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50s
4238. Eddie Cochran Signed
Photograph. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Liberty Records artist Eddie Cochran in an up-close pose, signed in fountain pen, “Don’t forget me, Eddie Cochran.” In very good to fine condition, with a long horizontal crease passing across Cochran’s forehead. Starting Bid $200
1950s
4239. Sam Cooke and Little Richard Signed Program. Circa
1962 program for ‘The Little Richard Show,’ twelve pages, 8 x 10.5, signed and inscribed inside on their respective biography images in blue ballpoint, “To Ron & Allen, Sam Cooke,” and “God bless you always, Little Richard, 1710 Virginia Rd, Los Angeles, 19 Calif.” In very good condition, with somewhat heavy handling wear, and a central vertical fold. Starting Bid $200
Rare handwritten homework assignment removed from a high school notebook belonging to Buddy Holly, unsigned, one page, 7.75 x 10.5, no date (early 1950s). Written by Holly in pencil, the paper is headed “Answers to Chapter VI,” and is related to the American Revolution. In fine condition, with two mounting remnants on the reverse top edge. Starting Bid $200
Exceedingly rare large inscribed portrait of the tragic early star
4241. Ritchie Valens Signed Photo-
graph. Early rock ‘n’ roll prodigy (1941–1959) known for his hits ‘Come On, Let’s Go,’ ‘Donna,’ and ‘La Bamba,’ who was tragically killed at age 17 in the plane crash that also took the lives of Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. Incredibly rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders Del-Fi publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Karen, Best of luck always from Ritchie Valens.” In fine condition, with a single tack hole to the top edge. Certainly one of the most seldom-seen of all rock ‘n’ roll autographs. Starting Bid $500
4242. Jackie Wilson Signed Photograph. American soul and R&B singer
(1934-1984) best known for such hits as ‘To Be Loved’ and ‘Lonely Teardrops.’ After suffering a heart attack while onstage in 1975, Wilson remained in a coma until his death nearly a decade later at the age of 49. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Brunswick recording artist Jackie Wilson, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Irv & Freda, Best of luck, Jackie Wilson.” In very good to fine condition, with skipping to the start of the signature and inscription, scattered light creasing, and a heavier crease near the top edge. Provenance: The Larry Rafferty Collection. Starting Bid $200
