Photos measure 6" x 8" to 8" x 10". This incredible collection of photographs chronicles the life of crooner Frank Sinatra. "Ole Blue Eyes" is depicted forty times in this lot ranging from his time in the Rat Pack in the 1940s to performing in sold out concerts in the 1990s.
Though the entire collection is phenomenal, several photos seem to stand out more than others. Included in the lot are images of Sinatra with his wife Mia Farrow in 1967, Sinatra filming High Society with Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra performing an off the air duet in 1943, and a photograph of Sinatra receiving a kiss from "Best Supporting Actress" Donna Reed after Sinatra won an Oscar for "Best Supporting Actor" in 1954.
On the Reverse: Multiple photographers credited, affixed descriptions, hand written descriptions, editor's markings, dated stamps, numbered stamps, Chicago Sun-Times holograms. (C0810)
This image originated directly from the archives of "The Chicago Sun-Times" and was intended for use in its pages. Designated as a first generation photo (Type A), this image was developed directly from the original photographers negative within approximately one to five years of the depicted person/event. In some instances, usually when a date stamp is present, the photograph was developed within a year or even days of the listed event. Photographers included in the collection include Charles Conlon, George Burke, George Brace, William C. Greene, Alex P. Silverberg, and George Dorrill. Some are identified; many are not but were provided by these world class photographers. Unlike standard wire photos, these images were often hand developed by the photographer sent to the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation photographer's print -again, not be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. First major collection to enter the market of exclusive Generation 1 Photos.
News service photos are also included, and in those instances, are identified as such by their respective stampings. Acme Wire Photo, Associated Press, International News, and United Press have provided images to the archives. Reverse images are included for identification purposes. As part of the production process for the newspaper, images may show production notes, photographer's stamps, date codes, and other markings associated with the production of the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper. In all cases, each selected image is of superior quality, subject matter, clarity, contrast and condition. Each image was archived by the Chicago Sun-Times and includes the official Chicago Sun-Times hologram, assuring its origin and provenance. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lot.
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