Early Vintage Hollywood Movie Star Autographs & Photo Album

I have 2 vintage photo albums filled with old movie star photos some with authentic looking autographs. There are 560 Photos plus 3 Autograph cards. There is also a page or two with Capitol Records Recording Stars. 62 of the photos are signed on the front with some signed on the back (there are yellow post it notes that indicate these although there might be more. I didn't want to take them all out and check in fear of damaging them. There might be more that are signed but when I was in doubt I erred on the side of caution. There are a lot of felt tip type signatures and most I could see were on top of the photo and not a facsimile signature. Some I just couldn't tell because they looked like it. The scrapbook consists of studio photos, promotional photos, glossies, photo postcards and autograph cards. I did extensive research on these and one website had the same signed photos (except for some that I couldn't make out or they didn't have - 17 total) and their valuation on them (what they were selling them for) was 40K. That did not include ones with facsimile signatures at all or just the regular photos. The site was gallery of history dot com and they are a huge site with a great reputation. I'd prefer to sell this wonderful collection as found instead of piecing it out. Please note that there are some post it notes on some that read "I signed" because she was young and didn't always recognize the actor/actress by sight so she put the name on it herself. These are not included in the autograph count at all. I'm trying to find out what it is worth and would love some help from an expert here.

You can look at my profile and see more info such as the list of names of the signed ones and a list of others in general.

Tags: 1930s, 30s, actors, autograph, autographs, hollywood, movie, photos, signed, star, More…stars, vintage

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Permalink Reply by Lou reves on February 17, 2011 at 8:36am

Unfortunately Gallery of History prices are extremely inflated, Looking at the photos I cant really see any real autographs just what looks like preprinted autos can you do any closeups of the signatures? Also the Naval Auxiliary cards are great finds they are really hard to find!

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Permalink Reply by Emme on February 17, 2011 at 1:43pm

Yes they are - I checked them out and according to what they have that are identical to mine, the collection would be worth at least 40k for just the signed ones I could find, which I know is ridiculous. I've seen them on Ebay and they are high!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 17, 2011 at 10:29am

Good people to talk to are RRAuction.com. I'll introduce you.

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Permalink Reply by Emme on February 17, 2011 at 10:37am

Which ones are the naval auxiliary cards? I honestly know nothing about this, Steve and really value your knowledge and help. I will definitely take close ups of the ones I think are original and I will get them to you. I hadn't heard of RRAuctiojn but will be glad for the introduction! You are a godsend, Steve!

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Permalink Reply by Lou reves on February 17, 2011 at 10:49am

the naval aux. cards are the ones I believe you are calling signature cards, They have the symbol on them with the stripes.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 17, 2011 at 10:59am

Emme,

If you want a company to auction your genuinely signed classic Hollywood, it's hard to beat R&R. You should at least get an idea from them, even if you're not sure which way you want to go. If they're not genuinely signed (preprinted or signed by studio staff members in the star's name), I don't think they'll be interested.

Now these Naval Auxiliary cards sound interesting. I've never heard of them. Louie, can you fill us in?

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Permalink Reply by Emme on February 17, 2011 at 11:01am

Louie,

Thank you for the additional information and your input as well. It's so nice to meet someone willing to help me with these. Close ups are forthcoming!

Mel

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Permalink Reply by Emme on February 17, 2011 at 11:32am

Steve,

When you say "pre-printed" do you mean the stock fan photos with signature?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 17, 2011 at 12:36pm

Yes, with signatures printed on the photos.

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Permalink Reply by Lou reves on February 17, 2011 at 12:39pm

Preprinted are when they are made the signature is part of the photo not hand signed by the person more like a copy. The NAval Auxiliary cards were I believe done at USO functions by the stars some are quite hard to find I had an early Glenn Ford once, sorry I parted with it! A nice find and there should be some interest in them but they may not sell for alot. I know that someone once posted that they collect them on here a long while back. Hope that helps! here is a pic of one I had.