Some Are Friends
by APPLE, Lewis T
New York, Crown Publishers, Inc. [1951]., 1951. First edition. Dust jacket (unclipped; light rubbing at edge). Very good. No other signatures or bookplates. Signed and inscribed by Apple in blue ink on the front free endpaper to actor Ken Murray: “For Ken Murry [sic] in appreciation of the finest program on the air - Lewis Apple 6/20/51.” Author’s first book. Murray (1903-1988), born July 14, 1903, New York City; died October 12, 191988, Burbank, California; America actor; won special Oscar... Read More
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Vintage Original Behind the Camera Photograph
by APTED, MICHAEL - HOWARD W. KOCH JR. "GORKY PARK."
(not signed) on a full length behind the camera shot of director Michael Apted with producer Howard W. Koch Jr. from the 1983 film "Gorky Park." Photographs are by Frank Connor and are on single weight stock; 10" x 8"; very good (minor signs of handling); 1983.. No Binding. Very Good.
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History and Reality
by APTHEKER, Herbert
New York, Cameron Associates, Inc. [1955]., 1955. First edition (so stated). 8vo. 8 page introduction by Robert S. Cohen. Index of names. Dust jacket (unclipped). Good (pages browning due to paper quality). 288 pages. Signed and inscribed by Aptheker in blue ink on the front free endpaper to Jack Lawson: "For Jack Lawson with profound respect and warmest regards, Herbert Aptheker.". Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good.
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STORY OF CUPID AND PSYCHES: DONE OUT OF THE LATIN OF LUCIUS APULEIUS BY WILLIAM ADLINGTON: ANNO 1566
by APULEIUS, Lucius
NEW YORK, LAUREL PRESS, 1923, 1923. ORIGINAL GILT STAMPED HALF VELLUM OVER BOARDS, T.E.G., UNCUT; ONE OF 225 COPIES PRINTED BY THE LAUREL PRESS VERY GOOD. Hardcover.
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THE MARRIAGE OF CUPID AND PSYCHE: RETOLD BY WALTER PATER
by APULEIUS, Lucius
NEW YORK, LIMITED EDITIONS CLUB, 1951, 1951. #91 OF 1500 COPIES, SIGNED BY EDMUND DULAC ON THE COLOPHON PAGE; SIX FULL PAGE COLOR PLATES BY DULAC; FULL GILT STAMPED VELLUM. PUBLISHER'S TAN BOARD SLIPCASE (LIGHTLY SOILED); PUBLISHER'S ANNOUNCEMENT LAID IN LOOSE; FROM THE LIBRARY OF NOTED DIRECTOR FRANK CAPRA LIMITED EDITIONS CLUB VERY GOOD. Signed by Author(s). Hardcover.
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GOLDEN ASSE OF.DONE INTO ENGLISH
by APULEIUS, Lucius
LONDON, RICHARDS, 1913.
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SELECTED POLITICAL WRITINGS
by AQUINAS, Saint Thomas
OXFORD, BLACKNELL, 1959. FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. F.
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SELECTIONS FROM HIS WORKS
by AQUINAS, St. Thomas
NY, LIMITED EDITIONS CLUB, 1969, 1969. SIGNED BY REYNOLDS STONE (ILLUSTRATOR) FIRST EDITION THUS VERY GOOD-FINE. Signed by Author(s). F.
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His Application for Membership in The Masquers,
by ARBUCKLE, Roscoe 'Fatty'
1925. Hollywood, California, September 21, 1925 and approved "qualified" October 7, 1925. The Masquers was a fraternal organization, to which many noted personalities of the day belonged; the clubhouse was located at 1875 N. Sycamore Ave., in Hollywood. Signed by proposer actor Lew Cody, who has apparently filled out the application and signed by seconder actor Earle A. Foxe. Not signed by Arbuckle, but the writing is certainly similar. Printed document on blue paper, accomplished in black fountain pen ink,... Read More
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BRANNAN SAGA
by ARCHULETA, Kay
SAN JOSE, PP, 1977, 1977. SIGNED BY ARCHULETA FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. Signed by Author(s). F.
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Autograph Letter Signed
by ARDEN, Eve
("Eve") in blue ink on her self designed Christmas Card. 5" x 7"; very good; 1962. Together with the original holograph mailing envelope, postmarked Beverly Hills, California, December 20, 1962 (stamp lacking). To Mr. John Engstead (noted Hollywood photographer) 9048 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. "Dear John Merry Xmas! Just want you to know that Brooks & I and the four kids are taking off for Italy to spend possibly a year! We're very excited -- if you come... Read More
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SHIP'S COOK GINGER: ANOTHER TIM STORY
by ARDIZZONE, Edward
NY, MACMILLAN, 1977. MANY COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS FIRST AMERCAN EDITION VERY GOOD-FINE. 1st Edition.
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WORLDS BEGINNING
by ARDREY, Robert
NY, DUELL, 1944. AUTHOR'S FIRST NOVEL FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. F.
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The Brotherhood of Fear
by ARDREY, Robert
New York, Random House [1952]., 1952. First edition, first printing (so stated). 8vo. Pictorial dust jacket by H. Laurance Hoffman (unclipped; rubbed at edges; small stain on lower panel). Very good. 342 pages. No signatures or bookplates.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.
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FROGS
by ARISTOPHANES
NY, JON ENSCHEDE EN ZONEN ' HAARLEM, 1937, 1937. ORIGINAL TAN CLOTH; PUBLISHER'S BROWN BOARD SLIPCASE; FRANK CAPRA'S COPY WITH HIS NAME SIGNED ON THE FRONT FREE ENDPAPER BY HIS WIFE LUCILLE; SIGNED BY JOHN AUSTEN, THE ILLUSTRATOR WHO CUT THEM IN WOOD LIMITED EDITIONS CLUB VERY GOOD. Signed by Author(s). Hardcover.
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FROGS: AN ENGLISH VERSION
by ARISTOPHANES
NY, HARCOURT, 1955. FIRST EDITION THUS VERY GOOD. F.
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Promotional Booklet Issued by Grant's U-Drive
by ARIZONA
Tucson, Arizona, 1946., 1946. 2 5/8" x 6 1/2". With halftone photos of Tom and Jerry; Marguerite Chapman between takes at the Sabino Canyon set; Willard Parker, Marguerite Chapman, and Donald Berry see at the Rillito Race Track; Morris Shapiro, this muscle boy form the Windy City is tops with fans; Rillito Race Track; Robert Young, star and co-producer at the Cavalier production; Robert Young and Marguerite Chapman on set; director George Sherman, Marguerite Chapman on location at Sabino Canyon;... Read More
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Mission San Xavier del Bac
by [ARIZONA]. CHINN, O.R.M., Rev. Clestine
[Tucson, Privately Printed, 1951]., 1951. First edition. Small 8vo. Illustrated with 13 b/w photographs by Esther Henderson and W.E. Fulton. Original stiff tan pictorial wrappers stamped in red and black. Very good. 24 pages. No signatures or bookplates. Printed by Hollis Photo Engravers and Lithographers. Designed by Milan Studio School of Fine and Applied Arts.. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Very Good.
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ARIZONA: HISTORY OF A FRONTIER STATE
by ARIZONA] WYLLYS, Rufus Kay
PHOENIX, HOBSON, 1950. FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. F.
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BEST FROM ARIZONA HIGHWAYS
by ARIZONA] COOPER, Tom C
PHOENIX, AZ H, 1975. FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD-FINE. F.
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Vintage Original Photograph
by ARLEN, Harold
1940. (not signed) on a 3/4 length pose of Harold Arlen playing a spinet piano with a desk behind covered with sheet music and music books. Photograph is by Phil Stern with his rubberstamp on the verso and is on heavy weight stock; matte finish; 10" x 8". Fine. ca. 1940.. No Binding. Fine.
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Typed Letter Boldly Signed
by ARLEN, Harold
("Harold Arlen") in blue fountain pen ink, [Hollywood], January 14, 1953. 4to, 1 page. Arlen authorizes Warner Bros./Transcona Enterprises Inc. to send his salary checks to his agent Irving "Swifty" Lazar. This was during the filming to "A Star Is Born" for which Arlen wrote the music. To Transcona Enterprises & Warner Bros. Burbank California: "Gentlemen: You are hereby notified that I have authorized IRVING PAUL LAZAR to accept delivery of any and all checks and/or sums of money which... Read More
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Vintage Original Photograph
by ARLEN, Harold
1940. (not signed) on a full length pose of Harold Arlen playing golf, dressed in a sports jacket, pipe in his mouth. Photograph is on heavy weight stock; matte finish; 10" x 8". Fine. ca. 1940.. No Binding. Fine.
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May Fair
by ARLEN, Michael
New York, George H. Doran [1925]., 1925. First American edition. 8vo. Original 3/4 vellum over orange boards, gilt stamped leather spine label, t.e.g. Very good. Number 30 of 500 copies, signed by Arlen on the limitation page. Sequel to Arlen's "These Charming People," which was filmed in 1931. See Hagen, p. 16. Bookplate of Mary Jane Brooks on the front pastedown.. Signed by Author(s). F. Hardcover.
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Lily Christine
by ARLEN, Michael
Garden City, New York, Doubleday, Doran and Company, 1928.. First edition (so stated). 8vo. Original fresh, bright black cloth stamped in gilt and pink. Dust jacket designed by Helen Dryden (unclipped; short tears; stain on back panel). Very good. 307 pages. No signatures or bookplates.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.
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