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Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Scott as General George C. Patton, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Dashing vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Scott wearing a bow tie, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Paddy, Best wishes, Zachary S

Scottish character actor (1900–1976), best remembered for his role as Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 film Scrooge, and for his portrayal of Miss Fritton

Credit card receipt from the Le Dome Restaurant in Hollywood, 4.75 x 3.25, November 13, 1985, totaling $415.06, signed in blue ballpoint by Spielberg.

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, Barbara Stanwyck.” In fine condition, with some corner tip and edge crease

DS, three pages, 8.5 x 11, February 11, 1964. Contract between Arena Productions and Roddenberry for the rewrite of “Prod. No. 7106 tentatively entitl

Two credit card receipts from the Le Dome Restaurant in Hollywood, both 4.75 x 3.25, signed in ballpoint. First is for a total of $184.43, November 16

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Steele in cowboy costume, signed in black felt tip, “Best of luck, Bob Steele.” In fine condition.

Two W-4 tax documents: DS filled out in type, signed “James Stewart,” one page, 7.75 x 3.5, September 14, 1959, on which he claims four exemptions; an

Glossy 7.75 x 9.25 photo of James Stewart and Glynis Johns posing together, signed in blue felt tip by Stewart and black ink by Johns. Creasing to cor

Check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Stewart, payable to Arthritis Foundation for $100.00, March 3, 1982. Matted with a glossy photo,

Two items: one Volpe print of Stewart, 8 x 10.5, signed in black felt tip, and one glossy 8 x 10 photo signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, wi

DS, two pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, January 7, 1964. Standard AFTRA Exclusive Agency Contract in which Stewart agrees to be represented by the Chasin-

Three letters, none dated: ALS, one page on a 6.25 x 4.25 stationery card, in part: “Thank you for your kind words about ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’”; ALS

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Strode in a cowboy hat, signed in blue felt tip, “Best Wishes, Woody Strode.” In fine condition.

Original circa 1930s glossy 10.75 x 13.75 photo of Stuart looking over her shoulder, signed later in white ink. Reverse of photo bears various studio

Original circa 1930s glossy 10.75 x 13.75 Universal Pictures publicity portrait of Stuart wearing a veil, signed later in white ink. Reverse of photo

Attractive 8.75 x 12 heavyweight program photo of Swanson wearing long leather gloves, signed and inscribed in white grease pencil, “To Mick Keele, Gr

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, adorable personal letterhead, April 18, 1940. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Mother and I always enjoy knowing when people

Adorable vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 20th Century Fox publicity photo, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, as a child, “To Anna, Love, Shir

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Todd in the arms of Leslie Howard in the 1939 film Intermezzo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “In sacred memory

Three items: a 1987 greeting card, signed “Lana,” to Harriet, with Turner adding a brief handwritten message at the conclusion; a hardcover edition of

Three attractive glossy photos of Turner, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed and inscribed in red felt tip. In overall fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Turner wrapped in nothing but a fur shawl, signed in black felt tip, “Sincerely, Lana Turner.” In very fine condition.

Stunning vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Turner, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition.

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Final page of an agreement between Vance and the American Broadcasting Company. In part: “Provided that Player appear

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 7.5, personal letterhead, August 5, 1975. Letter of recommendation. In full: “Rex McGee has worked for me as chief editor on a do

Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To I. R. Wardale with my very best wishes! ‘They shall not pass!’ Erich von Stroheim,” on an off-white album p

DS, one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.25, October 10, 1935. Contract in which von Stroheim transfers to MGM all rights to “that certain story, adaptation,

Vintage glossy 6.5 x 9 photo of Wagner as Prince Valiant, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Gerald, with my best, Robert Wagner.” In fine con

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Walker in a pinstripe suit, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Kay Sharp, Best Wishes, Robert Walker.” I

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wallach as Mr. Freeze, signed in black felt tip, “Eli Wallach ‘Mr. Freeze.’” In very fine condition.

Two signed books: Don Juan in Hell. Later printing. NY: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1952. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 8.25. Signed on the first...

Jack Pennick joined the US Marine Corps in 1912, serving in China and later in World War I; reenlisting in the navy in 1942, he served under Commander

Outstanding 6.75 x 8.25 magazine photo of Welles in his younger years, nicely signed and inscribed in a light area in black felt tip, “For Kennedy Har

Glossy 7.5 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Wilder wearing a cap, signed in the lower right in silver ink, “Billy Wilder, 89.” In fine condition, wit

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Wilder as Willy Wonka, signed in red felt tip. In very fine condition.

American actor (1899–1962) best known for his roles in westerns opposite the likes of Harry Carey, Hoot Gibson, and John Wayne. Vintage matte-finish p

Color glossy 10.5 x 10.5 photo of Wonka with the five lucky ticket winners, signed in black felt tip by Paris Themmen, Michael Bollner, Denise Nickers

Two original glossy 11 x 14 photos of Withers from 1939, one close-up and one full-length portrait, both signed and inscribed later in black ink. In o

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bolger in costume as the Scarecrow, signed in black felt tip, “Ray Bolger, The Scarecrow of Oz.” In very fine condition. Accomp

Desirable glossy 10 x 8 photo of the main characters in The Wizard of Oz, signed and inscribed along the bottom in black felt tip, “To Doug, from The

Two glossy 8 x 10 photos of Wray in different poses, each signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition, with light scattered creases.

Lovely matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Young wearing glamorous jewelry, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Mary Farrante—Best of everything, Lor

One of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, he won 30 games each season from 1915 to 1917 and led the league in ERA five times. No other Nationa

Boxing Hall of Famer (1883–1970) who was featherweight boxing champion of the world from 1901–1912. Attell later became one of the instigators of the

Official Reach American League (Harridge) baseball signed in black ink on the sweet spot and side panels by 15 members of the 1937 AL and NL All-Star

Leading figure in the early years of professional golf in the United States (1886–1966) who won the first two PGA Championship tournaments. Uncommon A

Uncommon 6.75 x 10.75 magazine photo of Braddock in a pugilistic pose, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To John Shannon, a great fellow, Best

Boxing Hall of Famer (1881–1955) who was heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1906 through 1908. Vintage glossy 3.75 x 5 photo of Burns in a

Vintage ballpoint signatures of 17 members of the 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers team on both sides of a 5.25 x 3.5 postcard depicting Milwaukee’s Hotel Schroe

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, September 5, 1953. Letter to an admirer. In full (spelling and grammar retained): “Inclosed find photo of when I was worlds c

Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.5 x 13, January 23, 1962. State Athletic Commission of California application for renewal of his wrestler’s license, fi

ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 1, 1960. Response to an admirer. In part: “Your letter was buried in lots of mail which came

Vintage green fountain pen signature, “Ty Cobb,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

Superb vintage glossy 8 x 10 formal portrait of Corbett, signed and inscribed in bold black ink, “To my friend William Avanzi, with best regards, Jas.

ALS signed “Jas. J. Corbett,” one page, 6 x 7.5, wife’s personal letterhead, April 18, 1926. In full: “Am very sorry to say I will not close my season

Pioneering promoter of golf in the United States and president of the Spalding sports equipment company (1858–1944), he designed the first basketball

TLS signed “‘Babe’ D. Zaharias,” one page, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 12, 1954. Brief letter to an admirer. In full: “Thank you very much

Typed manuscript of the first eight chapters of Dempsey, co-written with Barbara Piatelli Dempsey, 97 pages, 8.5 x 11. Each page is signed at the bott

Vintage admission pass to the Woodland Golf Club in Auberndale, Massachusetts, for the Women’s Eastern Open Championship, May 28, 1950, 3 x 6.25, sign

Uncommon matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Ferrari in sunglasses, signed in purple felt tip, “Ferrari.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial creases to

New Zealand boxer (1863–1917) who made boxing history as the sport's first three-division world champion. Scarce vintage fountain pen signature,...

College Football Hall of Famer (1903–1973) who comprised one quarter of the famed Four Horsemen of Notre Dame. Vintage fountain pen signature and insc

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Jimmie Foxx,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2 slip. Nicely custom-matted and framed with a Perez-Steele card of Foxx to an o

Signed book: The Walter Hagen Story. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1956. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 342 pages. Signed and in...

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Rogers Hornsby,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition.

FDC with a cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of baseball, signed in the upper left in fountain pen. In very good condition, with uniform toning, a

Color vintage 8 x 10.75 magazine photo showing an artist’s rendition of Hornsby in various poses, signed in blue ballpoint, “Sincerely, Rogers Hornsby

Uncommon Albertype Type II Hall of Fame plaque card, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink, “To Earle, a fine young man—Regards, Jimmie Fox

Signed book: Golf Is My Game. Later printing. NY: Doubleday and Company, 1960. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 255 pages. Signed and inscribed

ALS signed “Friend Jake,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, April 22, 1889. Letter to his friend and cornerman Johnny Murphy. In part: “I s

Original unsigned pencil sketch of a football play on a 7.75 x 9.5 page from a lined yellow legal pad, with several notations in Lombardi’s hand inclu

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Kenesaw M. Landis, November 21, 1921,” at the bottom of an admirer’s letter, one page, 8.25 x 5.5, personal letterhea

Scarce and desirable vintage ink signature and inscription, “To Peter, from Sonny Liston,” on an off-white 4.75 x 5.25 sheet. In fine condition, with

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Louis in a pugilistic pose, signed vertically in blue ink. In fine condition.

Vintage semi-glossy 8.25 x 11 Entwistle Manufacturing Corp. promotional photo of Marciano throwing a punch, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “T

Signed book: My Life Story. First edition. NY: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1947. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 188 pages. Signed on the second fre

Vintage glossy 2.75 x 3.75 candid photo of Marciano with a police officer, signed at the bottom in black ink. Moderate soiling to borders and a few li

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Maravich, “Pete Maravich,” payable to cash for $250.00, October 6, 1986. Check is also endorsed on

Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Marciano, “Rocco Marchegiano,” payable to Surfside Pool for $75, October 26, 1964. In fine condition, w

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Universal Pictures promotional photo of Marciano as he appeared in the 1960 film College Confidential, signed and inscribed in b

Official limited edition Russell replica New York Yankees home baseball jersey, 4/99, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in blue felt tip on the

Ballpoint signature, “Thurman Munson,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard (postmarked November 1964), with two collector’s notations above

Official Reach American League (Cronin) baseball signed in blue and black ink on the sweet spot and side panels by 18 Yankees greats, likely signed du

Official Spalding National League (Giles) baseball signed in blue and black ink on the side panels by 18 members of the 1961 Pirates team. Signers inc

Extremely important baseball pioneer (1840–1928) who became one of the early stars in the National Association, and went on to become an influential e

Postal examination application and exam filled out and taken by the then 19-year-old Rockne. Included are the notarized two-page 8.5 x 14 Civil Servic

Bank check, 6 x 2.5, filled out in type and signed by Robinson, “Jack R. Robinson,” payable to Charles J. Campbell for $20.00, dated 1972. Matted and

Longtime owner of the New York Yankees (1867–1939) best remembered for his purchase of Babe Ruth from the Red Sox; he was posthumously inducted into t

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Ruth taking a practice cut during spring training in St. Petersburg, Florida, signed and inscribed in fount

Off-white mailing envelope, 6.5 x 3.75, addressed in another hand to a young lady in Indianapolis, and bearing a November 8, New York, New York cancel

Personal check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Ruth, “G. H. Ruth,” payable to Cash for $150.00, October 18, 1940. Attractively matted and framed with

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 composite photo of Ruth, Carl Hubbell, and Gordy Maquire as members of the East baseball team playing in the All American Game a

Perfect vintage fountain pen signature, “Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from

Uncommon bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Simmons, “Al. H. Simmons,” payable to Dr. Grafton T. Brown for $10, January 3, 1937. In fin

Collection of 155 items consisting of postcards, Hall of Fame cards, signatures, and signed photos, primarily of baseball players, with some football,

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

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 10.75, Cleveland Indians letterhead, June 4, 1958. Letter to Isabel Speaker of California. In part: “I will be unable to enlighte

Huge lifetime autograph collection over 8,000 signatures amassed over almost 50 years from 1960–2008, most contained inside approximately 355 autograp