Signed image of the American actress in her best-known role as delightfully evil Wicked Witch of the West, plotting with one of her monkey soldiers to destroy Dorothy, who appears in her crystal ball. Hamilton has signed humorously: "OUT Dorothy! Jim is next! So get ready Jim! Witchiest wishes! WWW (Maggie Hamilton)." With a note on the verso from the dedicatee, Jim Swanson. Upper edge unevenly trimmed; mounting remnants on the verso; otherwise a crisp and classic image in fine condition. 25.4 x 19.8 cm.
An interesting group of original copyright documents relating to the 1911 play The Moral Code, written by Herbert Thomson and produced by American songwriter and dramatist Arthur Hammerstein. Included are: an original copyright certificate from the Library of Congress (July 17, 1911; on a punched and stamped 5 x 3 card;); a bill from Strong, Buckmaster & Bolden of London for copyright charges (September 13, 1911; 8 x 9.5 inches); a signed receipt from the International Copyright Bureau to Strong, Buckmaster & Bolden for copyright fees (September 13, 1911; 7 x 4 inches); a carbon copy of a receipt for registering the play at Stationers' Hall, London (August 22, 1911; 5.5 x 8 inches); a single-sheet program for the first public copyright performance of the play, at 11:00 am on August 21, 1911 at the Adelphi Theatre, London (8.25 x 10.5 inches); and the original certificate allowing the play to be performed in Britain, signed by the Lord Chamberlain, Charles Spencer (September 3, 1911; 8.25 x 12.5 inches). Some folding creases, light wear and toning; overall fine. Read More...
Seventeen 1930's portrait photographs of the film actress and sex symbol, in high-quality modern glossy prints, ca. 1980s. Among other poses, the "blonde bombshell" appears reclining over a bearskin rug, combing her hair, and gazing up at a candelabra. A great collection of many striking and iconic images of the star. In fine condition, each approx. 21 x 25 cm. Read More...
Doubleweight matte photograph portrait of the American film actress and 1930's sex symbol, signed in her name most probably by her mother, "Mama Jean." Inscribed "To Dennis Dorau, with my kindest wishes, Jean Harlow." A striking noir image that highlights Harlow's fantastic pencilled eyebrows. Slightly warped with creasing to one corner; otherwise in very fine condition. 20.2 x 25.3 cm.
Signed photograph of the American actor and stage producer, who appeared in or produced 30 plays on Broadway from 1898 to 1928, and who appeared in the silent films of the 1920's. Hitchcock has penned: "For Mr. Harry G. Jacobs with every good wish, from Raymond Hitchcock." Chip to one corner; otherwise a crisp image in very fine condition. 20.3 x 25.1 cm.
Signed photograph of the American character actor, known for his long career in film, theater, radio, and animated films. He has signed and inscribed at the upper right to music critic Raymond Morin and dated September 7, 1940, adding "Encino—Calif" along the edge of the photograph. 7.5 x 9.5 inches (19 x 24.5 cm).
Signed photograph of the American actor best-known for bringing Dagwood Bumstead, the bumbling husband of Blondie, to life in film, radio and television. He has inscribed and signed at the lower right. Toning; some scuffs, soiling and overall wear; very good. 8 x 10 inches (20.2 x 25.3 cm).
Signed photograph postcard of Scottish actress, singer, mimic, vaudevillian, and music hall performer as Peter Pan in ragged clothes, a hood, and with a knife at her belt. Loftus played Peter Pan in the second British production of J. M. Barrie's play in 1905. The actress has signed her name and "I'm Peter Pan!" On the verso, a Miss Nancie L. Stafford has addressed the postcard to herself and written a note asking for Loftus' autograph for her collection. Postmarked Liverpool, May 7, 1906. Mounting remnants on the verso; else in very fine condition. 8.7 x 13.8 cm.
Original cabinet photograph of the American actress and singer with her husband and frequent collaborator, the operetta composer Edward Solomon. Photographed by Falk of New York, Russell is shown looking at the camera while Solomon looks up at her from the piano. Together with an autograph signature from Russell and a clipped signature from Russell, also bearing fragments of an autograph letter referring to the couple's divorce. Below his signature, Solomon has penned a postscript: "I might add that to increase my woes, thro' the officiousness (as usual) of the American Press my wife has parted from me for ever, at least, she says so." The verso reads: "I will now close this, as I fear it will not be very interesting to you, but I will make my next fully so." Slight buckling to the cabinet card; light toning and foxing to the signatures; overall fine. Photograph 4.25 x 6.5 inches (10.7 x 16.7 cm); signatures each approx. 4 x 3 inches. Read More...
Autographed postcard of the Irish-born American actor in his starring role in the 1904 play "The Prince Chap." Scott is shown seated in an artist's smock, striking a pensive pose, and has signed "Yours faithfully, Cyril Scott." Slight discoloration to the left edge; otherwise in very fine condition. 8.6 x 13.8 cm.
Original photograph of the acting duo and couple Yvonne Printemps and Sacha Gutry (shown in shadow profile!), captured by the important Broadway photographer Florence Vandamm. Printemps is shown lighting a cigarette for Guitry's shadow, in a striking image ca. 1927. Stamped by Vandamm at the lower left and on the verso, with the added note "exclusive to Vanity Fair." Toning, overpainting to Printemps' eyebrow and eyelashes, and a small loss at the upper right; overall very good. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.5 cm). Read More...
Photograph postcard signed by the French-American artist best known for her large-scale sculpture and installation art, who was also a prolific painter and printmaker. Bourgeois has signed her portrait on the verso: "To Joe Warfield, with best wishes, Louise Bourgeois, August 1993." In very fine condition. 10.9 x 15.3 cm. Read More...
An amusing invitation card to a 23 November, 1976 opening at the Galerie Maeght in Paris, featuring a lithograph illustration of a vibrant red snake's body on the outside which, in typically amusing Calder fashion, continues with the head into the inside of the card. 38 x 28cm, Toning, a few small stray marks, otherwise fine.
Carte de visite portrait of the important writer, stamped on the verso: "Photographic Warehouse / 180, Rue de Rivoli, 180." Light toning and wear; overall fine. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.5 cm).
Carte de visite photograph of the French artist Gustave Doré, as captured by photographer Nadar. Doré is shown in a seated portrait looking to the left, with his right hand in his pocket. Red-edged card with Nadar's printed "N" at the lower right. Fine. 25 x 3.75 inches (5.7 x 9.5 cm).
An interesting collection of photographs and documents from the husband and wife American designers who made significant historical contributions to the development of modern architecture and furniture, and their close friend and colleague, designer Alexander "Sandro" Girard. The friendship between the Eameses and the Girards began in the 1940's and continued for many years. Girard, with his passion for bright colors and geometric patterns, designed fabrics for the Eames and other designers at Herman Miller, where such iconic pieces as the Eames Chair were developed. Read More...
Two postcards signed by the collaborative artistic duo Gilbert & George, known for their distinctive and highly formal appearance and manner and also for their brightly colored graphic-style photo-based artworks. The images represented are "Leafage" (1988) and "World" (1983). In very fine condition. 15.2 x 10.2 cm and 10.5 x 15 cm.
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Ginsberg, Allen. (1926–1997). Birdbrain / Sue Your Parents - Signed Record with Psychedelic Drawing
Signed copy of the Beat poet's 1981 single, recorded with the Denver-based band The Gluons. Single 33 1/3 rpm 7" vinyl disc, with original dust-sleeve, printed insert sheet and photographic outer sleeve screen-printed in colors, designed by Howard Klein. Ginsberg has signed inside the outer sleeve, dating Boulder, November 16, 1983. To the blue-and-white printed record label, he has added two psychedelic drawings: on the A side, a drawing of a triangle within a circle, with flames coming from it; on the B side, a flower with the initials A. H., stars and a snake. "A. H." refers to Albert Hofmann, the "Father of LSD"; we are aware of several other drawings by Ginsberg incorporating these initials. Very slight toning to dust-sleeve and tiny dents to outer sleeve; overall very fine. Read More...
Group of three original carte de visite photographs of the important French writer. Included are a portrait of Hugo seated by Pierre Petit; an oval portrait by Nadar, printed with Hugo's dates of birth and death; and a photograph of Hugo in an ornately decorated room, by Arsène Garnier of Guernesey. Read More...