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[Instrumentalists]
[Harmonica]. "How to Play the Harmonica" - Instructional Booklet
Instructional booklet on how to play the harmonica, sold by Von Hofe's Music Shop in Johnson City, Tennessee. The booklet includes instruction on various techniques, several short pieces for the instrument, historical information ("Abraham Lincoln played but one instrument—the harmonica. He called it his 'band.'"), and a guide to the different types of harmonica that exist. 24 pp. In fine condition. 3.5 x 8.25 inches (8.9 x 21 cm.).
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[Film & Theatre]
[Henie, Sonja. (1912-1969)]. "Sonja Henie with Her Hollywood Ice Revue" - Souvenir Program
Souvenir program from the Norwegian figure skater's 1943-1944 Hollywood Ice Revue tour, which includes photographs of Henie in her "daily life," her trophy collection, and numerous stills from the 1943 musical Wintertime, in which she starred alongside Cesar Romero. 16 pp. Red velvet cover with gold embossed design. In fine condition. 9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm.). Read More...
Charming original doubleweight photograph of the Hello, Dolly! costars backstage at the 1965 Grammy Awards, where Streisand won Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female for her recording of "People" and Armstrong won Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male for his solo rendition of "Hello, Dolly!" Inscription to verso in an unknown hand, crease to lower left corner, short vertical tear to upper margin, else in fine condition. 7 x 5 inches (17.8 x 12.7 cm.).
Signed photographic reproduction of an illustrated portrait of the legendary jazz singer, who is shown leaning against a telescope with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, a reference to Bennett's signature tune "I left my heart in San Francisco" written by George City and Douglass Cross, which became the official city song. Bennett has inscribed "To Paul, / Best Wishes, / Tony Bennett / '73" in black felt tip. The ABC Television Network press release mounted to verso reads, in part, "The man who has been called the 'singer's singer,' Tony Bennett stars in his first television special, Singer Presents Tony Bennett, on the ABC Television Network -- in color." Slight ripple to lower margin, else in very fine condition. 7 x 9 inches (17.8 x 22.9 cm.). Read More...
1953 Othello Records (2) – L-101 “Subscriber’s Edition,” numbered 4782 and signed in ballpoint on the verso of the pictorial album cover. Album clean and bright with light edge wear. Vinyl with some visible scratches, untested.
Book of paper dolls modeled on the American film and television actress, who has signed to inside cover in purple felt-tip. The paper doll outfits throughout draw inspiration from not only Fleming's personal wardrobe, but films in which she starred, including Gunfight at the OK Corral, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and Serpent of the Nile. In very fine condition. 8.5 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm.). Read More...
An amusing vintage photograph of the composer in a coat of song titles, musical top hat and "God Bless America" oversized bow tie, apparently in a club membership induction ceremony at "the Astor, fixed up like [N-word] Mike's Bowery bar, where Berlin began his career as a singing waiter. Announcer and bartender: Tony Sarg, cartoonist." Edges nicked, stamps and clippings on verso, else fine. 8 x 10 inches (20 x 25.5 cm.).
Signed check penned and signed by the highly regarded American songwriter best known for the musical Showboat and for such standards as “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” Personal check, 8.25 x 3 inches (21 x 7.7 cm), filled out and signed by Kern, “Jerome D. Kern,” payable to the stenographer firm of Tausig & Lewis for $159.00, September 14th, 1939. Check is endorsed on reverse by Tausig & Lewis. Expected cancellation holes just slightly affecting the signature, generally fine.
Signed photograph of the American harmonica player, who has inscribed "To Paul / Larry Adler" to the upper margin. Toning to verso, image unaffected, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
New York: Henry Holt and Co,. 1957. First Edition. Hardcover, boldly signed "To Paul / Sincerely / Richard Rodgers" to the title page by the the important American composer and lyricist of more than 900 songs and 40 Broadway musicals including (with Lorenz Hart) Pal Joey, Jumbo and Babes in Arms. With Oscar Hammerstein, he would contribute to such classics as South Pacific, The King and I and Oklahoma!. 8vo. 364pp + index, illustrated. Small tears and losses to dj, else fine. Read More...
Portrait photograph by Ray Lee Jackson of the great American bon vivant, actor and pianist, shown in a pensive pose with cigarette in hand, inscribed to Harry Friedgut (1901-1975), managing director of the New York City Center of Music and Drama. A few small nicks, small tear to upper right edge and small loss to lower edge (easily matted out of view), else fine. 7.25 x 9.25 inches (18.5 x 24 cm). Read More...