Two original photographs of Ed McBain, signed by McBain
by Ed McBain [Evan Hunter] (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1980. Two vintage photographs of Evan Hunter, better known under his nom de plume Ed McBain. One photograph SIGNED by McBain on the top left corner, and the other photograph INSCRIBED by McBain (as Hunter): "To Bruce / with warmest wishes / Evan Hunter." Stamp of Macmillan London on the verso of the inscribed photograph. ... Read More
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Archive of of five original oversize photographs of Frank Avilez, the San Francisco "Black-Gloved Rapist," 1947
by Frank Avilez (subject)
San Francisco: San Francisco Examiner, 1947. Archive consisting of five vintage oversize photographs of Frank Avilez, the San Francisco "Black Gloved Rapist," 1947. All five with dated San Francisco Examiner Library Stamps on the verso, one "July 13 1947," three "July 14, 1947," and one "Aug 8 1947," four with "Frank Avilez" stamps on the verso, one with the... Read More
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Original photograph of Florence Vidor, circa 1920s
by Florence Vidor (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1920. Vintage borderless linen-backed photograph of actress Florence Vidor and an unknown male actor, circa 1920s. Texas-born actress Vidor began her career through the urging of her husband, noted director King Vidor. She signed with Vitagraph Studios in 1916, and appeared in her breakthrough role as Mimi in "A Tale of Two Cities" that same year.... Read More
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Original photograph of Fernand Léger in his studio, 1952
by Fernand Léger (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1952. Vintage photograph of French modern painter and sculptor Fernand Léger in his studio in Paris in 1952. Printed mimeo snipe on the verso. By the mid-1940s, Léger's work would become significantly less abstract, as seen in the photograph on offer, due in part to his increasingly humanist ideals after joining the Communist Party in 1945.... Read More
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Original photograph of actor Fritz Leiber, circa 1930s
by Fritz Leiber (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1930. Vintage photograph of actor Fritz Leiber, circa 1930s. Not to be confused with science fiction author Fritz Leiber, Jr., who was the son of the actor. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. With diagonal creases to the top left corner, and a couple of small chips at the margins.
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Archive of original awards and photographs relating to director George Roy Hill
by [Film] [Archives] George Roy Hill (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1980. Archive of material belonging to director George Roy Hill, including an AFI Award for “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” a brass plaque dated May 22, 1976 declaring Hill an Honorary Lugan of Johnstown, one alumni achievement award dated 1985 and presented to Hill from The Blake School, and an International Award from the Academie du... Read More
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Original publicity photograph of Fred Astaire, 1942
by Fred Astaire (subject)
Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures, 1942. Vintage publicity photograph of actor Fred Astaire in 1942. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso, promoting Astaire's appearance alongside Bing Crosby in the 1942 film "Holiday Inn." From the collection of artist and author Duncan Hannah. Duncan Hannah was a key figure in the burgeoning New York underground arts scene,... Read More
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Original photograph of director Frederick Wiseman, circa 1980s
by Frederick Wiseman (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1980. Vintage borderless photograph of noted documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, circa 1980s. Annotations in manuscript ink on the verso. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus.
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Original photograph of Fred Niblo at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 1927
by Fred Niblo (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1927. Vintage photograph of director Fred Niblo at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on April 16, 1927. Stamp of Keystone Photo Service in Los Angeles on the verso, and with Keystone's insignia from the negative on the bottom right corner of the recto. Niblo served as the master of ceremonies for the... Read More
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Original photograph of Freddie Bartholomew, circa 1936
by Freddie Bartholomew (subject)
Beverly Hills, CA: United Artists, 1936. Vintage double weight promotional photograph of child actor Freddie Bartholomew, circa 1936 for his role in the 1936 film "Little Lord Fauntleroy." Bartholomew was an English-American child actor whose career was active mostly in the 1930s. His most well-known film roles were "Little Lord Fauntleroy" (1936), "Captain Courageous" (1936), and "David... Read More
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Original photo of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1931
by Franklin Delano Roosevelt (subject)
10-16-31. Vintage photograph, 1931. Mimeo snipe and International News Photos stamp on verso. Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York addressing spectators at the dedication of the Colonial National Monument at Yorktown during Virginia's Sesquicentennial Celebration of Cornwallis surrender. By the fall of 1931 Roosevelt was already being considered a likely candidate for the Democratic nominee for... Read More
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Original photograph of Florence Welch, circa 1940s
by Florence Welch (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1940. Vintage portrait photograph of newspaper reporter, screenwriter, and progressive rights advocate Florence Welch, circa 1940s. Annotations in Welch's hand on the verso: "Florence / 1. Welch / 2. Wagner (Rob) / 3. Breese (Jim) / How fortunate and happy I have been / Florence." Welch worked as a newspaper journalist and activist for women's... Read More
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Original photograph of Fay Wray on a tennis court, circa 1933
by Fay Wray (subject)
Culver City, CA: Columbia Pictures, 1933. Vintage publicity photograph of actress Fay Wray posing in a tennis skirt and blouse, circa 1933. Mimeo snipe on the verso advertising Wray's appearance in the Columbia film "Ann Carver's Profession," along with a German label and annotations in manuscript pencil. Wray appeared in her most iconic role, in Merian C.... Read More
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Original photograph of Christine McVie, circa 1970s
by [Fleetwood Mac] Christine McVie (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1970. Vintage black and white double weight satin-finish photograph of Christine McVie posing with a Raggedy Ann doll, circa 1970s. McVie joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970, two years after after marrying bassist John McVie, having already contributed backup vocals and painted the cover art for the band's third album, "Kiln House." She wrote several key releases... Read More
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Two original photographs of Frances Farmer
by Frances Farmer (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1940. Two vintage photographs of actress Frances Farmer. One photograph, produced by Paramount Pictures in 1936, shows a dapper Farmer sporting a hat and tweed coat in 1936, while the other, produced by Vitagraph circa 1940, shows her in a glamour shot. Paramount photograph with a mimeo snipe on the verso, Vitagraph photograph with a printed mimeo... Read More
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Original portrait photograph of Fay Wray, circa 1930
by Fay Wray (subject)
Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures, 1930. Vintage portrait photograph of actress Fay Wray, circa 1930. Mimeo snipe on the verso, along with annotations in manuscript ink. Wray was contracted with Paramount Pictures from 1927 to 1931. Drifting from studio to studio after her contract ended, the actress would begin to gain a reputation as a "scream queen" thanks... Read More
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Original photograph of Franklin D. Roosevelt with a gun
by Franklin Delano Roosevelt (subject)
New York: International News Photos, 1950. Vintage press photograph of then-vice presidential candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt aiming a gun at the photographer during a target practice session at his home in Hyde Park, taken circa 1920 and struck circa 1950s. Printed mimeo snipe and International News Photos stamp on the verso. From the archive of the PIX... Read More
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Three original photographs of Mick Fleetwood, 1969-1971
by [Fleetwood Mac] Mick Fleetwood (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1971. Three vintage black and white photographs of Mick Fleetwood, including one borderless and two bordered. With the stamp of SKR Photos in London on the verso. Fleetwood was a founding member of the band, alongside Peter Green, John McVie, and Jeremy Spencer, and remained a consistent presence throughout a veritable revolving door of musicians... Read More
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Original photograph of Felicia Farr, circa 1950s
by Felicia Farr (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1950. Vintage borderless portrait photograph of actress Felicia Farr circa 1950s. Farr began her career as a teen model until she signed a contract with Columbia Pictures in 1955. She is best known for "Charley Varrick" (1973), "3:10 to Yuma" (1957) and "The Player" (1992). 6.5 x 8.75 inches. Very Good plus, with creasing... Read More
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Original press photograph of Fidel Castro holding a bundle of checks, 1959
by Fidel Castro (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1959. Vintage press photograph of Cuban revolutionary and politician Fidel Castro on December 20, 1959, holding a bundle of checks collected from sugar workers to fund a national industrial development drive. Date stamp and reference library stamp on the verso. From the archive of the PIX Agency, an American photo house that acted as an... Read More
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Original photograph of Frances Rafferty, circa 1950s
by Frances Rafferty (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1950. Vintage promotional photograph of actress Frances Rafferty, circa 1950s Rafferty acted primarily in minor or secondary roles through the 1940s. She is best known for "Girl Crazy" (1943) and "Money Madness" (1948). In the 1950s she went on to act in television, including as part of the main cast for "December Bride" (1954-1959). She was... Read More
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Collection of 25 original photographs of Greta Garbo, circa 1926-1950s
by Greta Garbo (subject)
Various cities: Various studios, 1950. Collection of 25 vintage photographs of Swedish-American actress Greta Garbo, including seven double-weight and 19 single-weight. Collection includes 13 reference photographs dating between 1926 and 1939, eleven portrait photographs dating between the 1920s and the 1950s, and one wardrobe test photograph from "Anna Christie" (1950). Represented are reference and portrait photographs from the... Read More
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Original portrait photograph of Gil Vidal, circa 1956
by Gil Vidal (subject)
Paris: Cinedis, 1956. Original borderless portrait photograph of French actor Gil Vidal, circa 1956. Vidal's name in manuscript ink, and numerical annotation in manuscript pencil, on the verso. Vidal was a prominent actor in the 1950s, starring in "Bibi Fricoti" (1951), "Marianne of My Youth" (1954), "The Mask of Tutankhamun" (1954), "The Man with the Golden Keys" (1956),... Read More
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Original photograph of Divine performing in Helsinki, 1985
by Glen Milstead performing as Divine (subject)
N.p.: N.p., 1985. Vintage borderless photograph of Divine performing onstage in Helsinki, Finland on July 17, 1985. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Divine began performing disco singles written with American composer Bobby Orlando in 1982. The songs proved particularly successful in Europe, and Divine toured the continent several times before his untimely death of heart... Read More
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Original publicity photograph of Geraldine Fitzgerald, 1943
by Geraldine Fitzgerald (subject)
Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1943. Vintage publicity photograph of Geraldine Fitzgerald, 1943, with a mimeo snipe affixed to 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... Read More
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