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DescriptionBlack-and-white photographs, five, of Frank Sinatra, various places, undated, circa 1940-1943. Ex-collection of Fred. S. Blecher, Los Angeles, CA. 1: Frank Sinatra, interior, candid; marked #12 2: Frank Sinatra, exterior, coat and scarf; marked #23 3: Frank Sinatra, exterior, suit; marked #36 4: Frank Sinatra, exterior, patterned shirt, vest or collarless jacket; police officer in background; marked #46 5: Frank Sinatra, exterior in yard, house; casual dress with nautical cap; marked #48 Type: black-and-white copy photos typical of those distributed by fan clubs, traded by fan club members and/or penpals associated with a club; some images are among those known to have been published but have not yet been correlated to such sources. Photographers not indicated. Prints: ca. 3" x 4-5/8" high (all apparently scissored trimmed from 3-1/2" x 5"); Velox paper; multiple markings on reverse with sepia ink numbers noted above plus some remains of or stains from album mounts (adhesive tape over modern double face tape.) All inkstamped on reverse: Fred S. Blecher, 728 S. Hill St., L.A., Calif. Date prints made is not indicated, but they are considered as from the 1940s. ---- candid photography / 1940s / reproductions / reprints /