paperback. Condition: Very Good.
Published by Broadway Music Corporation, 145 W. 45th St, New York, 1919
Seller: Sandra L. Hoekstra Bookseller, Thomaston, ME, U.S.A.
Ephemera no binding. Condition: Good +. Will DONALDSON and Rubey COWAN, music. (illustrator). 11 3/4" x 9"; 3,[1]pp; color pictorial front wrapper; ad for Broadway Song Hits on rear wrapper; 1 3/4" split at foot of fold; good plus.
£ 25.30
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£ 32.47
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the art of draping fabrics for window displays, a skill that was essential for attracting customers in the early 20th century. It explores the evolution of this craft, tracing its roots back to ancient bazaars and delving into the innovations that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly those pioneered by a prominent figure in the field. The author, drawing upon his own extensive experience, provides detailed lessons on fundamental draping techniques, offering step-by-step instructions and illustrations to help readers master the art of creating graceful folds and drapes. The book also delves into the importance of color combinations and harmony in window displays, highlighting how color can influence the emotional response of potential buyers. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes the importance of meticulous attention to detail, careful handling of fabrics, and the pursuit of perfection in every element of the display. This book serves as a valuable historical record of a now largely forgotten craft, providing insights into the creative strategies employed by window dressers in a bygone era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Published by Universal Pictures, Universal City, CA, 1949
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Final shooting script for the 1950 film. Copy belonging to actor Marshall Reed, who here plays the role of the villain, with his name in black manuscript ink on the front wrapper. A ruthless man attempts to rekindle a settled feud between two rancher families in order to take both their lands when they kill each other off. Luckily the town has a good sheriff and a standup rancher gal to help save the day. An odd short musical western with a good crop of the genre's favorite themes (bar brawls, ambushes, sharpshooters) to help round out the plot. Red titled wrappers, noted as FINAL SHOOTING SCRIPT on the front wrapper, production No. A7, dated November 2, 1949. Title page present, with credits for screenwriter Joseph O'Donnell. 47 leaves, with last page of text numbered 46. Mimeograph duplication. Pages Fair, wrapper Fair bound with three gold brads. Foxing and dampstaining to much of the wrappers and extremities.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Published by Universal, Universal City, 1958
Photograph
Vintage photograph from the 1958 horror film. When an ancient box is unburied and opened, the head of a man executed for sorcery 400 years earlier comes to life and begins telepathically controlling people in an attempt to reunite with his body and regain his full power. 10 x 8 inches. Light diagonal creasing to the corners, else Near Fine.
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.
Published by Universal-International Pictures, Universal City, 1949
Vintage two color one sheet poster for the 1949 short film. A short film featuring the legendary Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra, accompanied by dancer William "Curley" Hamner and child dancers Lawrence and Lillian Williams, as well as a skit by comedian Kitty Murray. 27.25 x 41 inches, linen backed and rolled. Near Fine, with some professional restoration and repair at the original folds.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.