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A Sampling of our Autograph Inventory
If 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. We offer non-interest, 90-day layaway on purchases of 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
(ARIAS) FONTEYN (DAME) MARGOT (1919-91) British-born prima ballerina, considered the greatest of the 20th Century. Vintage large, bold, autograph on a pale green album leaf (1986) professionally matted along with a Yousef Karsh oversized black and white litho print portrait of the ballerina. Stunning. $ 150 (Payment Options)
Buffalo's Own Renowned Composer
Harold Arlen!
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ARLEN, HAROLD (1905-86) American composer of popular music. Wrote over 400 songs some of which have become known the world over. Signed record LP cover (with record in very good condition) "Harold sings Arlen (With Friend). Mr. Arlen has dedicated and signed the cover to the late Paulette Attie, founder of the New York Musical Theatre Foundation. In black marker pen Arlen has penned "For Paulette, Most Sincerely, Harold, 4-25-66." Album contains such songs as Blues in the Night; Today I Love Everybody; Ding Dong, the Witch Is Dead; My Shining Hour; Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive. Arlen's first well-known hit was "Get Happy" (1929) popularized by Judy Garland. Won an Academy Award for “Over the Rainbow.” $ 200
THARP, TWYLA (1941- ) American dancer and choreographer; winner of Emmy and Tony Awards. Recently inducted into the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Signed Photograph, contemporary 5"x7" black and white glossy, en pose, signed in blue marker pen. $ 45
American illustrator credited with the popularization-in-art of Smokey the Bear
Designer of the 1964 John Muir commemorative postage stamp. Enjoyed a 40-year career with the U.S. Forest Service. Authentic, hand-drawn, rendering of Smokey, measures 4”x6” which he has signed and to which he has added a few additional words. Professionally double-matted in forest green and brown tones, encased in glass and a handsome wooden frame. Accompanied by a set of four, mint, US commemorative Smokey stamps that are 22-years old. Original drawings of Smokey by Wendelin are becoming more uncommon. This is a beauty and certainly a nice piece of investment in American popular advertising art. $ 995
ZUKERMAN, PINCHAS (1948- ) Grammy Award-winning Israeli violinist and symphonic conductor; Music Director of the Ottawa national Arts Center Orchestra. A 10"x8" black/white glossy publicity photo by Martha Swope, boldly signed. $ 50
HARNICK, SHELDON (1924) American lyricist best known for his collaborations with composer Jerry Bock on hit musicals such as Fiddler on the Roof. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, 1998. "With a lovely surprise your opening night message was! Thanks much! I'm happy to report that all 5 performances were received enthusiastically. In fact, at our final performance there was a long line of people hoping for turn backs. Now comes the uphill task of promoting additional productions. But it's all worth it! Thanks again. Sheldon." (Probably in reference to the 1998 production "Coyte Tales). $ 35 LANDSEER, SIR EDWIN (1802-73) Renowed British landscape painter who specializes in animals. In the 1840's Landseer was at the height of his fame and success, producing many of his most celebrated animal pictures. The underlying cruelty of many of these pictures cannot be ignored, but it would be wrong to think of Landser as a sadist; he rather regarded the cruelty and tragedy of animal life as a sad reflection of the lot of man. Influenced the work of Rosa Bonheur, among others. Vintage signature on small sheet of paper dated May 4, 1850. “Your humble servant, E. Landseer." Professionally matted with a vintage (circa 1870) collotype print of Landseer with two of his favorite dogs. Would make a wonderful display for a gentleman's den. $ 250
WENDELIN, RUDOLPH Smaller signed drawing, measure 3"x3.75" of smokey the bear which Wendelin has signed. Finely executed image in near mint condition (faint pencil outline visible in some areas over which Wendelin has used a black art pen). Charming and very desirable. We have professionally double-matted this image in rich forest green board along with an original "The Story of Smokey the Bear" children's magazine cover. The ensemble has been encased in glass and a high-end, burl-wood motif frame. Overall dimensions are 17'x16". $ 625
This is a professionally matted and framed display piece. It consists of a 8”x10” black/white steel engraving of Elvis as originally conceived by Hirschfeld. It has been signed in pencil by Hirschfeld and incorporates a first day of issue commemorative Elvis stamp. To the right of the display piece is a vintage black and white glossy publicity photograph of a young Elvis, published in 1952 and taken from a newspaper. Elvis is somewhat uncommon in such early images and this one is particularly “fun” in that his eyebrows have been drawn in to enhance the overall quality of the photograph! Matted in a gold metallic board, encased in glass and sleek brass, ribbed-motif frame. While this does not include an original autograph of Elvis it is, nonetheless, an affordable and delightful alternative, especially as it includes an original engraving of a print which has been authentically signed by the late Hirschfeld. Similar vintage photographs of Elvis have sold for as much as $350 recently. This is a complete display piece. Overall measure is 17”x13”. $ 495 (additional shipping applies due to size and weight of display piece). (Payment Options)
American operatic soprano. Signed 8”x10” color glossy character still from Bellini’s Il Pirata. Professionally matted in a beautiful board with grey, gold and blue tones, encased in Mylar sleeve. $100 (Payment Options) ALBANESE, Licia (1913- ) Ecuadorian-born operatic soprano. Made her operatic debut in 1935. Vintage Metropolitan Opera program, boldly signed on the cover, in very good condition. In character as Violette in LaTraviata. One of Mme. Albanese's most famous role. $ 45 EVERETT, Edward (1794-1865) American statesman; U.S. Senator from Massachusetts; President of Harvard University; United States Envoy and Minister Plenipotentiary to Britain; Governor of Massachusetts before being appointed US Secretary of State by President Millard Fillmore to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Daniel Webster. Autograph Letter Signed, 4"x6.5" (folded sheet). Written from Cambridge November 2, 1848. Reads: "Dear sir (Doctor Plympton): Allow me to enquire whether there is any change of feeling on Mrs. Manning's part on the subject of disposing of the estate occupied by herself and you. I remain, Dear Sir, with much regard yours, Edward Everett." Folds, light toning, otherwise very good. Accompanied by a handsome steel engraving, circa 1838, which has a facsimile signature below. Perfect gift for an academician, history buff or politician. The pair...$ 115
Vintage SIG taken from the title page of one of his books; professionally matted in plum-coloured suede board along with an interesting color reprint of a Matisse-esque charcoal drawing of Sir Noel. Encased in museum conservation glazing and a gilt-wooden frame. $ 450 (Payment Options)
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS - We have scores of 170-year old steel engravings of Americans, published by Hermon Bancroft, NY; Henry Perkins, Philadelphia; O. Rich, London; Scatcherd & Adams, printmakers. Image size of most plates is 3.5"x4.25" with many bearing facsimile signatures on the lower mount. Some have light foxing or staining which could be matted over. Prices vary depending upon rarity and desirability, but an affordable way to exhibit images of early distinguished Americans. A few of those available include: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Boone, Washinton Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, and many others. Please inquire. STEBER, ELEANOR (1914-1990) American operatic soprano. Autograph Letter Signed, two pages, (two sides of fold-over note). Dated 1939, Boston, addressed to Mr. Bimboni. Thanks Bimboni for granting her an audition and expressing the hope that they will collaborate again. Accompanied by a vintage advertising image of Steber at the height of her operatic career. $ 100.
DALAI LAMA, HIS HOLINESS (1935 - ) 14th Dalai Lama, born Tenzin Gyatsu. Self-exile to India in 1959 in protest of atrocities at the hands of Chinese Communists. Nobel Laureate; lecturer; world humanitarian; author. A striking signed 6"x8" color glossy photograph. Professionally matted in a crimson-siena suede board, under glass, and a circular-medallion motif gilt wooden frame. Beautiful. $ 375
CHRISTO (1935- ) and JEAN-CLAUDE - Bulgarian artist couple who specialize in environmental installation art. SP post card "Surrounded Islands, Biscayne Baye" 1983. Christo has signed for both his wife and self. $ 50 SERKIN, RUDOLF (1903-91) Bohemian-born pianist and classical recording artist. Serkin was, for many years, a teacher at and then director of the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Co-founder of the Marlboro Music School and Festival, 1951. Served as its Artistic Director until his death, forth years later. In-person greeting and signature dated 1964. Professionally matted with a Karsh black and white litho print image. $ 150 MOORE, GRACE (1898-1947) American operatic soprano; also appeared in a few films (most notably "One Night of Love," 1934, Columbia Pictures). Popularly hailed as the "Tennessee Nightingale." Mme. Moore died in a plane crash near the Copenhagen, Denmark airport on January 26, 1947, at the age of 48. Vintage fountain pen signature in blue ink on slip of paper (measure 4.5" x 2.5" with room for matting). Accompanied by two photographs: one a vintage original 8"x10" black/white publicity photo, the other a black/white glossy operatic character still print by Teppo, NY (unfamiliar with the role). All three items would make for a lovely display. $ 135
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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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