155-page booklet. No. 278 of 500. From introductory pages: " 'The Renegado' is a romantic comedy in four acts. The scene is laid in California under the Spanish rule, near the close of the Mexican War of Independence. It is an intensely dramatic presentation of the customs and lives of that vivid period of California history"; " 'The Sons of Jacob' is a Biblical Drama in four acts. The theme is a liberal treatment of the story of Joseph and his Brethren during the seven years of famine. The action is a gripping portrayal of the life and customs of that far-away time that holds interest even in... View More...
Original black-and-white publicity photograph showing a portrait of Joan Fontaine wearing an elegant black dress and ornate jewelry. No date, circa 1956. 8" x 10." "B R O. J F-12." printed in lower-right corner on front, an abbreviation of "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" and the actress's initials. "O K" written in pencil on back. Typed description tipped in on back. Photo is very clean and intact overall but has a few wrinkles and a small smudge on back. A Very Good copy. Joan Fontaine (1917-2013) was a British-American actress best-known for her movie roles during Hollywood's "Golden Ag... View More...
Original black-and-white publicity photograph showing actress Sally Forrest wearing an elegant dress, earrings, and necklace as she smiles at viewers. Printed on matte paper. Bust shot composition. No date, circa 1940s-1950s. 8" x 10." "SF - R - 25c" is printed in the lower-right corner of the photo, "SF" denoting the actress's initials. Photo is very clean and intact except for slightly bumped corners and a few wrinkles at the edges. A Very Good copy. A publicity photograph showing Sally Forrest (1928-2015), an American actress and dancer. Forrest worked on stage, film, and televisio... View More...
circa 1907. [20] pages; wrapper with title on the cover (5 x 8 inch). Program for the play with ads including Belle Mead Sweets, The Antique Tea Room, A.A.Vantine & Co., Redfern Corsets, and Cafes Cavanagh, Club Cocktails, Hotel Martinique, Cafe Martin. Among the articles 'Styles for the Well Dressed Man' and 'Fashion for the Well Gowned Woman'. Fine clean copy. View More...
circa.1950. Publicity photo (4 x 5 inch) b/w of her upper body with printed signature across the bottom. Greer Garson (1904-1996) was a major star during the 1940s being nominated for a Oscar seven times and winning for MRS MINIVER in 1942. During the 1930s she appeared on TV in the first Shakespeare play with Peggy Ashcroft. Married Buddy Fogelson and spent millions building the Greer Garson Theatre in Santa Fe, New Mexico during the 1960s. View More...
First collected edition of John Gay's works. xii, 391 pages; rebound and repaired in dark leather with raised bands and gilt lettering on the spine. John Gay (1685-1732) was an English poet and dramatist, a contemporary and friend of Pope and Swift. He is most famous for 'The Beggar's Opera' (1728), included within, which caricatured Sir Robert Walpole and the South Sea Bubble. Gay lost all his money in the 'bubble'. 'Polly', which followed the Beggar's Opera was banned by the government making Gay even more famous. View More...
Original black-and-white publicity photograph showing a film still from Surprise Package (1960), in which Mitzi Gaynor apprehensively looks forward holding something in her hands in a dimly lit interior filled with ornate relics and decor. Signed by Mitzi Gaynor in silver pen, "Love - Mitzi Gaynor." 10" x 8." "892" written in dark pencil or black crayon in upper-left corner on back. Photo is very clean and intact except for slight edge wear, slight age toning to front and back, and a few small wrinkles. A Very Good copy. The caption printed at the bottom of the photo reads, "Columbia Pic... View More...
Publicity photograph (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 inch), circa 1920s, b/w. John Gilbert (1897-1936) was a major star during the silent picture era, appearing in three films with Greta Garbo. Although he also acted in talking pictures, it was said he didn't have an effective voice for the medium. View More...
Publisher's red cloth binding, scratch on front and minor bending at corners. Inscribed on front fly leaf, "Presented to David Ernus(?) by the author Boston ?? 1926". 156 pages with bibliography. A long essay analyzing comedy, what it is and what makes us laugh. View More...
'Ames Series of Standard and Minor Drama, No. 168'. 45 pages, [4] pages ads; orange wrapper (4 3/4 x 7 1/2 inch). Contains the full play, first produced in 1881 in Paris, and translated here.Clean copy. Translated From the French By Newton Chisnell. View More...
Original black-and-white photo postcard. No date, circa 1930-1950. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2." Title printed on the image. Imprint of "Gray Photo" in lower-right corner of image. The style of "EKC" (Eastman Kodak Company) stamp box on back was used from 1930-1950. Postcard is unused. Postcard is virtually pristine and intact except for slight corner and edge wear. A Fine copy. This postcard shows the "Florenz Ziegfeld Window" at Will Rogers's house in Santa Monica, California. In front of the window is the statue of Will Rogers riding his horse, Soapsuds, that was carved and designed by Tex Whe... View More...
Original black-and-white photo postcard. No date, circa 1930-1950. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2." Title printed on the image. Imprint of "Gray Photo" in lower-right corner of image. The style of "EKC" (Eastman Kodak Company) stamp box on back was used from 1930-1950. Postcard is unused. Postcard is very clean and intact except for light surface wear and some corner and edge wear. A Near Fine copy. This postcard shows the statue of Will Rogers riding his horse, Soapsuds, in his home in Santa Monica, California. The statue was carved and designed by Tex Wheeler. Will Rogers (1879-1935) was a Cherok... View More...
Publicity photograph (8 x 10 inch), b/w circa 1940s. Kathryn Grayson (1921- ) starred in the movies during the 1940s and 1950s. She was well known for her musical ability and singing roles. View More...
Publicity photo (5 x 7 inch). Upper body image with printed signature of James Hall. James Hall (1900-1940) was an American actor of silent films from 1923 through1932, in all 33 films. View More...
One of a limited number of copies printed for the editor. The regular edition was limited to 488 copies. Gilt lettering on spine. Some wear to leather corners. Frontispiece of John Howard Payne and photograph of the John Howard Payne Memorial Gateway, Union College, Schenectady, N. Y. Uncut page edges. Facsimile of 1841 letter from John Howard Payne, in which he wrote the words to "Home, Sweet Home", precedes Introduction. From the Introduction: "The perennial fame of John Howard Payne is primarily based upon his authorship of the words of that immortal song, 'Home, Sweet Home'." "Payne's name... View More...
Original letter handwritten and signed in blue ink on white stationery. Signed, "Doris Hare." Printed header at top reads, "Doris Hare, N. B. C., New York." No date, circa 1940s-1960s. 5 3/4" x 7." One page, complete. Letter is very clean and intact except for minuscule age toning, slightly bumped corners, and a couple of creases in upper-right corner on front. A Very Good copy. An original letter addressed to a "Mr. Brown" from Doris Hare. The letter reads, "Dear Mr. Brown, Thank you so much for your letter--I'm awfully glad you like my programme and hope you will listen to one again... View More...
circa 1920. 66 pages with [2] page ads; illustrated wrapper (4 3/4 x 7 inch). Tape repair on the back cover 2 inch long. Includes the full script, characters, costumes, and stage directions. Clean copy. View More...
Two typed letters signed on printed stationary (8 1/2 x 11 inch) with original envelopes. First letter two pages, second letter is one page. At the time of these letters, Billboard advertised itself as "the Foremost weekly theatrical digest and review of the show world." The editor was A.C. Hartman. In the first letter (2 pages) dated August 3, 1922, Hartman writes Lawrence T. Berliner (1881-1969), a contributor to the magazine, about new submission policies. All news, except for motion picture news, is still to go to the Cincinnati office. Motion picture news is to go to the New York Office. ... View More...
Circa late 1940's, early 1950's. Original publicity printed photo, tinted. 5 X 7 inches. Hatton (1887-1971) was an American movie actor who appeared in over 400 films. Hatton's career began in silent films with Tragic Love in 1909. Once the sound ear began, Hatton played smaller supporting roles. He is known for playing Rusty Joslin in the Three Mesquiteers and the series Rough Riders. In this printed photo, Hatton is on a horse. The horse is rearing up and Hatton is waving with his hat. On the bottom of the photo is written, "Your Pal, Raymond Hatton." Very clean photo. View More...
circa.1925. Publicity photo (5 x 7 inch) b/w portrait with printed signature across the bottom. Wanda Hawley (1895-1963) was a singer and silent film star who made films for Cecil B. DeMille and Sam Wood. Among he most famous roles were THE YOUNG RAJAH with Rudolph Valentino, MR. FIX-IT (1918) with Douglas Fairbanks, Sr, and EVERYWOMAN in which she played 'Beauty'. With the advent of sound, her career was over. View More...
