PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, "English Celebrities of the Nineteenth Century." London, Hughes and Edmonds, 1876

Part I offered here includes five albumen prints mounted to boards, of "Orators, Statesmen, Authors, Novelists, Artists, Philosophers.".Each of the five mounted photographs is preceded by a protective sheet of tissue paper in tact though wrinkled. The five photographs show a group of luminaries in the following fields: "Politicians Conservative," "Politicians Liberal," "Authors and Novelists," including Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Carlyle, "Science," including Charles Wheatstone, Michael Faraday, "Artists" including J. M. W. Turner, John Everett Millais, and Edwin... Read More

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Painted Photograph

A compelling albumen photograph painted to highlight the youthful face, hands and neck of a 19th century woman. Light ruffles around the neck and wrists also highlight her jewelry as well as her rather severe long sleeved, high neck dark dress. Something about the image evokes Nathaniel Hawthorne. The 6.5 by 8 inch albumen print is attached to a 7 by 8.5 hard board that has darkened and dried with age. The photograph may have been heavily painted with... Read More

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SIGNED Original Photograph titled "Lithuanian Storefront", created as a Christmas card for 1952 signed with greetings

by SISKIND AARON

Siskind used his well known abstract photograph as a Christmas Card for 1952, inscribed and signed, "GREETINGS XMAS 1952 - and love and love Aaron." Attached to hard card stock, measuring in full 6.25 by 4. 75 inches, slight chipping on edges.

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Ansel Adams, "Winter Sports in Yosemite," Signed Photograph for "The Ahwahnee" Restaurant Menu, 1953

by ADAMS, ANSEL

Printed and Signed Photograph cover for a menu from "The Ahwahnee" restaurant, 8vo,4 pages folded, Yosemite National Park, August 4, 1953. The cover of this attractive and scarce dinner menu is illustrated with a print of Adams' photograph titled, "Winter Sports in Yosemite," A full explanation of the image is printed on the back cover where Adams has signed in full, "Ansel Adams." To the right of the signature, the front image is explained, "El Capitan, Merced River, Yosemite... Read More

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ANSEL ADAMS Archive. Three Typed Letters Signed

by ADAMS, ANSEL

Ansel Adams Archive. Three Typed Letters Signed, 1957 and 1968. Adams refers to photographers Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Stiechen and his Family of Man exhibit at MOMA in the second letter and Stieglitz. Edward Weston, Minor White and himself in the third letter. He gives advice on a film developing process in the first and second letters. Each letter is on different personalized printed address stationery and all are addressed to Steurat Oring who was photography student at Rochester... Read More

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Conrad Aiken Autograph Poem Signed with Original Art

by AIKEN, CONRAD

Aiken composed a charming Christmas poem which opens with an appealing sketch of a mouse's face. "The Mouse upon the Christmas day/Bends his little knees to pray/ O dear Jesus/ Please to cheese us/That is all I have to say." He signs with his initials, "CA," and adds at the top of the folded card stock, "With love from C [he draws a face in the C] and M [and draws eyes and mouth within the letter] to Maurice... Read More

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Albumen print on photographer's mount, Bartlett F. Kenney, Boston

by ALCOTT, LOUISA MAY

Little Women" author is shown seated at a writing desk with pen in hand. Pencil docketing on verso.

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Two Sketchbooks and a Diary

by Anonymous

1-A sketchbook of 119 drawings mainly of people but also several circus animals, dated "28 Feb. 46, Los Angeles. " Many of the sketches show men in military uniform, one at the USO in Union Station, people outdoors dressed in coats, one woman on strike, others indoors, sleeping in chairs, ironing, waiting around, several musicians. The sketches appear to capture people unknown to the artist engaged in every day life in Los Angeles in 1946. Most pages are dated... Read More

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Aragones Specialty Illustration Signed, 1995

by ARAGONES, SERGIO

Known for his work at Mad Magazine and the comic, "Groo the Wanderer," Aragones sketched Groo, bust length next to a smaller self portrait. He rendered his cartoons on a 4 x 5 inch printed card which reads, "This is a quick hand drawn sketch or diagram of my past or current work." He inscribed and signed with date, "To...MAD-LY Aragones 95.

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Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d. circa 1932

by ARMSTRONG, LOUIS

Publicity photograph, silver gelatin print, featuring the great jazz musician holding his trumpet and measuring 8 x 10 inches. Armstrong inscribed and signed his smiling image, "Best Wishes to June from Louis Armstrong." "Direction Joe Glaser, RCA Building...New York" is printed on lower margin. Joseph G. Glaser (1896 - 1969,) who managed the careers of several jazz musicians and singers including Billie Holiday, became Armstrong's manager in 1935. Armstrong, also known Satchmo, gained importance in the 1920s as an... Read More

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THE FRED ASTAIRE & GINGER ROGERS BOOK Signed twice by ASTAIRE

by ASTAIRE, FRED

The Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers Book by Arlene Croce, New York City, Galahad Books, 1972. Dancer and choreographer Fred Astaire signed the book twice, on the publication page and again next to the Table of Contents. Bound in yellow boards, with yellow dust jacket showing Astaire and Rogers formally dressed in dance pose, the book is filled with black and white movie stills, close up photos and some off camera images. The dust jacket is protected with a... Read More

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BAC, FERDINAND.Original Political Cartoon Signed. "What is the dictatorship of incompetence?

by BAC, FERDINAND

BAC Original Art SIGNED. "What is the dictatorship of incompetence?" Colorful political cartoon, in French, signed and dated, "FBac May 1948," rendered in ink and artist's pencil. Bac was well known for his poster illustrations depicting late 19th century Parisian life. Translation: " Topic ( Of the time of Louis IV) 'What is the dictatorship of incompetence?' It's when you acknowledge that , while you were away, someone loyal to you took steps to avoid a major mistake, and... Read More

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The Chalk Garden," Signed, with Original Color illustration. William Heinemann, Ltd., London, 1956

by BAGNOLD, ENID

Bagnold's best known novel is "National Velvet" (1935). Her most successful play is "The Chalk Garden." Both of her best known works were made into well received films. On the first free end paper of our copy of "The Chalk Garden", extending onto the inside cover as well as the inside dust jacket, Bagnold has drawn a colorful seaside sketch of her own home, Rottingdean, in Sussex, England. Her garden at Rottingdean inspired the play's setting. She dedicates her... Read More

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Hand drawn fashion sketch on Balmain stationery, water color and ink

by BALMAIN, PIERRE

The unsigned sketch likely drawn by a fashion house designer is matted and framed in museum quality materials. The sketch measures 8 x 12 inches and the black satin finished wood frame measures 14 x 18 inches. Additional images on request.

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SIGNED "Death is a Form of Ignorance, Mixed Media. By Amiri (Imanu[sic]) Baraka," Parchment Gallery Graphics, 1996. First edition, limited to 450 copies as noted on page 3

by BARAKA, AMIRI/ LEROI JONES

Baraka has signed in pencil, "Amiri Baraka" and corrected the misprint in his middle name, Imanu to Imamu. Quarto, glossy pictorial wrappers [reproducing a "painted poem" drawing by Baraka on front cover, 36 pages, stapled, illustrated (reproducing 30 black-and-white illustrations by Baraka). Includes color printed drawing as frontis plate, titled, "Mantan Hiking the Devil. Three Copies.

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BARA, THEDA. Stunning SIGNED Photograph

by BARA, THEDA

Bara is shown full length, in a layered lace long gown, standing by an ornate fireplace with mirror, likely from her film, "Camille." Photograph by Witzel with photographer's white stamp in lower right corner. She inscribes in French and signs with fountain pen, "Tres sincerement, Theda Bara 1917." Photograph measures 8 x 10, matte finish, 1917. Bara is best remembered for her roles in, "A Fool There Was, " 1915; "Cleopatra" (1917); "Camille" (1917); "Salome" (1918); and "The Hunchback... Read More

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Original Mermaid Sketch Signed with Initials

by BARBIER, GEORGES

Barbier has sketched a multicolored fantasy seascape with a pastel toned mermaid at the center. Drawn on folio sheet with some show through of handwriting (in an unknown hand) on verso. The handwriting shows as soft arcs and fits in with the image. Signed in the middle of the drawing in small letters with date, "GB Aug. 1929." Matted in gray and framed in silver toned wood. Frame measures 20 x 16 7/8 inches and matted drawing measures 13... Read More

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Donald Duck's Nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie, Original Sketch Signed

by BARKS, CARL

Barks has sketched and signed Donald Duck's three nephews on translucent paper outlined in artist's pencil lightly filled in with turquoise pencil. The translucent drawing paper measures 9 x 6 1/4 inches. Barks signed in pencil on the right under one of the ducks.

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Original Cartoon Art. Carl Barks Autograph Letter Signed, on yellow lined paper rubber stamped "Carl Barks' UNCLE SCROOGE McDUCK," 4to, n.p., Aug. 14, 1981

by BARKS, CARL

Dear Ed -- Here are the Xeroxes of the stuff you picked out. Gare has numbered each piece, which could simplify the identification of the ones you want. The 'bonus check' sketch is not included. We are afraid it might rile the wrong people at Disney." Signed "In a hurry, Carl." After retiring, Barks created oil paintings of his cartoon characters. The specific reference here to Disney may relate to issues regarding the sale of these paintings. Barks painted... Read More

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Autograph Note Signed, 8vo, n.p., September 15, 1980

by BARTH, JOHN SIMMONS

This is an inscription by Barth to a friend. He has written in black pen across the middle of this 8vo notepaper, "For D.W. - For whom is the funhouse fun?" Underneath he has signed in full, "John Barth 9/15/80

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Cecil Beaton. Two Autograph Letters Signed, with descriptions for Look magazine photographs, and one typescript unsigned

by BEATON, CECIL

Beaton writes two work related letters to Peter Van Slingerland, a "staff writer" for Look Magazine, on "The Drake" hotel stationery, New York, undated. Beaton stayed at The Drake hotel in 1956 when he photographed Marilyn Monroe there. He was also staying at the hotel in 1961 when he sketched a costume design for the Metropolitan Opera's production of "Turandot" (in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum). In the Sept. 1, 1959 (Volume 23, no. 18) issue... Read More

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Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, on 2 sheets, n.p., n.d.

by BEERY, WALLACE

This is a letter from Beery to a friend, on 2 separate sheets. "Hello Lily Dear, (Dear Miss Pomo, Don't forget your promise to show me France on my first visit. Yours, Wally Beery). It was very sweet of you to send me a Christmas card - never knew your address until now so could not thank you - I looked all over Europe for you but could not locate you - you promised to show me France -... Read More

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Autograph Letter SIGNED discussing "Blackboard Jungle," 6 pp on 6 separate sheets, 4to, n.p. (postmarked Culver City, California), n.d. ('Tuesday', 1956)

by BERMAN, PANDRO S.

Discussing "Blackboard Jungle," Berman writes a substantial letter addressing racial tensions of the mid 1950s. He also discussesthe quality of his own films. To Kathryn Buchman. In part, "Sweetheart, about your line 'it would be sad, especially now with all the racial problems at their peak, to think only in terms of violence' Do you really think that violence is what we are thinking about. It is the last thing on our minds. We have eliminated 98% of the... Read More

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Albumen print on photographer's mount, Cabinet size, W. & D. Downey, London. Bernhardt is shown as Phèdre in Jean Racine's eponymous play, ca 1874. [see Getty Images]

by BERNHARDT, SARAH

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Nadar and Melandri Albumen photographs, Carte-de-Vi site size, of Bernhardt, in different roles

by BERNHARDT, SARAH

The Nadar photograph shows Bernhardt in Hernani, with information docketed in another hand on verso, including, 1879. The photograph, bordered in dark red, shows spotting on face and background and partially on the costume. "Nadar Rue D'Anjou..." is printed on the mount and again on verso. The Melandri photograph shows Bernhardt in Le Passant, almost full length seated holding a mandolin. "Melandri Paris" is printed on the lower mount and on verso with information docketed in another hand including... Read More

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