1905. Vintage 5.25 x 3.25-inch postcard featuring a three-quarters bust-portrait of the actress with an intense look, no place, no date, circa 1905. Boldly signed in full across the bottom of the photo. Small crease in the upper right corner, but still in very good condition. Float-mounted on a dark gray background, matted in white, and set in a white wooden frame measuring 9.25 x 7 inches. More
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1984. Illustrated. 354 pages, 8vo, rose boards, d.w.; top edge spotted, dust wrapper rubbed with few small tears. New York: Linden Press/Simon & Schuster, 1984. A very good(+) copy in a very good wrapper. Inscribed on title page: "To [...] - All Best, Candace Bergen" More
1974. 13 x 10-inch black-and-white photo of Berle on stage dressed in an outlandish costume -- no place, 1974. Inscribed across his stomach: "To Julie with love, Milton Berle." Matted in off-white and set in a black frame measuring 18.5 x 15.5 inches. One tiny crease, but otherwise in fine condition. American actor and television star. More
New York: Simon & Schuster, 2013. Black cloth backed cream boards, d.w. New York: Simon & Schuster, (2013). First Edition. Fine. More
1950. Rare heavy stock inscribed signed photograph, 8" X 10", from a hand-colored negative, possibly unique, c. 1950, depicting Burr signing an autograph book, "To Gary - My Very Best Wishes - Raymond Burr". Boldly signed And in excellent condition. BURR, Raymond (1927 - 1996). American television and cinema actor best remembered for his portrayal of fictional defense attorney Perry Mason. More
Boston: 1970. 2 pages on "Li'L Abner" stationery, 8 x 8.5 inches, April 20, 1970 [written on envelope]. In this letter, Capp responds to a young lady who has written to columnist Harry Harris, a friend of Capp's from the "Philadelphia Inquirer," in part: "...I read your letter to Harry Harris in which you sympathized with me for playing 'Daniel' to a 'lion's den' of nasty students on the Educational program 'The Show'...They had been instructed, they said, by the..... More
Two signed mixed media drawings (color) on thick card board, circa 1960's. The first painting, 6" x 6", features a primitive-type man, a totem pole, and a bird eating out of a seed feeder, illuminated by bright colors, possibly marker. The second painting, 8" x 4", seems to depict a village at dusk with water and mountains in the background with birds visible on the horizon. Both items are in excellent condition. English-born actor who was best known for his..... More
1935. 10 x 8 inches including a half-inch white border, no place, circa 1935. This black-and-white half-portrait depicts de Forest with deep-set, shadowed eyes and a handsome, knowing smile. Inscribed with excellent contrast on the right side: "To Dr. Alfred Kaiser from Lee de Forest." Faint creasing; near fine condition. American inventor and technical innovator in radio, film, and television. More
Chicago: 1947. 1 page, 11 x 8.5 inches, Chicago, January 13, 1947, to Dr. Walter Ransom Baker, electrical engineer who contributed greatly to the development of radio and television, in full: "I am deeply gratified to read what you say in the January issue of Radio-Craft [enclosed pages] regarding my work in the electronic field, a field to which you have, yourself, contributed so generously." Some discoloration throughout the body of the letter due to the previous enclosure of a...... More
San Diego: A.S. Barnes & Company, Inc., 1980. Several black-and-white illustrations. 229 pages, 8vo, red cloth, dust wrapper (edge-worn with several tiny tears). San Diego: A.S. Barnes & Company, Inc., (1980). First edition. A very good(+) copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Inscribed to journalist Earl Wilson on the front free endpaper: "For Earl Wilson, the "all-pro" from the great state of Ohio - In gratitude for bringing so much fun into so many people's lives, Don Freeman."... More
1975. 4.75 x 3.25-inch black-and-white photo of the American actress wearing a pearl necklace and glancing off to the side -- no place, 1975. Inscribed all around the thin white border: "For Max Wilk, May you realize your every wish in the New Year and always. Lillian Gish - 1975." Float-mounted against a light gray background, matted in dark gray, and set in a black and gold frame measuring 11.5 x 10 inches. The date at the end of the..... More
1982. 3 bars of music from his acclaimed theme for the television version of The Odd Couple starring Jack Klugman and Tony Randall. 1 page, 6.25 x 8.25 inches, , November 12, 1982. Inscribed: "To Howard, Thanks for Your Support, Sincerely Neal Hefti." Small pencil notation in the top left corner; otherwise fine condition. More
1968. 10 x 8-inch black-and-white profile image from one of her television specials depicting the star seated and having a good laugh, no place, no date, circa 1968. Inscribed: "To Eda, Sincerely, Lena Horne." Excellent contrast; near fine condition. American singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist. More
Norwalk: Easton Press, 2000. xvii + 299 pages, 8vo, full green leathers, ornately gilt covers and spine, all edges gilt. Norwalk: Easton Press, (2000). Fine. Signed by the author on the limitation page. More
1980. 9.75 x 7.75-inch black-and-white photo of Landon wearing a dress shirt and a western hat, gazing off to the side -- no place, no date, circa 1980. Inscribed in the bottom left corner: "To Kids of Fairgrove Little League - Best wishes - Michael Landon." Matted in an off-white shade and set in a black frame measuring 14.75 x 13 inches. Fine condition. More
Hollywood: 1979. 1 page, 10.5 x 7.25 inches, on company letterhead with a color picture of Woody Woodpecker, Walter Lantz Productions, Hollywood, November 27, 1979. Signed "Walter" to his brother's girlfriend, regarding some models of Woody Woodpecker and Chilly Willy that his brother was making, in part: "...Bronze figures of cartoon characters do not sell. The Chilly Willy figure that Michael made is beautiful, but not salable. My characters must be in color, or they are not recognized...He has told..... More
New York: Stein and Day, 1963. Illustrated in black and white by Susan Perl. Unpaginated 8vo, decorative endpapers, cloth-backed boards, dust wrapper (worn; spine darkened). New York: Stein and Day, (1963). First edition. A very good(+) copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Inscribed beside the title page: "Dear Teach - Wishing you all good luck - Love, Shari." More
Beverly Hills: 1957. Excellent typed letter signed "Jayne" on the back of an oversize black-and-white photograph-postcard, measuring 10 x 4 inches, depicting a full-body image of Mansfield in a swimsuit and high heels. Beverly Hills, August 31, 1957, written to Philadelphia Inquirer editor Harry Harris, sharing information on their mutual friend -- novelty bandleader Spike Jones. In full: "I sincerely hope that you enjoy my new movie, 'Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?'. I suppose you flipped as I did over..... More
Garden City: Doubleday, 1983. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. 360 pages, 8vo, yellow boards with a red cloth spine, dust wrapper (small closed tears). Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1983. First edition. A very good(+) copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Signed on the front free endpaper: "Best wishes, Jack Paar." In another hand, someone wrote "To Leyd Gross" above it. More
New York: William Morrow, 2001. 266 pages. 8vo, gray and white boards, dust wrapper (faint dampstain at foot). New York: William Morrow, (2001). First edition. Top edges just a touch spotty, else a fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. Signed in sharpie on the title page: "To Charles Lucas - Dan Rather 2001." More
New York: William Morrow & Co., 1994. Tall 8vo., d.w., blue cloth-backed boards, d.w. (small dampstain at foot of wrapper, visible only from inside; very light spotting on top edges). New York;William Morrow & Co., 1994. Very good in very good dust wrapper. Signed on the title page: "Dan Rather 1994" More
New York: William Morrow, 1977. 320 pages, 8vo, blue cloth spine with black boards. New York: William Morrow, 1977. Very faint stain at foor of cloth, but pages are clean. A very good copy, lacking the dust wrapper. Presentation copy signed on the half-title page "For Clifford Alexander, Senior - who had to be one tremendous man to have brought up a son as fine as Clifford. With admiration and warm personal regards, Dan Rather. Washington D.C. 1977."... More
1930. 10 x 8 inches, no place, no date, circa 1930 -- a Maurice Seymour three-quarters black-and-white image of Reed dressed in a Bohemian outfit, complete with hat, scarf and bangles, holding a musical score. Near fine condition. American actress of the stage, screen and television. She appeared in the classic motion picture "Great Expectations" in 1934 as Miss Havisham and finished her cinema career three years later. More
1968. 11 x 14 inches, no place, 1968. Striking black-and-white photograph showing the actor costumed in long, flowing ringlets, and ruffled cuffs (photographer Ray Fisher's stamp on the back). Slight silvering; corners gently rubbed. Very good condition. Australian actor, who won a Tony award in 1955 for his portrayal of "Captain Hook" in Peter Pan. More
Many thanks for the book which arrived safely today. I yesterday looked at your impressive website and look forward to quite a few further browsings. Thanks again.
Howdy and Happy Fourth of July. Just want to let you know that the Dick Grace book came. A nice copy, as promised. Grace was quite a fellow: the only person I ever heard of who crashed planes for a living and died of old age. I was in The Argosy once, years ago, 1997 or so. Hope to get in again one of these days, but NYC is a long way from here. Thanks again for helping me out with this. Best