Basil Rathbone, Signed (10 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very good condition. First Edition. Stagebill from Blackstone Theatre for the week of February 14, 1960. Signed in ink on front cover "Best Wishes, Basil Rathbone." Additionally signed by Michael Higgins and Frederic Worlock. Overall slight shelfwear and soiling, with minor crease through center. Size: Octavo (8vo). Signed by Author(s). Autograph.

Paperback. Condition: Very good condition. First Edition. Stagebill from production of "Obsession" at the Erlanger Theatre on Clark St. near Randolph in Chicago, for the week beginning August 11, 1946. Signed in ink on photo-illustrated front cover; overall excellent condition with minimal shelfwear. Size: Octavo (8vo). Signed by Author(s). Autograph.

Black & white photograph signed by actress Patricia Morison showing her on the set of the 1946 Universal film Sherlock Holmes In Dressed To Kill with her co-stars Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. Very fine condition.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. 4to. 1 page (recto only). To Mrs. John B. Murphy 69 Prince Arthur Ave. Toronto, Canada. "Dear Mrs. Murphy, I am returning your letter from Mr. Selznick. Thank you so much for your gracious cooperation and for your continued good wishes. Sincerely, Basil Rathbone." Together with a typed letter signed ("David O. Selznick" with a secretarial signature) on printed Selznick International Pictures Inc., 9336 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California letterhead, November 1, 1937. "Dear Mr. Murphy: Thank.". Signed by Author(s).

Original Typed Contract Signed by actor Basil Rathbone, dated August 26, 1930, detailing terms of a termination with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio, effective as of August 28, 1930. With the blindstamp and signature of the Notary Public and the signature of the MGM Vice-President. One of a triplicate executed copy, hole-punched and reinforced at the top edge and the back. Touch of age-toning, else fine. 1930 was a busy year for Basil Rathbone, with seven films released, including Sin Takes a Holiday with Constance Bennett, A Lady Surrenders with Conrad Nagel, The Flirting Widow, and A Notorious Affair with Billie Dove. Rathbone did return to MGM later in 1930, starring in The Lady of Scandal with Ruth Chatterton, This Mad World, and The Bishop Murder Case with Roland Young.

Signed vintage matte-finish sepia tone photograph, shows Basil Rathbone in a costume portrait in uniform, 4,5 x 6,5 inch, signed and inscribed in blue ink "To Eric Moorhousen -Sincerely - Basil Rathbone", with mounting remnants to the corners of the reverse, mild silvering to the darker areas, very slightly trimmed corners, and creases to the right edge - in nearly fine condition.

Signed album page, 7,75 x 10 inch, signed by Basil Rathbone in blue ink "Basil Rathbone - 1959" - also signed by Fredric March and Robert Morgenthau (and Abe Burrows verso) - Rathbone draws an arrow to March`s signature and writes "Love You!!", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with photographs of Basil Rathbone in a costume portrait as Sherlock Holmes & Fredric March (altogether 16,5 x 11,75 inch), with browning - in fine to very fine condition.

Typed letter signed, one page, 7,25 x 10,5 inch, `Los Feliz Boulevard` letterhead, Hollywood, 15.08.1938, reply letter to Ann Murphy - Basil Rathbone thanks his correspondent "for your efforts on my behalf in regard to `Gone With The Wind`", signed in black ink "Basil Rathbone", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photograph, shows Basil Rathbone in a costume portrait as Sherlock Holmes (altogether 16,5 x 11,75 inch), with two horizontal letter folds - in nearly very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. "Dear Mrs. Murphy: Thank you for your charming letter, and for your efforts on my behalf in regard to `Gone With The Wind`. I appreciate most sincerely your interest and hope your efforts will bear fruit."Basil Rathbone was Margaret Mitchell`s first choice to play Rhett Butler in the film version of her novel `Gone With The Wind`.

Signed vintage matte-finish sepia tone studio photograph, shows Basil Rathbone in a chest-up portrait, 8 x 10 inch, signed in blue ink "Cordially - Basil Rathbone", with very mild creases to the corner tips - in nearly very fine condition.

Unbound. Condition: Fine. Gelatin silver portrait. Measuring 7" x 5". Slight waviness but still easily fine. Strong and boldly Signed in the lower left: "Sincerely, Basil Rathbone.".