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Johnny Weissmuller

Johnny Weissmuller

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Estimate: $400+
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Johnny Weissmuller

Interesting collection of items signed by and related to Johnny Weissmuller, including: a short ANS to his stepdaughter on a Dutch postcard, in full, "Hi, just started big swimming race here in Holland, God bless you, your Dad, Johnny Weissmuller"; two checks endorsed by Weissmuller; two different small cardstock 3.5 x 5.5 photos of Weissmuller, each signed in ballpoint; a program for a charity luncheon hosted by Princess Grace, signed on the front cover in red ballpoint by Weissmuller; a hardcover copy of his biography Water, World & Weissmuller, signed and inscribed on the dedication page in felt tip by Weissmuller; a color glossy 10 x 8 photo of a Tarzan lobby card, signed and inscribed by Maureen O'Sullivan; an ANS to Weismuller's wife Maria by Maureen O'Sullivan, transmitting pages of a manuscript; and an ALS to Maria Weissmuller by Buster Crabbe, in part, "Have wanted for a long time to drop you this note to tell you how much I admire what you are doing for Johnny—think it is tremendous." In overall very good to fine condition. Also includes six unsigned color photos of lobby cards; an unendorsed check from Johnny Weissmuller's Jungle Hut, Inc.; an unsigned financial document from Johnny Weissmuller's Jungle Hut; a photo of an unknown Indian man inscribed to Weissmuller; and two photocopies of a letter to Weissmuller by Vice President Gerald R. Ford. Originates from the estate of Weissmuller's stepdaughter, Lisa Weissmuller Gallagher.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #508 - Ended September 13, 2017