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1943148748Boston: Little Brown and Company 1943. First edition early printing of this biographical narrative based on the real-life heroism of Dr. Corydon M. Wassell basis for the classic film. Octavo original publisher's cloth. Presentation copy inscribed by Dr. Corydon M. Wassell at the top of the front free endpaper "To Lorene Welton. Kind regards. Com dr. C. M. Wassell M.C. U.S.N.R. Aug. 1943." Additionally signed on the front free endpaper and half-title page by his wife Madeline Wassell and the cast of the 1944 film adaptation including director Cecil B. DeMille actors Gary Cooper Laraine Day Carol Thurston Paul Kelly Signe Hasso Elliott Reid Dennis O'Keefe Barbara Britton Renny McEvoy Oliver Thorndike and others. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by George F. Kelley. A unique example. The Story of Dr. Wassell by James Hilton is a biographical narrative that recounts the remarkable wartime service of Dr. Corydon M. Wassell a U.S. Navy physician who risked his life to save wounded American sailors during the Japanese invasion of Java in World War II. Hilton presents Wassell as a figure of moral courage and quiet heroism whose actions—defying evacuation orders to ensure the safety of his patients—earned him the Navy Cross and widespread national recognition. The story’s compelling themes of sacrifice and duty were further popularized by Cecil B. DeMille’s 1944 film adaptation starring Gary Cooper which brought Wassell’s exploits to an even broader audience and reinforced his legacy as a symbol of American wartime valor. Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1993309442NY: DC COMICS. Fine with no dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Paperback. First edition. SIGNED in silver ink on front cover next to their portraits by actors Walter Koenig Mr. Chekov and by James Doohan 'Scotty'. Fine in stapled pictorial printed wrappers. 10" X 6 3/4"; 10" x 6 3/4"; Signed by Actor . DC COMICS. paperback
1960224801960. African America Film and Entertainment Photo Archive of Black Entertainers Musicians Actors & Comedy Figures 1950s-1970s including Otis Redding Dinah Washington and Brock Peters. An archive of 9 original gelatin silver and glossy studio prints black and white measuring 10" x 8". Produced for press and promotional use in the United States during the mid 20th century. This archive comprises promotional portraits of major and lesser known Black entertainers. Multiple framed headshots feature blues and soul music legends Otis Redding and Dinah Washington as well as veteran character actors Brock Peters Moses Gunn John Marriott Thomas Anderson and gospel composer Howard A. Roberts. Additional images include a staged comedy scene produced by Laff Records featuring two older Black men in comedic poses surrounding a man in drag and a candid interview style photo of an unidentified Black entertainer at a desk with rotary telephone.<br /> Otis Redding and Dinah Washington headshots capture their poised midcentury publicity style: Washington smiles hair pinned with flower and pearls exuding jazz elegance; Redding presents a three quarter confident gaze in a dark suit. Otis Redding and Dinah Washington were among the most influential African American vocalists of the mid-20th century each achieving extraordinary success in a tragically abbreviated career. Redding hailed as the "King of Soul" became a defining figure of Southern soul with hits like "These Arms of Mine" and "Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay" the latter recorded just days before his death in a 1967 plane crash at the age of 26. His electrifying performance at the Monterey Pop Festival expanded his appeal beyond Black audiences and cemented his place in American music history. Washington known as the "Queen of the Blues" and "Queen of the Jukeboxes" crossed genres from gospel to jazz to pop with chart-topping hits in the 1950s earning a Grammy Award and influencing generations of vocalists with her dramatic phrasing and interpretive command. She died of an accidental overdose in 1963 at just 39 years old. Though their styles differed-Redding's raw emotive soul contrasting with Washington's polished versatility-their shared legacies lie in the groundbreaking commercial and artistic success they achieved in a racially segregated industry and in the profound cultural loss their premature deaths represented.<br /> <br /> The archive also includes studio portraits of lesser-known but notable Black figures: Brock Peters who achieved both stage and screen fame including pivotal roles addressing race in American culture; Moses Gunn a prominent character actor and Shakespearean performer; John Marriott and Thomas Anderson performers whose careers bridged regional theatre and early television. These studio shots display Peters with contemplative expression; Gunn looking directly toward the camera with intensity; Roberts identified by "Howard Roberts" printed beneath his image alongside performing arts agency credit; Thomas Anderson and John Marriott similarly styled in classic studio poses. The Laff Records comedic photograph shows two older men flanking a man in drag. Laff Records was an LA-based imprint which produced raunchy comedy records by Black comic icons such as Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx and was a vital platform which elevated subversive Black expression in a time of segregation and censorship. The final print shows a Black man at a desk holding a telephone receiver-a press snapshot suggestive of an interview or managerial context. Minor toning to margins on two prints; small creases at corners of three; image clarity remains strong; agency or studio credits legible. Overall very good condition. unknown
1940225431940. Archive of original publicity and candid photographs of 20th-century Black entertainers ca. 1940s-1970s. 12 silver gelatin prints and half-tone publicity stills various sizes but majority are 8 x 10 in. several with photographer or agency stamps press captions or printed credit on versos or margins. This collection assembles portraits film stills and candid images of major African American performers whose careers spanned stage screen music and comedy during the mid-20th century-a period when Black entertainers broke barriers in Hollywood television and popular music often while confronting systemic racism in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> Identified in this group are: Isaac Hayes captured in a close-cropped press portrait with typed caption lauding his career as "composer singer actor black Moses of soul" at the height of his 1970s popularity; Harry Belafonte in a film still depicting him in a tense scene in 1959's film Odds Against Tomorrow; Sidney Poitier pictured in a still embracing Barbara Mcnair in the 1970 movie They Call Me Mister Tibbs; Dick Gregory the pioneering Black comedian and outspoken civil rights activist in a studio portraits; Moses Gunn known for his commanding stage presence and roles in films such as Shaft 1971; and John Marriott a veteran character actor of stage and screen seen in formal portrait.<br /> <br /> Also included are images of additional African American performers: a stylish mid-century nightclub or stage portrait of an unidentified singer in tuxedo; a sharply dressed man standing before a theater facade adorned with posters of entertainers including Kit Kara and Rio; and a candid street scene outside the famed Savoy Ballroom in Harlem showing two men shaking hands beneath the marquee at "600 Savoy 598." Smaller prints depict a saxophonist in performance and a lobby card for comedian Hot Ashes. Together these photographs trace a lineage of African American artistry across genres-popular music jazz theater film and stand-up-during an era when representation in mainstream media was both a political act and a cultural breakthrough. Light handling wear some corner creases and press crop marks; overall very good. unknown
AQ22324Newcastle: W. Fordyce Printer s.d. c. 1820s Single leaf broadside edges uncut. A trifle creased and browned. An apparently unrecorded late Georgian playbill advertising three evenings of entertainment provided by a travelling troupe of actors in or around Newcastle including a performance of Church of Scotland minister John Home's 1722-1808 drama in blank verse Douglas. The play first performed in Edinburgh on 14th December 1756 found overwhelming approval with the general public despite having been rejected in London by actor and theatre manager David Garrick over concerns of taste. Not all found fault however Scottish philosopher David Hume said of Home; 'you possess the true theatric genius of Shakespeare and Otway refined from the unhappy barbarism of the one and the licentiousness of the other'. . Dimensions 150 x 230 mm. W. Fordyce, Printer, [s.d., c. 1820s] unknown
21935<p>Oblong 8 x 10 photograph GREAT CONDITION SIGNATURES GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC. Signed by Author. Unbound.</p>
19573115006NP: Columbia Pictures. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1957. Poster. Original half-sheet film poster for this 1957 b-movie production. 19 1/4" X 13 3/4" Close to near fine on card-stock with fold at center. Traces of faint wear at margins. Blurb reads - "This Is a picture about DOPE!"; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . Columbia Pictures unknown
25354Copy of Macqueen-Pope’s letter: 15 May 1953. Circular: 27 November 1957; on letterhead of the Royal General Theatrical Fund Association 11 Garrick Street London WC2. See Wendy Trewin ‘The Royal General Theatrical Fund: a history 1838-1988’ 1989 and Macqueen-Pope’s entry in the Oxford DNB. ONE: Carbon copy of letter from Macqueen-Pope to Allen 15 May 1953 with three drafts of advertisement. 4pp 4to. On four leaves. The letter on the first page is somewhat grubby with rust spotting from paper clip the other three leaves each of which carries a proposed version of the advertisment in good condition lightly aged. The letter begins: ‘Dear Jack Allen / Herewith three rough samples for the proposed advertisement concerning the Fund. We should of course add the name of Leslie Henson as President wherever you think best. I will try and knock out a few more. They are intended as basic ideas only and can be altered by the Board or discarded altogether.’ He is ‘down with a sharp attack of bronchitis’ and is ‘Not by any means out of the wood yet’. He believes the ‘lack of new recruits’ is because ‘they do not think the Pensino good enough. People today think in very different terms of money to those we knew. And that I fear is our great problem.’ One draft begins: ‘You Belong to the / Most Precarious Profession in the World / You Cannot Do Anything about that / BUT / You Can Provide for Yourself and / Face the Future. last word deleted and replaced in MP’s autograph with ‘Years to Come’ / That is the reason for / The Royal General Theatrical Fund / It is the Profession’s Own Way of / Safeguarding the Future / Get into touch with the Secretary at / 11 Garrick Street. London W.C.2 / Phone / The Younger You Join the Less You Pay / And there is a Secured Income for you at Sixty / Not only that - you never lose what you have paid in. / Youth’s A Thing Will Not Endure - so Shakespeare said / but / The Royal General Theatrical Fund will take care of / Your Old Age.’ Another version begins ‘You Are Young Now. Old Age Seems a Long Way off. / But is it / You will be surprised how quietly and relentlessly it approaches. / Old Age is a serious thing to those who belong to / The Theatrical Profession.’ It ends ‘Privacy. Proficiency. Providence.’ TWO: Corrected draft of circular 27 November 1957. 1p 4to. Typewritten letter with list of ‘BUSINESS.’ Reads ‘Dear Sir or Madam / The usual monthly meeting of the Directors will be held here on Wednesday 4th December 1957 at 12 noon. / Trusting you will be able to be present / I am / Yours faithfully / J. MAYHEW ALLEN / Secretary.’ The ‘BUSINESS’ which include ‘ “My Fair Lady†benefit performance’ and ‘Elsie Coram’ have been deleted in pencil and replaced in MP’s autograph with ‘Wolfit / Robert Ormsby / Peter Ustinov / Richardson / Michael Redgrave’. Above this is written ‘Mrs Long’. After the body of the letter MP has written in ink ‘W. Macqueen-Pope Esq’. See Image. Copy of Macqueen-Pope’s letter: 15 May 1953. Circular: 27 November 1957; on letterhead of the Royal General Theatrical Fund As unknown
51-3231Bruxelles: Columbia Pictures 1955. Original poster for the French language version. Mounted on cardboard. 53 x 35 cm. Parfois maladroite notamment dans sa présentation des personnages cette œuvre vaut surtout pour sa dernière heure proprement bouleversante sans être mélodramatique et pour son interprétation haut de gamme. Le fade Van Johnson y trouve ici son meilleur rôle lui qui fut toujours voué aux compositions de gentils garçons insouciants tandis que Peter Cushing se révèle terriblement touchant en cocu magnifique fonctionnaire ennuyeux et conscient de l’être. Mal reçu aux Etats-Unis où les ligues puritaines ont crié au scandale Vivre un grand amour a été bien accueilli en Europe et est encore considéré comme une excellente adaptation du roman de Graham Greene à l’instar de la nouvelle version de Neil Jordan La fin d’une liaison en 1999 avec Julianne Moore et Ralph Fiennes.From the collection of Herbert C.V. Feinstein Ph.D. San Francisco State University Professor of English; B.A. 1948 Columbia University; J.D. 1951 Harvard University; M.A. 1959 Ph.D. 1968 University of California Berkeley advanced study Indiana University. Professor since 1959. Emeritus since 2002. Died 2018. Bruxelles: Columbia Pictures, 1955. unknown
369268Japan Undated c.late 19th century. Fine Condition. An appealing and well preserved original colour woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika 1835-1900 measuring 24 x 37 cm. Provenance: The Japanese Gallery London. Kunichika one of the final great masters of the ukiyo-e tradition devoted his career to capturing the vitality of the kabuki stage. Apprenticed at thirteen to Utagawa Kunisada he developed a keen sensitivity to theatrical gesture costume and the emotional charge of performance qualities that define his celebrated yakusha-e actor portraits. Working during the transition from the Edo to the Meiji period Kunichika remained a steadfast advocate for traditional woodblock printing even as new technologies reshaped Japanese visual culture. His prints are distinguished by bold compositions saturated colour and a dramatic sensibility rooted in his deep affinity with the theatre. His characteristic palette rich reds purples and luminous contrasts heightens the expressive force of his subjects. This example depicting Nakamura Shikan in the role of a shamisen player showcases Kunichika’s ability to convey poise musicality and stage presence with remarkable clarity. The refined detailing and theatrical immediacy are hallmarks of his mature style. As one of the last great practitioners of ukiyo-e Kunichika’s work forms a vital bridge between two transformative eras in Japan’s artistic history. Size: 24 x 37 cms. Text is in Japanese. Category: PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Japanese Language; Japanese Interest. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. unknown
369267Japan Undated c.late 19th century. Unframed Print. Fine Condition. A bright and finely preserved original colour woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika 1835-1900 measuring 24 x 37 cm. Provenance: The Japanese Gallery London. Kunichika ranks among the most compelling late masters of ukiyo-e renowned for his vivid portrayals of kabuki actors and the theatrical world that shaped his artistic life. Apprenticed at thirteen to Utagawa Kunisada he quickly absorbed the expressive vocabulary of the stage gesture costume and dramatic tension elements that became central to his celebrated yakusha-e actor portraits. His work flourished during the profound cultural shift from the Edo to the Meiji period a time when traditional woodblock printing faced increasing competition from new technologies. Kunichika remained a loyal defender of the ukiyo-e tradition producing prints distinguished by their bold compositions saturated palettes and emotional immediacy. His characteristic use of deep reds and purples combined with a keen sensitivity to theatrical presence allowed him to capture not only likeness but atmosphere. This print depicting the actor Kawarazaki in the role of a female spirit exemplifies Kunichika’s ability to convey both the supernatural and the performative with striking clarity. The heightened expression rich colour and dramatic poise are hallmarks of his mature style. As one of the final great practitioners of the ukiyo-e technique Kunichika’s work forms a vital bridge between two transformative eras in Japanese visual culture. Size: 24 x 37 cms. Text is in Japanese. Category: PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Japanese Interest; Japanese Language; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. unknown
369264Japan Undated c.late 19th century. Fine Condition. An elegant and well preserved original colour woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika 1835-1900 measuring 24 x 37 cm. Provenance: The Japanese Gallery London. Kunichika one of the final great exponents of the ukiyo-e tradition devoted much of his career to the world of kabuki. Apprenticed at thirteen to Utagawa Kunisada he developed an instinctive command of theatrical expression gesture costume and the heightened emotional register of performance. His celebrated yakusha-e actor portraits capture not only likeness but the charged atmosphere of the stage. Working during the transition from the Edo to the Meiji era Kunichika remained a loyal defender of traditional woodblock printing even as new technologies reshaped Japanese visual culture. His prints are distinguished by bold compositions saturated colour and a dramatic sensibility that reflects his deep affinity with the theatre. His characteristic use of rich reds and purples lends his work a distinctive intensity. This example portraying the actor Sawamura Tossho in a female role demonstrates Kunichika’s ability to convey poise elegance and theatrical presence with remarkable clarity. The refined palette and expressive detailing are hallmarks of his mature style. As one of the last masters of ukiyo-e Kunichika’s work forms a vital link between two transformative periods in Japan’s artistic history. Size: 24 x 37 cms. Text is in Japanese. Category: PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Japanese Language; Japanese Interest. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. unknown
369266Japan Undated c.late 19th century. Fine Condition. An engaging and well preserved original colour woodblock print attributed to Toyohara Kunichika 1835-1900 measuring 24 x 37 cm. Provenance: The Japanese Gallery London. Kunichika is widely regarded as one of the final great masters of ukiyo-e actor portraiture celebrated for his dynamic engagement with the kabuki stage. Apprenticed at thirteen to Utagawa Kunisada he developed a distinctive command of theatrical expression—gesture costume and the heightened drama of performance. His work particularly in the field of yakusha-e is marked by bold compositions saturated colour and a keen sensitivity to character. Although this print is catalogued as attributed to Kunichika” it displays many hallmarks associated with his mature style: strong outlines rich tonal contrasts and a vivid sense of movement. The subject a sword fighting scene reflects the theatrical intensity and choreographed dynamism that were central to kabuki performance and frequently explored in Kunichika's oeuvre. Size: 24 x 37 cms. Text is in Japanese. Category: PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Japanese Language; Japanese Interest. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. unknown
369269Japan Undated c.late 19th century. Unframed Print. Fine Condition. A vivid and well-preserved original colour woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika 1835-1900 measuring 24 x 37 cm. Provenance: The Japanese Gallery London. Kunichika stands among the last great masters of ukiyoe celebrated for his dynamic portrayals of kabuki actors and the theatrical world they inhabited. Trained from the age of thirteen under Utagawa Kunisada he quickly distinguished himself through his instinctive grasp of stage gesture costume and dramatic expression. His lifelong fascination with kabuki led him to specialise in yakusha-e-actor portraits that captured both the physical presence and emotional intensity of performance. Working during the turbulent transition from the Edo to the Meiji period Kunichika remained a steadfast advocate for traditional woodblock printing even as new artistic technologies emerged. His prints are admired for their bold compositions saturated colours particularly his signature purples and deep reds and their ability to convey the heightened atmosphere of the theatre. Beyond actors his oeuvre spans folklore subjects sumo portraits travel scenes and landscapes all rendered with a distinctive dramatic flair. This example depicting the celebrated actor Ichikawa Danjuro in the role of a male spirit is characteristic of Kunichika’s late work: striking theatrical and richly coloured with a palpable sense of presence. His legacy endures as one of the final guardians of the ukiyo-e tradition bridging two defining eras of Japanese cultural and political change. Size: 24 x 37 cms. Text is in Japanese. Category: PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Japanese Interest; Japanese Language; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. unknown
2002SONG0822218240Brand: Dramatists Play Service Inc 2002-01-01. paperback. Used: Good. 7.75x0.25x5.25. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Brand: Dramatists Play Service, Inc paperback
19243114986NP: Warner Bros. Fine with no dust jacket. 1924. Photograph. On-set publicity PHOTOGRAPH from "How to educate a wife." 1924 Depicts actors Monte Blue and Marie Prevost hugging in bed with director Monta Bell in suit leaning into the shot. Fine. 7 1/4" X 9 1/2" White margins trimmed. Terrific behind the scenes publicity still. ; 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" . Warner Bros. unknown
2111902153102625Japan Herald Movie / Pony Canyon N.A. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 1 Japan Herald Movie / Pony Canyon paperback
1977310240NP: UNITED ARTISTS. Fine with no dust jacket. 1977. Printed cards. Set of 8 full-color PHOTO STILLS. 8" X 10" All fine. A Michael Ritchie film based on Dan Jenkins novel. B . UNITED ARTISTS. unknown
196534840New York: 1965. 1965. Very good. - A letter penned in dark blue ink filling a little more than one side of a sheet of Anne Jackson Wallach's blue 10-1/2 inch high by 7-1/4 inch wide personalized letterhead. There are a few light ink smudges to the letter with a small ink blot & red pencil notation at top right. Folded twice for mailing. Stapled to the letter is a carbon copy of a note about publishing part of the letter. Very good. <p>Anne Jackson Wallach and Eli Wallach were American film television and stage actors who often co-starred on and off Broadway. They were one of the best known acting couples in American theatre.<p>This is a splendidly impassioned letter addressed to Dick Ficks attacking a Saturday Evening Post article by James Atwater which hashed over at length the failure of "Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly" produced by Joseph E. Levine and David Susskind. The production ran one night and lost $650000. "What earthly good does it do to rehash mistakes and place blame Those of us who work in the theater know the odds when we sign contracts. Nobody sets out to fail. The most knowledgeable practitioners goof.Much more loot is invested in oil wells which are dry.trips to the moon which never come off.and wars which never pay off.why advertise the figures for a play which bombs"<p>The attached note is from a Post letters editor to LUV Press expressing her appreciation for the Wallachs giving permission to publish part of their letter. The Saturday Evening Post article appeared in the April 24 1965 issue. New York: (1965). unknown
22701'Thursday Morning. Feb 16/60. 16 February 1860 37. Ampthill Square. Hampstead Road. Regents Park.' London. The Times 16 February 1860 announces 'the new drama called A TALE OF TWO CITIES' at the Royal Lyceum Theatre 'Sole Lessee and Directress Madame Celeste'. 'Madame Céleste' Céline Céleste-Elliott c.1815-1882 was a French dancer and actress. 3pp 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition lightly aged. Folded three times. The recipient is not named. The letter has a large signature 'Henry Betty.' with florid underlining. It begins: 'Madam My Father I am happy to say has recovered from his severe and protracted illness and we feel anxious to visit the Lyceum Theatre upon Saturday next the 18th - therefore might I intrude upon you for the favour of an Order for that Evening' He concludes 'With a grateful recollection of your kindness and joined by my Father in most sincere wishes for the success of your arduous undertaking.' In a postscript he states that he will 'call for an Answer at the Stage Door upon Friday afternoon'. 'Thursday Morning. | Feb 16/60. [16 February 1860] | 37. Ampthill Square. | Hampstead Road. | Regents Park.' [London] unknown
1985534428593122799<p>Rare Near Fine Condition Limited Printed Mounted Arthurian Poster Excalibur Tournament of the Sword" 17 inches tall by 12 inches wide Circa 1985-90. Very few have survived. This Mounted on Cardboard with Plastic covering in clean handsome Near Fine condition. These were displayed on trees in Bear Park Upstate New York. Clean No writing. No tears bright and clean This was Arthurian play performed at Bear Mountain Park New York in the late 80s or early 90s. See all three of our Three Geese in Flight Book Scans of front and back cover and poster with a ruler.</p> Caliburn Actors Guild
1910HALL510034Paperback. 1910. The following unsigned: Phylis Dare 2 of Lily Elsie and combined portrait of Julia Neilson & A.E. Anson. 9 postcard portraits all in very good condition. . paperback
20022092902137405227Tokishobo 2002. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 1 book Tokishobo paperback
19822091202133001763Hayakawashobo 1982. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 1 Hayakawashobo paperback
2080202102500659Shinkosho Co. Ltd. Takarajimasha N.A. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Shinkosho Co., Ltd. Takarajimasha paperback
