Holiday 2023 Catalogue

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121. [Film & Theatre] [Duchin, Eddy. (1909–1951)] [Reynolds, Debbie. (1932–2016)].
Two Oversize Pink Toy Pianos from "The Eddie Duchin Story"

Set of two matching pink toy pianos used in the 1956 film The Eddie Duchin Story, a fictionalized account of the life of the popular American pianist and bandleader known for his engaging performances, elegant musical style, and battle with leukemia. The vintage original prop "miniature" pianos are constructed of wood and paper paste-up facade components including interior and keyboard measuring 20 x 30.25 x 13 in. Expertly studio painted and finished. exhibiting some age and production wear, but in vintage very good condition. Would make a most striking statement in any music room! NB: Please note the measurements of these large items which will be packed and shipped by freight and invoiced to the customer directly (ie subject to substantially higher than automatically added shipping costs at checkout).  Read More...

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122. [Film & Theatre] Fleming, Rhonda. (1923-2020).
"Rhonda Fleming: Paper Dolls by Norma Lu Meehan" - SIGNED

Book of paper dolls modeled on the American film and television actress, who has signed to inside cover in purple felt-tip.  The paper doll outfits throughout draw inspiration from not only Fleming's personal wardrobe, but films in which she starred, including Gunfight at the OK Corral, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and Serpent of the Nile.  In very fine condition.  8.5 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm.). Read More...

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123. [Film & Theatre] [Gilbert & Sullivan] Belushi, Jim. (b. 1954) & Noone, Peter. (b. 1947).
"The Pirates of Penzance" - Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the stars from the touring production of Joseph Papp's 1981 New York Shakespeare Festival production of The Pirates of Penzance, which won three Tonys and enjoyed a long run on Broadway.  Noone, who played Frederic, has inscribed "To Paul / Cheers! / Peter Noone" adding an illustration of a pirate, while Belushi has inscribed "To Paul / Thanks / For The / Review / Best wishes / James Belushi."  A press release affixed to verso announces the beginning of a six week run of the production at the Shubert Theatre in Boston.  In fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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124. [Film & Theatre] [Gilbert & Sullivan] Noone, Peter. (b. 1947).
"The Pirates of Penzance" - Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the English musician who starred as Frederic in the tour of Joseph Papp's Tony Award–winning 1981 New York Shakespeare Festival production of The Pirates of Penzance.  Noone has inscribed "To Paul / Cheers! / Peter Noone" above a small self-portrait.  A press release affixed to verso announces the beginning of a six week run of the production at the Shubert Theatre in Boston.  In fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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125. [Film & Theatre] [Henie, Sonja. (1912-1969)].
"Sonja Henie with Her Hollywood Ice Revue" - Souvenir Program

Souvenir program from the Norwegian figure skater's 1943-1944 Hollywood Ice Revue tour, which includes photographs of Henie in her "daily life," her trophy collection, and numerous stills from the 1943 musical Wintertime, in which she starred alongside Cesar Romero.  16 pp.  Red velvet cover with gold embossed design.  In fine condition.  9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm.). Read More...

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126. [Film & Theatre] Heston, Charlton. (1923–2008).
"The Tumbler" – Signed Photograph

Signed single sheet removed from Panorama: Boston's Official Guide Magazine (unpaginated; no date) with a photograph depicting a stage scene and the printed caption, "Charlton Heston and Rosemary Harris in The Tumbler, at the Shubert, February 4." Signed by Heston only. 6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm). In good condition. Read More...


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127. [Film & Theatre] Hoffman, Philip Seymour. (1967–2014).
Signed photograph

Signed photograph of the American actor, who won an Academy Award as Best Actor in 2009 for his portrayal of Truman Capote in the eponymous film and died tragically early.  He is depicted in a scene from Love Liza, standing on the shore of a lake or river, facing the camera with his body mostly covered by reeds.  6.5 x 4.75 inches (18.4 x 12.3 cm).  In excellent condition.

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128. [Film & Theatre] Legg, Harris. (1911-1996) & Legg, Phyllis. (1916-2005).
Harris Legg Ice Follies 1940 - Original Photograph

Dramatic still from the 1940s Ice Follies revue, with Harris Legg jumping over a woman, probably his later wife Phyllis, who is held up in the air by four more four more female skaters. Manuscript inscription in capital print letters to foot in ink in an unknown hand, "Harris Legg / Ice follies /1940." Oblong format, 7.5 x 9.25 inches (19 x 23.5 cm). Slightly scratched, else fine. Read More...

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Sport

129. [Film & Theatre] [Lumet, Sidney. (1924–2011)] .
"Loot" - The Copy of Sidney Lumet, with Presentation Letter

London: Methuen & Co. Ltd. 1967. First. Softcover, perfectbound in photographic wrappers. 87 pp. Creases along spine and rubbing, small dents to edges, else fine. The copy of the prolific American director, producer and screenwriter Sidney Lumet, sold together with a TLS on Bernard Delfont-Arthur Lewis letterhead presenting the volume to him, dated 18th August, 1967 from the secretary to Mr. Arthur Lewis (1916 - 2006), noted theatrical, film and TV producer. Read More...

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Film

130. [Film & Theatre] Moorehead, Agnes. (1900-1974) & Collins, Russell. (1897-1965).
"Raintree County" - Signed Souvenir Program

Souvenir program for the 1957 film adaptation of Raintree County, signed by cast members Agnes Moorehead and Russell Collins.  The program includes color photographs together with notes about the crew and production.  12 pp.  Light wear, surface crease to upper right corner, overall in fine condition.  8.5 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm.). Read More...
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Signature

131. [Film & Theatre] Norris, Chuck. (b. 1940).
"Silent Rage" - Signed Photograph

Signed promotional photograph of the American actor and martial artist in the 1982 Columbia release Silent Rage.  Norris has inscribed "To Paul / Best always, / Chuck Norris."  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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132. [Film & Theatre] [Sideshow] [Barnum, P.T. (1810–1891)].
Photograph of a Member of the "Holy Family of Burma"

Portrait of Mahphoon (also spelled Mah-Phoon), a female member of a Burmese family with hereditary cases of hypertrichosis—excessive hair growth.  As typical of her time, she cruelly became a sideshow attraction and was recruited to join Barnum's circus for a tour of the United States in 1888.  The photo, with caption, "Mahphoon the Burmese hairy woman," dates from 1886, when Mahphoon was in her late sixties.  6.5 x 4.25 inches (16.5 x 10.8 cm).
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133. [Film & Theatre] Sondheim, Stephen. (1930–2021).
"Follies, A Musical"- SIGNED

New York: Random House. 1971. Book Club. Hardcover, signed "Stephen Sondheim" in bold black ink to the front free endpage. Photos, 8.5 x 5.75, boards, 107 pp, extremities bumped and worn, some modest staining to gutters at endpapers. DJ with some staining and small tear to upper right front corner. Overall, a very good copy. Read More...
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Theater

134. [Film & Theatre] [Sondheim, Stephen. (1930–2021)] Lapine, James. (b. 1949).
Into the Woods - Signed Illustrated Title Page

Signed illustrated title of the musical Into the Woods with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (who did not sign) and book by James Lapine and "adapted and illustrated by Hudson Talbott" (New York: Crown Publishers, 1988). Inscribed and signed to Paul McMahon from James Lapine. Cut from the book. 10 x 8.5 inches (25.5 x 21.3 cm). In excellent condition. Read More...

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135. [Film & Theatre] Sondheim, Stephen. (1930–2021).
"Company" - SIGNED FIRST EDITION

Company: A Musical Comedy. First edition. NY: Random House, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket, 118 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black felt tip, "To Matt — with thanks for the persistent enthusiasm — Stephen Sondheim." Autographic condition: fine, with light offsetting from the dust jacket touching the inscription. Book condition: VG/VG, with minor creasing and some delamination to the jacket. 5.75 x 8.5 inches (14.6 x 21.6 cm). Read More...
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Song

136. [Film & Theatre] Sondheim, Stephen. (1930-2021).
Typed Letter Signed - "I have a special fondness for ‘Someone In A Tree’"

Typed letter signed from the important composer and lyricist. One page, 5.75 x 7.75 inches (14.6 x 19.7 cm). Personal letterhead, February 27, 1986, in part: “I don’t really have a ‘favorite’ song, but I have a special fondness for ‘Someone In A Tree.’ I have no favorite singer of ‘Send In The Clowns,’ and have heard very few of them. I have many tapes of me performing my works, but the only commercially released ones are A Stephen Sondheim Evening and Sondheim-A Musical Tribute.” In very fine condition. Read More...
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Signature

137. [Film & Theatre] Sondheim, Stephen. (1930–2021).
Signed Photograph with Autograph Musical Quotation of his favorite song

A satin-finish 8 x 10 inch close-up photo of Sondheim in a handsome profile pose, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Matt Stiller—Best wishes from Someone in a Tree…Stephen Sondheim,” who adds three bars of music from the Pacific Overtures song which the composer frequently identified as his among his personal favorites of his own compositions. In fine condition, with a few light surface creases. Read More...
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138. [Film & Theatre] Steiner, Max. (1888–1971).
"Max Steiner And His Orchestra – Great Love Themes" - SIGNED LP

A scarce signed LP record album from the Austrian-born American composer of theater and film music, known for his scores to King Kong, Casablanca, Gone with the Wind and many other films. RCA Victor LPM 1170, signed and inscribed in blue ink to the upper left verso corner of the cover and dated 1957.  The recording consists of works composed by and performed by Max Steiner and his orchestra.  The lower left corner of cover perished, upper edge partially split, but in otherwise fine condition and with the LP untested but in apparently fine condition as well. Steiner remains uncommon across all signed formats, with this example only being the second we've handled.  Read More...

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Film

139. [Film & Theatre] Stewart, James. (1908 - 1997) & Day, Doris. (b. 1922) [Hitchcock, Livingston, Evans].
"Que Sera, Sera," SIGNED

Los Angeles: Artists Music, Inc. . 1955. Fine copy of the celebrated song, "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" from Hitchcock's "The Man Who Knew Too Much," boldly signed on the cover by the film's leading man, James Stewart. Upright folio. 3pp.  In fine condition.  Read More...

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140. [Film & Theatre] Swanson, Gloria. (1899–1983).
"3 for Bedroom C" – Signed Promotional Photograph

Signed oblong still from the 1952 comedy distributed by Warner Bros., depicting the American actress in the sleeping car of a train alongside James Warren and Ernest Anderson. 10.25 x 8 inches (26 x 20 cm). In good condition. Beginning with Sunset Boulevard (1950), Swanson was repeatedly cast in the role of an aging movie star, as is the case here.  Read More...

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