$250
A group of three telegrams from Jack Benny to his friend Julius Sinykin accompanied by two vintage black and white photographs. The first telegram, dated May 27, 1933, reads "Leave for Chicago today see you Sunday Love Jack." The second telegram, dated May 30, 1946, reads "Back to Chicago tomorrow will call you and send [sic] a couple of days in Waukegan next week Love Jack." The last telegram is dated December 20, 1954, and reads "Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Love Jack and Mary." The first black and white photograph shows Benny with his wife Mary. The second photograph shows Sinykin and Benny with their wives. Sinykin was responsible for getting Benny his first job in show business at the Barrison Theatre in Waukegan, Illinois. Sinykin also hosted the Bennys' wedding in his apartment. Largest, 6 1/4 by 8 inches Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-11-09
