Signed First Day Cover.
Even though the report on his first screen test was dismal ("Can't act. Can't sing. Can dance a little."), the genial hoofer became one of the most innovative and influential dancers in film history; his collaboration with actress and dancer Rogers in eight musical films resulted in such classics as "The Gay Divorcee" and "Top Hat." Item #51980
Signed FDC, 6½" X 3 3/4", postally cancelled in New York, New York, on 8 June 1982 and with "First Day of Issue" so stamped. Near fine. Single 20-cent "The Barrymores" stamp at upper right and large ArtCraft cachet at left depicting Ethel, John and Lionel Barrymore captioned "Honoring the Barrymore Family and the Performing Arts." Near top center Astaire signs boldly in black ink, and near bottom center Rogers signs large and flamboyant in the brown marker she often used (which has faded considerably but is still easily legible).
Price: $150.00