Two original doubleweight photographs of the influential American jazz pianist and composer, captured by photographer Doug Quackenbush ca. 1964. One photograph shows Monk in coat and hat from behind, while in the other he appears to be dancing or conducting in a mostly-empty studio. Stamped on the verso with photographer's credit. In fine condition, each 8 x 10 inches (20.4 x 25.2 cm). Read More...
Original photograph of the great chanteuse with Paul Meurisse in the 1940 play Le Bel Indifférent. While Meurisse lies on the bed, reading a newspaper, Piaf is shown menacing and ghost-like in the background. In fine condition. 10.5 x 8.25 inches (27 x 21 cm).
Original doubleweight photograph of a jam session taking place at the Hot Club of France Headquarters in Paris, 1939. Django Reinhardt (seated at the left) looks up at cornettist Rex Stewart, while Duke Ellington smiles over his glass of wine in the center and further members of the Quintette du Hot Club de France, including bassist Louis Vola, Django's brother Joseph Reinhardt, Pierre Ferret, and Max Geldray join in. The players and occasion are identified on the verso, with a stamp from the Frank Driggs Collection. Some light edge wear; overall fine. 9.75 x 8 inches (25 x 20 cm). Read More...
Charming original 1946 photograph of the young Sinatra in the CBS studios with the Met's leading mezzo-soprano of the era, Risë Stevens. While Stevens sings, Sinatra (his jacket hung on the music stand) dances and snaps his fingers. Stevens was one of many guest singers on Sinatra's weekly CBS broadcast, The Frank Sinatra Show, beginning in 1945. A great image of a youthful Frank. Some minor scratches and wear; press captions on the verso; otherwise in fine condition. 18 x 22.8 cm.
Original 1960's postcard of the iconic doo-wop group, inscribed on the verso by singer Rudy Lewis, a member of the group from 1960 until his untimely death in 1964. He has inscribed in pencil: "To you Genny from Rudy of the Drifters. Please stay! Because you're some kind of wonderful. Best wishes always." Corner crease; overall fine. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14.2 cm). Read More...
Signed postcard photograph of the great American jazz vocalist and pianist, a gifted song stylist known for her rich voice and perfect pitch. She is shown in an elegant gown in a promotional portrait for Mercury Records, and has signed boldly over the image. Fine. 3.25 x 5.5 inches (8 x 14 cm.)
Original photograph of the American singer known as "Queen of the Blues," who is shown in a promotional portrait for Universal Attractions. Tape remnants at the corners; overall very good. 8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.5 cm).
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[Jazz & Song]
Zappa, Frank. (1940–1993). "Albert Hall Concert Cancelled" - Original 1971 Press Photograph
Original photograph of the American composer, rock musician and guitarist, shown greeting a crowd of fans who are protesting the cancellation of his show with the Mothers of Invention at the Royal Albert Hall, on grounds of obscenity, in 1971. Original press caption on the verso dated February 9, 1971, with Swedish press stamp. Slight corner creases; overall very good. 9.5 x 7.25 inches (24 x 18.4 cm).
Original photograph of the American composer, rock musician and guitarist who was a pioneer of extended improvisation using avant-garde techniques. Zappa is shown during a visit to Sweden, leaning against a wall next to a risqué advertisement. In very fine condition. 7 x 9.5 inches (17.7 x 24 cm).
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[Film & Theatre]
[Berlin Theater]. Original 1825 Berlin Theater Broadside
Original 1825 broadside from the Königstädtisches Theater in Berlin, advertising the plays Das Osterwasser by Julius Eberwein, Die Ehemänner als Junggesellen by Gaugiran-Nanteil, and Die Schneidermamsells, after Scribe with music by Louis Angely, to be performed on April 2, 1825. Light toning and foxing, mounted on card. Overall fine. 8 x 14 inches (20.5 x 35.8 cm).
Autograph letter from the most famous actress of the nineteenth century, known as "The Divine Sarah." 1 p.; n.d. Bernhardt writes to a female friend (translated from the French): "My dear, I hope that your mother is feeling better. I embrace you with all my heart [...] Sarah." In pencil on a folded sheet, together with the original black-bordered envelope with Bernhardt's initials on the flap, addressed in ink to a Madame de Ménilly. Fine. 4.25 x 6.5 inches (10.8 x 16.9 cm).
Typed letter signed from the Anglo-American playwright and writer of musical comedies, concerning the possibility of reviving his 1917 musical Leave it to Jane in England. April 20, [1965]. 1 p. To David Paramor of Aldus Books Ltd. in London, Bolton writes that there is no reason why the "Princess shows"—musicals written with P. G. Wodehouse and Jerome Kern and originally produced during World War I at the Princess Theatre in New York—should not be revived, and goes on to recommend Leave it to Jane and Oh, Lady as two options. Full text below. In fine condition. 7.25 x 10.5 inches (18.5 x 26.3 cm). Original transmissal envelope postmarked April 20, 1965. Together with a newspaper clipping about Bolton's death in 1979. Read More...
Signed photograph from the Anglo-American playwright and writer of musical comedies, inscribed to actor Clifton Webb. Bolton is shown in a profile portrait by Moody of New York and has penned at the lower left: "To my dear friend / Clifton Webb / from a fellow laborer in the dramatic vineyard / Guy Bolton / May 1918." Light corner wear with tack holes and one small crease at the lower right; overall fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.2 x 25.3 cm). Read More...
Signed photograph of the leading British actor and major silent movie star of late 1920's Hollywood, who starred opposite Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express. Brook has signed in blue pencil below the image. On the verso, in another hand: "Clive Brook, July 26, 1948." In very fine condition. 8.8 x 13.9 cm.
An original identification card, ca. 1945, from the iconic Spanish filmmaker, completed in his hand with his personal details and bearing his thumbprint at the left. Buñuel completed the card in 1945 while living in Hollywood and working for Warner Bros, a year before leaving for Mexico. Very fine. 3.5 x 2.5 inches (9.1 x 6.3 cm.) Read More...
An original Mexican firearms permit issued to and signed by the iconic Spanish filmmaker. Plasticized firearms license issued by the National Defense Secretariat of Mexico, bearing the Mexican Government logo and the number A487191. Signature and fingerprint of Luis Buñuel on the front. On the reverse side, technical specificities of the weapon concerned: Colt revolver of 22 caliber special, with its serial number. 11.9 x 7.9 cm. Read More...
Vintage flip book depicting the famous entertainer being knocked out by a lady, who he then kicks in the behind. Together with a photograph postcard of Chaplin as a young man, photographed by Witzel, and an envelope addressed to Chaplin in Hollywood and postmarked February 6, 1948.
A small card bearing the printed words, "The family of Walt Disney will always hold in grateful remembrance your kind expression of sympathy." The American entrepreneur, cartoonist, animator, voice actor, film producer, and cultural icon died from lung cancer on December 15, 1966 in Burbank, California. He left behind a vast legacy, including numerous animated shorts and feature films produced during his lifetime; the company, parks, and animation studio that bear his name; and the California Institute of the Arts. In fine condition, 12.6 x 10.2 cm.
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Early typed letter signed from the important American director, looking back on his first film, You're a Big Boy Now. Dated Friday, with original envelope postmarked July 24, 1970. Writing to a Henri Barense of South Vt. Artists Inc, Ford Coppola reflects: "I don't really have much to say about Big Boy—except that I remember despretely [sic] wanting to make it [...] and so up until the film was actually in production, I never believed it was happening..." 1 p. on letterhead of American Zoetrope, with one holograph correction to the typed text. Folding creases and some light wear; overall in fine condition. 8.25 x 11 inches (21.3 x 28 cm). Read More...
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[Film & Theatre]
Garbo, Greta. (1905-1990). Garbo with the USC Track Team - Original Photograph
Amusing original photograph of the actress and international star posing rather unhappily with the track team of the University of Southern California, dressed in their uniform. She had apparently been ordered to pose for the picture by MGM shortly after arriving in the US in 1926, and initially refused, capitulating only when the studio threatened to deduct $25 from her salary! Yellow pencil square around Garbo's image; some light scratches and mounting remnants, with picture service stamp and notes on the verso; overall in very good condition. 9 x 7 inches (24.7 x 18.5 cm).