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DS, one page, 8.5 x 12, March 15, 1932. Agreement between Hopkins and the Lane Cedar Chest Company in which she grants them the right to use her name

DS, two pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, October 22, 1979. Agreement between Hopper and the Blake Agency in which he agrees to “pay to the Agent a sum equa

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Leslie Howard,” on a light green 6 x 4.25 album page. In very fine condition.

English film director (born 1936) known for his Academy Award–winning film Chariots of Fire. ALS, two pages, 5.75 x 8.25, Sussex House letterhead, May

Two glossy 8 x 10 photos of Ireland, each signed in black felt tip. In overall very fine condition. Both accompanied by a certificate of authenticity

Bank check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Janssen, “David Janssen,” payable to Hans Ohrt for $131.03, January 2, 1973. In fine condition

Three satin-finish 8 x 10 photos, each nicely signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

TLS signed “Isabel,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, January 26, 1957. Letter to director George Cukor regarding the film Gigi. In

Two vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photos, each signed and inscribed in fountain pen. In overall fine condition.

Ink signature, “Boris Karloff,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card with a February 12, 1960, collector’s notation. In fine condition.

Program for the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner for James Stewart held on February 28, 1980, 9 x 11, signed inside in blac

Unused stamp book page for Monaco stamps from 1955–1959, with space for 17 stamps, signed in black ink, “Grace de Monaco,” and in blue ballpoint by Pr

Philatelic souvenir card, 5.5 x 4, bearing a stamp honoring Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco, postmarked April 19, 1956, signed across the stamp in

Philatelic souvenir card bearing a stamp honoring Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco, postmarked April 19, 1956, signed on the stamp in black ink, “Gr

Page from a collector’s stamp book, 8 x 11, with six Monaco stamps on the page, signed in the center of the page in black ink, “Grace de Monaco.” In f

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Charles Lindbergh, signed in black felt tip, “Grace de Monaco.” In very fine condition.

Two signed glossy photos: an 8 x 10 signed and inscribed in black felt tip; and a 10 x 8 full-length photo, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip and

Vintage ink signature, “Lillie Langtry,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.75 slip affixed to a slightly larger card. In fine condition, with a vertical fold p

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Lillie Langtry,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 slip. Slip is affixed to a 5.5 x 1 yellow sheet along with a color image

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 6, 1941. Dissolution of Ernst Lubitsch Productions, Inc., in part: “It is deemed advisable and for the benefit of Ernst

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Martin, “Dean Martin,” payable to Cash for $2750, October 10, 1977. In fine conditi

Original vintage ink and colored pencil sketch of Miranda on an off-white 4.25 x 6.5 card, signed in the upper left in fountain pen, “Sinceramente, Ca

Legendary thespian of the early twentieth century who went on to enjoy a successful career in films, including the iconic silent version of Salome (19

Partial DS, signed “Ozzie Nelson” and “Harriet Nelson,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 8, no date. Conclusion of a document between the Nelsons and MCA Art

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Newman, “Paul L. Newman,” payable to Cash for $50, March 16, 1972. In fine condition, with a centra

DS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, August 2, 1948. Agreement between Raft and the Famous Artists Agency for him to render services as “an actor in the

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Your very obedient servant, Claude Rains,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card. In fine condition, with a trivial water spot t

Excellent and bold vintage fountain pen signature, “Basil Rathbone,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition.

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Reynolds cheek-to-cheek with Gene Kelly in Singin’ in the Rain; and a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of a Singin’ in the

Vintage ink signature, “Will Rogers,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 card affixed to a green 6.25 x 4 album page. A card signed by Marion Talley is affix

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, April 3, 1950. Agreement between Sterling and Paramount Pictures for her to appear on “Hotpoint Holiday Hour” on CBS. Signed

Three glossy 8 x 10 photos of Skelton in a suit and tie, each signed in black or red ink. In overall fine condition.

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 9.75, personal letterhead, April 11, 1958. Letter to an admirer. In part: “No matter how much success you may think you have or

Original felt tip sketch of Harvey the Rabbit on a white 8 x 10 card, signed at the bottom, “Harvey, James Stewart.” In fine condition.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Stewart, “James Stewart,” payable to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hart for $500, December 25, 1973.

Two glossy 8 x 10 photos of Bond in Superman, each signed in black felt tip, “Tommy Bond, ‘Jimmy Olsen.’” In overall very fine condition.

ALS signed “Gloria,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 postcard of Mount Fuji, May 14, 1979. Letter to director George Cukor. In part: “Thank you for the beautif

Signed book: Child Star. NY: McGraw Hill, 1988. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 546 pages. Signed on the reverse of the half-title page above

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, May 11, 1925. Agreement between MGM and the William Fox Vaudeville Company confirming the loan of “Miss Zasu Pitts to play th

Four lovely signed photos, ranging in size from 3.5 x 5.5 up to 8 x 10, each neatly signed in blue or black felt tip. In fine condition.

Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos of the actor, each nicely signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificates of authenticit

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 7, 1944. Loan of $5000 from Republic Productions to von Stroheim, to be repaid “within one week from the starting dat

Actor (born 1924) most notably famous for his roles as Benjamin Franklin and appearances in two episodes of The Twilight Zone in 1961. He gained early

DS, three onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, October 16, 1953. Agreement between Weissmuller and the William Morris Agency renewing his contract and calling f

Two items: one DS, three pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, October 9, 1961. Agreement between Weissmuller and the Beverly Artists Corporation in which he ag

DS, signed “Wm. A. Wellman,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, June 11, 1936. Wellman sells the rights to the property entitled Six in Search of Death to

Personal check, 8.5 x 3, filled out and signed by West, payable to Emma Parvin for $18.15, March 30, 1940. In very good condition, with several vertic

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by West, “Mae West,” payable to Beverly West for $209.81, August 22, 1974. In fine condition,

Ten photos: six 8 x 10, three 10 x 8, and one 5 x 7, each signed in ballpoint or felt tip by the actor or actress pictured. Signers are: Pedro Gonzale

Signed book: Legends. First edition, limited issue, numbered 11/30 presentation copies. Nevada: Jack Bacon & Company, 2006. Hardcover with slipc...

TQS on a 5.5 x 3.5 off-white card regarding Marilyn Monroe. In full: “Marilyn was mean. Terribly mean. The meanest woman I have ever met around this t

DS signed “Robert E. Wise,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, July 2, 1952. Agreement between Aspen Pictures and Mark Robson for him to “direct the motion picture

TLS, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, May 5, 1950. Letter of thanks to a woman for sending an inkwell. In part: “Your hilarious gift just arr

DS, boldly signed “Billie Burke Ziegfeld,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 24, 1939. In the year of the release of The Wizard of Oz, Burke informs MGM Stu

Ten Lake Pillsbury Properties checks, 8 x 3, six filled out in type and signed by Haley, with four filled out and signed by Haley, all from 1966. In v

Ink signature and inscription, “Merry Xmas to you Jack—& warmest wishes—Margaret Hamilton,” on a light blue 5 x 3 card with a clipped photo of H...

Signed book: At This Point in Rhyme. First edition. NY: Crown Publishers, 1976. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 93 pages. Signed on the title

Lyricist (1896–1981) who wrote the lyrics to the standards, ‘Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?,’ ‘April in Paris,’ and ‘It's Only a Paper Moon’ as ...

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Bert Lahr,” on a light green 6 x 4.5 album page. An area of surface loss to the lower right where a photo was once af

TLS signed “Mervyn,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, California Artists Commission letterhead, September 28, 1972. Letter to Rosalind Russell inviting her to spe

Character actor (1890–1949) best remembered as the title character, Emerald City’s doorman, coachman, Guardian of the Gate, and Professor Marvel in th

Original vintage ink and colored pencil sketch of Wong on a peach 7.75 x 11.5 card, signed and inscribed in the upper left in English and Chinese in f

Rare program for the UCLA vs. USC basketball game on March 9, 1968, 7.75 x 10.5, 15 pages, signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint,

Glass ringside water bottle used by Ali at his training camp in Deer Lake circa 1979, 12? tall and wrapped in the white training tape used on boxers’

Program for the third annual Boston Sports Lodge B’nai B’rith Awards Dinner held on May 8, 1955, 8.5 x 11, signed on the front cover and inner pages b

Official Reach American League baseball signed in ink on the sweet spot and side panels by a number of early baseball greats and Hall of Famers. Signe

Official Spalding National League (Giles) baseball signed in blue ink on a side panel, “Best Wishes, Roy Campanella,” and “Billy Cox.” Moderate overal

Menu from the Capri Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge in Oakland, California, dated November 14, 1937, neatly signed on the front in fountain pen, “Best

Jeffries Barn Certificate of Victory, signed vertically in pencil, “Jas. J. Jeffries,” one page, 9 x 11, November 3, 1938. Award from the James J. Jef

TLS signed “B. B. Johnson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, American League letterhead, April 4, 1923. Letter to Jacob Ruppert, owner of the New York Yankees. In

Colorful African-American boxer (1878–1946) who held the world heavyweight championship from 1908 to 1915 and whose achievements in and out of the rin

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Best wishes always, Walter Johnson,” on a light gray album page. Matted and framed with two Perez-Steele images to an

Program for a ‘North-South Doubleheader’ in which the University of North Carolina was scheduled to play Furman and The Citadel at the Charlotte Colis

Signed book: Rare Air: Michael on Michael. First edition. San Francisco: Collins, 1993. Hardcover with slipcase, 11.25 x 13.25, 112 pages, numbered 17

Color limited edition 22 x 17.75 ‘Living Legend’ series print, numbered 1447/1500, issued in the 1970s by Sports Illustrated, with a strongly stylized

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Louis training in the ring, signed and inscribed in black felt tip to Johnny Weissmuller, “To Johnny, my pal. Joe Louis.” Photo

Letter to an admirer. In part: “Am unable to send the picture of myself but will send the picture when I arrive home which will not be until April 15t

Very early vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mantle taking a mighty swing, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jimmy Hackett, My best wishes, a pal

Vintage 9 x 12 team-issued Gowell Studios premium of Maranville with the 1932 Boston Braves, signed vertically in fountain pen. Some light soiling to

Skill achievement certificate issued to Steve Harnig who “has successfully completed the Pistol Pete All-Star Basketball Camp,” 11 x 8.5, signed at th

Vintage glossy 7.75 x 9 press photo of Marciano after defending his heavyweight title against Ezzard Charles in a 1954 15-round bout, signed and inscr

Original program from the 42nd Annual National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, held in Kansas City in March of 1969, 8.5 x 11, 24 pages, signed

Fountain pen signature, “Charles A. Nichols,” on an off-white 2.75 x .25 closely cropped slip clipped from a check, affixed to the bottom of a 4 x 6 s

Official Reach American League (Cronin) baseball signed in black ink on the sweet spot and side panels by 17 members of the 1969 New York Yankees. Sig

Choice official Spalding National League (Giles) baseball boldly signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by 27 members of the 1956

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Sugar Ray’s Youth Foundation letterhead, no date, but postmarked February 17, 1971. Letter soliciting a donation. In full: “I

Vintage 9 x 10.75 magazine photo of Owens in a running pose, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, love, Jesse Owens.” Nicely framed to an overall siz

Official Reach American League (Ban Johnson) baseball signed in blue ink on the sweet spot by Babe Ruth and two side panels by Lou Gehrig, Bob Meusel,

Program from the Blind Brook Turf and Polo Club of Port Chester, New York, dated June 11, 1939, 6 x 9, signed at the top in fountain pen and dated in

Gorgeous vintage fountain pen signature, “Sincerely, Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 6.75 x 3.75 album page. Reverse bears a typed collector’s notation in

Vintage ink signature, “Tris Speaker,” on an off-white card. Matted with two photos of Speaker to an overall size of 12 x 9.25. In fine condition, wit

Scarce bank check, 5.75 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Simmons, “Al H. Simmons,” payable to Cash for $100, February 26, 1953. Matted with a Perez-Ste

Boxer known as the ‘Boston Strong Boy’ (1858–1918). Fighting on turf and with bare knuckles, Sullivan became the heavyweight champion of the world und

Diverse collection of 25 items, consisting primarily of signed cards and slips, as well as a few letters and photos, most affixed to scrapbook pages.

Program for the second annual Sportsmen’s World Awards held on June 29, 1968, 10.5 x 10, signed on the front cover and inner pages in ink by many of t

Color 8 x 10.75 magazine photo of Aaron in his Braves uniform, signed vertically in black ink. In fine condition.

Ballpoint signature, “Muhammad Ali, Serve God, He is the Goal, 2-18-90,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication

Replica Oakland Raiders football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In fine condition, with

Sports Illustrated magazine, dated September 8, 1969, featuring Pete Rose and Ernie Banks on the front cover, signed in blue felt tip by both. In fine

American League Baseball Club of New York business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Barrow, “E. G. Barrow,” payable to Mark Roth for $