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Lot of four MGM publicity stills for "Wizard of Oz", signed by the Wicked Witch of the West, Margaret Hamilton. On these four photos -- all featuring iconic images from the film, Hamilton pens clever inscriptions threatening to unleash her wrath on the unsuspecting recipient. Lot includes:
1) Margaret Hamilton signed publicity still #1060-6, showing Hamilton directing one of her Flying Monkeys. She writes, "Bring me Keith! Pick up the whole family while you're at it! I've some news to distribute that they've never dreamed of! Hurry! Witchable wishes - Keith - WWW (Margaret Hamilton)".
2) Margaret Hamilton signed publicity still #1060-9, showing Dorothy gazing out of the crystal ball. Hamilton writes, "OUT! Dorothy! I want a look at Gary! So get ready Gary. Worst witch wishes - WWW (Margaret Hamilton)".
3) Margaret Hamilton signed publicity still #1060-235, showing the Wicked Witch of the West terrorizing Munchkinland. She writes, "Let this be a lesson to all three of you! Never talk back to witches! Especially the WW of the W!".
4) Margaret Hamilton signed publicity still #1060-71, showing her lying in wait for Dorothy and the Scarecrow. Hamilton writes, "BOO! Alan! Sh! Quiet! Don't tell! Just B good! Witches wishes! W.W.W. (Margaret Hamilton)".
All four glossy photos measure 8" x 10", signed by Hamilton in blue fountain pen. Minor creasing to all with smudging to writing on three, overall in very good to very good plus condition.
Lot of Four 8" x 10" MGM Publicity Stills for "Wizard of Oz" Signed by Margaret Hamilton, aka The Wicked Witch of the West
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