Johnny Cash with June Carter Cash, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr., and Anita Carter - CBS Internal Photograph, 1979 Spring Special; $3,500 - $6,000 Estimate 
Lot #93
Item: e332-5388600

Princeton, MN

This Lot is:

Closed

Sun, May 4, 2025 1:46pm CDT

High Bidder: #322275

Current Bid:

$360.00

Next Required Bid: $385.00

Shipping: Yes
Online Payment: Yes
Location / Contact:
989 186 Ave NE, Princeton, MN 55371
Phone: 952-237-4888

Lot Description:

From the Cindy Cash Collection

Exceptional internal CBS black and white publicity photograph from Johnny Cash’s 1979 Spring Special. This iconic moment features Johnny Cash on stage flanked by some of the biggest names in country music history—Waylon Jennings, June Carter Cash, George Jones, Hank Williams Jr., and Anita Carter. Issued directly by CBS, this image is stamped on the reverse and includes handwritten identification, making it not only visually striking but also historically important. Extremely scarce in any form, and even more so with network authentication.

This copy is "John's" (Johnny Cash, his friends and associates called him John) as denoted on the back. The photographer is S. Karen Epstein from CBS.

Appraiser’s Note: 

This rare CBS internal promotional photograph from the 1979 Johnny Cash Spring Special captures an unforgettable all-star lineup — Waylon Jennings, June Carter, George Jones, Hank Williams Jr., Anita Carter, and Johnny Cash himself. Issued directly by CBS and stamped on verso, the image includes handwritten identifications and editorial markings, indicating it was part of the studio’s internal production or publicity archive.

What enhances its value:

Historic all-star moment — a who’s-who of country legends in one image

CBS back stamp and handwritten notations — verifying origin and network use

Photographer attribution to S. Karen Epstein

From Johnny Cash’s personal archive (“John’s copy,” as noted on back)

Direct provenance from Cindy Cash, adding irrefutable authenticity

Market precedent: Original television production stills or internal press prints featuring Cash alongside other icons have brought $3,000–$7,500, especially with network stamps and family provenance

This is a collector-grade, one-of-a-kind image that ties together legacy, history, and personal connection — a powerful addition to any serious collection of American music memorabilia.

Condition: Please review photos for additional details.

Auction Estimate: $3,500 - $6,000

Provenance: From the Cindy Cash Collection and accompanied with a signed COA.

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Auction Closing:

Sun, May 04, 2025
12:00 pm

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Mon, May 05, 2025
09:00 am - 06:00 pm
Tue, May 06, 2025
09:00 am - 06:00 pm

Removals are by appointment within the schedule above.

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Bid Range Minimum Increment
$0.01 - $75.00 $1.00
$75.01 - $150.00 $5.00
$150.01 - $250.00 $10.00
$250.01 - $500.00 $25.00
$500.01 - $1,000.00 $50.00
$1,000.01 - $5,000.00 $75.00
$5,000.01 - $50,000.00 $100.00
$50,000.01 - $75,000.00 $250.00
$75,000.01 - $100,000.00 $500.00
$100,000.01 - $2,500,000.00 $1,000.00

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The Cindy Cash Collection
All items in this category are directly consigned by Cindy Cash and include a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Cindy Cash.

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Bid History

53 Bid(s)
Bidder Placed High Bid
322275 ^
May 04 01:36pm
$360.00
495934
May 04 01:36pm
$335.00
322275
May 04 12:32pm
$310.00
494087
May 04 10:55am
$285.00
495934
May 04 09:49am
$260.00
494087 ^
May 04 08:59am
$250.00
495611
May 04 08:59am
$250.00
494087
May 04 07:20am
$240.00
495857
May 03 07:48pm
$230.00
495611
May 03 12:34pm
$220.00
494087
May 03 10:47am
$210.00
495611 ^
May 03 10:47am
$200.00
494087
May 03 10:47am
$195.00
495611
May 01 01:42pm
$185.00
495531 ^
May 01 01:40pm
$175.00
495611
May 01 01:40pm
$175.00
495531 ^
May 01 01:39pm
$165.00
495611
May 01 01:39pm
$155.00
495531 ^
May 01 01:38pm
$150.00
495611
May 01 01:38pm
$145.00
495531
Apr 30 06:43pm
$140.00
321595
Apr 30 03:50pm
$135.00
421266
Apr 21 02:49pm
$130.00
493853
Apr 19 09:42pm
$105.00
494273
Apr 17 08:06pm
$100.00
493770 ^
Apr 17 08:05pm
$91.00
494273
Apr 17 08:05pm
$86.00
493770
Apr 15 09:18pm
$81.00
493962 ^
Apr 15 09:17pm
$76.00
493770
Apr 15 09:17pm
$75.00
493962
Apr 14 09:31pm
$66.00
493853
Apr 14 07:02pm
$49.00
464072
Apr 14 01:51am
$46.00
493853 ^
Apr 14 01:51am
$45.00
464072
Apr 14 01:51am
$45.00
493853
Apr 14 01:49am
$39.00
464072
Apr 13 11:05pm
$36.00
493770 ^
Apr 13 11:05pm
$35.00
464072
Apr 13 11:05pm
$35.00
493770
Apr 13 09:50pm
$31.00
464072
Apr 13 09:17pm
$26.00
493770 ^
Apr 13 09:15pm
$23.00
464072
Apr 13 09:15pm
$22.00
493770
Apr 13 11:04am
$21.00
374565 ^
Apr 12 08:51pm
$20.00
464072
Apr 12 08:51pm
$19.00
374565 ^
Apr 12 01:56pm
$18.00
113327
Apr 12 01:56pm
$17.00
374565 ^
Apr 12 07:32am
$13.00
343921
Apr 12 07:32am
$12.00
374565
Apr 11 01:22pm
$7.00
26087
Apr 11 11:42am
$6.00
374316
Apr 10 11:30pm
$5.00