MARILYN MONROE Signed Original 1952 Fox Contract w/COA

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LOW STARTING BID! NO RESERVE! MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962) Twenty-year-old Norma Jeane Daugherty signed her first studio contract with 20th Century Fox on August 26, 1946. She earned $125 a week. Soon after, Norma Jeane dyed her brown hair blonde and changed her name to Marilyn Monroe. Offered is a 1952 contract with 20th Century Fox. GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC20th Century Fox Contract Signed: "Marilyn Monroe" two pages, 8-1/2" x 11"Beverly Hills, CaliforniaOctober 13, 1952 IN POOR CONDITIONblank portions missing, tears at all edges, water stained mostly in pink(verso of each page is also illustrated below)signature is clear - only first large loop of the "M" is lightvery good contrast - signature alone would look good framed [contract may not be returned by the buyer because of condition] 20th Century Fox gives Marilyn Monroe permission to rehearse for and appear on two Edgar Bergen Radio Programs taped October 18, 1952 but she must mention her new film "Monkey Business" (costarring Cary Grant and Ginger Rogers, released September 5, 1952) on the program to be broadcast on October 26, 1952 and their film "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" (released August 18, 1952, starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Ava Gardner, but not Monroe) on the program to be broadcast on November 9, 1952. ORIGINAL! ONE OF A KIND! NOT A FACSIMILE OR REPRINT! SIGNED IN INK! Your best chance to own an inexpensive authentic Marilyn Monroe autograph. If this contract were in fine condition, it would be selling for at least $3,000. See pictures belowClick "LARGER PICTURE" Herman Darvick (Darvick Autographs) is a Consultant Authenticator Click PSA DNA logo to read mini-biography of Herman Darvick INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOMED! some international feedback (from 16 different countries): Excellent item, well packaged & good price. Highly recommended seller A+++++++From the United Kingdom, July 16, 2008 Superb item; exactly as described From Canada, July 13, 2008 Very excellent seller and very good item. AAAAAA++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From Italy, July 7, 2008 Very smooth friendly transaction. Great communication and shipping. A+++++ From Ireland, June 30, 2008 Excellent seller. Recommend.From Hong Kong, June 15, 2008 Express delivery, perfect From France, June 6, 2008 Safe delivery. Highly recommended. From Sweden, February 4, 2008 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OUT STANDING & SIMPLY SUPERB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From India, January 28, 2008 Nice transaction. Highly recommended. From Thailand, January 14, 2008 Many thanks for a smooth transaction ! From Germany, January 6, 2008 Great cover from first class seller. Many thanks. From Botswana, January 1, 2008 Quick and professional handling. From Norway, December 28, 2007 Item arrived as described, well packaged+++ from Australia, December 20, 2007 Item like described . Very fast sending+++++++++++++ from Belgium, December 15, 2007 Expert in what he is selling, great Item, smooth transaction! from Indonesia, December 12, 2007 ITEM RECEIVED TIMEOUSLY AND IN GOOD CONDITION from South Africa, December 12, 2007 check out other items on teacher33188 seller ID Money-Back Guarantee of Authenticity Darvick Certificate of Authenticity included personally signed in ink by Herman Darvick (not a PSA DNA Letter of Authenticity) Herman Darvick has been issuing COAs since 1968. A forensic expert, he was an expert witness on autograph authenticity and value for the United States of America in the case of the Estate of Richard Nixon v. United States (1998-2000). Items he has authenticated and sold include Jack Ruby's gun, Judy Garland's last passport, the first authentic Shoeless Joe Jackson autograph, and Oscars awarded to John Lennon and Harold Russell. He has been interviewed by, among others, Oprah Winfrey, Larry King, Bill O'Reilly, Phil Donohue, and Joe Franklin, as well as by the Associated Press, USA Today , ... read more

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