Holiday 2023 Catalogue

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69. [Instrumentalists] Levant, Oscar. (1904 - 1972).
Signed Photograph

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...

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113. [Dance] Joffrey, Robert. (1930–1988).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the American dancer and choreographer in his dressing room.  Joffrey has inscribed "To Paul / with my Best Wishes / Robert Joffrey / 1979" in black ink.  Joffrey Ballet stamp to verso.  In very fine condition.  10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.). Uncommon. Read More...

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91. [Opera] Christoff, Boris. (1914-1993).
Signed Photograph as Boris Godunov

Signed full-length photograph of the great Bulgarian basso in his most famous role.  Christoff has inscribed "To Mr. Paul McMahon / Sincerely, / Boris Christoff" in black ink.  "Hurok Attractions" stamp to verso.  Light surface creasing, overall in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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95. [Opera] Warren, Leonard. (1911-1960).
Signed Photograph

Signed doubleweight photograph of the great American baritone, who has sharply inscribed "Sincerely, / Leonard Warren" in black ink.  An excellent unpersonalized example of his signature.  Light surface cracks, else in fine condition.  5 x 7.25 inches (12.7 x 18.4 cm.).

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127. [Film & Theatre] Hoffman, Philip Seymour. (1967–2014).
Signed photograph

Signed photograph of the American actor, who won an Academy Award as Best Actor in 2009 for his portrayal of Truman Capote in the eponymous film and died tragically early.  He is depicted in a scene from Love Liza, standing on the shore of a lake or river, facing the camera with his body mostly covered by reeds.  6.5 x 4.75 inches (18.4 x 12.3 cm).  In excellent condition.

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50. [Instrumentalists] Arrau, Claudio. (1903–1991).
Signed Photograph in Carnegie Hall

Signed photograph of the masterful pianist, who has inscribed "To Paul / Claudio Arrau" in black ink.  Arrau is shown standing on the stage of Carnegie Hall, its distinctive circular ceiling lights visible in the background.  Stamp identifying the pianist to verso.  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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83. [Conductors] Krips, Josef. (1902–1974).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the Austrian conductor and violinist, principal conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1950–1954, who has inscribed "To Paul / with best wishes / Josef Krips / 1972."  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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53. [Instrumentalists] Boskovsky, Willi. (1909–1991).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the Austrian violinist and conductor, best known for his long tenure as the conductor of the Vienna New Year's Concert, who has inscribed "Herzlichst / Willi Boskovsky.  Light wear to corners, overall in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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84. [Conductors] Ormandy, Eugene. (1899–1985).
Signed Photograph

Signed candid photograph of the important conductor, who has inscribed "To Mr. Paul McMahon / Eugene Ormandy / 1967" in blue ink.  Moderate ink adhesion issues to signature, else in very fine condition.  3.5 x 5 inches (8.9 x 12.7 cm.). Read More...

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52. [Instrumentalists] Borge, Victor. (1909–2000).
Signed Promotional Photograph

Promotional portrait photograph of the beloved pianist and comedian, who has tightly signed in black ink to the center of the image.  A press note mounted to verso reads "Victor Borge, the legendary 'Great Dane,' is one of the celebrated artists who will perform this summer at the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts in Mansfield, MA.  Borge will lead the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in an evening of comedy and music on Sunday, August 3."  In very fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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99. [Jazz & Song] Bennett, Tony. (1926 - 2023).
Signed San Francisco landscape Promotional Portrait

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...

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124. [Film & Theatre] [Gilbert & Sullivan] Noone, Peter. (b. 1947).
"The Pirates of Penzance" - Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the English musician who starred as Frederic in the tour of Joseph Papp's Tony Award–winning 1981 New York Shakespeare Festival production of The Pirates of Penzance.  Noone has inscribed "To Paul / Cheers! / Peter Noone" above a small self-portrait.  A press release affixed to verso announces the beginning of a six week run of the production at the Shubert Theatre in Boston.  In fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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123. [Film & Theatre] [Gilbert & Sullivan] Belushi, Jim. (b. 1954) & Noone, Peter. (b. 1947).
"The Pirates of Penzance" - Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the stars from the touring production of Joseph Papp's 1981 New York Shakespeare Festival production of The Pirates of Penzance, which won three Tonys and enjoyed a long run on Broadway.  Noone, who played Frederic, has inscribed "To Paul / Cheers! / Peter Noone" adding an illustration of a pirate, while Belushi has inscribed "To Paul / Thanks / For The / Review / Best wishes / James Belushi."  A press release affixed to verso announces the beginning of a six week run of the production at the Shubert Theatre in Boston.  In fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...

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187. [History & Culture] Einstein, Albert. (1879 - 1955).
"Mein Weltbild" ["The World As I See It"] - Signed "Two Years After The Fall Of The German Goyim"

Amsterdam: Querdio Verlag. 1934. First Edition.

German edition of "Mein Weltbild" or "The World As I See It," signed and inscribed by Einstein on the front free endpaper, in German (translated): "Two years after the Fall of the German Goyim. Kindly granted  / Albert Einstein 1935." The recipient's name has been clipped out. Several diagrams and tables throughout. Black cloth-covered boards with gilt titling on the front cover. Printed in German. With light wear and dampstaining to the covers. Slightly cocked. Light toning and foxing throughout internal pages and edges. Boldly signed. Read More...


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126. [Film & Theatre] Heston, Charlton. (1923–2008).
"The Tumbler" – Signed Photograph

Signed single sheet removed from Panorama: Boston's Official Guide Magazine (unpaginated; no date) with a photograph depicting a stage scene and the printed caption, "Charlton Heston and Rosemary Harris in The Tumbler, at the Shubert, February 4." Signed by Heston only. 6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm). In good condition. Read More...


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75. [Instrumentalists] Parkening, Christopher. (b. 1947).
Signed Photograph

Early signed photograph of the American classical guitarist, who has inscribed "To Paul, / All Best from / Christopher Parkening" in black ink to the left portion of the image.  Light surface creasing to center right and upper left corner, overall in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm). Uncommon from this period.  Read More...

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103. [Jazz & Song] Ellington, Duke. (1899-1974).
Signed Photograph

Handsome bust portrait photograph of the great composer and bandleader in a tuxedo, inscribed and signed in bold green ink. Small surface losses to verso, some light surface creases, overall in fine condition.  Visible photo: 7" x 8 3/4", nicely matted and framed under UV plexiglass to 11 1/2" x 13 1/2" overall.  

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98. [Jazz & Song] Belafonte, Harry. (1927 - 2023).
The Belafonte Story - Signed 1957 picture-book

The Belafonte Story: The Words, the Music, the Man, An Almanac Picture Book, vol. 2, ed. Josi Gameaux (New York: Almanac Publications, Inc., April 1957). 68 p. including covers, 8.5 × 10.75 inches (22 × 27 cm). Three gatherings, pp. 3–66, browned with slightly darker edges, with text and ubiquitous black-and-white photography, engravings, and line drawings; bound with two metal staples, wrapped in glossy color paper cover, back attached to spine by glue; front cover detached with chipped left and right edges, else fine. Read More...

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102. [Jazz & Song] [Ellington, Duke. (1899–1974)] Gottlieb, William. (1917–2006).
Original 1947 Photograph - Signed by the Photographer

Original William Gottlieb black and white photograph of the important American jazz composer, bandleader and pianist, circa 1946-48; printed circa 1979. Gottlieb, who has signed his name and added a copyright symbol to the lower left, captures Ellington mid-laugh in the reflection of his dressing room mirror.  Gelatin silver print, printed later.  Photographer stamp to verso, titled and signed additionally on verso in ink and also, in pencil, to lower mat.  Mounting remnants to verso corners, a few dings to corners and to lower right margin edge, else fine. Sight: 11 x 14 inches (28 x 35.5 cm.), matted to 16 x 20 inches (40.6 x 50.8 cm.). Read More...

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