The Dec. 11, 1999, Premier Beverly Hills Collectible Sale, Sale 4

50   [Actors].
Lot of Three Signed Photographs and a Holograph Inscription Signed. Three Glossy Black and white, 8 x 10" signed photographs, including the little rascal Spanky McFarland, Butterfly McQueen, and the bewitching Elizabeth Montgomery. Also includes a signature of Talllulah Bankhead, inscribed "Bless You Tallulah Bankhead," accompanied by a Black and white photograph of the actress. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125-UP.

51   [Actors].
Lot of Two Signed Photographs. Two Black and white Signed Photographs of the popular celebrities, Gene Kelly, and the animators Hanna & Barbera. Both are in fine condition.
Estimated Value $50-UP.

52   Albee, Edward.
Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, New York, NY, January 16, 1982. On personal letterhead. To Gary Kunin. Albee displays his acidulous humor in asking for an autographed picture from the man who requests one of him. He also answers Kunin's pointed question about how he started writing:

"... one day, when I was 6 or 7, I suddenly decided to start writing & I have been writing ever since."

Slight wrinkling, overall Fine.
Estimated Value $75-125.

53   Arthur, Jean. Popular actress from the 1930s and 40s.

Inscribed Vintage Photograph Signed. 11 x 14", sepia tone, by Eugene Robert Richee, n.d., n.p. Features a very cute and unusal inscription:

Inscribed in lower right in black, "To Helen - / a very dear person - / hoping sincerely that you / find that magic carpet / (because I shall borrow it) / Jean".

Some chips around the border but still a quality print from an important Hollywood photographer and an elusive subject. Color photo.
Estimated Value $300-400.

54   Baily, Pearl & Louie Bellson. Married musicians.

Photographs Signed. Lot of two. 8 x 10", color, black and white. n.d., n.p. The Pearl Bailey piece is a color photo of the singer in a black dress against an orange backdrop and is inscribed "Love Pearl Bailey" in black in the upper left. The "Bellson" is a black and white print of the drummer at his instrument and is signed in black ink across the front. Very Good.
Estimated Value $100-150.

55   Ball, Lucille. The Queen of Television Comedy.

Inscribed Photograph Signed Black and white, 8 x 10" glossy, n.p., n.d. A production still of Lucille Ball with an unidentified actor in Islamic dress. "To Ann / Sincerely / Lucille Ball". Very Good.
Estimated Value $300-400.

56   Bergen, Edgar & "Charlie". Classic ventriloquist team.

Inscribed Photograph Signed Black & white, 8 x 10", n.d., n.p. Depicts Bergen in the midst of teaching Charlie a lesson. Inscribed twice on the reverse. Once by Edgar and Charlie, "To the best "Ed Carmichael" I have ever worked with" and again by Frances Bergen, "To the best & most thoughtful host I've ever known. Thank you for the lovely party, lil' ole' Phillbert--". Very Good.
Estimated Value $75-100.

57   [Bonnie and Clyde]. Notorious American partners in crime.

Original "Wanted" Poster for Bonnie and Clyde. An original printed "Wanted" poster issued by the "Division of Investigation U.S. Department of Justice," Washington, DC, May 21, 1934. The poster is 8 x 8", and is profusely detailed, with a photograph of each of the criminals at center, flanked by two columns providing descriptions, aliases, the names of relatives, and a brief criminal record of each. Detailed information about the two outlaws is printed below, and reads, in part:

"Clyde Champion Barrow and Bonnie Parker constantly travel together and extreme caution must be exercised by arresting officers as they are wanted in connection with assault and murder of officers... "

The crime they are charged with is "violation of the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act." Just two days after the date of this poster, the two were ambushed and killed by Texas Rangers near Arcadia, Louisiana, putting an end to a four-year spree of robbery and murder that became the stuff of popular legend. Very Fine. On verso are printed addresses and telephone numbers of 30 offices of the Department of Investigation (which later became the FBI). Creased at centerfold, which is not visible in the frame. Overall size is 13½ x 13½".
Estimated Value $250-350.

58   Borglum, Gutzon. (1867-1941) American sculptor who executed the colossal Mt. Rushmore National Monument.

Typed Letter Signed One page, Octavo, recto/verso, on personal stationery. New York, September 29, 1914. To Miss Isabel F. Dodd, American College for Girls, Constantinople, Turkey. In part:

"... about your Turkish friend and the desire on the part of the girls to raise One Hundred Pounds to procure a bust of your well beloved president, Dr. Patrick, and in reply I wish to say that I will make the bust of Dr[,] Patrick for the above mentioned sum as my wife has got me by the collar in an unsuspecting moment and therefore I must yield to the inevitable... Mr Borglum joins me in very kind regards to all our mutual friends. Our little son is two years and five months old and grows more interesting daily. / Sincerely yours, Gutzon Borglum."

Very Good. Overall toning with edges somewhat darker. Slight creases from being quartered and tiny chip in upper right. Verso contains pencil written notes in Turkish and English.
Estimated Value $250-350.

59   Byrd, Richard E. 1888-1957. American explorer and aviator. Accomplished the first flight over the North Pole (1926) with Floyd Bennet, for which they received the Congressional Medal of Honor. In 1929 Byrd established a base in the Antarctic, and subsequently made four more expeditions to Antarctica.

Signed Check. Partially printed, oblong Octavo, 2½ x 6½", New York, June 28, 1928. Drawn on the Liberty National Bank, in the amount of $6,976.81, the check is paid to the order of "Byrd Antarctic Expedition."

This is the check that drew the funds that financed the famous explorer's first expedition to Antarctica!. Very Fine. Docketed and endorsed on verso, "Byrd Antarctic Expedition." A chilling document. Signed "R.E. Byrd." .
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

60   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by E. Anthony, from a negative by Mathew Brady, New York, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, of Union Army General Abner Doubleday, credited with firing the first shot at the Confederates at Fort Sumter. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.

61   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by E.A. Anthony, from a negative by Mathew Brady, 2½ x 4", New York, mounted on cardboard, of Gettysburg hero Union Army General James Samuel Wadsworth, killed in action during the Battle of the Wilderness. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

62   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by Mathew Brady, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, New York, of Union Army General Oliver Otis Howard. Revenue stamp on verso. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

63   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by E. & H.T. Anthony, from a negative by Brady, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, New York, of Union Army General Francis Channing Barlow who, left for dead at Gettysburg, later led a 2nd Corps Division. Revenue stamp on verso. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

64   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by E. & H.T. Anthony, from a negative by Mathew Brady, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, New York, of Union Army General "Baldy" Smith. Revenue stamp on verso. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

65   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by E. & H.T. Anthony, from a negative by Mathew Brady, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, New York, of Union Army General Darius Nash Couch. Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

66   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by E. Anthony, from a negative of Mathew Brady, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, New York, of Union Army Major-General McDowell. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

67   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by E. & H.T. Anthony, from a negative by Mathew Brady, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, New York, of Union Army General Henry Warner Slocum, veteran of Bull Run, Antietam, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

68   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by E. & H.T. Anthony, from a negative by Mathew Brady, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, New York, of Union Army General W.S. Hancock [?]. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

69   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by E. Anthony, from a negative by Mathew Brady, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, New York, of Union Army General Rufus King. Top corners trimmed diagonally. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

70   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by E. & H.T. Anthony, from a negative by Mathew Brady, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, New York, of Union Army General Alfred Pleasanton. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

71   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by E. Anthony, from a negative by Mathew Brady, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, New York, of Union Army General Rufus J. Saxton. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

72   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, New York, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, of Union Naval Commander John A. Winslow, who sank the celebrated Confederate raider Alabama. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

73   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by E. & H.T. Anthony, from a negative by Mathew Brady, New York, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, of Union Army General William Henry French. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.

74   Carte de Visite by Brady. Small, early carte de visite by E. & H.T. Anthony, from a negative by Mathew Brady, New York, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, of Union Army General Foster. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.