735. Lon C h a n e y, J r.
Desirable oversized vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of Chaney in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For guts & blood its Biron & Chaney, Lon.” A tear, crease, and tack holes to the upper left corner, a small tear to the right edge, and skipping to ink in a portion of the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
736. Gary Cooper. Vin-
tage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the actor dressed in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Gloria, With many good wishes, from Gary Cooper.” Some light corner creases and a water spot to the left side, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)
Exceptional triple-signed check, two weeks before heading to Hollywood
737. James Dean. Chase National Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out
and signed by Dean, “James Dean,” payable to himself, “James Dean,” for $45, March 22, 1954, and again endorsed on the reverse, “James Dean.” In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes (only affecting his signature in the payee field), and a stray mark at the bottom edge just touching the first letter of his signature. Within two weeks of writing this check, Dean would be cast as Cal Trask in the screen adaptation of Steinbeck’s East of Eden, departing from New York on April 8, 1954, bound for Hollywood to begin shooting. An excessively rare Dean item signed three times from the period he embarked on his short but bright cinematic career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)
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