A genuine Van Johnson signature on a London theatre programme - dating to 1961 - featuring the musical performance of ‘The Music Man’.

A 13 year old Dennis Waterman features in the cast line up.

Van Johnson has signed in black pen ink on the front of the original show programme.

The programme is presented in excellent condition.

Slight signs of handling and storage.

The item recently sold at auction as part of an autograph collection job lot :

Gerrards Auctions

23rd November 2023

Part of Lot 1418

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/gerrards-auction-rooms/catalogue-id-srger10328/lot-e0e4865f-48aa-4e84-88b3-b0bd01325003

References : (Copy and paste)

1. An article on the life and career of Van Johnson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Johnson

2. An article on the musical theatre production ‘The Music Man’ ;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Music_Man

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