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FRANK SINATRA, BUNNY BERIGAN, GENE KRUPA signatures ~ 1940 signed autographed
$ 789.35
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Vintage, original signatures of FRANK SINATRA, BUNNY BERIGAN, and GENE KRUPA in pencil (circa 1940). Sinatra and Berigan were with the Tommy Dorsey band at the time. Krupa was one of the best all-time big band drummers who played with Benny Goodman and then he formed his own band in the 1940s. The signatures were likely obtained at Frank Dailey's Meadowbrook in 1940 and also included is a vintage postcard from the famous big band hotspot. Sinatra added "Sincerely" which he often did at this time in his career.The three individual signed pages each measure approximately 4 1/2" x 2 3/8". Vintage postcard from Frank Dailey's Meadowbrook located in Cedar Grove, NJ measures 5 1/2" x 3 1/2". Can be displayed together or individually.
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Here is your opportunity to own a vintage Frank Sinatra signature – an original autograph from very, very early in his career. He would not be a solo performer until he left the Tommy Dorsey band in September 1942. This signature was from early in his tenure with Dorsey. Vintage, authentic Sinatra signatures are very rare! This is a must-have piece for the serious Sinatra collector. Also, a unique opportunity to own a vintage Sinatra signature. Bunny Berigan is quite a rare signature as well - he died young in 1942. Krupa passed away in 1973, so his signature is also very collectible.
A terrific investment - the signature of a legend. With the 100th anniversary of his birth, prices of vintage, authentic Frank Sinatra signatures have continued to go up.
Since Frank Sinatra’s centennial, I have seen many people trying to sell Sinatra signatures – some authentic, but most not authentic. Do your research before you buy a Sinatra signature. Rule of thumb – if the price is too good to be true, it probably is.
Sinatra was a willing autograph signer throughout his career (60+ years), however many forgeries and secretarial signatures exist in the market today. It is widely known that Sinatra utilized secretaries to deal with his mail correspondence, including autograph requests, as far back as 1939-1940. His wife, Nancy (Barbato) Sinatra would also help answer his fan mail in the early days. Many (some would argue MOST) of the Sinatra signatures you see for sale in the market today are classic examples of secretarial signatures from the 1970's - 1990's or outright forgeries. Do not take on the risk of buying a Sinatra signature that you do not have confidence in. Look for signatures that have credible background and provenance.
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I have been collecting Sinatra signatures for a long time and have some other items like the one for sale here that I am considering selling in the future. So if you have any questions, please let me know! Thanks for looking! Also please take a look at my other listing - lots of vintage Frank Sinatra autographs!