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COLTRANE, JOHN $2,250.00
35903-1
(1926 - 1967) Innovative American jazz saxophone player, his first recording was with Dizzy Gillespie, with later extensive work with Johnny Hodges, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk before forming his own ensembles to play his distinctive brand of jazz. Excessively rare original musical manuscript entirely in Coltrane's hand, 1p. 10 1/2" x 13 1/2" in bold pencil on lined paper, his composition "Broadway", so tilted at top. Moderate soiling, with ragged margins which could be largely matted out. Coltrane's manuscript musical material is vitually non-existent! Ex: Guernsey's, February, 2005.
FETCHIT, STEPIN $75.00
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Born Lincoln Perry, he left his home in 1914 to pursue a show-business career. He first joined the Royal American Shows plantation revues adopting the stage name "Stepin Fetchit." He spent several years on the vaudeville circuit, arriving in Hoollywood in the late '20s where he made an immediate impact; by the time he appeared in Hearts in Dixie (1929) he was being hailed by some as one of the greatest screen comedians.S.P 4" x 5 1/2" b/w, printed stock, a chest, up pose with singer Robert Goulet, with some oddball promotional material on verso, nicely signed in green ink. Very good.
YES! WE HAVE NO BANANAS! $75.00
33316-1
One of the stranger lots we've handled, an I.S.P. 8" x 10" sepia, of song composer FRANK SILVER, who adds the title of his famous song "Yes! We have no bananas" beneath his signature. We also now understand why that song is so bad - Mr. Silver appears to possess only his right ear, his left ear having been lopped-off by the phote retoucher! Trimmed at margins, else good condition.
THELONIUS SPHERE MONK $800.00
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(1920 - 1982) American jazz pianist, a creator of "bop" style, played in bands with Lucky Millander, Coleman Hawkins, and Charlie Parker, composer of "Round Midnight" and Straight No Chaser".Excessively rare D.S. "T. Monk", a business check issued by the Village Music Company, New York, April 5, 1958 making a $8.00 Payment to Monk. Boldly endorsed in black ink on verso. The Village Music Company was owned by Sid Prosen, a discoverer of Hank Williams and Simon and Garfunkle, and was a major East Coast jazz promoter. Light soiling, else very good.
DAVIS, EDDIE 'LOCKJ AW' $200.00
35977-1
(1922 - 1986) American jazz saxophonist, played early in his career with Cootie Williams, Lucky Millinder, Andy Kirk and Louis Armstrong. He began heading his own groups from 1946, and was with Count Basie's Orchestra and Johhny Griffin on several occasions. After temporarily retiring, Davis rejoined Basie in the Sixties.Scarce D.S. "Eddie Davis", 2pp. legal folio, [n.p., n.d.], a signed American Federation of Musicians contract empoying Davis and Harry Edison to appear at Bubba's in Fort Lauderdale for twelve evenings from August 18-30, 1980 for a total of $5,500: "Payable in cash to Artist by conclusion of engagement with draw privileges if requested..." Boldly signed, staples at top left, else very good condition.
GRANVILLE, BONITA $40.00
39062-1
(1923 - 1988) American actress, best remembered for playing the bright and feisty detective/reporter Nancy Drew. I.S.P. 10 1/2" x 13" b/w, a candid, leggy shot. Two letters in signature lightly brushed, else very good.
FARMER, ART $75.00
46235-1
(1928 - 1999) American jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player.Excellent S.P. 10" x 8" b/w, an action shot of Farmer playing his horn, boldly signed in white ink. Fine.
FAIRBANKS, DOUGLAS, SR. $75.00
50361-1
(1883 - 1939) American film star, the greatest of the swashbuckling screen heroes who was also a founder of United Artists.Bold autograph on a small sheet, along with one by DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, JR. on another small sheet. Very good, two pieces.
RICH, IRENE $50.00
39075-1
(1891 - 1988) American film actrress of the silent era, often appeared opposite Will Rogers.Vintage I.S.P. 11" x 14" b/w, a fine studio pose, nicely signed by Rich and the photographer. Very good.
HENIE, SONJA $40.00
50357-1
(1912 - 1969) Norwegian figure skating champion who became a popular Hollywood movie star.Candid S.P. 3 1/2" x 5" b/w, shows Hanie full-length and skaing during a program, boldly signed. Fine.
MONTGOMERY, DOUGLASS $25.00
39067-1
(1907 - 1966) American actor, played opposite Crawford and Hepburn. S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, a casual pose. Fine.
STREISAND, BARBRA $200.00
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(b. 1942) American actress and singer renowned for the range and strength of her voice, Academy Award winner (1968).A copy of her album, "Je m'appelle Barbra", signed "Barbra Streisand" on the verso. With LP, both pieces in good condition.
LOWE, EDMUND $30.00
33862-1
(1890 - 1971) American actor, star of "What Price Glory".Vintage sepia S.P. 8" X 10" signed "Cordially Yours Edmund Lowe". Witzel of Hollywood print, mounting remnants on verso, good.
WILLIAMS, HANK $5,000.00
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(1923 - 1953) American singer considered the father of contemporary country music. Hank Williams is the father of contemporary country music. By the age of 25, Williams had become a superstar and would write a body of songs that have become popular classics. His direct, emotional lyrics and vocals became the standard. The troubled and reckless lives he depicted in his music reflected his own life; by 29 he was dead from a combination of alcohol, medications, and overwork.A superb, historically-important document, Williams contract with MGM Records, his only major label, and the company with which he would record until his death! The largely pre-printed contract is on an MGM Records letterhead, 3pp. 4to., executed in New York, Mar. 6, 1947 and is addressed to "Mr. Williams". The boilerplate of the contract binds Williams to make a minimum of "8 record sides" exclusively for MGM, MGM would retain the rights to the music, as well as to the use of Williams' name, image and biography, with additional standard clauses addressing language, licensing, strikes, and so on. Williams is bound for one year, commencing on April 1, 1947. There are also two paragraphs of typed clauses, indicating that Williams would received two cents for every double-sided record sold, and one cent for every single-sided record. MGM also agrees to advance transportation costs to Williams and his band, with such advance being charged against roytalties as earned. Williams signs in full at bottom, also signed by two representatives of MGM/Loews Records. Two negligible tears at right blank margin, light soiling, otherwise very good. In January, 1947 Fred Rose of Acuff-Rose Publications, music writers and publishers, had Williams sign with the tiny New York label, Sterling Records, with who he released four non-descript singles. In March, Rose, Hank, and Hank's wife Audrey decided that a larger label would best for the singer's career. After considering Decca, which had already signed Ernest Tubb and Red Foley, Williams chose the upstart MGM. The rest is history: that same spring, Williams released his first MGM record "Move It On Over", which became an immediate hit and rose to the Country Top 5. (See next lot). For his wisdom, Williams also chose Rose to become his manager and record producer. Simply put, this is the contract that launched the career of America's greatest country singer!
MARTIN LUTHER KING'S POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN $200.00
50404-1
Printed informational sheet for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, 2pp (one sheet), 4to., headed "Poor People's Campaign for Jobs and Income", featuring a photograph of Martin Luther King. In part: "The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is organizing a nonviolent campaign to bring thousands of poor people to Washington in April. They will stay there until some definite and positive action is taken by the government to provide decent jobs and adequate income for the poor...". Very good.
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