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Conrad Veidt [ Hans Walter Conrad Veidt ] (1893-1943), German (and latterly Hollywood) film actor, star of 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' (1920) and 'The Man Who Laughs' (1928) [ Conrad Veidt, German film actor. ] Autograph Signature on message to 'Ann'. 1p., small 4to. On leaf removed from autograph album. In very good condition, lightly-aged. Reads: 'To | Ann | with all my best wishes | Conrad Veidt | Nov 1938.' 'Ann' was the daughter of a technician at Twickenham Film Studios. Around this time Veidt was making three Powell and Pressburger... |
£40.00 | ||
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Dirk Bogarde [ Sir Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde ] (1921-1999), English actor and author [ Dirk Bogarde. ] Autograph Signature and message, relating to the film 'Dear Mr. Prohack'. 1p., small 4to. On leaf removed from autograph album. In very good condition, on lightly-aged paper. Written diagonally across the page in an assured hand. Reads: 'To Ann - with very best wishes, & good luck for "Mr Prohack"! | Dirk Bogarde.' Dated by the recipient in a small hand in bottom... |
£100.00 | ||
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E.W. Dundas [ Edward William Dundas ], long-serving employee of John Murray, publisher 2.5pp., 12mo, bifolium, edges duted, mainly good condition, text clear and complete. "The Comment on Dante Vol 1 was recd by the late Mr Murray in 1822. It came from the author at Leghorn - recommended by Lord Byron - the author's name I think was Taaffe [John Taaffe, 'A Comment on the Divine... |
£220.00 | ||
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Finlay Currie [ Finlay Jefferson Currie ] (1878-1968), Scottish film and stage actor [ Finlay Currie ] Autograph Signature, with message. 1p., small 4to. On leaf of pink paper removed from autograph album. In very good condition, lightly-aged. Reads: 'To Dear Ann. | "Whom the Gods love - die young - whenever they die!" | Great good luck | Finlay Currie. | April 26th. '46.' The recipient was the young daughter of a technician at... |
£30.00 | ||
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George Formby [ George Hoy Booth ] (1904-1961), Lancashire comedian and film actor; Helen Haye (1874-1957), English actress; Irene Dunne (1898-1990), American film actress 2pp., small 4to. On leaf removed from autograph album. In very good condition, lightly-aged. Formby's bold autograph is written diagonally on one page, and reads: 'Best Wishes | George Formby | 1945'. The autographs of the other two are on the reverse. On the upper part of the page is: 'With all... |
£30.00 | ||
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Henry Tanworth Wells (1828-1903), English miniature and portrait painter, associated with the Pre-Raphaelites [ Thomas Faed (1826-1900), Scottish artist ] 1p., 12mo. In very good condition, with part of gummed label from mount at head. Writing to 'My dear Faed', he accepts an invitation for 20 November, in the hope that 'we shall not be summoned to a Gen. Assembly on that evening if such things are ever again to be resumed!' |
£35.00 | ||
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Hermione Baddeley [ Hermione Youlanda Ruby Clinton-Baddeley ] (1906-1986), English stage and screen character actress [ Hermione Baddeley, English actress. ] Autograph Signature on publicity photograph. 14 x 8.5 cm black and white publicity photograph. In very good condition, with a small square of tape from mount on reverse. A head and shoulders shot of Baddeley, with firmly coiffed hair, impeccable makeup and pearls. Inscribed at foot: 'all Best Wishes | Hermione Baddeley'. |
£20.00 | ||
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Macdonald Parke (1891-1960), Canadian film actor, based in London 1p., small 4to. On leaf removed from autograph album. In very good condition, lightly-aged. Reads: 'Greetings from Canada | 1794-1947 | Macdonald Parke'. (Note that in this case Parke does not capitalise the 'D' in Macdonald. The significance of the date range is unclear.) The recipient (... |
£28.00 | ||
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Merle Oberon [ Estelle Merle Thompson ] (1911-1979), Hollywood actress [ Merle Oberon, Hollywood actress. ] Autograph Signature with message. 1p., small 4to. On leaf of pink paper removed from autograph album. In very good condition, lightly-aged. Reads: 'Ann | With my very good wishes | Merle Oberon | 3rd Sept. 1939. The recipient was the daughter of a technician at Twickenham Film Studios. Probably given while Oberon was filming '... |
£25.00 | ||
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Col. R. G. Ingersoll [ Robert Green Ingersoll (1833-1899), 'The Great Agnostic' ] [ G. W. Foote, Progressive Publishing Company, London ] [ Printed pamphlet. ] Do I blaspheme? An Oration by Col. R. G. Ingersoll. 29pp., 12mo. Disbound without wraps. In good condition, with light signs of and wear, and minor marking to title-leaf. Scarce: no copy in the British Library, and the only copy on COPAC at Oxford. |
£50.00 |