Original Pencil Drawing for "The Night Walker"

Original pencil drawing for the movie, The Night Walker. Doubles as an advertisement for Helene Curtis Industries, Incorporated. Gray, black, and red pencil (and perhaps also crayon or pastel) on three layers of tracing paper stapled together at the four corners and a couple times at the top and bottom edges. Features stylized text and an illustration beautifully rendered by hand. The following is the text: "see the Natural Silver Look of Barbara Stanwick; featured in William Castle's 'The Night Walker,' a Universal Release starring Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwick; Get the Natural Silver Look with Helene Curtis featured here." The illustration shows the worried-looking face of a woman, Barbara Stanwyck's character in the film, behind whom is an ominous shadowy face of a man. No date, circa 1964. 11 1/2" x 22." Drawing is very clean and intact overall. Folded four times vertically. A few minuscule marks are on the illustration of the woman. Three small closed tears at the top measuring about 1/4." Slight age toning. Very Good. Night Walker (1964) is a psychological thriller that was directed and produced by William Castle and released by Universal Pictures. The movie features the main character of Irene Trent, played by Barbara Stanwyck, who is married to a paranoid and controlling husband named Howard Trent, played by Hayden Rorke. Howard spends hours in his laboratory as an inventor and has wiretapped their entire house, accusing Irene of infidelity. The only person allowed into the house is Howard's personal attorney, Barry Moreland, played by Robert Taylor. Irene remains faithful to her husband despite his accusations, but a sudden accident in Howard's lab sets off a series of strange events. Irene begins to have dreams about an idealized man she calls, "The Dream," but those dreams eventually become nightmares. Barbara Stanwyck (1907-1990) was an American actress who worked on stage, in movies, and on television for over sixty years. In 1944, she was the highest-paid woman in the United States. She received an Academy Award in 1937 for her role as Stella Dallas, three Emmy Awards for her work on TV during the 1960s, and an Academy Honorary Award in 1982. This movie would mark Stanwyck's final role in film. Robert Taylor (1911-1969) was an American actor who appeared in many movies and a number of television shows. He was one of the most popular leading actors of his time and had a successful career. Taylor was married to Stanwyck between 1939 and 1951. William Castle (1914-1977) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He became well-known for his "B movies" and directed and produced many thrillers and horror films. Helene Curtis Industries, Inc. was founded in 1927 in Chicago, Illinois as a cosmetics company. Its flagships included Suave and Finesse hair products and Degree deodorant. Helene Curtis enjoyed many years of financial success but could not compete with larger companies, so the company was acquired by Unilever in 1996.. Drawing. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023022.

$US 100.00

Original Typescript - "Huttons" (and) Untitled

Binding: Hardback

Original typescript with staple binding. Bound in a white paper folio. Part of another typescript is loose and paper clipped to the back of the folio. "Huttons" typescript includes holograph corrections in blue pen on almost every page. Inscription in top margin of first page of "Huttons" typescript reads, "Published in Spring issue of Montana, Magazine of Western History, 1967." No date, circa 1967. 9" x 14." "Huttons" typescript is fourteen pages, complete. Untitled typescript is ten pages (Pages 5-13), incomplete. The last page of the latter typescript is a copy of Page 13. Untitled typescript is on another topic, George II, George III, and George IV's medals. Pages are very clean and intact except for slight wrinkling. A Near Fine copy. A rough-draft article about May Arkwright Hutton (1860-1915), the acclaimed suffragist and civil rights leader who gained national recognition for her work in politics. The article is organized chronologically and discusses May's childhood, her marriage to Levi Hutton, and her meteoric rise in politics. She made name for herself as an unconventional Progressive who advocated for women's suffrage in Spokane, Washington as well as other civil rights. For example, May looked out for orphans and the economically disadvantaged and called for the establishment of a juvenile court in Spokane and the fair treatment of miners. Different events in May's life are briefly discussed, such as seeing William McKinley in her childhood, her tiffs with Teddy Roosevelt, her reception among the general public, her responses to critics, and examples of her political work.. Manuscript. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023047.

$US 37.50

Original Manuscript - "Our Story: Spokane"

Original handwritten notes in pencil on paper. Pages are loose with most separated into groups and fastened with paper clips. Placed in an envelope with the title written on front in pencil. No date, circa 1930s-1960s. 6" x 9." 146 unnumbered pages (may be incomplete). Pages are very clean and intact except for browning and slight wrinkling and edge wear. Notes are in cursive and may be somewhat to read at times but are legible as a whole. A Very Good copy. A collection of handwritten notes about Spokane, Washington and surrounding areas. Notes are well-written. It is unclear what these notes were written for, but they may be rough drafts for a research paper or book. The notes cover specific locations with most, if not all, addressing scientific topics such as the geology of Spokane. Along with scientific facts and research, the notes also take readers on a tour of said regions and point out scenic features. Some of the topics include "Five Mile & Dartford [?]," "Deep Creek," "The Bowl and Pitcher," "Indian Canyon," "To Three Craters,""Cliff Park & Manito," "Hangman Creek," "City Wells & [...]," and "Spokane Falls & River.". Manuscript. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023048.

$US 100.00

Original Typescript - "Battle of Spokane Plains: Grand Spectable of Indian Splendor" (and) "Indian Scare at Five Mile"

Original typescript in black ink on white paper. Stapled in upper-left corner. No date, circa 1920s-1950s. 8 1/2" x 11." Two pages, complete. Pages are very clean and intact except for slight wrinkling and offsetting at the bottom of Page 1. A Near Fine copy. Contains two articles. Subtitle of "Battle of Spokane Plains: Grand Spectacle of Indian Splendor": "Redskin Hosts Went Into Fray With Plumes Flying and 'Gorgeous Finery'; Horses Were Painted -- But Surprised Braves Up Against Minie Balls First Time, and Panic Followed." The first article is about the Battle of Four Lakes which was part of the 1858 Coeur d'Alene War. The Coeur d'Alene War was also part of the Yakima War. The Coeur d'Alene War was fought between the United States government and Indigenous tribes led by Chief Kamiakin, including the Yakama, Palus, Spokan, and Schitsu'umsh (Coeur d'Alene). The author relays how Indigenous warriors took heavy casualties from the use of Minie balls (bullets) by Colonel George Wright. Subtitle of "Indian Scare at Five Mile": "Prairie Folks Posted Guards, but Redskins Were as Frightened as Whites." The other article consists of four brief paragraphs and is about an incident in which both Indigenous Peoples and white settlers misunderstood one another and anticipated the other was going to attack when no such attack happened. An example of the overall hostilities between Indigenous Peoples and white settlers during this time in Washington.. Manuscript. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023085.

$US 37.50

Original Publicity Photograph - Film Still from Green Fire

Imprint: Hollywood, CA, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer?, 1954

Original black-and-white publicity photograph showing a film still from the movie, Green Fire (1954). The scene shows women being thrown baskets from people standing above on a balcony, which they will use to harvest the coffee bean crop. "1651-10" printed in lower-right corner on front. Green stamp on back: "Approved, June 24 1952, Advertising Code Administration, Hollywood." Typed description on back. Photo is very clean and intact overall but has a few wrinkles at the corners. A Near Fine copy. Green Fire is a drama about a man named Rian Mitchell (played by Stewart Granger) and a local coffee grower named Catherine Knowland (played by Grace Kelly) in Colombia. All sorts of problematic events occur due to Mitchell's preoccupation with wealth and his rediscovery of an emerald mine. Description on back: "Coffee Time...In this scene from M-G-M's 'Green Fire' filmed in South America, women workers on a coffee plantation are being given baskets so they may go into the fields and harvest the coffee bean crop after the men quit to aid Stewart Granger and Paul Douglas in their search for an Emerald mine. Grace Kelly portrays the owner of the plantation in the Cinemascope production which was directed by Andrew Marton and produced by Armand Deutsch. 1651-10.". Photographic Image. Book Condition: Collectible-Near Fine (Near Fine). Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023090.

$US 25.00

Original Publicity Photograph - Production Still of The Red Danube

Imprint: Hollywood, CA, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer?, 1949

Original black-and-white publicity photograph showing men on a balcony overlooking at something in a scenic landscape. This is a still showing part of the filming process of The Red Danube (1949). 10" x 8." "1439 x 22" printed in lower-right corner on front. Green stamp on back: "Approved, Advertising [partial text], Jun 22 1949, Hollywood." Typed description on back. Photo is very clean and intact overall but has a few wrinkles at the corners. A Near Fine copy. The Red Danube (1954) is an adventure drama set against the backdrop of Cold War paranoia. It was based on the book, Vespers in Vienna (1947). Description on back: "Panoramic View...Director George Sidney and Cameraman Charles Rosher get set to record a panoramic view to be used in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's exciting story of post-war Vienna, 'The Red Danube.' Sidney is seen in the background, with pipe, and Rosher is leaning over the rail surveying the scene. The cast of the film is headed by Walter Pidgeon, Peter Lawford, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh, Ethel Barrymore, Louis Calhern, Melville Cooper, Francis Sullivan. It is produced by Carey Wilson. 1439x22.". Photographic Image. Book Condition: Collectible-Near Fine (Near Fine). Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023091.

$US 25.00

Original Trade Card - "Teas, Coffees, Rich strong and Fragrant. 15 to 20 per c. saved. Always Boston Branch, Spencer."

Imprint: Boston, MA, Bufford's

Original trade card with a color illustration of flowers against a gilt background. No date, circa 1881. 3" x 4 1/2." Trade card is very clean and intact overall except for age toning on back, a minuscule bump in upper-right corner, and an almost imperceptible wrinkle in the lower-left corner. A Near Fine copy. Trade card for an unknown dealer specializing in teas and coffees. Printer's information at bottom: "Bufford's, Boston." Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Near Fine (Near Fine). Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023343.

$US 10.00

Original Typescript of Radio Show - "'The Amos 'N' Andy Show'; Tuesday, September 30, 1947; Piggy Bank Show, Volume #5, Script #1 (Revised)"

Imprint: 1947

Original typescript printed in black ink on beige paper. Stapled in upper-left corner. 8 1/2" x 11." Twenty pages, complete. Pages are very clean and intact overall. Slight age toning to pages. Occasional annotations in red-orange colored pencil on pages, possibly original holograph corrections. A closed tear measuring about 2 1/2" at the top of Page 1, only affecting the word, "September," in the date. A small rust mark from a paper clip in the upper-left margin on first and last pages. Slightly bumped corners. A Very Good copy. Typescript for one episode of the Amos 'n' Andy Show. This installment involves the eponymous Amos Jones and Andy Brown and their friend, George "Kingfish" Stevens, and his wife, Sapphire. Kingfish asks Amos and Andy to help him out of a sticky situation. Sapphire had wanted both of them to save money in a piggy bank, but Kingfish decided to take the money. Kingfish fears she will figure out the money is gone. The Amos 'n' Andy Show was a radio sitcom that aired from March 19, 1928-November 25, 1960. It was created by two actors, Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll. The Amos 'n' Andy Shows was immensely popular in its time but has been criticized for its racist stereotypes of African Americans. The show's creators were white, and in its earlier years, Gosden and Correll voiced the two main African-American characters, Amos and Andy, respectively. However, beginning around the 1940s, African-American actors were introduced as part of the cast. Much of the humor of the sitcom was based in minstrelry and racial stereotypes, but Amos, Andy, and other African-American characters in the show were also depicted in dramatic situations. The Amos 'n' Andy Show has received both support and criticism from the African-American community with some lauding the show for its inclusion of black actors in later years and others arguing that the show perpetuated racist depictions of black people.. Manuscript. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023359.

$US 100.00

Original Trade Card - "Raising the Old Man."

Original trade card with a color illustration of a man being knocked over by pig being chased by dog. Another pig flees. A woman and child, presumably his wife and child, watch from the side. No date, circa 1880s-1890s. 2" x 4 1/2." Trade card is very clean and intact except for age toning, slight corner and edge wear, a wrinkle to the side, and small bits of paper and print stuck on the back. A Very Good copy. Trade card for an unknown company or dealer. No company designation. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023429.

$US 10.00

Original Trade Card - Untitled

Original trade card with a color illustration of nervous-looking young boy in a winter outfit standing precariously at the edge of an open pool of icy water. Features a gilt background. No date, circa 1880s-1890s. 3" x 4 1/2." Trade card is clean and intact overall but has small spots of discoloration on front and back and a wrinkle in the lower-left corner. A Very Good copy. Trade card for an unidentified company. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023440.

$US 10.00

Original Trade Card - Untitled

Original trade card with a color illustration of young girl hatching out of an egg and holding a rose in hand. No date, circa 1880s-1890s. 2 1/2" x 4." Trade card is very clean and intact except for a pinhole at the bottom. A Very Good copy. Trade card for an unidentified company. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023441.

$US 10.00

Original Trade Card - Untitled

Original trade card with a color illustration of young girl putting part of her skirt over her head. No date, circa 1880s-1890s. 3" x 4 1/4." Trade card is clean and intact overall except for discoloration and surface chipping on back. Light chipping along edges. A Very Good copy. Trade card for an unidentified company. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023443.

$US 10.00

Original Trade Card - "Brouilles!"

Imprint: Paris, France, Bognard

Original trade card with a color illustration of a caricatured girl and boy with the caption, "Brouilles!" Features a gilt background. The girl wears a green dress and appears to look toward the boy with slight indignation. The boy wears a French military uniform reminiscent of the ones from the Napoleonic era. He haughtily turns away from the girl with his eyes closed and with one hand placed on his hip. No date, circa 1880s-1910s. 3 1/4" x 4 1/4." Trade card is very clean and intact except for slight age toning on front and back. A Fine copy. Trade card for an unidentified company. Printer's information on front: "Bognard [J. Bognard], Paris." Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023455.

$US 10.00

Original Trade Card - "Use Globe Soap"

Imprint: Buffalo, NY, Gies & Co.

Original trade card with a color illustration of a young girl wearing a feathered hat. A blue sky and flowering trees are visible in the background. No printed text on back. No date, circa 1880s-1910s. 3 1/4" x 4 3/4." Printer's information in the bottom margin on front: "Gies & Co. Buffalo, N.Y." Trade card is very clean and intact except for a small bump in the lower-right corner, slight age toning on front, and a few bits of paper and discoloration on back. A Very Good copy. Trade card advertising Globe Soap. Globe Soap was manufactured by the Globe Soap Company, which was incorporated in 1881. The company eventually carried other brand names including Export Borax Soap and Pearl Soap. The Globe Soap Company remained in business until 1928 when it was acquired by Procter & Gamble. The printer, Gies & Company, was a prominent printing and bookbinding firm that was founded by two Buffalo lithographers, Charles Gies and George H. Dunston, around 1871. The company had a very diverse product line and prolific output, manufacturing all sorts of printed materials including trade cards, labels, postcards, lithographs, posters, catalogs, pamphlets, and books. Gies & Co. had the most success during the 1870s and 1880s and eventually had locations across the United States and abroad. Gies & Co. remained in business until about 1922. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023456.

$US 10.00

Original Trade Card - "Farther Than the Sun at Morning Was the Star That Told His Birth"

Imprint: London, England?, Charles Goodall & Son
Inscription: Signed, inscribed or annotated

Original trade card with a color illustration of the Three Wise Men. Includes a gilt background. No printed text on back. No date, circa 1880s-1910s. 4 1/2" x 3." "Goodall Trademark" printed on back with Charles Goodall & Son's signature emblem of a heart, spade, clover, and diamond. Trade card is very clean and intact except for slight discoloration at the edges and a few small wrinkles. A Near Fine copy. Trade card for an unidentified company. The trademark on back belongs to Charles Goodall & Son, a manufacturer of playing cards that was based in London. Charles Goodall (1785-1851) founded his company in 1820. His two sons later joined the business. Charles Goodall & Son enjoyed much success and produced about 2/3 of all English playing cards by the mid-1800s. Over the years, the firm also introduced new products such as stationery and games. The company is also notable for popularizing the court card faces on playing cards as they are known today. Charles Goodall & Son had many more decades of success, but the economic hardships brought about by World War I and the lack of successors resulted in the company being sold to its competitor, De La Rue, in 1922. The Goodall brand name continued to be used years after the acquisition. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Near Fine (Near Fine). Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023459.

$US 10.00

Original Trade Card - "The White Is King. 600,000 Now in Use"

Original trade card with a color illustration of a white rose sitting on pine bough. A bay or lake is visible in the background. Gilt decorative border around the illustration. No text on back. No date, circa 1880s-1910s. 4 3/4" x 3." Trade card is very clean and intact except for slight edge wear and some pink residual marks from perhaps another illustration. A Very Good copy. Trade card for an unknown company and product. It is likely that the "white" refers to the advertised product. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023518.

$US 10.00

Original Trade Card - "The Youth's Companion, Boston, Mass."

Original trade card with a color illustration of young girl depicted in a portrait or mirror and two white roses. No date, circa 1890s-1910s. 6" x 4 1/2." Trade card is very clean and intact except for light rippling, a few microscopic surface chips, slight corner and edge wear, and bits of paper stuck to the back (most of the text on back is still readable). A Very Good copy. Trade card for the Youth's Companion, a children's magazine that was published between 1827 and 1929. The magazine began with an emphasis on Christian themes and was aimed toward younger readers. Beginning in the 1890s, the magazine began to focus more on entertainment and included older readers as part of it target demographic. Text on back lists some examples of "Illustrated Stories" and "Illustrated Travel and Adventure" that appear in the magazine. A small calendar for April, May, and June (unknown year) is also printed at the bottom on back. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023579.

$US 17.50

Original Advertising Brochure - "Fitz and Webster in A Breezy Time"

Imprint: Detroit, MI, The Calvert Lith. Co.

Original advertising brochure printed on white paper with two color illustrations on front and back. No date, circa 1897. 3 1/2" x 5." Four panels, complete. Small illustrations in black-and-white and color, complete. Advertising brochure is clean and intact overall but has two small chips on back mostly limited to the spine, orange coloring on two of the interior illustrations, and slight age toning. A Good copy. Advertising brochure for an upcoming play, A Breezy Time, starring actor E. B. Fitz and actress Kathryn Webster. Two comedic illustrations appear on the inside of the front panel, and Fitz is shown in his role as the Sultan on the inside of the back panel.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023644.

$US 10.00

Original Program- "Sacramento Music Series--Community Concerts Presents Ferrucio Tagliavini, Leading Tenor, Metropolitan Opera Association, Assisted by Ethel Evans at the Piano, Wednesday, October 12, 1949, Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California

Imprint: Sacramento, CA?, 1949

Original publisher's beige paper brochure; one leaf folded in half. 6" x 9." Printed on all four panels (two panels printed front and back), complete. Two black-and-white illustrations, complete. One of the illustrations accompanies an announcement for an upcoming show; the other is for an ad by Sherman Clay. Brochure is very clean and intact overall except for horizontal and vertical fold lines and slight wrinkling. A Very Good copy. Program for a performance by Ferruccio Tagliavini (1913-1995), an Italian operatic tenor, and pianist Ethel Evans at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023713.

$US 15.00

Original Program - "Elena Nikolaidi, Contralto; Jan Behr at the Piano; November 5, 1950, Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California"

Imprint: Sacramento, CA?, 1950

Original publisher's beige paper brochure; one leaf folded in half. 6" x 9." Printed on all four panels (two panels front and back), complete. One full-page, black-and-white, illustrated advertisement for Sherman Clay on back, complete. An ad for an upcoming show by the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo is also included. Brochure is very clean and intact except for slight age toning and wrinkling. A Very Good copy. Program for a performance by Elena Nikolaidi (1909-2002), a Greek-American opera singer. The program lists Nikolaidi as a contralto, but online resources state she is a mezzo-soprano. Jan Behr (1911-1996), a Czech conductor and pianist, provided the accompaniment for this show at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023715.

$US 15.00

Original Program - "The Sacramento Music Series Presents the 'One and Only' Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Tuesday, November 28, 1950, Memorial Auditorium"

Imprint: Sacramento, CA?, 1950

Original publisher's beige paper brochure; one leaf folded in half. 6 1/4" x 9 1/2." Printed on all four panels (two panels printed front and back), complete. One full-page, black-and-white, illustrated advertisement for Sherman Clay on back, complete. Brochure is very clean and intact except for center horizontal and vertical fold lines and some wrinkling and age toning. A Very Good copy. Program for a multi-act performance by Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo (also, Monte-Carlo), as directed by Sergei J. Denham (1876-1970), a Russian-American businessman. Denham's Ballet Russe was formed in the mid-1930s after the dissolution of Wassily de Basil's Ballets Russes. Some of the original members of De Basil's Ballets Russes formed the foundation of Denham's Ballet Russe. Denham directed the new Ballet Russe until his passing in 1970. The program lists the acts or different musical performances of the ballet; among them, "Les Sylphides," "Paquita," and "Divertissements from 'Raymonda.'". Ephemera. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023716.

$US 15.00

Original Program - "Sacramento Music Series Presents Robert Casadesus, Pianist; January 30, 1951, Sacramento Memorial Auditorium"

Imprint: Sacramento, CA?, 1951

Original publisher's white paper brochure; one leaf folded in half. 5 3/4" x 9." Printed on all four panels (two panels printed front and back), complete. One full-page, black-and-white, illustrated advertisement for Sherman Clay on back panel, complete. Brochure is very clean and intact except for center horizontal and vertical fold lines, slight wrinkling, and a light scuff in lower-left corner on front. A Very Good copy. Program for a performance by Robert Casadesus (1899-1972), a renowned French pianist and composer. He is well-known for his unique style and for interpreting concertos by Mozart. The songs in this program include songs by Jean-Philippe Rameau, Beethoven's "Sonata in F minor, Op. 57 (Appasionata)," Schumann's Forest Scenes, Op. 82," and songs by Ravel.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023723.

$US 15.00

Original Program - "Sacramento Music Series Presents James Melton, Tenor; Assisted by George Trovillo, At the Piano; Tuesday, March 20, 1951, Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 8:30 P. M."

Imprint: Sacramento, CA?, 1951

Original publisher's beige paper brochure; one leaf folded in half. 6" x 9." Printed on all four panels (two panels printed front and back), complete. One full-page, black-and-white, illustrated advertisement for Sherman Clay on back panel, complete. Brochure is very clean and intact except for center horizontal and vertical fold lines and pronounced age toning and slight fading to the printed text. Text is still intact overall and readable. A Very Good copy. Program for a performance by James Melton (1904-1961), an American operatic tenor, with a piano accompaniment by George Trovillo. Songs in this program include Handel's "Alma mia, from 'Floridante," Brahms's "O Liebliche Wangen," Mendelssohn's "Scherzo, Opus 16, No. 2," Chopin's "Etude in E Major, Opus 10, No. 3," Bartok's "Allegro Barbaro," Debussy's "Mandoline," and Edward German's "Kangaroo and Dingo.". Ephemera. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023725.

$US 15.00

Original Program - "Eighteenth Annual Season; Sacramento Music Series Presents Lily Pons, Coloratura Soprano, Metropolitan Opera; Sunday, September 30, 1951, Sacramento Memorial Auditorium"

Imprint: Sacramento, CA?, 1951

Original publisher's beige paper brochure; one leaf folded in half. 6" x 9." Printed on all four panels (two panels printed front and back), complete. One full-page, black-and-white, illustrated advertisement for Sherman Clay on back panel, complete. Brochure is very clean and intact except for center horizontal and vertical fold lines and moderate wrinkling. A Very Good copy. Program for a performance by Lily Pons, a French-American operatic soprano and actress. Henry Holt is at the piano and Ralph Eichar plays the flute. Among the songs in this program are Campra's "Charmant Papillon," Pergolesi's "Se tu m'ami," Bishop-LaForge's "Lo, Here the Gentle Lark," Hue's "A des Oisenux," Bachelet's "Chere Nuit," Rimsky-Korsakoff's "The Rose and the Nightingale, Dell'Acqua's "Villanelle," songs by Debussy, Ravel's "Priere de l'enfant," and Verdi's "Caro Nome, 'Rigoletto.'". Ephemera. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023727.

$US 15.00

Original Program - "Sacramento Music Series Presents The First Piano Quartet; Memorial Auditorium, Tuesday Evening, March 11, 1952"

Imprint: Sacramento, CA?, 1952

Original publisher's beige paper brochure; one leaf folded in half. 6" x 8 3/4." Printed on all four panels (two panels printed front and back), complete. One full-page, black-and-white, illustrated advertisement for Sherman Clay on back panel, complete. Brochure is very clean and intact overall but has center horizontal and vertical fold lines and slight wrinkling and age toning. A Very Good copy. Program for a performance by a piano quartet whose members are Glauco D'Attili, Adam Garner, Frank Mittler, and Edward Edson. The performance was at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. Songs in the program include Bach's "Concerto in D Minor," Haydn's "Finale (String Quartet, Op. 76, No. 5)," Schubert's "Impromptu in B-flat Major," Profofieff's "Finale (Classical Symphony)," Chopin's "Etude in E Major, Op. 10, No. 3," and Debussy's "Beau Soir.". Ephemera. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: No Binding

Stock number: 023730.

$US 15.00