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Glossy 10 x 8 promotional photo for The Three Stooges Meet Hercules, signed in blue felt tip, “Curly-Joe.” A diagonal crease to the lower right, other

Attractive glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tierney, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To LaVerne Decker, with every good wish, Gene Tierney.” In fine conditi

Pretty glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Tierney looking over her shoulder, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To LaVerne Decker, Best wishes, Gene Tiern

DS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, March 19, 1942. Agreement between Turner and MGM Pictures in which the cut off pay day is to be changed from Wednesday to

Glamorous glossy 8 x 10 photo of Turner in a white dress, signed in black felt tip, “Sincerely, Lana Turner.” In fine condition.

Japanese-born actress (1929–2007) best known for her Oscar-winning turn in Sayonara and for her role as Mrs. Livingston in the television series The C

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Van Cleef wielding a revolver, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Good luck Stan, Lee Van Cleef.” In fine condition, with

Collection of 32 signatures of vaudeville celebrities, mostly on album pages, clipped slips, and cards, a few inscribed, including many vintage, as we

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the couple posing together, signed in blue felt tip by both Jackson and Wallach. In very fine condition.

Glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Lisa, I love you. Your dad, Me Tarzan.” Framed to an overall size of 11.25 x 14.25.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Orson Welles,” on an off-white 2.75 x 2 slip affixed to a 5.25 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition, with a light blo

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of West in a marvelous hat, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To LaVerne, Sincerely, Mae West.” In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of West in an elaborate costume, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To LaVerne, Best Wishes, Mae West.” In fine condition.

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of the Carver High basketball team and coach, signed and inscribed in black felt tip and ink by Ken Howard, Tim Van Patten, Erik Ki

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Wilder, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To LaVerne Decker, Billy Wilder, 83.” In fine condition.

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

Desirable glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bolger as the Scarecrow, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To LaVerne Decker, From The Scarecrow of Oz, Ray Bo

ALS signed “Ray Bolger,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.25 x 10, September 2, 1984. Letter to an admirer, written on the reverse of his letter to Bolger,

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Sincerely, Jack Haley,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2.5 album page. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of the Wicked Witch giving Dorothy a good scare, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “‘How nice of you to visit me in my lon

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Harris, Frank Morgan,” on an off-white 5 x 3 vertically lightly-lined sheet. In fine condition.

In-person felt tip signature and inscription, “To Em–Best always, Natalie Wood,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition.

Director (1884–1949) known for films such as A Night at the Opera, A Day at the Races, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, and The Pride of the Yankees. TLS, one page

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Wray and Bellamy together in a scene, signed in blue felt tip by Wray and black felt tip by Bellamy. In fine condition, with ta

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wray in a flowing gown, signed against a light area of the background in black ink. In fine condition.

Glossy 7 x 5 photo of the distinguished director behind the camera, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Harry D. Cooper, with best wishes, William

Three vintage matte-finish photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed and inscribed to a member of Collier’s family by the actor or actress pictured. Sign

Six vintage ink signatures of different actors and actresses on sheets and album pages of various sizes, most inscribed to “Chatty.” Signers are: Maur

Stunning vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 publicity photo of Davies, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Stevie, with love, from Marion.” In fine con

Pretty vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Stevie, with lots of love, from Marion.” In fine conditi

Boldly penned ALS signed “Douglas Fairbanks,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, January 20, 1909. Letter to William Collier. In part: “Thanks for the most enjoya

Unsigned typed telegram from the couple to Buster Collier, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, Postal Telegraph letterhead, stamp-dated March 29, 1939. In full: “Mar

Vintage pearl-finish 10 x 13 MGM publicity photo of Gable at a card table and showing off a holstered gun in the 1941 film Honky Tonk, signed and insc

Collection of four one-page TLSs to various members of the Collier family, dated between 1942 and 1959, each from a different Hollywood notable. Lette

Comical, train-robbing outlaw of the Old West (1863–1961) who later became a Hollywood actor and advisor. Signed book: Number 30664 by Number 31539. F

Vintage Curran Theatre ticket envelope, 4.5 x 2, signed and inscribed in pencil, “To Buster’s aunt, Al Jolson.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a ce

Endorsed bank check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by William Collier, Sr., payable to Keaton for $200, January 2, 1926. Endorsed on the reverse

Stunning vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Buster Collier, from Buster Keaton,” and curiously inscri

Collection of approximately 77 unpublished snapshot photos from Collier’s personal collection, most approximately 5 x 3.5, predominately featuring his

Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.25 portrait of Lombard crouched in a field with one of her horses, affixed to an original 15 x 19.5 mount, signed and i

Vintage matte-finish 13.5 x 10.5 photo of Lyon flying a plane, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ‘Bennie’—Thanks for putting your life in my h

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Mabel Normand,” on a light gray 5.25 x 2.75 holiday greeting card. In fine condition. Provenance: William Collier Fam

Vintage ink signature, “Anna Pavlova,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 sheet of S. S. Leviathan stationery. In fine condition, with scattered spots of stray

TLS signed “Mary,” one onionskin page, 8.25 x 11, personal letterhead, July 12, 1949. Letter to ‘Buster’ Collier regarding business. In part: “I have

Program for a banquet at City Hall in Beverly Hills on April 23, 1932, 8.5 x 11, signed and inscribed on the front cover in pencil, “Hello Mrs. Collie

Vintage matte-finish 9 x 12 photo of Russell in flamboyant attire, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Buster Collier, a remembrance of your friend

Signed book: A Child’s History of England. Later printing. London: Chapman & Hall, 1910. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 473 pages. Signed and inscribed on ...

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “For Chatty—always good wishes, Spencer Tracy,” on an off-white 5.75 x 8 sheet. In fine condition, wit

Three identical TLSs signed “Jack L. Warner,” each one page, 8 x 10.5, War Department Army Air Forces letterhead, July 24, 1942. Letters of recommenda

ALS signed “Orson,” two pages, 6 x 7.75, personal letterhead, no date but circa January 1944. Letter to Buster. In part: “I didn’t hear of your loss u

Vintage United Airlines ticket folder issued to Mr. J. Cummings, 3.75 x 8, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Lew Alcindor,” with a baggage

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by 21 stars and Hall of Famers. Signers are: Roger Ma

Original 1968 Topps baseball card featuring Clemente posing in his batting stance, signed in black ballpoint over his image. In fine condition, with t

One-of-a-kind vintage circa 1876 albumen 6.75 x 4 photo of Corbett in his grade school class affixed to an original 7.25 x 4.25 mount, signed later in

DS, signed “Edward T. Collins,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, December 8, 1945. Agreement between the Boston American League Baseball Company and Port

Italian automotive magnate (1898–1988) whose sports cars are prized the world over as both a classic example of industrial design and an iconic status

Choice vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders portrait of Corbett, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my dear friend Buster Collier, with war

Exquisite vintage ink signatures, “Elmer Layden,” “Every good wish, Harry Stuhldreher,” “Sincere regards, Don Miller,” and “Every good wish, Jim Crowl

College Football Hall of Famer (1903–1973) who comprised one quarter of the famed Four Horsemen of Notre Dame. Exceptional vintage matte-finish 10 x 8

Choice vintage fountain pen signature, “Lou Gehrig,” on a peach 3.75 x 1.5 card. In very fine condition. An especially clean, crisp signature.

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Phil, from Rogers Hornsby,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard bearing an affixed maga

Green Bay Packers, Inc. business check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Lombardi, “Vincent Lombardi,” payable to Green Bay Packers Pay

Vintage glossy 4 x 5 photo of Louis posing in Ben Lee boxing gear, signed vertically in fountain pen. A few light creases and irregular adhesion to th

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Rocky Marciano,” on an off-white clipped portion of a photograph affixed to a slightly larger card. Matted and framed wi

Glossy 8 x 10 studio portrait of Louis in a three-piece suit with a lapel microphone around his neck, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Joe Lou

Scarce vintage glossy 2.75 x 4.5 snapshot photo of Ott relaxing while wearing his Giants hat, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition.

ALS, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, January 9, 1940. Letter to Dr. C. G. Steen. In full: “If you send the picture I will be glad to autogra

Exquisite vintage 5.5 x 3.5 real photo postcard, signed in fountain pen, “George H. Babe Ruth” and “J. Ruppert.” Original collector’s note to the reve

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 11 photo of Ruth posing in his Yankees road uniform, believed to be the work of noted Chicago photographer George Burke, sign

Superlative vintage ink signature, “‘Babe’ Ruth,” on an off-white 5.5 x 6.5 lined sheet. In fine condition. Signature dates to before 1928, as he ceas

Program cover from the ‘East-West Major League Baseball Classic’ exhibition game held on March 28, 1970, 8.25 x 10.75, signed vertically in blue ballp

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Tris Speaker,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 card featuring a small image of Speaker as a broadcaster. In fine condition

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Honus Wagner,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard bearing an affixed magazine photo. In fine condition.

Terrific vintage 2.75 x 3.5 magazine photo of Young during his time with Cleveland affixed to a 3.25 x 5.5 government postcard, signed at the bottom i

Scarce ANS, one page, 4.75 x 3.5, no date, but circa late 1940s. Letter to “Mr. Collier.” In full: “Talked with Nick last night and thought maybe you

Rawlings Official League baseball signed in black felt tip on a side panel, “Best Wishes, Hank Aaron.” In fine condition.

Ballpoint signature, “Muhammad Ali,” and a ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Mike from Jimmy Ellis, Good luck, 1979,” on individual off-white 7

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 9, 1969. Standard AFTRA contract in which Ali agrees to appear on The Merv Griffin Show on the same day in exchange fo

Two identical 2.5 x 3.5 boxing cards featuring Muhammad Ali in the ring, each signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition.

ANS, one page, 8.5 x 5.25, January 14, 1988. Brief response to an admirer. In full: “Thank you Bootsie, Love, Muhammad Ali. Sorry all my pictures are

Signed book: The Greatest: My Own Story. First edition. NY: Random House, 1975. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 415 pages. Signed and inscribe

Religious pamphlet entitled ‘Human Rights in Islam,’ 3.5 x 8.5, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Richard, from Muhammad Ali, 6-29-89.” In

Glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Ali in his prime, signed in black felt tip, “Love, Muhammad Ali 3-14-91.” In very fine condition.

Memorable color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Ali taunting a fallen Sonny Liston, signed in gold ink. Matted and framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 2

Two identical satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Bannister crossing the tape after breaking the four-minute mile, each signed in black felt tip. In very fi

Seven gold Hall of Fame plaque cards, each signed across the top in felt tip or ballpoint by the player pictured. Signers are: Al Lopez, Monte Irvin,

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Jim Rice, Cal Ripken, Jr., and Dave Winfield during their playing days, signed in blue felt tip by all three. In very fin

Cover bearing an induction day postmark from August 2, 1981, in Cooperstown, New York, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by eight members of the Hall o

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by 19 former baseball players. Signers include:

Three glossy photos, two 8 x 10 (one color) and one 3.75 x 6, each signed in ink or felt tip. In fine condition.

Football executive (1895–1959) who served as NFL commissioner from 1945 until his death. TLS, two pages, 7.5 x 10.75, Philadelphia National Football C

Official Rawlings Big Stick Barry Bonds–model baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel. In fine condition.

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Eddie, from Primo Carnera,” on a yellow 6 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition, with a subtle bloc

Signed book: A View from Above. First edition, later printing. NY: Villard Books, 1991. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 290 pages. Signed on t

Official Rawlings National League (Giamatti) baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “A. B. Chandler.” Mild scattered toning, otherwise f

Former heavyweight champion of the world (1921–1975). Semi-glossy 3.5 x 5.5 full-length photo of Charles in his prime, signed in black ballpoint, “Sin

Program for the 1950 Chicago Bears football season, 6 x 9, signed inside in fountain pen and blue ink by 25 members of the team. Signers are: Johnny L

Official Spalding Chicago Cubs souvenir baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by 27 members of the 1972 Cubs team. Signe

Official Spalding Chicago Cubs souvenir baseball signed in blue felt tip and ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by 23 members of the 1969 Cub

Official Spalding Chicago Cubs souvenir baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by 27 members of the 1969 Cubs team. Signe