Winter-Spring 2024 Catalogue

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173. [Jazz & Song] Kitt, Eartha. (1927-2008).
Signed Photograph

Bust portrait promotional photograph of the American actress, singer, and activist, signed in blue ink "Sincerely, Eartha Kitt."  In fine condition.  8 x 9.8 inches (20 x 25 cm.). Read More...

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161. [Jazz & Song] Aznavour, Charles. (1924–2018) [de Grab, Richard. (1927–2001)] .
Original Photograph and Autograph Lyrics

Original silver gelatin photograph by the Czech photographer, who has captured the French-Armenian singer, lyricist and actor on stage beneath a spotlight during rehearsal. Together with a large sheet inscribed by Aznavour with two lines of autograph lyrics,  "She never says always / She always says never / 20-1-65 / Aznavour". In fine condition.  11.8 x 12.2 inches (30 x 31 cm.); 14.5 x 21 inches (37 x 54 cm).  Read More...

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209. [History & Culture] Arendt, Hannah. (1906 - 1975).
Signed Photograph

Rare signed original Pach Brothers portrait photograph of one of the most important and influential thinkers of the twentieth century.  Signed "Hannah Arendt" in blue ink on the mount beneath her image and in pencil by the photographer. Image ca. 9- 3/16" x 6-3/16" on bevelled photographer's studio mat, overall ca. 15-1/2 x 11". Mount lightly age-toned with small repaired tear lower right, otherwise in very good condition.  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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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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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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160. [Jazz & Song] Ashford, Nickolas. (1941-2011) & Simpson, Valerie. (b. 1946).
Signed Promotional Photograph

Signed Capitol Records promotional photograph of the husband-and-wife songwriting team responsible for such smash hits as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "You're All I Need to Get By," and "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing."  Inscribed, "Robert, / Thanks for the warm letters. / All the Best!" and the pair have signed, respectively, "Nick Ashford" and "+ Valerie Simpson" in blue ink to the upper left corner.  Mounting remnants to verso and lower margin, otherwise in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

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194. [Literature & Art] Angelou, Maya. (1928-2014).
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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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140. [Opera] Viardot, Pauline. (1821–1910) .
Portrait of a Woman Sewing - Original Drawing, 1835

Pencil drawing depicting an elderly female figure sewing, signed in ink “Pauline Garcia / 1835” and inscribed in pencil in another hand on the mount, translated from the French, “This drawing was drawn by Pe. Garcia (sister of Mar. Malibran) at the age of 15 and without having studied drawing.” In fine condition. Provenance: by descent, the Garcia family. Drawing mounted to a larger sheet with hand-drawn ink framing device, through which the artist has signed. These sheets laid down to semi-rigid backing under paper matting. Speckled with foxing, primarily to the mount, edges a bit rough, but overall in fine condition. Visible 7.25 x 7.75 inches (18.5 x 20 cm); overall 9.5 x 12 inches (24 x 30 cm). Read More...


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107. [Instrumentalists] [Richter, Sviatoslav. (1915–1997)] Duvidov, Viktor. (1932- 2000).
Sviatoslav Richter at the December Evenings Festival, 1985

Extraordinary and evocative original pencil and watercolor large format painting of the great Russian pianist performing at the Pushkin State Museum, titled "29.XII.85. Funebre" in ink and signed in pencil by the artist "V. Duvidov" lower right. In fine condition.  18.5 x 15 inches (47 x 38 cm.).  Mounting remnants and partial sketch on verso, small losses to both upper corners, else fine.  Read More...

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79. [Instrumentalists] [Gould, Glenn. (1932–1982)] Waters, John. (b. 1946).
Idol #1 (Portraits of Glenn Gould), 2003

Five chromogenic prints of the Canadian pianist by the American filmmaker, artist and writer. Signed, titled and numbered "3/8" on backing board, "Marianne Boeksy Gallery, New York, NY" label with artist, title, date and edition and "Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, LA" label with artist, title, date and edition on backing board.  Sight 3.3 x 24.75 inches  (71 x 16.5 cm), framed together to an overall size of 7.25 x 28.75 inches (18 x 73 cm). Read More...

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122. [Conductors] Cantelli, Guido. (1920–1956).
Signed Card with Photograph

Autograph signature dated 1954, matted with a halftone portrait of the Italian conductor. Overall 10.5 x 9 inches (26.7 x 23 cm).  In fine condition.  Read More...

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174. [Jazz & Song] Morgan, Russ. (1904 - 1969).
Signed Photograph

Uncommon signed Bruno of Hollywood photograph of the American big band leader, trombonist, and arranger during the 1930s and 1940s, best known for being one of the composers of the song "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You" (with Larry Stock and James Cavanaugh) and who was the first to record it in 1944.  Signed and inscribed in 1949. Slight smudge to signature, else very fine. 8 x 10 inch (20.5 x 25.5 cm). 

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167. [Jazz & Song] Cole, Nat King. (1919–1965).
Signed Photograph

Superb signed General Artists Corporation promotional photograph of the great jazz singer and pianist, shown in full song at the microphone. He has boldly signed in black ink and inscribed to Paul McMahon.  In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.5 cm). Read More...

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165. [Jazz & Song] Calloway, Cab. (1907–1994).
Signed Photograph

Superb signed 1951 photograph of the singer, composer, and bandleader, shown in a conducting pose with his baton. He has boldly signed in black ink and inscribed to Paul McMahon.  Light wear to corners, stray ink mark to lower margin, otherwise in very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.5 cm). Read More...

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159. [Jazz & Song] Armstrong, Louis. (1901–1971) & Bigard, Barney. (1906–1980) & Barcelona, Danny. & Herbert, Mort. & Kyle, Billy. & Young, Trummy. .
Louis Armstrong and Concert Group - Signed Program

Ca. 2955 souvenir program of "Louis Armstrong And His Concert Group / Satchmo The Great" boldly signed in blue ink "Louis Armstrong" and in red "Barney Bigard" to the front cover and to their respective inside program portraits by Danny Barcelona, Mort Herbert, Billy Kyle and Trummy Young. Slightest toning around the edges, overall very fine. 9 x 12 inches. 

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175. [Jazz & Song] [Parker, Charlie. (1920-1955)].
Signed club table-photograph from the Hi-Hat, Boston, ca. 1950

A spectacular piece of Parker memorabilia, a souvenir of a fine night out at one of Boston's leading jazz clubs, this is a most intriguing photograph of the legendary jazz saxophonist, pictured with a group of fellow musicians at the Hi-Hat Club, Boston, circa 1950, all considerably "lit up" and signed and inscribed to the recipients,  "Pete + Ginny," a couple who may be sitting largely obscured at the back corner of the booth; and also inscribed seemingly to Charlie Parker, by various members of the party including trumpeter Tommy Di Carlo, drummer Paul Drummond, bass player Sonny Dee, trumpeter Joe Gordon, and clarinetist and saxophonist Henry “Boots” Mussulli, who is shown opposite Parker and who appears to have signed under the nom de plume ‘Buddy Mack’ and noted his "respect to the greatest, Charlie Parker," with Di Carlo likewise inscribing "To the greatest ever," and Drummond writing "are you kidding 'Bird.'" Read More...

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180. [Film & Theatre] Flynn, Errol. (1909–1959).
Signed Photograph

Vintage matte finish doubleweight 11 x 14 inch studio portrait photograph of the Australian-American actor and one of Hollywood's greatest heartthrobs, who has signed, "Hello Bertha! / All the best / Errol Flynn", in blue ink.  Light silvering along lower section, otherwise in fine condition.

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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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