Signed photograph of the popular American actress and singer, who has inscribed "All love / Pearl" in black felt tip to the left of the image. The composition of the image, which only occupies the right half of the print, makes for a particularly striking composition and example of Bailey's signature. In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
Typed letter signed from the popular American actress and singer to Mr. Edward Sothern Hipp. Bailey thanks Hipp for his positive review of her book The Raw Pearl in the Newark News. Dated September 30, 1968 and signed "Pearl." Letter creases with very slight tears and discoloration to the edges; otherwise in fine condition. 8.5 x 11 inches.
Unusual 7 x 9 inch original photograph of the popular American actress and singer, onstage with Ed Sullivan. This photograph was from Bailey's personal collection and she has identified it in ink on the lower portion as "Ed and Pearl." Slight rippling to surface, else in fine condition, an unusual association.
Grouping of thirteen original photographs from Bailey's personal collection, showing her alone and with her husband, the great drummer Louie Bellson, and with or of other family members, musical and film figures, including a sensational candid photo of Bellson playing traditional drums in an apparent unidentified African tribal setting. Images by Max Machol, Pic Photos, Tudor Owen, Ted Bettencourt and other uncredited photographers, various sizes and formats, generally undated though ranging from roughly 1950 - 1980, most approx. 8 x 10 inches, all in fine condition.
Collection of signed photographs, including numerous important figures from the worlds of jazz and classical music, dance and entertainment, together with several autograph and typed letters signed. Some of the more notable names include Pearl Bailey, Sid Caesar, Robert Casadesus, Maurice Chevalier, Phyllis Curtin, Antal Dorati, Eileen Farrell, Lukas Foss, Edwin Frank Goldman, Dick Hyman, Robert Joffrey, Grant Johannesen, Andre Kostelanetz, Henry Mancini, Peter Mennin, Zubin Metha, Patrice Munsel, Wilfrid Pelletier, Max Rudolf, William Schumann, Gunther Schuller, Rise Stevens, Walter Susskind, Deems Taylor, Renata Tebaldi, Virgil Thomson, Jennie Tourel, Leonard Warren, Vitya Vrinsky and Victor Babin. Generally in fine condition and measuring 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.) unless otherwise indicated. Complete alphabetical list, as follows: Read More...
Highly uncommon AMQS by the American drummer, composer, arranger, and music director: 14 measures from London Suite, Part II, melody only, notated on one staff. Inscribed, "regards / Louie Bellson / 4/20/83." Sheet cut from 12-staff pad. 11 x 8 inches (28 x 20.5 cm). In fine condition. Read More...