Vera Ralston Autographed 1940s Western Union Czech Skater / Actress D.03

Description: Vera Ralston Autographed 1940s Western Union Czech Skater / Actress D.03 An original WesternUnion telegram from the 1940s autographed by Vera Ralston (Vera Hruba). Ralston (born Věra Helena Hrubá; July 12, 1919 – February 9, 2003) was a Czech figure skater and actress. She later became a naturalized American citizen. She worked as an actress during the 1940s and 1950s. She competed at the 1936 European Figure Skating Championships and placed 15th. Later that season, she competed at the 1936 Winter Olympics, where she placed 17th. During the games, she personally met and insulted Adolf Hitler. Hitler asked her if she would like to "skate for the swastika." As she later recalled, "I looked him right in the eye, and said that I'd rather skate on the swastika. The Führer was furious."[ She moved to Hollywood with her mother and signed a contract in 1943 with Republic Pictures. During her career she was known as Vera Hrubá Ralston and later Vera Ralston. She normally played an immigrant girl, because of her limited English skills. Among the 26 films Ralston starred in were Storm over Lisbon with Erich von Stroheim (1944), Dakota (1945), I, Jane Doe (1948) with Ruth Hussey and John Carrol, The Fighting Kentuckian with John Wayne (1949), A Perilous Journey with David Brian (1953), and Fair Wind to Java with Fred MacMurray (1953). She retired from films in 1958. Nice pencil signature on a nice condition blank telegram. Autographs and Authentication: There is no collectible genre that has more deceit than the autograph business. With twenty-five years in the business, we can honestly say that if there is even a 1% chance of something being fraudulent, we won't offer it for sale. We purchase from reputable sources, major auction houses and a small number of trusted autograph chasers. When we say it was obtained IN PERSON, it was obtained IN PERSON! Our inventory isn't "full" of the A-List names (as a person who has chased, we know how impossible it is to get quantities, or even come away with one) that are most in demand, but we offer a wide variety of interesting and uncommon signatures in our store. Of all of the authenticating houses out there, we recognize PSA/DNA or JSA as being above the rest and if you choose to get something authenticated by them and it is deemed suspect, we will be more than happy to give you a full refund. Please print out this eBay page after your purchase as your (tswmu) LOA or COA. About Us: WE OFFER SOME OF THE BEST PRICES ON EBAY! We do our homework, purchase wisely and we research our competitors before we list items. We like to sell quantity of items, or "dealer lots" All items are GENUINE and AUTHENTIC. We NEVER sell reproductions or forgeries. All items are accurately described with detailed scans. All items are shipped between 24-48 hours. Friendly customer service and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you have, but click the ME icon first as the answer may lie there. For more information on our policies, please click the ME icon beside the feedback for our FAQ. - We accept Paypal and payment must be made within (5) days. - We offer shipping discounts (U.S) with multiple purchases at the same time. The discounts are as follows: (1-5) Small (cards, small photos) $2.50, $.25 for additional (1-5) purchased. (1-5) Mid-sized (8x10 photos) $3.75, $.50 for additional (1-5) purchased. (1) Baseball is $3.75, $ 1.00 for each additional baseball. (1) Books are $3.50, $1.00 for each additional book. (1) Graded cards, $.75 each additional card. Please check auctions for other charges, but if it can all be shipped together, you are eligible for a discount. - We will ship overseas on Smaller and Mid-sized parcels. (1-5) Small $3.75, $.25 for additional (1-5) purchased to Canada (1-5) Small $5.00, $.25 for additional (1-5) purchased to Elsewhere (1-5) Mid-Sized $5.00, $.50 for additional (1-5) purchased to Canada (1-5) Mid-Sized $8.00, $.50 for additional (1-5) purchased to Elsewhere - Heavier books, Bats, Framed items, Misc. Oversized items, vary in prices and prices will be displayed. - Insurance is required on orders over $100. We use USPS. If you need something faster or shipped another way, please contact us. - New York State residents, 8% sales tax . - If multiple purchases are made, please wait for us to send you an updated invoice. - If you are unhappy for any reason, let us know how we can make things right. inkfrog terapeak

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End Time: 2024-03-11T19:02:40.000Z

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