Tony Curtis (1925-2010) Autographed Photograph – b

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Tony Curtis (1925-2010) Autographed Photograph – black and white publicity photograph, later printed, depicted Tony Curtis with Marilyn Monroe who co-starred in Some Like it Hot (1959), signed by the American actor in black felt tip, ‘Tony Curtis’, 8 x 10 inches. Provenance: The Collection of Brian Finch (1932-2025).Throughout his life, Brian Finch was a passionate collector of film, TV, and theatre autograph memorabilia and amassed one of the most complete collections of authentic celebrity signatures. From an early age, Brian attended local cinema and a variety of theatre productions where he developed a fascination for the 'silver screen', leading performers of the day, and a desire to collect mementos of his experience. Brian was a senior civil servant working for the Ministry of Defence at bases in the UK and overseas and spent much of his spare time building his collection. Upon his retirement, he turned his hobby into a singular focus, and devoted his time to his collection.Brian collated and used a comprehensive set of address books with contact details of film and theatre stars of the day and their agents, with whom he he corresponded. The letters he posted requested them to sign photographs which he mostly supplied, sometimes with the undertaking to make a charitable donation, and these were often returned to Brian signed.Brian was a keen and valued member of the British Autograph Club and in his final years he published an autobiography recounting his passion for theatre and film and his collecting preoccupation. . . . 'My hobby collecting film and theatre memorabilia fascinates and brings me much joy . . . My interest continues to this day and still gives me great pleasure when I look through the many albums'. Brian Finch, 2023. Please note this item has not been authenticated, therefore please satisfy yourself as to the veracity of this lot prior to bidding overall good condition with strong signature.