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(ENTERTAINERS.) Two large Photographs Signed and Inscribed, to
Boston
Globe
reporter Mayme Ober Peak. Each inscribed in the image, near lower edge. Each
14x10
1
/
2
inches.
Np, [1920s-30s]
[300/400]
George Burns and Gracie Allen. Seated portrait by Walling, showing George sniffing Gracie’s
rose: “Good wishes to Mayme Ober Peak, / George Burns and” by Geroge, and signed by
Gracie; minor creasing and staining * John Barrymore. Bust portrait, showing him in profile
wearing a uniform: “For Miss Mayme Peake / with sincere good wishes / from her friend”;
minor silvering and slight fading to inscription and signature. 1927.
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(ENTERTAINERS.) Group of 5 Photographs Signed, or Signed and Inscribed,
by performing artists, most to
Boston Globe
reporter Mayme Ober Peak. Each approxi-
mately 10x8 inches; generally good condition.
Np, [1920s-40s]
[500/750]
Joan Crawford. Bust portrait: “To Mayme Ober Peake / My best wishes / from your friend /
Joan Crawford” * Will Rogers (2). Bust portrait: “Will Rogers”; Rogers family portrait by
Spurr: “Sincerely yours / Will Rogers & family” * Gary Cooper. Seated portrait: “To /
Mayme Ober Peak / Greetings from / Gary Cooper” * Mary Pickford. Pickford family por-
trait: “To Mrs. James Morgan / Greetings from us / all / Mary Pickford.”
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(ENTERTAINERS.) Group of 5 Typed Letters Signed, to comedian Joey Adams
or his wife, sending thanks or declining invitations. Together 6 pages, mostly 4to.
Vp, 1966-84
[300/400]
Frank Sinatra. “Frank.” 11 May 1966 * George Burns. “George.” 4 April 1984 * Joan
Crawford (2). “My love to your Cindy Darling and you / always / Joan”; “Joan.” 25
October 1967; 5 February 1968 * Lionel Hampton. “Lionel.” 28 October 1980.
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(ENTERTAINERS.) Group of 6 Photographs Signed and Inscribed, to Kenneth
Springer, by film stars and musicians. Inscribed in the image. Each 7x5 inches or larger.
Vp, vd
[500/750]
Joan Crawford * Jack Haley * Cab Calloway * Count Basie * Carole Landis * Desi
Arnaz.