Photographs

[Np: The Photographer, ca. 1963].. Original glossy double-weight gelatin silver print from negative, 14 x 11" (inclusive of margins). Captioned in pencil on verso. About fine. An original print of one of the sequence of superb photographs taken by Yousuf Karsh on location in South Africa during the filming of the 1964 Diamond Films production, ZULU, directed by Cy Endfield. Karsh's invitation to join the production and photograph the cast and locale resulted in a sequence of photographs of a very high order. The present image is a fine three-quarter length character portrait of Michael Caine, in his role as Lt. Gonville Bromhead - a role which was a major springboard in early years of his career. The image is identified as "No. 7-12" in the series. Although this project is not as widely known as Karsh's formal portraiture, examples of the resulting images have featured prominently in both museum and print retrospectives of his career.

[Np: The Photographer, ca. 1963].. Original glossy double-weight gelatin silver print from negative, 14 x 11" (inclusive of margins, actual image 11 1/2 x 10 1/2). Numbered in pencil on verso, and with "Karsh, Ottawa" credit label and agency label of Rapho Guillumette. About fine. An original print of one of the sequence of superb photographs taken by Yousuf Karsh on location in South Africa during the filming of the 1964 Diamond Films production, ZULU, directed by Cy Endfield. Karsh's invitation to join the production and photograph the cast and locale resulted in a sequence of photographs of a very high order. The present image is a strong half-length portrait of two Zulu warriors in tribal dress, including a visible shield, spear and two staffs, against the background of the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains. The image is identified in pencil on the verso as "No. 117" in the series. Although this project is not as widely known as Karsh's formal portraiture, examples of the resulting images… Read More

[Np: The Photographer, ca. 1963].. Original glossy double-weight gelatin silver print from negative, 14 x 11" (inclusive of margins). Numbered in pencil on verso. About fine. An original print of one of the sequence of superb photographs taken by Yousuf Karsh on location in South Africa during the filming of the 1964 Diamond Films production, ZULU, directed by Cy Endfield. Karsh's invitation to join the production and photograph the cast and locale resulted in a sequence of photographs of a very high order. The present image is a beautiful 3/4-length photograph of two Zulu tribeswomen in ceremonial dress, including feathered headgear, small shields and short spears, with partial figures of other women in similar dress in the background. The image is identified in pencil on the verso as "No. 109" in the series. Although this project is not as widely known as Karsh's formal portraiture, examples of the resulting images have featured prominently in both museum and print retrospectives of his career.

[Np: The Photographer, ca. 1963].. Original glossy double-weight gelatin silver print from negative, 14 x 11" (inclusive of margins, image size 11 x 10.5"). Captioned in pencil on verso. About fine. An original print of one of the sequence of superb photographs taken by Yousuf Karsh on location in South Africa during the filming of the 1964 Diamond Films production, ZULU, directed by Cy Endfield. Karsh's invitation to join the production and photograph the cast and locale resulted in a sequence of photographs of a very high order. The present image is a fine character portrait of Nigel Greene, in his role as Colour - Sergeant Bourne. The image is identified as "No. 6-5" in the series. Although this project is not as widely known as Karsh's formal portraiture, examples of the resulting images have featured prominently in both museum and print retrospectives of his career.

[Np: The Photographer, ca. 1963].. Original glossy double-weight gelatin silver print from negative, 14 x 11" (inclusive of margins, image size 12.5 x 10 5/8"). Captioned in pencil on verso. About fine. An original print of one of the sequence of superb photographs taken by Yousuf Karsh on location in South Africa during the filming of the 1964 Diamond Films production, ZULU, directed by Cy Endfield. Karsh's invitation to join the production and photograph the cast and locale resulted in a sequence of photographs of a very high order. The present image is a fine character portrait of South African film actor, Gert van den Berg, in his role as Adendorff. The image is identified as "No. 4-12" in the series, and the subject is misidentified in the pencil caption as "Kurt Van Den Boch." Although this project is not as widely known as Karsh's formal portraiture, examples of the resulting images have featured prominently in both museum and print retrospectives of his career.

Pasadena: Mt. Wilson Observatory, 1937. Original Astronomical Photographs . No Binding. Near Fine/No Jacket. Two Original Astronomical Photographs Mounted On Board, Showing Sun And Sunspots, Dated "Shot 8-8-37" In Pencil On Board 13 3/8" X 10 3/8". One Of A Large Group Of Photographs From Mt. Wilson Observatory 1920-1955.

Yosemite Circa 1925: Putnam & Valentine / Harry Cassie Best, 1925. Original Photograph . No Binding. Fine. Original Photograph, Image 9 1/4" X 7 1/4" With Fine Detail. Fine Condition. Inventory Number In Pencil 4893. Stamp In Black Ink"Yosemite Valley, Cal. / Putnam & Valentine, Photo., Los Angeles, Cal." And Purple Stamp "Sold By / H. C.. Best, Yosemite". Putnam & Valentine Was A Partnership Of John R. Putnam And Carlton O. Valentine, Commercial Photographers, Active In Los Angeles, Circa 1898-1912. Biographies Of Western Photographers By Carl Mautz (Carl Mautz Publishing, 1997) Lists "W.S. Valentine," But According To A Finding Aid From The Seaver Center For Western History Research, Natural History Museum Of Los Angeles County, It Is Carlton O., Not W.S. John R. They Documented The Growth And Development Of Southern California Over A Fifty Year Period With John R. Putnam Primarily Handling The Photography And C. O. Valentine The Business End Of… Read More

Warner Brothers. No binding. Just About Fine. [Los Angeles: Warner Brothers, 1941]. Vintage original 11 x 14" (28 x 35 cm.) black-and-white double weight glossy silver gelatin print photo. Print is borderless, there is one stain on Bogart's shoulder at far right. Just about fine.
Humphrey Bogart toiled on screen for nearly 10 years in all kinds of supporting and second-billed roles, with an occasional lead in a B film. High Sierra's Roy "Mad Dog" Earle was the role which catapulted Humphrey Bogart to first-billed star status. The following year he was considered a romantic lead as well. He excelled in this emotionally charged character, sprung out of prison and hiding from the authorities in the Sierra mountains.
Seldom were guns allowed in publicity stills, moreso with them being pointed at the viewer; this portrait violates both counts. This oversized print came from the files of the Photoplay magazine library and is ink stamped as such three times on the verso. Photo coded HB 238.

London: Phaidon Press, 2000. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. boxed, (unpaged) : chiefly black and white illustrations, maps ; a fine copy in a fine box. Larry Towell first encountered the Mennonites near his home in Ontario, Canada, and his friendship with them has gained him unique access to their communities. He has been photographing Mennonites in Canada and Mexico for over ten years, creating a unique and intimate portrait of their way of life. In addition, Towell's own fascinating text tells us in poignant and descriptive detail of his experiences. With an artist's eye he paints a picture of their lives: the harshness and poverty of their rural existence, the disciplines and contradictions of their religion, their hunger for land and for work, and the constant struggle to keep the modern world at bay.".

This listing is for a large and breathtaking 11x14 photo of the legendary Linda Ronstadt in concert, which she has signed without personalization in luminous white marker. Her autograph has been professionally authenticated by James Spence Authenticators (JSA) as part of their "Witnessed in Person" program. Please note the careful craftmanship of Linda's autograph in this photo, something her more recent signatures lack given her ailment.

This listing is for a large 11x14 photo of Clint Eastwood in his iconic role as "The Preacher" in Pale Rider. It has been beautifully signed by Mr. Eastwood in bold black marker and professionally authenticated by PSA/DNA. You will receive an ironclad full Letter of Authenticity from PSA with your photo. Authenticated autographs of Clint Eastwood are extremely hard to find; most you see, especially on ebay, are fake. Excellent condition.

2010 softcover as pictured. This is the catalog from the 2009-2010 exhibition of photographs by Howard Bond at Syracuse University. Includes over 50 full page reproductions on art paper along with text. Binding is firm, spine uncreased. Covers are lightly rubbed. Signed by Howard Bond on half title page. Text appears clean and unmarked. Your purchase helps support our small village library. s OB3

This listing is for a breathtaking 8x10 color photo of the legendary Tom Cruise as Maverick in the film Top Gun. It is beautifully signed by Tom in bold blue marker and professionally authenticated by PSA/DNA. An ironclad COA from PSA accompanies the photo. Most Tom Cruise autogrqaphs listed on ebay and elsewhere are fake; this PSA authenticated photo is quite uncommon.

NP. ND. . HAND TOOLED FINE BINDING. Large 4to. (7.4 x 5 inches.). A collection of maps, engraved views, bank notes, photographs and hand written letters, one detailing the writer's travels which accompanies the photo's. Engraved views and maps, some hand coloured, letters (one relating to travels across Kurdistan dressed as a Cossack, one an ill fated ships travels around the West Indies), documents, 2 signed etchings, one original pen drawing, early American passport (with small area of loss), and photos. ----- Attractive late 19th century or early twentieth century craft binding of full dark green morocco. Spine with decorative gilt border and emerald green morocco shamrock onlays. Boards with single gilt ruled borders. Each corner with circular design incorporating Fleur-de-lys and emerald green morocco onlays with gilt borders of Shamrocks. A similar design is in the centre of the board. The inner line of the border on both boards is decorated with morocco onlay and gilt shamrocks. Inner boards… Read More

This listing is for an extremely scarce double-signed Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg 8x10 color photo from the set of War of the Worlds. The autographs have been professionally authenticated by PSA/DNA and includes their ironclad Certificate of Authenticity. Both Cruise and Spielberg are exceptionally hard to find authenticated, and almost impossible to find together.