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8827. [Book Box].
Chinoiserie Style Lacquer Book Form Dressing Box

Early 20th century book form dressing box decorated with figures and pavilions, the cover hinging to reveal an easel mirror, and the side sliding to reveal two drawers. 4 x 9 1/4 x 7 1/4in

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Art & Design

11357. Billings, William. (1746–1800).
The Continental Harmony, Containing a Number of Anthems, Fuges, and Chorusses, in Several Parts. Never Before Published. Composed by -- Author of Various Music Books. […] Published According to Act of Congress.

Boston: Printed, Typographically at Boston by Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews. Sold at their Bookstore, No. 45, Newbury Street; by said Thomas in Worcester; and by the Booksellers in Boston, and elsewhere. 1794. First edition. Letterpress pages. Pp. [i - iv], v-xxxiv, [35]-199, [1] p., [1] leaf of plates [ "Index"], final blank. Original blue paper over boards, sheep spine. Wanting the engraved frontispiece, which it was evidently bound without, indicated by foxing and offset patterns. Other copies are similarly deprived (eg LOC, a copy at Clements), but we have supplied an expert facsimile of his famous circular composition "Connection," printed on early and agreeably toned laid paper. Paper chipped from front board, otherwise a fine and exceptionally clean copy - dare we say, this is almost certainly the crispest condition Billings you are ever likely to encounter. Contained in a dropspine cloth box. Read More...

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10477. Cody, William F., "Buffalo Bill". (1846–1917).
Archive Including Cody Family Memorial Scrapbook, Signed Photograph, Signed Book, Original Photographs, Cody's Personal Grooming Kit & Meerschaum Pipe, and two newly discovered photographs, one being one of the earliest recorded photographs of Cody

A remarkable archive of photographs and ephemera owned by and relating to the legendary Wild West scout, bison hunter, and showman. The collection includes Buffalo Bill's personal shaving kit, an impressive rosewood and brass case complete with razors, combs, brushes and other grooming tools; his meerschaum pipe with a carving of a dog; three extremely rare photographs of Cody, including two previously unknown very early photographs; a signed first edition of his autobiography; an envelope of crumbled leaves from Buffalo Bill's grave on Lookout Mountain; and an album of clippings and photographs relating to his death and burial, compiled by Cody's nephew George Cody and his wife Anna Bond Goodman for their daughter. Most items in very good to fine condition; an important archive from the celebrated frontiersman and entertainer, a central figure in the history of the American West.  Read More...

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History & Historiography

21633. [Planet of the Apes] [John Chambers, 20th Century-Fox].
Screen-used Background Actor Ape Mask, 1968

Twentieth Century-Fox, 1968. Brown-faced rubber ape mask with attached mohair black hair, with a flap on the back lower part of the hair which lifts and reattaches with Velcro. This allowed the actors who wore the masks to easily put them on and take them off. The mask is mounted permanently to a mannequin head and shoulders and housed in a custom-made shadow box. Shadow box: 12 x 14 x 19.75 in.; mask: 10 x 10.5 x 16 in. Read More...

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Film
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Ephemera

16998. Ali, Muhammad. (1942–2016).
"The Greatest Love of All" - Signed Sheet Music

Burbank, CA: Golden Torch Music Corp.. c. 1977. Signed sheet music from the 1977 song "The Greatest Love of All," recorded as the main theme of the Muhammad Ali biopic The Greatest. Ali has signed on the cover, which features a montage of images from the film. 6 pp. Also included is a circular sticker with the logo of "The Greatest" and an image of Ali. Very fine overall. 9 x 12 inches (23 x 30.5 cm). Read More...

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Recreation & Leisure

21312. Warhol, Andy. (1928–1987) [Essay by Robert Rosenblum, Edited by David Whitney].
Andy Warhol: Portraits of the 70s - SIGNED AND WITH AN ORIGINAL SIGNED POLAROID

New York: Random House (The Whitney Museum). 1979. First Edition. A very special example of the 1979 stated First Edition softcover, signed and inscribed in bold black ink to the half title "To Paul from Andy Warhol," and including an original polaroid photograph by Warhol of the recipient, photographer Paul McMahon, signed in black ink by Warhol to the lower margin and also sold together also with an original small format black and white photograph of Warhol by Paul McMahon, taken at a 1980 book signing appearance by the artist and signed "Photo by Paul McMahon" to verso.  The book, Square 8vo.  141 pp. Slight handling stains to edges, glue stain to inner front gutter, else fine. The photographs, each approx. 4¼ x 3 3/8 in. (10.8 x 8.6 cm) and both in fine condition.  Read More...

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12482. [Weill, Kurt. (1900–1950)] Lenya, Lotte. (1898–1981).
Die Dreigroschenoper - SIGNED WITH CHRISTMAS WISHES

Double LP vinyl box set of "Die Dreigroschenoper" (The Three Penny Opera) sung in German, the LP book inscribed with Merry Christmas wishes in German and English by Lotte Lenya and signed by her, New York 1958. Illustrated book with play list in German and English and art poster by Ben Shahn. Music by Kurt Weill and lyrics by Bertolt Brecht with Lotte Lenya as Jenny. Read More...

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Theater

12283. Saint Laurent, Yves. (1936–2008).
"Kouros" - SIGNED

Paris: Maquette et Edition Mafia. [1981]. First and only edition. . Interesting portfolio entitled "Kouros," limited to 1,500 copies, this being copy no. 909 of 1000 numbered. 8 bifolia; 9 printed poems, each accompanied by a full-page illustration on the opposing page; 10 plates in total (including one double page plate) printed in blues, black and silver in a pochoir style; decorated leaf with title and justification; loose in printed blue wrappers, housed in original printed white cardboard case. 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"). 0.7kg. This copy signed and inscribed by the artist and author on a preliminary page in black ink to the model Kris Lovimaskaia: "Pour Kris, avec amour, Yves, 23 Octobre 1986, Paris." Contents in fine condition; the original box which has preserved the book well exhibits extensive wear and staining. A wonderful piece from one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. Read More...

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Small archive of eleven original flyers, photographs and a signed letter relating to the campaign of Muhammad Ali and others for the pardoning of boxer Ruben "Hurricane" Carter who was wrongly convicted of murder. The collection includes three original press photographs ("Muhammad Ali takes time out from training for the Joe Frazier fight to address a rally in Newark 9/6 designed to gain a new trial..."; "Ali greets Carter"; "Ali leaves a rally at Newark..."), three different handbills ("Free Rubin 'Hurrican' Carter *& John Artis...Sept 17..."; "Come One - Come All - New Jersey Defense Committee...September 6, 1975"; "Heavyweight Champion of the World....says Meet Him in Trenton 'Together we will Win..." Friday October 17, 1975"), "The Hurricane Fund" brochures (two different), "March to prison with me Friday" poster (13x8"), "Night of the Hurricane II" January 25. 1976 concert program (with Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder and Isaac Hayes) and a signed typed letter from Newark Mayor Kenneth Gibson, September 2, 1975, with an autograph signed postscript from Muhammad Ali: "I am happy to confirm the content of our conversation. I will, on Saturday, September 6, 1975 make a presentation of keys to the city of Newark to Brother Muhammad Ali and Mr. Donald King.  As well, a proclamation will be issued proclaiming Saturday, September 6th Ruben [sic] Hurricane Carter Day in Newark, New Jersey."; "I will be there Sat. Morning / Muhammad Ali / Sept 3 -75 Peace." Read More...

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13266. [Portraits & Autographs of Composers and Performers] Busby, Thomas. (1754 - 1838).
Concert Room and Orchestra Anecdotes, of Music and Musicians, Ancient and Modern. - EXTRA ILLUSTRATED WITH 150+ ORIGINAL PERIOD PORTRAITS & AUTOGRAPH INSERTIONS

London: Printed for Clementi & Co. Cheapside, And Knight & Lacey, Paternoster Row. 1825. First Edition. 3 volumes. 12mo, crushed brown morocco with gilt-lettered spine by Rivière & Son, edges rubbed, some bowing to boards; bookplates of Frances Amelia Adams, front hinge of first volume cracked with front free endpaper detached, moderate foxing and offsetting scattered throughout. An extraordinary set, extra-illustrated with 5 autographs and over 150 18th and 19th-century engravings bound in, with many inlaid to size. Most illustrations are cut down to 12mo, some with slight losses to the images; some are flush mounted to an inset window; some are larger formats folded down. Engravings are generally in very good to fine condition, many with toning to the edges, some with light foxing and some with light plate marks. Read More...

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Classical Music

11367. [Portraits & Autographs of Composers and Performers] Busby, Thomas. (1754–1838).
Concert Room and Orchestra Anecdotes, of Music and Musicians, Ancient and Modern. - EXTRA ILLUSTRATED WITH 150+ ORIGINAL PERIOD PORTRAITS & AUTOGRAPH INSERTIONS

London: 1825. 3 volumes. 12mo, crushed brown morocco with gilt-lettered spine by Rivière & Son, edges rubbed, some bowing to boards; bookplates of Frances Amelia Adams, front hinge of first volume cracked with front free endpaper detached, moderate foxing and offsetting scattered throughout. An extraordinary set, extra-illustrated with 5 autographs and over 150 18th and 19th-century engravings bound in, with many inlaid to size. Most illustrations are cut down to 12mo, some with slight losses to the images; some are flush mounted to an inset window; some are larger formats folded down. Engravings are generally in very good to fine condition, many with toning to the edges, some with light foxing and some with light plate marks. Read More...

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