Farewell to Puppeteer Bob Baker

Bob Baker Marionettes Hand-Signed Poster

Farewell to Bob Baker (1924-2014), the legendary puppeteer whose marionettes have entertained thousands of children and adults worldwide for more than 70 years. He passed Friday at the age of 90 at his home in Los Angeles. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 11 x 17 inch poster from the Bob Baker Marionette Theatre that has been hand-signed and inscribed in person by founder Bob Baker. Crisp clear signature on a mint poster. Provenance Bob Baker Marionette Theatre 2010. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Charles Schulz

Peanuts Comic Strip Original Art Signed by Charles M. Schulz

Happy birthday to Charles M. Schulz (1922 - 2000), best known for his comic strip Peanuts and its cast of characters (including the timeless Snoopy and Charlie Brown). He is widely regarded as one of the most influential cartoonists of all time. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this superb original hand-inked three-panel Peanuts daily comic strip, dated March 4, 1996, on an off-white 20.75 x 7 sheet of artist's cardstock. Panel features Snoopy, Woodstock, and Linus, with Snoopy appearing in all three panels as a pirate, with Woodstock on his shoulder. Signed vertically in black ink in the last panel, "Schulz," and also signed and inscribed in black felt tip in the top border, "For Chris with friendship and appreciation - Charles M. Schulz." Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Schulz presenting the strip. In fine condition. A pristine example featuring one of Schulz's best loved characters in costume. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus third party COA. Payment plans are available for this item - please inquire. On sale this week only for $4000 off!

Happy Birthday Christina Applegate

Married... with Children Photo Autographed by Christina Applegate

Happy birthday to actress Christina Applegate! Our Collector's Treasure of this day is this 8  x 10 inch color photo from the Fox sitcom Married... with Children (1987–97) which has been hand-signed by Applegate as Kelly Bundy. She is also known for her roles in such films as Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) as well as the lead role in the television sitcoms Jesse (1998–2000), Samantha Who? (2007–09), and Up All Night (2011–12). Crisp clear signature on a mint photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Denise Crosby

Star Trek Photo Autographed by Denise Crosby

Happy birthday to actress Denise Crosby, best known as as Security Chief Tasha Yar from Star Trek: the Next Generation. Crosby also has a recurring role on Showtime's series Ray Donovan and portrays Mary in AMC's The Walking Dead. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color photograph from Star Trek that has been hand-signed in person by Crosby. Very fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff Signed Photo

Happy birthday to actor Boris Karloff (1887 - 1969), best remembered for his roles in the Universal Pictures horror films (Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, The Mummy) and as the narrator of the TV special Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 5 x 7 inch matte-finish photograph that has been hand-signed by the Hollywood screen legend. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus RR Auction COA.

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Stocking Stuffer Limited Edition Giclee Print Signed by Olivia De Berardinis

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Happy Birthday Bo Derek

Bo Derek Autographed Photo

Happy birthday to actress and model Bo Derek! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch color glossy photograph from the 1979 Blake Edwards film 10 that has been hand-signed in person by the sex symbol. Very Fine Condition. Provenance Hollywood Show October 2013. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Dick Cavett

Talk Show Book Autographed by Dick Cavett

Happy birthday Dick Cavett! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this hand-signed hardcover edition of Talk Show: Confrontations, Pointed Commentary, and Off-Screen Secrets. Cavett was host to the nation's most famous personalities on his late-night talk show, The Dick Cavett Show (1968-1986). In this humorous and evocative book, we get to hear Cavett's best tales, as he recounts great moments with the legendary entertainers who crossed his path and offers his own trenchant commentary on contemporary American culture and politics. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg Autographed Photo

Happy birthday to Whoopi Goldberg! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph that has been hand-signed by the actress and comedienne best known for her role in The Color Purple (1985), her Academy Award-winning role in Ghost (1990), as star of the Sister Act film series, and as co-host of the talk show The View. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Chet Zar

The Art of Sketch Theatre Book Signed by 24 Artists with Original Drawings

Happy birthday to dark artist Chet Zar, best known for his work with the band Tool. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this multi-artist hand-signed and sketched copy of The Art of Sketch Theatre Volume 1, an inspiring collection of sketches, finished work and insightful profiles by over 50 professional artists who have participated in the ongoing SketchTheatre.com project. Participants read as a who's who of the "lowbrow" contemporary art scene. This brand new First Edition hardcover copy has been hand-signed by 24 of the artists with many adding original drawings: Aimee Kuester, Alex Alvarez, Ana Bagayan, Apricot Mantle, Axel#13, Brandi Milne, Brian Smith, Charles Hu, Chet Zar, Christian Lorenz-Scheurer, The Chung, Daphne Yap, Greg Crayola Simkins, Gris Grimly, Kali Fontecchio, Luke Chueh, Marshall Vandruff, Meats Meir, Michael Broom, Miss Mindy, Munk One, Nate Frizell, Rick O Brien, Sam Shearon, and Steven Daily. Truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the contemporary art collector! Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Jonathan Winters

Jonathan Winters Autographed Photo

Today marks the birthday of comedian and actor Jonathan Winters (1925-2013), best known for his improvisational stand-up comedy and eccentric characters on The Steve Allen Show, The Wacky World of Jonathan Winters, Mork & Mindy, Hee Haw, and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph hand-signed in person by Winters at the Hollywood Show convention in Burbank 10/2012. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.