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Early Hollywood Autographed Photos including a Roy Rogers Signature

A lot including two early Hollywood photos, along with a Roy Rogers autograph, and a photo of a young fan in a William S. Hart outfit: An autographed studio black and white photo by Melbourne Spurr, famous deaf Hollywood photographer during the silent film era, with his studio imprint on it. The photo is of Hale Hamilton, a famous early Hollywood actor and writer, best known for "The Girl From Missouri," and the silent film production of "The Great Gatsby," among 80+ other films in his career. The photo is signed and dedicated to Edith with love, Hale Hamilton (9.75 by 7.5-inches). A autographed black and white photo of Julian Eltinge, a world renowned female impersonator and actress, who even performed for King Edward VII, and appeared in drag in a number of early Hollywood films.The photo is also signed to Edith, and depicts Eltinge in a glamorous robe and negligee, in a blond wig (8 by 10 inches). A rectangle of lined paper signed Roy Rogers. The signature appears to be authentic (3.5 by 5 inches). A snapshot of a small boy dressed as his hero, William S. Hart, with an inscription stating that the boy, Donald, was crazy about William S. Hart. The boy is wearing a cowboy hat, holster, chaps, and holding a rifle (3.5 by by 5.75-inches). Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Provenance:MKI

Condition:

Great. The Eltinge photo has a minor rip at the top that does not affect the image at all. The Roy Rogers paper has a corner folded. Please see photos.

Estimate: $100 - $250
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$63
09/07/2023

 

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