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VINTAGE MGM STUDIO SIGN - MYRNA LOY BUILDINGBiblio.com

Original Metal Blue & Gold Sign for the Metro--Goldwyn-Mayer - Myrna Loy Studio Building

1970rif. 16443JCulver City: Metro-Golwyn-Mayer Studios 1970s. The original "Myrna Loy Building" metal sign from the M.G.M. Hollywood Studio lot. In the 1970s the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio started naming various buildings after their classic film stars. Myrna Loy was alive and well at the time of the naming of her building. This sign was acquired by a gentleman who worked as a carpenter on the lot for many years. His accompanying letter reads: During the middle 1980's 85 to 89 I Michael McGovern worked at the old M.G.M. lot Studios in Culver City California in the Permanent Construction Dept. The lot was sold several times in this time frame. At one point before the now Sony Studios it was owned and named Lorimar Telepictues. When the lot was Lorimar Telepictures they were painting and changing the M.G.M. lot to the new Lorimar "look." Thus the signs Blue and Gold naming the building after the old M.G.M. stars were taken down and replaced with the new signs brown and white that matched the Lorimar colors. I asked my boss if it was OK to keep the signs I changed and he said it was fine with him. Myrna Loy is best known for her portrayal of "Nora Charles" in six Thin Man films with William Powell of the 1930s but also starred in Manhattan Melodrama Libeled Lady Test Pilot The Best Years of our Lives Cheaper by the Dozen and From the Terrace. Her film career spanned more than 50 years Accompanied by a copy of Mr. McGovern's "Prop Maker" ID card. The sign measures 18 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches and presents with some obvious wear from the elements like extremely small areas of rust and signs of use overall in excellent condition. Today the studio lot is owned by Sony and it houses both Sony Pictures and Columbia Pictures. The Myrna Loy Building which was the old MGM sound department exists and it still proudly bears her name. Metro-Golwyn-Mayer Studios unknown

James Pepper Rare Books, Inc. · Stati Uniti1250,00 USD≈ 1116,77 €

[Sebah Studio]Biblio.com

Cafe turc Albumen photograph

1890rif. 307318Constantinople Istanbul: Probably Sébah and Joaillier 1890. Perhaps the most well-known image from the photographer Pascal Sébah or his son Jean a view outside a Turkish coffee shop of a group of men drinking coffee and smoking. At the center of the image is a seated man with a white beard holding a cup in one hand and the hose of a hookah in the other. A waiter holds a glass-bottomed hookah for him. More men sit on either side of the central figure. However it is a man on the far right of the image staring fiercely at the camera a pipe in his mouth that adds drama to the scene returning the gaze of the viewer. This man and the waiter who are in front of the main row of men also add a nice compositional element dividing the foreground from the background a second image taken on the same day—based on the foliage and the shape of the knot of rope on the cafe wall—lacks these two elements and it is much less successful from an artistic perspective. Adding further interest to the careful view are the ghostly faces of two men inside the cafe who look at the scene through dusty windows. This photograph both documents a part of everyday life for men in Turkey but the subjects return the naked stare of the camera and look across space and time at the viewer of the photograph. It's an image whose meaning is as much about looking as seeing. While this image is titled in the negative it is not signed by the photographer. However other prints of this image are signed Sébah and Joaillier. The placement of that signature not present on this print over the left foot of the staring man suggests this is an earlier printing of the photograph. The quality of the print argues against this being printed from a copy negative. Those facts could argue that this could be an image by the founder of the firm the Turk Pascal Sébah 1823–1886. However Pascal is primarily known for his studio work. His son Jean took over the business and added Polycarpe Joallier as a partner soon after. They are much better known for outdoor street views hence the attribution to Sébah and Joaillier. An image with excellent tonality measuring 10-1/4 by 8-1/8 inches on a 14 by 11-7/8 mount. There is a bit of staining to the lower corners of the mount and the mount is slightly concave but overall this is an exceptional print of one of finest images from the best-known Turkish photography studio of its time. [Probably Sébah and Joaillier] unknown

Downtown Brown Books, ABAA · Stati Uniti1500,00 USD≈ 1340,12 €

[White Studio (New York, NY)], photographer, Rita Olcott, Chauncey Olcott, performer N YBiblio.com

Autograph photographic album of "Lady Rita Olcott" Wife of Chauncey Olcott 1860-1932 of The Rivals players

1925rif. 11454New York Buffalo 1925. Unique. Hardcover. Very Good. Unique. Hardcover. George C. Tyler's touring production of "The Rivals." Autograph and photograph collection album includes tipped in silver gelatin photographs. The inscriptions and autographs are on sepia toned gelatin prints photographs; inscriptions from the performers to Rita Olcott. Inscription and autographs including cast: Thomas A. Wise Lola Fisher James T. Powers Fred Eric Chauncey Olcott Percival Vivian May Collins George Tawde Walter Woodall and "Sir Anthony Absolute" dated December 25 1924. "The Rivals comedy in five acts by Richard Brinsley Sheridan produced and published in 1775. The original play stars Sir Anthony Absolute fictional character the father of Captain Jack Absolute and with him a protagonist of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comic play The Rivals 1775. Sir Anthony is a wealthy aristocrat and so his son masquerades as the penniless Ensign Beverley in order to court Lydia Languish who has romantic notions of marrying a poor man. When Sir Anthony attempts on his own to arrange a marriage between Jack and Lydia Jack's true identity is revealed to Lydia. She initially rejects him because of his deceit but she eventually accepts him." On October 30 1925 while playing the role of Sir Lucius O'Trigger in Richard Brinsley Sheridan's The Rivals Olcott fell ill and wasn't expected to survive. He eventually recovered but it was the last time he appeared on stage. Almost seven years later Chauncey finally succumbed to his chronic bout with pernicious anemia at his Monaco villa in the early hours of March 18 1932. In 1897 Chauncey married Rita O'Donovan from San Francisco a fellow enthusiast. They collaborated on many plays she was the inspiration for the song that Chauncey wrote "My Wild Irish Rose." She wrote a biography "Song in Her Heart" about her and Chauncey's life which was made into a film "My Wild Irish Rose." Wonderful example of an early 20th century performers dedication album. More biographical information at: https://www.wnyheritage.org/content/chauncey_olcott_buffalos_golden-tongued_tenor/index.html. Textured black leather binding with ribbon ties. Large oblong np. Illus. b/w plates. Signed by performers with inscriptions. Rubbing to boards shelf/edge wear else tight bright and unmarred. 13 leaves of sepia toned gelatin prints on black paper most blank. 13-1/2x10-1/2" prints. hardcover

Lux Mentis, Booksellers · Stati Uniti1500,00 USD≈ 1340,12 €

[Warringah Printmakers Studio]; ANSON, JenniferBiblio.com

Natural Collection

rif. 51313Sydney : Warringah Printmakers Studio 2017. Elephant folio with printed wrappers housed in buckram clamshell case with matching printed lining in printed calico bag. A publication of twenty-nine prints of varying method showing flora and fauna of Northern Sydney accompanied by artists' statements and scientific descriptions. Limited to an edition of 10 copies with signatures of all twenty-nine contributing artists on colophon. This is copy number 10. This publication is an impressive collaboration between some of Australia's foremost printmakers showcasing the diverse influences and methods of contemporary Australian printing. Published to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Warringah Printmakers Studio with support of the North Head Sanctuary and the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. 'To celebrate its 20th anniversary the Warringah Printmakers Studio has produced “Natural Collection” a stunning artist book of original prints. Situated on the Northern Beaches of Sydney the Warringah Printmakers Studio is committed to connecting with its community so chose the focus of this artist book of prints to be endangered species in the area. The project was supported by local environmental groups the North Head Sanctuary and the Australian Wildlife Conservancy giving the book a veracity and quality of engagement that intensifies its pertinence. With a foreword by Dr. Jennifer Anson from the Australian Wildlife Conservancy the work features 29 prints by 29 members. Each print is augmented by the artist's statement and supporting scientific information about the chosen species. The book is unbound allowing the artists freedom to work on a type of archival paper and in the printmaking method of their choice. It is housed in a clamshell box and measures 51 x 36 x 5.5 cm.' A poignant reminder of the impact Sydney’s development has on its natural environment The artworks were exhibited at the Manly Art Gallery & Museum July 16 - September 3 2017. hardcover

Douglas Stewart Fine Books · Australia2200,00 A$≈ 1380,26 €