Sale 2502 - Autographs, March 21, 2019

200 c   WALTON, WILLIAM. Three items: Two Autograph Letters Signed, “William” * Printed program Signed, on the front cover. The letters, to Betty Randolph Bean, describing the mishaps he endured during a trip to Mexico, noting that he is working on the score for the film Battle of Britain , and hoping to meet in England. Each 1 page, 8vo, “Savile Club” or “la Mortella” stationery; horizontal fold. One with the original envelope. The program, for the United Nations Day held on October 24, 1955. 4 pages, 4to, self-wrappers; some chipping at lower edge. “Mayfair” [London], 22 February 1969; Forio, 24 July 1973; Np, circa 1955 [200/300] 201 c   WEINGARTNER, FELIX. Photograph postcard Signed, “FWeingartner,” bust portrait by Perscheid, showing him looking into camera. Inscribed in the image, vertically along left margin. Correspondence side blank. 5 1 / 4 x3 1 / 4 inches. Np, nd [100/200] 202 c   (MUSICIANS.) Group of 5 items Signed, or Signed and Inscribed: Morton Gould * Eubie Blake * Benny Goodman. Format and condition vary. Np, vd [200/300] Gould. Photograph Signed, group portrait showing him, Jack Lowe, and Arthur Whitemore gathered around a piano. Signed in the image, upper left. Additionally signed by Whitemore, upper right. 9x7 inches. Nd * Blake. Autograph inscription Signed, on a fragment of a printed program: “To Betty Bean / Sincerely / Eubie Blake.” 8x10 inches; pasted to program is an invitation, a newspaper clipping, and postcard. Circa 1979 * Goodman (3). Two photographs Signed and Inscribed, “To Betty—with love, Benny,” each snapshots by Michael Ward, showing Goodman and Clifford Curzon during a performance. Each inscribed in the blank upper margin. One additionally signed and inscribed by Curzon, lower blank margin. 9 1 / 4 x11 1 / 2 inches; 8x8 inches. Circa 1981; Christmas card Signed and Inscribed, “Dear Betty / Merry Christmas / Love / Benny.” 4 pages, 12mo, folded sheet. Nd. 199