$3,000
A collection of six autograph books containing over 250 signatures and inscriptions (some “To George”) of actors, comedians, musicians, sports and historical figures, late 1930s through early 1940s, several names include clipped newsprint images mounted near signatures. Present are Gracie Allen, Fred Astaire (signed twice), Ralph Bellami, George Burns, Jack Benny (twice), Ralph Byrd, Eddie Cantor, Bing Crosby, Joe DiMaggio, Jack Dempsey, James Cagney, Buddy Ebsen (twice), Larry Fine, Peter Hayes, Susan Hayward, Van Heflin, Hugh Herbert, Hedda Hopper, Curly Howard, Mo Howard, Bert Lahr, Dorothy Lamour, Ann Miller, Ethel Merman, Ken Murray, John Payne, Louella Parsons, Mary Pickford, Zasu Pitts, Dick Powell, Tyrone Power, Robert Ripley, Al and Jimmy Ritz, Edward G. Robinson, Ronald Reagan, Red Rolfe, Mickey Rooney, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Norma Shearer (twice), Jimmy Stewart, Gloria Swanson, Johnny Weissmuller, Orson Welles, Michael Whalen and others. Approximately 5 by 6 ½ inches each. Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2006-12-16
