Original quick ink sketch of a Campbell soup can on blue album page, boldly signed “Andy Warhol.” In fine condition, an original sketch of the object that made Warhol the most renowned American pop artist.
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Rectangular uniface portrait medal showing the greawt conductor in bust profile with his dates 1876 - 1962. Signed by the artist, "Grienauer." 47 x 60 mm. 71 grams. Fine.
A rare autograph signature, "Musically yours / Dinah Washington" from the American singer, known as "Queen of the Blues." Boldly inscribed in blue ink on a 4.5 x 6 inch album page and in very good condition.
Despite her early death, Washington is generally regarded as one of the most influential vocalists of the twentieth century.
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Portrait photograph, originally taken in 1932 and here in a fine ca. 1960 reprint deaccessioned by the Austrian Nationalbibliothek archives and with their stamps on the verso. 8 x 10 inches. Fine.
New York: Hans Moldenhauer [Carl Fischer]. 1961. First edition. Dyleline facsimiles in the hand of Hans Moldenhauer of the full score and individual parts, this being the first issue of the work after the discovery by Moldenhauer of the manuscript. The parts on paper from "Circle Blue Print Co.," the score on "Maestro" paper with the insignia of "Independent music publishers." Each printed on one side per page, folded into sequence from single very long sheets, one per part. Contained in a "Rental Only" folder from Carl Fischer publishers, who handled the distribution for performance. The paper generally on the yellow side, a few light markings in pencil, generally fine. Read More...
1946 Carnegie Hall program, boldly signed by the 18-year-old violinist who was appearing under the baton of Artur Rodzinski in the Sibelius Violin Concerto. One of the first female violinists to establish an international career, she taught at the San Francisco Conservatory until her retirement in 2005. In very fine condition.
New York: Piantadosi & Co.. 1918. First edition. With the recent and welcome news that the Pentagon is lifting the ban on women in combat roles, we present this unusual piece of sheet music from the final year of the First World War. In part: Read More...
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295. Zappa, Frank. (1940-1993). The Real Frank Zappa Book - SIGNED "Thanks for not puking on my cap."
New York: Poseidon Press. [1989]. First edition, first printing. Inscribed and signed, "To / Karen / Hebert / Thanks for / not puking on / my cap. / Frank Zappa" on the front free endpaper. Octavo. 352 pages. Publisher's red cloth over black paper boards with gile spine titles. Original pictorial dust jacket. Minor toning to part of the textblock and the jacket flaps. Bottom corners bumped. A near fine copy. Read More...
An interesting assortment of nine illustrated sheet music editions from the famous Ziegfeld Follies, a series of elaborate theatrical productions on Broadway in New York City from 1907 through 1931. Inspired by the Folies Bergères of Paris, the Ziegfeld Follies were conceived and mounted by Florenz Ziegfeld, reportedly at the suggestion of his then-wife, the entertainer Anna Held. Generally in fine condition, as follows: Read More...
A remarkable lot of six telegrams from the colorful and iconic theater impresario who produced the Ziegfeld Follies and who brought Fanny Brice, Eddie Cantor, and Will Rogers to the vaudeville stage. Written to Mark Hellinger regarding the possibility of Gladys Glad (Hellinger's wife and a former Ziegfeld Follies girl) appearing in Ziegfeld's upcoming film. These telegrams give a sense of the egos and personalities involved, providing a sometimes humorous look at the relationship between two larger than life figures in the world of Broadway and Hollywood as they volleyed for the attention of the beautiful showgirl. The whole correspondence is perhaps summed up by the final telegram which reads simply "I fear your love makes you a very bad manager regards. Flo." Six telegrams, signed "Flo," or "Ziegfeld." Mounted to album pages, some with additional clippings on verso. Overall in very fine condition. In chronological order, as follows [without punctuation, as sent]: Read More...
Unusual original doubleweight photograph of the two American show-business legends, standing on a dock with a large swordfish they have apparently caught! 6.5 x 8.5 inches. Edges a little rough, slightly rippled along bottom area, overall fine.
Important 8 page handwritten manuscript document by Alfred Cheney Johnston, discussing his theories on photography as an artistic art form and including a wealth of information about his techniques, formulas, craft etc. An extraordinary document. Some selected portions: Read More...
Typed and signed postcard from the 1927 stage musical Rio Rita, signed in red pencil by Florenz Ziegfeld, "Flo". This must have been written and then lost for many years and then sent in the 1960s when Johnston was in CT and Ziegfeld was long gone. The card is from the 1920s and has the message, “Show looks good. Wheeler and Woolsey are great. Get your camera cleaned up for the Girls! Best Flo." Read More...
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