And here's the next time Frank Sinatra gave Polly Adler an autograph, as he was moving into his Chairman of the Board phase:
"Polly -- I adore you - Francis."

Naturally, she had it framed.

Image from the Polly Adler Collection courtesy of Eleanor Vera.

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This frosty January night by the fire seems like a good time to do a deeper dive on Ol' Blue Eyes.

Here's Frank @Sinatra's first entry in #Madam #PollyAdler's autograph book.

"“To Polly – a person I’ve heard of for some time -- and whom I’ve finally met – a very charming person – my pleasure. Sincerely Frank Sinatra”

Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions. @heritageauctions

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