Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 Essanay Film postcard photo of Chaplin as the Little Tramp, signed along the bottom in fountain pen, “Faithfully, Chas Chaplin.” Collector’s notation on the reverse reads, “1 March 1920, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.” A few light corner creases, a bit of scattered light toning and foxing to lower portion, and some light contrast to small portion of signature and sentiment, otherwise fine condition. Portraits of Chaplin in his iconic role are rather uncommon and are highly prized by Hollywood collectors. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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Extraordinary iconic vintage pearl-finish 5 x 7 full-length photo of Chaplin in his enduring role as the Tramp, signed in exceptionally bold fountain pen, “Faithfully, Chas. Chaplin.” In fine condition, with minor creasing to lower left border, in no way affecting the superlative signature or crystal-clear image. In his autobiography, Chaplin describes his very first transformation into Mack Sennett’s now legendary character, recollecting a very natural, almost instantaneous acclamation: ‘The moment I was dressed, the clothes and makeup made me feel the person he was. I began to know him, and by the time I walked onstage he was fully born.’ An exceedingly rare and prominently signed example of Chaplin as his iconic character—the pinnacle of early Hollywood autographed photos. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of a young Chaplin in a tuxedo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Elizabeth Mekue, Faithfully, Chas Chaplin 1921.” In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges and a few small areas of light silvering (visible only at an angle). Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
Vintage ink signature, “Faithfully, Charlie Chaplin,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.5 card with a clipped December 7, 1935, Los Angeles postmark affixed to top right. In fine condition, with a few light bends and creases, and mounting remnants to reverse from previous display in a scrapbook. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
Extraordinary iconic vintage pearl-finish 5 x 7 full-length photo of The Tramp belting out a laugh, floridly signed in fountain pen, “Faithfully, Chas. Chaplin.” Some trivial edge and corner creasing, some light, brushed surface marks, and a bit of light silvering, otherwise fine condition. Chaplin describes his very first transformation into Mack Sennett’s now legendary character, recollecting a very natural, almost instantaneous acclamation: “The moment I was dressed, the clothes and makeup made me feel the person he was. I began to know him, and by the time I walked onstage he was fully born.” An exceedingly rare and well-preserved example of Chaplin in his iconic character. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.