FRED ASTAIRE LETTER/CHILDHOOD DRAG PHOTO CABINET CARD Start Price USD 199.00 Current Price USD 410.55 Time Left - Bid Count 2 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 LETTER/CHILDHOOD DRAG PHOTO CABINET CARD' Description THIS IS ONE OF THOSE RARE TREASURES!! THIS BELONGED TO THE SON OF HELENE GEILUS'S COUSIN, WHO I BELIEVE  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 DRESSED AS A LITTLE GIRL. IN DRAG THIS COULD MAKE THIS ITEM A GAY INTEREST ITEM. THERE IS  ANNOTHER BOY ALSO DRESSED UP, WITH A PIRATE TYPE HAT HOLDING A SWARD IN A POSE WITH FRED IN DRAG DOWN ON ONE KNEE. ,  NOT SURE WHO THE OTHER CHILD IS POSSIBLY ALSO IN DRAG IF THE CHILD IS A GIRL DRESSED AS A BOY. FRED LOOKS TO BE AROUND OR UNDER 10. EMBOSSED INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME OF THE CARD IS " SCHERER NEW YORK  ".  THEN OVER THAT IS A LOGO WITH A SHIELD AND BIRD. THE PHOTOGRAPH IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION!! ON THE BACK IN BLACK IS  " SCHERER PHOTO STUDIOS 1269 BROADWAY 22 W. 23 D ST. 534 6th AVE NEW YORK BROOKLYN STUDIO 489 FULTON ST. ".  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 " BEVERLY HILLS CALIF. JAN 7 PM 1968 " IT HAS AN 8 CENT AIR MAIL STAMP AND A 5 CENT STAMP.  ON THE BACK OF THE ENVELOPE HAND WRITTEN IN BLACK INK IS  ' F. ASTAIRE ' FRED ASTARE'S SIGNATURE. PRINTED AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THE STATIONARY IS " 1155 SAN YSIDRO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS CALIFORNIA " THIS MATCHES THE ENVELOPE. . FRED TALKS IN THE LETTER ABOUT WORKING VERY HARD TO GET READY FOR THE T.V. SHOW WHICH STARTS FEB. 7TH. HE ALSO THANKS HELENE FOR SENDING ALL THE CHEESES.   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!