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Stapled Pages. Condizione: Very Good. This humble program (stapled photocopies) was distributed to the audience at Joseph Papp's (Public Theater) New York Shakespeare Festival production of Jerry Mayer's "TAUDshow - a play for one actor from the life + work of Antonin Artaud". After workshopping/premiering at the Mabou Mines loft, it had a 14-week run at the Public in 1978, directed by John Pynchon Holms. CONTENTS: Chronology (of Artaud's life); TAUDshow Artaud "bio notes" (focused on his theater concepts), John Pynchon Holmes - bio; Jerry Mayer - bio. 5 pages. CONDITION: An unmarked copy with light shelf-wear, creased horizontally in half and twice vertically (intentionally, we assume, to fit into a jacket pocket) This rare piece of New York experimental theatre memorabilia is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board.

Condizione: Good. - Card, 3-1/2 inches high by 4- 5/8 inches wide, inscribed "very sincerely yours / David Warfield / 1925". The card is darkened & small pieces of tape adhere to the corners on the verso where the card has been removed from an album. There is a tiny pinhole in the bottom right of the card. Good. David Warfield [1866-1951] was an American stage actor and a leading performer in comedy. His first stage appearance was in 1888 in "The Ticket of Leave Man". Two years later he moved from California to New York City where he was discovered and promoted by David Belasco. Two of his best known roles were in "The Auctioneer" in which he played 1,400 times, and as Anton von Barwig in "The Music Master", a role which he performed more than 1,000 times from 1904-1907.

Condizione: Good. - Card, 3-1/2 inches high by 4- 5/8 inches wide, inscribed "very sincerely yours / David Warfield / 1925". The card is darkened & small pieces of tape adhere to the corners on the verso where the card has been removed from an album. Good. David Warfield [1866-1951] was an American stage actor and a leading performer in comedy. His first stage appearance was in 1888 in "The Ticket of Leave Man". Two years later he moved from California to New York City where he was discovered and promoted by David Belasco. Two of his best known roles were in "The Auctioneer" in which he played 1,400 times, and as Anton von Barwig in "The Music Master", a role which he performed more than 1,000 times from 1904-1907.

Condizione: Very good. - Card, 3-1/2 inches high by 4-5/8 inches wide, inscribed "very sincerely yours / David Warfield / 1909". There are remnants of paper adhering to the verso where the card has been removed from an album. Very good. David Warfield [1866-1951] was an American stage actor and a leading performer in comedy. His first stage appearance was in 1888 in "The Ticket of Leave Man". Two years later he moved from California to New York City where he was discovered and promoted by David Belasco. Two of his best known roles were in "The Auctioneer", in which he played 1,400 times, and as Anton von Barwig in "The Music Master", a role which he performed more than 1,000 times from 1904 to 1907.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condizione: Very Good. 6 pages, 1 portrait. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 18 x 25 cms. Category: Pearsons Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Condizione: Very good. - A 3-1/2 inch high by 4-1/8 inch wide card signed & dated by the great British screen & stage actor John Gielgud, with his sentiments: "John Gielgud / best wishes 1942". Once likely mounted in an album, there are paper & glue remnants adhering to one edge of the verso. A vertical crease at right touches on the date but not the signature. Very good. The great British actor Sir John Gielgud (1904-2000) dominated the British stage for much of the 20th century as both an actor and director. Considered by many as the finest Hamlet of his era, he also starred and played supporting roles in movies. From September 1936 through February 1937, Gielgud starred as Hamlet in North America, opening first in Toronto before moving on to perform in New York and Boston.

Condizione: Fine. - 43 words penned on a 4-1/4 inch high by 6-3/8 inch wide personalized note card with his name printed at the top. Signed "Fondly / George". Fine. Grizzard writes to City Center producer Jean Dalrymple: "I'm glad you had a good time at "California Suite". We're having a wonderful time and it looks like we'll be there for a good long time." George Grizzard was in the original cast of Neil Simon's "California Suite" which ran at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles from April 23 to June 5, 1976. The play transferred to the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on Broadway with the same cast, running from June 10, 1976 to July 2, 1977. Grizzard left the cast at the end of February 1977.George Grizzard was an American stage, film and television actor who won an Emmy award for his work in "The Oldest Living Graduate" and a Tony Award for Best Actor in the 1996 revival of Edward Albee's "A Delicate Balance" . He was a frequent interpreter of Albee's plays, also appearing as Nick in the original production of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" and in the 2005 revival of "Seascape". His notable film appearances included parts in "Advise and Consent", "From the Terrace" with Paul Newman and "Comes a Horseman" with Jane Fonda."Jean Dalrymple (1902-1998) was the dynamic producer and director of theatre and light-opera at Manhattan's City Center. Dalrymple began her career in Vaudeville, appearing with James Cagney and Cary Grant in the early 1930s. She was a founding member of the American Theatre Wing, the theatre service organization. She worked over the years as a personal manager for the likes of Leopold Stokowski, Mary Martin, Jose Iturbi, Andre Kostalanetz, Nathan Milstein, and Lily Pons. She began her work at City Center with its founding in 1943, serving as a board member, producer, and publicist. Her productions there from the 1940s through the 1960s were a revitalizing influence on the whole New York theatre scene. In 1951, Jean Dalrymple married Major-General Philip deWitt Ginder, commander of the Thunderbirds in Korea. She was a friend to Presidents and entertainment personalities throughout the world.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains [xii] 164 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece, ornate chapter capital letters. Tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 10 other books by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1850771855 STAGE & THEATRE.

Condizione: Very good. - Black-and-white real photo postcard, approximately 5-1/2 inches high by 3-1/2 inches wide, depicting actor-comedian Huntley Wright. Boldly signed in black ink across the bottom edge of the image "Huntley Wright". The edges of the address side of the postcard are darkened. Very good. Wright is pictured in a confident three-quarters length pose standing, arms akimbo, with his hands in his pockets, wearing a striped waistcoat, black suit and a shirt with a big high-necked collar.Huntley Wright [1868-1941] was an English stage and film actor, comedian, dancer and singer. From 1896 he spent ten years creating roles in some of the most popular Edwardian musical comedies at Daly's Theatre. After serving in the army in World War I, he continued playing in comedies, musical theatre and drama. He also frequently broadcast on the radio and later in his career appeared in several films.

5½'' x 3½''. Divided back. Used monochrome post card. Member of the P.B.F.A. STAGE & THEATRE.

5½'' x 3½''. Divided back. Monochrome post card. Member of the P.B.F.A. STAGE & THEATRE.

5½'' x 3½''. Divided back. Monochrome post card. Member of the P.B.F.A. STAGE & THEATRE.

Original souvenir theatre programme 10'' x 8''. Contains 4 printed pages of text. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. THEATRE PROGRAMMES.

Condizione: Fine. Fine. - A brief 8 words penned on 3-5/8 inch high by 3-5/8 inch wide personal note paper. A brief note penned by Jose Ferrer to Manhattan City Center producer Jean Dalrymple, "Dear Jean - A friend sent me this - Luv". Signed with his abbreviated "Jose". Fine. The Puerto Rican actor and stage, film and television director Jose Ferrer (1912-1992) was one of the most celebrated Hispanic American actors of his time. He rose to prominence for his role as Cyrano de Bergerac for which he won the very first Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1947. The recipient, Jean Dalrymple (1902-1998) was the dynamic producer and director of theater and light-opera at Manhattan's City Center. Dalrymple began her career in Vaudeville, appearing with James Cagney and Carey Grant in the early 1930s. She was a founding member of the American Theatre Wing, the theatre service organization. She worked over the years as a personal manager for the likes of Leopold Stokowski, Mary Martin, Jos Iturbi, Andre Kostalanetz, Nathan Milstein, and Lily Pons. She began her work at City Center with its founding in 1943, serving as a board member and publicist. Her productions there from the 1940s through the 1960s were a revitalizing influence on the whole New York theatre scene. In 1951, Jean Dalrymple married Major-General Philip deWitt Ginder, commander of the Thunderbirds in Korea. She was a friend to Presidents and entertainment personalities throughout the world.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [x] 260 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Slight yellowing to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with slight sun fading down the spine. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'With best wishes - Brian Rix'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340412704 STAGE & THEATRE.

6'' x 4½''. Double-sided folded advertisement flyer. After meeting in Tangiers three naval officers, British, French and German, are able to overcome their national antipathy and come to the assistance of a neutral ship in distress. Member of the P.B.F.A. BOOKMARKS.

Condizione: Very good. - An original 4-3/8 inch high by 3 inch wide black & white photograph of the English stage actor John Glendinning by Napoleon Sarony. The image portrays the actor in profile from the knees up attired in a long checkered coat over white shirt and tie, an aptly named trilby hat on his head. A pipe is held with its bowl upside down in the tall bearded actor's mouth. The photograph is mounted onto a 6-1/2 inch high by 4-1/4 inch wide cream mount with maroon rules. The photographer's credits "From negative, copyright, 1895, by N. Sarony" are printed on the mount under the photograph and the actor's signature is penned below. There is a tiny chip to the bottom right edge of the mount with 2 perforated holes at the top. Very good. The English actor John Glendinning (1857-1916) made his first appearance at the age of 17 at the Theatre Royal in Greenock, Scotland. He performed om New York in "The Ironmaster" and several other plays. He created the role of the Laird in "Trilby".

Condizione: Very good. - 25 words penned in blue ink & filling a cream colored 8-3/4 inch high by 5-3/4 inch wide sheet of "The Stenton / Philadelphia" letterhead with the address & a device in blue at the top. Signed "Francis Wilson". The corners of the letterhead are lightly soiled & creased. Folded twice for mailing. Very good. Wilson writes to a Mr. Rupp telling him that Rupp has written too late. "With the double performance to-day and tomorrow my time is mortgaged and my opportunity lost. Another time, thank you."Francis Wilson [1854-1935] was an American stage actor, born in Philadelphia, who was the founding president of Actors Equity [1913-1920]. After several years playing in comedy and comic opera and making a great success in "Erminie" [1886], Wilson made his first appearance as a star in "The Oolah". He formed his own theatre company in 1899. He was also an author, writing several plays, a memoir of Joseph Jefferson, an autobiography, and "John Wilkes Booth, Fact and Fiction of Lincoln's Assassination" [1929], which he wrote with information from his close friend Edwin Booth.

14½'' x 11'' high resolution promotional photograph of English stage and film actor Tom Walls. The reverse in pencil 'No. 33 Tom Walls'. The photograph has at some time been mounted in a frame or on a wall as it has remnants to the reverse of gummed paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. STAGE & THEATRE.

4'' x 5'' back to back double SIGNED card. One side is SIGNED 'Jessie Matthews' Whitby Spa, June 28th 1947', the reverse is SIGNED 'Best Wishes Eric Portman' Whitby Spa, March 27th 1948. With two small corner mounted period monochrome photographs of Jessie Matthews and Eric Portman. Member of the P.B.F.A. STAGE & THEATRE.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains (x), 214 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout on loaded art paper. Cheap paper browning to the margins. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author gold label corner mounted opposite the title page 'John Gielgud'. Loosely inserted Certificate of Authenticity from Colosseum Autographs dated 11th April 2017 referring to this specific signed gold label. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. STAGE & THEATRE.

Eigenhändiger Brief (1 S. 8 to, aufgezogen) mit Datum 20.5.1989, Unterschrift signiert - über sein Verhältnis zum Fußball / soccer und seine favourite footballer.

Schöner E.Brief (1 S. 8 to, rückseitig Klebstoffspuren) mit Unterschrift signiert (Oct. 1989) - ausführlich über seinen liebsten Fußballhelden / favourite soccer player : TOMMY TAYLOR (1932-58), killed in the Munich air-disaster mit persönlichen Erinnerungen an ihn.

Eigenhändiger Brief (1 S. 8 to, rs. Klebstoffspuren) to John, mit Empfehlung, Unterschrift signiert (Jan. 1989) - über sein Verhältnis zum Fußball / soccer BEILAGE.

Porträtfotopostkarte, eigenhändig signiert mit Ort und Datum Wien, März 1901 (dito : Original-Kabinettphoto (- als FALSTAFF, K.u.K. Hof-Atelier Rudolf Krziwanek Wien, Ischl - siehe Abbildung!) mit rückseitig eigenhändiger Widmung, Empfehlung, Jahr, Unterschrift signiert Euro 75,-).

Frühe Porträtpostkarte, eigenhändig signiert (dito : E.Albumblatt mit Empfehlung, Datum, Unterschrift Sept. 05 , mit Original-Fotopostkarte als DON CARLOS unter Passepartout gerahmt 1 S. 4° Euro 45,-) (dito : E.Brief (1,5 S. 8°) in lila Tinte mit Datum, Unterschrift signiert 7. Mai (19)08 - an einen Doctor ".Am 22. Mai ist unsere letzte Premiere. Da ich jeden Tag beschäftigt bin.daß sich die Proben in den letzten Tagen vor der Premiere bis in den Nachmittag hinein ausdehnen werden.muß ich leider aus diesem Grunde die liebenswürdige Einladung zum 18. Mai.ablehnen." Euro 95,-).

FOTO, EIGENHÄNDIG SIGNIERT m. E. Viel Glück.

Pas de couverture. Condizione: Assez bon. Authentic signed original photo. Obtained in person in the 80s in Paris. Size : 18x13 cm. Condition : signature a little less visible in reality than on the scan. Provenance : impressive collection of a Parisian autograph hunter called Thierry (or Terry). Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime guarantee. Signé par l'auteur.

Pas de couverture. Condizione: Bon. Authentic photo signed in person in Cannes in 1981. Size : 17.5x12.5 cm. Condition : signed in a dark part, please see scans. Provenance : Georges Flour collection. Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime guarantee. Signé par l'auteur.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red buckram covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, square gilt vignette to the front cover, top edge gilt. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Hand written number 346 of 1500 Limited Edition copies on ordinary paper. Contains [xvi] 351 printed pages of text with tissue-guarded colour portrait frontispiece of Irving as Hamlet from a painting by Edward Long, 120 further illustrations including 1 tissue-guarded colour portrait of Ellen Terry as Lady Lambeth. Neatly repaired cracking of the cloth to the front gutter, the end papers are not cracked, light foxing to the end papers and in Very Good condition. From the private library of Andrew Leigh, General Manager of The Old Vic, London, and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. STAGE & THEATRE.