All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Pre 1940 item #25599
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$135.00
Handpainted garden ornament in the form of Popeye. Painted on three-ply wood with an iron stake, he's ready to stand at attention in your spinach patch!

Origin: American, circa 1930's. Excellent condition; all original paint; a little flaking at the edge of his pipe. 23" tall.

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Pre 1980 item #1219414 (stock #02353)
An authentic vintage 1970s autographed magazine article by Joan Sutherland (1926-2010). This dedicated signature is signed over the article and photograph "To Joan Best Wishes Joan Sutherland" in marker, and it comes with a plexiglass standup frame. It is in very good condition with some ragged edges to the paper and some minor fading to the ink. We can ship this without the standup frame if you wish...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Pre 1910 item #1365998 (stock #G49)
Offered is a set of three tubes of C1900, unused, new-old-stock, M. Stein's theatrical grease paint makeup, rarely found in today's collectible market. Stein's theater makeup was extremely well-known throughout New York City's Broadway Theater District and was manufactured locally in New York.

The tubes bear the Stein's Trademark seal which is quite detailed and ornate and consists of a horseshoe labeled "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful), which encircles a stylized and entwined "M" and "S"...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Posters : Pre 1970 item #1415455 (stock #JB05516)
Original movie poster, 1963, for the film "The Stripper", starring then-young Joanne Woodward, and Robert Webber, Louis Nye, and Gypsy Rose Lee. The poster measures 39 1/2" by 26" (45" by 32" framed, behind easy-ship Plexi). There is hand-numbering at bottom right, "63/123", and I do not know what to make of that since this would been unlikely to have been printed in such a low edition...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Posters : Pre 1930 item #1415916 (stock #JB0416)
This is a very unique item........NOT a print! It is an original drawing in pastel and gouache on a soft old board, measuring 40" by 30" extreme dimensions. The subject is a lovely young Gloria Swanson in a classic 20's 'do, probably created for some kind of advertising purpose like a lobby card, poster, etc., although I haven't found any printed item corresponding to this particular work (though I haven't looked exhaustively)...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Film Celebrities : Pre 1990 item #1416725 (stock #JB05362)
An opportunity to acquire TWO items autographed later in life by the grand dame of Hollywood, Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003). Hepburn was a leading lady in Hollywood for more than 60 years, and received a record four Academy Awards for Best Actress...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Pre 1980 item #1416790 (stock #JB04766)
An example of a very scarce and desirable poster, issued in 1977 in Glendale, California, featuring a montage of images of Johnny Weissmuller (1904-1984), the actor who famously played the role of Tarzan in the series of movies between 1932 and 1948. Weissmuller signed in magic marker at lower center, and the piece is numbered 976/1500 at lower right. Weissmuller was an Olympic gold swimmer in the 1920's, and he brought the athletic physique to Hollywood, with lasting impact...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Pre 1920 item #1418269 (stock #JB04298)
An early 20th century reproduction print of famed Belle Epoque actress SARAH BERNHARDT (1844-1923), **HAND SIGNED/INSCRIBED** by her. The signature is in ink at lower right (guaranteed her original ink signature and not printed). The print is after the 1879 etching by artist Jules Bastien-Lepage. This print under magnification has the dot matrix confirming it is a reproduction and not an original etching. The value is in the autograph and inscription...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Film Celebrities : Pre 1970 item #1418580 (stock #JB05331)
A vintage note on Mary Poppins stationery, (6 1/2" by 4 1/2" sheet, and 10 1/2" by 13" framed--no glass), written in brown ink, signed by actress and Hollywood icon JULIE ANDREWS (born 1935), framed along with a circa 1980 photo of her (no glass). The note reads "For Laura--/With love and all good wishes/from/Julie Andrews/"Mary Poppins"...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Music Industry : Pre 1960 item #1419030 (stock #JB01629)
This is a black and white photo, 7 1/2" by 7", (10 1/4" by 9 1/4" as simply framed), signed by hand, in ink, at lower right "Nelson Eddy". I'm offering it simply as Hollywood or Nelson Eddy memorabilia, as after comparing the signature with others viewable on line, I feel it possible that this was not actually signed by him. Condition is excellent and this is ready to hang on your wall if you are a fan of this singer...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Film Celebrities : Pre 1970 item #1421965 (stock #JB04385)
Circa early to mid 1960's image of actress Joanne Woodward (1930-), hand signed and inscribed "To Tom Best Wishes Joanne Woodward" in blue marker. The photo (7 1/2" by 9 1/2", 10 1/2" by 12" in simulated wood frame) is I believe a reprint of a sixties image of the actress in her prime, and signed at a later date. Woodward of course was married for fifty years to actor Paul Newman, with whom she appeared in ten films, and with whom she collaborated on many others...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Film Celebrities : Pre 1970 item #1423086 (stock #JB04484)
A circa early 1960's black and white photo of famous actress Leslie Caron (1931-), the actress appearing very young, with her famous sassy short haircut, inscribed at lower right in somewhat faded ink "Pour George Ghira/Souvenir de/Leslie Caron". The name of the recipient might be "Ghica", or even another variant---difficult to decipher. Caron of course is the actress known for "Gigi", "An American in Paris", and so forth...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Music Industry : Pre 1980 item #1423163 (stock #JB04881)
A classic, circa 1980 or early 1980's photograph of famed American actress and singer BARBARA STREISAND (1942-). I am guessing on the age but she looks to be about 40 or so in the photo, and the permed hair is of that period----and then, there are those fishnets. The piece is signed boldly in blue marker at lower right "Best Wishes/Barbara Streisand"...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Pre 1990 item #1423293 (stock #JB05007)
A classic 9" by 7" black and white photo of George Burns holding a cigar, an impish grin on his face, inscribed in yellow (or ink that has faded to yellow) "Best, George Burns" at lower left. Burns (1896-1996) was an American actor, singer, and writer whose career in entertainment spanned many, many decades. With the passage of time, the photo has stuck to the glass at upper right and I am afraid to try to remove it. In a simple inexpensive frame.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Posters : Pre 2000 item #1423333 (stock #JB04435)
Movie promotional poster for 1995's film "The American President" starring Michael Douglas and Annette Bening, directed by Rob Reiner, AUTOGRAPHED in gold marker by both Douglas and Reiner. The poster, 41" by 26 1/4", is currently shrink wrapped (not framed, but possibly "museum mounted" if a reverse gallery label for "Museum Mount" gallery be an indicator). The poster appears to be in good condition save for minor handling creases, and some old moisture exposure at lower right corner, which h...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Posters : Pre 1990 item #1423675 (stock #JB04446)
A poster from 1984 advertising Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's documentary "That's Dancing", which explored the history of dancing in the movies, SIGNED AND DEDICATED "To Merton Shapiro Best Wishes Gene Kelly" in white at lower right. Gene Kelly (1912-1996) was a major American dancer and choreographer, from the late 1930's through his death in 1996. He reached the peak of his fame perhaps at mid century, when he became known for such classics as "Singing in the Rain" (Debbie Reynolds) and "An American ...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Contemporary item #1423682 (stock #JB04410)
A copy of the 2011 autobiographical book "Happy Accidents" by comedienne Jane Lynch, dedicated by her to "Anthony" in marker and signed boldly on that page as well. This is an autobiography of the tall blonde actress and tv personality, addressing, among other topics, her life as a gay woman. The book is clean and fresh, just slight wear to top front edge of dust jacket. Measures 9 1/2" by 6 1/4" by 3/4".
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Film Celebrities : Pre 1950 item #1423688 (stock #JB04077)
A PAIR of original glossy black and white photos of actors HURD HATFIELD (1917-1998) and GENE NELSON (1920-1996), circa 1940's, both autographed and inscribed to an as yet unidentified "Wilson", which is the principal reason why I have decided to sell them together (they are also identical sizes and identically framed and matted). The Hatfield has the following inscription at left: "For Wilson--with admiration for his dancing---In friendship--Yours, Hurd Hatfield". The Gene Nelson in green in...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Pre 1980 item #1423692 (stock #JB04951)
A copy of 1971's bestseller book "The Exorcist", by William Peter Blatty, published by Harper and Row, this copy in dust jacket and **SIGNED** in black marker pen by the author. This may or may not be a first edition, but apparently it is not "first state" even if it is, as the last number on the last page is a "5". The book exhibits some sunning/stain on the spine itself (as opposed to the dust jacket), with a previous owner's name written in front, and the dust jacket has some wear, including...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Music Industry : Pre 2000 item #1423784 (stock #JB05238)
A hand signed copy of the 1996 First Edition copy of "Ghost of a Chance", the memoir of pianist and bandleader PETER DUCHIN (1937-), son of the swing musician Eddy Duchin. The younger Duchin led a glittering life in high society during the middle years of the century, and the interesting tales of his privileged upbringing and performance history are detailed in this hard cover book. The book measures 9 1/2" by 7". The original dust jacket is included. It shows slight wear (inside front dust ...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Music Industry : Pre 1960 item #1423794 (stock #JB04257)
Black and white photo (9 3/4" by 8", 16" by 13 3/4" framed) of Rick "Ricky" Nelson, circa late 1950's, autographed at right and inscribed "To Jill". The signature and inscription are bold and nicely placed at right center. Nelson officially changed his name to "Rick" in 1961, so this might have been signed after that. The framing seems to be circa late 1960's or 1970's. Nelson was born in Teaneck, New Jersey. By his teens he had already attained fame and fortune, appearing in The Adventures...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Pre 1940 item #1427196
A vintage, circa early 1930's original photograph of early screen actress and Hollywood socialite Marion Davies (1897-1961), bearing the embossed stamp of the photographer at right lower corner, and a stamp from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on reverse. The piece measures 12 1/2" by 9 1/2" inside the red mat and 21" by 17" framed. Bull was a prominent portrait and still photographer with the Hollywood studios, head of MGM's stills department for 40 years. From Montana originally, he studied for a time ...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Posters : Contemporary item #1427300
A decorative original poster from the Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans, Louisiana, measuring 36" by 24" as framed in black strip behind thin Plexi (making for easy and safe shipping). The piece looks vintage but it appears that the "That's It" album dates to only 2013. The vintage graphics style nevertheless give a vintage, older, circa 1960's or 1970's look. Preservation Hall began in the early 1960's playing traditional jazz to appreciative audiences. The band has played all over...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Contemporary item #1427934
A hard-backed 368 page catalog, almost like a book, of the December 17, 2019 auction of the estate property of Frank Sinatra's first wife, Nancy, featuring many items that belonged to her and Frank during their married life in Toluca Lake, California and Beverly Hills. The catalog is filled with quality photos of everything from the Steinway piano to paintings, cufflinks, books, steamer trunks, down to small knick-knacks. A most interesting volume, which shows well the quite traditional way th...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Pre 1980 item #1435086
Offered is a vintage orange-colored knit tunic such as would be worn by Star Trek series star William Shatner, along with a hand signed photo of him. Acquired in New England, I had investigated the possibility of this being a show-worn artifact, which would have been worth perhaps $10,000 in the open market for entertainment memorabilia. A number of inquiries to auction house specialists have led to a conclusion that this tunic is older, perhaps 1970's, but that it is definitely not a show-wor...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Posters : Pre 1950 item #1436331
An original 1941 move poster in the "insert" size, 37 1/2" by 15 1/2" as framed, the movie being "Trail of the Silver Spur", presented by Monogram Pictures Corp., produced by George W. Weeks, Directed by Roy Luby. Actors portrayed are Ray "Crash" Corrigan, John "Dusty" King, and Max "Alibi" Terhune. This is NOT a modern reproduction. The old poster shows its age with three areas of horizontal creases, as shown in images; at top there are margin browning stains and at top right a tear where th...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Posters : Pre 1950 item #1436375
A vintage lobby card for the film "Julia Misbehaves", 1948, starring Greer Carson, Walter Pidgeon, Peter Lawford, a young Elizabeth Taylor, and Cesar Romero. The print measures 11" by 14" in its present black metal frame. It shows its age with small holes in upper margin from old nails, small margin tear, and some paper loss in center showing as white areas in photo. Mat this and put in a proper frame for optimal display. Allow for a few reflections in the images, and some dirt on the inside...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Autographs : Contemporary item #1441289
A really unusually nice signed photo from the Harry Potter phenomenon, of star actor Daniel Radcliffe, on an iconic image of him with crossed arms. The photo is hand inscribed in silver marker: "Thank you! Daniel Radcliffe AS Harry Potter". No date. There are many autographed photos of him on the market but on many the signature is only very rapidly scrawled, and the photo is not as simple, direct, and classic. This example is a keeper.
An original HAND WRITTEN LETTER AND ENVELOPE, to a Miss Dorothy Irwin on Hollywood Blvd., written entirely in green ink, postmarked Sept. 28, 1942, around the peak of the career of famed American actress BETTE DAVIS (1908-1989), whose career spanned some 50 years. Davis starred in Marked Woman, a film that is regarded as one of the most important in her early career, then portrayed a strong-willed 1850s southern belle in Jezebel (1938), which won her a second Academy Award for Best Actress and ...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Posters : Contemporary item #1452521
Instant stylish, smart decor for your walls----THREE modern posters, each 32 1/2" by 22 1/4" as framed in aluminum, featuring three movies of the year 1999: "She's All That", directed by Robert Iscove, starring Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachael Leigh Cook; "Cruel Intentions", directed by Roger Kumble, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon and Selma Blair; and finally "10 Things I Hate About You", directed by Gil Junger, starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles. I'm not c...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Pre 1920 item #1453127
A rare hand signature on a photo card featuring English diminutive turn of the century era dance hall performer DAISY DORMER (1883-1947). In ink, she wrote "Yours Laughingly/Daisy Dormer". Prior to 1901 the slight, dark-haired performer was known as "Dainty Daisy Dimple". She had a pantomime career and performed in one silent movie, "Potted Pantomimes", with Lillian Russell. Later, in 1935, she performed in one talking picture, "City of Beautiful Nonsense". See the net for more on the perfo...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Pre 1940 item #1455438
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Group Antique Magic Lantern Glass advertising theater sildes a great your ad goes here slide of Hawaii with girls on a beach, one IS your refrigerator ailing? You cant beat them work clothes , (cracked) More happy Livestock , and a really cool one Hes still looking for it missing his head. Assorted liquor labels and 2 early French photo postcards circa 1890s
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Pre 1940 item #1456221
ONE OF TWO BY THE PHOTOGRAPHER, OF THIS SUBJECT, IN MY SHOP: A vintage, circa early 1930's original photograph of early screen actress and Hollywood socialite Marion Davies (1897-1961), bearing the stamp with the artist's name on reverse. The piece measures 13" by 10", and 18 1/2" by 14 1/2" in modern black wood framing (which exhibits two scraped areas as illustrated). Bull was a prominent portrait and still photographer with the Hollywood studios, head of MGM's stills department for 40 years....
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Posters : Pre 1980 item #1456476
A replica of unknown date on cardstock, of graphic art created to advertise the August 9-10, 1956 appearance of Elvis Presley in Jacksonville, Florida. That appearance created considerable controversy at the time due to the sexually suggestive behavior of Presley, and to this day, the event is infamous in the history of pop culture and music. The original graphic art poster advertising this event is an extremely rare (perhaps unique today) and very valuable bit of Elvis memorabilia; measuremen...
A clean fresh copy of the 2013 book "Montaro Caine", by the famed, late Bahamian-American actor SIDNEY POITIER (1927-2022). This is a first edition with clean dust jacket, signed in ballpoint pen. Poitier will be forever noted as the first African-American actor to win an Academy Award. He is renowned for his achievements in the world of acting and films, but was also a talented writer. Upon his death, there was an outpouring of commentary from figures inside and outside Hollywood.
A clean, fresh copy of the 2011 book "If You Ask Me", by the late American actress Betty White (1922-2021). This was the sixth book written by the beloved actress and pop culture icon. White passed away just short of her 100th birthday, for which a celebration had been planned. Like George Burns, she was noted for her longevity. The actress was active and in the public spotlight long after most would have retired. She had worked in show business since 1939, an unprecedentedly long run, and ...