A remarkable collection of 90 original vintage publicity and candid photographs from the legendary actress' most beloved films, together with a small group of candid photographs. Included are photographs from the films Ladies of the Chorus (1), Some Like It Hot (3), The Seven Year Itch (20), Bus Stop (25), No Business Like Show Business (2), River of No Return (10), Don't Bother to Knock (2), The Misfits (2), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (16); two photographs of Monroe wearing the Moon of Baroda Diamond in a promotional event for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; three other 8 x 10 portraits of Monroe; one doctored photograph showing Monroe topless in a pose evoking the famous moment in The Seven Year Itch; and four candid photographs of Monroe wearing a light dress and a feather boa at an event (3.5 x 5.25 inches). All other photographs 8 x 10 inches, most being original and of the period though a handful appear to be later issues, and overall in fine condition.
Vintage postcard photograph of the legendary actress in an off-the-shoulder dress and diamond earrings. Published in France ca. 1956. Fine. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.9 x 14 cm).
Two candid photographs of the American actress and icon, who is shown wearing a sparkly dress and carrying a fur wrap. In one photograph she is looking to the right while holding hands with an unseen man; the second photograph shows her signing autographs for a group of fans. Very fine. 3.5 x 5 inches (8.8 x 12.8 cm) and 3.25 x 4.5 inches (8.3 x 11.7 cm). Read More...
Signed program from the Canadian-born American film actress and producer, who was awarded an honorary doctorate by Emerson College in November 1962. She has signed on the cover of the program from the Convocation Exercises, which took place at First Church in Boston. 3 pp. Slight area of soiling at the upper left; overall fine. 6 x 9 inches (15.3 x 22.8 cm).
Signed program from the English actor of stage and screen, who appeared in Jezebel's Husband at the Boston Summer Theatre in summer 1952. Both Rains and co-star Carmen Mathews have signed on the cover. Very fine. 6 pp. 5.5 x 8.5 inches (14 x 21.8 cm). Read More...
Large original photograph of the Broadway actor and stage personality who also appeared in television and film. He is shown in Orson Welles' 1938 Broadway production of the Elizabethan play The Shoemaker's Holiday, in which he played the journeyman Firk to great acclaim. One-inch tear at the top; the number "4" penned at the upper left; light edge wear; else good. 10.5 x 13.5 (26.8 x 34.3 cm).
Signed program from the American actor and writer's one-man show "Mark Twain Tonight," ca. 1960's. Holbrook has signed on the internal page spread. 4 pp. Light edge wear, overall fine. 5.75 x 8.25 inches (14.8 x 21 cm). Read More...
1985 exhibition invitation illustrated with a detail from his painting Triptych August 1972, boldly signed "Francis Bacon" in black ink to the blank margin beneath the image. 3pp. Small 4to. Some very light surface wear to the image, else fine. A melancholy and striking souvenir. Read More...
Ink on paper. Signed "Baskin" at the lower right. 9.25 x 11 inches (23.7 x 28.3 cm), matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 17 inches. Read More...
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Bemelmans, Ludwig. (1898–1962). "A Tale of Two Glimps" - Two Large Original Gouaches from his 1946 Book
A remarkable pair of original gouache paintings by the Belgian-born American author and illustrator best known for his now-classic series of Madeleine children’s books. The present works, original paintings for his picture book A Tale of Two Glimps, depict an unhappy rabbit-like "Glimp" living in a black-and-white world and watching a black-and-white television, and a happier Glimp living in a color world. Each 18 x 13 inches and framed in glossy red frames, in fine condition. Together with a copy of the book (New York: Columbia Broadcasting System, [1946]); hardcover, heavily toned, with front board largely detached, protected in a mylar cover; overall good. Read More...
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Stylized artist's signature ("AC") from the American sculptor best-remembered for his invention of the mobile and stabile, signed on a first day cover (without stamp) issued by the World Federation of United Nations Artists, featuring a design by Calder. The signature is slightly shaky, being executed shortly before his death, else in fine condition. 6.5 x 3.5 inches (16.5 x 9.2 cm). Together with the original transmittal envelope addressed to the collector and postmarked August 13, 1976.
196. Le Cantique des Cantiques, 1975, edition of 8,500 printed by Charles Sorlier, published by Mourlot, Paris, for the Société des Amis du Musée National Message Biblique Marc Chagall, Nice (Sorlier Posters, 142-3). Signed and dated "Marc Chagall 1976." in blue felt-tip pen l.r., dry stamp u.c. Color lithographic poster, sight size 29 x 19 1/2 in. (73.5 x 49.4 cm). Nicely presented in layered linen mats set in a gold metal frame. Not examined out of frame, but in apparently fine condition. Read More...
Anvers: Éditions Sélection. 1929. No. 6 of the magazine "Sélection," an early monograph on the life and work of Marc Chagall from the Belgian art and literature magazine, published by André de Ritter and Paul-Gustave van Hecke. 152, [4] pp. 8 drawings in the text, 88 black and white plates. Softcover, original printed wrappers. Edge wear, loss to head of spine, some toning, overall very good. 7.5 x 10 inches (18.5 x 26 cm).
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Circus Musicians. Signed and dated "G. Valdecara 79" l.r. Watercolor on paper, sight size 13 x 9 1/4 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame.
Autograph letter signed from the English novelist, playwright, and short story writer to Henry Fielding Dickens, son of Charles Dickens. December 29, 1884, 2 pp. on his green letterhead. Collins writes: "My dear Henry, Just a word to say how sorry I am not to have seen you when you kindly called. If I had known who my visitor was, the servant would not have repeated the customary message to you. The truth is, I am only now recovering from another attack of gout in the eye, and I am in no condition as yet to receive visitors, unless they are (like you) among the few old friends still left to me. 'Better luck next time.' Ever yours, Wilkie Collins." One large tear to the head; strip of mounting tape along the left side; light soiling; overall good. 4.5 x 7 inches (11.3 x 17.9 cm). Read More...
New York: Simon & Schuster. 1954. First Edition. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7, 126 pages. Signed and inscribed on the front pastedown in ink, "Pour James Aigham / Hommage de Salvador Dali, 1954." A worn copy of the book with some splitting along the spine, wear to edges and corners, shelfwear to covers. Nevertheless, a desirable signed copy of this humorous collaboration between Dali and famed photographer Philippe Halsman, a witty and often absurd verbal and photographic exchange between two friends which has been a scarce cult classic since its original publication.
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Duchamp, Marcel. (1887-1968). "Esquivons Les Ecchymoses Esquimeaux Aux Mots Exquis" - SIGNED Screenprinted Disk Trial Proof
Original signed screen printed disk designed with a spiraling text in French, one of the last works by the important French conceptual artist, produced to be mounted on a record which was issued with SMS magazine no. 2 (April 1968). Boldly signed and dated 1968 by Duchamp at the lower right of the untrimmed sheet. The record for which this label was intended, distributed directly to the subscribers of the SMS portfolios, was a seven-minute recording of Duchamp himself reading "Contrepèteries," a form of wordplay in French similar to the spoonerism; the spiraling text on the disk is an example of this genre. Both the recording and the design are a reference to Duchamp's iconic 1926 film Anemic Cinema, in which are shown nine revolving disks printed with contrepèteries, interspersed with abstract spiraling animations. Duchamp's fascination with spirals and word-play continued throughout his life, and he returned to the material of Anemic Cinema to create this work a few months before his death. Duchamp has signed and dated 1968 at the lower right. Published in an edition of approximately 2,000 copies, the edition itself was not signed. Peel-off wax paper backing paper is still affixed and like new; original wax paper sleeve shows traces of the embossment. 9 x 8 inches. Archivally framed. Read More...
New York: Quadrangle / New York Times Book Co.. 1975. Signed autobiography from the Russian-born French artist and designer who flourished in a range of fields including fashion, jewelry, graphic arts and costume design. He has signed and inscribed on the title page to Paul McMahon. 208 pp. Hardcover, blue cloth boards, with dust jacket with tears and one large loss. Overall fine in good dust jacket. 7 x 10 inches (17.5 x 25 cm.). Read More...
An interesting collection of original press photographs relating to the great American novelist, short story writer, and journalist, his career and his family. The 47 photographs, most with original press captions on the verso or alongside the image, include two early family photographs with Hemingway as a child; numerous portraits of the writer through the years, including a reproduction of an early charcoal portrait; several photographs of Hemingway's wives Hadley, Pauline, Martha, and Mary, alone and with the writer; various images of Hemingway meeting other literary and cultural figures; several photographs and a reproduction of an autograph letter relating to Hemingway's second son, Patrick; a striking photograph of the Cuban fisherman on whom The Old Man and the Sea was reportedly based; and two photographs of Hemingway's grave and his memorial in Sun Valley, Idaho. Several of the photographs bear captions relating to Hemingway's suicide in 1961. Read More...
Amsterdam: Stedelijk Museum. 1983. Exhibition catalogue from the Dutch American abstract artist. 62 (color) illustrations and 1 photographic portrait, original wrapper, 4to. Stedelijk Museum Catalogus no. 700. Edited by Edy de Wilde, Rini Dippel and Dorine Mignot, with catalogue design by Wim Crouwel and Arlette Brouwers. The exhibition was shortly after also held at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Humblebaek, and at the Moderna Museet, Stockholm. Very fine. 8.25 x 11 inches (20.8 x 27.8 cm).