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Signed book: The Lady’s Not For Burning. First edition, fourth impression. London: Oxford University Press, 1949. Hardcover, 5 x 7.5, 98 pages. Signed

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of the the comedic duo posing side-by-side in their bowler hats, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain

Founder (1867–1939) of Universal Studios and one of the most influential figures in the earliest years of the American film industry. TLS, two pages,

Extraordinary collection of three candid photos of the male leads in the 1941 noir classic, The Maltese Falcon: one vintage glossy 3.25 x 5 photo of B

Archive of documents related to McQueen’s life insurance policy through US Life, two signed by McQueen, consisting of approximately 110 pages dated be

Saks Fifth Avenue counter check, 8.25 x 3.5, filled out and signed by Monroe, payable to Saks & Company for $294.98, October 26, 1953. Monroe ha...

Fantastic vintage souvenir folder featuring a color image of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 6 x 4.25, signed in blue ballpoint by Marilyn Monroe a

Vintage 3.5 x 5 postcard photo, signed in fountain pen. Slightly trimmed top edge, some scattered silvering and spotting to background, and a bit of l

Signed book: Robin Hood and His Merry Men. NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 1921. Hardcover, 6.25 x 8.5, 360 pages. Signed inside in fountain pen by the ca...

Signed book: The Illiterate Digest. Limited edition of 250 copies (this being No. 41). NY: Albert and Charles Boni, 1924. Hardcover, 5.75 x 9, 351 pag

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Rogers, dressed in an argyle sweater and golf knickers, clowning around with a lasso, signed and inscribed in green fou

Vintage oversized matte-finish 10 x 13.5 full-length photo by Edward O. Bagley, of Swanson posing in a shimmering gown alongside a grand piano, from t

Promising American actress (b. 1943) and wife of director Roman Polanski who was propelled into infamy when she was murdered by the Manson Family at t

Lovely vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Taylor from Father of the Bride, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, circa 1950, “To Joan—Best wishes to

Crystal-clear vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 11.5 portrait of Tracy, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ralph Pielow, Sincerely, Spencer Tracy.” Ni

An archive of letters, original candid photographs, and several letters collected by celebrity photographer Frank Teti over the course of his career.

Outstanding TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Mercury Theater letterhead, November 18, 1940. Welles writes to Ray Skony in East Chicago. In full: “I have a fir

Two signed photos: one glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Acquanetta in a leopard skin outfit, signed in black felt tip, “Cheers! Love, Acquanetta”; a

Ten original pencil sketches of various actors and actresses done by an admirer, ranging in size from 6.75 x 10 to 9 x 12, each signed in ink by the c

Collection of 29 vintage ink and pencil signatures on individual 6 x 4.5 album pages. Signers include: Robert Montgomery, Norma Talmedge, Anita Louise

AMQS on an off-white 5 x 2 card, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jim Keenan—Vic Mizzy.” Mizzy pens the first three bars of the Addams Fami

TLS signed “Brian,” one onionskin page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, March 24, 1958. Letter to journalist Radie Harris. In part: “I wish I could

Dashing vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of the British actor, inscribed in fountain pen in a different hand “To Gillian,” and signed by Aherne, “

Glossy 7.25 x 9.5 promotional photo of Andrews and Moore as they appeared in 10, signed in blue felt tip by both. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox promotional photo of Andrews playing a guitar outside in The Sound of Music, signed in blue felt tip, “Sincerely, Julie

Pretty vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Angel in a shimmering blouse, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Robert Quinn, w

Mexican-born actor who played Kerim Bey in From Russia with Love. Died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, prompted by his impending slow death from ca

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 7, 1970. Standard AFTRA contract in which Arnaz agrees to appear on The Merv Griffin Show on the same day in exchange for

Sheet music for ‘But Where Are You?,’ featuring an image of Astaire and Rogers dancing atop a boat, 8.75 x 11.5, signed in black ink by both. Attracti

Four signed photos: two original color glossy 10 x 8 Warner Bros. promotional photos for Blood Alley showing the actress with John Wayne, each signed

Vintage pencil signature, “Lucille Ball,” on a light green 6 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with some mild edge toning.

Lovely vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.75 portrait of Bankhead, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ray J. Griffin, all good wishes, Sincerely, Tal

Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 13.75 portrait by Parry, humorously signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Darling Grace, I hate this picture. When I se

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bardot smiling from underneath a huge sun hat, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Sexy color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bardot in an open shirt, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Ricky, All the best, Lex Barker.” In fine condition. Consignor notes tha

Pretty vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 photo of Barnes, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Thank you, Bob, for all your kindness and help on ‘S

Actress (1879–1959) from the famous Barrymore clan whose performance in None but the Lonely Heart earned her the 1944 Academy Award for Best Supportin

Animal trainer and circus impresario (1903–1965) who appeared in several big-game-themed films in the 1930s through 1950s. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 half-

Vintage candid matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Beery on what appears to be a boat, signed at the top in fountain pen. In fine condition.

Three photos: vintage glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo for The Pursuit of Happiness, signed in fountain pen; vintage glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo fo

Playbill for the 46th St. Theatre production of No, No, Nanette in January 1970, 6 x 9, 36 pages, signed on the front cover in green felt tip by Berke

Glossy 7.25 x 9.25 ABC publicity cast photo, signed in blue felt tip by Barbara Stanwyck and in black felt tip by Lee Majors and Linda Evans. In fine

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Bjork in one of her films, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Three different satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Blyth from early in her career, each signed in blue felt tip, with Blyth adding a brief inscription to o

Glossy 8 x 10 Warner Bros. promotional photo for The Singer Not the Song, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Dirk Bogarde.” In fine condition.

Felt tip signature, “Ray Bolger,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Bond posing in a jacket and tie, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Ward Bond.” In fine condition, with a creas

Three photos: vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen; humorous glossy 7.75 x 9.5 photo, signed and inscribed i

Innovative early director and screenwriter (1892–1958) known for his comedies. Bank check, 6 x 3, filled out and signed by Brunel, “Adrian Brunel,” pa

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Brynner in The King and I, signed in thick black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Brynner in a straw hat, a cigarette dangling from his lips, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox promotional photo for Nine Hours to Rama, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Fred, with my best wishes, Horst

Uncommon vintage fountain pen signature, “Billie Burke,” on a pink 5.75 x 2.25 album page bearing a collector’s notation at the top. Light scattered s

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 25, 1969. Standard AFTRA contract in which Burns agrees to appear on The Merv Griffin Show on the same day in exchange

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Richard Burton,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 slip. In fine condition, with a mark at the beginning of the signature from a f

Director (1894–1979) best known for films such as Calamity Jane and Road to Morocco. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 three-quarter-length portrait of B

Film director (1900–1985) whose credits for MGM included the Marx Brothers films At the Circus and Go West, and the musical Best Foot Forward with Luc

Two different lobby cards for Cabaret, 14 x 11, one signed in blue felt tip by Liza Minnelli and the other signed in blue felt tip by Joel Grey. In ov

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the leading cast of The West Point Story, signed in black felt tip, “Jim Cagney,” and signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Cagney posing with a camera crew, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Jim Cagney.” In fine condition, with slight soi

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Cagney and Edward G. Robinson as they appeared in the 1931 film Smart Money, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with

Two vintage fountain pen signatures, “J. Cagney,” and one “Bill Cagney,” on individual beige-colored 6 x 4.5 album pages. In overall fine condition.

Silent film actor and director (1893–1972). Brooding vintage matte-finish 6 x 8 portrait of Campbell by Witzel of New York, signed in the lower border

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 11, 1929. Letter declining an invitation. In part: “It would give me a great deal of pleasure t

Academy Award–winning cinematographer and director (1914–2009). Color glossy 6 x 4 photo of Cardiff behind a camera, signed and inscribed in fountain

Renowned magician (1895–1973) once proclaimed as the ‘greatest exponent of pure sleight of hand the world has ever known.’ Original Society of America

Director (1883–1940) who provided early screen exposure to many actors such as Dolores Del Rio, Warner Baxter, Francis X. Bushman, and Gary Cooper. Dr

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, September 1, 1969. Standard AFTRA contract in which Carlin agrees to appear on The Merv Griffin Show on the same day in exchan

French film director (1906–1996) influential in the poetic realism movement. His 1945 film Children of Paradise is considered one of the greatest film

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To James, Best wishes, Diahann Carroll.” In fine condition, with a few light creases.

Academy Award–nominated actor (1933–1988) best known for his role as capo Pete Clemenza in the 1972 classic The Godfather. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Aug

Collection of 16 personal and business checks, various sizes, 10 filled out and signed by a different actor or actress and six filled out in type and

Playbill for the Plymouth Theatre production of The Marriage-Go-Round in October 1958, 6.5 x 9, 52 pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint

Vintage sepia matte-finish 9 x 12 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Kitty—Neighborly greetings & warmest wishes—Ronald Colman.” In v...

Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of the actor as a young boy, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ella, with best wishes from Jackie Cooper.” S

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cotten as a cavalry officer, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Flash Gordon and Dale Arden, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jim, Best wishes and best health always—Buster Crabbe”

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Crabbe as Tarzan holding a chimpanzee, signed in black felt tip, “All the best, from Buster Crabbe.” In very fine condition.

Actor (1928–1978) best known for his role on the Nazis-as-lovable-buffoons sitcom Hogan’s Heroes. His violent, still-unsolved beating death was the su

Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Crawford, Fred Stewart, and another gentleman, signed in fountain pen by Crawford, signed and inscribed, by Stewa

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 28, 1970. Standard AFTRA contract in which Crawford agrees to appear on The Merv Griffin Show on the same day in exchang

Silent film actor and director (1884–1942) known for The Covered Wagon, The Great Gabbo, and If I Had a Million. DS signed in pencil, one page both si

ALS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, February 27, 1967. Letter of recommendation. In part: “Jane Storm worked with me as a screen writer on two pictures

Academy Award–nominated director and actor (1888–1959) known for In Old Arizona, Grand Canary, and Little Miss Broadway. Shadowy vintage sepia matte-f

Matte-finish 9.5 x 7.75 photo of Cushing as he appeared in Dracula, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes to Colin, Peter Cushing.” In fi

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 26, 1970. Standard AFTRA contract in which Dangerfield agrees to appear on The Merv Griffin Show on the same day in exchan

Three letters to Stanley Woodward: TLS signed “Linda,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 9, 1952, in part: “I have been up to my ears in

Film director (1911–2008) who moved to France after being subjected to the McCarthy-era Hollywood blacklist. ALS signed “Jules,” one page, 5.25 x 3.25

Pretty glossy 8 x 10 photo of Davis, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a JSA label affixed to the reverse. Accompanied by a certificat

Pretty glossy 8 x 10 Warner Bros. First National Pictures publicity photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some light crazing to fin

Sheet music for ‘It Can’t Be Wrong’ from Now, Voyager, 9 x 12, three pages, signed in black felt tip with a quote from the film, “Oh Jerry, let’s ask

Glossy 8 x 10 Warner Bros. publicity photo of Davis wearing a dazzling necklace, signed in black felt tip. Scattered surface bends, dings to left edge

Trans American Entertainment Corporation business check, 7 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Davis, payable to George Rhodes for $559.30, Decemb

Glossy 9.75 x 7.25 photo of Davis playing the trumpet in A Man Called Adam, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Warner Bros. promotional photo for Tea for Two, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Billy, Best wishes, Doris Day.” In fin

Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Mrs. Schellhase, with very best wishes, Olivia de Hav

Two glossy 8 x 10 half-length photos of de Havilland, each signed and inscribed in the lower right in black felt tip. In overall fine condition.

DS, one page, 8.5 x 7, March 31, 1979. Declaration of Gross Earnings Statement submitted to the Director’s Guild of America, listing his earnings from

Two photos: one gorgeous glossy 7.75 x 10 photo of Del Rio in a regal-shouldered white satin dress, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Lester