Bidspirit auction | 1953-1955 Golden Age Hollywood &

1953-1955 Golden Age Hollywood & Early Rock Star Autograph Album - A remarkable vintage dark blue -ring photo album containing a substantial collection of black-and-white entertainment memorabilia dating primarily from the mid-1950s (1953-1955). This collection represents a unique cross-section of Golden Age Hollywood royalty and the nascent rock and roll era, highlighted by a significant early photo spread of Elvis Presley dated 1953. The album is meticulously organized by a dedicated fan, featuring handwritten labels identifying the celebrity names and dates. The collection contains photos, many of which bear personalized, handwritten inscriptions and signatures. Note: All autographs in this album are raw and have not been authenticated or certified by a third-party authentication company. Key signed or inscribed photos include Burt Lancaster, John Derek, Tyrone Power, Van Johnson, Gene Autry, James and Martha Stewart (double signed), Martha Raye, Fred Astaire, Edward G. Robinson, Tony Curtis, Rock Hudson, Vincent Price, Gregory Peck, Joan Crawford, Ann Baxter, Edgar Bergen (with his dummies Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd), and George and Gracie Burns (double signed). Also featured is an unsigned color-tinted portrait of James Dean, consistent with the 1955 dating of the collection's peak. This album offers an unparalleled glimpse into the celebrity culture of the mid-century, combining major film stars with an extremely early appearance of the King of Rock and Roll. Burns in-house shipping is available. Pick up is Friday, Jan. 30 from Noon to 7 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction. AB266