PURCELL HenryLivre Rare Book
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Best.-Nr. QWA-881Edition Eulenburg 1971 XI-74 p. in-8 br., N° 1334, préface en anglais et en allemand par Antony Ford, bon état
1995Best.-Nr. UPURPAI00efNorth Light 1995. Very Good. Purcell Carl. Painting With Your Artist's Brain. Cincinnati: North Light 1995. 127pp. Indexed. Illustrated. 4to. Hardcover. Book condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. North Light hardcover books
1940Best.-Nr. 147936Universal City: Universal Pictures 1940. Vintage studio still photograph of Gloria Jean and orchestra performing from the 1940 film. The unofficial sequel to 1939's "The Under-Pup" which introduced Jean to the screen "A Little Bit of Heaven" finds the twelve year old singing sensation singing on a radio quiz show and hired to a big-bucks contract. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good with both right corders chipped and two small chips on upper right. Universal Pictures unknown books
1965Best.-Nr. 32376Ridgewood N.J.: Gregg Press 1965. Hardcover. Very Good. 2 volumes. Facsimile reprint of the edition: London Printed by W. Pearson for S.H. and sold by J. Young 1721. Gregg Press hardcover books
1968Best.-Nr. 32348London: Novello 1968. DART Thurston ed. Novello unknown books
1924Best.-Nr. 27751New York: Wiener Philharmonischer PN 415 1924. Octavo. Original publisher's grey printed wrappers. 1 title 2 blank 3 characters 4 contents 5-88 i blank pp. Text in English and German with French manuscript translations to three songs in blue ink. Wrappers somewhat worn; small portions of spine lacking at head and tail. "Generally acknowledged as the greatest English opera composer Purcell wrote only one true opera Dido and Aeneas. Possessed of an unparalleled genius for setting the English language Purcell was also unerring in his depiction of human passions; in Dido and Aeneas he created a musical tragedy of unsurpassed pathos and concision." Curtis Price in Grove Music Online. Wiener Philharmonischer [PN 415] unknown books
1999Best.-Nr. UTHODAP00FPSimon & Schuster 1999. Very Good. Tholstrup Mogens. Daphne's Modern Italian Food. Benians Chris ; Purcell Lee. London: Simon & Schuster 1999. 192pp. Indexed. Illustrated. Square 4to. Paperback. Book condition: Very good. Slight shelf wear. Simon & Schuster paperback books
1986Best.-Nr. 115890Island Pictures 1986. Revised Draft script for the 1986 film "Nobody's Fool" directed by Evelyn Purcell written for the screen by Beth Henley and starring Rosanna Arquette Eric Roberts Mare Winningham Louise Fletcher and Stephen Tobolowsky. Production assistant Cynthia Jessen's copy with her name in holograph ink on the title page and numerous lines throughout the script circled with several dog-eared pages. Beth Henley's followup to her screenwriting debut in "True Stories" resulted in one of the best early performances by Rosanne Arquette in a film that today seems especially non-formulaic and quirkily inspired shot on location in Prescott AZ and Sedona AZ. Untitled blue wrappers. Title page present with a date of February 19 1986 marked REVISED DRAFT with a credit for screenwriter Henley. 105 leaves mechanical duplication with two blue revision pages both dated 3/3/86. Pages and wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Island Pictures unknown books
1975Best.-Nr. 125649Boston MA: David R. Godine Publisher 1975. First edition. Simultaneous softcover issue. 72 pages. Volume 1 in the Contemporary Photographers Series. Preface by Rosamond Wolff Purcell and afterword by David Purcell. Includes numerous black and white images. A close to near fine copy in photo-illustrated wrappers. David R. Godine Publisher unknown books
1980Best.-Nr. 109682Boston MA: Davide R. Godine 1980. First edition. Hardcover. A collection of 32 color and 15 duotone photographs. A very near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket with a small tear to the top of the rear panel. Davide R. Godine unknown books
1980Best.-Nr. 104012Boston MA: David R. Godine 1980. First edition. Hardcover. Illustrated with 32 color and 15 duotone photographs. A clean very near fine copy in a close to near fine dust jacket that has some rubbing and a minor amount of edge wear. David R. Godine unknown books
1775Best.-Nr. 39790London: 'C. Shepherd' 1775. Mezzotint engraving 14 x 10 inches superb impression with full margins. Framed 1 1/2" gold leaf Federal frame with ribbed panel and acanthus lead corners archival Antique white mat and UV Plexiglas. A striking and very rare mezzotint portrait of John Hancock as president of the Continental Congress. This portrait was already highly valued in 1904 when S.V. Henkels described the Hampton L. Carson copy of this print as being 'Of extreme rarity in beautiful condition with wide margin. The only copy I ever saw'. Henkels' assessment was borne out by the eventual hammer price of $120.00 - a huge price when compared to a number of the other prints of John Hancock in the same sale which fetched under $1.00. See S.V. Henkels and Davis & Harvey. Catalogue No. 906 Part III Unique Collection of Engraved Portraits The Hampton L. Carson Collection. Philadelphia: 1904 lot number 3189. The American patriot is depicted in the rectangular image within an oval frame wearing a formal wig with ribbon a high collar vest and top coat the tones of the print are deep and rich and the features clearly defined. This mezzotint was issued in England as the full reality of the conflict with the American colonies was becoming clear. London publishers using the names C. Shepard Thomas Hart and John Morris issued a series of mezzotints of the officers of the American Revolution. This mezzotint of John Hancock was probably done by R. Purcell who worked under the pseudonym C. Corbutt. Peter Thomas in his volume The American Revolution in the series The English Satirical Print 1600-1832 writes "The possibility of a compromise solution to the war had been embarrassing for those opponents of government who adopted a civil war interpretation of the conflict.This was founded on the belief or assertion that the King's government posed a sinister threat to liberty in all his dominions.The rebels across the Atlantic were therefore the first line of defence of British liberty and a series of prints throughout the war depicted as heroes American leaders like George Washington and John Hancock including the present print." Thomas reproduces what at first glance is the same engraving from the British Museum collection but a closer examination reveals that the image of Hancock shows some marked differences to the present example which is most likely an earlier state. Thomas identifies the artist as "Charles Corbutt" i.e. R. Purcell noting that the name "Littleford" in the caption may be fictitious. Cresswell in The American Revolution in drawings and prints also discusses this engraving but notes incorrectly that the portrait was "after a painting done by Copley in 1770-72." W.C. Andrews Essay on the Portraiture of the American Revolutionary War New York: 1896 pp.89-90; Cresswell The American Revolution in Drawings and Prints 102; George Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires . in the British Museum V. 5293; S.V. Henkels and Davis & Harvey. Catalogue No. 906 Part III Unique Collection of Engraved Portraits The Hampton L. Carson Collection. Philadelphia: 1904 lot number 3189; Russell English Mezzotint Portraits Engraver not ascertained Class III 5; Chaloner Smith British Mezzotinto Portraits Engraver not ascertained Class III 5; P. Thomas The American Revolution 44. 'C. Shepherd' unknown books
1775Best.-Nr. 36850London: Published by C. Shepherd 1775. Mezzotint. A fine impression of this early print of Charles Lee the famous general of the American Revolution. Public demand for portraits of Revolutionary heroes was not limited to America but spread to English and European print shops where an inquisitive audience clamored for a glimpse of the key figures of the war. Public interest reached such a frenzy that European printmakers published fictitious portraits before they had accurate likenesses of the sitters and thus many of the first English and European prints of Revolutionary colonials were completely invented. London publishers using the names C. Shepherd Thomas Hart and John Morris issued a series of mezzotints of the officers of the American Revolution none of which were taken from accurate portraits but rather were constructed on a visual formula and bore no resemblance to the individuals they claimed to be representing. Tomlinson's portrait of General Charles Lee is just such a portrait: the image bears little resemblance to contemporary accounts of his appearance and there is no record of him sitting for the artist. This portrait was executed and printed early in the war with the expectation that Lee would play a major role in the conflict an assumption based on his past military record in the French and Indian War. Although born in England Lee committed himself to the Patriot cause and soon became a leader in the Colonial army. He took part in the defense of Charleston and was a commander at the Battle of Monmouth. This is a fascinating early print of this Revolutionary general which not only records the practice of invented portraits but became a compositional model for other portraits of Revolutionary War heroes. Chaloner Smith British Mezzotinto Portraits Engraver not ascertained Class III 9; Cresswell The American Revolution in Drawings and Prints 147; George Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires.in the British Museum V 5296; Russell English Mezzotint Portraits and their States II p.450.9. Published by C. Shepherd unknown books
1761Best.-Nr. 7777London: Published by R. H. Laurie; 53 Fleet Street and Bowles & Carver 1761. Mezzotint. New state ii/ii with the publication line altered. Inscription reads as follows: " J. Reynolds pinx.Cha Corbutt fecit./ Strive not TRAGEDY nor COMEDY to Engross a GARRICK who to your NOBLEST CHARACTER does EQUAL HONOUR./ Reddere Personae scit convenientia cuique./ Published by R.H.LAURIE; 53 Fleet Street and BOWLES & CARVER St. Pauls Church Yard London Price 6s.". In good condition apart from a small section of paper loss in the upper margin not extending into the image and two small skillfully mended tears on the bottom margin. Images size: 13 1/8 x 16 inches. One of the most famous portraits of the actor David Garrick by Sir Joshua Reynolds. David Garrick 1717-1779 was perhaps the most influential actor in the English theater. He successfully took on all aspects of theatrical production including actor manager playwright publicist and theatre advocate. He displayed an amazing range by convincingly playing parts in every genre from comedy to tragedy history to farce. From 1747 until his retirement in 1776 he was the manager of Drury Lane where he initiated many improvements: he introduced concealed stage lighting removed spectators from the stage and cultivated a naturalistic style of acting. Garrick was acutely conscious of the value of pictures as advertisements. He sat for every painter of note many of whom are now little more than names. He was painted in oils and in watercolours drawn in pencil and in pastels modelled in wax and in terracotta; his likeness even appeared on medals Wedgewood china and playing-cards. This portrait by his friend Reynolds demonstrates in a mildly humorous way the actor's talents and character; posed between Tragedy and Comedy Garrick is depicted the master of both. Garrick's broad smile and Tragedy's melodramatic stance note the dagger at her waist favor Comedy. Reynolds' painting was a huge public success and inspired many prints and paintings pirated prints of the image even made their way to the streets of Paris. The popularity of this image is a testimony to Garrick's fame and to Reynolds' talent. University of Florida website Penny An interesting derivative of this scene is Shakespeare Nursed by Tragedy and Comedy a beautiful stipple engraving based on a painting by Romney. Penny Reynolds 42; Chaloner Smith British Mezzotinto Portraits 31 this state not recorded; Russell English Mezzotint Portraits and their States 31 this state not recorded; Hamilton Catalogue Raisonné of the Engraved Works of Sir Joshua Renolds p.29; Lennox-Boyd Theatre: the Age of Garrick p.108; O'Donoghue Catalogue of Engraved British Portraits. in the British Museum 52. Published by R. H. Laurie; 53 Fleet Street, and Bowles & Carver unknown books
1963Best.-Nr. 9007374Middletown Connecticut: Wesleyan University Press 1963. Hardcover. Fine Condition. Bound in publisher's original cloth. Previous owner's name stamped in ink on the bottom edge. Wesleyan University Press hardcover books
1837Best.-Nr. 20894Cincinnati: J. A. James & Co. 1837. 8vo. 360 pp. Report of the debate which transpired over the course of five days between Alexander Campbell founder of the Disciples of Christ sect and John B. Purcell Bishop of Cincinnati. The New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia states that it "excited great interest at the time but is now forgotten. American Imprints 1837 43551 & 43552 same work but different publishers. Contemporary sheep; re-spined with cloth tape cut away over spine to show original gilt-stamped spine title. Spine cracked down center. Covers rubbed and abraded. Pp. 1522 183190 and 219226 detached from binding. Lower portion of pp. 319/320 torn away with loss of text. Heavy foxing on initial and final pages including the title-page; elsewhere only scattered instances of foxing. Ex-library with bookplate on front pastedown rubber-stamp and pressure-stamp on title-page four-digit number in ink at base of p. iii and charge card and pocket at rear. J. A. James & Co. hardcover books
1698Best.-Nr. 36257London: J. Heptinstall for Henry Playford 1698. Folio. Attractively bound in full dark brown contemporary panelled calf. 1f. recto title verso blank 1f. dedication to "The Lady Howard" iii "The Bookseller to the Reader" vi-vi tributes to Purcell 1f. recto "A Table of the Songs" verso publisher's catalogue 248 pp. Watermark of a large circular shield. Title printed in red and black. Numerous decorative woodcut initials. Armorial bookplate to front pastedown "Arma comitis de bradford / Weston Library. Contains a total of 81 songs by Purcell. Binding slightly worn rubbed and bumped; rebacked; endpapers worn foxed and stained; hinges reinforced with paper tape. Minor to moderate browning most noticeable to final four leaves; pp. 166-67 misnumbered 165-66; several page numbers trimmed. Lacking frontispiece portrait of Purcell. A very good copy overall. First Edition. Zimmerman 1698d. Day & Murrie 166. BUC p. 859. RISM P5979. "Purcell was a prolific contributor to all the main genres of secular vocal music current in 17th-century England. He has always been particularly admired as a song composer. Generations of English musicians got to know his music from the two posthumous song volumes Orpheus Britannicus . and Henry Playford wrote in the preface to the first volume that he had 'a peculiar Genius to express the energy of English Words whereby he mov'd the Passions of all his Auditors' while Henry Hall added in a poem that he 'Each Syllable first weigh'd or short or long / That it might too be Sense as well as Song'." Peter Holman et al. in Grove Music Online. J. Heptinstall, for Henry Playford unknown books
1965Best.-Nr. 27972New York: Broude Brothers PN 221 1965. Large octavo. Original publisher's decorative wrappers. i title i blank i-iv preface 1-8 libretto i contents i blank 89 i blank pp. Wrappers slightly worn; titling to spine in black marker; spine slightly defective at head and tail. Minor tears to upper margin of first several leaves. Broude Brothers [PN 221] unknown books
1940Best.-Nr. 28005London: Novello PN 11233 1940. Octavo. Original publisher's decorative wrappers. 1f. recto title verso blank 1f. recto contents verso preface extract 54 ii blank pp. Wrappers slightly worn. Novello [PN 11233] unknown books
1925Best.-Nr. 28001London: Oxford 1925. Octavo. i title ii-iii preface iv-viii costuming and scenes 1 cast list 2-87 i blank pp. Occasional performance notations in pencil. Lacking wrappers. Slightly worn; remnants of tape to title and final page. Oxford unknown books
1977Best.-Nr. 71195London: Anvil Press Poetry/Rex Collings 1977. First edition. 47 pp w/notes. Fine in illustrated wrappers. Cover design by Asa Benveniste. London: Anvil Press Poetry/Rex Collings unknown books
1971Best.-Nr. 41680London: Anvil Press Poetry 1971. First edition. 47 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket. Cover by the Trigram Press. London: Anvil Press Poetry unknown books
1972Best.-Nr. 4393London: Anvil Press Poetry 1972. First edition numbered & signed issue. 47 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket. One of 50 numbered copies SIGNED by Purcell. London: Anvil Press Poetry unknown books
1972Best.-Nr. M11293New York:: John Macy Jr. Foundation 1972. 1972. 8vo. ix 193 pp. Figs. tables. Blue cloth gilt-stamped spine title dust-jacket. Very good. John Macy Jr. Foundation, 1972. hardcover books
1944Best.-Nr. 52257New York: The Vanguard Press. Very Good. 1944. Hardcover. New York: The Vanguard Press 1944. Some slight toning around page edges else a clean Very Good copy in a Very Good DJ with some chipping at edges and spine ends. . The Vanguard Press hardcover books
