1362.
Hollywood.
Collection of four onepage TLSs to various members of the Collier family, dated between 1942 and 1959, each from a different Hollywood notable. Letters are from: Eddie Mannix, Gene Fowler, Joan Crawford, and Maurice Chevalier. Mannix’s letter, in part: “I am glad to recommend for your consideration Mr. Buster Collier for a commission in the Motion Picture Division of the Signal Corps.” Fowler’s letter, in part: “I know it will seem that everything has collapsed. This, however, is not so…You and a great many men and women all over the world know what a fine memory he has left.” Moderate toning to borders of the Chevalier letter, otherwise overall fine condition. The Fowler and Chevalier letters are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Provenance: William Collier Family Collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
1363. Al Jennings. Comical, train-robbing outlaw of the Old West (1863–1961) who later became a Hollywood actor and advisor. Signed book: Number 30664 by Number 31539. First edition. Hollywood: Pioneer Press, 1941. Softcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 32 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “To Buster Collier, With my regards, Al Jennings”; and a TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Hotel Paso Del Norte, March 15, 1939, regarding his return to Hollywood. In overall fine condition. Both are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Provenance: William Collier Family Collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
1365. Buster Keaton. Endorsed
bank check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by William Collier, Sr., payable to Keaton for $200, January 2, 1926. Endorsed on the reverse in black ink, “Buster Keaton.” Expected bank stamps, notations, and cancellation holes (none affecting Keaton’s signature), and a tiny tear to the bottom of the check, otherwise fine condition. A PSA/DNA label is affixed to the front. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA and an unsigned photo. Provenance: William Collier Family Collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
Extraordinary oversized Spurr portrait 1366. Buster Keaton. Stunning
vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Buster Collier, from Buster Keaton,” and curiously inscribed by the recipient, “To ‘Buster’ Keaton, from, Buster Collier,” and dated 1928. Reverse bears a Melbourne Spurr photographer’s stamp. In fine condition, with a small tear to the upper left corner tip and slightly trimmed edges. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. A superlative image and just the second oversized example we have ever offered. Provenance: William Collier Family Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
1364. Al Jolson. Vintage Curran Theatre ticket envelope, 4.5 x 2, signed and inscribed in pencil, “To Buster’s aunt, Al Jolson.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Provenance: William Collier Family Collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
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