Winter-Spring 2024 Catalogue

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181. [Film & Theatre] [Gone with the Wind] Gable, Clark. (1901–1960).
Screen-used Andiron

Original screen-used figural lion andiron from the 1939 Civil War epic, sold together with an original period production still (SIP-108-P229; 10 x 8 inches) depicting Clark Gable seated by the fireplace with this andiron clearly visible. The lower portion of the andiron as shown in the image has been separated from the section on offer here and is no longer extant, but the very heavy piece is in otherwise fine condition with moderate wear and some rust from age and use. An uncommon item from an important part of film history. Together with an A1 reproduction poster for the classic film, one in a series of five posters included with The Times newspaper as part of a 2006 promotion with Turner Classic Movies.  Original folding creases, else in fine condition.  23.25 x 33.25 inches (59.4 x 84.1 cm.). Read More...
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182. [Film & Theatre] Guinness, Alec. (1914–2000).
Signed Photograph by Cecil Beaton

Signed halftone photograph of the legendary British actor by the eminent British photographer and stage/costume designer Cecil Beaton (1904–1980). Probably cut page from unidentified book; unevenly cut to the right. Inscribed "To Paul — good wishes / Alec Guinness." 8.5 x 5.25 inches (21.5 x 13.3 cm). In fine condition. Read More...

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183. [Film & Theatre] Kinskey, Leonid. (1903 - 1998).
Signed Photograph

Uncommon signed photograph of the Russian-born movie and television actor who enjoyed a long career.  Best known for his role as Sascha in the film Casablanca, it has been said he was given the role in part because he was Bogart's friend and drinking companion. A few surface creases in the upper section, moderate soiling along lower edge and some smudging to the inscription and signature, but nevertheless a quite attractive period example. 8 x 10 inch (20.5 x 25.5 cm). 

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184. [Film & Theatre] [Surrealism] Lupino, Ida. (1918–1995) [Welbourne, Scotty. (1907-1979)].
"It Is Doubtful If Ida Lupino Can Explain Why a Hollywood Cameraman Took Her Picture Against a Surrealistic Backdrop" - Portrait Photograph

A most unusual portrait photograph by Scotty Welbourne of the actress and singer in front of an unsettling surreal backdrop prominently featuring a disembodied human eye.  Newspaper clipping mounted to verso reads "It Is Doubtful If Ida Lupino, the Movie Star, Can Explain Why a Hollywood Cameraman Took Her Picture Against a Surrealistic Backdrop Made Up of Converging Lines and a Disembodied Over-sized Human Eye."  There are several stamps to verso, including the date May 30, 1943, and stamps from Acme Newspapers and The American Weekly.  Areas of overpainting, staple marks to corner margins, light rippling to upper edge, else in fine condition.  7 x 9 inches (17.8 x 22.9 cm.).  Read More...

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185. [Film & Theatre] [Mankiewicz, Joseph L. (1909 - 1993)] [Bellow, Saul. (1915-2005)] .
Letter regarding a possible film of Augie March

An intriguing typed letter on Samuel Goldwyn Productions letterhead, April 25, 1955, written and signed by his secretary and on behalf of the American film director and screenwriter, noting that he is "currently deep into the film of GUYS AND DOLLS" but sends thanks "for your letter and your very kind and interesting remarks about his film, THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA" and had wanted to "thank you for bringing to his attention THE ADVENTURES OF AUGIE MARCH. He has read the book and is interested in it for a possible film." Folds, else fine.  Read More...

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186. [Film & Theatre] Marx, Groucho. (1890 - 1977).
Signed Photograph in Copacabana

Signed doubleweight photograph of Groucho with his trademark cigar, shown in costume for the 1947 American musical comedy film Copacabana, amusingly inscribed "Best vegetable to Ben from Groucho Marx," who evidently had some trouble with the ink in the letter M (scratch attempts visible) and switched to pencil for the writing of his name. Very fine. 5 x 7 inches (12.5 x 17.5 cm).  Read More...
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187. [Film & Theatre] Minnelli, Liza. (b. 1946).
Signed Photograph in "New York, New York"

Promotional photograph of the American actress/singer as Francine Evans in the 1977 film New York, New York, shown dancing to the sax playing of Jimmy Doyle (Robert Deniro). Signed and inscribed "To Paul / Love / Liza" and adding a drawing of a happy face.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).  Very fine.  Read More...

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188. [Film & Theatre] [My Fair Lady] [Various] Lerner, Alan Jay. (1918–1986) & Loewe, Frederick. (1901–1988) & Andrews, Julie. (b. 1935) & Harrison, Rex. (1908–1990).
"My Fair Lady" Original Broadway Souvenir Program - SIGNED

New York: Kal Efron [Printed by Artcraft Litho. & Ptg. Co.]. [1956]. Deluxe souvenir program from the original 1956 Broadway production, signed internally to their respective biography pages by composer Frederick Loewe, lyricist Alan Jay Lerner, actress Julie Andrews (Eliza Doolittle), actors Rex Harrison (Henry Higgons) and Reginald Denny (Colonel Pickering), choreographer Hanya Holm, Production Designer Oliver Smith, and Conductor Franz Allers. Slightest of handling wear to spine and edges, overall in very fine condition. 8.8 x 11.6 inches (22.5 x 30 cm). Read More...

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189. [Film & Theatre] Radner, Gilda. (1946–1989).
Signed Photograph

New York: Long Shadow Books. 1983. First. Uncommon signed 1982 promotional photograph of the early star of Saturday Night Live, signed and inscribed "with lotsa good wishes to Paul."  8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.5 cm). In very fine condition.  Read More...

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190. [Film & Theatre] Stanwyck, Barbara. (1907–1990).
Signed Photograph

Beautiful vintage 11 x 14 inch Paramount glamour portrait of the American actress, a star of film and television, pictured in a strapless gown and diamond necklace. Signed and inscribed in blue ink in the lower right corner. A few small surface chips and chips to edges and corners, overall fine.  Read More...

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191. [Film & Theatre] [Streisand, Barbra. (b. 1942) & Matthau, Walter. (1920-2000) & Kelly, Gene. (1912-1996) & Armstrong, Louis. (1901-1971)].
"Hello Dolly" - Souvenir Program

Souvenir program for the 1969 film adaptation of Hello, Dolly!, directed by Gene Kelly and starring Barbra Streisand alongside Walter Matthau, with a memorable cameo from Louis Armstrong.  The program includes numerous stills from the film alongside behind-the-scenes photographs and essays.  48 pp.  In fine condition.  8.5 x 11.25 inches (21.6 x 28.6 cm.). Read More...

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192. [Film & Theatre] Streisand, Barbra. (b. 1942).
"Where is it Written?" - SIGNED MUSIC

Unusual clipped sheet music of the opening bars of "Where is it Written?" from the 1983 film Yentl with music by Legrand and the lyrics by the Bergmans. Signed in blue ink "Thank you / Barbra Streisand." The printed music is a facsimile of a musical manuscript, possibly from an early rehearsal copy of the score.  6.4 x 3.5 inches, mounted to a slightly larger crimson board backing. Two pencil notations in an unknown hand, small tape remnants to upper corners, else fine. An unusual format for her signature.  Read More...
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193. [Literature & Art] Anderson, Laurie. (b. 1947) & Burroughs, William S. (1914–1997) & Giorno, John. (1936–2019).
"You're the Guy I Want to Share My Money With" – Signed LP

Original Giorno Poetry Systems pressing of the experimental 1981 double album, a collaboration between the three poets which was recorded during their "Red Night" spoken word tour of 1981. Each has signed to the cover. Gatefold cover: VG+, 2 LPs: VG+.  Together with the original records, both of which have not been playtested, but appear to be in fine condition.  Light scuffing to cover, overall fine. Read More...

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194. [Literature & Art] Angelou, Maya. (1928-2014).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the important poet and civil rights activist shown in profile and inscribed in green ink.  5.5 x 8 inches and in fine condition. 

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195. [Literature & Art] [Dada & Surrealism] [Duchamp, Marcel. (1887–1968)] [Kandinsky, Wassily. (1866 - 1944)] [Leger, Fernand. (1881–1955)] [Miró, Joan. (1893–1983)] [.
TRANSITION, Issues 24 - 27 with Covers by Duchamp, Kandinsky, Leger and Miró

Four issues of the influential experimental literary journal that featured Surrealist, Expressionist, and Dada art and artists, including literary, visual and musical contributions. Issues 24 and 25 with toning and moderate soiling to covers, some wear to edges, but overall fine; Issue 26 with more significant wear around edges and tears and separation along upper and lower spine; Issue 27 with chipping around the edges, toning and small stains to front and rear, spine paper torn and separating at head, with separation from front wrapper (still firmly attached, however); otherwise, all issues generally clean throughout.  Read More...

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196. [Literature & Art] Dickens, Charles. (1812–1870).
Original CDV Portrait

Carte de visite portrait of the important writer by Mason of London, with their stamp to the verso. A few small spots of possible inpainting or staining to emulsion, else fine and an especially vivid and crisp image. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.5 cm).

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197. [Literature & Art] Ginsberg, Allen. (1926–1997).
Howl - Signed Calligraphic Presentation on Music Paper

San Francisco: City Lights Books. 1971. Twenty-fourth printing. Unusual autograph gift inscription and full signature from the poet dated 1989 on a folio sheet of music manuscript paper with the poet's name penned in an unknown hand in several inks above a pointillist "HOWL". Your guess is as good as ours! 9 x 12 inches. In fine condition.  Read More...

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198. [Literature & Art] Givenchy, Hubert de. (1927–2018).
Givenchy: 40 Years of Creation - INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY to journalist George Christy

Hardcover volume published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of design house, inscribed by founder and designer Hubert de Givenchy in red ink. Book dust jacket exhibits some toning to the top quarter front and back, with some small tears to the top and bottom of the back cover, and some shelf wear to spine. Interior pages exhibit some toning to the edges. In vintage very good condition. Read More...

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199. [Literature & Art] Gris, Juan. (1887–1927).
Original Illustration for "Le Tabac," (L'Assiette au Beurre,1909)

Tempera and pen and India ink on paper, signed lower left with artist's monogram. 8.75 x 12 inches. Framed behind glass, in fine condition. Provenance: Christie's, 16 May, 1985.  Read More...

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200. [Literature & Art] Hurrell, George. (1904–1992).
Portfolio III – Complete Set of Signed Works

Collection of ten oversized images of the portfolio Hurrell III (ca. 1930s-1940s/printed later), each measuring 48" x 36".  Hurrell produced 23 total series, each containing a suite of 10, made from original negatives created by George Hurrell. The images represent some of Hurrell's most innovative work in the glamour portrait genre. Series three includes portraits of: Anna May Wong ca. 1938, Charles Boyer ca. 1938, Joan Crawford in her Brentwood home ca. 1932, violinist Jascha Heifetz, Ann Sheridan ca. 1938, Gilbert Roland ca. 1939, James Cagney, John Barrymore, Veronica Lake, and Gene Tierney. Every print is signed by Hurrell at the lower right corner and numbered 23/50 in the lower left corner. and retains a handwritten edition number in the lower border.  Minor discoloration to the top right corner of one image. Overall excellent condition. Read More...


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