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WALTER WINCHELL. An original circa 1930s photograph of Winchell standing at a theater microphone; signed in ink lower left, "Talbot NY"; 10" x 8" (staple holes in corners; some surface creases). Together with an original circa 1950s photograph of Winchell in his fedora, 4 3/4" x 6 7/8" (overall good; pencil mark in lower margin). PROVENANCE: THE HAROLD A. LAYER COLLECTION. From The Walter Winchell Files, Butterfield & Butterfield, 1990/91.
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Talbot Studio, NY Walter Winchell Photo, with another
Estimate $40-$60
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$20
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