Happy Birthday James Dean

1948 High School Yearbook Signed by James Dean

Happy birthday to actor James Dean (1931 - 1955), who starred in only three films before his premature death: Rebel Without A Cause, East of Eden, and Giant. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this wonderful piece of history from James Dean's high school!  His yearbook titled "Black And Gold 1948" contains 64 slick pages published by the Journalism Department of Fairmount High School Fairmount, Indiana. Next to last page is titled "Autographs" with numerous signatures, including Jim "Rack" Dean. Dean earned the nickname "Rack" for helping his uncle rack up the balls at the local pool hall. James Dean appears in several photos, including individual photos and as a member of the basketball team ("made a fine showing on the second team last year and as guard this year on the first"). Most telling, however, is his appearance (in glasses!) in a group photo showing the members of the class play, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, in which Dean played the role of Otis Skinner. Cover has some dust soil and light wear around edges and has pulled totally loose from insides. Overall cover VG, contents Exc. with nice signature. Limited printing due to the small size of this school. 8 x 10.75 inches softcover with gold foil covers. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus third party Letter of Authenticity from JSA.

Farewell Debbie Reynolds

That's Entertainment Collection Signed by Fred Astaire, Johnny Weismuller, Jimmy Durante, Debbie Reynolds, George Burns, Buddy Ebsen, Dan Dailey

Farewell to actress, singer, and dancer Debbie Reynolds (1932-2016), best known for her roles in such films as Singin' in the Rain (1952). She passed away at the age of 84, 1 day after her daughter Carrie Fisher. A noted collector of film memorabilia, she recently received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this multi-signed press kit for the MGM film That's Entertainment. It contains production notes, photocopies of payroll sheets, two tickets to MGM's Golden Anniversary Reunion Ball, as well as a menu to the event, signed and inscribed to famed Variety Columnist Army Archerd (1919-2009) on the menu by seven actors and actresses: Fred Astaire (1899 - 1987), Johnny Weismuller (1904 - 1984) Jimmy Durante (1893 - 1980), Debbie Reynolds, George Burns (1896 - 1996), Buddy Ebsen (1908 - 2003), and Dan Dailey (1913 - 1978). Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Farewell Carrie Fisher

Star Wars Oversize Photo Hand-Signed by Carrie Fisher

Farewell to actress and author Carrie Fisher (1956-2016), best known as Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series. Fisher died today at the age of 60. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this oversize 16 x 20 inch color glossy photograph from Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) that has been hand-signed by star Carrie Fisher (pictured here in her sexy "Slave Leia" costume). Affixed with serial-numbered hologram and officially licensed Star Wars autograph hologram in corner. Includes Certificate of Authenticity featuring picture of Fisher signing the photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Frank Sinatra

Rat Pack Framed Display Hand-Signed by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.

Happy birthday to legendary singer and actor Frank Sinatra (1915-1998)! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this fabulous oversize collection of memorabilia and autographs of the Rat Pack including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925-1990), and Dean Martin (1917-1995). Expertly double-matted and framed under plexiglass to an overall size of 33 x 55 inches. Fine condition. A handsome display of choice in-person signatures from the estate of a fellow Las Vegas performer. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Carrie Fisher

Star Wars Oversize Photo Hand-Signed by Carrie Fisher

Happy birthday to actress and author Carrie Fisher, best known as Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this oversize 16 x 20 inch color glossy photograph from Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) that has been hand-signed by star Carrie Fisher (pictured here in her sexy "Slave Leia" costume). Affixed with serial-numbered hologram and officially licensed Star Wars autograph hologram in corner. Includes Certificate of Authenticity featuring picture of Fisher signing the photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Dawn Wells

What Would Mary Ann Do?: A Guide to Life Hand-Signed / Autographed by Dawn Wells

Happy birthday to actress Dawn Wells, best known as Mary Ann Summers on the CBS sitcom, Gilligan's Island (1964-1967). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is What Would Mary Ann Do?: A Guide to Life is part memoir, part Gilligan's Island trivia book, part self-help.  Brand new First Edition softcover hand-signed in person by Wells. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Rose McGowan

Grindhouse Prop Display Autographed by Rose McGowan

Happy birthday to actress Rose McGowan, best known for her roles in the films Scream (1996), Jawbreaker (1999), Grindhouse (2007), and the TV series Charmed (1998-2006). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Cherry Darling Machine Gun Leg from the Quentin Tarantino / Robert Rodriguez's Grindhouse film Planet Terror (2007) which has been autographed by Cherry herself, Rose McGowan. Rose also added a "It's Go Go, Not Cry Cry!" inscription. This highly detailed prop replica is screen accurate and measures approximately 40 inches in width. Produced exclusively by NECA in a limited run of just 510 total, this impressive piece comes in its own shadow box, ideal for display and comes affixed with serial-numbered hologram, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity featuring a photo of Rose signing the display. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson Neverland Valley Ranch Fire Department Patch

Today marks the birthday of pop music superstar Michael Jackson (1958-2009). With approximately 3,000 acres, Neverland Valley Ranch - his home from 1988 to 2005 - had it's own Fire Department which used these patches. Fine condition. Approximately 3.75 inches long. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Friday the Thirteenth

Friday the 13th Jason Voorhies Limited Edition Mask Hand-Signed by 8 Jasons including Kane Hodder, Richard Brooker

Happy Friday the 13th! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this official Friday the 13th replica mask as worn by Derek Mears who portrayed Jason Vorhees in the 2009 film has been personally hand-signed by eight actors who portrayed the iconic maniacal killer including Derek Mears, Kane Hodder, C.J. Graham, Steve Dash, Ted White, Tom Morga, Ken Kerzinger and the late Richard Brooker. Stunning piece with each actor listing their movie credits. Strictly limited to only 75 cast autographed masks, each mask is affixed with a serial-numbered authenticity hologram and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring photos of each actor signing the mask. Produced by NECA, this licensed prop piece measures 9 inches high and includes screen accurate wear markings throughout. Completing the piece is an elastic strap attached to the back of the mask. A truly rare and extraordinary piece of Friday the 13th memorabilia. Mint Condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday George Washington

Full George Washington Signature Display with Swatch of his Coat and His Hair

Happy birthday George Washington! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this framed 14.75 x 15.25 inch display featuring an autograph of George Washington, a square piece of Washington’s coat and a lock of approximately six strands of Washington’s hair. The items are attractively framed with an engraved metal plaque and a 4.5 x 6.5 inch reproduction of a Gilbert Stuart portrait of Washington. Washington’s signature is featured on a partial document which was originally part of a large March 17 1769 indenture between George Washington and Robert Thompson. The location of this signature has been identified on a lifesize color reproduction of the 21 x 17 inch original document from which the fragment was excised, which is included in this lot.

The display also features a piece of George Washington’s cloak from the family of his personal secretary Colonel Tobias Lear, who was also one of Washington’s best friends. It was purchased in a lot of other material sold at auction in February 5, 2010. Complete provenance is included. The lock of six strands of George Washington’s hair comes from from the Custis-Powell family. Librarians at Mount Vernon and at Woodlawn Plantation (both in Virginia) have commented that it was commonplace for Martha Custis Washington to give her husband’s hair as a gift both during his life and after his death. Colonel Levin Powell (1738-1810) was an intimate friend of Washington and a Revolutionary War hero. A certification of authenticity from noted American dealer and collector Charles Hamilton is included.

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Happy Birthday William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs Autographed Postcard with Handwritten Junky Quote

Today marks the birthday of William S. Burroughs (1914-1997), primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodernist author. Burroughs is best known for his novels Junky, Naked Lunch, and the cut-up works in his Nova Trilogy. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this interesting 4 x 6 postcard photo of Burroughs walking in New York, signed in black ballpoint at the bottom by the author, with an AQS on the reverse, “‘Junk is a way of life’ (or can become so when made difficult and experience of occurs.” In fine condition. Includes RRAuction COA. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Nina Dobrev

Vampire Diaries Cast Autographed Stake Prop

Happy birthday to actress Nina Dobrev, best known as Elena Gilbert on The CW's supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Vampire Diaries wooden prop stake which has been personally autographed by Ian Somerhalder (Damon), Paul Wesley (Stefan), Nina Dobrev, Joseph Morgan (Klaus), Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy), Kat Graham (Bonnie), Candice Accola (Caroline), Michael Trevino (Tyler), Sebastian Roche (Mikael) and Nathaniel Buzolic (Kol). It has been affixed with a serial-numbered Hologram and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring photos of each actor signing the prop. Each cast member noted it was the coolest piece they had signed to date with Kat Graham even stopping the signing to tweet her fans about the stake! Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley Carded Hair Display Limited Edition

Today marks the birthday of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this single strand of the singer's hair that is captured on an encased card in a limited edition of 5000. In Mint condition, Graded 10 by Global Authentication, and authenticated by University Archives, the hair sample is secured in the lower right corner. Originally acquired by Elvis Presley's personal stylist for over 20 years. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Sarah Silverman

The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee Book Autographed by Sarah Silverman

Happy birthday to comedian Sarah Silverman, best known for her stand-up performances and television series The Sarah Silverman Program. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is a First Edition hand-signed copy of her hilarious memoir, The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee. Brand new hardcover. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La

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Happy Birthday Carrie Fisher

Star Wars Oversize Photo Hand-Signed by Carrie Fisher

Happy birthday to actress and author Carrie Fisher, best known as Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this oversize 16 x 20 inch color glossy photograph from Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) that has been hand-signed by star Carrie Fisher (pictured here in her sexy "Slave Leia" costume). Affixed with serial-numbered hologram and officially licensed Star Wars autograph hologram in corner. Includes Certificate of Authenticity featuring picture of Fisher signing the photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog Original Sketch Hand-Signed by Jim Henson

Today marks the birthday of Jim Henson (1936 - 1990), the most widely known puppeteer in American history and creator of The Muppets. He was the leading source behind their long run in the television series Sesame Street and the creator of advanced puppets for projects like Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original felt tip sketch of Kermit the Frog on an off-white 5 x 3 card, whimsically signed, “Jim Henson, Kermit the Frog.” In very fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Rose McGowan

Grindhouse Death Proof 1:24 Scale Die-Cast Car Autographed by Rose McGowan

Happy birthday to actress Rose McGowan, best known for her roles in the films Scream (1996), Jawbreaker (1999), Grindhouse (2007), and the  TV series Charmed (1998-2006). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 1969 Dodge Charger collectible car in 1:24 scale die-cast from Grindhouse: Death Proof which has been autographed by McGowan. Stunning detail with operable hood to show of the engine detail and manufactured by Johnny Lightning. Flat black primer paint with skull and cross bolts design on the hood and free rolling wheels. This fantastic piece of movie memorabilia from one of Quentin Tarantino's fan-favorite films comes affixed with serial-numbered hologram and includes Certificate of Authenticity featuring picture of Rose signing car. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson Neverland Valley Ranch Fire Department Patch

Today marks the birthday of pop music superstar Michael Jackson (1958-2009). With approximately 3,000 acres, Neverland Valley Ranch - his home from 1988 to 2005 - had it's own Fire Department which used these patches. Fine condition. Approximately 3.75 inches long. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday George Lucas

Raiders of the Lost Ark One-Sheet Poster Signed by George Lucas

Happy birthday to film director, screenwriter, producer, and entrepreneur George Lucas, best known for the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film series. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this vintage Raiders of the Lost Ark one-sheet movie poster that has been hand-signed in person by Lucas. The design is by Richard Amsel. 27 x 41 inches. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus American Cinematheque COA.