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CITIZEN SINATRA 1946$18.00 This rare 4 page,8"x10", news letter was another promo piece aimed at the younger generation of that day. "Crooning into a microphone is one thing, but to lay your career on the line, as Frank Sinatra has, in a one-man war on intolerance calls for a fighting heart. He has it!" This is the opening quote in this RARE and timeless piece. 
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LETS NOT FORGET WERE ALL FOREIGNERS" HANDOUT$16.00 This 4 page 5"x8" handout is from July, 1945. And gives the same message about "GETTING TOGEATHER WITH OUT PREDJUDICE"
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ANTIQUE POWDER JAR$150.00 SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GONE!!!!!!!!!!![150]Dates back to the 40's. Used for powder or hair pins. Extremly unusual. Use it to hold paper clips, rubber bands, etc. Or just ad it to your collection.
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CORONET MAG JULY '47
This is an "old" monthly magazine, long out of print. In pristine condition with a condensed story "THE VOICE", by E. J. KAHN, JR. I also had listed an autographed copy of the first edition of same book.*******************CLICK TO VIEW COVER********************
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TOMMY DORSEY SIGNED PROGRAMA rare signed piece, published in 1946,has 20 pages. With stories and features about Tommy and the band.This was just after He and Frank parted ways. Very good condition considering it,s age.
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AUTOGRAPHED 78 WITH PENCIL USED TO SIGN IT
Back in the day..Philly radio station WIBG, was the premier station to play the contemporary music of that period. It was a mainstay station on the AM dial until the mid 60's when everything went FM. This record was given to one of the station execs and has been in his estate since.The record was framed, along with the pencil that Frank used, the moment it was received. This never played record with Franks AUTHENTIC signature reads, "SINCERELY, FRANK SINATRA" has faded some, since the 40's, but is clear in person.Sorry about the glare.**********CLICK TO VIEW CLOSE UP *****
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AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO IN CAR
$650.00 This photo was taken in Hollywood, while leaving the set of "THE HIT PARADE", and singed by Frank in Philly. It was taken by the president of the Philadelphia Sinatra Fan Club.++++++++++++++CLICK TO VIEW INSCRIPTION+++++++++++++++++++
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DORSEY/SINATRA SESSIONS VOL> III$75.00 This won a Grammy for Frank and Don Wardell in 1983. Did you see the Sinatra signed note to Don that I am also offering? Unopened and never played.
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1940 BAND AUTOGRAPH CARD w/78 (I)
This SUPER RARE item need 2 locations to properly describ it. It is worth alot with out the signatures! CLICK OR SCROLL DOWN TO NEXT ITEM (its the same item, just need two displays)
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1940 BAND AUTOGRAPH CARD w78 (II)
$0.00 This item is part of the item above. Heres the cover of the card*******CLICK TO VIEW INSIDE****************************
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1944 AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO$650.00 This photo was also taken by the Philly Fan Club president.
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FRANK & TOMMY DORSEY SIGNATURESHere is a PERFECT INSTANT COLLECTION of the two 1940's music legands. I purchased them as a set, framed since 1944, from the person that obtained them. They are both signed in pencil, from the Hotel Astor. These spectacular signatures would look great mounted with a 78 or a photo of the both of them
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FRANK AND BAND AUTOGRAPHS FROM THE 40's$750.00 From May of '42, the Hotel Astor.This was from the first "GIG" that Frank did in New York with the Dorsey band.This was when Dorsey realised that he had a STAR singer. Six band members and FRANK, all signed in pencil. Mount this with a Dorsey record or something for a complete framed piece.
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HARRY JAMES & SINATRA AUTOGRAPHS
Here is an opportunity to get a pair of autographs from the late 1930's. Mount these togeather with an old 78, or photo of the two of them and you have something RARE! *******CLICK TO VIEW HARRY'S SIGNATURE******************
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HARRY JAMES AND FRANKFrom 1939 and 1940 sessions at clubs. Frank was a "PUP". That doesn't even look like he can reach the MIC! Unopened.A truely rare LP.
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FRANK PERSONALLY SIGNED NOTE 1944
SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YOU MISSED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Back in the 40's Frank signed these "personal" notes to fans. This typed note, on his stationary, was to announce that the radio show was back on WNEW. And also to promote the sponsers. (THE AUCTION NUMBERS AND CODES ARE ON THE GLASS AND NOT THE ITEM
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FRANKIE, OCTOBER 1940SOLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![60/45]This is an original 3 1/2 x 5" photo of "Frankie" that I purchased from the original photographer/fan. She was at a dance that October, on a Saturday evening, in 1940. Frank had just finished singing while Tommy and the boys were playing. This photo has been in her scrap book since then. Over 60 years.It is in perfect condition and would look great mounted with either the "Astor" autograph collection, or with an early 78.
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THE DORSEY/SINATRA SESSIONS 1940-42$40.00 This 6 record set has never been played.Contains all the recordings[83]and a 12 page booklet, charting their careers togeather.
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VINTAGE HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOI purchased this "original" photo of FRANK, as a teen, from a family member of his. This was not a publicity photo, it dates back to pre-celeb days. Just a photo that every family has taken, maybe graduation or some similar event. NOT a reproduction.
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MOVIE & 78 "THE HOUSE I LIVE IN"
$160.00 This is a 16mm original movie reel. Not just any movie..The movie that Frank got his first "OSCAR" (Acadamy Award) for his role as a young singer trying to get some kids to unite, and be Americans. Not to be predjudice about race, religion, or nationality. It also got the attention of the "PINKO POLICE" that watched Franks activities for a decade or so.ALSO included is a, in perfect condition, 78 record of the song.********CLICK TO VIEW MORE**
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MUSEUM POSTER by W. AUERBACH-LEVYSOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![200]UNFRAMED and in perfect condition, A very rare and desirable piece by the world famous illustraiter.
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SESSIONS #6 of 1000 AUTOGRAPHED$225.00 This limited version of this album was produced by and signed by Don Wardell (he signed it on the back of the cover) for his 1982 Grammy winning album "OH! LOOK AT ME NOW" is the only song. (#1 of 1000, was given to the President and Mrs. Reagan) Number 2 went to Frank.This copy came from Wardells personal collection. This was NEVER OFFERED FOR SALE! All paper work provided. A rare piece. A personally signed note , from Frank to Don, is also available on this site.
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"RADIO DAYS" PLATE
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PERSONALLY SIGNED NOTE FROM FRANK$450.00 THIS NOTE IS ON FRANKS PERSONAL STATIONERY. IT THANKS DON WARDELL FOR HIS EFFORTS WITH PRODUCTION OF THIS ALBUM. ALBUM SOLD SEPERATLY. FRANKS SIGNATURE IS IN ORANGE FOUNTAIN PEN.
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RARE STUDIO PHOTO PROOFS$150.00 SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AINT NO MO'!!!!!!!!!!!This is an unbeleivable find. There are 5 total 5x4" black and white photos.These were proofs for MGM studio to chose the final one for the standard 8x10 promo photo. These are in perfect condition, from the early 40's, not reproductions. Sold as set only!!! They would make up well with vintage song book or early 78 record.
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TENNESSEE NEWSBOY 78$40.00 This was released as a single [78], just befor Frank got the role of "Maggio", that turned his career around. This is a very rare opportunity to get one of Franks unknown recordings. I have never heard this song. But, I have heard of it. Backed with another unknown ditty "Luna Rossa" Story has it that this was one of the WORST recordings he ever made.MITCH MILLER, now you know why he wanted out!
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THE VOICE "TALKS SENSE" FAN CLUB HAND OUT
$16.00 This 2 sided fan club hand out is frm 1945. It is a promo piece that was given out to the young members, and told of Franks position politics of that day. Was used to promote the film and the song "The House I Live In"++++++++++++++++CLICK TO VIEW OTHERSIDE+++++++++
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VINTAGE "OLD GOLD" AD WITH ENTIRE FAMILYSOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![100]This 14"x 17", har cardboard ad, has the entire family [befor Tina] endorsing OLD GOLD and ciggy smoken'. Not politically correct today!This ad dates back to the mid 40's. Sixty years old.
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JO STAFFORD SIGNED $150.00 This 5"x 7" card from Stella's collection, is just signed Jo Stafford. She was a singer in the Dorsey era with Frank.
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BUDDY RICH SIGNED #I $150.00 This 5"x 7", from Stellas collection, is signed "To Stella, Buddy Rich".
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