Editore: Scientific Publications, New York, 1933
Da: Caroliniana, Aiken, SC, U.S.A.
Octavo, softcover, black wrappers with red and white lettering, 64 pp. Palmistry guide, with three used "Ranald Hand Print Record Sheets" laid in. Chipping and fading to spine, good.
Editore: Twentieth Century-Fox, Los Angeles, 1963
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Collection of 3 vintage black-and-white still photographs (two studio stills, one reference still) from the 1963 film. This film featured Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in their first pairing, beginning their tumultuous love-hate relationship. Based on the histories written by Plutarch, Suetonius, and Appian, and also based on the Carlo Maria Franzero book, and set in 48 B.C. in Egypt. Winner of several Academy Awards (Best Cinematography, Art Direction, Costume Design, Effects). Set in Egypt, shot on location in Spain, Italy, England, and the USA. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, corner creases to all, studio stills toned, short closed tears, and a few tiny chips. The reference still has two larger tears at the right edge.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1963
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage reference photograph from the 1963 film, showing Elizabeth Taylor as the titular pharaoh, taking a bath. Newspaper clipping with date stamp, annotations in manuscript pencil, and provenance label on the verso. Based on Carlo Maria Franzero's 1957 book "The Life and Times of Cleopatra." Twentieth Century-Fox's ambitious, bank-breaking venture, the most expensive production ever made at the time, and the first film to pair Taylor with Richard Burton, beginning their tumultuous love-hate relationship. Set in Egypt and Rome, and shot on location in Spain and Italy. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1963
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage reference photograph from the 1963 film, showing director Joseph L. Mankiewicz sitting on the set, surrounded by crew members. Based on Carlo Maria Franzero's 1957 book "The Life and Times of Cleopatra." Twentieth Century-Fox's ambitious, bank-breaking venture, the most expensive production ever made at the time, and the first film to pair Elizabeth Taylor with Richard Burton, beginning their tumultuous love-hate relationship. Set in Egypt and Rome, and shot on location in Spain and Italy. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, lightly creased at the corners.