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Lot 373
Sale 654 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
May 1, 2019
9:59AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$300 -
500
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$281
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[ENTERTAINERS AND ACTORS]. A group of 4 manuscripts, comprising:
BERGEN, Edgar (1903-1978). Clipped signature ("Edgar Bergen and Charlie"). 1 page, 12mo, on a clipped sheet, with two drawings by Bergen of his famous wooden "dummies" Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd, lightly creased. -- BERLE, Milton (1908-2002). Original drawing, a self-portrait/caricature, in ink, on cotton paper, signed center right. "To Paul Carey Best wishes!" -- FAIRBANKS, Douglas (1909-2000). Autograph letter signed ("Douglas"), to Pearl Bailey, New York, 30 September 1968. 3 pages, 4to, on 50 East 58th Street New York stationery, lengthy post-script, small clear mounting corners to blank area. Fairbanks thanks legendary jazz singer Bailey for sending a copy of her book ("it was the first thing I noticed on my homecoming"). -- ROGERS, Fred (1928-2003). Autograph musical quotation signed ("Fred Rogers"), n.p., n.d. 1 page, oblong 12mo, one bar on printed staff. Rogers writes "Congratulations!"
Property from the Robert L. McKay Collection, North Tustin, California
Property from the Robert L. McKay Collection, North Tustin, California
