Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
DEPEW, Chauncey M. (1834-1928)
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The New York Central Railroad's president (1885-98) and chairman (1899-1928) is usually remembered as New York's powerful Republican senator (1899-1911). Handsome "April 13 1896 / Yours Truly / Chauncey M Depew" in brown ink in his usual hurried hand, heavy stock 3½" X 2½" card, n.p. Near fine. A terrific example, bold and nice. Comes with a nifty, pristine 5" X 8" sepia-tone printed photograph (bookplate, undated but ca. 1900) showing Depew half-length seated in a library, clutching an open book. Seller Inventory # 26958
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This prolific, Pulitzer Prize-nominated American writer penned dozens of highly-regarded, exhaustively-researched works of historical fiction and natural history, high among them the acclaimed 6-volume "Winning of America" series. Bold and handsome "Best Wishes! / Allan W. Eckert" in black fineline on an archival decorative-edged 3½" X 4" bookplate (ungummed), n.p., n.y. Fine. Accompanied by a fine glossy 5" X 7" publicity head-and-shoulders portrait of Eckert issued with the 1992 release of "A Sorrow in Our Heart: The Life of Tecumseh," a fine press release of which is also present. Seller Inventory # 44405
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Known as "The Last Angry Man of the Suburbs," called "the Jewish Will Rogers" by Jerry Stiller, this comedian has also appeared in films and often on television; producer of Broadway plays and films. Bold, attractive "Best of luck / to Donald Burnell / Alan King" in black fineline, irregular-trimmed (roughly oval) 4" X 2 3/4" slip, n.p., n.y. [ca. 1965]. Good plus. Four small scotch tape stains at edges, slightly touching upon four letters. Comes with a superb 9" X 7" 1972 publicity photograph for King's ABC special, "Aggravation Part XII," an informal closeup of King puffing a cigar. A great pair. Seller Inventory # 22860
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Popular film actress best remembered for her 1948-56 radio (later television) series "Our Miss Brooks." Large and bold "Best of Luck / to Donald Burnell / Sincerely / Eve Arden" in blue ballpoint on an oddly-trimmed slip, roughly 4½" X 4", n.p., n.y. [ca. 1960]. Good plus. Several small tape stains at margins, slightly touching upon several letters. Accompanied by a modern high-quality black and white 10" X 8" glossy photograph, a scene from the 1953 comedy "The Lady Wants Mink" depicting Arden in mink coat talking to William Demarest. Fine. Despite flaws, the signature and inscription are attractive -- a charming pair. Seller Inventory # 36541
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Popular Latin-American character actor of the 1930s and '40s; later played the Joker on the "Batman" television series. "Best of luck to / Donald Burnell from / Cesar Romero" in bold black fineline on irregular-shaped oval 5" X 2½" slip, n.p., n.d. [ca. 1960s]. Very good. Three tiny scotch tape stains on edges. Accompanied by a fine 10" X 8" black and white glossy photograph, a still scene showing Romero in the 1977 television comedy "Don't Push, I'll Charge When I'm Ready.". Seller Inventory # 40512
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The handsome leading man is best remembered for television's "The Sheriff of Cochise" (1956-60, retitled "U.S. Marshal"), though he also appeared in some Westerns and the 3D horror film "Revenge of the Creature." "Good Luck to Don -- / John Bromfield" in bold blue ink on an irregularly-trimmed, roughly rectangular 5½" X 2¼" slip, n.p., n.d. Very good. Tape stain at each corner, slightly touching upon several letters. Undated, but circa 1960. Accompanied by a fine unsigned 10" X 8" glossy black and white photograph, an MCA TV reprint (ca. 1970) of a scene depicting Garland and co-star John Bromfield being held captive by savages in the cheesy 1957 adventure flick "Curucu, Beast of the Amazon.". Seller Inventory # 47819
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This British entertainer spent more than seven decades, acting, singing and dancing her way across the stage (more than 30 plays), the screen (more than 60 films) and television, gathering awards and nominations in the process. Large, bold "Best Wishes" and signature on a fine, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated by her 22 June 1972 at upper right. With original transmittal envelope. Comes with a nice glossy black-and-white 10" X 8" still scene from "The Promoter," the American title for this 1952 British comedy, depicting co-star Alec Guinness at left and Johns at right. Very good. Tiny chip at lower right corner and tinier pinholes at each corner, but overall bright and sharp. A superb pair. Seller Inventory # 50314
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This blond bombshell actress and dancer reached her height in the late 1940s and 1950s in such films as "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946) and popular Danny Kaye comedies such as "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (1947) and a string of dramas, adventures, Westerns and other genre films. Bold "To Bill -- / Sincerely / Virginia Mayo in blue ballpoint on a lined heavy stock 4 3/4" X 2½" card, n.p., n.y. Very good. Lightly age toned. Undated, but of 1980s vintage. Accompanied by a superb glossy 10" X 8" photograph, a scene from the 1953 3-D Western "Devil's Canyon" showing her with co-star Dale Robertson. A sharp signature with choice image. Seller Inventory # 44959
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This comedian and actor won five Emmys for his role as Deputy Barney Fife on television's "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960-65); followup films include "The Incredible Mr. Limpet" (1964), "The Reluctant Astronaut" (1967) and "The Shakiest Gun in the West" (1969). "My very best wishes / to Donald Burnell / from / Don Knotts" large and bold in blue fountain pen, irregular (roughly rectangular) 3½" X 2½" slip, n.p., n.y. [ca. 1970]. Very good. Scotch tape stain at each corner. Accompanied by a superb 9¼" X 7½" glossy scene from the 1971 film "How to Frame a Figg" showing a squealing Knotts at the ball carousel in a bowling alley. A fun pair. Seller Inventory # 23356
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Bug-eyed, walrus-mustachioed American comedian and musician remembered for his Bob Hope USO appearances overseas; films include several of the Hope-Crosby "Road" pictures. Asked to compose a humorous verse by an admirer, Colonna manages a two-line ditty in his large, bold script: "To Donald Burnell / I can't even spell / Jerry Colonna" in blue ballpoint, roughly rectangular 4 3/4" X 4" slip, n.p., n.y. [ca. 1960]. Good plus. Several small scotch tape stains at edges, slightly touching upon two letters only. Despite flaw, a fun and fairly attractive item. Comes with a delightful 10" X 8" glossy black-and-white, a still scene from the 1944 musical romance film "Atlantic City" showing Colonna and co-star Constance Moore on the Atlantic City beach in 1915, he in naval seaman's uniform ogling her in swimsuit. Very good. Minor edgewear and pinhole at each corner. Seller Inventory # 22816
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This singer and songwriter, a major country star of the '40s and '50s, crooned his way through a number of Hollywood shoot-'em-ups in the 1940s; he also had a popular CBS radio show (1952-57). Bold and nice "To Donald Burnell / With good wishes / Jimmy Wakely" penned in purple ballpoint, irregular-trimmed (roughly rectangular) 4½" X 2" slip, n.p., n.y. [ca. 1970]. Good plus. Small scotch tape stain at upper left and upper right corner (the former touching the "T," the latter touching the last "l" in "Burnell"). Accompanied by a choice vintage 10" X 8" sepia-tone glossy photograph, a scene from the 1944 Western "Swing in the Saddle" depicting him front and center with singer Jane Frazee, the "Hoosier Hotshots" band behind them. Despite condition flaws, an uncommon signature -- and a humdinger image. Seller Inventory # 22842