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Jan 26

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Memorabilia, People 0 comments tags: Ali signed photo, athletes, boxing, Cassius Clay, Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali Hand Signed Photo Icon Quote

Muhammad Ali, is a legend for his skills inside the boxing ring. He’s even more admired, for his values outside the ring. Ali has spent his life, as a champion for religious freedom, racial justice and the triumph of principles over expedience. Ali’s philanthropy towards education continues, to make a huge difference. He is genuinely, the “people’s champion.” Muhammad Ali has been named, The Greatest Athlete of the Last Century. Worldwide, he’s also been named The Most Popular Athlete of the Last Century. The most charismatic boxer, and by his own admission, also “The Prettiest of All Time.” Ali won a Light Heavyweight Gold Medal, in the 1960 Olympics. Now he’s in the Boxing Hall of Fame and has beaten 7 other heavyweights, who are also in the Hall of Fame. In 1964, Cassius Clay was 19-0, when as a 7-1 underdog, he defeated champion Sonny Liston for the crown. In their 2nd fight, Clay stopped Liston in the 1st round, to defend his Heavyweight Championship Title. After those fights, Cassius converted to Islam, and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. In his prime, years later, his religious beliefs would have him stripped of his crown. This decision, […]

Jan 12

by Bobby Kosser in Advertisement, Memorabilia, Movies, People 0 comments tags: Liggett and Myers Tobacco Health Cover Up, Ronald Reagan, Ronald Reagan Chesterfield Cigarette Advertisement 1948, Smooth Tobacco

1948 Ronald Reagan Posing in a Chesterfield Cigarette Advertisement

Many years before, he became President of the U.S., Ronald Reagan was a model for Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company. Chesterfield Cigarettes, were one of their most popular brands. Reagan was a model for the tobacco industry in the 1930’s. As a well known Hollywood actor, he was ideal for this 1948 Chesterfield advertisement. With a smile on his face, and a cigarette in his mouth, Ronald Reagan offers, “I like Chesterfield Cigarettes best, because = the tobacco is so smooth !” In the U.S., cigarette ads have been banned for decades. On the television show “The Twilight Zone,” Rod Serling was smoking a Chesterfield Cigarette, while he was introducing, the next episode. In the films “Goldfinger” and “Reservoir Dogs” Chesterfield Cigarettes are offered and smoked. Times have changed, and in the United States, tobacco and cigarettes have lost most of their popularity. Ads are outlawed, and Chesterfield Cigarettes are no longer available here. Years later, through a series of lawsuits, it was revealed Chesterfield Cigarettes were covering up the negative health effects of tobacco, by using deceptive advertising. Ronald Reagan, “The tobacco isn’t Smooth At All !!” This colorful, 10.5″ x 14″ Ronald Reagan Chesterfield Cigarette Advertisement, […]

Jan 09

by Bobby Kosser in Advertisement, Memorabilia, People, Pinback, Souvenirs 1 comments tags: Linda Ronstadt First Lady, Presidential pinbacks 1940-1980, Star Trek Spock for President, vote for Phillip Morris, voted for Lassie

Vintage Election Pinbacks 1940 to 1980 Our Favorite Losers

During this election year, My Forever Treasures, is beaming, as we offer pinbacks of 4 vintage unsuccessful candidates 1940-1980. Vote For Phillip Morris was a 1940 mistake. As popular as cigarettes were in the 1940’s, the public rejected the notion, of voting for the entire company to the Presidency. The classic Phillip Morris Bellhop, encourages “Vote for Phillip Morris.” Our guess is, they were running for the Delusional Political Party. A k.o. 1″ msitake. The second unsuccessful candidate, is the 1950’s, “Have You Voted For Lassie” pinbsck. This 1950’s television star, was hoping to be, the first dog elected to the Presidency. An overwhelming mistake, as Lassie appealed to voters, much too young to vote. A favorite of child voters. = and there’s no such thing. 1.75″ Beauty. Ideal to wear, for a disability interview. 1980, “Linda Ronstadt for First Lady.” As popular as Linda was, you can’t run for First Lady. There is no such thing. These are only Presidential Elections. This great 1.25″ pinback, will serve as proof, both Linda and you, didn’t have a clue. A misguided idea, who’s time has never come. A 1980 Ronstadt winner, although Linda, never had a chance. Finally, our 1960’s […]

Jan 03

by Bobby Kosser in Memorabilia, Music, People, Pinback 0 comments tags: Elvis Gospel Album, Elvis Sun Records, pinbacks, Surrender 1961, Tennessee Saturday Night, That's Alright Mamma, Vintage Elvis Memorabilia, Your Hand In Mine

Elvis Presley His Hand In Mine and Sun Record Large Pinbacks

In 1960, Elvis Presley recorded “His Hand In Mine,” his first gospel album. He always loved gospel music. Sometimes, before a show or recording session, Elvis would sing gospel songs, to warm up his voice. This album was special to Elvis, as he had Boots Randolph on sax and Floyd Cramer on keyboards, join his trio and the Jordanaires. Only gospel classics were chosen. “His Hand In Mine,” “If We Never Meet Again,” and “In My Father’s House,” are a few of the highlights. The song “Surrender” wasn’t included on the album, but offered as a single. “Surrender” proved to be, Elvis first number 1 hit song of 1961. The gospel genre, met with great success. It expanded his audience, & there would be more. Critics praised the kindness in his voice. This gave E.P fans, another reason to love him. My Forever Treasures, is pleased to offer, this large 3″ “His Hand In Mine,” Promotional Pinback. If you love Elvis Presley and Gospel = This large color close-up, will seal the deal. In 1954 and 1955, Elvis Presley first recorded for Sun Records. 5 songs were released, with Scotty and Bob backing him up. Elvis played rhythm guitar […]

Dec 30

by Rich Benvin in Memorabilia, Movies, People 0 comments tags: Jack Warner Bans, Lights of New York, silent films, talkies, Tenderloin, The Film Spectator Headlines 1929

The Film Spectator January 26 1929 Headlines

Jack Warner was among the first major Hollywood film producers, to champion sound on film, aka “the talkies.” Certain they were the future for film, he produced 1928’s “Tenderloin.” This was the first feature, where the characters, spoke their own dialogue. Although, only 15 of the 88 minutes were talking, the public was dazzled. Jack Warner’s July 1928, all talking “Lights of New York” cost $23,000 to produce. It showed a 5,000 %, 1.2 million dollar profit. Warner believed “talkies” were a license to print money. These January 26, 1929, The Film Spectator headlines have Jack Warner banning The Spectator. For the previous 15 years, The Silent Film Industry, had been The Film Spectator’s cash cow. “Talkies” became a threat to silent film’s survival. The Film Spectator, had offered headlines about, the public “not wanting to hear voices.” This was spirited by, the soon to be bankrupt silent film sector. Jack Warner was producing, “On With The Show,” an all talking, color feature film. Warner’s ban on The Spectator Headlines, demonstrates a powerful film producer, at war with a fading rival. Framed on your wall, these headlines will serve as vintage eye candy. A memorial, to the […]

Dec 24

by Bobby Kosser in Cards, Movies, People, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin 1920, Hamburg Movie Star Collection, photo tobacco trade card

Charlie Chaplin Photo Tobacco Trading Card 1920

Charlie Chaplin is a film producer, actor, director, writer , editor and often wrote the music, for his films as well. In 1914, Chaplin worked in his first silent films. His $150 weekly salary was considered generous. Mack Sennett Studio, in Hollywood, is where Chaplin got his start. In just his second film, for Sennett, he created, his “Little Tramp” character. It would be a contradiction in appearance. Charlie would have huge shoes, a tiny hat, a tight jacket, and big billowing pants. He added a small mustache, to make him look older, but small as to not hid his face. In Sennett Studio’s second film, debuting Chaplin’s “Tramp,” the film was a success and the public loved his “Tramp.” Overnight, Charlie Chaplin became a sensation. The “Tramp” made him so famous, around the world, in 1916, Charlie had another studio offer him a $670,000 contract. This made “The Comedy King of the Silent Screen,” the highest paid most recognizable figure on earth. He went on to produce, act, direct, edit, write the screenplay, and often the music, for his films. Many of his silent films are classics, and showed $Million profits. In 1918, with Mary Pickford and […]

Dec 10

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Memorabilia, Movies, People 0 comments tags: artists, autographs, Blond Ambition Tour, Like A Virgin, Madonna, movies, music, Queen of Pop, Truth or Dare, Us magazine, Vogue

Madonna Autographed Us Magazine Cover 1991 Truth Or Dare

Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, author, entrepreneur, philanthropist. She gained popularity, by pushing the limits of lyrical content, in mainstream popular music. Her 300 million record sales, have her referred to as “The Queen of Pop.” Madonna’s $1 billion touring gross, is the highest of any female artist, in history. She has written and produced many of her Grammy Award Winning Songs. Among her # 1 hit songs are, “Like A Virgin, “Into the Groove,” “Frozen,” Like A Prayer,” and “Vogue.” Madonna’s power and control, is unprecedented in the music industry. All her tours, are events. While on her, “Blond Ambition Tour,” she signed this magazine cover. Madonna has successfully made her mark in motion pictures. She received a Golden Globe, for her starring role, in “Evita,” great reviews in “A League of Their Own,” and was touring to promote, “Truth or Dare,” when she appeared on the cover, of this Us Magazine. She was inducted, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in her first year of eligibility. This rare Madonna, autographed Us Magazine Cover(June 1991) when framed on your wall = Icon Eye Candy At It’s Best. This treasure, is the […]

Dec 05

by Bobby Kosser in Memorabilia, Music, People, Pinback, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: American Songwriting Icons, Bob Dylan, Bob Dylan Book, Paul Simon, Paul Simon 1975 Pinback, Rare, Still Crazy After All These Years, Tarantula 1970 pinback

Icon Eye Candy Vintage Rare Bob Dylan and Paul Simon Pinbacks

My Forever Treasures is beaming, as we offer rare pinback memories, from the careers of Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. Both are considered, American Songwriting Royalty. Bob and Paul are multiple Grammy winners, idolized for decades. Our first treasure, is a 1970 Bob Dylan “Tarantula” promotional pinback. “Tarantula” was Bob Dylan’s first book. The pinback is 2 1/2″ and especially rare, as the publisher barely promoted the book. Dylan’s trademark, is his ability, to raise the standard of excellence, for lyrical music. “Like A Rolling Stone,” has critics and fans celebrating Bob Dylan, as America’s greatest musical poet. He had no intention or ever signed, to write this book. His manager, accepted the publisher’s offer, without Bob’s consent. The demand, didn’t sit well = at all!! “Tarantula” has Bob Dylan, writing in a streaming subconsciousness style, often appearing to be experimental prose. He uses a systematic derangement of the senses.The 143 pages, are characterized by an irrational arrangement of material. It’s Dylan’s version of Anti-Art ! The most quoted thought, has Bob Dylan offer, “Now is not the time to get silly.” “Put on your clown’s boots and jump on the garbage.” Most literary reviewers said, “Buy his […]

Nov 23

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Memorabilia, People 1 comments tags: 1960, autograph, first family, hand signed photograph, Jacqueline Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, JFK, John F. Kennedy, President John F. Kennedy

John F Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis – JFK First Family Hand Signed Autograph 1960 Photo

35th President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, hand signed photo. 3 year old daughter Caroline, completes the family portrait. In 1960, at 43 years old, J.F.K. was the youngest elected President, in U.S. history. At his inauguration, he echoed “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” His youth and inspiration resonated, assuring the nation, they elected a President for the ages. His presidency, would be remembered, for a “New Frontier.” J.F.K. offered federal funding for education, health care for the elderly, and a civil rights movement, that marked an end to racial discrimination. He established the Peace Corps. A recession was achieved John F. Kennedy proved to be, the most charming and charismatic President, the United States had ever experienced. He and Jackie, offered a magnetism, the public found irresistible. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, made her mark on fashion, and elevated awareness of the Arts. Enamored voters, embraced the Kennedy’s version of Camelot. For the first time, the American people, identified the President, more as a movie star celebrity, than as a politician. 1,000 days after his election, in November 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated. […]

Nov 19

by Bobby Kosser in Memorabilia, Music, Pinback, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: Don't Be Cruel, E.P.E. Souvenir Pinbacks, Elvis, Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley 1956, Hound Dog, memorabilia, pinbacks

Don’t Be Cruel and Hound Dog Vintage Elvis Pinbacks

On July 2, 1956, Elvis Presley recorded, both “Don’t Be Cruel” in 28 takes and “Hound Dog” in 31 takes. His input was evident on both. Scotty Moore, Bill Black and D.J. Fontana backed him. Elvis played rhythm guitar and sang. The Jordanaires sang backup vocals . Although Otis Blackwell wrote the song, he gave Elvis co-writing credit and also 50% of the publishing rights. As the song was released on Elvis Presley’s publishing company Hill and Range. This was the first, of many lucrative deals, Colonel Parker demanded. Parker guaranteed one million sales, for Elvis recording a song. In return, Elvis Presley would receive co-writing credit and 50% of the publishing rights. This worked out great for everyone on “Don’t Be Cruel.” It sold 4 million copies in 1956, and 6 million, by 1961. Elvis sang the song, on all 3 Ed Sullivan Television performances. Twice in Sept. 1956, and again Jan. 1957. “Don’t Be Cruel” was the “A” side song, of the dual hit single. “Hound Dog” was the “B” side. “Hound Dog” was written by Lieber and Stoller, who retained their publishing rights. Colonel Parker wasn’t pleased, but they also wrote “Jailhouse Rock” and kept those […]

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