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1930007047Various Photographers 1930. A group of 32 photographs 30 b&w and 2 color ranging in size from 4" x 6" to 7" x 9 1/2" 10 circa 1930's the rest 1957-1997 8 SIGNED signees to be determined. Credited photographers are: Ginger Gamage Forbes Jay Dee Ft. Worth TX V. Sladon NYC and John Lindquist. Some of the photos have writing verso identifying the subjects including one of Svetlova with Claudio Arrau and Mantovani. Several appear to be other noted people in the world of dance. And the 1930's photos several of which are signed appear to be friends of Svetlovas. Marina Svetlova 1923-2009 had a carrer in ballet that began as a child in 1931 and carried into the 1960's. She was a soloist with the Original Ballet Russe and a ballerina with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet. In 1969 she became a Professor of Ballet and chairwoman of the ballet department at Indiana University in Bloomington until 1992 gaining a reputation as a major educator in dance. A wonderful mid-century collection depicting the career of this noted prima ballerina and educator. . SIGNED. Photograph. Near Fine. Various Photographers Paperback books
195416072504San Francisco: Printed by the Grabhorn Press 1954. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. Berman Eugene. One of 1100 copies octavo size 102 pp. "A Gest of Robin Hood" is one of the oldest surviving tales of Robin Hood printed between 1492 and 1534. This edition was printed by the Grabhorn Press for the Bohemian Club of San Francisco; the Grabhorn Press run by brothers Edwin and Robert Grabhorn was one of the most highly renowned private presses in America during the twentieth century.<br/><br/>___DESCRIPTION: Quarter green cloth with light green paper boards decorated with green red and yellow pattern yellow lettering on the spine title page in red and black paragraph marks in red; monotype Caslon machine-made paper octavo size 9.5" tall 102 pp. one of 1100 copies unnumbered printed for the Bohemian Club of San Francisco.<br/><br/>___CONDITION: Volume is near fine with clean boards straight corners a strong square text block with solid hinges and the interior is clean and bright; prior owner's name and date July 29 - 1954 written in blue ink on the front free endpaper some rubbing to the head and tail of the spine and the bottom front corner is somewhat rubbed else fine.<br/><br/>___CITATION: Heller & Magee no. 552.<br/><br/>___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.<br/><br/>___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. (Printed by the Grabhorn Press) hardcover books
196328891New York: Dodd Mead 1963. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. 8vo. First printing in book form of this Tony Award Winning Play which starred Zero Mostel as the slave Pseudolus. A musical comedy based on the plays of Plautus. Book by Shevelove and Gelbart with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. 107 pp. With some black and white photos. A fine copy in nearly fine price-intact dustwrapper. Minor rubbing and wear. This copy has been SIGNED BY SONDHEIM on the front endpaper. Rarely found thus. The play was made into a film of the same name and to this day is considered by many to be among the funniest films of its generation. Dodd, Mead hardcover books
1966150305N.p.: N.p. 1966. Vintage oversize borderless double-weight matte-finish reference photograph from the 1966 film showing actors Zero Mostel and Inga Neilsen. From the archive of the PIX Agency a photo house that acted as an intermediary between emigre photographers as well as those still living in Europe and the American magazine and newspaper market between 1935-1969.<br/><br/>Based on the 1962 Broadway play with lyrics and music by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart which was loosely based on several farces written by ancient playwright Plautus. A slave named Pseudolus attempts to earn his freedom by uniting his young master and the unattainable girl next door. <br/><br/>Set in ancient Rome shot on location in Spain.<br/><br/>8.5 x 11.5 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1966150190N.p.: N.p. 1966. Vintage oversize borderless matte-finish reference photograph from the 1966 film showing actors Jack Gilford and Phil Silvers posing in costume with director Richard Lester. From the archive of the PIX Agency a photo house that acted as an intermediary between emigre photographers as well as those still living in Europe and the American magazine and newspaper market between 1935-1969.<br/><br/>Based on the 1962 Broadway play with lyrics and music by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart which was loosely based on several farces written by ancient playwright Plautus. A slave named Pseudolus attempts to earn his freedom by uniting his young master and the unattainable girl next door. <br/><br/>Set in ancient Rome shot on location in Spain.<br/><br/>11.25 x 8.75 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1966150188N.p.: N.p. 1966. Vintage oversize borderless matte-finish reference photograph from the 1966 film showing actors Zero Mostel and Inga Neilsen. From the archive of the PIX Agency a photo house that acted as an intermediary between emigre photographers as well as those still living in Europe and the American magazine and newspaper market between 1935-1969.<br/><br/>Based on the 1962 Broadway play with lyrics and music by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart which was loosely based on several farces written by ancient playwright Plautus. A slave named Pseudolus attempts to earn his freedom by uniting his young master and the unattainable girl next door. <br/><br/>Set in ancient Rome shot on location in Spain.<br/><br/>11.75 x 8.5 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1963011557NY: Dodd Mead 1963. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good /Very Good . Inscribed on the half title by Sondheim "For Bob and Jane -Stephen Sondheim". Bob and Jane Emerson managed the Drama Book Shop in Manhattan for many years the go-to bookshop for theatre professionals and aficionados. Unclipped dustjacket slightly toned at spine. Missing ffe else near fine. Dodd Mead hardcover books
181719472Dedham Mass.: Abel D. Allene Printer 1817. First edition. Some light soiling and wear; a very good copy. Original blue sugar-paper wrappers 8.38 x 5.5 inches 22 2 pages. Williams decries the long custom of a "prevailing inattention and ignorance respecting the proper design and performance of psalmody the most painful and pernicious abuse and perversion in this part of divine worship." An important and explicit endorsement from the pulpit of the contemporary cultural erasure of native American styles of sacred public music with its emphasis on fugues and ornamentation and its replacement with the "smooth academic European harmonies" Nitz of English psalmody this an address by the clergyman Williams endorsing the work of Norfolk Musical Society in bringing the state of church singing in Norfolk County more into line with the proper form for worship. Though the annual meetings of the Norfolk Musical Society all featured sermons though the next of none of those sermons seem to survive; this discourse would seem to be of a piece of the advocacy for this musical reform. For more on this shift in musical practice specifically in the context of the Norfolk Musical Society see Nitz Donald. "The Norfolk Musical Society 1814-1820: An Episode in the History of Choral Music in New England." Journal of Research in Music Education 16 no. 4 1968: 319-28. Early ink autograph ownership signature dated 1817 on the verso of the title page; ink autograph titling to the upper wrapper. Abel D. Allene, Printer, unknown books
193131350London: Frederick Warne & Co n.d. ca. 1931. Slim quarto 24.75cm.; publisher's green cloth-backed pictorial boards; 24pp.; color illus. throughout sheet music printed in brown. Boards rubbed with a few small dings to extremities the whole rather dust-soiled textblock a hint shaken and lightly foxed throughout. About Very Good only. Contemporary gift inscription to front free endpaper. Frederick Warne & Co unknown books
1881011953London: George Routledge 1881. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. A near fine copy of a first edition of Greenaway classic lacking its uncommon dustjacket but lovingly preserved in glassine. Some wear to corners but the covers are fine and the inside shows littel if any sign if use. No names inscriptions or bookplates and desirable thus. George Routledge hardcover books
196426392New York: New School for Social Research 1964. First edition. Loose Sheets. Very Good. Tall folded single sheet of paper measuring 13 1/4" tall x 9 1.2" wide. A poster announcing a series of performances on April 24th 1964 at The New School for Social Research. The concert was entitled "A Concert Of 20th Century American Music" and featured such avant-garde composers and musicians as John Cage James Tenney and Charles Ives among other luminaries. Poster is in very good condition. Folded once horizontally. General light wear. Rubber-stamped images in blue and red. Quite a scarce piece of music ephemera. We could find no other copies. New School for Social Research unknown books
13397Used; Like New/Used; Like New. A collection of three decorative watercolors of musical notation circa 1870's each depicting several staves of music in pen & ink within decorative border of various vignettes and motifs including flowers landscape vistas figures birds architectural details etc. each intricately cut out in outline mounted on blue paper. The three meticulously copied pieces of music appear to be short Viennese waltzes for piano. Three charming pieces evoking the spirit of late-nineteenth-century Vienna. Some light wear to the blue mounts but overall in very fine condition. Each approx. 11 x 8 inches 27.5 x 20.5 cm mounted to 14.25 x 10.75 inches 36.3 x 27.3 cm.<br style=""> unknown books
105546London New York etc.: various publishers n.d. 6 items disbound each with lithographic title page/cover sheet in color. Occasional foxing and browning. Several items are cropped apparently at the time of binding affecting title page but not music. § A collection six of 19th century songs including marches polkas and waltzes printed in London and New York. The chromolithographic title pages depict clowns aristocrats and landscapes. The titles are:- “The Express Gallop†comp. Charles D’Albert. New York. - “The Sontag Polka†arr. Charles D’Albert. New York.- “Palermo Quadrille†comp. Charles D’Albert. London.- “Song of the Perfect Cure†comp. J. Blewitt and C. Perry. London.- “The Perfect Cure Quadrille Comique†comp. CH. Thorpe. London.- “The Palace Favourite A Polka†comp. C. C. Amos. London. various publishers unknown books
2666MUSIC A CHECK LIST OF THEMATIC CATALOGUES. New York: New York Public Library 1954. 8vo. Wrappers. 37 pages. With 350 entries and an index to composers. Fine in library pamphlet binder. unknown books
1968WRCLIT67254London: Oxford University Press 1968. xv1136pp. Gilt cloth. First edition. 682 items with collations. About fine in very good dust jacket with some dust spotting to lower panel. Oxford University Press hardcover books
1810WRCAM49175Mainly New York Philadelphia & Boston 1810. 38pp. Folio. Modern backstrip over contemporary marbled boards label and endpapers renewed. Corners worn boards rubbed. Minor foxing and toning some dampstaining. The second page of "The Moment is Sad" is lacking otherwise complete. Good. A wonderful collection of early American sheet music mostly American imprints most printed on two pages. The printers of these early sheets include some of the most notable names of the period such as Hewitt Graupner Blake and Paff. Dichter & Shapiro in the Introduction to their EARLY AMERICAN SHEET MUSIC include these four publishers in a list of names they deem "eminently worth while." The highlights of the songs within the book are as follows: <br> <br> 1 Fortune Michael: "Jefferson & Liberty. A New Song. To the Air of Jefferson's March." Philadelphia. 1801. First edition. The most notable music sheet in this collection. Fortune an Irish immigrant wrote the song to commemorate Jefferson's election and sent Jefferson a copy of the song. The music was published by the first American antiquarian bookseller N.G. Dufief who at the time he published this was trying to sell Jefferson Benjamin Franklin's library for the Library of Congress. For whatever reasons jealousy self-interest Jefferson turned him down and Dufief auctioned it in 1803. Perhaps Dufief hoped to advance his sale by sponsoring this publication. Very rare with only one copy listed in OCLC at Oxford University. WOLFE 4607. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 734. <br> <br> 2 "The Downfall of Paris." Boston. 1806. First state with no page number. One printed page of music with no lyrics. WOLFE 2737. <br> <br> 3 "The Battle of the Nile: A Favorite Patriotic Song." Philadelphia. ca. 1804. First printing by this publisher. A paean to Nelson's victory over Napoleon in Egypt. WOLFE 461. <br> <br> 4 Mozart: "Away with Melancholy." New York. ca. 1795. An early printing of this song an excerpt from THE MAGIC FLUTE. SONNECK & UPTON p.35. <br> <br> 5 Briggs Edward Smith: "A Hindustani Girls Song. Tis thy will and I must leave thee." New York. ca. 1800. "Soon a british fair will charm thee thou alas! Her smiles must woo / but tho' she to rapture warm thee don't forget thy poor HIN-DOO." SONNECK & UPTON p.188. <br> <br> 6 Gaveaux Pierre: "La Pipe de Tabac. A Favorite French Song." New York. ca. 1800. Not in Wolfe. SONNECK & UPTON p.332. <br> <br> 7 Gaveaux Pierre: "The Dish of Tea or Ladies Answer to the Pipe Tabac." New York. 1802. WOLFE 2896. SONNECK & UPTON p.110. hardcover books
1081930-1960. Popular and indigenous music published from 1946-1960. All in very good condition.8vo. Housed in a contemporary clam shell box. unknown books
239731London: Printed & Sold at Bland & Wellers Music Warehouse. Copper-engraved front wrapper. 1 vols. Oblong 8vo. Stitched uncut. Central fold. Edges chipped some browning. Copper-engraved front wrapper. 1 vols. Oblong 8vo. Rare. Not in ESTC. Not in OCLC Printed & Sold at Bland & Wellers Music Warehouse unknown books
1971137953Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1971. Vintage black-and-white studio still photographs from the 1971 "surrealist documentary" rock film. The still depicts composer/screenwriter Frank Zappa conducting and singing. <br/><br/>In 1970 Zappa completely re-formed the Mothers of Invention to include drummer Aynsley Dunber jazz keyboardist George Duke and three members of The Turtles. Zappa began to write a film for the new lineup and recorded "Chunga's Revenge" 1970 with them as a "preview." Subsequently Zappa met conductor Zubin Mehta and worked with him to produce a concert in May 1970 wherein the Los Angeles Philharmonic was augmented by the Mothers or vice versa as you like and referred to this as "the second preview." <br/><br/>The film itself shot in a week at Pinewood Studios outside London was a tripped-out documentary about life as a musician on the road and Zappa characteristically chose an eclectic group of celebrities to join the proceedings including Theodore Bikel Ringo Starr and Keith Moon. The resulting soundtrack is a matter of debate among Zappa enthusiasts but is notable for its orchestral finale "Strictly Genteel" a touchstone for the variety of classical music experimentations Zappa would subsequently pursue. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. <br/><br/>Complete collation details available on request. United Artists unknown books
198624986Westbury Long Island New York: Melvin A. Hoffman Inc. 1986. 20 pages of text & illustrations in black and white occasional 2-color. The program for this show with who's who in the cast; upcoming attraction information biographies of Air Supply Perry Como; list of forthcoming acts at back. Advertisements mostly for upscale Long Island eateries and night spots of the time and several other businesses. Approx. 5 1/2" x 9" size printed stapled paper covers. Light wear & soiling to the binding a little faded old creases; in good condition and interesting Long Island entertainment history ephemera. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. Melvin A. Hoffman, Inc. paperback books
197526562Long Island New York: Not Published 1975. Ann Ullman Hirsch 1929 - 2017 had formal musical training and education at Juilliard and NYU; she was a passionate musician music educator and administrator. In a career spanning more than 60 years she was well known on Long Island for her extensive musical contributions including founding the Eastern Suffolk School of Music in Riverhead in 1977 and serving as its executive director for 10 years. Pianist and violinist she was a valued member of the L.I. Sound Symphony and was a private piano instructor to children and adults. Named East End Woman of Year in Education East End Magazine Suffolk County NY 1979 and honored by Peconic Bay Zonta at a Celebration of Women in 2013. from her obituary in 27 East and several online sources Collection includes: 1975 A 68-page typed manuscript with 2 annotated working draft copies of "A Basic Guide for the Teaching of Piano" by Ann U. Hirsch. These include tipped-on photographs of students' correct form along with the teaching exercises in the text & with extra image-sheets and 35mm photographic negatives laid-in. One of the drafts has extensive marginal notation. All are accomplished one-side either on quality typing bond paper of the time or copies. The original set is a group of loose sheets; working drafts are in 3-ring binders. Ms. Hirsch' introduction explains her purpose since according to her research - "There are also many fine books both long and short written by great pianists that suggest technical and artistic approaches for the advanced and professional performers but my purpose is hopefully to have written something for those who work primarily with beginners. I have tried to make it personal and informal while at the same time offer specific advice in the areas I consider most crucial. My hope is that if this book were to be published it could be made inexpensively in pocket book size and thus be available on counters in music stores as well as in colleges for all those who study piano and expect to teach it too" With 3 typed original letters from Ms. Hirsch to the music publishers Theodore Presser Co. Sterling Publishing Co. and Prentis Hall Publications all describing the content and asking in similar fashion to consider her book for publication. Included here are these three publishers' rejection-replies & another letter from Dover publishing which also rejected her project for various reasons. There is also a handwritten request from Ms. Hirsch soliciting the opinion of a professional editor-writer whom she thought may be able to help put her book into proper form for publication. Our research on OCLC at time of cataloging does not indicate any publication history. With A series of 8 Catalogs of the Eastern Suffolk School of Music spanning the years 1979 - 1989. Approx. 5 ½" x 8 ½" size; stapled printed softcovers; 20 to 40 pages each. These catalogs provide a listing of the board of directors committees administration staff - faculty with extensive musical biographies of the dozens of teachers involved giving instruction in voice piano violin flute cello guitar oboe trumpet dance harp organ recorder French horn viola brass instruments jazz improvisation composition eurythmics early winds theory percussion and more for example the 1988-1989 Catalog lists 42 instructors with their extensive qualifications & background; financial aid information schedules calendars tuition contact details & locations. 1978 - 1984 Group of 30 concert programs for the ESSM including student & faculty performances instrumental offerings & dance programs. Approx. 5 ½" x 8 ½" size; stapled printed softcovers usually 4 pages each giving the pieces played orchestra members & their instruments or soloists. With locations dates; held at the Fine Arts Theatre Southampton College Riverhead Mattituck East Islip H.S. Benjamin House Shoreham-Wading River Library & First Congregational Church of Riverhead. A run of 26 piano recital programs given in 1987 - 2013 by the students of Ann U. Hirsch; given in various private homes on Long Island. Most approx. 7" x 8 ½" size; single folded sheets with four printed sides. 1980-1984 Approx. 30 one or two page programs for the ESSM concerts student recitals often given monthly and a few other miscellaneous programs sponsored by ESSM in the Riverhead NY area: Jazz concerts percussion events concerts by faculty & guests student presentations. With personnel players pieces performed. 1986 A file folder with approx. 30 typed pages of material some on ESSM letterhead. These papers recount the struggle apparently of several months duration of the music school's attempts to restructure the board of directors and executive functions find adequate and sustainable financing and address critical accounting insurance liability and staffing issues which threatened the institution's continued existence. Some of the letters reveal troubling circumstances and finally include the resignation of Ms. Hirsch as the school's executive director and her choice of ceasing any further activities associated with the school including teaching. Other letters document and list various complaints needed changes salary & staffing requirements involving Ms. Hirsch board members and others who were involved in the running of the school. Miscellaneous: A three-ring binder with thumb-guide sections with some dozens of pages; this was Ms. Hirsch' own personal teaching and performance log: Students; Billing; Music; Musicians & Schedule. These sections have handwritten entries lists of student names addresses phone numbers; billing schedule and names columned with payments & various billing tiers. The "Music" section gives student names pieces planning for programs teaching notes; "Musicians" section with names phone numbers musical instruments & often the location of a large group of varied musical talents. With a variety of paper ephemera in a back pocket: newspaper clippings regarding music; MS performance names locations; schedules including for fees; TLS with her teaching offerings; name lists receipts. Approx. 7" x 10" size; black 'leatherette'; worn with tape-repaired spine. 1981 New Directions Resource Center Inc. Fifth Anniversary Gala list of donors; ESSM provided music.1983 Eastern Suffolk Woodwind Quintet & 1984 Michael Parola: Percussion Plus both hosted at The John Drew Theater of Guild Hall East Hampton. 1983 Eastern Suffolk Woodwind Quintet & 1984 ESSM Flute Choir performances both hosted at the Parrish Art Museum Southampton. 1984 The Raphael Trio appearing at the Shoreham-Wading River H.S. program. 1989 2-sided flyer program for Music Recital Mrs. Charlotte Murrin with pieces performers listed. With several 'reminder' and location direction-sheets for attendees of Ms. Hirsch' student performances. Condition: Generally everything is in very good condition with light wear and soiling to letters and binders. A very good archive documentation on a very active woman educator performer and teacher's musical & creative life. . Typed Draft. Various. Very Good. Not Published books
196825056New York: Sonic Arts Group 1968. First edition. Loose Sheets. Very Good. Tall single sheet of double-sided paper. Folded twice for mailing. A flyer announcing performances by Sonic Arts Group at Steinway Hall in NYC on June 6 and 7 1968. Featuring live electronic "cybresonic" music by Ashley Behrman Lucier and Mumma the four founding members of the group along with George Cacioppo Barbara Lloyd and Pauline Oliveros. Very good condition. Illustrated. The verso of the flyer provides short biographical descriptions of all of the players. Scarce early ephemera relating to this group and its composer-performer members. The group would later change its name to Sonic Arts Union. 13 3/4" tall x 8 1/4" wide. Sonic Arts Group unknown books
194122263New York: Various 1941. Group of 14 pieces of sheet music by Claude A. 'Bennie' Benjamin 1907 - 1889 Virgin-islands born musician and especially prolific writer & composer of popular tunes - member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame 1984; this group includes: Cancel the Flowers; When the Lights Go On Again; Rumors are Flying; Oh! What it Seemed to Be; I Don't See Me in Your Eyes Anymore; Confess; To Think You've Chosen Me; Can Anyone Explain; These Things I Offer You; How Important Can it Be; Cross Over the Bridge; Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood; Surrender; Wheel of Fortune; and a later edition of I Don't See Me.; Benjamin worked with Eddie Seiler Sol Marcus George Weiss and others; stars portrayed as performing the pieces illustrated on the music include Tommy Tucker Frankie Carle Perry Como Tony Martin Don Cherry The Ames Brothers others; various publishers dates; some edgewear and pencil marks names & musical performance annotation; in very good condition and a good overview via the music of the breadth of this writer's work with a 1 1/2 page article copied from an undated prob. 1970s Daily News article which gives more background on the writer noting that he'd performed on the vaudeville circuit as well as appearing at the Cotton Club and other details not found in the Hall of Fame bio; with a list of Bennie Benjamin music titles notations on the use of these tunes in advertising or various performers who'd sung the tune - also mention of Johnny Carson appearance & a note regarding a European performance on the same sheet - we speculate these materials had been used for promoting Mr. Benjamin and his work; light wear in very good condition. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Various Paperback books
193924747New Jersey: Howard Woods & His Orchestra 1939. Folding illustrated flyer-sheet printed one side with bandleader portrait and notes on the group's style and work ".manifested by the unusual record of six broadcast periods per week over the Mutual Network." With engagement appearance notes "via N.B.C." and recent engagements - Paramount Theatre Newark Hotel Adelphia Philadelphia Laurel in the Pines. The band featured The Glee Club Lou Valero and the Three Woodsman sic. Advertising card The engagement flyer approx. 8 1/2" x 11"; advertising card approx. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2." also with previous engagements listed on back. Light wear; both items in very good condition. . Ephemera. Not Bound. Very Good. Howard Woods & His Orchestra Paperback books
1971004876Paris: Alphonse Leduc 1971. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on Copyright Page -" To Mr. Charles E. Winter Sincerely JM Londiex" Copy no. 91of an unknown number printed. Very Good Plus no dust jacket gold boards soiled corners small bumps prior owner name in pencil front endpage and some pencil notes rear endpage. Contents are clean tight and unmarked. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Alphonse Leduc Hardcover books
