127. HARRISON FORD (b. 1942). Major box office action star of Star Wars and Indiana Jones film series. Boldly signed 5"x31/2" card, custom double matted with laser disc of his film The Fugitive (1993) and cover, 12"x12". Contained under plexiglass within simple frame. Overall 261/4"x201/4". Fine example. Est: $80-160

   1128. TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD (1919-1991). Grammy-winning recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country & western, pop, and gospel musical genres, especially associated with his hit "Sixteen Tons." He was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984. Boldly signed in blue ballpoint on pink album leaf, 4"x3". Inoffensive 1"x1/2" paper loss at bottom left border neatly cut out. Attractively presented within custom double mat beneath printed color close-up portrait, 7"x9", under glass within black matte frame. Quite nice. Est: $60-120

   1129. [FORREST GUMP] Multiple Academy Award winning 1994 film starring TOM HANKS. SP, color, 8"x10" seated still with his famous box of chocolates. Darkly signed across his image. Attractively double matted above signed card, 41/2"x21/2", by the author of the 1986 novel on which the movie was based, WINSTON GROOM, also a writer of nonfiction work. Fine. Overall 10"x16". Nice combination. Est: $80-150

   1130. REDD FOXX (1922-1991). An American vaudeville actor who became a 70's icon in the long -running hit series Sanford and Son. Partly printed DS, a pink personal bank check drawn the Valley National Bank, Toluca Lake, Feb 22, 1985. Payable to Sodin Magno for $175.88. Boldly signed. Light show-through of clerking stamp on verso beneath signature of negligible affect. Handsomely double matted beneath b/w 61/2"x71/2" close-up in a scene from the television series. Contained under glass within simple black matte frame. Overall 151/4"x201/4". Fine example attractively presented. Est: $60-120

   1131. REDD FOXX DS, his personal imprinted bank check drawn on Valley National Bank, North Hollywood, Apr 4, 1985. Payable to La Brea Assoc. for $2,587.96. Boldly signed. Moderate show-through in blank area of blue stamp on verso; else Fine. Handsomely presented in custom double mat beside b/w, 71/2"x91/2" film still from the popular series. Contained in embossed wood frame. Overall 25"x17". Very nice. Est: $60-120

   1132. MORGAN FREEMAN (b. 1937). Academy Award-winning American actor and film director in Million Dollar Baby (2004). SP, color, 81/4"x61/2" half-length film still. Attractively double matted under glass within embossed wood frame. Overall 13"x16". Est: $60-100

   1133. [FRIENDS] Emmy Award winning comedy series (1994-2004). SP, color, 10"x8" cast portrait. Signed by the stars JENNIFER ANISTON; COURTNEY COX; LISA KUDROW; MATT LEBLANC; MATTHEW PERRY; and DAVID SCHWIMMER. Fine example. Est: $80-160

   1134. GABLE & LOMBARD Famed celebrity couple during the Golden Age of Hollywood, CLARK GABLE (1901-1961) and CAROLE LOMBARD (1908-1942) were married in 1939. When she was tragically killed in a plane crash returning from a War Bond drive, the grief-stricken actor joined the Army Air Corps, remaining out of movies for three years. Both have boldly signed a vintage album leaf, 5"x31/2", in blue fountain pen. Fine example. Attractively matted beneath full-length 8"x10" portrait of the couple and a cutout image of the two seated at dining table at a formal occasion. Some photographic deterioration of portrait. Brass plaque present with a quote by FDR on her passing. Overall 22"x17". Ready for framing. Est: $350-550

   1135. CLARK GABLE Printed SP, color, 10"x8" film still in a scene with Ava Gardner in Mogambo (1953). Signed in blue fountain pen beside image. Light edge wear; scattered punctures and tiny abrasions with negligible paper loss; mounting stains on verso; else Good/VG. Est: $400-600

   1136. ZAZA GABOR (b. 1919). Exotic Hungarian leading lady in international films; Miss Hungary of 1936. SP, b/w, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait. Boldly signed in red felt tip. Fine example. Est: $60-120

   1137. AVA GARDNER (1922-1990). Hollywood star once voted the world's most beautiful woman in The Barefoot Contessa (1954) and Night of the Iguana (1964). ISP, b/w, 5"x61/2" bust portrait. Darkly inscribed and signed across white area. Fine. Attractively custom matted under glass within embossed frame. Overall 101/2"x12". Est: $60-120

   1138. JOHN GILBERT (1895-1936). Dashing American leading man of the '20s known as "the Great Lover." Large signature in bold pencil on beige paper, 31/2"x2". Handsomely double mounted beside striking b/w full-length magazine portrait, 81/4"x13", and brass plaque. Fine example. Overall 18"x17". Ready for framing. Walt Disney World COA. Est: $100-200

   1139. [RALPH EMERY & VINCE GILL] Famous country music disk jockey and television host plus country music musician and songwriter. Together they won as First Place Team at the Opryland Invitational Golf Tournament. Presented is their award comprising engraved gold and silver replica eight-track tapes and CD discs above engraved brass plaque housed under glass within simple frame. The tournament benefited the Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation. A very nice country music tribute. Est: $60-100

   1140. VINCE GILL (b. 1957). Grammy winning country music musician, songwriter, and singer. SP, b/w, casual seated portrait. Boldly signed in blue felt tip across his image. Pleasingly matted with title panel under glass within embossed wood frame. Very nice. Est: $60-100

   1141. LILLIAN GISH (1898-1993). Stage actress and silent film star who received a special Academy Award in 1970 honoring her for achieving the longest acting career in the business, appearing in Birth of a Nation (1914) and Poltergeist (1982). Two very nice book plate photographs, b/w, 81/4"x101/4" full-length early film stills of the young star. Both are boldly signed in black ink by the elder actress. Est: $80-160

   1142. [GLAMOUR GIRLS] Two ladies known for their alluring public images. SPs, color, signed by French actress BRIGITTE BARDOT (b. 1933), 81/2"x111/2" magazine portrait; and supermodel CINDY CRAWFORD (b. 1966), 8"x10" close-up. Boldly penned in black felt tip. Light vertical wrinkling of printed magazine portrait; else VG/Fine. Est: $60-120

   1143. [GLAMOROUS LEADING LADIES] Three stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. SPs, b/w, 8"x10" elegant studio portraits. Among them JOAN BENNETT (1910-1990); LORETTA YOUNG (1913-2000); and JOAN FONTAINE (b. 1917), color. All boldly signed. Fine examples. Est: $150-250

   1144. [GOLDEN GIRLS] Popular Emmy-winning television sitcom (1985-92) starring BEA ARTHUR; BETTY WHITE; RUE MCCLANAHAN; and ESTELLE GETTY, now in syndication. Large darkly penned signatures on white panels with miniature film clapboard or slate signed by Bea Arthur in green felt tip. Attractively double matted under plexiglass beside 7"x9" color portrait of the four stars within wood frame. Overall 201/4"x15". Splendid presentation. Est: $60-120

   1145. [GONE WITH THE WIND] Academy Award winning film of 1939 translated from Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize winning novel. Collection of seven of the stars. Vintage individual signatures include CLARK GABLE in bold pencil; VIVIEN LEIGH; OLIVIA DE HAVILAND; BUTTERFLY MCQUEEN, adding character name; ANN RUTHERFORD; EVELYN KEYES; and CAMMI KING. Artistically double matted with four b/w film stills of scenes in which they appear and a color close-up of Rhett and Scarlett plus a color reproduction of the movie poster. Contained under plexiglass within matching embossed frame. Overall 331/2"x271/2". Superb presentation. Est: $800-1200

   1146. [GONE WITH THE WIND] Vintage brochure, 31/2"x81/2" 6pp fold-out, for "Atlanta's Gone With The Wind Commemoration" darkly signed on back cover by actress BUTTERFLY MCQUEEN (1911-1995), synonymous with her role as the weepy maid "Prissy." Held at the "World's Largest GWTW Museum" in Atlanta featuring collector Herb Bridge's GWTW Gallery. Minor soiling; else Fine. Est: $100-200

   1147. [GONE WITH THE WIND] A commemorative 1964 facsimile of the Mitchell's 1936 novel upon which the film was based authorized by her executors. Contained within illustrated slipcase. Inscribed and signed on title page by CAMMIE KING (b. 1934) who portrayed little Bonnie Blue Butler in the film. Also included are three Hollywood Classics Pop-Up Greeting Cards featuring the famous movie poster with Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, each signed by King. All obtained in-person at an autograph signing session, the advertising flyer included. Very nice GWTW collection. COA by Mark Allen Baker Est: $100-300

   1148. BENNY GOODMAN (1909-1986). Clarinetist and bandleader known as the "King of Swing." He provided the music for The Benny Goodman Story in which he was portrayed by Steve Allen (1955). Vintage promotional ISP, b/w matte, 5"x53/4" three-quarter length standing portrait with clarinet. Darkly inscribed and signed "To Frank It was a pleasure visiting with ya, Best always Benny." Jul 25 1951 date stamp at bottom border. Laid to slightly larger backing; else Fine. Est: $100-200

   1149. LEO GORCEY (1915-1969). Diminutive star of second feature films, one of the original Dead End Kids, in Dead End (1937) and Angels With Dirty Faces (1938). SP, b/w matte, 5"x7" quarter-length portrait. Signed in red crayon across image, "Hi Ya! Leo." Signature a tad light; else Fine. Est: $60-120

   1150. 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). Darkly signed white handkerchief, signature area 6"x4", beautifully double matted beneath famed swimsuit photo, 6"x9", to overall 10"x171/4". Photograph evidences some golding from processing flaw. Est: $80-160

   1151. [GRAND OLE OPRY] Two signed illustrated song books, 48pp each, 9"x12" each, Acuff-Rose Publications, Nashville, ca. 1949. "'Little' Jimmy Dickens Song Folio No. 1" is signed on cover featuring his image by JIMMY DICKENS (b. 1920) and four other country artists including BILLY STEWART; JABO CARINGTON; BOB MOORE; and FLOYD ROBINSON. Some doodling on imprinted label; corner fold at bottom cover; light soiling on covers; else VG. Plus "Songs Cowboy Copas Sings" signed on cover by [Lloyd] COWBOY COPAS (1913-1963) and three others. Best known for his hit recording "Alabam," he died tragically in a plane crash that also took the lives of country music legend Patsy Cline and Hawkshaw Hawkins. Minor edgewear; else Fine. Est: $100-250

   1152. ALEC GUINNESS (1914-2000). Distinguished British stage actor winning an Academy Award for his performance in Bridge on the River Kwai (1957). Promotional SP, b/w, 91/4"x71/2" film still in a scene from Lovesick (1983). Boldly signed in blue ink beside his image. Three borders trimmed; else near Fine. Est: $60-120

   1153. ALEC GUINNESS Splendid SP, color, 8"x10" close-up film still. Darkly signed beside his image. Handsomely double-matted under plexiglass within embossed gilt frame. Overall 13"x16". Fine example very nicely presented. Est: $60-120

   1154. ALAN HALE (1892-1950). Jovial actor in films since 1911 remembered for his role as Little John in Robin Hood, both in 1921 and 1938 versions. Vintage signature on yellow leaf boldly signed beneath sentiment in lavender ink, adding "'23." Fine example matted beneath b/w film still, 61/2"x8", and title panel under plexiglass within embossed wood frame. Overall 14"x171/2". Nice. Est: $60-120

   1155. BARBARA HALE (b. 1921). American actress in Jolson Sings Again (1949, but best known as Perry Mason's loyal and knowledgeable secretary "Della Street" of television and film. Vintage ISP, b/w RKO publicity portrait of the glamorous young actress for the film Lady Luck. (1945). Darkly signed beneath inscription and sentiment. VG/Fine. Est: $50-100

   1156. [HALL & OATES] Song-writing Hall of fame duo DARYL HALL (b. 1946) and JOHN OATES (b. 1948) were uniquely able to cross over a variety of genre, and are usually associated with ballad-oriented pop-blue-eyed soul which dominated the charts during the 1970s and '80s. Large individually penned signatures on cards, 4"x3", custom double matted beneath 45-RPM record and album cover for two of their best known hits "Say It Isn't So" and "Kiss On My List." Contained under plexiglass within black matte frame. Great presentation. Est: $60-120

   1157. MARVIN HAMLISCH (b. 1945). Contemporary music composer of film scores twice receiving Academy Award. AMuQS on card with printed staves, 5"x3". Inscribed and signed. Three bars of his Oscar winning film score and song "The Way We Were" sung by Barbara Streisand in her movie of the same name with Robert Redford. Fine. Accompanied by 8"x10" unsigned portrait, a promotional film still from the movie, and the music sheet for the song featuring Streisand's image on cover. All in Fine condition. A wonderful ensemble suitable for framing. Est: $50-100

   1158. [HAPPY DAYS] Long-running television sitcom 1974-84 that further established the career of actor-director Ron Howard and spun off other popular series such as Laverne & Shirley. Collection of six darkly penned large signatures of cast members SCOTT BAIO; HENRY WINKLER; MARION ROSS; DON MOST; LINDA PURL and CRYSTAL BERNARD. Beautifully double matted with color 9"x71/4" portrait of the original cast and a "Happy Days" 45 RPM record with descriptive text. Contained under glass within simple frame. Overall 271/4"x233/4". Great presentation. Est: $250-500

   1159. EMMYLOU HARRIS (b. 1947). Grammy winning country music singer, songwriter and musician enjoying a solo career as well as a sought-after duet partner. Signed cover of her 1979 album Blue Kentucky Girl, boldly penned in red ink. Artfully double matted with record and brass title plaque under plexiglass within embossed matte frame. Overall 29"x22". Impressive. Est: $80-160

   1160. WILL H. HAYS (1879-1954). Most identified as the president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (1922-45) which instituted the Production Code, popularly known as the Hays Office for its efforts on behalf of film censorship. He had also been Chairman of the Republican National Committee and postmaster general under Warren Harding (1921-22). Vintage SP, b/w silver print, 71/4"x61/2" portrait seated at his desk. Darkly signed on white border in black fountain pen. Minor silvering at edges; else near Fine. Est: $50-100

   1161. SUSAN HAYWARD (1918-1975). Vivacious Academy Award winning actress in I Want to Live (1958). Large, darkly penciled signature on blue paper, 43/4"x4". Attractively double matted beside stunning b/w seated portrait of the young beauty, 8"x10". Overall 18"x141/2". Ideal for framing. Est: $60-120