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1989réf. 500395New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons 1989. Softcover. Fine. Uncorrected proof. Yellow wrappers. Fine with publisher's material laid in. G.P. Putnam's Sons unknown books
1992réf. 500389New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons 1992. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Signed by the author. G.P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1992réf. 500386New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons 1992. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Signed by the author. G.P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1969réf. 18853Los Angeles: Locare Research Group. Very Good in Very Good dj. First Edition. Hardcover. good solid copy top front corner bumped; jacket lightly soiled and a little age-toned minor wrinkling near top of front panel. B&W photographs facsimiles INSCRIBED "To Sydney sic Solow" and SIGNED by the author on the title page. Essentially a "films-of-Mary Pickford" chronicle but limited to only those films in which she "appeared as a comedienne either as the principal actress or in a supporting role" for the Biograph Company from 1909 through 1912; the illustrations consist primarily of reproductions of "Biograph Bulletins" the company's trade ads and frame blow-ups from the films themselves. "During the almost three years that Mary Pickford was with the Biograph Company she averaged at least one film a week. Most of her roles were dramatic and quite often she played the part of an Indian maiden. D.W. Griffith however recognized her ability as a comedienne and whenever he had a suitable story cast her in that manner. Much has been said of Mary's subsequent world-renown as a dramatic motion picture star but rarely has her talent as a comedienne been given the attention it warrants." The inscribee was Sidney P. Solow longtime head of Consolidated Film Industries one of Hollywood's major film laboratories back when Hollywood had film laboratories. The author was an important early figure in film preservation largely responsible for the restoration of films from the Paper Print Collection at the Library of Congress. Signed by Author . c.1969. Locare Research Group hardcover books
1967réf. 27697Berkeley/Los Angeles: University of California Press. Fine in Near Fine dj. 1967. First Edition. Hardcover. a very nice copy no discernible wear at all to the book; the jacket shows only minimal handling wear. B&W photographs Joint reminiscences of the early days of filmmaking by two veteran cinematographers whose "careers span the crucial period from the beginning to the consolidation of the Hollywood industry after the introduction of sound. From the personal stories of the two men giving in alternating chapters with a charming cross-cutting effect emerges an intimate account of the infant industry: the ruthless commercial piracy taken for granted by all the attempt by a small group of men to monopolize the making of pictures and the methods used by the independent companies to survive. Illustrated with many working scenes from early studios and stills from the authors' personal archives." Both men entered the film business in its infancy: Balshofer with the Lubin Company in Philadelphia in 1905 with Miller following soon after as Balshofer's then 14-year-old assistant! . University of California Press hardcover books
1998réf. 16356New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399142983 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Bebe Moore Campbell directly on the title page; CampbellBebe Moore Campbell Campbells Singing in the Comeback Choir tells the story of the first all-black choir to make a successful comeback in a century. The book tells the story of the choirs journey from the bottom of the barrel to global stardom and the obstacles they faced along the way.; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1998réf. 18338New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399142983 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Small tear at top front corner. Otherwise a very nice copy; The Comeback Choir is a group of former addicts alcoholics and drug addicts who band together to sing gospel music. Their story is one of redemption and hope and their songs are an encouragement to others who are struggling to find their way back to a healthy life.; 8vo . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
2001réf. 16357New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399147845 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Minor bumping to head and tail. Signed by author Bebe Moore Campbell directly on the front flyleaf; Bebe Moore Campbell's What You Owe Me is a story of first love and the power of forgiveness. Told in dual perspectives the novel follows the heart-wrenching journey of Alice and Emmett as they try to make amends for their past mistakes. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression this story of redemption is a poignant and timeless tale of sacrifice and love.; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1994réf. 16355New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 039913929X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed and inscribed by author Bebe Moore Campbell directly on the title page; CampbellCampbell's tale of a family's generational conflict is set against the backdrop of the deep south during the 1960s. The story revolves around the children of the Moore family who are forced to grapple with the challenges of growing up during a time of social upheaval.; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1992réf. 51968New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons 1992. First Edition. First Printing. Signed and dated on title page 4-17-93; Octavo 23.5cm; dustjacket; 332pp. Navy cloth spine over light blue paper covered boards. Fine copy in Fine dustjacket; unclipped priced $22.85. First novel by late author based on the tradegy of Emmett Till. G.P. Putnam's Sons unknown books
1934réf. 172944Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1934. Vintage reference photograph from the 1934 film. A traveling theater troupe gives in to lying in order to maintain their much needed funding. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. Paramount Pictures unknown books
réf. 24733No binding. Very Good. Head-and-shoulders portrait. With a reproduction of Daniel's autograph signature printed to lower portion. Ca. 181 x 127 mm. Slightly worn foxed and stained. Together with: The original envelope from Bebe Daniels and the Paramount Famous Lasky Studios in Hollywood. Ca. 141 x 189 mm. With the name and address of the recipient Bernice Thibodean typed to upper panel. Somewhat worn torn soiled and foxed. unknown books
1986réf. 46676New York: Random House 1986. Very Good/Very Good. New York: Random House 1986. Later printing. Octavo 21.5cm. Pictorial dust jacket with $15.95 price present. Publisher's black cloth on spine with dark green paper over boards. 236 pp. Dust jacket is toned with some edge wear and rubbing particularly on crown of spine. Binding sound. Corners square. Pages clean and unmarked. Signed without inscription on title page. Bebe Moore Campbell was best known for her novels grappling with race relations in the U.S. This work of nonfiction was her first published book. Random House unknown books
1992réf. 16358New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399137467 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket showing some edgewear. Overall a bright clean copy; Your Blues Ain't Like Mine is a memoir of Bebe Moore Campbell's life and her experiences as a jazz singer. It tells the story of her upbringing in the deep South and her journey to become one of the most popular and influential jazz singers of the 20th century. Moore Campbell's voice is as powerful and soulful as ever and her story is an inspiration to anyone who has ever felt lost or Alone.; 8vo . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1986réf. 52244New York: Random House 1986. First Edition. First Printing. Signed bookplate loosely laid-in dated 7-29-96; Octavo 21.5cm; blue cloth spine over green paper covered boards; dustjacket; 236pp; Fine copy in a Fine unclipped jacket priced $15.95. Campbell assesses her own situations and also interviews some one hundred married men and women whose opinions suggest an underlying cause of breakups: male insecurity and inability to accept women's accomplishments as wage earners. Random House unknown books
1969réf. 162567N.p.: N.p. 1969. Three vintage studio still photographs from the 1969 film. All three photographs with provenance stamps on the versos two also with labels obscuring previous provenance stamps. The True-Vue Motel is a known alternative for wayward couples seeking an afternoon tryst or a private room to do heroin. Unbeknownst to the patrons the motel's manager is filming everything on hidden cameras subsequently blackmailing the patrons. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
réf. 2321Grand Rapids Mich: Simplicity Company 1915. An octavo 94 pages bound in limp leather with emobssed decorative cover. A charming book for recording the important milestones in a baby's life. The first part of the book has blank pages for entering records illustrated in color by Meleena Burns Denny in the style of Fanny Cory. The latter pages offer instruction to new parents on the care of their new family member. Topping off this exceptional record book is a little pass book inserted into a pocket on the rear pastedown for baby's first bank deposits! A pristine copy of a book that was reprinted many times. hardcover books
1920réf. 126251N.p.: N.p. 1920. Original Art-Nouveau style illustration of actress Bebe Daniels painted on pressboard circa early 1920s noted as starring in "Adam and Eve" with Jack Holt. There is no record of either Daniels or Holt starring in a film either titled or with the working title of "Adam and Eve" nor could we find any news sources for a proposed production with that title. The only two films starring both Daniels and Holt are "Ducks and Drakes" 1921 and "North of the Rio Grande" 1922. A beautifully executed illustration of the young actress likely as lobby art for a silent film theater. Bebe Daniels was a noted actress singer dancer writer and producer who appeared in over 230 films over her 50 year career in film. Daniels began her career as a child actress in silent films and later became a star in musicals such as "Rio Rita" 1929 directed by Luther Reed and co-starring John Boles. 17.75 x 25 inches pressboard 1/2 inch thick. Very Good with five screw holes a chip to the lower left corner and a crack to the upper left corner mended on the verso with paper tape and cello tape. N.p. unknown books
1934réf. List28131New York City: ACME Newspictures 1934. Photograph measuring 8 ⅛ x 6 ¼ inches. With caption date stamp manuscript and later sticker verso. With cracking across image not affecting visibility; very good plus. A press photo of the cabin at Matchless Mine in Leadville Colorado where the body of Baby Doe Tabor was found. Tabor had lived destitute in the mining shack for nearly three decades and had frozen to death after a heavy snowstorm. Her life before that however had been legendary. Tabor born Elizabeth McCourt 1854-1935 grew up in poverty but came to be one of the wealthiest women in the mining West known for her looks and expensive dress. Her second husband was "Silver King" Horace Tabor a prospector businessman and politician who was nearly thirty years her senior. The couple lived in luxury in Denver from their marriage in 1883 until 1893 when the repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act collapsed the silver market and caused the Panic of 1893 and their fortune was lost. Horace Tabor died a few years later and Baby shortly moved into the shack at Matchless Mine which had previously belonged to her husband. The rise and fall of the Tabors inspired the 1932 movie Silver Dollar and 1956 opera The Ballad of Baby Doe. ACME Newspictures unknown books
1892réf. 55878Boston: Arena London: Saxon 1892. First Edition. 8vo pp. viii 435. With one frontis portrait one map and 25 full page plates from photos and many textual illustrations. Bound in red cloth stamped in gilt spine little dust soiled a very good copy. Robinson p. 27: "must be one of the most colourful characters in the history of African exploration". Middleton Victorian Lady Travellers pp. 90-103. May French-Sheldon was the first woman to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 1892 because of her work on the previously unexplored Lake Chala. This is an account of a safari led by her in 1891 from Mombasa to the Masai lands beyond Mount Kilimanjaro and back. Arena, London: Saxon unknown books
1950réf. 571592London: Cassell and Company 1950. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Octavo. 206pp. Owner name and small bookstore label on front pastedown a couple of spots of foxing else fine in an attractiveabout fine dust jacket. Anthology of recipes compiled by film star Bebe Daniels and Jill Allgood a radio writer and producer with contributors who include Frank Sinatra Laurence Oilvier and Vivien Leigh Lionel Barrymore Jean Simmons Van Johnson Bob Hope Greer Garson Yvonne de Carlo Ray Milland Veronica Lake Lauren Bacall Victor Mature Barry Fitzgerald Richard Widmark Judy Garland Bing Crosby Linda Darnell Michael Wilding John Mills Betty Hutton Joan Crawford Betty Grable Humphrey Bogart Mary Pickford Vyvyan Holland Maureen O'Hara Susan Hayward Gene Tierney Deanna Durbin Dorothy Lamour Robert Donat William Bendix Tyrone Power Cornel Wilde and Walter Pidgeon. Cassell and Company hardcover books
1934réf. 141211934. Boston Evening Transcript November 30 1934 reports the immediate aftermath of the gun battle that killed George "Baby Face" Nelson born Lester Gillis and mortally wounded federal agents Samuel P. Cowley and Herman E. Hollis. Published three days after the November 27 Battle of Barrington and four months after John Dillinger was killed in Chicago the issue records the final phase of the federal campaign against the Dillinger gang and the rapidly intensifying pursuit of Nelson's widow Helen Gillis. Nelson a bank robber and Dillinger associate killed three federal agents during his criminal career more FBI agents in the line of duty than any other individual. Boston Evening Transcript. Boston Massachusetts. November 30 1934. Front page coverage continues onto page two under the headline "No Quarter to Young Widow of 'Baby Face.'" The article reports the search for Helen Gillis following Nelson's death: ".Federal agents today as they hunted Mrs. Helen Gillis diminutive widow of George 'Baby Face' Nelson leader of the rapidly diminishing remnants of the gang of the late John Dillinger." It further describes efforts to locate Nelson associate John Paul Chase and John Hamilton stating that authorities sought men believed connected with "a machine-gun battle at Barrington in which Inspector Samuel P. Cowley and Special Agent Herman E. Hollis perished in the Government's drive against the nation's public enemies." Another passage places Nelson's death directly within the succession of killings that dismantled the Dillinger circle: "Government agents stood guard at the morgue where Nelson's body lay on the same slab that recently held John Dillinger." The report also states "Federal Agents believe Mrs. Nelson loaded guns for the outlaws in the fight with Cowley and Hollis." The headline's "No Quarter" language arose amid particularly aggressive press coverage of the search for Helen Gillis who had been present with Nelson and John Paul Chase during the Barrington encounter. Nelson died from his wounds on the evening of November 27; Hollis died during the gun battle and Cowley died early the following morning. Gillis remained sought by federal authorities until her arrest on November 29 making this November 30 issue nearly contemporaneous with the end of the manhunt. Newspapers cast her as a female counterpart to the highly publicized "public enemies" pursued during the Dillinger era while federal authorities ultimately prosecuted her for offenses connected with harboring Nelson rather than killing her during the search. Scattered foxing and tears with minor paper loss around the edges; overall very good condition. Front page contemporary reporting on the deaths at Barrington and the federal pursuit of Helen Gillis at the close of the Dillinger and Nelson manhunts. unknown books
1948réf. 17720Denver: Colorado: Denver Public Schools Board of Education 1948-52 A fascinating look at education in America during the early years of the Baby Boom. Seven brochures 9 x 6 in. folded. The brochures are as follows: Where Will I Go to School September 1952; O.J. Goldrick Would Be Surprised May 1952; Some Very Important People April 1952; There's More to Reading Than Meets the Eye April 1949; two copies of Schools Must Follow the Moving Vans April 1948; They're Already Knocking at Our Doors! April 1948. Printed in black and one color each with vignettes and maps of the Denver area. The text of There's More to Reading Than Meets the Eye is attributed to A. Helen Anderson and the illustrations to Hero L. Conesny. Some toning to a couple brochures. Contemporary ink signature of Carol Weale a lifelong Denver resident and educator in each brochure. Contemporary ink marking to one brochure. Still a near-fine set of rare brochures. These brochures were issued as the postwar baby boom hit Denver and the rest of the country. Twice as many children were born in the city in 1950 than in 1940 10440 children compared to 5462 according to the Where Will I Go to School brochure. The population of Denver also increased by nearly a third between 1940 and 1950 going from about 322000 people to almost 416000. The population increase strained Denver infrastructure requiring the installation of "thousands of new water taps and miles of new water mains" as well as "thousands of new telephones gas and electric meters…and thousands of new homes on the tax rolls" Where Will I Go to School. Denver public schools were pushed to capacity by the flood of new students and these brochures address the efforts of the Denver school board to increase school capacity and keep schools staffed. The brochures also address literacy and changing educational standards between generations see There's More to Reading Than Meets the Eye. The O.J. Goldrick brochure refers to a Denver folk hero who was the city's first schoolteacher and helped establish early infrastructure like the first library Sunday school and newspaper and wonders whether he would be surprised by Denver's recent growth. Colorado: Denver Public Schools Board of Education, books
1952réf. 533967New York: Prentice-Hall 1952. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First American edition. 206pp. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with some rubbing and short tears. Advance Review Copy with publisher's slip addressed to author Sterling North laid in. Includes favorite salad recipes by Vivien Leigh Laurence Olivier Humphrey Bogart. and Lauren Becall among others. Prentice-Hall hardcover books
1992réf. 182245New York: Cross-Cultural Communications 1992. Signed and numbered. Softcover. Near Fine scuffs to covers; lower corner rubbed. textured wrappers w/ maroon illustration & blue printing. approx 48 unpaginated pgs w/ bw plates. original signed print. Contains Van Loen's line drawings of various nudes. Includes a signed hand-numbered original print of an endless-line drawing. The drawing is handprinted by letterpress from an engraving by Tom Tolnay of Birch Book Press. Tightly bound; appears unread. Cross-Cultural Communications paperback books
