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Personal check, 7 x 3, filled out and signed by Costello, “Lou Costello,” payable to the Santa Anita Turf Club for $200, May 15, 1945. In fine conditi

TLS signed “Joan,” one page, 6.25 x 7, personal letterhead, June 25, 1958. Letter to director George Cukor. In part: “I’m so delighted to hear that yo

Two hardcover books: My Way of Life, signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the title page; and A Portrait of Joan, signed and inscribed in blue ba

Trans American Entertainment Corporation business check, 7 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Davis, payable to Lester Mornay for $245.25, Novemb

Ballpoint signature, “My best, Sammy Davis, Jr.,” on a pink 5 x 3.5 album page. In fine condition.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Paramount Pictures Inc. letterhead, January 14, 1937. Letter to Aileen Brenon at Paramount Pictures. In part: “The article in

TLS signed “Marlene,” one page, 8 x 10, April 21, 1965. Dietrich writes to “Binkie” [Hugh Beaumont of the Globe Theatre in London]. In part: “I am abo

Two glossy 8 x 10 photos: one of Flash and Dale, signed and inscribed in black felt tip and ink by Buster Crabbe and Jean Rogers; and one of a sketch

Vintage pencil signature, “Errol Flynn,” on an off-white 5 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold passing through the first l

Three different glossy 8 x 10 photos from throughout Fontaine’s career, each signed in black felt tip, with one inscribed. A horizontal crease to uppe

Lloyds Bank Limited bank check, 6.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gardner, “Ava Gardner,” payable to Cash for $500, stamp-dated Janua

ALS, one page, 7 x 8, no date. Letter of thanks to an unknown recipient. In part: “I wish I might have seen you again. Thank you for providing me such

Academy Award-nominated film director and editor (born 1931). ALS signed “Tony,” two pages, 6.5 x 8, personal letterhead, October 7, 1969. Letter to d

DS, signed “Howard W. Hawks,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.75, July 20, 1932. Hawks sells the rights to The Air Mail Story to MGM for the sum of ten

British director and writer (1921–2000) known for his films Circus of Horrors, The Trap, and Night of the Eagle. ALS, one page, 8.25 x 11, personal le

Ballpoint signature, “Rita Hayworth,” on an off-white card. Matted and framed with a glamorous color photo of Hayworth lounging on a couch to an overa

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Rita Hayworth,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2 slip. In fine condition, with some light scattered foxing and show-through from

Precise felt tip signature, “Audrey Hepburn,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Ja

Crisp felt tip signature, “Katharine Hepburn,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition.

TLS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, June 25, 1981. Brief letter to an admirer. In full: “I am sorry but I do not sign photographs—only send tha