Editore: Columbia Pictures, 1936
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Fotografia
No Binding. Condizione: VG+. Col-25-24. A good or better original 8 x 10 still. Size: 8" x 10". Photographic Image.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, 1936
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Fotografia
No Binding. Condizione: VG+. Col-25-88. A good or better original 8 x 10 still. Size: 8" x 10". Photographic Image.
Editore: Universal, 1942
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Fotografia
No Binding. Condizione: VG+. 1222-54. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Photographic Image.
Editore: Universal, 1942
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Fotografia
No Binding. Condizione: VG+. 1222-65. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Photographic Image.
Editore: Universal, 1942
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
No Binding. Condizione: VG. 1245-102AD. This is a high quality still and appears to be from a later re-release, probably around the 1950s or 1960s. Size: 8" x 10". Book.
Editore: Universal, 1942
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
No Binding. Condizione: VG. 1245-98AD. This is a high quality still and appears to be from a later re-release, probably around the 1950s or 1960s. Size: 8" x 10". Book.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, 1936
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Fotografia
No Binding. Condizione: VG. Col--17. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Rare. Size: 8" x 10". Photographic Image.
Editore: Universal, 1942
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Fotografia
No Binding. Condizione: VG+. 1222-128. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Photographic Image.
Editore: Universal, 1942
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Fotografia
No Binding. Condizione: VG+. 1222-108AD. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still with snipe. Photographic Image.
Editore: Universal, 1942
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Fotografia
No Binding. Condizione: VG+. 1222-29. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Photographic Image.
Editore: Universal, 1942
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Fotografia
No Binding. Condizione: VG+. 1222-54. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Photographic Image.
Editore: Universal, 1942
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Fotografia
No Binding. Condizione: VG+. 1222-P31. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still with snipe. Photographic Image.
Editore: Universal, 1942
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
No Binding. Condizione: VG. 1245-71. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. 1948 re-release. Size: 8" x 10". Book.
Editore: Columbia, 1935
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Soft cover. Condizione: VG+. C-11-29. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Size: 8" x 10". Photographic Image.
Editore: Universal, 1942
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
No Binding. Condizione: VG. 1245-68. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Size: 8" x 10". Book.
Editore: Universal, 1942
Da: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
No Binding. Condizione: VG. 1245-101AD. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Size: 8" x 10". Book.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1963
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage studio still photograph from the 1963 re-release of the 1941 film. Provenance stamp on the verso. A student at a reform high school finds his life upended when he gets the chance to attend a naval academy. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1936
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage double weight photograph of actors Chester Morris, Marian Marsh and director Erle C. Kenton on the set of the 1936 film. Mimeo snipe, rubber stamps and manuscript annotations on the verso. An undercover cop infiltrates a money counterfeiting ring. 8 x 11 inches. Near Fine with a two hole punch on the bottom margin.
Editore: Universal Pictures, Universal City, 1942
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage publicity photograph from the 1942 film, showing actress Marie McDonald riding a stylized swordfish. Printed mimeo snipe and credit stamp for studio photographer Ray Jones on the verso. A pair of goofy bus drivers become involved with a jewel heist on a tropical island. One of Abbott and Costello's best-loved comedies, released in the hopes of replicating the success of Bing Crosby and Bob Hope's "Road" pictures. From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. Shot on location in Salton Sea and Newport Beach, California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1945
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Two vintage borderless publicity photographs from the 1945 film, one showing actor Glenn Strange in costume as Frankenstein's monster, the other showing Strange with Onslow Stevens. Second photograph with annotations in manuscript ink on the verso. The last entry in Universal's famed "monsters" canon, a direct sequel to 1944's "House of Frankenstein," which appropriately hosted Universal's "big three" monsters, all in Dracula's house, including the Prince of Darkness himself (Carradine), the Wolf Man (Chaney Jr.), and Frankenstein (Glenn Strange), along with the requisite mad scientist (Onslow Stevens) and hunchbacked assistant (Jane Adams). From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. Approximately 7 x 9 inches, trimmed irregularly. Very Good plus, one with adhesive residue on the verso.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1936
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage double-weight reference photograph of Chester Morris and Lloyd Nolan from the 1936 film. Three stamps, including one crediting photographer Ray Jones, and a mimeo snipe on the verso. From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. A Treasury Department agent goes undercover to infiltrate a counterfeiting racket responsible for kidnapping one of the department's employees. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: Universal Pictures, Universal City, 1943
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage publicity photograph from the 1943 film, showing actors Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Partial printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. After accidentally killing a hack horse, a cab driver and his friend unknowingly replace the horse with a show champion named Tea Biscuit. Based on "Princess O'Hara," a short story by Damon Runyon, previously adapted by Universal in 1935. From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. 10 x 8 inches. Tiny nick at the bottom left corner, else Near Fine.
Editore: Universal Pictures, Universal City, 1945
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage photograph of Onslow Stevens lighting Lon Chaney, Jr.'s way up a macabre stone stairway from the 1945 film. The last entry in Universal's famed "monsters" canon, a direct sequel to 1944's "House of Frankenstein," which appropriately hosted Universal's "big three" monsters, all in Dracula's house, including the Prince of Darkness himself (John Carradine), the Wolf Man (Chaney Jr.), and Frankenstein (Glenn Strange), along with the requisite mad scientist (Onslow Stevens) and hunchbacked assistant (Jane Adams). 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Weaver and Brunas, Universal Horrors.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1945
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage publicity photograph from the 1945 film, showing actor John Carradine as Count Dracula. The last entry in Universal's famed "monsters" canon, a direct sequel to 1944's "House of Frankenstein," which appropriately hosted Universal's "big three" monsters, all in Dracula's house, including the Prince of Darkness himself (Carradine), the Wolf Man (Chaney Jr.), and Frankenstein (Glenn Strange), along with the requisite mad scientist (Onslow Stevens) and hunchbacked assistant (Jane Adams). From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. 8 x 10 inches. Fine.
Editore: Paramount Pictures, Hollywood, 1934
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1934 pre-Code film, showing actresses Toby Wing and Verna Hillie. With a mimeo snipe on the verso, along with a dealer label. Two lovers and Olympic athletes fall prey to con artists who want to use their images and good reputations to sell adult magazines. 7.5 x 9.5 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: Paramount Pictures, Hollywood, 1933
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manoscritto / Collezionismo cartaceo
Vintage pressbook for the 1933 pre-Code film. An attempt by Paramount to replicate the success of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Academy Award-winning 1932 film "Grand Hotel," about the inhabitants of a resort hotel as they await the results of a horse race. 11 x 17 inches. 12 pages, unbound. Near Fine.
Editore: Universal Pictures, Universal City, 1942
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Five vintage reference photographs from the 1942 film. One with a mimeo snipe on the verso, and three with annotations in manuscript ink on the same. The fourth film in Universal Pictures' Frankenstein series, preceded by "Frankenstein" (1931), "Bride of Frankenstein" (1935), and "Son of Frankenstein" (1939), and the first to star Lon Chaney as the monster. Set in the fictional village of Frankenstein. 8 x 10 inches. Generally Very Good plus to Near Fine, one photograph with tape near the margins of the recto, one with pinholes at the corners, and one with paper residue at the bottom left corner. Weaver and Brunas, Universal Horror.
Editore: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1948
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manoscritto / Collezionismo cartaceo
Archive of promotional material from 15 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films released between 1947 and 1948, including pressbook pages and promotional photographs. Housed in a fabric binder with the MGM logo on the front, and the name of MGM executive, "E.W. Kenton," at the bottom right corner. Represented in the archive are "This Time For Keeps" (1947), "Good News" (1947), "The Unfinished Dance" (1947), "If Winter Comes" (1947), "Desire Me" (1947), "Killer McCoy" (1947), "Green Dolphin Street" (1947), "Cass Timberlane" (1947), "High Wall" (1947), "Three Daring Daughters" (1948), and "Tenth Avenue Angel" (1948). Also included in the collection are materials promoting the re-releases of "The Women" (1939) and "Ninotchka" (1939). Binder and contents generally Very Good plus. Binder lightly creased and edgeworn, and several photographs lightly age-toned.