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1968 Republican Keynote Address
EVANS, Daniel J. - Governor of Washington State. Typewritten Quotation Signed on official letterhead. Poignant address: "It is time now to reach inward -- to reach down and touch the troubled spirit of America." Evans served three terms as governor and went on to the U.S. Senate. $ 50
CADMUS, Paul (1904-99) American artist-illustrator. Combined elements of eroticism and social critique to produce magic realism. A fifteen-page booklet from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, containing an interview with Chuck Close and featuring several illustrations. Nicely signed on the cover by Cadmus in black marker pen. $ 95 CADMUS - We have a second item. This is a bold signature on a 3"x5" card that has been professionally matted with a color litho print of one of the artist's illustrations. The board is burnished metallic copper and oversized (13"x16.5"). The illustration is an interesting self-portrait of Cadmus looking into a mirror. Striking display. $ 145 GINSBERG, Allen (1926-97) - Indian Journals; softbound first, 1970, Dave Haselwood Books/City Light Books. Signed and dated by the beat poet in 1975 adding the peace sign. 210 pp. with numerous illustrations. In very good condition. $ 175 FERLINGHETTI, Lawrence (1919 - ) American poet and painter; owner and publisher of City Lights Books. Longtime supporter of the late Ginsberg. Color photo postcard with a scene of City Lights, boldly signed in black marker pen by Ferlinghetti. $ 50
CALLOWAY, Cab (1907-94) African-American jazz singer, bandleader and popular recording artist; born in Rochester, New York. Vintage signature on a 3”x5” card to which he has added his trademark “hi-de-ho”. Professionally matted along with two images: one is a 8”x10” black and white glossy vintage publicity image and the second is a much earlier 5”x7” black and white litho print publicity photo issued by Okeh Records. Wonderful display piece of this master of scat. $150 (Payment Options) EDEN, Barbara (1934 - ) American film and television actress and singer; best known for her co-starring role in "I Dream of Jeannie." Wonderful 8"x10" color glossy character still as Jeannie, boldly signed in blue marker pen. Obtained at an in-person signing. $ 65
IN SYNC - Group signed 8"x10" color glossy photograph (early image). In near mint condition. Authenticated by two dealers with whom we have done business for many years. Some dealers are asking upwards of $220 for a similar signed photo. $ 95
BURNETT, Carol (1933- ) Comedienne, actress, singer, dancer, star of stage and television. Her hugely popular "Carol Burnett Show" ran for over 270 episodes. Hilarious 8"x10" color matte-finish photo of Miss Burnett, nicely signed in blue fountain pen. $ 45
SERKIN, Rudolf (1903-91) Bohemian-born pianist and classical recording artist. Serkin was, for many years, a teacher at and then director of the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Co-founder of the Marlboro Music School and Festival in 1951, and he served as its Artistic Director until his death forty years later. In-person greeting and signature dated 1964. Perfect for display with an image. $ 95 (Payment Options)
SHORT, Bobby (1924-2005) Americancabaret singer and recording-artist known for his interpretation of songs by 20th century composers such as Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke and George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. In-person signed autograph album leaf (1979). Accompanied by a handsome 8”x10” color glossy photograph of the pianist smiling broadly. Short was the “toast of New York” for decades as the headliner at Café Carlyle. $75 (Payment Options)
HALL, Adelaide (1901-93) American-born British jazz singer and entertainer. Deemed one of the top 100 Brits in showbiz. She began her career in 1921 in the chorus line of the Broadway musical Shuffle Along, and went on to appear in a number of similar black musical shows, until in 1928 she starred (with Bill "Bojangles" Robinson) in Blackbirds of 1928. It was this revue that made her name, both in the U.S. and in Europe when the show was taken to Paris. Her performances in it included the songs "I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby", "Diga Diga Doo", and "I Must Have That Man", which continued to be audience favourites throughout her career. Vintage album leaf accomplished in green fountain pen ink. "Most sincere wishes, Adelaide Hall, queen "Fatima" in the Sun Never Sets, Drury Lane, London." $ 75 (Payment Options) MOORE, Grace (1898-1947) American operatic soprano; also appeared in a few films (most notably “One Night of Love,” 1934, Columbia Pictures). Popularly hailed as the “Tennessee Nightingale.” (Mesdame Moore died in a plane crash near the Copenhagen, Denmark airport on January 26, 1947, at the age of 48. Among the other plane crash victims was Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden, then second in line to the Swedish throne and father of the present Swedish king, King Carl XVI Gustaf). Vintage fountain pen signature in blue ink on a slip of paper (measure 4.5”x2.5” with room for matting). Accompanied by two photographs: one a vintage 8”x10” black and white publicity photo. The other is a 8”x10” black and white glossy operatic character still print by Teppo, NY (unfamiliar with the role). All three items would make a lovely display. $95 (Payment Options) JORDAN, Barbara (1936-96) – First African-American woman to serve in the U.S. Congress. Document Signed; a postal first day cacheted cover honoring Ida B. Wells, Black journalist and reformer. Nicely signed in black marker pen. Professionally mounted with Mylar hinges to a larger deep purple matboard with a purple overlay board. Accompanied by a striking 8”x10” black and white, litho print portrait of Congresswoman Jordan seated in a wheelchair. Overall measure of this dramatic display piece 11.5”x17.5”. $125.00 (Payment Options) (MONROE, Marilyn) The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe; Christie's Auction Catalogue, 1999. Red cloth boards with silver embossed signature on cover (no dustwrapper). Profusely illustrated, 415 pp. catalogue. A visual delight. $ 95 YOUNG, Loretta (1913-2000) Acclaimed star of stage, screen and television; producer and author. The star of more than 105 films; had her own successful dramatic TV series for many years. Winner of Academy and Emmy Awards. A woman of consummate grace and intelligence, driven by a fierce sense of what is right and wrong which she brought to nearly every cinematic project she directed. Vintage signature on a pale yellow card, professionally matted with a 8”x10” black and white vintage reproduction glossy glamour portrait wearing her strand of trademark pearls. Further protected by Mylar wrap. Overall measure 11.25”x15.25”. $100 (Payment Options) HULL, Henry (1890-1977) Kentucky-born actor of stage and screen who went on to achieve considerable acclaimed in England where he died. Starred in more than 108 films. Credited with bringing to life the role of Jeeter from Erskine Caldwell’s “Tobacco Road.” Also renowned for his 1935 performance as Dr. Glendon in “The Werewolf of London” (direction: Stuart Walker). Vintage signature accomplished in fountain pen ink on a small ecru card, artfully matted in a double board of crème-marble and brown, along with a 5”x7” black and white vintage reproduction glossy character still as the menacing werewolf. Very spooky and much fun. $150 (Payment Options) SKELTON, Red (1913-1997) America’s favorite clown (after Emmett Kelly). Star of stage, screen and television. Phenomenally funny comedian and an accomplished painter. Beloved by millions for the characters he brought to life such as Klem Kaddilehopper and Freddie the Freeloader as well as Heathcliff the seagull. A vintage signature on a small white card, professionally matted in an interesting black corrugated board along with an oversized print of an original pencil drawing of Skelton, signed artist Beth Peterson (1999). Overall measure 13”x22”. Endearing piece. $165 (Payment Options) GREENE, Lorne (1915-87) Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Star of stage and screen, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Ben Cartwright on the long-running TV series “Bonanza.” Vintage dedication and bold signature “Best Bonanza wishes, Lorne Greene” on a small white card, professionally matted in an interesting pale brown corrugated board along with a 8”x10” black and white intage reproduction glossy character still as Ben Cartwright. Further protected by a Mylar wrapper. Overall dimensions 11”x16”. Greene is less common in authentic material than many actors. $195 (Payment Options) BRANAGH, Kenneth (1960- ) Perhaps the best-known interpreter of Shakespeare in the late 20th Century, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Early on he was a star pupil of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and has gone on to enjoy considerable notoriety both on stage and screen. Very bold signature in blue marker pen on a large white card, professionally matted along with a 8”x10” color glossy character still as Henry V (from the 1989 film). Further protected by Mylar wrap. $100 (Payment Options) BAILEY, Pearl - Singer, actress, author, star of stage. An 8"x10" black and white closeup glossy photograph which she has signed simply "Love, Pearl." $ 45
CAROLE LANDIS (Frances Lillian Mary Ridste), popularly billed as the Ping Girl, was born in Wisconsin in 1919. Her parents were of Norwegian and Polish descent. In 1934, Landis moved to Hollywood in search of work where she was a dancer and singer. Early on she won a studio contract with Warner Bros. as a bit player in such films as A Star Is Born, A Day at the Races, The Emperor’s Candlesticks. Six years later she was cast as Loana in Hal Roach’s production of One Million B.C. which introduced her stunningly good looks to film audiences and her career took off. Although Landis did not gain leading roles, she landed many B picture parts. While a capable actor, the better roles went to more established actors of the day. In 1942, Landis made an exhausting six films such as Manila Calling, The Powers Girl and A Gentleman at Heart. By the mid 1940s, her career was beginning to short-circuit due to poor health, a cancelled contract with 20th Century Fox, as well as failed marriages. Her final two films were released in 1948: Brass Monkey and The Noose. Carole Landis committed suicide in 1948 by an overdose of seconal. She was only 29 but had made 49 films. It was long rumored that Landis took her life over a turbulent love affair with actor Rex Harrison. Landis had dinner with Harrison the night before she died and it was Rex Harrison who discovered her lifeless body. Had Hollywood moguls given Carole Landis a running start, she might have become another Hollywood legend. Very uncommon, vintage fountain pen ink signature on an autograph album leaf from the early 1940s. Professionally matted with a 8”x10” black and white vintage reproduction glossy glamour photograph of the stunning actress. $ 150 (Payment Options) TANDY-CRONYN, Jessica (1909-94) British-born actress; longtime wife of actor Hume Cronyn; Academy and Tony-award winner; Kennedy Center honoree for lifetime achievement. Among her more memorable, recent films, are: Driving Miss Daisy, Fried Green Tomatoes, Cocoon, The World According to Garp, and The Gin Game. Typewritten letter signed, one page, 1987, on her personalized letterhead, to renowned autograph collector Robert Whittemore of San Francisco. Reads “Your nice letter arrived during my absence on location. Immediately upon return I left the country. Thank you for the compliment of your letter and for taking the time and trouble to write. I’m pleased that you are enjoying the films of the past on television. All good wishes.” Near mint. $ 45 (Payment Options) COTTEN, Joseph – (1905-94) American film actor. Vintage signed character still from Since You Went Away, 1944. In near mint condition. Measure 8’x10” black and white glossy. Professionally matted in a rich marbled-gold board. Shrink-wrap protected. Ready to frame. Affordable @ $65 HARRIS, Patricia Roberts – (1924-86) African-American ambassador, cabinet officer, lawyer, lecturer and professor. Named Ambassador to Luxembourg by Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965. Named Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in 1976 by Jimmy Carter. Went on to become Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Signed photograph: measure 5”x7” black and white glossy, as a cabinet officer. Boldly signed. Harris is uncommon in authentic material. The photograph as a few minor bends and “dings” that does not, overall, detract from the image. It has been professionally matted in a rich purple board along with a set of four, Black Heritage series commemorative stamps honoring Harris. $125 (Payment Options) BLUE DOG MAN - George Rodrigue; Signed First Edition. Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1999 PAVAROTTI, Luciano – (1935-2007) Celebrated Italian operatic tenor. Signed postal first day cover, 1997, celebrating Opera Singers. FDC is attached by Mylar hinges to a larger acid-free artboard along with a 4”x6” color lithoprint formal portrait of the smiling tenor. Framed with a rich black suede board and shrink-wrap protected. $150 (Payment Options)
BUMBRY, Grace (1937- ) One of the leading operatic mezzo-sopranos of her generation. A 5"x7" black and white glossy Angel Records publicity photo, signed on the lower portion in black marker pen. Professionally matted in a burnished silver board. $ 75 (Payment Options) SHIRLEY, George – (1934- ) African-American operatic tenor. Grammy winner, 1968, for his performance in Mozart’s Cosi fan tutti. Uncommon 8”x10” black and white glossy character still from The Magic Flute boldly signed in black marker pen. Framed in a burnished silver matboard. $65 (Payment Options) GOLDBERG, Whoopi - Phenomentally talented black comic, actress, author, commentator. Striking 8"x10" black and white glossy casual portrait which she has signed in full in black marker pen. $35 CLOSE, Glenn - Stunning 4"x6" black/white glamour shot. Matte-finish. VERY boldly signed in black marker pen. $35 STEWART, Jimmy - American acting legend. A closeup 4"x5" black/white glossy formal headshot. Signed in the lower area. Handsome image. $ 125 RuPAUL, Andre Charles (1960- ) American female impressionist, dance music singor, actor and songwriter. A 4"x7" litho print Mac VIVA Glam cosmetics promo card which RuPaul has signed with his last name only in black marker pen. $ 35 Page 1 | Page 2 Payment OptionsPLACING AN ORDER – We distinguish between an inquiry and an order. If, however, we do not hear back from you on an inquiry, we can only assume you are not interested. Once an order has been placed, we actively remove merchandise from active inventory and reserve it. Thus it is not available to anyone else. PLEASE, if you place an order, remit payment within three business days or inventory returns to our catalogue. Repeated incidence of late or non-payment is not fair to existing a new clientele who may be interested in a particular item. We appreciate your understanding. We offer several flexible payment options:
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