FRED ASTAIRE 1946 LETTER/CHILDHOOD PHOTO CABINET CARD Start Price USD 199.00 Current Price USD 561.00 Time Left - Bid Count 26 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Omaha, Nebraska See more about 'FRED ASTAIRE 1946 LETTER/CHILDHOOD PHOTO CABINET CARD' Description THIS IS ONE OF THOSE RARE TREASURES!! THIS BELONGED TO THE SON OF HELENE GEILUS WHO WAS A FRIEND AND COUSIN TO ONE OF AMERICAS FAVORITE DANCERS AND ACTORS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CENTURY. I HAVE SIX AUCTIONS ON EBAY AT THIS TIME FROM THIS COLLECTION. EACH INCLUDES AN ORIGINAL CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH FEATURING FRED ASTAIRE AS A CHILD AND A LETTER THAT FRED HAND WROTE TO HELENE. THESE ARE NOT COPIES, THESE ARE THE ORIGINALS!!! THIS ONE INCLUDES A CABINET CARD FEATURING FRED ASTAIRE. HE LOOKS TO BE AROUND 10. EMBOSSED INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME OF THE CARD IN WHITE INK  IS " EDDOWES BROS. 925 B'WAY, N.Y.  ". THEN TO THE RIGHT OF THAT IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM IS A LOGO WITH A LION STANDING IN FANCY BACKGROUND WITH " IN  DOMINO  SPERO" IN A RIBBON UNDER THAT  THIS PHOTOGRAPH IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION!! ON THE BACK IN PENCIL IS " NO  2 ". THE ENVELOPE AND LETTER HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PHOTO OTHER THAN THE FACT THAT THE LETTER WAS HAND WRITTEN BY FRED ASTAIRE. THE ENVELOPE IS POST MARKED " AIKEN S.C. NOV. 17 1946 9 30 AM  " IT HAS A 5 CENT AIR MAIL STAMP. THE DATE ON THE LETTER HAND WRITTEN IS NOV. 16.  PRINTED AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THE STATIONARY IS " PRICKLY PEAR EASY STREET AIKEN SOUTH CAROLINA ". THE LETTER TALKS ABOUT FRED WANTING TO SEE HIS MOTHER BUT HAVING NO TIME TO VISIT HER WITH ALL THE CHILDREN, WANTING HIS MOTHER TO SEE THE LITTLE ONES BEFORE THEY GROW UP.  ALSO TALKS ABOUT HIM BEING BUSY GETTING THE DANCE SCHOOL THING UNDER WAY.  I HAVE TAKEN CARE TO PHOTO GRAPH ALL PARTS OF THE LETTER SO THAT YOU MAY READ MOST IF NOT ALL OF IT. THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND ITEM AND I AM STARTING WITH WHAT I BELIEVE IS A LOW STARTING BID WITH NO RESERVE. PLEASE SEE THE OTHER PHOTOS AND LETTERS FROM THIS COLLECTION ON MY OTHER AUCTIONS. IF YOU WIN MORE THAN ONE AUCTION I DO COMBINE SHIPPING!! THE SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS POSTED ARE FOR THE CONTINENTAL U.S. ONLY ANY BUYERS OUTSIDE THAT AREA PLEASE ASK FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS. LOOK AT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR UNUSUAL ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE ITEMS. TERMS: Buyer to pay actual postal shipping and handling charges, and insurance. I will not be responsible for items that get lost or damaged by the postal service, insurance is highly recommended. I accept money orders, cashiers checks, pay pal, and most major credit cards. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO SEND PAYMENT WITHIN 7 DAYS, PLEASE DO NOT BID. PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING SINCE ALL SALES FINAL. QUESTIONS ASKED DURING THE LAST HOUR OF BIDDING MAY NOT BE ANSWERED. THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK!!! Place a Bid!