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Multi-faceted mogul of show business (1886–1954) who assumed the various roles of theatre director and producer, songwriter, actor, screenwriter, and

Darling vintage glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of the timeless duo locked in a playful gaze on the dance floor, signed in fountain pen, “Fred Astaire,” and sig

Two different cardstock 8 x 10s, one featuring Adele in a flamboyant collar and jewelry, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jerry, Love Adele

TLS signed “Lucy,” one page, 6.25 x 9.25, personal letterhead, April 2, 1981. Short letter of thanks for a picture frame sent by an admirer. In part:

Unsigned handwritten manuscript, in pencil, three pages, 8.25 x 10.75, no date. An article in French entitled “Au Canada,” in part (translated): “I ju

Vintage matte-finish 13.75 x 10.75 photo of Carroll and Brian Donlevy, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To my dear dear Carmen, whose friendship

DS, signed “Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Carson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 12, 1977. Carson informs Jacques-Yves Cousteau that he “may use my name as one...

Distinctive color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Colbert as Cleopatra, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

TLS signed “Joan,” one page, 6.25 x 10, personal letterhead, June 9, 1953. Letter to Eylla Jacobus. In part: “I, too, am sorry you didn’t get down to

Glossy 7.75 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo from early in her career, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Bette Davis for Lester Glasswer.” In fine

Handsome glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple scattered light creases.

Gorgeous vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait by Vandamm of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Joan & Gully, in memory o...

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 21, 1965. Ford lists his earnings as a member of the Directors Guild of America, as “maximum,” and his potential earni

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, January 28, 1968. Grable sends thanks for some photos. In part: “It is always pleasant to be remembe

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hart as The Lone Ranger, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To my good friend Frank, Sincere best wishes, John Hart ‘The L

TLS signed “Kate,” one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, January 14, 1982. Letter to a doctor. In full: “You write the best thank you letters of anyon

English character actress (1917–1998). Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip. Scattered light surface creasing, a small tear

German actor (1884–1959) best known for playing the title role in the 1920 silent horror classic The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Vintage fountain pen sig

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Ladd leaning against a fence, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, “To Jean, Regards, Alan Ladd.” In fine condition

Dazzling glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joseph—Good Luck! Dorothy Lamour.” In fine condition, wit

Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Leigh in a maid’s uniform, signed and inscribed in black ink “Arch, with love, Vivien.” In fine condition.

Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.25 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in red fountain pen. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, scattered creases and surf

Domineering glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joseph Gregg, with best wishes, Raymond Massey, 1981.” In fine condit

DS signed “Marilyn Maxwell,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, February 1963. AGVA Standard Form of Artists Engagement Contract between Maxwell and the S

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Merman in a sequined gown, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joseph Gregg, All good wishes, Ethel Merman.” In fine co

English actress (1870–1955) whose career spanned six decades and included a role alongside Boris Karloff in The Old Dark House. Two different vintage

Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Eylla, Sincerely, Conrad Nagel.” In very good con

Glamorous glossy 8 x 10 photo of Negri draped in fur and pearls, signed in black felt tip. Two vertical creases passing through the facial area, one p

Vintage fountain pen signatures, “L. Olivier” on the front, and “Margot Fonteyn” on the reverse of a light green 4.5 x 4 album page. In fine condition

Vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 Warner Bros. publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Tommy, Ann Sheridan.” The photo is affixed to a same-

Handsome glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Joseph, My thanks, Red Skelton.” In fine condition, with a f

Program for the New York Theatre Organ Society’s presentation of From Silents to Sound at the Beacon Theatre on May 8, 1967, tri-fold, 6.25 x 11, sign

Actor (1893–1964) who appeared in over 200 films during his career. Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in purple fountain pe

ALS signed “Billie,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to an unidentified woman thanking her for her help after

Four glossy 8 x 10 photos, including two color, each signed in blue felt tip by the Hall of Famer pictured. Signers are: Lou Brock, Reggie Jackson, Lu

Gold Hall of Fame plaque card signed across the top in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a bit of light skipping to the signature.

Color limited edition 18 x 22.5 Looney Tunes print of Wile E. Coyote as a 49ers wide receiver, numbered 100/250, signed on the image in black felt tip

Imperial German Light Cavalry saber belonging to General George Armstrong Custer. The blade measures 33? long with broad single fullers and floral scr

Civil War general and Indian fighter (1839–1876) who distinguished himself as a cavalry commander, earning the rank of brigadier general of volunteers

Very interesting collection of items, highlighted by a TLS and signed and notated book from Dalton, as well as photos relating to the Coffeyville Raid

Remarkable one-of-a-kind archive of nine documents relating to the reputed killing of Butch Cassidy and ‘Wild Bunch’ desperado Joe Walker. Items inclu

Celebrated American performer (1860–1926) whose legendary prowess as a markswoman earned her worldwide renown as a star attraction in Buffalo Bill’s W

TLS signed “P. F. Garrett,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Executive Department, Territory of New Mexico letterhead, April 1, 1897. Letter to George Wallace, who

New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) who killed his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. In 1901 he was appointed customs colle

Extremely rare ink signature, “Sitting Bull,” on the reverse of a light brown 4.5 x 2.5 Randall House hotel promotional card. Above the signature is a

Wife and biographer (1842–1933) of ill-fated General George Armstrong Custer. ALS signed “Elizabeth B. Custer,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x

American artist (1861–1909) best known for his paintings and sculptures of the American West, and for his depictions of cowboy life in particular. Ink

Blackfoot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though still-controversial claim that he served as one of models for sculptor James Earle Frase

Inventor of the eponymous machine gun which has been estimated to have killed over 250,000 men since 1862. Fantastic ink signature, “Yours truly, R. J

ALS signed “Col.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, illustrated Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show letterhead, Portsmouth, May 29, [1911]. Letter to G. W. Lillie, other

DS, signed “W. F. Cody,” two pages, 7.5 x 11.5, January 28, 1913. Agreement between Cody, Frederick Bonfils, and Harry Tammen to create a new show and

Fantastic vintage glossy 6.5 x 4.25 gelatin silver photo of Cody on horseback firing his rifle at a herd of bison, bearing a Burke and Koretke photogr

Original Buffalo Bill Stories magazine from September 28, 1907, 8 x 11, 32 pages, featuring a colorful cover showing a crowd of Native Americans takin

Painter (1861–1912) widely known for his art of the western frontier. Ink signature, “Yours very truly, Charles Schreyvogel,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2

Illustrator known for his action scenes featuring horses, often used in boys' adventure stories (1866–1928). Color vintage 6.75 x 7.75 magazine ...

Two original tintypes, both approximately 2.5 x 3.5, one showing a group of four men playing cards and drinking around a small table; the other showin

A pair of silver-plated and engraved Smith and Wesson .44 Special Hand Ejector Double-Action revolvers with mother-of-pearl grips, carried by famed Te

#288744, cal. .32-20, 4.75? barrel, good rifling with light corrosion. The serial numbers match. The metal has a mottled dark gray patina with clear f

#24577, cal. .41 Colt, 3.5? barrel, good bore. This is the variant made without an ejector rod. The frame and triggerguard have matching numbers, the

#63888, cal. .45 Colt, 5.25? barrel with a very fine bore. The barrel has been shortened .25? and the front sight is a replacement. The metal retains

#163601, cal. .45 Colt, 4.75? barrel with worn rifling. The numbers match on the frame and gripstraps with no numbers on the barrel and cylinder. The

#277888, cal. .45 Colt, 4.75? barrel, the bore with some leading that should clean to very good. The metal has been refinished in nickel-plating with

#11472, cal. 44 centerfire, 7? barrel, the bore with good rifling, a shallow ring and some light corrosion. The metal has matching assembly numbers, t

#187627, caliber .45 Colt, the 4.75? barrel with strong rifling should clean to good plus, its front sight slightly altered. The gripstraps are both n

#28825, cal. .45 Colt, 7.5? barrel with a dark bore and worn rifling. The front sight slightly altered, the barrel has the early italic marking for fa

#45997, cal. .44-40. The factory barrel is slightly short at 7 3/8? (1/8? shorter than the original factory length of 7.5? due to filing off dings at

#2549, cal. .22 rimfire, 3 7/16? octagonal barrel, the bore has light corrosion. This single-action spur trigger revolver retains over 80% factory nic

‘US’ Marked Colt Single Action Army revolver made in 1874. #13721, cal. .45 Colt, 7.5? barrel with the correct early italic-style lettering and a very

Factory Engraved Smith and Wesson ‘Baby Russian’ Single-Action First Model revolver with pearl grips, #18011, cal .38 Smith and Wesson, 4? barrel. The

#5476, cal. .44-40 W.C.F., 7? barrel, the bore with strong rifling and patches of corrosion that may clean. The metal has matching assembly numbers, t

Manhattan ‘Navy Type’ Percussion Revolver, #3233, .36 cal, 4? barrel, dark bore with good rifling. All numbers on the metal match, including the wedge

#29343, cal. 32 centerfire, 3.5? barrel, fine bore. This revolver has a folding hammer spur and factory checkered hard rubber grips. The metal parts h

#6163, cal. 44/40 W.C.F., 3.25? barrel, the bore with worn rifling and light pitting. The metal has matching assembly numbers and the walnut grips are

Merwin, Hulbert and Company Medium Frame Double-Action Revolver with extra factory barrel and the original box. #8452, cal. .38 centerfire. The five-s

#9019, the caliber is not marked but is believed to be .44-40 W.C.F. (have your gunsmith verify), 5.5? barrel, fair bore. The metal retains about 10%

#779, cal. 44-40 W.C.F., 7.25? barrel (this was shortened .25? to clean up the muzzle), the bore is very good. The metal retains 99% of a good looking

#20536, cal. 44-40 W.C.F., 5.75? barrel, the bore with worn rifling and light corrosion. Over 80% original nickel-plating remains with clear factory m

#837, cal. .32 rimfire, 3.5? barrel, the bore has strong rifling and should clean to very good. The assembly numbers don’t match but the parts fit wel

#65268, cal. .32 rimfire, 6? octagonal barrel, the bore has strong rifling with patches of light corrosion, should clean to very good. The frame and c

#44687, cal. .32 rimfire, 4? barrel with strong rifling and a few patches of light corrosion that may clean. It is likely that the barrel has been alt

#8111, cal. .45 Colt, the 5.5? barrel has a good bore with minor corrosion. This revolver was built in 1874 for the US Cavalry and rebuilt for the US

#761, cal. .41 rimfire, 3? barrels, the bores with very good rifling and some light corrosion. The pistol has an old repair to the hinge. It has very

#2520, cal. .41 rimfire, 2.5? barrel, the bore with patches of light corrosion and fair condition rifling. This all steel pistol has checkered panels

#482, cal. .41 rimfire. This is a Type II pistol with the one line barrel address “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N. Y.” The hinge has been professionally

#824, cal. .41 rimfire. This is a Type II pistol with the one line barrel address “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N. Y.” The hinge has a brazed repair on o

#651, cal. .41 rimfire. This is a Type II pistol with the one line barrel address “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N. Y.” 3? barrels with strong rifling and

#752, cal. .41 rimfire. This is a Type II pistol with the one line barrel address “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N. Y.” The hinge has been professionally

#531, cal. .41 rimfire. This is a Type II pistol with the one line barrel address “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N. Y.” 3? barrels, the bores with worn ri

#240, cal. .41 rimfire. This is a Type II pistol with the one line barrel address “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N. Y.” The hinge is good. 3? barrels with

#501, cal. .41 rimfire. This is a Type II pistol with the one line barrel address “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N. Y.” 3? barrels, the bores with worn ri

#24, cal. .41 rimfire. This is a Type II pistol with the one line barrel address “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N. Y.” 3? barrels, fair bores with light r

#20, cal. .41 rimfire. This is a Type II pistol with the one line barrel address “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N. Y.” 3? barrels, dark bores with faint r

#492, cal. .41 rimfire. This is a Type II pistol with the one line barrel address “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N. Y.” 3? barrels, the bores with very go

#773, cal. .41 rimfire. This is a type II pistol with the one line barrel address “Remington Arms Co. Ilion, N. Y.” 3? barrels with excellent bores. T

#L96358, cal. .41 rimfire. This is a Type III pistol with the one line barrel address “Remington Arms—U. M. C. Co. Ilion, N. Y.” 3? barrels, excellent

#8065, cal. .32 rimfire. The 3 3/8? four-shot barrel cluster with strong rifling has bores that should clean to very good or better. The metal retains

#1265, cal. .41 rimfire, 2 9/16? octagon barrel with a fair bore having some light pitting. The metal retains about 10% original nickel-plating with t

#582535, cal. .22 rimfire, 2 7/16? four-shot barrel with excellent bores. This quality copy was made in Italy by A. Uberti and Co. The barrels retain

#220186, cal. .45-70, 22? barrel, the bore with good rifling and scattered light corrosion should clean to very good or better. The lockplate is marke

#7394, cal. .22 rimfire, 3.25? barrel with a poor bore. This was a novel design with the hammer acting as a breech block. The trigger pin is an old re