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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on April 5, 2022 at 9:55am

Definitely looks in the ballpark. IMO.

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Permalink Reply by David Lewis on April 5, 2022 at 11:30am

Etienne, I agree with Joe.

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on April 5, 2022 at 1:10pm

Thanks Joe and David!

I've seen these cards signed "To Kayo" over the years.  History For Sale has a bunch still in their inventory.  Most have a photo clipping on the left side and the inscription on the right.

A collector friend suggested that "Kayo" may have prepared these cards with a clipping photo attached and sent them in to the various artists through the mail for signing.  Not sure.  The ink here on Farley Granger looks like the same ink used on the Billie.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 5, 2022 at 1:25pm

Here is another from one of my Honeymooners sets. 1956 I believe. In this case the photo was added after the signing. Click for full image:

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on April 5, 2022 at 1:37pm

Nice trim by "Kayo" of the little photo to compliment the autograph!

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 5, 2022 at 1:40pm

Hi Etienne,

Yes it is and yes it does. Thank you - it's a tough one to get in vintage on anything!

And yes, this came from HD as well.

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on April 5, 2022 at 4:14pm

Yes....very nice indeed!

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 5, 2022 at 5:41pm

Thanks Etienne. :) The only thing in thta set harder to find is a vintage anything from Joyce Randolph - possibly tougher than Gleason Himself.

That is a very attractive Bille!

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on April 5, 2022 at 6:10pm

Thanks, Eric....Yes, I've had my eye on this Billie for a while.

It's always good to get some input here, for sure!

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