Circa 1930s "Wizard of Oz" Cast Cut-Signature Collection (3) - Lahr, Bolger, and Haley

Sold For:

$510

Year:

1935

Auction:

2020 Spring

Lot #:

2505

Category:

Historical/Political/Pop Culture/Americana

Collection of three vintage autograph-album sheets signed, respectively, by the actors who played the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), the Tin Man (Jack Haley), and the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) in the now-classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. 1) Ray Bolger. Inscribed in black fountain pen (grading "9/10") "For Harry Thomas Wright/Best Wishes/Ray Bolger." 4.5 x 3.25 inches. Vg, with a vertical fold and two small pieces of tape on the reverse. 2) Jack Haley. Inscribed in blue fountain pen ("8/9") "To Mimi - Sincere Best Wishes/Jack Haley/1934." 5 x 3.75 inches. Ex, with light toning. 3) Bert Lahr. Inscribed in black fountain pen ("8/9") "Sincerely Bert Lahr." A small periodical photo of Lahr as the Cowardly Lion is affixed to the sheet in the lower right corner. 5 x 3.5 inches. Vg, with a vertical fold and light creasing. Total: 3 signed sheets. Pre-certified by PSA/DNA and by Steve Grad and Brian Sobrero/Beckett Authentication Services. Reserve $100. Estimate (open).