Gielgud, Sir John

Autographed Portrait Photograph Display

N. P. [Montreal], Gielgud, 1987. Original Letters & Original Photographs. Framed & Glazed. Original Letters & Original Photographs. Framed & Glazed. Signed. Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH [1904 / 2000]. English actor & singer, particularly known for his warm & expressive voice, which his colleague Sir Alec Guinness likened to "a silver trumpet muffled in silk". Gielgud is a member of the short list of entertainers with the distinction of having won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, & a Tony award. Original black & white formally posed portrait photograph signed by Gielgud: "John Gielgud Best Wishes 1987" on the margin. Glazed & framed to an overall size of: 11" 1/2 x 9" 1/2 [4" 3/4 x 6" 1/2], in a handsome brown wood frame, nicely double matted. Nice item. .

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Book number: 29167

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Gielgud, Sir John

Autographed Illustration

Globe Theatre. London, Illustrated News Service, 1939. Robert Stewart Sherriffs' Black and white caricature of Sir John Gielgud posed as John Worthing in "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde performed at the Globe theatre August 1939 signed in blue ink over the illustration by Sir Arthur John Gielgud Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH [1904 / 2000]. English actor & singer, particularly known for his warm & expressive voice, which his colleague Sir Alec Guinness likened to "a silver trumpet muffled in silk". Gielgud is a member of the short list of entertainers with the distinction of having won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, & a Tony award. Size 8 1/2" x 11.

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Book number: 33405

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Grey, Zane

Signed Photograph

N.P. [ The Wilds of Arizona ], C.1925, Zane Grey, 1925. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. Grey, Zane. SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH. N.p. n.d. [Wild Turkey]. A neat black & white, 2" x 5" original silver print of the author in Stetson holding his rifle & bird surrounded by the deep woods & his ponies - a very neat image in near fine condition. Grey has written & signed on the verso: "Wild turkey / Z. G. .

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Book number: 31254

Catalogue: Autograph Gallery

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O'Hara, John

Press Photo. Signed

N.p. 1981, Unknown, 1981. Original Letters & Original Photographs. Original Letters & Original Photographs. Signed by Author. O'Hara, John. PRESS PHOTO. Signed. N.P. N. D. (Hollywood, circa 1960]. 8" x 10" black & white original print in very good or better condition. The superb photo of Ohara at this desk is accompanied with an excellent example of the author's signature. .

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Book number: 30886

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Hardy, Thomas

Original Autograph Display

Hardy, Thomas, OM (2 June, 1840 - 11 January, 1928), 1943. Autograph Display. Framed & Glazed. Autograph Display. Framed & Glazed. Signed by Author. Hardy, Thomas, OM (2 June, 1840 - 11 January, 1928). English author of the naturalist movement. Far from the Madding Crowd (1874), The Return of the Native (1878), Tess of the d'Urbervilles (1891). Elegantly framed & glazed Autograph Display, n.p, n.d. To an overall size of 15" ¼ x 19", Scalloped burnished bronze frame, gold filets, double matted in windows combining fabric & board. A clean original & authentic signature [1" ¾ x 3" ¼] with a fine digital photo print image of an elegant Hardy portrait. .

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Book number: 29030

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Keywords: FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (1874), RETURN OF NATIVE (1878), TESS D'URBERVILLES (1891). SIGNED LITERARY PHOTOS Electronic List TBCL

Harris, Frank

Autographed Letter, 25 March, 1924

Paris, Frank Harris, 1924. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Signed by Author. Superb Harris, Frank. Autographed Letter, 25 March, 1924. 2pp. 8vo. 7" 1/4 x 10" 1/2 folded once, on the letterhead of the Grand Hotel Haussmann, Paris addressed to W. H. Exelby in Montreal. A chatty letter: "Tho' I'm worked to death I want to write to you with my own hand and thank you for your surprising letter. I have worked as a farm hand, stoker & waiter. I'm sending you "The Bomb" & some little booklets. which contain a number of my "Contemporary Portraits". These have sold better in the US than my short stories. I seem to have lost my way in life. A.S.(S) Burleson Wilson's Post Master General destroyed my magazine, Pearson's by holding up the mail on the pretext that he had been informed that there was something seditious in it. He took my money. I'm writing The Story of My Life. The most important book ever written / Yours Ever / Frank Harris" In very good or better condition with the original mailing envelope showing some use. "Frank Harris (1856 1931) was a British-born, naturalized-American author, editor, journalist and publisher, who was friendly with many well-known figures of his day. Though he attracted much attention during his life for his irascible, aggressive personality, editorship of famous periodicals, and friendship with the talented and famous, he is remembered mainly for his multiple-volume memoir My Life and Loves, which was banned in countries around the world for its sexual explicitness." - Wikipedia. .

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Book number: 30841

Catalogue: Autograph Gallery

Keywords: FIRST EDITION SIGNED INSCRIBED MY LIFE AND LOVES . Electronic List TBCL

Friskin James

Signed Tribute to Steinway & Sons. New York: 1953

New York, 1953. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. James Friskin - Pianist and Composer. Signed tribute to Steinway & Sons. Chatangua, New York, July 19, 1953. In 1953 Steinway celebrated its Centennial & Steinway artists from around the globe wrote congratulatory tributes which were sent to Theodore E. Steinway (1883-1957), piano technician, philatelist and son of Henry E. Steinway, piano technician & the founder of Steinway & Sons. One page ALS on plain white letterhead: "Dear Mr. Steinway, I well remember my first recital, many years ago. On an American Steinway concert grand - and my exclamation that it was the most beautiful piano I had ever played on. Even its number is fixed in my memory! Since than the gratitude for these wonderful instruments has never varied. It is a great pleasure to join in the felicitation to you on a century of distinguished services to the cause of music. Very sincerely yours, James Friskin." In fine condition. Original Autographed Letters & Documents. .

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Book number: 30512

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Keywords: STEINWAY & SONS CENTENNIAL Electronic List TBCL Music Maestro Please

Jerne, Niels Kaj [1911 - 1994]

Autograph Document Signed. [Nobel Prize]

New York, USPS, 1974. First Edition. First Edition. Signed by Author. Jerne, Niels Kaj [1911 - 1994]. Danish immunologist, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1984. The citation read "For theories concerning the specificity in development and control of the immune system and the discovery of the principle for production of monoclonal antibodies". He shared the prize with Georges J. F. Köhler and César Milstein. ADS on a folded photocopied image of Jerne, nicely inscriped: "To Mr. John Jensen Sr. / With kind regards and thanks for your interest in my work. I am happy that this research was awarded the Nobel Prize last year. May 3rd 1985" In very good or better condition. .

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Book number: 31647

Catalogue: Autograph Gallery

Keywords: FIRST DAY COVERS / FDC - NOBEL PRIZE Electronic List TBCL Albert Einstein, Science & Medicine

Jerne, Niels Kaj [1911 - 1994]

Signed Fdc - First Day Cover. [Nobel Prize]

New York, USPS, 1978. First Edition. First Edition. Signed by Author. Jerne, Niels Kaj [1911 - 1994]. Danish immunologist, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1984. The citation read "For theories concerning the specificity in development and control of the immune system and the discovery of the principle for production of monoclonal antibodies". He shared the prize with Georges J. F. Köhler and César Milstein. FDC - First Day Cover commemorating American Dance, Signed by Jerne & dated 3rd May 1985. FIRST DAY OF ISSUE ENVELOPE. 6½x3¾. Postmarked New York, April 26 1978. A fine example. .

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Book number: 31637

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Keywords: FIRST DAY COVERS / FDC - NOBEL PRIZE Electronic List TBCL Albert Einstein, Science & Medicine

Jerne, Niels Kaj [1911 - 1994]

Signed Fdc - First Day Cover. [Nobel Prize]

New York, USPS, 1974. First Edition. First Edition. Signed by Author. Jerne, Niels Kaj [1911 - 1994]. Danish immunologist, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1984. The citation read "For theories concerning the specificity in development and control of the immune system and the discovery of the principle for production of monoclonal antibodies". He shared the prize with Georges J. F. Köhler and César Milstein. FDC - First Day Cover commemorating American Mineral Heritage, Signed by Jerne & dated 3rd May 1985. FIRST DAY OF ISSUE ENVELOPE. 6½x3¾. Postmarked Lincoln N.E. New York, June 13 1974. A fine example. .

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Book number: 31638

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Keywords: FIRST DAY COVERS / FDC - NOBEL PRIZE Electronic List TBCL Albert Einstein, Science & Medicine

Kaufman, Harry

Signed Tribute to Steinway & Sons. New York: 1953 Signed by Harry Kaufman

New York, 1953. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed tribute to Steinway & Sons. New York: 1953. In 1953 Steinway celebrated its Centennial and Steinway artists from around the globe wrote congratulatory tributes which were sent to Theodore E. Steinway (1883-1957), piano technician, philatelist and son of Henry E. Steinway, piano technician and the founder of Steinway & Sons. Harry Kaufman ( 1894-1961 ), American Pianist . Here is a 11 x 8.5 handwritten signed tribute to Steinway in full; "June 30 , 1953 . Dear Mr. Steinway: Surely in the annals of musical activity in the United States the name " Steinway and Sons " has always stood for the highest attainable level in beauty of tone and unfailing responsiveness of action, an instrument capable of Ariel- like delicacy as well as Jovian thunder which remains unmatched in the history of piano making. And so may I offer you my cordial felicitations on this occasion of the Centennial celebration of the founding of the house of "Steinway and Sons" - a name synonymous with unsurpassed excellence in piano construction and one likely to maintain its supremacy in that field for generations to come. With all good wishes , I remain , Respectfully yours , Harry Kaufman . .

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Book number: 33528

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Keywords: STEINWAY & SONS CENTENNIAL, PIANO, CONDUCTOR, MUSIC COMPOSER Electronic List TBCL Music Maestro Please

Kipling, Rudyard

Original [Double] Signed Photograph

Rudyard [Joseph Rudyard Kipling, 1865-1936] & Andre Maurois [Emile Salomon Wihelm Herzog, 1885-1967]. Original Photo. Framed & Glazed. Original Photo. Framed & Glazed. Signed by Author. Kipling, Rudyard [Joseph Rudyard Kipling, 1865-1936] & Andre Maurois [Emile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog, 1885-1967]. Original 4" x 6" Black & White photo Signed. A terrific photo in excellent condition with strong signatures by both authors at the lower portion. A rather unique image set on the path of the estate gardens, with both authors relaxed & enjoying each others company. Although Kipling was 20-years older, he and Maurois were friends & colleagues. Beautifully framed & glazed & creatively triple matted to an overall size of 13" x 16. An excellent display. "A people always ends by resembling its shadow." Said by Kipling to Author & Critic André Maurois c. 1930, on the subject of the transformation of Germany. Quoted in Maurois, The Art of Writing, "The Writer's Craft," Sect. 2 (1960). .

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Book number: 29031

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Jean-Émile Laboureur

Autographed Letter - 2 Pages

n.p. [Paris], Laboureur, 1924, 1924. 1st Edition. Framed & Glazed. 1st Edition. Framed & Glazed. Signed by Author. Jean-Émile Laboureur, [French Painter, 1877-1947]. 2 page A.L.S. June 3rd, 1924. n.p. [Paris]. A very fine letter to an unnamed art dealer detailing titles & prices for 11 prints offered on consignment until July 15th, 1924, with good content: " Your customer is practically correct. The print "Love in the Woods" is prepared not by a dry point but by a very light etching, as was nearly always the custom in France since the 18th century. It is the case with about one quarter of my engravings. It depends on the subject matter and of the treatment" Signed & dated, J. E. Laboureur. "Founder in 1923 of the Société des Peintres Graveurs Indépendants, friend to avant-garde poet Guillaume Apollinaire and painter Marie Laurencin, the artist Jean-Émile Laboureur found inspiration in sources ranging from Hellenistic vase painting to Nabis artists such as Bonnard, Vuillard and Vallotton. Laboureur was born in Nantes, France in 1877. He arrived in Paris in 1895 to study at the Faculty of Law. Quickly dissatisfied in that pursuit, he began to frequent the Academie Julian, a prestigious Parisian art academy. Laboureur was soon introduced to the eminent wood engraver Auguste Lepère, and decided to devote himself to the study of printmaking. While Lepère imparted technical expertise, artists like Toulouse-Lautrec, with whom Laboureur became acquainted in 1896, encouraged his sense of humor and irony, bringing a cosmopolitan flair to his work. Between 1899 and 1910, Laboureur traveled extensively. He cultivated a broad historical knowledge of engraving in Germany and Italy. In Greece, he was greatly inspired by the elegance of Classical vase painting. He returned to Paris in 1910, as Picasso and Braque were ushering in Cubism. Building on this analytical, geometric style with the knowledge and inspiration acquired during his travels, Laboureur developed a decorative style distinctly his own. By the end of World War I, Laboureur had gained a new audience with his success in book design and illustration. His service in the war had led him to experiment with engraving on metal, which required neither the acid baths of etching nor the bulky equipment of wood engraving. Gradually his style became more fluid, moving away from the rigid properties of Cubism. Displaying what contemporary poet and friend Max Jacob described as "chic" and "grand classical elegance," Laboureur was widely collected by Americans as well as Europeans." - IFPDA Original Autographed Letters & Documents. .

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Book number: 29539

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Keywords: GUILLAUME APOLLINAIRE, MARIE LAURENCIN, JEAN-ÉMILE LABOUREUR, BONNARD, VUILLARD, VALLOTTON, TOULOUSE-LAUTREC, MAX JACOB Electronic List TBCL Art & Illustrated Books French Lit & Art

Laboureur, Jean Emile. [1877-1943]. French illustrator & engraver

Excellent Autograph Letter Signed

Paris, J.E.L. 1924. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. Laboureur, Jean Emile. [1877-1943]. French illustrator & engraver. One of the great Book Illustrators of the first half of the 20th century. Excellent Autograph Letter Signed. Paris: June 3rd, 1924. 8vo. 2pp. Addressed to Dutch Art Dealer, J. F. Van Deene. Laboureur is sending 11 prints to his correspondent which he describes & prices individually. An interesting & rare 'working' letter. "Your customer is pragmatically correct. The print 'Love In The Woods' is prepared not by a dry point but with a very light etching, as was nearly always the custom in France since the 19th century." Signed in full & dated. Original Autographed Letters & Documents. .

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Book number: 30897

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Leiber, Fritz

Autograph Letter Signed (Als)

Venice, California, Fritz Lieber, 1968. First Edition. First Edition. Leiber, Fritz. TYPED LETTER SIGNED (TLS). One sheet of stationery, measuring 8 1/2" x 11". Typed on beige stock signed "Fritz" in thick black marker ink, dated March 6, 1968. He was attending the Third Annual NEBULA AWARDS BANQUETS March 16, 1968 and was looking for accommodations. Paul Anderson also attended the banquet and his name is mentioned in the letter. Reginald Bretnor was an American science fiction author and friend. "March 6 1968 Dear Reg, I would certainly be grateful if you and Mrs. Bretnor could sleep myself and my wife Jonquil at your home on the nights of March 15th and 16th.I apologize for my long delay in making this request suggested to me by Poul, and I will understand if you cannot accomodate us . in any case , I shall be seeing you at the conference and the banque(s)t. All best, (Signature) Fritz Leiber, Apt 11 1415 Ocean Front Walk Venice, Calif 90291" . Fritz Leiber was one of the most important science fiction, fantasy, and horror writers in the world during the 1940's through the 1980's. He authored: THE BIG TIME (1958 Hugo Award Winner), NIGHT'S BLACK AGENTS (Leiber's 1st book, an early Arkham House publication [1947]), OUR LADY OF DARKNESS, (1978 World Fantasy Award Winner; 1977 British Fantasy Award winner), & many more. Fritz Leiber's importance to the writing of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories is inestimable. Signed letters by Fritz are rare to find. .

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Book number: 33477

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Keywords: Hugo Award Winner, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, nebula Electronic List TBCL Speculative & Farthest Out Fictions TBCL Children's Bookshelf