Davis, Bette. (1908–1989) [Noble, Peter.]. "Bette Davis" - SIGNED. London: Skelton Robinson. 1948. First English Edition.
Hardcover volume on the noted Hollywood actress, signed "Bette Davis" in blue ink to the ffe. A short biography of Davis followed by a filmography with complete credits and plot synopses of all her early movies through 1946 (Deception), and including a Foreword by the actress herself, a short bibliography and photographs of the movies. Small 8vo. 231 pp, 35 b/w illustrations. Black cloth, in very fine condition, in a very good dust jacket with some rubbing and creases and a small loss to upper jacket spine.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Davis, Bette. (1908–1989) [Noble, Peter.]. "Bette Davis" - SIGNED. London: Skelton Robinson. 1948. First English Edition.
Hardcover volume on the noted Hollywood actress, signed "Bette Davis" in blue ink to the ffe. A short biography of Davis followed by a filmography with complete credits and plot synopses of all her early movies through 1946 (Deception), and including a Foreword by the actress herself, a short bibliography and photographs of the movies. Small 8vo. 231 pp, 35 b/w illustrations. Black cloth, in very fine condition, in a very good dust jacket with some rubbing and creases and a small loss to upper jacket spine.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.