June Annex Auction

Signed Opera Photographs including Callas, Horne, Etc

Lot# 294

Various.
Including My Daughter, Maria Callas, by Evangelia Callas, with Lawrence G. Blochman, with signed photo of Callas, 1973, Mary Gardens Story by Mary Garden with Louis Biancolli and a signed edition of Such Sweet Compulson by Geraldine Farrar, dated 1938. Also, four folios of photos of Marilyn Horne, Montserrat Caballe Cecilia Bartolli Tatiana Trooyanos, Shirley Verrett, Renata Scotto, Kathleen Battle, Jennie Lind, Mme. Sembrich, Pavarotti, carreras, Tetrazzini, Farrar. The photos have signatures that have not been authenticated.
Many stamped with identification to backs in folios from La Scala Autographs, Inc.
Approximate dimensions: the folios are 9 x 11 inches the books are 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 to 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches, and several inches deep..
Condition: the photographs are in good condition, overall, a few with bent corners, creasing, stains. The books are in moderate condition, with the wraps to Callas and Farrar with creases, tears and some losses.

Estimate: $200 - $350

Signed Opera Photographs including Callas, Horne, Etc

Lot# 294

Various.
Including My Daughter, Maria Callas, by Evangelia Callas, with Lawrence G. Blochman, with signed photo of Callas, 1973, Mary Gardens Story by Mary Garden with Louis Biancolli and a signed edition of Such Sweet Compulson by Geraldine Farrar, dated 1938. Also, four folios of photos of Marilyn Horne, Montserrat Caballe Cecilia Bartolli Tatiana Trooyanos, Shirley Verrett, Renata Scotto, Kathleen Battle, Jennie Lind, Mme. Sembrich, Pavarotti, carreras, Tetrazzini, Farrar. The photos have signatures that have not been authenticated.
Many stamped with identification to backs in folios from La Scala Autographs, Inc.
Approximate dimensions: the folios are 9 x 11 inches the books are 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 to 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches, and several inches deep..
Condition: the photographs are in good condition, overall, a few with bent corners, creasing, stains. The books are in moderate condition, with the wraps to Callas and Farrar with creases, tears and some losses.

Estimate: $200 - $350

HANK WILLIAMS: Box Country Music Folio, Hit Parade

Lot# 306

2510 Franklin Road, Nashville, Tennessee.
Letter dated from Irene Williams Smith to her son, 1975.
Comprising: Seventy-three issues, Hank Williams Country Hit Parade, one signed Hank Williams by Irene Williams Smith. Sixteen issues Hank Williams Country Music Folio, one signed Hank Williams by Irene Williams Smith. Both published by Acuff-Rose, Nashville TN. Plus two copies of the Sixth Annual Hank Williams Memorial Day June 3, 1979 booklet. 91 booklets total.
Acuff-Rose Publiscations
Approximate dimensions: 9 x 12 inches, overall..
Irene Williams Smith, sister to Hank Williams, managed the singers legacy after their mother died in the mid 1950s. By descent.
Overall condition is very good. Some of the folio cover pages are folded, edges compressed, squished.

Estimate: $100 - $150

HANK WILLIAMS: Box Country Music Folio, Hit Parade

Lot# 306

2510 Franklin Road, Nashville, Tennessee.
Letter dated from Irene Williams Smith to her son, 1975.
Comprising: Seventy-three issues, Hank Williams Country Hit Parade, one signed Hank Williams by Irene Williams Smith. Sixteen issues Hank Williams Country Music Folio, one signed Hank Williams by Irene Williams Smith. Both published by Acuff-Rose, Nashville TN. Plus two copies of the Sixth Annual Hank Williams Memorial Day June 3, 1979 booklet. 91 booklets total.
Acuff-Rose Publiscations
Approximate dimensions: 9 x 12 inches, overall..
Irene Williams Smith, sister to Hank Williams, managed the singers legacy after their mother died in the mid 1950s. By descent.
Overall condition is very good. Some of the folio cover pages are folded, edges compressed, squished.

Estimate: $100 - $150

Five Binders: HANK WILLIAMS, IRENE WILLIAMS SMITH

Lot# 318

Circa 1954 and later.
Four, incorporating the typescript for Irene Williams Smith commemorative typescript of From Life to Legend: Hank Williams, the Legend, plus additional scrapbook with photos, correspondence about royalties paid for Hank Williams songs dispersal of his possessions after his death correspondence about Irene Williams Smith as a prisoner at Alderson Prison, etc.
Approximate dimensions: The scrapbook 12 high x 12 wide x 2 inches deep overall..
Irene Williams Smith, sister to Hank Williams, managed the singers legacy after their mother died in the mid 1950s. By descent.
Condition: Most of the pages are now in plastic sheaths some of the photos are now glued down to board some letters fresh and new. Some pages with previous evidence of staining, creasing, etc.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Irene Williams Smith 29 Records including Hank Williams

Lot# 328

Twenty-nine 78s, 33 LPs, including a photo of Irene Williams Smith surrounded by Hank Williams Records Roy Acuff on Columbia Jimmie Davis on Decca, two Hank Williams on MGM, Jimmy Dorsey Tex Rabarge on Robin Red Foley on Decca. Also two Esther Williams Masters Family WCOP re Hank Williams, and others. Please contact dept for complete list. Many in original record envelopes.
Approximate dimensions: 9 7/8 - 11 7/8 inches diameter overall..
Irene Williams Smith, sister to Hank Williams, managed the singers legacy after their mother died in the mid 1950s. By descent.
Condition: Signs of use and wear to records, playability not guaranteed many envelopes shows signs of use and wear.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Irene Williams Smith 29 Records including Hank Williams

Lot# 328

Twenty-nine 78s, 33 LPs, including a photo of Irene Williams Smith surrounded by Hank Williams Records Roy Acuff on Columbia Jimmie Davis on Decca, two Hank Williams on MGM, Jimmy Dorsey Tex Rabarge on Robin Red Foley on Decca. Also two Esther Williams Masters Family WCOP re Hank Williams, and others. Please contact dept for complete list. Many in original record envelopes.
Approximate dimensions: 9 7/8 - 11 7/8 inches diameter overall..
Irene Williams Smith, sister to Hank Williams, managed the singers legacy after their mother died in the mid 1950s. By descent.
Condition: Signs of use and wear to records, playability not guaranteed many envelopes shows signs of use and wear.

Estimate: $150 - $250

HANK WILLIAMS: Family Photographs, Memorabiliia

Lot# 352

Lot includes several period and reproduction photographs of Hank Williams with his nephew John photographs from Bucephus, aka Hank Williams Jr inscribed to Aunt Irene, Johns mother. Williams family photographs over several generations. Also several songbooks, commemorative books, 10 CD Complete Hank Williams recordings, Mercury/Polygram, No. 00422/10,000 limited edition in book.
Irene Williams Smith, sister to Hank Williams, managed the singers legacy after their mother died in the mid 1950s. By descent.

Estimate: $200 - $300

HANK WILLIAMS: Family Photographs, Memorabiliia

Lot# 352

Lot includes several period and reproduction photographs of Hank Williams with his nephew John photographs from Bucephus, aka Hank Williams Jr inscribed to Aunt Irene, Johns mother. Williams family photographs over several generations. Also several songbooks, commemorative books, 10 CD Complete Hank Williams recordings, Mercury/Polygram, No. 00422/10,000 limited edition in book.
Irene Williams Smith, sister to Hank Williams, managed the singers legacy after their mother died in the mid 1950s. By descent.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Wolfman Jack Xerb Mighty 1090 Poster

Lot# 444

Mounted on foam core board, vacuum sealed plastic cover.
Approximate dimensions: 15 tall x 23 inches wide image only 18 inches tall x 25 3/4 inches wide with foam core board.
Condition: Tearing to edges, creasing, folding, discoloration. Has not been inspected outside the plastic cover.

Estimate: $100 - $150

HANK WILLIAMS: Royalty Statements, Clippings, Etc

Lot# 448

1950s and later.
The royalty statements while Randall Hank Williams was a minor, 1962 and later, records of same as submitted to IRS. Studio photographs of Jessie Lillybelle Skipper, Irene Williams Smith, and her husband. Attorney letter re Williams Estate debt for 1953 and 1954, and into 1956. Mention of a movie, and agreement re Ramblin Man, 1987. Newspaper clippings, fan club journals, letters. Old checks, ledgers, Hank Williams mother, 1951. Copy of legal statement regarding inheritance of minor, unmarried parents, at time of Hank Williams death, copy of guardianship estate, Randall Hank Williams. Atty correspondence and filing re death of Hank Williams mother, mimeographs, etc.
Approximate dimensions: All of the documents fit into a bankers box of 11 high x 16 wide x 12 1/2 inches deep, some are already folded..
Irene Williams Smith, sister to Hank Williams, managed the singers legacy after their mother died in the mid 1950s. By descent.
Condition: some of the pages yellow, creased, rust and crease marks from old paperclips several documents faded.

Estimate: $150 - $250

HANK WILLIAMS: Royalty Statements, Clippings, Etc

Lot# 448

1950s and later.
The royalty statements while Randall Hank Williams was a minor, 1962 and later, records of same as submitted to IRS. Studio photographs of Jessie Lillybelle Skipper, Irene Williams Smith, and her husband. Attorney letter re Williams Estate debt for 1953 and 1954, and into 1956. Mention of a movie, and agreement re Ramblin Man, 1987. Newspaper clippings, fan club journals, letters. Old checks, ledgers, Hank Williams mother, 1951. Copy of legal statement regarding inheritance of minor, unmarried parents, at time of Hank Williams death, copy of guardianship estate, Randall Hank Williams. Atty correspondence and filing re death of Hank Williams mother, mimeographs, etc.
Approximate dimensions: All of the documents fit into a bankers box of 11 high x 16 wide x 12 1/2 inches deep, some are already folded..
Irene Williams Smith, sister to Hank Williams, managed the singers legacy after their mother died in the mid 1950s. By descent.
Condition: some of the pages yellow, creased, rust and crease marks from old paperclips several documents faded.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Five Chet Helms Tribute Posters

Lot# 604

Comprising poster designed by Stanley Mouse, Family Dog poster for Maritime Hall April 30 designed by Kelley, Coming Around Family Dog poster designed by Kesey, Wes Wilson for Family Dog poster, Gary Grimshaw for Family Dog poster.
Approximate dimensions: 16 1/2 - 21 3/4 high x 10 1/2 x 13 wide overall..
Condition: Several corners with small creases, very light wear overall.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Five Chet Helms Tribute Posters

Lot# 604

Comprising poster designed by Stanley Mouse, Family Dog poster for Maritime Hall April 30 designed by Kelley, Coming Around Family Dog poster designed by Kesey, Wes Wilson for Family Dog poster, Gary Grimshaw for Family Dog poster.
Approximate dimensions: 16 1/2 - 21 3/4 high x 10 1/2 x 13 wide overall..
Condition: Several corners with small creases, very light wear overall.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Framed Grateful Dead Concert Poster BG 287, Signature

Lot# 2155

The poster advertises the final shows at the Filmore West in San Francisco from 30 June to 4 July acts included the Grateful Dead, Boz Scaggs, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Santana and Creedence Clearwater Revival designed by David Singer, signautre in silver marker to bottom right corner in black frame.
Approximate dimensions including frame: 28 3/4 high x 34 1/4 inches wide..
Condition: Has not been inspected outside the frame. Apparent light fading to left side. Frame with light wear.

Estimate: $250 - $350

BG 263 1970 New Years Eve Poster, Framed

Lot# 2156

Designed by David Singer artists include Grateful Dead and Bos Scaggs in black metal frame.
Approximate dimensions including frame: 24 1/4 high x 21 1/4 inches wide..
Condition: Has not been inspected outside the frame. Some minor apparent warping. Light wear overall. Glass with small crack to corner.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Two Rare 1970 East Bay Rhythm and Blues Posters

Lot# 2437

Comprising Sugar Pie deSanto Revue at the Chamber Club 1970 and T-Bone Walker Benefit at the Esthers Orbit Room, featuring James Brown Jr. and others, 1970, both printed by Tilghman Press.
Approximate dimensions: 22 high x 17 1/8 inches wide..

Condition: The T-Bone Walker Benefit poster with loss, staining, and discoloration and holes, with pen to reverse the Sugar Pie poster with printing defects, creases to two corners, light wear to edges.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Five Starbucks 25 Year Anniversary Posters

Lot# 2457

Comprising two designed by Victor Moscoso and three designed by Milton Glaser.
Approximate dimensions: 26 tall x 22 inches wide..
Condition: Light wear to some edges and corners.

Estimate: $100 - $150