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Bowie, David. (1947–2016). Signed Reproduction of his Self-Portrait Sketch, 'Heroes'
Vintage glossy promotional photograph of the iconic singer's 1978 self-portrait sketch, 'Heroes', nicely signed in blue ballpoint, "with thanks, Bowie, 79." In fine condition, with a few small surface creases. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Bowie expert Andy Peters. A classic Bowie image boasting a nice, neat autograph. Read More...
Signed souvenir program for Danny at the Palace, which ran at the Palace Theatre in London from 1970 to 1972. La Rue, the Irish performer best known for his drag performances, has inscribed "To Paul / nice meeting you / Danny La Rue" in black ink to an inside halftone photograph. Additionally signed by comedian Roy Hudd. 16 pp. In fine condition. 9 x 11.25 inches (22.8 x 28.6 cm.). Together with a profile of La Rue clipped from the January 1974 issue of Plays & Players. Read More...
Kingston, Jamaica: Sangster. 1976. First (presumed). 8vo. Softcover, photographically illustrated front cover. [i - xix] 1 - 282 pp. With an introduction by Rex Nettleford. A worn copy, with a small bite to the spine, scattered wear and creases to spine and around the edges, ownership signature to inside front cover, scattered light foxing to early pages, overall solid and otherwise clean internally. Read More...
London: Ward, Lock and Tyler [Endmund Evans, Engraver and Printer]. 1865. First Edition. Quarto. (9.44 x 7.19 inches; 240 x 183 mm). Unpaginated, 10 leaves. Six full-page color illustrations by Walter Crane and engraved by Edmund Evans. Color illustrated paper wrappers. Rebacked, with skillful archival repairs to corners and various tears, else fine. Considered to be one of the first toy books ever printed, the extremely scarce first of three "Painted Toy-Books" designed by Walter Crane, issued as part of the "New Shilling Series" in Fall 1865. Read More...