London: Sinclair-Stevenson. 2000. An unusual signed item from the American biologist who shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering the function and structure of DNA, providing the prime impetus for further research in the emerging fields of molecular genetics and biochemistry. A paperback copy of "Genesis" (in a translation by Sidney Brichto), signed in blue ballpoint ink on the title page, "J.D. Watson," and initialled, "JD," on the front cover. Our consignor received this autograph in person and recalls that Watson noted when signing that "this will be worth a fortune someday!"
Original doubleweight matte sepia photograph by the popular Ziegfeld photographer team of Strauss-Peyton, showing the great Golden Age contralto in profile, signed and inscribed "Wishing you a Happy Xmas - Sincerely and gratefully yours / Louise Homer." Trimmed to 8.5 x 10.75 inches, a few light marks and surface creases, overall very good. Read More...
Signed 1949 Houston Youth Symphony program from the beloved and legendary pianist, signed in blue ink on the very graphically interesting cover. Creased along the lower quarter, else fine.
The concert included works by Haydn, Schubert, Chopin, Horowitz and Mussorgsky's "Pictures," in a revision by Horowitz "based on the original piano manuscript."
Original lithograph, executed in 1978, pencil signed lower right and numbered 35 from the edition of 100. The image is approximately 18 x 20 and framed out to 24-1/2 x 26 inches overall.
Hirschfeld drew musicians always with incredible fluidity and they were, perhaps, his favorite subjects. He drew Horowitz several times and the present example includes the hidden Hirschfeld trademark 'NINA' at the base of the pianist's hair.
Paris: Gide Fils. [1815]. [2], [1-3] 4-26 pp. Six finely engraved musical scores for voice or voices and piano or harp, each preceded by a handcolored steel engraving and elaborate titlepage, the first five of which are also followed by an autograph manuscript of a different song (2-3 pp) accomplished on leaves of blank staff paper bound after each printed song (as issued), thus the volume including 11 works in total. 27 x 20.5 cm. Spotting and staining throughout, the tissue guards between engravings largely torn or lacking. In beautiful illustrated and hand-painted boards featuring a musical scene. Rare. The copy at the BNP apparently lacking the illustrations, and only three other copies recorded by Worldcat.
Original candid snapshot photograph dated April, 1965. Approximately 3.5 x 3.5 inches in size. In very good condition. Likely an unpublished image of Satchmo performing.
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 double-weight full-length photo of Armstrong and his trumpet, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes to Jimmy Bradin’ from Louis ‘Satch’ Armstrong.” Some scattered light surface marks and impressions, and a small area of light discoloration and staining to center of photo, otherwise fine condition. A youthful portrait bearing a particularly bold signature.
Signed Henri Manuel of Paris vintage sepia postcard photograph of the legendary entertainer, boldly signed later "votre / Josephine Baker / 1962" in blue ink. 10 x 15 cm. In fine condition.
Baker was most noted as a singer, while in her early career she was a celebrated dancer. She was given the nicknames the "Black Venus" or the "Black Pearl", as well as the "Créole Goddess" in anglophone nations, while in France she has always been known in the old theatrical tradition as "La Baker."
90. [Jazz & Song] [Beatles] . Vintage Photograph of Beatles holding "Love is All You Need" Signs
Famous photograph of the Beatles holding up signs that read "Love Is All You Need" in various languages as they launched their One World campaign in 1967. Approx. 11" x 14" Glossy C (Chromogenic) color photograph shot 1967, printed ca. 1979 w/ Agency stamp on verso.
Original Burt Goldblatt 8 x 10 photograph of Davis in a head and shoulders pose, attractively matted and framed with an autograph note from Davis on Warner Bros. Studio paper, providing authorization for entry to the Atlanta Jazz Festival: "Add - 5/28 ATL 'Jamir Hayes' + 3 VIP / Miles!!" In very fine condition.
Vintage cardstock program of Those Fabulous Dorseys, signed and inscribed in blue and green ink by both. From Frank Dailey's Meadowbrook in NJ, the menu side inscribed in pen in an unknown hand "Christmas Dance '55'." 7.5 x 11.5 inches [19 x 29 cm]. Fine.
Attractive black and white photograph of the great singer, known as the “First Lady of Song,” widely regarded as one of the finest jazz vocalists of all time. The complete program LE REVUE DU JAZZ N°2 FEBRUARY 1949 in which she is described as "Reine de Harlem," signed boldly "Sincerely, Ella Fitzgerald" in blue ink on the cover photograph and by Bill Coleman on page 65 within. 8 x 10 inches [21 x 27 cm], quite wrinkled and worn around the edges, tear to rear wrapper, otherwise good.
Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc.. 1956. Inscribed in blue ink across the first blank, "For Evelyn / Sincerely / Billie Holiday." Read More...
Original 6.25 x 8.25 inch photograph of Jolson in full blackface in the 1925 stage play "Big Boy," as captured by the important Broadway photographer Florence Vandamm. Raised stamp of the photographer l.l. "Florence Vandamm," her stamp also on the verso with handwritten "Vanity Fair." Inscribed and signed on the mount in ink "A Happy New Year / Al Jolson." Affixed to mount at upper edges, otherwise in very fine condition. The dot between the two names is considered by some to be an indication of a secretarial signing on behalf of Jolson. However, we are not aware of a definitive signature study of the artist and have likewise found other similar examples of this signature having been offered by several leading autograph auction houses and certified as authentic Jolson by PSA/DNA. The present example is sold thus as possibly accomplished secretarially, the rare Vandamm photograph being in any event the primary interest in this example. Read More...
Exhibit program for Lennon’s Bag One lithographs, held at Lee Nordness Galleries in New York from February 7–28, 1970, 8.5 x 11, 20 pages, containing reproductions of all 14 lithographs in the 300-set limited edition. In fine condition, with mild handling wear and some light toning to edges of covers.
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Bold autograph from the great French chanteuse on a Souvenir l'Olympia Music-Hall label affixed to a 78 record of perhaps her most famous song, "La Vie en Rose." The record has been unfortunately cracked, but the label is intact.
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Signed photograph of the great French chanteuse on the cover of her Disques Columbia promotional catalogue. Scattered foxing and light handling marks, otherwise fine. 14 x 18 cm.
Four integral pages, 9" x 12", n. p., n. d. The legendary vocalist has placed his signature to the left of the portrait of himself on the front cover of sheet music for one his most famous songs, "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You"," his seventh RCA single release. In heavily worn condition, faded, tears along the edges, numerous wrinkles and creases and small stains. The signature unaffected. Read More...
An unusual vintage photograph of the Sinatra and Wayne at the SHARE "Boomtown charity. "It's a rare occasion when these two actors can be photographed together, as their paths seldom meet due to their strong political beliefs --- which vary greatly." The photograph by Don Pack, stamped on the verso and with a news clipping affixed. 8 x 10 inches, in very fine condition.