New York: Delilah Books, 1981. Book by Neal Peters and David Smith; signed by Ann-Margret. Profusely illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs. 256 pages, 4to, silver-stamped white boards, dust wrapper (edge-worn). New York: Delilah Books, (1981). A very good copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Boldly inscribed in purple marker on a preliminary blank page: "For David~ Affectionately, Ann-Margret." More
Los Angeles: Merle Armitage, 1937. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Edited and with a Foreword by Mere Armitage. Articles by John Martin, Lincoln Kirstein, Evangeline Stokowski, Stark Young, Wallingford Riegger, Edith J.R. Isaacs, Roy Hargrave, Hames Johnson Sweeney, Goerge Antheil, Margaret Lloyd, Louis Danz, and Martha Graham. Biography by Winthrop Sargeant. Paintings by Edward Biberman and Carlos Dyer. A Portrait of Louis Horst. Affirmations by Martha Graham. 132 pages, 8vo, small 8vo, printed gray cloth (uneven toning; hinges skillfully repaired; previous..... More
New York: Crown, 1992. Illustrated in color by Carolyn George d'Amboise. Slim, oblong 8vo, glossy pictorial boards. New York: Crown, (1992). First edition. A near fine copy. Signed on the front free endpaper by both Jacques d'Amboise and Carolyn George d'Amboise. More
New York: Dance Horizons, 1975. Signed edition of Dance Horizons: "Mikhail Baryshnikov", copyright 1975 with photographs by Louis Peres and text by Patricia Barnes. Illustrated (b/w). 24 pages. 8vo, paper covers. New York: Dance Horizons (1975). A wonderful pictorial with biographical remembrances released only one year after Baryshnikov defected from the Soviet Union. Baryshnikov has boldly signed on the front cover in ball-point pen below his image performing "La Fille Mal Gardee". Fine condition. Russian-born American dancer, choreographer and actor..... More
New York: Times Books, 1977. Profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs. 288 pages, 4to, green cloth, dust wrapper (price-clipped, edgeworn and taped on rear). New York: Times Books, (1977). Second printing. A very good copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Boldly signed "Rudolf Noureev" -- the French spelling of his name -- on the title page. More
New York: Macmillan, 1984. Illustrated with many black-and-white photographs and several other figures. 176 pages. 4to, black cloth, dust wrapper. New York; Macmillan, (1984). First American Edition. Some light foxing at top edge and taped tear at rear panel of dust wrapper, still a very good copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Signed in full by Rudolf Nureyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov on the title page. Additionally signed by Nureyev on page 140. More
1965. 9.5 x 7.25-inch black-and-white photo of an animated Bolger kicking high and laughing -- no place, no date, circa 1965. Inscribed at the bottom left with excellent contrast: "To Terry T. Tobin, I've no kick coming! All the best, Ray Bolger." Double-matted in dark and light gray and set in a silver and black frame measuring 16.25 x 14 inches. Near fine condition. American vaudeville performer, actor, singer, and dancer best known for his portrayal of the scarecrow in..... More
Rio de Janeiro: Grafica, 1984. Profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs. 183 pages, 4to, black cloth, dust wrapper (worn). Rio de Janeiro: Grafica, 1984. A very good(+) copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Boldly inscribed across the half-title page: "To Jacqueline and David, Warmest Wishes, Fernando Bujones." More
New York: Aperture, 1997. Chronicle and Commentary by David Vaughan; edited by Melissa Harris. Profusely illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs. 315 pages, 4to, black cloth with silver lettering on the spine, dust wrapper. New York: Aperture, (1997). First edition. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. Signed with a silver marker on the black title page by both Cunningham and Vaughan. More
New York: Random House, 1991. Illustrated (b/w). 509 pages. 8vo, black cloth backed boards, dust wrapper. New York: Random House, (1991). First edition. A very good(+) copy. Inscribed on free end page: "For Louise - with long, long friendship. Agnes 5.20.93" More
New York: 1964. 1 page, 10.75 x 8.25 inches, Musee Raymond Duncan letterhead, Paris, but writing from New York City, November 1964, to noted attorney Jacob Bacal, in full: "We have no collection in New York -- all is concentrated in Paris, where there is a very rich documentation of all that concerns the Duncans. I would be very pleased to have your visit here." Fine condition. American dancer, artist, poet, and brother of Isadora Duncan. More
New York: 1940. 1 page, 3.25 x 5.5, on the back of a one-cent postcard, Martin Beck Theatre, December 4, 1940, in full: "Dear Mrs. Hamilton, Thank you for your letter. The date is June 22 - Sincerely, Katherine Dunham." Near fine condition. Iconic African-American dancer and choreographer best known as the founder and director of the dance company which bore her name. More
London: W.H. Allen, 1975. Illustrated in black and white. 284 pages. 8vo, grey cloth, dust wrapper. London: W.H. Allen, 1975. First edition. Inscribed by Fonteyn on title page. More
New York: 1992. Signed program "Red Grooms", 6.5" x 8", 10 pages, "The National Dance Institute salutes Red Grooms", an even titled: Artists for Artists, November 23rd 1992, whereby Grooms donated over 40 works of art to be either sold at live auction or exhibition sale, with all proceeds benefiting The National Dance Institute. Item is boldly signed on the cover directly beneath the artists' image. In fine condition. American multimedia artist best known for his colorful pop-art constructions; many..... More
1945. Scarce 8 x 10-inch war-date photograph showing Jaroff performing with the Don Cossack Chorus. Boldly signed beside his image. No place, no date, circa 1945. Poor contrast, but fine condition. Founder of the legendary Joffrey Ballet and conductor of the Don Cossack Chorus. More
New York: Donald I. Fine, 1987. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. 278 pages, 8vo, blue cloth, dust wrapper. New York: Donald I. Fine, (1987). Near fine. Signed in full on the flyleaf. More
Garden City: Doubleday, 1945. Jacket portrait by Cecil Beaton. 238 pages. 8vo, grey cloth, dust wrapper; bottom edge of boards lightly bumped, wrapper chipped and torn at edges, repaired with tape in two places, in protective plastic sleeve. Garden City: Doubleday, 1945. First edition. A very good+ copy in a very good(-) wrapper. Signed by Lawrence on half-title. More
1935. Bold signature on a light pink card measuring 3 x 5 inches, set below a 6.75 x 4.5-inch photograph of Lawrence in profile, wearing a shimmering gown and head dress. No place, no date, circa 1935. Double-matted in gold and salmon and set in a gold frame with black trim measuring 16.5 x 10.5 inches. Very good condition. More
New York: Knopf, 1979. Signed by the author and dancer on the title page. Introduction and edited by Gennady Smakov. Illustrated in black & white. 366pp. 4to, boards, d.w. New York: Knopf, (1979). First edition. Gift inscription on endpaper, otherwise a near fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. Signed and inscribed on the title page: "To Mrs. Murphy - N. Makarova." More
Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1982. Profusely illustrated with black-and-white and color photographs. 242 pages small 4to, gray cloth-backed boards, dust wrapper. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, (1982). Slightly sunned on cover near bottom edge, otherwise a near fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. Signed in full -- boldly and in green ink -- by Martins on the front free endpaper. More
Santa Clara: 1970. From the estate of Katerine Hepburn. Original signed poster with lengthy inscription, 16.5" x 23", a gallery edition of one of her most notable works from Le Fille Spectre de la Rose, depicting a religious icon titled "Rosa Mystca", displayed at the de Saisset Art Museum at the University of Santa Clara, February 3-March 1, 1970, boldly inscribed: "To Katherine Hepburn - May this Blessed Mother of God and the Holy Spirit bring you much joy, peace..... More
New York: Dutton, 1963. Illustrated with black and white photographs. 160 pages. 8vo, blue cloth. New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., 1963. First edition with exceptional large and bold signature in ball-point pen: "Rudolf Nureyev" on a leaf with a wonderful photograph opposite title page. Condition: missing dust wrapper; cloth rubbed and sunned at spine, some pages with mild spotting. Thus, we are selling this item based on the scarcity of the signed page as it we had removed it..... More
1945. 1 page on personal stationery, 7.75 x 5.75 inches, no place, "Dec 7," no year, circa 1945 -- sending photographs to an admirer, in full: "Dear Lydia Joel - I'm sorry I haven't many pictures of myself around the house - however maybe one of these might help. Hopeing (sic) to meet you sometime in the near future. Sincerely, Hemes Pan." Float-mounted below a 3.5 x 5-inch photo of Pan arranging choreography with Fred Astaire. Matted in dark gray..... More
1976. These letters were written on greeting cards and her personal stationery, six with handwritten envelopes, various formats, 1976 to 1979, at a time when she was preparing for her new role as a grandparent while also trying to overcome the loss of her mother, who had introduced her to the world of show business at the age of 12 in Atlantic City. No matter what her circumstances, she still manages to convey her sense of humor and/or appreciation in..... More
1948. 10 x 8-inch glamorous shoulder-up image of Rand smiling, with a Rosnaisse stamp on the back, no place, no date, circa 1948. Inscribed with excellent contrast: "To Margret Moore, all the best, Sally Rand, 6/22/54." Near fine condition. American actress and exotic dancer. More
Hallo from Bavaria, Book has been received. I am highly pleased. All the best wishes.
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