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We do more than sell autographs. We build relationships.™ RON WEEKES - Proprietor DONNELL G. MUELLER - Business Development Director CLAUDIA McGARRIGLE - Associate
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A Sampling of our Autograph InventoryIf you do not see something in this brief sampling of inventory, or have questions concerning the availability of material, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone, fax or email. We are pleased to maintain “want lists” for clients at no charge. You are under no obligation until you order an item. All of the material we sell comes with our unconditional guarantee of satisfaction. A handsome certificate of authenticity accompanies autograph material. We offer non-interest, 90-day layaway on items over $200. Please inquire for more information. Click on small images to see full-sized pictures. Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Glossary of Abbreviations
Arguably the greatest Shakespearian actor of the 20th Century. A highly distinguished and prolific performer on stage and screen. Signed Photograph; 8”x10” color glossy character still from Prospero’s Books, nicely signed in blue marker pen. Photograph in very good to excellent condition. $100 (Payment Options)
(PIUS IX, Blessed Pope) (1792-1878) Born Giovanni Maria Maastai-Ferretti. Declared Blessed by the late Pope John Paul II in 2000. Superb papal bull dated 1867, with leaden seal and hemp cords intact. Document is in pristine condition. Latin calligraphy on parchment. Bears the usual folds. Historiated initials and writing are fresh and dark. Bears signatures of various curial officials at the conclusion. This papal bull announces the consecration or appointment of an Argentian bishop. Accompanied by a 5"x7" sepa-tone glossy reprint image of Pius IX from an original engraving. $ 575
Fray Jose Wenceslao Achaval, a Franciscan, was declared a bishop by Pope Pius IX on December 20, 1867. He was consecrated as the fourth bishop of San Juan de Cuyo on October 4, 1868 and took office on November 10 of that year. He died on February 25, 1898. Achaval was one of several bishops from Argentina to attend the First Vatican Council.
Popular American comedian of stage, screen and TV, known as “Snozzle Durante.” Began his career as a saloon pianist on Coney Island before partnering two vaudevillians in a club act. Opened Club Durant in NYC in 1923. He went on to become a popular and versatile entertainer on Broadway and the radio. In the 1950s and 60s he enjoyed great success on television with his own variety show. Late in his career, the Snoz appeared in the films Jumbo and It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, no date, on Sheraton-Astor Hotel, NY letterhead. Reads “Dear Julia, Was happy to hear from you sure I remember you and your Dad, Uncle Bob and when you were all over to the house in Flushing. Wish I could get over to see you and Sandy but I don’t get home till (sic) three in the morning and, by the time I get to bed, it’s 5 o’clock. Thanks for your invitation … my very best wishes to you and yours. Jimmy Durante.” This charming letter has been professionally matted in Fiore Grotto grey marbled board along with an original, 1950s, black and white glossy publicity photo of the Snoz sitting at the piano, smiling into the camera. This vintage original photograph has been interestingly framed in an octagonal style. Overall dimensions are 19”x14.25”. A wonderful collectible of this great vaudevillian and TV star. $250 (Payment Options)
Spanish operatic tenor. Striking 8”x10” color glossy performance pose with his hand uplifted. The tenor has boldly signed his initials with a flourish in black marker pen. Professionally matted in a rich, aubergine, damask-esque board. Shrink-wrap protected. Ready for framing. $95 (Payment Options)
Stunning 8"x10" sepia tone glamour shot, dedicated to Eleanor. In fine condition. An uncommon shot of the actress in a floral batik strapless gown. $125 (Payment Options) CORNELL, Katharine - Typewritten Letter Signed, one page, 1934, to American operatic baritone Lawrence Tibbett (considered one of the finest operatic singers in the US). Brief note thanking Tibbett for his remarks after seeing the B'way production of "Romeo and Juliet". Of her 1934 performance in "Romeo and Juliet," critic Brooks Atkinson observed "...Miss Cornell has hung another jewel on the cheek of the theater's nights...her Romeo and Juliet...is on the high plane of modern magnificence." Professionally matted along with an oversized black and white litho print portrait of Cornell from an original photograph of Canadian photographer Yousef Karsh. $ 150 SIMON, Neil (1927- ) Playwright and screenwriter. One of the most enduring hitmakers of Broadway history, as well as one of the most performed playwrights in the world. Signed Photograph: 8"x10" black and white, matte-finish, informal portrait, signed in black marker pen. Professionally matted in an off-white, "handwriting embossed" motif board and further protected by shrink-wrap. $ 125 The perfect gift for your favorite thespian!
20th Century American watercolorist, considered one of America’s most original of artists. Longtime resident of Buffalo, New York where the Burchfield-Penney Art Center was established which houses many of his works. Historiated (monogram) “B” in fountain pen ink which the artist also signed on a 3”x5” card. In-person signed January 1954. Professionally matted in greytones along with a black and white, litho-print, casual portrait of Burchfield. Desirable. $245 (Payment Options)
CLIFT, Montgomery (1920-66) Best Oscar nomination for The Search, A Place in the Sun, From Here to Eternity. Died at the age of 45. His autograph is very uncommon. Vintage signed card, professionally double-matted and framed with a handsome 4"x6" black and white, lithoprint photo postcard image. $ 350 (Payment Options) WIESEL, Elie (1928- ) Romanian-born novelist and human rights activist. His life has been devoted to writing and speaking about the Holocaust, with the aim of making sure that it is never forgotten, and he was one of the principal forces behind establishing the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. His first novel, Night (1956), was first published in Yiddish, and is based on his experiences in the death camps. Other novels include Dawn (1961) and Jews of Silence (1967). He has authored plays, retellings of biblical stories, and Hasidic tales. In 1986 Wiesel received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as a 'messenger to mankind'. SIG on a white card, professionally matted in rich burgundy leatherette board along with a color, lithoprint portrait of Wiesel from an original photograph by Yousef Karsh of Ottawa. Overall dimensions of this handsome display piece are 11.5"x15.25". $125 (Payment Options) HOOVER, Herbert Clark (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States and US statesmen (former Secretary of Commerce). Signed copy of his 75th birthday speech: Think of the Next Generation. Fifteen pages, octavo, printed address of a speech he gave before 12,000 people in Frost Ampitheater, Stanford University on August 10, 1949. The four radio networks carried the speech live and the program ended with the Stanford hymn played on the Hoover Tower carillon (Hoover was a 1895 alumnus). We offer this imprinted copy of the address that is boldly signed in peacock blue fountain pen ink. Fine condition. Highly desirable post-presidential collectable. $395 (Payment Options) (CALLAS, Maria) 1923-1977. American-born Greek soprano and, perhaps, the most renowned opera singer of the 20th Century. Display piece consisting of a 8"x10" black and white, matte-finish (unsigned) limited edition print from a negative in our possession. Print limited to 10 copies. Professionally matted with a smaller black and white reprint of a Hirschfeld caricature of Mesdame Callas. Neither photo nor caricature are signed. Overall dimensions of this attractive display are 16"x13". Must see to appreciate. Scan available. $ 145
Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Glossary of Abbreviations Payment OptionsPLACING AN ORDER – We distinguish between an inquiry and an order. If, however, we do not hear back from you on an inquiry, we can only assume you are not interested. Once an order has been placed, we actively remove merchandise from active inventory and reserve it. Thus it is not available to anyone else. PLEASE, if you place an order, remit payment within three business days or inventory returns to our catalogue. Repeated incidence of late or non-payment is not fair to existing a new clientele who may be interested in a particular item. We appreciate your understanding. We offer several flexible payment options:
If paying by check or money order, please send to the address at the top of the page. All items that we offer are subject to prior sale. Prices are in effect at the time of offering but may change without notice. New York residents must add 8.25% sales tax (8.75% in Erie County). Telephone inquiries welcome Mon-Sat 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (EST). You may also email us at mail@weekes-autographs.com. New clients who have not established a relationship with us, and who pay by personal check, are asked to wait seven to 10 days for drafts to clear our bank before merchandise is shipped. PayPal is a widely-accepted, fully-secure method of sending monies worldwide. Many of our clients already use PayPal. Not only does PayPal send confirmations of money transfers but it also provides buyer and seller with a detailed record of transactions for accounting purposes (especially helpful for insurance purposes). Although we guarantee everything that we sell, PayPal also offers added protection to buyers. Important – please note: If you purchase anything from our catalogue sampling, using the PayPal Buy It Now link below, it will be necessary to confirm the shipping and insurance fees before processing your payment. Please first contact us by telephone or e-mail to determine what these additional fees will be. We generally ship via U.S. Postal Service: priority mail, certified or insured. While the majority of our clients are within the continental United States, we also have clients in Europe and Asia. Please understand that shipment overseas will be Air Parcel Post, with shipping rates variable depending upon the country of delivery. Layaway – Young people and those on a limited budget find layaway an excellent means of acquiring material. Our terms are simple. On purchases of $200 or more, a client may place an item or items on 90-day layaway with a one-third, non-refundable deposit. Equal payments are due at 60 and 90 days, at which time material is shipped. All material remains our sole property until such time as the terms of layaway are fully met. There is no additional charge for layaway. New York State Sales Tax – All residents of New York must factor 8.25% sales tax on their order. TERMS USED
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