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Uber rare, early signed portrait of B-movie legend Tor Johnson
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Signed actor (1903-1971)
Professional wrestler and in the wrestling world
Angel. Johnson is best remembered for his roles in a number of schlock classics, including Ed Wood’s iconic Plan 9 from Outer Space. Early vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Johnson in a suit and tie, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To My Pal Roy, from Tor Johnson.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, trimmed borders, and a short tear to the lower left edge. Starting Bid $200
696. Grace Kelly Signed Photograph. Stunning vintage glossy 5 x 7 photo of the beautiful actress in a half-length seated pose, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Grace Kelly.” In very good to fine condition, with a couple of vertical creases, and some tiny surface impressions. Starting Bid $200
697. Laurel and Hardy Signed Photograph. Vintage semi-glossy 5.5 x 3.5 Ballerini & Fratini postcard photo of Laurel and Hardy side-by-side in their bowler hats, signed in fountain pen, “Stan Laurel,” and in blue ink, “Oliver Hardy.” In fine condition, with small stray ink marks in the right border. Starting Bid $200
Page partners with the ‘Pin-up King,’ photographer Irving Klaw
700. Bettie Page Document Signed. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, November 14, 1953. Assignment of rights to photographer Irving Klaw, in full: “I, the undersigned, being of lawful age, or and in consideration of $ received, do release and give all commercial and publication rights to photographs and motion picture films taken of myself, with or without the use of my name, solely and exclusively to Irving Klaw or assigns.” Signed at the conclusion by Page, who adds her address, “65 W. 46th St., N.Y.C.” In fine condition, with some light creasing to the left edge. Starting Bid $200
Rare oversized Valentino portrait
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