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19503445981950. Softcover. Near Fine. Carbon typescript. Quarto. 75pp. but missing final two pages. Sheets bradbound in the blue "Liebling-Wood" folder of Williams's agent Audrey Wood. The light blue wrappers a bit worn with a couple tears and the original brads replaced very good plus. It's labeled "Third draft Europe September 1950" on the first sheet along with a pencil notation that reads "not final draft." This copy also includes the epigraph from the poem "Anabasis" on the first sheet that was used intermittently by Williams throughout his many draft. The Rose Tattoo is Williams's first full-length comedy which he called his "love-play to the world." It concerns a Sicilian widow from the Gulf Coast and her attempts to protect her attractive young daughter while dealing with her own renewed passions. This draft was completed after learning that Elia Kazan had passed on directing the play to do a film with Arthur Miller a snub that greatly disheartened Williams. Nevertheless the play which debuted on Broadway in early 1951 won the Tony Awards for best play as well as best actor and best actress awards for Eli Wallach and Maureen Stapleton. A 1955 film version was also a success starring Burt Lancaster and Anna Magnani who was won the Oscar for best actress. unknown books
1961364434Havana Cuba 1961. Unbound. Fine. Typescript. Single sheet written on Hotel Comodoro stationery. A single horizontal fold likely from being mailed else fine. Signed typescript of a blurb by Williams used on the dustwrapper of James Purdy's Children Is All. The initial sentence of the blurb has been crossed out and the statement has been restarted underneath. Surprisingly only the final sentence was used on the published book rather than his comparisons of Purdy to Paul Bowles. From the collection of Edwin Erbe director of publicity at New Directions. unknown books
19682221868<p>"George Cukor" 13 pages Hollywood 1968. Together with two Autograph Letters Signed "Mike" from Mike Steen and a typed 2 page manuscript by Steen. Very good.</p><p>This manuscript is published in Steen's 1969 book "A Look at Tennessee Williams" New York Hawthorn Books Inc. pages 40-55. It is preceded by an introduction by Steen discussing his Cukor interview. A copy of the book is included.</p> unknown books
19706036691970. "Tennessee" with a 9 word holograph post script in blue ink on pictorial The Royal Orleans Royal and St. Louis Streets New Orleans Louisiana 70140 letterhead August 7 1970. 5 1/4" x 6 1/2"; 4 pages on biofold sheet. Very good. To Audrey Wood; Williams' longtime agent: In part: "Frank Fontis my gardener read me the following cablegram.'Darling Tenn marvelous news. Lindsay Anderson and Paul Scofield both very interested in play. They want to hold scripts and are meeting in London next week.' I think it is a promising new development and we should hold our American horses until Scofield and Anderson have met and come to some conclusion." After detailing his search for a lost 'agreement.' he continues: 'Hayes.also asked me to send him one-act plays and I'm getting a couple typed up to submit to him.I carry a cholesterol diet list to all restaurants now and an almost fanatical in my adherence to it." After signing Williams adds a handwritten post script: 'Will be in Key West till end of August." Williams has also crossed out a partial paragraph about monthly statements on the first page and has made a few handwritten corrections throughout. The play was "Camino Real." Audrey Wood 1905-1985 literary agent from 1920's - 1981 when she suffered a stroke; clients included Williams from 1939 William Inge Preston Jones Robert Anderson Arthur Kopit and Murray Schisgal; known for her devotion to her playwrights persuading producers to do their plays providing emotional support and even lending them money. No Binding. Very Good. unknown books
1959295736Rutherford 1959. unbound. fine. 1 page 24 lines in three paragraphs on 4to onion skin paper. Rutherford N.J. March 16 1959. Fine.<br/><br/> Important letter about poetry in an apparent answer to an inquiry about whether he has been faithful to Imagist principles. ".Pure Imagism as an influence is dead.the image is paramount in every poem written after the blight of modern magazine verse .No one begins his lines with capitals any more. No one bothers to rhyme any more.I have persisted in writing in the American idiom .and the principle of the variable foot has become more and more important to me. "<br/><br/> unknown books
195132268New York 1951. One page. 1 vols. 4to. Old folds and wrinkles small chip at outer edge. In green half morocco slipcase. One page. 1 vols. 4to. Extending the current contract due to expire October 15 1953 to October 15 1960. unknown books
194832269New York 1948. 2pp. 1 vols. 4to. Old folds and wrinkles stapled small tears at folds. In half green morocco slipcase. 2pp. 1 vols. 4to. Modifying the exclusive representation contract between Williams and Wood by the insertion of four paragraphs giving Liebling-Wood the right to assign the contract to MCA Artists Ltd. with certain conditions attached. unknown books
2005186679Minneapolis: Two Spirit Press Room 2005. 38p. 8.5x11 inches summary statements issue areas geographic voices press room online resources bibliographic references bios very good booklet in stapled blue wraps. Based on a presentation to the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association. Two Spirit Press Room unknown books
19372167No place: Stovepipe Press 1937. First edition containing "Advent of Today" & "The Girl". Limited to 500 copies. Wallace B27. It is not clear to me why the bibliographer assigns this pamphlet secondary status. Fine copy. 8vo green wrappers with printed label. Fine copy. Stovepipe Press unknown books
193719474No place: Stovepipe Press 1937. First edition containing "Advent of Today" & "The Girl". Limited to 500 copies. Wallace B27. It is not clear to me why the bibliographer assigns this pamphlet secondary status. Very fine copy in a full cloth slipcase with leather label on the spine. 8vo original green wrappers with printed label. Very fine copy in a full cloth slipcase with leather label on the spine. Stovepipe Press unknown books
193714747np: Stovepipe Press 1937. First edition. 8 pp. Fine in sewn wrappers with printed paper cover label. One of 430 of 500 copies. Prints WCW’s “Advent of To-Day†and “The Girl†along with two drawings by Zorach. Wallace B27 though as the text is solely by Williams should really be described as an “A†item. (np): Stovepipe Press, unknown books
1991WRCLIT82692New York: William Drenttel 1991. Large octavo. Sewn marbled paper wrapper over stiff wrapper. Fine. Accompanied by another copy in sewn printed wrapper. Two poems printed as gifts for friends in observance of the 6th anniversary of the wedding of Kelly Kimball and the publisher including an authorized reprinting of Williams' poem "The Ivy Crown" in company with "Epithalamion" by Amelia Wood. The edition consisted of one hundred copies designed by Jerry Kelly and printed on Arches at the Stinehour Press. The matter of the two variant bindings is not addressed in the colophon. A few copies were signed by Amelia Wood but not those offered here. William Drenttel unknown books
89008Good. One page each plus a third legal document from 1885 which might also involve an African American attorney in South Carolina. <br/><br/> unknown books
193765937N.P.: n.p. 1937. cloth. 8vo. cloth. 83 pages. B1-4003. With a picture of the church and a portrait of Rev. Williard Glenn Purdy minister. Biographies of pastors and list of interments in the cemetary. Presentation from Purdy opposite his portrait. Spine faded. n.p. unknown books
193728682N.P.: n.p. 1937. cloth. 8vo. cloth. 83 pages. With a picture of the church and a portrait of Rev. Williard Glenn Purdy minister. Biographies of pastors and list of interments in the cemetery. Covers faded. n.p. unknown books
05032: 1950. Two Gnomes<br/><br/>WILLIAMS R. James illustrator. Two Gnomes. N.p. ca. 1950. <br/><br/>Original watercolor depicting two gnomes standing under the branch of a tree. On the branch is an owl looking down at them. Signed R. James Williams on lower right corner. Image size: 9 1/8 inches x 11 1/2 inches; 230 mm x 295 mm. Framed size: 15 1/2 inches x 18 3/4 inches; 395 mm x 4 75 mm. Matted framed and glazed.<br/><br/>Richard James Williams 1876-1964 was a British artist and the headmaster of the Worcester School of Arts and crafts. He was the editor of and major contributor to their periodical The Three Pears. He also illustrated several children's books. : , 1950 unknown books
1937WRCLIT25180Np: The Stovepipe Press 1937. Two folded leaves laid into wrappers with printed label and publisher's device. Fine. First edition. One of 500 copies 430 for sale. Although the only text which accompanies Zorach's drawings is by Williams and consequently by most definitions this is a primary or 'A' Williams item relegated to Wallace's 'B' section. This copy is one of several that remained unsewn in the possession of an acquaintance of the printer. WALLACE B27. The Stovepipe Press unknown books
19697684NY NEW DIRECTIONS 1969 1969. SIGNED BY WILLIAMS; #78/350 FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD-FINE. Signed by Authors. F. NY, NEW DIRECTIONS, 1969 unknown books
2006161988Pasadena CA: Mendenhall Sobieski Gallery 2006. First edition. Softcover. 47 pages. Exhibition catalog for a show that ran June 3 through July 3 2006. Foreword by Ted Mendenhall and Jamie Sobieski. Edited and with a preface introduction and essay by Paul J. Karlstrom. Includes 28 illustrations with 14 of works by each artist. A fine copy in wrappers. Signed and warmly inscribed by Karlstrom to art historian and curator Peter Selz on the title page in the year of publication. An uncommon catalog especially signed. Mendenhall Sobieski Gallery unknown books
196050662NY: Transatlantic Review 1960. Periodical. 8vo pp. 141. Paper wraps. Cover slightly creased little scuffed and soiled o/w a VG tight copy. Includes work by Constantine Cavafy C. Day Lewis John Tagliabue Antonio Machado a drawing Dylan Thomas. Transatlantic Review unknown books
608313not signed of Esther Williams from the 1955 film "Jupiter's Darling". 1. Full length scene shot with Esther Williams swimming with Chris Alcaide on the cliff. 2. 3/4 length scene shot with Esther Williams and Howard Keel Photographs are on single weight stock; 10" x 8"; very good minor signs of handling. 1955. Information printed on the back of both photos the same. No Binding. Very Good. unknown books
19166049271916. not signed from the first motion picture serial "The Adventures of Kathlyn" 1916. 1. Full length action shot of Kathlyn Williams and others riding on a large elephant being guided by Charles Clary The Hindu . 2. Full length street scene of Kathlyn Williams and others. Photographs are on single weight stock; 4 1/2" x 6". Very good minor signs of handling; creases upper margin on photo #2. 1913. "The Adventures of Kathlyn" was released in 1916 directed by Francis J. Grandon story by Harold McGrath and written by Gilson Willets. Starring: Kathlyn Williams; Charles Clary; William Carpenter; Lafe McKee; Tom Santschi; Goldie Colwell; Franklin Hall; Effie Sackville; Roy Watson; Charles Courtwright; Charles Murphy; Harry Huckins; Edmund Cobb; Edwin Wallock and Hirri Tsingh. This was a ten reel re-edited version of a twenty-seven reel serial whose first part was released on December 29 1913. "The Adventures of Kathlyn" is considered by film historians to be the first motion picture serial as distinguished from films released in a series. See AFI Catalog of Feature Films 1911-1920 p. 6 for more details. No Binding. Very Good/No Jacket. unknown books
606936not signed of Esther Williams from the 1955 film "Jupiter's Darling". 1. Full length scene shot with Esther Williams riding horseback with several cast members looking on. Note the tents and mountains in the background. 2. Full length scene shot with Esther Williams on horseback riding on a cliff next to the ocean with three unidentified on horseback in pursuit. Photographs are on single weight stock; 10" x 8"; very good short tear left maring photo #1; soft vertical crease on both photos; minor signs of handling. 1955. Information printed on the back of both photos the same. No Binding. Very Good. unknown books
193830831Brooklyn: C.B. McAllister 1938. First edition. 24 pp. Wear to yapped edges and soiling to covers; a very good copy in side-stapled wrappers. Published as the 'Prize Issue' volume 12 number 3 of the little magazine THE LANTERN. Contains twenty poems by Williams third winner of the Yale Younger Poets Prize 1921 and famous anthologist of the mid-century. INSCRIBED by Williams: 'For Kimon to aestivate on from Oscar.' Brooklyn: C.B. McAllister unknown books
179736249Worcester: Leonard Worcester 1797. 8vo 20.6 cm; 8.125". 339 pp. Lacks final two blanks. <br><br>A collection of twenty-four sermons covering various topics including the moral state of the world joy for the happiness of others and the Gospel method of instituting and ordering Churches.<br>Â Â Â Â Provenance: The Howell Bible Collection Pacific School of Religion properly released. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â ESTC W28356; Evans 33227. Brown calf gilt red leather label on spine with gilt ruling; abraded top of spine chipped. Light to moderate age-toning; two leaves with torn corners three with small holes touching text. Call number label on spine bookplate on front pastedown rubber-stamp on title-page call number on title-page verso circulation materials and light pencilling at back no other markings. Leonard Worcester hardcover books
