LINDSAY, LIONEL. Signed Etching " Doorway of Las Duenas.
by LINDSAY, LIONEL
LINDSAY, LIONEL. Signed Etching " Doorway of Las Duenas." This lovely etching, signed in pencil, is presented in a heavy paper cover open to show the artwork. The etching is attached above the printed explanation, "Doorway of Las Duenas. An Original Etching by Sir Lionel LIndsay Published in an Edition of Two Hundred Copies Exclusively for Members of the Miniature Print Society, c/o the Torch Press, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1942. " A full printed description of "Doorway of Las... Read More
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Belva Lockwood Autograph Quotation Signed
by LOCKWOOD, BELVA
Appreciate and enjoy all of the privileges that you have to-day without waiting for to-morrow. Belva A. Lockwood." The quotation measures 7 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches, possibly cut from a larger sheet, with explanatory docketing on verso in pencil in a fine hand. Lockwood's importance as one of America's first female lawyers, social reformer and first female presidential candidate is now well known. She is considered one of the leaders in the women's rights movement with... Read More
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Photograph Signed and inscribed, ca 1950s
by MARX, GROUCHO (Julius Henry)
The iconic comedian is shown seated, holding a cigar in his raised left hand. He has inscribed, "To...The Statler-Hilton and Sheraton of the wooded dells. We extend our thanks for a lovely week..." He signs with traditional, "Groucho." The photograph is stamped on verso, "NBC photo by Elmer Holloway." Holloway was an NBC photographer. Groucho's writing has slightly faded. Docketed on verso, "From 'You Bet Your Life'.
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Check Signed, Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 22, 1972
by MARX, ZEPPO (HERBERT MANFRED)
Marx signed the 1972 check to "Coachella Valley S & L" for $375, "Zeppo Marx." The business check shows the comedian's name, "Business Account," address and bank information. The two toned check is yellow on the front and green on the back. Endorsement and cancellation markings show on verso.
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Original drawing in an Autograph Letter Signed, Holland Park Rd., Oct. 18, 1894
by MAY, PHILIP
May includes an inebriated self portrait bust length sketch at the end of his letter allowing his correspondent to use his sketches for publication. "It would be better if you could work it for the News as my studies don't stand reduction very well...you are at liberty to use the sketches you have in in hand...." He ends the letter with a bust length sketch of himself, smoking and looking at a drink, possibly a martini. "Excuse the blots,... Read More
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Pages on Parade," Signed Outsider Original Art
by MCKESSON, MALCOLM
Known for his black ball point pen artwork, McKesson has drawn three figures facing in different directions as if each were in front of a wall panel. He titled the piece, "Pages on Parade, " on the lower margin below the first two figures and signed, "Malcolm McKesson" under the third figure. The central figure appears to have been rendered in both black and blue ink. Condition: Several brown age marks on the right figure, slight chip to the... Read More
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ORIGINAL ART SIGNED. Pen and ink Sketch of eight characters from "Bringing Up Father" with Snookums drawn in pencil peeping in from the right, 8 x 9 inch card stock unevenly cut. Signed, "From Geo. McManus." Some soiling, tape on verso from prior mounting and pencil docketing "circa 1933
by McMANUS, GEORGE
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Melies discusses Magic Tricks, Magicians and Writing in an Autograph Letter Signed
by MÉLIÈS, GEORGE
Fine. Melies writes to Auguste Drioux (1884.1937), a fellow magician and founder of the quarterly magazine for magicians Revue Passez Muscade. Autograph Letter Signed, in French, on one folded 8vo sheet, Paris, June 14, 1929. He gives details about the distribution of "Passe Muscade" magazine which dedicated a special issue to Melies. He then refers to a possible contribution to the "Forum of Magicians." "I have my own idea, all worked out...I'll give them some inoffensive chronicles about...bad... Read More
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Felix the Cat Original Sketch. Fan Drawing Signed
by MESSMER, OTTO
Messmer has drawn his well known cartoon character, Felix the Cat, on an 8 x 10 1/2 firm paper. Original pencil layout markings are visible. Drawings of Felix in this size are uncommon. Messmer is credited as the creator of the cartoon character, Felix the Cat (see the Britannica encyclopedia online), the best loved cartoon preceding Mickey Mouse.
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Original Cartoon Art. Mickey Mouse Original Drawing Signed
by [Mickey Mouse] DEDINI, ELDON
On a First Day Cover, 8vo, postmarked Hansel And Gretel Anguilla, November 11, 1985, Dedini has drawn a picture of his character "Mickey Mouse" in the lower right corner and has signed. The sketch is rendered in black felt tip pen. The envelope, on the sealing side, contains a full printed picture of the Mickey Mouse cartoon, the brother Grimm Walt Disney Production. The other side contains three full color postmarks of the Disney Cartoon. This is the First... Read More
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Original Print on an Autograph Letter Signed about his Daughter, Val
by MILLER, HENRY
Miller writes to his Japanese translator and language teacher, Michiyo Wantanabe. He began his study with Wantanabe in 1967, the same year he married Hoki Tokuda, a Japanese musician living in California. Miller explains that his daughter, Val, wants to come back home to, "spend the winter with us as her business there [in Colorado] is no good and she doesn't want to spend the winter in that cold climate... I said of course...and stay as long as she... Read More
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Signed Photograph, 12mo original photograph, Big Sur, August 1949; plus TLS on 4to brown paper, n.p., n.d., with autograph letter on Miller's behalf by Emil White on Miller's 4to Big Sur stationery, Sept. 28, 1945
by MILLER, HENRY
Original black and white photo of Henry Miller inside, looking out of the top of a Dutch door. On verso signed, inscribed and dated by the writer, "For Stefan... from Henry Miller Big Sur 8/49." A Typed Letter Signed, to "Dear Friend," one page of browned paper with two repairs to vertical folds and three unrepaired tears, 4to, n.p. (Big Sur), n.d. Miller apologizes to his correspondent that he is no longer able to respond to mail about his... Read More
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Washington Monument Architect Writes about Building Repair
by MILLS, ROBERT
In 1836 Mills won the competition for the design of the Washington Monument, his best known work. He also designed the U S. Department of Treasury building. Two years before winning the WAshington Monument design competition Mills wrote this letter to G. W. Williamson about building repairs. Scarce Autograph Letter Signed, on folio integral address leaf sheet, Washington, July 21, 1834 and a postscript, Baltimore, July 22, 1834. "In calling at Fuller I found you had left... Read More
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Typed Document Signed, 4to, New York, November 25, 1955
by MINEO, SAL
This is a Standard AFTRA contract between Sal Mineo and NBC, expressing that Mineo will receive $650 for his performance on December 4, 1955 as Johnny Swaboda in "Trees" sponsored by Goodyear. Signed, in blue ink, by the seventeen year old, "Sal Mineo" and also by his mother, "Josephine Mineo". Many of his youthful roles were variations of his role in "Rebel Without a Cause," and he often played juvenile delinquents.
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Women, Moon, Birds" Signed Print
by MIRO, JOAN
Miro's printed signature appears to the lower left within the print. He signed in black pen near the lower right corner. Our signed print is a lovely example of Miro's well recognized style. Condition: Two slight marks on the right edge suggest the points where the page was cut. Slight bend at the lower left corner. The print measures 12.5 x 10 inches.
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Mucha Signed Color Art Reproduction
by MUCHA, ALFONS
The artwork's title is translated as, "Concord of Slovakian Nation." Mucha has signed in his fine hand, "Mucha," above and perpendicular to his printed name. Mucha's printed name appears to the left under the image and the Czech title to the right.A note on provenance: the signed postcard originally came from Mucha's daughter. Ideal for display and exceptionally attractive.
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Mucha Signed Color Art Reproduction
by MUCHA, ALFONS
Signed Color Art Reproduction, title translated as, "Blessed Are the Poor Spirit." Under the title, Mucha has signed in his fine hand, "Mucha." Mucha's printed name appears to the left under the image and in Czech title to the right. A note on provenance: the signed postcard originally came from Mucha's daughter. The card measures 3.5 x 5.5. Ideal for display and exceptionally attractive.
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Sketch sheet of six drawings, unsigned 2pp on one 8vo sheet, undated
by NAST, THOMAS
7 x 4.5 inch sketch sheet composed of three pen and ink humorous caricatures on one side and three pen and ink sketches on verso with a "Thomas Nast" wall sign drawn in the upper left corner. Note that the wall sign does not bear Nast's typical signature. This set of six drawings is attributed to Nast since it came with the classic drawing of Boss Tweed as short corpulent man with a money bag for his head. ... Read More
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Original Cartoon Art . Betty Boop Original Art in an AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, by NATWICK, MYRON "GRIM
by NATWICK, MYRON "GRIM" [BETTY BOOP]
MYRON "GRIM" NATWICK draws Betty Boop kicking up her heels to celebrate a birthday and the end of the year holidays. The sketch catches the readers' eye about midway along the first page left margin of this three page letter. In a large hand, Natwick first sends birthday wishes and continues noting the passage of time as the holiday season begins starting with Thanksgiving. "How fast everything moves at this time of year." He draws an open exclamation mark... Read More
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Autograph Letter SIGNED, 2pp on one 8vo sheet of "Hotel Excelsior" stationery, Rome, Sept. 14, n.y.
by NEGULESCO, JEAN [CLIFTON WEBB]
Negulesco appeals to Clifton Webb about his part most likely in the 1957 film, "Boy on a Dolphin," which also starred Sophia Loren in her first English language American film. Using little punctuation the director writes, "You misunderstood my cable the part is great through page 79 All I want is to be assured that any ensuing scenes will have the same import...in content...that the character be kept alive and consistent ...as for Wyman I couldn't care less about... Read More
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Intriguing bust-length 4to portrait Photograph Signed, n.p., ca. 1975
by NEVELSON, LOUISE
This portrait depicts the famed sculptor in bohemian clothing, with stripedscarf on her head, knitted blouse and very large hanging earrings. Her dark, deep-set eyes are peering directly at the camera. Boldly signed in blackacross her white blouse, "Louise Nevelson.
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Gilded Age Ephemera. 51 Decorative Letterhead Invoices for goods sold to New York City Government Departments
by New York City Government ephemera, 1890s Decorative Invoices
Decorative Letterhead Invoices from various companies for services or products rendered to New York City government departments in the Gilded Age. The city departments include the Board of Education, Brooklyn Fire Dept., City College of New York, Aqueduct Commission. Overall condition is good, usual aging with occasional corner chipping and several show tears at margin folds. The invoices offer a glimpse into the workings of city government.
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MIKE NICHOLS. Signed Theater Documents, "The Apple Tree.
by NICHOLS, MIKE
MIKE NICHOLS. Four Signed Theater Documents related to the early production of the Broadway musical, "The Apple Tree," directed by Nichols. The play won the 1967 Tony Award for best musical and NIchols won the Tony for best directing of a musical. Our four documents use the play's original working title, "Come Back! Go Away! I Love You!". The documents each dated May 24, 1966, establish working arrangements between Nichols, Icarus Productions and the Stuart Company, a producer. ... Read More
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Self Portrait sketch Signed
by NIEMAN, LEROY
Nieman has sketched a caricature of himself with hat, mustache and cigar, boldly signed and dated, "'92". Rendered in black marker on 8 1/2 x 11 inch heavy paper. On verso show through from both sketch and signature are visible.
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Odets Original Art Work, Painting titled. "Gentle Beasts.
by ODETS, CLIFFORD
Best known as a playwright, Odets was also a painter often working with water color as shown here. The peaceful painting offered here is bordered in pencil possibly to show where a mat or frame would go or for trimming. While Odets did not sign his work, we believe he titled it. The artwork measures 6 x 8 inches and floats on a dark gray mat overlaid with a white mat, framed in black satin finished wood, matted and... Read More
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