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1950réf. 156260Beverly Hills CA: Columbia Pictures / Santana Pictures 1950. Final Draft script for the 1951 film noir. Copy belonging to an unknown crew member with their annotations in manuscript pencil noting various lines and scenes throughout. Based on Joseph Kessel's 1936 novel "Coup de Grace." A cold-blooded American expatriate is drawn into the criminal underworld in Syria and begins smuggling guns into the country for the Syrian rebels during the 1925 insurgency against the French. Set in Syria shot on location in Yuma Arizona. Green titled wrappers noted as FINAL DRAFT on the front wrapper noted as production No. 991 dated Oct. 30 1950. Title page present dated October 27 1950 with credits for screenwriters Albert Bezzerides and Hans Jacoby. 123 leaves with last page of text numbered 122. Mimeograph duplication on eye-rest green stock with a single yellow revision page dated November 6 1950. Pages and wrapper Very Good with light dampstaining on the top edges of the front wrapper and affecting the first few leaves bound with two gold brads. Selby US. Spicer US. Columbia Pictures / Santana Pictures unknown books
1972réf. 148014New York: Picket Productions 1972. Draft script for the 1973 play which premiered at the Bjijou Theater in New York. Not listed in the Internet Broadway Database but an early performance was reviewed by Clive Barnes for the New York Times on March 27 1973. Playwright N. Richard Nash is best known for "The Rainmaker" 1954 adapted to the screen by Nash in 1956 and starring Burt Lancaster and Katharine Hepburn. In "Echoes" Tilda Lynn Milgrim and Sam David Selby debate reality happiness and their sanity while in what appears to be an asylum. They are both under constant surveillance of the psychiatrist named "The Person" Paul Tripp. Yellow Studio Duplicating Service titled wrappers with credits for playwright N. Richard Nash. Title page present dated 1972 with credits for playwright N. Richard Nash. 95 leaves with last page of text numbered 2-37. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold screw brads. Picket Productions unknown books
1942réf. 148429Burbank CA: Warner Brothers - First National 1942. Collection of ten vintage studio still photographs from the 1942 film. One with a mimeo snipe on verso one with "National Screen Service Corp" and "227- 42" stamps on verso and two with a "Photograph by Madison Lacy" stamp on versos. Included is a two-color press flyer for the film. Two migrant workers attempt to organize farmers against monopolistic packing plant owner with the help of a dancer at a local club. Set in the fictional town of Cat Tail Florida shot on location in Florida. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with some light edgewear two uniformly faded one with four pinholes to far left two with small closed tears and one with one inch closed tear with cello tape repair on verso. Press Flyer 8.5 x 11 inches Near Fine. Warner Brothers - First National unknown books
1953réf. 144867Culver City CA: The Beckworth Corporation 1953. Vintage photograph of script supervisor Frances McDowell actor Aldo Ray and director Curtis Bernhardt on the set of the 1953 film. Mimeo snipe and studio stamps on the verso. Sadie Thompson Rita Hayworth is stranded on a military outpost in American Samoa where the Marines take an interest in her particularly the self righteous and proselytizing Mr. Davidson Jose Ferrer who tries to save Miss Thompson's soul after learning she worked as a bar girl in Hawaii. The film was shot as a 3-D production though by the time of the film's release the frenzy around 3D films had died down and after a two week run the technology was dropped and the film was screened "flat." The story had to be reworked to meet Hays Code standards in its handling of scandalous themes this reworking gave way to the films musical numbers brought in to revive the now tamed down story. The film's "Sadie Thompson's Song Blue Pacific Blues" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Shot on location in Kaua'i Hawaii. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. The Beckworth Corporation unknown books
1947réf. 140751Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1947. Vintage double weight studio still photograph from the 1947 film. Mimeograph snipe to the verso. Featuring Robert Taylor and Audrey Totter canoodling somewhat begrudgingly. Robert Taylor shines in this challenging role an ex-pilot accused of murdering his wife after discovering she is having an affair with her boss Herbert Marshall. Unfortunately he suffers from a war injury that results in occasional blackouts and he goes on a desperate hunt aided by a sympathetic psychiatric doctor Audrey Totter in an attempt to find out the truth. 8 x 10 inches. Just about Fine. Grant US. Selby US Canon. Spicer US. Selby and Ward Classic Noir. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
1955réf. 132213Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1955. Collection of 3 full-color British front-of-house photographs from the UK release of the 1955 US film. Based on the biography by Marjorie Lawrence about her rise to stardom in the Paris Opera scene and her decline due to infantile paralysis. With help from her devoted husband she returns to singing and does so for wounded servicemen with flourish. 8 x 10 inches. Faint creases else Near Fine. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
1888réf. 785171888. First Edition. Signed. BERNHARDT Sarah. L'Aveu. Drame en un Acte en Prose. Paris: Paul Ollendorff 1888. Octavo contemporary full brown morocco raised bands marbled endpapers top edge gilt uncut. $1400.First edition in French of this one-act dramatic comedy inscribed by Bernhardt in French to Lord Lytton on preliminary leaf: ÒTo His Excellent Lord Lytton my colleague in dreams Sarah Bernhardt 1890.Ó Handsomely bound by Pierson.Sarah Bernhardt was the 19th century's most famous actress. Known for the power of her acting as much as for her beauty she captivated audiences in a wide variety of roles ranging from Joan of Arc to Cleopatra to the titular role in Hamlet. L'Aveu was one of Bernhardt's own plays produced in 1888 at the Odon in Paris. Though it was not successful as some of Bernhardt better known plays it was distinguished by Bernhardt's personal dedication to it. Lytton was a successful playwright poet publishing under the name ""Owen Meredith"" and diplomat who served in India during the critical period of the Afghan War in the late 1870's. Lytton undoubtedly met Bernhardt through their association with the theater.Very light scattered foxing to text binding handsome. Near-fine condition most desirable inscribed. hardcover books
2006réf. 37166NY: Four Way Books 2006. First edition. 77 pp w/notes. Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers; a trade paperback original. NY: Four Way Books paperback books
1932réf. 1907Lime Rock CT: Self-published 1932. 1st. Cloth. Collectible; Very Good/Very Good. 1st edition 1932. #58 of only 100 copies published. SIGNED BY BERNHARDT WALL on the limitation page and additionally 5 OF THE ETCHED PLATES ALSO SIGNED BY WALL. Quarto cloth-backed boards 19 plates. IN THE VERY FRAGILE AND VERY UNCOMMON ORIGINAL DUSTJACKET!!. Solid and VG in a VG dustjacket with pasted-on spine label. Some loss at the foot of the jacket spine and very minor chipping at the crown of the spine. Otherwise tight and well-preserved. An impressive copy of an elusive title particularly so in its original dustjacket. Signed by Author. Self-published unknown books
1994réf. 169661New York: Ballantine 1994. Softcover. Near Fine. First edition. Near fine in wrappers. Uncorrected Proof. Fine in wrappers with nominal rubbing. Ballantine unknown books
1993réf. 101436New York: Villard Books 1993. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. Villard Books hardcover books
1989réf. 101289New York: William Morrow and Company Inc 1989. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. William Morrow and Company, Inc hardcover books
1977réf. 44407New York: Peebles Press 1977. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. Peebles Press hardcover books
1994réf. 64199Stanford: Stanford University Press 1994. First edition 8vo pp. xii 2 340 2; 25 tab les in the text; previous owner's chop mark on front free endpaper else a fine copy in a near fine dust jacket. Stanford University Press unknown books
2006réf. 11456New York: Four Way Books 2006. First Edition. Original Wraps. Fine. First Edition. Original Wraps. "To Oliver Sacks via Virgil.with admiration." Letter from Virgil Stucker describing how Oliver had described Deborah's work and how she cited him in her poems she mentions the page numbers.she was delighted to learn that I know you." Includes Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver's incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. Signed by the author. Laid in letter from "Virgil Stucker" From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks the renowned neurologist author and educator. He was in his life celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Some curling to wrappers else tight bright and unmarred. Glossy paper wraps. 8vo. 77pp. Illus. b/w plates. Four Way Books unknown books
1937réf. 7310Lime Rock CT: Bernhardt Wall 1937. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Approx. 28 etchings in various colors. Facsimile of letter to Wall from Roosevelt tipped in at ffep. Several etchings frame tipped in stamps. Most plates signed by the artist. Plate reads "From The Franklin D. Roosevelt Collection of Donald Scott Carmichael." "The etcher is interested in a better understanding between the countries of the Western Hemisphere and therefore hoped for good results from this trip and covered the contacts of the president and touched the highlights of his speech." Weber 43p. Minor shelf/edge wear ownership plate at front pastedown see below light toning to the textblock typical of issue else tight and unmarred. DJ shows hint of toning minor shelf/edge wear else clean. Quarterbound dark grey cloth spine etched label at front board several tipped in stamps and/or errata items. Small 4to. np. Illus. color and b/w plates. Limited edition of 100 copies. Bernhardt Wall hardcover books
réf. 5024The 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 date 1878. The photograph appears evenly faded. unknown books
2000réf. 627380New York: New York University Press 2000. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. First edition. Quarto. 221pp. Page edges a trifle foxed and bottom edge just a bit rubbed near fine in about fine dust jacket gently bumped at the crown. New York University Press hardcover books
2002réf. 53363New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345449622 . A lovely first printing of the first edition in Fine condition in a Near Fine dust-jacket that has a tear on the upper front corner among some shelfwear; In Final Round William Bernhardt tells the story of a championship golf match between two friends-turned-rivals. It is a tale of redemption determination and friendship.; 8vo; 246 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
2002réf. 53359New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345449622 . A lovely first printing of the first edition in Fine condition in an equally unblemished dust-jacket; Bernhardt's riveting novel of love loss and redemption is the story of a family's fight to survive after their patriarch is diagnosed with a terminal illness. As their loved one's health declines the family must come to terms with their own life and mortality and decide how to spend their final days together.This beautifully written novel is a heart-wrenching story of love loss and redemption. From the very beginning the reader is pulled into the characters' lives and is left feeling emotionally enriched by the end. This is a novel that will stay with you long after you have finished reading it.; 8vo; 246 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
1998réf. 45323New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345428102 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Samuel Griggs is a disgruntled and bored attorney who is looking for something to do before he retires. His wife Margaret has been trying to get him to retire for years but Samuel is not ready to give up his law career just yet. One night Samuel is having a drink at the local bar and he meets a woman named Laura. Laura tells Samuel that she is a witch and that she can help him get in touch with his inner magic. Samuel is skeptical but he decides to give Laura a try. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to go to the midnight before Christmas and spend some time with the elf who will give him some guidance. Samuel decides to go to Laura's house the night before Christmas and spend the night there. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to put on a Santa suit and go to the Santa Claus parade. Samuel is skeptical but he decides to go along with Laura's plan. When Samuel arrives at the Santa Claus parade; 8vo; x 2 3-224 6 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
1997réf. 31184New York: Ballentine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 034538685x . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Naked Justice is a novel about a prosecutor and a defense attorney who must work together to convict a killer.; 8vo; 406 pages; FSA . Ballentine Books hardcover books
1931réf. 45203Berlin: Verlag Alfred Weiner 1931. First edition. Softcover. vg to near fine. Quarto. 8 3/4x 11 1/2". Unpaginated 6. Elaborate gold black and white photo-illustrated stapled wrappers with black and white lettering on the front cover. The publication is an issue of the of the promotional supplement to the German weekly Illustrierter Film-Kurier promoting the release of the 1931 German film "Der Mann der den Mord Beging" The Man Who Murdered directed by Kurt Bernhardt and produced by Terra-Film. The drama film stars Conrad Veidt as the Marquis de Sévigné an aristocrat who falls in love with a married woman. The booklet is profusely illustrated throughout with gorgeous b/w photogravure images and photomontage depicting scenes and characters from the film. Text throughout including cast and crew credits in German. Wrappers with light rubbing to extremities. Wrappers and interior in overall very good to near fine condition. Scarce. Protected by modern mylar. Verlag Alfred Weiner unknown books
1886réf. 45378New York: F. Rullman 1886. Bernhardt Edition. Softcover. fair to g-. Quarto. 45pp. 3. Printed salmon-colored wrappers with black lettering and decorative frame on the front cover. The front cover has a printed quote and facsimile signature dated 1886 from Sarah Bernhardt stating "This is the only correct version of my plays translated and printed from my prompt-books." This edition of the famed stage adaptation of "La Dame Aux Camelias" 1848 known in English as "Camille" by Alexandre Dumas fils reproduces the version of the work performed by world-famous French actress Sarah Bernhardt starting in 1880. Each page is printed in a two column format containing the original French text and its English translation on the opposite page. The final three pages and interior covers contain publisher's advertisements. Text In French and English. Wrappers with chipping sunning and some tears to the front cover and spine. Back wrappers almost completely missing save some remnants at the top right corner. Interior with pages sunned. Chipping and some closed tears to pages throughout. Light water stains to the final five pages. Wrappers in fair interior in good- condition overall. Scarce. Wrappers protected by modern mylar. F. Rullman unknown books
