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ALL THAT JAZZ
730. [ALL THAT JAZZ] Archive of over 81 autographs by over 55 important contributors to American jazz history including signed cards, photos, letters, programs, etc. Many of the cards and photographs are inscribed and accompanied with transmittal envelopes. Present is an extraordinary small notebook, 31/2"x6", kept as an autograph album by a Philadelphia collector; ca. late '30s. Inside are the signatures of African-American jazz artists, most of them performing regularly at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem: LOUIS ARMSTRONG; ELLA FITZGERALD, a very rare CHICK WEBB (1909-1939); a SHAW & LEE clip; JESS ALTMILLER; JAMES RUSHING; STEPIN FETCHIT; MARY SMALL; DON REDMAN; also comedian HENNY YOUNGMAN; plus COUNT BASIE; a rare BILLIE HOLIDAY (1915-1959); FLETCHER HENDERSON; HENRY RED ALLEN; ARNOLD JOHNSON; JIMMIE LUNCEFORD (1902-1947); DUKE ELLINGTON; a scarce IVIE ANDERSON (1904-1949), Ellington's lead singer; "LUCKY" MILLINDER, tipped in, and four others. Sold by noted autograph dealer Steve Raab in 1998 to present owner. Additionally, there are two jazz posters, one signed by Ron Carter Quartet members BUSTER WILLIAMS, KENNY BARREN, BEN RILEY and RON CARTER; the other by WOODY HERMAN, both with light vertical center folds. Plus two index cards with envelopes signed by EUBIE BLAKE; color postcard signed by DAVE BRUBECK; signature page from contract signed by LARRY CORYELL; inscribed signature by OSCAR BRAND; a classic SP by HOAGY CARMICHAEL; TLS by SAMMY KAHN, 1976; two SPs by CHICK COREA with transmittal TNS, 1980; SP and 4 index cards by JOHN DANKWORTH; SPs by KEVIN EUBANKS; PETE FOUNTAIN (four, 2 different); MAYNARD FERGUSON (3); SKITCH HENDERSON; CLARENCE "FROGMAN" HENRY plus 4 signed index cards. Also two collector's letters signed at bottom margin by JOHN HAMMOND; and CARLOS MONTOYA, with smudged inscription away from signature; ART HODES signed card w/envelope; SPs by RAMSEY LEWIS; BRANFORD MARSALIS; BOBBY MCFERRIN; also SP by TURK MURPHY plus ANS; SPs by CHUCK MANGIONE; WYNTON MARSALIS (2); JEAN-LUC PONTY with ANS on collector's letter w/envelope; OSCAR PETERSON; PANCHO SANCHEZ; CHUCK TERRY; BOBBY SHORT plus signed card; and a postcard color photo signed by LAWRENCE WELK. Also included in this collection are signed programs: a rare Atlantic City 1964 "Steel Pier" souvenir program signed inside by GENE KRUPA; a 1947 Red Cross Fund dinner program signed by both TOMMY DORSEY and JIMMY DORSEY on the cover; a scarce classic "The Dave Brubeck Quartet" program signed Dave "BRUBECK" on cover, with b/w images of the members throughout with neatly penned notations in unidentified hand on back page margin regarding their repertoire. Also a 1977 complete performance contract signed twice by WOODY HERMAN; an index card signed by SAMMY KAYE with envelope; a cut signature from VAUGHN MONROE, ink a little uneven; an index card signed by BENNY GOODMAN in 1954; and a card signed by GUY LOMBARDO with envelope. Generally in VG/Fine condition. An incredible collection of important big band and jazz notables. Preserved in three-ring binder. Est: $3000-5000

   731. 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. Superb vintage soft cover program with his "Concert Group," 12pp, 9"x121/4", n.p., n.d. Boldly signed in green ink on cover. Most of the pages are filled with various photos of Armstrong and members of his band along with performance reviews and a 2pp reprinted manuscript Louis wrote for Esquire Jazz Book. Signed also by band members COZY COLE; BARNEY BIGARD; and RUSS PHILLIPS across their images on pages within. Very desirable. Est: $250-450

   732. LOUIS ARMSTRONG Large, boldly penciled signature on paper slip, 6"x4". Single vertical fold at center; old mounting stains at three edges; identified in another hand at bottom border; else VG. Est: $150-350

   733. LOUIS ARMSTRONG Program for "Louis Armstrong and His Concert Group," 14pp, 9"x12". Illustrated with many b/w photographs of his group and his arrival in Tokyo. Boldly inscribed on inside front cover: "Satchmo to Johnny...Louis Armstrong." Cover evidences only light wear along spine; else in excellent condition. Accompanied by a superb unsigned set of ten promotional b/w 8"x10" portraits and photo stills with other stars, members of his band, etc. Splendid Armstrong collection. Est: $150-300

   734. DUKE ELLINGTON (1899-1974). Popular American band leader, pianist and jazz composer of such hits as "Mood Indigo," "Ko Ko" and "Sophisticated Lady." Vintage ISP [Maurice, Chicago], b/w, 8"x10" promotional three-quarter length standing portrait. Inscribed to "Bobby Peck My Best Wish..." Penned and signed in blue fountain pen. Some fading of ink; light toning; minor bottom border wear; else VG. Est: $200-400

   735. ABBOTT & COSTELLO Universal Studio's top stars of the early '40s, one of America's most celebrated comedy teams in vaudeville, radio, films and television. BUD ABBOTT (1895-1974) was the straight man foil for LOU COSTELLO (1908-1959) comic characterizations. Vintage individually inscribed and signed trimmed album leaves, each adding "Kate Smith Hour." Darkly signed in blue fountain pen by Abbott and in dark pencil by Costello. Both are annotated "Casa Manana November 1938" on separate portions of matching leaves. Est: $150-300

   736. ABBOTT & COSTELLO Vintage individually signed album leaves, Abbott signing in dark pencil; and Costello in black ink. Accompanied by reproduced unsigned b/w 8"x10" film still of the two in performance during one of their many comedy routines. Fine. Est: $150-250

   737. ABBOTT & [COSTELLO] ISP, b/w, 11"x14" quarter-length portrait of the young comedy team. BUD ABBOTT signs and inscribes "To Donald B. Fishe From your Pals..." Signed in full in blue fountain pen. Only a little faded. Costello is secretarially signed. Beautifully matted with identifying plaque to overall 161/2"x211/2". Est: $100-200

   738. [ACTRESS TRIO] Three Hollywood film stars. Large signatures on cards individually signed by Academy Award winning Italian beauty SOPHIA LOREN (b. 1934); singer EDIE ADAMS (b. 1932); and DONNA MILLS (b. 1940) best known for her television series and film roles. Each is matted beneath color photographs within black window mats to overall 11"x14" each. Fine attractive examples. Est: $60-120

   739. ROY ACUFF (1903-1992). American country music legend who formed a band known as the Smoky Mountain Boys. They were a popular fixture on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. TMsS, 1p, 81/2"x11", n.p., n.d. Transcription of his song "The Great Speckled Bird" in four stanzas. Darkly signed in black ink beneath sentiment at top margin. Fine example. Est: $100-200

   740. ALABAMA Grammy winning country music group since the '80s, making their farewell tour in 2004. Members include JEFF COOK, TEDDY GENTRY, RANDY OWEN, and MARK HERNDON. Promotional ISP, b/w, overall 8"x10" full-length seated portrait. Each has boldly signed in black felt tip near his image. Fine example. Est: $60-120

   741. [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. SP, b/w, 8"x10" cast portrait boldly signed by the stars except Reiner. Fine. Est: $100-200

   742. [AMERICAN GRAFFITI] Academy Award winning 1973 George Lucas film. Two signed 1/18 scale die cast metal replicas of vintage autos seen in the film. A 1957 Buick Roadmaster signed on hood by LYNNE STEWART who played "Bobbie Tucker"; and a 1956 yellow Ford Pickup signed by PAUL LE MAT as "Milner." Contained in original packaging. Fine. Est: $100-250

   743. LUCY & DESI ARNAZ Famed Hollywood couple comedienne Lucille Ball (1910-1989); and her husband, band leader and singer Desi Arnaz (1915-1986). They costarred in television's 1950s comedic staple I Love Lucy and later founded Dezilu Productions. Two partly printed DsS, bank checks drawn on Bank of America and California Bank respectively, Hollywood. Boldly signed in full in spaces provided, Lucy on Aug 1, 1955, payable to Bank of America; and Desi on Jun 6, 1955, payable to the County tax collector. Single light folds; light show-through of backstamps; else near Fine. Accompanied by nice b/w, 10"x8" reproduced film still from one of their television episodes. Est: $200-400


"PEARLS OF WISDOM OR WIT FROM THE FAMOUS"
744. MARY ASTOR (1906-1987). Highly publicized star of mid-20's through the 40's, winning an Academy Award in 1941 for her performance in The Great Lie. Vintage ALS, 2pp, 53/4"x73/4", Pacific Palisades, Mar 23, 1939. On her personal address letterhead, Astor pens a charming response to an autograph request. In part, "...I only wish I could be original enough to say something a bit different...I can see you hoping wistfully for some pearls of wisdom or wit from the famous - but beginning and ending it is always: Thank you for asking me to contribute to your hobby!..." Darkly penned and signed. Fine. Est: $200-400

   745. GENE AUTRY (1907-1998). Singing cowboy of numerous minor Western films, later a successful businessman and owner of the California Angels MLB team. Collection of three vintage ISPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits in costume, two separate poses. Each is darkly inscribed and signed in fountain pen above image. Occasional minor ink skipping; one with two thin creases in dark area. Generally VG. Est: $100-200

   746. GENE AUTRY Vintage ISP with sentiment, b/w, 8"x10" action still atop his rearing horse Champion. Republic Productions backstamp. Darkly signed in brown fountain pen above image. Est: $60-120

   747. TALLULAH BANKHEAD (1903-1968). Gravel-voiced leading lady best remembered for her role in Life Boat (1944); daughter of a powerful Alabama politician William Brockman Bankhead who was Speaker of the House (1936-40). Vintage SP, [S. Georges, England], sepia-toned, 51/2"x81/2" half-length seated portrait of the young actress who began her stage career at 15. Signed at bottom image beneath sentiment "Best Wishes..." Early signature. Ink only slightly faded; some surface wrinkling, one touching top of image. Photographer's blindstamp beneath first letter of sentiment and backstamp. Est: $100-200

   748. COUNT BASIE (1904-1984). Composer and influential big band leader of '30s and 40s with such hits as "One O'Clock Jump," "Taxi War Dance," etc. Promotional ISP, b/w, 8"x10" three-quarter length seated portrait at piano. Darkly inscribed and signed in lavender sharpie, "To my man Fred / Take it easy from Count Basie." Fine example. Est: $100-200

   749. WARNER BAXTER (1889-1951). Academy Award winner in Old Arizona (1929) and 42nd Street (1933). Vintage ISP [Grenbeau], silver print, 8"x10" three-quarter length portrait. Darkly inscribed and signed in black fountain pen. Slight edge silvering; worn corner border tips; else near Fine. Est: $80-160

   750. 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. Vintage ISP with sentiment, b/w, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait. Darkly signed in blue fountain pen. Fine example. Est: $100-200

   751. INGRID BERGMAN (1915-1982). Swedish stage and screen actress; three-time Academy Award winner. Vintage ISP, b/w, 5"x33/4", quarter-length casual portrait of the young actress. Inscribed and signed near image in blue fountain pen, adding sentiment. Top border closely trimmed near inscription and last letter of name; slight feathering of ink in two letters of first name; mounting residue on verso. Accompanied by period b/w, 5"x7" portrait, unsigned. Est: $100-200

   752. [BIG BAND ERA] Collection of four stars of the '40s. ISPs, b/w, 8"x10" portraits include swing vocalist, saxophonist and band leader TONY PASTOR (1907-1969); jazz band leader LES BROWN (1912-2001), ink a little uneven; and percussionist BUD KIRK of the Tommy Tucker Orchestra. TOMMY TUCKER (1908-1989) has also signed. Light marginal bump. Each has been matted and ready for framing. Lastly, a vintage album front cover signed by drummer and band leader GENE KRUPA (1909-1973). Signed also by GORD SMITH. Tape remnants and abrasions away from signatures, chipped at top left corner, rear cover lacking. Est: $100-200

   753. RAY BOLGER (1904-1987). Rubber-legged American dancer and actor on stage and film, most notably as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz (1939). ISP with sentiment, b/w, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait in costume as the Scarecrow. Darkly penned and signed, adding "Scarecrow of Oz." Scattered light surface bumps; bottom border slightly trimmed; else VG/Fine. Est: $150-250

   754. RAY BOLGER Signed program for the 1946 musical revue Three To Make Ready in which he starred, 9"x111/2". Darkly signed on inside frontispiece portrait in black felt tip, "The Scarecrow of Oz / Ray Bolger." Minor wear; else near Fine. Est: $60-120

   755. BOY GEORGE Born George Alan O'Dowd (1961). Pop singer and songwriter who achieved fame with his group Culture Club in the 1980s; known for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance. ISP, color, 8"x10" close-up. Darkly inscribed and signed. Fine. Est: $60-120

   756. MARLON BRANDO (1924-2004). Academy Award winning actor for his performances in film classics On the Waterfront (1954) and The Godfather (1972). Complete issue of Life magazine, 101/2"x131/4", Mar 10, 1972, featuring half-length color portrait in his role as Don Corleone in The Godfather on the cover. Darkly signed beside image in black felt tip. Minor edgewear; address label remnants at bottom left border; else near Fine. Est: $150-300

   757. FANNY BRICE (1891-1951) American entertainer who appeared in a number of films as well as the Ziegfeld Follies. She portrayed the character of "Baby Snooks" on the radio from 1936 until her death. A 1964 musical and a 1968 film, both called Funny Girl, were suggested by Brice's life. Vintage signed yellow paper slip, 51/4"x4", adding "Best wishes..." Darkly penned. Diagonal fold at right portion well away from signature easily matted out; else Fine. Est: $80-160


"VIRGINIA BRUCE GILBERT"
758. VIRGINIA BRUCE (1910-1982). Leading lady of the '30s with stage experience married briefly to star John Gilbert, appearing in Jane Eyre (1934) and The Great Ziegfeld (1936). ISP, sepia, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait with lengthy sentiment and signed as "Virginia Bruce Gilbert." Rare in this form. Mounting glue traces across verso; else Fine. Est: $100-250

   759. 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. ALS, 1p, 7"x101/4", Niagara Falls, ON, [Sep 4, 1953]. On General Brock Hotel letterhead to an admirer thanking her for the "beautifully made pot holders. I have some little grand children but I don't think they could make them that well...My best to you and your grandma..." Darkly penned and signed. Accompanied by original transmittal envelope. Est: $150-300

   762. CAGNEY & COHEN Two celebrated leaders in entertainment. Actor JAMES CAGNEY (1899-1986), a song and dance man who won an Academy Award for his performance in Cohan's Yankee Doodle Dandy. TLS "Jim Cagney," 1p, 71/4"x101/2", Beverly Hills, Feb 4, 1943. On his personal letterhead to an admirer regarding that film. In part, "...George M. supplied us with such a wealth of material that we couldn't do less than make a great effort to do justice to that material. We were all, including George M., kind o" happy at the outcome; and that you took the trouble to tell us about it, pleases us that much more..." Darkly signed in black ink. Small brushing of ink of last letter. Plus color 10"x8" printed photo of the lobby card for the musical. Also composer and playwright GEORGE M. COHAN (1878-1942). ALS "George M.," 1p, 71/4"x101/2", n.p., n.d. Cohen writes in bold pencil to a friend, George, about the cancellation of a fundraising dinner. "...As you say there are so many dinners and benefits going on today that its hard to keep up with them all. The idea of a special issue of The Callboard is not a bad idea and if the contributors will come across...as you suggest it might prove even more profitable..." Fine with noted exception. Est: $400-600

   763. [CAGNEY & LACY] Popular crime drama series (1982-88) starring TYNE DALY and SHARON GLESS. SP, color, 8"x10" three-quarter length standing portrait. Each has boldly signed in blue felt tip across her image. Fine. Est: $60-120

   764. DIAHANN CARROLL (b. 1935). Tony and Golden Globe winning stage and film actress and singer in No Strings (1962) and Julia (1968). Collection includes an ISP, b/w, 7"x9" half-length standing portrait; a signed 54th Street Theatre Playbill cover for No Strings featuring a b/w photo still; and a 54th Street Theatre program title page for No Strings with ticket stub stapled at bottom right corner for Jun 30, 1962. Signed beneath sentiment "Thank you..." Fine examples. Est: $60-120

   765. JOHNNY CASH (1932-2003). Country-western singing legend and actor who amassed nine Grammy Awards during his long career. ISP, color, 41/2"x31/4" quarter-length outdoor portrait. Boldly signed across image. Attractively custom double-matted beneath larger unsigned b/w quarter-length image with guitar during performance. Overall 11"x14". Fine example ready for framing. Est: $100-200

   766. JOHNNY CASH SP, b/w, 71/2"x91/2" half-length portrait in later years. Darkly signed beside his image. Fine. Artistically double matted between smaller unsigned color photographs, younger and in old age, both with guitar, plus two identifying insets. Contained under plexiglass within embossed wood frame. Overall 283/4"x243/4". Attractive tribute to the "man in black." Est: $80-160

   767. [CASINO] Popular star-studded 1995 Martin Scorcese film with some factual basis regarding Las Vegas casinos. Handsome movie poster, 24"x36", signed by stars ROBERT DENIRO; JOE PESCI; SHARON STONE who won an Academy Award for her performance, DON RICKLES; JAMES WOODS; ALAN KING; KEVIN POLLACK; and by director MARTIN SCORCESE. All have boldly signed in felt tip. Fine example. Est: $80-160

   768. 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. Rare SP, b/w, 8"x10" film still in scene with Jackie Coogan from The Kid (1921), Chaplin's first feature-length film and second only to Birth of a Nation in box office returns to that time. Signed in the 1960s across moderately dark border beside his image, this old vintage photo was obtained from his brother Sidney, according to annotations on verso. Light soiling on verso; image displays traces of light surface dampness; border toning; else VG. Est: $400-800

   769. MAURICE CHEVALIER (1888-1972). Academy Award-winning French cafe singer and music hall entertainer; appeared in American films including Gigi (1958), in which he sang "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" that became his signature song. ANS in French, 1p, 7"x101/2", Hollywood, Jun 26, 1958. Untranslated. On Chateau Marmont letterhead he writes in part, "Thank you dear Madam for the charming gift and the nice letter..." Fine example. A snapshot color photo of the Marmont is also included. Est: $100-200

   770. 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). Superb signed card, 41/4"x2", darkly penned in green ink. Fine example. Accompanied by four different printed images. Est: $300-500

   771. [COMIC BOOK HERO COLLECTION] Three superhero action figures contained in original packaging signed by the actors who portrayed them in film versions. Two 8" figures, the Incredible Hulk is signed on the packing by legendary Marvel comic book artist GEORGE TUSKA [also known as Carl Larsen]. Accompanied by comic book within package; plus Captain America signed on original box by stars of the 1979 TV film REB BROWN as "Capt America"; JOSEPH RUSKIN as "Rudy Sandrini"; HEATHER MENZIES as "Dr. Wendy Day"; and LANA WOOD as "Yolanda." Also 12" figure of Flash Gordon signed on inside illustrated box cover by SAM JONES as "Flash Gordon"; KENNY MILLER as "Tough Luck Hogan"; MELODY ANDERSON as "Dale Arden," all from the 1980 film version. Est: $100-250

   772. 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 Alice Cooper's Greatest Hits. Record in original illustrated sleeve present. Darkly signed in silver felt tip. Minor bottom right corner tip crease; else Fine example. Est: $60-120

   773. GARY COOPER (1901-1961). Top Hollywood box-office star for years. This former cowboy won the Academy Award for his roles in Sergeant York (1941) and High Noon (1952). Vintage signed card, 31/2"x11/2", darkly penned in black fountain pen, adding "1941." Nicely matted beneath unsigned b/w 9"x6" Western film still. Overall 15"x12". Fine example. Est: $150-300

   774. [COUNTRY BANDS] Two bands popular in country music. The Grammy winning Charlie Daniels Band; and the trio Trick Pony. SPs, color portraits of each band. An 8"x10" portrait is boldly signed by CHARLIE DANIELS band members BRUCE BROWN; TAZ DIGREGORIO; PAT MCDONALD; CHARLIE HAYWARD; and JAMES MARSHALL. Plus a color poster, 221/2"x11", boldly signed by Trick Pony members guitarist KEITH BURNS, bassist IRA DEAN, and singer/guitarist/harmonica player HEIDI NEWFIELD. Each of the images have been attractively double matted under plexiglass and framed. Overall 13"x16" and 291/2"x181/2" respectively. Very nice presentations. Est: $60-120

   775. [COUNTRY & POP SINGERS] Nice assortment of six mostly country singers. SPs, color and b/w, 8"x10" portraits. Included are VINCE GILL; BILLY RAY CYRUS; DWIGHT YOAKAM; MARTY STUART; ANNE MURRAY; and WAYNE NEWTON, inscribed and signed as "Wayne." All boldly penned in felt tip. Fine examples. Est: $80-160

   776. 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). ALS, 1p, 51/4"x7", Firefly, Jamaica, Aug 4, 1967. On blue stationery to his real estate agent in London thanking him for information regarding "the property at Eaton Square in Belgravia of which I showed great interest as per my recent letter. I shall be in London within the next three weeks staying at the Savoy..." Darkly penned and signed. Fine. Accompanied by advertising broadside for his 1932 play Design for Living at Circle Theatre in which he appeared. It was translated to film in 1933 starring Gary Cooper. Great combination. Est: $150-250

   777. BOB CRANE (1928-1978). Hollywood 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. Printed ISP, b/w matte, overall 81/2"x11" quarter-length portrait in costume as Hogan. Boldly inscribed and signed beside image in black ink, adding "Your Dad's a great guy..." Border wear and surface tear at right border of no affect to image, all easily matted out. Fine image and signature area. Est: $200-400


"ABOVE SUSPICION' IS NOT A GOOD PICTURE"
778. JOAN CRAWFORD (1904-1977). Enduringly popular leading lady and jazz-age flapper in Our Dancing Daughters (1928), later receiving the Academy Award in title role in Mildred Pierce (1945). Two TLsS "Joan," 2pp, 61/4"x101/2", 1943-44. Excellent Hollywood content. Both letters are on her "426 North Bristol Avenue" address letterhead to her friend character actress Lotte Palfi (1903-1991) who fled Germany in 1934. Sep 1, 1943: Joan writes regarding her leaving MGM for Warner Brothers. In part: "...Yes, it was rather difficult to leave Metro after eighteen years but when I started to feel too depressed I suddenly remembered what lousy stories they'd given me and then I get good and mad and walked out without a tear. The people I hated leaving were my crews - the electricians, makeup, hairdressers, wardrobe. They really seemed like family to me. You were sweet to think of that because most people didn't. I guess they feel a job is a job and you can just walk in and walk out without any emotion. 'Above Suspicion' is not a good picture I am sorry to say. However, it is far superior to that stinking 'Reunion in France'. But you are swell in it...How nice that you and your husband both are working at the same studio and how sweet and generous you are to feel the way you do about losing the part to Nancy Coleman. This is a personal aside to you: She, in my estimation...is not an actress in my opinion. And youth and beauty are pushed far into the background when you compare them with a real actress..." In the second, May 27, 1944, Crawford responds to a card received from Lotte. In part, "...I have been thinking of you for several weeks...I said to my husband: 'Do you realize I used to hear from Lotte quite often until she came out to see us? Do you suppose I offended her in any way - because I haven't heard a word from her'. I was really terribly upset about it, Lotte, because I admire you so and I would not want anything to interfere with our friendship. I'm delighted - not only with your card - but with the fact that you're working..." Plus ANS on album leaf, 8"x10". In full: "For Bob - From an 'Untamed' 'Blushing Bride' called 'Letty' who hopes you will always be the 'Man in Possession.' With fond memories always, Joan '('Crawford')." She crosses out her last name, adding beneath "Just Joan to you." Crawford has inscribed the note to leading actor Robert Montgomery (1904-1981), noting three very early films in which they appeared together. All boldly penned. Fine examples. Est: $150-300

   779. JOAN CRAWFORD Collection of three TLsS, 3pp, Los Angeles, 1959 and 1974. All on her personal letterhead cordially expressing her grateful appreciation of holiday and birthday greetings from friends and admirers. The first is boldly signed in full; and the others as "Joan." All are accompanied by original transmittal envelopes. Fine examples. Est: $80-160


AUNT PITTYPAT
780. LAURA HOPE CREWS (1879-1942). Much respected character actress in film and on stage best remembered as "Aunt Pittypat" in Gone With The Wind (1939). Album leaf inscribed and signed in bold pencil, adding sentiment, 51/2"x41/2". Annotated in another hand "'Arsenic And Old Lace' September 8, 1942." This was signed while she was appearing in her final stage play, as she died on Nov 12 that year. Light general toning; else Fine. An uncommon autograph. Est: $200-400

   781. SAMMY DAVIS JR. (1925-1990). Popular American singer and entertainer, who was a member of the "Rat Pack" and appeared in many films including Porgy and Bess (1959) and Sweet Charity (1968). Partly printed DS, a corporate bank check drawn on Capital Bank of California, Los Angeles, Aug 12, 1987. Payable to Trans American Entertainment Corp. Payroll Account for $45,000. Darkly signed. Light show-through; else a Fine attractive example. Est: $80-160

   782. 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 name drawn on Bank of America, Los Angeles, Jun 9, 1952. Payable to Arrow Rock Company for $32.34. Boldly signed in full. Fine example. Est: $100-200

   783. JOHNNY DEPP (b. 1963). Twice nominated for the Academy Award, the versatile leading actor has become selective in his roles, frequently playing eccentric characters. Two SPs, color, 8"x10" full-length promotional portrait and a film still in a scene from Pirates of the Caribbean. Darkly signed in blue felt tip. Fine examples. Est: $60-120

   784. [DICK VAN DYKE SHOW] Popular Emmy-winning '60s television sitcom. SP, b/w, 8"x10" film still featuring the four top stars. Darkly signed by DICK VAN DYKE (b. 1925), MARY TYLER MOORE (b. 1936), and veteran comics MOREY AMSTERDAM (1908-1996) and ROSE MARIE (b. 1923). Fine example. Est: $100-250

   785. CLINT EASTWOOD (b. 1930). Rugged leading man with a cynical, tough-guy image succeeding in television and films before going on to produce and direct. Excellent SP, b/w, 7"x5" quarter-length film still. Darkly signed beside his image. Handsomely double matted and contained under glass within embossed wood frame. Overall 101/2"x81/2". Fine example. Est: $50-100

   786. [EASY RIDER] Academy Award nominated 1969 film that achieved much notoriety and gave impetus to low-budget films. SP, color, 10"x8" film still of a scene with JACK NICHOLSON and PETER FONDA. Both have boldly signed in blue felt tip. Fine. Est: $80-160

   787. NELSON EDDY (1901-1967). Romantic actor with operatic background fondly remembered for his film operettas opposite Jeannette MacDonald such as Rose Marie (1936). Superb vintage ISP, silver print, 91/4"x121/4" quarter-length portrait if the young singer. MGM backstamp. Darkly inscribed with sentiment in black fountain pen. Slight corner tip wrinkle; else Fine. Est: $80-160

   788. [ENTERTAINMENT ARCHIVE] Eclectic collection of 37 film executives, theatre and movie stars from the nineteenth to mid-twentieth centuries. Included are ALsS, TLsS, signed cards and album leaves. Earliest is stage actress CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN (1816-1876), one of the best of her day in both America and England. ALS, 3pp, Evan House, May 16, 1835. Miss Cushman graciously declines an invitation for the evening, having "already promised to take tea with an old friend" if she was able to go out after her performance. American stage actor JOSEPH JEFFERSON (1829-1905), best remembered in his role as Rip Van Winkle and his remark to fellow actor E.A. Sothern: "There are no small parts, only small actors." ALS, 3pp, New York, Nov 23, 1888. He thanks Mr. Waltore for a check, adding "I regret that I can not accept your kind invitation to dine with you at the club" due to a previous engagement. In a postscript he apparently references a pet, "I'm glad you have Fanny and hope you will like her. You should be careful in letting her outside a she is not used to the city." ALS by silent star LILLIAN GISH (1898-1993) thanking an admirer for roses and a card after an opening performance, annotated in another hand Apr 22, 1930. Signed card by actor and songwriter CHAUNCEY OLCOTT (1860-1932), famous for his composition "My Wild Irish Rose." Darkly signed beneath "Yours in Irish..." Signed card by Academy Award winning songwriter, composer, musical arranger, and conductor JOHNNY GREEN (1908-1989). ALS on blue correspondence card, Jan 14, 1952, by actress, producer, and director EVA LE GALLIENNE (1899-1991) declining a lecture engagement. Also TLsS, 2pp, by two studio executives, ADOLPH ZUKOR (1873-1976) founder of Paramount, Mar 5, 1931, stating that he has "asked Mr. Wanger to have some of our people attend the Greenroom Beefsteak in honor of Maurice Chevalier..."; and JESSE LASKY (1880-1958), a key figure at Paramount with Zukor, later forming other companies. On Warner Bros. Pictures letterhead, Jan 22, 1945 in part, "...My production program is fairly well laid out now, and would not be interested in doing a story on Lew Dockstader's life..." A group of five large album leaves inscribed to "Bob," actor Robert Montgomery, individually signed Mar 1932, by entertainer JIMMIE DURANTE (1893-1980); director CLARENCE BROWN (1890-1987); actress MADGE EVANS (1909-1981); actors WALLY FORD (1898-1966) and ALEXANDER KIRKLAND (1901-?). Two ALsS by English actor BRIAN AHERNE (1902-1986), 2pp, Oct 20, 1941, regarding publicity arrangements in Hollywood; and to gossip columnist Radie Harris, Sep 1, 1961, while aboard the ocean liner Libert� sailing to London. Excellent Hollywood content. In part, "...I never give you an item, but here is one that might make an amusing line under the heading of 'Actors - the agent's despair.' I turned down a part in Universal's $3 million dollar epic 'The Spiral Road' with Rock Hudson, & took one week's work in a 'Rawhide' T.V. film instead..." Plus the signature page of a DS by star actress TALLULAH BANKHEAD (1903-1968), a crossed-out portion initialed by her as well, regarding a "run-of-the-play contract." Vaudeville performer and composer JACK NORWORTH (1879-1959) best remembered for his compositions "Shine On, Harvest Moon," "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and other classics. Amusing TLS, 1p, Mar 9, 1959 to J.J. relating a joke; plus a Christmas card signed in full, adding sentiment. TLS by operatic and popular singer JAMES MELTON (1904-1961) Jun 7, 1944, to a collector mentioning a film of his that was in production. ALS by English stage and film actress MARGARET LEIGHTON (1922-1976), n.d. expressing appreciation to an admirer that he had enjoyed her performance in a play. TLS by variety show television host ED SULLIVAN (1902-1974), Nov 19, 1951, to an agent regarding booking the von Trapp Family to appear on his television show. Award winning stage actor ALFRED LUNT (1892-1977), the husband of Lynn Fontanne, with whom he often appeared. ALS on Ten Chimneys letterhead declining a lecture tour as he and his wife "shall be occupied with 'Quadrille' until late in the fall - and I hope longer..." Tear at top margin with some paper loss in blank area. TLS by producer RICHARD HALLIDAY (1905-1973), husband of actress Mary Martin who produced the original stage production of Sound of Music (1965), regarding photographers for an unnamed show, naming Toni Frissell in particular. Also TLsS by Academy Award winning actress and director LEE GRANT (b. 1927), a Theatre Guild Productions contract in connection with the Broadway "play presently entitled 'The Captains and the Kings'..."; television and radio host and author ART LINKLETTER (b. 1912) mentioning that he had taped his last show for CBS and so was "unable to use the 'kid quotes' " the writer had sent him and was herewith returning [present]; and successful director, producer and choreographer HERBERT ROSS (1927-2001). On "The Turning Point" letterhead to Hank Kaufman explaining that he cannot participate in the production of "The Josephine Baker Story...as I am now under contract to Columbia Pictures..." Lastly, an ANS on correspondence card, Apr 24, 1992, by Emmy winning actor TONY RANDALL (1920-2004) thanking Mr. Lippmann for his letter, possibly referencing the recent death of his first wife. "Your letter was very dear. It is a comfort and I thank you..." Plus one unknown dated 1934. Generally VG/Fine with noted exceptions. Est: $200-300

   789. [ENTERTAINMENT COLLECTION] Vintage collection of six movie, television and music icons, circa late '30s and '40s. Signatures, mostly inscribed and penned on separate album leaves include songstress KATE SMITH in bold pencil; big band leader TOMMY DORSEY; actor LEX BARKER; comedic actor JACK BENNY; composer IRVING BERLIN, signed above typed "New Guinea" and beneath identification, mounted within cardboard window frame, worn and wrinkled edges; and author, journalist, and commentator LOWELL THOMAS. Generally Fine with noted exception. Est: $80-160

   790. [FACTS OF LIFE] Popular television sitcom (1979-88). SP, color, 11"x14" cast portrait signed by stars LISA WHELCHEL; MINDY COHN; KIM FIELDS; and NANCY MCKEON. All boldly signed in felt tip. Fine example. Est: $80-120

   791. [FAMOUS TELEVISION MODEL CARS] Nice collection of three model cars, two prominent in popular 1970s television series. A Ford Grand Torino as driven by the stars in Starsky & Hutch signed by guest stars PAUL PICERNI; ANTONIO FARGAS as "Huggy"; JOSEPH RUSKIN as "Rodell"; and ELLA WOOD who played both "Sidney Archer" and "Ella" in two episodes. Plus "K.I.T.T." from Knight Rider signed by TIM O'CONNOR; ANNE LOCKHART; WILLIAM SMITH; DIANE MCBAIN; and DENNY MILLER on the base, adding their character names. Plus a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster "Woody" signed by two Munchkins in the Wizard of Oz: MEINHARDT RAABE as the "Coroner"; JERRY MAREN as "Lollypop Kid" and KARL SLOVER. All are contained in original boxes. All are constructed from 1:18 die-cast metal. Est: $100-250


"TO NITE LIFE AND ALL THE ROUNDERS"
792. 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, 51/2"x81/2" film still in a scene with secretary FAY ADLER in his classic The Bank Dick (1940). Inscribed and signed in brown ink across his image, "To Nite life and all the Rounders, best wishes W. C. Fields." Adler, Field's mistress ca. 1928-33, also signs, adding above her image "Me too Bill..." She also appeared with Fields in My Little Chickadee that same year. Ink slightly light and uneven but entirely legible; some surface bumps and scratches. Double matted and contained under plexiglass within simple black frame. Overall 91/2"x121/2". Fields may have been referencing the alcohol-laced early films such as Charlie Chaplain's The Rounders in 1914 and which Fields played to perfection in his own films, including The Bank Dick. Est: $500-1000

   793. W. C. FIELDS Fine darkly penned signature, 41/2"x13/4", in black ink. Magnificently double matted in artistic display featuring nine classic b/w film stills and portraits, mostly 5"x7", plus three color lobby card reproductions, 4"x21/2" each, all intertwined with film reel footage and movie clipboard frame with imprinted biography. Contained under plexiglass within embossed black matte frame. Overall 301/2"x40". A splendid Fields Hollywood display. Est: $200-350

   794. [FILM & TELEVISION BOARD GAMES] Unusual collection of autographed movie and vintage television series board games signed on the box or on cards by the stars. Included are signed cards by ANGELA LANSBURY and WILLIAM WINDOM of Murder She Wrote and signed on the box by guests stars MARC SINGER and ERIN GRAY; and KIRK BRANDON; also signed cards by JIM NABORS and BARBARA STUART of Gomer Pyle and signed on box by guest stars JAMES HAMPTON, adding "Branch Eversole"; MAGGIE PETERSON as "Eileen Carson"; and ELIZABETH MACRAE "Lou-Ann Poovie on Gomer Pyle." Chips board game signed by guest stars CINDY MORGAN; CHRIS NOEL "as Karen"; TERRY KISER "Jerry King"; CARMEN ARGENZIANO "Borlov"; and DICK BAKALYAN "O'Hare." The Titanic board game is signed on the box by British actor BERNARD FOX appearing as "Col. Gracie." Actor CLINT HOWARD signed Winnie the Pooh game as the voice of "Roo," and DICKIE JONES, the voice of Pinocchio in the 1940 production, inscribed "with a hi diddle dee dee." Lastly, the game based on How the Grinch Stole Christmas signed on the box by CLINT HOWARD as "Whobris." Some edge wear; occasional soiling; else VG. Est: $150-300

   795. 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). Superb vintage SP, b/w matte, 11"x14" quarter-length portrait of the debonair actor. Darkly inscribed and signed in blue fountain pen, "Hello Marie Louise, Errol Flynn 1942." Minor corner tip creasing of negligible affect to overall image; else Fine. Very desirable. Est: $400-700

   796. CLARK GABLE (1901-1961). Handsome Hollywood legend who retained his popularity for nearly thirty years. Reproduced SP, b/w, 31/2"x51/2" portrait signed vertically beside his image. Last stroke in signature overlays photographic flaw; else Fiine. Est: $300-500

   797. CLARK GABLE Vintage SP, b/w matte, 31/2"x5" quarter-length smiling portrait in Air Force uniform. Darkly signed in blue fountain pen beneath sentiment "Gratefully..." No backstamp. Fine example. Est: $250-350

   798. JAMES GANDOLFINI (b. 1961). Star of hit HBO series The Sopranos as mob boss Anthony "Tony" Soprano. SP, color, 8"x10" half-length film still in a scene from the series. Darkly signed full signature in silver felt tip. Est: $80-160

   799. [GANGS OF NEW YORK] Acclaimed 2002 Martin Scorsese epic film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Oscar nominated Daniel Day Lewis regarding gang wars around the time of the Civil War. Full-size faded antique American flag reproduction used in the film with COA signed by Premiere Props and Miramax Films representatives. Magnificent Hollywood film prop beloved by Day's character Bill the "Butcher." Est: $200-500


800. PULLED

   801. RICHARD GERE (b. 1949). American leading actor in An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Pretty Woman (1990) and Chicago (2002) for which he won a Golden Globe Award. Color half sheet original movie poster for his successful 1980 film American Gigolo featuring his image, 28"x22". Boldly signed in blue felt tip at bottom image. Minor edge bends; else a Fine example. Est: $180-160

   802. HOOT GIBSON (1892-1962). Rodeo champion and early cowboy film star in silent films, successfully making the transition to talkies starring in Western films into the 1930s. Early ISP, sepia, 10"x13" action still atop rearing horse. Darkly inscribed and signed "Best of luck from your Pal Hoot" in blue fountain pen at lower image. Two letters in sentiment faded; else Fine. Est: $150-300

   803. 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. Attractively matted with title panel under glass within embossed wood frame. Overall 16"x13". Accompanied by his award with country music disc jockey Ralph Emery for First Place Team at the Opryland Invitational Golf Tournament. Award comprises engraved gold and silver replica eight-track tapes and CD discs above engraved brass plaque housed under glass within simple frame. The tournament benefits the Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation. Overall 15"x16". Great combination. Est: $50-100

   804. DIZZY GILLESPIE (1917-1993). Illustrious American jazz trumpeter, composer, singer and actor in Jazz Is Our Religion and The Winter in Lisbon. Signed full-page advertisement for his appearance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Feb 4, 1990. Darkly signed in black ink near his image, adding "'90." Contained within Van Wezel playbill. Fine condition. Est: $80-160

   805. [GILLIGAN'S ISLAND] Popular television comedy (1964-66) about island castaways that achieved great fame in syndication. SP, b/w, 8"x10" cast portrait. Boldly signed by stars BOB DENVER; ALAN HALE; NATALIE SCHAFER; RUSSELL JOHNSON; TINA LOUISE; DAWN WELLS; and JIM BACKUS. Fine example. Est: $100-200

   806. GODFREY & PARKER Radio & TV host of the '50s, ARTHUR GODFREY (1903-1983) and frequent guest Irish tenor FRANK PARKER (1903-1999). SPs, b/w, 7"x9" portrait of Godfrey and 8"x10" matte portrait of Parker. Each is boldly signed. Godfrey image evidences scattered surface bumps and border tip wear; tiny border tear with no paper loss; Parker's remains very nice. Est: $80-160

   807. [GONE WITH THE WIND] Academy Award winning film of 1939 translated from Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize winning novel. SP, color, 8"x10" image of the movie poster signed by ten members of the cast who appeared in the legendary film. Included are OLIVIA DE HAVILAND, beneath "Many good wishes"; ANN RUTHERFORD as "Carreen"; FRANK 'JUNIOR' COGHLAN; ERIC LINDEN; RAND BROOKS "Good luck & happiness"; EVELYN KEYES "Most Sincerely"; BUTTERFLY MCQUEEN; WILLIAM BAKEWELL "Gone With the Wind, a mounted officer"; MARY ANDERSON "Best"; and CAMMIE KING "Bonnie Blue Butler." All signed in felt tip. Fine example. Est: $100-250

   808. CUBA GOODING JR. (b. 1968). Academy Award winning leading actor in Boyz N The Hood (1991) and Jerry McGuire (1996) Double sided color poster for his film with Anthony Hopkins Instinct (1999) which won a Genesis Award in 2000, 27"x40". Signed by Gooding in full in black felt tip. Particularly nice large signature area. A 1"x11/4" tear with paper loss at top right corner tip easily matted out; else in excellent condition with that exception. Est: $80-160


809. PULLED

   811. LIONEL HAMPTON (1908-2002). Jazz musician and bandleader, one of the first jazz vibraphone players. DS, 1p, 81/2"x11", New York, May 29, 1945. Contractual agreement between Paramount Theatres and Hampton for the engagement of his band in Toledo, Ohio for four days, with "two sets" to be approved by Paramount. Darkly signed in fountain pen in space provided. In margin beneath date are three names, one of which is crossed through and the two remaining check marked: "Otto Eason," a musician/dancer and "2 Zephyrs," a comedy team, apparently those entertainers approved to perform with him. Plus SP, b/w, 8"x10" promotional portrait with vibraphone signed in later life in black felt tip, inscribed. Fine. Est: $100-250

   812. GEORGE HARRISON (1943-2001). Youngest member of legendary British rock group, the Beatles. The lead guitarist later had a solo career as recording artist and film producer. Inscribed and signed card, 6"x31/4", adding "best wishes..." Beautifully double matted with excellent 8"x10" color portrait. Overall 11"x14". Ready for framing. Accompanied by 1974 program booklet, 111/2"x9", for Harrison in performance with Indian composer and sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar. Light left edgewear; else VG/Fine. Very nice. Est: $250-500

   813. [GEORGE HARRISON] Superb Limited Edition b/w print of an early photograph by noted music celebrity photographer JOHN ROWLANDS. Image 10"x14", overall 13"x19", signed by Rowlands beneath image which he titles "George Harrison Test 1/1" in bold pencil. Fine art photo. Est: $100-250

   814. [GEORGE HARRISON] RIAA certified Multi-platinum album, cassette and CD award presented to Warner Bros. Records for their collaboration with Dark Horse Records in Harrison's 1987 release Cloud Nine. Superb presentation display together with presentation and RIAA plaques plus album cover image. Contained under plexiglass within black matte frame. Overall 243/4"x291/4". Est: $400-700

   815. JACK HAWKINS (1910-1973). Solid British actor in The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) and Ben Hur (1959). SP, b/w, 8"x10" quarter-length portrait. Darkly signed beneath sentiment. Light border wear; else near Fine. Est: $80-160

   816. GEORGE "GABBY" HAYES (1885-1969). Popular American character actor in Western films often cast as crotchety sidekick to Hopalong Cassidy, Roy Rogers, John Wayne and Randolph Scott. Color album leaf, his large signature signed in dark pencil. Fine. Est: $100-200

   817. SUSAN HAYWARD (1918-1975). Vivacious Academy Award winning actress in I Want to Live (1958). Darkly penned fountain pen signature on paper slip, 4"x2". Artistically double-matted with large expertly cutout close-up portrait within window mat frame. Overall 14"x11". Fine unusual example. Est: $80-160

   818. JIMI HENDRIX (1942-1970). American rock legend who, although unable to read or right music, revolutionized the entire business. His renegade guitar version of "The Star Spangled Banner" at Woodstock is still considered a legendary performance. Darkly signed signature on blue-green album leaf, 43/4"x33/4", in black ballpoint. Fine example. Exquisitely custom double matted within gilt fillets beneath orange promenade ticket stub for his performance at Madison Square Garden on May 18, 1969, and handsome color half-length photograph with guitar, 9"x11". Archivally preserved under plexiglass within embossed frame. Overall 201/2"x351/4". Plus three bonus color snapshots of Hendrix in performance. Stunning presentation of this pristine autograph and vintage ticket. Est: $2500-3500

   819. JIMI HENDRIX Signed 5"x3" card. Large penciled signature, light but entirely legible. Est: $400-500

   820. [JIMI HENDRIX] Commemorative RIAA Certified platinum album and cassette sales award to Hendrix in honor of his Reprise 1968 release Electric Ladyland. Superb presentation display together with presentation and RIAA plaques plus German album cover image. Contained under plexiglass within black matte frame. Overall 27"x311/4". Platinum awards were created in 1976 for 1,000,000 sales and the multi-platinum in 1984 with the advent of compact discs. Est: $400-700

   821. JIM HENSON (1936-1990). American puppeteer and entertainment executive. He created the Muppets of television and movie fame, as well as the characters of public television's Sesame Street. SP, b/w, 9"x7" ABC promotional film still in a scene with Fozzie Bear and a snowman from A Muppet Family Christmas (1987). Boldly signed in black felt tip. Fine example. Est: $150-250

   822. KATHARINE HEPBURN (1907-2003). Enduringly dominant star of emancipated feminine roles who won four Academy Awards over her long career. ANS, 1p, 51/2"x81/2", n.p., n.d. On her personal letterhead to an admirer. "...What a lovely present - You are an angel to bother - Kate Hepburn." Darkly penned in shaky hand. Fine. Est: $200-350

   823. KATHARINE HEPBURN TNS "K. Hepburn," 1p, 51/2"x81/2", Mar 18, 1993. On her personal stationery to Don Bruch. "What a nice note - Thank you..." Darkly signed in black ink. Accompanied by original mailing envelope. Fine. Est: $150-250

   824. KATHARINE HEPBURN TNS "K. Hepburn," 1p, 51/2"x81/2", Oct 3, 1990. On her personal letterhead to Troy Bumpus, "I'm sorry your program was stolen - Here's another - with my very best wishes..." Darkly signed in black ink. Est: $150-250

   825. HEPBURN & TRACY Famous Academy Award winning Hollywood stars who often appeared together in film. SPENCER TRACY (1900-1967) and KATHARINE HEPBURN. Two vintage individually inscribed and signed album leaves, 7"x51/4", both adding sentiments. On verso of Hepburn's signature is an inscribed signature of leading man DANA ANDREWS (1909-1992). All darkly signed in fountain pen. Fine examples. Est: $250-450

   826. AL HIRSCHFELD (1903-2003). Famed theatrical caricature artist. FDC featuring his three-quarter length b/w intaglio caricature drawing of rock music icon Elvis Presley with guitar and print of the entrance to his Graceland estate, 8"x10". Issued Jan 8, 1993 in Memphis, a commemorative Elvis stamp is affixed near image. Signed beneath in bold pencil by Hirschfeld. Fine example. Est: $100-200

   828. BUDDY HOLLY (1938-1959). Rock and roll phenomenon, one of the first major performers and rivaling Elvis Presley in audience appeal until his untimely death in an airplane crash at age 22. Touring the world, Holly appeared solo and with the Crickets on radio and television. Autograph note, unsigned, beneath text on Christmas card signed in print. Writing to his grandmother Holly pens, "Hi! Grandmother I sure hope you have a nice Xmas. When you coming home?" At bottom front of colorful card is penciled "Buddy" in another hand. Est: $400-800

   829. [HOLLYWOOD BIOGRAPHIES] Collection of nine signed First Printing volumes in original dust jackets comprising seven autobiographies and two biographies containing over 27 signatures penned by show business stars. Included are Let's Face It, 2007, by KIRK DOUGLAS; Golf Monster, 2007, by ALICE COOPER; Coming Home to Myself, 2005, by WYNONNA JUDD; My Life In 'toons, 1994, by JOE BARBERA; all flatsigned, and Rickles' Book, 2007 by DON RICKLES signed bookplate on half-title page. Plus The Films of Ronald Reagan by Tony Thomas, 1980, is flatsigned on page 266 by costar VIRGINIA MAYO in a scene from their film The Girl from Jones Beach (1949); Judy Garland World's Greatest Entertainer by John Fricke, 1992, contains eight signed cards by performers who worked with the Hollywood legend including BOB GOULET; LENA HORNE; JUNE ALLYSON; JERRY LEWIS; daughter LIZA MINNELLI; ANDY WILLIAMS; MICKEY ROONEY; and DIAHANN CARROLL; Love, Lucy by Lucille Ball, 1996, published posthumously, flatsigned by her daughter LUCIE ARNAZ on flyleaf; with signed cards by son DESI ARNAZ JR; plus DICK MARTIN; GALE GORDON; CHARLES LANE; and one other. Lastly, I Think I'm Outta Here by CARROLL O'CONNOR, 1998, flatsigned by the author on half-title page with signed cards by All In the Family costars JEAN STAPLETON above two other unidentified signatures; BETTY GARRETT; ROB REINER; SALLY STRUTHERS; BOB HASTINGS; ANNE MEARA; and ISABEL SANFORD. Cracked front hinge; occasional glue stains touching cards. All VG/Fine with noted exception. Est: $200-400

   830. [HOLLYWOOD BUSINESS CONTRACTS] Nice collection of four leading actors who have signed contracts for employment, loans and other business arrangements. Among them are DsS by Oscar winner CLIFF ROBERTSON (b. 1925), 2pp, 81/2"x11", Los Angeles, Apr 15, 1960, an amendment to a previous agreement between the actor and Paramount regarding billing credits for the film All In a Night's Work. Comedic actor DANNY THOMAS (1914-1991) signs a loan agreement, 20pp, 81/2"x13", Aug 25, 1959, between his company Marterto Enterprises and City National Bank of Beverly Hills for production schedule costs of Danny Thomas Show 1956-60. Multiple signatures by Thomas and Rose Marie Thomas. Comedic actor and leading man BILL COSBY (b. 1937) signs a licensing agreement, 4pp, 81/2"x131/2", Feb 14, 1973, between himself and Filmation Associates for a battery operated drawing board utilizing his Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids characters. Plus a residential purchase and lease agreement, 4pp, Jul 12, 1993, between leading actor MICHAEL DOUGLAS (b. 1944) and another party for a home in Santa Barbara. Occasional edgewear; file hole punctures; staples; else near Fine. Est: $200-400

   831. [HOLLYWOOD CHECK COLLECTION] Assortment of 12 checks signed by film stars and celebrities, 1935-87. Signed mostly in the 1960's and '70s, signatures include RUDY VALL�E; DORIS DAY; ROD STEIGER; RORY CALHOUN; DINAH SHORE; CARL REINER; JACK PALANCE; BLAKE EDWARDS; SAMMY CAHN; ROSS MARTIN; AVA GARDNER w/light wear; and MEL TORM�. All are boldly signed. Usual clerking stamps and cancellations. Generally VG/Fine with noted exception. Est: $100-250

   832. [HOLLYWOOD COLLECTION] Assortment of eight actors and actresses. SPs, color & b/w, 8"x10" portraits and stills include RAND BROOKS, inscribed; JUNE ALLYSON; ROSE MARIE; LARAINE DAY in elderly hand; JOHN HART in Jack Armstrong scene; plus contemporary actors JOHNNY LEWIS; and KEVIN ANDERSON. Present also is a close-up still of ANITA LOUISE COMBE and fellow actor, 5"x41/2", laid to mat. Inscribed and signed adding sentiment beneath image. Overall 71/2"x81/2". Generally Fine examples. Est: $80-160

   833. [HOMBRE] Well reviewed 20th Century Fox Western film drama starring Paul Newman (1967). Vintage sheet music for the film's theme "Days Of Love" by David Rose. Darkly signed in fountain pen and ballpoint on illustrated cover by stars PAUL NEWMAN; RICHARD BOONE; FREDRIC MARCH; and BARBARA RUSH. Fine example. Est: $150-300

   834. BOB HOPE (1903-2003). Wisecracking comedian of stage and screen in a career that spanned vaudeville, radio, television and around 60 films. ISP, b/w, 61/2"x81/4" half-length portrait on golf course. Darkly inscribed and signed in black felt tip. Matted under glass within handsome wood frame. Overall 111/2"x131/2". Fine example. Est: $60-120

   835. BOB HOPE (1903-2003). Wisecracking comedian of stage and screen in a career that spanned vaudeville, radio, television and around 60 films. Signed cover of Jan 29, 1971 issue of Life magazine, 10"x131/4, featuring his profile. Boldly signed in felt tip beside image. Light edge wear; address label at bottom left edge; else VG/Fine. Plus a signed softcover First Printing of his book, Dear Prez, I Wanna Tell Ya! "A Presidential Jokebook," 1996, in excellent condition. Est: $60-120

   836. MOE HOWARD (1895-1975). Remembered as the fringed leader of the slapstick comedy team, The Three Stooges, of movies and television fame. ALS "Moe," 1p, 81/2"x11". On colorful Three Stooges illustrated letterhead to friend and admirer Linda Dell. In part, "I have finally caught up with myself. Have a few days rest after pressing to get our new story on its way...in the meantime the fan letters are piling up...Have as always selected your mail to answer first...That was really some article on the jumping frog race...I enjoyed receiving your very lovely picture holding the ceramic Birthday Doll I made for you...Bantam chickens are usually good fighting birds. They use them in some Latin American countries for cock fighting...Most Bantam chickens look like Larry. I think Larry must have been frightened by a Bantam chicken. No we never owned any...but we did have about 1500 Black Minorca chickens...Helen joins me in love to all...Fondly..." Accompanied by original transmittal envelope addressed in his holograph and postmarked in Los Angeles, Jun 23, 1967. Fine example Est: $250-450

   837. [INK SPOTS] With hits like "If I Didn't Care," this definitive R&B quartet was the benchmark of American soul and doo-wop music through the 1950s. Promotional SP, b/w, 8"x10" portrait montage boldly signed by all four original or early members: DEEK WATSON (1909-1969); HOPPY JONES (1902-1944); CHAS. FUQUA (1910-1971); and BILL KENNY (1914-1978), who replaced Jerry Daniels. Minor bump; small border abrasion slightly touching image; else near Fine. Est: $100-250

   838. [MICK JAGGER] (b. 1943). Founding member of perennially popular British rock band the Rolling Stones in 1962. Limited Edition art photo by noted celebrity music photographer JOHN ROWLANDS. A three-part b/w Artist's Proof print of Jagger, which he titles beneath "Mick Jagger 1965-1975." Image 16"x51/4"; overall 19"x13". Rowlands has darkly penciled "AP 14/15" at left beneath image and signed at right. Impressive early photo art by this well-known Canadian photographer. Est: $100-200

   839. MICK JAGGER SP, image 7"x8", overall 8"x10" casual kneeling portrait. Darkly signed in blue felt tip beneath image. Fine. Est: $80-180

   840. [JAMES BOND COLLECTION] Four of the six Hollywood leading men to play the popular English agent created by Ian Fleming. Signed 5"x3" cards darkly penned by the original "007" SEAN CONNERY; and successors GEORGE LAZENBY; ROGER MOORE; and TIMOTHY DALTON. Accompanied by a b/w, 8"x10" half-length portrait of Moore on the set, gun in hand. Fine. Est: $100-200

   841. [BRIAN JONES] (1943-1969). Original member of the Rolling Stones, he was found dead in a swimming pool from a drug overdose. Limited Edition photo art print by noted celebrity music photographer JOHN ROWLANDS. Superb b/w image, 101/2"x123/4", overall 13"x19". He has titled "Brian Jones" beneath image and signed in black artists crayon. Impressive print of this early art photo by this well-known Canadian photographer. Est: $100-200

   842. GEORGE JONES & TAMMY WYNETTE Popular chart-topping country music singing couple (1969-75). Vintage color brochure entitled 'At Home with George and Tammy', 14pp, 81/2"x11". Signed twice by the couple on separate full-page images, one on the grounds of their home and the other with band and tour bus on back page. Signed also by members of the Jones Boys Band, singers PATSY SLEDD and HAROLD MORRISON beneath their photos, plus photos of other popular country singers who appeared with them at Old Plantation Park in Florida. A little edge-worn; single light horizontal fold; else in very good condition. A fantastic country music memento. Est: $100-200

   843. EMMETT KELLY (1898-1979). America's greatest clown; as a cartoonist, he created "Weary Willie" on which he later modeled his famous clown character, the woebegone sorrowful tramp. Partly printed DS, a bright yellow bank check drawn on Palmer First National Bank, Sarasota, FL, May 7, 1976. Payable to the city of Sarasota for $12.34. Darkly signed in green ink. Red clerking stamp at center away from signature. Plus a signed Harrah's color postcard advertisement, 4"x8", promoting his appearance at their resorts at Reno and Lake Tahoe and featuring his image signed on verso beside show information in black ink. Glue residue at top edge of card on recto; else Fine. Est: $80-120

   844. GENE KELLY (1912-1996). Energetic dancer/actor/director, one of Hollywood's great star personalities in American in Paris. TLS "Gene," 1p, 81/4"x101/2", May 30, 1961. On Seven Arts Productions letterhead to Jerry Zeitman at MCA Artists, Ltd. In full: "I don't recall having screened any Bolshoi Ballet film with Julian Ludwig, but the idea doesn't sound like a bad one. What he would have to do is get the film put together and have look at it. I can do that sometime when I get back in September..." Fine. Est: $80-150

   845. KISS Campy, gothic popular hard rock '70s band with cranked up amplifiers, smoke bombs and pyrotechnics. Members include GENE SIMMONS, ACE FREHLEY, PETER CRISS, and PAUL STANLEY. SP, color, 8"x10" portrait of all four members in costume. Each has boldly signed across his image in silver felt tip. Fine example. Est: $100-150

   846. GENE KRUPA (1909-1973). American jazz drummer and big band leader of the '30s and '40s. Partly printed DS, 1p, 81/2"x101/2", Nov 6,1947. Music Corporation of America contract for his engagement at the Elks Club in Massena, NY. Boldly signed in black ink in space provided with signatures of representatives of the Elks Club and Music Corporation. Accompanied by two Western Union telegrams and a Music Corporation correspondence regarding the booking of Krupa and his orchestra for the engagement. Est: $150-200

   847. GENE KRUPA Signed softcover instructional booklet "The Science of Drumming," 48pp, 9"x12", Robbins Music Corporation, New York, 1946. Darkly signed in black ink on cover. Right corner tip folds; minor left edge wear; else near Fine. Est: $60-120

   848. BURT LANCASTER (1913-1994). Academy Award winning leading man and actor in Elmer Gantry and Birdman of Alcatraz; formerly a circus acrobat. SP, b/w, 5"x7" bust portrait. Darkly signed in blue ink across dark clothing with good contrast in fountain pen. Est: $80-160

   849. STAN LAUREL (1890-1965). Thin, shy, always confused partner of Oliver Hardy in one of most imitated comedic teams in film history. He began his career as understudy to Charlie Chaplin, later teaming with Hardy in an acting relationship for some twenty years. SP, b/w, 4"x31/2" early film still with Hardy holding on to steel girder atop tall building. Boldly signed across his image in blue ink. Near Fine. Est: $100-200

   850. 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). ISP, b/w, 8"x10" film still in a scene from The Deep Blue Sea (1955). Darkly signed in black ink, inscripton across moderately dark area of image. Light border wear; scattered minor surface bumps; mounting residue on verso; else near Fine. Est: $300-500

   851. LIBERACE (1919-1987). Flamboyant American pianist-showman of stage, nightclubs and television infrequently seen in films. Colorful 8"x12" foldout menu from the Del Mar Hotel. Boldly signed on inside, adding his signature sketch of a grand piano. His elder brother and business partner, violinist GEORGE LIBERACI (1911-1983), has inscribed and signed the menu as well; plus their mother as "Mother of Liberace." Fine. Included also are two photo Christmas cards with printed signatures, one with the brothers; and the other with their mother and two other family members; plus two 51/2"x51/4" 78 RPM Christmas record cards, one with images of the brothers, the other with imprinted greeting from both. Fine vintage collection. Est: $100-200

   852. LOGGINS AND MESSINA Soft rock singer-songwriters KENNY LOGGINS (b. 1948) and JIM MESSINA (b. 1947) popular in the 1970's. Their self-named 1972 album Loggins And Messina, signed in blue felt tip across his image by Loggins and in silver felt tip by Messina. Scattered light scuffing and light edge wear; else VG/Fine. Recording present. Est: $80-180

   853. PETER LORRE (1904-1964). Hungarian character actor whose unique appearance and personality made him equally adept in sympathetic or sinister roles in films like Maltese Falcon (1941) and Casablanca (1942). Signed menu from Miller Bros. restaurant in Baltimore, 81/2"x14". Darkly inscribed and signed in fountain pen on colorful cover. Accompanied by Miller Bros. envelope. Fine example. Est: $100-200

   854. ALFRED LUNT (1892-1977). Tony and Emmy Award winning actor who teamed with his wife Lynn Fontaine were the preeminent Broadway acting couple. Brief TLS, 1p, 51/4"x7", Phoenix Theatre, London, May 1, 1953. To Frank Brooks in Paris scheduling an appointment on May 8. "...So come backstage - preferably at the end of the second act, as we have an engagement that night and must fly off immediately after the performance..." Boldly signed in full. Fine. With original transmittal envelope. Est: $60-120

   855. M*A*S*H Emmy and Golden Globe winning television drama/black comedy series based on the Korean War airing 1972-83. Superb SP, b/w, 8"x10" cast portrait. Signed by all seven cast members including ALAN ALDA; MIKE FARRELL; LORETTA SWIT; HARRY MORGAN; JAMIE FARR; DAVID OGDEN STIERS; and BILL CHRISTOPHER, four adding sentiments. Fine example. Est: $150-250

   856. MADONNA (b. 1958). American dance-pop singer and cultural icon known for her provocative stage performances. Three different SPs, color & b/w, approx 7"x91/2" portraits by noted photography portrait artist Annie Leibovitz removed from photography book. Boldly signed in black felt tip. Fine unusual poses of this ambitious and daring entertainer. Est: $100-200

   857. MADONNA SP, color, 8"x10" provocative half-length standing portrait. Darkly signed in black felt tip across image. Fine example. Est: $80-180

   858. JAYNE MANSFIELD (1932-1967). Amply endowed sex symbol of late '50s and '60s in Pete Kelly's Blues and A Guide for the Married Man. Vintage inscribed and signed green album leaf, adding "My affection..." Darkly penned in green ink. Annotated in another hand on verso "25 Jan 56 NYC." Accompanied by unsigned b/w, 8"x10" still during performance. Fine. Est: $100-200

   859. BOB MARLEY (1945-1981). Jamaican singer, guitarist, and songwriter, who pioneered Jamaican reggae music containing elements of mysticism and spiritualism. Vintage 1977 album Kaya by Bob Marley & The Wailers, darkly signed and inscribed on cover in purple ink, "All the best Love Bob Marley" across image in light area, adding "Rasta" above inscription. Light soiling; occasional surface wrinkles on verso edge; else in very nice condition. Est: $1500-3000

   860. JULIA MARLOWE (1866-1950). English-born stage actress and with her husband Edward Hugh Sothern, were the leading team of Shakespearean actors of the day. Splendid set of two vintage signed postcard photographs in the "Rotograph Series," 31/4"x51/4". A seated full-length portrait, adding "1906"; and the other with her husband in a scene from Romeo and Juliet, adding "Feb 1906." Darkly penned in black ink. Second evidences occasional ink skipping. Also a signed cabinet card photograph, a quarter-length portrait attributed to W. A. Sands, NY inscribed, "To my dear Jeannette with love always J.M." Ink a little light; pinhole at top edge; image lightly mottled. Plus a fine early unsigned cabinet card photograph, a three-quarter length portrait attributed to Falk, copyrighted in 1888. Est: $100-200

   861. JULIA MARLOWE Large darkly penned signature across length of The Stratford, Philadelphia stationery, adding "November 1893." Partial fold separation away from signature; mounting traces on verso; slightly uneven toning. Accompanied by very nice full-length 1892 cabinet photo of the actress as Juliet in 1893 production of Romeo and Juliet. Attributed to Falk, NY. Est: $50-100

   862. [MAROON 5] Soul-influenced contemporary rock band best known for their hit single "This Love" by original five members: ADAM LEVINE; JAMES VALENTINE; JESSE CARMICHAEL; MICKEY MADDEN; and MATT FLYNN. SP, b/w, 8"x10" Octone promotional full-length standing portrait signed by all five in various color felt tip ink, some partially across dark areas with fair/good contrast; else Fine. Matted to overall 10"x12". Est: $80-160

   863. [MARX BROTHERS] Family of American comedians, including brothers Julius (1890-1977), known as "Groucho"; Leonard (1891-1961), known as "Chico"; Arthur (1893-1964), known as "Harpo"; and Herbert (1901-1979), known as "Zeppo." Among their many popular motion pictures are Horse Feathers (1932) and Duck Soup (1933). Signed album leaf by three of the brothers, 5"x31/2", including HARPO MARX, adding "Best Wishes"; and CHICO MARX in black ink; plus GROUCHO in brown ink. Beautifully penned. Fine example. Attractively double matted with unsigned b/w 10"x8" portrait of the young comics in costume and three smaller reproduced promotional stills from three of their classic films A Night at the Opera, Duck Soup, and A Day at the Races. Accompanied by illustrated printed one-page biography. Contained under plexiglass within embossed black matte frame. Overall 291/2"x321/4". Splendid display. Est: $350-750

   864. GROUCHO MARX (1890-1977). Christened Julius, this caustic wit with cigar and mustache of the Marx Brothers comedy team in vaudeville and films later continued his entertainment career as MC of the popular television game show, You Bet Your Life. SP, b/w, 8"x10" half-length portrait in front of NBC microphone, with cigar. Darkly signed "Groucho" across forehead in black felt tip. Fine example. Est: $200-400

   865. [MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW] Emmy winning sitcom (1970-77). SP, b/w, 10"x8" composite of two cast portraits. Boldly signed by seven cast members including MARY TYLER MOORE; ED ASNER; TED KNIGHT; VALERIE HARPER; CLORIS LEACHMAN; and BETTY WHITE. Light photographic processing flaw; else VG/Fine. Est: $100-200

   866. SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY (b. 1942). Member of the extraordinarily popular Beatles rock group; later the lead singer of his own rock group, Wings. His 1989 "World Tour" book, 98pp, 9"x113/4", replete with b/w and color illustrations. Darkly signed on front cover in blue ink. Minor wear; else a Fine example. This was McCartney's first concert tour following a long hiatus after the death of John Lennon. Est: $400-600

   867. BUTTERFLY MCQUEEN (1911-1995). Talented character actress noted for her role as the weepy, high-strung maid "Prissy" in 1939's Gone With The Wind. Partly printed DS, a personal bank check drawn on The Bowery Bank, New York, Jul 5, 1990. Payable to "Khalilah El-Amin" for $150. Darkly signed and completed in her hand, adding "Thanks" beneath her signature. Clerking stamp in blank area; else Fine. Est: $60-120

   868. GLENN MILLER (1904-1944). American jazz bandleader, arranger, and trombone player, who led the most popular dance band of the late '30s and early '40s. SP, sepia matte, 41/2"x6", quarter-length portrait with trombone, ca. 1942. Darkly signed in black fountain pen across his image. Fine example. Attractively double-matted to overall 8"x10". Est: $200-350

   869. [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 basso and guitarist John Jr. (1911-1936); tenor Herbert (1912-1989); baritone Harry (1913-1982); and lead tenor Donald (1915-1999). Very nice vintage promotional SP, b/w, 61/2"x41/4" group portrait. Each has signed across his image. Ink only slightly faded; else Fine. Mounted beneath window mat to overall 9"x7". Est: $100-200

   870. [MODERN JAZZ QUARTET] Founded in 1952, their unique baroque sound combined elements of jazz, bop and swing as well as classical jazz. Each member brought exciting improvisation abilities. Their composition "Django" by member John Lewis typified this style. Promotional SP, b/w, 10"x8" half-length portrait of the group. Each has darkly signed in blue felt tip above his image and include JOHN LEWIS (1920-2001); PERCY HEATH (1923-2005); CONNIE KAY (1927-1994); and MILT JACKSON (1923-1999). Fine example. Est: $100-200

   871. EDDIE MONEY (b. 1949). A former policeman for the NYPD, he found his calling as a rock musician and vocalist in the mid-'70s. DS, 11/2pp, 81/2"x11", New York, Jul 1, 1985. Promissory Note payable to CBS Records in the amount of $227,500. In part, "...the undersigned, Edward Mahoney p/k/a/ 'Eddie Money' ('Maker'), promises to pay CBS Records, a Division of CBS Inc. '(Payee') on or before December 1, 1987..." Darkly signed "Edward Mahoney" at conclusion. General light wrinkling; paper clip stains at top margin of first page; tiny edge tear with minimal paper loss; else VG. Est: $100-200

   872. [MARILYN MONROE] (1926-1962). One of the most famous actresses in film history, she personified the Hollywood creation of the vacuous sex-symbol of the '50s. Set of seven printed photos taken by a G.I. in Korea, 1954. At the time she had been on her honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio but took time to visit the troops. These 8"x10" stills were from 35mm negatives purchased from the soldier. Est: $100-200

   873. ROGER MOORE (b. 1927). Suave English leading actor known primarily for his television starring role in The Saint (1962-69) and as Sean Connery's successor in the role of James Bond (1973-85). SP, b/w, 31/2"x51/2" half-length portrait as Bond, gun in hand. Boldly signed in black ink beside his image. Fine example. Accompanied by British transmittal envelope postmarked in 1982. Est: $50-100

   874. FRANK MORGAN (1890-1949). American character actor in films since 1916 in The Great Ziegfeld (1936) and Tortilla Flat (1942), but probably best remembered as the "Wizard" in The Wizard of Oz (1939). SP, sepia matte, 5"x7" bust portrait. Signed in fountain pen across image beneath sentiment. A little faded, partially written across somewhat dark areas; in o/w excellent condition. Est: $350-650

   875. [MOVIE SCIENCE FICTION] Three signed collectibles from two fantasy thrillers. Included is a 12" tall soft vinyl detailed replica of the Venusian creature called Ymir from 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957). Accompanied by a signed card by the legendary special affects action animator for this and many other films RAY HARRYHAUSEN. Plus a walkie-talkie set contained in two 12" Spiderman action figures. Contained in original box signed by two of the 2002 movie's character actors J K SIMMONS as the voice of "JJJ" [J. Jonah Jameson]; and SCOTT L. SCHWARTZ as the "camo wrestler"; plus the Spider-Man Web Launch Game signed on the box by J. K. Simmons, adding "JJJ." Fine. Est: $100-200

   876. 'N SYNC Popular music and R&B band with LANCE BASS, JC CHASEZ, JOEY FATONE, CHRIS KIRKPATRICK, and JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE who reached their height in the late '90s. SP, b/w, 10"x8" promotional group portrait. Each has boldly signed in felt tip. Fine. Est: $50-100

   877. STEVIE NICKS (b. 1948). American singer and songwriter best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac, she has also achieved success as a solo artist. Stunning SP, color, 8"x10" half-length portrait during performance. Darkly signed in silver felt tip beside image. Fine. Est: $60-150

   878. NIRVANA Popular early '90s Seattle band who fostered the "grunge" scene formed by KURT COBAIN (1967-1994), KRIST NOVOSELIC (b. 1965), and DAVE GROHL (b. 1969). Playful Geffen promotional SP, b/w, overall 8"x10" portrait. Signed by all three, first names only, above images in felt tip. Est: $200-400

   879. DAVID NIVEN (1909-1983). Popular debonair Academy Award winning British leading actor in Separate Tables (1958) and many others. ALS, 1p, 61/2"x83/4", Pacific Palisades, Sep 14 [n.y.]. On his imprinted address letterhead to an admirer thanking her for a gift. "My wife and I just love our pot holders - thank you very much indeed!" and sending a photo [not present]. Darkly penned and signed in full. Two areas of ink transfer in blank areas; else near Fine. Est: $100-200

   880. 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; won Academy Award (1948) for his performance in title role of Hamlet. ISP, b/w, 31/4"x51/2" quarter-length portrait in his role as a barrister from Emmy Award winning television film with Katharine Hepburn Love Among the Ruins (1975). Boldly signed in blue ink beneath image. Annotated in another hand at bottom border. Fine example. Attractively matted and contained under glass within embossed black frame. Overall 71/4"x93/4". Very nice. Est: $60-120

   881. OZZIE & HARRIET Saxophone playing bandleader OZZIE NELSON (1906-1975) and HARRIET HILLIARD (1909-1994) appeared together in his '30s band, marryi