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Scarce First Edition of W.E.B. Du Bois' John Brown: American Crisis Biographies
DU BOIS, W.E.B.
John Brown: American Crisis Biographies.
Philadephia: George W. Jacobs, 1909.
First edition of this scarce biography on Brown, which was printed in a very small run. Octavo, original cloth. In near fine condition. Edited by Ellis Paxton Oberholzer.
Price: $1,800.00 Item Number: 86458
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“They looked at each other until they weren't acquaintances any longer": First Edition of What Makes Sammy Run; Inscribed by Budd Schulberg in the year of publication
SCHULBERG, Budd.
What Makes Sammy Run?
New York: Random House, 1941.
First edition of what many consider one of the most important novels on Hollywood and the film industry. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, "To Julian Johnson with respect and fond regards, Budd. March 29, 1941." The recipient, Julian Johnson was the head story editor for 20th Century Fox studios in the 1930s. Fine in a near fine first issue dust jacket with the rear panel with the blurbs by F. Scott Fitzgerald and John O'Hara. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. A nice association.
Price: $5,500.00 Item Number: 89545
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"It is this theme, co-operation in industry, that I desire to develop": Rare first edition of John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s The Personal Relation in Industry; in the rare original dust jacket
ROCKEFELLER JR., John D.
The Personal Relation in Industry.
New York: Boni and Liveright, Inc, 1923.
First edition of this collection of addresses delivered by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.; an important contribution to the field of industrial relations. Octavo, original scarlet cloth, uncut leaves as issued. Publisher's advertisement for Edward L. Bernays' Crystallizing Public Opinion on the rear flap of the dust jacket. Fine in a very good dust jacket with some light wear to the crown and foot of the spine, bookplate. Rare in this condition.
Price: $2,000.00 Item Number: 89089
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“There's things that happen in a person's life that are so scorched in the memory and burned into the heart that there's no forgetting them": First Limited Edition of Mutiny On The Bounty; Signed by Marlon Brando, Director Lewis Milestone, Producer Aaron Rosenberg and in the scarce original glassine
NORDHOFF, Charles and James Norman Hall. Illustrated by Fletcher Martin. (Marlon Brando.
Mutiny on the Bounty.
New York : Limited Editions Club, 1947.
First limited edition of this epic historical drama made into the 1962 film starring Marlon Brando, Trevor Howard and Richard Harris. The film was the first widescreen motion picture ever produced. One of only 1500 copies. This is number 426. Signed on the front free endpaper in the year of the film's production by Marlon Brando (cast as First Lieutenant Fletcher Christian), Lewis Milestone (the film's director), Tarita Teriipaia (Princess Maimiti), and inscribed by the film's producer Aaron Rosenberg, "To Phil Corrin, Hope the picture lives up to your expectations. Most sincerely, Aaron Rosenberg." Additionally signed on the verso by twelve…
Price: $15,000.00 Item Number: 89144
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"We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven't you?" P.B. Socci sketch of Anthony Perkins; signed by Anthony Perkins
SOCCI, P.B. (Anthony Perkins).
Anthony Perkins Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.
Rare graphite artist’s sketch of American actor Anthony Perkins from a scene from the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film Psycho. Signed by Anthony Perkins. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 11.5 inches by 9 inches.
Price: $375.00 Item Number: 89138
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Willard Espy's Words at Play Finely Bound; Presentation copy with a Typed Letter Signed by the author laid in
ESPY, Willard R.
An Almanac of Words at Play.
New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc, 1975.
Early printing of Espy's work on wit in wordplay. Quarto, bound in half morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, red spine labels, marbled endpapers. Presentation copy, from the library of Jonathan Goodman with his embossed library stamp to the front free endpaper. Enclosed is a typed letter signed by the author to the recipient date March 7, 1977 in the original envelope. The letter reads in part, "First time any correspondent has mentioned giving the Almanac the leather treatment. Next time I'm in London I must call to learn whether you really did it...Sincerely, Willard…
Price: $75.00 Item Number: 95845
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“Now I am a man; World have changed a lot. Some things nearly so, Others nearly not.”: P.B. Socci sketch of Yul Brynner; Signed by Yul Brynner
SOCCI, P.B. (Yul Brynner).
Yul Brynner Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.
Rare graphite artist’s sketch of Russian-born film and stage actor Yul Brynner. Boldly signed by Yul Brynner. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. In fine condition. The drawing measures 10 inches by 8 inches. A striking example.
Price: $275.00 Item Number: 89137
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“Home is where the Books are”: P.B. Socci sketch of legendary actor Richard Burton; Signed by Richard Burton
SOCCI, P.B. (Richard Burton).
Richard Burton Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.
Rare graphite artist’s sketch of legendary actor Richard Burton as Hamlet. Signed by Richard Burton. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches by 11.5 inches.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 89127
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“Happiness is good health and a bad memory”: P.B. Socci sketch of Academy Award-winning actress Ingrid Bergman; Signed by Ingrid Bergman
SOCCI, P.B. (Ingrid Bergman).
Ingrid Bergman Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.
Rare graphite artist’s sketch of Academy Award-winning actress Ingrid Bergman as Joan of Arc. Signed by Ingrid Bergman. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches by 11.5 inches.
Price: $350.00 Item Number: 89643
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"The dew of the morning sunk chill on my brow - it felt like the warning of what I feel now": First edition of Byron's poems
LORD BYRON. [GEORGE GORDON BYRON],.
Poems.
London: Printed for John Murray, 1816.
First edition of this collection of poems and verses. Octavo, bound in contemporary half morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine. In near fine condition.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 89120
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"On the stage, you have to find truth, even if you have to lose the audience": Rare P.B. Socci sketch of Hollywood actor Anthony Quinn; Signed by Anthony Quinn
SOCCI, P.B. (Anthony Quinn).
Anthony Quinn Signed Artist’s Sketch.
Signed graphite P.B. Socci portrait of Mexican-American actor Anthony Quinn. Signed by Anthony Quinn to the left of his portrait. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches by 11.5 inches.
Price: $450.00 Item Number: 89103
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" This isn't a pillow fight, Joe": P.B. Socci sketch of American Actor Henry Fonda; Signed by Henry Fonda
SOCCI, P.B. (Henry Fonda).
Henry Fonda Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.
Rare graphite artist’s sketch of American film and stage actor Henry Fonda as Clarence Darrow. Signed by Henry Fonda to the left of his portrait. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches by 11.5 inches.
Price: $600.00 Item Number: 89102
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“I began by acting like the person I wanted to be, and eventually I became that person": Rare Cary Grant Signed Artist's Sketch
P.B. SOCCI (CARY GRANT),.
Cary Grant Signed Sketch.
Rare graphite artist's sketch of classic Hollywood actor Cary Grant. Boldly signed by Cary Grant below his portrait. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches by 11.5 inches. A unique example.
Price: $1,250.00 Item Number: 89100
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“Life doesn't imitate art, it imitates bad television”: Rare Artist's Sketch of Woody Allen; Signed by Woody Allen
SOCCI, P.B. (Woody Allen).
Woody Allen Signed Sketch.
Rare graphite artist's sketch of American director and comedian Wood Allen. Signed by Woody Allen in the upper left corner of the sketch. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches by 11.5 inches. A unique example.
Price: $400.00 Item Number: 89099
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"The unique character of his creative genius stands evident in his work": First edition of In Memoriam: Vladimir Nabokov 1899-1977
NABOKOV, Vladimir.
In Memoriam: Vladimir Nabokov 1899-1977.
New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc, 1977.
First edition of this collection of memorial essays honoring the life and work of Vladimir Nabokov. Octavo, original cloth. Gilt titles and tooling to the spine and front panel. In fine condition.
Price: $40.00 Item Number: 89098
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“Hope springs forever": First Edition of J.K. Rowling's The Tales of Beedle the Bard; Inscribed by Her
ROWLING, J.K.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
London: Bloomsbury Books, 2008.
First British edition of this wizarding classic. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page, "To Annie, J.K Rowling." With the author's hologram sticker on the top right corner. In fine condition without wear. No dust jacket was issued for this title.
Price: $3,000.00 Item Number: 89076