Holiday 2023 Catalogue

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155. [Literature & Art] Gloeden, Baron Wilhelm von. (1856–1931).
Boy with flying fish (1910)

Photogravure, signed to the upper left, "Gloeden / Taormina / 6/8 '10" in black ink. Gloeden Taormina stamp on verso, in fine condition.  22.5×16.5 cm. Read More...

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105. [Jazz & Song] [Grammy Awards] Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971) & Streisand, Barbra. (b. 1942).
"Hello, Dolly!" - Photograph from the 1965 Grammy Awards

Charming original doubleweight photograph of the Hello, Dolly! costars backstage at the 1965 Grammy Awards, where Streisand won Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female for her recording of "People" and Armstrong won Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male for his solo rendition of "Hello, Dolly!"  Inscription to verso in an unknown hand, crease to lower left corner, short vertical tear to upper margin, else in fine condition.  7 x 5 inches (17.8 x 12.7 cm.).

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156. [Literature & Art] [Halston. (1932–1990)] Capote, Truman. (1924–1984) & McKenzie, Michael. (b. 1953).
Halston and Truman Capote, 1980 – Large Original Photograph, SIGNED

Exceptional gelatin silver print by American artist and writer Michael McKenzie, who has captured the legendary American fashion designer and novelist looking debonaire-as-ever while posed at an office desk, ca. 1980. Signed and inscribed along the lower left margin by Capote, "for Halston / much love / Truman", and by McKenzie, "For Halston - Who IS Fashion", who has also signed and dated "McKenzie '80" to lower right.  In fine condition.  Unmatted, set in an acrylic box frame; 11.6 x 17.15 inches (29.5 x 43.5 cm.). Read More...

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13. [Handel, George Frederic. (1685-1759)] Burney, Charles. (1726-1814).
An Account of the musical Performances in Westminster-Abbey, and the Pantheon, May 26th, 27th, 29th; and June the 3d, and 5th, 1784. In Commemoration of Handel.

London: Printed for the Benefit of the musical Fund; and sold by T. Payne and Son. 1785. First Edition. Upright quarto.  Modern vellum imitation boards with brown morocco label to spine and gilt frame and lettering.  Confusing pagination: pp. vii, [1], xvi, 8, *8, 9-20, *19-*24, 21-56, 21, [6], 26-41, [6], 46-90, [5], 94-139, [3], with the frontispiece and seven other engraved plates, two of them offering stunning views of Westminster Abbey during these vast concerts, and one being a full plan of the orchestra.  11.25 x 8.5 inches (28.3 x 21.8 cm).  Scattered foxing; boards and spine somewhat worn; some pages stained to lower edge, five of which small losses in the stained area, but otherwise a good copy.  Rothschild 544; Hazen, pp. 30-33; Chapman and Hazen, p. 161; Fleeman, p. 1570 (85.2BH/1a). Read More...

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157. [Literature & Art] Haring, Keith. (1958-1990).
Signed 1986 Calendar Page

Thick stock color illustration of the 1985 work "Untitled (figures)", the extracted cover of his 1987 Abbeville calendar page, signed boldly in silver marker to the lower right by the American graffiti artist and social activist known for his instantly recognizable visual language of dancing figures and his work to bridge the gap between high and low art.  The work features an array of bodies fighting for room in a colourful crowded space, emulating the vibrancy of graffiti art but also the energy of bodies dancing the upbeat rhythm of hip hop music. 11.8 x 13.8 inches (30 x 35 cm). Mounted to rigid white cardstock, with an advertisement clipping to verso, in fine condition.  

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60. [Instrumentalists] [Harmonica].
"How to Play the Harmonica" - Instructional Booklet

Instructional booklet on how to play the harmonica, sold by Von Hofe's Music Shop in Johnson City, Tennessee.  The booklet includes instruction on various techniques, several short pieces for the instrument, historical information ("Abraham Lincoln played but one instrument—the harmonica. He called it his 'band.'"), and a guide to the different types of harmonica that exist.  24 pp.  In fine condition.  3.5 x 8.25 inches (8.9 x 21 cm.).

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59. [Instrumentalists] [Harmonica] Adler, Larry. (1914–2001).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the American harmonica player, who has inscribed "To Paul / Larry Adler" to the upper margin.  Toning to verso, image unaffected, overall in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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62. [Instrumentalists] Heifetz, Jascha. (1901–1987).
Signed Photograph by Melbourne Spurr

Signed matte sepia portrait of the celebrated Russian-American violinist by Melbourne Spurr (1888–1964), one of the most sought-after photographers in the 1920s, then based in Hollywood.  Inscription, "To Mr. Mario Mantini –/  Jascha Heifetz / Sept. 1929." Photographer's raised stamp lower right, small chip to left edge, else fine. 7.5 x 9.5 inches (19 x 24 cm).

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63. [Instrumentalists] Heifetz, Jascha. (1901–1987).
Original Photograph

An interesting period promotional photograph of the great violinist standing with his instrument and bow against a blank backdrop. 8 x 10 inches. Light wear to edges, overall in fine condition.

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61. [Instrumentalists] Heifetz, Jascha. (1901–1987).
Original 1937 Hurrell Photograph

A stunning and iconic original 8 x 10 inch photograph by George Hurrell. Stamped "Hurrell" on the verso and in very fine condition.

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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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158. [Literature & Art] Hirschfeld, Albert. (1903–2003).
The American Theatre: As Seen by Hirschfeld - Signed Title Page with Drawing

Signed title page of The American Theatre: As Seen by Hirschfeld (New York: George Braziller, 1961). Inscribed, "For Paul / HIRSCHFELD," with the addition of two extra arms and pointing hands drawn by the artist. Single sheet, cut from the book. 11 x 8.5 inches (28 x 21.5 cm). In fine condition. Read More...

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159. [Literature & Art] Hockney, David. (b. 1937).
"I Just Feel Sad" - Original Drawing (ca. 1980)

Original pen and ink drawing by the British artist depicting the words "I just feel sad" on four fallen leaves.  Along the lower half of the paper are a number of abstract lines in brown ink.  On wove paper, ca. 1980.  Moderate toning along the top edge, and a small spot of white paint on the middle-left side of the drawing, else fine. Measures 8 x 10 inches (20.4 x 25.5 centimeters).   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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14. [Hungarian Music] Bartók, Béla. (1881–1945) & Kodály, Zoltán. (1882–1967) & Busch, Fritz. (1890–1951) & Fischer, Edwin. (1886–1960).
Hungarian Composers and Musicians Signed Payment Receipts Collection

Autograph collection of Hungarian musicians and composers signed payment receipts ("I gratefully acknowledge that today I received..."), 1916 - 1932, both in pencil and pen, 13 pieces, including items signed by Bela Bartok (for a performance with Ernest Ansermet), Zoltan Kodaly (2x), Edwin Fischer, Imre Kálmán, Fritz Busch, Pongracz Kacsoh, Bela Zerkovitz (4x), Lajos Bardos and Sergio Failoni (who was, of course, Italian, but was the leading conductor of the Budapest Royal Opera House). The four oldest ones toned and with chipping, otherwise generally fine. Approximately 7 x 4 inches (19 x 12 cm).

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160. [Literature & Art] [ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT LEAF - BOOK OF HOURS].
The Crucifixion [Rouen, ca. 1470 - 1480]

The Crucifixion, from Book of Hours (15 Joys of the Virgin Mary), one leaf, probably Rouen, c.1470-1480, 4.75 x 6.5 inches (12.1 x 16.5 cm.), ink, paint and burnished gold on vellum, 4-lines of text in Latin beneath, illumination of the Crucifixion, inhabited initial and floral border with floral motifs on recto, 15 lines of text with 2 inhabited initials on verso. A few minor abrasions (mostly to margins), window-mounted, framed and glazed, sheet to view.  Read More...

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106. [Jazz & Song] [JAZZ] Ellington, Duke. (1899-1974) & Fitzgerald, Ella. (1917-1996) & Basie, Count. (1904–1984) & Gillespie, Dizzy. (1917–1993) & Goodman, Benny. (1909 - 1986) & Ferguson, Maynard (1928 - 2006) &Krupa, Gene. (1909 - 1973) & Davis, Eddie "Lockjaw". (1922 - 1986) & Herman, Woody. (1913 - 1987) & Kenton, Stan. (1911–1979) & Wilson, Teddy. (1912 - 1986) [George T. Simon].
The Big Bands - SIGNED BY MANY

New York: The Macmillan Company. 1967. An extraordinary copy, signed by eleven of the greatest jazz musicians in history, in blue and black in, to pages on which they are pictured or discussed. Hardcover. Book Club edition. xvi. 537 pp. Illustrated with photographs and with a Foreword by Frank Sinatra. Red cloth boards with gilt title and decorations on spine, faded blue top edges. Pictorial dust jacket heavily chipped, cloth a little rubbed, else fine.  Read More...

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65. [Instrumentalists] Joachim, Joseph. (1831-1907) .
Autograph Letter about Bow Technique

An interesting autograph letter from the great Hungarian violinist, dedicatee of the Brahms, Dvorak and Bruch Concertos and many other works. 1 page, in English, dated Berlin, May 14th [no year]. In full: "Dear Sir, I don't think I ever touch the hair of the bow with my thumb; it perhaps depends on the length of the thumb if people do or not. If in your case it causes a 'certain stiffness in the hand', then don't by any means. Ease of bowing is the thing to attain." In fine condition. 4.75 x 7.5 in (13 x 20 cm).  Read More...

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66. [Instrumentalists] Joachim, Joseph. (1831–1907).
Signed Jumbo Cabinet Photograph

Original jumbo cabinet photograph of the important violinist and Brahms collaborator, signed and inscribed on the lower blank mount and inscribed "Berlin, 26th Mai 1900." Photographed by Atelier Victoria of Berlin, with the photographer's impressed stamp lower right. 7.25 x 12.75 inches (18.5 x 32.5 cm). Crisp edges and corners, one area of light foxing, overall very fine. A most impressive example. 

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