Auction 739 April.

Original self-portrait sketch by U2 frontman Bono, who depicts himself in his 'Fly' glasses, accomplished in silver ink on a black 8.25 x 11 sheet, which is signed and inscribed, “4 Sean, Bono.” In fine condition.

Circa 2004 band poster for Velvet Revolver, 24 x 36, dated to the release of their debut studio album, Contraband, signed in silver ink by original band members Scott Weiland, Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, and Dave Kushner. Rolled and in fine condition, with some minor edge creasing.

Who's Last live album by The Who, signed on the front cover in ballpoint by Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Kenney Jones. In fine condition. The record is not included.

Ballpoint signature, "Keith Moon,” on a yellow 2.5 x 2.5 sheet, which is double-matted with a photo of The Who drummer to an overall size of 11.75 x 17.25. In fine condition.

Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols album signed on the front cover in red felt tip by Johnny Rotten, in black felt tip by Glen Matlock, and in blue felt by Steve Jones and Paul Cook. In very fine condition. The record is included.

In My Bed / You Sent Me Flying' CD booklet signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, "Amy, x." In very fine condition. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as "GEM MT 10." Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity and grading from PSA/DNA, and a full letter of authenticity from REAL.

Vintage circa 1950 glossy 8 x 10 studio portrait photo of Montgomery Clift posing under a ladder, signed and inscribed in bold fountain pen, "To Leslie, Montgomery Clift.” In fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.5 photo of Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle in the 1947 Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street, boldly signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a light crease to the background near his hat's pompom, and two filled-in filing holes to the top edge. One of the better Gwenn photos we have ever offered, highlighted by its large size, great image, and lack of inscription.

Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 publicity photo of Audrey Hepburn for the 1954 film Sabrina, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Jo, My warmest wishes, Audrey Hepburn.” In very good to fine condition, with a crease and associated short tear to the left edge, loss to two corners that could be matted out if desired.

Outstanding oversized vintage semi-glossy 16 x 20 photo of Hepburn taken by Sid Avery near the Fulton Theatre in Manhattan after staging the play Gigi, signed and inscribed in fountain pen "To Manchete, Best Wishes, Audrey Hepburn.” Also signed on the reverse in pencil by photographer Sid Avery, below his "Sid Avery & Associates" credit stamp. In fine condition.

Signed book: Miracle Mongers and Their Methods: A Complete Expose of the Modus Operandi of Fire Eaters, Heat Resisters, Poison Eaters, Venomous Reptile Defiers, Sword Swallowers, Human Ostriches, Strong Men, Etc. First edition. NY: E. P. Dutton & Company, 1920. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 240 pages. Signed nicely on the first free end page in black ink, “Best wishes, Houdini, ‘and it’s all true,’ July 28/1925.” Autographic condition: fine, with a bit of light soiling. Book condition: VG-/None, with bumped corners.

Following the death of his mother in 1913, Harry Houdini began to investigate spiritualism and soon became an all-out crusader against it. Early in 1924, he began lecturing throughout the United States on fraudulent mediums. In city after city, he attended séances in disguise, exposing frauds on the spot and sometimes securing their arrest, aided by his personal squad of detectives. The raids brought him huge publicity as well as a million dollars in lawsuits.' In Miracle Mongers, Houdini—who was a collector of notebooks, manuscripts, and artifacts related to magic and illusion—divulges the 'modus operandi of fire-eaters, heat resisters, poison eaters, venomous reptile defiers, sword swallowers, human ostriches [and] strong men.'

Classic vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 head-and-shoulders photo of the legendary escape artist and illusionist, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Father Emerson from Paris, Regards, Houdini, Feb. 12/22." In fine condition, with a hint of faint silvering and soiling.

Beautiful vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Kelly clad in furs and jewels, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Guy—fond regards, Grace Kelly.” Reverse bears the stamp of the "Official Grace Kelly Fan Club." In very fine condition.

Dramatic vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lugosi in profile by NYC photographer Irving Chidnoff, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Pat, in remembrance, Bela Lugosi.” In fine condition.

Marilyn Monroe Productions business check (Colonial Trust Company of New York), 8.5 x 3, numbered “150,” filled out in type and signed beautifully by Monroe, "Marilyn Monroe," payable to Paul A. Reilly & Co., Inc., for $595.99, October 9, 1959. In fine condition. At the time she wrote this check, Marilyn was between projects—filming had wrapped on the screwball comedy Some Like It Hot, which would be released the next month on March 29th, and she would begin shooting Let's Make Love in early 1960.

Marilyn Monroe’s savings account booklet from the Trade Bank and Trust Company of New York City, twelve pages, 3.5 x 5, with the first statement page identifying the account holder in type as “Marilyn Monroe,” with passbook serial number “C 3816,” a number also present on the front cover. Only the opening page contains account details, consisting of a deposit of $10,000 on January 5, 1956, and a withdrawal of the untouched deposit on October 16, 1957; with accrued interest, Monroe withdrew a total of $10,471.72. The first two pages are stamped twice “Cancelled.” In very fine condition.

There’s no specific record explaining why Marilyn Monroe left the $10,000 untouched, but it was likely simply a savings deposit. She made it in January 1956 during a busy and transformative period in her life, when she was living in New York, studying at the Actors Studio, filming Bus Stop, and was soon to marry playwright Arthur Miller. It’s possible she set the money aside as a reserve, leaving it in the account to accrue interest until withdrawing the full balance in October 1957.

Vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 photo of Glenn Strange as Frankenstein’s Monster, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Blackie, Glenn Strange.” In fine condition, with some light streaking to the emulsion.

Glenn Strange began playing Frankenstein’s monster in 1944 after Universal make-up artist Jack Pierce noticed that his 6'4" height and facial features were ideal for the role. Cast in House of Frankenstein (1944), he took over the part originated by Boris Karloff, who personally coached him after hours. Strange reprised the role in House of Dracula (1945) and again in Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948). Strange later said that Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein was one of the most enjoyable experiences of his career.

DS, seven pages, 8.5 x 11, March 10, 1965. Television Motion Picture Artist's Manager Contract between the William Morris Agency and Sharon Tate, who employs the former for a period of three years. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Tate. In fine condition. A notable early contract marking Sharon Tate’s transition from small television roles into a professionally managed film career.

DS, signed "Marion M. Morrison," two pages, 8.5 x 11, January 5, 1951. Official letter from John Wayne to RKO Pictures concerning a promissory note in the amount of $120,000, which reads, in part, "You have waived, and hereby waive, interest on said promissory note for the period from December 13, 1950 to and including December 18, 1950…We have authorized and directed you…to deduct the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars…a week from the compensation of Mr. Morrison (John Wayne)." Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Wayne with his given name, and countersigned by his second wife, Esperanza Baur. In fine condition.

Two DSs, individually signed by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, both dated to May 14, 1956, including: a six-page Television Motion Picture Agency Contract between the William Morris Agency and Bud Abbott, who employs the former for three years; and a two-page contract between the William Morris Agency and Lou Costello, who also employs the former for three years. The comedians sign in ballpoint at the conclusion of their respective contracts. In overall fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the beautiful actress in a bust-length pose, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Annette, Best wishes! Pier Angeli.” In fine condition, with a couple small surface creases, and a very faint horizontal bend passing through her hair.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Mitchell Studio portrait photo of Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle with an exasperated expression, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Nat, Sincerely, Roscoe Arbuckle.” In very good to fine condition, with a couple of light diagonal creases across Arbuckle's tie.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 National Studios portrait photo of Bara in a head-and-shoulders pose, signed in fountain pen, "Theda Bara, 1920." In fine condition, with faint silvering to the darker areas of the image.

Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9.25 bust photo of the French star by Harcourt of Paris, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "A Bernard, Brigitte Bardot.” In fine condition, with tastefully trimmed edges.

Glossy 8 x 10 the naked Brigitte Bardot covering herself with just two small hand fans, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a Beckett label affixed to the reverse. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services.